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The roads in Mississippi and around the country are getting deadlier. Traffic accident deaths have generally been on the rise since 2011, and they now kill more Americans than gun violence, suicide and other types of incidents combined. Improvements in road design and advances in automobile safety technology have reduced road fatalities significantly in most other developed countries, but the death toll in the United States continues to rise.
NHTSA figures paint a grim picture
According to a report released by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2021 was the deadliest year on American roads since 2005. Car and truck accidents claimed 42,915 lives in 2021, and vulnerable groups were hit particularly hard. Pedestrian deaths rose by 13%, cyclist fatalities increased by 5% and motorcyclist deaths were up by 9%. The figures are shocking but not surprising. NHTSA released preliminary data that put the number of road deaths during the first six months of 2021 at more than 20,000, so an annual death toll of over 40,000 was expected.
America the outlier
While traffic fatalities in the United States are rising, motor vehicle accident fatalities in the rest of the developed world are falling. When the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ranked countries by per capita road deaths, the United States trailed far behind Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and almost all European countries.
The NHTSA data also reveals that a worryingly large number of deadly crashes are caused by reckless behavior. Speed-related fatalities and deadly accidents involving drunk drivers both rose by 5% in 2021, and road deaths surged by 7% in 2020 despite nationwide travel restrictions largely because drivers saw empty roads as an invitation to ignore speed limits and flout driving laws. If Americans do not learn to drive more responsibly, accident fatalities will likely continue to increase. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
- The High Court of Singapore approved using NFTs by iSanctuary to mark wallets linked to a high-profile hack as a means of digital asset recovery.
- These NFTs contain a worldwide freeze order issued by the court and are a constant reminder to parties involved in transactions with the marked wallets.
- The NFTs are designed to help track any funds that depart from these wallets, enhancing their effectiveness in asset recovery.
In a unique approach to digital asset recovery, the High Court of Singapore recently approved a move by UK financial investigation firm Intelligent Sanctuary (iSanctuary). The court allowed Sanctuary to use nonfungible tokens (NFTs) to mark wallets linked to a high-profile hack.
Significantly, these are not your everyday NFTs; these digital tokens house a worldwide freeze order issued by the court. While these NFTs don’t impede transactions, they act as a constant reminder to all parties involved. Exchanges and potential trading partners will be notified of the wallets’ questionable history. Moreover, this creative use of technology doesn’t stop at the warning. The NFTs, produced by Singapore’s Mintable studio, are designed to aid in tracking any funds that depart from these wallets.
However, these measures didn’t come out of the blue. iSanctuary was roped in by an entrepreneur who faced the misfortune of losing $3 million in cryptocurrency assets. With the melding of on-chain and off-chain evidence, iSanctuary was able to pin down the stolen funds. Presented before the Singapore High Court, their findings were instrumental in securing the unprecedented injunction.
Besides the core details, iSanctuary has maintained discretion regarding the facts of the case. Still, it’s evident that Mintology, an application by Mintable, played a role in crafting these unique NFTs. Additionally, Zach Burks, the founder of Mintable, gave an indirect nod to their involvement in a recent post on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.
Thanks @straits_times for the great article.
Happy to help clean up the crypto space and move the NFT ecosystem into a realm of utility and away from the speculation of jpegs!
— Zach Burks (@ZachSpaded) October 18, 2023
While the story unfolds, The Straits Times sheds light on a few elements. The case pivots around a stolen private key, indicating compromised security. Singapore-based crypto exchanges have been implicated in laundering the stolen money, with fraudulent actors alleged to be Singaporeans. Furthermore, the scope of this incident is vast, involving nations from Singapore to Spain, Ireland, Britain, and various European countries.
This landmark decision by the Singapore High Court marks a shift in how legal jurisdictions may approach the intricacies of digital assets. As technology advances, judicial systems worldwide will likely have to adapt and find innovative solutions to unique challenges. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Dr. Benjamin J Jumper specializes in anesthesiology in El Dorado, AR and has over 18 years of experience in the field of medicine. He graduated from University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine with his medical degree in 2006. He is affiliated with numerous hospitals in Arkansas and more, including Medical Center Of South Arkansas. Dr. Benjamin J Jumper is licensed to practice by the state board in Arkansas (E-6711).
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Dr. Benjamin J Jumper graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 2006.
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The Wensum TR Group Summer Party
THE WENSUM SUMMER PARTY
OH! WHAT A NIGHT
Our first Summer Party, conceived, hosted and organised by Lynne & Alan Strong, ably assisted by Paula and Mark Winter, this event proved to be a most welcome addition to our annual calender. Ninety people attended the party and were all treatedto a great afternoon and evenings entertainment. Mind you seeing some of the sorry campers who turned up for breakfast the next morning this could be open for discussion. The unusual idea of employing a pizza kitchen to supply I quote 'as many pizza's as you can eat' was a great success ably supported by salads desserts cheese and biscuits and coffee provided by Paula and Lynne.
As usual the weather forecasters prediction of rain starting at 4-00 proved spot on, why do they only get the bad forecasts correct, but fortunately Alans Dutch Barn came to our rescue as we very quickly move to a semi indoor location. Music was provided by Andy Carr much to the delight of the ladies who still managed to be dancing at the close.
Whilst the entertainment and eating were going on, Mark ran a car challenge, this innovative course involved driving around a slippery track balancing a football on the bonnet as can be seen on the Gallery photos.
The final icing on the cake was the announcement that a total of £126.00 had been collected for our selected charity 'Sea Palling Inshore Lifeboat' well done everybody. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Boats, jet skis, and other watercraft are significant investments, and protecting those investments is important. You need to ensure you have the right type of boat insurance in place to protect against losses if an unforeseen accident or incident occurs. We have access to a range of boat insurance and marine insurance programs, so we can help you find exactly the right coverage at the most affordable rates.
There are several types of coverage you should have in place when you own a boat. A boat insurance policy can fully protect you for personal liability; cover the boat itself, the motor, and the trailer; provide medical coverage; and protect against various physical damage perils.
The right marine insurance policy can also provide new boat replacement, cash value coverage, and other options. Creating a custom policy that perfectly suits your situation can not only ensure your investment is safe, but it can also save you money in the end. It’s worth getting your current policy reviewed, as it may be possible to get you a better deal. That’s why our agents are focused on providing the best possible personal service to our customers.
Whether you own a power boat, sailboat, yacht, houseboat, motorboat, ski boat, jet ski, fishing boat, or other type of watercraft, we can help you find the right level of insurance coverage you need. Our team ensures that your policy is provided by a reputable insurer that we trust to treat our clients as we would ourselves.
Our hours are flexible, and one of our agents would be happy to meet with you at a convenient time, including evenings and weekends. Let us help you find the right boat insurance policy that reflects your individual situation. We know the importance of getting the right coverage, as well as keeping costs low. Connect with us today!
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Mesón El Bosque
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13 min • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Plaza de Toros La Ancianita”
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Santuario de Ntra. Sra. del Castanar
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Museo Municipal de Escultura Mateo Hernandez
15 min • Art Museums
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Our capabilities in shipping and receiving provide the most options, unique and personal solutions, real-time updates and control, as well as an ability to improve our client’s inbound and outbound process. You can count on us to be professional, timely, efficient, and make sure your items are handled with an immense amount of care.
TT&H has a total of 200,000 sq ft of storage space between 3 closely located warehouses. Whether you are in search of storage for the short or long term, we have the availability to work with your needs.
