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Sunrise, FL. – CHAUVET DJ has a long legacy of leading the way with lighting innovations. That tradition will continue at the 2018 NAMM show as the company introduces cutting edge additions to its wireless Freedom series, a a smart, versatile, new version of its popular GigBAR and a host of other new products that are destined to raise the bar in their categories.
Visitors to the company’s NAMM booth (11133) are certain to be impressed by the new Freedom H1, a compact 100% truly wireless, battery-operated, LED wash light with a built-in D-Fi transceiver, and a single hex-color (RGBAW+UV) 10W LED that produces a rainbow of realistic accent light colors. Completely wireless, this compact fixture can be mounted virtually anywhere, even on most metal surfaces, thanks to its magnetic base. Multiple units can be remotely controlled simultaneously via stand-alone mode, wireless DMX or IR. User-friendly, it also features an easy-to-read digital display. The Freedom H1 X4 system includes 4 fixtures, 4 diffusers, a carry bag, multi-charger and IRC-6 remote.
Another NAMM newcomer for CHAUVET DJ is the GigBAR Flex, which represents the next generation in the series that’s become legendary for making mobile entertainment lighting easier and more convenient. The new GigBAR Flex adds even more of these user-friendly qualities to the original GigBAR 3-in-1 Pack-n-Go lighting system. A versatile lightshow-machine, the new product features two LED Derbys, RGB+UV LED Quad-color pars and strobes. For added versatility it has a pass-through mounting hole for use with various stage and speaker stands, as well as adjustable leg brackets.
The new Wash FX2 will also be debuting at NAMM. This multi-purpose effect light has 18 Quad-color (RGB+UV) LEDs that can be used as a regular wash light, or as an eye-candy effect with six chasing zones. An on-board dimming feature adds to its capabilities and the unit’s powerful UV LEDs can be used to create a psychedelic black light effect in addition to delivering brilliant color-mixing.
Among the CHAUVET DJ NAMM introductions are three exciting effects lights:
Line Dancer: a compact LED fixture that projects strips of rotating multicolored light and creates mid-air effects that blanket an entire space with eye-catching patterns. Multiple zones and adjustable rotation speeds can be used to create spectacular animated effects. The digital display makes it possible to set color and rotation speed without any controller.
Duo Moon: a plug-and-play LED light that projects a fun moonflower and strobe effect. It includes built-in automated and sound-activated programs.
Mushroom: a new compact, easy-to-set-up version of the classic plug-and-play effect light that generates hundreds of sharp, multi-colored beams. Built-in automated programs and sound activation modes mean no programming is needed. Mushroom’s compact size and light weight make load-in and set up effortless.
“We’re humbled and honored by the recognition CHAUVET DJ has received at NAMM, winning ‘product of the year’ awards multiple times from MMR and Music & Sound Retailer,” said Albert Chauvet, CEO Of Chauvet. “Our team is commited to continuing this tradition of innovation. This commitment is very evident in the new fixtures we are introducing at NAMM. Like the innovations that came before them, these products were thoughtfully designed to offer new solutions to end-users, and create new selling opportunities for CHAUVET DJ dealers.”
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Tai Chi Benefits
When practiced correctly and regularly,
Taijiquan/"Supreme Ultimate Boxing" ( 太極拳 ) commonly known in America as Taichi/Tai Chi, provides tremendous mental and physical health benefits. Whether you are 7 or 77 years old, boys or girls, men or woman, you can take advantage of tai chi. "Tai chi is very safe, and no fancy equipment is needed, so it's easy to get started." ~ Harvard Medical School Health Publications. "Doctors and researchers both in China and in the Western world have documented many health benefits from tai chi, including improvements in balance, flexibility, stamina, blood pressure, general heart health, mental health and symptoms associated with stroke, fibromyalgia, Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease" ~ Live Science. According to International Business Times, there are around 250 million Taichi practitioners worldwide.
Tai chi can also be used for martial application as an advanced self defense technique with emphasis in efficiency. "Chen family Taiji has around 400 years of history and was developed by Chen Wanting in Chenjiagou, Henan province. At the time there were no guns or canons and so Taiji was built primarily as a martial art but also the training was inseparable from sustainable health development. The contents of Taiji training include a strong focus upon independent training and self-development that is centered around the cultivation of the three aspects of body, mind and spirit. Through the combined and balanced focus of health and self-defense, of training internally and externally by embodying the principles of yin and yang or change, Taiji is a unified and integrated martial art." ~ Master Chen Bing (The Internal Athlete's Interview 2011)
Students need to do their research diligently before starting their tai chi training. You must read, listen and observe whether or not the teacher pays great deal of attention in teaching the mind and body relaxation techniques, self awareness, body alignments, getting the feeling of correct postures, and coordinated movement with constant presence of "Yin and Yang"; the interconnected opposite forces. While the basic tai chi training involves understanding and learning of a few Chinese words that might sounds sound foreign such as "Dantian" (the center of ones energy) and "Peng Lu Ji An" (4 primary energy direction of tai chi), they have logical and sensible meaning. Please use common sense and take your time to feel each movement; do you feel any tension in your body? do you feel grounded? is your "Dantian" relaxed and heavy? are your arms heavy? do you feel the presence of "Yin and Yang" in your movement?
Top Fitness Performance
Speed, power, agility and balance
In this video clip, Master Chen Bing demonstrates great variations of speed, power, agility and balance derived from well-trained mind and body relaxation.
Ultimate Self Defense
In this video, Master Chen Bing demonstrates an effortless self defense techniques against brute forces from all direction. Tai chi teaches you how not to fight; stay calm and collected, overcome hardness with softness, and use minimal efforts to deliver optimal counter attacks when needed. "It wasn’t only a practice for health, but a critical skill for defending against attackers and even for protecting the Chinese emperor against assassins." ~ Beginners Tai Chi.
Self control and contentment
Standing meditation, silk reeling exercises and advanced relaxation training in Taichi empower us to take control of our mind and body. They enable us to be content with ourselves, in check with our own emotion, and graceful in handling stress. "...a graceful form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and a variety of other health conditions" ~ Mayo Clinic. This video shows an example of silk reeling technique that Master Chen Bing teaches.
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Aromama 100% pure Lemongrass essential oil
100% pure Lemongrass essential oil extracted from leaves is well known in aromatherapy as air purifying oil. Fruity scent instantly tones, gives energy, and improves the mood! Lemongrass oil is widely used in cosmetics, perfumery and household chemical industry.
The scent of lemongrass is associated with cleanness, purity and freshness, the oil itself kills pathogenic microflora on various surfaces, and helps to prevent infection spread. We have no doubts, that lemongrass scent will be familiar to you, since most of repellent products contain lemongrass.
.Attention! Lemongrass essential oil irritates the skin, it is rarely used in body treatments. It perfectly blends with other essential oils such as tea tree, radiata or staigeriana type of eucalyptus, rosemary, lavender, lemon, grapefruit and peppermint. 100% pure Lemongrass essential oil can be safely used around babies from 6 months of age. Suitable during pregnancy and nursing. WE STRONGLY DO NOT RECOMMEND USING UNDILUTED OIL ON SKIN
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Believe it or not, vinegar, has over 1000 uses and almost every time is more effective than any commercial product and much cheaper. You can use toxic and expensive, or you can opt for vinegar! I surely prefer to be healthy while saving some money too.
Here are 10 incredible uses for vinegar that will save you money and help you at home
- Repellent of ants with a sprayer or spray, spray the door frames, windows and any ant trail you know.
- If you don’t like cats: throwing a splash of vinegar will make that no cat approaches the area.
- Fleas in the carpet, if we think we have fleas in our carpet, put a small bowl with vinegar on it during the night, the next day we will find the bowl of dead fleas.
- Fleas on Pets: if we bath our pets with a solution of half water and half vinegar or a flea will not be alive!
- Vinegar also works from the inside out. Dilute a small amount of apple cider vinegar inwater will cause the pet never go near any flea.
- Ice on the windshield glass of the car sprayed with a solution of 1 part vinegar and 3 parts of water and the next day no one will have frost or ice.
- Oxide: to clean rust from tools, screws, soak in vinegar overnight.
- Cure “Athletes Foot” putting your feet in half water and half vinegar or pass a swab with this solution by the affected party (avoid injury) and then keep them as dry as possible.
- Control dandruff: Wash your hair with half part water and half vinegar before conditioner.
- Remove warts: Apply a lotion half apple cider vinegar and half glycerin every day until the warts disappear.
So, now you know, vinegar can help you accomplish many things at home while opting for a much healthier and cheaper option.
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DyAnsys says it will help patients who are battling symptoms without narcotics.
A new wearable device designed to help reduce opioid withdrawal symptoms in patients who are not using narcotics has received the green light from the FDA, according to an announcement from the manufacturer.
DyAnsys said its auricular neurostimulation device, Drug Relief, inserts small needles into a patient’s ear and then transmits electrical pulses, which ease symptoms such as anxiety, depression, nausea, agitation, and even cravings for opioids. Entering the throes of opioid withdrawal is a prospect so unappealing that it sometimes keeps patients from undergoing detox or seeking help.
But Srini Nageshwar, CEO of DyAnsys, said his company’s wearable device “offers hope” to these individuals.
“We are in a full-blown crisis, and we need non-narcotic options and alternatives like this that can make a significant difference for individual patients and their families,” Nageshwar said in a statement.
More than 2.5 million people in the US are battling opioid use disorder, a public health crisis that has consumed nearly every corner of the country, according to the National Institutes on Drug Abuse.
For patients who choose to enter recovery, detox is typically the first step, and that often entails the use of narcotics. But DyAnsys hailed Drug Relief as a “non-addictive” means for patients to undergo this challenge without consuming any other drugs.
Drug Relief delivers neurostimulation treatment over 120 hours, or 5 days, enabling continuous nerve stimulation, according to the company. DyAnsys claimed that providers said patients could see lessened symptoms in as little as 30 minutes after beginning to use Drug Relief.
DyAnsys has also developed technologies that treat chronic pain without narcotics and provide monitoring of the autonomic nervous system.
This is just the latest high-tech weapon to enter the fight against opioids. As we detailed in a cover story earlier this year, stakeholders across the healthcare spectrum have looked to big data, artificial intelligence, and other cutting-edge technologies to curb a crisis that has gripped the country. Wearable devices that are similar to DyAnsys’s Drug Relief have also been on the market for some time.
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A Brief History of Love
Big Pink eh? Classics like ‘The Weight’ and ‘This Wheel’s on Fire’ comprised an impressive first album by The Band and in retrospect, while the songs are more divergent than their eponymous...
Hang on, where am I? This isn’t Mojo magazine. Any comparisons to Robbie Robertson’s folk-rock outfit can stop there. We’re talking Neo-Shoegaze baby, we’re talking Shoetronica, we’re talking 'bout Nu Gaze. Sonic cathedrals of noise are all the rage again right now… though when I tried playing my M83 album in the whispering gallery at St Paul’s, I was rudely ejected.
The hype machine for 4AD’s new signing is starting to crank up like a string of Kevin Shield’s effects pedals and if you listen to the radio you’ve probably already heard The Big Pink's single ‘Dominos’ – a catchy FM friendly stomp that equates girls who have inner-ear balance issues to pizzas or South London-based Indie labels.
‘A Brief History of Love’ is a big sounding album. Vast swathes of sound echo wash over you, all fizzing noise and blankets of warm guitar under sweeping skies of analogue static, with a backbone of drums and epic machine-made beats. It makes for a good headphone listen, although I imagine they’ve got other spaces in mind, like playing to the sunset crowd on the Other Stage at Glastonbury – you can pretty much see the light show in your head during the more climactic moments.
More than a few times it brought to mind School of Seven Bells’ album ‘Alpinisms’, which has a similar intricate yet expansive production. Ultimately though, that became my problem with this record, in that ‘A Brief History of Love’ kept coming out unfavourably in comparison. School of Seven Bells minus all the clever sounds would still make for a very weird and interesting listen, with their crystalline harmonies and strange poem-like lyrics. If you strip out The Big Pink’s shimmering soundscapes, what’s left?
Underneath what’s fair to say is an immaculately produced record, I kept on finding The Verve (on the slow, moody ones) or Kasabian (on the meaty, beaty ones). Lyrically, the word ‘baby’ seems to come up quite a lot. But what do I know? I don’t imagine School of Seven Bells sell that many records, while Kasabian definitely do. The Big Pink will probably become immensely successful and next year, as I’m flicking channels and come across their sunset Glasto slot on the BBC iPlayer, I’ll be able to say “I told you so”.
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Jesse Devitte of Borealis Ventures discusses how the current economic environment provides both challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. Jesse himself is an entrepreneur turned investor with experience in times of boom and bust
In this conversation, you will learn:
- What the challenges are of starting a company or investing in startups during tough economic times.
- How a slow economy creates opportunities and facilitates the growth of companies with stronger long-term prospects.
- Which sectors Jesse sees as particularly strong or weak at the moment.
- How Borealis Ventures finds investments — and how they manage their investments differently from many venture capital firms.
- What differences exist between young and “mid-career” entrepreneurs.
- How Jesse and the University of New Hampshire have teamed up with the New York Times and others to help foster a new generation of entrepreneurs.
- Whether non-traditional high-tech environments (like Northern New England) provide opportunities or challenges (or both) for startups.
- Where a massive conference room table came from at one of Jesse’s early companies.
- What the key advice is that Jesse would give to anyone thinking of starting a high-tech company today.
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Memorizing Scripture Together!
We are inviting all those who would like to participate in memorizing Scripture together!
This is a new ministry started by two members of our Church who would like to share ways that they are memorizing Scripture to grow in their faith and fellowship together as a Body of Christ. We will work on memorizing Scripture during the week and then share our progress during Worship on Sabbath. See Tips below for ideas on how to help memorize Scripture.
December Memory Verses:
December 7 Matthew 7:24
Therefore whoever hears these sayings if Mine and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock:
December 14 Matthew 7:25
and the rain descended, the floods came, and the winds blew and beat on that house; and it did not fall, for it was founded on the rock.
December 21 Hebrews 13:15
Therefore by Him let us continually offer the sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His name..
December 28 Hebrews 13:16
But do not forget to do good and to share, for with such sacrifices God is well pleased.
Sunday: Read this week's memory verse with the verses around it. Ask God to help you understand and apply it.
Monday: Write out this week's memory verse on an index card or paper. Read it several times and then cover it and see how much you can say without looking.
Tuesday: Cover verse and see how much you can say. Repeat several times out loud.
Wednesday - Sabbath: Continue to practice this week's verse. Also repeat previously learned passages to help keep them in your mind.
"Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a Light to my path." Psalm 119:105
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There is a common misconception that consistently going to the gym will incontrovertibly turn you into a healthier, fitter person. While frequent gym trips are never a bad thing, it is entirely possible to make little progression if you’re making simple mistakes in your workouts.
We understand that, for many people, working out is an entirely new world, and you may not be familiar with the best practices associated with gym fitness. That’s totally okay! As fitness experts with our own gym in Allen, we’ve helped countless people take their first steps into the world of exercise.
Whether you’re a veteran or a newcomer, here are some rookie mistakes to avoid when you’re working out at your local gym!
Skipping Warm Up
There’s a reason why nearly every professional workout routine starts with warm-up exercises such as stretching and jumping jacks. Not only do they psychologically prepare you to work your body out, they also get your muscles ready for what is to come. When your muscles have gone through some movement, they’re more prepared for serious strain, which will not only improve the effects of your workout but also prevent injury.
With nearly every type of exercise, there’s a certain type of “good form” that needs to be maintained for it to be effective. This generally means positioning yourself correctly and engaging your muscles the way that the exercise intends.
If you have bad form, it essentially means you’re doing an exercise wrong. This is important because every movement counts in resistance workouts. For example, if you’re curling dumbbells, different parts of your biceps will be engaged depending on how your wrist is rotated.
Bad form is often perpetuated by trying to lift more than you can handle. There’s no shame in reducing your weight so you can do the exercise correctly. Remember this next time you’re at your nearby gym!
Doing the Same Thing Over and Over
In the fitness world, there’s a term known as “muscle confusion.” The idea is that for your muscles to grow, you need to keep them “confused.” The more you do one exercise, the more accustomed your muscle will become to the movement, and growth will stagnate. Muscle growth, after all, is just a muscle repairing itself when fibers break through exhaustion.
The general recommendation is to stick with certain movements and exercises for a week or three, and then change things up with new routines. Just when your muscles thought they had it down, they now have to accustom themselves to new movements, allowing for perpetual growth.
Going In Without a Plan
Working out is much less effective when you don’t have an attack plan. You have two options — you can aim for consistent well-rounded, balanced workouts, or target certain muscle groups at a time — Chest Monday, Arms Tuesday, etc.
What you don’t want to do is go in without a plan, do a mish-mash of different random exercises, and then show up the next day to do it all over again. This will likely end up as an inefficient workout that gives preferences to certain muscle groups and potentially leaving out others entirely.
At Circuit 31 Fitness, we offer the “well-rounded” option. Our circuit training program allows you to hit every part of your body in a short time period, giving you a balanced and thorough full-body workout.
Stop By Your Local Gym in Allen Today
Whether you’re new to working out or a seasoned veteran, we invite you to come to our gym! At Circuit 31 Fitness, we have more than enough weights and machines to provide any kind of workout you can possibly imagine, and our circuit training program is a popular choice for people who want to go in and get an efficient workout in a short amount of time. If you’re in the Allen area, contact us today or stop by to get started!
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Email has become an indispensable communication channel for businesses and customers alike. But it wasn’t always this way. When email was first introduced as a customer service channel decades ago, it was a total failure.
The rocky start of email customer service
In the 1990s, many companies rushed to add email as a way for customers to contact them, hoping to appear modern and high-tech. However, most businesses did not have the tools or processes in place to properly manage high volumes of email enquiries. Customers were left waiting days or even weeks for responses. Email lacked the immediacy that phone and in-person interactions provided. Frustrated customers abandoned email and went back to picking up the phone.
