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I've started my civil engineering dissertation however I've got stuck and my supervisor hasn't been very helpful. They have told me not to conduct any of my own research and to focus on secondary research already out there. By using data taken from the literature, the aim of the present project is to investigate the effect of the manufacturing process on the mechanical behaviour of 3D-printed concrete. I have been looking at optimal concrete mixes.
However, I'm not sure how I can add my own thoughts/opinions on the topic to my dissertation Will it just be a long literature review with a "discussion" chapter? I'm unsure what the structure of my dissertation will be if I don't have any of my own data. I'm unsure how to produce my own research questions. What steps should I take, I'm aiming for a 2:1/First but I feel by not having primary data this will be hard to achieve. Any help will be greatly appreciated. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
It truly is my dream to spread as much sunshine as humanly possible while I am on this Earth, whether that be through uplifting and heart warming greeting cards to spark a smile in a loved one going through a tough time, an encouraging art print to hang up on your wall to keep you motivated, or a hand-bound journal to scribble your innermost dreams and record those amazing adventures of yours!
I'm super inspired by being in the great outdoors, and can often be found spending weekends off walking, exploring the wild UK somewhere covered in mud with my wonderful partner, Jon. We are part way through converting our own campervan from an old minibus, which I cannot wait to take exploring with us! So a lot of my art work is inspired by our adventures together, being immersed in nature and generally falling more in love with life. Self care and living a slow, simpler life is a strong focus of mine too, as I believe deeply in using journaling, writing and creating as a vital form of self care and looking after ourselves mentally and emotionally. So you will see lots of all these wonderful things appearing within and around my art work, ethos and vibe here at The Sunshine Bindery! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Meet Jake and Kiva, the power couple behind the popular Tiny Nest Project youtube channel. The Tiny Nest Project started as a conversation in 2012 after watching a documentary on tiny homes. After a period of research and money-saving, they moved to Kiva’s family farm and began building. Jake and Kiva have now switched from working as an electrician and in high end retail respectively, to taking care of horses, running a youtube channel, and doing 3D rendering and 3D tours of tiny houses.
- What are the benefits and disadvantages of moving into your tiny house before it’s complete?
- How to realistically approach the lifestyle change that comes from living tiny
- How did Jake and Kiva handle filming their build AND completing it?
- Is tiny house electrical something that people even should consider DIY-ing?
- What are the benefits of seeing a tiny house in 3d?
Links and Resources:
- We the Tiny House People Documentary
- Jake and Kiva's Sketchup Tutorial
- Tiny House Customs Youtube Channel
- Andrew and Gabriella Morrisons Build DVDs
- Nintendo in the Tiny House Video
- Siding Timelapse Video
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**Please note this is a funded programme, so ensure you meet the eligibility criteria detailed below before booking**
This 4-week free programme is open to anyone who is currently not in paid employment and living in The Liverpool City Region, looking to change their life (see below for full eligibility criteria).
Starts: Tuesday 18th May and runs each following 4 Tuesday’s 10:30 am-12:30 pm via Zoom.
What is Change It Building Better Opportunities?
Week by week this programme will help you to build a toolkit of strategies that you can use to make the changes you want.
Week 1: Tuesday 18th May – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Starting with developing a positive mindset
Week 2: Tuesday 25th May – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Looking at these behaviors, what is assertiveness, passive, passive-aggressiveness.
Week 3: Tuesday 1st June – 10:30 am – 12: 30 pm
Money and mental health.
Week 4: Tuesday 8th June – 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
What goals do we have and how can we identify and set goals?
Each of these sessions is interactive and offering real practical advice including short videos to watch, quizzes, discussions, and takeaway tools.
The course is open to WOMEN & MEN living in the LIVERPOOL CITY REGION (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) who are economically inactive (perhaps a student, homemaker, taking a career break or retired) or not in paid employment.
This programme is funded by European Social Fund so one of our team members will be in touch to complete an induction /registration form with you and collect 2 pieces of evidence of your eligibility, including:
Something to evidence your right to work in the UK such as a photo or scan of:
Something to evidence that you are not in paid employment at the moment, for example:
Once the form is completed and all the evidence received, we will send you the link for joining the sessions.
If you don’t have the above-mentioned pieces of evidence at the moment but believe you are eligible, still register your interest here and our team can discuss this with you further at induction.
For more information or to book a place on this course, please contact our engagement team on 0151 706 8111 or email firstname.lastname@example.org
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Treasury yields are ending the week higher as traders unwind their positioning in anticipation of risks tied to the election, a likely interest-rate cut and a three big debt auctions in the U.S..
Yields climbed across the curve on Friday, reversing an early decline that came after data showed the economy generated just 12,000 jobs last month amid storms and strikes. Longer-dated yields led the advance in New York afternoon trading, while a key gauge of the dollar headed for its strongest closing level since July.
"This is a time when you've got to take a very holistic view," Mohamed El-Erian, president of Queens' College, Cambridge and Bloomberg Opinion columnist, said on Bloomberg TV. "We have some major events coming up."
Traders held tight to expectations that policymakers will cut rates by a quarter-point on Nov. 7 and again on Dec. 18, pricing in 44 basis points by year's end. They see 57 basis points of cumulative easing by the end of January, implying the potential that Fed officials pause their reductions early next year.
Unlike last month, when several banks changed their Fed forecasts based on stronger-than-expected employment data, the October report drew only affirmations of the widespread forecast for quarter-point rate cuts next week and in December. Citigroup stuck with its call for a half-point move in December.
Friday's job report showed just 12,000 jobs created in October, with severe hurricanes and a major strike causing the data to come in well below the median economist forecast of 100,000. The prior month's total was revised lower to 223,000 from 254,000.
While the Fed will likely attribute some of the weakness in today's data to one-off factors, the softness in today's data argues for the Fed to continue its easing cycle at next week's meeting," said Lindsay Rosner, head of multi-sector fixed income investing at Goldman Sachs Asset Management. "Sky clearing for a November 25-basis-point cut."
To Kevin Flanagan, head of fixed income strategy at WisdomTree, a pause in the Fed's rate-cutting cycle after two more quarter-point reductions in 2024 would likely leave Treasury yields stuck around their current levels.
"Low conviction is in part due to Tuesday's US presidential election and Thursday's Federal Reserve meeting. Had it not been for these two pending events, a big miss on headline payrolls and downward revisions would have elicited a much bigger slide in yields," said Bloomberg strategist Alyce Andres.
An early and brief rally in Treasurys was led by policy-sensitive short maturities, pushing the yield on two-year notes lower by as much as 10 basis points. Those moves soon lost momentum, however, after a gauge of U.S. manufacturing activity showed a bigger-than-expected gain in prices paid by factories. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
WWE Hall Of Famer ‘Stone Cold’ Steve Austin is regarded as one of the best pro wrestlers to have ever competed inside the squared circle. His contributions to the world of professional wrestling can never be forgotten no matter what. He was also buried for refusing to work with Brock Lesnar.
“Stone Cold” Steve Austin previously revealed that he regrets walking out on WWE before the June 10, 2002 episode of Monday Night RAW. Austin rejected to lose against Brock Lesnar in a King of the Ring qualifying match.
As noted by Dave Meltzer in the Wrestling Observer Newsletter, Stone Cold was heavily buried and punished for walking out on Monday Night RAW. This is because WWE did not have any major competition back then.
”WWE suspended Steve Austin without pay in 2002 for refusing to come to TV for a match he was to lose to Brock Lesnar, but that came at a time when they were the only real game in town. They also buried him heavily, far more than would be the case here [Banks and Naomi’s walkout], which also was a terrible idea and shortsighted.
Bubba Ray Dudley ended up losing to Brock Lesnar on that night. Lesnar went on to win the King Of The Ring tournament that year and defeated The Rock for the WWE Championship at SummerSlam. As for Sasha Banks and Naomi, their situation in WWE seems very grim right now.
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Am I the only one who a little bit dreads the yearly office Secret Santa gift exchange? I know that sounds horrible, but seriously, what do you buy that guy you barely know from Customer Relations? An expensive pen? A candle? Gift buying just got a little bit awkward. If you’re ready to move on from gifting desk organizers and fancy notepads, give me an “Amen!” and read our list of unique Christmas gifts for coworkers! We found our favorite fun, maybe-a-little-bit-silly gifts to liven up your upcoming office gift exchange.
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1. Star Wars Darth Vader Helmet 3D Mug with Removable Lid– For those who love their coffee on “the Dark Side,” (you see what I did there?) try this Darth Vader mug!
2. Chomping Shark Slippers for Grown Ups– Wouldn’t these feel so nice to slip into under a desk at work?
3. Infectious Disease Stress Ball– Help your coworker relieve stress by squeezing the guts out of an infectious disease. Oh yeah, that feels good…
4. Ugly Christmas Sweater– Who wouldn’t want to be seen wearing this bad boy to the office Christmas party? I mean, c’mon, there’s penguins!
5. Flux Capacitor USB Charger– Your coworker will feel like they’re going back to the future with this USB charger!
6. Sneakiest Uses for Every Day Things– If you read the cover, you will see why this book would be valuable in a work place.
7. Nintendo Link Hoodie– For the video gamer, this sweater is sure to be a game winner!
8. Bag of Holding– Not your average carrier bag, it is The Bag of Holding! What a powerful name!
9. Perplexus maze ball– A nice little puzzle for any break time.
10. Soyan 3D Printing Pen– Did you know you can now 3D draw? Give the office doodler a pen upgrade with this 3D printing pen!
11. Ninja Socks– If your coworker is a ninja in the office, they will love these socks!
12. Harry Potter Adult Coloring Book– If your coworker is more wizard than muggle, try giving them a Harry Potter coloring book! A great way to relax during break time!
13. USB Squirming Tentacle– Watch out! It’s alive!!!
14. Justice League Card Case– Now your coworker can feel like a super hero whenever they pull out their business cards.
15. Elegance Chocolate Cookie Gift Box– Cookies. Need I say more?
16. Rosewill Rosewood Noise Isolating Earbuds– If your coworker loves to get lost in the music, try giving them these noise isolating earbuds. Bonus- you’ll be able to sneak up on them so much easier for a fun little scare!
17. Zombie Survival Guide– This may not seem important, but it is. You never know when the Zombie Apocalypse could hit.
18. Exploding Kittens– This game is hysterical. For the quirky person with a great sense of humor, they will love this game.
19. Serendipity Frrrozen Hot Chocolate– If you’ve had Frozen Hot Chocolate before, you know why this is a must!
20. Someecards Year in a Box Calendar– For those who need their daily dose of sass, give them this funny calendar.
21. Table Topics– Everyone dreads the awkward pause of silence that inevitably comes in a group of people. Help out your coworker with this stack of Table Topics cards. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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The use of cloud technologies to deliver applications and data to customers at multiple locations.
It can sometimes be necessary to have your cloud services in specific locations — perhaps for performance or regulatory reasons, for instance GDPR legislation.
Distributed cloud computing ensures the complete management and optimal placement of data, compute and network resources to meet your customers’ needs.
What is it?
For most of its history, cloud has been about moving applications from physical data centers into a centralized cloud system. But distributed cloud recognizes that there can be benefits to having cloud-based applications and data sources at specific locations. This is often for performance or regulatory reasons.
In distributed cloud computing, your cloud provider maintains responsibility for the operation, governance and updates of the solution, while providing services at specific locations, rather than a centralized hub. This can allow you to improve performance, if you have time-critical applications; or you may be required to store customer data in specific locations.
What’s in for you?
Distributed cloud computing enables you to take advantage of the dynamic scaling, self-serve capabilities and on-demand computing that makes cloud so compelling. But it also adds the ability to move compute power and storage to where you need it.
That’s a significant benefit if you run applications where latency or throughput are business-critical. It’s also useful if your enterprise is covered by regulations, such as the European Union’s data laws, that require you to store and process data in specific locations.
What are the trade offs?
Migrating to the cloud requires enterprises to adjust to a new level of complexity that is inherent in distributed systems. It’s somewhat straightforward to troubleshoot issues that arise in applications running in physical data centers; when those applications are distributed across various virtual systems inside the cloud, management becomes a little trickier. With distributed cloud, those management issues are increased further.
Many of today’s enterprises lack the maturity to operate effectively in a distributed cloud because much of their legacy estate was not designed to operate in the cloud. Unless they have been willing to invest the time and money in rearchitecting and replatforming their applications, they can expect to hit a few bumps in the road to distributed cloud.
How is it being used?
Some of the earliest applications of distributed cloud were content delivery networks — think Netflix, Spotify and the like — where having ‘mini clouds’ in specific geographic locations enabled the reliable delivery of content for better performance and user experience without lag or buffering.
It’s also being used for applications where latency is critical — in areas such as banks’ trading systems or autonomous vehicle solutions.
Increasingly, we see enterprises that are deploying Internet of Things solutions — where thousands of remote, connected sensors are used to gain operational insights — investigating distributed cloud computing. Here, the intention is to do some of the necessary data processing close to the data sources, so that decisions can be made in real time. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Kültürpark İzmir is an urban park in the heart of the Konak district in İzmir, Turkey. It offers a mix of nature, history, and vibrant cultural events. With over 8,000 trees, this green haven hosts art exhibitions, concerts, and the famous İzmir International Fair. It is a place where leisure meets culture, perfect for families and explorers.
Kültürpark İzmir, nestled in the heart of İzmir's Konak district, is a serene escape that blends the beauty of nature with the vibrancy of cultural activities. It was established in 1936 on the ashes of a devastated area from the great Izmir fire. The park symbolises the resilience and renewal of the city.