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The Rockets lost three points to the Pacers despite an outstanding performance by Turkish basketball sensation Alperen Sengün
In the United States basketball league, the NBA, Indiana Pacers beat the Houston Rockets at home by 132-129.
The Rockets surrendered a three-point lead to the Pacers during a fiercely contested game, marking another setback in their challenging season. Despite an outstanding performance by Turkish basketball sensation Alperen Sengün, who racked up an impressive stat line of 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists, the team was unable to secure the victory. With this defeat, the Rockets now tally their 27th loss of the season.
Pascal Siakam scored 29 points, four rebounds, and four assists for the home team; Myles Turner supported the victory with 21 points and three rebounds, and Tyrese Haliburton had 18 points and seven assists.
Jalen Green had 30 points and three rebounds for the Rockets; Dillon Brooks left the room with 23 points and three rebounds; and Jabari Smith had 20 and nine rebounds. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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SPRC In conversation with Antonella Bundu
by Paul Gilroy and Antonella Bundu
25 November 2020
Paul Gilroy is joined by Antonella Bundu, Italian activist and council member for a left coalition, for a conversation about the politics of Florence, Italy, and her position within the polity. Antonella discusses Black presence and belonging in the Italian context, fighting for social and civil rights, and the work that still needs to be done for an anti-racist and anti-fascist society.
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Speakers: Paul Gilroy, Director of the UCL Sarah Parker Remond Centre // Antonella Bundu, activist and council member leading the left opposition Sinistra Progetto Comune group
Producer and Editor: Kaissa Karhu
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Ada Rosenson Dorfeld Florida Opportunity Scholarship for the College of Education
The spendable income of the Fund shall be used to support scholarships for the Bernie and Chris Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program to students from Dade and Broward County, with a preference to those studying Primary Education in the College of Education.
This scholarship fund was established in 2013 by Ada Rosenson Dorfeld to provide support for scholarships in the Machen Florida Opportunity Scholars Program, with a preference for students from Dade and Broward County pursuing studies in Elementary Education in the College of Education.
Ada earned her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Education degrees from the University of Florida in 1952 and 1955, respectively, with a focus on Elementary Education. Throughout her career, she devoted herself to teaching in Miami-Dade County, leaving a lasting impact on her students.
The primary goal of this scholarship fund is to create a lasting legacy that empowers future teachers. By offering financial assistance to those who require it the most, Ada envisions enabling aspiring educators to pursue their dreams and make a significant difference in the lives of others.
Ada once remarked, “Without a doubt, education changes lives. Scholarships open the door for people to go farther and achieve what they never thought possible.”
Through this fund, Ada’s vision is realized as deserving students are provided with the means to achieve their educational aspirations and contribute positively to society.
If you share Ada’s passion and believe in the transformative power of education, we humbly ask you to consider contributing to this scholarship. Your support can make a profound difference in the lives of talented and ambitious students, helping them build a brighter future for themselves and their communities. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
At ULS, we specialize in providing top-quality Davit Kits from renowned brands such as Abtech. Our comprehensive range includes various configurations such as adjustable barrel mounts, counterweight bases, and barrel mounts, ensuring you find the perfect solution for your lifting and height safety needs.
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Counterweight Davit Abtech 30029KIT - Complete davit system featuring a 30m man-riding winch, a 15m fall arrest winch, and a counterweight base with weights. This system serves as a portable anchor point for raising and lowering personnel in confined space situations, suitable for both even and uneven ground. Certified to EN795 Class B, EN360, and EN1496.
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What is a Davit Kit?
A Davit Kit is a crucial piece of equipment used in confined space entry and rescue operations, as well as various lifting applications. It consists of a davit arm, base, and sometimes additional accessories designed to safely and efficiently lift or lower personnel and equipment. The davit arm, also known as a davit crane or davit system, provides a versatile and portable solution for accessing difficult-to-reach areas, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.
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Our adjustable barrel mounts are designed for flexibility and ease of use. They can be adapted to different diameters and heights, making them ideal for diverse applications.
Counterweight bases offer stability and support in scenarios where mounting a davit arm directly is not feasible. These bases are perfect for temporary setups and can be easily transported and assembled.
Our barrel mounts provide a fixed and secure base for the davit arm, ensuring maximum stability and safety during lifting operations.
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Abtech Davit Kits are renowned for their reliability, durability, and compliance with safety standards. Whether you need a davit system for rescue operations or lifting heavy loads, our range of davit arm systems and lifting davits are designed to meet the highest expectations of safety and performance.
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Confined Space Entry: Ensuring safe entry and exit in confined spaces such as tanks, silos, and manholes.
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Industrial Lifting: Facilitating the lifting of heavy equipment and materials in industrial settings.
Maintenance Work: Assisting in the maintenance of infrastructure and machinery at heights.
Benefits of Using Davit Systems
Portability: Easy to transport and set up, making them ideal for temporary and remote applications.
Versatility: Suitable for a wide range of applications, from confined space rescue to industrial lifting.
Safety: Designed to meet rigorous safety standards, ensuring the protection of personnel and equipment.
At ULS, we are committed to providing the best in height safety and rescue solutions. Explore our range of Davit Kits and find the perfect davit system for your needs. Not found what you need? Contact our team on email@example.com or 01384 986 026, or browse our broader range of Confined Space Equipment. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Church is Changing: Episode 57 – Jessica Taylor
In this episode, Paul Nixon interviews Jessica Taylor, Associate Director of Fresh Expressions United Methodist (FXUM). Paul and Jessica explore the basics of the FX movement, ponder the difference (or lack of difference) between Fresh Expressions and new churches. Jessica comes to ministry as a laywoman, a 20-something, a young mom, and a person who came to faith as a young adult. She has a lot to teach those of us who have been at ministry for a good while.
We bring you stories of hope and resilience from leaders around the world who are engaging the gospel message in new ways. We interview thought leaders who bring wisdom about the changing cultural landscape and its implications for faith formation. If you are a church leader looking for practical ideas and new ways of approaching church in the 21st century, this podcast is for you.
About the Hosts:
After serving as a United Methodist pastor in a variety of settings in Georgia and Oregon, and then as Director of New Faith Community Development in the Oregon and Idaho conferences of The United Methodist Church, Beth Estock wanted to help big-hearted leaders have impact without exhaustion. She is a Master Certified Integral Coach™ as well as a meditative yoga instructor. Her contemplative sensibilities and integral approach inform her coaching work with leaders all over North America and the United Kingdom.
She has written two books, Weird Church: Welcome to the 21st Century and Discernment: Spiritual Practices for Building a Life of Faith. You can find out more about her at bethestock.com.
Paul Nixon is Director of Church Multiplication for Discipleship Ministries, an agency of The United Methodist Church. He has served as a Director of Church Development for an annual conference, served as a church planter, and coached scores of innovative leaders across the last quarter century. Paul is the president of Epicenter Group, a coaching organization currently focused on ministry in North America and the United Kingdom. Paul has written eleven books – including a joyful collaboration with Beth Estock in 2016 as they released Weird Church: Welcome to the 21st Century. His most recent book is Launching a New Worship Community: A Field Guide for the 2020s, co-authored with Craig Gilbert and twelve ministry innovators. You can find out more about him at epicentergroup.org. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
On July 18, the Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley gave the keynote address at the Heritage Foundation, a conservative American think tank, on the US withdrawal from the UN Human Rights Council. The full speech and subsequent panel discussion can be found here.