According to industry research from Oberlo, this failure was due to the unacceptable service provided by many early adopters. With response times stretching into weeks, companies failed to understand the urgency customers felt. Customer’s existing confidence in voice channels was reinforced, to email’s detriment. Email simply did not fit some types of quick, confidential enquiries. And growing identity checking requirements limited its usefulness for many businesses.
It took many years, much investment, and rebuilding customer trust for email to emerge as a credible channel. Of course, businesses and customers now realise email suits some interactions better than others. The rise of web self-service meant email was no longer the only online communication method. But for complex issues like complaints requiring a paper trail, email replaced letters and faxes.
Finding email’s strengths
Today, email is well-suited for certain interaction types. It allows customers to clearly explain complex issues, attach documentation, and manage enquiries on their own time. 57% of customers now prefer email for service issues requiring extensive detail or files. Email also enables detailed outbound communications with open rates of over 20%.
However, as an inbound channel, email has inherent weaknesses: no live interaction or authentication, requiring a wait for responses. But with no queue or hold time, email provides fast submission, a “fire and forget” interaction.
Industry research from ContactBabel shows inbound email is highest in retail, business services, technology, and manufacturing sectors. Large contact centres receive a lower email proportion, though the gap is shrinking as email becomes more ubiquitous.
Email costs less than telephony, but more than self-service. As simpler queries shift online, remaining emails get more complex, keeping costs steady. Best practice is to manage emails to consistent business rules, escalating if service levels slip. Industry research shows only 59% of emails are answered on the same working day. Taking over 1 day risks customer frustration and callbacks, costing more than an email response.
The most popular method of answering inbound emails is to use agents rather than just automation. Around half of emails are handled by agents starting with customisable templates, not a total manual composition. This increases speed, consistency, knowledge sharing, and reduces mistakes. Only 10% of respondents have outright automated responses, and most of those are still checked before sending.
However, automation will take on a greater role as AI and natural language processing improves. Right now, the multiple back-and-forth nature of email conversations makes human oversight crucial. But standardised and repetitive emails can be fully automated in the near future.
Blending channels for better customer service
Research from Oracle shows blending email and phone improves efficiency 23-46%. However, the asynchronous nature of email requires different skills than live chat. Capital One trains specialised email agents. Charles Schwab encourages email management during call waits, relying on dedicated teams for high volumes.
An omnichannel approach means recognising that various channels suit different interaction types. Email will never fully replace the phone for authenticating customers or conversations requiring quick back-and-forth. But it plays an indispensable role in a blended approach to improve convenience and meet customer needs.
The evolution of email proves that businesses don’t shape channels – customers do. By learning from past failures and understanding email’s strengths, companies can provide world-class service through this once-written-off channel.
Choose Cirrus to bring email customer service back
Cirrus provides an omni-channel contact centre solution that seamlessly integrates email as a channel, with full visibility and contact history across channels. Our AI-powered platform helps businesses bring email back through automation, intelligent routing, and blended omni-channel assignments for agents. With Cirrus, you can meet customer needs and preferences by making email a competitive advantage once again. We offer the capabilities and expertise to help any business redeem email and blend it effectively into world-class customer service. Contact Cirrus today to help you maximise email’s potential as part of an integrated omni-channel strategy.
Download the email snippet from the 2023 ContactBabel Decision-Makers’ Guide here.
Download the full digital channel 2023 ContactBabel Decision-Makers’ Guide here.
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Some people love them, some people hate them. I personally LOVE them! To me the cruise ship is the ultimate vacation. How amazing to have your travel, food, lodging, entertainment all rolled into one big bundle. Whether you are heading to Alaska, Mexico, the Caribbean or where ever the ship will take you, it is simply the best.
If you haven’t been on a cruise before, let me ‘splain it to you a bit. You show up at the port where the cruise ship takes off from, get on, get settled and then you simply relax and enjoy the next 3, 4, 7, 10 or more days. This great big boat takes off to show you all sorts of cool places around the world. When you arrive at a port, you may hop off the boat and go sight seeing, exploring, wandering or whatever you desire. Then, you hop back on the ship and they take you to the next place. While onboard, your every need is taken care of. Hungry for breakfast? Lunch? Dinner? Need a midnight snack? All the food is covered and you have a ton of variety to choose from. Want to dress up and be fancy, head to the dining room. Maybe you want more casual? Head out to the pool or to one of the many places to grab a quick bite.
Like live entertainment? Guess what, there are all sorts of options available for whatever you’re in the mood for. Want to relax in a piano bar for a quite evening? Done! Maybe see a live dance troupe? Done! Magician? Done! Comedian? Done! Perhaps karaoke is your thing? They have that too! See, you can do a ton on a cruise ship.
My family and I have been on many a cruise. We all love them. Even the kids (yes, there is tons for the kiddos to do too). I’ll close by sharing a variety of photos from some different cruises I’ve been on. I hope you enjoy.
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Specifications & Features:
is designed by Aaron Probyn in a timeless and discreet yet clear and functional style. Everything so that you can keep track of the time – without being reminded of it.
The hour markers of the clock blend into the grey background – but it is still easy to read the time thanks to the pink minute and hour hands.
The simple shape and neutral grey colour make the clock easy to match with your other furnishings.
No disturbing ticking sounds since the clock has a silent quartz movement.
Accurate at keeping time as it is fitted with a quartz movement.
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Contact Us About Indoor Air Quality, Mold, and Industrial Hygiene Studies
For information on how Clean Air Sciences, Inc. can customize a project to fit your specific needs, please call or email us today. For investigative studies such as for mold or IAQ issues, keep in mind, the more historical/chronological information you have about your situation prior to your call the better we can plan our sampling and investigative strategies to streamline costs. Plan on at least a 10 – 15 minute phone call to get all the details we will need, and maybe 30 minutes if you have a complex health situation or need for an industrial hygiene study.
To request a proposal or cost estimate, please contact us by phone or email and give as much detail as possible. We will likely want to call back emails so that by gathering some important additional information we can make a cost estimate as accurate as possible.
If you call us, here is what to expect: our IAQ expert will answer the phone if available (if not on-site or on the phone). We don’t have some one who is marginally-trained try to set up a project for our expert. There are just too many important details that could be missed and too many important questions that will need to be asked to plan a sampling strategy that will get the information we need to solve your IAQ or environmental problem.
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In 2017 we saw a massive spike in car theft. Before Covid, car theft and juvenile joyriding were becoming a nightmare for residents and local law enforcement here in Victoria and especially in Queensland.
Now it’s out of control more than ever, and the Queensland and Victorian police are struggling daily with the ever-increasing problems of vehicle theft.
In Western Australia, engine immobilisers are mandatory and have been compulsory since 1997. Successfully trialled in Western Australia, the immobiliser program was introduced in 1997 with a government rebate to encourage the voluntary installation of immobilisers. The voluntary program became mandatory in 1999.
The program required vehicles to be fitted with an approved quality aftermarket immobiliser on registration or transfer of registration. It appears to have effectively reduced theft numbers and therefore became mandatory.
In 2017 CODE SAFE keypad engine immobilisers were introduced to the Australian automotive market to help eradicate car theft and juvenile joyriding to create a solution to the problem.
Insurance companies here in Victoria and Queensland need to be encouraged to introduce the same initiative and protective measures to promote their members to add additional car security to their assets to help improve the statistics of crimes of these natures.
Car security is essential, as car theft is on the rise.
Let’s look at Queensland for example, 2021/22.
In 2021/22, Townsville, Queensland, had a jump in car theft and juvenile joyriding with continual media releases about the constant road trauma. These crimes cost the state government millions of dollars.
There has been a concerning spike in related deaths, sparking concerns about the effectiveness of road safety campaigns.
To reiterate, the Federal Government, back in 2017, when they looked at the national statistics, estimated road crashes were costing the Australian economy $27 billion a year.
Looking at our current statistics, in 2022, there has been a significant increase in vehicle theft.
The police have had the worst year in vehicle theft, and whilst road safety has been neglected over the years, the consequences of car security are not getting through.
Our insurance companies guide Australians. We are left vulnerable when leaving our cars unattended without insuring our vehicles. Yet, our insurance companies have no incentives to add additional car security to our vehicles. Why don’t our insurance companies offer risk management and rebate for adding extra car security to their assets?
Car engine immobilisers are now readily available here in Australia. So every Australian who wants to safeguard all their vehicles can do so.
Our leading network of Registered CODE SAFE installers is waiting to quote you on your car security system and solution for your vehicle protection in 2022
See our list here on our website. https://www.codesafesolutions.com.au/category/locations/
Car security is essential and neglected. Therefore, Australians are still suffering the consequences of vehicle theft here in Australia. Our car theft statistics are still causing trauma and devastation to our communities, suburbs, state governments, police, and the general public.
Problem: CAR THEFT
Solution: CODE SAFE quality aftermarket – engine immobilisers
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I would like to take a moment to express our experience with Cogent, and in particular Mick Stohr.
We are a thirty-five year old company that has always operated our business based on tradition. That tradition has served us well and we have been successful. However, through our experience with Cogent we now realize that by being locked into traditional practices, without examining how and why we make our decisions, is most definitely not the best practice.
Through the years and the succession of the next generation of ownership these traditions had become more habit than planning. As a matter of fact because, of being committed to the “this is the way we’ve always done business” model we were robbing ourselves of profit, growth, and confidence.
Mick Stohr completely opened our eyes by implementing the measuring and managing of our inventory. He set up manufacturing accounting on our Quick Books program, and taught to us to use the program with accuracy and confidence. This was not an easy task. As we all know; Bad habits are hard to break. And after many years of thinking about, and or approaching things one way, changing the way you think can be nearly impossible.
Mick experienced countless, “back to the drawing board” moments throughout this experience. He took each one as a challenge to make things work specifically for us and our business.
Through his guidance and leadership we have accomplished: Hiring a new salesman and developing a sales program, creating and understanding the accounting and budgeting process we will use going forward, and designed and implemented standard operating procedures and documentation processes.
Because of Mick’s persistence and patience we no longer feel like victims of circumstance, but controllers of our own financial destiny. We have been enlightened and refreshed by this process. We know that we have a lot of work to do going forward. However, we are looking forward to that work with great excitement and expectations . We now have the tools, attitude, and resources that we need to learn, grow and move forward.
Kelley H. Hice
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There are several ways. You are wise not to trust judges to parent your children. It is not what they are trained for, and they are unlikely to do a good job. One solution is to locate a therapist or counselor who specializes in helping parents work out a parenting plan by working together. A mental health professional can help you both better understand your children’s needs, and each other’s point of view. If you choose this option, it is best if you also consult with an attorney who can review your options with you, and who will review the agreement when it is worked out to make sure it will work. You could also choose collaborative divorce, which is explained elsewhere on this website. You can hire a private mediator to mediate your agreement, but you should be sure that the mediator understands all the practical issues in custody cases. Again, you should also consult with your own lawyer before and after mediation. A mediator cannot give legal advice to either side, so it is important to have someone tell you what your rights and legal options are. Finally, you can use your lawyer to try to work out an agreement with the other party and his or her lawyer. This may not be the best option, but it is certainly better than going to court. Colbert Family Law, LLC can help you navigate any of these options. We are committed to empowering parents to make custody agreements that reflect their values and needs.
This question makes no sense in the context of divorce. How would a barracuda improve divorce? You and your spouse have only one pile of assets, and one set of children. If you introduce a man-eating fish into the family, the fish will devour everything and nothing will be left for you. Is that what you want?
Ideally, you need Mary Poppins. Someone who won't make you more angry and depressed. Someone who is good at solving problems. Someone who is good at getting people to solve problems together rather than someone who likes to fight. That would be the ideal divorce lawyer.
Your story makes no sense. If you agree about everything, why do you need a divorce? There is hurt and distrust lurking under every divorce. If you could trust each other absolutely, you would not be divorcing. Spouses naturally want to take advice from each other and rely on each other. But once the fundamental glue in your relationship has dissolved, you can't trust your spouse's advice. You need someone neutral and knowledgeable, whose advice you can rely on. Maybe that is your mother; or it might be a lawyer.
You should only fix your own car if you know something about auto mechanics. Otherwise, if you expect the car to run you should pay an expert. Your divorce is your whole future — you owe it at least as much as you owe your car. And even if you know a lot of law, you still can't be objective and calm about your own life hanging in the balance. You would be better off with a trained professional.
Your first mistake is asking your lawyer this question, rather than a mental health professional. But since most people do ask their lawyers, the answer is no.
Reason #1: how you feel about your spouse has nothing to do with how the kids feel about him. They don't care if he makes eyes at other women whenever you go out together, and there is no reason why they should.
Reason #2: the kids can't divorce him, and probably don't want to. The kids love both of you, and if you force them to take sides they will blame you sooner or later.
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Maximize your work van's cargo space. This aluminum shelving package designed for HVAC professionals provides a place for all your tools and equipment.
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To drive innovation, companies are more and inspired by the vibrant eco-system of startups, accelerators and venture funds. Designing a process, tracking the developments and selecting investment targets is a mixture of true insights, intuition and a having a future vision.
The presentation will provide a number of building blocks which are essential to successfully spot and catch these future opportunities and will highlight several successes and failures.
Ubald Kragten is the founder and owner of EyE on I∞, advising start-ups, investors and innovative companies on their insights, investment and innovation strategy and processes. He’s broad industry experience and knowledge in areas like the food and agriculture transition, the energy transition, mobility, urbanization and more. He’s working together with leading future focused companies and technology experts in various domains creating the leverage to support both small and large companies and connect market needs with technology opportunities. Prior to starting his own company, he was co-leading the design, implementation and execution of the future trend spotting and opportunity shaping process at DSM, a global company focusing on health, nutrition and biosciences. He was also leading several pre-seed venture activities targeted at securing seed investment. He was strongly involved in shaping the long-term innovation portfolio of DSM, defining strategies to enter these areas, and developing strategies and key market insights for the selected growth areas.
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This training introduces participants to the basic concepts of CI/CD and provides a deep dive introduction of the architecture of GitLab CI and CD as well as helping them to gain practical experiences at creating GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
Course Length: 2 days
Structure: 50% theory 50% hands on lab exercises.
Target audience: developers, system administrators and devops professionals who want to learn the concepts and usage of GitLab CI/CD in cloud-native environments and want to be able to create pipelines with it.
Prerequisites: Linux sys.admin. and basic Gitlab knowledge, experience in software development, basic knowledge of Kubernetes
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I have an issue with my capX file,I cant seem to figure out why i still have these lines in my exported capX. I have one with pixel rounding on and one with piel rounding off.Im not sure what to do about this,when i preview my game before the export it looks fine.Can someone please help me fix this,This is a really bad graphical issue.
Click The Player and the inventory menu will go Invisible.
Arrows to move
Pixel Rounding On
Pixel Rounding OFF
Here is the Screenshot Preview.I dont understand why everything is ok there but when i export it,Its not working. Any and all feedback im grateful for
<img src="http://i976.photobucket.com/albums/ae242/emoneydatruth/pixelRoundPreview_zpsa7c90371.png" border="0">
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i had this aswel. Try to change your fullscreen in browser option to letterbox integer scale.
mrPeanut Are you telling me that i cant have my game in fullscreen? How can i get around this and still have the ability to use fullscreen.
Thank you mrPeanut it means alot to get help.
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Slovakian Diplomatic mission in the Netherlands. On this page you will find info on specific details such as consulate contact information, web presence, consular office hours and directions to the consulate. The consulate in Groningen is not the only diplomatic representation of Slovakia in the Netherlands. On this page you can also find all other Slovakian consulates located in the Netherlands.
Address: Slovakian Honorary Consulate in Groningen, the Netherlands - IWCN Office - Gedempte Zuiderdiep 98 - 9711 HL Groningen - Netherlands Telephone: (+31) (0)50 367 71 97 Fax: E-mail: email@example.com Website: Consul: Denisa Kasova - Honorary Consul Office Hours: By appointment Consulate Appointment For an appointment at the Slovakian consulate in the Netherlands, please check in first instance the consulate website . In the case that you are not able to arrange an appointment through the website you can contact the consulate in Groningen by telephone (+31) (0)50 367 71 97 or email firstname.lastname@example.org Visa and Passports The consulate of Slovakia in Groningen can inform you about the scope of services they offer. Always contact the Slovakian consulate before a visit since not every consulate in the Netherlands offers visa and/or passport services. Travel Insurance for the Netherlands A valid travel insurance is very important when you visit the Netherlands. Check for details on our Travel page Opening Hours Please note: Consulate opening hours can vary. Always contact the Consulate before a visit. |
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46 “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?”
You were created to be a lover. We are wired to love God. Do you recognize His grandeur? His majesty? His authority? His wisdom? His tenderness? If you are not loving God you are loving someone or something else–who or what are you loving?
Have you claimed Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior? Do you find comfort in His laws and commandments? Do you find joy in following His instruction? Is obedience something you want to do or have to do?
7 The law of the Lord is perfect,
reviving the soul;
the testimony of the Lord is sure,
making wise the simple;
8 the precepts of the Lord are right,
rejoicing the heart;
the commandment of the Lord is pure,
enlightening the eyes;
9 the fear of the Lord is clean,
the rules of the Lord are true,
and righteous altogether.
10 More to be desired are they than gold,
even much fine gold;
sweeter also than honey
and drippings of the honeycomb.
11 Moreover, by them is your servant warned;
in keeping them there is great reward.
You have been set free from your performance (self-righteousness) that you may trust in a Person (righteousness). Do you love Him? Do you delight in Him? Then trust in Him. You will find great joy in following and serving Him. Walk with the faith of a child and see your desire to obey the Lover of your soul.
Love God! Love God! Love God!
27 And he answered, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”
Do this and you will live.
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Jurassic World is the reboot of one of the best science fiction classics that no one really knew they needed. And here’s an equally essential collection of coloring pages featuring Jurassic World. Each of these unique free printable coloring sheets features a scene from the movie waiting to be filled up by those little paleontologists. A Jurassic World coloring page can also be educational, allowing kids (and adults) to take a closer look at different dinosaurs.
