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Made of oak veneer – giving each door a sense of quality with a natural expression.
The door keeps your belongings hidden and free from dust.
You can choose to mount the door on the right or left side.
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To be completed with BESTÅ hinges.1 door requires 1 pack of hinges. Sold separately.
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For $75 I bought a $200 emusic value pack. This will be the last time. After that I will permanently leave emusic; additions from labels are few and far between, and many great labels have already left. Perhaps I could have left a year ago, but I am still discovering little nuggets of genius from the remaining music. It’s been getting harder though. I am still finding that people on bandcamp have been pricing their albums too high, but there’s enough there to keep me happy.
Articles and Interviews
Here’s a nice excerpt from Arjan Rietveld‘s Hypnotized: A Journey through Trance Music (1990-2005): A history of Balearic Trance, Where are the women in trance? , . Also a very nice essay about Beatport’s Definitive History of Trance. I am very familar with trance styles and major players, though it is nice to have everything mapped out so clearly.
- Adam’s Son by Matthew Wright
- Atzaro Ibizo — Soundscapes Vol 3.
- Affirmations by Hoopy Frood
- Tales from Six Feet Under (Vol 1). by Charlotte Wessels.
- The Deer by Death of Robert. Spanish pop group.
- Highways and Heartbreaks by Siobhan Cotchin. Australian country music EP. Very subdued soft sound.
- The Soundings by Blue States. (actually Andy Dragazis). British Triphop from the 2000s. Very downbeat and relaxed.
- Home is where the Van is by Battlefield Band. Early 1978 album by iconic Scottish folk band. Iconic as in, they’ve produced dozens of albums and featured an everchanging cast of performers over the decades.
- 3 Compilation trance albums for 90s trance called Hypnotized: British Trance 1993-2002 , German Trance Music 1992-2001, Dutch Trance Music 1994-2005). (All 3 albums are streamable on bandcamp). There is a very interesting book about the history of trance music by Arjan Rietveld.
- Gently but Firmly by Joyce Delaney. (Consisting of Chrissy Barnacle and Nyla) NYP Scottish dada-punk duo produces lots of minimalist fun songs with screwy lyrics.
- Various NYP EPs by Nyla (from Joyce Delaney). All are minor fun — she plays the ukelele as well as guitar.
- Various NYP EPs by Chrissy Barnacle.
- Sum of the Parts by Blue States. NYP of B-sides
Speaking of which, here’s a live performance of one of favorite Asian songs Tao Wang (Escape) by Stephanie Sun. Here’s the original studio recording from 2001. I heard this on some random online radio, and spent months trying to figure out the name of the song and singer.
After reading a reddit thread about most memorable drum performances on a pop song, I was reminded of the remarkable finale of Benny Goodman’s Swingtime in the Rockies. That was Gene Krupa on the drums which by the end was fluttering all over the place. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
If you’re a beginner in poker, you should start by playing small stakes. This will allow you to observe the game from a number of angles without risking too much money. It will also force you to play a wide range of hands, which can be very beneficial for your development as a player.
Online poker requires a lot of discipline and smart bankroll management. In addition, you’ll need to learn the rules of the game and the strategies that will make you profitable. This will involve a lot of studying and practice, and it is not easy to do. Fortunately, there are many ways to make the process of learning poker online much easier.
One of the most important poker tips is to always be the aggressor preflop. This will ensure that you are getting the most ways to win the pot. This will include raising the pot before the flop and forcing opponents to fold on the turn or river. It is also important to understand starting hand rankings and the importance of a good kicker in your poker strategy.
Another key online poker tip is to be aware of timing tells. This can be done by observing the amount of time it takes an opponent to decide their move. In most cases, this will give you an indication of their strength or weakness. For example, if they are taking a long time to raise their hand, this is likely because they are holding a very strong hand. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The Vanishing Tribes of Kenya – A Description of the Manners & Customs of the Primitive & Interesting Tribes Dwelling on the Vast Southern Slopes of Mount Kenya & Their Fast Disappearing Native Methods of Life. With Many Illustrations & 2 Maps.
London, Seeley, Service & Co., 1925. 14 cm x 22 cm. Frontispiece, 284 pages. 27 monochrome photographs on 17 plates including frontispiece. Fold-out map at rear showing “The Vanishing Tribes of Kenya.” Hardcover [publisher’s original amber cloth] with lettering on spine. Embossment to front board. Excellent, bright condition with only minor signs of external wear. Discreet bookseller’s label on front pastedown. Minor foxing to edges. Interior bright and clean and sharp cornered.
Includes, for example, the following chapters: Law / Land Tenure / Periods of Life, Birth – Adolescence / Periods of Life, Marriage – Death / Arts & Crafts / Dress, Tattooing & Teeth-Filing / Weapons & Warfare / Art & Music / Dances / Magic & Religion, Diviners & Doctors / Tradition & Folklore / Natural History / Present & Future etc.
The book details Browne’s seven years (1909-1916) as Assistant Commissioner throughout the region.
″This book is an effort to record the writer’s observations of the manners and customs of a primitive and interesting group of tribes who dwell on the southern slopes of Mount Kenya. Developing in that part of Africa is proceeding so rapidly that it is important to describe as much as possible of that fast disappearing native method of life: even since the accompanying notes and photographs were taken changes have taken place and much has already vanished for ever. Since the various tribes with which this book deals are small in number and limited in area, it is obvious that their own peculiar customs can have little chance of survival in the face of the general intermixture of tribes taking place under European administration.” (p.5)
Of Marriage Laws the author writes: “The general moral standard cannot be considered a high one…Generally speaking, it may be described as the natural and wholesome standard; while sexual relationship is regulated only by easy going laws, the strongest opposition is shown to anything out of the normal course of nature such as connection to immature children or unnatural vices. Free love is by no means permitted, though there is no means permitted, though there is no objection to extreme intimacy short of actual sexual connection, to which fact is probably due the very general idea that complete freedom exists. Under native customs severe penalties were inflicted upon offenders against the general moral standard, the Chuka being the most particular in this respect. A child resulting from the union of an uninitiated boy and girl was destroyed, while the parents were killed by having a stake thrust upon them.” (p.70)
The initiation rituals and rites of ceremonial circumcision for both boys and girls is described in great detail as are the marriage rituals.
″Curiously little importance is attached to death, or to the disposal of the corpse: in fact, it would seem to be the least regarded of all the incidents of life. The main feature is the uncleanness caused by the dead body and the consequent complications. Corpses are almost invariably disposed of by being deposited in the bush, where the hyenas and carrion-feeders generally dispose of the remains. This somewhat gruesome method is fairly reliable under all ordinary circumstances, since Nature’s undertakers are numerous and active; occasionally, however, unusual mortality will overtax the resources of the local hyenas, and distressing results arise.” (p.93-94)
The author pays close attention to describing native dances, art and music but particularly focuses upon magic and religion as “magic plays a very large part in native life, and the slightest knowledge of the people is sufficient to bring one into contact with some form of superstition.” (p.181) The ‘mundu mugo’ or doctor and ‘mganga’ or witch-doctor play dominating roles in a tribal society permeated by the rules of conduct summed up in the word ‘thahu’ or ceremonial uncleanliness. Browne goes into considerable detail describing the rituals, potions and practices that shape spiritual lives.
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Following disengagement between India and China, Indian troops started patrolling the Demchok sector in eastern Ladakh on Friday.
This development comes after India and China agreed to disengage and start coordinated patrols as per their perception of the Line of Actual Control in the Demchok and Depsang sectors.
Patrolling by Indian troops in the Demchok sector in Eastern Ladakh has started today. Patrolling in the Depsang sector is expected to start soon, Indian Army Sources said. The coordinated patrolling would mean that both sides will know about the schedules of patrols or both sides.
Earlier on Thursday, Armies of both the countries exchanged sweets at various border points in the Ladakh sector on the occasion of Diwali.
Indian and Chinese Army exchange of sweets took place at Hot Springs, Karakoram Pass, Daulat Beg Oldi, KongkLa and Chushul-Moldo border meeting point in Ladakh.
Ladakh MP Haji Hanifa welcomed the disengagement between the Indian and Chinese armies along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
“Those of us who live near the border know what war feels like. We desire peace along the border. We welcome the agreement between the two countries, but we want to see it implemented on the ground. Tensions along the border should be reduced through diplomatic means,” said MP Hanifa.
Earlier, Chief of Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi stressed that restoring trust along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) would be a gradual process, to return to the April 2020 status quo, highlighting the steps of disengagement, de-escalation, and buffer zone management as crucial for easing tensions between the two nations. He further explained that the process will take place in phases, with each step aimed at reducing tensions.
Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong said that it was natural for India and China to have differences as neighbouring countries but the important thing is how to handle and solve these differences.
India and China have recently agreed on patrol arrangements along the LAC at the India-China border. The border standoff between India and China began in eastern Ladakh along the LAC in 2020, triggered by Chinese military actions. This incident led to prolonged tensions between the two nations, significantly straining their relations. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
3/4" OSHA Flow Check Safety Valve-180-200 CFM
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This OSHA-required 3/4" flow check valve allows you to keep employees safe and protect your equipment if an air hose breaks. Managing a flow capacity of 180 to 200 CFM, this air compressor regulator valve is designed to immediately shut off the flowing air supply. Prevent dangerous hose whips by adding this valve to your equipment today. Check out our 160-180 CFM OSHA valve if you are looking for an option with a slightly lower flow rate range. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The semiconductor shortage has made it harder for electronic manufacturers to source electronic parts and components. The global pandemic has been incorrectly blamed for the “start” of the shortage. Truth is, the shortage began well before then.
Semiconductors are found in a variety of industries including:
- Healthcare & Medical Devices
- Defense and Government Projects
- Agriculture and Food Distribution
Many people can design a semiconductor chip but there are only a handful of companies that actually create semiconductor chips. Learn how this shortage in semiconductor chips and electronic components came to be and ways that electronic manufacturers can help you navigate the current shortage for your electronic projects. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Michigan Children Win With Healthy School Meals for All
Michigan Department of Education Press Release LANSING – Michigan’s 1.4 million public school children will be receiving nutritious free meals at school this year as a result of a $160 million appropriation in the state’s School Aid budget adopted by the state legislature and signed into law by Governor Gretchen Whitmer.
Michigan School Meals will begin at the start of the 2023-24 school year to provide state reimbursement to schools for every breakfast and lunch served to Michigan’s public school students who receive meals through their school’s participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program.
“This is a win for Michigan’s public school children,” said State Superintendent Dr. Michael Rice. “The Michigan School Meals program is an investment that gives our children the opportunity to focus on learning and a healthier future rather than worrying about their next meal.”
This unprecedented investment in students supports Goal 3 of Michigan’s Top 10 Strategic Education Plan, to improve the health, safety, and wellness of all learners. In addition to meals provided free of charge, the meals follow USDA nutrition guidelines.
For every district that chooses to participate, students in pre-kindergarten through Grade 12 will receive one breakfast and one lunch per student, free of charge. The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) encourages all eligible districts to participate and is preparing to support districts with program implementation.
Although families won’t have to pay for meals, they must complete forms at their local school to determine eligibility for other educational programs. MDE encourages parents/guardians to watch for those forms in their school enrollment packets and back-to-school information later this summer. Completed forms help districts with accessing additional health and wellness services, before- and after-school academic and enrichment programs, and guidance and college counselors, as well as fee waivers for various tests and applications.
More information can be found at the Michigan School Meals website, and questions regarding the program may be directed to firstname.lastname@example.org. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Sarah Perramant, the public health epidemiologist in Warren County, told NJ.com that “The Warren County Health Department and state Health Department are investigating a cluster of E. coli cases [potentially from] local Panera Breads.”
The Panera Bread restaurants being investigated are located in the counties of Hunterdon, Middlesex, Somerset, and Warren.
When the outbreak started making headlines on Thursday, DOH spokesperson Donna Leusner said the department would submit the results of its investigation to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for confirmation. She said the process could take longer than a week.
“The source or food product cannot be determined until state lab tests are done to tell if they match the various cases of illness and confirm testing with the CDC,” Leusner said.
Panera Bread might be
E. coli outbreak source
Perramant told NJ.com that the Phillipsburg Panera Bread, located in the Phillipsburg Mall on U.S. 22, was the primary focus of the investigation. She said health officials, however, were investigating all Panera Bread locations in those four counties.
New Jersey residents who have dined at any of the four Panera Bread locations recently and then developed symptoms of E. coli food poisoning (see below) should seek medical attention.
Panera Bread investigated:
E. coli facts and figures
E. coli bacteria (Escherichia coli) are one of the most common causes of foodborne illness year in and year out. They are normally found in the intestines of mammals. Most strains are benign, but some strains can cause serious illness.
Anyone can become infected, but people with the highest risk of becoming severely ill include young children, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems.
E. coli symptoms are similar to those produced by other foodborne pathogens and generally include:
- nausea and vomiting
- diarrhea (often bloody)
- severe abdominal cramping
- fever and fatigue
- loss of appetite
- decreased urination.
Symptoms usually last from five to 10 days, and most people recover without treatment. Complications can arise, however, and produce severe consequences.
E. coli complications: HUS
As much as 10 percent of people infected with an E. coli illness develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can be life-threatening. The overwhelming majority of HUS cases involve children under 5, and the disease is the leading cause of acute kidney failure (renal failure) for that age group.
HUS typically develops after a prolonged case of diarrhea. HUS damages the red blood cells, and that can clog the filtering system of the kidneys. If kidney failure occurs, a kidney transplant might be necessary.
HUS is fatal in 2 percent to 7 percent of cases, and those almost always involve children. HUS victims who survive can suffer long-term consequences, including hypertension and impaired kidney function.
E. coli complications: TTP
Another complication of E. coli illness is a variation of HUS called thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP). This complication usually occurs in the elderly.
Elderly people develop more blood-clotting problems, which can result in bruising. The clots can limit or block the flow of blood to the body’s organs, such as the brain, kidneys, and heart. This can produce a higher fever and neurologic changes, in addition to kidney damage. Other serious health problems also can develop.
Until the 1980s, TTP was considered a fatal disease. Treatment with plasma exchange and infusion techniques, however, has reduced the mortality rate to about 10 percent. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The world of work is undergoing rapid and unprecedented change. Technological disruptions, shifting demographics, and globalization are transforming the business landscape at an exponential pace. To thrive in this new reality, organizations must evolve beyond traditional ways of operating. Adapting structures and processes is no longer enough. True reinvention requires optimizing the human factor - the people, mindsets, and dynamics that form the heart of every organization.
This is where this book comes in. In "Optimizing Organizations for Maximum Impact", I introduce a holistic framework for reinventing organizations through continuous optimization of leadership, teams, culture, environment and performance. The approaches discussed are grounded in practical strategies and evidence from high-impact companies that are successfully navigating change.
Over the course of six parts, we will explore how optimizing key organizational dimensions can drive transformation. We begin by enhancing leadership capabilities and fostering an innovative mindset. We then examine optimizing culture and collaboration, as well as managing workflows and talent. Finally, we bring these elements together to propel organizational impact.
My goal is to provide a playbook you can use right now to mobilize people, evolve mindsets and harness disruption. Optimization is a journey, not a destination. I hope the frameworks and tools in this book empower you to reinvent continuously and thrive - no matter the challenges of tomorrow. It is through people that organizations will find both meaning and maximum impact in this new era.
Suggested Citation: Westover, J. H. (2024). Optimizing Organizations: Reinvention through People, Adapted Mindsets, and the Dynamics of Change. HCI Academic Press. doi.org/10.70175/hclpress.2024.3 | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Pedro Miguel Ferreira Custódio joins Demarest
Pedro Miguel Ferreira Custódio, a lawyer and economist, has been appointed as a tax partner at Demarest Advogados in São Paulo, Brazil.
Custódio specialises infinancial services. Some of his main clients include banking institutions, insurers, asset management companies, and foreign investors. In addition to his wide experience in tax matters involving financial institutions, he assists non-financial institutions with the tax treatment of financial products.
Previously, he was a partner and tax leader of financial services for more than seven years at EY. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Abstract The role in safety and purpose of accident investigation is followed by its brief history. The need to ban emotive and irrelevant judgemental terminology rejects the term `accident’ in favour of `damaging occurrence’. Complex Pattern and “Is” thinking is advocated. A damaging occurrence is understood via the participant, their aspects which interact in three different energy systems and the time zones of the occurrence. There is no cause, only a causation with a large number of essential and contributory factors. Factors influencing the information, willingness, resources and skills present at the damaging occurrence can be identified via the Information Chain and the Management Chain. Phylogeny and ontogeny are useful terms for classifying essential behaviour. Predictions of future occurrences is dealt with briefly. Consensus is challenged for its role in providing `consignorance’. This seminar concentrates on accident investigation. This paper provides the broad perspective necessary for effective accident investigation. Copyright© This work is copyright and is the Intellectual Property of the Author. You may download, display, print and reproduce this material in unaltered form only for your personal, non-commercial use or use within your organisation. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, all other rights are reserved. Requests and inquiries concerning reproduction and rights should be addressed to The InterSafe Group, PO Box 7338, East Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, 4169. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Have you ever heard of microlending? I was a proud member of the group of lenders who, thanks to Kiva.org, lent a larger sum of money to this hardworking businessman called Leonard Joseph. Mr. Joseph operates a fruit and vegetable stall in Tanzania. His industry has been amazing. Through Kiva.org, he borrowed about $950 for working capital to invest in his business, and to be repaid over 6-12 months. In fact, it was repaid in full, ahead of schedule. I’m now looking for another lender to help out in a similar way.