Ambassador Haley characterised the United States as a unique nation, with values of freedom and human dignity embedded in its very foundation. She asserted that the US cannot remain a participant in an institution that, in her view, has sacrificed these values on the altar of political expedience. Ambassador Haley said that this administration had decided to make an effort to reform the Council, but that ultimately they could not convince enough member States to support their proposals. She said that ‘judged by how it has fallen short of its promise, the Human Rights Council is the UN’s greatest failure.’
Ambassador Haley’s speech was directed as much to an American audience, and for that matter, a conservative audience, as an international one. She spoke often of “American values,” criticised the previous administration for failing to reform the Council, and the harshness of her condemnation of the Council is in line with the expectations of the President’s base.
Nonetheless, Ambassador Haley did not fully disassociate the US from the Council in her speech. She began by pointing out that the US was in fact instrumental in creating the predecessor to the Council, the United Nations Commission on Human Rights. She said that this institution was intended to be, as Eleanor Roosevelt put it, a ‘place of conscience.’ She ended her speech leaving open the possibility of a US return to the Council, provided that US reforms are supported and the Council becomes, as she puts it, a place of conscience rather than politics.
Her main issues with the Council?
Ambassador Haley’s main complaints with the Council do not differ substantially from the areas of reform she highlighted in her remarks at the Graduate Institute in Geneva a little over a year ago; that it counts the worst human rights violators among its members, and that it is inconsistent and unbalanced in which States it critiques, particularly with regard to the Council’s Agenda Item 7, which she contends unfairly singles out Israel.
In her address on the 18th Ambassador Haley added to her list of grievances the failure of member States and stakeholders to support her efforts at reform. She asserted that at the Council authoritarian regimes obtain membership to protect themselves and their allies, and thus use their positions to maintain the status quo. She condemned NGOs, calling out specifically Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch, who she claimed agreed with her ideas behind closed doors but failed to support her proposals publicly, and who claimed that opening the Council to change would leave it vulnerable to alterations that could make it worse. She added that even countries who supported human rights would agree with the US off the record but then refuse to support reforms publicly, though she did not name names.
With the US unable to push forward the reforms that Ambassador Haley claimed were critical to the credibility of the Council, she said that the US felt that they had to leave.
Ambassador Haley assured the audience that the US would continue to support human rights at the UN and internationally, indicating multiple times in her speech that the US would continue to champion human rights issues on a global scale. She spoke in broad terms about US convictions on human rights, making no reference to whether or not the US would cooperate with Council mechanisms, such as the Universal Periodic Review, Special Procedures, or Treaty Bodies, nor did she discuss the funding implications of this decision.
Ambassador Haley said that the US will ensure that human rights violations will be addressed at the Security Council in New York, and that the US will continue to work on prevention objectives. She noted the connection between mass atrocities and human rights violations, affirming that: ‘when we work to protect human rights we can prevent conflict.’ Interestingly, the 38th Session of the Council featured the tabling of a resolution by Colombia, Norway, Sierra Leone and Switzerland on ‘the contribution of the Human Rights Council to the prevention of human rights violations.’ The resolution aims to begin an inclusive conversation at the UN about how the Council can better fulfill its prevention mandate, in its own regard and combined with the other two UN pillars.
Ambassador Haley implied that the US would be open to returning to the Council, should the US secure reforms. In the concluding minutes of her speech she emphasised that ‘any country willing to work with us to reshape the Council need only ask.’
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The Planning Department recently launched a new webpage that community members can use to see the full range of City of San Diego major planning initiatives underway and their estimated completion dates, as well as their current status.
Community members can also read more about the year-round planning work the Planning Department is doing under the “Ongoing Planning” tab. Each initiative or program the Planning Department is working on lists the priority areas of focus within the City of San Diego’s Strategic Plan.
- New Planning Department webpage: https://www.sandiego.gov/planning/programs/working-on
- City of San Diego Strategic Plan: https://performance.sandiego.gov/
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When He Tweeted This Picture Of Oysters, He Probably Wasn't Expecting This Sort Of Response
Steve Vilnit works for a fishery department in Maryland. Not the sort of work you typically associate with social media. But a photo he tweeted showing what oysters do to the water they live in got a massive response. And it even became a fun and teachable moment.
People were like, Whaaaaa...
Some were thinking, What sort of wizardry IS THIS!?
Others were kinda grossed out.
But Steve was there with some pearls of wisdom.
As the photo made its rounds, the curiosity grew stronger. These folks had never really considered WTF they've been eating all this time.
Zinc boosts our immune health and does a lot of other cool stuff. Protein is an essential component of every cell in our bodies and helps us with tissue repair. Here's a list of some of the other health benefits of oysters.
As it turns out, oysters really are a "Best Choice" for sustainable seafood. But you definitely want to be mindful of where they come from.
Then the conversation dove a little deeper.
And Steve was swimming right alongside 'em.
The more the questions poured in, the more I started to look at oysters with, well, endearment.
Here's an article supporting that claim. And while I'm sure there's plenty more to learn (and plenty I'll never understand), we do know that oysters are effective for water denitrification. Too much nitrogen makes aquatic plants grow too big, too fast. That can be dangerous for fish and other underwater creatures.
As for us terrestrial types, beyond the general unsightliness and inconvenience of algae infestations, excess nitrogen in our drinking water can slow the movement of oxygen in our bloodstreams, which is particularly bad for pregnant ladies, babies, and young livestock.
Finally, when the questioning got a little beyond Steve's expertise, he did exactly what he was supposed to do: BE HONEST.
(I'll follow Steve's lead here and not even try.)
Today, I have a much deeper respect for the power of the oyster and its role in the environment. And I'm obviously not the only one.
That said, I'm really craving some oysters. And next time I'm in Maryland, I'll know who to call for a trip to the raw bar. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Lalit Singh Manral2024-09-05 “I always want to feel special and this art is the true reflection of my personality” Lalit Singh Manral2024-09-05 Love the fabric and overall feel. I would definitely recommend people to buy handmade art. It has a special feeling associated within ourselves when we wear these delicate designs. I always want to buy handmade art instead of machine-made Aakriti Srivastava2024-08-29 I am a fan. The thought, the story, the quality of fabric and design everything is top notch. You have to get yourself their designs. shwetambara ujjain2023-08-17 I am delighted with my purchase from Urmul Desert Crafts. This hand-embroidered handloom kurta has become one of my favourite summer staples, the kurta's design is not only aesthetically pleasing but also practical for everyday wear. The breathable fabric kept me cool even on hot days, and the quality of the embroidery has held up well after multiple washes. I appreciate the unique blend of traditional techniques and contemporary fashion, making this piece a versatile addition to my wardrobe and I would highly recommend their apparel to anyone seeking a blend of traditional artistry and modern fashion. Sumitra Hatila2023-08-17 Very unique hand embroidery 🪡🪡 kurti. Moti Lal2023-08-17 It is extremely beautiful. It is famous for hand embroidery kurta. Such a great job by Urmul Gracy2023-06-22 I recently discovered this amazing handicraft website inspired by the vibrant Thar desert, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. The website showcases an incredible array of authentic handicrafts that beautifully capture the essence of the region. Keep Moving2023-06-22 Very unique Anirudh Bidwai2023-06-21 Good quality product. Perfect fit for my Mum.
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Tailor Shop Barbarians, Flying Tigers, Guts, and Hellcats
The Tailor Shop has a major role to play whether in fitting uniforms or servicing basic cadets. The Tailor Shop fits and measures all sorts of uniform requirements and sews all required apparel and accessories within the guidelines and in accordance with the USAFA standards, issuing name tags; hard and soft ranks; maintenance, and customer service provided daily for support and care.
