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Inspiration is everywhere; it can be found by an inquisitive mind in the most unlikely places. I have presented a collection of things that excite me: things filled with charm and stories to tell, things with fine engineering and mechanical excellence, that convert poor materials into objects of tenacity, strength and beauty, things that find new ways to answer old questions.
My bespoke bicycle Ab Rogers and Condor Cycles An Acciaio-framed bike with Campagnolo gears and wheels and fittings painted in RAL 3010 red. I love my bicycle, it moves with great beauty because of the exquisite engineering of its light-weight steel frame. It glides through the city all dressed in red, with black highlights to emphasise its dynamic simplicity and attention to every detail – nothing extra, nothing overlooked. It takes me everywhere I want to go without the trauma of traffic or the claustrophobia of public transport. It is, quite simply, my favourite position to be in – supported by something with equal beauty and functionality.
credit Atelier Ted Noten
A Tiara for Maxima Atelier Ted Noten We are designing an exhibition of contemporary jewellery, curated by Susan Cohn along with the Design Museum, set to open in Melbourne on 21 April. One of my favourite pieces in the show is “A Tiara for Maxima” – designed for a modern princess who wants to drive her motorbike to public engagements. On this, form and function, ceremony and practicality, are seamlessly intertwined.
credit Anders Guggisberg
Eye in a Conch Shell Pipilotti Rist This object from Rist’s recent show is an extraordinary piece of fantastical, surrealist communication. The magic is in the combination of a conch shell – well known for containing mysterious sounds – with another recorded sound that humans can use to communicate. Pipilotti further transforms this magical shell by placing a screen deep within it, on which there is a moving eye looking out. It charms me and satisfies my sensibilities. I can stare at it for hours on end.
Free Range table El Ultimo Grito This was a brilliant table for the studio’s spring projects show – a vivid, powerful item all made from a single skin of poor, worthless paper, magically converted into a tough, beautiful table and given strength by the application of epoxy resin and poetic thinking. A similar table was made for Handmade at the V&A, where it was used to carry out their workshops – its tenacity was demonstrated in its ability to survive rough public handling.
credit Tim Griffith
View Hill house Denton Corker Marshall This house sits on top of a hill overlooking the Yarra Valley vineyards, to the north of Melbourne. It is a striking piece of architecture, with a cantilever coated in corten and sides that open up to views of the stunning landscape. The perforated steel allows dappled light in but keeps the harsh midday light out. The contrast between the building’s brutal fabric and the sensitivity of the way it opens up to the light is incongruous in its setting – a wilderness where kangaroos hop through vineyards. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Flight Departures From Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Brisbane Airport is one of the busiest airports in Australia, with over 22 million passenger departures and 190,000 departing flights annually. The airport has two terminals for departures: the Domestic Terminal and the International Terminal. Departure procedures for passengers are similar for both terminals, and passengers are advised to arrive at least two hours before their scheduled departure time. Flight delays can occur, but the airport strives to keep them to a minimum. Checking the status of your departing flight is easy, and there are several security checkpoints located throughout the airport.
BNE has two terminals for departures: the Domestic Terminal and the International Terminal. The Domestic Terminal is used for all domestic flights within Australia, while the International Terminal is used for all international flights. The terminals are located in separate buildings, but are connected by a walkway for easy access.
Departing Passenger Stats
Brisbane Airport has a high volume of departing passengers each year. According to recent data, there are over 22 million passenger departures annually from the airport. In addition, there are over 190,000 departing flights each year. These numbers make BNE Airport one of the busiest airports in Australia.
Departure Procedures for Passengers
Departure procedures for passengers at the airport are similar for both domestic and international flights. Passengers are advised to arrive at the airport at least two hours before their scheduled departure time. They should have their boarding pass and ID ready for security screening. Passengers with checked baggage should proceed to the baggage drop-off area before proceeding to security. After security, passengers can proceed to their gate for boarding.
As with any airport, flight delays can occur at BNE, but the airport strives to keep them to a minimum. According to recent statistics, the average delay for departing flights is around 15 minutes. However, this can vary depending on the time of day and weather conditions. It's always a good idea to check the status of your flight before heading to the airport to avoid any unexpected delays.
Checking Departure Status
Checking the status of your departing flight at Brisbane Airport is easy. You can do so online by visiting the airport's website and entering your flight information. Alternatively, you can check the status of your flight using the airport's mobile app. If you prefer to check in person, there are information desks located throughout the airport where you can get assistance.
There are several security checkpoints located throughout BNE Airport. The location of the checkpoint will depend on which terminal you are departing from. For domestic flights, the security checkpoint is located near the entrance to the terminal. For international flights, the security checkpoint is located after you have checked in and passed through immigration. Be sure to allow enough time to pass through security before your flight.
We hope this guide has provided you with valuable information for your departure from the airport. Remember to arrive at least two hours before your scheduled departure time and check the status of your flight before heading to the airport. You can easily check your flight status online or using the airport's mobile app. Have a safe and enjoyable journey! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Our society needs innovative solutions in the field of health and care. As a healthcare professional with an academic education, you will help shape this development – and benefit from new career opportunities and fields of activity.
Graduates are ready to take on management tasks. In addition to professional input, a degree programme offers the opportunity to develop personally and as a manager. Directly in the healthcare system or in other sectors. Yes, the economy also needs highly trained healthcare specialists.
Because we are close to research: as a university of applied sciences, research happens right here at IMC Krems. In-house, so to speak. Research-led teaching is one of the strengths of our university. Another is the strong practical orientation – intensive practical phases are part of every healthcare degree programme at IMC Krems.
Our master degree programmes are ideal for working professionals who want to gain further qualifications. IMC Krems offers flexible study models that can be perfectly integrated into your everyday working life. Plus, lots of practical experience, exchange and networking – together they make a well-rounded package for anyone who wants to advance their career.
At IMC Krems you study in a small group – your lecturers know you personally. This is a major advantage, especially when it comes to healthcare. By, with and for people. We have been living this motto at IMC Krems since our foundation. It’s not without reason that we like to talk about our large IMC community. It supports you with valuable contacts – during and after your studies.
IMC Krems: study the international way
Studying at IMC Krems means studying with an international focus: even during your time in Krems, the international community is always included – thanks to the numerous internationals at Campus Krems. Health for all! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Why your pull ups aren't improving
and of course how to fix it
Pull ups are one of the BEST exercises you can do for your shoulders. They check EVERY box
And even better, in most cases they are SHOULDER FRIENDLY
Meaning its rare they cause pain or make your pain worse.
I work with a lot of Marines who have to do pull ups for the fitness test.
I work with a lot of injured Marines that train pull ups dumb and I have to “re-program” them so they
don’t get hurt
get better at pull ups
What’s dumb pull up training look like?
Sets to failure.
Like any physical accomplishment, we get tied to the NUMBER of reps versus the value in the training.
Pull ups need VOLUME (lots of reps), not INTENSITY (fatigue) to progress.
They are already a max effort event, so you have to keep reps relatively low, otherwise you’ll gas out and not get enough total volume.
Too much intensity and you just end up doing shitty reps.
What usually happens:
Warm up - somewhere between 0 and 5 reps
Set 1: max set (say 12)
Set 2: max set (say 8)
Set 3: max set (say 5)
Result - 25 total reps, and the last 2-3 reps of EACH set sucked.
The point of MAX is as many as you can. Each set will be subsequently worse, by definition. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Being granted a visa gives foreign nationals a chance to visit the U.S. for a variety of different travel reasons. Whether you’re a student attending school or visiting family, overstaying your visa can have significant consequences and can be a sticky situation to resolve. If your immigration visa has expired, here are some ways you can rectify the situation.
What Happens if You Overstay Your Visa?
Both immigrant and nonimmigrant visas permits and individual to remain in the United States for a specific period of time. Staying past the visa expiration date puts you in unlawful immigration status. Depending on how long you overstay your visa, you could be banned from entering the United States from three to 10 years. As outlined by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), you may be barred from entering the U.S.under the following circumstances:
- You are not permitted to enter the U.S. for three years if you’ve overstayed your visa for more than 180 days but less than one year from the expiration date.
- You are not permitted to enter the U.S. for ten years if you have overstayed your visa for one year or more.
- You will be barred from entering the U.S. permanently if you have reentered or tried to reenter the U.S. without being permitted or paroled.
How an Immigration Waiver Can Help
An immigration waiver is a leniency that may be granted for certain immigration violations, including overstaying a visa. Applying for an immigration waiver can be a complicated process, and depending on the immigration violation, there are specific criteria that need to be met. To find out if you are eligible for an immigration waiver, contact an experienced immigration attorney to learn your rights.
Why Getting Legal Help for Expired Visas is Critical
Remaining in the U.S. with an expired visa has severe consequences. However, enlisting the help of a skilled immigration attorney can help you avoid being barred from reentering the U.S. in the future.
If you or a loved one needs help with an expired visa or any other immigration matter, we can help. Contact Revilla Law Firm, P.A. today at (305) 858-2323 to learn more about how we can get your immigration matter settled timely. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
May 10, 2017
Impact Sleeves is pleased to report that we have add in-house cutting and perforating capabilities. Our new Sabre cutting machine, from Accraply, is capable of sheeting, vertical perforations, horizontal perforations and adding T-Perfs to our shrink sleeves. This new in-house capability will allow us to supply your cut sleeve needs with a reduced lead time!
Additionally, if you already have sleeves on rolls, and just need them cut and perforated, please give us a call. We are here to help! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Uniting Humanitarians Under a New Narrative
Displacement is neither accidental nor inevitable.
This is happening because certain people and institutions continue to profit from displacing entire communities. As people who are fueled by compassion and solidarity —who believe in justice, empathy, and community—we have to ask ourselves:
What can we do for those who are living under the constant threat of displacement?
We are reimagining a better system, where migration improves lives: A system that sees the multitudes of one's humanity, centers the range of lived experience and knowledge systems that would otherwise not be given space to flourish. Instead, we live in a world where violent migration systems harm those making the journey.
At In-Sight, we provide communities of care, learning, and organizing where humanitarians can recharge, learn and unlearn, connect, organize, and share the weight of their work.
Picture a community where humanitarians, innovators, dreamers, providers of wellbeing and care at the margins, are not left to navigate the challenges alone.
Can you see yourself in it?
For any reoccurring monthly donation of +$5, you will automatically be subscribed to our digital culture box - a quarterly newsletter we design alongside our displaced friends to celebrate the richness of their culture and community to dismantle misinformation and xenophobia. It includes family recipes, hand-picked book, music, and film recommendations, storytelling of their community's history and how they got to where they are today, language lessons, and calls to action you can participate in to be in solidarity with them.
Learn More About the Art of Giving
We would like to acknowledge the Lingít Peoples, A’akw Kwáan and T’aaḵu Kwáan, who have been stewards of the land from which Auntie Renee is zooming in – they continue to be integral to the well-being of the community. We are grateful for that stewardship and incredible care. Gunalcheesh. Join our discussion as we explore the philosophy and alternative perspectives on why we give and how we might disentangle the beauty and humanity of giving from a system that pushes us to compete and work under power dynamics. Hear from community members, scholars, and advocates of trust-based philanthropy for an hour of collective learning, unlearning, and reflection.
Our mission is rooted in the idea that anyone can be a humanitarian with the right resources and platform. Being a humanitarian is a mindset, a way of grounding yourself in kindness and empathy in all you do to improve the lives of all humankind. As our understanding of complex problems evolves, we must be able to create more flexible human-centric solutions.
Accompaniment is an invitation to participate in a more meaningful narrative. No matter where you are in the world, there are many ways you can take action to support people experiencing displacement.
Thank you to all of our volunteers, program participants, and donors who helped us become a top rated non-profit in 2023!
In-Sight Collaborative provides a range of resources for humanitarian actors, individuals experiencing forced displacement, and those interested in learning more about displacement issues.
Here are some ways that you can get involved: | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
How can I contact customer support of Indian Hindu Astrologer?
We ensure your experience with Indian Hindu Astrologer to be great, and for this; we provide one of the most accommodating customer support services. To find solutions/answers to your queries, you only need to use our contact details and reach to us.
Can I get any special deals and offers?
On special occasions, we provide some lucrative Vedic offers, and also for our regular customers, who love utilizing our Vedic services, we specifically design some offers in a customized manner.
What are the advantages I can find through horoscope services?
We provide customized horoscope as per one’s zodiac signs. Special packages are also offered to you that you can easily enjoy from our monthly, annually and quarterly packages. By taking special package services, you will also get some lucrative offers
What is the authenticity of gemstone services?
All the gemstones provided by us are untreated, unheated & natural gemstones. Pundit Ji suggest gemstone after aptly analyzing your problems and your horoscope details. Vedic veracity is ensured in all our astrological services
What can Astrology do for me?
Best astrology services that redraft your fortune are aptly provided though our online Vedic solutions in USA. Vedic veracity is ensured in all astrological solutions for your life. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Only 60% of Indian Villages Have Electricity
The Congress-led UPA Government set out to electrify all rural households and provide free electricity connection to below poverty line (BPL) families. Eight years and nearly Rs 29,000 crore later (outlay of Rs 43,753 crore), the effort has only reached half-way.
Recent data from the Planning Commission says there are 216 million people below the poverty (BPL) line in rural areas. According to the Commission's calculations for poverty (Rs 4,080 per month in rural areas for a family of five), there are 43 million BPL households in rural areas.
RGGVY was introduced in April 2005 with the objective of providing access to electricity for all rural households within five years. A total of 107,460 villages without power have been electrified till June 2013, and projects to intensify supplies have been taken up in nearly 300,000 partially-electrified villages. As per Census data, there are 640,930 villages across the country...
According to the programme, a village is declared electrified by the Government if 1) basic infrastructure like distribution transformers and lines are provided in the locality; electricity is provided to public places like schools, panchayat office and health centers; and at least 10% of the total households are electrified.
Missing The Targets?
So which states are performing well? And which are the laggards based on free connections to BPL households?
Himachal Pradesh, which has been allocated Rs 290 crore for the programme, has exceeded the targeted 12,448 households by covering 15,376 BPL households till July 31, 2013. The next best performing states are Andhra Pradesh and Assam .
Manipur is the worst performing state with coverage of only 29,658 households as against the targeted 107,369 households. Manipur is followed by Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab. One reason for the poor performance for J&K and Manipur could be the topographical challenges in distributing electricity.
The programme has been extended to the 12th Plan (2012-2017) with expected subsidy of Rs 35,447 crore. Of the total requirement of the subsidy, Rs 23,397 crore would be met through budgetary allocations during the 12th Plan, and the remaining Rs 12,050 crore would spill over to the 13th Plan. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
This is according to Head of the Presidential Secretariat Dr. Roger Luncheon.
Parliament is expected to meet again on July 18 and Dr. Luncheon said that “under no stretch of the imagination would a date as early as July 18 allow for the completion of consideration by the Select Committee” of that Bill.
Dr. Luncheon said that Cabinet has been informed that the Select Committee has not even gotten around to the consideration of the bill and is at present instead addressing submissions that have been invited from the public and from other entities on the bill.
“So there is no way July 18 can see anything close to a report on the Anti-Money Laundering Amendment Act,” he said.
The Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism (Amendment) Bill 2013, proposes to amend the existing Act and related legislation by strengthening the mechanism to combat money laundering, financing of terrorism Bill (amendment was tabled on April 22 by Government in the National Assembly and put for debate on May 7.
On May 7, the Opposition then moved by majority to send it to a special select committee. Between May 8 and May 20 there were only three meetings. The Act should have come into full force on June 30, 2013.
Guyana secured an extension at the May 27 meeting in Managua, Nicaragua to be reconsidered at a meeting to be held in November in order to ensure that it complies with the recommendations made which include the passage of the bill in the National Assembly. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Google today announced the launch of Android Oreo Go, a lightweight version of its regular Android OS that will cater to low-end smartphones. At an event in India named ‘Google for India,’ the Mountain View company also said compatible smartphones pre-loaded with Android Oreo Go would reach markets by the beginning of next year. Google had first mooted the idea of Android Go at I/O conference in May.
Specifically, the new Android Oreo Go should excel even with smartphones featuring 512 MB to 1 GB of RAM. Similarly, the new OS isn’t that storage intensive as well, which means its target devices will have lesser storage on board though Google didn’t mention as to how low of a memory that the Android Oreo Go devices will come with.
To go with the Android Oreo Go platform, there will be scaled down versions of the standard Google apps on offer as well to ensure the devices perform smoothly. The app would also be suffixed with ‘Go’ to match the platform it is intended to run on. For instance, there will be YouTube Go, Maps Go, Google Go and so on.