Clicking on the picture(s) leads to the PDF to print (for free).
Remember Owen, the alpha of the Raptors? Here he is, training little Blue. Also, check out how a T-rex and a triceratops are trying to get hold of the old Jurassic Park car. These sure bring back fond memories.
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Diners willing to wait hours in line for authentic modern Mexican cuisine at Momocho are also now swooning over its new cousin in Lakewood. El Carnicero, a 150-seat tamaleria and taqueria that is triple the size of esteemed chef Eric Williams' Ohio City flagship, is his latest and first project in Lakewood, located in the space formerly occupied by McCarthy's Ale House on Detroit Avenue. He carefully chose the neighborhood because of its thriving culture, population density and diverse restaurant scene that he says compares to Ohio City, Tremont and East Fourth Street. “I want to be part of Lakewood's rejuvenation,” Mr. Williams said. The chef's foray into Lakewood further illustrates an accelerating shift in the culinary firepower that comprises the inner-ring suburb. Lakewood over the last couple of years has deviated from its reputation as a community with a bunch of watering holes into an area with an evolving restaurant scene that is playing a significant role in its economic development strategy. “We're moving away from being a city with a lot of bars into a neighborhood that has quality restaurants with bars,” said Dru Siley, the city's planning and development director. “We're actually in the process of updating our community master plan to develop a strategy that more actively promotes these quality restaurants.” The city also is allocating $2.5 million in municipal infrastructure improvements on Madison Avenue between 2014 and 2015 to emulate the rejuvenation of Detroit Avenue, one of the city's main arteries. Up until a couple years ago, Lakewood had been underserved in dining, said Mr. Siley, noting that the caliber of establishments in such an active neighborhood had been contained to a few long-standing institutions such as Pier W, Three Birds (now Georgetown), Players on Madison, Angelo's and relatively new additions like Melt Bar & Grilled (which opened there in 2006 and now has four locations in Northeast Ohio). “Then (Dan) Deagan opened Deagan's (in 2010), which replaced Crazy Rita's (a bar), and he just doubled down on the city with Humble Wine Bar,” Mr. Siley said, referencing the wine bar/tapas concept that opened in August just three blocks west of Mr. Deagan's upscale gastropub on Detroit Avenue. Barroco Grill, Jammy Buggars and others that have been heralded in local and national media for their diverse culinary offerings have since emerged.
Lakewood adds culinary firepower as part of its economic development strategy
More young professionals and younger families are populating the dense community for its energy, walkability, access to the urban core and a dynamic food and culture scene. Indeed, according to a February study from Case Western Reserve University's Center on Urban Poverty and Community Development, Lakewood ranked the highest in Cuyahoga County in population gains of 25- to 34-year olds from 2000 to 2010, with 3,148 residents in that group, followed by downtown at 1,842. As the demographic changes, so too has the quality of the neighborhood's dining and drinking establishments, which are appealing to the quality-conscious tastes of the influential younger and middle-age residents and employees of more than 1,000 businesses located in Lakewood. “Some of the First Federal staff jokingly refer to Deagan's as conference room D,” Mr. Siley said. In total, 28 eateries since 2010 have entered the market, with half of those — most locally based and independently owned — opening in 2013, including Barrio, Eddie Cerino's Casual Italian and StrEat Burger. Look for similar concepts to open later this year and early 2014, including Cleveland Pickle (Nov. 1); Braised (late 2013), which will feature braised meats and a high-end menu; Stackers (late 2013); and Sushi Raxu (early 2014). “We've experienced exponential growth, not just in the number but in the quality of restaurants. We're seeing substantial investments in these concepts, with people completely gutting and rehabbing buildings,” Mr. Siley said, with those investments typically ranging from $250,000 to $500,000. “These are restaurateurs who are in it for the long haul.”
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Jon Michael Capaldi age 55 of Reseda passed away suddenly Sunday, May 15th, 2022 at Northridge Hospital.
He was born to Jeanette and Daniel on April 30, 1967.
Jon had a tender heart and a great sense of humor. He loved rock music, rhythm and blues, and enjoyed playing his many guitars. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
He is survived by his mother Jeanette Capaldi, father Daniel Capaldi, brother Joe Capaldi and his wife Mariann, sister Danelle (Capaldi) Wilson with her husband Sean and their daughters Ava and Tessa Wilson.
A celebration of life will be held in Jon’s honor at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to your favorite charity.
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If you're a 3D artist, then Christmas has come early for you! Our sister magazine, 3D World, is the go-to place for 3D news, tutorials and features. And throughout December they're offering an incredible array of 3D goodies - all completely free.
As part of a special 'Advent Calendar' of giveaways, the mag will be posting a mix of exclusive 3D models, HRDIs, textures and digital training on the site, every day, for 3D artists to download and use in their projects.
Here are the four giveaways the site has posted so far:
- Day one: EXCLUSIVE free 3D Santa model from TurboSquid!
- Day two: Two free tutorials from Digital-Tutors!
- Day three: High-resolution Icelandic textures from TexturePilot
- Day four: EXCLUSIVE free 3D gift boxes from TurboSquid!
And there's plenty more to come - so keep visiting the site throughout December for more 3D freebies!
Like this? Read these!
- 15 top FREE 3D models
- Cinema 4D tutorials: 25 projects to up your 3D skills
- Blender tutorials: 15 ways to create cool effects
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The Creative Bloq team is made up of a group of design fans, and has changed and evolved since Creative Bloq began back in 2012. The current website team consists of eight full-time members of staff: Editor Georgia Coggan, Deputy Editor Rosie Hilder, Ecommerce Editor Beren Neale, Senior News Editor Daniel Piper, Editor, Digital Art and 3D Ian Dean, Tech Reviews Editor Erlingur Einarsson and Ecommerce Writer Beth Nicholls and Staff Writer Natalie Fear, as well as a roster of freelancers from around the world. The 3D World and ImagineFX magazine teams also pitch in, ensuring that content from 3D World and ImagineFX is represented on Creative Bloq.
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Microstock image library Fotolia has given away a free PSD files each month for the last nine months as part of its TEN Collection promotion, which has also featured digital artists such as Joolz, Neopen and Takeshi.
The aim of the TEN Collection promotion has been to give you an insight into the way individual digital artists work by providing a free PSD image - complete with all its source files - so you can find out how it was constructed. Each PSD image has been accompanied by online video where the featured artists talks about his / her approach to the work that they do.
The only slight catch is that the featured PSD file is only available for free for 24 hours, after which it reverts to its usual price of an admittedly modest £6. This month's Hellohikimori giveaway will be available on Monday 10 September.
TEN Collection Contest
By way of celebrating the final TEN Collection giveaway, Fotolia is also launching an exclusive competition with some very tempting prizes from the likes of Adobe, Wacom and more. Your challenge is to create an outstanding piece of creative work based on the themes of the TEN Collection promo - with the aim of besting the digital artists Fotolia has featured so far.
Up for it? You can find out more details on Monday.
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The Creative Bloq team is made up of a group of design fans, and has changed and evolved since Creative Bloq began back in 2012. The current website team consists of eight full-time members of staff: Editor Georgia Coggan, Deputy Editor Rosie Hilder, Ecommerce Editor Beren Neale, Senior News Editor Daniel Piper, Editor, Digital Art and 3D Ian Dean, Tech Reviews Editor Erlingur Einarsson and Ecommerce Writer Beth Nicholls and Staff Writer Natalie Fear, as well as a roster of freelancers from around the world. The 3D World and ImagineFX magazine teams also pitch in, ensuring that content from 3D World and ImagineFX is represented on Creative Bloq.
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Monitoring of policy implementation and impact assessment of the “Rural development through entrepreneurship and association” program
Period of implementation: October 2016 – October 2017
The program “Rural development through entrepreneurship and association” seeks to identify the impact of the small farmers’ association in order to gain access to the market, grow from an economic point of view and thus represent a chance for the conservation and flourishment of Romanian traditional rural livelihoods. CRPE researched the implementation of the RAF pilot program which created and developed four small farmers associative entities in all the historic regions of Romania: Legume de Vidra, Lunca Someșului Mic, Miere de Câmpie and the Târgu Frumos. Also, the project aims at contributing to the research on small farmers’ access to market models and also to the alternative approaches to farmers’ extension – information and consultancy services in other relevant EU countries.
Hence, CRPE sets out to determinate the sustainability of the model, the impact the four cooperatives will have on their communities on the short and medium term after the RAF financing stops, the way in which it will actually be transferred and implemented at grass-roots level, the impact of the new legislation on cooperatives and further policy necessities to be put forth in order to consolidate this type of entities, the extent to which it will influence the creation of a cooperative sector built on democratic basis, how the local rural counselling, information, access to physical storage infrastructure can influence the development of a sustainable cooperative movement in Romania etc.
Throughout the program implementation, CRPE managed to identify a series of specific technical and legal problems which hinder small producers association, in different fields (taxation, access to financing, access to markets and means of selling produce etc.) and published, on each topic, policy papers which provided the technical staff of the Ministry of Agriculture relevant analysis as basis for policy amendments (ex. the amendment of the Agricultural Cooperatives Law 566/2004, initiated by MADR and currently in Parliament, establishment of a micro-credit fund for family farms in 2013, amendment on the Producer Groups legislation etc.) comprised policy recommendations for decision makers. Some of these problems have successfully been taken into consideration by the authorities and have been addressed in a suitable manner (ex. VAT reduction in wheat and pastry products, the establishment of a micro-credit fund by the Ministry of Agriculture etc).
Donor: Romanian American Foundation
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If you're looking for europe news, visit our cruise news section to find and browse the latest news posts related to europe and latest breaking news about ports and destinations that might be of interest to you. We constantly update this page, so you can always up-to-date.
Whether you prefer an ocean cruise or river cruise, CruiseBooking.com bring you the most current europe news in the cruise industry, including upcoming cruise ships, cruise marketing trends, and cruise videos, rules & regulations. We bring you the latest information or news about your cruise vacation.
Cartagena de Indias officially opened its 2023-24 season cruise on Oct. 6 with Silversea Expeditions’ Silver Cloud. While traveling to Peru during a 15-night cruise to Lima, the expedition vessel […]
There has been an announcement from Holland America Line that its Ellis Island exhibit is now open, according to a press release that was issued. It is with great pleasure […]
MSC World Europa has just completed its inaugural Middle East season and is now repositioning to Europe. Before reaching Genoa, MSC Cruises‘ main homeport in Italy, the ship sails for […]
This month, Wonder of the Seas reaches the end of its first year of service. The Royal Caribbean International vessel was delivered by the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in 2022 […]
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Introducing the Rose Quartz Heishi Beads! These little guys are the perfect addition to any jewelry collection. And let me tell you, they're not just any old bead. Oh no, these are special. They're made from rose quartz, the stone of universal love. That's right, these beads will have you feeling all the lovey-dovey vibes. But wait, there's more! These beads also have some serious healing powers. They'll help you trust and harmonize in your relationships. And who doesn't need a little more harmony in their life? Plus, they'll open up your heart to self-love, friendship, and inner healing. Talk about a triple threat. Now, I know what you're thinking. "But what about the color?" Well, let me tell you, these beads come in a variety of shades. Depending on which mine they came from, you could get a darker pink or a more opaque pink. And hey, a little color variation never hurt anyone.
And we've got the genuine goods, none of that fake stuff. So get your hands on some Rose Quartz Heishi Beads. Trust me, you won't regret it.
Flat Round/Disc, 6x3mm, Hole: 1mm, about 119~131pcs/strand, 14.76~15.74 inch(37.5~40cm)
Please Note: Slight deviations in colors is allowed due to different display device.
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ExtraMile Convenience Stores LLC has opened its first location in the Pelican State. The new Texaco-branded store, at 4095 State Highway 59 in Mandeville, Louisiana, opened on May 22.
- ExtraMile Convenience Stores is No. 8 on CSP’s 2024 Top 40 Update to the 2023 Top 202 ranking of U.S. c-store chains by store count. Watch for the full 2024 Top 202 ranking in the June issue of CSP magazine and in CSP Daily News.
Mandeville is on the north shore of Lake Pontchartrain, near New Orleans.
“Mandeville is more on the southern end of Louisiana, and we are targeting growth where we can leverage our operations, which includes in and around that area but also into neighboring Mississippi,” ExtraMile spokesperson Dan Foscalina told CSP Daily News.
The store features ExtraMile’s new refreshed, modern exterior look that the retailer is rolling out this year. Consumers will also see the updated stores in Oregon, Washington, California, Arizona, Utah and Georgia.
Pleasanton, California-based ExtraMile, a joint venture between Chevron U.S.A. Inc. and Jacksons Food Stores, debuted an exterior refresh program in January, with a goal of 250 site conversions this year. The ExtraMile-branded network includes nearly 1,100 locations.
The location also features a refreshed Texaco forecourt, which Chevron U.S.A. Inc. debuted in July 2023. It updates the core retail brand elements, including an evolved color scheme, 3-D canopy design, modern pole sign options to be more visible to drivers, noticeable pump flags and emphasis on Texaco With Techron fuels.
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A self-proclaimed religious leader accused of helping a follower hide a corpse on her toilet is headed to trial.
Alan Bushey's stood mute during his arraignment hearing in Juneau County Court in Mauston Tuesday. A not guilty plea was entered on his behalf on charges of causing mental harm to a child, hiding a corpse and theft.
Prosecutors say Bushey and his follower, Tammy Lewis, kept the decaying body of 90-year-old Magdeline Alvina Middlesworth on Lewis' toilet. Middlesworth was another member of their group. A criminal complaint says Bushey told Lewis that God would bring Middlesworth back to life. Prosecutors believe they both wanted to go on collecting Middlesworth's Social Security.
A motion hearing is scheduled for Bushey in March 2009 and his trial is scheduled to start in April.
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Troye Sivan moves full-steam ahead with new music in the form of his latest single Angel Baby. The lush romantic slow-burner builds to a dramatic nostalgic chorus as Troye sings about being saved by a newfound love.
Troye shared “I think I’m a romantic, and have definitely experienced all that comes w that over the last while. Sometimes i wonder if I’ve lost hope, and then I’ll write on a song like Angel Baby and let myself remember and daydream and fantasise for a sec.”
The Australian singer croons “I just want to live in this moment forever / ‘Cause I’m afraid that living couldn’t get any better / Started giving up on the word forever / Until you give up heaven so we could be together…” against dramatic eighties flavoured synths. Troye sounds heavenly on this glamorous, sexy romantic gem.
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WOW Festival: The Recycle Instrument Project - LPs & Me Workshop
Tue, 24 Jan
Join Day 9 of the WOW Festival for our Recycle Instrument Project: LPs & Me Workshops!
Time & Location
24 Jan 2023, 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Djinda Boodja, 295A Manning Rd, Waterford WA 6152, Australia
About the Event
Join Djinda Boodja & Curate on Day 9 of the WOW Festival for our two-time award-winning Recycle Instrument Project with its LPs & Me Workshops!
Led by Djinda Boodja Arts Centre Director Vicki Warn and Curate Micro-Factory Director Patricia Alessi, join us as we explore our stock of LPs (records) at the micro-factory and turn musical trash into treasure!
A great nostalgic intergenerational hands-on arts workshop for ages 4-94, we are looking forward to giving forgotten musical records new lives - and you get to take them home!
Djinda Boodja is located on the shared Clontarf Campus. Access to it is via 295 Manning Road, Waterford, through the main campus gates.
Follow the signs for Abmusic completely around the U-Shaped Driveway. The centre is located in the last set of buildings right before the exit of the campus.
The carpark itself has a new sign in it for Abmusic Aboriginal Corporation – Perth Creative College & Djinda Boodja.
Please park in the car park and follow the signs for the Djinda Boodja Arts Centre.
If you cannot find your way, please call at 9458 9077. The staff will be able to direct you further.
Please note that this is an intergenerational arts workshop. Photographs and videos may be taken of the event.
In accordance with hygiene requirements, hand sanitizing stations and cleaning products will be available for use throughout the workshop, too, in order to help ensure the safety of staff, artists and guests.
If required, COVID restrictions and/or adjustments may be made, in accordance with current health requirements.
Art Workshop Protocols
Please note that this is a hands-on arts workshop. Please wear suitable clothing and/or bring a smock or apron, as you will be using paint pens and glue.
Children are to be accompanied by a parent and/or responsible caregiver at all times.
See you there!
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While Arnaud Démare took the victory of one race that headed out from Milan, Wout van Aert and Caleb Ewan will take their encouraging performances into the one that really matters, which starts on Saturday.
The Frenchman had the fastest sprint in Turin, benefitting from the flat finish rather than the uphill stretch EF's Michael Woods won on last year, holding off both Van Aert and Ewan, as well as Peter Sagan, to take the spoils.
Démare has already won Milan-San Remo, and will surely relish another win if his legs are firing at the weekend as they were today. But it will be the other podium finishers who are the likelier to stand on a sun-drenched top step looking out over the Mediterranean, and both are raring to go after strong sprints today.
"Yeah it was good, I wanted to be near the front in the last corner, I was right where I wanted to be, I got a bit unlucky because Sagan came around and Démare had his wheel...could have been better," Ewan said after the race.
The diminutive Australian has already won at the Tour Down Under as well as an uphill sprint at the UAE Tour, and should Philippe Gilbert fail to spring a surprise and claim his fifth different Monument, Lotto-Soudal will turn to their star sprinter.
"I looked at the new course...it's going to depend how other teams race on the first climb, I've done all I can [to prepare]."
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Meanwhile, it's another Belgian who's put down early markers since racing resumed, with Van Aert forcing himself past Sagan and into third place.
After taking victory in Siena at Strade Bianche, the 25-year-old, speaking in the third person, said this is maybe the best Van Aert we've ever seen. Today was the first bit of proof for that assessment.
"I didn't expect to sprint like this," Van Aert said. "It's good prep for Milan - San Remo. When you're in that position in the final corner but guys who are in front are the best in the world, it's a good result.