According to the USAFA website, once the basics become cadets, they will wear a large variety of military uniforms. Primarily, cadets wear Airman Battle Uniforms (ABUs) and some form of blues. Service dress is commonly worn for more formal events, and mess dress is worn for the most formal events. Cadets also wear physical conditioning (PC) gear for physical education classes and tests. Parade dress and flight suits are also worn.
To view photos by squadron, go to CLASSES > 2026 > BCT-1. You can select your squadron from there. Sort order must be first set to OLDEST to NEWEST.
You can also click the squadron links below to access photos:
Barbarians - Pages 11-14
Flying Tigers - Pages 11 -26
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Style | Light Lolita |
Fabric | Polyester |
Embellishments | Lace, Bows, Ruffles |
Sleeve Length | Sleeveless |
Components | Jumper Skirt |
Occasion | Daily Casual, Tea Party |
Weight | 1kg |
Season | Spring, Summer, Fall |
This dress is a beautiful example of the Light Lolita style, combining elegance with a playful twist. The black and beige color scheme gives it a timeless look, perfect for a range of occasions. The large bow detail on the chest adds a cute and feminine touch, while the lace accents along the neckline bring an extra layer of delicacy.
The dress features a classic sailor collar design, a nod to traditional Lolita fashion, which enhances its charm. The long sleeves provide a modest, sophisticated vibe, ideal for cooler weather or indoor events. The layered skirt with a beige underlayer adds depth to the dress, creating a flowing silhouette that moves beautifully as you walk.
This outfit is both chic and practical for casual outings or semi-formal gatherings. The look is completed with black loafers and white socks, staying true to the Light Lolita aesthetic while also ensuring comfort. Perfect for anyone looking to embrace a stylish yet sweet look in the world of Lolita fashion. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Valtra introduces new F Series vineyard and orchard tractors
Four models: 75–105 horsepower
Valtra is unveiling new vineyard and orchard tractors at Agritechnica. The F Series comprises four models ranging in output from 75 to 105 horsepower.
The base model is approximately 1.5 metres wide and the narrow model just 1.3 metres wide. Standard equipment includes a heated and air-conditioned cab, and the wider model is also available with an open cab and rollover protection structure (ROPS). The height of the open cab model when ROPS is not deployed is just 1.4 metres, making it ideally suited for covered and pergola farming techniques.
The F Series has it all in a compact size
F Series tractors have small dimensions but offer easily controllable hydraulics and PTO power for use with a wide range of implements. In addition to intensive cultivation of high-value specialty plants, the F Series is also suitable for municipal contracting and other tasks.
Powerful hydraulics and cost-effective transmission
The F Series comes with a 24-speed transmission that is available with either a mechanical or hydraulic forward-reverse shuttle and Powershift. The versatile hydraulics produce 68 or almost 100 l/min of output depending on the model. The PTO has two speed settings, 540+540E or 540+1000, as well as drive-speed PTO. The four-cylinder 3.4-LITRE common rail engine complies with Stage III B emissions regulations for narrow tractors.
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The F Series will be available from Valtra dealers in early 2020, initially in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Great Britain, Austria and Germany, as well as later in other markets.
The F Series has been unveiled at the Agritechnica trade fair in Hanover, Germany, in November 2019.
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Our team works to find you highly qualified tenants for your property by conducting thorough interviews, requesting references and credit checks.
We will take professional photos of your unit and advertise it on all of the short term rentals sites, including our site and our private network that we have built throughout the years. With us, your property gets the maximum exposure!!!
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We work with a group of skilled professionals to ensure that repairs and maintenance are completed in a timely manner with minimal interruption to your guests day-to-day.
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We offer a 14-day return guarantee. All damage/defect claims must be filed with photos to our Customer Service Department within 2 days of the receipt of your order. No exception can be made as delivery companies deem items as delivered in good condition regardless of personal circumstances. After you recieve your order, if the product does not match the decor of your home, your taste or colors, or just didn't meet your expecations, we will provide you with a refund. Should you decide not to have us repair or replace your item within 14 days of delivery, the item may be returned under our standard return policy, which includes deduction of round-trip shipping and handling. Read more on our Return Policy here.
James Martin Vanities is one of the leading designers and manufacturers of bathroom furniture. Crafted by hand and constructed with the highest quality materials, these vanities, mirrors and bathroom storage solutions offer versatile options so you can create the luxury bathroom of your dreams. We're proud to be selected as an authorized dealer of James Martin Vanities. To learn more about James Martin Vanities, visit their website here.
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To us, it's more than just a bathroom vanity. It's a quality and stylish furniture piece to showcase your unique style. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
This table features a modern industrial look. The steel has been stained and the black walnut wood has been finished with oil and urethane. The wood has been sanded to a smooth surface, but I kept the sharp angles to complement the style. Plastic feet are added to protect your floor. Each piece will be made from a different piece of wood, the grain will look similar, but not identical to that pictured.
Sizes: 35″ x 11″ x 33″ h
Sizes, materials and finishes can be customized.
Each piece I sell has been hand-crafted by me. The steel frames are hand welded and the wood has been planed, sanded, and finished in my shop.
This manual process allows me to offer fully custom sizes/variations. You can choose the hardwood species, the wood finish (from satin to gloss), and the metal finish (brushed, blackened, antique patina, bare steel, the color of your choice).
I cherry pick the best local and exotic hardwoods and finish it in a way that highlights the natural beauty. Furniture should be beautiful, functional, and durable and I work toward that when selecting raw goods.
Please use the “Please make an inquiry for this product” option if you want a custom quote for size or other variations. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Comfortable Living & a Better Future for the Environment
There has been an ongoing revolution in green design and building innovations. In the sustainability movement, comfortable living and a better future for the environment is the primary objective. Different industries are coming together to serve this common goal. All are adopting a professional approach and taking the time to ensure they are compliant with all requirements.
Throughout the years, various awards have also been presented in honour of buildings that achieve design excellence and the teams behind them, such as the ACEI Design Excellence Award won by Varming Consulting Engineers in 2011. High performing green buildings offer significant value, with reduced operational costs and minimised impact on the environment, as well as creating a health and safety environment for the building users. Recent studies have shown that energy usage for many buildings in the commercial sector has been significantly reduced, due to the adoption of sustainable building practices for low to zero energy use.
We spend a large part of our lives indoors, making it very important to maintain healthy, sustainable, and comfortable living conditions in buildings. From our homes to our offices, green design is used to improve the environment indoors and out. In the commercial sector, buildings are particularly known to use large amounts of energy and resources, making them prime candidates for sustainable building innovations. Many energy efficient strategies and cost saving measures can be used to reduce electrical and fossil fuel consumption and whole life costs. Professional consulting engineers can help with designing the best conditions, with installations such as low energy lighting and proposals to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
BlackRock Chief Executive Larry Fink on Sunday called for governments to develop a stronger long-term climate finance plan to unlock the private capital needed to fund the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Speaking to The Venice International Conference on Climate at a meeting of G20 Finance Ministers, he said without such a plan, current efforts, including on corporate sustainability disclosures, risked being "nothing more than window dressing".
Fink, who heads the world's biggest asset manager, with around $9 trillion in assets, also called for reform of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank to make them more suited to tackle the challenge of climate change.
Fink, highlighted three "critical" issues needed to power the ecological transition, which he said represented a $50 trillion opportunity for investors. BlackRock itself is a major investor in fossil fuels.
Firstly, he said private companies needed to be under the same pressure to share information on their sustainability efforts as public companies.
Currently, listed oil and gas companies had a "massive incentive" to sell out of more polluting assets, often to private and state-owned companies on which there is less scrutiny and which disclose far less about their operations.