This urban oasis, sprawling over 420,000 square meters, is a testament to İzmir's rich history and its commitment to fostering community spirit. In addition to being a park, it also serves as a cultural hub where art, history, and nature blend, making it a must-visit for anyone exploring İzmir.
The park's appeal lies in its lush landscapes, which are home to over 8,000 trees. Additionally, there are numerous different attractions here. These include the İzmir History and Art Museum, Atatürk Open Air Theater, and several sports facilities. Kültürpark is renowned for hosting the İzmir International Fair, Turkey's oldest trade show, among other cultural events and festivals that draw both locals and tourists. Its role as a venue for leisure, entertainment, and learning underlines İzmir's status as a dynamic, culturally rich city. Here, every visit offers a unique experience, from strolls along shaded pathways to engaging in the excitement of seasonal festivities.
• Stroll through lush greenery, exploring over 8,000 trees that breathe life into Kültürpark.
• Experience vibrant culture with concerts and exhibitions at the open-air theatre and culture centre.
• Join the local community in celebrating İzmir's dynamic cultural scene at various festivals.
• Dive into sports activities at the park's sports arena, catering to enthusiasts of all ages.
• Uncover history at the İzmir History and Art Museum, enriching your visit with educational insights.
Kültürpark Izmir welcomes visitors all year round. It offers a blend of culture, history, and nature any day you visit.
1. Wear comfortable shoes since Kültürpark is best explored on foot.
2. Check the event schedule and plan your visit accordingly.
3. Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated while exploring the park.
4. Arrive early to find parking easily, especially during events or weekends.
5. Respect the park's cleanliness and use the bins provided for litter.
Delve into the rich past of Izmir at the Izmir History and Art Museum located within Kültürpark. Housing an impressive collection of artefacts, the museum offers a deep dive into the city's cultural and historical heritage. Each exhibit tells a story, from ancient civilizations to the modern era, making it a treasure trove for history buffs. Among its highlights are rare collections from the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman periods, providing insights into the city's strategic importance through the ages. Walking through its halls, you are transported back in time, witnessing the evolution of this vibrant city.
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Laura Robinson grew up riding and drawing horses at her home in Southern California. Sketching on any piece of paper she could find, she drew her favorite subject, the horse. She has always felt a deep connection with horses, and has been very blessed to have them in her life.
Winning awards in high school and college for art and design, it was evident that she should pursue the arts. So, after moving to Minneapolis, MN and getting married, she studied and worked in the graphic design field. Then, while raising a family of 3, she moved onto the fine arts. She currently works as a portrait artist and muralist. Her local horse community is enjoying their commissioned portraits of their beloved horses. She tries to learn something new from every painting she does, always trying to better her skills as an artist.
In addition to her art, she works as a groom and assistant trainer at a busy boarding stable, riding hunter/jumpers and dressage. In her “spare” time she landscapes her yard, mends fences, builds her own chicken coop, rides with her daughter, tries to keep up with her sons, and helps her husband with his electrical business! She finds that a little time in the barn is the best therapy in the world. The sweet smell of a horse’s breath, and a nicker from an old friend is very soothing and inspirational.
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The Commission has closed its consultation on the next round of emission limits for passenger cars, known as Euro-5, with T&E clashing with the European car makers’ association Acea.
T&E has said the standards proposed in a Commission consultation document are “in many respects disappointingly weak”, and that stricter emissions limits for particles, nitrogen oxides and hydrocarbons are “technically, economically and politically feasible.”
In a position paper published last month, T&E calls for:
• a 90% (not 80%) reduction in particle emissions from diesel cars (to 2mg/km, not 5 as the Commission is proposing)
• a 70% (not 20%) reduction of NOx emissions from diesel cars (to 75mg/km, not 200)
• a 75% (not 25%) reduction of NOx and HC emissions from petrol cars
It also calls for other changes to the administration of vehicle emissions compliance, and welcomes the Commission’s proposal to close a loophole under which sport utility vehicles (SUVs) can escape certain emissions requirements.
In its submission, Acea says the Commission’s proposals are “unnecessary” and would harm the car industry’s competitiveness. It says:
• bringing NOx emissions from petrol cars down to 50mg/km would be “unnecessary” since the vehicles affected are already “clean and efficient”
• cutting HC emissions to 75mg/km would be “an unnecessary and unjustified extra burden on industry”
• meeting the proposed 200mg/km NOx level for diesel cars would be possible but “a significant task” and that existing technology cannot bring levels below 200.
Acea also criticises the proposed removal of the SUV loophole, saying cars seating seven or more people should be exempt because they offer “an environmentally attractive alternative to using two ‘normal’ passenger cars.”
T&E has pointed out that industry cost estimates for the introduction of previous Euro standards have always been “grotesque” exaggerations.
T&E policy officer Aat Peterse said: “Stricter limits make sense as many EU countries will otherwise struggle to meet EU air quality targets. But they would also boost innovation in the emissions reduction technology industry.”
The Commission is expected to make firm proposals for Euro-5 standards by the end of the year, and they would come into effect 18-36 months after completing their passage through the legislative process.
• A majority of German urban districts are planning controls on diesel vehicles that do not have particle filters. Newspaper reports say Berlin is planning a complete ban, Frankfurt plans a low-pollution zone starting in 2008, and Stuttgart wants to ban diesels more than 15 years old.
This news story is taken from the October 2005 edition of T&E Bulletin.
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Global competitors are bold in pursuing their industrial futures, and so should the EU.
A T&E note outlines why allowing fuels – synthetic or bio – in cars makes no environmental, economic, or industrial sense. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Enjoy Relaxed Dental Care with Sedation Dentistry from JSP Dental
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An introduction to control systems and how to design them. The course emphasizes the practical aspects of control engineering and the engineering design process including state space representation, system theory, control theory, and the mathematical analysis of control system. This course is about the theory of control systems and control theory. The intended audience is engineers and scientists who design and analyze control systems. These systems include automobile, robotic, and a variety of electronic, mechanical, and optical systems and instruments. If you want to learn to design control systems, consider picking up a copy today!
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One of the drawbacks to this approach was that we needed to recompile every time we made even a small change to the code. This slowed everything else we were doing down and because we couldn't always have someone waiting for the application to finish building. 827ec27edc | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Very large school of Tuna (3) will grace a wall with color! The three fish are attached by a metal bracket in the back and has several mounting brackets for easy hanging. Each fish is hand made from steel and then coated for hanging outdoors on a lanai or patio. Fish are treated and sealed for weather protection, but can also be displayed indoors. Each tuna is hand painted.
Size is approx. 42 x 26 x 4". Looks great hanging with our single Tuna OS121. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Year 2 are going to be designing and making pizzas this term.
Last week we looked at different pizza ingredients and thought about where they come from. We then decided which food group each ingredient belongs to using an 'Eatwell Plate' to look at how this fits in with a healthy balanced diet.
This week we focused on pizza bases. We discovered that bread is made from flour which comes from wheat. We then watched a video of bread being made before sampling different types of bread. We used our senses to describe the appearance and smell of the bread. Then we had to check out the taste and texture of the bread. This was our favourite part of the lesson! Based on our evaluations we have chosen which bread we are going to use to make bases for our pizzas. Here we are hard at work. Delicious!!! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Dec. 6, 2016
After a presentation by representatives of two Charlotte charter high schools operated by the same Florida-based company, facilitator Karen Gipson called elected officials in the room to the front for a report.
There was, of course, news. Trevor Fuller had lost his chairmanship of the county board just hours before. Gov. Pat McCrory had conceded to Gov.-Elect Roy Cooper. And lots more.
In the embedded livestream video from the meeting, the elected officials’ comments begin at minute 56:25. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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The boys of summer are back. Haru, Makoto, Nagisa, Rei, and Rin are reunited and the competition is about to get fierce. After the last swimming meet, the bonds of friendship have only gotten stronger, and with each passing day the boys continue to grow. This summer brings new rivals and new challenges.
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Walt Disney Treasures – Mickey Mouse in Black and White
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Logitech announced its newest webcam, the Logitech C922 Pro Stream Webcam, designed to meet the needs of serious video streamers such as gamers, the company said.
The C922 captures HD 1080p video at 30fps or 720p at 60fps.
Streaming at 60fps provides a more fluid motion for the viewer so every detail of gameplay can be followed at the same speed as the game, the company said. The webcam also includes a dynamic background replacement feature that uses intelligent shape recognition to separate gamers from their background, without the need for a green screen. Gamers can then overlay the video of themselves on the gaming stream with popular broadcasting apps such as OBS and XSplit.
The C922 comes bundled with a 3-month XSplit Premium license, which includes complete access to the tools and features of both XSplit Broadcaster and XSplit Gamecaster.
The cam adds automatic low-light correction and sharp autofocus, allowing it to adjust to flickering room lights or multiple computer screens, and two omnidirectional noise cancelling microphones enable stereo audio with no-drop streaming and recorded video.
“Social video platforms such as Twitch have exploded in the past few years, and with more than 2 million streamers on that platform alone, the way this new generation of gamers play and learn about games has forever changed,” said Guillaume Bourelly, portfolio and product manager of webcams at Logitech. “With the C922 Pro Stream Webcam, we are taking game casting to the next level so you can easily broadcast your gameplay like a pro, better engage with your community, and stand out from the crowd.”
The Logitech C922 Pro Stream webcam plus a free tripod and 3-month XSplit license is available now exclusively at Logitech.com and Best Buy.com for a suggested retail price of $100. Amazon is offering a version without the tripod but it includes a 6-month XSplit license for the same price. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Prostate cancer patients may soon have a new option to treat their disease: laser heat. UCLA researchers have found that focal laser ablation – the precise application of heat via laser to a tumor – is both feasible and safe in men with intermediate risk prostate cancer.
The Phase 1 study, published June 10 in the peer-reviewed Journal of Urology, found no serious adverse effects or changes in urinary or sexual function six months after the procedure. The technique uses magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, to guide the insertion of a laser fiber into cancerous tumors. When heated, the laser destroys the cancerous tissue.
A follow-up study, presented in a poster presentation at the American Urology Association meeting in May, showed the potential to transfer this treatment for the first time into a clinic setting, using a special device (Artemis) that combines both MRI and ultrasound for real-time imaging. The Artemis device arrived at UCLA in 2009. Since then, 2000 image-fusion biopsies have been performed – the most in the U.S. - and this large experience has paved the way for treatment to be done in the same way.
If the laser technique, known as MRI-guided focal laser ablation, proves effective in further studies -- especially using the new MRI-ultrasound fusion machine -- it could improve treatment options and outcomes for men treated for such cancers, said study senior author Dr. Leonard Marks, a professor of urology and director of the UCLA Active Surveillance Program. Historically, prostate cancer has been treated with surgery and radiation, which can result in serious side effects such as erectile dysfunction and urinary incontinence.
“Our feeling was that if you can see prostate cancer using the fusion MRI and can put a needle in the spot to biopsy it, why not stick a laser fiber in the tumor the same way to kill it,” Marks said. “This is akin to a lumpectomy for breast cancer. Instead of removing the whole organ, target just the cancer inside it. What we are doing with prostate cancer now is like using a sledgehammer to kill a flea.”
Up until now, capturing an image of a prostate cancer has been difficult because prostate tissue and tumor tissue are so similar. Precise, non-invasive surgical treatment has proved difficult as a result.
As the Journal of Urology study shows, however, MRI improves the ability of physicians to perform precise, laser-based treatment. The new fusion-imaging method improves it even further, providing real-time ultrasound that more clearly delineates the tumor. By combining laser ablation with this fusion-imaging technique, the potential of laser ablation grows enormously.
Previous research at UCLA has demonstrated the value of using the same fusion imaging technique to perform biopsies to diagnose prostate cancers in men with rising PSA who had multiple negative conventional biopsies. Such biopsies are usually “blind,” meaning physicians take a tissue sample based on what they believe is the location of a possible tumor.
The new Journal of Urology study provides proof of principle that laser ablation can be done safely and effectively with MRI. In this case, eight men underwent ablation while in an MRI machine. Although none had serious side effects, longer-term follow-up is needed, as is a continued assessment of appropriate treatment margins to ensure cure, the researchers said.
The second study tested the fusion-MRI procedure on 11 men in a clinical setting. That study found the procedure was well -tolerated under local anesthesia and resulted in no side effects. At four months follow-up, there were no changes in urinary or sexual function.
“This focal therapy provides a middle ground for men to choose between radical prostatectomy and active surveillance, between doing nothing and losing the prostate,” Marks said. “This is a new and exciting concept for prostate cancer treatment.”
The laser treatment is not yet approved for use in prostate cancer by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
“I think we were so successful in this effort because of the experience we gained doing the targeted biopsies,” Marks said. “That allowed us to go from biopsy to treatment.”
The studies were funded through private philanthropy and by a grant from Medtronic. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The relevant statement was made by the Main Department of the National Police of Ukraine in the Donetsk region, an Ukrinform correspondent reports.
“The police have completed investigative actions in a cemetery in Lyman, where two mass burial sites were discovered after the city was liberated from the Russian aggressor. Civilians were buried in one location, and Ukrainian defenders – in the other. Those killed were buried in trenches. Some graves are nameless. As a result of extensive works, which had lasted for over two weeks, the investigators recovered 146 bodies,” the report states.
According to the police, twenty-five spontaneous burial sites were discovered in Lyman. The investigative teams are now working there.
Generally, across the Donetsk region’s liberated areas, there are 58 of such burial sites. Every day the police receive more and more reports from local residents about burials. However, it is impossible to access some graves due to active hostilities at the moment.