"Of course, I look forward to Saturday, let's see how things work out, it's a harder race than this one but sometimes it ends in a sprint, it's good preparation."
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Jonny was Cycling Weekly's Weekend Editor until 2022.
I like writing offbeat features and eating too much bread when working out on the road at bike races.
Before joining Cycling Weekly I worked at The Tab and I've also written for Vice, Time Out, and worked freelance for The Telegraph (I know, but I needed the money at the time so let me live).
I also worked for ITV Cycling between 2011-2018 on their Tour de France and Vuelta a España coverage. Sometimes I'd be helping the producers make the programme and other times I'd be getting the lunches. Just in case you were wondering - Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen had the same ham sandwich every day, it was great.
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I just saw this on twitter. This could be big and that’s probably an understatement
Update 1: A link to watch live is here.
Update 2: Top of the rec list. 1st time ever. Very humbled.
Update 3: Press conference has been cancelled due to threats being received by accuser according to Bloom.
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Daniel Shipman is known to most as "Coach Shipman". He has spent the past twenty years coaching and mentoring kids. Helping athletes achieve their goals was very rewarding. Now he is excited about the opportunity to help people realize their dreams of home and land ownership. He has put others first his whole life and is driven to help clients own whatever special piece of Texas they desire!
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Critical Steps In The Consumer Decision-Making Process
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Richard and Jill McIntyre bought the 20-acre property at Moorooduc, at the northern end of the Mornington Peninsula, in 1982. The Mornington Peninsula, with its cool maritime climate was, at that time, a new wine region, and there was little known about which varieties would do well.
The McIntyres produced the first commercial release of Moorooduc Estate Cabernet and Chardonnay in 1986. The first vineyard plantings in 1983 included only two rows of pinot noir, a variety that was not widely planted or even popular in Australia at the time. It was discovered early on that this site’s true talent is for chardonnay and pinot noir and the property is now planted to capacity – 12 acres of vineyard in all.
In 2022, in his mid-70s, Richard is still hands-on with the viticulture, winemaking and day-to-day running of Moorooduc Estate, supported by Jill who can usually be found in the kitchen or the garden. Their daughter, Kate McIntyre MW, after various roles in the wine industry since 1996, attained her Master of Wine in 2010, and returned to work in the family business. Today, Kate’s role is Director of Wine Business and she is involved in all aspects of Moorooduc Estate, including helping with the winemaking. Since 2016, winemaker Jeremy Magyar has joined Richard, Jill and Kate – a formidable team.
In 2022 we celebrate the 40th anniversary of the purchase of the paddock that became Moorooduc Estate – Jill and Richard’s home, vineyard and winery.
The iconic Moorooduc Estate label, and all the subsequent labels, were designed by Brian Sadgrove. Elegant and deceptively simple, many have pondered on the imagery, likening it to a Fred Williams painting – certainly of a vineyard. The image is a photograph of the rammed earth wall of the winery, built just in time for the ‘86 vintage and celebrated ever since in the label.
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The Who announce first UK tour in 6 years - Full list of locations, how to get tickets and presale details
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The Who has announced their first UK tour in six years, with a special guest set to join them at most of their upcoming gigs. This will be the band’s first show in Edinburgh for over 40 years and their first show in Derby since 1966.
The tour will see The Who performing with a full orchestra each night and follow last year’s highly acclaimed ‘The Who Hits Back’ tour of the US, where the band shared the stage with some of the finest orchestras in America.
Hide AdPete Townshend, Roger Daltrey and band will be performing music from throughout the band’s nearly 60-year career, including sections devoted to classic albums Tommy and Quadrophenia as well as other beloved Who tracks and songs from their 2019 WHO album, their first studio release in 13 years. On the upcoming tour, they will be joined by UB40 featuring Ali Campbell for most of the dates.
Performing with The Who and an orchestra had been a long-held ambition for singer Roger Daltrey. The musician said: “Having not toured the UK for six years it’s great that at this time of our careers we have the chance to go to places that are not on the usual touring map Edinburgh Castle and Derby as well as the other cities across the country that we haven’t been to for decades will make this very special for me. This opportunity will give our UK Who fans the chance to hear our current show which with the addition of an orchestra takes our music to new heights.”
But when will the tour take place and how can you get tickets? Here’s everything you need to know.
Full list of dates for The Who With Orchestra 2023 tour
July 6 - Sewell Group Craven Park Hull*
July 8 - Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh
July 9 - Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh
July 12 - The O2 London
July 14 - The Incora County Ground Derby*
July 16 - Badminton Estate Bristol*
July 19 - Seat Unique Riverside Durham*
July 21 - Totally Wicked Stadium St Helens*
July 23 - The 1st Central County Ground Brighton*
UB40 featuring Ali Campbell will join The Who on dates marked with *. Alongside the tour, The Who has announced new album The Who With Orchestra Live At Wembley, which will be released on March 31.
Hide AdHow to get tickets to The Who with Orchestra 2023 tour
General tickets for The Who with Orchestra will go live on February 3 at 10am.The Who fan club presale will begin on February 1 at 10am and run until 10am on February 3.
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BEEN IN A CAR WRECK? HIRE A LAWYER
One of your worst fears is getting into an auto accident. You don't want to ever be in a wreck, and an accident, whether you caused the car accident by negligence of your own or you don't believe you're at fault, can turn into a legal battle quickly.
When you're in an auto accident, one of the first calls you should make should be to a skilled attorney who specializes in driving cases. Even if you do all you can and the police reported at the scene don't appear to be holding you responsible for the accident, you need to report the wreck and then call a lawyer right away. Here's why an attorney is necessary when you get into a car accident, no matter who's fault it is.
YOUR AGE WORKS AGAINST YOU
The most at-risk ages for getting into a car accident — per 100,000 people — are ages 21 through 24. If you are in this age range, you should speak with a lawyer to see if you are more likely than another type of driver to be targeted in the event of an accident. While proving the wreck is still your fault comes into play during a case, you may face other issues that require legal assistance, such as having your insurance go up or being required to take classes even if you aren't responsible for your accident. To be on the safe side, hire a lawyer.
YOU'RE ACTUALLY AT FAULT
No matter what, you should never admit fault to a car accident. Any documentation you provide to the police, the other driver, and your auto insurance company can be used against you in court, so don't ever say you are the responsible party in a car wreck. Your driving future can be put at risk in doing so.
If you are likely to be at fault, however, you need to openly and honestly explain why you feel this way to your lawyer. If you were inebriated, taking prescription medications, openly and obviously distracted behind the wheel, or doing something illegal at the time of your wreck, your lawyer will want to know so they can proceed correctly with your case. Don't forget: anything you tell your lawyer will be in confidence, but the more honest you can be if you're at fault with them, the better they may be able to assist you.
When you hire an accident attorney, you're taking the best first step to handling your potentially expensive situation. Your lawyer will be able to answer all the questions you have about your accident case and will be able to go with you to court. Remember: always report the accident, no matter how minor, so you are able to document the accident in the best possible way. Share all information with your attorney regarding your driving history to help build your case.
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This Huawei Charge Tech Charges Battery from Zero to 48% in Just 5 Minutes. Huawei has demoed a new fast-charging technology that has the ability to charge the smartphone’s battery from 0-48% in a just 5 minutes.
The company has tested the new technology at the Huawei Watt Lab – is claimed to charge smartphone batteries 10 times faster than conventional batteries. Huawei’s official YouTube channel has recently posted a video which displayed the company’s ‘next-generation fast charge’ technology.
The battery itself is of 3,000 mAh capacity, which is about usual for most smartphones nowadays. Huawei also had another battery to demonstrate which charged up to 68% in two minutes.
Huawei also claims that this amount of charge will be enough for a 10-hour talktime.
But you don’t charge the battery inside the phone – means you need to put battery out of your phone charged in an external device.
However the removable batteries are not in fashion now a days but may make comeback, which almost looks impossible due to the increase demand of unibody design and premium materials.
On the other hand the video does not disclose any information regarding the market arrival of Huawei’s fast charging technology. But some of the reports suggest that the Chinese smartphone maker might showcase the fastest charging technology at the MWC 2018 next month.
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“Requiring students and staff to wear masks will eliminate quarantine when exposed to a positive COVID-19 person, keeping students safe and in the classroom,” read a statement from the district. “The wearing of masks also protects those students who are not yet eligible to receive the vaccine.”
Fairborn will allow the same exemptions as it did last year.
Beavercreek informed parents in a letter Tuesday night: “We will be increasing our safety measures for students in grades K-6.”
Students in those grades will be required to wear masks when indoors and when on buses, starting immediately.
“Requiring students in grades K-6 to wear a mask will eliminate quarantines when exposed to a positive COVID-19 person, keeping them safe and in the classroom. It will also help protect the students who are not eligible to receive the vaccination,” the letter said.
Both districts cited information from DeWine and from Dr. Bruce Vanderhoff, director of the Ohio Department of Health.
“Governor DeWine sent a strong message to parents, teachers and school district leadership-mask up to protect students and staff members,” read a statement from Fairborn. “The best way to keep students safe and in school is to be vaccinated and when they cannot be vaccinated, they should wear a mask.”
In a press conference, the two said new cases hit their highest level since February with more than 3,200 new daily cases reported Tuesday.
DeWine “spoke directly to every parent, school official, and school board member in Ohio, and he stated the best way to make sure a child can stay in school is to be vaccinated. If a child cannot be vaccinated, they should wear a mask,” the Beavercreek letter said.
Fairborn said the district believes the best place for its students to learn is in the classroom and that the district wants to provide the social-emotional and academic support each students needs to be successful.
“The pandemic and the past year has required the district to look at data and the safety of students and staff to make the best possible decisions-to keep students and all staff members safe-while providing an educational environment that our students need,” the district said.
Beavercreek was one of a few local school districts that managed to provide traditional in-person learning for students, the letter said.
“We value the social-emotional and academic benefits with students attending in-person and strive to maintain this instructional model again this school year,” the letter said.
Beavercreek will follow the same guidelines for mask exemptions as last year, the letter said.
The letter concluded: “We want to thank you for your continued patience and understanding as we continue navigating through this pandemic daily. As always, we will continue to monitor the impact of the pandemic on our students and staff and adjust our COVID-19 protocols accordingly.”
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At Dentistry on the Ponds, located in the heart of Chanhassen, MN, Dr. Monil Mehta is dedicated to providing comprehensive oral surgery services beyond routine dental care. With a commitment to excellence and patient comfort, our practice specializes in a range of oral surgical procedures to restore oral health and enhance smiles.
What is Oral Surgery?
Oral surgery encompasses a specialized field of dentistry focused on diagnosing and treating a wide range of surgical conditions affecting the oral and maxillofacial regions. Oral surgery plays a crucial role in restoring oral health, alleviating pain, and enhancing the oral cavity’s functional and aesthetic aspects. Whether it’s routine extractions or advanced implant surgeries, oral surgery aims to improve patients’ overall well-being by providing effective and tailored solutions to a diverse array of dental challenges.
Our Comprehensive Oral Surgery Services
At Dentistry on the Ponds, located in the picturesque city of Chanhassen, MN, we offer a diverse range of oral surgery services to address various dental needs. Led by the skilled practitioner Dr. Monil Mehta, our practice is committed to delivering exceptional care and transformative solutions to enhance our patients’ oral health and overall well-being.
One of the fundamental services offered at Dentistry on the Ponds is simple and surgical extractions. Dr. Monil Mehta employs advanced techniques and state-of-the-art equipment to ensure a seamless and painless extraction process. Whether removing a damaged tooth or addressing overcrowding issues, our expertise in extractions ensures optimal results while prioritizing patient comfort.
Navigating the complexities of wisdom teeth extraction requires precision and expertise. Dr. Mehta specializes in facilitating wisdom teeth extractions, addressing potential complications and discomfort associated with the emergence of these molars. Our team ensures a thorough evaluation and personalized treatment plan to make the extraction process as smooth as possible.
Dentistry on the Ponds offers specialized bone grafting and dental implant services for those seeking advanced solutions for tooth loss or damaged teeth. Dr. Mehta’s expertise ensures successful implant integration, and our team creates a solid foundation through meticulous bone grafting procedures. This comprehensive approach results in restored functionality and aesthetics for our patients.
Dentistry on the Ponds distinguishes itself by offering state-of-the-art laser frenectomy procedures. Dr. Mehta utilizes advanced laser technology to release tongue ties, addressing restrictive oral conditions precisely. Our approach is minimally invasive, reducing discomfort and faster recovery times, ultimately improving oral function and preventing potential speech and feeding difficulties.
Patients experiencing excessive gum tissue or gingival overgrowth issues can benefit from our gingivectomy services. Dentistry on the Ponds specializes in gingival recontouring to enhance the harmony between teeth and gums. This procedure contributes to a more aesthetically pleasing smile and promotes a healthier oral environment.
Bone grafting is a vital and sophisticated procedure in oral surgery, addressing deficiencies in the jawbone structure with precision and efficacy. At Dentistry on the Ponds, under the skilled guidance of Dr. Monil Mehta, bone grafting is utilized to augment the jawbone, creating a stable foundation for various dental procedures, particularly dental implants. Whether restoring lost bone due to trauma, periodontal disease, or congenital issues, our team is dedicated to promoting optimal oral health and ensuring successful outcomes. Bone grafting enhances the structural integrity of the jaw and contributes to the long-term success of restorative dental treatments, ultimately fostering a foundation for confident and functional smiles.
Dental implants are a groundbreaking solution for individuals seeking a permanent and natural-looking restoration for missing teeth. Dental implants, comprising a titanium post surgically inserted into the jawbone, mimic the structure of natural tooth roots, providing a sturdy foundation for replacement teeth. This innovative approach ensures stability and promotes jawbone health by preventing deterioration, a common issue associated with tooth loss. The crown affixed to the implant blends seamlessly with existing teeth, offering functional and aesthetic benefits. Dental implants, renowned for their durability and longevity, enable patients to regain the confidence to eat, speak, and smile without reservations.
Our practice is at the forefront of full-arch tooth replacement solutions, offering expertise in All-on-4 or six implants and overdentures. Dr. Mehta’s skillful approach ensures a customized and strategic placement of implants, resulting in a stable and natural-looking set of teeth. This revolutionary method enhances functionality and appearance, giving patients renewed confidence in their smiles.
Dentistry on the Ponds is your trusted partner if you are in Chanhassen, MN, and seeking expert oral surgery solutions. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and explore the transformative possibilities that our advanced oral surgery services can offer for your oral health and overall well-being.
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Getting your teeth whitened in Edmonton is a great way to boost the look of your smile and your confidence. There are many teeth whitening treatments out there, like at-home whitening kits, prescription tooth whiteners, whitening toothpaste for teeth whitening lights that can be used at home or with your dentist.
However, an in-office professional teeth whitening can be one of the best options available to you. Besides being able to give you instantaneous results that you can see right away, you are also given a customized approach, which is much more efficient and safer than many of the home whitening systems out there.
Many in office teeth whitening procedures will include a special light that has the technology you need to quicken the process of whitening your teeth. It also lessens your wait time to get your final results. This light will help the bleaching agent by breaking down teeth stains without the sting of dental bleaching ingredients like hydrogen peroxide.
Many teeth whitening methods will help keep your teeth cleaner and healthier, however, using bleaching agents with hydrogen peroxide concentrate regularly is not recommended. Unsupervised use of bleaching agents can potentially damage your teeth’s enamel, which will lead to more teeth sensitivity and worsened gum health.
If you opt for an in-office tooth whitening treatment with your dentist, you may be given a take home teeth whitening kit as part of your after care routine. You will also be given a lower dose of hydrogen peroxide and a custom tray to help you apply the treatment on your own with the most accuracy.
The price of teeth whitening can vary depending on the type of treatment you go for, as well as the intensity of it. It can reach up to $800 at some dental clinics, and some that offer take home kits and customized product trays will also rack up the costs.
Treatment times can be 20 to 30 minutes and can be done three times, so this might mean you are at the clinic for 60 to 90 minutes every time that you visit. It’s also important for you to set your expectations for your teeth whitening realistically. Everyone wants to walk out with dazzling white teeth, but what determines how white your teeth are is the original colour of your teeth when you begin treatment. And, in the end, your genetics will be at play as well. The whiteness of your teeth will depend on how white they originally were.
Once you get your teeth whitened, they won’t stay white forever. After treatment, your teeth could be up to 15 shades whiter, however, they will eventually fade back. Your smile is not guaranteed until the end of time, this is why an essential part of the process is to schedule future teeth whitening in Edmonton appointments with Dr. Jason Harvey. Some patients will have whiter teeth for six months, and others might start to fade only a few weeks later, it will depend on your oral hygiene as well as your eating habits.
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Dr. Regan Thomas shares his surgical and nonsurgical strategies that transform scars from prominent to barely noticeable.
While he has made his living performing facelifts and rhinoplasty, Regan Thomas, MD, professor of facial plastic surgery, Northwestern University of Medicine, Chicago, Ill., says his favorite procedure is facial scar revision.
“When you are able to help those patients, it makes such a dramatic change in their self-image and their confidence level,” says Dr. Thomas. “You don't want to scar anywhere, but if the scar’s on your back or your shoulder, you can probably tolerate it. If you have a significant scar on your face, and it's really a major issue for you, I'm pleased that in our specialty, we are able to make a difference for most people to make those scars better.”
He tells his patients that he can’t make a scar go away once it’s there, but with the tools he has acquired over the years, he can change and camouflage the scar to be less notable.
In his presentation, “Optimizing Results in Facial Scar Revision” at the recent American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (AAFPRS) virtual meeting, he discussed the key techniques he implements, both surgical and nonsurgical, to transform a once-prominent scar into one that can be barely seen by the naked eye.
After traumatic injury to the skin, the formation of scar tissue can result in very obvious, wide, sunken, red, raised, or pale scars along with causing facial disfigurement or distortion, according to AAFPRS.
