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Revenue Recognition Operating revenues primarily consist of wireless service revenues, revenues generated from device and accessory sales, revenues from wholesale operators and third-party affiliates, as well as long distance voice, data and Internet revenues. Service revenues consist of fixed monthly recurring charges, variable usage charges and miscellaneous fees such as activation fees, directory assistance, roaming, equipment protection, late payment and early termination charges, and certain regulatory related fees, net of service credits. We generally recognize service revenues as services are rendered, assuming all other revenue recognition criteria are met. We recognize equipment revenue and corresponding costs of devices when title and risk of loss passes to the indirect dealer or end-use subscriber. Incentives to retain and acquire subscribers, such as new devices at discounted prices, are recorded as a reduction to equipment revenue upon activation of the device with a service contract. We recognize revenue for access charges and other services charged at fixed amounts ratably over the service period, net of credits and adjustments for service discounts, billing disputes and fraud or unauthorized usage. We recognize excess wireless voice usage and long distance revenue at contractual rates per minute as minutes are used. Additionally, we recognize excess wireless data usage based on kilobytes and one-time use charges, such as for the use of premium services, when rendered. As a result of the cutoff times of our multiple billing cycles each month, we are required to estimate the amount of subscriber revenues earned but not billed from the end of each billing cycle to the end of each reporting period. These estimates are based primarily on rate plans in effect and our historical usage and billing patterns. Regulatory fees and costs are recorded gross. The largest component of the regulatory fees is universal service fund, which represented about 2% of net operating revenues in 2013 , 2012 and 2011 . The | 0 | 1 | 0 |
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments Programming Rights Agreements and Other Commitments At June 30, 2020 , we had total commitments of US$ 79.2 million (December 31, 2019: US$ 103.5 million ) in respect of future programming, including contracts signed with license periods starting after the balance sheet date. In addition, we have digital transmission obligations and other commitments as follows: Programming purchase obligations Other commitments Capital expenditures 2020 $ 17,299 $ 8,039 $ 713 2021 20,494 5,990 32 2022 19,074 5,748 32 2023 13,293 5,393 2024 6,264 2025 and thereafter 2,768 Total $ 79,192 $ 25,170 $ 777 Contingencies Litigation We are from time to time party to legal proceedings, arbitrations and regulatory proceedings arising in the normal course of our business operations, including the proceeding described below. We evaluate, on a quarterly basis, developments in such matters and provide accruals for such matters, as appropriate. In making such decisions, we consider the degree of probability of an unfavorable outcome and our ability to make a reasonable estimate of the amount of a loss. An unfavorable outcome in any such proceedings, if material, could have an adverse effect on our business or condensed consolidated financial statements. In the fourth quarter of 2016, our Slovak subsidiary MARKIZA-SLOVAKIA, spol. s.r.o. ("Markiza") was notified of claims that were filed in June 2016 in a court of first instance in Bratislava, the Slovak Republic to collect amounts allegedly owing under four promissory notes that have a collective face value of approximately EUR 69.0 million. These four promissory notes were purportedly issued in June 2000 by Pavol Rusko in his personal capacity and were purportedly guaranteed by Markiza under the signature of Mr. Rusko, who was an executive director of Markiza at that time as well as one of its shareholders. Two of the notes purport to be issued in favor of Marian Kocner, a controversial Slovak businessman, and the other two to a long-time associate of Mr. Kocner. All four notes were supposedly assigned several times, for no apparent consideration, to companies owned by or associated with Mr. Kocner and ultimately to Sprava a inkaso zmeniek, s.r.o., a company owned by Mr. Kocner that initiated the claims for payment in these proceedings. Two of the notes, each of which purportedly has a face value of approximately EUR 8.3 million , allegedly matured in 2015. The other two notes, which were purportedly issued in blank, had the amount of approximately EUR 26.2 million inserted on each of them by Mr. Kocner or someone associated with him in mid-2016, shortly before their alleged maturity. The four notes accrue interest from their purported maturity dates. We do not believe that the notes were signed in June 2000 or that any of the notes are authentic. During the first quarter of 2018, the court of first instance began to schedule hearings in respect of the first promissory note having a face value of approximately EUR 8.3 million (the "First PN Case"), the second promissory note having a face value of approximately EUR 8.3 million (the "Second PN Case") and one of the promissory notes having a face value of approximately EUR 26.2 million (the "Third PN Case"). Proceedings on the claim in respect of the other promissory note having a face value of approximately EUR 26.2 million (the "Fourth PN Case") were terminated on two separate occasions in 2017 because the plaintiff failed to pay the required court fees. On April 26, 2018, the judge in the First PN Case ruled in favor of the plaintiff. Markiza appealed that decision. On May 14, 2018, Markiza filed a criminal complaint with the Special Prosecutor's Office of the Slovak Republic (the "Special Prosecutors Office") alleging that Mr. Kocner and Mr. Rusko committed the offenses of (1) counterfeiting, falsification, and illegal production of money and securities and (2) obstruction or perversion of justice. Following the opening of criminal proceedings in the matter, the Special Prosecutors Office issued a decision on June 20, 2018 to formally charge Mr. Kocner and Mr. Rusko with counterfeiting, falsification and illegal production of securities and obstruction of justice and Mr. Kocner was taken into pre-trial custody by the Slovak authorities. Subsequently, the Special Prosecutors Office charged Mr. Kocners long-time associate, who received two of the alleged promissory notes as the original beneficial owner and purported to endorse those notes to a company controlled by Mr. Kocner, with counterfeiting, falsification, and illegal production of money and securities. Proceedings were subsequently suspended in respect of the First PN Case by the appellate court and by the court of first instance in the remaining cases (including the Fourth PN Case which the plaintiff refiled in May 2019 and paid the required court fees) until a final and enforceable decision has been rendered in the criminal proceedings. Following the conclusion of the pre-trial investigation, the Special Prosecutors Office formally indicted Mr. Kocner and Mr. Rusko on March 19, 2019 with counterfeiting, falsification, and illegal production of securities and obstruction of justice and filed the indictment with the Special Criminal Court of the Slovak Republic. On February 27, 2020, following the conclusion of criminal proceedings, the Special Criminal Court found Mr. Kocner and Mr. Rusko guilty of the crimes charged and sentenced each of them to 19 years in prison. Both Mr. Kocner and Mr. Rusko have appealed the sentence to the Supreme Court of the Slovak Republic and the Special Prosecutors Office has filed an appeal in respect of the length of the sentence as well as the ruling on the forfeiture of property by Mr. Kocner. Markiza will continue to vigorously defend the claims in the event any of the civil proceedings are not dismissed as a result of the successful conclusion of the criminal proceedings. Based on the facts and circumstances of these cases, we have not accrued any amounts in respect of these claims. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Relish the goodness of Parle Top – a light crispy cracker with the finest taste of butter, specially made to mesmerize you with its smoothness.Top Spin is the ultimate crispy cracker with the finest blend of kalonji, lemony and sweet taste especially made to enthral you with its crispiness. | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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When a business doesn't care, then I can't give them any decent review. I generally try to give good reviews and fair comment, so you can take my dissatisfaction seriously. Clients are numbers. Phone calls to their call center are beyond frustrating. One deals with evident salary earners who have no regard nor passion for the business for which they work. Every single year I receive invoices, duly pay them on time and then receive an automated message saying that I owe them money. Really? I don't think so. I always pay my invoices. Then it becomes a case of 'the system says.. .' Well this human says, with evidence that I always pay exactly what is on the invoice. I have quickly scanned the internet for better hosting companies and within minutes received a whole host of hosts who are better priced. I hope that I find one that still has a caring, always there for you, we appreciate our customers attitude. I used to be with JCW hosting, a small company with amazing, friendly customer service. Sadly they sold out to Afrihost and then got bought out by the callous machine of a company called 1-Grid.
Perhaps I should give two stars because their C-panel access is user friendly and good and my website I think only crashed once in the last few years but seriously when I feel the anger boiling again after writing their name I will stay with a one star rating.
Pull your socks up and realize that you exist only while you have customers. Care for them. | 1 | 0 | 0 |
P. S. The hugely negative gross margin on Tesla battery storage (before they stopped reporting a separate breakout after Q3 2017) tells you that despite pleading fanboys, $TSLA battery cost at the pack (not cell) level is >$200/kWh = big problem for Tesla car profits. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Hi, I am right now doing a market comparison analysis of an international web-property. It's on a .com domain.In France I see a much lower CTR than compared to the other markets, whereby everything else is pretty comparable.Is higher CTR on Country TLDs still a thing? | 1 | 0 | 0 |
NOTE 16 . COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Environmental Matters A majority of the properties we acquire, including land, are subjected to environmental reviews either by us or the previous owners. In addition, we may incur environmental remediation costs associated with certain land parcels we acquire in connection with the development of the land. We have acquired certain properties that may have been leased to or previously owned by companies that discharged hazardous materials. We establish a liability at the time of acquisition to cover such costs and adjust the liabilities as appropriate when additional information becomes available. We record our environmental liabilities in Other Liabilities . We purchase various environmental insurance policies to mitigate our exposure to environmental liabilities. We are not aware of any environmental liabilities that would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations. Indemnification Agreements We may enter into agreements whereby we indemnify certain co-investment ventures, or our venture partners, outside of the U.S. for taxes that may be assessed with respect to certain properties we contributed to these ventures. Our contributions to these ventures are generally structured as contributions of shares of companies that own the real estate assets. Accordingly, the capital gains associated with the step up in the value of the underlying real estate assets, for tax purposes, are deferred and transferred at contribution. We have generally indemnified these ventures to the extent that the ventures: (i) incur capital gains or withholding tax as a result of a direct sale of the real estate asset, as opposed to a transaction in which the shares of the company owning the real estate asset are transferred or sold or (ii) are required to grant a discount to the buyer of shares under a share transfer transaction as a result of the ventures transferring the embedded capital gain tax liability to the buyer of the shares in the transaction. The agreements limit the amount that is subject to our indemnification with respect to each property to 100% of the actual tax liabilities related to the capital gains that are deferred and transferred by us to the ventures at the time of the initial contribution less any deferred tax assets transferred with the property. The outcome under these agreements is uncertain as it depends on the method and timing of dissolution of the related venture or disposition of any properties by the venture. We record liabilities related to the indemnification agreements in Other Liabilities . We continue to monitor these agreements and the likelihood of the sale of assets that would result in recognition and will adjust the potential liability in the future as facts and circumstances dictate. Off-Balance Sheet Liabilities We have issued performance and surety bonds and standby letters of credit in connection with certain development projects. Performance and surety bonds are commonly required by public agencies from real estate developers. Performance and surety bonds are renewable and expire on the completion of the improvements and infrastructure. At December 31, 2018 and 2017, we had $212.6 million and $178.4 million, respectively, outstanding under such arrangements. We may be required under capital commitments or we may choose to make additional capital contributions to certain of our unconsolidated entities, representing our proportionate ownership interest, should additional capital contributions be necessary to fund development or acquisition costs, repayment of debt or operational shortfalls. See Note 5 for further discussion related to equity commitments to our unconsolidated co-investment ventures. Litigation From time to time, we are party to a variety of legal proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. We believe that, with respect to any such matters that we are currently a party to, the ultimate disposition of any such matter will not have material adverse effect on our business, financial position or results of operations. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Title:
Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor induces cell migration in human oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Abstract:
Perineural invasion is a prominent clinical feature of various cancers, which causes difficulty in curative resection. Glial cell-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF), a potent neurotrophic factor, plays an important role in the invasive and metastatic behavior of various cancers. The aim of this study was to examine the role of GDNF on oral squamous cell carcinoma.
GDNF expression in tissue samples was analyzed by immunohistochemistry. Transwell assay, zymography, Western blot, reverse transcription-PCR, and electrophoretic mobility shift assay (EMSA) were carried out to assess the effects of GDNF on oral cancer cells.
Human oral cancer tissues showed higher GDNF expression than that in normal tissues. We also found that application of human GDNF enhanced the cell migration ability of human oral cancers. Moreover, treatment with GDNF increased matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-9 and MMP-13 expression in oral cancer. Inhibition of MMP-9 and MMP-13 in oral cancer cells by pharmacological inhibitors or neutralizing antibodies reduced GDNF-enhanced cell migration. Moreover, transfection with siRNA against MMP-13 inhibited GDNF-enhanced cell migration. Treatment with GDNF also increased ERK, p38 and JNK phosphorylation, and AP-1 DNA binding activity in human oral cancer cells. Inhibition of MAP kinase or AP-1 also reduced GDNF-induced oral cancer cell migration. In migration-prone sublines, oral cancer cells showed a higher migration ability than that of the original oral cancer cells. Surprisingly, the enhancement of cell migratory activity in migration-prone sublines was reduced by a GDNF-neutralizing antibody. Importantly, migration-prone sublines of oral cancer revealed higher GDNF expression.