In general, a total of 166 bodies have been exhumed in the north of the Donetsk region so far. Among the civilian victims, there were 85 men, 66 women, five children, and 10 of those whose sex had not yet been identified.
According to the preliminary data, most victims died from shrapnel injuries and natural causes. Some bodies bore signs of a violent death. The number of those who were executed by Russian soldiers will be reported as soon as all expert examinations are completed.
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Both children and adults may need the help of genetic experts to help diagnose diseases. If you have an undiagnosed disease, you may have many different symptoms affecting different parts of your body. For instance, you may have heart and kidney problems, or blindness and intellectual disability. You may have seen many doctors in many specialties, but they can’t find the cause of these complex or unusual conditions.
Clinical geneticists (medical doctors who specialize in genetics) use advanced genetic testing to uncover the causes of undiagnosed diseases.
A board-certified geneticist along with a counselor will go over all your previous medical history, including test results, medical imaging, previous diagnoses and your family history. This information helps genetic counselors determine what tests you need.
Genetic testing uses blood or saliva samples to look for genes that can cause medical problems. After testing, your genetic specialist will go over all the results with you and explain what they may mean.
Your treatment will depend on what diagnosis you receive and the results of your genetic testing. Genetic testing may allow you to receive treatments specialized for your specific genes.
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A national leader in precision medicine. As leaders in precision medicine, we have been selected by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as one of 10 sites in the country to participate in the All of Us Research Program. This program finds new ways to deliver personalized care by considering your particular lifestyle, health conditions, and genetics. As one of our patients, you can help change the future of health care and precision medicine, helping future generations receive the specialized care they need.
Innovative treatment designed for you. Using advanced genetic tests, our genetics experts may identify the exact cause of the condition and provide treatment based on each person’s genetic makeup. As a specialized hospital in South Florida, we offer these targeted, personalized treatments as well as the latest clinical trials. This means you get more testing and treatment options designed just for you.
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BlizzCon 2017 just started and, already, we have TONS of news and announcements from various Blizzard games! And the Overwatch Team did NOT disappoint. Scroll down to see a summary of their awesome Overwatch announcements!
New Map: Blizzard World
Oh hells yea! All the major Blizzard IPs in one map? Duuude, that’s pretty sick. It’s like a Blizzard Theme Park (that I’d love to be a thing IRL actually :D). I personally can’t wait to explore this new map as soon as it hits the servers. I mean, there are so many iconic things to see! You have the Hearthstone Tavern, a HotS arcade, areas dedicated to Starcraft and Diablo… SO MUCH STUFF TO SEE! It’s also declared as a Hybrid Map meaning it’ll be both a capture map AND a payload map just like Numbani, Kings Row, and Hollywood.
New Support Hero: Moira
This was the news EVERY OVERWATCH FAN was waiting for! Rumors have been circling around about this announcement and Moira was definitely a treat. A support hero that looks to be amazingly bad ass. Here are her skills.
With how she looks, she almost looks like a reverse Zenyatta. This ex-Blackwatch-now-Talon operative has two kinds of primary fire – a healing beam and a damage / lifesteal beam. She also throws out a healing AOE orb or a damage AOE orb. She can even do a short-range blink! Finally, she has a HUGE beam ultimate that heals friendly units and damages enemies as well.
From what it looks like, Moira will be a formidable addition to the Overwatch line-up. That blink can really help with positioning and survivability. And the option to go damage or heals can make her a dynamic pick in Competitive Line-ups. We really can’t wait to see her in action!
New Animated Short: Honor and Glory
Man, this just ended their batch of announcements on a really epic note. With Darin De Paul (Reinhardt Voice Actor) introducing the video, this short gives us a backstory on Reinhardt AND the Eichenwalde Map. We have no words to describe such an emotionally charged and beautifully done short so we just invite you to just watch the short above yourselves and to take it all in :'(
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Student flats conversion on the cards for historic Glasgow school
November 19 2014
A redundant C listed Glasgow primary school is in line to be converted into student apartments after London Commercial Property Partners lodged plans by Susan Stephen Architects for the west end property.Located within the Woodlands Conservation Area, adjacent to Elder & Cannon’s Ballet School conversion, the project must contend with significant water ingress and damage since the school’s closure in 2010.
Proposed work will see the main school building refurbished and converted together with the addition of three new build elements; an infill block on West Princes Street, a studio block and a new entrance and pavilion.
In their design statement Susan Stephen said: “We seek to re-interpret the buildings and courtyards of Glasgow’s West-End in a contemporary manner with an emphasis on the creation of spaces with social, recreational and educational value attractive to students.
“The design includes new buildings which complement the school building and complete the urban form and street elevation of West Princes Street providing an exciting and dynamic residence.”
New builds will be clad in natural stone with slate roofing whilst a new glass and zinc clad floor and cupola will replace the existing pitched roof of the main school block.
This latter intervention drew criticism from the Friends of Glasgow West which, while welcoming the rest of the scheme: said: “Plonking an ugly grey metal box onto the building is crass and shows little appreciation for the original architect’s concept.”
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Storing your data in Yoda
What kind of research data can you store?
Yoda allows you to store data of any type, sensitivity, and size. This includes large datasets (many files or large files), any file type, and sensitive personal data.
If you are planning on uploading multiple terrabytes (TB) of data on a regular basis, please inform your data manager beforehand, so that sufficient storage can be ensured.
Research versus the Vault
Yoda allows you to store your data package during your active research project, as well as archive it for the long-term. During your active project, your data package is stored in the Research environment. Here, you can work actively with your files. You do so in a “research group”, the main folder for your project. The names of all research groups start with “research-”. Within a research group, you and your collaborators are free to store files, create subfolders, et cetera.
From the Research environment, you can subsequently archive data packages in the Vault. The name of the folder will then start with “vault-” instead. How to archive data in the Vault is described in the guide Archiving your data.
Who can access my data?
You can only access files in another research group if you have been granted access to that group. Importantly, everyone who has access to a research group automatically has access to all subfolders in that research group.
How to store data in Yoda?
You can up- and download files from and to Yoda in multiple different ways. These are described in the Accessing Yoda guide. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Ostara is a celebration of the renewal of life with the return of spring. This week marks the Spring Equinox and it will be observed in an intergenerational service for Ostara with a ritual of intention.
Topic: Theme: Wisdom
Sunday’s service will be an intergenerational kickoff of March’s theme: “What does it mean to be a people of WISDOM?” Ask yourself: who and what have inspired wisdom in you? What are your sources of wisdom? We will have a moment to share our sources of wisdom during this intergenerational service. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
HRG 2024-2025 Schedule
The Humanities Research Group (HRG) is committed to engaging our community on campus, in the city, our region, and online across the country, with interdisciplinary ideas and perspectives of complexity and weight that are central to our understanding of ourselves and our place in the world. Our goal is to bring people together to challenge, inspire, and stimulate, in a space of open dialogue, sharing and exchange.
About the Humanities Research Group (HRG)
The Humanities Research Group is an interdisciplinary council comprised of University of Windsor faculty, students, staff, and community members, who support humanities research and facilitate events where thinkers and audience members grapple with issues relating to the human condition.
Read our Athena Newsletter to learn more about HRG including past and upcoming events.
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The Jesuits of Canada have released a list of priests and brothers they say were credibly accused of sexually abusing minors over the past 70 years.
The Jesuits, a religious order of the Roman Catholic Church, released the list of 27 names today following an audit that began in 2020 that looked at documents going back to the 1950s.
Of the men named, all but three are dead.
The order says in a statement that the release of the names is part of the Jesuits’ effort to promote transparency, accountability, justice and healing for survivors of abuse.
In most cases, the abuse came to light after the alleged abuser had died, with some cases never reaching criminal or civil litigation.
In a statement, Rev. Erik Oland says despite the exhaustive review, other names may be added to the list in the future. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Perhaps this year more than ever, the way in which our homes can work for – or against – us has come under the spotlight. The best not only look good, they provide practical, comfortable, usable space for the people that live there.
Fans of the Netflix show Get Organized by The Home Edit will know that zoning and grouping is bang on trend. On the face of it these concepts are simple. The hard part is probably getting started and the discipline of stopping rogue items from escaping from one carefully planned arrangement to another.
So how does it work?
Open plan has been a popular layout for new homes and for people renovating older ones for many years. It looks great but without walls separating traditional functions it’s important to think about how to zone areas into rooms within rooms.
One way is to group furniture into islands of function. Starting from the ground up, use a rug as the initial building block then once the necessary furniture is in place on and around it, add appropriate lighting – so, floor lamps next to a sofa and overhead pendant lighting over a dining room table.
Wardrobes and Cupboards
Again it’s about organisation and separation. Find an order that suits you. You could group clothes by season, for example, or better still vacuum pack unseasonal garments away to protect them and give yourself more room, then subdivide by occasion. Matching hangers, drawer and shelf dividers make it much easier to see what you have.
Like wardrobes, kitchen cupboards and fridges typically become disorganised very quickly through constant use. So separate and zone. Remember that uniformity maximises space so avoid mismatched containers. Also think about how often you use certain items – the more regular the use, the more accessible they need to be.
Decluttering and organising in order to show a property at its best are firm entries on the to-do list for anyone thinking of selling. Arguably the experience of lockdown has highlighted their importance beyond the sales process.
A final tip? Wholesale reorganisation can be daunting so tackle one job at a time.
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Olympic snowboarder Chloe Kim talks mental health, missing ‘the good teenage years’, and more on Kevin Hart’s “Cold As Balls”.
This week’s episode of Cold As Balls from Kevin Hart’s Laugh Out Loud features two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Chloe Kim as she joins Kevin to discuss mental health of athletes, being grateful for the opportunity to be at the Olympics, and how she began practicing at an extremely young age.
She also dishes on missing prom and all of the fun she had in college — as well as the fun she plans to have when she goes back.
Episode highlights include:
- Chloe talking about her mental health and all the expectations and pressures put on athletes, even stating that: “Some days I just can’t do it.” She emphasizes how grateful she was to even have been at the Olympics, and the importance of going out there and having fun.
- Chloe dishes on missing “the good teenage years” and never being able to go to prom because she was traveling and competing all the time.
- Chloe reminisces on how she became serious about snowboarding at age six, and how she was not allowed to go to the Olympics because she didn’t hit the age requirement, even though she qualified at age 13.
- Chloe tells Kevin her plans to go back to Princeton for a college experience after the 2022 Winter Olympics, and Kevin helps her practice with some good old fashioned ‘ice pong’ to get ready.
Season 5 of “Cold as Balls” premiered with Karl-Anthony Towns and has also featured Michael Strahan and Calvin Johnson. New episodes air every Tuesday on the Laugh Out Loud YouTube channel, Cold as Balls Facebook page, and Hart’s Facebook page. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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This agreement is between Client that engaged the Company in Website Development project, [the CLIENT] and Vertical LLC dba Vertical Guru herein referred to as [COMPANY/DEVELOPER]
CLIENT is retaining [COMPANY/DEVELOPER] as a provider of website management services. CLIENT agrees to the charge of specific amount on the Media Plan Insertion Order and/or Invoice per month in exchange for Services Included in This Agreement. Services not considered “standard website management” are subject to be charged at a regular hourly rate of $; such services are not included in this contract. During said period, Company or the CLIENT may terminate this agreement only for good cause. In the event of termination, the CLIENT will owe the [COMPANY/DEVELOPER] a minimum amount of the annual sum of payments (Monthly Fee times 12) for management services plus any unused advertising credit.
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Consultation on use of website’s Content Management System (“CMS”)
On-page Search Engine Optimization (“SEO”).
Regular monitoring and updating of CMS, associated assets, and website links.
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Monthly website and database backups.
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Monthly analytics reports
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VIIMSI SPA AND SAUNA CENTER TICKET WITH SEASON TICKET -10%
Although it's not freezing cold outside, but raining and windy, Vimka mountain doesn't seem to mind at all.
Since the weather is far from ideal at the moment, Viimsi SPA and Vimka have agreed that all of our season pass holders can enjoy a 10% discount on the sauna and hot tub after the mountain!
Present your season pass purchase invoice at the Viimsi SPA cash register and enjoy the discount!
But before that, be sure to stop by Vimka and get your skin wet on the mountain, so the sauna will have an even better effect.
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Growing up in Hackney Wick, Jammz was surrounded by a rough lifestyle that he chose not to partake in. He watched as cousins and older friends got locked up for what appeared to him to be pointless behaviour and decided instead to start connecting with music and writing rhymes. This eventually caught the attention of one of his cousins who was in the North London crew, Too Deep Squad. He realised Jammz had a natural freestyle talent and recruited him at 11 years old.
Around the same time, Jammz moved to another part of Hackney that was down the street from highly respected pirate station Deja Vu. Via a radio set in his room (sans bed, or anything else for that matter), he would regularly tune into Roll Deep and Nasty Crew on Mondays, then East Connection on Saturdays. Taking the inspiration he’d get from guys like Kannan, at the age of 14 Jammz would head straight to the studio in his school at lunchtime to avoid endless beef in his area.
A couple of years into the nascent rapping hobby that would soon become his career, Jammz started producing his own beats on his father’s MPC. Having played as a session bassist with artists like Incognito and Jools Holland, his dad was teaching music technology at a college in North London. Jammz’ mother was a teacher who would frequent TwiceasNice raves in South London and bring home tape packs and CDs for her son. Despite some influential parents, he attributes his penchant for grime to his environment growing up, and who he’s become as a person. Despite living through the Shiny Suit Era pioneered by Puff Daddy and Bad Boy Records, it simply wasn’t his cup of tea. With a strong history in the UK, one very dissimilar to radio in the United States, pirate radio stations in London remain a major lifeline for amplifying the voice of hopeful artists to the masses. Jammz is a prime example of an artist who thrived in this environment, both in terms of his musical inspirations and the audience he’s able to influence.