Location: Dar es Salaam , Tanzania Activity: Produce Sales Loan Amount: $950.00 Loan Use: WORKING CAPITAL Repayment Term: 6 – 12 months Start Date: Aug 1, 2006 Status: Paid Back |
Kiva is a wonderful organisation that makes possible lending to people in developing countries who wouldn’t be able otherwise to borrow any money for their small businesses. Commercial banks wouldn’t loan to them, because they lack the traditional assets that commercial banks would look for. Other lending companies might extract usurious rates of interest because of the unsecured nature of the lending. The result would be a disaster, if the merchant goofed in one of the payments. And governments, especially in developing countries, do not make good lenders.
So, if you think microcredit can make a difference in someone’s life, don’t wait for the U.N. or some other agency to take up the program. Do it yourself and lend today.
How It Works
Kiva works in a peer-2-peer type of method. It collects payments (as low as $25), aggregates the payments into larger amounts through a self-selection process. Then matches them with individual clients recommended by partner organizations who manage the repayments. For lenders, you simply create an account at Kiva, then use Paypal to add the money to the pool. Once the money is received, you can select your lending programs as you wish. The money is aggregated and loaned. Once repayments are made, you will see them in the lender’s page. When repayment is complete, your money becomes available to withdraw or relend. Of course, no interest is charged as the project is designed to help people in the developing world help themselves and their families. However, the money is also handled by Paypal free of charge. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
April 27, 2017 - Montréal
Symposium on Occupational Cancers
About the Symposium
A research project was conducted by the Occupational Cancer Research Center (of Cancer Care Ontario, a department of the Ontario Ministry of Health) and funded by the Canadian Cancer Society Research Institute (CCSRI) to estimate the number and proportion of new cancer cases and cancer deaths attributable to occupational exposure to carcinogenic agents, and to assess their current economic impact. Researchers from the Institut de recherche Robert-Sauvé en santé et en sécurité du travail (IRSST) and the Université de Montréal collaborated in this project, titled The Human and Economic Burden of Occupational Cancer in Canada.
The Montreal Symposium on Occupational Cancers took stock of the burden of occupational cancers in Québec and on current or potential prevention strategies.
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Optimization of bonding structural assembly & health monitoring for renewable energy
Onshore wind energy is a mature market with electricity production costs sharply decreasing . One of the main approaches to further reduce these costs is to improve our knowledge of the lifetime of major components of wind turbines, such as blades. This project will provide a novel protocol to estimate accurately the lifetime and residual lifetime of the wind blades to optimize their maintenance and management.
The ONSHORE project aims to propose a methodology to estimate the accumulated damage in bonded composite structures taking into account the effects of the implentation procedures on the mechanical strenght of the assemblies. The objective is to characterize the behavior and damage of bonded composite materials at different levels (coupons and representative structure).
- To better estimate wind blades lifetime
- To evaluate the criticality of the defects in bonded joints of composite
- To secure the exploitation of wind blades
- The ONSHORE project was highlighted at the 2019 JV Innovation Days.
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The New York Times recently ran a piece by Gina Kolata that compared the injuries sustained running vs. those sustained cycling. The article, entitled “Fell off my bike, and vowed never to get back on” contrasts the two sports in terms of the post-traumatic stress that cycling injuries can induce given their relative propensity for higher degrees of acute trauma. Running injuries, on the other hand tend to be insidious and less dramatic. Due to overuse and inadequate recovery, they tend to come on more gradually. A key factor in the psychological impact of cycling vs. running injuries, this article argues, is the presence or absence of a sense of control. The sense of lack of control in the outcome can result in post-traumatic responses of exaggerated caution, even to the extreme of not getting on a bike again. On the other hand, when we can rationalize the outcome in terms of something we did wrong it becomes a lot easier to consider hopping on the bike seat again, or lacing up those running shoes.
We are meaning-making creatures and strive to create a sensible narrative out of our injury woes: Anton Krupicka’s recent blog entry being case in point. After having summited Green Mountain 10 kabillion times over the past year in the context of an insanely prodigious training volume, Anton ‘tweaked’ his calf on a recent ascent, essentially preventing him from competing for the big pie this coming weekend in the North Face 50. While initially “frustrated and generally pissed off” Anton finds solace and meaning in attributing this injury to too much intensity on poor footing and endeavors to fold this new insight into his future training.
All this is well and good. I mean, what else can we do really? We are all an experiment of one and the only way we figure out what works and what doesn’t is by trial and error and common sense. We have physiological and biomechanical limits that are, in theory, objective and testable. And hind-sight is always 20-20.
But meaning is not necessarily inherent in the world itself: we imbue it with meaning. That is to say, just because our explanations provide a psychological salve doesn’t mean they are true.
Having spent a good many years running competitively and cycling avidly I’ve had my fair share of injuries related to both. In truth, there have only been a few injuries amenable to a clear causal story and these have all involved cycling: “I swerved too tight on that corner and ended up catching my handlebars on those of the guy next to me. We both went down, I smacked my knee and it hurt for a good long time.” With running injuries, of which I must have had nearly all of by now, this clear causal story seems much more elusive. It wasn’t when I quickly and irresponsibly ramped up to 140 mile weeks in marathon training but many months down the road when I nonchalantly did 3 sets of calf raises that my Achilles started hurting and then proceeded to hurt for a year.
Of course, I poured over my training logs for clues, for meaning. “Next time I’ll do this or avoid that…” What is also interesting is that my post-injury reaction is just the opposite to that purported in the article: after a year of chronic running related injuries I was so burnt out and miserable that I swore off it entirely and devoted myself to bike racing for several years. I felt like I had no control.
In sum, I would advise the downtrodden injured athlete to keep doing what you always have been doing: devise a narrative to make sense of your misery. It might help and probably couldn’t hurt. But keep in mind that if you looks hard enough for meaning, you will find it. And finding it doesn’t necessarily mean it was there in the first place. Rather, with our injury stories there always seems to be a hint of the unpredictable, of the absurd.
Call for Comments
How have you dealt with your running injuries and how have these differed from injuries sustained in other sports? Is injury simply an inevitable part of the game or can it be otherwise? How much control do we have over our injuries? More generally, what have been your experiences with injury and how have they influences your understanding and appreciation of the sport? | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The best time to visit Amsterdam windmills is in April and May. During these two months, the weather is optimal and you’ll find fewer fellow tourists on Dutch windmill tours. September through November sees fewer tourists, as well. However, it becomes difficult to predict the weather in the fall; so, layer up because the skies can change in an instant. The best time of day to visit the windmills is probably at sunrise or sunset when natural lighting is at its best. Then again, there’s something to be said about visiting when the sun is at its peak, especially if it’s a clear day during one of the shoulder seasons.
Whether you’re headed to Marken, Volendam, Zaandam, Edam, or one of the other quaint Dutch towns that are still home to a traditional windmill, chances are you can arrange comfortable, round-trip travel in an air-conditioned vehicle. But, if you’re not in the position to take a day trip from Amsterdam to the Dutch countryside, you can still see authentic Dutch windmills. And the best part is that you can easily reach them by bicycle or by using public transport.
There are eight windmills in Amsterdam namely Jozua, Zuidpoldermolen, Katwoude Windmill, Korenmolen De Leeuw, B & B ’t Zaanse Koopmanshuis Anno 1694, Jonge Dirk, Windmill de Kat, Woudaap, and Vereniging de Zaansche Molen (Zaan Windmill Society).
These were traditionally used to pump water into the river out of the lowlands so that the locals can do farming.
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Isdefe, in its desire to enhance the quality of its technology and engineering services, has collaborated with the awarding of the Premios a la Excelencia en el Mantenimiento y Seguridad del Ejército del Aire. The aim of the awards is to reward staff for facts or relevant acts during the development of its mission in different fields of the service.
Among the eighteen different types of awards for excellence, they are included those related to the maintenance of facilities and systems, air security, safe handling of weapons, or the prevention of occupational hazards.
Isdefe’s Director of Operations, José Manuel Hesse Martín, jointly with General Moises Álvaro Fernandez, director of the Dirección de Ingeniería e Infraestructuras del Mando de Apoyo Logístico (MALOG) del Ejército del Aire, presented the “Engineering” individual award to Teniente Coronel D. Eduardo José Corugedo Bermejo from MALOG. In addition, Isdefe’s engineer Silvia Marcos Blasco, technical advisor at MALOG, received the “Supply” Price from the hands of the Airbus group.
The ceremony took place at the headquarters of the Air Force and was chaired by the Jefe del Estado Mayor del Ejército del Aire, accompanied by numerous civil and military authorities. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
AN EXPERIENCED TEAM LISTENING TO THE NEEDS OF ITS CUSTOMERS
Founded in 2007 by Gildas Bodilis, ISI FISH, based in Concarneau, is today a key player in the maritime sector as a supplier of technological products intended for the professional fishing sector and more broadly for the maritime world.
Thanks to a very good knowledge of the needs of its customers, ISIFISH selects the products of its catalog according to very precise criteria: an efficient and safe technology, a design and manufacture adapted to the marine environment and to ships as well as the services rendered that meet the objectives. trades of its customers. Compliance with regulations, product quality and the possibility of a manufacturer’s after-sales service are also taken into account in the choice of products offered by ISIFISH
Our company is recognized for its expertise in the field of state-of-the-art information systems to aid commercial fishing and ocean observation and the protection of ecosystems.
ISI FISH is the privileged interlocutor of the major French tuna fishing companies as well as numerous artisanal fishing companies, research institutes and administrations which call on its expertise in the fields of in-situ data collection, protection of ecosystems and compliance with maritime regulations.
Over time, ISI FISH has developed a network of partners in France and overseas, including many technicians, dealers and suppliers ready to work on our customers’ vessels.
Science, innovation and shared expertise for the benefit of the
The core values of ISIFISH as seen by Gildas Bodilis :
A scientific approach and a constant process of innovation and progress at the service of professionals are values that guide us at Isi-Fish. Created by fisheries for professionals in the sector, ISI FISH has a perfect knowledge of the fisheries, oceanographic and technological environment.
« Being at the heart of the business » , allows us to advise to support professionals and offer them solutions as close as possible to their problems in order to facilitate decision-making , reduce costs and ensure sustainable exploitation of fishery resources.
A proximity that allows us to provide and advise shipowners, fishing companies and institutions of all sizes, adapting each time to the constraints of the vessels, the environment and the issues. We also participate in Research and Development projects, audit and consulting missions for example to choose a technical solution that meets the specifications of the client and define the stages of deployment for the equipment of a flotilla. We also meet the needs of products for scientific campaigns or product tests for professional structures.
Available and responsive , our team listens to its customers « 365 days a year » to train, support users in the first steps in hand, follow them in troubleshooting. We invest in the field, get on board ships and work with our technical partners and suppliers to provide the entire profession with feedback and develop new applications to meet the needs of our customers. » | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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New ISOTRA PACKET application was created to simplify and fasten your work. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Discover the best eye creams with IT Cosmetics! Whether you are looking to treat dark circles, dryness, puffiness, fin lines or wrinkles we have the best eye creams for you! Find our anti-aging eye creams along with our beauty tools to create a luxurious application experience! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
GoodRx Gets a Prescription After Selling Consumers' Health Data
GoodRx is a digital health platform that offers healthcare resources and discounted prescription drugs. The company collects sensitive personal health information about its users, including the types of medications purchased using a GoodRx coupon. The FTC brought an enforcement action against GoodRx, alleging the company violated its own privacy policies by selling consumers’ personal health information to Facebook, Google, Criteo, and other companies for advertising purposes. Additionally, as a vendor of personal health records, GoodRx violated the Health Breach Notification Rule, which requires companies to notify consumers, the FTC, and the media about the unauthorized disclosure of sensitive personal health information. The FTC’s proposed order requires GoodRx to strengthen its privacy protocols, such as through deleting and limiting the retention of data, and permanently prohibits the company from sharing consumers’ health data with advertisers. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
During the IYBSSD 24-hour online event, a team from the European XFEL prepared a series of interviews with early-career scientists
Now we are going on with some interviews. And I would like to invite Ramon Bernardo Gavito. He is assistant research professor at Imdea Nanociencia. Can you tell us something else about your research?
Hi, Christina. Thank you for having us. I’m a physicist here at Imdea Nanociencia. I study mostly two dimensional materials and different ways they interact with light and electromagnetic fields to make mechanical oscillations.
So would you say that your work is mostly basic science, or it’s more applied science?
I would say somewhere in between. The phenomena we study are really interesting in terms of basic science. We study non-linear oscillations in these kind of materials, which are very thin, and they can lead to chaos and lots of different interesting phenomena. But they also can be used as mass or gas sensors or as actuators. So they do have an application, at the end. So I think it’s very clear for everyone why applied science is necessary.
But what do you think about basic science? Why do we all need that research keeps on basic science?
Basic science is the foundation of all the applied sciences and then of technology, of course. If you think of the most high technologies at the moment, like quantum computing or artificial intelligence, they both depend ultimately on basic sciences. Quantum computing depends on the study of quantum physics at the end, the hydrogen atom is back there. And artificial intelligence rests on the most basic of science, which is mathematics. And then if you listen to the previous speakers, and no matter if you look at big cell, still objects or the very small accelerator-made particles, you are having an impact in society, in culture and then, of course, technology.
And you said we were already asking about the breakthrough. So try to be a little bit imaginative. What do you think you would like to see coming in the next years as the most important scientific breakthrough?
Well, it’s difficult to say because I have a lot of fields, but I think most of us will always think on the energy and the availability of resources. We keep growing and growing as a society, exponentially, just in the numbers. And each individual keeps consuming more and more energy and more materials. So we need to find a way to keep this world going. We need to be able to produce energy from renewable sources and, most importantly, to reduce the energy and material consumption. We have to look at the way, and that goes through basic science and both to behavior as a society, to reduce our impact in the environment. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Being injured in a car accident is overwhelming for a victim. Although a lawsuit might be the last thing on your mind in the immediate aftermath of a car crash, it is important to consider your legal options sooner rather than later. Hiring a car accident attorney in New Haven, Connecticut is the easiest way to understand your legal options and pursue a claim. Your attorney can fight to achieve your goals while you focus on healing.
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ToggleOne of the first benefits you will get from hiring a car accident attorney is having an advocate by your side that you can trust. You can receive answers to your legal questions – often at no cost during a free initial case consultation – and sound legal advice. Your attorney can tell you what to say and what not to say to a car insurance company, for example, and explain how Connecticut’s car accident laws work.
You can trust the advice that you receive from an attorney is honest, reliable and protects your best interests, as an attorney has a legal obligation to advocate for you. You and your lawyer will share the same goals for your case – to optimize its outcome. An attorney can also help you recover from your car accident, such as by connecting you to the best doctors in Connecticut and helping you understand the process of having your vehicle repaired or replaced.
Next, the law firm that you hire can send investigators and crash reconstruction experts back to the scene of your car accident to determine how it was caused. A comprehensive investigation of the collision can piece together which driver wasn’t where they were supposed to be at the time of the crash. This can allow you to identify the defendant(s) and bring a claim against that person’s insurance provider.
During the investigation of your car accident, your attorney can find, preserve and collect evidence to support your injury claim. As the injured party, or plaintiff, it is your responsibility to prove what you are claiming is more likely to be true than not true based on clear and convincing evidence. A car accident lawyer can help you meet this burden of proof by gathering evidence of fault and presenting your case in a convincing way to a judge or jury. Attorneys are compelling storytellers who can fight for your desired outcome using proven legal strategies.
Many car accident lawsuits in Connecticut require testimony or signed statements from experts. Expert testimony can be necessary to explain or prove a concept that is beyond an ordinary level of knowledge, such as the mechanics of a car accident or injury. A car accident lawyer will have connections to qualified experts who can testify on your behalf, such as doctors, accident reconstructionists, traffic experts and more. This can improve your chances of winning your case.
Overall, the services provided by your car accident attorney will maximize the chances of obtaining the amount of financial compensation that you deserve for your serious car accident. While an auto insurance company will do its best to minimize your payout, your attorney will fight back and demand maximum compensation. An attorney can increase the value of your settlement with tools such as:
A lawyer can help you obtain a higher settlement offer for your car accident claim by keeping you from settling too early. Rather than rushing into a fast settlement to end your claim, your lawyer will submit a counteroffer and negotiate back and forth with a claims adjuster until achieving an amount that is fair for your injuries. If the insurance company refuses to offer a reasonable settlement, your New Haven personal injury lawyer can go to court on your behalf instead. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Get it off your desk
Simply stated because you want a dispute resolved quickly and in a way that preserves relationships so that you can all get on with your lives.
Litigation, arbitration and tribunals are expensive and, no matter how convinced you are of your position, outcomes are ultimately uncertain. Meanwhile, time and relationships are spoiling. Mediation, relative to the alternatives, are very quick. After some preparations they can conclude in a single day.
Mediation is a form of dispute resolution that allows you far more control. You will be actively encouraged to input to solutions that work for you. A mediator will help you explore the issues most important to you, identify barriers and uncover opportunities for creative resolution. It is completely voluntary, exploratory and nothing is binding until a settlement is reached, agreed and signed.
A mediator will not take sides or judge. They will facilitate the discussion, help the exchange of information, challenge and test your decisions in a safe and creative environment.
Finally, they are confidential on multiple levels. The mediation itself and any discussion between you and the mediator is confidential unless you expressly request that it is shared.
So mediation is a safe, creative environment designed to allow you to explore possibilities and resolutions. It’s also non-binding so will not undermine further action should you wish. Though mediation is often an opportunity to put all that behind you and move on. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
"La Sólidita's Bumbum" Autumn Beige Bag - Premium Traditional Style
Simple and unique, this little one is perfect if you only want to take the essentials.
Check out the mandala in the base!
Handmade by the most skillful artisans, each bag takes over 25 hours to complete
10% net sales will go to support our True Trade Initiative Program
Each bag comes with a matching bracelet!