These results indicate a regulatory effect on cell migration by GDNF in oral squamous cancer. | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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| **Happy New Year!** As we step into 2025, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude. Over the past year, I’ve had the privilege of meeting so many amazing individuals who have supported me on this journey of building my practice. This past year brought incredible growth and unexpected challenges: starting my business in a new city, leasing space in a gym that closed suddenly, forming meaningful connections with other gym owners, and ultimately finding a new home at Prime to Perform Fitness. Through it all, we’ve built a community that values health, resilience, and shared growth. Your trust and commitment have made this journey so rewarding, and I’m *honored* to be part of your health and fitness story. The start of a new year is a perfect time to reflect, refocus, and set intentions. Many of us are setting goals, adopting new mantras, or finding a word to guide our year. To kick things off, I’m sharing my own three personal goals for 2025: 1. **Grow stronger in community:** Continue fostering meaningful relationships with my clients and colleagues while finding ways to give back to the community. (If you have any suggestions, I’m all ears! 🙂) 2. **Prioritize self-care:** Balance my own health and wellness alongside my work. These last couple of months have been a reminder that even Physical Therapists need to prioritize their health! 3. **Start a community class:** I want to reach beyond my 1-on-1 services to help a greater audience. My goal is to start a community class focused on building stronger, more resilient bodies that are prepared for life’s demands. |
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| **5 Tips for Staying Consistent and Injury-Free in 2025** 1. **Set achievable goals:** Break your big aspirations into smaller, actionable steps to maintain momentum. Celebrate each milestone along the way to stay motivated. 2. **Warm up with intention:** Prepare your body for movement by starting with mobility exercises and light activation tailored to your workout. If you’re unsure where to begin, let me know—I’m here to help. 3. **Don't ignore pain:** Discomfort during movement is often okay, but sharp or worsening pain isn’t. If your pain improves as you move, it’s likely safe to continue. Persistent or worsening pain is a sign to seek professional guidance. 4. **Progress gradually:** Avoid sudden increases in intensity or volume. Gradual exposure helps your body adapt and reduces the risk of injury. Consistency beats overdoing it every time. 5. **Prioritize recovery:** Sleep, hydration, and nutrition are the foundation of progress. While tools like cold plunges and massage guns can help, they’re no substitute for good habits. Rest and active recovery should always be a priority. |
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Tax Fraud, DHL
Tax Fraud. Very bad service. I asked on numerous of occasions to speak to Charles the supervisor with regards to the tax of customs, I always hear some or other excuse why I can't speak to him. When I ask for the customs invoice from sars they say it's previlaged. Why then must I pay tax, but I can not see the waybill from sars. They only say that I can see their waybill. The tax they say I must pay is 60% on my items. Upon requesting to see what sars asked them for the items, it's then said that I may not see it, but must pay for something that's previlaged to me. I smell tax Fraud. First time I deal with DHL, certainly will discourage anybody from using them as a courier service. Bad and fraudulent service, hopefully I will sort this mess out, but I am frustrated with the lack of honesty, morals first, business second that's the old fashioned way, but the south african business world is following the example of the government, corruption and more corruption for all. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
NOTE 24 . COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The following table summarizes our contractual commitments under purchase contracts as of December 31, 2019 : Purchase Commitments ($ in millions) 2020 $ 628.0 2021 676.7 2022 635.8 2023 630.1 2024 630.1 Thereafter 2,766.2 Total commitments $ 5,966.9 The above purchase commitments include raw material, capital expenditure and utility purchasing commitments utilized in our normal course of business for our projected needs. In connection with the Acquisition, certain additional agreements have been entered into with Dow, including, long-term purchase agreements for raw materials. These agreements are maintained through long-term cost based contracts that provide us with a reliable supply of key raw materials. Key raw materials received from Dow include ethylene, electricity, propylene and benzene. On February 27, 2017, we exercised the remaining option to reserve additional ethylene at producer economics from Dow. In connection with the exercise of this option, we also secured a long-term customer arrangement. As a result, an additional payment will be made to Dow that is not to exceed $493 million on or about the fourth quarter of 2020. We are party to a dispute relating to a contract at our Plaquemine, LA facility. The other party to the contract filed a demand for arbitration alleging, among other things, that Olin breached the contract, and claims damages in excess of the amount Olin believes it is obligated to pay under the contract. Olin asserted a counterclaim alleging it has been charged a fee in excess of what the contract permits. The arbitration hearing was held during the fourth quarter 2019. Although the timing is uncertain, we currently anticipate receiving a ruling during the first half of 2020. Any additional losses related to this contract dispute are not currently estimable because of unresolved questions of fact and law but, if resolved unfavorably to Olin, they could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows or results of operations. Olin and Oxy Vinyls, L.P. (Oxy) have a long-term chlorine supply agreement, which is the subject of a pricing dispute. The dispute is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas. Although the timing is uncertain, we currently anticipate that the case will proceed to trial during 2020. Any additional losses related to this contract dispute are not currently estimable because of unresolved questions of fact and law but, if resolved unfavorably to Olin, they could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows or results of operations. Olin, K.A. Steel Chemicals (a wholly owned subsidiary of Olin) and other caustic soda producers were named as defendants in six purported class action civil lawsuits filed March 22, 25 and 26, 2019 and April 12, 2019 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York on behalf of the respective named plaintiffs and a putative class comprised of all persons and entities who purchased caustic soda in the U.S. directly from one or more of the defendants, their parents, predecessors, subsidiaries or affiliates at any time between October 1, 2015 and the present. Olin, K.A. Steel Chemicals and other caustic soda producers were also named as defendants in two purported class action civil lawsuits filed July 25 and 29, 2019 in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of New York on behalf of the respective named plaintiffs and a putative class comprised of all persons and entities who purchased caustic soda in the U.S. indirectly from distributors at any time between October 1, 2015 and the present. The other defendants named in the lawsuits are Occidental Petroleum Corporation, Occidental Chemical Corporation d/b/a OxyChem, Westlake Chemical Corporation, Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd., Shintech Incorporated, Formosa Plastics Corporation, and Formosa Plastics Corporation, U.S.A. The lawsuits allege the defendants conspired to fix, raise, maintain and stabilize the price of caustic soda, restrict domestic (U.S.) supply of caustic soda and allocate caustic soda customers. Plaintiffs seek an unspecified amount of damages and injunctive relief. We believe we have meritorious legal positions and will continue to represent our interests vigorously in this matter. Any losses related to this matter are not currently estimable because of unresolved questions of fact and law, but if resolved unfavorably to Olin, could have a material adverse effect on our financial position, cash flows or results of operations. We, and our subsidiaries, are defendants in various other legal actions (including proceedings based on alleged exposures to asbestos) incidental to our past and current business activities. At December 31, 2019 and 2018 , our consolidated balance sheets included liabilities for these other legal actions of $12.4 million and $15.6 million , respectively. These liabilities do not include costs associated with legal representation. Based on our analysis, and considering the inherent uncertainties associated with litigation, we do not believe that it is reasonably possible that these other legal actions will materially adversely affect our financial position, cash flows or results of operations. In connection with the October 5, 2015 acquisition of Dows U.S. Chlor Alkali and Vinyl, Global Chlorinated Organics and Global Epoxy businesses, the prior owner of the businesses retained liabilities related to litigation to the extent arising prior to October 5, 2015. During the ordinary course of our business, contingencies arise resulting from an existing condition, situation or set of circumstances involving an uncertainty as to the realization of a possible gain contingency. In certain instances such as environmental projects, we are responsible for managing the clean-up and remediation of an environmental site. There exists the possibility of recovering a portion of these costs from other parties. We account for gain contingencies in accordance with the provisions of ASC 450 Contingencies and therefore do not record gain contingencies and recognize income until it is earned and realizable. For the year ended December 31, 2018, we recognized an insurance recovery of $8.0 million in other operating income for a second quarter 2017 business interruption at our Freeport, TX vinyl chloride monomer facility. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Thesis (Ph.D.)-- Memorial University of Newfoundland, 1992. HistoryBibliography: [411]-429 leaves.This dissertation is an examination of bureaucracy, class, and ideology in the labour movement. It seeks to understand what is meant by the term labour bureaucracy and to determine the degree to which bureaucracy shaped ideology in the Vancouver Trades and Labour Council from 1889 to 1909. -- The first section is an analysis of the theoretical literature and historiography of the labour bureaucracy. As well as providing an overview of the topic, the thesis tries to formulate a different definition of the labour bureaucracy, one that focuses on the power of the bureaucrats, rather than their ideology. The second section is a study of the officials and leaders that made up the VTLC from its beginning in 1889 to the founding of the B.C. Federation of Labour twenty years later. In this section, the ideology of the council is examined to evaluate the impact of bureaucracy on the labour movement. The policies and structure of the council are studied in detail to show how the separation of the leaders from the led developed over time and to demonstrate why bureaucratic solutions -- the hiring of experts, reliance on government intervention, the routinization of procedures, and the creation of labour institutions - were taken and to outline the effect they had. The conflict between labourists and socialists is examined closely to suggest first that bureaucracy is not limited to labour leaders of any single ideology, and second, that the needs of the labour movement and the demands of bureaucracy itself tended to soften ideological battles. Even with the ascension of socialists to the council in 1907-1909, continuity remained the hallmark of the labour council, in part because socialists had no particular commitment to rank-and-file control of the labour movement. Finally, the lives and class positions of the labour leaders are illustrated to try to shed some light on the ways in which bureaucracy, class, and ideology become intertwined | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Had a friend invite/take me to lunch here at The Mission. The physical place was great! I had the arepas which were good, not great. My friend had the tacos, which immediately upon being served them he realized he'd have to order something else (small portion).
My portion for the arepas was plenty as the venezuelan sandwich itself is filling, but also came with a mix of regular and sweet potato fries, which were good. Actually the ketchup/dipping sauce was awesome now that I think of it.
Price -- hmm, a bit overpriced for lunch in my opinion, but I suppose that is Scottsdale. That's really what was the difference between a 3 and 4 star for me here. | 0 | 0 | 1 |
They phoned me for an upgraded cover but was so helpful to change it to a lower premium
They phoned me for an upgraded cover but was so helpful to change it to a lower premium. Also received a voucher for goodies from Isabella Garcia | 1 | 0 | 0 |
REACT ALARMS-WANT MY REFUND
So since posting the below email i have had two emails to say that my refund will be released: But still no payment has been received.<br> <br> On the 29th December I made a error and paid React Alarms (R 683.50) instead of paying ADT.<br> I only realized this when ADT phoned to say they never received payment. I then had to phone React Alarms & spoke to Mariska, which said i must email her the proof of payment and details.<br> <br> I have now been emailing her since the 01-02-2016, asking when i will receive my refund, but 10 days later i have still not received it.<br> <br> Does React Alarms not allocate payments? What happens to payments that don't get allocated to a accounts? <br> Do they not check with customers when they receive payments like this?<br> <br> I want the payment of R 683.50 refund into my account. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Commitments and Contingencies Financial Instruments With Off-Balance-Sheet Risk - In the normal course of business, the Company is a party to financial instruments with off-balance sheet risk. These financial instruments include commitments to extend credit and standby letters of credit . These instruments involve, to varying degrees, elements of credit and interest rate risk in excess of the amount recognized in the balance sheets. The contract or notional amounts of these instruments reflect the extent of involvement the Company has in particular classes of financial instruments. The Company uses the same credit policies in making commitments and conditional obligations as it does for loans. Commitments to extend credit amounting to $290,231,000 and $291,182,000 were outstanding at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , respectively. Commitments to extend credit are agreements to lend to a customer as long as there is no violation of any condition established in the contract unless waived by the Bank. Commitments generally have fixed expiration dates or other termination clauses and may require payment of a fee. Included in commitments to extend credit are undisbursed lines of credit totaling $288,027,000 and $289,465,000 at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , respectively. Undisbursed lines of credit include credits whereby customers can repay principal and request principal advances during the term of the loan at their discretion and most expire between one and 12 months . Included in undisbursed lines of credit are commitments for the undisbursed portions of construction loans totaling $57,930,000 and $74,019,000 as of March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , respectively. These commitments are agreements to lend to customers, subject to meeting certain construction progress requirements established in the contracts. The underlying construction loans have fixed expiration dates. Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees amounting to $2,204,000 and $1,717,000 were outstanding at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , respectively. Standby letters of credit and financial guarantees are conditional commitments issued by the Company to guarantee the performance of a customer to a third party. Those guarantees are primarily issued to support private financial arrangements. Most standby letters of credit and guarantees carry a one year term or less. The fair value of the liability related to these standby letters of credit, which represents the fees received for their issuance, was not significant at March 31, 2020 or December 31, 2019 . The Company recognizes these fees as revenue over the term of the commitment or when the commitment is used. The Company generally requires collateral or other security to support financial instruments with credit risk. Management does not anticipate any material loss will result from the outstanding commitments to extend credit, standby letters of credit and financial guarantees. At March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , the balance of a contingent allocation for probable loan loss experience on unfunded obligations was $175,000 and $250,000 , respectively. The contingent allocation for probable loan loss experience on unfunded obligations is calculated by management using an appropriate, systematic, and consistently applied process. While related to credit losses, this allocation is not a part of the allowance for credit losses and is considered separately as a liability for accounting and regulatory reporting purposes, and is included in Other Liabilities on the Companys balance sheet. In 2018, the Company sold its credit card portfolio to a third party vendor. Part of the sale of the portfolio was to provide a guarantee of certain accounts beginning in March 2019. As of March 31, 2020 , the total commitment was $2,289,000 . The Company is subject to legal proceedings and claims which arise in the ordinary course of business. In the opinion of management, the amount of ultimate liability with respect to such actions will not materially affect the consolidated financial position or consolidated results of operations of the Company. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
SALSA BAR RAID! that is exactly why I do when I am at this place. The salsa bar is the main attraction for me. There are many great salsa options, plus fresh cilantro and peppers. Some of the salsas are good enough to be eaten straight, like the mango salsa, it makes a good desert.
The menu for this place is somewhat somewhat limited t mostly burritos and tacos. Recently the menu was revised and the cheaper items were removed and more expensive ones were added in their place.