Secondly, Fink said governments risked fuelling inequality unless they created more demand for greener products and services, lowering the cost, or 'green premium', that penalises the worse off and could fuel social instability.
Lastly, global institutions such as the World Bank and the IMF needed to be changed so they could do more to encourage private sector capital to help fund the transition in emerging markets.
He noted that the two bodies were created nearly 80 years ago based on a bank balance sheet model and said it was now necessary to "rethink their roles."
Citing BlackRock's role in the creation of a $250 million public-private climate finance strategy to help fund sustainable infrastructure, in which government and philanthropic investors provide subordinated capital to protect the returns of private investors, he said more of the same was needed.
"If we don't have international institutions providing that kind of first-loss position at a greater scale than they do today, properly overseeing these investments, and bringing down the cost of financing and the cost of equity, we're just not going to be able to attract the private capital necessary for the energy transition in the emerging markets," he said. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
What is the best social media app? Ironically there are more than one, and here are the five things you need to know about them.
As of 2020, almost 80% of all Americans had a social media profile.
Over half of the world’s population uses one or more social media apps.
While some people use these apps to connect with old friends and relatives who are far away, many use them to conduct business and market their brand.
Do you know how to use social media apps to benefit your business? Is there an app to manage your social media presence?
What is the best social media app? Well, that depends on who you ask. Keep reading to learn five things you need to know about what some consider essential social media apps.
1. The Most Downloaded App of 2020
TikTok was the most downloaded app last year despite warnings that the Chinese company is tied to the Chinese Communist Party and the fact that it is banned in India.
There is an abundance of content on TikTok with its easy-to-create short videos. Users turn to TikTok for entertainment, news, how-tos, and more.
It has the tools users need to create videos with various effects to make them all-the-more appealing.
2. In-App Shop
Instagram debuted an in-app shop so users can easily buy the products they are most likely to buy from ads catered to the user. Users can simply shop the posts in their feed.
See something you like? Do you have to have that pair of boots? You can buy them right in the app.
If you are on the other end as the seller, this feature makes it easy for your target customers to buy and share your products.
Telegram stands above its competitors because of its security. It’s one of the top social apps as far as privacy goes for secret texting.
It’s more than a texting app though. Businesses can connect with their target customers instantly by creating chatbots or can use the channel feature to post messages to all their subscribers at once.
4. Real-Time Recording
The new social network that has been called “social podcasting with a video twist” is one of the best new apps to join in 2021. Tapebook allows you to use their real-time recording feature without having to wait for file uploads.
You engage with your community through short audio and video “tapes”.
5. New Business Features
The Facebook Messenger App added features to appeal to business accounts. Businesses can use Messenger to advertise and send newsletters. They can create chatbots and offer deals to engage with their customers.
Did you know that an increase in your engagement and followers will get you more engagement and more followers? Get more TikTok followers now right here.
What is the Best Social Media App?
What is the best social media app to meet your needs? You’ve seen the top social media apps, which one has features that appeal to you the most?
Find everything you need to know about social media and marketing in one place by bookmarking our site. Stay on top of the latest trends and shifts in the market with the tools we provide you. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
It was a privilege to hear from five entrepreneurs participating in the 2019 FIS Fintech Accelerator program and as they shared insights on how to thrive in the fast-paced pursuit of startups. Each entrepreneur shared candid advice on how to navigate professional relationships, challenge self development by breaking out of their comfort zone and staying proactive as they scale. For those who missed this informative session, we’ve compiled a list of their top book recommendations that have shaped how they work and succeed personally and professionally.
Nicky Senyard, Voleo — The E Myth, Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work and What to do About It.
In this first new and totally revised edition of the 150,000-copy underground bestseller, The E-Myth, Michael Gerber dispels the myths surrounding starting your own business and shows how commonplace assumptions can get in the way of running a business. He walks you through the steps in the life of a business from entrepreneurial infancy, through adolescent growing pains, to the mature entrepreneurial perspective, the guiding light of all businesses that succeed. He then shows how to apply the lessons of franchising to any business whether or not it is a franchise. Finally, Gerber draws the vital, often overlooked distinction between working on your business and working in your business. After you have read The E-Myth Revisited, you will truly be able to grow your business in a predictable and productive way.
Alana Levine, Voleo — Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead
Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable or to dare greatly. Based on twelve years of pioneering research, Brené Brown PhD, LMSW, dispels the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and argues that it is, in truth, our most accurate measure of courage.
Brown explains how vulnerability is both the core of difficult emotions like fear, grief, and disappointment, and the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, empathy, innovation, and creativity. She writes: “When we shut ourselves off from vulnerability, we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.”
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass is an 1845 memoir and treatise on abolition written by famous orator and former slave Frederick Douglass. It is generally held to be the most famous of a number of narratives written by former slaves during the same period. In factual detail, the text describes the events of his life and is considered to be one of the most influential pieces of literature to fuel the abolitionist movement of the early 19th century in the United States.
Heather Holmes, Genivity — The Alchemist
Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemisthas become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.
Paulo Coelho’s masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago’s journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life’s path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.
Paul Proctor, Sendmi — A People’s History of the United States
Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, A People’s History of the United Statesis the only volume to tell America’s story from the point of view of—and in the words of—America’s women, factory workers, African-Americans, Native Americans, the working poor, and immigrant laborers. As historian Howard Zinn shows, many of our country’s greatest battles—the fights for a fair wage, an eight-hour workday, child-labor laws, health and safety standards, universal suffrage, women’s rights, racial equality—were carried out at the grassroots level, against bloody resistance.
David Potter, Curu — The ONE Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results
In The ONE Thing, you’ll learn to * cut through the clutter * achieve better results in less time * build momentum toward your goal* dial down the stress * overcome that overwhelmed feeling * revive your energy * stay on track * master what matters to you The ONE Thing delivers extraordinary results in every area of your life–work, personal, family, and spiritual. WHAT’S YOUR ONE THING? | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Storytelling is one of our most powerful tools to inform, persuade, inspire, and sell ideas and products. Yet few of us know how to tell a compelling and impactful tale. The Yarn is here to help.
Join us Tuesday, October 6 at noon for a workshop that will focus on the basics of storytelling and how entrepreneurs can cultivate stories that communicate the guiding values of their brand.
We will explore the essential components of a great story and start crafting the narrative of their own venture – with the option to share with a small cohort!
You’ll leave this workshop with prompts to help you continue to develop your story and tips on how to incorporate these skills into business pitches.
Thanks to our sponsors, Little Rock Regional Chamber, Frost PLLC, Simmons Bank, and Wright Lindsey Jennings! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Venture Central has been convening investors, potential investors, and diverse community members to expand opportunities for investment capital for our region's entrepreneurs.
What is angel investing? Is it right for you?
Angel groups in our area have invested around $25 million in startups just in the last three years. We have been working with local partners to expand awareness of angel investing and community investing to more, and more diverse, investors through the angel investor academy training course and more than 10 more educational events.
Have questions or are you looking for resources to learn about investing in your community businesses? | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
EAGAN, Minn. — This Vikings continued preparation for their third preseason game by holding practice on Tuesday.
Minnesota practiced in full pads for just under two hours on an overcast and windy day at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center.
The Vikings are on a short week before their third preseason game, which is at U.S. Bank Stadium at 7 p.m. (CT) Friday against the Seahawks.
Here are three observations from Tuesday's session:
1. Lots of options
When the Vikings first unit lined up in team drills, the offensive line consisted of left tackle Riley Reiff, left guard Tom Compton, center Cornelius Edison, right guard Mike Remmers and right tackle Rashod Hill.