Dimensions in Inches:
Height 6,7 x Base Diameter 5,1
Belt Strap Length 44
Dimensions in Centimeters:
Height 17 x Base Diameter 13
Belt Strap Length 112
Because their handmade nature, there are small differences among bags with the same design making each of them one of a kind. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Partners for Progress
The mission of the JBM® Advisory Council is to encourage communication and the candid sharing of strategic insight, relationships, research, analysis, technology, business acumen and other expertise that may enhance success, profitability and growth of all Advisory Council delegates. The Council is by invitation only and shall include members who acquire, develop, finance, insure, consult and manage large apartment communities throughout the Southeast United States.
The JBM® Advisory Council Members Include:
TRG Management Company
Award winning property management arm of the Related Group, TRG Management Company, offers best-in-class services for owners and investors nationwide. For over 40 years, TRG Management has provided exceptional hands-on multifamily housing solutions from development consulting to property operations. With over 120 properties in 75 submarkets, TRG Management is the expert in high-rise, mid-rise, garden-style and mixed-use communities. Contact us to learn more about our third-party management solutions.
CEO, American Landmark
Joe is the CEO and Founder of American Landmark. An expert in value-added and distressed real estate repositioning, and multifamily acquisitions, operations and dispositions, Joe has overseen four successful multifamily portfolio builds totaling 100,000 units, with a value in excess of $7 billion, over the last 15 years. He was the original founder of Landmark Apartment Trust, which sold its portfolio in 2015 for $1.9 billion.
Joe and his partners returned to the private sector in 2015 to begin a new portfolio build under the Electra America brand. As CEO of Electra America, Joe oversees all aspects of the company’s operations, from finance to property management. An honors graduate of Cornell University, Joe holds a Juris Doctor Degree from Delaware Law School. He is active in numerous civic and charitable organizations, including AIPAC, Hillel, and The Cornell University Tower Club.
Phillip leads all of Framework’s development, construction, and consulting endeavors. Phillip’s areas of expertise include land acquisition, design coordination, regulatory approvals, financing, construction and disposition of multi-family properties. Under his leadership, Framework has developed a large and diverse portfolio of urban mid- and high-rise projects in Florida, as well as successful general contracting and development consulting business units. Phillip earned his Bachelor of Architecture from Auburn University, and Master in Architecture from Harvard University. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Women Consultants, Are You Ready To Help Your Clients See The Signs of Life Post Lockdown?
This was originally posted on my Seven Figure Consultant LinkedIn Newsletter. Subscribe today to get insights about how women are building powerful and impactful consulting businesses.
You have the sales conversation.
It seems to be going so well.
And then the client says ‘yes this sounds great, and definitely after lockdown let’s speak again’.
It’s like everyone is on pause.
There’s a doomsday theme in the media.
‘We’re facing tough times’ ‘It’s going to be a tough 12 months, a tough 24 months’, ‘some businesses will never recover’.
I’m not for one minute saying that these are not challenging times, for all of us, even if not financially there is so much going on physically, emotionally, globally. We are facing a level of collective suffering we have not experienced for decades and decades in the West.
Can you see that if you go along with this whole narrative and absorb all that scarcity you will be no good to anyone?
How can you advise your clients if you’ve convinced yourself that we’re all in the process of falling off a cliff?
How can you invoice your clients with any shred of integrity if you believe they would be better off not operating right now?
You need to be ready to lead. You need to be comfortable walking your prospective clients through the reasons they shouldn’t be putting you on pause.
Why they should be starting work with you NOW…. – IF this is genuinely true for their business right now.
Now I’m not saying here that if a company is genuinely unable to operate at the moment and has furloughed staff or even made redundancies, that this is the moment to be like, ‘hey don’t worry about it, it’s all in your head and you’re going to be fine! Just carry on as normal! I’ll help you through it!’
What I AM saying – is that there are a huge number of companies who will need your help to see that the way for them to ‘unpause’ and come out of lockdown is starting to open up.
I am cautiously positive about this next phase we’re moving into. I think it’s yours for the taking. But I want you to be match-ready and not stuck on the bench because you missed the early signs of life out there.
So in this week’s podcast I’m talking about how we can see past this new phase of uncertainty, and start working towards a more secure future for your consulting businesses, including:
- The #1 mindset trap consultants need to avoid
- What to do when a client says ‘yes after lockdown’
- Why this recession is different from any other – and how we can respond differently to it
- How the media narrative could be hurting your consulting business – and what you can do about that.
And I’d love to hear from you – how match-ready do you feel for life (and business) after lockdown?
Free Report – The Six Elements of a Seven Figure Consulting Business
I’ve created a free PDF report called The Six Elements of a Seven Figure Business. It’s my most popular free resource and in it I outline the 6 areas of unscaled businesses that need to change in order to move past being ‘booked up and burned out’ and shifting into that higher gear that gets you cruising again.
It’s the framework that helps consultant women like you find their feet and get back to leading the business, rather than being buried in client work and back-end business operations.
Thanks for reading! I’d love to hear your feedback and future topics you’d like me to feature. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
1) Take one of the Earwires and thread on one of the Fire Polished Donuts.
2) With your fingers, pull the back of the earwire up so that you are straightening out the bend in the Earwire slightly (You are doing this to fit the smaller holed Spiral Bead over the bend in the wire) . Now, thread on one of the Spiral Beads. Gently bend the wire back to it's original shape.
3) Thread another of the Fire Polished Donuts onto the wire, and then use your Chain Nose pliers to hold the Earwire while you slide on one of the Plastic Safety Nuts (Tip: Hold your Chain Nose Pliers on the Earwire not far from the end of the Earwire. This reduces the chance of bending your Earwire out of shape when you apply pressure fitting the Earnut on.)
4) Reapeat all steps to create the other earring.
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2 Bead Flat Spiral 8mm Pewter Antique Silver Plated (BD2050)
2 Safety Ear Backs (EN326)
2 Ear Wire Fish Hook with Dapped End 42mm Sterling Silver (ER615)
2 Czech Fire Polished Donut 4x7mm Jet (GD4398) | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Madonna has done everything she can to block the sale of Tupac’s romantic screed to her from his time in prison. Unfortunately, the menaces at TMZ now reports that the auction of the letter will proceed, and might even sell for up to $300,000!
Madonna previously filed a lawsuit against Darlene Lutz, her old pal and art consultant, to stop the sale … but a judge tossed out her suit out said a release she signed back in 2004 meant she couldn’t sue. Darlene consigned the letter to the online auction house. The legal battle didn’t end there, because Madonna filed an appeal … but just last month she whiffed on her chance to slam the brakes on the sale of the letter. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to breastcancer.org. Darlene is a breast cancer survivor.
The actual note itself is quite the read. Tupac admits to “not being the kind of friend” he knows he can be for Madonna. But he also admits that being seen with him wouldn’t “in any way jeopardize [Madonna’s] career, if anything it would make you seem that much more open and exciting.” The same, he later writes, could not be said of him for his career. He also admits to lashing out at Madonna after she gave an interview claiming she would “rehabilitate all the rapper and baseball players in the world,” and that he regrets doing so. The brief three pages are certainly worth the read, and available in full here. [TMZ]
A day after Season 9 finale of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills aired, Us Weekly has dropped a bombshell new report that Dorit and PK Kemsley had their bank account frozen over the legal battle surrounding an unpaid, $1.2 million loan. The pair’s legal troubles had taken a backseat until the final episodes of the season, when local menace Camille Grammer had thrust them back into the national attention. Us Weekly reports:
According to court documents obtained by US Weekly, an L.A. judge ordered that the pair’s account remain untouched until a court hearing in September due to a lawsuit PK, 51, is facing from a man named Nico Kirzis. Kirzis claims to have loaned the Bravo star more than $1.2 million eight years prior. Kirzis alleges that he has been paid back $250,000 to date, which only covers the interest of the substantial loan, according to docs, leaving a remaining balance of $1,235,573.66.
In response to the allegations of impending financial ruin first spread by Camille Grammer, PK Kemsley “addressed” his financial status with a bewildering Instagram post back in June.
Dorit, not to be outdone by her husband, was similarly sued by her former business partner Ryan Horne over “a $205,000 loan he claimed to have given her to start her line, Beverly Beach by Dorit.” After countersuing, Us Weekly reported in January that both parties had entered court ordered mediation. With the legal troubles surrounding them, it seems they might need a long vacation to Beverly Beach. And while nobody seems to know where that is—I’m sure it’s more relaxing than Los Angeles! [Us Weekly]
- Will Meghan Markle’s makeup artist be the godfather to her child? [Page Six]
- Beyoncé possibly ruined a few Grand Canyon vacations. [TMZ]
- Miranda Lambert donated a few thousand dollars to Scituate Animal Shelter in Plymouth County, allowing them to wave adoption fees until July. [TMZ]
- Annette Roque to Matt Lauer, probably: “Bye bitch!” [Entertainment Tonight]
- Former Housewife Gretchen Rossi had a glam squad on standby amidst the birth of her daughter. [The Blast]
- Here’s some more photos of Dua Lipa and Anwar Hadid. [Just Jared]
- Meghan McCain thinks crying about your 40th birthday is a bad look. [Entertainment Tonight] | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
What Can We Learn From Ted Mosby's Slutty Adventures?
LatestFirst, a disclaimer: I am in no way a Ted Mosby apologist. I stopped watching How I Met Your Mother somewhere around the time that Marshall and Lily were trying to get pregnant and when Ted was trying to get back together with Robin for the umpteenth time because it all just got so dull. So I’m not exactly unbiased in my annoyance with a show I once watched weekly and therefore any cultural excitement about How I Met Your Mother I tired of long ago. But this particular topic seems even more forced. The noteworthiness of how many sexual partners a titular television show character living in New York City has had has already been trod over numerous times with Sex and the City. How I Met Your Mother merely joins the ranks of shows that have been the subject of much speculation over exactly how many people the characters have slept with.
The writers of Sex and the City almost predicted as much with the episode “Are We Sluts?” from Season 3, where Miranda gets chlamydia and has to make a list of all the men she’s had sex with. As Carrie remarks in one of her few actually wise moments during that episode, “men who have had a lot of sexual partners are not called sluts. They are called very good kissers.”
So perhaps we can take this video as a sign of ~*PROGRESS*~ that Ted Mosby is being called a slut here and he is a man. But as Vulture points out, it’s also a little “puritanical” and though very well edited and a nice recap of the show, makes every woman look, if not as stupid as Ted, even more faceless and unimportant than they felt on the show. We can give the Beast the benefit of the doubt in that the video is told from the perspective of Ted’s future wife, who is clearly flawed as all humans are and would probably realistically refer to the many women her husband had previously bedded as “random skanks” because that is, in fact, all they are to her.
Unfortunately it doesn’t capture the truth, which is that those “random skanks” were often the best part of How I Met Your Mother, which is now entering its final season. Ted’s girlfriends were far more interesting than Barney’s, who was the true and honest slut of the show. They were also the impetus behind the naming of concepts we didn’t even know needed names, like the introduction of Ted’s girlfriend forever known as BLAH BLAH. Without BLAH BLAH, Barney Stinson would never have described the Crazy Hot Scale to us, which is explained on the show through women but could apply to people of any gender. That’s a cultural contribution far funnier than the rest of Ted Mosby’s boring and yes, perhaps mildly slutty sexual exploits. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Hand-dipped. One at a time. Every time.
Bourbon Milk Punch
Surround yourself in the creamy richness of Jim Beam Bourbon Milk Punch, combining smooth Jim Beam bourbon with milk, vanilla, and a hint of spice, offering a flavorful experience with every sip.
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ingredients and how to craft
What You Need
- 3 whole milk
- 1 sifted sugar, powdered
- Vanilla extract
- Garnish with fresh grated nutmeg & cinnamon stick
HOW TO CRAFT ONE SERVE
Prepare the Mixture: In a pitcher, whisk together 3 parts of whole milk, 2 parts half and half, 1 & 1/2 parts of Jim Beam Bourbon, 1 part of sifted powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla extract.
Freeze: Place the pitcher in the freezer until the mixture is slushy and ready to serve. This typically takes a few hours.
Stir: Before serving, give the slushy mixture a good stir to ensure it's well mixed.
Serve: Pour the Bourbon Milk Punch into chilled glasses for an extra refreshing drink.
Garnish: Finish each glass with a few gratings of fresh nutmeg on top and add a cinnamon stick to each glass.
Serve and enjoy your delicious Bourbon Milk Punch! You can vary the sweetness by changing the amount of sugar or adjust the strength by adding less or more bourbon, so you can play with the flavors to your liking. It’s the perfect drink for a cozy evening or a festive gathering!
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Aged twice what the law requires, each sip reveals flavors of sweet caramel and vanilla, woody grain and oak. Taste more than 225 years of craft in each bottle. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Integrated base station belongs to the field of mobile network base station of communications industry. It is a revolution to the traditional base station. It combines tower body, square cabinet and foundation in one. With current international popular standard industrial design and production pattern, cabling system, communication transmission receiving equipment, air-condition, feeder window, and other equipments for heat preservation, lighting, monitoring, lightning protection, fire prevention, anti-corrosion, are all centralized in an integrated base station. The station is fixed on the foundation through room outside framework, which communication tower is placed on. For the rational design, it is convenient to assemble the whole station without welding, just through bolts. Tower body and machine room are integrated, and the tower body is scalable through dynamic mechanism for single section, and lifting range is 7.5-40 meters. Integrated base station can be completed in 2 hours, so it enhances the speed of station construction and the ability of emergency communication, and strengthen the network coverage. Therefore, the problem of permanent base station construction is solved.
Integrated base station is the most common type, which is adopted by today’s telecommunication operators in developed countries. It provides telecommunication operators with standard facilities, updates existing base stations and constructs new base stations. The design for integration warehouse and tower conforms to current national code, such as the code of building load, concrete structure, design of steel structure, tolerance and fit standard, tightening standards, construction and acceptance of steel structure, aseismic design, anticorrosion and so on.
Features of Integrated base station
1.Compact structure, light weight, high strength, heavy load bearing, small wind resistance and area covering.
2.Standardized production, high degree of integration, easy to install.
3.There is no need to build march-past machine room. The appearance is attractive, and the color is eye-catching.
4.Tower body can go up and down automatically to reach different heights. short construction period, and high performance-cost ratio. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
About Electromagnets for Industrial Use
Electromagnets require the use of electrical current to create the magnetic field. The most common versions use DC current and require an external power source. They excel at lifting and holding, but require flat clean surfaces for optimum performance.
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Electromagnets fall under the temporary magnet category- their magnetic field is produced by an electric current, and therefore be turned off and on.
Their common applications include lifting, holding and moving items in an industrial setting, and also within electronics such as televisions and computer disks.
While we specialize in servicing the automotive, aerospace, electronics and heavy steel fabrication industries, we're able to help clients in any line of work find the right solution for their requirements.
These products are commonly used in the following industries:
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Since electromagnets play such an important role, it is critical to purchase from a reputable supplier. We stock standard products that pull up to 1100 lbs, and can provide higher strength options on special order.
Jobmaster not only supplies quality products, but we also design and manufacture them in-house, allowing us to meet any demands for custom or large orders quickly. Our team of design professionals and engineers uses a rigorous quality-control process that exposes prototypes to multi-point inspections, thus ensuring complete quality, durability and reliability.
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MORE: Police: Middletown murder suspect tracked with ankle monitor he was wearing for 2 other indictments
Pawlowski now faces charges of murder, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, felonious assault and having weapons under disability. The charges also carry a specification of participating in a criminal gang at the time of the alleged offenses.
He is one of three people charged in the shooting death of Michael Stewart II, who was killed in his Ninth Avenue home.
During the probable cause hearing earlier this month, Middletown detectives said Stewart, 35, was known to deal marijuana and was a member of the “All State” gang.
“We have two major gangs in Middletown that have been fighting for several years,” Detective Steve Winters said.
He added he has investigated several homicides tied to the gang violence. The rival Middletown gang is the Road Runners. Middletown detective Kristi Hughes testified about Pawlowski’s alleged involvement in that gang.
The juvenile judge set bond at $500,000 and ordered that he be transferred to the Butler County Jail from the juvenile detention center. He remains housed in the county jail.
MORE: Court docs: Third teen charged in Middletown murder made sure victim was home alone
Cameron Kyles, 18, who police say is the shooter, is awaiting trial after being indicted for aggravated murder, aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary, felonious assault and having weapons under disability.
A 15-year-old boy is the third co-defendant in the incident. He is scheduled to be in juvenile court next month for a probable cause hearing. Prosecutors have also requested his case be sent to adult court.
Winters testified that through interviews police determined Pawlowski and Kyles had been in juvenile detention together and were planning robbery incident.
“They talked about hitting a lick (a slang term for robbery),” Winters said.
Pawlowski drove to Stewart’s residence and parked in the alley and the 15-year-old went inside to make sure Stewart’s friends were not with him, Winters said.
Then Kyles was given a gun by Pawlowski and went into the house, and four shots were fired. Surveillance video in the house captured the shooter wearing distinctive clothing and walking toward Stewart with a gun, then taking items from Stewart’s body and the house, Winters said.
Pawlowski shook his head several times during the hearing, especially when the gang involvement was mentioned.
Winters said a search of Pawlowski’s Middletown residence turned up a bag of marijuana, ammunition for a 9mm gun, clothing that the shooter was wearing in the video and counterfeit money, including some spotted with what police believe is blood.
About 20 feet from the Pawlowski residence, police found what they believe to be the murder weapon wrapped in a shirt and covered with brush, Winters said.
Pawlowski’s attorney, Jeremy Evans, said that police had no evidence other than statements from co-defendants that he planned the murder or robbery. Evans said there are some statements that indicate Pawlowski drove the youngest teen to the house to purchase marijuana from Stewart. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Limited edition fine art print of my painting 'Celestial Rebirth’
Printed on Hahnemuehle Textured Matte 308 gsm 100% Cotton Fiber paper. All prints will be hand-signed and numbered by Julie Epp.
I'm so excited to bring you this monumental print collection of my favourite paintings my new collection of watercolour compositions!