Surgically, Dr. Thomas uses a variety of techniques to improve the appearance of facial scars.
“If the scar is too wide or it's depressed, we can make that scar edge to edge and narrow,” he says.
The skin on the face is mobile and movable, Dr. Thomas says, and because of this, he can surgically remove an existing scar, move it to another area and hide it within natural facial landmarks like the nasolabial creases, the hairline, or in front of the ear.
When moving a scar, he aligns it to fall within resting skin tension lines.
“These are lines that you're used to seeing with animation on the face,” says Dr. Thomas. “If a scar is perpendicular, those are more noticeable, but if it runs into those lines, it's easier to camouflage and it makes the scar better. As we shift the scar in our techniques, it is less tension on the scar and it tends to heal better and [with] less widening.”
When changing the outline of prominent scars, he uses a running W-plasty.
The accordion effect of this technique makes the resulting scar less noticeable by reducing skin tension during healing and scar maturation.
“I tell the patients, it's like military camouflage,” says Dr. Thomas. “If you have a big truck or a tank and you paint it with all those globs of green and brown and tan paint, you think that would make it more [noticeable], but what happens is those blobs break up the lines… and it blends into the background. These little W's tend to break up the scar line, so your eye doesn't see it.”
As a variation of a running W-plasty, he sometimes also uses a geometric broken line closure.
“In addition to the little W's, we make little squares and rectangles and that further breaks up that line so your eye doesn't follow [it] as well,” he says.
While he always strives for the best scar possible through his facial scar revision techniques, Dr. Thomas says that hypertrophic, and keloid scars are more difficult.
“There are treatments that we can do for those that help with those scars and perhaps improve them, but unfortunately for that group of individuals, we can never make the scars as good as normal skin healing and normal scarring effect,” he says.
Once the scar has been revised surgically, he adds a dermabrasion treatment, typically six to eight weeks post-procedure, to further even out any uneven areas.
Notably, when the original scar is minimal, or less prominent, Dr. Thomas uses dermabrasion alone to improve the appearance.
While laser modalities are also available, he says the combination of his surgical techniques and dermabrasion result in the best possible outcomes for his patients.
“There are laser modalities that are useful that we use sometimes,” he says. “But more often than not, the dermabrasion seems to fulfill our goals in terms of getting the best ultimate score that we can.”
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As spotted by Siliconera, Sony has filed a patent for software that aims to detect a range of human emotions with laughter being primarily emphasized. As you can see in the creepy sketch above, this data would be tracked through a microphone and camera hooked up to a PlayStation 3.
The application would know what you were feeling at any given moment by detecting specific body gestures as well as group interactions such as two people giving each other a high five. “Dude, did you see that sick headshot? Up top, broseph!”
Obviously, this technology could have a big impact on something as interactive and dynamic as videogames, but there’s potential for SCEA to use it for movies, TV, and other multimedia. I wonder if it will be able to track anger, because more often than not that’s my main emotion when gaming.
I need to start playing more relaxing games, I think.
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We know that a person’s genetic makeup is important in type 2 diabetes but we don’t know exactly how they’re linked. Dr Jennings is going to study genes related to beta cell and pancreas development and the 3D switches that control them. This will give us a better understanding of why type 2 diabetes develops, which could lead to new therapies to prevent and treat it.
Background to research
Beta cells in the pancreas make insulin which is important in keeping blood sugar levels in the healthy range. In people living with type 2 diabetes, beta cells don’t work properly but we don’t know exactly why this happens.
We all have changes in our genetic makeup. A particular type of genetic change some people have (called a single nucleotide polymorphisms, or SNPs) has been shown to affect how well beta cells work. But we don’t know the role SNPs play in a person's risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Dr Jennings also thinks it’s possible that some SNPs may alter how the pancreas and beta cells are formed during a baby’s growth in the womb.
In our cells, our DNA is tightly packed into a 3D structure known as chromatin. By folding and packaging it in this way, different parts of our DNA come into contact with other parts of our DNA. This means that genes can then be controlled by the on/ off switches they come into contact with.
Dr Jennings aims to work out how SNPs in people with type 2 diabetes may affect key events during the development of the pancreas and beta cells in the womb. She also wants to find out about the on/off switches that control those genes.
Firstly, Dr Jennings will identify those parts of our genetic makeup that control pancreas development. She’ll do this by using human embryo and foetus cells that have been provided for research under strict ethical conditions.
Next, Dr Jennings will make sense of the chromatin in the forming pancreas and how the genes interact with their on/off switches. She’ll then look for clues to see if genetic switches could play a role in a person's risk of type 2 diabetes. She’ll delve deeper into any important findings and will double-check them by studying zebrafish.
Potential benefit to people with diabetes
Type 2 diabetes affects millions of people in the UK and around the world. This project will shed new light on the origins of the condition at the very earliest stages of life and start to answer how a genetic risk of type 2 diabetes links with pancreas and beta cell development. This will also improve our understanding of who is at greatest risk of developing type 2 diabetes in later life.
In the future, these insights could also open doors to new ways of preventing and treating type 2 diabetes.
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After receiving disability benefits for 5 years from Sun Life insurance Company, Connie never expected her disability insurance benefits would be denied. Connie Hepburn was a "participant" in a Sun Life Disability benefit plan ("the Plan,") due to her employment with Toyoda-Koki Automotive North America, Inc. ("Toyoda") as a Shipping Supervisor in the Production Control
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Our client was a successful, independent financial advisor who owned her own business. On December 21, 2008, while stopped at a red light, her car was struck from the rear by a cement mixer. Within days of the accident she was beginning to experience pain in her neck and lower back. MRI reports indicated multiple herniations of her cervical and lumbar spine.
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In 1989, The US Supreme Court declared that if ERISA plans contain language giving plan fiduciaries discretion to interpret the terms of the plans and to make benefit determinations, courts will generally yield to that discretion.
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Nancy Mikrut, a pediatric nurse practitioner for Danbury Health Systems, was insured under the company’s group disability plan administered by Unum Life Insurance Company of America. In 1999, Ms. Mikrut was injured in an automobile accident and was unable to return to work due to severe back pain.
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On Friday 12th July, children from Year 3 to Year 6 performed on their guitars in assembly. They confidently announced each song before playing in front of the whole school. So many of our SECRET skills in action - they were excellent. Amazing playing of a range of well known tunes and songs!
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When it comes to technology, your home is the least you can think of in connection with it. However, we can change our home completely using the latest technology.
We can make our accommodation, even the smallest space, incredibly comfortable and functional. And we can place just anything we have ever been dreaming about there.
Let us have a look at the most common automation projects that can change the way you live and use your home once and forever. Some projects can be implemented by you, and all you need for it is some imagination and a couple of tools.
A Height Adjustable Desk Is a Solution to Take Care of Your Health
An automatic sit stand desk is a solution that not only boosts the comfort level of your home but takes care of your health. If you work at a desk, for example, writing, design, or whatever, you know that sitting all time is very challenging.
You get pains in the back and the neck. Your head starts splitting from migraines after a couple of hours of hard work.
Further, you start gaining weight which leads to obesity, and further, you can even get sick with diabetes.
You can forget about all the health-related issues connected with a sitting job if you get a height-adjustable desk.
By moving from standing into a sitting position, and vice versa, you let your back, neck, arms, legs stretch and relax. Also, you move more, therefore, conditions such as obesity and diabetes are reduced.
You can get a ready standing desk. There are a lot of nice options online, just make sure you are ordering one from a trusted manufacturer.
Or you can build such a desk on your own. To do so, get a lifting frame for a standing desk, and fix on it the desktop that you already have. Or you can order a desktop that you have always wanted.
Installing a TV Lift Is not an Issue Anymore
An automated TV lift has been a dream of many people for a long time. For ages, it has been a sign of luxury and comfort. Now though, it is more accessible even for those who do not have a lot of money.
You can buy a ready TV lift and fix it on a wall. Make sure the height in the extended and retracted positions is enough to hide the TV set above on the wall and protect it from the unfavorable impact of your pets, kids, and occasional accidents, and to watch it comfortably when your favorite movie or a show is on.
You can hide your TV set in one of those cabinets that aren’t normally used but take place because they are either a memory of something or they are just too beautiful to be thrown away.
This installation you can handle on your own. You have to fix a lift in the cabinet, and in the cabinet top, you need to make an opening to make the TV set pass.
Once done, you can enjoy your hidden TV set, and your cabinet is going to be used in the most efficient way since then.
An Adjustable Bed Will Provide You with a New Way to Sleep
If you have ever suffered from insomnia or your back used to ache in the morning, you might need to get an adjustable bed. This item, if purchased from a knowledgeable manufacturer, can help you to get rid of all your sleeping issues.
It is said that such beds help to get rid of snoring. We do not think that their effect is that strong but we know for sure that they will help to sleep better.
Automated Lift Columns Will Change the Way Your Kitchen Functions
Your kitchen is another space that can benefit greatly from home automation solutions. There, you can improve a lot of things.
For example, installing a couple of lift columns in your kitchen cabinets will ensure you have all the devices you have ever been dreaming about without occupying the valuable space on the cabinet top or inside.
A lift rack will help you to keep all the utensils and those small but very useful items in the order. They will be arranged on a rack neatly. When you need something there, you just lower the rack, and then, you lift it and liberate the space.
The latest technology is there to assist you with many things at your home. Automated items can change the way you work, have rest, and sleep.
Along with a height-adjustable desk, a bed, a TV lift, and kitchen devices, you can build many other automated items. You can turn your home, patio, and garage into an advanced and super functional hub.
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An influx of queries to the Aquatic Risk team has prompted a refresher on the requirements of Teaching Platforms in Swim Schools and Aquatic Centres.
Our team were recently contacted by SafeWork NSW about an incident with a non-compliant platform where a child became entangled, due to the design, and was trapped underwater for over one minute.
What are Teaching Platforms?
Teaching Platforms are used in a Learn to Swim setting. In a pool where the water depth allows the instructor to stand but a small child cannot, the platform is then placed in the water and used for the student to swim to and from.
Teaching Platforms – Considerations for Safety
Teaching Platforms can be an invaluable tool in the Learn to Swim environment. Unfortunately, designs that have led to entanglement and entrapment of students remain available on the market.
There are several safety considerations to observe when both purchasing and maintaining Teaching Platforms.
The following information is drawn from the Guidelines for Safe Pool Operations (GSPO), Aquatic Programs – Supervision of Infant and Preschool Aquatic Programs.
7.7 Teaching Equipment - Teaching Platforms
7.7.7 Teaching platforms should be inspected regularly to ensure that they are in good condition, are structurally sound and have no sharp edges.
7.7.8 The edges of the teaching platform should be of a contrasting colour to the bottom of the pool to allow students to easily tell where the edge of the platform is.
7.7.9 Teaching platforms should ensure visibility beneath them or manufactured so that people are prevented from swimming underneath them.
7.7.10 Teaching platforms should be made of a material that does not absorb water.
7.7.11 Teaching platforms should be self-draining and allowed to dry fully overnight before being used again to ensure that they do not retain any stagnant water and risk becoming a source of infection.
7.7.12 Care should be taken when moving a teaching platform, either within the pool or out of the pool, due to their weight and difficult handling characteristics.
The GSPO is the recognised National Industry Standard that describes and makes recommendations as to the appropriate minimum standards of safety that should be attached to the design, ownership and operations of aquatic facilities.
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Types of duct damage can range from leaks due to age or poor installation to blockages caused by debris or pests. Regular maintenance, such as cleaning filters and sealing leaks, can help prevent many types of damage. It is important to choose a reliable duct repair service with expertise in all types of HVAC systems. This section presents a variety of different methods for dealing with problems related to the ventilation system.
Air duct repair methods are essential for maintaining clean air circulation and improving indoor air quality. There are several types of air duct repair services available to solve common air duct problems. Cleaning air ducts is a necessary task for homeowners in Weston, Florida. It involves the professional removal of dust, dirt and other contaminants from air ducts to improve indoor air quality.
Proper cleaning and maintenance of air ducts helps maintain optimal air circulation throughout the house and reduce the risk of health problems due to airborne allergens or contaminants. Finding a reliable service provider that runs air duct cleaning companies in Weston, Florida, can be an important factor in ensuring the quality of your home's HVAC system. It is important to take necessary precautions when performing HVAC maintenance tasks, such as cleaning air ducts, to ensure a safe and effective process. By properly sealing ducts, less energy is wasted to compensate for air leaks, resulting in a reduction in carbon emissions associated with electricity generation.
Ultimately, it is important to consult a qualified professional to assess your specific needs and receive an accurate quote for any necessary air duct repairs. Leaky or damaged ducts can cause air leaks, forcing the air conditioning system to work harder to maintain a comfortable indoor temperature. Sealing ducts with putty or aluminum tape also helps improve indoor air quality by preventing contaminants from entering through voids and holes in the system. To mitigate mold and mildew growth, an effective strategy is to ensure complete sealing of ductwork in homes and buildings located in Weston, Florida.
When it comes to air ducts, timely repairs are crucial to maintaining good air quality and energy efficiency. Improving the respiratory health of occupants of buildings located in Weston, Florida involves implementing strategies that improve indoor air quality and reduce exposure to allergens and contaminants. Timely repair of air ducts can improve indoor air quality, increase energy efficiency, extend the life of the air conditioning system and reduce potential health risks related to poor air quality. For more detailed and specific information about their situation, homeowners should consult a qualified air duct technician in the Weston, Florida area to advise and assist them with all their air duct needs.
Generally speaking, metal-based air ducts have a longer lifespan than plastic or fiberglass air duct systems, so if homeowners want their air ducts to last as long as possible, they should choose a quality material. First, it is essential to choose a service provider with industry experience and expertise in handling different types of duct systems. Another type of air duct repair service is cleaning, which focuses on problems related to the accumulation of dirt, dirt and mold inside the ventilation system. In addition, the use of advanced technology such as robotic systems to clean and seal ducts can significantly reduce repair time and at the same time ensure high-quality work.
In addition to reducing utility bills, sealed ducts also have environmental benefits by reducing the carbon footprint. In addition, it is essential to confirm that any prospective contractor has all necessary licenses and insurance coverage before hiring them for air duct repair in Weston, FL.
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Essexville Hampton Public Schools occasionally posts Requests for Proposals (RFP). You may review each Request for Proposal to understand the guidelines for each service or system that is requested. If you have questions, please email the contact person listed in the RFP.
Proposals for the Essexville Hampton Public Schools are to be received by the Essexville Hampton Public Schools at the Jaffe Administration Building, 303 Pine Street, Essexville, MI 48732.
Bush Security Camera RFP -Closes October 4th, 2024
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2022 Building Security System - Closed
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New study will examine environmental antibiotic resistance
A new £1.2million grant from the Natural Environment Research Council is hoping to boost our understanding of how pollution can promote antibiotic resistance.
Involving several partners from across the UK, including the University of Exeter Medical School, the project will assess the quantities of antibiotics, metals and nutrients present in the environment.
The research will use next generation DNA sequencing to reveal which factors correlate with increased presence of antibiotic resistant bacteria across the catchment area of the River Thames.
The abundance of over 3000 different antibiotic resistance genes will be determined. The team will be taking measurements at 40 sampling sites three times a year, to capture the impacts of seasonal changes and river flow.
Combined with data on wastewater treatment and land use throughout the catchment, the team are hoping to produce a model that will reveal the main drivers of antibiotic resistance, as well as their distribution.
“We want to create an affordable test to track and monitor the sources of resistance”
Dr William Gaze is leading the research at the Medical School’s European Centre for Environment & Human Health and said:
“We’re really hoping to understand how we can design strategies to reduce levels of antibiotic resistant bacteria in the environment. We want to create an affordable test that will allow us to track and monitor the sources of resistance, and feed this into policies aimed at keeping our environment and water sources safe.”
Chief Medical Officer Dame Sally Davies recently compared the threat antibiotic resistance poses to society with that from climate change and global terrorism.
Evolving to combat antibiotics produced by bacteria and fungi, bacterial resistance to antibiotics has existed for hundreds of millions of years in the natural environment. Yet little is known about how these genes make their way into human associated bacteria, or how we can be exposed to these environmental antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Increasing evidence suggests that the use of antibiotics in agriculture contributes to the increase in resistance seen in the clinic, however much less research has focused on evolution of resistance in farm animals than in humans. Even less is known about the presence of resistant bacteria in the natural environment, particularly locations heavily polluted by human or animal waste.
Current treatment processes are unable to remove all resistant bacteria from wastewater, 11 billion litres of which are discharged into UK rivers every day. Simultaneously, millions of tons of animal faeces are spread on agricultural land every year, providing a direct supply of resistant organisms into the environment.
This £1.2 million grant is funded under NERC’s Environmental Microbiology and Human Health call and involves the University of Exeter, University of Warwick, Rothamsted Research and the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Project partners include University of Birmingham/Public Health England, University of Hong Kong, Association of Rivers Trusts, LGC Ltd, Advanced Anaerobics Ltd, and the Austrian Institute of Technology.
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BenQ today announced the addition of four new models to its professional-series of LCD monitors: 19″ FP92W and 22″ FP222W widescreens, plus 17″ FP73GS and 19″ FP93GS traditional format screens. Each offers dual input design for enhanced performance, convenience, and cost effectiveness. MSRPs are: $269 for the FP92W, $499 for the FP222W, $229 for the FP73GS, and $289 for the FP93GS.
These new BenQ monitors feature both D-Sub and DVI inputs to help ensure the best possible picture quality and video performance regardless of whether the input is analog or digital. Each also comes with proprietary BenQ Senseye technology to enhance display performance. Composed of three advanced image-processing units (color management, contrast enhancement, and sharpness enhancement), Senseye dynamically increases picture quality, while providing higher definition visuals that are deeper, richer and clearer.
Cleaner, sharper images — with no lagging or blurring when viewing videos or any presentation featuring fast-moving action — is assured with an unbelievably fast response time of 5ms. Additionally, 800:1 (FP93GS) or 700:1 (all other models) contrast ratios and 300 cd/m2 of brightness make it possible for the most finely detailed images and text-laden documents to be easily viewed, even in brightly lit environments, such as offices, conference rooms, or training areas.