Every meal comes with a small side of chips, which adds even more use to the salsa bar. The grilled green onion that used to come with each meal is gone and missed. | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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General Description of Business Carnival Corporation was incorporated in Panama in 1972 and Carnival plc was incorporated in England and Wales in 2000. Together with their consolidated subsidiaries, they are referred to collectively in these consolidated financial statements and elsewhere in this 2019 Annual Report as Carnival Corporation & plc, our, us and we. The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc and their respective subsidiaries. We are the worlds largest leisure travel company and among the most profitable and financially strong in the cruise and vacation industries. We are also the largest cruise company, carrying nearly 45 percent of global cruise guests, and a leading provider of vacations to all major cruise destinations throughout the world. With operations in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia, we operate a portfolio of leading global, regional and national cruise brands that sell tailored cruise products, services and vacation experiences on 104 cruise ships to the worlds most desirable destinations. DLC Arrangement Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc operate a dual listed company (DLC) arrangement, whereby the businesses of Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc are combined through a number of contracts and provisions in Carnival Corporations Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws and Carnival plcs Articles of Association. The two companies operate as a single economic enterprise with a single senior executive management team and identical Boards of Directors, but each has retained its separate legal identity. Each companys shares are publicly traded; on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for Carnival Corporation and the London Stock Exchange (LSE) for Carnival plc. The Carnival plc American Depository Shares are traded on the NYSE. The constitutional documents of each company provide that, on most matters, the holders of the common equity of both companies effectively vote as a single body. The Equalization and Governance Agreement between Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc provides for the equalization of dividends and liquidation distributions based on an equalization ratio and contains provisions relating to the governance of the DLC arrangement. Because the equalization ratio is 1 to 1 , one share of Carnival Corporation common stock and one Carnival plc ordinary share are generally entitled to the same distributions. Under deeds of guarantee executed in connection with the DLC arrangement, as well as stand-alone guarantees executed since that time, each of Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc have effectively cross guaranteed all indebtedness and certain other monetary obligations of each other. Once the written demand is made, the holders of indebtedness or other obligations may immediately commence an action against the relevant guarantor. Under the terms of the DLC arrangement, Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc are permitted to transfer assets between the companies, make loans to or investments in each other and otherwise enter into intercompany transactions. In addition, the cash flows and assets of one company are required to be used to pay the obligations of the other company, if necessary. Given the DLC arrangement, we believe that providing separate financial statements for each of Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc would not present a true and fair view of the economic realities of their operations. Accordingly, separate financial statements for Carnival Corporation and Carnival plc have not been presented. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
I was born and raised in North Korea. Although my family constantly struggled against poverty, I was always loved and cared for first, because I was the only son and the youngest of two in the family. But then the great famine began in 1994. I was four years old. My sister and I would go searching for firewood starting at 5 in the morning and come back after midnight. I would wander the streets searching for food, and I remember seeing a small child tied to a mother's back eating chips, and wanting to steal them from him. Hunger is humiliation. Hunger is hopelessness. For a hungry child, politics and freedom are not even thought of. On my ninth birthday, my parents couldn't give me any food to eat. But even as a child, I could feel the heaviness in their hearts. Over a million North Koreans died of starvation in that time, and in 2003, when I was 13 years old, my father became one of them. I saw my father wither away and die. In the same year, my mother disappeared one day, and then my sister told me that she was going to China to earn money, but that she would return with money and food soon. Since we had never been separated, and I thought we would be together forever, I didn't even give her a hug when she left. It was the biggest mistake I have ever made in my life. But again, I didn't know it was going to be a long goodbye. I have not seen my mom or my sister since then. Suddenly, I became an orphan and homeless. My daily life became very hard, but very simple. My goal was to find a dusty piece of bread in the trash. But that is no way to survive. I started to realize, begging would not be the solution. So I started to steal from food carts in illegal markets. Sometimes, I found small jobs in exchange for food. Once, I even spent two months in the winter working in a coal mine, 33 meters underground without any protection for up to 16 hours a day. I was not uncommon. Many other orphans survived this way, or worse. When I could not fall asleep from bitter cold or hunger pains, I hoped that, the next morning, my sister would come back to wake me up with my favorite food. That hope kept me alive. I don't mean big, grand hope. I mean the kind of hope that made me believe that the next trash can had bread, even though it usually didn't. But if I didn't believe it, I wouldn't even try, and then I would die. Hope kept me alive. Every day, I told myself, no matter how hard things got, still I must live. After three years of waiting for my sister's return, I decided to go to China to look for her myself. I realized I couldn't survive much longer this way. I knew the journey would be risky, but I would be risking my life either way. I could die of starvation like my father in North Korea, or at least I could try for a better life by escaping to China. I had learned that many people tried to cross the border to China in the nighttime to avoid being seen. North Korean border guards often shoot and kill people trying to cross the border without permission. Chinese soldiers will catch and send back North Koreans, where they face severe punishment. I decided to cross during the day, first because I was still a kid and scared of the dark, second because I knew I was already taking a risk, and since not many people tried to cross during the day, I thought I might be able to cross without being seen by anyone. I made it to China on February 15, 2006. I was 16 years old. I thought things in China would be easier, since there was more food. I thought more people would help me. But it was harder than living in North Korea, because I was not free. I was always worried about being caught and sent back. By a miracle, some months later, I met someone who was running an underground shelter for North Koreans, and was allowed to live there and eat regular meals for the first time in many years. Later that year, an activist helped me escape China and go to the United States as a refugee. I went to America without knowing a word of English, yet my social worker told me that I had to go to high school. Even in North Korea, I was an F student. (Laughter) And I barely finished elementary school. And I remember I fought in school more than once a day. Textbooks and the library were not my playground. My father tried very hard to motivate me into studying, but it didn't work. At one point, my father gave up on me. He said, "You're not my son anymore." I was only 11 or 12, but it hurt me deeply. But nevertheless, my level of motivation still didn't change before he died. So in America, it was kind of ridiculous that they said I should go to high school. I didn't even go to middle school. I decided to go, just because they told me to, without trying much. But one day, I came home and my foster mother had made chicken wings for dinner. And during dinner, I wanted to have one more wing, but I realized there were not enough for everyone, so I decided against it. When I looked down at my plate, I saw the last chicken wing, that my foster father had given me his. I was so happy. I looked at him sitting next to me. He just looked back at me very warmly, but said no words. Suddenly I remembered my biological father. My foster father's small act of love reminded me of my father, who would love to share his food with me when he was hungry, even if he was starving. I felt so suffocated that I had so much food in America, yet my father died of starvation. My only wish that night was to cook a meal for him, and that night I also thought of what else I could do to honor him. And my answer was to promise to myself that I would study hard and get the best education in America to honor his sacrifice. I took school seriously, and for the first time ever in my life, I received an academic award for excellence, and made dean's list from the first semester in high school. (Applause) That chicken wing changed my life. (Laughter) Hope is personal. Hope is something that no one can give to you. You have to choose to believe in hope. You have to make it yourself. In North Korea, I made it myself. Hope brought me to America. But in America, I didn't know what to do, because I had this overwhelming freedom. My foster father at that dinner gave me a direction, and he motivated me and gave me a purpose to live in America. I did not come here by myself. I had hope, but hope by itself is not enough. Many people helped me along the way to get here. North Koreans are fighting hard to survive. They have to force themselves to survive, have hope to survive, but they cannot make it without help. This is my message to you. Have hope for yourself, but also help each other. Life can be hard for everyone, wherever you live. My foster father didn't intend to change my life. In the same way, you may also change someone's life with even the smallest act of love. A piece of bread can satisfy your hunger, and having the hope will bring you bread to keep you alive. But I confidently believe that your act of love and caring can also save another Joseph's life and change thousands of other Josephs who are still having hope to survive. Thank you. (Applause) Adrian Hong: Joseph, thank you for sharing that very personal and special story with us. I know you haven't seen your sister for, you said, it was almost exactly a decade, and in the off chance that she may be able to see this, we wanted to give you an opportunity to send her a message. Joseph Kim: In Korean? AH: You can do English, then Korean as well. (Laughter) JK: Okay, I'm not going to make it any longer in Korean because I don't think I can make it without tearing up. Nuna, it has been already 10 years that I haven’t seen you. I just wanted to say that I miss you, and I love you, and please come back to me and stay alive. And I -- oh, gosh. I still haven't given up my hope to see you. I will live my life happily and study hard until I see you, and I promise I will not cry again. (Laughter) Yes, I'm just looking forward to seeing you, and if you can't find me, I will also look for you, and I hope to see you one day. And can I also make a small message to my mom? AH: Sure, please. JK: I haven't spent much time with you, but I know that you still love me, and you probably still pray for me and think about me. I just wanted to say thank you for letting me be in this world. Thank you. (Applause) | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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TEACHER Summary Experienced, detail-oriented Program Manager with excellent communication, problem solving and strategic planning skills. Passionate about networking, community engagement, building partnerships, training, and educational equity. Summary of Qualifications 9 years of professional experience in teaching, facilitating, and training Familiar with culturally responsive teaching Cultivates relationships teachers Exceptional organization and time management skills Ability to multi task and remain flexible Trained in business leadership and management Member of Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce Excellent presentation and communication skills: verbal, written and interpersonal Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Trained in diversity and inclusion strategies Experience in higher education Masters degree in education Experience with work based learning opportunities Community Outreach Specialist Certified in conflict and dispute resolution Knowledge of educational trends, expectations, climate Deep understanding ELA Familiarity with Denver Plan Experience Teacher Sep 2015 to Jul 2017 Company Name － City , State Knowledge and understanding of DPS practices, framework, and mission Collaborate with school administration, and Denver Public School leadership Data driven instruction and curriculum design Understanding of educational policy locally and nationally Engaged with immigrant and refugee families, community leaders, and pre-collegiate
programs for students in the Metro Denver area Service Learning Coordinator Nov 2013 to Sep 2014 Company Name － City , State Created curriculum focused on job shadowing and experiential learning Worked closely with parents and community to create engaging service opportunities Planned trainings, conferences, and events around community engagement and service
learning Identified and recruited a broad range of speakers Spoke on service learning and expeditionary learning panels Managed budget English Teacher Aug 2012 to Oct 2013 Company Name － City , State Worked with Japanese government to expand US and Japanese foreign relations Taught high school students Created and facilitated intercultural communication classes for adults Site Director Aug 2010 to Aug 2012 Company Name － City , State Coordinated educational before and after school programs for over 250 students and their
families Managed adult and parent engagement classes and events Created internship and job shadow opportunities Partnered with Metro State, CU Boulder, University of Denver to create college preparedness workshops Worked with Playworks- focused on conflict and dispute resolution and restorative justice Trained in conflict and dispute resolution, mentoring, and restorative justice Coordinated summer programs, hired and trained staff Deep understanding of diversity and inclusion efforts in public education Provided professional development opportunities to staff, mentors, and school
administration Facilitated trainings on diversity, homelessness, race, and restorative justice Program Manager Dec 2007 to Aug 2010 Company Name － City , State Created pilot mentoring program for six urban schools funded by the Department of Education Created job shadows and internships with local businesses Gathered and analyzed data on community needs and interests Solicited contributions and participation from local businesses to promote and improve community events and activities Collaborated with community leaders, organizations and public agencies to promote the organization's community service programs Monitored program budgets and costs to verify expenses were within budget parameters Presented program developments to the community, city council and city manager Collected and entered statistical data into databases Certifications Colorado Teaching Certification ELA-E Certified Conflict and Dispute Resolution Certification Education and Training MA , Education August 2015 University of Denver － City , State Education Bachelor of Science , Political Communications May 2006 Emerson College － City , State Political Communications Magna Cum Laude Skills Training Conference Organization Microsoft Office Suite Non-profit management Activities and Honors Urban Leadership Foundation of Colorado-Alum Chamber Connect, Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce-Participant Denver Center for the Performing Arts- Professional Advisory Board Board Member PeaceJam Foundation- Mentor and Curriculum Advisor | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Dear HN-community,I've recently started looking into the modern world of cloud-connected heart-rate/GPS/sports-watches.While the available products from Coros, Garmin, Huawei, Polar, etc., are tempting, I've been appalled by the lack of focus on privacy-related concerns for consumers.It seems to be so common, nowadays, that I would have to share all my personal data (heart rate, sleep records, location data, activities, etc.) with the manufacturer, and other third parties - even though GDPR et al. should provide for a voluntary opt-in, while still making reports available for offline / local use.However, what I would wish for, is a watch, which I can configure, and use - preferably on device, but if so needed, on a mobile device / PC, without having to share my data.Does anyone of you know of a privacy focused solution, which allows me to use such a device and export the data for further use (this includes the ability to install (official) firmware updates without forced sync to the manufacturer's servers? | 1 | 0 | 0 |
1. Nature of Business Ethema Health Corporation (the Company) was incorporated under the laws of the state of Colorado, USA, on April 1, 1993. Effective April 4, 2017, the Company changed its name to Ethema Health Corporation and prior to that, on May 2012, the Company had changed its name to GreeneStone Healthcare Corporation from Nova Natural Resources Corporation. As of December 31, 2017, the Company owned 100% of the outstanding shares of GreeneStone Clinic Muskoka Inc., incorporated in 2010 under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada; Cranberry Cove Holdings Ltd., incorporated on January 9, 2004 under the laws of the Province of Ontario, Canada. and Seastone Delray Healthcare, LLC, incorporated on May 17, 2016 under the laws of Florida, USA; and Delray Andrews RE, LLC, incorporated on May 17, 2016 under the laws of Florida, USA. On February 14, 2017, the Company completed a series of transactions (referred to collectively as the Restructuring Transactions), including a Share Purchase Agreement (the SPA) whereby the Company acquired 100% of the stock of CCH, which holds the real estate on which the Company previously operated a rehabilitation clinic (the Canadian Rehab Clinic). The Company entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement (the APA) and lease (the Lease) whereby the Company sold all of the Canadian Rehab Clinic business assets and leased the real estate to the buyer. Simultaneously with this transaction, the Company entered into a Real Estate \Purchase agreement and Asset Purchase Agreement whereby the Company purchased the real estate and assets of Seastone Delray (the Florida Purchase). The Share Purchase Agreement Under the SPA, the Company acquired 100% of the stock of CCH from Leon Developments Ltd. (Leon Developments), a company wholly owned by Shawn E. Leon, who is the President, CEO, and CFO of the Company (Mr. Leon). CCH owns the real estate on which the Canadian Rehab Clinic is located. The total consideration paid by the Company was CDN$3,517,062, including the assumption of certain liabilities of CCH, which was funded by the assignment to Leon Developments of certain indebtedness owing to the Company in the amount of CDN$659,918, and the issuance of 60,000,000 shares of the Companys common stock to Leon Developments, valued at US$0.0364 per share. The Asset Purchase Agreement and Lease Under the APA, the assets of the Canadian Rehab Clinic were sold by the Company, through its subsidiary, GreeneStone Clinic Muskoka Inc. (Muskoka), to Canadian Addiction Residential Treatment LP (the Purchaser), for a total consideration of CDN$10,000,000, plus an additional performance payment of up to CDN$3,000,000 as a performance payment to be received in 2019 if certain clinic performance metrics are met. The Purchaser completed the sale with cash proceeds to the Company of CDN$10,000,000, of which CDN$1,500,000 will remain in escrow for up to two years to cover indemnities given by the Company. The proceeds of the Muskoka clinic asset sale were used to pay down certain tax debts and operational costs of the Company and to fund the Florida Purchase, mentioned below. Through the APA, substantially all of the assets of the Canadian Rehab Clinic were sold, leaving Ethema with only the underlying clinic real estate, which the Company, through its newly acquired subsidiary, CCH concurrently leased to the Purchaser. The Lease is a triple net lease and provides for a five (5) year primary term with three (3) five-year renewal options, annual base rent for the first year at CDN$420,000 with annual increases, an option to tenant to purchase the leased premises and certain first refusal rights. The Florida Purchase Immediately after closing on the sale of the assets of the Canadian Rehab Clinic, the Company closed on the acquisition of the real estate assets of Seastone Delray pursuant to certain real estate and asset purchase agreements. The purchase price for the Seastone assets was US$6,070,000 financed with a purchase money mortgage of US$3,000,000, and US$3,070,000 in cash. On November 2, 2017, the Company entered into an Agreement of Purchase and Sale (the Agreement) to purchase from AREP 5400 East Avenue LLC, a Delaware limited liability company (Seller) certain buildings in West Palm Beach, Florida, totaling approximately 80,000 square feet, on which the present tenant operates a substance abuse treatment center (the Property). The purchase price of the Property is $20,530,000, and the Company made nonrefundable down payments totaling $2,924,955 as of September 30, 2018. On May 23, 2018, the Company converted the agreement to purchase AREP 5400 East Avenue LLC. (the landlord) into a lease agreement with a purchase option of $17,250,000, increasing August 31, 2018 by $750,000 per month until the purchase option is exercised. The premises is located at 5400, 5402 and 5410 East Avenue, West Palm Beach, Florida (the Property). The lease is for an initial 10 years and provides for two additional 10 year extensions. The Company was previously under agreement to purchase the Property from the Landlord. The Property is presently used as a rehabilitation treatment center. The current tenant at the property, Alternatives in Treatment, LLC, a Florida limited liability company, consented to the Lease and concurrent with the execution of the Lease entered into a Sublease Agreement with the Company. The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for interim consolidated financial information and Rule 8-03 of Regulation SX. Accordingly, these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements do not include all the information and disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America for complete financial statements. All adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments) considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included in these unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements. Operating results for the three and nine month period presented are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for any other interim period or for the full year. The balance sheet at December 31, 2017 has been derived from audited consolidated financial statements. The unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and footnotes thereto for the year ended December 31, 2017. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
My former FIL was in ICU, non responsive for a couple of days. I brought my younger daughter (then age 7) and niece (then age 9) in to say their goodbyes. They both wanted to hold his hands, I told them it was ok to do so. As soon as they took his hands and said “Hi Grumples” he opened his eyes just a little, said “My Annie, my Sweetie (his nicknames for them), I love you.”
He closed his eyes and did not open them again or respond to anything for the next two days until he passed.