Each of these fine art reproductions are printed on the highest quality 308 gsm cotton paper with archival inks to ensure vibrant colours and exquisite detail. This ensures that each print will look as stunning as the original piece and will last long into the future without fading.
By purchasing a Limited Edition Print from this collection you’re not just getting a high quality art print, but you’ll also be taking home a piece of my artistic imagination and becoming a part of my creative journey. I will always create art, but when I create art that speaks to people I am so much more motivated to create and keep building my collections.
To maintain the value and individuality of this collection, each print will be produced in a limited run with each piece numbers and signed by me, Julie Epp. Limited Edition prints will also come with a certificate of authenticity. These prints are available in both regular and oversized edition, with each size in a limited run.
This collection is the culmination of my passion for creation, my commitment, and hard work, and I'm truly excited to share it with you. Enjoy!
Regular Size (Edition of 15):
- Paper size: 12”x16”
Oversized (Edition of 15):
- Paper size: 16”x20” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Mikel Arteta is relishing the challenge that awaits his Arsenal team as they prepare to face Inter Milan in the Champions League tonight. The Gunners have had an impressive start to their campaign, remaining unbeaten so far, but the upcoming match is set to be their toughest test yet. Inter Milan, the defending Serie A champions and finalists in last season’s Champions League, present a formidable challenge, especially when they play at home in the iconic San Siro.
This match represents an opportunity for Arsenal to prove they belong among Europe’s elite. Securing all three points in Milan would not only significantly enhance their chances of advancing to the knockout stages, but it would also be a massive boost for the team’s confidence. Arteta is well aware of the stakes, as a win would put them in a strong position to secure automatic qualification, while a draw would still keep them in the mix for progression.
Arteta, speaking to Arsenal Media, expressed his excitement for the game: “My blood is pumping. This is the kind of game that we want to play. To come to Milan to play Inter, two years ago they were in the final of the Champions League, they won the Scudetto last year, so to come here and show the team that we are right now and the ambition that we have. These are the games we want to play, that’s for sure.” His enthusiasm underscores the belief he has in his squad and their ability to compete with the best.
For Arsenal, this match is an opportunity to demonstrate their growth under Arteta’s leadership. Inter Milan is a side that has proven its worth on the European stage, and Arsenal’s performance will be a test of how far they have come in recent seasons. Beating Inter would send a powerful message across Europe, but Arteta understands the need for his players to perform to their highest level. With the competition so fierce, the result against Inter will be crucial for the Gunners as they aim to make their mark in European football once again.
So here are some simple rules which I must insist commenters follow….
You agree not to give any personal abuse to other Arsenal fans. Everyone is allowed to hold their own opinions even if you disagree with them. It COSTS NOTHING TO BE POLITE TO OTHER ARSENAL FANS.
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Arsenal’s return to the Champions League this season has been impressive, with Mikel Arteta’s side showcasing superiority to top their group and secure a place in the knockout stages. Their strong performance, especially at home during the group stages, has raised expectations, and Arsenal is considered strong enough to make a significant impact in the competition this season.
Finishing the group stage as the top team should lead to a favourable draw in the knockout stages, potentially making it easier for them to progress to the quarterfinals.
According to a report from The Sun, a Supercomputer has predicted that Arsenal has a 22% chance of winning the competition by the end of the term. This assessment places them slightly ahead of Manchester City, who is reportedly at 20%.
Just Arsenal Opinion
This is a commendable prediction and most likely draws on our performance in the league as well.
However, we do not have to pay attention to these predictions, whether they favour us or not, and we just have to stay focused and prepare very well for every game we play.
In the knockout stage, we will face much tougher teams, so we have to raise our level of performance to win.
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A very special thank you to Scott Kirby, Miles Over Mountains, Chicken Wire Empire with special guest Josey Rosales, and Charlie Parr for providing this year's live music.
*Live music will begin around Noon and end at around 6:30 p.m. We will not know load-in and load-out times for the bands until the day of the festival. Approximate performance times can not be provided.*
A very special thank you to Wisconsin Style Barbecue, LLC for food services at this years festival.
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Jerry Rex Arnold
Jerry Rex Arnold, age 72, passed away on Sunday, June 20th, in Sheridan, Wyoming with his family by his side. Jerry was born in Kemmerer, Wyoming on July 6th, 1948, to Rex Arnold and Mae Holt. He was the oldest of four children. He was raised in Big Piney and Daniel, Wyoming and attended Big Piney High School.
Jerry and his family moved to Sheridan in 1983 from Casper, Wyoming. He was an industry man and worked in the oil fields for many years. For 15 years, he was of service to Decker Coal. Later on, he started FTL Service Company where he worked with the help of his sons in the methane fields. In 2012, he moved to Wheatland where he continued his work. Anyone who knew Jerry knew that he was a tough and hard worker, almost to a fault at times. When he visited Sheridan, Jerry could be found at the Silver Spur grabbing breakfast with friends and family. He always got a kick out of teasing the wait staff.
Jerry had many interests with the two most important being his faith and working with livestock. He was a member of Memorial Baptist Church in Wheatland where he went to church every Sunday and took many members under his wing. Being the cowboy that he was, he spent most of his free time roping, branding, and helping others tend to their animals. He had several horses over the years and taught his grandkids how to ride. He had a particular interest in sports and coached his sons during their high school football and wrestling careers. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and shooting.
Jerry is fondly remembered by his family. He was preceded in death by his younger brother, Earl (Heavy) Arnold. He is survived by his sons Joshua (Kimberly) Hansford of Hilliard, Florida, Jarrod (Maria) Hansford of Las Vegas, Nevada, Jacob (Stefanie) Arnold of Timnath, Colorado, J.R. Arnold of Lake Havasu, Arizona, Victor McGuire, 21 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by sister Millie Huhman of Sheridan, sister Jeannie (Dave) Banks of Riverton, sister-in-law Rita Arnold of Sheridan, and multiple nieces and nephews.
The first service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, June 25th, at Memorial Baptist Church in Wheatland. The second service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, June 26th, at Calvary Baptist Church in Sheridan.
In lieu of flowers, if you wish to celebrate Jerry’s life monetarily, please donate to CHAPS Equine Assisted Therapy. Donations may be sent to the address below or made online at chapswyo.org.
PMB 201, 1590 Sugarland Dr, Ste B, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801
Cremation has taken place and Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with local arrangements.
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Batik Production Evolving Towards Zero Waste
With the fashion industry blooming faster yearly, what many are not aware of is how the industry is increasingly damaging the environment with fast fashion; being the second largest polluter globally after the oil industry. Additionally, what’s more worrisome is that the negative impact is not only towards the environment but also humans in terms of health and life quality.
Kapten Batik having the interest to eventually grow more environmentally friendly with our products came with a theme to ensure that we too can contribute in reducing the quantity of waste through the production process; the Zero Waste Collection. It is part of the value we’d like to incorporate into creating a more sustainable fashion landscape.
Kapten Batik Zero Waste Collection is a by-product of an environmental conscious effort where excess fabrics are made into Kapten Batik Scrunchies, Twisted Batik Headband, Reusable Zero Waste Bag made of Batik of course and different series of Key Fobs. This collection is an approach from us to increase public’s awareness that sustainability is possible in the Fashion Industry and to emphasise that every piece matters and no leftovers are wasted when it comes to our production.
It’s the desire of Kapten Batik to also encourage consumers into adapting sustainability in their lives in embracing a healthier circular fashion. Support our measure for a #betterfashionfootprint !
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Becoming A Better Me.
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Kayleigh Oliver has over 15 years of experience in development and testing roles within award-winning tech companies involving web, games, cloud services, mobile, and virtual reality apps.
She has been featured in both Forbes and the Financial Times, was named one of fifty most Inspiring Women in Tech in the UK 2021, won the Precious Awards Leadership award 2021, and the EYMA Excellence in Tech award 2023.
Kayleigh is also the founder of the app development company Junction 5 Studios. It’s current project is FOBBS which intends to be a comprehensive resource to learn about Black British figures both historical and current-day leaders.
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“At Kankakee Community College, I found my starting point as a first-generation college student, close to home. Now, graduating with a bachelor's in psychology from Eastern Illinois University, I cherish memories of engaging classes in Lifespan and Abnormal Psychology. Through advocacy and utilizing resources, I learned that in college, you're never alone. As a Student Trustee and part of TRIO, I grew in leadership and found support whenever I needed it.”
- Samaria Rosenthal, '22“KCC is a great choice for me. So far, my encounters with the teachers and staff at KCC have been great! I am able to get a great education at an affordable cost. The smaller class sizes allow students to get to know the teacher and fellow classmates a lot easier than a big 200+ size class at a university. The creativity and passion many have in their area of study shows up in the classroom.”
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In our newest Raise Our Voices performance, Blue Star Awards alumnus Lucas Lowry shares a powerful excerpt from one of today’s most popular musicals—Hamilton. But the musical’s current popularity isn’t why Lucas chose these words written by Lin Manuel Miranda. Rather, he recognizes that its indirect message can be tied to current world issues, including police brutality toward Black people—hence the title, “My Shot.”
“In the context of my vision of Lin-Manuel Miranda's song, it discusses a young black adult expecting to die at a young age based on the color of their skin, but given the ‘opportunity’ to live and express the injustice of the police system we have in America to this day,” Lucas said.
He acknowledges that the recent resurgence of the Black Lives Matter movement is nothing different than he’s already familiar with—but this time around, people are treating it like a trend rather than a serious issue that needs to be addressed. “Of course we all matter, but we can’t until BLACK LIVES MATTER.”
While the last few months have been trying, Lucas has spent a lot of time getting back into playing piano to take his mind off everything happening in the world. Music has always been a passion for him—he argues, more than theatre. His love for music began when he was very young listening to cassette tapes before bed as a child—a favorite was Vince Guaraldi’s “A Charlie Brown Christmas” album when he was only 3 years old!
“I find any genre of music captivating and could speak for hours about how emotionally satisfying it is,” Lucas said. “From putting my mind at ease to letting me rock out and express myself through my body, music will always lift me up and impact me in ways I never thought imaginable.”
Lucas won the 2015-16 Blue Star Award for Outstanding Actor in a Lead Role for his portrayal of Chad in Shawnee Mission West High School’s production of All Shook Up. He fondly remembers his performance of “Can’t Help Falling In Love” with cast members when his high school was nominated for Outstanding Overall Production.
“It was like a dream,” Lucas said. “I remember the audience giving us a standing ovation afterward and tears running down my face because I was so happy and excited to end my senior year of high school like it was out of a story book. It was INCREDIBLE!”
Now, Lucas studies Vocal Music Education and Musical Theatre at Wichita State University. After college, he hopes to spend a few years performing with Disney Cruise Lines, traveling the world while “working for the mouse.” After that—he’s hoping to settle down either in Kansas City or California.
“We can trace the art of music and storytelling all the way back to the beginning of time, and it's what has kept our culture alive to this very day,” Lucas said. “I've always wanted to be a part of this business, and I WILL be a part of this business because it is my dream and I strive for it every day of my life.”
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Twitter replaces its bird logo with an X as part of Elon Musk's plan for a super app
Updated July 24, 2023 at 9:27 AM ET
Twitter's iconic blue bird logo was officially replaced Monday with the letter "X." A day earlier, the URL "X.com" began to automatically redirect users to Twitter.
Taken together, the two changes mark the latest and arguably most dramatic changes for the social platform since the billionaire's purchase last year. It may signal a new era for the platform — which Musk has long envisioned as a super app that will offer a variety of services from online banking to video messaging.
"X will be the platform that can deliver, well....everything," Twitter CEO Linda Yaccarino wrote Sunday on Twitter.
Musk has hinted at changing Twitter's name to "X" since last year when he was days away from officially owning the company. "Buying Twitter is an accelerant to creating X, the everything app," he said on Twitter.
Musk's vision for an "everything app" has been compared to platforms like the ubiquitous WeChat app in China.
"He wants to create an app similar to how WeChat is used in China, where it's part of the fabric of day-to-day life. You use it to communicate, to consume news, to buy things, to pay your rent, to book appointments with your doctor and even to pay fines," Ashlee Vance, the author of Elon Musk: Tesla, SpaceX, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future, told NPR in a May interview.
Social media experts are doubtful of Musk's "everything app"
Twitter's new logo is sleeker and on par with the futuristic style of Elon Musk's other business ventures, Tesla and SpaceX. But social media expert Jennifer Grygiel is skeptical that Musk can create an innovative Twitter as the re-branding suggests.
"I'm not sure he has enough trust from his user base to get people to actually exchange money or attach any type of financial institution to his app," Grygiel, a professor at Syracuse University, told NPR.
Grygiel added that Musk hurt Twitter's integrity with decisions like removing blue checks, firing thousands of Twitter staff and reinstating problematic accounts.
Jeffrey Blevins, a journalism professor at the University of Cincinnati, agreed that Musk has dismayed a significant portion of Twitter users — so much so that a rebranding can't hurt.
"I think this is a way, maybe, to try to save it essentially by destroying it and recreating it as something else," he said.
Musk really likes the letter "X" but no one really knows why
For years, the billionaire has been known for having an affinity for the letter X — though he has shared little explanation as to why.
In one of his earliest ventures, Musk called his online bank X.com. That name was later dropped when the platform merged with a competitor to become PayPal.
"Everyone tried to talk him out of naming the company that back then because of the sexual innuendos, but he really liked it and stuck with it," said Vance.
"X" is already the name of Tesla's third electric car model, which debuted in 2015. Musk's spaceflight company is called SpaceX. And in 2020, Musk and his then-partner, the Canadian musician Grimes, named their youngest son "X Æ A-12."
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Jessika Rolig, 21, started skiing at the age of 5. Ten years ago, she gave biathlon a go and was hooked straightaway. The young athlete is now touring biathlon events in Finland and Europe. Jessika is on her way to the very top of her sport, with the backing of Kiilto.
“Kiilto has long been committed to supporting promising young athletes. It fits our culture as a family business perfectly,” says Ville Solja, Chief Business Development Officer at Kiilto .
“Jessika is a positive and determined athlete who works incredibly hard to achieve her goals. She is an excellent role model representing the future of winter sports, which are very important to Finns. As a sport, biathlon requires endurance, precision and ability to focus on the essential. We feel that Kiilto and Jessika have a lot in common. It is easy to support her values because we share them,” Solja says.
“As an endurance athlete, I see great value in Kiilto’s long-term commitment and perseverance in carving its niche as a Finnish company on the international market. Therefore, collaboration with Kiilto feels natural,” Rolig says.
Rolig also finds it important that the company that she represents takes sustainability very seriously.
“Looking after of our environment is essential for my sport because I train and compete in the midst of nature every day,” Rolig points out.
Setting the goals high
Collaboration between Kiilto and Rolig goes back a long way. The two have been sharing their path towards success for several years.
This year, Rolig has been competing in the IBU Cup events in Norway and Switzerland, among others. The young athlete has set her goals high, and she plans to compete and represent her team and country in the biggest international venues in the future.
See what Jessika Rolig’s season looks like: https://youtu.be/lrK4GKddF9k
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Fast-Track Your Salesforce CRT-251 Exam Success
Exam number/code: CRT-251
Release/Update Date: 27 Nov, 2024
Exam Name: Prepare for your Sales Cloud Consultant Certification Exam
Salesforce CRT-251 Exam can give your Career a boost.
Salary and Job opportunities:
The Salesforce CRT-251 certification opens up a world of opportunities for consultants, with a high demand for skilled professionals across the globe. Sales Cloud Consultants are sought after in various countries, particularly in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and other European nations. These consultants play a vital role in helping businesses leverage the power of Salesforce's Sales Cloud platform, offering strategic guidance and implementation expertise.
The expected salary for Sales Cloud Consultants varies depending on the location and experience. In the US, consultants can earn an average salary of $90,000 to $120,000 annually, with top earners commanding even higher salaries. European countries offer competitive packages, with the UK and Germany leading the way. Entry-level consultants can expect a starting salary of around $50,000, which increases significantly with experience and expertise. The CRT-251 certification is a valuable asset, providing a pathway to a rewarding and lucrative career in the Salesforce ecosystem. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Fast-Track Your Salesforce Experience Cloud Consultant Exam Success
Exam number/code: Experience Cloud Consultant
Release/Update Date: 30 Nov, 2024
Number of Questions: Maximum of 60 Questions
Exam Name: Salesforce Certified Experience Cloud Consultant
Exam Duration: 105 Minutes
Salesforce Experience Cloud Consultant Exam can give your Career a boost.
Salary and Job opportunities:
The Salesforce Certified Experience Cloud Consultant certification opens up a world of opportunities, particularly in the field of customer experience and digital transformation. This certification is highly valued by employers, and professionals with this expertise are in demand globally. Job roles such as Experience Cloud Consultant, Customer Experience Architect, and Digital Transformation Lead are sought after in various industries, including technology, consulting, and e-commerce.
The salary expectations for these roles can vary depending on the location and industry. In the United States, for example, Experience Cloud Consultants can earn an average salary of $100,000 to $150,000 annually, with potential for higher earnings in tech hubs like Silicon Valley. European countries also offer competitive salaries, with consultants in the UK and Germany earning similar ranges. As the demand for customer experience expertise grows, these job roles are expected to provide excellent career prospects and opportunities for growth and specialization. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) sets the nationwide minimum wage, the requirements for overtime eligibility, requirements for paid and unpaid breaks and time off, among other employment issues. In addition, both Missouri and Illinois have set statewide minimum wage rates that are higher than the federal rate, so the state rate applies in both cases.