Jammz explains, ”It was 2010 [when] I started to [get] into radio. My friend AG was the first person to bring me to it, at this mad place in West London called Urban FM TV. It was the deepest journey; I used to have to get two trains and go into this industrial place. Then I kind of took a break from music a bit, after I dropped my first proper mixtape [in March 2010] and EP [in October 2010]. Then I fell off the map…” His show on Radar Radio, a station that was described by Passion of the Weiss’ website as “an edgy upstart, the spot anything can happen,” saw Jammz and his friend Jack Dat educate new grime fans while keeping old fans privy to new music. Simultaneously, he was studying the burgeoning talent he was competing with and honing his MC skills by spraying bars over a collection of new beats. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
If you’re one of many homeowners looking to sell their home this summer, you probably understand that there is some prep work involved! This includes everything from finding the right real estate agent, to boosting your curb appeal, to decluttering your space.
There are a number of things you can do to add value to your home. One of those includes making your rooms feel open and bright in both listing photos and in person. Below are a few ways to make your home look more spacious:
Declutter the Space
First thing you’ll want to do to make your rooms look more spacious is decluttering. Start with throwing away or recycling anything that you have no intention to keep when you move. This includes old receipts, bills, notes, or other paper/recyclable items. Remember, if these items include personal information, it’s best to shred them first.
Next, create a donate box and a keep box to remove the remaining “cluttered” items. Envision the space as if it is a staged room, like one you would see in a home decor magazine. Keep it clean, fresh and minimal.
Rearrange the Furniture
Another trick to making a room appear more spacious is properly arranging the furniture. There are certain ways you can arrange your furniture in order to create an illusion of a larger space. Likewise, there are also certain ways to place furniture that actually makes the space more room and functional. You can find room layouts online to get some more inspiration.
In addition to properly arranging your furniture, you can add window treatments to make your space feel larger. Consider placing your curtain rod at least 4 inches above the window frame and have the rod length be further than the width of the window. This will allow the room to feel taller and wider.
Use a Professional Photographer
After you’ve decluttered your home and rearranged your furniture in order to create a larger-feeling space, you’ll want to have a professional real estate photographer come in and take listing images. When your real estate photographer does the listing shoot, they will focus on the best angles and composition for the space.
Over 90% of buyers begin their search home search online, so real estate images are almost always the first impression your buyer will see of your space!
Listing your home to sell can feel overwhelming, but if you break down the process into smaller steps, you’ll find that it is completely manageable and worth the extra work. You can easily make your home look more spacious by decluttering the rooms, rearranging the furniture, and hiring a real estate photographer. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Medical ultrasound has evolved greatly over the past few years. It is no longer a tool reserved for specialists, but is now also used by doctors in emergency rooms and by medical students. This growing interest makes it imperative for educators to find new ways to instruct their students.
The aim of this randomized controlled pilot study was to compare the learning outcomes of basic ultrasound training via e-learning with that of virtual reality.
The researchers behind the project recruited 20 medical students from University of Southern Denmark. 9 students were randomly selected to receive only e-learning, and 11 students received only VR training. Afterwards, the students were asked to perform a basic ultrasound examination on a person and were evaluated with a test scores given by a blinded assessor.
Medical students who received VR training scored on average 143 points in the test, while the group receiving e-learning only scored 126 points (see image 2). In the VR group, 91% of the students wanted more VR training in the future.
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The main floor is the perfect example of open plan living incorporating both the interior and exterior seemlessly assuring the maximum of comfort and quality of life. Its light filled space includes a spacious living, dining area and fully fitted kitchen with Siemens/Bora/Liebherr appliances. This area opens on to the covered front porche overlooking the garden/pool and at the rear to a magnificent private patio surrounded with beautiful mediterranean plants and trees, gentle flowing waterfall, hand cut natural stone and is furnished both for al fresco dining and relaxation in total privacy. The main floor is completed with a seperate office, laundry room and guest lavatory.
The upper floor is designed for total rest and consists of a spacious master bedroom with large en-suite bathroom with access to an ample terrace overlooking the pool area with partial sea views. Two additional bedrooms, each with built-in wardrobes, en-suite bathrooms and access to their own spacious terrace.
An absolute highlight is the chill-out roof terrace furnished comfortably offering 360 degree views over the neighborhood, Bellver castle and partial sea views completes this unique property.
The property includes over 200sqm of terraces, A/C, underfloor heating, an electric gate, outdoor parking space and will be sold fully furnished. While being in short distance to Palma´s historical old town as well as the beaches within a 5-10min drive, this property truly is a hidden gem in the fashionable area of El Terreno.
Neighborhood of Palma de Mallorca located between the promenade and the Bellver Park. Originally, between the end of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th century, it was a summer resort for the bourgeoisie of Palma, which is why you can still find beautiful manor houses in this area. The slope of the land allows to enjoy amazing views of the sea from many of its corners. It was the center of Palma's nightlife for many years and now it shines again and is in the spotlight for both residents and the international public, and it is not surprising - as there is the fabulous Paseo Marítimo with one of the better shopping areas with the Porto Pi Shopping Center (including the Casino de Mallorca) or Bellver Forest for leisure activities, the national and international schools (including the Swedish school), in addition to the Swedish church right at the doorstep. New hotels, bars, restaurants and shops open their doors bringing back the lifestyle quality and modernity that this booming neighborhood has always deserved. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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In fact 21 per cent of Australian buyers – roughly one in five – say they would be put off buying a house if it was rumoured to be haunted.
The freakish fact comes from a HSBC survey commissioned earlier this year to understand global property habits.
In Australia, the biggest buyer turn-off is definitely of earthly origins: 46 per cent of Aussies surveyed say difficult neighbours are the biggest deal breaker. This is also the top turn off for French and British buyers, reports news.com.au.
The study also found that Aussies spend 2.5 hours a week researching property, compared to just 1.08 hours at the gym. The most extreme spend more than 7 hours every week window shopping for homes. Now that’s a scary statistic!
But we are not the world’s worst offenders when it comes to our national property obsession.
In the United Arab Emirates, people spend 6.6 hours per week researching property, while Americans spend 4.95 hours.
The least concerned of the nations surveyed, are the French, who spend just 1.74 hours on property research. Looks like the laissez faire French are even more laid-back than us Aussies.
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An Ohio woman was found not guilty of murder this week in relation to the death of her newborn, who was found buried in her backyard just two years ago.
The defense celebrated Thursday as 20-year-old Brooke Skylar Richardson walked on charges of “aggravated murder, involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment,” WKRC reported, convicted only of abusing the corpse.
According to CNN, Richardson was given no jail time in sentencing Friday, instead subject to just three years of mandatory state supervision.
“[Richardson] was living under this dark cloud for the last two years,” her attorney Charlie Rittgers said Thursday. “Living, quite frankly, a nightmare.”
NEW: Brooke Skylar Richardson, 20, who prosecutors said killed and buried her unwanted newborn in her Ohio backyard, broke down after she was found not guilty on the most serious charges, including aggravated murder; she was convicted of abusing a corpse. https://t.co/8ZaJu9BbSb pic.twitter.com/QWobZBD5c1
— World News Tonight (@ABCWorldNews) September 12, 2019
He and his son, fellow attorney Charlie Rittgers Jr., attacked the state this week, claiming Richardson — who was still found guilty of burning the corpse and improperly burying it in her backyard — was not only “not guilty” but entirely innocent of the charges against her.
The case, they say, was over-charged, claiming Warren County Prosecutors David Fornshell and Steve Knippen had deemed the narrative of a teen mother murdering her unwanted baby too exciting to pass up.
Fornshell and Knippen, however, saw things differently and they painted a vivid picture of the happenings, both inside and outside the courtroom.
Eighteen-years-old at the time of the alleged murder, multiple parties attest that Richardson been in a new relationship when she found out she was pregnant with the child of a classmate with whom she had previously been involved.
Police documents indicate Richardson told medical professionals she could not have the child, shortly after realizing she was pregnant.
“Upon learning she was pregnant, Brooke burst into tears and told her doctor that she could not have this child and that she could not tell anyone about being pregnant,” Warren County Assistant Prosecutor Julie Kraft said, according to WXIX.
That same doctor would bring local authorities to launch a full investigation months later when Richardson, having arrived to her appointment without the child, burst into tears in the medical office when asked where the baby was.
— Angenette Levy (@Angenette5) September 12, 2019
That investigation would quickly find the body of Richardson’s child; as well as the shocking detail that the baby had been birthed not at a hospital, but in the young cheerleader’s bedroom one night.
The baby had been stillborn, the girl and her attorneys later claimed, arguing the improper, backyard burial had been a result of immaturity and emotional distress.
But text messages from Richardson suggest she had gone to the gym to address her post-pregnancy figure within hours of the birth.
“My belly is back, OMG. I am never, ever, ever, ever letting it get like this again. You’re about to see me looking freaking better than before, OMG,” she reportedly texted her mother that morning.
And such signs of disregard for the life of the infant led prosecuting attorneys to believe something far more sinister had occurred on the night of the baby’s birth, according to The Daily Caller.
“I understand why the jury did what they did. I get it. But, I do believe she killed her child,” Fornshell said Thursday. “As I sit here today, I believe it.
“I understand there are proof issues,” he added, but “The fact that she meets 15 out of the 15 criteria for neonaticide to just walk away, you know what, we’re not going to try. That’s not who we are.”
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Hainan Wanning Riyue Bay Int’l Surfing Festival kicks off
The 8 National Teams arrived with class, showcasing their countries flags and colors in their team uniforms. The ceremony kicked-off with the presentation of each delegation as hundreds of local Chinese that were in attendance greeted them with a welcoming applause. It was followed by the “Sands of the World” ceremony, where each country carried sand from their local beach and poured it into a glass container on stage symbolizing the peaceful gathering of nations through the love of surfing.
"I’m totally honored and excited to welcome all of you to China, land of legendary culture and wisdom, and starting last year, a surfing destination known for its great waves and beaches,” remarked ISA Vice President Alan Atkins on behalf of ISA President Fernando Aguerre. Aguerre was unable to be in China due to the expected birth of his baby daughter. “As president of the ISA, and in the name of the 35 million surfers around the world, I would like to extend our gratitude to our great partners, Womei Media, and to the governments of China, the Province of Hainan, the City of Wanning and all the people of China. It is my deepest hope that all the visitors go home as ambassadors of the great people of China and its culture.”
On hand to welcome the surfers from around the world was Mr. Ding Shinjiang, the Director of the Communist Party of China, Committee of Wanning City. He expressed his excitement as the host of the Surfing Festival and how it is helping develop the City of Wanning. “In recent years, Wanning has been developing fast and without sacrificing the condition of the environment, aiming to become a world famous tourist city at the seaside,” remarked Mr. Ding.
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The group objecting to plans to build Ireland’s largest wind farm in the Finn Valley claim the development will add to flooding issues in the area.
Plans were formally lodged by Planree Ltd in March for the huge turbines, some with a maximum height of 500 feet, stretching from the iconic Barnesmore Gap along a 15 kilometre stretch of the Donegal-Tyrone border to near Castlefin.
However, there has been massive opposition to proposal, with the Finn Valley Win Action Group (FVWAG) managing to get residents on both sides of the border to submit more than 200 objections.
The group is concerned that, in the debate about last weekend’s flooding and the discussion on remedial works and mitigation measures, consideration has not been given to the potential impact of the Carrickaduff Wind Farm.
It says the developers, in their application, have not considered the impact of the removal of an estimated 500,000 cubic meters of peat and spoil, the felling of 122 hectares of trees plus 30 km of roadway, and how these developments would impact on the drainage of the area.
In FVWAG’s submission to An Bord Pleanala, Professor Paul Johnston of Trinity College highlighted what he described as “the applicant’s fatally flawed assessment of peat stability.”
He said the applicant’s analysis was not supported by any scientific modelling and, therefore, had failed to demonstrate that the construction of the wind farm would not pose an unreasonable risk of soil failure and ensuing pollution to the surrounding area.
“Professor Johnston also dealt with the likely hydrological impacts of the development and we are concerned that, if this development were to go ahead, flooding events like those we have experienced in the past week would be tenfold in their extremity,” a spokesperson for the group said.
Planree submitted a requested response to ABP in relation to all the public observations made on the application on October 2. However, the board has yet to decide whether this information is ‘significant’ or not and have yet to release this response to the public.
“This continued delay has naturally caused considerable concern to the community and we have yet to learn to what extent Planree have addressed the concerns raised in our submission to The Bord.” the spokesperson added.
The group also expressed concern at the revelation on Monday night’s RTE Investigates programme about the willingness of elected politicians to “accept inducements” in order to facilitate zoning favourable to wind farm companies.
“The programme highlights the serious questions that exist in the public mind about the integrity of the political and planning process and the ability of well resourced wind farm companies to influence policy, above the interests of local communities like ourselves.”
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JC Reviews: Wicked is a Wickedly Good Musical of a Movie
by James Coulter
Nearly 20 years ago, someone asked the bold question, “What if the Wizard of Oz was told from the Wicked Witch’s side of the story?” That answer was Wicked, one of the most successful Broadway musicals in the 21st Century.