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Hi! I'm the author of litements[0], a set of data structures (and more coming later) built on top of SQLite. The reason I'm building it is that I think many apps can run perfectly on a single server using a few SQLite databases.The queue[1] is like a message queue, similar to the standard Python queue. Right now everything is built with Python, but the idea behind all the litements libraries is having some persistent structures that can be shared between multiple processes. All talking to SQLite.I would love some feedback on it to see how it could be useful to others. I want to keep everything as simple and reliable as possible.[0]
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Up until now, our communication with machines has always been limited to conscious and direct forms. Whether it's something simple like turning on the lights with a switch, or even as complex as programming robotics, we have always had to give a command to a machine, or even a series of commands, in order for it to do something for us. Communication between people, on the other hand, is far more complex and a lot more interesting because we take into account so much more than what is explicitly expressed. We observe facial expressions, body language, and we can intuit feelings and emotions from our dialogue with one another. This actually forms a large part of our decision-making process. Our vision is to introduce this whole new realm of human interaction into human-computer interaction so that computers can understand not only what you direct it to do, but it can also respond to your facial expressions and emotional experiences. And what better way to do this than by interpreting the signals naturally produced by our brain, our center for control and experience. Well, it sounds like a pretty good idea, but this task, as Bruno mentioned, isn't an easy one for two main reasons: First, the detection algorithms. Our brain is made up of billions of active neurons, around 170,000 km of combined axon length. When these neurons interact, the chemical reaction emits an electrical impulse, which can be measured. The majority of our functional brain is distributed over the outer surface layer of the brain, and to increase the area that's available for mental capacity, the brain surface is highly folded. Now this cortical folding presents a significant challenge for interpreting surface electrical impulses. Each individual's cortex is folded differently, very much like a fingerprint. So even though a signal may come from the same functional part of the brain, by the time the structure has been folded, its physical location is very different between individuals, even identical twins. There is no longer any consistency in the surface signals. Our breakthrough was to create an algorithm that unfolds the cortex, so that we can map the signals closer to its source, and therefore making it capable of working across a mass population. The second challenge is the actual device for observing brainwaves. EEG measurements typically involve a hairnet with an array of sensors, like the one that you can see here in the photo. A technician will put the electrodes onto the scalp using a conductive gel or paste and usually after a procedure of preparing the scalp by light abrasion. Now this is quite time consuming and isn't the most comfortable process. And on top of that, these systems actually cost in the tens of thousands of dollars. So with that, I'd like to invite onstage Evan Grant, who is one of last year's speakers, who's kindly agreed to help me to demonstrate what we've been able to develop. (Applause) So the device that you see is a 14-channel, high-fidelity EEG acquisition system. It doesn't require any scalp preparation, no conductive gel or paste. It only takes a few minutes to put on and for the signals to settle. It's also wireless, so it gives you the freedom to move around. And compared to the tens of thousands of dollars for a traditional EEG system, this headset only costs a few hundred dollars. Now on to the detection algorithms. So facial expressions -- as I mentioned before in emotional experiences -- are actually designed to work out of the box with some sensitivity adjustments available for personalization. But with the limited time we have available, I'd like to show you the cognitive suite, which is the ability for you to basically move virtual objects with your mind. Now, Evan is new to this system, so what we have to do first is create a new profile for him. He's obviously not Joanne -- so we'll "add user." Evan. Okay. So the first thing we need to do with the cognitive suite is to start with training a neutral signal. With neutral, there's nothing in particular that Evan needs to do. He just hangs out. He's relaxed. And the idea is to establish a baseline or normal state for his brain, because every brain is different. It takes eight seconds to do this, and now that that's done, we can choose a movement-based action. So Evan, choose something that you can visualize clearly in your mind. Evan Grant: Let's do "pull." Tan Le: Okay, so let's choose "pull." So the idea here now is that Evan needs to imagine the object coming forward into the screen, and there's a progress bar that will scroll across the screen while he's doing that. The first time, nothing will happen, because the system has no idea how he thinks about "pull." But maintain that thought for the entire duration of the eight seconds. So: one, two, three, go. Okay. So once we accept this, the cube is live. So let's see if Evan can actually try and imagine pulling. Ah, good job! (Applause) That's really amazing. (Applause) So we have a little bit of time available, so I'm going to ask Evan to do a really difficult task. And this one is difficult because it's all about being able to visualize something that doesn't exist in our physical world. This is "disappear." So what you want to do -- at least with movement-based actions, we do that all the time, so you can visualize it. But with "disappear," there's really no analogies -- so Evan, what you want to do here is to imagine the cube slowly fading out, okay. Same sort of drill. So: one, two, three, go. Okay. Let's try that. Oh, my goodness. He's just too good. Let's try that again. EG: Losing concentration. (Laughter) TL: But we can see that it actually works, even though you can only hold it for a little bit of time. As I said, it's a very difficult process to imagine this. And the great thing about it is that we've only given the software one instance of how he thinks about "disappear." As there is a machine learning algorithm in this -- (Applause) Thank you. Good job. Good job. (Applause) Thank you, Evan, you're a wonderful, wonderful example of the technology. So, as you can see, before, there is a leveling system built into this software so that as Evan, or any user, becomes more familiar with the system, they can continue to add more and more detections, so that the system begins to differentiate between different distinct thoughts. And once you've trained up the detections, these thoughts can be assigned or mapped to any computing platform, application or device. So I'd like to show you a few examples, because there are many possible applications for this new interface. In games and virtual worlds, for example, your facial expressions can naturally and intuitively be used to control an avatar or virtual character. Obviously, you can experience the fantasy of magic and control the world with your mind. And also, colors, lighting, sound and effects can dynamically respond to your emotional state to heighten the experience that you're having, in real time. And moving on to some applications developed by developers and researchers around the world, with robots and simple machines, for example -- in this case, flying a toy helicopter simply by thinking "lift" with your mind. The technology can also be applied to real world applications -- in this example, a smart home. You know, from the user interface of the control system to opening curtains or closing curtains. And of course, also to the lighting -- turning them on or off. And finally, to real life-changing applications, such as being able to control an electric wheelchair. In this example, facial expressions are mapped to the movement commands. Man: Now blink right to go right. Now blink left to turn back left. Now smile to go straight. TL: We really -- Thank you. (Applause) We are really only scratching the surface of what is possible today, and with the community's input, and also with the involvement of developers and researchers from around the world, we hope that you can help us to shape where the technology goes from here. Thank you so much. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
KEY REFERENCES USED IN THESE NOTES TO UNAUDITED CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Unless the context requires otherwise, references to we, us, our or Enterprise are intended to mean the business and operations of Enterprise Products Partners L.P. and its consolidated subsidiaries. References to EPD or the Partnership mean Enterprise Products Partners L.P. on a standalone basis. References to EPO mean Enterprise Products Operating LLC, which is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of EPD, and its consolidated subsidiaries, through which EPD conducts its business. Enterprise is managed by its general partner, Enterprise Products Holdings LLC (Enterprise GP), which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dan Duncan LLC, a privately held Texas limited liability company. The membership interests of Dan Duncan LLC are owned by a voting trust, the current trustees (DD LLC Trustees) of which are: (i) Randa Duncan Williams, who is also a director and Chairman of the Board of Directors (the Board) of Enterprise GP; (ii) Richard H. Bachmann, who is also a director and Vice Chairman of the Board of Enterprise GP; and (iii) Dr. Ralph S. Cunningham, who is also an advisory director of Enterprise GP. Ms. Duncan Williams and Mr. Bachmann also currently serve as managers of Dan Duncan LLC along with W. Randall Fowler, who is also a director and the Co-Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Enterprise GP. References to EPCO mean Enterprise Products Company, a privately held Texas corporation, and its privately held affiliates. A majority of the outstanding voting capital stock of EPCO is owned by a voting trust, the current trustees (EPCO Trustees) of which are: (i) Ms. Duncan Williams, who serves as Chairman of EPCO; (ii) Dr. Cunningham, who serves as Vice Chairman of EPCO; and (iii) Mr. Bachmann, who serves as the President and Chief Executive Officer of EPCO. Ms. Duncan Williams and Mr. Bachmann also currently serve as directors of EPCO along with Mr. Fowler, who is also the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of EPCO. EPCO, together with its privately held affiliates, owned approximately 32.1% of EPDs limited partner common units at June 30, 2020. Note 1. Partnership Organization and Basis of Presentation We are a publicly traded Delaware limited partnership, the common units of which are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the ticker symbol EPD. We were formed in April 1998 to own and operate certain natural gas liquids (NGLs) related businesses of EPCO and are a leading North American provider of midstream energy services to producers and consumers of natural gas, NGLs, crude oil, petrochemicals and refined products. We conduct substantially all of our business through EPO and are owned 100% by EPDs limited partners from an economic perspective. Enterprise GP manages our partnership and owns a non-economic general partner interest in us. We, Enterprise GP, EPCO and Dan Duncan LLC are affiliates under the collective common control of the DD LLC Trustees and the EPCO Trustees. Like many publicly traded partnerships, we have no employees. All of our management, administrative and operating functions are performed by employees of EPCO pursuant to an administrative services agreement (the ASA) or by other service providers. See Note 15 for information regarding related party matters. Our results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of results expected for the full year of 2020. In our opinion, the accompanying Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements include all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals necessary for fair presentation. Although we believe the disclosures in these financial statements are adequate and make the information presented not misleading, certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with United States (U.S.) generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) have been condensed or omitted pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto should be read in conjunction with the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 (the 2019 Form 10-K) filed with the SEC on February 28, 2020. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Affinity Health are daylight robbers
<p>I joined affinity Health a few months ago. To date i had not received my membership card. When i called to enquire they said that i was not covered by them that is why they hadn't sent me my card. According to them my first premium deduction was unsuccessful. However thay have continued to deduct premiums every month form my account since December last year and all these premiums were successfully paid but i do not have cover with them and these premiums are non-refundable. How can they continue to deduct premiums from one's bank account if that person has no cover with them? This is the definition of daylight robbery!</p> | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Note 15 Commitments and contingencies Lease Commitments The Company has a lease agreement for a concrete plant with an unrelated party which will expire on September 30, 2017, with annual payments of approximately $211,000. The Company has a lease agreement to lease office space from a third party through October 31, 2016, with annual payments of approximately $25,000. Operating lease expenses are allocated between the cost of revenue and selling, general, and administrative expenses. Total operating lease expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were approximately $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively. Total operating lease expenses for the nine months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 were approximately $0.6 million $1.4 million, respectively. Future annual lease payments, net of rent prepayment non-cancelable operating leases with a term of one year or more consist of the following: Twelve months ending March 31, Amount 2017 $ 225,000 2018 105,000 Total $ 330,000 Legal Contingencies From time to time, the Company is a party to various legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company accrues costs associated with these matters when they become probable and the amount can be reasonably estimated. Legal costs incurred in connection with loss contingencies are expensed as incurred. The Companys management does not expect any liability from the disposition of such claims and litigation individually or in the aggregate would have a material adverse impact on the Companys consolidated financial position, results of operations and cash flows. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Commitments and Contingencies Indemnification Agreements - In the ordinary course of business, the Company may provide indemnifications of varying scope and terms to customers, vendors, lessors, business partners, and other parties with respect to certain matters, including, but not limited to, losses arising out of breach of such agreements, services to be provided by the Company or intellectual property infringement claims made by third parties. In addition, the Company has entered into indemnification agreements with directors and certain officers and employees that will require the Company, among other things, to indemnify them against certain liabilities that may arise by reason of their status or service as directors, officers or employees. While the outcome of these matters cannot be predicted with certainty, the Company does not believe that the outcome of any claims under indemnification arrangements will have a material effect on the Companys results of operations, financial position or liquidity. Legal Proceedings - A lawsuit was filed on December 17, 2015 by SRAM Corporation (SRAM) in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, against the Companys wholly-owned subsidiary, RFE Canada Holding Corp. (RFE Canada). The lawsuit alleges patent infringement of U.S. Patent number 9,182,027 ("'027 Patent") and violation of the Lanham Act. SRAM filed a second lawsuit in the same court against RFE Canada on May 16, 2016, alleging patent infringement of U.S Patent number 9,291,250 ("'250 Patent"). The Company believes that the lawsuits are without merit and intends vigorously to defend itself. As such, the Company has filed, before the U. S. Patent and Trademark Appeals Board ("PTAB"), for Interparties Reviews ("IPR") of the '027 Patent and separately the same for the '250 Patent. In April 2018, the PTAB issued opinions in the 027 Patent petition cases stating that the Company has not shown the claims of the 027 Patent to be obvious. Regarding the PTAB 027 opinions, the Company has filed an Appeal to the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. The CAFC found in favor of the Company and has vacated and remanded all of the PTAB findings with the exception of their finding that the 027 patent met the prima facia test for obviousness, which was affirmed. SRAM has appealed to the CAFC to rehear the case en banc and that appeal is pending. The PTAB has issued an opinion in the 250 Patent petition case stating that the Company has not shown the claims of the 250 Patent to be obvious. In a separate action, the Company filed a lawsuit on January 29, 2016 in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California against SRAM. That lawsuit alleges SRAMs infringement of two separate Company owned patents, specifically U.S. Patent numbers 6,135,434 and 6,557,674. The Company filed a second lawsuit on July 1, 2016 in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California against SRAM alleging infringement of the Companys U.S. Patent numbers 8,226,172 and 8,974,009. These lawsuits have been moved to U.S. District Court, District of Colorado and are otherwise proceeding. The U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois, has lifted the stay of the SRAM lawsuits against the Company. The Company filed and SRAM filed lawsuits are now moving forward in the respective courts. Due to the inherent uncertainties of litigation, the Company is not able to predict either the outcome or a range of reasonably possible losses, if any, at this time. Accordingly, no amounts have been recorded in the consolidated financial statements for the settlement of these matters. Were an unfavorable ruling to occur, or if factors indicate that a loss is probable and reasonably estimable, the Company's business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially and adversely affected. The Company is involved in other legal matters that arise in the ordinary course of business. Based on information currently available, management does not believe that the ultimate resolution of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the Company's financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Other Commitments - On November 30, 2017, the Company acquired an 80% interest in Tuscany. The stockholders' agreement provides the Company with a call option (the "Call Option") to acquire the remaining 20% of Tuscany any time from November 30, 2019 through November 30, 2024 at a value that approximates fair market value. In addition, if the Call Option has not been exercised as of November 30, 2024, the non-controlling owners shall be entitled to exercise a put option (the "Put Option") on November 30, 2024 and for a 180-day period thereafter, which would require the Company to purchase all of the remaining shares held by the non-controlling owners at a price that approximates fair market value. See Note 16 - Acquisitions of the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information on this commitment. On July 24, 2019 the Company entered into a Standard Form of Agreement between with Design-Builder Carroll Daniel Construction Company to provide design and construction services related to an approximately 336,000 square foot facility located in Gainesville, Georgia. The Company plans to use the facility for the manufacture of its products including vehicle shock absorbers. This agreement was amended on December 23, 2019. The Design-Build Agreement contains several design and construction milestone dates that began in June 2019. The Company expects to pay a total of approximately $36.5 million for the Design-Builders performance of the Design-Build Agreement. Any additional costs will be addressed as they arise until the completion of the facility, which is currently expected to occur on or around August 31, 2020. Other Contingencies - On June 21, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court (the Court) decided South Dakota v. Wayfair, Inc., et al., holding that internet retailers do not have to maintain a physical presence in a state in order to be required to collect the states sales and use tax. Ultimately, the Court remanded the case to the South Dakota Supreme Court on the question of whether some other principle in the Courts Commerce Clause doctrine might invalidate the Act, which may delay federal legislation on the issue. However, as a result of the Courts decision, additional states may now begin requiring all remote sellers, primarily those engaged in e-commerce, to register, collect and remit sales and use taxes on transactions with in-state customers. Numerous states have either enacted legislation or informally indicated that they will not assert liability for uncollected taxes on a retroactive basis. Nevertheless, the Company believes that it is possible that it will incur a liability for uncollected sales tax on some portion of its e-commerce sales through January 3, 2020. Any retroactively imposed liability is not expected to be material to the Companys results of operations or financial position because direct end-user sales in states where the Company is not registered comprise a small portion of total revenues. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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How can international financial centres like Hong Kong increase assets under management – and thus their size and ranking? Most policymakers and their advisors wrongly answer this question by focusing on financial institutions, and the law that governs them. Instead, policymakers need to start by looking at actual markets. What new tastes and technologies need funding? How can such funding fit into already existing geographies of production, distribution and finance? In this paper, we show how a focus on funding sunrise industries can help increase assets under management for the financial institutions operating in an international financial centre like Hong Kong. We show – using the specific example the photovoltaic (solar power) sector – how changes in financial law need to be contingent on market needs. We specifically show how legal changes which promote the securitisation of solar assets (and the sale of these securities) can help increase Hong Kong’s financial institutions’ assets under management. By using this specific case, we hope to provide insight into the broader question of how technological change, geography, and financial law interact.preprin | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Revenues and cost of revenues Revenues are primarily related to: (i) sale of electricity from geothermal and recovered energy-based power plants owned and operated by the Company; (ii) geothermal and recovered energy-based power plant equipment engineering, sale, construction and installation, and operating services and (iii) energy storage, demand-response and energy management services. Electricity segment revenues : Revenues related to the sale of electricity from geothermal and recovered energy-based power plants and capacity payments are recorded based upon output delivered and capacity provided at rates specified under relevant contract terms. For PPAs agreed to, modified, or acquired in business combinations on or after July 1, 2003, the Company determines whether such PPAs contain a lease element requiring lease accounting. Revenue from such PPAs are accounted for in electricity revenues. The lease element of the PPAs is also assessed in accordance with the revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables guidance, which requires that revenues be allocated to the separate earnings processes based on their relative fair value. PPAs with minimum lease rentals which vary over time are generally recognized on the straight-line basis over the term of the PPAs. PPAs with contingent rentals are recognized when earned. In the electricity segment, revenues for all but four power plants are accounted for under ASC 840 (Leases) as operating leases, and therefore equipment related to geothermal and recovered energy generation power plants as described in Note 8 is considered held for leasing. For power plants in the scope of ASC 606, the Company identified electricity as a separate performance obligation. Performance obligations identified were evaluated and determined to be satisfied over time and qualified for the invoicing practical expedient since the invoiced amounts reasonably represented the value to customers of performance obligations fulfilled to date. The transaction price is determined based on the price per actual mega-watt output or available capacity as agreed to in the respective PPA. Customers are generally billed on a monthly basis and payment is typically due within 30 to 60 days after the issuance of the invoice. Product segment revenues : Revenues from engineering, operating services, and parts and product sales are recorded upon providing the service or delivery of the products and parts and when collectability is reasonably assured. Revenues from the supply and/or construction of geothermal and recovered energy-based power plant equipment and other equipment to third parties are recognized over time since control is transferred continuously to our customers. The majority of our contracts include a single performance obligation which is essentially the promise to transfer the individual goods or services that are not separately identifiable from other promises in the contracts and therefore deemed as not distinct. Performance obligations are satisfied over-time if the customer receives the benefits as we perform work, if the customer controls the asset as it is being constructed, or if the product being produced for the customer has no alternative use and we have a contractual right to payment. In our Product segment, revenues are spread over a period of one to two years and are recognized over time based on the cost incurred to date in ratio to total estimated costs which represents the input method that best depicts the transfer of control over the performance obligation to the customer. Costs include direct material, labor, and indirect costs. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. In contracts for which we determine that control is not transferred continuously to the customer, we recognized revenues at the point in time when the customer obtains control of the asset. Revenues for such contracts are recorded upon delivery and acceptance by the customer. This generally is the case for the sale of spare parts, generators or similar products. Accounting for product contracts that are satisfied over time includes use of several estimates such as variable consideration related to bonuses and penalties and total estimated cost for completing the contract. The estimated amount of variable consideration will be included in the transaction price only to the extent that it is probable that a significant reversal in the amount of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is subsequently resolved. These estimates are based on historical experience, anticipated performance and our best judgment at the time. The nature of our product contracts give rise to several modifications or change requests by our customers. Substantially all of the modifications are treated as cumulative catch-ups to revenues since the additional goods are not distinct from those already provided. We include the additional revenues related to the modifications in our transaction price when both parties to the contract approved the modification. As a significant change in one or more of these estimates could affect the profitability of our contracts, we review and update our contract-related estimates regularly. We recognize adjustments in Product revenues on contracts under the cumulative catch-up method. If at any time the estimate of contract profitability indicates an anticipated loss on the contract, we recognize the total loss in the period in which it is identified. Other segment revenues : Energy storage, demand-response and energy management related services revenues are recorded based on energy management of load curtailment capacity delivered or service provided at rates specified under the relevant contract terms. The Company determined that such revenues are in the scope of ASC 606 and identified energy management as a separate performance obligation. Performance obligations are satisfied once the Company provides verification to the electric power grid operator or utility of its ability to meet the committed capacity or power curtailment requirements and thus entitled to cash proceeds. Such verification may be provided by the Company bi-weekly, monthly or under any other frequency as set by the related program and are typically followed by a payment shortly after. Performance obligations identified were evaluated and determined to be satisfied over time and qualified for the invoicing practical expedient since the amounts included in the verification document reasonably represent the value of performance obligations fulfilled to date. The transaction price is determined based on mechanisms specified in the contract with the customer. For additional information please see Revenues from Contracts with Customers under New accounting pronouncement section below. Our accounting policy for revenues included under the comparative periods were accounted under the previous accounting standard as follows: Revenues related to the sale of electricity from geothermal and recovered energy-based power plants and capacity payments are recorded based upon output delivered and capacity provided at rates specified under relevant contract terms. For PPAs agreed to, modified, or acquired in business combinations on or after July 1, 2003, the Company determines whether such PPAs contain a lease element requiring lease accounting. Revenue from such PPAs are accounted for in electricity revenues. The lease element of the PPAs is also assessed in accordance with the revenue arrangements with multiple deliverables guidance, which requires that revenues be allocated to the separate earnings processes based on their relative fair value. PPAs with minimum lease rentals which vary over time are generally recognized on the straight-line basis over the term of the PPAs. PPAs with contingent rentals are recognized when earned. In the electricity segment, revenues for all but two power plants are accounted for under ASC 840 (Leases) as operating leases, and therefore equipment related to geothermal and recovered energy generation power plants as described in Note 8 is considered held for leasing. Revenues from engineering, operating services, and parts and product sales are recorded upon providing the service or delivery of the products and parts and when collectability is reasonably assured. Revenues from the supply and/or construction of geothermal and recovered energy-based power plant equipment and other equipment to third parties are recognized using the percentage-of-completion method. Revenue is recognized based on the percentage relationship that incurred costs bear to total estimated costs. Costs include direct material, labor, and indirect costs. Selling, marketing, general, and administrative costs are charged to expense as incurred. Provisions for estimated losses on uncompleted contracts are made in the period in which such losses are determined. Changes in job performance, job conditions, and estimated profitability, including those arising from contract penalty provisions and final contract settlements, may result in revisions to costs and revenues and are recognized in the period in which the revisions are determined. In specific instances where there is a lack of dependable estimates or inherent risks cause forecast to be doubtful, then the completed-contract method is followed. Revenue is recognized when the contract is substantially complete and when collectability is reasonably assured. Costs that are closely associated with the project are deferred as contract costs and recognized similarly to the associated revenues. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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<p>I had taken my car initially to Superquick Benoni who had referred me to Dunlop Zone Benoni since they were busy. Dunlop Zone Benoni had done wheel alignment and balancing on my car. I did not feel my car was right after the wheel alignment and balancing was done and did not take it back to them as they only provided a 24 hour guarantee on the wheel alignment and this was done on a Saturday. On the Monday i called to ask for the wheel alignment print out which is normally given when wheel alignment is done but unfortunately i was not given one on that day. They did say i should come and they will provide the printout. I did not go back as when i checked my tyre pressure , my 2 front tyres had 2.5 bar , 1 back tyre was 1.8 bar and the other back tyre was 2 bar when all tyres were supposed to be 2.2 bar, so now i did not trust them and took my car to Tiger Wheel and Tyre who checked my car and said that the wheel alignment and balancing is off and they had redone it which had cost me an additional amount. After speaking to a friend i was advised to call Dunlop Zone and tell them what happen and the additional fee that it had cost me. I did call Dunlop Zone Benoni and they did apologize and said that i could come through with the Tiger wheel and Tyre invoice and they will refund me. I went to Dunlop Zone Benoni on Friday last week and was told that the Director does not want to refund me as Tiger Wheel did not guarantee Dunlop Zone work. Would you go back to a place who did your wheel alignment and balancing where they did not check and put the tyres back on with different pressure , you do not receive a report once the wheel alignment is done and where after paying you notice that it has a 24 hour guarantee? If it was done on a Saturday , how can you take your car back in the new week ( Sundays they are closed) when it has a 24 hour guarantee?</p>
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# Long Beach Personal Injury Lawyer
## Personal Injury Attorney in Long Beach, CA
Accident victims often suffer severe injuries that cause lifelong physical and emotional pain. The costs of recovery can be astronomical, and many accident victims end up paying out of pocket even if the negligence of another caused their accident. Fortunately, accident victims have the legal right to file a claim for compensation against the at-fault party to cover their losses.
If you are an accident victim in Long Beach, California, it is essential to reach out to a personal injury lawyer as soon as you are able. The skilled personal injury attorneys at understand how challenging recovering from an accident can be. We are committed to guiding clients in Long Beach and the neighboring areas through every step of the claims process so that you can focus solely on your healing and recovery.
## Types of Personal Injury Cases We Handle at Setareh Law
Our lawyers have over 13 years of experience dealing with a wide range of personal injury cases. When you partner with Setareh Law, you can rest assured that your claim is in dependable and experienced hands. Some cases we handle in Long Beach include:
* Product liability accidents
* Birth Injuries
* Pedestrian accidents
* Workplace accidents
* Construction accidents
After an accident, it is essential to remember not to sign a settlement without speaking to an attorney. Insurance companies and negligent parties will do everything in their power to avoid paying you the compensation you need to recover. Your lawyer will advocate on your behalf to ensure you receive financial compensation for the full extent of your losses.
## What Compensation Could I Be Entitled to After a Long Beach Car Accident?
Following an incident resulting in serious injury, you may qualify for compensation for your losses. When someone is directly negligent and responsible for the incident, you can file a claim and take home recovery for many of your damages. The following damages commonly qualify for compensation when you file a personal injury claim in California:
* Attorney fees
* Medical bills, including those relating to:
+ Ambulance use
+ Physical therapy
+ Emergency room, hospital, urgent care, or doctor’s visits
+ Future necessary medical care
+ Mental health assistance
* Loss of wages and wage-earning potential
* Loss of consortium or companionship
* Wrongful death
* Pain and suffering
* Loss of enjoyment of life
* Scarring and disfigurement
Depending on the circumstances of your case, other damages may also qualify for compensation. We recommend you work with a lawyer for assistance, as your personal injury attorney can help you estimate the value of your case, increase the compensatory value of your claims, and determine what other damages might qualify for recovery.
## How Long Will My Car Accident Case Take?
Personal injury and car accident cases can take varying amounts of time to close, ranging from as little as two months to as many as a few years. Such a broad range of time can be frustrating, but it is essential for you to know that the vast majority of cases conclude within nine to eighteen months.
Luckily, working with a lawyer is a great way to speed up the legal process, as insurance companies are far more likely to comply and provide fair settlement offers when claimants have legal representation. Most insurance companies are interested in saving as much money as they can for themselves. Still, a personal injury or car accident lawyer can help ensure you receive the compensation you qualify for. Your lawyer can also help your legal matters conclude much faster than they might if you choose to enter the system without representation.
## What Is the Statute of Limitations For Filing a Car Accident Claim in Long Beach, CA?
In California, the statute of limitations to file a car accident claim is two years. While this may seem like a long time, you will want to report your crash with the DMV within 10 days of the incident to improve your odds of success and build up documentation. You will also be much more likely to walk away with fair compensation and legal victory if you act as quickly as possible.
By working quickly, rather than waiting for the statute of limitations, you are much more likely to find evidence and documentation of the events that negatively impact your life. This is also a great way to reduce your stress in the long term, as you can put navigating the legal system behind you much sooner.
In a similar vein, we recommend you contact a lawyer as soon as possible. Working with a lawyer quickly can also improve your chances of legal success, as this helps ensure your attorney has enough time to build a case in your favor and you receive fair representation.
## Common Personal Injuries in Long Beach, California
Every personal injury accident is unique and can cause a wide range of different injuries. Depending on the severity of your injury, accident victims could face a long road to recovery and high medical costs. Some common injuries caused by accidents in Long Beach include:
* Broken bones
* Cuts and lacerations
* Amputations or other loss of limbs
* Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
* Organ damage
* Internal bleeding
* Spinal cord injuries
* Joint damage
* Burns
Following an accident, it is vital to seek medical care as soon as possible. Many injuries can worsen over time if not treated by a professional. If you do not seek medical attention soon after an accident, the at-fault party could call the validity of your injury into question.
## How Can Our Personal Injury Attorneys in Long Beach Assist You?
Personal injury cases can be complex and require a deep understanding of California law. At Setareh Law, our lawyers have dedicated their careers to protecting the rights of accident victims in California and have a proven track record of success. Our passionate legal team takes a personal approach to every case and will take the time to get to know you and your unique needs. We can guide you through the claims process and help maximize your compensation by:
* Investigating and collecting evidence on your accident
* Working and communicating with medical professionals to obtain documentation for your injuries
* Negotiating with insurance companies and at-fault parties to ensure you receive a fair and complete settlement
* Filing all documents regarding your case correctly and quickly
* Reviewing your accident and injuries to determine the total value of your losses
* Being your aggressive advocate in court
* Answering any and all legal questions about your case
At Setareh Law, we want to make the as stress-free as possible as you continue down the road to recovery. When you partner with our award-winning attorneys, you can have peace of mind that your questions will be answered, and your case will be handled with both expertise and care.
## Partner with a Trusted Long Beach Personal Injury Lawyer
The passionate legal team at Setareh Law believes that every accident victim deserves top-notch legal representation. We pride ourselves on providing each and every client with personalized service, and you can rest assured that we will take the time to get to know you and every aspect of your case. Our lawyers have helped clients in Long Beach and the surrounding areas protect their rights and recover millions of dollars in damages for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more. To get started and schedule a complimentary and confidential consultation with a member of our highly-qualified legal team, or call our office at (310) 659-1826 today. We also speak Spanish.
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# Madera Personal Injury Lawyer
## Madera Personal Injury Lawyers
Located outside of Fresno, Madera is home to picturesque national parks and lively events. Although this beautiful town is notably relaxing and filled with scenic natural beauty, some Madera citizens could experience a personal injury as a result of an accident. Around 150,000 live in Madera, and the more the city grows, the more likely it is that you may become a victim of a personal injury.
Unfortunately, accidents can occur at any time, especially when you are not expecting them. If you have experienced an accident that led to a personal injury, you may need to consult a legal team of award-winning attorneys that are knowledgeable in guiding you through this uncertain time after an accident. Daniel Setareh and Jessica Zamora offer expertise and attention to detail surrounding your case to build your personal injury claim. For compassionate, knowledgeable guidance regarding your claim, trust that you will be in the right hands and on the road to recovery with . Schedule a free consultation to discuss your case further with an experienced Madera personal injury lawyer.
## Prevalent Causes of Personal Injury in Madera, CA
Accidents happen every day. Even though you may be taking measures to ensure your safety in all the activities you do, a personal injury can occur due to someone else’s negligence. Negligence is caused by not using reasonable care and results in the injury of another. Prevalent injuries that can happen in Madera, CA, are:
* Slip-and-fall accidents
* Work-related accidents
* Wrongful death accidents
* Dog bites
If you have been injured in an accident and are unsure about whether you can file a claim, consult with a personal injury lawyer in Madera who has expertise in California law.
## Common Types of Personal Injuries in Madera, CA
Personal injuries are the result of someone else’s negligence and can result in mild or severe injuries. These types of injuries can impact your day-to-day life, your ability to work, and your emotional state:
* Head injuries
* Whiplash
* Concussions
* Brain injuries
* Spinal injuries
* Death
* PTSD
* Paralysis
If you have experienced one of these injuries and it has affected your quality of life, our attorneys are here to build your case and may be able to help you obtain compensation for the damages you have suffered.
## Damages Associated with Personal Injury Claims
If you have experienced an accident because of someone else’s negligence, you may have been affected in various ways in your day-to-day life. If you are experiencing an injury, you may have an opportunity to collect compensation because of the damages you have endured.
### Lost Wages
It may be hard to continue working following an accident. If you are unable to work or lose out on wages as a result of your personal injury, you may seek compensation for the financial loss and instability you have suffered.
### Medical Costs
The medical costs associated with your injuries may be extensive. Medical bills add up as a result of a personal injury and may require multiple visits to doctors, surgeons, and physical therapists.
### Property Damage
With certain types of accidents, like car accidents, you may have experienced damage to your personal property. If your vehicle is totaled or damaged, it is expensive to repair. If it was damaged because of someone else’s negligence, you should not have to pay for it. This applies to all property damaged in an incident, not just cars.
### Pain and Suffering
Emotional damage can affect you after an accident and can have lasting effects on your day-to-day life. It can be difficult to prove emotional and mental damage after an accident, but a reliable lawyer will be able to guide you in the correct direction of getting your deserved compensation for pain and suffering.
Our Madera personal injury attorney has the expertise to determine what type of compensation you may be eligible to receive as a result of your personal injury accident.
## Schedule a Free Consultation with a Madera Personal Injury Lawyer
When you have experienced an accident, you may be feeling overwhelmed and lost on how to get your life back on track. Let our award-winning legal team guide you through the upcoming steps to take as you focus on recovering from your accident.