There are many different ways that your employer may deny you the full amount of wages you deserve. Some common wage claims involve the following issues:
- Failing to pay the minimum wage in your state
- For tipped employees, not ensuring that tips add up to the minimum wage
- Not paying time-and- a-half for all hours worked over 40 if you are eligible for overtime pay
- Inaccurately classifying employees as exempt from overtime
- Inaccurately classifying employees as independent contractors to avoid compliance with wage laws
- Not paying you for all time worked, including prep time and clean up
- Not providing the required paid rest breaks
- Not paying you for vacation or sick time in line with company policies
- Delaying a paycheck beyond the allowed period of time
- Not providing you with a final paycheck
- Taking illegal deduction from your paycheck
In addition, your employer is not allowed to take any adverse action against you if you complain of a possible wage violation, as this constitutes unlawful retaliation under the law. An attorney can review your situation and determine whether you have a possible wage claim against your employer. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Full spectrum diodes used by white light LED companies were originally designed for home and office use. Kind’s Targeted Full Spectrum is specifically engineered for plants to
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The unmissable 7-storey concrete silos on Granville Island are in the process of receiving a dramatic makeover as they became a super huge piece of public art. The once-drab structure belongs to Ocean Concrete who is working with Vancouver Biennale. As a result the silos are rainbow currently hued and will be further adorned with a mural by Brazilian graffiti artists (and identical twins) Gustavo and Otavio Pandalfo, known from Berlin to NYC as “the OSGEMEOS.”
“The mural is destined to become one of the most recognizable and iconic works of public art anywhere in the world, and if all goes as envisioned, it will become a legacy of the 2014-2016 Biennale exhibition”, says Barrie Mowatt, President and Founder of the Vancouver Biennale.
The Biennale has launched an Indiegogo crowd funding campaign to raise $20,000 towards the hefty $125,000 price tag on the project. Once complete, it will be one of Vancouver’s largest pieces of public art.
Here’s what OSGEMEOS says about their substantial undertaking, which will be executed in spray paint:
“The first challenge of this project was to find a location that would fit with our idea. We did not want a conventional two-dimensional wall that we had done before – we wanted something different, special and unique. We have an ongoing project called “Giants” that has been realized in several places in the world such as Greece, USA, Poland, Portugal, the Netherlands, Brazil and England, and we will continue now in Canada, but with a difference. As the proposed Biennale has a strong connection with sculpture, we decided to find a place where the painting can be transformed, creating a dialogue between the two-dimensional and three-dimensional worlds. Another aim of this project is to bring new characters to Vancouver while sharing perspectives and cultures and establishing a relationship between the people who frequent this site and integrate this work into the city scenery. The connection between water and land on Granville Island, on the False Creek margins, also had a lot to do with the choice of location – for us, the water acts as a vein, symbolizing life, and it is very present in our work.”
Colour blocking began on August 6. The artists began the mural August 13. The official unveiling and celebration at Granville Island is set for September 7.
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Increase in TVL maximums
The TVL (Fixed Cost Compensation) scheme offers support to the Dutch business community, in maximum amounts that are dictated by the leeway offered under the EU’s Temporary Framework Regulation, the latter having been designed to help the economy throughout the EU weather the COVID-19 storm. The EU’s temporary state aid framework has recently undergone extension where it concerns its duration and scope, and the Dutch Cabinet in response has decided to increase the TVL maximum per business, per quarter. The quarterly maximum for SMEs has thus been increased from 330,000 to 550,000 euros each and that for their larger counterparts, from 400,000 to 600,000 euros each. The maximum under the VGD segment of the TVL scheme, which helps out retailers having been unable due to COVID-related closure to shift their stocks, has likewise been increased, from 200,000 to 300,000 euros each. The VGD (Stock Support Closed Retail) sub-scheme is set to expire at the end of Q1 2021.
The TVL subsidy for businesses in the agricultural cum horticultural sector has been capped at 225,000 euros each. The Cabinet is in the process of developing a separate sub-scheme for large agricultural and horticultural businesses involving the same maximums being deployed as apply within the “regular” TVL framework, viz. 550,000 euros each for SMEs and 600,000 euros each for larger-sized businesses. This sector-specific sub-scheme should be up and running by April or May next, with retroactive effect from the first of April onwards.
Arguing that the development from scratch of yet another scheme would take too much time and would moreover involve considerably stricter conditions applying, the Economic Affairs Minister, Bas van ‘t Wout, and his Junior Minister, Mona Keijzer, have decided not to entertain the request of the large-sized branch business sector for a separate subsidy sub-scheme to be launched on the strength of a different subparagraph of the temporary state aid framework.
The above changes are to be incorporated into the existing TVL programme as soon as they have been ratified, with RVO.nl, the Netherlands Enterprise Agency, subsequently seeing to the supplementary payments being made where appropriate.
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The success of Crime Reduction Teams (CRTs) across Melbourne and Geelong has bumped up the statewide launch date by a month.
The program connects priority people of interest (POIs) with support services in employment, education, healthcare, and drug/alcohol rehabilitation.
Currently the Western Region Division 1 team consists of six police officers, and they currently actively monitor 22 of the region’s worst offenders.
Sergeant Lauren O’Connor said some of the most successful cases had seen offenders re-enrolling in school, and actively seeking support.
“Just one person might be able to change the course of where they’re going,” Sgt O’Connor said.
There is a focus on preventing reoffence in children in particular, helping them work towards a brighter future, with around 60% of the POI cohort under the age of 18.
“The positive influence that we have on these POIs that we’re actually managing then has the flow on effect to siblings and parents and school friends,” said Sgt O’Connor.
Other CRTs will launch across the state from Sunday December 1, allowing teams to share intelligence as offenders move between regions. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Discover the allure of our Lab Grown Loose CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) Diamonds, offering unparalleled beauty and value. These diamonds are crafted to perfection, providing the brilliance and clarity expected from high-quality gemstones, but at a fraction of the cost of natural diamonds.
Our Lab Grown Loose CVD Diamonds are a testament to sustainable and ethical jewelry. By choosing these lab-created gems, you’re not only opting for high-quality diamonds but also supporting environmentally friendly practices that reduce the ecological impact of traditional diamond mining.
The adaptability of our Lab Grown Loose CVD Diamonds makes them ideal for all types of jewelry. Whether it’s for an engagement ring, a custom necklace, or a pair of bespoke earrings, these diamonds offer versatility and luxury, allowing designers and jewelers to create stunning, unique pieces.
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A veteran Victorian police officer is facing disciplinary action for online posts mocking gender equality in the force.
Sergeant Bruno Staffieri, who has served on the force for 35 years, is reportedly facing an investigation by the force’s internal watchdog.
Staffieri has become a polarising figure in the force as he regularly expressing his Christian faith and beliefs online, according to The Age.
The news outlet claims the 62-year-old was interviewed by the Professional Standards Command on April 26 over a post he made to senior project officer Bonnie Loft from Gender Equality and Inclusion Command.
In the post made last November, he said: “So you are doing tertiary education studying genders. I’ll make it easy for you to pass....there are 2.”
He also came under fire for a post made in March referencing an ABC News report on a gay pride group for students started by a Western Sydney teacher.
Staffieri posted: “What a disgrace. Bad enough having gay, non-binary teachers, but to have them push their filth on students is a disgraceful crime. Why can’t we sack these teachers?”
Lawyer Lee Flanagan from Arnold Thomas and Becker told The Age that it was unclear whether Staffieri was facing sanctions from the Victorian Police.
Flanagan said: “There’s two competing arguments at play. Victoria Police will have policies and procedures in place that its officers presumably agree to abide by. But he [Staffieri] is also entitled to express his opinions providing he does it in a respectful and reasonable manner.
“However, I think it’s clear he crossed the line with some of his comments.”
Staffieri has also clashed with Deputy Commissioner Neil Paterson over Victoria Police’s campaign to promote workplace equality.
Paterson had reportedly shared a post on Victoria Police’s internal communications platform Yammer in June 2021, sharing the force’s recognition for inclusion.
He posted: “Victoria Police is proud to have been recognised as a silver employer at the 2021 Australian LGBTQ+ inclusion awards.”
Staffieri responded: “Yes I agree. Great achievement. But if the public knew how much time, effort and taxpayer dollars went into this, they would also be demanding why we didn’t get a gold.”
According to The Age, Paterson defended the campaign and denied it had received any funding.
Staffieri responded: “Sir, I totally value and respect your opinion and your rank, I simply ask that you value and respect mine.”
In reply, Paterson said: “I don’t respect or value your views as they are offensive and there is no place for those views in Victoria Police.
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An extraordinary Gazette notification has been issued appointing Senior Prof. R.M.U.S.K. Rathnayake to be the competent authority for the purpose of exercising, performing and discharging in lieu of Vice Chancellor of the University of Ruhuna.
The Gazette notification, issued by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya by virtue of the powers vested in her as the Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, mentioned that the appointment was made on being satisfied that the administration of the University of Ruhuna have been seriously dislocated and that the authorities of the said university have failed to restore normal conditions.
Accordingly, the appointment will come into effect from 25 November 2024, as per the Gazette notification.
It further highlighted that any power, duty or function which has been conferred or imposed on, or assigned to the said Vice Chancellor under the Universities Act, or under any order, ordinance, statute, by-law, regulation or rule will be made thereunder Senior Prof. R.M.U.S.K. Rathnayake effective from Monday (25).
All academic and non-academic trade unions affiliated with the University of Ruhuna had announced a continuous strike commencing from November 19, demanding the immediate removal of the university’s Vice Chancellor.
Meanwhile, the Inter-University Students Federation (IUSF) also engaged in a Satyagraha in front of the Ministry of Education (MoE) and protested demanding the removal of the Vice Chancellor of Ruhuna University.
However, the Vice Chancellor (VC) of the University of Ruhuna, Senior Prof. Sujeewa Amarasena had categorically denied all allegations leveled against him and asserted that he will not resign from his position, despite mounting pressure and ongoing protests by academic and non-academic staff and the students’ unions. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
December’s full moon, known as the Cold Moon, will shine under the energy of Gemini, inviting a lighthearted yet introspective influence.
This lunar phase encourages us to reflect, communicate openly, and embrace the duality of rest and growth during this reflective season.Join us on December 15 at 5 pm, for a one-hour sound bath designed to help you realign your thoughts, balance your emotions, and set meaningful intentions for the winter ahead. Instructor: Steffi S Fee: $30 What you’ll need: A yoga mat and any additional props or layers to keep you cozy and comfortable throughout the session. Cancellation Policy: Please cancel at least 24 hours in advance if you’re unable to attend. Refunds are not available, but credits can be applied to future workshops. If you arrive more than 5 minutes late, your spot will be forfeited to another attendee. Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today and bask in the lunar vibes of the Cold Moon! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Tropical New York
As an avid Red Sox fan, this pains me to say….New York City is a pretty cool place. Actually, cool is a poor descriptor of my recent visit to the large city south of us. It was 91 degrees at 8pm on a return walk to my hotel from dinner. I was there for business; Latham Centers is accredited by the Council on Accreditation and this was its’ tri-annual conference. I think I might have just made up that word—COA hosts their conference every three years. Latham is committed to the standards of the COA and we believe our programming supports our mission to compassionately and creatively help children and adults with complex special needs, including Prader-Willi Syndrome lead meaningful, abundant lives. Being a child care worker at Latham is still the best job I have ever had.
It was so unbearably hot and humid in NYC that I thought my flip flops were melting to the sidewalks. Yet each service person I came into contact with was friendly and polite. Now, I grew up in the ‘burbs across the river. I am fairly savvy when it comes to dealing with “city” people. I am not sure why I was so unprepared for the civility that was shown me, but I was. From the busboy clearing my table to the chambermaid at the hotel to the Amtrak employee on the train to and from the city; everyone was nice. It made my time there in that miserable heat less of a hassle.
So, thank you to those people doing the really hard jobs: from the waitresses, housekeepers, direct care workers and nurses to the parents, teachers, counselors, mass transit, safety and emergency personnel. To everyone trying their best in trying circumstances. Thank you, it is appreciated.
“Don’t be yourself – be someone a little nicer.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
In Friday’s ‘Lectronic Latitude we slipped this line into our first story about the delivery of the new issue: "The first person to send us a photo of themselves with the new June copy of Latitude 38 wins a hat. Email us here." Not long after, we got a few emails, but the first two were readers of the digital edition — not paper copies of the magazine. The first photo with a copy of the magazine came from Mark Bettis, harbormaster at Coyote Point Marina.
We do deliver magazines right to his door, so it gave him a bit of a head start, but, since he had a rather plain-looking hat on his head and we hadn’t further clarified things, we figured he deserved it anyway. Next month we’ll refine the game and look for photos of you with the magazine.
Mark sails his Pacific Seacraft 37 Shannon out of Coyote Point Marina, so keep an eye out for him with a new ‘lid’, a blue Latitude 38 hat. Tune in on June 29 for the next one and some slightly updated rules. Thanks to everyone for picking up a copy of Latitude 38 since "There ain’t nothing like the real thing, baby." | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
A useful set of pocket sized notebooks. This fun set of books has 3 different designs to help organise your crafting notes, shopping lists and other important scribblings!
One is scattered with crafters items, knitting needles, tape measures, buttons, another with a single spotty pin cushion and the third has an old singer style sewing machine on a gorgeous blue background.
They make a cheerful addition to your craft bag or sewing room.
This design was inspired by my childhood spent whiling away my summer holidays in the backroom of my Mother's haberdashery shop. Sorting pins into colours, stacking up buttons, sleeping in the stuffing cupboard.
Taken from original ink drawings they make a great Earth friendly addition to your home being both 100% recycled and printed using eco inks.
All notebooks are gift wrapped in a colourful paper bag, sealed with a sticker. They make the perfect gift, wedding favour or stocking filler with no need to re-wrap.
Made in small batch production on limited runs, catch them whilst you can.
Set of 3 note books
36 plain pages
A6 Size 10.5 x 15 cm
Printed band wrap
100% recycled paper
Printed using eco inks
Made in the UK
May include slight style and colour variations. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Fort Saint Joseph recognized by state
Published 6:20 am Wednesday, October 10, 2007
By By ERIKA PICKLES / Niles Daily Star
NILES – Western Michigan University and the Fort St. Joseph Museum were honored recently by the Historical Society of Michigan for their work with the Fort St. Joseph archaeological program.
The Historical Society of Michigan is the state's oldest cultural organization, founded in 1828 by Lewis Cass and Henry Schoolcraft. It is an independent non-profit dedicated to the education and advancement of Michigan's historical story.
The Historical Society of Michigan presented its 2007 State History Awards at the 133rd annual State History Conference held in Macomb County Sept. 28-30.
"Obviously we are thrilled about this. It's the highest history and education award in the state. We feel very honored to receive it," Carol Bainbridge, Director of the Museum said.
In 1998, the Anthropology, Geosciences and History Departments at Western Michigan University joined forces with the City of Niles and the Fort St. Joseph Museum to begin an archaeological exploration of the Fort St. Joseph location. Their work succeeded in locating the remains of houses at the post, along with artifacts left behind by its French, English and Native American inhabitants.
WMU and the Fort St. Joseph Museum were recognized for creating a wide range of programs to teach the public about the fort's history. Newspaper and magazine articles, PowerPoint presentations and even coloring books for children have described the fort's history.
"The museum and Western Michigan University are very pleased. Hopefully this is another step forward," Bainbridge said.
A Community Days Open House at the field site features historical re-enactors, artifact exhibits and a variety of educational programs.
Fifteen awards were presented in a variety of categories including Publications: University and Commercial Press, Local Societies, Publications: Private Printing, Publications: Children and Youth, Communications, Media, Educational Programs, Restoration &Preservation, Distinguished Volunteer Service, Institutions, Special Programs and Events.
For more information on the State History Awards, the annual State History Conference or the Historical Society of Michigan please visit www.hsmichigan.org.
Living History Fair Open to Public
Support the Fort, Inc invites the public to the Fort Saint Joseph Living History Fair, Saturday, Oct. 20. The event will be open to the public from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. and the event is free.
South Riverfront Park on Bond Street (at the French Paper Dam) is the site for the event. This is a continuation of Education Day, which is held on the 19th for the fourth grade students from area schools.
Six villages with 24 presenters will be manned by Michigan and Michiana reenactors who will be plying their trades/skills and open to questions from the public. The reenactors will demonstrate and talk about life circa 1750 when Michigan's early fur trade history was vibrant. They are: domestic arts, military, voyageur, Native American, modern professional historians/archaeology and period music.
Niles resident Cheri Hallwood will be sharing her stories. A period fashion show will be held during the event. Military drills will be held that the public can participate in and perhaps even a press gang could occur. Kevin Finny will have his conical bark lodge in the Native village and the public is invited to take a look and ask questions. Voyageurs will have real birch bark canoes and furs on display.
They are honored to have representatives of the Sons of the Revolution for the opening and closing color ceremonies. The Sons of the Revolution will be in the area for their fall gathering and meeting.
Chairperson Janine Horrigan said "Support the Fort is excited to offer this event to the public as well as the children of the schools. Education Day is designed to enrich the student's knowledge about local Michigan history and the connection of this area to the world through trade. We are also pleased that we have expanded this event by asking more reenactors to demonstrate their trade from previous Education Days." Education Day is designed to aid the students in their MEAP testing.
For more information about the event, call 269-683-1786 or 269-687-0377. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
802 We Are Ready for a New LMS. Now What?
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Friday, October 2
Your organization has a mature learning program facilitated through the use of a learning management system (LMS). But now the technology powering the current system constrains your organization’s evolving strategic needs for business growth. Your team may have begun looking for technology solutions or started drafting a wish list, but what are your next steps?
Through the lens of two case studies, you will learn the best practices and lessons learned by two nonprofit associations. The first one gives an overview of the American Physical Therapy Association’s efforts to migrate 1,400 courses and 100,000+ users to a new LMS. The second highlights the Society of Human Resource Management’s efforts to select an LMS vendor dependent on a larger technology initiative to build a unified shopping cart and change pricing models for the eLearning product. You will take away practical and scalable solutions to migrate data from your current LMS to a new system and learn strategies for facilitating organizational change and managing the expectations of your team, vendors, and stakeholders.