The influence of this musical has proven immensely immeasurable. To date, it is the longest-running show on Broadway. It served as a springboard for Idina Menzel’s career, leading her to other big roles in other big musicals like Frozen. And, undoubtedly, it served as inspiration for retelling other stories from the villain’s perspective.
Now, nearly 20 years later, the musical has been brought from the big stages of Broadway to the big screens of movie theaters. But does this film adaptation do the musical justice? With this first part of a two-part film series defy gravity? Or will no one mourn Wicked’s melting away into obscurity?
Wicked, true to its name, tells the back story of the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz. She started life as Elphaba, a young girl who was bullied and ostracized for her unnatural green skin. She attends Shiz University with the hopes of harnessing her magic and the dream of one day meeting the Wizard of Oz, hoping he can rid her of her green skin so others can like her.
However, during her stay, Elphaba has to contend with Glinda, a perfectly perfect in every way sorceress-in-training. The two start off with unadulterated loathing, but eventually friendship buds between them and they decide to achieve their dreams together. But will they succeed, or are they destined to drift apart and go their separate ways? (Well, you know if you’ve seen the Wizard of Oz.)
For the record, I never watched the original Broadway musical. I had heard some of the songs, and I was somewhat familiar with the crux of the story. But as for this review, I can only judge the movie on its own merits rather than judge how faithfully it adapts the musical.
And, honestly, what can I say about this movie? What can I say to endorse it that its mere existence won’t very well do on its own? This is a film adaptation of one of the most popular musicals of all time. Even if it were bad, the fact this movie exists is enough to attract butts to seats and make the box office money machine go “brrr.”
And as someone who’s never seen the original musical, this movie certainly piqued my interest. The sets are practically practical. The costumes are elaborately elaborate. The musical numbers are catchy and larger than life. And the lead actresses Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande slay as Elpha and Glinda.
Again, as someone who’s never seen the original musical, I cannot tell how faithful the movie adaptation is. And film adaptations of musicals are notorious for being less-than-promising. However, from what I can tell from online discourse, this movie manages to do the musical justice.
If I have one major nitpick, it’s the pacing. This movie is nearly three hours long, and it certainly feels like it. Outside of the music numbers, the pacing seems to drag on to the point where you’re tempted to check the time on your watch.
Also, this movie is the first part of two parts, and it certainly feels that way. Many plot points are dropped into the story without any real build-up or payoff: Elphaba’s relationship with her sister, her budding relationship with Prince Friyero, and the political tension concerning the talking animals. All of these get briefly mentioned and then immediately forgotten about, with the intent that more will be revealed in the next part and hopes they will eventually pay off.
Otherwise, this movie certainly lives up to the reputation of the musical it’s based upon. If you’re a fan of Wicked, chances are you’ve already seen this movie twice. If you’ve never watched the musical, give this movie a chance. Either way, you’re sure to be waiting on edge for part two coming next year. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Floyd County’s economy fared pretty well in 2020, in spite of the challenges brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, asserts Wright Bagby, Chairman of the county’s Board of Commissioners, who believes that economic heartache was largely avoided because of Governor Brian Kemp’s decision to allow the communities across Georgia to re-open. Bagby also applauds Floyd County’s medical community for their efforts to nurse the public back to health .
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The founder of New Zealand’s Sisters of Compassion, Suzanne Aubert, has been declared ‘venerable’ by the Catholic Church.
The declaration by Pope Francis, announced early last December, is a major milestone on the path to sainthood being bestowed on Aubert, who came to New Zealand from France in 1860 and died here aged 91 in 1926.
If Suzanne Aubert’s Cause for Sainthood is successful, she will be New Zealand’s first saint, said Cardinal John Dew.
‘She was a remarkable woman who devoted her life to helping others. She was a pioneer of New Zealand’s health and welfare system and a friend to Māori throughout her life. Her tireless compassion and practical brand of Christianity made a huge impact on New Zealand society.
‘She was ahead of her time, promoting the rights of women and Māori in the nineteenth century. Her care for infants, young children, their mothers and families, and her practical concern for the incurably sick and unemployed was legendary.’
Being declared ‘venerable’ is a major step towards sainthood in the Catholic Church, said Dr Maurice Carmody, the Roman promoter of her canonisation cause.
‘There are a number of stages in the canonisation process. Last year the official case for her proposed canonisation was submitted to the Congregation for the Cause of Saints in Rome. Her case has been examined by Church historians and theologians and now, with the Pope’s approval, she has been declared “venerable” – the second stage on the way to being declared a saint.
‘The next stage involves the recognition of a miracle attributed to Suzanne, such as recovery from a terminal illness as a result of prayer. She can then be declared “Blessed” by the Pope. A second miracle and proof that she is a model for the universal Church will enable her to be canonised as a saint.’
Dr Carmody (parish priest at St Theresa’s Parish Plimmerton) said although Aubert died in 1926, her beliefs and work were still relevant today, especially in the areas of child protection and cultural understanding.
The Sisters of Compassion’s congregational leader Sr Margaret Anne Mills said it was very exciting for the order.
‘Declaring her venerable affirms this woman’s life, both in what she did, her faith, her values and her legacy in what she’s left behind.
‘Suzanne Aubert was an inspirational figure who reached out to people of all walks of life. Her huge energy and respect for all those she encountered, especially the needy, impressed a wide cross-section of New Zealanders.’
Her legacy is the work still undertaken by the Daughters of Our Lady of Compassion today. The sisters provide many charitable services, including running the soup kitchen in central Wellington. They are engaged in social work, pastoral care, prison and hospital chaplaincies, education, working with disadvantaged migrant communities, and care of the sick and the elderly.
Sr Margaret Anne said the declaration of her venerability has enormous significance for the Sisters of Compassion, the Catholic Church and New Zealand. ‘It affirms the work of so many people who have maintained and prepared her writings for the theological and historical commissions in Rome.
‘On the announcement there was a swell of joy among the sisters, community and many others throughout New Zealand, the Pacific and Australia, and messages of affirmation from France.
‘Suzanne’s life was first and foremost about bringing people to God, to show them that they are loved by God and most precious to God.’
On 25 January, the remains of the Venerable Mary Joseph Aubert (Suzanne) were transferred from her grave in the grounds of Our Lady of Compassion at Island Bay to a crypt in a side chapel of the congregation’s main chapel. An official opening of the new crypt will take place later this year. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
ESSEX, Uk. - We can all agree that Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking are two of the most incredible minds of the 20th century, but perhaps we have just met one of the most incredible minds of the 21st century, and she's only 12 years old.
According to an article in the Daily Mail, Lydia Sebastian lives in Essex, which is north east of London. The girl has, at just 12 years old, already joined a very exclusive club of just 1% of the people in the world to get the highest possible score on a Mensa IQ test - a 162.
To put that in perspective, physicists Einstein and Hawking are believed to only have an IQ of 160. Although to be fair they never took the Mensa test.
To test her IQ, Sebastian had to complete as series of 150 questions. She is said to have completed the paper with ease and with minutes to spare while on her summer break from school saying "At first I was really nervous but once I started it was much easier than I expected it to be and then I relaxed."
Her parents had initially not wanted her to take the test but finally relented after she nagged them about it for a year. Her father, Arun claimed "We really have done nothing special with her. She's our only child so we don't have anyone to compare her with."
But he did state she started speaking and reading at an early age and that math is her favorite subject. Noting that Lydia has already won an award in that area. Currently her favorite subject is physics and chemistry.
So what does a Mensa IQ test look like, not quite like the ones you'll find on Facebook. Because if that were the case we'd all be a genius!! However if you'd like to give the test a crack here's a link to a sample test. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Indigenous to Europe and the Middle East, the peppermint plant is now widely spread and cultivated in many regions of the world. Peppermint is a hybrid mint, a cross between water mint and spearmint. Traditionally a popular remedy for several conditions. It can be taken as a tea, used in essential oil and in supplement form.
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Stefano Buruiana appeared before an independent Disciplinary Committee on Wednesday, 20 November, having been cited for an offence contrary to Law 9.13 (dangerous tackling) in Romania’s November international match against Canada on Saturday, 16 November.
The independent Disciplinary Committee was chaired by Philippe Cavalieros (France), joined by former international players Jacques Boussuge (France) and Stefan Terblanche (South Africa).
The player accepted that he had committed an act of foul play but challenged the citing complaint.
Having considered all the available evidence, including the application of World Rugby’s Head Contact Process, the submissions by the player and his representatives, and all available camera angles, the independent Committee determined that the citing was not upheld.
The player is therefore free to play immediately.
The player has the right of appeal within 48 hours of the issuing of the full written decision, which will appear here once published.
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Protect Your Organization from Ransomware
Try not to Be a Statistic
Ransomware assaults on organizations and establishments are presently the most widely recognized kind of malware break, as they represent 39% of all IT security occurrences. Criminal ransomware incomes are anticipated to reach $11.5B by 2019. With a couple of basic approaches and methods, in addition to some front line endpoint countermeasures, you can successfully shield your business from any potential ransomware danger.
Most ransomware exploited people are badly arranged to react, regularly losing basic information regardless of whether they pay the payoff, in the interim enduring business results like lost incomes, irate clients and harmed brand notoriety. With a couple of basic insurances, in addition to strong hazards the executives, you can ensure your information and business in the most productive, financially savvy way.
Update Operating Systems and Applications
Ransomware assaults, for example, the famous WannaCry episode of 2017, regularly misuse programming vulnerabilities that can be shut by introducing the most recent working framework and application patches, updates, and security discharges. For example, associations that depend on Microsoft Windows ought to routinely audit Microsoft Security Bulletins to find out about the most recent security refreshes for Windows.
Perform Regular Backups
Standard full-picture reinforcements are the most idiot-proof approach to protect against ransomware assaults. Support up basic records consistently, ideally both to your organization premises and to verify distributed storage, will give you a chance to look to former days to fix the impacts of a ransomware assault. Your association may lose a few information and documents created since the reinforcement, however, everybody can rapidly resume work without paying a payment.
Introduce Anti-Virus Software and Keep Its Signature Database Current
Endpoint hostile to infection (AV) items give a profitable guard against an assortment of basic malware assaults. Organizations ought to pick an AV item cautiously and empower programmed updates to their mark database.
Empower Built-in Anti-Ransomware Features
Given that numerous new ransomware variations can dodge AV resistances, your association ought to likewise convey present-day information insurance programming with the implicit enemy of ransomware highlights, for example, Acronis Backup with Active Protection. This creative innovation utilizes social heuristics and AI to consequently identify and end ransomware assaults; it at that point naturally reestablishes any documents harmed before the assault was identified.
Close Vulnerabilities in Your Business Email System
Instruct Users to Avoid Becoming Ransomware Victims
Phishing messages made to seem dependable with individual data gathered from sources like Facebook and LinkedIn are a typical ransomware assault vector. Train your associates to be suspicious of messages from sources they don’t unequivocally know and trust. Sharpen representatives to the dangers of tapping on email connections and opening email connections and urge them to contact the sender about any marginally suspicious email.
Fragment the Business Network to Curtail Worm Propagation
Numerous ransomware variations can spread from an at the first bargained machine to different servers and PCs on the system. Make this sort of engendering harder by subdividing your business LANs through advances like Access Control Lists, private VLANs and setting mindful secure division.
Award Administrative Rights Only to Users and Applications That need Them
The more noteworthy the benefit level given to a client record or application, the more prominent the potential for mischief if its qualifications are undermined. Award essential client benefits of the course and be hesitant to allow raised application benefit levels by means of User Account Control.
Empower the Newest Security Features in Business Applications
Well, known business applications like Microsoft Office presently incorporate many “default-deny” security highlights, e.g., debilitating of full-scale execution in Word or Excel connections. Set these defaults broad to close some more assault vectors regularly utilized by ransomware.
Try not to Allow Programs to Launch From the AppData and LocalAppData Folders
Numerous ransomware variations attempt to execute from certain framework level organizers with an end goal to take on the appearance of standard Windows forms. Make explicit principles in your Windows establishment to keep documents from executing from these envelopes. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
A study conducted by cardiologists from Wisconsin and Texas indicates inactivity takes a toll on the heart and can even offset the good effects of exercise.
While common risk factors for heart disease include smoking and high blood pressure, there’s increasing evidence that too much sitting can also be harmful for the heart.
Dr. Jacquelyn Kulinski is an assistant professor of cardiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. A study she did along with cardiologists from the University of Texas found that six hours of sitting negates the benefit derived from one hour of exercise.
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“Even if you exercise 30 minutes a day, it looks like it still matters what you are doing the other 23 1/2 hours of your day,” said Kulinski. “Humans evolved to walk the earth, not sit around. So we need to keep moving.”
Kulinski said that movement doesn’t have to necessarily be rigorous.
“If you are stuck at your desk for a while, shift positions frequently,” she said. “Get up and stretch in the middle of a thought, pace while you are on a phone call, or even fidget.”
She also recommended taking walks during work breaks, using a pedometer, and going up stairs instead of taking an elevator.
Too much sedentary behavior like reading, driving or watching TV has been linked to high blood pressure and elevated levels of cholesterol.
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Executive Chat - Dick Wray and Bob Gershberg - April 2022
Wray Search 50th Anniversary Special: Executive Chat with Wray Search Founder & Chairman Emeritus Dick Wray and current CEO & Managing Partner Bob Gershberg
By Rebecca Patt, SVP Development, Wray Executive Search
This year we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Wray Executive Search, led by Founder & Chairman Emeritus Dick Wray and CEO & Managing Partner Bob Gershberg. To mark this special anniversary, Dick and Bob shared some of the wisdom they’ve gained through the years.