There will also be a PlayStore Go as well which will be housing the ‘Go’ apps. What that means is that Google will need active support from its developer community to come up with ‘Go’ versions of their respective apps to populate Play Store Go, sans which, there might be not enough takers for Android Go powered handsets.
Google, however, has also stressed both Android versions will have a similar look and feel and migrating one from the other will never be a chore. Rather, it is just the standard Android OS but has been optimized to run on low-end devices. So while the standard smartphone functions should remain intact, the more flamboyant features like support for AR, VR and such shouldn’t be expected on the Android Go.
Also, with Android-powered handsets already ruling the mass market, it remains to be seen if there would be enough takers for the Go variety, more so when it enters the markets with a known shortcoming. While Google is looking to offer a significant price advantage over the regular Android-powered smartphones and is aimed specifically for developing markets like India, let’s not forget the ultra-low-cost Nano bombed just because it was marketed as such. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Presidio in Lake Treeby
House and land in Lake Treeby (Treeby)
The Presidio is a stunning family home that boasts ample space and comfort. With its private courtyard, huge open plan living, dining, and kitchen area, as well as walk-through linen/laundry to the double rear garage, this home has it all. Upstairs, you’ll find three spacious bedrooms, including an amazing master suite that’s sure to impress. With its thoughtful design and attention to detail, this home offers everything that a modern family needs to feel comfortable and relaxed. Whether you’re hosting a party, spending time with family, or simply enjoying some quiet time alone, this design has everything you need to make the most of your living space. You are sure to be inspired by the Presidio!
BONUS INCLUSION: Ducted Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning
- High ceilings to entry, living, kitchen and dining
- Acrylic texture coat to front elevation
- Feature downlights to living area
- European inspired appliances
- Stone benchtops & overhead cupboards to kitchen
- Porcelain tiling to wet areas
- Built-in-robes to all bedrooms
- Lighting package, including digital TV antenna
- Site works and energy allowance included
- And much, much more!
Lake Treeby by Land 4 Sale is a brand new private land estate designed to enhance your wellbeing. It’s a premium, master-planned community centred around a picturesque lake with walkable leafy streets, beautiful parks, active play spaces and dog walking areas.
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When carrying out professional cargo and material handling as well as profitable forestry work, GV rotators are now pretty much an industry standard. Cost-effective solutions that combine a compact design with low weight and high performance.
- 100 kN lifting capacity
- Robust, tried and tested design
- Superior material selection
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Department of Neuroscience, Psychology, Drug Research and Child's Health, University of Florence, Italy
Graduated in Psychology (with praise) at the University of Rome "La Sapienza". In 2003 he received the title of Doctor in Psychology and Cognitive Sciences. Since 2005 she has been a researcher at the University of Florence in SSD M-PSI / 01 (in the Department of Psychology). He collaborates with neuropsychological research with the Department of Neurological and Psychiatric Sciences of the University of Florence and as a peer reviewer with the Parkinson's Disease Society in London. Enrolled in the profession of psychologist and enrolled in the Order of Psychologists in Tuscany. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
➨ Vidalista CT 20mg is a chewable erectile dysfunction (ED) medication containing 20mg of tadalafil, produced by Centurion Laboratories in India. Priced from $39.95 for a pack of 10 soft tablets, Vidalista CT 20mg offers a convenient and fast-acting alternative for those who prefer not to swallow traditional tablets. The chewable form allows for quicker absorption, enabling men to achieve and maintain a firm erection in response to sexual arousal, with effects lasting up to 36 hours. This flexibility makes it a popular choice for spontaneous encounters. Users report satisfaction with its ease of use, noting the added convenience and speed of action. Common side effects may include mild headache, flushing, nasal congestion, and slight digestive discomfort, which generally subside on their own. Vidalista CT 20mg is valued for its effective results and enjoyable format, providing a practical option for ED management.
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Solis Lough Eske Castle truly deserves all the awards it wins every year eg Best Small Hotel in the World, Best Country House Hotel, etc, etc, the list is endless and to think a few years ago it didn’t even have a roof ! Originally the seat of the O’Donnells it was abandoned in 1607 with the Flight of the Earls, it then had a succession of owners until finally falling into ruin and disrepair from neglect. It was almost lost forever, which would have been a shame considering its magical woodland setting on Lough Eske surrounded by the Bluestack mountains. But thankfully, it was sold and has since been renovated and restored, by the present owners, to its former glory and re-established as a place of refuge and grand hospitality for guests from all over Ireland and the rest of the world.
Sensitively restored and extended, the new buildings blend in seamlessly as they mirror the original layout of the former estate. The accommodation in the coach house, stands on the house's original footprint while the pool and spa complex cleverly mimics the Victorian glass houses that would have stood on the same spot once upon a time. An impressive Scottish baronial arched entrance leads you into a panelled foyer with imposing staircase and several Edwardian styled drawing rooms with plenty of deep couches to lounge about in front of huge fireplaces with roaring, if at times, smokey turf fires, it's all 'part of the charm' as they say....
'Charm' is what impressed me most during my stay here and is what will bring me back time and time again. While Solis Lough Eske Castle is perfect, the restoration work, the well appointed rooms, scrupulous attention to detail, lovely gardens and walks it's the people who work there who are the real jewel in this castle's crown. You could not really call the people who work here 'staff' because they will have become friends by the time you leave, but not the type who would 'go home with you' or that is contrived in any way. Perhaps it is Donegal genetics or the soft accent as in (castle pronounced) Kass....il or some secret school of charm they all attend? Either way the whole country could do with taking lessons from them!
Of course you will enjoy your stay, it undoubtedly ticks all the boxes, the food... did I mention the food? Just what you would expect in a 5 Star hotel but with a definite local influence and their signature chocolate buffet on Easter Sunday, pure indulgence. Recession or no recession it is usually packed to capacity (though there are some great deals to be picked up mid week, see link below) and rightly so, because at Solis Lough Eske Castle you are made to feel like a valued and welcomed guest, rather then just another bed night, or paying customer.
Solis Lough Eske Castle is listed as one of the Top 10 Castles to Stay In, in my best selling Irish Travel Guide on Amazon.com Where To Eat, Sleep & Play in Ireland in 2015 | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Brian P. Kelley
Brian Kelley was the third born of seven children (six boys and one girl) to an Irish Catholic family on the west side of Cincinnati, Ohio. His father, Tom, is the second generation of his family in the US, since his grandfather, Eugene, emigrated from County Cork in the mid-1880s. In fact, all four of his grandparents came from County Cork. Brian’s mother, Janis, is second generation Irish/German.
Brian graduated from Archbishop Elder High School in Cincinnati before heading to Holy Cross College in Worcester, MA on a football scholarship, where he graduated in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in economics. He was elected captain of the Holy Cross football team his senior year and was awarded the Judge John P. Cooney Memorial Award as scholar/athlete upon graduation.
His business career has spanned 28 years, with experience at Procter & Gamble, GE, the Ford Motor Company (where he was the President of the $14 billion Lincoln Mercury business), and 5 years as the President and CEO of SIRVA (a $4 billion global relocation company which Brian took public in 2003). Brian is now in his 5th year at Coca-Cola, after joining the company in 2007 as President of its $6 billion non-carbonated beverages business in North America.
Brian was selected in 2010 to lead the integration of the company’s $13 billion acquisition of Coca-Cola Enterprises and the formation of Coca-Cola Refreshments. He is currently the Chief Product Supply Officer for Coca-Cola Refreshments, where he leads the operations for the company here in North America and oversees nearly 35,000 Coca-Cola associates.
Brian has served on a number of boards, including Hertz, Mazda, SIRVA, VWR and the Internet Capital Group. He lives in Atlanta with his wife, Michelle, and their two daughters, Erin and Gwen. Erin is a 2011 Wake Forest University graduate who will be joining the McKinsey Consulting Group in August. Gwen will be a junior this fall at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
RECTA COFFEE TABLE with RACK 20"x 48"
The Recta Coffee Table is made of solid teak with brass hardware. This high-quality grade A teak wood coffee table with a rack can be used indoors or outdoors. Complete your outdoor furniture set with this timeless piece and host friends and family in style. Use indoors to add a classic touch into your living space with this durable coffee table that offers two levels and ample space for food and drinks.
DIMENSION: 20"x 48" | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
NATO's Rutte Calls for More Western Support for Ukraine
Story Code : 1172494
Speaking ahead of a meeting Tuesday in Paris with French President Emmanuel Macron, Rutte said, “We must do more than just keep Ukraine in the fight."
He added, "We need to raise the cost for Putin and his enabling authoritarian friends by providing Ukraine with the support it needs to change the trajectory of the conflict.”
Rutte, who did not provided details about the military equipment and weapons needed for that purpose, said it was “very concerning” that Russia was getting “closer to its allies, China, Iran and North Korea.”
The comments come as the US, South Korea and Ukraine say North Korea has sent thousands of troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine.
“Russia, working together with North Korea, Iran and China, is not only threatening Europe... but also the Indo-Pacific and North America. So we must stand together,” Rutte said.
Macron reiterated his call for a “strong Europe” as being key to NATO but also as a response to “what the US
administration rightly expects” in an apparent reference to the election of Donald Trump for a second term. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Client Innovation Stories
Finding a more effective way to treat infantile hemangioma
February 16, 2023
Dr. Beth Drolet, chair of Dermatology at UW Health, believes her approach to treating these birthmarks may be safer and more effective for babies. A new business, Arkayli, hopes to bring this novel approach to market. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Running a business is exciting and at times challenging. Regardless of the size of the organization, most businesses face similar demands and issues. We all know that business conditions are constantly changing. So it goes without saying, as a business landscape shifts, various problems and opportunities require different solutions.
Planning is fundamental to any business. Every successful business consistently reviews its business plan to make sure it continues to meet its needs. But how often is technology included in a company’s future strategy? Most recognize the importance of technology, but still look at the upfront cost rather than focusing on the big picture.
Connecting business vision with technology requires a sound business plan and an understanding of your company’s business objectives. It’s never too late for a company to evaluate its technology needs and begin mapping out a comprehensive strategy.
Ultimately, your business plan should include technology that is designed for change. Without a well-defined strategy, businesses will make poor buying decisions which will result in implementing ineffective tools. Be sure your technology solutions are able to grow in the most proficient and cost effective way as your business needs grow and change.
First, decide where you are and where you want to be. Determine how you will use technology to manage and support your future goals.
Then, take a look at business operations, consider which functions require or could benefit from technology such as communication with your customers, order fulfillment, inventory and supply management, and internal communication. The alignment between business processes and IT is a key issue as it directly impacts an organization’s ability to meet business needs.
Putting the right systems in place for your business and understanding how to take advantage of an IT infrastructure will maximize results and simplify future technology enhancements. For example, implementing a robust Internet Protocol (IP) network makes it easier to employ new technologies, such as VoIP. With the ground work already in place, a company can utilize VoIP to help lower calling costs and provide advanced phone-based capabilities.
Technology benefits are not always defined in revenue. It’s difficult to measure the value. It’s important to consider organizational proficiencies.
Ben Franklin coined the famous expression… “Time is money!” It’s a fact that a well-planned infrastructure with advanced collaboration tools will improve your bottom line. We all know that systems degrade over time. A properly maintained computer system will provide you with higher speeds. If your system is slower than molasses, it is going to impact overall productivity.
Take into account employee morale. There is no getting around it, the tech savvy employee of today expects to work with up-to-date technology. When these expectations are not met, technology can have an impact on job satisfaction. Clearly, it’s safe to say, that employee morale can be hindered by the technology solutions an employer provides.
And what about customer service experience and supporting better relationships with key partners? Technology is a cost of doing business, and an opportunity to do additional business!
Given these points, I think you will agree that technology redefines opportunities. As we mentioned earlier, business conditions and technology are constantly changing. Perhaps you’ve had to make adjustments to your business goals and vision. Incremental technology planning and monitoring is essential to ensure that systems live up to their full potential.
How do you know that your technology investment is providing the value required to realize your business goals and vision? Transforming vision into reality often requires outside expertise. Why not call us today… we’d love to help you connect the dots!
First published in our May 2016 IT Radix Resource newsletter | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Skype for Business (as hinted in the name), is the corporate-oriented version of Skype. Besides the snazzy title, Skype for Business possesses unique office applications that will benefit your company. Yet, many business owners pose the same question: how important is it to adopt Skype for Business? Here are three reasons that might help you embrace Skype for Business a tiny bit easier.
Skype for Business is designed for simple management, with Cloud PBX (public exchange servers) allowing you to store and transfer data via the Internet as opposed to a computer or other hardware that the end-user owns. With Skype for Business, you are able to easily record and store any audio or video conversation history. You can also store instant messages for future reference in a separate email folder.
In order for a cloud PBX system to work, it requires an IP connection or Internet phone for the necessary Internet connection. From there, you can access it through a personalized account from any Internet-enabled device capable of running the Cloud PBX’s interface. Your cloud PBX service provider is in charge of storing and managing all the data, meaning that your calls are connected to their recipients via the Internet. Your service provides “redundancy,” which backs up all your data in the event they were to get lost or corrupted because your computer crashed.
Over the past decade, webinars have become quite popular, mainly due to the fact that they allow important meetings to be held without having to converge at the same location. It’s like having a video chat with your friends. Whereas Skype allows up to 25 participants, Skype for Business accommodates up to 250. Other nifty features include:
- Skype Meeting Broadcast – broadcast meetings for up to 10,000 people in large webinars.
- PSTN Conference (or Dial-in conference) – allows attendees to join a meeting via landlines or cellphones.
On top of all that, Skype for Business is fully integrated with a host of other useful office applications. You have access to Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.), and you can share files with other participants throughout the meeting.
Enhanced Security Control
With Skype for Business, users have better security control through the authentication and encryption of private communications. So you have better access to guest accounts, and you can enable or disable certain call features to enhance communication.
Knowing which tools to utilize is vital to help you get the upper hand. By utilizing what’s best for you and your business, you won’t have to search for success; it’ll come looking for you instead. For any questions regarding Skype for Business and its functions, feel free to give us a call or send us a message. We’re more than happy to help you any way we can. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Jokerstar casino launches online in Germany
Live chat, email, and phone support
Payment Processing & Available Methods ¨C Earning money is just as important as how quickly you can get your hands on it. We always pay attention to how payments are processed in online casinos as well as the available payment methods. You¡¯ll notice that a ton of these sites deal with cryptocurrency payments, which makes transfers and deposits close to instantaneous.
Unique underwater city theme
Next on our list is a real gem for bingo enthusiasts, and another rare casino with zero wagering requirements.
In addition to offering constantly updated odds, this sportsbook also offers the convenient cash-out option on a selection of live bets.
What type of payment methods are available at UK casinos? | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
A ban on walking more than six dogs at once will come into force in North Somerset.
The ban covers all spaces in North Somerset open to the public, with or without payment, and was voted in by council's executive on 6 September.
Council leader Mike Bell said a public consultation showed "strong support" for the plan.
But added: "Clearly there will be exceptional circumstances and we will need to keep that under review in terms of the operational realities."
The move comes after dog attacks in North Somerset reportedly rose from 385 in 2020 to 480 so far this year.
Portishead South councillor Peter Burden warned the executive that the rule was “a step too far", saying the council already had powers to make people put a dog on a lead - it was often dog owners with fewer dogs who were less able to control them.
Cllr Burden said: “I work for a hot air balloon company and at the balloon fiesta last year, a fair number of the balloons headed off towards Yatton, landed in a field.
"Two Labradors came over that were totally out of control whereas the pilot and I noticed in the corner of the field in Yatton there was a man on his own with about 25 beagles. Those beagles did not move."
But deputy council leader Catherine Gibbons said that people being able to control such a large number of dogs was “the exception, not the rule.”
She said: “Dogs are not predictable. You can train them extremely well; I am a dog owner. But something can happen and that can trigger them and they can act like a pack.”
Further rules and restrictions for dog owners could come into force in specific areas.
The council will be engaging with towns and parishes for more localised, area-specific issues.
Credit: John Wimperis: Local Democracy Reporter | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
(A Fake Fiancée Romance)
Jade C. Jamison
Release date: October 23, 2017
Genres: Contemporary romance
Audience: 18+ due to sexual situations and adult language
No kissing necessary. Definitely no sex required.
Erica Larson had dreamed of being a lawyer for as long as she could remember, but the job at Ford & Associates—a family business run by a father and his three sons—is sheer drudgery. Erica is ready to pull up stakes and move home—until devilishly handsome but arrogant Brock Ford, the youngest son, makes her an offer she can’t refuse.