Guard Danny Isidora and tackle Brian O'Neill soon came on to replace Remmers and Hill, respectively, as that pair has missed some practices of late due to injuries. The Vikings later gave Reiff a breather as Storm Norton worked at left tackle.
Norton also ran with the second-team offensive line at left tackle, and was joined by left guard Colby Gossett, center J.P. Quinn, Isidora and O'Neill.
Minnesota later mixed things up by moving Gossett to right guard and putting Kaleb Johnson at left guard. Dieugot Joseph later played right tackle with the second-team offense.
Josh Andrews and Pat Elflein (PUP) did not practice. Aviante Collins watched the majority of practice after getting banged up early on in the session.
2. Beebe's versatility stands out
Chad Beebe was everywhere you looked on Tuesday.
The undrafted free agent wide receiver showed off his versatility on offense and special teams, downing a pair of punts inside the 10-yard line during a punting drill.
Beebe was later a favorite target of Trevor Siemian in a 7-on-7 drill as the quarterback hit him for a pair of passes during the session. Siemian connected with Beebe on two passes in a simulated situation at the end of practice (see below).
Beebe has four catches for 36 yards and a touchdown in two preseason games.
3. Defensive duel
There was quite the defensive stalemate at Tuesday's practice.
Vikings Head Coach Mike Zimmer put the offense and defense against each other with the mock game tied at 17 with five minutes remaining.
Kirk Cousins and the Vikings first-team offense started with the ball on their own 25-yard line, picking up two first downs in four plays thanks to a pair of Dalvin Cook runs and passes by Cousins to Stefon Diggs and Kyle Rudolph.
But the offense faced trouble on third-and-5 from their own 46-yard line as they were called for a false start before Cousins was "sacked" for an 8-yard loss.
The second-team offense took over on its own 20-yard line after Ryan Quigley's punt. Siemian found Beebe for back-to-back first downs before the drive stalled.
The offense was called for a false start on third-and-7 from its own 45-yard line before they were forced to punt it away with just under a minute left.
Zimmer then ended the drill, and the Vikings worked on special teams for the remainder of practice. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Have you had an issue with vCenter Server Appliance? Well there is a way to fix and remove a plugin or extension. Open up your browser to https://<your-vcenter-ip>/mob and login with your credentials, if you do not have any other identity source you will need to login with your [email protected] SSO account.
Go to Content ->
Go to Exetension Manager ->
Go to More -> look for your extension that has been registered.
Copy the file name from “com.xxx.xxxx.xxxxxx.xxxx”
Go to Unregister -> and paste in the value and execute Invoke Method | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Visagenics Lavender Oil is highly prized for its many therapeutic properties:
1. Nervous System:
Studies show the inhalation of lavender has a soothing and calming effect on the nervous system, making it a great alternative for alleviating stress, anxiety, depression, and fatigue.
Inhaling lavender scent can also relieve feelings of nausea or motion sickness.
Recent research says that inhaling lavender scent or massaging the oil into the temples, forehead, and neck (specifically behind your ears) can treat headaches.
Adding a few drops of lavender oil to a diffuser next to you bed at night can help relax the mind and the body and improve your overall sleep.
Applying a dilution of lavender oil and distilled water to a wound can help stimulate cell regeneration and heal the wound faster.Menstrual Cramps: Applying lavender oil to the abdomen during your menstrual cycle can help alleviate cramping.
Lavender is packed with antioxidants that protect and nourish your skin, making it a perfect addition to any skincare formula.Chapped Lips: I love mixing lavender oil with coconut oil for the perfect lip balm to relieve chapped lips.
7. Cold Sores:
Lavender's antimicrobial and antifungal properties make it an excellent choice to combat a cold sore.Acne: Lavender is antimicrobial and antibacterial. so it can be used to treat an acne flare-up or keep it at bay.
Consistently using an oil with lavender in the formula can minimize the appearance of sunspots.
9. Itchy Skin:
Lavender is an anti-inflammatory, so it can be used to relieve inflamed and itchy skin caused by eczema or insect bites.
I tell people to mix lavender with olive oil and massage it into the scalp to get rid of dandruff and other scalp imbalances.
11. Hair Growth:
Lavender also stimulates blood circulation, so it can greatly improve hair growth when applied to the scalp in an olive oil mixture or mixed with your favorite shampoo.
Lavender has a delightful floral yet clean scent, so using it as a fragrance is a great natural choice.
Warning: Some internet sources may tell you that lavender oil in your mascara promotes lash growth with strengthening, volumizing, and lengthening lashes - this is not true! "Do not use undiluted lavender oil near your eye. There is no evidence to back up these claims. Even diluted, it is not encouraged. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Huhugam Heritage Center
Find family fun in this town southeast of Phoenix — from history and theater to local food and outdoor recreation.
Located near the foothills of the San Tan Mountains, Queen Creek is a relatively new town (incorporated in 1989), but this family-friendly suburb has always been steeped in agriculture. Taste fresh flavors at heritage farms and gardens, or watch cowboys demonstrate their ranching skills. Or just enjoy desert life at one of the area's many parks.
Learn about the town's past — from the original keepers of the land, the Hohokam, to pioneer families and the railroad that once stopped here — at the San Tan Historical Society Museum, housed at the Rittenhouse Elementary School (circa 1925). See cowboys in action at the Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre during various shows and rodeo competitions, such as bronc and bull riding, team roping and barrel racing. For high-brow Queen Creek events and entertainment, visit the Queen Creek Performing Arts Center, which brings nationally touring acts to its theater stage but also hosts a family series with musicals and plays for children.
South of Queen Creek, San Tan Mountain Regional Park's 10,000 acres offer plenty of Queen Creek recreational opportunities and hundreds of trails through the desert landscape. Join a night mountain bike ride, follow park rangers during guided hikes and birding talks, and enjoy sunset yoga and wildlife meet-and-greets. In Queen Creek, visitors can play in four large parks throughout the town, while exploring the 12 mile trail system, which is accessible from a number of park locations.
Founders' Park, which is closest to the downtown area, features basketball courts, multipurpose fields, a playground and a 4,000 foot splash pad. Located across the street from Founders' Park is a one-acre Pocket Park for Pups, which allows dogs to run and play within enclosed grassy fields. When temps heat up, cool down at Mansel Carter Oasis Park's pirate-themed splash pad, which also includes a sand discovery dig zone, an inclusive playground and a stocked five-acre lake for fishing. Frontier Family Park also boasts a 5-acre lake for fishing, an inclusive playground and 24 lighted pickleball courts.
The urban oasis, Queen Creek Botanical Gardens, inspires visitors to grow their own edible plants. The 10-acre Queen Creek spot features orchards, greenhouses, demonstration gardens, a working industrial-age watermill and fishing on the shore of Pecan Lake. Learn how olives are grown and pressed into high-quality extra virgin olive oil during grove tours at the Queen Creek Olive Mill, then shop and dine at the Tuscan-inspired farm-to-table café or stop by the deli for prepared items to-go. At Schnepf Farms, wander the seasonal U-pick gardens and orchards for fresh produce, purchase fresh-baked pies and other goodies at the bakery, and then mark your calendar for the month-long Pumpkin & Chili Party in October featuring rides, food, corn mazes and a petting zoo. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Swanlake Bay is accessible only from the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path; this beach is worth the trip.
It is a shingle beach but at low tide, it reveals golden sands and rock pools, backed by low cliffs.
Even at the height of summer, you could be one of only a handful of visitors.