What’s your favorite pearl of wisdom learned after so many years in the search business?
Dick: Diligence and preparation for clients and candidates for every step of the hiring process.
Bob: Give people the freedom and opportunity to succeed. Great leaders think, plan, empower and execute in grand fashion. Great leaders have remarkable skills, confidence, compassion, laser focus, and resilience. Most are strategic but remember how to be tactical and show strength with emotional intelligence, not just intellect. Great leaders delegate and empower to unleash the talents of their followers.
What’s the #1 piece of advice you would give to candidates before an interview?
Dick: Know what you want out of the interview. Understand what the client is really asking for. Be determined in your presentation and give your answers clearly and distinctly. Ask for the job and be precise when you ask for the job.
Bob: Know the company well. Have passion for the industry and the brand. Project enthusiasm. Listen carefully. Ask good questions. Be confident, not overconfident. And look sharp.
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What’s the #1 piece of advice you would give to restaurant leaders wanting to build high-performing teams? Besides hiring Wray Executive Search to recruit them!
Dick: Make sure the whole team is on the same page about how the grow the team and what the goals are.
Bob: Trust is integral in top-performing organizations. Clear accountability is a necessary feature of a high-trust culture. As a leader, being trustworthy is about earning confidence, being dependable, being approachable, being honest, being supportive and being consistent.
Leaders must understand how to proactively inspire and motivate their employees. They must become the driving force behind growth and coordination in the workplace, focusing on company priorities as well as the individual goals of each employee. The key component of a successful business is a good and functional team with trust, clarity, and alignment. Create an atmosphere in which employees feel appreciated and motivated to give their best. Craft specific, measurable, achievable, and reasonable goals, and make sure each team member knows the expectations.
What are you most proud of with Wray Executive Search?
Dick: The long tenure of the people who have worked for me and the people we’ve placed.
Bob: Helping build some of the best leadership teams in the restaurant industry. Observing a team that we’ve helped build grow their company to lofty levels is extremely gratifying!
If you didn’t work in this industry, and you could do anything, what profession would you pursue?
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ATTENTION SPANS ARE SHORTER THAN EVER. You can’t afford to sacrifice clear communication with your customers, prospects, colleagues, investors – or anyone who matters to the success of your business.
Whether you need communications expertise or a fresh perspective on making your point, I may already have a solution that meets your needs.
I’ve been communicating for businesses of all shapes and sizes for 30 years. I’ve also written, edited and published books across the spectrum of business, including Creative Brand Communications, E-marketing Channels, Successful Leadership in Practice, A Licence to Print Money, Real People Strategy and others.
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Whether blogs and articles, white papers, newsletters, books, ebooks and more, I’ll help you showcase your knowledge, expertise and thought leadership to get your brand known and trusted by the people who matter. This could be anything from publishing a book, to creating newsworthy material that makes the business pages.
I can also help you create the strategy and planning that will deliver a successful content campaign – better connecting you with your readers at every crucial point in the relationship journey.
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You’re the expert on your business; I’m the expert in writing about and delivering what you know, turning your business knowledge into refined business writing (like I did with this book and article and others).
I’ll work with you to gather raw material before visualising how the piece will look and unfold with a consistent voice, structure and flow to your story. Then watch your words come to life as each section of your book, article or essay falls into place.
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“Vince gave us excellent results from just 1 meeting and 2 e-mails, so the time involved was used extremely effectively. As well as quality copy – with all the right grammar and spelling in place – we also get good search results from well-written brand messages, all within the limited space of a website.”
“The initial challenge was how to relate complex ideas and concepts in a logical and understandable style, and to a discerning international readership – not a simple task. As the book came together, Vince’s clear advantages of business acumen and empathy with the reader became clear and led to the creation of a quality business publication, fuelled by highly skilled writing and plenty of good ideas.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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You have lied to make me feel special,
I don't need your tainted charm,
Your contaminated feelings
Bring emotional harm !!
I am afraid of emptiness,
Our friendship no longer true
But I wonder if i can stand alone
Without thinking about you.
Disease of your affection is spreading like plague,
Your beauty like a virus attacking violently.
Saturday 26th October 2013 3:36 am
In a dry morning once ever
The poem will remind it later,
In a journey,a girl i had met
Don’t know why i became so tempted,
To dedicate a poem over her
Who was an unknwon passenger !!
I was seated near the window in a coach
She came searching a window in same coach,
Short heighted she was with slim body
I had ever seen such a silent lady,
With red and black she was pro...
Thursday 17th October 2013 2:53 am
The last Pop Up Poetry event of 2012 was a memorable occasion, a fitting climax to the year where we have built up our audience and our expertise to bring to Guildford a platform where local poets can have a hearing and poets from London and other centres can make their voices heard in our provincial (dare I say) locality. The evening of December 11th at the Bar des Arts, Guildford, was dev...
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Distress Identification Manual
Accurate, consistent, and repeatable distress evaluation surveys can be performed by using the Distress Identification Manual for the Long-Term Pavement Performance Program. Color photographs and drawings illustrate the distresses found in three basic pavement types: asphalt concrete-surface, jointed (plain and reinforced) portland cement concrete, and continuously reinforced concrete. Drawings of the distress types provide a reference to assess their severity. Methods for measuring the size of distresses and for assigning severity levels are given. The manual also describes how to conduct the distress survey and measure cracks in the pavement. Sample forms for recording and reporting the data are included. The manual also tells how to calibrate and operate fault measurement devices. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Banque Delubac & Cie, a distinguished privately-owned bank with 100 years of heritage in the French financial sector, has chosen Wyden, the leader in institutional digital asset trading technology, to empower its crypto trading offering for private clients and corporates.
Paris/Zurich – Banque Delubac & Cie, which is pioneering among French institutions in adopting digital assets, now utilizes Wyden’s cloud-native platform to facilitate crypto trading for private clients and corporates. It was the first French bank to be registered as a virtual asset service provider by the French financial regulator AMF in 2022.
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The integration of the Wyden trading platform is in line with the implementation of the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) regulation across Europe.
Wyden supports the entire crypto trading lifecycle for Banque Delubac & Cie and offers seamless access to aggregated crypto liquidity from multiple exchanges to help achieve best execution. Thereby providing a solution that integrates seamlessly with the bank’s existing client-facing trading application to ensure a user-friendly experience for end clients.
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Andy Flury, founder and CEO of Wyden, said: “We are delighted that Banque Delubac & Cie has chosen Wyden as a partner for its digital asset operations. Not only does this partnership further our reach into the European markets, but working with Delubac & Cie as a first-mover French bank also demonstrates substantial trust in Wyden’s expertise and capabilities as a digital asset trading technology leader.”
Paul Bureau, Head of Digital Assets at Banque Delubac & Cie said: “We wanted to put our banking expertise and specific skills in digital assets at the service of our customers, so as to meet their needs effectively. Our teams have created an end-to-end, decentralized support, trading and security offering that meets the complexities and risks associated with these assets. This partnership with Wyden will allow us to offer the best service to our clients.”
Established in 1924, Banque Delubac has a century of banking history and yet is proving to be a leader when it comes to the adoption of digital asset and fintech solutions. In partnership with Wyden, it now supports cryptocurrency businesses with their banking needs, as well as serving clients in the custody and management of their crypto-assets. Banque Delubac & Cie also developed DeluPay, a smartphone-enabled payment solution.
Banque Delubac & Cie joins more than 20 other regulated banks that now leverage Wyden’s end-to-end digital asset trading platform, reflecting the company’s position as a market leader in institutional trading technologies. Wyden recently launched Wyden Infinity, a comprehensive cloud-native, digital asset trading and banking solution created to support the needs of banks and brokers.
Wyden is the global leader in institutional digital asset trading technology. By covering the entire trade lifecycle and supporting seamless custody, core banking and portfolio management system integration as well as full trade lifecycle automation, the Wyden platform streamlines digital assets trading. Engineered by a team of trading system veterans and crypto asset experts, Wyden offers best-in-class integrated infrastructure solutions that meet the highest institutional needs. Wyden has offices in Zurich, New York and Singapore.
To learn more visit www.wyden.io.
About Banque Delubac & Cie
Founded in 1924, Banque Delubac & Cie is one of the last 100% French family-owned institutions. With more than 400 employees, it is present in France and overseas at 15 sites, including its historic head office in the Ardèche. Its independence allows it to pursue a bold development strategy and to make genuinely free proposals. It is the 1st French bank to be registered as a Digital Assets Service Provider (DASP).
For more than a century, we have been meeting the challenges of our customers by developing cutting-edge, atypical expertise. It supports them in their professional and private lives, however complex, with tailor-made advice and a direct relationship for greater responsiveness..
Its tagline “Experts and Independents” reflects its DNA of freedom, uniqueness and pugnacity for a tailor-made service. Its tradition: daring for its customers.
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Optimised for Xbox Series X|S
Games built using the Xbox Series X|S development kit are designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of the Xbox Series X|S. They will showcase unparalleled load-times, visuals, responsiveness, and framerates up to 120FPS.
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The essence of battle
A unique combat system combined with split-second decision making means no battle will be the same.
Wield and master various weapons, Fable arts and Legion Arms to find out what your style is.
Then...just never let your guard down.
Variety of attractions
Krat is a city filled with wealth as a result of its automated puppet technology.
Explore the once prosperous city and find the secrets and surprises that it holds.
Enjoy the beautiful atmosphere of the Belle Époque era and the mystery that is Krat.
You must lie in order to become human.
Lie not only to protect yourself from the enemies, but also to stop the suffering of others.
You are made of a puppet's heart, but you learn how to think and feel like a human by lying.
Legacy of the classics
With every step you take in Lies of P, you'll see homages to the original Pinocchio.
The city of Krat, the characters, and even the smallest objects reflect our deepest admiration for it.
Explore and experience our take on the classic tale.
You are a puppet created by Geppetto who’s caught in a web of lies with unimaginable monsters and untrustworthy figures standing between you and the events that have befallen the world of Lies of P. You are awakened by a mysterious voice that guides you through the plagued city of Krat—a once lively place that has been poisoned by madness and bloodlust. In our soulslike, you must adapt yourself and your weapons to face untold horrors, untangle the unfathomable secrets of the city’s elites, and choose whether to confront predicaments with the truth or weave lies to overcome them on the journey to find yourself.
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Watch Stark Raving Mad
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Stark Raving Mad is a film written and directed by Drew Daywalt and David Schneider. The heist crime movie features Seann William Scott, Timm Sharp, Lou Diamond Phillips, Patrick Breen, Monet Mazur, John B. Crye, C. Ernst Harth, Dave Foley and Suzy Nakamura. The story follows the events of an evening at a nightclub that has been reserved by Ben (played by Seann William Scott). The owner becomes unhappy with the high noise level, fearing a possible loss of the business license. However, the noise levels remain high despite his protests and concerns.
The noise is actually needed as a specific cover for a complex and illicit bank heist that is being orchestrated by Ben at the time. He and his gang are stealing a very valuable and ancient Chinese statuette. They are doing this to clear a large debt that he and his brother owe to a dangerous and violent Chinese crime lord.
Ben needs to complete the entire theft before the crack of dawn so that he and his brother’s live will be spared. Helping him are three experienced bank robbers to ensure that it is performed in time. Ben and his assistant are in place to ensure that the night club is able to run smoothly and without any unfortunate incidents. For example, they need to be certain that the owner of the club does not become aware of the situation and shut down the operation or cops arrive.
However, two FBI agents arrive at the club to check on a drug deal. This thwarts Ben’s plan, but a food delivery boy comes upon the operation and helps them out by providing cover stories explaining the loud banging from the basement.
Ben is able to clear out bank money from a vault and conspire for the crime lord and rival Chinese gang to be in the vault at the time the alarm sounds. The money belongs to the Chinese crime lord under a separate name. Therefore, he is found guilty of stealing his own cash.
Stark Raving Mad is a 2002 crime movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes. It has received moderate reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 5.5. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Yoga and Athletes
Going for a bike ride, bouldering, rock climbing, jogging, running, or just a long walk today?
YogaPaws are compact enough to fit in your pocket or pouch. So when you reach that awesome view on your bike, the top of the mountain, or the end of the trail, your body, hamstrings, and spine with drink up some yoga just like water. Athletes know how amazing yoga is at keeping them loose and limber.
Spin, Circuit, Pilates, Power, and Dance -- you will love how you're already wearing your mat with each transition. Your YogaPaws will assist and improve your movements of your favorite fusion in addition to the yoga postures. YES!
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Friday, May 25th 2007 - Congratulations (3 of 7)
So, Mr. and Ms. Taylor's relationship status...no, Kimberly doesn't know that they're seeing each other. Does Mr. Taylor have a girlfriend? That's a good question. It's not going to be answered here, though - Terrence
Are Mr. or Ms. Taylor seeing anybody else? I mean, they're not not seeing other people.
Dude probably knows a few people who would be glad to be a plus-one to his daughter's wedding, but I don't think he has anybody serious enough that they'd be upset if they weren't a plus-one at his daughter's wedding.
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Do you want to get rid of unwanted hair? Dr. David Hopp at Youthfill MD provides laser hair removal for all skin types. Laser hair removal can provide long-term hair removal relief. This treatment uses a focused laser beam to target the area during the process. This light energy is subsequently converted into heat energy, which damages the hair follicle and causes hair to grow. It is appropriate for all skin types. This method can be used to treat parts of the body such as the leg, armpit, upper lip, and chin. Laser hair removal can be an efficient method of reducing hair growth and achieving smoother, longer-lasting results. Book your next appointment now! For more information, contact us or schedule an appointment online. We have convenient locations to serve you. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Saudi Arabia's ride-hailing industry witnessed solid growth during the first three quarters of the year with over 51.8 million trips facilitated by 46 licensed such services across the kingdom, reported SPA.