All four new models come with i key auto-calibration and are TCO O03 certified for a clearer picture with better color reproduction and lower energy consumption and lower magnetic fields. All also are PC and Mac compatible as well as Windows Vista Basic compatible.
Widescreen Models FP92W and FP222W
WXGA+ resolution of 1440 x 900 (FP92W) and WSXGA+ resolution of 1680 x 1050 (FP222W) assure that both widescreen models deliver crisp, crystal-clear images with no distortion or loss. The widescreen format also allows two applications to be comfortably viewed simultaneously.
FP73GS and FP93GS
The BenQ FP73GS at 0.47″ and FP93GS at 0.51″ offer users an optimum viewing space with their ultra-narrow side bezel design, giving both monitors a crisp and clean form factor. Both are ideal solutions for professional environments such as finance, health care, research, and communications centers.
About BenQ Corporation
BenQ Corporation consists of three main business groups N Digital Media Business Group, Integrated Manufacturing Service Business Group, Networking and Communications Business Group. These three business groups encompass a broad range of products and each possesses a focus on providing consumer-oriented solutions designed for the digital lifestyle. 2005 revenues for BenQ Corporation exceeded US$5.07 billion.
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Glenwood High Cricket received a fantastic boost during the last week.
Eleven boys were nominated to play for KZN in various age groups.
Five boys made the u19 team, three made the u17 side while another three will play for the u15 team.
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Are the bulls suitable for dairy heifers?Yes! Our traditional Aberdeen Angus have been bred from top-quality, easy calving sires over many generations.
Can I move the bull onto my cows after a spell with the heifers?Yes! The bulls continue to grow until they are around 4 years old. They will be able to work on most cows from aged 2 onwards.
Do you guarantee fertility of the bulls?Yes! We are more than happy to arrange for the bulls to be fertility tested before they leave.
Can you vaccinate the bulls before they leave the farm?Yes! This can be easily arranged after the animals have been selected.
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The average age of a school administrator is 47, which places them squarely within the generation referred to as Gen X (those born between 1965 and 1980). In comparison, most teachers start their careers between the ages of 20 and 25, which puts them at the tail end of the Millennial generation (born between 1981 and 1996) or the early side of Gen Z (1997-2012).
But far more than a decade or two divides these age spans, according to social researchers and workplace experts. Generational divides are nothing new, but they seem more pronounced than ever today, these experts say. Social media is largely to blame for the hyped stereotypes associated with each of today’s generations. But rapid-fire technological advances and evolving family dynamics have also shaped the perspectives of people who belong to the generations most affected by them—in this case, Millennials and Gen Z. These differing perspectives are likely to spill over into the workplace, including schools.
Communication preferences are perhaps one of the most obvious, and important, generational differences with implications for the workplace. Administrators cannot be expected to change their own communication preferences, workplace experts say, but striving to understand and adapt to those of younger job candidates and employees can be good for both recruitment and retention. It’s all part of approaching employee diversity as an opportunity rather than a culture clash, explained Cindy Sims, the superintendent of Estancia Municipal, a 500-student school district outside Albuquerque, N. M.
Sims, speaking to a national audience of K-12 human resources administrators and other education leaders at the American Association of School Personnel’s 2023 conference here earlier this month, advised: “Ask others: What are their perspectives?”
Such generational perspectives tend to guide every aspect of employment: from how job seekers identify opportunities to how, once employed, they prefer to receive daily information. While not every person within a given generation shares the same communication preferences or, by extension, other traits typically linked to their age group, the following generalizations can serve as a guidepost of sorts for Gen X or baby boomer (born between 1946 and 1964) administrators aiming to attract, hire, and keep younger employees.
On recruiting: Meet Gen Z-ers online, where they are
Not surprisingly, tech-savvy Gen Z job candidates conduct job searches largely online. Indeed, LinkedIn and Google were the top three go-to preferences for job hunting identified by college students in a recent survey.
The majority of Gen Z-ers (74 percent) in a recent nationwide poll said they want to connect face to face. But that doesn’t necessarily mean in person. They said mobile-first video-interviewing technology with live and on-demand interviewing as their preferences.
The hiring process: Make it fast
With widespread shortages of teachers and other education professionals, job seekers tend to be in the proverbial driver’s seat. Additionally, Gen Z-ers tend to be accustomed to instant feedback; they’re also known for their very “portable” nature, meaning they’re quick to pivot from one job or location to the next, according to Chris Pash, the executive director of human resources at the Farmington Municipal schools in New Mexico. For these reasons, Pash advises employers who are interested in hiring a Gen Z candidate to act fast.
“Don’t say, ‘I’ll get back to you in three days,’” he said at the AASPA conference. “They expect to know right away.”
Day-to-day communication: Text and TikTok
While older generations generally prefer to receive general information via email, text is the preferred mode for younger employees, say workplace experts. If the communication involves more complex details, for instance, explaining a new employee policy, administrators may want to consider creating a TikTok video.
Although some school leaders may balk at this advice, consider this: Social media-savvy Gen Z’s and Millennials are routinely taking to Instagram or TikTok to create a quick lesson for their students on subjects as varied as the reasons behind the Civil War to long division. Given that younger teachers are increasingly imparting information to their students in this manner, it’s likely they would appreciate receiving it this way, too.
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Studying in Australia opens doors to diverse academic programs and promising career prospects. With its incredible lifestyle and breathtaking natural environment, Australia offers international students an unforgettable and enriching study experience.
To start your studies in Australia, you must first secure a student visa. However, applying for a student visa requires careful attention.
If you're unfamiliar with the visa process and need information before applying, we're here to help.
Let’s begin with the types of student visas and then explore the specific requirements.
If you're an overseas student, regardless of your field of study, university, or tuition fees, you'll need a Student (subclass 500) visa. Here’s what the Subclass 500 Visa offers:
Let's discuss the Subclass 500 visa requirements in detail.
Now, let's jump into the requirements that you must meet to get your Australia Study Visa. Remember, if you fail to fulfil the requirements, you may not get your Australia Study Visa approval.
The Requirements are as follows:
Along with these general requirements, below are the essential documents crucial while applying for an Australia Study Visa:
It's important to note that specific universities or courses might have different requirements. Additionally, some Australian institutions accept other English proficiency tests like TOEFL or Cambridge English.
Gathering the documents as per the above requirement might be challenging for students and their families. However, the reality is that the entire process of applying for an Australian study visa is even more difficult. That is why it is always advised to trust visa experts with years of experience applying for Australian visas and have a maximum success rate.
Summary: The opportunities provided by a Subclass 500 visa are vast; you just need to prepare to seize the opportunities Australia offers to international students.
If you need more details about the process, contact our team now!
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Donegal is a charming little town (about 2000 inhabitants) with a castle and a couple of pubs. It is also an excellent centre for touring the beautiful North West region of Ireland, which many tourists (überspringen, auslassen) skip on their journey around Ireland (they don't know what they're missing).
County Donegal can boast of its endless beauty. Its impressive coastline (about 1000 km) includes Slieve League, the highest sea-cliffs in Europe.
The locals speak English with a wonderful (Satzmelodie, Melodie) lilt. Many people do also speak Irish. In fact, the region has the largest number of native Irish speakers in Ireland, although the Irish up here has more in common with highland Gaelic than with the Irish spoken in the rest of country.
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When it comes to home improvement, window installation is one of the most significant modifications you can make. Whether you want to improve energy efficiency, increase curb appeal, or just replace obsolete fixtures, expert window installation in Frederick, MD, is a good choice.
Benefits of New Windows:
New window installations provide numerous benefits to homeowners. The benefits are various, ranging from greater aesthetics to increased energy efficiency. Modern windows are meant to provide higher insulation, allowing for a more comfortable indoor temperature and lower energy expenditures. This is especially useful during Maryland’s scorching summers and frigid winters. Furthermore, new windows can greatly raise the value of your home. Prospective buyers frequently look for properties with new windows, as this indicates proper maintenance and fewer future costs. Furthermore, new windows can reduce noise pollution, making your home a more peaceful and relaxing place to live.
Why Choose Vinyl Window Installation in Frederick, MD?
Vinyl windows are popular with homeowners for a variety of reasons. They are noted for their longevity, requiring less maintenance than timber frames that must be painted and sealed on a regular basis. Vinyl is resistant to warping, breaking, and fading, so your windows will appear new for years to come. Furthermore, vinyl window installation in Frederick, MD, provides exceptional energy efficiency. The material’s insulating characteristics help keep your home warm in the winter and cool in the summer, resulting in significant energy savings. Vinyl windows come in a variety of shapes and colors, allowing you to tailor the look of your home to your aesthetic tastes.
The Installation Process
Professional window installation entails numerous key procedures to ensure a flawless fit and long-term functionality. Initially, a thorough measurement and evaluation of your existing windows is performed. This step is critical to ensuring that the new windows fit properly and work ideally. Next, the old windows are carefully removed, and the new windows are precisely installed. Proper sealing and insulation are essential for preventing air leaks and maintaining energy efficiency. The installation staff will also verify that the windows are level and secure, resulting in a smooth and elegant finish.
Discover the Difference with Window World of Frederick County.
When considering window installation in Frederick, MD, it is critical to select a trustworthy and professional provider. Window World of Frederick County stands apart because of its dedication to quality and customer satisfaction. They cater to a variety of homeowner demands by offering a wide selection of solutions. They not only delivers high-quality products, but also ensures that the installation process is simple and straightforward. Their expert personnel are committed to providing outstanding service from initial consultation to final installation. When you choose this company, you can be confident that your home will benefit from high-quality window installation that improves both its appearance and performance.
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There are benefits to both cloud computing and managed hosting services. However, for many small to enterprise businesses, cloud computing offers some significant advantages. Understanding the benefits will be helpful in choosing which option to use moving forward.
Differences Between the Two
One of the most important distinctions between the two is the actual structure. Managed hosting includes a dedicated physical server housed in a data center and managed by the data center staff. The server is used only by one tenant, and there is tech support as well as setup, configuration, and ongoing maintenance and monitoring.
Cloud hosting uses multiple servers that are connected and share resources, including storage and computing capabilities. It is a group of servers that share the workload, meaning there are added advantages in redundancy, scalability, and flexibility for all computing needs.
A significant benefit to cloud computing is the cost structure. These plans are designed to charge based on use, which means it is more practical for a small company as they only pay for the computing resources used.
At the same time, the scalability also makes it attractive. The cloud infrastructure allows the business to grow without having to set up more infrastructure and hardware or to add another server which also adds to the costs.
Cloud hosting also provides the security required for the business. There is the option to consider a private or hybrid cloud to enhance security or to choose a specialized cloud for banking or other requirements.
Let the experts at Business Name help you determine if cloud hosting or managed hosting is right for your business needs. To find out more, see us at Business url.
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Tri-Cities area McDonald’s honoring veterans with free meals
Published 11:48 am Wednesday, November 6, 2024
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McDonald’s restaurants throughout the Tri-Cities are honored to serve veterans, active-duty military members and their families each and every day. This year, McDonald’s restaurants across the region will be recognizing Veterans Day in a special way, by offering current and former military members a free meal.
Participating McDonald’s restaurants will offer a meal to all veterans, with a valid military ID, on Monday, Nov. 11. For breakfast, veterans can enjoy an Egg McMuffin or Bacon Egg Cheese Biscuit, along with a hash brown and any size soft drink, tea or coffee.
Across Appalachia, McDonald’s restaurants are proud to show up for the community in ways both big and small. From providing meals in honor of veterans, teachers and first responders to supporting youth sports leagues and neighborhood jobs, local McDonald’s owner/operators are committed to feeding and fostering communities.
The meals are only available via dine-in or drive-thru. The meals are not available in the McDonald’s app. Breakfast meals are only available until 10:30 a.m.
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The new range of Browning A5 Semi-Automatic shotguns combine innovation and aesthetics to bring you a true modern day classic.
With its Grade 3 oil finished Walnut and nickel-plated receiver featuring finely engraved partridge and pheasants in flight certainly make these amongst the best higher end guns available anywhere.
All the A5’s high specification features are present with an impressive Back-Bored Vector Pro barrel, the Invector DS chokes, an Inflex II recoil pad and the new Kinematic Drive System. Also bear in mind the A5 range carry an incredible 7 year / 100,000 shot warranty.
What may also be of interest is that these are the latest models of the very first successful semi-automatic shotgun ever designed and produced and what every other gun of this type has subsequently been developed from. A CLEVER fella that John Moses Browning!
******PLEASE TAKE NOTE*******
NEW GUN LISTING ON THIS SITE ARE FOR SALE but ALSO, GENERALLY, FOR ILLUSTRATION PURPOSES. GIVEN THE NUMBERS OF OPTIONS AVAILABLE FROM JUST ABOUT ALL SUPPLIERS IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO ACTUALLY HOLD STOCK. (The manufacturer don’t do it. The importers don’t do it) As in independent retailer I certainly cannot do it for one company let alone for EVERY company I trade with. I will also 99.9% guarantee that if I have a 28” barrel version you will want a 30”! If I have a .223 Laminate, you will want a .308 Synthetic camouflage!
Guns that are listed SHOULD be available and to the best of our knowledge are / were at the time of listing. However, things change on a regular basis as suppliers stop certain models / options etc. and introduce new. We WILL try to keep the site as up to date as possible but we are also trying to offer as many makes and options from a VAST choice…. This is as much to let people know, as easily as possible, what options there are as it is for advertising. Prices on new guns WILL ALWAYS BE SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION WITH ORDER. They DO change, sometimes even in the customer’s favour if offers or deals are available from suppliers at the point of order.
I will always strive to provide the best price to the customer that I can but I DO need to make a living! Delivery can be as little as 24 hours if in stock within the UK and orders placed early enough to allow dispatch the same day. They can also take several weeks to several months for certain guns. This will be discussed at the time with an estimate of expected delivery advised.
ALL GUNS LISTED (or their nearest equivalent) WILL BE AVAILABLE BUT MOST ARE TO ORDER WITH DEPOSIT OR PAYMENT IN FULL.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND UNDERSTANDING.
NOW, ENJOY THE JOURNEY THROUGH WHAT YOU CAN HAVE!
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The Tehran Court of Appeals, Branch 36, has upheld the prison sentence and additional restrictions imposed on attorney Mohammadreza Faghihi. The initial ruling, issued by the preliminary court, sentenced Faghihi to five years in prison, a two-year travel ban, and a two-year prohibition from practicing law and participating in political groups.
The recent appellate ruling maintains these penalties, convicting Mr. Faghihi on charges of “assembly and collusion to act against national security.” In addition to the prison term, he faces a two-year ban on leaving the country, a two-year suspension from practicing law, and a two-year prohibition from participating in political organizations. The verdict was delivered to Faghihi’s legal team on November 4, and the case has since been sent to the enforcement branch for execution.
This decision echoes an earlier ruling from Branch 15 of Tehran’s Islamic Revolutionary Court, which imposed the same penalties.
Faghihi’s legal troubles trace back to October 12, 2022, when he, along with two other attorneys, was arrested by security forces during a protest held by lawyers outside the Central Bar Association in Argentina Square, Tehran. The protest called attention to the “violation of protesters’ rights and Article 27 of the Constitution.” Faghihi was released on bail on October 25, 2022, but has since faced additional legal challenges.
Mr. Faghihi has a prior history of arrests and convictions linked to his professional advocacy activities.
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We are looking to invest in companies with high growth potential. While we began investing in alternative energy, we’ve expanded our focus to include technology, digital media and real estate.
We partner with management teams to create transformational companies of enduring value. Our investments come in many shapes and sizes, including start-ups, minority investments and corporate partnerships.
Most importantly, our business decisions are rooted in trust, integrity and respect for all parties involved; these are our guiding principles and they are not up for negotiation.
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Direct installation within Greater London
At Entryphone, we take pride in offering a comprehensive installation service within Greater London (inside the M25) using our dedicated, directly employed team. Whether you need a simple audio system for your home or office, or require a complex setup for a large development with multiple entrances, we have the expertise to deliver. Our solutions include video entry systems, remote app answering, fob access control, and CCTV integration. We provide competitive quotations and expert advice to ensure we meet your specific requirements.
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SafeScan® gives you the power to detect credit application fraud quickly and effectively.
An automated screening tool backed by Canada’s most comprehensive consumer credit database, SafeScan’s interactive warning system detects potentially fraudulent credit applications by spotting irregularities, as well as confirmed misuse of names, addresses, SINs, and telephone numbers.
With SafeScan you can:
- Get up-to-date information from the SafeScan database. It is enriched with confirmed fraud applications reported by credit grantors, plus more than one million consumer interviews annually
- Utilize independent address and postal code searches to identify cases where a potential fraud perpetrator may have altered the mailing address
- Monitor address inquiry activity in the Equifax consumer credit database to flag unusual activity. This feature, unique to SafeScan, profiles any address with four or more inquiries showing a different name and/or SIN.
When we're advised that a consumer’s identity has been misused, we’ll notify all inquiring credit grantors, modify the consumer’s file, marks the fraudulent file to alert future inquiring credit grantors, and add information to the SafeScan database.
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We’ve released a number of new ArcGIS for State Government Solutions, as well as, updates to existing offerings we previously shipped. Some of the highlights include updates to following offerings: Economic Development, Transportation and Environment and Natural Resources and Fish and Wildlife.
Event Locator is a web application deployed by Business and Economic Development Organizations to enable the public to explore activities and events going on across the state. The application enables citizens and tourists to create a virtual itinerary to see and visit the many sites and events throughout a state.
Crash Analysis is a solution that helps state transportation departments standardize their road segment datasets and assign roadway crash locations to specific roadway segments. Risk maps created from crash analysis results can help inform decisions regarding safety improvement priorities or crash mitigation measures.