Play his fiancée for a month…maybe two, because his future with the firm depends on deception.
Just attend a function here and there.
No kissing and definitely no sleeping together.
Well…maybe one kiss.
And, before Erica knows it, she’s doubting if she can distinguish between fiction and reality, because her heart can no longer tell the difference. Can she stop herself from becoming a victim of his charm before it’s too late?
Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B076KF3K8M
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SAMPLE CHAPTER HERE: https://www.jadecjamison.com/2017/10/15/first-chapter-of-charade/
Brock strode over to the table and touched Erica’s arm—on the inside just above the elbow—and it got her attention, just as he’d hoped. She turned slightly and he knew he couldn’t hesitate. He pulled her close to him and consumed her mouth. It wasn’t going to be the first kiss girls dreamed of—sweet, soft, and gentle. Instead, it was going to be possessive and lusty-looking…but it was all for show. Yes, he knew she’d be angry, but she’d get over it.
He knew what was at stake here.
As his mouth touched hers, though, their lips ignited. Holy fuck. This was something he hadn’t expected—a huge spark between them. He touched her tongue with his then—completely unnecessary per his plan—but now that he was committed, he couldn’t stop himself, any more than he could stop the snow from falling come winter. She tasted sweet, like nectar from the most delicate pink flower, but all he could think of was sin. Now that he was suckling her lips, he could feel a burning desire to consume all of her…
If you need any other info, please don’t hesitate to email Jade (or use the contact form) and she will get back with you ASAP. Thank you for your interest! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Stuff we love at Jambo
Jambo Jewellery are an independent wholesale company so we understand that it's tough out there in business these days. By offering a friendly and personalised service we hope we support our customers as best we can.
There are loads of great independent companies that we love and we think it's good to shout about people doing great things, sharing is caring after all!
Rose & Peach
Sometimes you can’t always say what’s really on your mind so why not let your clothes doing the talking!
Rose & Peach are based in Olney, Bucks and they create beautiful sweats and tops printed with personalised logos. All their sweats are WRAP certified (Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production) and the prints are digital so no fading! They make to order, so no overproduction, no wasted stock, which is a plus for the environment too!
Check out what they do here.
Rosie Colvin creates beautiful individual jewellery using silver and various natural materials such as shells, semi precious stones and even felt! Each piece is unique and lovingly made in Bristol.
Senegal and its culture are important influences on Rosie's work.
Take a look at Rosie's work here.
We offer our retailers the same great quality products as they’d find from a large multinational company with the friendly and efficient service they’d expect from an independent supplier.
We know that retail is tough these days so we source all of our jewellery with price and quality in mind... if we can’t reach a sensible cost price that means a reasonable retail price then we won’t stock the product. Simple really.
What our customers say:
“Jambo are a super company to deal with. The quality of their jewellery is excellent with good price points so the pieces sell through quickly. There is always a wide range of designs to choose from, with advice as to what would suit your business and enhance your current stock. Customer service is excellent, both on face to face visits and via email and phone.” Helen- Art gallery owner
“Speedy, reliable delivery, great communication, unique pieces of jewellery, always updating the range with new pieces, good quality”. Alison- Spa Manager
“We can't recommend Jambo Jewellery highly enough!
They offer fabulous customer service we cannot fault.
The choice and quality of the jewellery is super, our customers love it.
All in all, a brilliant supplier and a pleasure to deal with!” Verity - Stow and Broadway | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Our STEM workshops operate on the underlying principles of equal opportunity and are based on participation, respecting and celebrating children's differences, and encouraging both boys and girls to explore the wonders of play-based STEM education.
The purpose of these sessions is to stimulate the imagination and support the development of children's creativity, increase their ability to visualise concepts and engage in problem solving activities in teams. The desire to modify the environment arises from the observation.
The games we play enhance the learning of participants and allow them to develop their individual talents and explore new areas of interest. Our STEM workshops also encourage an interest in the architectural aspects of our environment and contribute to psychomotor education of our youngest participants. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
HI puppylove! How's it goin--email me ok?
Obed, I got your email will write back tonight or tomorrow.
Witnet was an AWESOME tool. A lot like puppylove and myself came across as dyed in the wool JDubs, but a few had us figured out.
Since I've been posting here, I received a few emails from people who took the time to write and tell me I've been influential in their decision to leave the JW.
The one that made me start this post, though, was someone who emailed me after reading a few of my posts on WitNet. He lived half a world away, and since has moved to a Nordic country where he is able to do the JT Slow Fade....
We kept writing to each other, and just yesterday spoke for the first time. He is no longer attending meetings, and is a boderline' apostate' according to the JW definition. Now if he could only get his JW girlfriend out, wouldn't he be a happy man!
There's a ton of lurkers out there reading our posts, if they could just realize that there is no shortcut to happiness. It takes time.
They won't get a nice house in the burbs after Armeggeddon, so they better buckle down and work for it now. And so on.
We'll just never know who's reading..... | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
In the country I live in, which is considered a wealthy 1st world country. The census has always been twice that of what wt states. It's only on recent times that this figure has only slightly dropped below twice. This is also affirmed in the Video I submitted earlier in the thread. MY CONCLUSIONS!!! PIMOs are not identifying as such, when given the freedom to do so in the census. The lowering of the bar has allowed more of those on the fringes to enter, thus bolstering numbers. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Difference Between Rapid Test And PCR Test: Which is Better?
Sichuan Jemmeo Technology Co., Ltd. is proud to introduce our range of advanced testing solutions, including both rapid tests and PCR tests for various applications, Our rapid tests are designed for quick and easy detection of pathogens, antibodies, and other analytes in various biological samples. These tests provide results within minutes, making them ideal for point-of-care testing and rapid screening in resource-limited settings, In addition to rapid tests, we also offer PCR testing solutions that utilize the latest technology to accurately detect and quantify nucleic acids in biological samples. Our PCR tests are highly sensitive and specific, providing reliable results for a wide range of applications including infectious disease diagnostics, genetic testing, and research purposes, At Sichuan Jemmeo Technology Co., Ltd., we are committed to providing high-quality testing solutions that meet the needs of our customers. Whether you require rapid tests for quick screening or PCR tests for more in-depth analysis, we have the products you need to ensure accurate and timely results
Digital low-light night vision technology accelerates urban nighttime security monitoring upgrades
As cities continue to grow and expand, the need for reliable, effective security measures becomes increasingly important, especially at night. With the advancement of science and technology, digit... | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Explanation of terms
Racism is a form of discrimination in which people are classified by others as "not belonging" on the basis of external characteristics such as skin color or the shape of their eyes, origin or language and are therefore treated less favorably or unequally.
Discrimination occurs when people are disadvantaged, harassed or marginalized on the basis of one or more protected characteristics. Protected characteristics are defined in the General Equal Treatment Act:
- racist attributions
- religion or belief
- physical, mental or psychological impairment
- sexual identity
Unequal treatment on the basis of one of these characteristics is prohibited in all areas of life.
The decisive factor here is the effect: discrimination does not only occur when it is intended.
All motifs of the #JenaSchauHin campaign are based on selected incidents that have actually occurred in our city and have been reported to the Anti-Discrimination Office.
They are an exemplary selection of racially motivated discrimination and hostility experienced by residents of Jena.
The people shown are not the actual victims. In order to protect them, characteristics such as age, gender or country of origin may vary in the motives and case descriptions.
The incidents, affected areas of life and statements made are reproduced exactly as they were reported to the Anti-Discrimination Agency. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Five New York State Assembly members sent a letter to Yeshiva University’s board of trustees on March 13, accusing the Jewish school, which has been embroiled in a dispute with an LGBTQ student group seeking recognition, of making “outrageous demands for the personal and private information of your LGBTQ college students.”
The private university with nearly 5,000 undergraduates—and its attorneys at the nonprofit Becket Fund for Religious Liberty and firm Kaufman Borgeest & Ryan—have “demanded that members of the YU Pride Alliance provide the university with an onerous and unprecedented amount of personal information,” wrote the legislators.
That includes each student’s “federal and state tax returns, and unrestricted access to their mental and physical health records, including psychology, psychiatric and social work treatment, employment and educational records,” they stated.
Yeshiva’s “lawyers must understand the safety issue associated with relinquishing this information,” they added. “Clearly, the intent is to silence and intimidate the LGBTQ members and allies of the university’s undergraduate community by demanding information that threatens their safety and well-being, and by burdening them and their families with this time-consuming, expensive, and highly personal invasion of their privacy.”
They also called the legal strategy a “scorched earth” tactic.
Eric Baxter, vice president and senior counsel at Becket, told JNS that the lawmakers “are being used and misled by those who resort to publicity stunts because they know the lawsuit ultimately will not prevail.”
“Yeshiva has repeatedly asked the plaintiffs’ lawyer to bypass this discovery phase in the trial court and instead proceed quickly to the New York Court of Appeals to resolve the legal questions,” said Baxter. “Unfortunately, plaintiffs’ lawyer has refused this offer. The university’s requests for documents quantifying plaintiffs’ claimed injuries are standard in such cases and made necessary by plaintiffs’ attorney.”
Yeshiva University “has already established a path forward to provide loving and supportive spaces for its LGBTQ students,” he added. “Well-meaning politicians are kindly asked to learn the facts before attacking Jewish education.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Tekashi 6ix9ine, Accused of Abuse, Stars in Sex Shop's Anti-Abuse Ad
LatestAs first reported by Consequence of Sound, the above ad comes courtesy of Romantic Depot, a lingerie and adult toy superstore with locations in New York City, Yonkers, and Westchester and Rockland counties. While I appreciate the store’s effort to address issues of consent and domestic abuse, I do not understand why 6ix9ine—who, in addition to Molina’s allegations, pleaded guilty last year to making and posting various sex videos featuring a 13-year-old—was the chosen subject.
“When I was younger, I used to make a lot of stupid mistakes. But I’m ready to learn more,” 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernadez, says in the ad, after a store employee reminds him he has to know his partner’s limitations. “Thanks Romantic Depot, I now know how to treat women with dignity and respect.”
Molina, who has a child with 6ix9ine, alleged the two hours of violence she endured at his hand occurred as recently as October; she also detailed several more incidents of assault from April, August, and September of last year, including at least one that took place in front of her daughter. Certainly, we were all “younger” three months ago, but it seems unlikely that one sex shop has turned 6ix9ine around quite this quickly.
We reached out to Romantic Depot for comment and will update if and when we hear back.
Update ( 10:04 p.m.): The CEO of Romantic Depot, who identified himself as “Glen B.” tells us that Tekashi 6ix9ine volunteered to be in the ad, which was filmed before federal agents arrested him on racketeering charges in November. “He saw that we had on our website, a dignity and respect program to help prevent violence against women,” he said, adding that 6ix9ine “wanted to make himself a better person by showing women that he wants to change his past behavior.”
“He really insisted on being a part of this. We actually filmed him in the store, and he was really nice with the staff,” he said.
Glen B. said that the company was skeptical about releasing the ad after Molina’s arrest, but were encouraged to do so by their marketing agency. “The marketing agency said overall this would help start a conversation [about domestic abuse]. We don’t support any of his past activities, if in fact they are true,” he said.
The commercial will air all week. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Cummins ISX Engine
Cummins ISX engine is a popular and widely used engine in the heavy-duty trucking industry. It was first introduced by Cummins in 1998 as a successor to the previous N14 model. The ISX engine was designed to meet the more stringent emission regulations that were being implemented at the time.
Over the years, the Cummins ISX engine has undergone several advancements and improvements to enhance its performance, fuel efficiency, and reliability. It has become known for its power, durability, and ability to handle heavy loads.
One notable milestone in the ISX engine's history is the introduction of the EPA-compliant ISX15 in 2010. This engine featured advanced technologies such as Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency.
Since then, Cummins has continued to refine the ISX engine, introducing newer versions with increased power ratings, improved fuel economy, and advanced electronic control systems. These improvements have made the ISX engine a trusted choice for many truck drivers and fleet owners.
Overall, the Cummins ISX engine has a rich history of innovation and has established itself as a reliable and powerful engine in the heavy-duty trucking industry.
Cummins ISX is an engine used in on highway and vocational trucks, with power ranging from 430 hp to 620 hp 2050 lb-ft. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Multiple comparisons present a conundrum in classical statistics. The options seem to be:
- do nothing and tolerate a high false positive rate
- be extremely conservative and tolerate a high false negative rate
- do something ad hoc between the extremes
A new paper by Andrew Gelman, Jennifer Hill, and Masanao Yajima opens with “The problem of multiple comparisons can disappear when viewed from a Bayesian perspective.” I would clarify that the resolution comes not from the Bayesian perspective per se but from the Bayesian hierarchical perspective.
See this blog post for a link to the article “Why we (usually) don’t have to worry about multiple comparisons” and to a presentation by the same title. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Our new US-based peptide contact – Aude-Marie Alem
Published on 20/04/2022
We would like to introduce you to the latest member of our US-based Business Development team at JPT, Aude-Marie Alem.
During the pandemic, she was responsible for providing technical support and experimental design support to US customers remotely from our home offices and labs in Berlin, Germany. Now, from her new home base in Cambridge, Massachusetts, she is able to continue her work and additionally provide in-person support via technical seminars and visits to your labs. In addition to Massachusetts, her support extends to New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland and eastern Canada.
Please feel free to connect with Aude and schedule your next meeting!
Aude-Marie Alem, MS
Manager Business Development
Boston, MA Office
Phone: 888 578-2660 | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Chief Rabbi Moses Rosen of Rumania has appealed to Israel and Jewish communities in other countries to furnish rabbis and ritual slaughterers on a temporary basis to help relieve the shortage of these religious functionaries in Rumania. Rabbi Rosen made the appeal in his report delivered at the annual congress of the Federation of Jewish Communities in Rumania held here last week. He said rabbis and other clergy should serve Rumanian Jewish communities for periods of two or three years as a Jewish public duty.
The congress of the Federation, which is headed by Rabbi Rosen, was attended by representatives of 68 Jewish communities representing Rumania’s 100,000 Jews. According to one report at the congress, 10 percent of Rumanian Jews are assisted by the Federation whose welfare programs are supported by the American Joint Distribution Committee. The Federation maintains kosher restaurants in nine communities which serve 2000 people a day, the report said. It also provides medical attention and housekeeping services for the infirm over and above the welfare services provided by the State.
The 30th anniversary of the Struma disaster in which 769 Jews fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe to Palestine were drowned, was marked yesterday in the Choral Synagogue here. The services were attended by representatives of Jewish communities in Bucharest and other cities who later marched to the cemetery where a memorial monument has been erected to the Struma victims. The Struma sailed from a Rumanian port in 1942 and foundered in the Sea of Mamora enroute to Palestine.
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I want to come alive with the object
- Andrew Wyeth
I search for the realness, the real feeling of the subject, all the texture around it. I always want
to see the third dimension of something. I want to come alive with the object.
The birch signifies renewal and purification. It is a symbol of rebirth, new beginnings and growth. In earlier times it was a sacred tree and was believed to have very protective influences.
Women are carved out of the same material that trees are made off. Their bark is hard and marked by furrows over the years that speak of the ups and downs of life. Like a birch, they sway smoothly in the wind and withstand the strongest storms.
Women are deeply rooted in the earth of their life and act out their freedom and fantasies in their treetops.
If you can't plant a large weeping willow in your yard, you can at least bring one into your home. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Double Orchid - Large
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Add beauty and elegance to your home with our classic potted orchids.
This long living, pot plant produces strappy, green leaves with pink, white or combination flowers for many months throughout the year. It is ideal for indoor spaces or a glasshouse.
Grow it in a brightly lit, warm position that is out of direct sunlight and away from air conditioners, heaters and draughts.
Keep in mind that hot, dry conditions can also cause unopened buds to drop. Available in purple and white as per market availability. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
LAFAYETTE, La. — KOK Wings and Things announced Monday they will be raising funds to support the victims of the shooting that took place near the restaurant Saturday night.
The incident took place near outside KOK on E. University Ave. just after UL Homecoming.
Four people were injured during the shooting, two of whom died from their injuries—Corey Mouton, 26, of Carencro and Jamir Carmouche, 24, of Lafayette.
To see our story on the shooting, click here.
In response to the incident, the restaurant has decided to donate a percentage of sales from all food, drinks and gift card purchases throughout November. The money will go towards the support of the victims.
KOK Wings and Things is open for regular business hours. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
We caught up with Jayne on a wet and windy November day and she gave 5 tips on turning horses away for the winter.