If you’re planning to visit, check out the tide times to make sure you’ve plenty of beach to play on and that you don’t get cut off by the incoming tide!
What's at Swanlake Bay?
Access to the beach is by the coastal path or public footpath only. There is no roadside parking.
The nearest parking is available at Manorbier or Freshwater East both of which are roughly 1.5 miles from the beach.
Manorbier and Freshwater East are the closest villages – 10 minutes drive. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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STILLWATER – Oklahoma State wrestling will play host to the NWCA National Duals final on Sunday, Feb. 19, and tickets are available now for the highly anticipated matchup that pits the No. 1 and No. 2 ranked teams in the country against each other inside Gallagher-Iba Arena.
The event serves as the dual national championship, and while the NWCA selection committee will make its official selection later Sunday night, Oklahoma State and Penn State are the top two teams ranked in the NWCA poll.
While lower-level tickets are already sold out, general admission tickets are still available for just $10 each, providing seating on a first-come, first-serve basis anywhere on the 200 and 300 levels. Unlike other regular season duals, all 200- and 300-level seating will be first-come, first-serve general admission.
All ticket windows to the event will open two hours prior to the event, and fans are encouraged to arrive early to avoid long lines.
Oklahoma State students can get into the event free of charge with an all sports pass, with floor seating reserved for the first to arrive. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The U.S. technology giant Microsoft says that the same Russia-backed hackers responsible for the 2020 SolarWinds breach of corporate computer systems is continuing to attack global technology systems, this time targeting cloud service resellers.
Microsoft said the group, which it calls Nobelium, is employing a new strategy to take advantage of the direct access resellers have to their customers' IT systems, hoping to "more easily impersonate an organization's trusted technology partner to gain access to their downstream customers."
Resellers are intermediaries between software and hardware producers and the eventual technology product users.
In a statement Sunday, Microsoft said it has been monitoring Nobelium's attacks since May and has notified more than 140 companies targeted by the group, with as many as 14 of the companies’ systems believed to have been compromised.
"This recent activity is another indicator that Russia is trying to gain long-term, systematic access to a variety of points in the technology supply chain and establish a mechanism for surveilling — now or in the future — targets of interest to the Russian government," Microsoft wrote in a blog post.
"Fortunately, we have discovered this campaign during its early stages, and we are sharing these developments to help cloud service resellers, technology providers, and their customers take timely steps to help ensure Nobelium is not more successful," the company said.
Charles Carmakal, senior vice president and chief technology officer at cybersecurity firm Mandiant, said this attack was different from the SolarWinds attack that used malicious code inserted into legitimate software, saying this involves “leveraging stolen identities” to access systems.
“This attack path makes it very difficult for victim organizations to discover they were compromised and investigate the actions taken by the threat actor,” he said. “This is particularly effective for the threat actor for two reasons: First, it shifts the initial intrusion away from the ultimate targets, which in some situations are organizations with more mature cyber defenses, to smaller technology partners with less mature cyber defenses.
“And second, investigating these intrusions requires collaboration and information-sharing across multiple victim organizations, which is challenging due to privacy concerns and organizational sensitivities,” Carmakal said.
When asked about the attack, White House Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Monday companies “can prevent these attempts if the cloud service providers implement baseline cybersecurity practices, including multifactor authentication.”
“Broadly speaking, the federal government is aggressively using our authorities to protect the nation from cyber threats, including helping the private sector defend itself through increased intelligence sharing, innovative partnership to deploy cybersecurity technologies, bilateral and multilateral diplomacy, and measures we do not speak about publicly for national security reasons,” she told reporters aboard Air Force One on route to New Jersey.
During a press briefing at the Pentagon, spokesman John Kirby said he didn’t have any “particular knowledge” of the attack and that the Pentagon doesn’t discuss its cyber operations.
The National Security Agency did not comment on the issue.
Microsoft said Nobelium had made 22,868 attacks since July but had only been successful a handful of times. Most of the attacks have targeted U.S. government agencies and think tanks in the United States, followed by attacks in Ukraine, the United Kingdom and in other NATO countries.
A U.S. government official downplayed the attacks in a statement to The Associated Press, saying, “The activities described were unsophisticated password spray and phishing, run-of-the mill operations for the purpose of surveillance that we already know are attempted every day by Russia and other foreign governments."
Washington blamed Russia's SVR foreign intelligence agency for the 2020 SolarWinds hack, which compromised several federal agencies and went undetected for much of last year. Russia has denied any wrongdoing.
Jeff Seldin contributed to this report. Some information for this report also came from AP and Reuters. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Even before the pandemic, visiting all of the amazing world-class art museums would have been nearly impossible. On every vacation I’ve ever taken, I’ve used the opportunity to see paintings, sculptures, glass, pottery, and museum buildings themselves. I’ve visited museums in Athens, Geneva, Paris, Prague, Ravenna, Tokyo, and more, but I’ve resigned myself to the fact that I’ll never see them all!
Thankfully, an increasing number of museums have digitally captured at least parts of their collections. Originally, museums captured only paintings and other two-dimensional displays, but now we can find sculptures and even buildings captured in three dimensions using a process called photogrammetry.
Titles like The VR Museum of Fine Art and the Kremer Collection VR Museum are great ways to explore art. The Kremer’s futuristic architecture takes full advantage of the fact that virtual museums can be any shape, since their designers don’t need to accommodate real-world constraints! High-quality virtual museums have narration or information cards alongside the artwork. Some, like real-world museums, have one fixed layout. Others let you search for items to see, creating a custom experience. For the most personal museum experience, Virtual Gallery creates an empty museum where you can hang your own works: family photos, personal artwork, or files from your “Cool Art” folder that can finally see the light of (virtual?) day.
Even without visiting an official virtual museum, there are many ways to enjoy virtual art. Because so much classic artwork is in the public domain, people create their own virtual museums to allow you to “walk” around and look up-close. Or use your 2D web browser to explore Google Arts and Culture. Even many of their 3D virtual items aren’t usually viewable in VR, but you can click and drag your mouse to see different angles. With any of these virtual experiences, you can get as close to the art as you want and never get yelled at!
It’s easy to get excited about virtual museums when there are so many options. Let us know your favorites in the comments! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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I’m Mrs. Cabrera, your math teacher for the next year. Welcome back Pah Rah Squad! And welcome to those students who are new to Pah Rah, I'm looking forward to meeting you. Let's make this crazy year the very best yet.
My husband and I met on the softball field where I was playing and he was the umpire and have been married for 5 years. He is a supervisor for a 9-1-1 center who always has some crazy stories from calls he receives. I have a 12-year old step-daughter named Karlie who is a 7th grader at Sky Ranch on Black Rock Squad. We also have 1 dog whose name is Sage (a border collie/Australian Shepherd mix) and 2 cats named Zoe and Tigs. My family is spread out between California and Minnesota and it is hard living so far apart because we are very close.
I was born and raised in Gilroy, California (the garlic capitol of the world). Swimming was a huge part of my life and I've traveled as far as China to compete in an international swim meet and was fortunate to swim in college. I graduated with a B.S. in Conservation Biology from the University of California, Santa Cruz and went on to work for the Bureau of Land Management doing native plant restoration, the National Park Service as a Park Ranger and even the Sacramento Zoo in their education department. Teaching is my second career and attended CSU Chico to get my teaching credential and got my Master's degree in education with an emphasis in Math and Science. I taught for 3 years in Seaside California before moving to Sparks in 2007. This is my 16th year teaching. I have taught every grade from Kindergarten through now 8th grade as well as a high school Earth Science course. I am looking forward to continuing to build relationships with my students because we got cheated out of a quarter of school together last year.