The Setareh Law legal team has the expertise and knowledge regarding California law to help you build your claim, which may get you the compensation you deserve. With 13 years of experience serving the residents of Madera and more, we advocate for our clients and dedicate ourselves to building an aggressive case to bring you justice. Call (310) 659-1826 or fill out our to schedule a free consultation with our skilled legal team. Our personal injury attorneys in Madera also speak Spanish.
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## About Us
At Schuler Educational Consulting, we offer a personalized approach to the college planning process. We work closely with each of our students along their journey, offering as much support and guidance as needed.
We started our business in 2017 with the mission of helping families reduce anxiety as they navigate the complex college search process. Our highly individualized approach has helped students from around the world find the right fit, academically socially, and financially, at colleges across the US and abroad.
## SchoolsWe Have Visited
Why do we visit colleges? We do this because we feel so strongly about the importance of having seen, explored, and discovered campuses. That is why our goal is to visit at least 20 new campuses annually.
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Student, University of Florida, Class of 2024
When I was going through the college process, I thought I knew what I wanted… I did not. Without the help of Schuler Education, I would not be at the school, that I love, today. The guidance that both my mom and I received from Mr. Schuler encouraged us to look away from just the name of the school and instead focus on what the school offers. I am so grateful for all of his help!
Student, University of Denver, Class of 2023
When I began working with Schuler Educational Consulting, I was introduced to a variety of schools that were truly a great fit for me. Tino helped me solidify the aspects of college that were important to me and led me to my dream school. As an aspiring collegiate student-athlete for diving, Tino helped me connect with numerous college coaches and find a school with balance between athletics and academics. Schuler Educational Consulting also offered great insight into the student-life at each university, identified the unique aspects of each school, and offered their own thoughtful perspectives, making the process efficient and enjoyable. Thanks to Schuler Educational Consulting, I found clarity and hope throughout my college process and I couldn’t be happier with where I am today.
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Tino’s guidance was paramount in getting us from nowhere to a successful placement, and therefore we highly recommend Schuler Educational Consulting.
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Incorporation of nanoparticles during the hierarchical self-assembly of protein-based materials can impart function to the resulting composite materials. Herein we demonstrate that the structure and nanoparticle distribution of composite fibers are sensitive to the method of nanoparticle addition and the physicochemical properties of both the nanoparticle and the protein. Our model system consists of a recombinant enhanced green fluorescent protein-Ultrabithorax (EGFP-Ubx) fusion protein and luminescent CdSe-ZnS core-shell quantum dots (QDs), allowing us to optically assess the distribution of both the protein and nanoparticle components within the composite material. Although QDs favorably interact with EGFP-Ubx monomers, the relatively rough surface morphology of composite fibers suggests EGFP-Ubx-QD conjugates impact self-assembly. Indeed, QDs templated onto EGFP-Ubx film post-self-assembly can be subsequently drawn into smooth composite fibers. Additionally, the QD surface charge impacts QD distribution within the composite material, indicating that surface charge plays an important role in self-assembly. QDs with either positively or negatively charged coatings significantly enhance fiber extensibility. Conversely, QDs coated with hydrophobic moieties and suspended in toluene produce composite fibers with a heterogeneous distribution of QDs and severely altered fiber morphology, indicating that toluene severely disrupts Ubx self-assembly. Understanding factors that impact the protein-nanoparticle interaction enables manipulation of the structure and mechanical properties of composite materials. Since proteins interact with nanoparticle surface coatings, these results should be applicable to other types of nanoparticles with similar chemical groups on the surface. | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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There are many options available when it comes to setting your business up with a phone system. One of the most popular is using a cloud-hosted phone system.
Cloud-hosted phone systems come with many advantages, making them a smart choice for all kinds of businesses. They’re affordable, they’re flexible, and they’re convenient for any kind of business environment.
However, switching from a traditional phone network to a cloud-based system can be quite a change.
In this guide, we’ll explore some of the main features and benefits that these systems have to offer.
## **What Is A Cloud-Hosted Phone System?**
A cloud-hosted phone system is a type of phone that lets you make and receive calls over the Internet instead of over a traditional phone line. These phone systems are also known as Voice over Internet Protocol ().
As many businesses move away from traditional technology like landlines, cloud-hosted phone systems have become increasingly popular.
You can use them with a wide range of devices, such as traditional telephones with adapters, smartphones, or computer software. Most importantly, you can also use these phone systems anywhere.
## **Benefits Of Using A Cloud-Hosted Phone System**
Cloud-hosted phone systems have become increasingly popular amongst businesses. Here are some of the main reasons why.
### **You Can Use Them Anywhere**
Possibly the most obvious advantage of a cloud-hosted phone system is that you can use these phones from anywhere. Because the system runs online through , you don’t have to use a phone connected to a physical line.
This means cloud phones are ideal for remote employees. With teleworking becoming the new norm, businesses can seamlessly set remote teams up with cloud-hosted phones.
This also adds a lot of flexibility to companies that may need to move office spaces or work with dispersed teams. Because there’s no phone network cabling involved in these systems, it’s a lot easier to move them around.
### **They’re More Reliable**
Cloud-hosted phone systems run on an internet connection. So as long as your connection is stable and reliable, your phone will work perfectly.
All kinds of things can go wrong with a traditional telephone line, which could cause your business to get disconnected. However, connecting to the internet is a lot easier. Of course, this indicates that you need to have a high-speed internet connection in place if you want to use a cloud-hosted phone system.
A cloud-hosted phone system also keeps your data safer. These systems use servers hosted in multiple locations, which means that even if one server fails, your phone line will still be up and running. This equates to far less risk of downtime on your phone line.
### **They’re More Affordable**
Installing and maintaining a cloud-based phone system for your business can be a lot more affordable.
First of all, equipment costs are often a lot lower. You don’t need to set up phone cables, and you can even use these phones purely on computer software systems. This means no hardware is necessary to get started.
You also eliminate any installation and maintenance costs associated with traditional phone systems. This can make it a lot easier and more affordable to set your business up with a cloud system.
Finally, with cloud-hosted phone systems, you only have to pay for the cost of the internet. This remains constant and lets you use the phones as much as you want. With traditional phone lines, you pay based on the amount of time you spend using the phone.
### **Easier To Scale**
A major advantage of using a cloud-based phone system is that it’s easier to scale with your business.
There’s a lot more flexibility involved in cloud-based phone systems, which means you can easily add new units as you need them. This makes it easy to set up new teams with a phone connection as your business grows.
### **They Have Extra Features**
Depending on the type of cloud-hosted phone system you use, you might be able to access a range of additional features. This can include things like video conferencing, or even AI sentiment analysis.
Because these phones are online, there are far more opportunities to use technology to optimize the way your business communicates. This is not possible with traditional phone systems.
### **They Allow For Unified Communications**
With a cloud-hosted phone system, you can unify all of your business’s communications. This involves consolidating your business phone system, voicemail, instant messaging, chat, , and video conferencing into a single platform.
You could even integrate your cloud-hosted phone system with platforms like email, social media, or your CRM. This could help your phone line become a more powerful sales outreach tool.
Any traditional phone system features, like call forwarding or having access to an auto attendant on the phone line, are also made easier using a cloud-hosted system.
### **It’s Easier To Accept And Make Calls**
There are fewer limitations on cloud-hosted phone systems when it comes to making and receiving calls.
Because cloud-hosted phones work over the internet, it means you don’t have to worry about long-distance charges when placing an international call. International calling is generally a free feature in cloud phone packages.
Cloud phones also allow users to make or receive calls on multiple devices using the same number. This means you could install the phone system on your computer and smartphone, and both would ring when a call is placed. You could then choose which device to answer on.
Again, this gives you more flexibility. It lets you travel with just a phone or set up phone systems in different places a lot more easily.
## **Conclusion**
Going back to the question of whether a cloud-hosted phone system is worth it? Yes, it absolutely is.
Choosing the right phone system to match your business needs is imperative, as different systems can vary greatly in terms of their features and abilities.
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# Paging System Installation: All The Intricacies You Need To Know For Your Business
If you manage a warehouse or office building, then you may want to consider installing a paging system. These systems are straightforward telecommunications devices, but they form an essential part of many business environments.
Without them, properly communicating with your workforce in real time can be extremely difficult.
There are various reasons why you’d want to install a paging system in your building. There are also many different considerations you need to make when installing these systems.
Although a paging system may seem relatively simple, it’s critical that you use the right networking and components when putting them together.
In this guide, we’ll cover everything you need to know about paging system installation for your business.
## **What Is A Paging System?**
A paging system is a communication device that allows for one-way communication from a single point to a larger audience. For example, you could connect your office to a paging speaker in the office, which would allow you to make announcements throughout the office.
Some typical use cases of paging systems are time clock systems, warehouse communication systems, and ceiling speakers. These systems make it convenient to address a large audience (like a warehouse or an entire office building) through a single telecommunications line.
## **Benefits Of A Paging System**
There are many reasons why installing a paging system is a good idea. Here are some of the ways you can use these systems in your building:
* Paging systems make it easy to broadcast safety and emergency notifications. This can be particularly useful in a warehouse environment.
* Paging systems can help you quickly locate and communicate with employees in a large building – such as a grocery store.
* Paging systems allow you to efficiently broadcast time notifications and shift changes to your building.
* Regardless of the building or environment, paging systems let you make fast and easy public address announcements. These announcements could be for your workforce or for your customers.
## **Types Of Paging Systems**
To understand the intricacies of paging system installations, you’ll need to understand the different types of paging systems that exist. This will help you choose the most suitable one for your organization.
First, you get one-way and two-way paging systems. One-way systems only allow for one-way broadcasts to be sent out, while two-way systems let your audience respond to your broadcasts.
When looking at paging system installation, you can also get single-zone setups and multi-zone setups. With a single zone setup, the paging broadcasts can only be sent out from the telephone to whatever speakers are linked to it.
Multi-zone paging systems, on the other hand, let you broadcast a message from the telephone to specific speakers that you choose. This could be useful if you only want to contact a certain floor of the building or certain areas of the warehouse.
Another consideration to make with a paging system installation is music. Some paging systems will let you have a telephone and a music source. This lets you broadcast music across the system.
You could also mix short clips of music with your telephone announcements. Other systems only have a telephone source for announcements.
## **Paging System Installation Components**
A paging system installation involves a couple of different parts. These are:
### **Telephone Unit**
You need a telephone unit to send your messages to the speakers
### **UTI**
The universal telephone paging interface is a device that connects your telephone to the speaker. If you want to add additional audio sources to the paging system (like a music source) you can connect this to the UTI.
### **Amplifier**
The amplifier lets you control the volume of the paging messages you broadcast. This is an optional component and really depends on what type of speakers you use.
### **Music Source**
As mentioned above, this is optional. If you want to play music over the paging system, you can connect the music source to the UTI.
### **Speakers**
You need to have speakers at the end of the paging system to broadcast the message. These are generally ceiling speakers placed throughout a building. You could have horn-type speakers (suitable for large warehouses), or smaller disk-like speakers (suitable for office buildings).
## **Paging System Installation Considerations**
Paging system installation must be done carefully to ensure the system works efficiently throughout the building. A key part of this is knowing how to space out the speakers so that broadcast messages are audible throughout the building without the speakers “clashing” with each other.
You’ll need to perform a thorough site inspection to understand how the speaker setup will look. This will involve identifying any possible obstructions that could restrict how sound travels.
You’ll also need to consider factors like whether the paging system needs to broadcast outside or inside, how high the ceilings are, and whether there is much existing noise in the environment (such as in a manufacturing plant).
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Of course, paging system installation also requires proper for wiring and powering the system. You need to ensure the system has enough power wattage and sound propagation for effective use.
The installation of a reliable and high-functioning paging system requires a number of key considerations. If the system is incorrectly installed, or if there are areas that sound from the system doesn’t properly travel to, then it could result in a potential hazard.
This is why working with experienced paging system technicians is so important. When properly installed, a paging system can be incredibly useful for your business.
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We understand that every child’s needs are unique, and while we don’t offer these adjunct therapies directly, we collaborate with trusted mental health professionals who do. If your child could benefit from additional support like speech and language therapy, contact us to connect you with the right resources to ensure your child receives comprehensive care tailored to their needs.
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Focuses on helping children improve their communication skills and complements child therapy by enhancing a child’s ability to express emotions.
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Gentle manipulation of the skull and spine to release tension and can help reduce physical stress or symptoms.
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Therapeutic interactions between children and horses, which can promote emotional growth, empathy, and trust-building.
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Assists children in developing skills necessary for daily activities, such as self-care or mobility.
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In child therapy sessions, children work in a to express feelings, develop coping skills, and address behavioral and emotional challenges. Depending on the child’s age, sessions can include a mix of traditional talk therapy, play therapy, and creative expression. For younger children, parents often take a more active role, and sessions are generally shorter or a combination of a short child therapy session and a brief one-on-one session between parent and therapist.
##### Should I Be Directly Involved in Therapy Sessions as a Parent?
In some cases, , which is influenced primarily by the child’s developmental level and type of treatment. Younger children benefit from parents being involved directly in sessions, while older teenagers may prefer some level of autonomy in their sessions. Parents can play an equally important role by reinforcing therapeutic strategies at home.
##### As a Parent, How Can I Help My Child Outside of Therapy?
A critical aspect of child therapy is collateral sessions where parents discuss their child’s progress and the therapeutic strategies learned. Parents can offer the greatest support by reinforcing these lessons at home and continuously monitoring their children’s progress, as parents are their children’s biggest allies and the most aware of emotional or behavioral changes.
##### Can Family Be Involved in Child Therapy?
Family therapy is commonly used in conjunction with child therapy to reinforce education across the household, address family relationship issues that may be contributing to a child’s challenges, and improve treatment effectiveness.
##### How Will Play Therapy Help My Child?
Play therapy is particularly helpful for younger children, allowing them to express themselves non-verbally, build self-esteem, develop problem-solving skills, and better engage in therapy.
##### How Does Therapy Work for Children with ADHD?
Therapists help children with ADHD directly manage and develop coping skills for symptoms related to attention and hyperactivity, tailoring treatment to your child’s unique needs, including if there are other conditions present. Additionally, a significant focus of therapy for ADHD is developing personal strengths and interests to build self-esteem and confidence.
##### What Are Some Types of Child Coping Skills Learned in Therapy?
Some of the most popular coping skills children learn in therapy include deep breathing, creative expression, problem-solving, and distraction techniques such as coloring or playing games.
##### What is Inner Child Therapy?
Inner child therapy is actually a therapy for adults that focuses on accessing one’s “inner child” to help recognize and heal emotional wounds from early life experiences. The ultimate goal is identifying, accepting, and addressing unresolved issues affecting adult behaviors and emotions.
##### What is Child-Parent Relationship Therapy?
Child-parent relationship therapy (CPRT) helps strengthen the bond between child and caregiver by improving communication and addressing attachment issues for young children (ages 3-10).
##### Why Would a Child Need Occupational Therapy?
Occupational therapy helps individuals develop the physical and motor skills necessary for everyday tasks. For children with developmental delays or special needs that require physical or environmental changes, occupational therapy provides essential support and allows children to live more independently.
##### How Do I Know If My Child Needs Speech Therapy?
Typically, speech therapy is recommended when children are not meeting developmental milestones, such as using single words by 12-15 months or combining words by 18-24 months. Additionally, you can consider speech therapy if your child has difficulty expressing themselves, struggles with specific sounds or pronunciations, or expresses a limited vocabulary.
##### When Should a Child Begin Speech Therapy?
Children can begin speech therapy if there are noticeable speech or language development delays compared to established milestones. The best practice is to developmentally monitor your child for any delays or changes to their ability to communicate, as early intervention is crucial for addressing challenges before they affect other areas of development.