Jayne explained that for many of her horses, after a busy season competing, they benefit hugely from having a break in the field. However, there are certain things to remember:
1. We earmark out winter paddocks well in advance, so there is plenty of grass, excellent fencing, automatic water troughs and a field that will provide areas of shelter for the horses to escape bad weather.
2. It is vital when you turn horses away that you keep a good eye on them and check them twice a day. A problem can develop very quickly and if not caught soon enough, you then run the risk of having to bring a horse in and disrupt their break.
3. We feed haylage in the fields throughout the winter, but we are careful about where we place it. We don’t just throw it over the fence as this can lead to it being wasted and being put down in the muddiest part of the field. We tend to watch them over a couple of days and see where they like to shelter in the field and will then place the haylage in that spot.
4. 95% of our horse will go out barefoot. We also find that this is much easier on the paddocks.
5. Although we hay and check the horses that are turned out, we find they settle and relax best into their break if you can leave them be as much as possible.
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Just when we thought that MagicBands were outdated, Disney just made them even cooler than ever!!! Check out the new line of MagicBands that will enhance your magical visit even more and see when you can purchase this new MagicBand.
Prior to the reopening of Walt Disney World, Disney Parks shared that the future of MagicBands may be a little less magical.
In June 2020 Walt Disney World shared, “As you begin planning your upcoming visits, we’re also exploring engaging ways for guests to use their mobile tech to experience the magic- particularly now as the use of phones and apps continues to evolve.” You can read more about this HERE.
Disney Resort Guests may still purchase the solid colored MagicBands that were previously available complimentary for a fee of $5. Specialty MagicBands will continue to be offered to Disney Resort Guests at a discount as well. Check out a few of the newest MagicBands HERE. MagicBands will also still be available for purchase on shopDisney and at Disney retail locations.
Brand New Interactive MagicBands
Anytime Disney wants to introduce a new product they like to add a + to the end of the title it seems. Today, we just received news that MagicBand is still very much magical and now more so than ever before.
MagicBand+ will allow Guests to interact with the Fab50 character statues that can now be found in ALL 4 of the Theme Parks. This newly designed band will also light up and even vibrate depending on where you are located in the Parks.
You can see all of the features of this new MagicBand HERE.
Disney Resort Guests can enjoy a pre-arrival price and Annual Passholders will receive this special pricing as well. Currently MagicBands will continue to be available for use and they are even rechargeable.
Today at the Destination D23 event we were so excited to hear from Josh D’Amaro. As soon as he greeted Guests, I noticed that he was wearing the brand new MagicBand.
While we still don’t have a release date for when we may purchase these new MagicBand+, we do have an exciting update. For the first time ever, Disneyland will now receive the magic of MagicBand with MagicBand+ in 2022.
For the first time ever, Disneyland will now receive the magic of MagicBand with MagicBand+ in 2022.
These will of course offer differ interactive experiences than those offered at Walt Disney World. This is such wonderful news for all of our Disney fans at Disneyland.
What do you think of this new design? Will you be purchasing this for your next Disney trip? What do you think the price point may be for these? Share your thoughts with us on our Facebook Page. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Some people may not have noticed this, but one big thing is missing from this Disney Weekend. One event is no longer happening.
Marathon Weekend consists of four individual races and two challenges. Races include a 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon. The challenges are the Goofy Challenge (completing the half marathon and full marathon) and the Dopey Challenge(completing the 5K, 10K, half marathon and full marathon).
Marathon Weekend runs from January 3-7 2024. With the runDisney Health & Fitness Expo started on the 3rd and the first race (the 5K) starting the 4th.
Have you ever done a runDisney challenge? I (Heather) have only done the Two Course Challenge over Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend, but I can’t wait to do another race Challenge.
In order to receive these Challenge Medals you must register for the Challenge during Registration. General Registration for Marathon Weekend is next week, April 11 at 10 AM ET. Click HERE for the full list of registration dates for the 2023-2024 race season.
Did you see the themes for the 2024 Marathon Weekend? Check those out HERE. Not only is there a Challenge during each race weekend, but runDisney has reintroduced The Coast to Coast Challenge. Check out all the details HERE!
Even with all these other great Challenges runDisney is offering, one Challenge over Marathon Weekend is not returning next year.
Castaway Cay Challenge
The Castaway Cay Challenge combines a Marathon Weekend event with the Castaway Cay 5K. After Marathon Weekend, runners would then take a four night Disney Cruise that would stop at Disney’s private island, Castaway Cay.
The Castaway Cay 5K is a 5K on Disney’s private island! Completing the Castaway Cay 5K event in this manner awarded you TWO MORE medals – the Castaway Cay 5K Medal and the Castaway Cay Challenge Medal!
You need to register for this Challenge separately on the runDisney website. Also, your cruise would need to already be booked when registering for this challenge because you need to enter your cruise reservation number during registration.
Unfortunately, this year there is no option to register for the Castaway Cay 5K for Marathon Weekend. This is most likely due to runDisney staff being needed for the races returning to Disneyland which will be the following weekend.
I know this will be a disappointment for many runners as this was a great way to celebrate their amazing accomplishments! Maybe runners won’t be so disappointed with this change because of the long awaited return of the Disneyland races. We shall see.
Right now, it appears the Castaway Cay Challenge will not return to the 2024 Marathon Weekend.
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On-Campus Employment in Eastway
My name is Charlie Simecek, I use they/them pronouns, I’m a psychology major and will be graduating in the fall of 2022. I got a job at Eastway Dining Hall as a second-semester freshman, and it really shaped my first few years on campus. I heard about the job openings while I was eating at Eastway and because other job opportunities had fallen through.
I decided to give it a shot, and I honestly wish it was the first job I applied for.
I was a Student Worker for a semester and a half, and then I got promoted to Student Lead, which meant I was in charge of the Student Workers and had a bit more responsibility. Everybody who works at the dining hall is great to work with and I genuinely looked forward to coming to work every day.
This was only the second job I had in my life, so I really learned a lot. It was the first time I worked a cash register. I learned food safety rules that I would have never really bothered looking into otherwise. I learned a lot about working with people who were older than me, as the job I had in high school we all were around the same age. It definitely was a bit of a learning curve to have a lot more older people in charge of you than just one boss, but that really helped me prepare for the job I have now.
I now also work alongside people who are older than me, and also have more people managing me than just one person. The best part about working on campus was that it was so easy to get to work. Whether I was coming directly from a study session or going out somewhere right after work, having little to no commute was a huge bonus.
Working on campus also helped me make friends that I still talk to on a daily basis. I would say to high school students coming to Kent State and looking for a way to earn some money, look no further than a job on campus, and definitely consider Eastway! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
One of the key “anxiety triggers” for people who are reluctant to see the dentist is the clinical look and feel of dental environments. Uncomfortable plastic chairs in the waiting room, buzzing fluorescent lights, PEOPLE Magazines, –– these factors can all contribute to a negative experience at a dental practice. Indeed, just thinking about it is enough to convince many patients to put off going to the dentist.
Fortunately, while this may have been the norm in the past, it certainly doesn’t need to be now and going forward — which is particularly good news for dentists who want to increase their scalability. And what dentist wouldn’t want happy, relaxed patients who look forward to their visit instead of dreading it? To that end, here are three creative dentist office design ideas that can turn dread into delight:
Create a Home Away from Home
Comfy couches. Bean-bag chairs. Wood paneling, homey rugs and lamps. No, this isn’t a furniture and fixture to-do list for a cool den: it’s a formula for creating a “home-away-from-home” dental office look and feel — one that patients find familiar, soothing and relaxing. Remember, anything you can do to make your patients feel at ease will improve their experience at your office. And things like fast-connecting WiFi aren’t a luxury anymore –– they’re a necessity for most businesses. Indeed, if you can promise that a patient can stay connected and work on their laptop or smartphone until the minute you’re ready for them, more people with busy schedules will be willing to take time out to visit.
Integrate Welcoming, Inspiring Decor
Patients who are nervous about their dental appointment can be assuaged with proper wall decorations. Consider adding new, uplifting artwork to your waiting areas. It may seem like a little, thing, but shaking up your space with engaging posters and pictures can allow the mind to wander, when otherwise, patients may be focused on a big dental procedure. If possible, also consider adding a well-positioned television for your patients to divulge in while waiting. Again, you don’t have to break the bank to put your customers at ease –– just be willing to add a few creature comforts!
Utilize an Open Concept
An open concept minimizes walls and partitions and creates a more spacious look and feel (even though the square footage doesn’t increase). Patients tend to find this type of environment more relaxing since they aren’t sequestered away in a corner. They can see the reception area, for instance, and won’t be terrified of entering the “treatment zone” somewhere in the back. Also, consider segregating areas for children to let off steam. The last thing an anxious dental patient wants to deal with is a nervous or crying child.
And in regard to the treatment zone: co-locating patients in a larger treatment area is not only much more cost-effective than having individual rooms, but patients generally feel safer and more at ease when they can see other patients. It’s a kind of “strength-in-numbers” and “we’re-all-in-this-together” mentality. In this same vein, make sure your staff is visible and accessible to anyone who has a question or concern. The more transparent you and your team are, the better your patients are likely to feel about your practice.
To learn more about bringing these — and many other — dentist office design ideas to life in your growing business, contact the Key Interiors team today. Your consultation with us is free.
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ASU Study Finds Lab Environment Essential To Student Researcher Retention
Participating in research can foster critical thinking skills in college students and help pave the way for careers in science, technology, engineering and math. But a large percentage of undergraduates drop out of such programs.
A group of 14 Arizona State University undergraduates conducted a study to find out why. The research appears in the journal PLOS ONE.
Of the more than 750 life sciences students surveyed at 25 public institutions, 50% had considered leaving their undergraduate research, and more than half of those did.
Respondents who remained in research cited a positive lab and social environment, flexible work schedules and the feeling that they were enjoying and learning from their research as important factors in retention.
The researcher were part of ASU's LEAP Scholars program, a four-semester scholarship program funded by the National Science Foundation to help community college transfer students get involved in undergraduate science research. LEAP stands for Learning, Entering, Advising and Producing research. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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(Reuters) - Wall Street ended sharply lower on Thursday, leaving the Nasdaq down around 10% from its February record high, after remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell disappointed investors worried about rising longer-term U.S. bond yields.
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield spiked to 1.533% after Powell's comments, which did not point to changes in the Fed's asset purchases to tackle the recent jump in yields. It still held below last week's one-year high of 1.614%.
Some investors had expected the Fed might step up purchases of long-term bonds, helping push down long-term interest rates.
"The market has been worried about the rise in long-term interest rates and the Fed chairman in his commentary didn't really push back towards this increase in rates and the market took it as a signal that yields could rise further, which is what has happened," said Scott Brown, chief economist at Raymond James in Florida.
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The Nasdaq wiped out all of its year-to-date gains and was down about 10% from its record closing high on Feb. 12.
Data showed the number of Americans filing for jobless benefits rose last week, likely boosted by brutal winter storms in the densely populated South, though the labor market outlook is improving amid declining new COVID-19 cases.
The crucial monthly payrolls report is expected on Friday.
Wall Street has been under pressure in recent sessions as a spike in U.S. bond yields hurt valuations of high-flying tech stocks. Stocks expected to thrive as the economy reopens outperformed in recent weeks due to expectations of a new round of fiscal aid and vaccinations.
The energy sector touched a one-year high on the back of higher oil prices.
Unofficially, the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 1.11% to end at 30,923.55 points, while the S&P 500 lost 1.34% to 3,768.58.
The Nasdaq Composite dropped 2.11% to 12,723.47.
Apple Inc, Tesla Inc and PayPal Holdings Inc were among the largest drags on the S&P 500.
Tech stocks are particularly sensitive to rising yields because their value rests heavily on future earnings, which are discounted more deeply when bond returns go up.
"Valuations are at the high end of historic ranges, so you are seeing selling, especially in the higher valuation areas like the Nasdaq and tech general," said Tim Ghriskey, chief investment strategist at Inverness Counsel in New York.
(Reporting by Noel Randewich in Oakland, California; Additional reporting by Shashank Nayar and Nayar Medha Singh in Bengaluru; Editing by Maju Samuel and Lisa Shumaker)
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(Salt Lake City-AP) -- A man who has spent 27 years working as a prison guard for the Utah Department of Corrections has been charged with smuggling drugs to inmates.
Odesser Thompson turned himself in on Sunday. He was charged Tuesday with a single felony drug distribution charge.
He was caught in an undercover sting after an inmate informed on him.
Authorities set up an undercover drug buy at the state prison in Draper. Odesser allegedly provided marijuana to the undercover informant.
He has since left his job at the prison.
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CHESTERFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WJBK) - A Chesterfield Township neighbor's anonymous, threatening letter about 4th of July fireworks backfired. Pretty literally.
It actually brought the neighborhood closer in a weird way. They responded by organizing a block party -- with lots of fireworks.
Neighbor Tony Ivanaj showed us his reply to a threatening letter his family got -- a huge supply of fireworks, all ready to go. He got the letter from a neighbor mad over his firework display last year, because the person says they didn't get enough sleep for an early morning work shift.
"We did everything according to the law. We stopped at like 11:30 and 12 a.m. is the cut off time," Ivanaj says.
Four families on Dove Lane in Chesterfield Township got the letter, which said, "If I hear one explosion after 9 p.m. any days this week I will make your lives on Dove Lane insanely miserable."
"This plan definitely backfired," Ivanaj laughs.
Once the letter hit social media, the plan to have a mega firework show and block party was hatched. Thousands of people from all over Metro Detroit said they were interested in the Facebook event.
"They're kind of actually bringing our community closer together," says neighbor Jeff Ricci of the letter writer.
He his family organized a cornhole tournament. He said this night gave him a chance to meet neighbors he doesn't know.
"We see each other when we mow the lawn but no one really gets together," he says.
He actually works the same shift as the person who penned that letter, but he's still all about the fireworks.
"If three nights out of the year you hear some loud booms and can't go to sleep? Deal with it," he says.
Ivanaj says they've been legally lighting fireworks for years - and don't plan on stopping now.
"I really appreciate everything that you did because you brought people together in a way that I'm sure anyone involved had no idea could've happened," Ivanaj says.
The author of that letter is still a mystery. Chesterfield Police are still working to find out who wrote it. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
You will be thinking of changing the decoration of the housefor this new year, would you like to know the trends for this 2023?
FENG SHUI is absolutely a trend for this year, there are many different principles and techniques used in feng shui, including the use of color,shape, and the five elements (water, wood, fire, earth, and metal).
The goal of feng shui is to create a space that is in balance and aligned with the natural world, which can help to create a sense of calm and clarity, and can even improve the flow of good fortune in life.
Feng shui can be applied to both the interior and exterior space, and can be used in the design of homes, offices, and even entire cities. Some common feng shui techniques include placing plants or water features in certain areas to bring in positive energy, by choosing colors and materials that are in harmony with the environment and positioning furniture and other objects in a way that promotes balance and flow.
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Feng shui in interior design done right impacts numerous parts of life. The areas include a person’s mental and physical health, the quality of relationships, and success. It’s all thanks to increased positive energy flow, known as chi.
One of the key elements of feng shui is the use of the bagua, which is a map of the space that is divided into eight areas, each representing a different aspect of life. These areas include career, knowledge, family, wealth, fame, relationships, children, and helpful people. By understanding the bagua and the elements associated with each area, practitioners can design a space that supports and enhances the desired aspects of life.
While feng shui is not a science, many people find that implementing its principles in their spaces can bring about positive changes in their lives. Whether you are looking to create a sense of calm and balance in your home, or you are hoping to attract more wealth and prosperity, feng shui can be a useful tool in helping you achieve your goals. So, it is a good idea to learn and implement feng shui principles in your daily life. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
VINTAGE AT KAANAPALI AN OPTION FOR THE SMART BUYER!!!!
KAANAPALI – Completed in 2002, these 73 FREE-STANDING residential condominiums are located in an envious slice of heaven in South Kaanapali.
All the homes have attached two- car garages and boast incredible views of the blue Pacific and the outer Islands of Lanai and Molokai. Some of the homes have a two-car garage with an extra Golf Cart Garage as well
Most of the front row homes are single story, with the Master Suite along the front of the property, sharing the incredible vistas with the great room, kitchen and dining area.
The homes behind the front line feature the living areas upstairs, in order to maximize the views.
The developers took great care in the design of the interiors of these homes, including central air, Open Kitchens with granite counters, and top-of-the-line appliances. There are spa tubs and walk-in showers in the Master Suite, as well as double sinks, fabulous lighting and more.