This represents a 12% increase over the same period in 2023, with the third quarter alone showing a remarkable 41% growth over the second quarter.
The surge in ride-hailing activity has directly benefited Saudi drivers, who collectively earned over SAR1.1 billion ($292 million), it stated.
Many Saudi nationals are capitalising on this opportunity by working as full-time or part-time drivers, aligning with the government's vision of empowering citizens and fostering economic growth, said the SPA report.
Riyadh emerged as the leading city in terms of ride-hailing demand, accounting for 39% of the total trips. Makkah and the Eastern Region followed closely with 25% and 16%, respectively.
This increased reliance on ride-hailing services underscores their convenience, speed, and safety, it stated.
Senior Transport General Authority (TGA) officials said they have been encouraging Saudi youths to seize the opportunities presented by the ride-hailing industry.
By availing themselves of financial support from the Human Resources Development Fund (Hadaf) and embracing flexible work arrangements, individuals can contribute to the sector's continued growth and improve their financial well-being, they added.
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It’s vital to optimize your site to improve SEO ranking, because people are conducting searches every day. A high search engine position ranking will drive traffic to your website and generate more leads to your business.
On this blog, we will suggest you 5 ways to improve your search engine ranking.
1. Publish Relevant Content
Quality content is the main driver of your site’s SEO rankings. Create quality content for your intended users will improve your website authority and relevance, as well as increase site traffic.
Think about how your reader might search for a specific page, then identify and target for the keyword phrase for each page (with phrases like “website design in Penang,” “Penang Web Design” or “Penang Digital Marketing”). Repeat those phrases once or twice throughout the page for opening and closing paragraphs, and two to four more times throughout the remaining content.
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When designing your website, each page contains a space between the tags to insert metadata, or information about the contents of your page. If you have a CMS site, the UMC web team will have pre-populated this data for you:
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‘Black Panther 2’ Has Finally Wrapped Filming
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever has been in production for so long, and faced so many difficulties, that the title has begun to feel bitterly ironic. Amidst the sort of Covid-related issues that plague most major blockbusters these days, the entire shoot also had to pause back in November after star Letitia Wright injured herself during a stunt that went wrong while shooting in Boston. The production eventually resumed in mid-January of this year. And of course before the script was even finished, the franchise’s original star, Chadwick Boseman, passed away after a battle with cancer, leaving an enormous void in the center of the sequel that will arguably be impossible to fill. (Marvel has repeatedly insisted they will not recast Boseman’s role as T’Challa.)
Finally, more than two months after production resumed, the Black Panther sequel has wrapped. That’s according to numerous members of the crew, including costume designer Ruth Carter, hairstylist Nikki Wright, and director of photography Autmn Durald, who posted notes to social media announcing that the shoot had finally wrapped, with one even noting that the final day was “Day 117 of 88,” reflecting the fact that the movie has been shooting for quite a bit longer than was originally scheduled.
Marvel has revealed very few details about this sequel to date beyond its official title; it’s not even clear which character in the movie inherits the role of Black Panther and leader of Wakanda. The returning cast besides Letitia Wright includes Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Angela Bassett, Martin Freeman, and Winston Duke as M’Baku. One new actor who is definitely joining the cast and the MCU is Dominique Thorne, who will play Ironheart, a young woman who creates her own suit of Iron Man-esque armor, and who will get her own spinoff series on Disney+ in the future.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is currently scheduled to open in theaters on November 11, 2022. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Samragyee has reached London for a 5-days shooting schedule. Sharing the news, Samragyee shared a photo of her boarding pass for the Helsinki to London flight.
After Samragyee returns back from London, she is scheduled to fly to Philipines for the shooting of another movie ‘Kayara’. The flight is told to be scheduled after 8 days of her travel to UK.
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Visa Rejected again, Samragyee’s film Intu Mintu Londonma in trouble
Date : Dec 31, 2017 @ 06:09
The UK visa application of Samragyee has been rejected again. She was trying to go to the UK for the shooting of her upcoming movie ‘Intu Mintu Londonma’, a debut movie of choreographer Renasha Rai as a film director. The actress’ visa was rejected previously and the shooting was delayed because of that. In the mean time, Samragyee went to Australia for the premier show of her second movie ‘A Mero Hajur 2’ with the director, Jharana Thapa. Samragyee had re-applied for the visa after returning back from Australia.
Samragyee was signed in the movie before she had applied for the visa. The film makers were confident that she would get the visa and the shooting would commence as scheduled. Visa rejection for the second time has created a question mark on the future of the movie.
According to reports in Filmykhabar, Samragyee had applied for visa in the UK embassy in India as per her plan to go to UK for the shooting of the New Year celebration in London. But, the plan was disrupted because of the visa application rejection.
Two months ago the director Renasha Rai, and the artist/journalist Dil Bhusan Pathak had gone to the UK for the shooting of the movie. But, when the visa application of ten crew members including Samragyee RL Shah were rejected by the embassy, the director and the artists had returned back to Nepal after living there for a month. In the movie Dil Bhusan Pathak is being featured as the father of the character Samragyee is going to be featured. As the lead actor Dhiraj Rai lives in the UK, he doesn’t have visa problem.
Why was Samragyee’s visa rejected?
According to media report, Samragyee had applied for a working visa. According to the UK immigration authority, a creative worker who works in the creative industry should apply for Tier 5 (Temporary Worker – Creative and sporting) visa. The visa is required for creative workers like an actor, dancer, musician or film crew member.
To be awarded a visa, the creative worker needs to fulfil certain requirements set by the government. It is clear that Samragyee hasn’t been able to fulfill those requirements. These requirements are:
- The artist should make a unique contribution to the UK labour market (Samragyee need to prove that she is required to be in the movie and no other people in UK could replace her).
- certificate of sponsorship reference number
- She should be paid a minimum salary as set by the authorities.
- She should show £945 in savings to prove that she can support herself while there. The amount should be in her bank account for at least 90 days before she apply.
I wish Samragyee and her team re-evaluate their application and confirm all the requirements before they re-apply.
Similar case had also happened in the shooting of another movie by Milan Chams. In that case, the actress was replaced by Priyanka Karki, who didn’t have any visa issues. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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It’s was Warmer in Antarctica Than Cheyenne on Monday
In Antarctica, they are breaking out the shorts and volleyball. Well, I assume so. The frozen continent at the bottom of the world is experiencing a bit of a heatwave while southeastern Wyoming is in the grip of a cold snap.
In fact, last week (February 6) Antarctica registered it's highest temperature ever, with a reading of 65 degrees Fahrenheit at Argentina's Esperanza research station.
The forecast for today (February 10) isn't nearly as toasty, but it's still warmer than Cheyenne. The temperature in the Captial City is expected to top out at 29 degrees Monday. At Base Esperanza, the high is forecast to be a balmy 53 degrees.
The Base is expected to cool to the mid 30s for the rest of the week. But, that will still be a bit warmer than Cheyenne to start the week. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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The story so far in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Familiar faces, new stories.
Here's what we know about the plot of Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. You're working for Handsome Jack, and as the game progresses, we'll see how he became the villain we knew and loved (and hated) in Borderlands 2.
However, as for the four playable characters, we've seen each of them before in different Borderlands games and DLC packs. Vince and Brian break down where each character has been seen and guess what might be in store for them in the upcoming Pre-Sequel.
A lovable loser since the first game, Claptrap has since become the Borderlands' series mascot. He's been around to crack jokes and get on your nerves plenty of times, but not until the Pre-Sequel has he been a playable class.
We don't yet know Claptrap's action skill, but the game's creators wanted to ensure that, while effective, Claptrap wouldn't become so badass that his goofball reputation would dissolve. We also don't know whether the events of the Pre-Sequel take place before or after the events of Claptrap's New Robot Revolution, leaving us puzzled as to which Claptrap this actually is.
Nisha the Lawbringer was the sheriff of a town called Lynchwood in Borderlands 2. At the time, she was in a relationship with the game's primary villain, Handsome Jack.
The details of Nisha and Jack's relationship aren't super fleshed out, so maybe during the end of the Pre-Sequel we'll see how those two eventually grew together. If the other playable characters grow to hate Jack as he becomes more evil, we think some tension might arise between Nisha and the rest of the crew.
We've already seen Athena in the General Knoxx DLC for Borderlands 1 where she sides with the original vault hunters. She was a member of the Crimson Lance, as is Roland from the first Borderlands.
Athena is unique in that she's the least defined of the four characters. Unlike the rest of her companions, we don't yet know her fate. The Pre-Sequel's writers know this, and they're using it to make her the game's "moral compass."
She's also the only character whose main ability we've seen in action. At command, Athena can produce a shield that absorbs incoming damage. After a short delay she can toss it at enemies, wiping out several of them in one go.
If you've played Borderlands 2, you'll know that Wilhelm is the first major boss you encounter. He's big, scary, and kind of looks like a power loader robot.
In the Pre-Sequel, Wilhelm isn't yet the mechanical monstrosity we know he'll become. Instead, the designers are choosing to slowly make him more robotic as the game goes along. Essentially, as you fill in Wilhelm's skill tree, you slowly transform him into the character you'll fight in Borderlands 2.
The Vault Hunters from the original Borderlands do mention how dangerous Wilhelm is at one point. Maybe after playing the Pre-Sequel we'll know more about why they came to fear him.
We'll have more on Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel rolling out every day this week. For a look at what you missed Tuesday and Wednesday, check out our Pre-Sequel hub page, and take a look at our preview that touches on the new weapons, locations, and combat mechanics. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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It bugs me that the Cotton series received such a weird treatment during the 32-bit era. On one hand, the Playstation received two ports of the first games (including a direct port of Super Famicom's Cotton 100%), while the Sega Saturn was chosen as home for the outstanding Cotton 2 and Cotton Boomerang. Cotton Original (with the long subtitle Fantastic Night Dreams) is a straight port of the arcade game, and is definitely the version to go to if you decide to start knowing the franchise. The PC Engine CD version is just like it with a few number of differences that make the game even more friendly than it originally was. What does this mean? Nothing fancy, it just means Cotton Original is quite an easy game.
Cotton is a cute red-haired witch who's obsessed with a cookie called willow. Her motivation to go through the whole game is to get a giant willow in the end, and in her quest she's helped by the curvy sidekick fairy Silk. Just like its star, the game is loaded with cute, colorful designs that despite being a bit dark still convey what a cute'em up is all about. The "cute" quality here can be also perfectly applied to the difficulty. Suffice it to say, if you have a little brother or a girlfriend who wants to try an easygoing shmup as an introduction to this niche world, hand them Cotton Original for a few hours, tell'em the basics of the game and return a couple of days later in order to check for a completion or even a 1CC.
Some enemies leave colored crystals after being killed. They come in different colors and each one of them has a specific purpose: the yellow one increases the EXP bar and therefore Cotton's firepower; the orange one does the same but it also adds some points to the score; the blue one adds more of the lightning magic; and the red one adds more to the dragon magic. The crystals can have their color changed by shooting at them, but eventually they will disintegrate if you keep shooting them too much. Little helping fairies can be acquired by hitting the floating vases.
You have one button to shoot and one to drop bombs. Normal attack is performed by tapping, and magic spells by charging. Charging the shot button activates the first magic spell in the queue, so depending on which icon you have you get a fire dragon or a forward lightning bolt. Charging the bomb button will send all fairies forwards for a light attack. Charging both fire and bomb buttons will combine the magic items with the fairies for two alternate spells: lightning results in a bubble that grants invincibility for a short time, and dragon turns the fairies into balls of fire that home on all on-screen enemies except bosses.
Upon beating the bosses a teacup shower (teatime!) will provide some bonus points, and the trick here is to dodge all of them in order to get a higher bonus prize. Keeping in mind that it's possible to queue up to six magic items and that both main magic spells serve to block enemy fire, there's nothing more to know about the gameplay - just relax as you cruise by crazy-cute-psychedelic scenarios. You can even lean on any part of the scenery, there's absolutely no harm done by that. Beware though not to get greedy with the crystals and go rushing after them, because that's the most common cause for stupid deaths. Also remember that extra lives are obtained with 100.000 points and then for every 200.000 points afterwards.
Red-haired cute witch Cotton starts her journey for them tasty willows!
(courtesy of YouTube user forestlock)
(courtesy of YouTube user forestlock)
Cotton Original can be found both in the form of its initial release or as a budget title in the Super Lite 1500 series. It's a delightful and lighthearted game that hasn't much in the way of challenge, but its pleasing artwork (graphical and musical) sure has enthusiastic admirers in the shmup world. I can't say I'm one of them, I think I need to try later chapters in the series to get my blood really pumped up.
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Good morning all :o)
I don't have any cards this morning but I do have a couple more heritage pages.
This is my paternal grandmother and her father
The photograph of my grandmother was thought to have been taken on her wedding day in 1913 and I love it :o)
I used Crate papers for the backgrounds, and the Father/Daughter was cut out from a Crate letter page :o) | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The Renters Bill is reshaping London’s rental market, introducing key changes that impact both landlords and tenants. At Estate Agents Beckton, we aim to provide you with a clear understanding of these new regulations. This guide will cover the essentials of the Renters Bill and explain what landlords and tenants in London need to know.