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I've always said if the guacamole, chips and salsa aren't good, the food is not likely to be good either. I was right, Guacamole was not very good at all, same with the salsa. Rest of the food was just okay but for a restaurant in the Biltmore I expected so much better. Just as a note, when it comes to Mexican food, I'm super critical. This place will probably get a higher ratings from people of the Midwest. | 0 | 0 | 1 |
The ongoing debate within the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) community over the relative importance of 'appropriate' design standards, the 'right' institutional setup and 'political will' to the success of projects obscures the larger importance of the planning process. Political leadership, institutions and design are important conditions that must be considered in the context of one another, but they are also conditions that will change and be influenced by the planning process. Drawing on case studies of the Janmarg BRT in Ahmedabad, and the Delhi BRT in India, I demonstrate the indirect and direct role of the planning process in influencing the outcome of BRT projects. My dissertation argues that planners too often treat the planning process as a one-dimensional sequence of steps in which design, institutions and leadership provide an unchanging framework in which planning proceeds. Planners however, can assert more influence over outcomes by re-framing the process as a three dimensional activity that considers not just the content and sequencing of the steps, but also requires decisions concerning approach (i.e. strategy and tactics) and timing (i.e. both moment of action and duration). This broader three-dimensional understanding of the planning process can be used to reshape design, institutions and leadership. A well-designed planning process has the potential to overcome institutional and design weaknesses and build political support leading to more viable and sustainable BRT systems | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The 5X Cartridges are the perfect blades to give you the smoothest and most comfortable shave. The Aloe Vera lubricating strip protects the skin and ensures a burn free shave while the anti-clog design ensures a quick and easy rinse. Best of all, the 5X cartridges are compatible with both the Spruce Shave Club 3X and 5X razors, so, if you are a Spruce Shave Club user you can switch it up anytime. Altogether, the 3X cartridges, with their premium blade quality will give you the ultimate shaving experience. | 1 | 0 | 0 |
This skirt is unique yet versatile and gorgeous. everything about this skirt works: dazzle balanced out with softness and midi length. the twirly width shows off the skirt in a subtle way, and super comfortable. no petite 2 left so i purchased a regular 2 and it fits perfectly (i am 5ft2in, 26 waist, 36 hips), the hem falls about 2in. longer than shown on the model. this skirt is sold out fast, no surprise. it flatters all body types at all ages. get ready for lots of compliments! | 0 | 0 | 1 |
This place it hit or miss for me. I have always ordered the feta gyro and either fries or a small Greek salad. Why is the soda machine always broken? Makes me wonder what else is broken and not fixed in the kitchen. I ate here for the 5th or 6th time on Thursday. The gyro is excellent, but the fries were overcooked and the oil didn't seem very fresh, as the fries had a brownish, oil soaked feel. I will return for the gyro, but I may skip the fries and stick to the salad. | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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I think its seen as bad to ask for them, but to celebrate them is ok. Can people not thank the people that got them those things? Can they not celebrate them? Since when is being polite and thanking people a taboo? | 0 | 0 | 1 |
This study examined the business results of companies that won the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award (NQA). It used performance data before and after the award to determine if there were significant differences in three key performance indices after
adoption of those business techniques that enabled these companies to win their NQA.
The three key indicators were return on assets (ROA), earnings per share (EPS) and the current ratio. The study examined the data in two ways; first tests were made by comparing company performance before and after winning an NQA. The second way of
testing was by comparing the NQA-winning company\u27s performance with its key competitors within their market segment.
Using both parametric and nonparametric hypothesis testing techniques, the preponderance of evidence suggests there was no significant difference in performance after winning the NQA than before, using the three performance indicators used in this
study. Likewise, there was no evidence to suggest that the NQA-winning firms outperformed their key competitors within their market segment, for the three performance indicators used | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Miway should put more effort in vetting their service providers
So this is not really a review about Miway but the providers that Miway contracts with to provide their services. Which in my opinion should reliable providers.
I had an emergency with the Geyser and I called in for home assist. Miway called in one of their providers who confirmed they were on their way. We waited all afternoon and only in the evening Miway got an update that the contractor was actually not coming to my house and that they'll have to find another provider. It was too late already and I asked them ask the other provider to come in the morning instead.
The other provider PW Plumbing CC, did come in the morning and found out the element & other items were fused which meant I had to put it through claim but the cost was more than my excess and I then opted for the provider to do the work and pay directly. These guys never sent through the invoice (proof of guarantee on work done) even after numerous follow ups. At first I thought it was the specific technician that came to my house who is being dodgy but I called the company directly and they just promise to email and never do.
From the experience I had it doesn't look like Miway does proper vetting of the providers they contract with. And it is bad because these are the people who we actually trust into houses and trust that they'll do honest job. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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NOTE 4 BUSINESS AND SEGMENT REPORTING: The Company is engaged primarily in the ocean transportation of crude oil and petroleum products in the international market through the ownership and operation of a diversified fleet of vessels. The shipping industry has many distinct market segments based, in large part, on the size and design configuration of vessels required and, in some cases, on the flag of registry. Rates in each market segment are determined by a variety of factors affecting the supply and demand for vessels to move cargoes in the trades for which they are suited. Tankers are not bound to specific ports or schedules and therefore can respond to market opportunities by moving between trades and geographical areas. The Company charters its vessels to commercial shippers and foreign governments and governmental agencies primarily on voyage charters and on time charters. ? The Company has two reportable segments: Crude Tankers and Product Carriers. The joint ventures with two floating storage and offloading service vessels are included in the Crude Tankers Segment. The joint venture with four LNG Carriers is included in Other. Adjusted income/(loss) from vessel operations for segment reporting is defined as income/(loss) from vessel operations before general and administrative expenses, third-party debt modification fees, separation and transition costs and loss on disposal of vessels and other property, including impairments. The accounting policies followed by the reportable segments are the same as those followed in the preparation of the Companys consolidated financial statements. ? Information about the Companys reportable segments as of and for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2018 follows: ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Crude Product ? Tankers Carriers Other Totals ? 2018 ? Shipping revenues $ 202,396 $ 67,965 $ - $ 270,361 ? Time charter equivalent revenues 175,524 67,576 - 243,100 ? Depreciation and amortization 54,431 17,862 135 72,428 ? Loss/(gain) on disposal of vessels and other property, ? including impairments 22,992 (3,312) - 19,680 ? Adjusted income/(loss) from vessel operations 2,194 (12,002) 567 (9,241) ? Equity in income of affiliated companies 19,582 - 9,850 29,432 ? Investments in and advances to affiliated companies at December 31, 2018 143,789 12,321 112,212 268,322 ? Adjusted total assets at December 31, 2018 1,285,433 328,792 112,212 1,726,437 ? Expenditures for vessels and vessel improvements 146,322 2,624 - 148,946 ? Payments for drydockings 4,121 399 - 4,520 ? 2017 ? Shipping revenues $ 192,426 $ 97,675 $ - $ 290,101 ? Time charter equivalent revenues 178,812 96,183 - 274,995 ? Depreciation and amortization 56,302 22,418 133 78,853 ? Loss on disposal of vessels and other property, ? including impairments 85,625 1,230 - 86,855 ? Adjusted income/(loss) from vessel operations 21,623 (8,385) (31) 13,207 ? Equity in income of affiliated companies 34,577 - 14,389 48,966 ? Investments in and advances to affiliated companies at December 31, 2017 260,884 15,612 102,398 378,894 ? Adjusted total assets at December 31, 2017 1,104,714 382,905 102,025 1,589,644 ? Expenditures for vessels and vessel improvements 172,164 1,371 - 173,535 ? Payments for drydockings 17,606 3,790 - 21,396 ? 2016 ? Shipping revenues $ 271,764 $ 126,555 $ - $ 398,319 ? Time charter equivalent revenues 258,171 126,314 560 385,045 ? Depreciation and amortization 52,395 26,696 794 79,885 ? Loss on disposal of vessels and other property, ? including impairments 7,585 71,456 162 79,203 ? Adjusted income from vessel operations 111,768 13,327 710 125,805 ? Equity in income of affiliated companies 5,584 - 11,265 16,849 ? Investments in and advances to affiliated companies at December 31, 2016 266,470 15,296 76,915 358,681 ? Adjusted total assets at December 31, 2016 1,066,184 422,579 76,915 1,565,678 ? Expenditures for vessels and vessel improvements 691 1,297 - 1,988 ? Payments for drydockings 7,636 1,622 - 9,258 ? Reconciliations of time charter equivalent revenues of the segments to shipping revenues as reported in the consolidated statements of operations follow: ? ? ? ? ? For the year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 ? Time charter equivalent revenues $ 243,100 $ 274,995 $ 385,045 ? Add: Voyage expenses 27,261 15,106 13,274 ? Shipping revenues $ 270,361 $ 290,101 $ 398,319 ? ? Consistent with general practice in the shipping industry, the Company uses time charter equivalent revenues, which represents shipping revenues less voyage expenses, as a measure to compare revenue generated from a voyage charter to revenue generated from a time charter. Time charter equivalent revenues, a non-GAAP measure, provides additional meaningful information in conjunction with shipping revenues, the most directly comparable GAAP measure, because it assists Company management in making decisions regarding the deployment and use of its vessels and in evaluating their financial performance. Reconciliations of adjusted (loss)/income from vessel operations of the segments to loss before income taxes, as reported in the consolidated statements of operations follow: ? ? ? ? ? For the year ended December 31, 2018 2017 2016 ? Total adjusted (loss)/income from vessel operations ? of all segments $ (9,241) $ 13,207 $ 125,805 ? General and administrative expenses (24,304) (24,453) (30,352) ? Third-party debt modification fees (1,306) (9,240) - ? Separation and transition costs - (604) (9,043) ? Loss on disposal of vessels and other property, ? including impairments (19,680) (86,855) (79,203) ? Consolidated (loss)/income from vessel operations (54,531) (107,945) 7,207 ? Equity in income of affiliated companies 29,432 48,966 16,849 ? Other expense (3,715) (5,818) (1,346) ? Interest expense (60,231) (41,247) (40,362) ? Reorganization items, net - - (131) ? Loss before income taxes $ (89,045) $ (106,044) $ (17,783) ? Reconciliations of total assets of the segments to amounts included in the consolidated balance sheets follow: ? ? ? ? At December 31, 2018 2017 ? Total assets of all segments $ 1,726,437 $ 1,589,644 ? Corporate unrestricted cash and cash equivalents 58,313 60,027 ? Restricted cash 59,331 10,579 ? Other unallocated amounts 4,520 4,234 ? Consolidated total assets $ 1,848,601 $ 1,664,484 ? Certain additional information about the Companys operations for each of the years in the three year period ended December 31, 2018 follows: ? ? ? ? ? Crude Product ? Tankers Carriers Other Consolidated ? 2018 ? Total vessels, deferred drydock and other property at December 31, 2018 $ 1,057,994 $ 289,317 $ 257 $ 1,347,568 ? 2017 ? Total vessels, deferred drydock and other property at December 31, 2017 $ 800,362 $ 339,627 $ 374 $ 1,140,363 ? 2016 ? Total vessels, deferred drydock and other property at December 31, 2016 $ 753,028 $ 377,095 $ 484 $ 1,130,607 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
I left the MKP organization after many years after I discovered that they openly permitted convicted felony pediphiles to be on staff in leadership and senior elder roles. These same convicted felons were allowed to facilitate men and participate in the brother dance ceremony. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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I'm an independent software engineer, I've got a few clients who rely on me for their websites and internal systems (small bespoke CRM /ERP type things).If I got run over tomorrow, how could they not be affected? Everything's backed up and source code is in Git etc. It's more all the processes (deployment etc) and all the credentials that come along with that. Obviously I can document the process, provide them with regular copies of the database backup and dumps of the source for each release, but what about all the other bits?What are other small shops do in terms of business continuity for their clients? How do you manage it? | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Revenue Recognition: The Company provides construction, maintenance and support services to customers in energy, power and industrial end markets. The Companys services, which are provided through long-term maintenance or discrete project agreements, are designed to improve or sustain its customers operating efficiencies and extend the useful lives of their process equipment. The contracts are awarded on a competitively bid and negotiated basis with the majority structured as cost-plus arrangements and the remainder as lump-sum. The Companys contracts generally include a single performance obligation for which revenue is recognized over time, as performance obligations are satisfied, due to the continuous transfer of control to the customer. For cost-plus contracts, the Company recognizes revenue when services are performed and contractually billable based upon the hours incurred and agreed-upon hourly rates. Revenue on fixed-price contracts is recognized and invoiced over time using the cost-to-cost percentage-of-completion method. To the extent a contract is deemed to have multiple performance obligations, the Company allocates the transaction price of the contract to each performance obligation using its best estimate of the standalone selling price of each distinct good or service in the contract. The Company does not adjust the price of the contract for the effects of a significant financing component. Change orders are generally not distinct from the existing contract due to the significant integration service provided in the context of the contract and are accounted for as a modification of the existing contract and performance obligation. The Company believes these methods of revenue recognition most accurately reflect the economics of the transactions with its customers. The Companys contracts may include several types of variable consideration, including change orders, rate true-up provisions, retainage, claims, incentives, penalties and liquidated damages. The Company estimates the amount of revenue to be recognized on variable consideration using estimation methods that best predict the amount of consideration to which the Company expects to be entitled. The Company includes variable consideration in the estimated transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative revenue recognized will not occur or when the uncertainty associated with the variable consideration is resolved. The Companys estimates of variable consideration and determination of whether to include estimated amounts in the transaction price are based on an assessment of its anticipated performance and all information (historical, current and forecasted) that is reasonably available. The Company updates its estimate of the transaction price each reporting period and the effect of variable consideration on the transaction price is recognized as an adjustment to revenue on a cumulative catch-up basis. In circumstances where the Company cannot reasonably determine the outcome of a contract, it recognizes revenue over time as the work is performed, but only to the extent of recoverable costs incurred (i.e. zero margin). A loss provision is recorded for the amount of any estimated unrecoverable costs in excess of total estimated revenue on a contract as soon as the Company becomes aware. The Company generally provides a limited warranty for a term of two years or less following completion of services performed under its contracts. Historically, warranty claims have not resulted in material costs incurred. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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I purchased this jacket in green, x-small a while back and wasn?t 100% sure about it due to the size. i?m 5?3?, 117 lbs and a 33a and thought it was a little snug so i tried on the small and that was way too big so i kept the xs. i have worn it a few times and it does look great however i can only wear thin tops with it. recently i purchased the black, x-small and this i love. it?s looser then the green so i can get away with thicker tops.
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The problem of theatre level politico-military arrangements during peace and stability operations is important because the intervening actors, working in complex and often ambiguous circumstances, need to calibrate the application of military and political means as a coherent interdependent whole. This is necessary in order to build peace, secure viable political outcomes and hence strategic successes; however it is not easy in practice. This thesis examines the hypothesis that, beyond their security-related tasks, military commanders should provide direct support to civilian interlocutors in order to facilitate and sustain the local political process. This requires military co-operation with other relevant actors, responsiveness to political direction and the specific shaping of military operations to impact decisively on political outcomes.