This property is gated and a part of the Kaanapali Golf Estates. The monthly maintenance fees include the cost of landscaping, pool, cabanas, BBQ area by the pool, gym, the gate and the reserve.
We have seen some great record sales in the past 12 months, with the top selling home closing at $1,425,000 this last October. Compared to homes in Kaanapali, these prices are phenomenal and offer an option for a principal residence or a second home.
Right now, my husband David Barca, (R)S, has #28 on the market for $1,425,000 (FS). This is a front-line epic location, single-story home, on the green of the tenth hole of the Kaanapali Kai Course. This seller had to purchase three other homes from the developer in order to get this incredible location!
The developer took great care in making this home a stunner. Two Master Suites along the Golf Course, with incredible vistas, and lovely upgrades. The seller just replaced the floors with porcelain tile that looks like wood, new appliances and beautiful furnishings. The furnishings may be included in this sale, should the buyer wish to move in.
There is a tenant in place, so showings must be scheduled in advance. No vacation rentals are permitted in this Residentially zoned project.
For information on any fine properties in Kaanapali, Napili and Kapalua, please give me a call. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Mumbai Police have received a chilling death threat aimed at Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, sparking heightened security measures across the city. The threatening message, received by the Mumbai Traffic Police Control Room on November 2, warned, "if CM Yogi doesn't resign in 10 days, he will be killed like Baba Siddique." Following the alarming communication, authorities have launched an investigation to identify the sender of the threat, which originated from an unknown number. Reportedly, in response to the threat, the security detail for CM Yogi Adityanath has been significantly increased to ensure his safety. Baba Siddique, a former Maharashtra minister, was shot dead in Mumbai earlier on October 12. Salman Khan Gets Death Threat Again, Caller Demands INR 2 Crore Ransom: Reports.
Death Threat to UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Mumbai police receive call threatening UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath: Official
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) November 3, 2024
Mumbai Police Receives Death Threat for UP CM Yogi Adityanath
Mumbai traffic Police Control Room received a death threat regarding UP CM Yogi Adityanath, yesterday. The message said that if CM Yogi doesn't resign in 10 days, he will be killed like Baba Siddique. Mumbai Police Traffic Control Cell received the message from an unknown number.…
— ANI (@ANI) November 3, 2024
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It’s a negotiation process guided & facilitated by a neutral professional working with both spouses evenhandedly.
Gives each spouse a lawyer but keeps them out of court. A good choice for people who feel they need a backup - someone strong & confident who can help them through a difficult process.
As a divorce attorney, I am your ally, advocate, and advisor.
My goal is to help you move forward with your life by listening to your concerns, fears and dreams, answering your questions about divorce and helping you to make the best choices for you and your family.
Lisa J. Cappalli, Esq. provides legal advice on family law matters related especially to marriage, divorce, legal separation, prenuptial agreements, and custody. She serves clients through mediation, collaborative divorce, and consulting. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Title: Chispa Policy and Campaigns Intern
Department: Community and Civic Engagement
Reports to: Chispa National Director
Location: Flexible (the intern may decide whether to work remotely and/or from an LCV office)
Duration: 12 Weeks; September – December 2023 (start and end dates flexible)
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LCV believes our earth is worth fighting for because everyone has a right to clean air, water, and a safe, healthy community. To ensure those rights are protected, we help people use their power to shape policy, hold politicians and polluters accountable, and influence elections.
Chispa, a program of LCV, works to ensure that Latine communities and leaders have a strong voice in the movement for climate justice and within the environmental movement and influence the environmental policies and decisions that impact our health and environment. Based in the Community and Civic Engagement department, Chispa has programs in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Nevada, and Texas.
LCV is seeking an Policy and Campaigns Intern who will support the Chispa program’s advocacy work related to federal climate investments and its Clean Buses for Healthy Niños campaign. This internship will provide an opportunity to apply an equity framework to policy advocacy, policy making and policy implementation. They will work with the Chispa National Director on a data analysis project on the siting of school bus depots and their impacts on low-income communities and communities of color. Special projects include analyzing different health equity and air quality metrics; testing and providing feedback on data tools; and, creating short- and long-form materials related to the data analysis findings for community members and decision makers. The Chispa Policy and Campaigns Intern will join a Fall 2023 internship cohort that will have access to development opportunities including a Capstone project, informational interviews with staff, and organization-wide training and discussions.
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Employed directly by the asset manager Morgan Capital as the M&E design consultant, and then novated as the M&E contractor, this project was a Design & Build in its truest form!
The project consisted of two buildings: 25 Watling Lane and 10 Bow Lane, with a combined gross internal area of approximately 30,000 sq. ft. The buildings original existing services were stripped out in their entirety to make way for new shell and core and tenant services.
Coordination from design inception was crucial for delivery and our surveys uncovered that the two buildings were essentially an amalgamation of four buildings. As a result, our VRF design comprised of both wall mounted units and ceiling mounted units.
On the top floor of 25 Watling Lane, the services were exposed and were completed to a very specific aesthetic specification requiring an industrial feel with neat and clean finishes.
Apart from the new VRF systems our installation also included new domestic and public health services to suit the new “super-loo” arrangements, new office supply and extract ventilation systems, new BMS system, new toilet extract systems, new LV distribution; new lighting and lighting control, new fire alarm, new access control, new security systems etc. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Central and local agreements
The experts within our professional community have provided guidance and leadership in the development of both central and local labor agreements, while also actively engaging in negotiation processes when required.
Central and local labor agreements are most effective when built upon mutual trust and the capacity to identify shared benefits. Negotiators should be well-versed in the negotiation conventions relevant to their respective domains, as well as the potential risks and advantages associated with central and local labor agreements.
In addition, we have successfully designed locally tailored salary systems for our clients, aligning with the demands of the job while adhering to the parameters set by the collective labor agreements within the industry. The feedback we've received from these endeavors has been consistently positive. These systems have often been crafted to encompass all personnel groups, fostering a sense of equity and justice across the entire workforce. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
5 factors that influence job performance
An effective employee possesses a set of skills and in return creates a positive and productive working environment. There are many aspects that affect the employees’ behavior in the work space. These aspects have an effect on whether or not the employee is adequate in his/her job. Knowing these aspects in depth and taking full advantage of them will benefit the organization.
Some of the elements we can mention are:
- Knowledge and skills
The ability to learn and acquire knowledge are of great importance to guarantee good performance in the task that is being performed. Both the general knowledge and the willingness to learn allows for better intellectual development on the activity that is carried out. Therefore, this guarantees that the task is performed efficiently. These two things have a great influence on one’s job performance.
Knowledge and skills are aspects that can be taught to others. It is of great importance that organizations take the appropriate measures to increase and deepen these aspects in all their workers.
- Work experience
Having experience is another important aspect that contributes to great a job performance. Knowing the job at hand, having the expertise and confidence to execute every task, is a very important trait in achieving great results.
- Displayed Effort
The effort that a person gives in any activity, in this case manual labor, is in line with the energy and drive he/she consciously or unconsciously generates when performing a task. Their effort toward every assignment contributes to achieving good results.
Not all people in the work force display the same amount of effort. This does not mean that those who demonstrate a larger drive always obtain greater results at work. It is important to maintain a high level of motivation for each employee according to their characteristics. This will help them contribute, while using the maximum of their capabilities, without negatively affecting their physical or mental health.
Stress is a very serious factor that influences many individuals. Stress can arise from work, family related problems, and or other personal problems. If it is not controlled, at the appropriate time and level, it can negatively affect the individuals job performance, physical, and or mental health.
Stress can occur in any particular situation. Example; when the demand/task is too overwhelming and or when the task far exceeds the individual’s capabilities and his/her resources.
Stress affects everyone in different ways, not everyone reacts the same. The elements that triggers stress are called stressors. The most common stressor in the work space occurs when an individual must complete an assignment with little time, labor, help, and attention, when more is needed. Another stressor is the one where the individual doubts his/her skills, competence, and or abilities to undertake the activity.
In addition, it is very important to take into account the longevity and level of stress each person has. This certainly affects his/her job performance.
There are certain methods to counteract stress such as; physical exercises and relaxation techniques, but one of the best methods is by improving how your work space is organized. You can better your communication skills, increase employee participation, delegate, have balance in the work space, accomplish more by capitalizing on every individuals’ capabilities and time, and much more.
Incentives or rewards are important elements to obtain higher labor returns. A laborer may be incentivized by external aspects which in turn can positively influence his/her job performance. Some incentives could be; a bonus, a raise, and any other cash rewards. Other incentive could be improvements in the work space, tools, and any other materials. Some incentives affect the internal aspects of the individual, their education, their values, their motivation, their discipline. Laborers desire to be useful. Incentives pushes them to perform great and accomplish each task at a high level.
For this reason, to obtain high and positive results from every individual in your organization, one must know how to wisely direct and operate with each individuals conduct and behavior. In return your organization will yield positive results.
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Research on how napping affects cognition in adults has had mixed results. Some studies on younger adults suggest that napping is beneficial to cognition, while others on older adults suggest it may be linked to cognitive impairment. However, many studies are based on just a single self-reported nap assessment. This methodology may not be accurate for people with cognitive impairment who may not be able to reliably report when or how long they napped.
As an epidemiologist who studies sleep and neurodegeneration in older adults, I wanted to find out if changes in napping habits foreshadow other signs of cognitive decline. A study my colleagues and I recently published found that while napping does increase with age, excessive napping may foreshadow cognitive decline. https://www.youtube.com/embed/6G3UIrqiFLw?wmode=transparent&start=0 Sleep may play a significant role in Alzheimer’s development.
The link between daytime napping and dementia
Sleep disturbance and daytime napping are known symptoms of mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia in older adults. They often become more extreme as the disease progresses: Patients are increasingly less likely to fall asleep and more likely to wake up during the night and feel sleepy during the day.
To examine this link between daytime napping and dementia, my colleagues and I studied a group of 1,401 older adults with an average age of 81 participating in the Rush Memory and Aging Project, a longitudinal study examining cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s disease. The participants wore a watchlike device that tracked their mobility for 14 years. Prolonged periods of inactivity were interpreted as naps.
At the start of the study, approximately 75% of participants did not have any cognitive impairment. Of the remaining participants, 4% had Alzheimer’s and 20% had mild cognitive impairment, a frequent precursor to dementia.
While daily napping increased among all participants over the years, there were differences in napping habits between those who developed Alzheimer’s by the end of the study and those who did not. Participants who did not develop cognitive impairment had nap durations that averaged 11 extra minutes per year. This rate doubled after a mild cognitive impairment diagnosis, with naps increasing to 25 extra minutes per year, and tripled after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, with nap durations increasing to 68 extra minutes per year.
Ultimately, we found that older adults who napped at least once or for more than an hour a day had a 40% higher chance of developing Alzheimer’s than those who did not nap daily or napped less than an hour a day. These findings were unchanged even after we controlled for factors like daily activities, illness and medications.
Napping and the Alzheimer’s brain
Our study shows that longer naps are a normal part of aging, but only to a certain extent.
Research from my colleagues at the University of California, San Francisco, offers a potential mechanism for why people with dementia have more frequent and longer naps. By comparing the post-mortem brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease with the brains of people without cognitive impairment, they found that those with Alzheimer’s had fewer neurons that promote wakefulness in three brain regions. These neuronal changes appeared to be linked to tau tangles, a hallmark of Alzheimer’s in which the protein that helps stabilize healthy neurons form clumps that hamper communication between neurons.
While our study does not show that increased daytime napping causes cognitive decline, it does point to extended naps as a potential signal for accelerated aging. Further research might be able to determine whether monitoring daytime napping could help detect cognitive decline.
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Decorate your home or office with the Lifesong Milestones 8.5x18 Wall Plaque featuring the Amazing Grace verse. Made of MDF wood, this inspiring wall decor is perfect for home and office decoration. With a notch included on the back, it's easy to hang and makes a great gift too! Made in the USA and Designed exclusively by 2022 LifeSong Milestones.
Most orders will require 3-4 business days production plus 2-3 days shipping. So your order should arrive anywhere from 4-7 business days.
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UV Air Purification Systems are Affordable and Environmentally Friendly
At LightSources and our strategic European partner, LightTech, we design, engineer and manufacture a broad range of standard and customized germicidal lamps for UV air purification systems. Our technologically advanced UV lamps offer a safe solution to effectively inactivate and eliminate contaminates including bacteria, parasites, fungi, viruses, dust mites, and spores, and renders them unable to reproduce. For settings such as hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, TB clinics, methadone clinics, schools, doctor’s offices and even our homes, UV lights help us to maintain healthy environments and prevent the transmission of airborne diseases.
The Advantages of UV Air Purification Systems
UV air purification systems are more affordable and effective than traditional methods and have none of the health hazards associated with the use of harmful chemicals. Commonly used in HVAC systems, our UV lamps are easy to install in any new or existing system, and offer benefits such as lowering energy costs by improving the HVAC’s heat transfer and increasing the net cooling capacity. Furthermore, LightSources and LightTech’s high-quality lamps help to reduce maintenance as the UV light continuously cleans the coils, drain pans plenums and ducts.
As germicidal UV lamps only need a few seconds to effectively kill pathogens and bacteria in the air and on surfaces, they offer the optimal solution for hospital operating rooms, procedure rooms and laboratories. Along with their affordability and safety, UV air purification systems are easy to operate and maintain. In addition we also expertly manufacture a broad selection of standard and customized ozone-producing germicidal lamps, including low pressure mercury lamps and low pressure amalgam lamps, which are used in odor control applications.
With the combined resources of LightSources in the U.S. and LightTech in Europe, we are global leaders in the germicidal ultra-violet light industry. We partner with OEMs of any size to design, engineer and mass-produce new types of proprietary and specialty lamps cost-effectively and with short turnaround. For advanced solutions, please contact us regarding our UV air purification systems.
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With 119 and 150, the goal was to create fundamentally entertaining loudspeakers, but with refinement, sophistication and neutrality, so that they would play any source material equally well – and equally enjoyably.
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A complete Linn system is optimised for superior sound quality, and designed for compatibility. Plug in any source, from your TV, to a turntable, or stream cloud-based digital audio. It will simply sound better.
Linn systems integrate seamlessly out of the box, making multi-room setup a cinch. And to embed your music at an even deeper level throughout your home - including integrations with an existing smart home automation system such as Crestron and Control4 - our Linn Whole Home Professional consultants are standing by to help.
Learn moreFive decades of innovation. One vision.
Linn is the world leader in pioneering home audio technologies. Breakthroughs like Space Optimisation and Exakt are extraordinarily complex, yet are designed with a simple goal in mind. To let you hear your music precisely as the artist intended it.
Your space. The final frontier.
Any music system risks being compromised by the shape of the room it lives in. Until now. Our pioneering Space Optimisation technology removes the unwanted distorting effects of your listening environment to reveal the true sound of the music.
Learn moreTimed. To. Perfection.
Exakt technology achieves what was previously impossible. Perfect time alignment. So the elements that make up every note - including all the harmonics - arrive at your ear at precisely the same time. Just as they would if the musicians were right there in your room. The result? The most precise sound available in home hi-fi. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Jill Franklin is an editorial professional with more than 17 years experience in technical and scientific publishing, both print and digital. As Executive Editor of Linux Journal, she wrangles writers, develops content, manages projects, meets deadlines and makes sentences sparkle. She also was Managing Editor for TUX and Embedded Linux Journal, and the book Linux in the Workplace. Before entering the Linux and open-source realm, she was Managing Editor of several scientific and scholarly journals, including Veterinary Pathology, The Journal of Mammalogy, Toxicologic Pathology and The Journal of Scientific Exploration. In a previous life, she taught English literature and composition, managed a bookstore and tended bar. When she’s not bugging writers about deadlines or editing copy, she throws pots, gardens and reads. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Welcome to ToteBoys, Raleigh’s premier destination for extraordinary deals and exciting finds! As a trusted bin store and liquidation expert, ToteBoys offers a shopping experience that combines value, variety, and the thrill of discovering incredible bargains.
What is a Bin Store?
A bin store is a unique type of retail outlet where various products are displayed in large bins for customers to browse through. At ToteBoys, our bins are filled with a diverse array of merchandise, including electronics, home essentials, apparel, toys, and more—all offered at deeply discounted prices. We source our products from liquidation, overstock, and closeout channels, allowing us to provide high-quality items at a fraction of their original retail cost.