A collection of Asset Inspection Configurations for ArcGIS for Collector that facilitate field-based inspections for guardrail, signs, signals, streetlights and pavement markings. These configurations will enable inspectors to rapidly inspect sites they are responsible for and post their information quickly.
Park Locator- is an application used by the public to search for and discover recreational activities across the state. The application enables them to find parks and other activities by proximity, based on their interests, or based on amenities provided at each location.
Citizen Science, – is a web application used to solicit information from the public or from within your organization to report sightings of invasive species, plants and animals. Sightings can be reported and reviewed to ensure accurate information is being collected and analyzed.
Environmental Impact, – is a web application that allows individuals to determine potential impacts of development projects on the natural environment.
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is a web application that facilitates access to Wildlife Management Areas (WMAs), enables them to discover the wildlife that typically resides there, and helps citizens understand what requirements have to be met to hunt or visit in the WMA.
We encourage you to explore the other new maps and applications we are building in support of the work our state government customers are doing. You can also explore the entire solution portfolio by industry, product or functional needs.
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While machine learning tasks in the office may replace some human activities, in the field they more likely will compliment or enhance field work activities. Using the Survey123 smart camera, you can use an image classification model on your mobile device while in the field and even while disconnected from the network. Real time inferences can be used to accelerate field data collection or to provide guidance to field users.
The new Learn ArcGIS lesson, Train a model to identify street signs, shows you how to both create and use an image classification model in the field.
First, you’ll acquire a representative collection of training images captured using Survey123. Next, you’ll use the images to train a model with ArcGIS Notebooks. Once the necessary model files are created, you’ll use them in conjunction with the Survey123 smart camera to test the model’s predictions and classify survey photos.
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Ex: Tell us about a change you’ve seen in the digital blogging space since you started out your journey? How has this space evolved?
Prajakta: I think the sheer magnanimity of the platform speaks for itself. When I started 5 years ago, we did not see this coming. Nobody knew the digital space would boom like this in every corner of our country. That is the biggest change I have seen. Now there are more consumers and even more creators coming on to the platform everyday.
Ex: Can you give us an insight into social media platforms that only an Influencer can know?
Prajakta: Know what is the best time to post that’ll give you the most engagement. Consistency is key and content is king at the end of the day. Also, engaging with your audience makes all the difference.
Ex: A technology you wished you’d invented?
Prajakta: An app that deletes your account if you baselessly spew hate at people on the internet.
Ex: What’s been your favorite encounter with a fan so far? (DMs included!)
Prajakta: Running into viewers at malls and airports or reading the amazing letters they write to me is by far the best thing about my job. But I remember, a viewer once came up to me at an event to talk about how she gave up on waxing her legs and accepted her body as is after listening to my song ‘SHAMELESS’. That was such an accomplishment!
Ex: What does success mean to you?
Prajakta: Seeing the people that matter to me happy.
Ex: Do you think Influencer Marketing is a fad? Where do you see this space in years to come?
Prajakta: Influencer marketing is definitely not a fad and is here to stay. Over the years brands have seen the connect influencers have with their audience. The brands are keen on tapping this bond and maximising visibility for their brand. So it is definitely here to stay wherein many brands are actively focussing on influencer marketing over mainstream conventional marketing techniques.
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Benches inspired by Ricky Gervais’ hit Netflix series After Life have been placed around the UK, including two Liverpool parks.
Charity CALM (which stands for Campaign Against Living Miserably) and Netflix have created 25 benches in total – an ode to After Life character Tony’s friendship with fellow widow Anne.
The benches – which read ‘Hope is everything’ – are a reminder to those dealing with mental health struggles about the power of talking, encouraging us to talk more about grief.
The Netflix’s After Life benches can be found at Stanley Park and Woolton Walled Gardens in Liverpool.
After Life sees character Tony navigate the life-changing loss of his wife who chooses to keep living day by day and rebuild his life.
Often Tony’s character is found chatting to his graveyard companion Anne, as they share experiences of grief and sadness after losing a partner.
It is hoped the Netflix benches will help people reach out for help in a time of crisis – whether it’s a kind stranger, friend or the CALM helpline. The free and confidential CALM helpline is open from 5pm until midnight on 0800 58 58 58.
Each After Life bench features QR codes leading to online resources and a message of support.
Simon Gunning, CEO of CALM, said: “Park benches provide opportunities to reflect, talk to someone, sit shoulder to shoulder with someone and get things off your chest.
“That is why we’re delighted to team up with Netflix to put benches in parks across the country – inscribed with that crucial line from the show, “Hope is everything” – to help people have those conversations and to show it’s normal to have those feelings.”
Ricky Gervais said: “We hope the benches will create a lasting legacy for After Life, as well as become a place for people to visit, and we are thrilled to be associated with CALM and the great work they do.”
The star has also encouraged those who spot the benches to take a selfie with them.
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SALEM, Ohio — Members of the Sunrise and Trupointe cooperatives are considering a merger vote.
Both boards of directors have voted in favor of the merger. All 22 board members voted unanimously to recommend the merger to members.
Stockholders are receiving ballots in the mail and are making their choice. Completed ballots must be returned by 10 a.m. March 7 in order to be counted.
Trupointe Cooperative, headquartered in Piqua, Ohio, has 32 locations and 4,000 members in Ohio and Indiana. Sunrise Cooperative is headquartered in Fremont, Ohio, and has 10 locations. Both are owned 100 percent by farmer-members.
Timing is right
Sunrise Cooperative President and Chief Executive Officer George Secor said now is the time to combine forces with Trupointe Cooperative.
“We’ve never seen an opportunity like this before,” said Secor, adding both cooperatives are in the best financial condition they have been in for years.
“We both have the strongest balance sheets we’ve ever had,” said Secor.
He said many mergers happen when one or both entities have financial problems, which is not the case with this merger. Instead it’s about relevancy.
Secor said the goal of the merger is to make sure both Sunrise Cooperative and Trupointe Cooperative are relevant to farmers.
“We have to get ourselves in a position so that we are relevant in the future, not just today,” said Secor.
By combining, co-op leaders feel it will mean a better product lineup for both entities beyond seeds, fertilizer, seed and soil additives and data management.
He said the merger provides marketplace momentum, and will give access to key partnerships and product supply chains that are created directly from size and scale.
Secor said there is a major shift in the agriculture industry. For example, seed companies are changing hands and crop insurance companies are also set to make changes. This means that all agriculture companies need to be ready for what the future holds.
“We want to represent farmers at the marketplace. We can do that better together than what either one of them can do on their own,” said Secor.
Secor said farmers need lower operating costs with the low grain prices currently being paid on the market. But beyond price, farmers also need better yields.
“The price of the products is the same importance as it was five years ago, but yield is more important than it was five years ago,” Secor said.
By combining, the cooperatives can work to get the best prices on products and data management.
“We have got to know every producer’s farm so we can bring the best products for them to them,” said Secor. “That’s why we were formed in the first place.”
The benefits for the merger include a stronger equity and increased risk management. The new cooperative will have a larger geographic area, which will let it offset market risks and instability as well as weather elements.
As a combined entity, the cooperative would begin operations Sept. 1 under the leadership of Secor.
If approved by members, the merged cooperative will have a new board of directors as well. The board will then select the new entity’s name, as well as the corporate office location.
Both cooperatives are expected to make an announcement about the vote after the ballots are counted March 7.
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Graham acts for and advises a broad range of clients across all aspects of commercial, residential and agricultural contentious property work.
Graham is a member of Farrer & Co's specialist property litigation team. His experience over several years of practice has ranged from complex dilapidations disputes to disputes regarding real property rights such as easements and covenants.
He has conducted litigation in the County Court, High Court and the Court of Appeal as well as the specialist property tribunals, and has extensive experience of mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. Graham aims to conclude disputes as quickly and cost-effectively as possible in order to avoid the time, costs and stress of litigation where possible.
His commercial practice includes all forms of landlord and tenant disputes, including dilapidations, business lease renewals, forfeiture, service charge disputes and property-related insolvency issues.
Graham's residential practice includes possession claims, trespass, service charge issues, disrepair and all aspects of enfranchisement.
In addition, Graham advises on other real property disputes such as boundaries, easements, adverse possession and covenants and has experience of litigating in the Agricultural Land and Drainage Tribunal and of disputes under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986.
Graham also has experience of the full range of construction disputes including adjudication and arbitration.
Graham qualified as a solicitor in 2012.
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What Next After Your Exam Results?
With schools, tutors, parents, and even the media pushing university as the best option after GCSE’s and A-levels, we look at why this isn’t the only route into the fashion industry and how an apprenticeship can provide another path leading to full-time employment and a career in this notoriously tough industry.
Firstly the costs, with university fees now reaching an all time high of £9,250 per year student debt has become astronomical with some students graduating with a debt of over £30k before they even start their career.
As an apprentice your training fees are funded by the government or your employer and you are in fact paid for both the work you do and the one day training a week. Leading global etailer ASOS.com for example took on three technical apprentices to work in their garment technology department, each with a starting salary of £17,000! The aim after the 18-month programme is to offer a full-time position as a junior garment technologist, a role many graduates struggle to achieve due to lack of industry experience following their degree.
After initially looking for a course at university Emily discovered the apprenticeship programme and secured a role at Hobbs:
“My experience as an apprentice has been invaluable to me. I believe I have gained a wealth of knowledge and will continue to develop further. I would recommend this to all young people especially those wanting to go into the fashion industry. Industry experience is key and the apprenticeship has allowed me to focus on my strengths, gaining experience whilst learning at the same time. I can honestly say I have discovered a job that I love and will continue to develop in hope to move up the career ladder within the sector.”
The Fashion & Textiles Apprenticeship programme is a unique combination of training and career specific work experience. As an apprentice you gain industry experience whilst training for a qualification which compliments your day-to-day life at work. The training takes place at the Fashion Technology Academy in North London, which is the UK’s first training academy aligned to a live factory environment. Students are set live projects on the factory floor ensuring they understand the complete garment production process and they can document evidence for their portfolios.
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(COLUMBUS, Ohio) Nov. 8, 2011 – As Veterans Day approaches,many willpause and think of the more than 24 million military veterans in the US. The team at the FASTSIGNS® of Columbus, OH - Downtown sign and graphics center hopes that they can contribute to local families’ personal moments of recognition by offering free “Welcome Home” banners to honor returning servicemen and women.
“This is something my staff and I really wanted to do to show our gratitude to those who have served our country because it’s the least that they deserve,” said Mike Thatcher, owner of the FASTSIGNS® of Columbus, OH - Downtown center. “This is a cause that is close to our hearts and we are happy to be able to participate in this way.”
The center, which is located at 205 E Broad St, is offering a three foot by five foot banner to local families who will be welcoming home a loved one, free of charge. Each banner features a patriotic design and is customized with the returning soldier’s name. The first banners have already been donated and Thatcher and his staff hope that many more will follow.
“My team and I are excited every time someone calls in to request a ‘Welcome Home’ banner,” explained Thatcher. “Each request we receive means that another serviceman or woman is on their way home to see their loved ones.”
As another way to support returning troops, FASTSIGNS has recently pledged its commitment as a company to take part in the International Franchise Association’s Operation Enduring Opportunity program. This initiative is designed to help veterans find employment within the American franchising system’s vast network of companies.
Families and friends interested in having a banner made for their returning loved one can simply contact the FASTSIGNS® of Columbus, OH - Downtown center five days in advance to make the request. Call (614) 467-8450, stop by the center at 205 E Broad St, or visit them online at fastsigns.com/downtown-columbus-oh/.
FASTSIGNS® helps businesses, organizations and events solve their visual communications and marketing challenges—large and small. From the simple… to the simply impossible™. The FASTSIGNS® of Columbus, OH - Downtown sign and graphics center provides consulting, file transfer, design, production, delivery and installation for a full range of custom sign and graphics solutions. For more information, call (614) 467-8450, visit fastsigns.com/downtown-columbus-oh/ or use a smartphone to visit m.fastsigns.com/downtown-columbus-oh/.
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The Canary waters are traversed by more species of whales than any other region of the world's oceans. "Whales are a natural wonder. We have to help them survive, we owe it to them," says marine biologist Natacha Aguilar de Soto. She specializes in marine mammal communication and prefers to conduct research in Canary waters. Her latest assignment takes her off the coast of El Hierro.
El Hierro is the smallest island of the Canary Islands. Until the discovery of America, it was considered the western end of the world. In a natural environment largely untouched by humans, the giant lizards have been able to survive to this day. Juan Pedro has made it his life's work to care for them. He is a proud Herreño, tall and strong, once champion in Canarian wrestling. He also still masters the "Salto del Pastor", the jump with the help of a long pole, with which the shepherds used to move effortlessly through the rocky terrain.
On Tenerife, the largest island of the archipelago, Spain's highest mountain rises, the Pico del Teide, a good 3700 meters high. The indigenous people did not dare to walk on it. Geologist Gladys Rodriguez knows what filled the Guanches with such awe: The mighty volcanic cone rises up into the clouds, often beyond them. On the steep crater walls and scree fields, all life seems to be extinct. For the volcanologist, the multifaceted Teide is "a unique open-air laboratory."
Together with its counterpart on La Palma, the 2426-meter Roque de Los Muchachos, Teide serves as the site for the European Northern Observatory. The research complex on La Palma is also located in the middle of an unreal crater landscape. It has a dozen or so telescopes, including the largest reflecting telescope in the world. Up here, where discussions revolve around dark matter, distant galaxies and the birth of stars, one feels transported to an alien planet.
La Palma is called "La Isla Bonita", the beautiful island. Victoria Torres cannot escape this beauty. After long stays abroad, she has remembered her roots and is fulfilling a dream here. She cultivates old vineyards again and harvests Malvasia grapes. The heavy, honey-sweet white wine was the island's most important export product for a long time.
The volcanic soils provide the aroma of the grapes, so the wines develop a unique characteristic.
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A study by Cappex.com has found that students are more worried than ever about not only how they will pay for college – but whether they will be able to afford to pay off their student loans when they graduate.
Two out of three high school seniors say they are “experiencing anxiety” about having to take out loans. Their anxiety is stemming directly from the continuing economic crisis.
To help manage their anxiety – and avoid costly loans – 3 out of five high school seniors have decided to attend less prestigious and less expensive colleges.
Are you a high school student stressing about how to pay for college – and whether student loans are the right choice for you? You can get more information on the pluses and perils of student loans right here on the Financial Aid Finder. Check out these articles to get you started:
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By Conrad ONYANGO
After approval for the use of vaginal rings by nearly a dozen countries, Africa is inching closer to local manufacturing of the world’s first fully woman-controlled HIV prevention device.
South Africa will be the first country on the continent to make and distribute the dapivirine vaginal ring (DVR) following a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between South Africa’s pharmaceutical manufacturer and medtech company, Kiara Health, and Population Council.
“Moving into the future with a long-term goal of commercial sustainability and local leadership, the Council is working toward granting an exclusive license for the DVR in the current territories to Kiara Health, based in Johannesburg, South Africa,” said Population Council, which helps build research capacities in developing countries, in a statement.
Currently, the rings are procured through the Council’s distribution partnership with a Netherlands-based medical relief wholesale distributor, Imres BV.
Under the MoU, Kiara Health will establish local manufacturing capabilities for the devices, including the transfer of technology, skills, and knowledge from the Population Council.
The two partners will also work together to acquire resources, grant funding, and technical assistance for technology transfer, regulatory certification, marketing, and distribution operations, including WHO pre-qualification.
Kiara Health Chief Executive Officer, Dr Skhumbuzo Ngozwana said the initiative will make the rings cheaper and more readily available across the continent and help address Africa’s over-reliance on imports of medicines and medical technology products.
“We will deploy our experience and distribution network to grow Kiara Health’s women’s health portfolio and meet our purpose to provide affordable, accessible health solutions to all women who need them,” said Kiara Health Chief Executive Officer, Dr Skhumbuzo Ngozwana.
Population Council is also reportedly developing a longer-lasting dapivirine ring that women can use for three months instead of one month to significantly reduce costs and offer women a more convenient option to protect themselves.
“Development of this longer duration ring will be completed and submitted for regulatory approval in the next 12-18 months, after which Kiara Health will assume a leading role in ensuring its access,” said Population Council.
The vaginal rings have gained regulatory approval or authorization through import permits for use in 11 countries in East and Southern Africa.
Six countries: Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, South Africa, Uganda and Zimbabwe are offering the ring to women through implementation and pilot studies.
A new HIV Prevention and Accountability report by Frontline Aids highlights that while nine African countries – Angola, Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Uganda, Nigeria, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe – have made significant progress in reducing the number of new HIV infections, most are still not investing enough in HIV prevention measures.
While Zimbabwe has become a pioneer in Africa for the quick approval of new technologies, the report said that access to these products is being hindered by limited funding, lack of sustainability, poor demand creation, licensing issues for distributors, and inadequate guidelines across communities.
In Nigeria, funding shortages and unfounded concerns about the replacement of condoms with new technologies are jeopardizing the rollout of HIV prevention efforts, while Kenya is experiencing delays in approving new prevention technologies.
The report urged governments to remove access and cost barriers to treatment by expediting the approval process for the use of the dapivirine vaginal ring and allocating funding to make it available to people at risk of acquiring HIV.
“With effective tools and approaches to prevent HIV, including exciting new prevention technologies, it is vital that governments take the requisite steps in order to stop more people newly acquiring HIV around the world,” said Frontline AIDS Chair. Prof Nana Poku.
The latest report by Frontline Aids reveals that adolescent girls and young women in Africa are the most affected by HIV, with a shocking 3,100 adolescent girls and young women aged between 15 and 24 contracting the virus each week.
In 2022, an estimated 1.3 million people worldwide were newly infected with HIV, and the spread of the virus is driven by marginalized communities such as sex workers, drug users, and those engaging in same-sex activities.
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The period furniture you see today is but a slim slice of woodworking's history—the wealthy slice.In any discussion about period furniture there is a historic concept that is critically important but often goes overlooked. That is the historic concept of preservation bias.