Overview of the Renters Bill
The Renters Bill brings significant reforms to rental regulations, focusing on tenant protection and fairness in the rental market. Here’s what you need to know:
- End of Section 21 ‘No-Fault’ Evictions: Landlords can no longer evict tenants without providing a valid reason. This change aims to offer tenants more stability and security in their homes.
- Enhanced Property Standards: Landlords are required to ensure that their properties meet higher safety and habitability standards. This includes prompt repairs and maintaining a safe living environment.
- Regulated Rent Increases: The bill introduces stricter rules on rent increases, requiring landlords to provide clear justification and advance notice for any changes in rent.
- Strengthened Tenant Rights: Tenants gain more robust rights under the Renters Bill, including easier processes for requesting repairs and challenging unfair practices.
What Landlords Need to Know
For landlords in London, the Renters Bill means adapting to new regulations:
- Adherence to New Eviction Rules: Landlords must provide specific grounds for eviction, such as significant rent arrears or serious property damage, rather than relying on no-fault evictions.
- Compliance with Property Standards: Ensure that your property meets the enhanced safety and habitability standards to avoid legal issues and maintain tenant satisfaction.
- Transparency in Rent Adjustments: Clearly communicate any rent increases and provide valid reasons for these changes to comply with new regulations.
What Tenants Need to Know
Tenants will benefit from several new protections:
- Increased Stability: The end of Section 21 evictions means tenants will have more security in their rental agreements, reducing the risk of sudden, unjustified eviction.
- Improved Living Conditions: Higher standards for rental properties ensure better maintenance and a safer living environment.
- Fair Rent Practices: The bill requires landlords to justify rent increases, offering tenants protection against sudden or unfair rent hikes.
Preparing for the Changes
Both landlords and tenants should familiarize themselves with the Renters Bill to ensure a smooth transition:
- For Landlords: Review and update your rental practices and property management processes to align with the new requirements. Consider seeking legal advice if necessary.
- For Tenants: Understand your new rights and how they can protect you. If you encounter issues with your rental property, you’ll have more avenues to address them under the new regulations.
The Renters Bill introduces important changes that affect everyone in London’s rental market. At Estate Agents Beckton, we are committed to helping both landlords and tenants navigate these new regulations. Whether you need assistance with compliance or have questions about your rights, our experienced team is here to support you.
Contact Estate Agents Beckton today for more information on how the Renters Bill impacts you and to get expert advice tailored to your needs. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Hand poured soy two wick candle in an 5oz. glass jar. As pictured with hand beaded Candle Collar and charm. Choose from a selection of 25 scents.
Please select your scent choice as well as include a description of the color of beads and type of charm you would like on your Candle Collar. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Da Vinci® surgical robot lawsuits are currently being investigated by the personal injury lawyers at Flood Law Group, L.L.P. on behalf of individuals who were seriously injured or lost a loved one due to surgery conducted with this potentially dangerous medical device. If you have been personally harmed or suffered the tragic wrongful death of a loved one because of problems with the da Vinci® surgical robot, you could be entitled to significant financial compensation for your damages. Learn more about da Vinci® surgical robot lawsuits, then contact Flood Law Group, L.L.P. to schedule a free evaluation of your claim with an experienced and nationally-respected attorney.
What is the Da Vinci® Surgical Robot?
The da Vinci® surgical robot is made by Intuitive Surgical and was approved by the FDA in 2000 and has become an increasingly popular tool used to assist surgeons conducting minimally invasive procedures. To use the robot, a surgeon operates complex hand and foot controls to manipulate the four arms of the device, which are inserted into the patient's body through tiny incisions. One arm is used to keep the operating field clear while the surgeon uses two more arms to perform the surgery, which is viewable through a tiny camera on the fourth arm.
There are many proposed benefits to surgery conducted with the da Vinci® surgical robot, including less scarring, less pain for the patient, and much shorter recovery times compared to traditional "open" surgical procedures. However, multiple patients have been seriously injured or even killed during or after surgery with the da Vinci® robot, possibly due to defects in the device or inadequate surgeon training. Common injuries upon which da Vinci® surgical robot lawsuits may be based include:
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Da Vinci® Surgical Robot Lawsuits
Across the United States, da Vinci® surgical robot lawsuits are being filed by individuals who have been injured or whose loved ones have been killed during or after surgery with this device. According to the prominent personal injury lawyers at Flood Law Group, L.L.P., common claims in da Vinci® surgical robot lawsuits may include:
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Ioannis Metaxas came to power in early 1936. He came from a military background and in his youth he had attended the Berlin War Academy for 4 years from 1900-1903. His time spent in Germany was a happy one, and he was later considered by most to be a Germanophile. He worked his way up the ranks of the Greek Army to be Chief of Staff by 1913 and was then King Constantine’s principal military adviser until the King was forced into exile in 1917. Metaxas also went into exile, later returning and entering Greek politics. After a further exile and return, he was appointed to the post of Prime Minister President by King George II in April 1936. Four months later, he suspended the Greek parliament and parts of the constitution, taking all power for himself and soon assuming the title of Arkhigos (“Leader”). This was perceived at the time by Metaxas and the King as the only solution to a political crisis (one of many) that had paralysed Parliament. Opposition parties were banned and the dictatorship of the “4th of August Regime” had begun.
He was a staunch royalist and anti-Communist, but whether his regime can be classified as “Fascist” is the subject of academic debate. Certainly it was authoritarian or at least quasi-fascist. He engaged in many reforms but also brutal repressions of his left wing enemies. His government has been compared to that of Franco’s Spain, rather than the pure fascist states of Italy and Germany.
During this period Italian expansionism began to assert itself against Greece. This drew Greece ever closer to the British, although Metaxas made an effort to keep the country effectively neutral for as long as possible. He did, however, declare that in the event of invasion he would fight alongside the Allies. A factor in this position was that the Allies promised the return of the Dodecanese after the war, which had been occupied by Italy in 1912.
Nonetheless, the Italian occupation of Albania in April 1939, along with a subsequent guarantee of Greece’s borders by Britain and France, began to sway him even further towards the Allied side. Prime Minister Chamberlain declared to the House of Commons on 13 April that
“…in the event of any action being taken which clearly threatened the independence of Greece or Rumania, and which the Greek or Rumanian Government respectively considered it vital to resist with their national forces, His Majesty’s Government would feel themselves bound at once to lend the Greek or Romanian Government all the support in their power”.
In addition, Metaxas’ patron King George II and many of Greece’s elite were strong Anglophiles. For better or worse, Great Britain was committed to supporting Greece in the event of an attack.
Metaxas was also prepared for an assault from Bulgaria, and he had a huge chain of fortifications that bore his name built along the border. Redoubtable as they were, the Germans were to easily outflank them in 1941 by going through Yugoslavian Macedonia during Operation Marita.
The Greek cruiser Elli was torpedoed by the Italians at anchor in August 1940, but Metaxas chose to ignore this provocation in a last ditch attempt to keep Greece out of the war. Unfortunately this was in vain. At 3am on 28th October 1940 the Italian Ambassador Emanuele Grazzi delivered an ultimatum demanding free passage for Italian troops to unspecified strategic sites in Greece. Metaxas’ paraphrased reply was said to be “Oxi!” (No!). The date is a national holiday for Greece to this day – Oxi Day. Within hours of the rejection, the Italians invaded Greece from Albania.
Ioannis Metaxas died in January 1941, with the Greek Army having successfully counterattacked the Italians and driven them back into Albania. It was the first time during the war that Axis forces had been defeated in a land battle. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Q: Hi Genie, I wondered if you have a suggested remedy for my son Callum who’s 8. He has an outbreak of veruccas on his feet. A cluster of 4 on one foot and one on the other foot. Poor thing. We are trying a ‘Scholl freeze verucca and wart remover’ treatment which can be used on children over 4 years old. I thought a treatment could help to boost the healing process. Thanks so much. Liz
A: Hi Liz. Like warts, verucca are a virus and therefore freezing them or removing them surgically won’t stop the virus from growing elsewhere under the same conditions. Your best remedy is:
Thuja 200c 4 – 6 times a day. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Areas of expertise
Freedom of press and opinion
We conducted a research entitled “The Development of Corruption Networks in Hungary and the Measures to be Taken to Eliminate Them” within the framework of the individual support NEA-E-12-0086.
The final results of the research were summarized in Workshop Papers 2013/2 and 2013/1 in the abbreviated English version.
For those interested and the media, on April 17, 2013, we held a conference on the topic co-organized with the Joint Venture Association.
You can find information about the conference at the following links:
We conducted research entitled “Promoting Civilian Control of National Security Activities through the Public” in the framework of the Norwegian Civil Support Fund grant NCTA-2008-C01166.
The results of the research were presented by the Geopolitical Council Public Benefit Foundation in two new volumes of studies on Secret Service Democracy on 30 June 2010.
Siri Ellen Sletner, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Norway to Hungary, gave an opening speech. Dr. István Pintér, President of the Geopolitical Council, presented the published volumes entitled “Norwegian Experiences in Parliamentary Control of the Secret Services” and then Dr. Sándor Kurtán, Assistant Professor at the Institute of Political Science of the Corvinus University of Budapest, entitled “Regime Change in the Hungarian Secret Services”.
Pictures of the conference:
We conducted a research entitled “Geopolitics of Virtual Space” under the contract PAGEO / TSZ / 2015/23 of the Pallas Athéné Geopolitical Foundation.
The results of the research were summarized in the 2016/1 issue of the Workshop Studies of the Geopolitical Council Foundation.
Whoever controls the production of info-communication products and software (especially their standardization and development), as well as the transmission and archiving of data, dominates cyberspace. Whoever dominates people’s attention dominates the virtual space. He who rules cyberspace and virtual space rules the Earth. (2016) The geopolitics of virtual space. In: PINTÉR, István:
The geopolitics of cyberspace. Geopolitical Council Workshop Studies, Budapest, 2016/1. p. 287.HU ISSN 1788-7895.ISBN 978-963-9816-34-3)
Available at ekonyv.hu at the following address: https://www.ekonyv.hu/hu/konyv-reszletei/a-virtualis-ter-geopolitikaja –Geopolitics-of-the-virtual-space? Eid = 28792
In PDF format: http://mek.oszk.hu/16100/16182
The research team
Freedom of the press and opinion
In 2005, Courrier International (a French foreign policy magazine) received an award from the Geopolitical Council for its objective information.
In 2005, the editorial staff of „Világóra” received the award from the Board of Trustees of the Geopolitical Council, in recognition for “outstanding performance in providing high quality balanced and impartial foreign policy information”.
In 2006, the BBC broadcast in Hungarian received the award from the Geopolitical Council.
In 2006, the editorial board of the foreign policy program MTV1 Panorama received the award from the Geopolitical Council.
In 2007, the Polish newspaper Gazeta Wyborcza received the awardfrom the Geopolitical Council.
From the echoes of the awards:
The research activity of the Geopolitical Council is not an end in itself. We profess the unity of “knowing and doing”. We take action against fake news and manipulated scientific activities. In order to ensure the purity of public sphere, we created the institution of the “Civil Supervisor”, and at the invitation of the Ministry of Justice and Law Enforcement, we participated in its anti-corruption working group. We made proposals to ban the offshore accounts of government officials, and we translated the international transparency news into Hungarian at secinfo.hu. To organize knowledge transfer, we organized scientific lectures called “Óbuda Knowledge Club”. We are co-founders of the Joint Venture Alliance’s Anti-Corruption Working Committee. We are active members of the Ministry of Justice’s Thematic Working Group on Other Civil and Political Rights in the Human Rights Working Group, where we have initiated the inclusion of the Internet as a fundamental human rights agenda. We are promoting the digital transformation with our proposals to complement the National Strategy for Research, Development and Innovation. We also inform the public about geopolitical contexts in our media appearances.
Pictures of the programs of the Óbuda Knowledge Club: | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
In 2014, nat-2 was voted one of the 30 most creative companies in Germany
Whether LED sneakers, rubber boots made of corn or sneakers with Tyrolean hayfield and Swarovski crystals, milk, corn, glass, coffee, mushrooms or the first vegan sneakers made of wood (2016) – the creative artist from Munich never runs out of ideas when searching for innovative materials for his sneaker production. Thies’ individual revolutionary developments would go beyond the scope of this portrait. At this point we gladly refer to the nat-2 website.
German High-end Sneakers – designed in Germany, handmade in Italy
Natural and recycled materials: the reason why nat-2 uses so many sustainable and environmentally friendly materials? For Sebastian Thies, this is self-evident when talking about good design.
The unique sneakers are designed in Germany. The production takes place mainly in Italy and Spain in small family businesses.
„A true heritage – constantly looking forward, not back without forgetting the rich history and roots.“
With nat-2, sustainability does not stop with the material. Even the shoe boxes, flyers, descriptive texts and hangtags are made of sustainable materials.
Where to buy? In the nat2 online store and in renowned concept stores such as Galleries Lafayette in Paris and Beijing, LaRinascente MIlano and the S*uce Abu Dhabi. Just like in nat-2’s own online store coilex.com in Munich.
Seasonless. Timeless. Mostly unisex. Visionary.
nat-2 has made it its business not only to produce high-end sneakers from recycled, vegan and ecological materials. A clear company goal of the Munich-based company is to show consumers and industry alike smart material alternatives. Together with organizations and platforms such as the United Nations, UN Alliance for Sustainable Fashion, GREENSTYLE munich and NEONYT, the company works to preserve a functioning planet with an environment worth living in for the next generation. #bettertogether
Member of the Fashion Council Germany
The roots of nat-2 lie in the early 90s and are inspired by graffiti, street and board sports.
More information about nat-2. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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