In this session, you will learn:
- What criteria to consider when selecting a new LMS for your organization
- How to effectively lead the organizational change
- Project management techniques and communication strategies for stakeholders, vendors, and your team
- How to develop a transition plan for both internal and external stakeholders
- Common pitfalls to avoid when you are in the trenches of data migration
Novice and intermediate designers, developers, project managers, and
discussed in this session:
Learning management systems.
Learning Center Manager
American Physical Therapy Association
Christina Holloway, learning center manager at the American Physical Therapy Association, has 10 years of experience as a learning and development professional. She holds a BA degree in organizational communications from Bloomsburg University, and an MS degree in instructional technology from Towson University. She also earned a Certified Professional in Learning and Performance (CPLP) certification in 2012. She currently manages the learning management system and production of eLearning courses. Prior to this work, Christina developed bilingual technical training for US and Mexican clients and facilitated training in the US Army Reserves as a retention officer and equal opportunity leader.
Director of Learning Programs
Suzanne Armstrong, the director of learning programs at United Educators, has 17 years of experience as a learning and development professional. She is responsible for leading a program to design and develop learning solutions for key risk areas at United Educators. Prior to this, Suzanne managed the eLearning business at the Society for Human Resource Management and launched two major eLearning initiatives in the nonprofit sector for the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Academy of Otolaryngology—Head and Neck Surgery Foundation. She holds a master of arts degree in education and human development, with a focus in education technology leadership, from the George Washington University. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
For most people, going to the dentist isn’t a fun or enjoyable experience. But it is a crucial one to help maintain your oral health. Getting a dental cleaning in Dallas, TX, at least twice a year is one of the best ways to help prevent decay and damage. A professional cleaning can help remove stubborn plaque and tartar that could lead to dental complications. Routine hygiene visits can also help catch the early warning signs of a problem for quick and effective treatment. If you aren’t seeing the dentist regularly, then you could be at a higher risk of developing dental conditions.
The Benefits of a Dental Cleaning in Dallas, TX
While brushing and flossing properly can remove most plaque in your mouth, it’s nearly impossible to remove all harmful bacteria. Over time, plaque buildup can lead to increased levels of acidity, which could cause decay. A professional cleaning can remove plaque buildup to help keep your teeth healthy.
Routine dental cleanings also provide valuable insights into how you can improve your at-home oral hygiene. Your dentist will track your oral health between visits and can often note areas where you struggle to remove plaque. They can then provide you with cleaning techniques or recommend additional hygiene tools that could help improve your brushing and flossing.
While you’re at your cleaning appointment, your dentist will also likely examine your teeth and gums for any signs of concern. Catching dental conditions early on is often crucial for providing the best treatment. If you have gum disease, for example, you could treat it with a simple antibacterial mouthwash at the early stages. But if it develops, you may need more invasive treatment. Seeing a dentist every six months can often help identify small problems before they turn into bigger issues.
In some cases, two cleanings a year may not be enough to help maintain your oral health. Some patients need three or even four cleanings to keep their teeth and gums clean. There are several factors that could cause you to need additional cleaning. Medical and dental conditions are among the top. If you have a dry mouth, for example, the lack of saliva could lead to an increase in plaque buildup. In this case, your dentist may recommend a cleaning every four months. If you have had gum disease in the past, however, your dentist may recommend a three-month cleaning schedule to help prevent further disease.
Getting a professional dental cleaning can often help prevent the need for costly treatments. At Lochwood Family Dentistry, we believe that prevention is key, and we work hard to help our patients get the proper hygiene appointments they need. Call us today at 214-544-9633 to schedule your first cleaning and start improving your oral health. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Tricia Rose: Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun and the ‘Illegible’ Politics of (Inter)personal Justice
“Hansberry’s entire play, but especially its dramatic resolution, illuminates the significant role of interpersonal relationships in negotiating, fending off, and challenging structural oppression and the distorted worldview and despair it cultivates. Hansberry consistently seems to argue that political possibility and perceptions of impossibility are nurtured or starved in the intimate and interpersonal sphere among those who encourage us to choose how to respond to the psychic and emotional violence wrought by structural oppression.
Hansberry’s Raisin is a deeply political play, but its domestic setting rendered it vulnerable to the normalized sexist political reasoning that devalues domesticity, which likely obscured a core facet of its political vision. Despite the fact that nearly all so-called public-sphere assaults on Black citizenship and normalcy relied (and continue to rely) on the pathologization of Black private-sphere relations, gendered identities, family, and cultural formations, many analysts located the real politics of Raisin solely in the public sphere matter of desegregating housing. For them, Hansberry’s dramatic depiction of combating housing segregation was unfortunately located in a domicile.
For Hansberry—and many feminist thinkers and artists—the home, literally and metaphorically, is a crucial locus for the development and nurturance of political possibility itself; it is an anchor for emergent political consciousness, community vision, and survival. In short, the Youngers’ apartment is at the political heart of the play.” (32) | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
One of the Leading Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinics in Lichfield
A Lichfield Physiotherapy Clinic, I am a dedicated and experienced physiotherapist and treat a range of musculoskeletal issues. A HCPC-registered physiotherapy and sports injury clinic with a stellar reputation throughout Lichfield. No matter what sort of pain or injury you have, we aim to provide the best care and a personalised treatment to alleviate pain and help you regain the best quality of life.
- Physiotherapy treatment
- Back pain treatment
- Sports injury treatment
- Lower body conditions
- Upper body pain treatment
Meet Our Founder, John
John, our owner and lead physiotherapist, is a former international athlete and rugby player with a particular interest in sports injuries and rehabilitation. Having gone through a number of surgical procedures and the associated post-operative rehabilitation, he is well-placed to offer both personal and professional insight into the care of his patients.
John is HCPC registered and is a chartered physiotherapist with more than twenty years of experience. He is a specialist in orthopaedic & sports medicine and a former therapist of the GB Athletics & England Rugby Union teams.
Why Choose Us?
We understand how difficult it is to live with any type of pain, and we’re passionate about helping our clients regain the best quality of life possible. If you’re looking for the best physiotherapy and sports injury clinics in Lichfield, here’s why we think you should choose us:
- HCPC registered
- Excellent customer reputation
- Dedicated chartered physiotherapist
- More than 20 years of experience
- Specialist in orthopaedic & sports medicine
- A former therapist of the GB Athletics & England Rugby Union teams
If you would like to speak to a physiotherapist about your condition, call our clinic today to arrange an initial consultation: 01543 268 896
Our qualified physiotherapist can help you with a range of musculoskeletal problems, including shoulder pain, back pain, muscle aches, tension, and sports injuries. With expert diagnostic tools and state-of-the-art equipment, we'll help you reduce pain and get the best quality of life possible. Call us today to arrange your initial consultation: 01543 268 896 | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Today marks the commencement of another Customer Service and Technical Skills Training Course here at Life’sWork. This 8-week program prepares students for the working world with computer and customer service skills necessary to find a job as a customer service representative.
As always, we had a truly inspiring group of students this time around. Each student has worked hard to get this far and their dedication has finally paid off. We wish them all great success in their futures.
Are you or anyone you know interested in learning the important skills necessary to land a job in today’s working world? Life’sWork offers a Tuition Free training program that may be right for you!
For more information, contact Ed O’Rourke at 412-471-2600 x218 or at email@example.com | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
La Voûte 2021
La Voûte 2021
- Southern France - France
- 2021 - Chardonnay
- 13.5 % Alc - 750 ml
For many Chardonnay lovers, just hearing the word ‘Limoux’ makes their mouths water in anticipation. This southern French appellation is home to seriously fine sparklers (Crémant de Limoux) and some of the world’s best Chardonnay, many of which can rival the top bottles from Burgundy.
You’ll taste for yourself with hugely popular La Voûte. Winemaker Mark Hoddy sourced premium grapes from the Astruc vineyard in Limoux Océanique. Here, vines planted almost 1,000 feet up soak in brilliant sunshine and chilly breezes, a combination that locks in ripeness, aromatic intensity and greater depth of flavor. Back at Mark’s ‘workshop’ in Bordeaux (Le Chai au Quai), he fermented the juice in new oak barrels—a further eight months resting in barrel rounded out all the pure fruit flavors.
Gilbert & Gaillard awarded it a gold medal and wrote: “Lovely nose combining white fruits, tropical fruits and subtle vanilla oak. Smooth attack leading into a rounded, rich, juicy palate revealing gorgeous flavours. Intensity and persistency. A real treat.”
Serve in large glasses in order to release the aroma, then pair with chicken (roasted or drizzled with a creamy, lemony sauce) or grilled turbot.
A long-time customer favorite, this Chardonnay is sure to sell quickly. Place your order soon to secure your share. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
It was a wide-angle forward bend. A simple pose. A simple pose with reverberating results.
I was in yoga class, of course. A great way to start my Monday morning and my week overall. We came to the “forward bend of our choice” portion of our practice, and as I leaned forward and looked through my legs, there I was in the mirror, looking back at me.
An opportunity to judge my pose. Absolutely. An opportunity to surreptitiously look around the room, with no one being the wiser. Absolutely again. But I didn’t do either of those. I did something radical instead.
I looked at myself, caught my eye, and smiled. A huge smile. A “great job in yoga” smile. An “I love you” smile. An “I will always love you” smile. And then I smiled back.
Because while I maybe could have used a bit of tweaking on my pose, and I can always learn from others in my yoga class (when I forget to stay on my own mat and I look around the room), my smile of love was all I needed. And wanted. A sign of support and of care from the person from whom I should, and do, want it most.
Wouldn’t it be nice if I could always, or at least more often, give myself that smile? Wouldn’t it be nice if I remembered to shower myself with love and compassion, whenever (or whether or not) I catch myself in the mirror?
It would be nice and I think it’s possible.
I’d love to hear your thoughts, and please share this post with others if it resonates with you! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Let us Cater your event
Whether you are having a small get-together or a big festive wedding, we can help you with your catering needs! Contact us to discuss catering options.
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I’m With Her, the band of Sara Watkins, Sarah Jarosz, and Aoife O’Donovan, will release their full-length debut in February 2018 ahead of a gig at Manchester’s Band on the Wall.
Their debut album, See You Around, is due for release on 16 February 2018 with a run of dates following in May and the band have revealed the video for the title track from the album, a live video performance.
See You Around was co-produced by Ethan Johns and the band and was recorded at Peter Gabriel’s Real World Studios in Bath. The album comprises 11 originals, written by the band in Los Angeles and Vermont, plus a performance of the never before released Hundred Miles by Gillian Welch. With each member playing guitar and handling various aspects of the instrumentation— including fiddle and ukulele for Watkins, mandolin and banjo for Jarosz, piano and synth for O’Donovan—the band cut most of the album live, performing just a few feet away from each other in the tracking room.
Where and when do I’m With Her perform in Manchester?
11 May – Belfast, Cathedral Quarter Arts Festival
12 May – Dublin, Whelan’s
14 May – Gateshead, Sage Two
15 May – Manchester, Band on the Wall
16 May – Bristol, The Station
17 May – London, Union Chapel
See You Around will be released on 16 February 2018. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
June 26, 2000 Kissinger Chair Established at the Library of Congress
Press Contact: Jill Brett (202) 707-2905
Librarian of Congress James H. Billington announced today the establishment of the Henry Alfred Kissinger Chair in Foreign Policy and International Relations at the Library of Congress. Made possible by generous donations of many friends and admirers of Dr. Kissinger, the gifts for programs and an endowment will support a range of activities in the study of foreign policy and international relations.
"These gifts to honor Henry Kissinger establish unique opportunities for scholars," said Dr. Billington. "Outstanding thinkers and practitioners will work with the largest and most international collection of library materials in the world, served by an extraordinary staff and located directly across from the Capitol. Dr. Kissinger, who is himself both a statesman and scholar of distinction, knows the value of combining reflection with active involvement. At the Library of Congress, we are gratified that the first Chair to be endowed in the Library's third century honors both a man and a field of inquiry so important for America's future." The establishment of the Kissinger Chair comes during the Library's Bicentennial year, as the institution turned 200 on April 24, 2000.
"The resources of this universal Library make it the most fitting home for this Chair, so generously supported by friends and colleagues," Dr. Kissinger said.
The Kissinger Chair Program will be guided by a steering committee, chaired by the Librarian of Congress; other members are Alan Batkin of Kissinger Associates in New York; Lloyd Cutler of Wilmer, Cutler & Pickering in Washington; Nancy Kissinger; and Peter Rodman, director of national security affairs at the Nixon Center in Washington. It is the only Chair in foreign policy at the Library of Congress.
Appointed annually by the Librarian, the holder of the appointment to the Kissinger Chair will be called the Kissinger Scholar. The Chair is a distinguished senior research position with a residency of nine months. Using research facilities and services at the Library of Congress, the Scholar is expected to engage in research on foreign policy and international affairs that will lead to publication. The Scholar may be of any nationality. The annual appointments will be made by the Librarian of Congress upon the recommendation of a selection committee, members of which are appointed by the steering committee for three-year rotating terms. The four-person selection committee will consist of two members of the academic community and two high-ranking foreign policy experts no longer in office.
As part of the Kissinger program, a Kissinger Lecturer will be appointed annually to deliver the Kissinger Lecture. Like the Kissinger Scholar, the Lecturer may be of any nationality. The Lecturer will have achieved distinction in the field of foreign affairs. Each lecture will be published and, every five years, the lectures will be aggregated into an edited volume that may contain additional material. The Lecturers, who will receive a $20,000 honorarium and round- trip transportation, will be appointed upon recommendation of the Steering Committee.
With total gifts of $4.2 million for programs and endowment, the Kissinger Chair establishes an important focus at the Library of Congress for research and discussion of foreign policy and international affairs. The publications of the Kissinger Lecturers and Kissinger Scholars are intended to serve as a catalyst for fresh analysis of foreign affairs in the global era.
The Library will issue a call for nominations and applications on Sept. 15. Information about the particulars required in letters of nomination or applications may be obtained after that date by writing to the Office of Scholarly Programs, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Avenue, S.E., Washington DC 20540-4860; telephone (202) 707-3302); fax (202) 707-3595) or e-mail: email@example.com. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Studio shoots of fireworks, art work and details.
WILMINGTON, NC MAY 09 - Fireworks. Studio portraits of firework artwork and details. Shogun Frog
© Logan Mock-Bunting
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As active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) continue to grow more complex, process chemists must reconcile more elaborate synthetic pathways with a continued push to reach the clinic rapidly. To achieve efficient API manufacturing, drug sponsors are looking for fast and effective strategies to fulfill raw material needs and avoid supply chain hiccups.
In the webinar, "Meeting the Challenge of Rising API Complexity," experts from Lonza Small Molecules and Elsevier Life Sciences discussed the impact of leveraging predictive retrosynthesis route design and a custom building block library to yield time and cost savings for sponsors developing complex APIs. In the post-webinar Q&A, they tackled questions on the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on route design, cost-effective modifications, and overall timelines for route scouting.
Read the Q&A for more. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Love My Mat Wholesale: Handcrafted Yoga Props with Heart and Sustainability
If you’re seeking yoga props that resonate with purpose and authenticity, Love My Mat is here to support you. As a women-led, mother-daughter team, we create handcrafted yoga and meditation accessories that don’t just serve a function—they tell a story. From our studio in Hamilton, Ontario, we craft each piece with sustainability and quality in mind, using reclaimed fabrics and eco-friendly materials. Our goal is to offer you unique products that align with both your values and your practice, creating a sense of comfort and connection in every item.
Why Choose Love My Mat?
Born from a passion for conscious living and mindful practices, Love My Mat offers more than just props—we provide tools to deepen your clients’ yoga and meditation journeys. Our product line was developed out of necessity, starting with a simple yoga mat cleaner, which evolved into a complete collection of bolsters, cushions, eye pillows, and more. Each item is crafted by hand, thoughtfully designed to support modern bodies with gentle, adaptable comfort.
Our products meet the needs of studios, wellness centers, and clinics alike, allowing your clients to fully experience the benefits of each pose. We especially pride ourselves on our best-selling yoga bolsters, which are sized to offer the ideal support for poses like supported fish, relieving back tension while opening the heart. Every piece combines functionality with aesthetics, creating a truly elevated experience for your students.
Sustainability at the Heart of Every Product
Choosing Love My Mat means choosing a brand that’s deeply committed to sustainability. Each of our materials is carefully sourced from local thrift shops, deadstock, and vintage suppliers, reducing textile waste and giving new life to forgotten fabrics. Our fillings are biodegradable and locally sourced, designed to keep items out of landfills and bring balance to your studio environment.
We aim to create less waste across our production and packaging, because we believe every detail counts in preserving our planet. Our sustainable approach is one of our core values, and your clients will appreciate knowing they’re practicing on props that are kind to the Earth.
Custom Wholesale Solutions to Match Your Studio’s Identity
We understand that each studio has its own unique feel, and we work with you to customize props that reflect your brand. We offer vinyl yoga and meditation props that are easy to clean—perfect for high-traffic studios that want to keep props both stylish and hygienic. Need to refresh existing props? Our vinyl replacement covers fit right over your current bolsters and cushions, letting you save on costs and reduce waste.
With custom wholesale options, we’ll help you design a collection that enhances your studio’s aesthetic and personality, setting your space apart. Choose from a range of colors and fabrics that are exclusive to our line, creating a cohesive and memorable experience for your clients.
Trusted by Studios and Wellness Centers Across North America
Our yoga bolsters, cushions, and props are loved by studios and wellness centers throughout Canada and the U.S. Here’s what our clients say:
“Your bolsters were a hit! Sold a couple of items and already need to replenish my supply.” – Aspasia Wright, Embrace Yourself Studio
“My students love using these bolsters in class. They’re versatile, well-made, and beautiful. Love that you matched our studio colors!” – Helena McKinney, In Fine Feather Yoga
When you stock your studio with Love My Mat props, you’re choosing beautifully crafted, durable products that bring comfort and joy to every practice.