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Bin stores have become increasingly popular because they offer an engaging and cost-effective shopping experience. Shoppers enjoy the excitement of searching through bins to uncover brand-name products at unbeatable prices. The inventory is constantly changing, making every visit a new adventure. This model is particularly appealing to resellers who can find valuable items to sell for a profit, as well as to everyday shoppers looking to stretch their budgets and discover hidden gems.
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At ToteBoys in Raleigh, we are committed to providing our customers with a top-notch shopping experience. Our bins are regularly restocked with fresh, high-quality merchandise, ensuring that there’s always something new to discover. Whether you’re a reseller searching for profitable items or a savvy shopper hunting for great deals, our friendly and knowledgeable staff is here to assist you. With new inventory arriving frequently, every visit to ToteBoys is an opportunity to score amazing savings.
Don’t miss out on the best deals in Raleigh—visit ToteBoys today and experience the excitement of bin store shopping! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Sierra Cantabria Rioja Rosado 2021 - 750ml
Sierra Cantabria launches to the market the new vintage of ‘Sierra Cantabria Rosé 2020’, a wine that evokes the character and identity of Rioja´s Sonsierra. Made from the manual harvest of grapes from our vineyards planted in San Vicente de la Sonsierra. A municipal term in La Rioja, where we are very well-known for having a collection of vineyards that have historically mixed different autochthonous varieties to achieve wines of great complexity in this prestigious wine region.
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Following the success of her previous play Kitty (as performed at #LIF2018), Liverpool playwright and author Carol Maginn now presents the story of another Irish migrant who confronted and overcame the many hurdles of early 19th Century society.
This play tracks the journey of Dr Barry from poverty in Cork to family in London, study in Edinburgh, and then a tumultuous and prestigious career in the British army, bucking societal pressures at every turn. This is a modern retelling of the life of a powerful historic pioneer.
We’re delighted to perform this work in the atmospheric lecture theatre of the Liverpool Medical Institution, which opened in 1837, at the height of Barry’s surgical work and medical reformism. To think that Dr Rutter (LMI’s first president) and Dr Barry may have exchanged letters or learning in the same building is to live in the play, just a little!
With local director Zara Marie Brown, and the generous co-operation of the Liverpool Medical Institution staff, this will be a unique evening, and one to remember, and we urge you to book as soon as you can!
This play runs at 6pm and 8pm on Thurs 28 and Fri 29 Oct. The 8pm showing on Thurs 28 Oct will also have a Q&A with the writer and others.
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The new VINCI Construction France headquarters in Nanterre
L'ARCHIPEL - The new headquarters of the VINCI Construction France group operational from 2021.
This new complex of buildings, consisting of a commercial area of 74,000 m2, houses almost 4,000 employees of the Vinci group. L'Archipel, which means ARCHIPELAGO in French, is the symbol of these 5 buildings, a set of independent and interconnected islands that make up the project and unite the many skills and diversities of this industrial group. Designed by Jean-Paul Viguier et Associés (chief architect) and Marc Mimram (associate architect), the new VINCI headquarters is in the new Groues district of Nanterre, at the foot of the Grande Arche de la Défense.
This previously unused area of railway land was designed to also house an RER metro station on the basement floors of the buildings.
LMSTEEL Consulting sagl was entrusted with the detailed structural design and construction management of the 2 decks B1 and B2 for a total of 850 tons to support 5 floors above ground. The structures are made up of a series of steel V-shaped columns clad with a reinforced concrete core, and a framework of PRS beams with a height of 1.9 m and a length of 20 m. For the design development we used Tekla Structures to check the geometry and interferences between reinforcing bars and steelwork. Furthermore, the BIM model was useful for calculating the centre of gravity and developing the launch project carried out with tow truck.
- La defense - Parigi (FR)
- Ingegneria costruttiva di dettaglio
studio attrezzature di Varo e fasistica sequenza di montaggio
Modellazione BIM - Design for Manufacturing Steel e Concrete Rebar
piani di officina, montaggio e as-built - final CUSTOMER
- Vinci Construction France
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- Vinci Immobilier | STEELEOM Fr
- Jean-Paul Viguier et associes
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I am so happy to have Hailey as part of my team. She brings passion and energy to the big task! We are learning how to use knitting machines to create great local designs!
Hailey wants to reconnect with her grandmother's knitting and as an artist, wants to create something new too. We are both looking forward to creating 100% local clothing that we would be proud to wear and share!
Welcome Hailey, I am already in love with our new adventure! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Welcome to Loch Pilates Studio, your sanctuary of movement. We believe that Pilates is more than just a workout. It's a way to connect with your body and mind so you can feel good from the inside out.
Our classes are small and intimate, so you'll receive the attention you need to learn and grow your practice. We offer a variety of classes to fit your needs, from beginner to more advanced.
We believe everyone can benefit from Pilates. Whether you're looking to build your core strength, increase flexibility, or improve your balance, we have a class for you. We invite you to join us and experience the power of Pilates for yourself.
Pilates was introduced to me almost 20 years ago to help with my lower back pain - and it worked! It's something I've continued to practice on and off since, but the real passion was ignited while living in Melbourne five years ago. I attended my first ever Reformer Pilates class and it was love at first Pike!
Living well has always been a value of mine and led me to study and work as a Sports Therapist, which has really supported the shift to becoming an instructor. I love how Pilates makes you feel, but also the amazing community that seems to come with it.
I completed my training with Unite Health four years ago and have loved every moment since. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The great thing about hair color is that you can change it as often or infrequently as you like. And make it say something about who you are. Whether you’re looking to update your existing look or try out a completely new hair-dye shade, there are so many ways to achieve bold color, tone-on-tone and everything in between. In this article, we’ve collected together inspiring hair color ideas – some are timeless, others very much 2023 – to show your hair in its best light (and color).
Roots-On-Display – Low-Maintenance Trend
If you're keen to try something a little different but unwilling to invest heavily in upkeep, the root-on-show hair color trend could be just for you. While many choose to color dark roots when dyeing hair, for example with a root concealer, to create a more blended and natural appearance, some of us are starting to leave dark roots on display for a cool edgy look with plenty of contrast. This creates more depth and dimension. So, be proud of your roots, make them a choice rather than just the byproduct of a busy schedule!
Bleached Blonde – A Timeless Trend
If you’re feeling bold and want the lightest shade of blonde, why not go all the way with platinum blonde?
Bleached blonde is a timeless favorite that always makes a statement. The bleaching process plumps individual hair shafts, often making your hair appear thicker and fuller. If you want to avoid hair breakage and protect your hair during the bleaching process, just be careful to choose a gentle product with hair bond protection inside.
Opt for blonde hair dye that protects and conditions as it lightens with a specially formulated conditioning shampoo that deeply hydrates, keeping hair soft and manageable.
If you’re feeling bold, why not go all the way with platinum blonde, the lightest shade of blonde?
Silver Blonde Hair Dye – A Cool Twist
Silver or ash blonde is an interesting take on blonde hair. Warm colors are replaced by silver and grey tones that are cool (in every sense). Adding a slightly rebellious feel, this color is versatile although works best on naturally light hair and cool skin tones.
Grey Color Trend – from Natural to Full Shimmer
More and more women are embracing their natural grey color and highlights. If you’ve decided to let nature take its course, remember that the transition is slow. In the meantime, you could use semi-permanent hair dye, gradually choosing shades that are closer to your natural grey color. Or opt for highlights to create an all-over salt-and-pepper effect. If you’re impatient or feeling bold, go for an ultra-short pixie cut. Silver has also become an edgy trend-setting color for a younger audience – whether dying the entire head or adding silver streaks onto blonde hair for depth and dimension. Smokey silver adds subtle shimmer.
Or why not try black and gray ombre? Ombre is a coloring technique that blends two colors, one light, and the other dark. It’s low-maintenance and fantastic for giving your hair some lift. Black and grey are a complementary combination that will brighten your hair.
Something Different for Brunettes – from Ombre to Face Framing
What’s great about brown hair is that there are so many ways to revamp it, from subtle changes to a full color update. Adding some red, with shades like chestnut, auburn, and burgundy, is a classic and versatile choice that exudes warmth and vibrancy. While expresso (a coffee-colored hue with notes of brown and black) looks luxurious. Brown hair also looks great with coloring techniques like ombre. Adding caramel to the tips creates a visually interesting look that draws the hair downward, giving the illusion of length. Or why not try face-framing highlights?
Black Is Back
Jet black is the darkest shade of black hair. It’s a surprisingly flattering color that complements most skin tones. With lots of shine, it makes your hair appear healthy and glossy. To add some softness, apply a few dark brown highlights – strategically placed to draw attention to your favorite facial features. For something a little different, opt for a deep blue-black shade or orangish-black ombre. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Another week has passed us by we’re now crawling into autumnal territory. Just look outside, it’s shit isn’t it? Don’t worry though, we’re here to help with a handful of new music for you!
Dead Soul – The Fool
Vanessa Thorpe (Production Editor): “These über-talented Swedes are back with a new album full of their bluesy, electro-industrial awesomeness. If you’re in London this week, be sure to catch them at Islington Academy 2 on 8 October. Failing that, they’ll be supporting Ghost all over Europe so you have no excuse!”
While She Sleeps – Brainwashed
Merlin Alderslade (Deputy Editor): With Sleeps currently supporting Bullet through the UK, here’s a reminder of why they’re the best British heavy band of the last five years.
Luctus – Kvantinis Šuolis
Jonathan Selzer (Reviews/Subterranea Editor): “Atmospheric but muscular black/death metal that drives down a previously undiscovered line between seeking enlightenment and spoiling for a fight.”
The Prodigy – Roadblox
Luke Morton (Online Editor): “If you need me to explain why The Prodigy are so fucking good, then I fear for your taste in music.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Olivier Franc at a concert of music by Sidney Bechet at the Théatre des Bouffes Parisiens at 4 Rue Monsigny, 75002 Paris by the Daniel-Sidney Bechet Quintet including Olivier Franc (Saxophone), Daniel-Sidney Bechet (Drums / Batterie), Jean-Baptiste Franc (piano), Benoit de Flamesnil (trombone), and Gilles Chevaucherie (Double Bass / Contrebasse). Daniel-Sidney Bechet is the son of Sidney Bechet and Jean Baptiste is the son of Olivier Franc who plays on the soprano saxophone that belonged to Sidney Bechet. Olivier Franc is regarded worldwide as being the best interpreter of Sidney Bechet's music. Sidney Bechet was born in New Orleans in 1897. He first performed as a clarinettist at the age of 15 with the Eagle Band and soon teamed up with Louis Armstrong. He travelled to London in 1919 and then to Paris where he then spent most of his life up until his death on his sixty second birthday in 1959. He is regarded as one of the pionniers of jazz, and was the first soloist to be recorded. Duke Ellington considered him the greatest soloist and creator of jazz throughout the history of jazz. The Quintet have won many awards, and Jean-Baptiste Franc is also a regular piano player at Paris Boogie Speakeasy, the private jazz club founded by Yves Riquet in Paris. Sunday 23rd February 2014. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Easy Reach Telephone Banking
With our 24-hour Easy Reach Telephone Banking, Mobile Banking access to your accounts is just a call away. Using any touch-tone phone, you can conveniently:
- Check your balances
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It’s the perfect way to stay connected to your money when you can’t access Home Banking or Mobile Banking.
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(further to Friday’s post)
What I don’t understand, have NEVER understood, is how they can put the little “rain” symbol next to the day if there is less than a 50% chance of rain???
I mean, I don’t have a math background or anything (unless you count that first-year calculus course; oh, and algebra… and all that computer programming stuff), but doesn’t that mean it will probably NOT be a day of rain?
But with all these nice rainy symbols ahead, there’s got to be some moisture in it for my plants – and my now-empty rain barrel!
Evening POSTSCRIPT: Apparently it did rain this morning! That explains why the eavestrough was dripping (blah). And why the rain barrel is no longer totally empty, though it is still almost there. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
I was reasonably confident the Fenix 6/Zwift Running issue was a Garmin issue (take that CSR ;)), and when I woke up this morning to a “Bluetooth software (or maybe firmware, it was early) updated” message on my watch, I made a point to load up Zwift and check it out while making breakfast.
In retrospect, I should have pushed the CSR harder, because the answer was actually in the release notes I posted yesterday. Note the ANT/BLE/BT line below:
Yep, the watch should have been running version 5.01, not the 4.30 it was. Why it didn’t update when the watch updated to the 8.10 firmware seems a valid question, but my guess is I’ll never find that out, and it’s not important either. Funny how once you know what to look for, the answer is easy to find… Turns out the 5.01 ANT/BLE/BT update wasn’t available yesterday :).
Now to try out that Running before it gets killed for real. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
A brush with death and a brief trip to the hereafter left vintage clothing store owner Nicki Styx an unwilling ghoulfriend to the dead. She can see and hear spirits, and boy, do they want to be heard! Luckily, her new boyfriend, sexy doc Joe Bascombe, is there to help, especially when Nicki faces her latest ghost, a woman in pink sequins who holds the key to some family secrets.
Unfortunately for Nicki, it turns out that there are more skeletons in the family closet than she thought, including a twin sister and a mysterious house full of spirits and surprises. Things go from bad to worse when the Devil himself shows up, determined to lure Nicki from Joe's side.
Demons may be a ghoul's best friend, but with this particular hottie, it could be a match made in hell! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Several years ago I was watching the food channel and I believe Bobby Flay was the host of this show where he would visit regular people’s houses and have them show him their favorite recipes. Anyway, he was in South Carolina and this woman was showing him her standby Sunday Dinner, Shrimp and Grits. She made it with cheese grits and sauteed the shrimp with bacon and green onions. It sounded absolutely wonderful and I never forgot it. Now, my husband hates grits (his loss) so I have waited years to try this recipe and by the time I got around to it I could just remember the basics. So, it was time to invite the girlfriends to dinner to help me eat all of this and get creative.
My Aunt Marie had a recipe for cheese grits that is a family favorite, you bake it up in a casserole with beaten egg whites so it bakes up really fluffy almost like a souffle’. Well, that was just too much trouble for an easy weeknight meal so I stole the seasonings from her recipe and just made them on the stove top. Then I decided to use my favorite Paul Prudhomme’s Seafood Magic to season the shrimp and give them a little extra kick and added some minced garlic. In less than 30 minutes dinner was on the table.
This is a really simple and fast weeknight dinner that is suitable for company.
Shrimp and Grits
Yield 4 Servings
For the Grits:
3/4 cups quick cooking grits
3 cups water
10 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2t Lowery’s Seasoning Salt
1t Worcestershire Sauce
1/2t A1 steak sauce
For the shrimp:
8 slices bacon
1 1/2 lbs shrimp
1 bunch green onions sliced
2 cloves garlic minced
2t Paul Prudhomme's Seafood Magic
Slice bacon into 1/4 inch strips and brown in a skillet until crispy, remove and set aside.
In a medium sauce pan bring the water to a boil and while stirring add the grits, stir occasionally until thick (about 5 minutes). Add remaining ingredients and mix well, cover and set on a burner on the lowest setting to keep warm. You may need to stir occasionally to keep them from sticking to the bottom.
Season the shrimp with the Seafood Magic and add it to the skillet with the bacon drippings (There isn't any butter in the grits so you will want the fat from the bacon) and sauté’ over medium heat until they start to get pink, add garlic and chopped green onion to the skillet and continue to sauté until shrimp is cooked through. Add bacon back to the skillet.
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Halfords' latest e-bike report does some startling mythbusting
Halfords have just published something called their E-Bike Report and within it are some eyebrow-raising facts. Here’s are pic of the stats.
The findings in the report are particularly significant this year due to the recent revision of the Cycle To work scheme and the removal of the £1,000 limit. E-bikes are ideal for commuting but pretty much no decent ones cost less than £1k.
Key findings of the report
28% think they aren’t fit enough to ride a [regular] bike.
65% didn’t know that you still have to pedal when riding an e-bike.
20% think you need insurance to ride an e-bike.
43% are unsure if e-bikes need to be taxed.
37% think they need specific electric car-style charging stations.
9% think you can’t ride them in the rain.
15% are scared they would not have full control over an e-bike.
41% are unsure if you need to have a license to ride an e-bike.
84% didn’t know that e=bikes can be purchased on the Cycle To Work scheme.
47% think an e-bike would encourage them to ride more.
23% think having an e-bike will help them start cycling again.
All of this research points yet again to the main problem with e-bikes: people don’t know very much about them. Those polled by Halfords clearly think they an e-bike is an electric-engined motorbike.