In its simplest terms, the idea of preservation bias is that not everything survives at the same rate into the historic record. This can mean that certain types of objects are over- or underrepresented by their surviving examples. A positive preservation bias means that a higher percentage of an object has survived into the historic record; a negative preservation bias means that a lower percentage of an object has survived. This can be caused by a variety of factors ranging from social pressures to environmental factors, as well as the utility or usefulness of the object to begin with.
Most decorative arts, such as furniture, are subject to a heavy preservation bias. This is usually skewed toward the furniture and objects that were designed and built for the ultra wealthy and typically represent the highest level of quality craftsmanship and design from the period in which they were made. So there is a strong positive preservation bias for high-end furniture and a strong negative preservation bias against working class and utilitarian furniture.
This bias toward the extreme high end of furniture making results from two factors. The first is a very practical force, and that is simply the fact that prior to the industrial revolution of the late 19th century, material was expensive, really expensive. Most historians agree that between 90% and 98% of the value of an object in the 18th century was the material that went into its construction.
This means that at the end of the useful life of a piece of furniture, the majority of people would reuse the wood. Once that piece is taken apart to be reprocessed into something else, it is lost from the historic record. This skews the preservation bias. This effect is multiplied by another factor—firewood. In a world that heats and powers itself exclusively with wood, furniture that could no longer be reprocessed into other useful objects would have what little value it had left salvaged in the form of the heat it could create for the working-class people who had owned it.
Now this leads to the second reason furniture is subject to such a strong preservation bias, style and purpose. Consider a mahogany Philadelphia highboy, for example. It’s a superb example of American furniture, of course, but what, really, is its purpose? It’s certainly not just a place to put linens and clothes. The purpose of ostentatious furniture like this is to project status and wealth. When the purpose of furniture is to display wealth, the risk of it being reprocessed into something else goes way down, lending a strong positive preservation bias. Furniture as a status symbol is nearly always preserved at a higher rate than furniture simply for utility.
I have always found preservation bias to be a fascinating and important idea. Take a moment to consider it when you next consider period furniture, and realize that what you are seeing is but a small representation of what once was.
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Our leadership team is based in Singapore, we have direct operations in Thailand and the Philippines and focus our grant-making efforts on South-East Asia as well as on specific social issues outside Asia.
We are members of various philanthropic networks and support the growth of collaborative efforts between philanthropic funders and implementing organizations in order to foster the development of effective and solutions to some of the most pressing social issues faced by communities in Asia and beyond.
In 2006 Francesco started his collaboration with Richard Paul “Dick” Haugland - a philanthropist, scientist and entrepreneur. Richard and Francesco worked alongside to manage both investments and philanthropic efforts of the Richard P. Haugland Foundation. In the meantime, Francesco founded Firetree Asia Foundation (USA) in 2010 and its Asia's chapter in Hong Kong, where he lived, in 2014.
The Starfish Education Trust and Firetree Trust were created by Francesco Caruso, after the dissolutions of both the Richard P. Haugland Foundation and Firetree Asia Foundation and the relocation of our assets to Singapore.
OUR MANAGEMENT TEAM
Group Principal and Trusts Protector
Francesco heads the Investments Committee and, as Trusts' Protector, chairs the Boards of both Firetree Philanthropy and Starfish Education and approves all grants and donations.
Francesco is also responsible for Governance and Compliance of all the entities part of the group.
Michelle oversees the financial management of the Group, monitors all our investments, supports - as required - the management of private companies in which Firetree has invested and monitors the financial operations of all the organisations part of the Group.
FIRETREE PHILANTHROPY FOUNDATION
Executive Director of Firetree Philanthropy Foundation
Nicky leads the external philanthropic work of Firetree Group, developing partnerships with social impact organisations and fostering initiatives to support change-makers focused on working with some of the most marginalised communities in Asia.
STARFISH EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Dr. Nanthaporn (Prae) Seributra
Head of Starfish Education, President of Starfish Education Foundation &
Starfish Education Social Enterprise Co. Ltd.
Prae leads a team of 86 people implementing the programs of the Starfish Education and is responsible for the overall strategy of Starfish Education and its implementation in collaboration with the Thai government, public schools, private companies and foundations and international institutions.
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Did you recently bring home a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy? If so, you likely know this is an affectionate, gentle dog who gets along well with everyone. As a small companion dog, you will find they are also extremely trainable and that they learn most during their earlier months of life.
Some Cavalier King Charles Spaniels work with owners as therapy dogs or participate in certain sports, such as agility and obedience. Some of the most effective training techniques you can try are those that are reward-based. While learning self control is a big part of this process, it’s important to have a few tips to help you with the training, too.
This is an important part of any dog training program. If your dog grows up without the proper socialization, it won’t know how to act around strangers or in any type of unfamiliar setting. They may also begin to react with defensiveness, shyness, or fear in these situations.
Try to expose your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel puppy to an array of locations, other animals, and people. Be sure the experiences are fun for everyone. You can give your puppy rewards and treats each time they interact with something or someone new. By doing this, your puppy will learn to associate these new experiences with positive rewards instead of fear. You should also consider signing up for a dog training or obedience class to socialize and train your puppy.
Use Positive Reinforcement
Positive reinforcement and effective dog training are essential. This is particularly the case when it comes to training your new puppy. By connecting the action you want to a specific reward that the puppy wants, your puppy will quickly learn the connection.
The easiest to start with is “sit.” This is something you can teach quickly with food morsels your puppy finds appealing. Let your puppy detect the scent of the reward, hold it out just above your puppy’s nose, and say nothing but “sit.” As your puppy focuses on the treat, move your hand toward their tail. When the puppy finally sits, give the reward and use a praise word, such as “yes.” Continue the exercise, and you will find that your puppy catches on quickly.
You can then begin to build on this technique to teach other basic commands, such as “stay,” “come,” and “down.” Make sure to use the same praise word each time when the puppy engages in the desired behavior.
Another training technique is clicker training. This is a rewards-based technique that helps to shape your dog’s behavior using a training clicker. During the earliest stages of the training process, you should teach your puppy to associate the clicker sound with receiving a treat. After you have established this association, you can begin the training behavior by clicking and then rewarding any action that is close to the desired behavior.
An example would be getting your dog to lie down. The first click could be to sit, move it toward the ground, and click again to lie down. You may find the training clicker is beneficial in shaping the desired behavior.
Some of the training practices used today may negatively impact your training. You are your puppy’s leader, protector, and best friend. You need to make sure you aren’t following harmful advice that random people offer. Any type of punishment like yelling, jerking, or striking your dog is ineffective, regardless of age. However, this can be particularly harmful to puppies who have no other life experiences to help counterbalance these bad ones. It is also ineffective to isolate your dog. Do not use the crate as punishment. If you are going to use a crate, this should be their “safe place.”
Remember, dogs are social animals. If you want your puppy to be happy and healthy, you need to ensure they have socialization. You also need to provide them with a solid foundation to ensure no serious issues arise.
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Hazard insurance goes beyond the basic homeowner’s policy, and is essential for those living in areas prone to natural disasters. Be sure you understand what your policy covers and what it doesn’t.
Hazard insurance is often confused with homeowner’s insurance. The scope of the coverage between the two types of polices is different. However, both types of coverage can be crucial to your financial security.
What Is Hazard Insurance?
Hazard insurance will generally be required by your mortgage lender when you purchase a home. Hazard insurance protects your home against structural damage from a natural disaster. Hazard insurance is often a component of a homeowner’s policy, but the types of perils covered are different than the standard homeowner’s policy.
The coverage provided by hazard insurance goes beyond what your basic homeowner’s insurance covers.
What Are the Types of Hazard Insurance?
There are three types of hazard insurance:
•Actual cash value (ACV) policies reimburse you for the actual cost of any damage incurred less any depreciation on the structure. For example, if you installed new wood floors 10 years ago at a cost of $20,000 and they are damaged by a natural disaster, the coverage would consider 10 years of depreciation in value in calculating the amount covered.
•Replacement cost value (RCV) reimburses you for damage at the actual cost of repairing the damage, no depreciation applies. This type of coverage will have a higher cost component than ACV.
•Extended replacement cost (ERC) covers the repairs at current replacement cost, with an added guarantee that the insurance company will cover any added costs to the cost to repair the damage. This is the most expensive of the three types of coverage.
The type of coverage you choose will depend on your situation, where you live and the other factors.
What Does Hazard Insurance Cover?
Hazard insurance covers damage to the home from natural disasters such as:
•Floods (note in some areas this may not be covered and you might have to apply for federal flood insurance)
Damage to the home from these and other covered natural events will be covered by this portion of the policy at the level of coverage you’ve elected (ACV, RCV, or ERC).
The damage done by natural disasters can be extensive and total. Pay attention to what your hazard insurance covers and what it doesn’t, especially if you live in an area prone to these types of disasters.
Where you live can impact exactly what’s covered. For example, if you live in an area prone to tornadoes your lender will undoubtedly insist that your hazard coverage includes damage from tornadoes.
How Much Does Hazard Insurance Cost?
You typically won’t pay a separate premium for hazard insurance, rather it will be included in the total premium for your homeowner’s policy.
The cost of the hazard insurance component of your homeowner’s policy will depend on a number of factors such as:
•The age and value of your home.
•The construction of your home, materials, style, etc.
•The type of policy you choose in terms of replacement value.
•Your policy deductibles.
•Your home’s security features, if any.
Hazard Insurance vs. Homeowner’s Insurance
Hazard insurance is generally a subsection of your overall homeowner’s policy. It very specifically covers hazards and damage from natural disasters as discussed above. It does not offer broad coverage for things like liability if someone is injured on your property, loss-of-use or any medical payments to other who might be injured on your property. All are standard areas of coverage on your broader homeowner’s insurance policy.
Generally, your homeowner’s policy covers losses from fire, weather and theft.
•Damage to your home is insured against everything except occurrences specifically excluded in your policy.
•Damage to the belongings in your home is insured against all things that are listed in your policy.
•Homeowner’s covers not only your residence, but also other structures on your property, liability exposure for events that might occur on your property as well as additional living expenses that you incur if you are forced to leave your property due to covered damages.
•Many natural disasters, like floods and earthquakes, would be covered by the hazard insurance portion of your homeowner’s policy or other coverage as applicable.
Homeowners insurance coverage usually includes:
Homeowner’s insurance coverage comes in a number of varieties and coverage will vary based on the type of policy, who your insurer is and the state in which you reside among other factors.
While hazard insurance is generally part of your homeowner’s policy, this coverage should not be taken for granted. The right hazard policy can be a financial lifesaver if your home is damaged by a natural disaster.
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FlashGrid solution for running Oracle Real Application Clusters (RAC) in Azure has garnered a lot of attention from government agencies and solution providers catering to the public sector. As more government IT infrastructures select Azure as their cloud destination, there is an increasing need for running mission-critical clustered databases in the cloud.
FlashGrid has announced availability of its offering on Azure Government Marketplace. This important milestone gives government customers access to the same streamlined automated cluster provisioning process that has been available to the commercial Marketplace customers.
The FlashGrid offer on the Azure Government Marketplace works in combination with the FlashGrid Cloud Provisioning Tool. For a government customer, the process is now as easy as 1-2-3:
- Use the online FlashGrid Cloud Provisioning Tool to configure cluster parameters and generate an Azure Resource Manager template.
- Deploy the Azure Resource Manager template. The template will allocate Azure resources, install and configure the cluster.
- Create or restore a cluster database using standard Oracle tools.
The benefits of using FlashGrid Government Marketplace VM are not limited to technical aspects only. Billing and support are equally simplified, with the customers billed by Azure Marketplace, and FlashGrid wrapping its licenses and support subscription fees into two convenient SLA packages within the Marketplace offer: Mission-Critical 24×7 with 30 minute critical issue response time, and Base 8×5 for test, development and evaluation use.
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Saint David's School Jobs & Careers - Remote, Work From Home & Flexible
About Saint David's School
Researched & Written by on the FlexJobs Team
Saint David’s School is a Catholic, faith-based elementary school for boys that welcomes male youth of all faiths. Located in New York, New York, Saint David’s School is open to boys in pre-kindergarten through the 8th grade. Founded in 1951 to offer education rooted in the moral and theological traditions of Catholicism, Saint David’s School has graduated close to 2,000 students. As an employer, Saint David’s School has offered part-time job opportunities in the past. Boys who have graduated from Saint David’s School have gone on to attend some of the most competitive high schools, colleges, and universities in the U.S. Operating under the motto, “that they be good men,” Saint David’s School offers comprehensive academic and athletics programs, and as well as programs in spirituality, the arts, and technology.
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Long-term £57.8m Liverpool target Piotr Zielinski “was meant to play” for the Reds.
Jurgen Klopp planned for Zielinski to be his first signing at Anfield in January 2016, but a move never materialised.
The midfielder, then on loan at Empoli, joined Napoli instead that summer, and has seen his reputation improve ever since.
Zielinski has a release clause that is believed to stand at £57.8m for foreign clubs, but Empoli president Fabrizio Corsi suggests he should already be at Liverpool.
“He was meant to play for Liverpool,” he told Calciomercato.
“When he came to Naples, he had that option, but they did really well to convince him.
“I have a few regrets regarding him. He was decisive for us, but I didn’t ask for a ransom.
“I was working with Udinese’s interests in mind, who then had an agreement with Naples.”
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Our Forest School Pruning Set is made up from some excellent outdoor pruning tools that are excellent on forest schools courses as well as at home for garden. Each product contained within this kit has been specially selected for use by children on outdoor education courses.
Forest Schools Pruning Tool Set
Included within the kit is a high-quality pair of child-sized loppers (also useful for adults) as well as a pair of well-made pruning secateurs, a bowsaw with blade and hand guard for cutting dead or green wood. Also included is a child-sized pair of gardening gloves.
With this kit your students can clear foliage and keep your woodland site in tip-top condition, but the kit is equally useful around the garden.
The best part of this kit is the price - we've managed to keep the costs down so that you're able to maximise your budget.
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Rangers Roundup: Chris Drury on Vitali Kravtsov, Kaapo Kakko ramps up training, and more
The Rangers have a very big week on tap as both Ryan Strome and Brendan Lemieux’s situations will be resolved. In the meantime, let’s take a look at two Blueshirts that will be a big part of the future.
Vitali Kravtsov and his great start
Assistant GM, Chris Drury spoke about Vitali Kravtsov recently and in particular his time in the bubble and his hot KHL start. “It was really encouraging to see another guy in the bubble that we got to spend a lot of time with in Hartford,” Drury began.
Most importantly, Drury stressed how important it was for the Rangers staff and players to get to know him. It also helped Kravtsov to see what it takes to make it in the NHL and to see how much harder it is versus the AHL and KHL.
Drury then went into Kravtsov’s play in the KHL and noted his high level talent. “That’s why we took him where we did in the draft and he’s off to a great start.”
Kaapo Kakko working hard on the ice
Kaapo Kakko is looking to take the next big step in his young NHL career. He posted a video on his Instagram showing him working on his shot which should become his bread and butter in the league.
“I’ve been working out so far at the gym and Turku Sports Park or the sports hall. Under the guidance of Marko Rautala,” Kakko noted in a Finnish interview. “I am trying to get more speed and strength, and the training is similar to what I’ve done the last three seasons.”
Kaapo Kakko on last season and his goal for this one
When asked about last season, Kakko was very honest. “The first season was a learning experience. Now I know what level I need to be able to play at in the NHL,” he said. “I was on the third and fourth line for most of the year and it is easier to play 16-17 minutes a game instead of 10.” Kakko also noted that towards the end of the season his game and ice time improved.
As far as next season goes, he wants to get on the top lines. “Getting to the scoring lines is my goal,” Kakko revealed. “I finished the season on the second line, and I want to be on the ice when the games are on the line.”
Ultimately, Kakko wants to continue to develop as a player. He knows he had to earn David Quinn’s trust and he believes at the end he did.
Report: NHL will not play less than 48 games next season
A new report indicates that no matter what, the NHL will not play less than 48 games next season. Here’s a link to the full article.
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West Kelowna Is Home To More Than 1400 Businesses With Over A Dozen Wineries, 129 Parks And Trails, An Aquatic Center, Schools, Shopping Centers, Golf Courses, Arenas, and Much More.
Disclaimer: This map is for general information purposes only. Jared Franczak & Associates makes no representations as to the completeness, timeliness and accuracy of the information contained on this map. This map is not for navigation. Jared Franczak & Associates will not be liable for any damage, loss or injury resulting from the use of the map or information on the map.
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We are excited to announce that today we have expanded our mortgage offering to borrowers purchasing or remortgaging properties in Scotland.
Our product range can be accessed by mortgage intermediaries through our existing distribution panel with the addition of The Lending Channel who have, today, joined as a new Packager to further support our broker partners.
As one of the leading specialist lenders, we offer a broad range of residential and buy to let criteria supporting borrowers with more complex needs and provide product choices for intermediaries with solutions for both the employed & self employed, professionals, individual and limited company landlords and those seeking “greener” options.
We have also appointed a new, dedicated Regional Account Manager, Fiona Robertson, who will be covering Scotland and the North East regions.
George Gee, Commercial Director at Foundation Home Loans, said:
“We are very pleased to be announcing our launch into Scotland today, kicking off the new year by expanding our geographic distribution, and welcoming the mortgage intermediaries who are active in Scotland to access our ranges of specialist owner occupied and buy-to-let mortgages for their clients.
“This is an exciting time for Foundation and we’re looking forward to building new relationships in Scotland, engaging with all stakeholders and providing greater product & criteria options for borrowers.
Alistair Ewing, Managing Director of The Lending Channel, commented:
“We are delighted to have been invited to join Foundation’s packager panel in Scotland, providing access to its fantastic products and helping them spearhead their Scottish growth plans. As an experienced packager with a number of other specialist lenders on our panel, this is a great addition for brokers for both buy-to-let and residential products. I would therefore encourage brokers to register now to secure immediate access to Foundation’s mortgages following today’s launch.”
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