This work establishes that Western and United Nations doctrinal guidance extols political primacy and civil-military cooperation but does not fully explain the central importance of the political process, nor does it capture the potential peace building role of the military component. Analysis of practice in Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan, suggests that military commanders retain a uniquely influential position and have generally used their military means to positively influence political progress and help coordinate multi-dimensional plans. On occasion, to secure momentum and fill a void, commanders have quietly assumed a political function. Doctrine now needs to be refreshed to reflect practice. It should explain the military role in supporting the political process, elaborate the politico-military relationship as the inner core of a comprehensive approach to peace building and provide candid guidance on the difficulties to be expected where politico-military and coordination arrangements are incoherent. Moreover further work is needed on the wider application of this doctrine by the United Nations and the preparation of civilian leaders for politico-military relationships | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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Just hold the bong with rubber gloves or smth, glass becomes very slippery when slick with iso/salt mixture. I'll never forget my beautiful week-old (very pricey) bong positively exploding into hundreds of tiny pieces after slipping just an inch out of my grip and tapping a porcelain sink when I was shaking it clean for all of the friends I invited over to try it. Was over 10 years ago but I remember it like it was earlier this afternoon. :/ | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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3. Business Segment Information Balls operations are organized and reviewed by management along its product lines and geographical areas and presented in the four reportable segments outlined below. Effective January 1, 2020, the company implemented changes to its management and internal reporting structure for cost reduction and operational efficiency purposes. As a result of these changes, the companys plants in Cairo, Egypt, and Manisa, Turkey, are now included in the beverage packaging, Europe, Middle East and Africa (beverage packaging, EMEA), segment. The companys operations in India and Saudi Arabia are now combined with the former non-reportable beverage packaging, Asia Pacific, operating segment as a new non-reportable beverage packaging, other, operating segment. The companys segment results and disclosures for the three months ended March 31, 2019, have been retrospectively adjusted to conform to the current year presentation. Beverage packaging, North and Central America : Consists of operations in the U.S., Canada and Mexico that manufacture and sell metal beverage containers throughout those countries. Beverage packaging, EMEA : Consists of operations in numerous countries throughout Europe, including Russia, as well as Egypt and Turkey, that manufacture and sell metal beverage containers throughout those regions. Beverage packaging, South America : Consists of operations in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay and Chile that manufacture and sell metal beverage containers throughout most of South America. Aerospace : Consists of operations that manufacture and sell aerospace and other related products and provide services used in the defense, civil space and commercial space industries. As presented in the table below, Other consists of a non-reportable operating segment (beverage packaging, other), that manufactures and sells aluminum beverage containers in India, Saudi Arabia and throughout the Asia Pacific region; a non-reportable operating segment that manufactures and sells extruded aluminum aerosol containers and aluminum slugs (aerosol packaging); a non-reportable operating segment that manufactures and sells aluminum cups (aluminum cups); undistributed corporate expenses; intercompany eliminations and other business activities. The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those in the companys consolidated financial statements as discussed in Note 1. The company also has investments in operations in Guatemala, Panama, South Korea, the U.S. and Vietnam that are accounted for under the equity method of accounting and, accordingly, those results are not included in segment sales or earnings. Summary of Business by Segment Three Months Ended March 31, ($ in millions) 2020 2019 Net sales Beverage packaging, North and Central America $ 1,181 $ 1,131 Beverage packaging, EMEA 669 684 Beverage packaging, South America 405 441 Aerospace 432 328 Reportable segment sales 2,687 2,584 Other 98 201 Net sales $ 2,785 $ 2,785 Comparable operating earnings Beverage packaging, North and Central America $ 146 $ 118 Beverage packaging, EMEA 68 74 Beverage packaging, South America 63 68 Aerospace 40 30 Reportable segment comparable operating earnings 317 290 Reconciling items Other (a) (10) (15) Business consolidation and other activities (115) (14) Amortization of acquired Rexam intangibles (37) (40) Earnings before interest and taxes 155 221 Interest expense (71) (77) Debt refinancing and other costs (40) (4) Total interest expense (111) (81) Earnings before taxes $ 44 $ 140 (a) Includes undistributed corporate expenses, net, of $14 million and $23 million for the three months ended March 31, 2020 and 2019, respectively. The company does not disclose total assets by segment as it is not provided to the chief operating decision maker. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Before anyone roasts me, let me address the elephant in the room: yes I am a serial-failed entrepreneur. Bitter? Maybe, you'd be the judge.When I was very young I had 1 successful company. Then I put my entrepreneurship dreams on hold because I went out there to get all the things that I was told I needed (work experience and MBA), my fault, I know that now.After that I have started too many companies, well . . . to re-state it properly, I have "tried" to start quite a few companies, they all failed, most failed to actually launch. My post-mortem analisis leads to common threads:- Not enough grit- My Depression & Anxiety lead to procrastination/perfectionism, and other bullshit excuses- Too shy/insecure to market properlyAt the same time I have worked for a handful of startups, leads by successful entrepreneurs (consequently I did OK financially, OK enough as an employee) and one thing I have now realized is that there's 1 quality that is necessary to be a successful entrepreneur:SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE: the ability to sell the dream to early employees, co-founders, early investors, late state investors and - more importantly - early customers and custoers in general.I have witnessed first hand this type of selling that to me, with my faults and overly realistic/caution, was lies/deceits/bullshit but . . . even when things didn't go as promised; the recepients of those lies defended the entrepreneur (cognitive dissonance?).Part of me says that that is typical behavior of a sociopath, and these entrepreneurs with whom I had first hard, direct, insider's experience (I was an executive reporting to them) we exhibiting textbook cases of sociopath/narcissist behaviors; or maybe I am misreading it all, and they were just optimists, selling the dream, the perfect MO of startup entrepreneurs?Now that I have addressed my Depression & Anxiety, how do I learn this type of optimism? Where can I read about it AND how do I practice it? | 1 | 0 | 0 |
For those —like myself— who are upset about Apple's recent decision to share perceptual hashes of your phone's private content with a third party, what do you intend to do about it? Are people changing phones to opt-out, or installing custom ROMs?It's been very heartwarming to see that a large part of the Hacker News community shares many of my concerns regarding what I feel is a very invasive overreach by Apple. For my own part, this has been the incentive to stop procrastinating and finally get myself a phone that can run a custom Android ROM. I know this doesn't solve all of the issues of privacy on mobile phones, however it is a move much more consistent with my ethics, given my own dislike of Google's business practices. | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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# How OMB’s Update on Federal Digital Experiences Means Improved Public Services
The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has recently issued a that showcases the U.S. government’s commitment to adopting modern technologies, digital experiences and improving public interactions. For federal agencies, grasping the depth of this guidance can lead to transformative change in service delivery. Let’s explore the transformative potential this memo holds for reshaping the way agencies connect with the public.
## The Federal Services Index That Goes Beyond Administrative Processes
The collaboration between the OMB and the General Services Administration (GSA) in creating the Federal Services Index isn’t just an administrative evolution. The memo’s directive to develop “a process or tool for agencies to use to submit and manage an inventory of services offered to the public” highlights a progressive move towards comprehensive digital service management.
This is not just about cataloging services. It’s about constructing a holistic architecture that prioritizes citizen engagement, accessibility, and data-driven decision-making. Harnessing real-time user data enables agencies to identify service bottlenecks, adapt to user behaviors, and proactively enhance the overall citizen experience.
For agencies, the directive sends a clear message. In an era dominated by data analytics, integrating tools like AI and machine learning can provide predictive insights. This will make agencies more agile and adaptive in their service approaches. For instance, using data to predict peak service demand periods can help agencies allocate resources more efficiently, improving response times and user satisfaction.
## Efficient Data Utilization For Cohesive Digital Strategies
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The emphasis on leveraging existing data resources offers agencies an avenue for strategic innovation. The vision that the memo projects for the GSA and OMB to “review and identify opportunities to use existing data sources or data collection”. Encourages a shift away from siloed data repositories towards an integrated digital ecosystem.
From a technical standpoint, agencies must look beyond conventional data management paradigms. The memo, in its essence, propounds a that necessitates an evolution in data storage, retrieval, and analytics processes. Technologies such as cloud-native databases distributed ledgers like blockchain for ensuring immutable data records. In addition digital experiences and advanced analytics platforms are not just facilitators but essential components in this new schema.
Additionally, the aspect of real-time access accentuates the need for high-availability and low-latency data solutions. Agencies might consider adopting edge computing principles where data processing occurs closer to the data source. This will reduce latencies and improving real-time decision-making.
Inter-agency collaboration, as suggested by the integrated digital approach, necessitates standardized data interoperability protocols. Implementing open standards and Application Programming Interface (API)-led integrations can lead to a more fluid exchange of information across agency boundaries. This, in turn, will culminate in a synergistic ecosystem with streamlined service delivery, eradication of data redundancies, and harmonized decision-making processes based on unified datasets.
The memo’s emphasis on optimizing existing data assets further implies an underlying theme of sustainability and cost-efficiency. Rather than expending resources on redundant data collection and storage, agencies can redirect their focus to data analytics. In addition, machine learning models, and artificial intelligence-driven insights to enhance service delivery and predict user needs with precision.
## Public Online Access That Fosters Trust and Engagement
Making the public services inventory accessible online is a strategic move. As highlighted by the memo, the government’s initiative to make this inventory publicly available online within a year signifies an unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability.
Federal agencies need to view their online platforms as more than just informational repositories. These platforms should be interactive hubs, offering the public intuitive interfaces, responsive feedback systems, and security. The digital presence should mirror the agency’s commitment to excellence. For example, incorporating chatbots powered by AI can provide further enhancing their online experience and promoting trust in the agency’s digital initiatives.
## Ensuring Ongoing Agency Assessment
As the OMB’s focus shifts towards “Ongoing Agency Assessment and Reporting Requirements,” it’s evident that there’s an expectation for agencies to be ever-evolving. With the recommendation to “regularly review and identify their public-facing websites,” there’s an unmistakable hint: static digital strategies just won’t suffice.
To truly resonate with this forward-thinking approach, agencies might consider the following:
* **Website Performance Metrics:** Why not delve into advanced analytics? Monitoring metrics like page load times, server response rates. As well as user retention could provide invaluable insights.
* **Security Audits:** Regular check-ups are a must. Penetration testing and threat modeling could be monumental in detecting vulnerabilities.
* **User Experience (UX) Feedback:** Heat mapping and user journey tracking can be enlightening. Learn where users are facing friction.
* **Tech Stack Evaluation:** Keeping up with technological advancements is key. Periodic reviews of underlying technologies for scalability and interoperability might be the difference between leading and trailing in digital innovation.
These technical strategies with an agile mindset can position agencies at the forefront of transformative digital service delivery. This is right where the OMB envisions them to be.
## Going the Extra Mile
The OMB’s memo underscores a visionary directive for federal agencies. This is to champion agility, adopt a forward-thinking mindset, and place citizens at the core of their digital strategies. Embracing these principles can allow agencies to elevate their service offerings while also reinforcing the enduring bond of trust and collaboration with the public.
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# Envisioning Livable Cities: The Role of AI/Machine Learning in Complete Streets Development
The drive towards more livable cities reflects a global recognition of the need for urban spaces that prioritize the quality of life for all citizens. At the heart of this pursuit lies the concept of ‘complete streets’ — inclusive and safe pathways designed for a diverse range of users. As urban populations swell, with estimates suggesting that the strategic development of such cities becomes essential. This challenge is met head-on by leveraging cutting-edge technology in digital solutions development, specifically artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), to ensure that city growth is both sustainable and smart. As urban centers become increasingly digitized, the intelligent integration of such technology becomes vital.
## The Impact of AI on Urban Mobility and Safety
Artificial intelligence and machine learning – when applied diligently and ethically – are adept at optimizing traffic patterns, effectively reducing congestion, and minimizing accident rates. AI-driven traffic systems, such as those in , are crucial in decreasing commute times and lowering emissions, serving as a strategic tool for global urban centers aiming to achieve similar outcomes. Artificial intelligence also has the potential to significantly bolster pedestrian safety through the deployment of smart crosswalks equipped with predictive algorithms, which proactively alert drivers to potential pedestrian movements.
In the case of emergency response, AI and ML demonstrate remarkable via the fastest and safest routes, even during critical situations. This capability is facilitated by the continuous analysis of real-time traffic data, allowing AI systems to foresee and mitigate possible congestion points, thereby optimizing the efficiency of urban transportation networks. The application of AI in these contexts can efficiently smoothen traffic flow and improve citizen safety.
## Case Studies: AI in Traffic Management
* Background: Pittsburgh deployed Surtrac, an AI-driven traffic signal control system.
* Implementation: Surtrac optimizes traffic signals in real-time, adapting to traffic conditions.
* Outcomes:
+ Reduced travel times by 25%.
+ Decreased idling time by over 40%, contributing to lower emissions.
* Background: Copenhagen introduced an AI-based system to reduce bus and bike congestion.
* Implementation: The system uses data from sensors and traffic cameras to adjust traffic lights, prioritizing buses and bicycles.
+ Improved public transportation efficiency.
+ Increased cyclist safety and reduced overall traffic congestion.
* Background: Hangzhou’s “City Brain” project employs AI for urban traffic management.
* Implementation: Utilizing cloud computing and big data, the system manages over 1,000 traffic lights city-wide.
+ Traffic congestion was reduced.
+ Emergency vehicle response times improved.
## The Evolution of Urban Planning Through Data Analytics
For the Department of Transportation (DOT) in the US, data analytics tools facilitate a deeper insight into traffic patterns, infrastructure needs, and public transit efficiency, enabling data-driven decisions that directly enhance urban livability and mobility. By leveraging real-time data, urban planners can dynamically adjust to the evolving needs of the cityscape, from optimizing traffic lights for smoother flows to planning more effective public transportation routes. This level of responsiveness was previously unattainable with traditional planning methods, which often relied on outdated data and static models.
The shift from traditional to modern, represents a significant leap toward creating more sustainable, efficient, and user-friendly urban environments. For the DOT, this transition means cloud services adaptation to manage the deluge of data from a myriad of sources, including IoT devices, public feedback, and traffic sensors. Cloud computing offers the scalability and flexibility required to analyze big data, support user-centered IT services, and implement predictive analytics for future planning. With this, the DOT can ensure that infrastructure developments and transportation services are aligned with the actual needs and behaviors of urban populations.
## Conclusion
The integration of emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, digital solutions and data analytics, into urban planning signifies a transformative shift towards sustainable, efficient, and inclusive cityscapes. By embracing digital solutions, user-centered services, and cloud adaptation, the DOT can position itself to lead this journey where cities not only grow smarter, but also become more livable and safer for every citizen.
*invites organizations to join this transformative journey discussion, leveraging technology to redefine urban spaces.* | 0 | 1 | 0 |
No comunication when trying to cancel my account
Since 19 August 2015, I have sent 2 emails and phoned the call centre 5 times to follow up on the cancellation of my account. To date I have not received any reply or email confirmation on the receipt of my cancellation request and every time that I phone, I'm told that my request should be with the cancellations department and that I will receive a call from them once my request has been processed. It has now been 4 weeks without receiving a call. I will now need to contact my bank to ensure that the monthly debit order does not go off my account again, I'm sure that I will then receive a call immediately after the deduction fails. | 0 | 1 | 0 |
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Ugh, one time I was at a mall with my mom and we walked by an American Eagle store or something with American in the name. It was empty so we walked in to look at around. The two workers were Asian and Middle Eastern. When we walked out my mom said "funny that they work in that store since they're not even American." Uh, no, Mom, they're just as American as you and I. | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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POOR SERVICE AND DAMAGED SPEED POINTS
On 31 December 2015 i passed to engine garage main road to put petrol,the petrol attender by the name of violet removed the card before time,and the receipt came out giving her the error msg:card removal error then she said we must go inside and msg reported to me that the transaction went through,when we get inside they wanted me to pay again and promised to reverse the other one i refused they called their manager who was so unprofessional and he threatened me by saying that he will call the mechanic to remove the petrol and they will give me money back,i said okay and once anything goes wrong i will hold him responsible. . I cannot believe that any management of any reputable company will allow this to happen?Instead of fixing their speed points,i then contacted my bank while i was there & they confirmed that the transaction went through their speed is faulty and holding it they even advised him what needs 2 be done,he dropped the call,Please can anybody tell them that their service sucks. This is beyond ridiculous. I challenge anybody to apologies to me.I will definitely never be buying at this branch again and would not recommend them to anyone either | 1 | 0 | 0 |
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