To be fair to Joe Public, pedal assist e-bikes are actually quite an odd thing to get to grasps with. The public are pretty much where us cyclists were a few years ago in terms of comprehension and experience of e-bikes. But the fact that, despite the relative ignorance on the specifics of e-bikes and e-biking, the interest in them is clearly there can only be a positive thing in our opinion. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
My hearing aids were really nothing me and my ear canals would hurt even after I removed them. I had complained to the previous technician that made a few changes without success. So I quit wearing them. My warranty was almost up so I decided to go back into the office and Antonia Stewart was the new technician. I explained how I was not wearing my hearing aids because of the pain and she redid my measurements and quickly made changes. Amazing. No more pain. She also checked my hearing and made changes and I can hear so much better. If you have been hesitant about follow-up, please see Antonia. She does a great job.
Cathy Collins, on GoogleVery friendly and helpful with answers to my questions. I would highly recommend them for your hearing needs.
Kathleen Frazier, on GoogleMy sister's first words were__ "It's too loud" Welcome to a world of sounds, your brain will get used to it. You should have seen her face light up when she heard us chuckling! The staff was warm and welcoming, and did a great job, thank you for making it fun. 🥳
david knapp, on GoogleAntonia is very, very good at what she does. The best at cleaning ears I have ever experienced. Great public relations skills.
Stan Mishler, on GoogleAntonia did a thorough job of testing and resetting my hearing aids. Excellent. Thank you
A Google User, on GoogleFirst time here for a hearing test recommended by my pcp. Antonia and Jeremy were very helpful, friendly and informative.
Shalei Igavesti, on GoogleA great clinic, friendly, efficient and easy to work with Jeremy in choosing the right solution. I would recommend this clinic to anyone to solve hearing problems.
Linda Huntington, on GoogleI experienced a very thorough check up and care and service of my current hearing aids. I did not feel rushed and any questions I had were answered promptly and understandably. Felt good about my first visit to McMinnville Hearing Center!
Barbara Gardner, on GoogleVery nice and professional
Sheryl Gebhart, on GoogleThey are very professional,polite and nice.I would recommend them to anyone for hearing aid services.
Becky Sowers, on GoogleThey have been very knowledgeable and service-oriented. I appreciate the care after purchase and that they are local.
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GEN8 has announced its official entry into the market to help reshape the way businesses, marketers, and agencies work.
The generative AI strategy consultancy provides generative AI strategy, training and governance advisory to complex teams across APAC; turning new ways of working into new cutting-edge advantages.
Soft-launching in May, inaugural clients include Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading super app.
The Sydney-based consultancy works with clients on a project or sprint basis. Generative AI Sprints are a hands-on, 3-4 week program blending strategy, training and governance. Standalone trainings are modular, allowing clients to upskill over days, weeks or months.
All engagements leverage GEN8’s extensive AI toolkit, filtering hundreds of generative AI models, tools and platforms into real-world scenarios assisting businesses’ with their go-to-market journey, from strategy & design to marketing communications.
Tim Sharp, GEN8 founder and principal, said: “We’re optimistic about the seismic shift to generative AI and believe that businesses taking a people-first approach will be among its most successful adopters; reinvesting productivity gains into strategy, innovation and growth. That’s why we’ve launched GEN8.”
Generative AI has seen plenty of traction so far this year, with early adopters already seeing major productivity gains across the workplace.
Studies from the likes of MIT, HBS and BCG have teams working up to 25% faster and 40%1 more effectively with the help of breakthrough tools like ChatGPT. GEN8 assists clients in identifying specific business scenarios that can be put into action by running similar experiments.
Sharp added: “With so much excitement around the technology, focusing on AI fluency, responsibility and application to real marketing challenges is more important than ever. Ultimately, the businesses, marketers and agencies focused on becoming generative AI–ready today will be the ones best placed to turn new ways of working into new competitive advantages over the months and years to come.”
GEN8 uses comprehensive Governance frameworks to make sure tools are used responsibly. RISQ, for example, identifies 20 Generative AI ‘Risk Vectors’ ranging from accuracy and bias to data security and intellectual property considerations.
Alongside GEN8, Sharp is also developing an “AI for Marketers” course with the Scott Galloway-founded online business school Section, commencing in October as part of a shared vision to create the world’s leading AI for Business curriculum. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Essential Scalp Spray
This 50ml Essential Scalp Spray by Holistic Hair features a plant-based blend of herbs and botanicals, including the stimulating properties of rosemary and bergamot, which encourage circulation to the scalp. There’s also neroli from the blossom of the bitter orange tree and lavender essential oils to alleviate dryness, inflammation and excess hair fall. It’s the perfect product to treat, soothe and refresh your scalp for optimal hair wellbeing.
The 99% organic Essential Scalp Spray is suitable for:
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1262 Tonnes of menstrual waste saved from landfills and waterways in New Zealand and global warming potential (greenhouse gases) reduced by 1,693,721kg CO² eq. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The Catholic community purchased a block of land and weatherboard cottage in Pine Avenue which became the home for the first Sisters of Mercy. Five Sisters from the Convent of Mercy, Wentworth, of the Goulburn Province, came across the Murray River to Mildura, in December 1905. These Sisters, Mother Magdalen Edgeworth, Sister M. Brigid Kilmurray, Sr M. Evangelist Mulray, Sr M. Lucy Chubb and Mother M. Gertrude Enright, commenced a school with twenty two pupils early in 1906. By 31st December 1906, the first Catholic school in Mildura was registered to teach Primary, Sub-Primary and Secondary students. This school provided an education for both boys and girls of all religious denominations. One of the difficulties the Sisters encountered in those early years was trying to fit a school program around the demands that the busy “picking times” made upon the students. It speaks highly of the initiative and understanding demonstrated by these Sisters who had the flexibility to create an educational system to fit in with local needs.
The first Secondary School Principal was Mother M. Gertrude Enright and it was know as the High School of Our Lady of Mercy. In 1911 another building was purchased to serve as a boarding school catering for the students who came from the farming properties of southern New South Wales.
The college name was changed to St Joseph’s in 1922 when the properties in Pine Avenue were both sold and Convent and schools were relocated on a more extensive property between Eleventh and Twelfth Streets. Numbers in both the primary and the secondary schools continued to increase. In approximately 1936 the Parish took responsibility for the growing number of Catholic primary students, opening Sacred Heart School.
The original Sisters continued to provide an education with an excellent reputation throughout Sunraysia in academic studies, clerical training, the arts and sport. It was not until 1940 that two Sisters from Melbourne
(Sr M. Margherita Hill and Sr M. Irene Brown) joined the staff at St Joseph’s College. At that time the College boasted an enrolment of 100 pupils from Prep to Leaving Certificate. Some time after this the College no longer provided primary education and in 1974 when it was felt that government buses provided travel opportunities for students in outlying areas, the boarding school was discontinued.
With the growth of the student population and the developing educational needs, new classrooms, science rooms, a creative arts building and library have been added to the original College building over the past forty years.
In 2015, the College set up a two Campus model. The Year 8 cohort are based at the Mercy Campus in their own separate facilities. The year 7s and Year 9-12s are based at the Enright Campus. In the same year, a VCAL Precinct was also established to cater for the applied learning for a number of students.
2015 will also see the opening an extensive Maths/Science precinct which will cater for the most up to date learning and teaching programs to be carried out.
The College student numbers have increased steadily over the past few years to be close to 950, with the College being a vibrant learning centre within Sunraysia.
Within Sunraysia, St Joseph’s College has a reputation for educational excellence and the pastoral care and faith development of its students. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Feb 26, 2016 Music
The 4AD label remains one of the most curatorially astute operations around, though, so hey, why not? Turns out that LNZNDRF is well worth a listen, though it may be a stretch to call it a must-have. Recorded live over a two-day series of jam sessions and edited down to album-size, it captures a spark that marks that moment of creation.
The National’s rhythm section get to belt it out like never before on a series of propulsive workouts, while Ben Lanz (who works with both The National and Sufjan Stevens as well as Beirut) gets his multi-instrumentalist yah-yahs out on some effectively spectral atmospherics.
Yes, there are a couple of songs, but really, this is an instrumental album. Anyone already enamoured with post-rock or math-rock, or the sound of “Kraut rock” bands like Neu!, will enjoy.
If this album tickles your eardrums, you might also like Trans Am, Can or Ratatat. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Kids want kicks that are in style. Mom and dad are typically more concerned about finding shoes that’ll stave off injury and soreness – especially as their tykes log plenty of mileage during the school year. Finding that middle ground for your school-aged kids might take some haggling, but here are some essential tips on scoring something a pair that’ll keep your children’s feet safe and supported.
What to look for
“Make sure the shoe fits properly rather than getting a certain brand or the most expensive shoe,” says Dr. Leonard Pollack. He notes that some parents buy expensive shoes a size bigger so that they’ll last longer, when in fact the shoe won’t fit well for weeks.
Instead of spending more on one pair of shoes, plan on buying shoes more frequently so that your child has a good fit.
Look for hard-soled shoes that don’t “give” too much when you bend them. Also, check for strong support in the ankle. “For school, (your child) is going to be in the shoes all day long, from the classroom to the schoolyard to gym,” says Pollack. “Children need shoes that are appropriate for all of those activities.”
“What I recommend is a good running shoe,” says Dr. Mario Pacada, a podiatrist in private practice in Long Beach, Calif. “A lot of kids don’t like those kind of shoes because they’re not fashionable, but the support they offer is best for kids who are active throughout the day.”
Pacada suggests parents make their purchases at stores that specialize in shoe wear. “It can be hit or miss,” says Pacada of finding a salesperson who knows how to properly gauge the fit of a child’s shoe. “But you’re probably more likely to find someone who can help you at those kinds of stores.”
Concerns with Crocs
Crocs – the holed, garden-clog-like shoes that burst onto the scene a few years ago – have grown in popularity among kids and adults alike.
Yet with the rise in Crocs’ popularity has come concerns about safety, especially with kids. The soft soles can get caught in the grooves of escalator stairs or in between the stair and the escalator side. Parents have filed lawsuits in several states.
According to the latest from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there have been at least 77 incidents involving soft-soled shoes reported to the agency since early 2006. The industry blog explains, “All but two of the incidents involved soft-sided flexible clogs and slides such as Crocs.” And half of the incidents caused injuries.
While Pollack hasn’t seen any escalator injuries, he has seen other wounds from kids running around while wearing soft-soled shoes.
“The kind of injuries I’ve seen with these kind of shoes most often is tripping,” he says. Pollack describes seeing young patients who fall after running and one shoe falls off. “Then they are more likely to trip or to step onto something and get hurt.” He also points out that flip-flops don’t protect the toes, so he’s seen instances where a child’s toe has been cut.
“What kids really need is stability in shoes,” advises Pacada, who also coaches his kids’ soccer teams. “When kids are growing, their bones are still not fused. Without the right support they can experience strain on the growth plates.
“This is very common in kids between the ages of 9 and 12. Very often I’ve seen kids who are experiencing heel and arch pain directly related to non-supportive shoes.”
Adds Pollack, “I think the best shoe for active kids is a decent pair of gym shoes.”
This post was originally published in 2010 and has been updated for 2016. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The Attractive Benefits of Buying an Air Conditioner with Zip
A new air conditioner can be a worthwhile investment with immediate returns for you and your family. And yet, the cost of a new system can fall well outside the weekly budget, leaving you hot and bothered and craving that captivating comfort when you need it most.
That’s where Zip comes in. As a leading buy now pay later service, Zip can help with those desirable purchases landing just out of reach. The thriving Australian company offers interest free terms on a line of credit to use with purchases repaid in flexible instalments tailored to your needs.
Metropolitan Plumbing, Electrical and Air Conditioning offers Zip for payments on all work so you can reap the immediate benefits of a new air con or get an emergency fix without letting the costs upend your lifestyle.
How Does Zip Work?
Zip is open to all Australian citizens and permanent residents who are at least 18 years of age. You just need a decent credit history to be eligible. Users start with a line of credit of up to $1000, and the limit can increase to $5000 when switching over to an associated Zip Money account.
Every transaction with Zip remains interest free. There are no establishment fees and just a $6 monthly fee waived if your owing balance is $0. Repayments start from as low as $10 a week but can be repaid in higher amounts.
Metropolitan technicians can sign you up for Zip before or after they have completed your work. It’s straightforward and takes just minutes for approval.
While both types of Zip accounts are suitable for many of our jobs, the costs of ducted air conditioning or evaporative cooling could exceed these services’ limits. Humm is the perfect solution for these larger heating and cooling purchases.
What is Humm?
Like Zip and other buy now pay later services, Humm allows users to divide purchase costs into more manageable instalments while remaining interest free. Humm’s main difference is that a user’s line of credit can extend right up to $30,000.
Humm offers users two types of accounts: Little Things is suitable for everyday spending up to $2000, while a Big Things account ranges from $2000 to $30,000. Little Things purchases are repaid across 5 or 10 instalments, while Big Things can be paid over 6, 12, 24 or 60 months.
How Does Humm Work?
Humm is open to permanent residents 18 years and older. You must also have a permanent job and work a minimum of 25 hours per week or be on a pension. Basic ID for verification and a credit check is all that’s required to sign up. Humm finance starts with an establishment fee between $35-90 and an $8.00 monthly fee for purchases with a term longer than five fortnights.
Metropolitan has made Humm pay available to customers and a technician can help you sign up at your door. This way, you can have plumbing, electrical or air conditioning work done today and repay in interest free** monthly instalments.
Interest Free** Air Conditioning
What’s better than a quality air conditioning system heating and cooling the home? How about interest free air conditioning provided by Metropolitan with a payment plan tailored to your budget?
That’s the beauty of using Zip and Humm to shop for big ticket items – buy now and pay the way that you want. An air conditioner + Zip = home comfort without breaking the budget. Split systems, ducted, evaporative cooling and more are available interest free, along with repairs and scheduled servicing.
To explore interest free options, call us today!
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The Star – 23 May 2016
KUCHING: Singapore-based pizza chain Pezzo is riding on the exponential growth of its market in Sarawak to drive the business in neighbouring Sabah and penetrate the market in Peninsular Malaysia.
Borneo Oil Bhd, which owns the SugarBun restaurant chain, is the master licensee for Pezzo in East Malaysia, via wholly-owned unit SB Supply Logistics Sdn Bhd.
Executive director Raymond Teo Kiew Leong said Pezzo pizza was expanding at a faster speed than anticipated due to its growing popularity and wide acceptance by consumers.
“There are currently 42 franchised Pezzo outlets in Sarawak, with more than half of them in Kuching. There are two outlets in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah,” he told StarBiz.
SB Supply Logistics secured a 10-year master franchise for Pezzo in November, 2014,which is renewable for another 10 years on expiry.
According to Teo, the 44 Pezzo outlets were generating an average of RM2mil in total monthly sales. Most of the outlets are operated by the SugarBun franchisee. SugarBun is a home-grown fast food chain and its outlets are located mainly in the major and secondary towns in Sarawak.
Capitalising on the fast growth rate in Sarawak, Teo said the company was now shifting its focus to Sabah where it planned to open 20 new Pezzo kisoks this year.
Renovation works is currently underway for the establishment of three more outlets,two of which are in the Sabah capital.
He said Pezzo was spreading its wings to the peninsula where the first outlet was expected to open for business in Da Men shopping mall in USJ,Petaling Jaya in two months’ time. “We have secured a space in the shopping mall and are now working on the design and technical aspect of the proposed Pezzo outlet,” he added.
In the peninsula, he said the company would not be venturing into big cities where there are already big players and established pizza brands. “We favour city outskirts and states like Pahang and Trengganu.”
Last week,Teo and his team had met with the owner of a shopping mall in the peninsula to explore opportunities to open pezzo kisok there.
Teo said Pezzo’s uniqueness and customer-friendly concept had set it apart from other prizza brands as Pezzo pizza is available in slices or by the largest-size of 14-in pan on the takeaway concept.
There are up to 14 varieties of Pezzo for customers to pick from and they can choose to have just one slice or a combination of slices of different varieties or a whole pizza. “The franchising concept,the low capital outlay to set up a kisok (below RM300,000),simple operation procedures,non labour intensive and fast returns to investment have contributed to the attractiveness of Pezzo business,” he added. Borneo Oil’s other wholly-owned subsidiary, SB Franchise Management Sdn Bhd,currently has about 80 SugarBun franchised restaurants under its stable.
Most of these restaurants are in Sarawak while several overseas, including Brunei,China, Bangladesh and Australia. To cope with the fast expansion of Pezzo and increasing SugarBun business, Borneo Oil is investing in a new RM5mil central food processing plant project in Kuching.