Filling the Gap While Half Moon Yoga Pauses
We know many studios and practitioners appreciate Half Moon's products, and we want to extend our support during their holiday pause. At Love My Mat, we admire Half Moon’s commitment to quality, and we’re happy to help fill the gap in your supply of yoga and meditation props during this time. As a brand equally committed to sustainability and mindful design, we’re honoured to support your studio and clients with beautiful, eco-friendly alternatives.
Ready to Get Started?
Interested in stocking your studio with our unique, sustainable props? Reach out to us! At Love My Mat, we’re here to support your business and create a space where each client feels cared for and connected.
Contact Shelley at firstname.lastname@example.org for more information or to discuss how we can tailor a collection to fit your studio’s needs.
Together, let’s bring sustainable, handcrafted props to practices everywhere—one bolster, cushion, and eye pillow at a time. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
This business offers a variety of handmade, additive-free, and sugar-free products. They are passionate about their products and want their customers to feel the same. If a customer purchases a product and it is not suitable for them, they can return it with a full refund.
The chocolates are handmade and prepared with 100% additive-free Belgian and French chocolate. They do not contain any preservatives and are made using 100% fruit instead of artificial flavors. This makes their chocolates unique and original, and a preferred choice for people looking for safe chocolates for themselves and their children.
The place has a very good design and atmosphere. It is a small and elegant cafe that serves a variety of coffee and chocolate, in addition to sweets. The service and prices are excellent, and the coffee and desserts are delicious. The best feature of this place is its beautiful ambience.
Customers have had very positive experiences at this business. They appreciate the high level of effort and artistry that goes into the chocolates, and the taste is always left in their mouth. The chef has been praised for providing a very nice experience. Customers also enjoy the variety of coffee and chocolate, as well as the delicious desserts.
Customers can buy chocolate filling and chocolate cologne in artistic boxes and in different flavors that they can choose themselves. The chocolates are filled with chocolate. The place is elegant and nicely decorated, making it a great place to buy gifts. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
President Donald Trump has announced tariffs on solar panels, washing machines, steel, and aluminum. Shortly after announcing his tariffs, Trump tweeted that “Trade wars are good, and easy to win.” The opposite is true. Trade wars are harmful across the board, and the cost of these tariffs will be paid in higher prices, lost jobs, and a slower-growing economy. If the trade wars of the 1930s are repeated, Americans could pay by suffering through another Great Depression.
“Trade wars may be good for shoring up Trump’s shrinking populist voter base,” said Libertarian Executive Director Wes Benedict. “But every combatant in a trade war loses, just like in a shooting war — and trade wars often lead to shooting wars. Perhaps the most dishonest component of this newly initiated trade war is its transparently deceptive pretext. Trump justified the tariffs by citing Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, arguing that a depleted domestic steel and aluminum industry could handicap the United States in times of military conflict.”
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis advocated for a tariff that targeted only adversaries, but instead the new tariff takes a shotgun approach that damages both allies and adversaries indiscriminately.
“Trump would be better off listening to free-trade economic advisors like Stephen Moore,” Benedict said. “Instead, he listened to anti-China polemicist Peter Navarro whose economic policy ideas are considered ‘fringe’ by his fellow economists.”
Libertarians are very clear in opposing all tariffs. From the Libertarian Party platform: “We support the removal of governmental impediments to free trade.” Republican House Speaker Paul Ryan and other congressional Republicans are attempting to prevent Trump’s tariffs, particularly the 25 percent tariff on steel and the 10 percent tariff on aluminum.
Even Democrats are coming down in favor of free trade and opposing Trump’s tariffs. During Sen. Claire McCaskill’s remarks at a Hannibal, Mo., Democrat Days event on March 3, she said that the tariffs on steel and aluminum would affect allies such as Canada much more than adversaries, and would invite retaliatory trade war responses that could have negative effects on Missouri products.
“I think it’s going to be brutal for Missouri agriculture,” McCaskill said, according to St. Louis Public Radio. “Canada is the number-one country for the steel that we import. It’s the number-one country for the aluminum we import. So the president’s declared a trade war against Canada, which is our most reliable important trading partner for agriculture. So this is not going to be good. We’ve got to figure out a way to stop this before it really dramatically hurts everybody in northeast Missouri that is growing beans and corn.”
McCaskill is no conservative blue-dog Democrat. FreedomWorks has scored her at only 10 percent agreement with their policy positions, and the Club For Growth scores her at only 15 percent. Her score with Council for Citizens Against Government Waste score is only 31 percent. Despite these consistently low rankings on fiscal policy issues, even McCaskill recognizes the folly of throwing a monkey wrench into our mutually beneficial system of international trade.
There’s a possibility that producers of things like corn and beans may be hurt by the inevitable retaliatory tariffs that will be enacted by steel and aluminum exporters, but it’s a certainty that every single American consumer will be hurt directly by Trump’s tariffs. Do you drink beer or soda from aluminum cans, fly on airplanes with aluminum bodies, drive cars with steel components, or buy any number of metal-intensive products like washing machines or solar panels? You will pay more as a direct result of Trump’s tariffs.
The U.S. steel industry employs about 140,000 people, according to the American Iron and Steel Institute. Economists Lydia Cox of Harvard University and Kadee Russ of the University of California–Davis report that industries using steel employ 80 times as many people as industries that produce steel. So, in order to protect 140,000 steel industry jobs, Trump is putting more than 11 million jobs at risk in industries that use steel.
As if the terrible policy weren’t bad enough on its own, a particularly egregious potential case of crony capitalism has been widely reported. Only a week before Trump’s tariff announcements, former Trump Special Advisor Carl Icahn sold a $31.3 million stake in Manitowoc, a company that buys steel.
Libertarians reject crony capitalism in all its forms, including tariffs and protectionism. Honest and free competition and cooperation among all people, with minimal government interference, should once again be the goal for U.S. trade policy. The Libertarian Party plans to run more than 2,000 candidates for public office in 2018 to help make that happen. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Extending your roof space into a dormer can be fantastic option to increase the space that your loft conversion can give you.
In many instances a small scale dormer can be installed to house the stairwell of your new staircase into the loft or to provide further head height for and en-suite bathroom, however, we have fitted full length dormers to many conversions that we have previously done which can provide a huge amount of extra “walking around” space to your loft.
This option is becoming evermore popular with our clients because for relatively minimal extra cost you can add a substantial amount of room and head height to really maximise your loft space and allows you to take full advantage of your rooftop views and opens up further options such as en-suite bathrooms, double bedrooms, king size beds and bespoke storage.
We are conscious of the aesthetic when creating our dormers that we make every effort to make each dormer fit in with each property and make it look like an elegant extension to your home rather than an “ugly box” stuck to your roof.
With a range of options such as flat “rubber coated” roof dormers or pitched and hipped dormers that are traditionally felt and tiled and in most cases rendering and painting the walls of a dormer so that ties in seamlessly with the existing property.
Adding a dormer to your property can really help you make a bold statement with the exterior of your home while adding considerable and much needed extra space with the interior. Something to definitely consider when planning a loft conversion, contact us to book a free site survey and we can guide through every possibility. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Neighbors help neighbors navigate life challenging moments
Published 2:09 am Wednesday, February 1, 2023
Individuals and communities experience challenging moments, when life gets tough and circumstances seem almost too difficult to bear alone.
In those moments, when people can feel afraid and alone, neighbors step up to help, offering tangible and emotional support in the most critical moments.
On Jan. 23, the Crenshaw County Sheriff’s Office issued a missing person alert on social media, requesting help to locate a young man suffering from mental health concerns.
Almost immediately, area residents began calling the department. Social media comments flooded in too, reporting sightings and information regarding the young man’s habits and whereabouts.
Investigators received so many reports that investigator Chris Stewart barely had time to eat dinner. By the next morning, the young man had been located and counted safe.
Recent Facebook posts in Greenville illuminated one way communities stand together to help their neighbors.
When word spread that an area resident had experienced emotional trauma, Greenville citizens flooded social media with words of encouragement, reassurance of prayers, and one simple, unified message — “I am here. You can talk to me.”
Sometimes, people forget what neighborhood and community mean. They go months without walking across the yard, or picking up the phone to say hello. Some struggle, alone, grappling with what feels like an insurmountable problem.
But many can accomplish what individuals cannot. When a crisis strikes, many are reminded they have neighbors who care.
Individuals help neighbors, and so do communities.
Selma communities sustained damage on Jan. 12 when tornadoes touched down and left downed trees, destruction, and widespread power outages in their wake.
Neighboring churches, schools, and individuals from Lowndes County mobilized the following day to serve hot, home cooked meals, remove debris, and offer emotional support to their storm-ravaged neighbors.
And government officials stepped up to help too.
In a Jan. 23 Lowndes County Commission meeting, Chairman Charlie King, Jr. requested County Attorney Prince Chestnutt provide guidance on how the commission might legally extend aid to their neighbors.
“Find out if we can [aid them] legally,” King said. “We’ll come up with the amount. There are people all around donating water and food. This is our neighboring county. We need to step up to the plate and give something.”
When my house burned down in 1994, the Lapine community rallied to help our family. We escaped the fire in our pajamas, taking only the clothes on our backs.
My neighbor, Oleta Owens, offered her own shoes for my feet. Other neighbors brought us bags of clothing. Petrey Wholesale sent a box of necessities.
Our neighbors loved and helped us. It’s what they always do.
Neighbors step up to the plate. They care, they search, and they give to their neighbors during times of trial and need.
It warms the heart and goes a long way toward cultivating unity in neighborhoods close to home and over in the next county. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Bob Moon: What would you define as an “essential” public servant? Police? Firefighters? Of course. And . . . lottery workers?
Late last night, Pennsyvania Governor Ed Rendell shut down the state government, putting all non-essential workers on unpaid furlough. It’s his response to a budget impasse with the state’s legislature. Turns out the lottery and the state’s slot-machine parlors are considered to be in the same category as law officers and prison workers. Marketplace’s Alisa Roth explains.
Alisa Roth: Today is not your lucky day if you need to renew your Pennsylvania drivers license. Or if you wanted to visit one of the Keystone State’s historic sites.
But if you were hoping to try your luck elsewhere — say the state’s lottery or slot machines — well, you’re free to give it a shot. That’s because those two offices are exempt from the shutdown that furloughed more than 20,000 state employees as of midnight last night.
So, since when are slots and Powerball necessary government functions?
Doug Harbach is a spokesman for the Pennsylvania Gaming Board, which oversees the state’s five casinos.
Doug Harbach: Well, the casinos themselves are a significant money maker to the state. They’re pulling in about $1.7 million per day in tax revenues.
And 31 cents of every lottery dollar goes to state programs, such as rent rebates and discounted public transportation for the elderly.
John Mikesell is a professor of public policy at Indiana University. He says there’s not a tremendous amount of money at play.
John Mikesell: It’s not a big-ticket item, certainly not on the order of sales tax or income tax or motor fuel taxes. But at the margin, it’s something that states would rather have than not have.
But he says the state may be worried about losing those gambling dollars.
Mikesell: Even if the Department of Revenue folks are not working that particular day.
Meanwhile, state legislators are still wrangling over the budget.
In New York, I’m Alisa Roth for Marketplace.
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Americans’ support for stricter gun laws still on the decline
In the aftermath of the shooting at Sandy Hook elementary in Newtown, Connecticut, the debate around tighter gun control quickly became a national conversation.
But according to Gallup editor-in-chief Frank Newport, despite all the mass shootings over the past decade since the Columbine shooting, there’s been a decrease in the amount of Americans who want stricter gun laws.
Newport says “the trend has generally been down, down, down.”
But as was with the case after the Columbine shooting, the immediate reaction to the tragic event may create a temporary upswing in that number. “The real question,” says Newport, “will be how long that will last going forward.”
Americans were also polled about their thoughts on what would make a difference in preventing these types of mass shootings.
In that polling, the number one action was to increase police presence at schools while banning assault weapons came in at fourth and increased government spending on mental health came in at number two.
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Full Leg Osteotomy Planning in Materialise OrthoView
In this tutorial, learn how to plan a full leg deformity correction using the planning wizards in Materialise OrthoView orthopedic pre-planning software.
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STEP Forward was a voluntary program in San Francisco that aimed to connect low-income job seekers to the labor market by using public funds to temporarily subsidize individuals’ wages, known as subsidized employment, with the goal of ultimately increasing permanent unsubsidized employment among this population. The program was operated by the Human Services Agency of San Francisco (HSA) under the umbrella of JOBsNOW!, HSA’s broader subsidized employment initiative. STEP Forward offered job seekers opportunities to interview for jobs with private sector employers at weekly job fairs and offered employers temporary wage subsidies if they hired disadvantaged job seekers whom they might not otherwise hire. A diverse group of low-income job seekers enrolled in the program, the vast majority of whom were either CalWORKs (California’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program) clients, individuals who had exhausted their unemployment insurance benefits, or CalFresh (California’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients.
To test the effectiveness of this strategy and to learn about its costs, the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funded a random assignment evaluation of STEP Forward, in which individuals were randomly assigned to a program group that had access to STEP Forward services or to a control group that did not have access to STEP Forward services but could receive other services in the community. A total of 837 adults were enrolled into the STEP Forward study between November 2012 and March 2015. In the first year after random assignment when program group members who were placed in subsidized employment were still receiving subsidized wages, program group members were more likely than control group members to have been employed and had higher average earnings. Impacts on earnings continued into the fourth year, well after the subsidies had ended.
This paper presents the one-year costs of STEP Forward, including program services such as job-readiness services and the subsidized portion of wages provided to program group members. It also presents the costs of non-STEP Forward services available to both program group and control group members, which included education, training, and job skills services. This evaluation is part of a larger demonstration called the Subsidized and Transitional Employment Demonstration (STED). In addition to STEP Forward, STED includes random assignment evaluations of six other subsidized employment strategies around the country. MDRC, a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization, is leading the project under a contract with ACF along with its partner, MEF Associates. Longer-term findings from all STED random assignment evaluations are included in a separate synthesis report, while earlier findings discussing the implementation of STEP Forward and early impacts are in a separate interim report.
The purpose of the cost study is to determine what it cost to provide STEP Forward services to a single program group member once STEP Forward had reached a steady state of operation. The analysis estimates the costs per sample member in two categories: STEP Forward program costs and non-STEP Forward costs, which include remedial education, postsecondary education, vocational training, and job skills services.
Key Findings and Highlights
- The cost of STEP Forward program services averaged $2,646 per program group member. Program group members received an average of $1,038 in subsidized wages.
- The cost of non-STEP Forward services, which both groups received, averaged $1,751 per program group member and $2,355 per control group member.
- The net cost, the difference between the total program group costs and the total control group costs, averaged $3,080 per program group member.
The cost of STEP Forward was assessed using program expenditure reports, program survey data, and public data sources. The cost of STEP Forward program services were estimated by summing direct program expenditures from July 2013 through June 2014 and dividing by the number of program group members enrolled during that period. To estimate the cost of non-STEP Forward program services, the research team first determined the unit cost, or the cost of serving one person for a specific unit of time (for example, one month). Multiplying the unit cost by the average length of time sample members received each service gives the average cost incurred per sample member. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
English media reported that Liverpool and Manchester City are not ready to release the Brazilian players in the World Cup qualifiers. As the country falls into the red zone of the Covid-19 pandemic in the UK, athletes will be required to perform a 10-day quarantine upon return and their teams will be embezzled.
With this, Liverpool, who had already prevented Mohamed Salah from playing the match between Egypt and Angola, which will be held in Cairo, did not release Alisson, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino. The club headed by Pep Guardiola will not allow Ederson and Gabriel Jesus to represent Brazil in the confrontations against Chile, Argentina and Peru.
Premier League clubs have asked the British government to exempt athletes returning from countries considered to be in the red zone for Covid-19, but the request has not been granted. Thus, it is possible that other teams with athletes called up to compete in the South American qualifiers will follow the actions taken by Liverpool and Manchester City.
Brazil coach Tite remains at risk of losing four other players: Thiago Silva, of Chelsea, Richarlison, of Everton, Fred, of Manchester United, and Ravenha, of Leeds. With that said, the captain will have to call up 10 other athletes for the triple round of qualifying that will begin on September 2nd.
In cases like Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea, Brazilian athletes can lose up to four matches with their clubs, including two in the Premier League, one in the Premier League Cup and the opening Champions League.
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- Zettagrid have been using Megaport’s connectivity solutions since Megaport’s inception.
- With Megaport, the Company has been able to create a partner ecosystem allowing their customers to access fast, reliable, and scalable backup and disaster recovery services.
- Before Megaport, Zettagrid were reliant on physical cross connects, cables, and expensive physical infrastructure, forcing the Company to spend significantly more with data centres directly.
- With 55 racks across 13 DCs, the Company’s costs for cross connects alone were enough to “buy an expensive European sports car”.
Zettagrid is an Australian-owned infrastructure, backup and disaster recovery service provider, offering businesses fully automated and self-service VMware, Veeam and Zerto solutions via channel partners.
The Company operates 13 data centres across eight availability zones within the Asia Pacific region: Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane, Adelaide, Singapore, and two in Jakarta.
Rapid deployment of reliable and scalable infrastructure services is key to the backup and data recovery offerings at Zettagrid. In order to deliver the level of service their customers required, the Company was heavily reliant on physical cross connects and infrastructure. This lead to a number of challenges:
- Costly data centre cross connect fees
- Interconnection inconsistencies
- Slow deployment of customer connections
Megaport’s scalable bandwidth allows Zettagrid to accommodate fluctuations in use. The nature of backup and data recovery services means that it is common for the Company to experience large spikes in data usage – being able to dial their connections up and down depending on capacity demands has helped Zettagrid support their customers’ variable bandwidth usage needs.