Teo said piling works for the proposed plant started weeks ago,and the new plant facilities are expected to be ready early next year. From its core food business,Borneo Oil group diversified into gold exploration and mining activities in Pahang two years ago.
As the sub-contractor in prospecting, exploration and mining of alluvial and lode gold in Bukit Ibam, Mukim Batu Yon and Hutan Simpan Hulu Jelai, Borneo Oil group has invested heavily in new mining machinery and equipment and on exploration works.
In March, Borneo Oil significantly raised the ores mined to over 47,000 tonnes from 27,300 tonnes in February, according to its latest monthly production figures filed with Bursa Malaysia. The company’s inventory (gold 999.9) stood at 586kg in March. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Foreclosures can have significant impacts on homeowners. Recently, the Ledger reported on some interesting foreclosure-related statistics. The statistics are from RealtyTrac and they regard foreclosure activity in Florida and the United States as a whole in November of 2011.
The statistics indicate that foreclosure activity went down in Florida in November of 2011. Reportedly, the total number of foreclosure filings made in Florida in November of 2011 was around 25 percent lower than the total from October 2011. Florida also reportedly saw about 25 percent fewer foreclosure filings in November of 2011 than it did in November of 2010.
The statistics indicate that the U.S. as a whole also saw a drop in foreclosure activity in November of 2011. Reportedly, the total number of foreclosure filings made in the U.S. in November of 2011 was 3 percent lower than the October 2011 total and 14 percent lower than the November 2010 total.
Thus, the statistics indicate that, in November of 2011, foreclosure activity was down in both Florida and the U.S. as a whole. However, this might not necessarily mean that the foreclosure picture is improving for U.S. consumers. According to an official with RealtyTrac, the U.S. has seen similar slowdowns in foreclosure activity this time of year over the past few years. Thus, the drop in foreclosures might just be a reflection of a seasonal trend rather than a sign that things are improving for consumers. In fact, the above-mentioned official from RealtyTrac said that certain aspects of the foreclosure statistics from November appear to indicate that new waves of foreclosures may be arriving in upcoming months.
Source: The Ledger, “Foreclosures in Polk See November Decline,” Kyle Kennedy, Dec. 15, 2011 | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
50-year-old John William Wilson, a man who had just been released from prison, is reportedly headed back after being convicted of running a counterfeiting operation out of a South Haven hotel room. According to a news article at Mlive.com, Wilson used the bogus bills making purchases at local businesses.
Wilson was arrested after Wilson allegedly attempted to purchase a used car he found on Craigslist using counterfeit money. The owner of the car recognized that the money Wilson was attempting to use to purchase the car was fake; Wilson gave the man $800 in fake bills, according to the article. The owner of the vehicle alerted police, who located Wilson and arrested him outside of the Secretary of State’s office in Paw Paw.
In a letter Wilson wrote to U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney, he claimed he had suffered a “horrifying addiction to drugs and alcohol.” Wilson went on to say that he had been addicted to the substances for decades. Sean Tilton, Wilson’s attorney, added that his client wants to address his problems, and that he began using drugs as a teen growing up in foster homes.
Wilson had previously served time in prison for counterfeiting, and targeted local businesses due to the fact that he did not have a car. To avoid drawing unwanted attention to the fake bills, Wilson kept purchases under $100. He also allegedly came up with a scheme while in prison to purchase merchandise with counterfeit bills, then return the goods in exchange for authentic bills.
Judge Maloney sentenced Wilson on Wednesday, August 7 to four years and three months in federal prison. Upon completion of his prison term, he will be placed on supervised release for three years.
Michigan federal criminal attorneys know that while all criminal offenses are punished harshly, those at the federal level incur more serious penalties.
If you or a family member have been arrested or charged with counterfeiting, mail/wire fraud, federal tax fraud or any federal offense, consult with a Michigan criminal defense lawyer at once to protect your legal rights and freedom. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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It's extremely important to make sure your registrant details are up to date. Keeping registrant data up to date ensures you can effectively manage your domain name. Out-of-date contact information can result in renewal notices being missed and domain names expiring.
A ‘registrant transfer’ is required when one registrant transfers their domain name to another eligible entity. A new 2-year licence will be issued to the new registrant once the transfer is complete and the domain name will be registered in the name of the new registrant with their contact details.
In order to complete a Registrant Transfer, also called a Change of Registrant or CoR, you will need to ensure that both the current registrant and proposed registrant meet all eligibility requirements for the domain as per the eligibility and allocation criteria for the domain type. You will then need to supply a copy of the Change of Registrant request form to our team at firstname.lastname@example.org per domain that you'd like to change. There is a Change of Registrant fee equal to $99 per domain, which includes a 2-year domain license. The current registrant is not entitled to be reimbursed for the unused portion of their domain name licence.
Change of Registrant - Auda policy documentation
Correction to registrant details:
A ‘correction to registrant details’ is required when a registrar changes the name of the registrant on their domain in order to correct an error made at the time of registration. This may also involve a name change in the relevant Government database where the ABN or ACN has not changed.
You can request a correction for your domain name by contacting our support team with the details as to why you are eligible for a correction. If you are ineligible for a correction you will need to complete a Change of Registrant request form as stated above.
The following circumstances are valid reasons for corrections to be completed:
- where the registrar or the registrant submitted incorrect data at the time of registration (eg. to correct a misspelling of the registrant’s name)
- where the domain name was incorrectly registered to the wrong party (eg. the domain name was registered in the name of a company employee instead of the name of the company)
- where the domain name was incorrectly registered in the name of the reseller or other agent who arranged the registration
Making a correction - Auda policy documentation
Change registrant/technical contact details:
A change of registrant contact details is required when the contact information associated with the domain name requires a change of any kind, such as a new business manager or technical manager replacing the existing details. Registrant contact details are mandatory for all .au domain names and must not be the registrar unless there is express written consent from the registrant to do so.
You can update your domain contact information by following our guide or by contacting our support team directly at email@example.com with the required contact details.
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Yachtmaster Prep Week
Pre-experience: Min 2500nm
Type: Practical course
Required experience: Yes
Duration: 1 week
The ultimate aim of aspiring skippers!
An RYA/MCO Yachtmaster Certificate of Competence is the ultimate aim of aspiring skippers. It is a well known, highly respected qualification worldwide, proving your experience and competence.
Experienced skippers who want to improve even further and consolidate their knowledge before their RYA Yachtmaster exam.
Min age 18
During this week we concentrate on fine tuning of all aspects of the RYA Yachtmaster Scheme Syllabus. It is a final consolidation of your knowledge before your RYA Yachtmaster exam.
- Boat handling
- Man over board
- Adverse weather conditions
- Skippering ability
- Long passages
During this course you will be fine tuning existing skills rather than learning new ones.
This 5 day practical course is designed for a maximum of 4 Yachtmaster exam candidates and up to a total of 5 participants. Your crewmembers might be students at Competent Crew level.
The course takes place on the water. Students are accommodated on board. A qualified RYA Yachtmaster Instructor will deliver the course content tailored to the needs of the participants.
Any training week will start with a general introduction and safety brief as well as an outlook over the week. Training in any other areas of the syllabus will be arranged flexibly according to the weather conditions and learning progress. Please do not plan additional activities.
Note that there are two different types of exams you can go for. The syllabus is the same for both.
Yachtmaster Coastal is expected to show understanding but may not have had the opportunity to practice all aspects of the syllabus under a range of different weather conditions
Yachtmaster Offshore is expected to show competence based on broad experience.
During and after the course you will get a qualified debrief about your progress, and advice about which exam you should go for. Or, what further training you should complete before putting yourself forward to the exam.
Certificate issuing criteria
The Yachtmaster Offshore is competent to skipper a yacht on any passage on which the yacht is no more than 150 miles from harbour.
The Yachtmaster Coastal has the knowledge needed to skipper a cruising yacht on costal passages (up to 60 miles from harbour) but does not necessarily have the experience to undertake longer passages.
Code of Conduct
Miles Ahead Sailing is committed to create an open, respectful and joyful learning environment, integrating everybody into the team.
Exam & required pre experience:
depending on the Type of Exam you are aiming to. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Remastered Footage of the First Nuclear Bomb Test
July 1945's 22 kiloton Trinity test in all its horrifying power. Trinity was the code name of the first detonation of a nuclear weapon. It was conducted by the United States Army at 5:29 a.m. on July 16, 1945, as part of the Manhattan Project.
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OUBEY Wins the AIGA Award
The book OUBEY MINDKISS, concept by Stefan Sagmeister and Dagmar Woyde-Koehler, has received its first award for outstanding design in the acclaimed AIGA competition “50 Books/50 Covers”
This means that it will be included in the AIGA Design Archive and will be presented in December 2010 in the debute exhibition for this year’s competition at the AIGA National Design Center in New York. In 2011 it will then tour through various American cities as part of the touring exhibition.
AIGA (American Institute for Graphic Art) is well known among designers and is one of the most respected professional institutions for graphic art and design. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Recent research led by Bangor University found that Sumitomo’s Ambatovy cobalt-nickel mine in eastern Madagascar is on track to deliver ‘no net loss’ of the unique forest habitat destroyed by the operation.
“Ambatovy aims to conserve the forest by slowing deforestation driven by small-scale agriculture elsewhere, to offset the forest they have cleared at the mine site,” research lead Katie Devenish said in a media statement.
“Our analysis suggests that they have already saved nearly as much forest as was lost at the mine site. We estimate that no net loss of forest was achieved by the end of 2021.”
Biodiversity offsetting is considered a controversial practice and not many organizations have dedicated the necessary resources to assess its effectiveness. This means that the Bangor University study, which was published in Nature Sustainability, is one of the first impact evaluations of a biodiversity offset conducted to date.
“Robust evaluations of biodiversity offsets are very rare. There are over 12,000 biodiversity offsets worldwide, and less than 0.05% have been evaluated,” Sébastien Desbureaux, co-author of the paper, said.
“Evaluations are hard to do as they involve comparing observed outcomes to what would have happened without the intervention. This counterfactual scenario is obviously difficult to estimate. We explored more than 100 alternative ways of running our analysis and the results are clear.”
According to Desbureaux, the method employed to look at Ambatovy uses state-of-the-art approaches that allowed him and his colleagues to show that the deforestation associated with the mine has likely been compensated for. However, the team was not able to capture the impacts on the ecosystem’s species.
“It is also important to note that there may have been a cost to local people of the improved forest protection,” Simon Willcock, co-author of the study, said. “We must also consider what happens when the company pulls out of the area, which is expected between 2040 and 2050, as without ongoing protection and restoration of the mine site, which is a very difficult task, Ambatovy’s claims to no net loss might be threatened.”
Nevertheless, at present and given the ongoing destruction, the results of the study lend strong support to requirements that mines, and other major developments, should do their bit by investing in conservation efforts.
“Low-income countries like Madagascar desperately need the economic development which commercial mining can bring,” Julia Jones, co-author of the paper, said.
“There are many important caveats to our findings, but it is certainly encouraging that Ambatovy’s economic contributions to Madagascar, which is in the tens of millions of dollars a year, seem to have been made whilst minimizing trade-offs with the island’s precious remaining forest habitat.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Coronavirus Second Wave: Reps Oppose School Resumption, propose Three-Month Postponement
Members of the House of Representatives have faulted the Federal Government’s decision allow schools resume on Monday, January 18, 2021, amid coronavirus second wave in the country.
Federal Government recently reiterated its decision that schools would resume academic activities on Monday.
Minister of Education, Malam Adamu Adamu said after consultations with relevant stakeholders, it was agreed that public and private schools across the country should reopen.
However, the lower chamber of the national assembly has proposed a postponement of resumption for three months.
They stated that government officials did not consult the relevant committees of National Assembly, contrary to their claim that all relevant stakeholders were consulted before arriving at the January 18, 2021, resumption date.
Chairman of the House Committee on Basic Education and Services, Prof Julius Ihonvbere made this known during an interview with The Punch on Saturday, January 16.
They did not consult us; at least in my committee, nobody from the ministry spoke to me. I have been in Abuja. And I am not sure that they spoke to any of my members. They just don’t see us as part of the critical stakeholders.
Also, in a statement titled “School resumption: Are we truly prepared?” which he also issued on behalf of his colleagues, Ihonvbere wondered why government officials are rushing to reopen schools without adequate verifiable and sustainable arrangements to protect and secure children.
The Committee on Basic Education and Services, House of Representatives, has received with concern the decision of the Federal Government to reopen schools on January 18, 2021.
We are particularly concerned that when the infection rates hovered around 500 and under, schools were closed; but now that it hovers well above 1,000 infections daily, schools are being reopened. Why are we rushing to reopen schools without adequate verifiable and sustainable arrangements to protect and secure our children?
Ihonvbere, therefore, demanded that the school resumption date be postponed for three months to enable government and schools to put necessary measures in place in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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To undertake HR processes, including informal and formal discussions, investigation meetings, and addressing any other HR-related issues as necessary. To manage all aspects of Health & Safety in relation to all works, from planning to completion, including Risk Assessments, Method Statements, COSHH, etc.
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Responsible for leading a team of operatives, working closely with sub-contractors and senior management to ensure the contract requirements are not only met but exceeded. Well organised, with good Health, Safety and Environmental knowledge, Previous experience of leading and teams is preferred ideally in Social Housing .
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In this role, you will oversee the school's isolation room, ensuring that students adhere to school policies while receiving the support they need to reflect on their behaviour. Don't delay in applying for the opportunity; we are currently interviewing for the roles this week with an immediate start available.
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Responsibilities: Responsible for the Disrepair workstream, working closely with operatives, sub-contractors and senior management to ensure the contract requirements are not only met but exceeded. Assess resource requirements and support the management of the day-to-day activity, ensuring that all team objectives are met within overall time, cost and budget constraints.
Reporting into a Studios Technical Manager, you'll work closely with Studios craft teams across a broad range of Sky's innovative facilities and systems, including remote and cloud productions, as the technical leads, delivering programming produced through the resources of Sky Sports efficiently and effectively. Working at Sky Sports as a member of the Technical Management team is an exhilarating and dynamic experience that combines the excitement of the sports world with cutting-edge technology in a way that's unmatched.
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With the premiere of Teen Mom: The Next Chapter around the corner, viewers have been wondering whether Jenelle Evans will make a return to MTV.
The casts of Teen Mom OG and Teen Mom 2 will join forces for the new spinoff, The Next Chapter. The eight moms participating in the spinoff are Amber Portwood, Maci Bookout, Cheyenne Floyd, Catelynn Baltierra from Teen Mom OG, and from Teen Mom 2 are Briana DeJesus, Leah Messer, Ashley Jones, and Jade Cline.
Rumors have been swirling about Jenelle returning to the network that fired her in 2019 after her husband, David Eason, shot and killed their family dog, following a slew of other controversies.
As reported by Monsters and Critics, the trailer for Teen Mom: The Next Chapter (TMTNC) has been released and teased an appearance by Jenelle.
The end of the trailer shows Jenelle arriving in Florida for Briana’s “Bash Kail” party that she hosted after Kail’s defamation lawsuit against her was dismissed. At the time, Jenelle admitted that she signed an agreement to allow MTV to film her.
It’s unclear at this point whether Jenelle is simply making a cameo appearance or if she’ll join the cast as a permanent member of TMTNC. The controversial former MTV star has hinted at returning to the franchise but has flip-flopped in her opinions.
Will Jenelle Evans return to MTV as a permanent cast member on Teen Mom: The Next Chapter?
Last year during an appearance on The Candace Owens Show, Jenelle revealed that she was “open to opportunities” and at the time told the talk show host that she’d prefer to work behind the scenes rather than film in front of the cameras. She told Candace, “Right now, I’m looking into possibly producing things and kind of not being in front of the camera but behind the camera.”
However, a source close to Jenelle claimed that she met up with Teen Mom executive producer Larry Musnik while in Orlando visiting Briana to discuss her return to filming. They said, “While Jenelle was filming for Briana’s party, she had meetings with Larry about returning to the show.”
Jenelle ponders if her return to Teen Mom franchise would ‘save the show’
In May 2022, when Jenelle was accused of making up rumors that she was returning to MTV, she fired back and insinuated that if she did return, it might boost ratings.
“All I said was that MTV was at Briana’s party. That’s it,” Jenelle said in a TikTok video responding to the rumors, adding, “But if they did have me back, I mean, let’s think about it… would it save the show?”
Teen Mom viewers only have to wait a few weeks until The Next Chapter premieres, but until then, whether Jenelle returns as a regular cast member remains a mystery.
Teen Mom: The Next Chapter premieres on Tuesday, September 6 at 8/7c on MTV.
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