The Company has used their partnership with Megaport to not only drastically reduce their data centre cross connect fees and bandwidth charges, but are now able to deliver new customer connections within hours, rather than weeks.
Zettagrid has been using Megaport since the beginning. Megaport disrupted the market and helped us identify the need to address our IX and connectivity differently. With Megaport, we are now able to rapidly deliver new customer connections within hours rather than weeks, while saving almost $10K per month on cross connection and bandwidth charges.
Nicholas Power, Chief Operating Officer, Zettagrid
- Zettagrid is saving $5K per month in cross connect fees by using Megaport.
- The Company also saves another $4.5K per month in bandwidth charges by using Megaport’s flexible, on-demand capabilities, scaling bandwidth up and down as required.
- During FY19, an estimated $35K in monthly revenue was able to be brought forward, which would otherwise have been delayed with traditionally slower provisioning.
- For example: in the weeks following Singapore going live, Zettagrid was able to provision ports in two availability zones, plug in immediately, and have everything up and running in moments.
- This meant that customer revenue was able to be seen almost immediately following the initial expansion expenditures.
- With Megaport, Zettagrid has recently been able to open three new availability zones – Brisbane, Adelaide and Singapore – with four more on the way.
- In Singapore specifically, where cross connects are notoriously expensive, using Megaport will deliver Zettagrid $1500 in monthly savings on cross connect fees alone.
Following the opening of three new availability zones in October and November 2019 – Singapore, Brisbane, and Adelaide – Zettagrid has plans to open another four zones in the coming year, each using the same Megaport technology the Company has used in all other locations. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The idea of creating this innovative design came to its authors because of innovative materials available on the market, precisely the new polyurethane foaming techniques, allowing to create shapes that will hold, with no need for internal supports. The only element to “hold it up”, and at the same time sign distinctively the design with uniqueness, was the metal structure that is embracing the structure from upside up. It was the right moment in the industry to re-write the history of upholstered items, in search of new designs, challenging imagination, and offering a new lifestyle balanced between formal and informal.
We have encountered this beautiful design object in the living spaces of many influencers and top lever properties around the world, some glimpse from IG pages see here below:
Today, the internal padding is made of BioFoam® microspheres of plant origin, a diligent choice made by Cassina LAB Project to promote wellbeing and sustainable design. Moreover, the sitting is proposed, besides the classical blown polyester fiber, in a version that is using 100% recycled blown fiber produced from PET recovered from Plastic Bank®.
The base is upholstered with buttons and plastic fasteners, small feet and wheels in plastic and steel. Clamps are made in steel and powder-coated steel proposed in a few colors (Glossy China Red, Glossy Emerald Green, and Glossy White), while the upholstery is made in a selection of fabrics and leathers from the Cassina Collection.
Today we can choose to have Soriana in different sizes, a 2-seats and 3-seats sofas, an armchair, a chiase-longue and a pouf. You can see all technical sizes here below, and directly on the website of the producer company, www.cassina.com .
It is a remarkable design, unique in style, and highly comfortable! A true masterpiece we can enjoy today in our own house.
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School and University Bus Rentals in Atlanta
Charter Bus Transportation for Schools and Universities in Atlanta
So, you’ve been tasked with identifying an appropriate charter bus service for your school or college and don’t know where to turn? Well, no need to look further! We are Metropolitan Shuttle, the most trusted name in dependable and budget-friendly Atlanta bus rentals for schools and universities. Whether you’re planning a field trip, campus tour, or athletic event, our transportation solutions are tailored to meet the unique needs of educational groups. From students and faculty to staff and chaperones, we ensure everyone travels safely and comfortably.
Call us at 866-556-3545!
Why Choose Metropolitan Shuttle for School and University Bus Rentals in Atlanta?
Safety is our top priority. Drivers among our network operators are extensively trained, licensed, and background-checked, and vehicles undergo regular maintenance to meet Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) safety standards.
Comfort and Convenience
Our vehicle menu includes a variety of bus sizes with comfortable seating and onboard amenities to keep students relaxed and entertained during the ride.
Customizable Routes and Schedules
We work with you to plan routes and schedules that fit your itinerary, ensuring punctuality at every stop.
We offer competitive pricing that makes quality transportation accessible for schools and educational organizations in Atlanta.
Popular Uses for School and University Bus Rentals in Atlanta
Atlanta is home to some of the most iconic sports venues in the country. Metropolitan Shuttle provides transportation to and from all major locations, including:
We often transport our clients to such iconic Atlanta venues as the Georgia Aquarium, World of Coca-Cola, Atlanta History Center, and Fernbank Museum. Charter bus travel makes it easy to keep students and chaperones together, ensuring a safe and enjoyable outing.
Sports Team Transportation
As a frequent charter bus provider for sports teams in Atlanta, high school gyms in the area, college stadiums, Mercedes-Benz Stadium, and Truist Park are often part of our routine.
Georgia State University, Emory University, Georgia Tech, and Spelman College are just some of the campuses we so often visit with our passengers. Our customizable routes ensure your group can visit multiple campuses efficiently on one trip.
Club and Extracurricular Activities
Many schools hire us to safely bring them to STEM fairs, performing arts competitions, debate tournaments, and service projects.
Features and Amenities of Our School and University Buses
Metropolitan Shuttle offers a variety of vehicles in Atlanta to meet the needs of schools and universities. Our buses come equipped with features designed to enhance comfort and safety:
- Reclining Seats: Comfortable seating for long-distance trips.
- Climate Control: Adjustable air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort.
- WiFi Access: Internet access to keep students connected and entertained.
- Power Outlets: Charge devices during the ride.
- Onboard Restrooms: On charter buses for long trips to regional or state competitions.
- Storage Space: Room for backpacks, sports equipment, or personal items.
Planning Your Atlanta School or University Bus Rental with Metropolitan Shuttle
Step 1: Contact Us
Provide your group size, trip details, and any special requirements.
Step 2: Receive a Custom Quote
Our team will offer a competitive, transparent quote based on your needs.
Step 3: Customize Your Itinerary
We’ll help you design a travel schedule that includes pickup and drop-off locations, stops, and additional destinations if needed.
Step 4: Enjoy the Ride
Our professional staff will ensure a smooth, stress-free transportation experience so you can focus on your group’s activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can we request multiple stops during the trip?
Absolutely! We can accommodate multiple pickup and drop-off locations based on your itinerary. Just let us know!
How far in advance should we book?
We recommend booking 2-4 weeks in advance, especially for large groups or during peak travel times in Atlanta.
Request a Quote for School and University Bus Rentals in Atlanta
Ready to book safe and reliable transportation for your school or university group? Contact Metropolitan Shuttle today for a customized quote and let us handle the logistics while you focus on creating a successful and memorable trip. Or call us at 866-556-3545! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Between us, my dear friend Rebecca and I have worked as a rocket scientist and a lawyer, but our attempts to pick ‘cheap and cheerful’ restaurants in San Francisco have met with mixed success.
Last weekend, we took Lisa to Fang (660 Howard St, near the W).
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Blue Startups’ Second Cohort
You may remember me mentioning Blue Startups in a recent column. Once again, the Hawaii-based technology accelerator with an Asia and Pacific focus is accepting applications for a second cohort of startup companies. Founded by Henk Rogers of Blue Planet Software (sole agent of Tetris), the company provides investment capital and mentorship to startup companies in Hawaii.
“Blue Startups’ first cohort has outperformed our expectations,” says Rogers.
The first eight companies to go through the Blue Startups program have collectively attracted more than $3 million in investment capital. According to program alumni, the mentorship and support received at Blue Startups was critical in moving their business to the next level.
Each company will receive an up-front investment of $20,000 and access to more than $500,000 in services. Workspace for each founding team (up to three people) is provided at Blue Startups’ Honolulu offices. In exchange for the capital and in-kind services provided, Blue Startups takes an equity stake in each company.
Blue Startups has a network of more than 50 mentors, who assist in accelerating the startup companies in the program. Blue Startups has funding from the state of Hawaii, Hawaii Strategic Development Corporation and private investors.
Blue Startups is looking for capital-efficient and scalable-technology companies, including Internet, software, mobile, gaming and e-commerce. The program accepts up to 10 companies for each cohort. Hurry, the next application deadline is July 31. Visit bluestartups.com for more information.
Click Chick’s Mobile App of the Week: Angry Birds Star Wars II
Angry Birds has come a long way, and once again we can look forward to another exciting release. This time it will be Angry Birds Star Wars II, which will follow the story of the three prequel Star Wars movies, including the never-before-seen Angry Bird Star Wars characters. For the first time, you can choose to “Join the Pork Side” and play as one of the villainous pigs.
“Angry Birds Star Wars was a blockbuster hit for us and Lucasfilm with more than 100 million downloads since its release. We are thrilled to be able to introduce the exciting next chapter in the Angry Birds Star Wars saga to our fans around the world,” said Jami Laes, executive vice president of Games at Rovio Entertainment. “Some of the most amazing character additions are versions of young Anakin, Mace Windu and Darth Maul. Hasbro’s TELEPODS technology also provides a great way to extend the experience beyond the app and bring a whole new dimension to the gameplay.”
In addition, the TELE-PODS line (similar to Skylanders or Disney Infinity) from Hasbro will bring an interactive layer of gameplay and content. New characters and super-powers can be unlocked for players by placing one of the collectible TELE-PODS physical characters onto your phone or tablet camera and scanning it into the game. Basically, you’ll be teleporting your physical character into the game. More than 30 characters will be available upon the game’s launch.
You can look for this Sept. 19 in various app stores, but no price point has been announced yet. If it’s anything like the previous versions, my guess it will be about two bucks with possible in-app purchases. firstname.lastname@example.org | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
As the owner of Midwest Marketing for almost twenty years, days have been long, days have been short, and days (and nights) have always been busy. Read on for more on what the typical day looks like for me, Dawn, the owner of one of the top marketing agencies in the Black Hills.
(Extremely) Early Mornings
As my staff knows, my day typically starts with my “3am idea” – many which have been inspirations for successful campaigns for clients over the years. For some reason, my brain seems to think creatively at 3am. My office workday usually starts shortly after 7am. This time is important to me because I am able to pile through a lot of work before the rest of the staff arrives. As an agency owner, my job is to control the chaos while at the same time making sure we are meeting or exceeding our customers deadlines. Client and staff meetings, dozens of calls and texts, along with thousands of emails a week, can cause my day to fill up fast. I even take care of smaller tasks like watering plants and taking out the garbage.
Saying “Goodbye” to Late Nights
When I first opened Midwest Marketing, there were a lot of late nights. That was what it took and that was what I was going to do to meet our clients’ needs. Over the years I have become much better at delegating – trying to work on the business instead of in the business. I do still handle a large number of clients as they are my favorite part. I also work from home when needed, and am able to now enjoy a better work-life balance.
How Does She Do It?
Over the years I have also learned to make better use of my “high time”. Mornings are definitely my high time, the most productive time for innovation and strategy. For me, afternoons are for more task-oriented work and nighttime is for proofreading, writing, reviewing and reflecting. Breaking up my day like this sets me up for success because it ensures that I am able to get everything I need to get done, done.
What Keeps Her Coming Back
The best part of being the owner of Midwest Marketing is seeing the incredible work of our talented staff showcased over the Black Hills area and worldwide online. I love the people who I get to work with day in and day out, customers and employees. And I am lucky enough to truly love what I do. I am truly blessed to be the owner of Midwest Marketing.
Although it’s not easy, over the years I have been able to hone my skills as the owner of a marketing agency so that I can better provide for both my clients and my employees. There’s a lot that goes into running a successful agency – from meeting with clients in order to give them a personable experience, to finding the right talent to help propel Midwest Marketing to the top of local advertising and marketing companies.
Have additional questions about what it takes to own an advertising and marketing agency? Contact Dawn today! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
his curious floral haven situated on the edge of the lake (Mimizan Burg side) counts over 300 different species of plants, this promenade was named one of the most beautiful floral sites in France in 2001 and allowed Mimizan to obtain its fourth flower at the National Competition for Floral Towns and Villages from 1999 (renewed in 2005). This prize rewarded the work to embellish and maintain the town, carried out by the town-council service.
This garden is open to general public all-year round. It can be accessed from Mimizan Burg, Parentis route (sign indicates direction).
Distance : 800 m
- Pets welcome
- For children | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Let me tell you a story, back in early 2012, I discovered my favourite server I have ever been on. It was a whitelisted, vanilla survival server called Quantum Survival, then later Quantum Revival. This server was perfect. There wasn't a lot of annoying plugins, complaining players and staff that don't know what they're doing. Because it was whitelisted, of course. The community was the best, everyone talked and interacted with eachother, you didn't have to worry about griefing, and people breaking rules, everything was peaceful, we could just chill out and casually play survival, until it shut down. Looking back at the memories from that server and the memories of being on bad, spammy servers is what inspired me to create a similar one, so I present to you, this server! (which has not yet been named.)
TL;DR:found amazing server, shut down, creating a similar one.
The goal is simple, to just chill with other people while playing Minecraft, without having to worry about tons of extra features or rulebreakers on the server. It was created today which means we don't have much progress in the way of art, advertising, playerbase, etc. I am looking for people who are genuinely interested in this kind of just casual server.
Current plugin list:
Essentials (chat, spawn, protect)
The rules are simple. Follow them and you will enjoy yourself.
Use common sense.
Do not intentionally grief or steal from other players.
Do not use any kind of mods to give yourself an unfair advantage over other players. OptiFine is allowed.
Try not to ruin our world, don't make massive ugly pillars, replant trees after chopping, etc.
Respect everyone. If someone is annoying you contact a staff member.
Not all rules are written, what a staff member says goes, if you're doubting what you're doing is allowed, it probably isn't.
NO PVP unless the other person agrees to it. If this is abused, it will be turned off.
Have fun! It's Minecraft after all.
There is currently 2 staff members including myself, and of course we will be having more if you prove to be worthy.
I guess I should probably make an application format if anyone is interested.
Age (don't worry, maturity isn't based off age):
Why would you like to join?:
Why did the chicken cross the desert biome?:
Don't let this intimidate you, you will most likely be accepted unless it's absolutely horrendus.
Feel free to suggest anything you think would benefit the server! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
In 2020, we opened our first international office in Singapore. In 2021, we boosted our presence in Asia by adding an office in Hong Kong, in association with local law firm, Karas So LLP.
In 2023, closer to home, we merged with Oxford and Cambridge-based firm, Taylor Vinters. This meant we could now deliver our combined expertise to innovation economies in key innovation hubs around the world.
However, expanding into new markets is about more than expanding into new geographies. To be truly global in such a fast-changing world, we are investing heavily in the technology of tomorrow.
We have already launched MDR Lab, the first-ever legal tech incubator, and MDRx, our technology consultancy. Watch this space. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
With enough stretch for comfortable working out, you’re going to love wearing this tee to yoga practice or around town.
The Sanskrit word NAMASTE translates to “the light in me recognizes the light in you," a beautiful sentiment to offer someone.
We use color to infuse objects with the meanings of 7 chakra-based intentions:
- Vitality, or the energy that springs from living in balance
- Passion, or the rush as you lose yourself in the moment
- Purpose, or the power within to achieve what you desire
- Compassion, or the love you share unconditionally with the world
- Expression, or the voice that reveals the true and unique you
- Insight, or the ability to see the world as it truly is
- Connection, or the joy of being present in the now
- Cut true to size
- V-neck, slender fit, hem with side slits
- Cotton/poly/rayon blend
- Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
- Designed and made in San Francisco, USA
It is the perfect year-round piece, great for wearing solo or layering under sweaters and jackets.
This tee fits true to size. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
About a century back, no woman of style and status was found moving out of their house without carrying or wearing a hat. Things have changed now. However, this article will delve into the classic straw fedora hat and touch upon the tricks to choose and wear the correct one.
Today, it’s not a mandate for women to wear a hat! But when it comes to the straw fedora hat womens most women want to choose the best hat and sport it the correct way. And this hat also has a special place in a woman’s wardrobe.
In recent times, fedoras have become stylish and chic. You will find some hats coming with braided bands, silk, print, and ribbon to provide a new variant.
The guidelines to choose the correct straw fedora
The hat size – Before you shop, know your hat size. Using a hat size chart, it will take you only a few seconds to measure your hat size.
Determine the style – You should know the type of straw fedora you want. Do you want something casual or fancy? These hats are accessible for every occasion, so you need to think about the type. The fancy hats get made of fur, and the casual ones come with leather straps.
Choose the shape of the fedora – Starting with a dent or bash, today, there are many varieties to choose from. It would help if you considered your face shape. There is a certain fedora that complements a specific face shape. For instance, if you have a square face, you can opt-in for a straw fedora hat with a center dent. You will also get these hats in multiple types of brim sizes and side dents.
Look for the color and accents – You need to consider the outfit that you want to sport with your straw fedora. For instance, if you have a black fedora, it can match any attire. You can also experiment with the straw fedoras if you want to try out something different.
However, it would help if you made sure that the hat isn’t loose else, it can dropdown. Make sure that the hat has a comfortable fit.
The guidelines to wear the fedora hat
Given below are a few guidelines for wearing the straw fedora hat
The correct fit – A big hat will always complement a big head. It is essential to make sure that your hat fits you correctly before you make a purchase. If the hat is too tight, you might get a headache.
It’s essential to match the style – There are a few straw fedora hats that comes with bands and other embellishments. And some hats don’t come with this decoration. Hence, you need to figure out the hat that you want to sport and choose and wear accordingly.
Sport the hat on dressy occasions – When you sport a straw fedora hat, you look stylish and classy, and you can sport it at fancy events. You can wear this hat correctly at dances, weddings, or other fancy gatherings and parties.
Today, several women are saying yes to the straw fedora hat. The above guidelines will enable you to choose the correct one and wear it with style. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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