I love swimming and all water sports as well as watching football, baseball and hockey. I will always root for the San Francisco 49ers, Nevada Wolf Pack, the Oakland A's and Las Vegas Golden Knights. I enjoy going to our cabin at Buck's lake, hiking, hanging out at the beach, reading as well as traveling. I am looking forward to spending this last year of middle school with you.
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In the fast-paced world we navigate daily, finding balance and maintaining good health is paramount. Fortunately, a holistic approach that combines yoga, breath work, meditation, and chiropractic care can be a powerful ally in achieving overall well-being. Let’s explore how these practices synergize to promote physical, mental, and emotional health.
Yoga: A Foundation for Strength and Flexibility
Yoga, an ancient practice originating from India, is renowned for its ability to enhance flexibility, build strength, and promote balance. The various poses and stretches in yoga contribute to improved posture and spine health. The gentle yet effective movements in yoga help release tension in the muscles, which can, in turn, alleviate stress on the spine.
Moreover, yoga encourages mindful movement, fostering a connection between the body and mind. This heightened awareness can lead to better posture habits and a decreased risk of spinal misalignments. Incorporating yoga into your routine complements chiropractic care by promoting flexibility and overall musculoskeletal health.
Breath Work: A Gateway to Stress Relief
Conscious breathing techniques, often associated with yoga, play a crucial role in promoting relaxation and reducing stress. Deep, intentional breaths activate the parasympathetic nervous system, signaling to the body that it’s safe to relax. This, in turn, helps to alleviate muscle tension and contributes to a more relaxed spine.
In the context of chiropractic care, relaxed muscles are more receptive to adjustments. Incorporating breath work into your routine before a chiropractic session can enhance the effectiveness of adjustments, allowing for a smoother and more comfortable experience.
Meditation: A Mind-Body Harmony
Meditation, a practice that cultivates mindfulness and mental clarity, completes the triad of holistic well-being. By training the mind to be present in the moment, meditation reduces stress and promotes a sense of calm. Stress is a major contributor to muscle tension and spinal misalignments, making meditation a valuable tool in maintaining spinal health.
In tandem with chiropractic care, meditation can enhance the overall healing process. A calm and focused mind supports the body’s ability to respond positively to adjustments, aiding in the alignment of the spine and promoting long-term benefits.
The Holistic Harmony: Integrating Practices for Optimal Health
In conclusion, the combination of yoga, breath work, meditation, and chiropractic care creates a holistic approach to health that addresses the interconnectedness of the body and mind. By incorporating these practices into your routine, you not only promote spinal health but also nurture a state of well-being that extends to various facets of your life. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
A good WordPress Hosting platform should be reliable, affordable and live up to the user’s expectations.
Let’s first understand the different hosting options available in the market. Knowing their advantages and disadvantages will help you make an informed decision.
WordPress Hosting and server types
A 2015 report by W3Techs says that about a quarter of the best one million websites in the world use WordPress. Arguably, it is the most popular Content Management Software (CMS) right now. WordPress has forums and private messaging facilities that are of great value for ecommerce, community sites and blogs. WordPress is easy to use, adaptable and flexible.
A variety of options are available for WordPress hosting that range from basic Shared Hosting to a Dedicated Server.
Let’s first understand the important features of different types of hosting. This will give you enough information to know what type of hosting suits you the most.
- Unmanaged: The user gets space on the server so that he can decide how he wants to use his space.
- Managed: The hosting company takes care of every requirement, including security needs and server configuration.
While Unmanaged Hosting is easy to set up and operate, Managed Hosting comes with a host of advantages.
Why managed hosting is good?
- In case of trouble, you can fall back on someone who takes responsibility for solving your problem.
- Ports, proxies and server meltdowns can keep you busy as a system administrator. Managed server cuts down on such worries.
- Security of your site is almost foolproof with managed hosting providing automatic upgrade of your WordPress installs with every new release.
Managed hosting is the best WordPress hosting option, but then there are others too with their own set of benefits and limitations.
The early lessons in WordPress include an introduction to shared hosting. The host gives some space on the server for your site. Other websites share space with you on the server, but you can access only your part of the server.
- Low cost: Space sharing cuts down on your expenses.
2. Little or no maintenance: You need not worry about the installs and updates like PHP and MySQL. Since you have limited access to the server, the host has to maintain them.
3. Upgrade support: The host gives you advanced tools if your site is drawing more traffic.
- Less control: Shared hosting prevents you from configuring advanced server options. Know this beforehand so that you are not taken aback later.
2. More traffic, slow pace: If traffic goes up on the Shared Hosting server, your site is sure to slow down, thus affecting your audiences’ user experience.
3. Safety: Shared hosting providers take any security threat very seriously. However, the presence of multiple users on one server may still pose security issues.
Virtual Private Server (VPS)
A VPS is good for sites that need resources that cannot be provided by shared hosting. It may not provide exclusive space like a dedicated server, but VPS gives enough ammo so that you get a feel like driving on a road meant exclusively for you.
- A Virtual Private Server gives you better control over your own resources.
2. Though it is more expensive than shared hosting, VPS still works out cheap because of its adaptability and power.
3. A quality VPS setup gives you a dedicated space on the server, which protects you from disturbances on other sites present on the same server.
- The Virtual Private Server definitely allows you the freedom to change configuration and settings, but the hardware is still out of bounds for you. Will this limitation affect your website performance? Well! It’s a decision you need to take.
2. You got to be on your toes all the time to maintain the technical set-up of your site.
A dedicated hosting is the best you may find as far as WordPress Hosting is concerned. The biggest advantage it has over VPS is total control over your machine.
The only disadvantage is exorbitant pricing.
All WordPress hosting options come with their own set of benefits and limitations. Once you have absolute clarity running a site, the next step is to understand the resource requirement and the cost of fulfilling those requirements. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Celebrating 100 Years of Weleda
After a century of pioneering groundwork, creating now widely embraced ethical and sustainable practices in the production of natural cosmetics and medicines, we are proud to be celebrating our 100th year!
By honouring our commitment to reconnecting people with nature over the last century and into the future, we are marking this major milestone with a year-long series of virtual and real events inspired by the garden, which is where our story began and which remains at the very heart of Weleda today.
From our biodynamic medicinal plant gardens to our UEBT-certified (Union for Ethical Biotrade) respectful supply chains, sustainability and respect for people and nature are an intrinsic part of our heritage and future. 100 years ago, we became the world’s first natural cosmetics company, pioneering organic farming methods and cultivation, setting standards for ethical business practices. Today, we are the world’s No1 producer of certified natural skincare and holistic healthcare products, supplying 50 countries across five continents.
Whether you’ve discovered our products through your baby’s first nappy balm, your grandmother’s beloved hand cream or the iconic green tube of Weleda Skin Food, from gardeners to midwives, nurses to herbalists, individuals to families, everyday heroes to high profile celebrities, Weleda is a community for anyone looking to live in harmony with nature.
We invite you to join us on our mission to connect with nature and support biodiversity, along with a little help from expert gardener Frances Tophill #GetGreenFingers
Meet gardening expert, Frances Tophill, as we sit down with her to find out more about her passion for gardening and what she's been growing during lockdown #GetGreenFingers
Discover our list of most beautiful green spaces in the UK (created by our nature-loving community) and contribute your own local favourites.#100PlacesInNature
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Daily Forex Market Preview, 26/08/2016
The technical outlook for the US dollar, hints to a near term bullish strength, validated by the bearish outlook in gold, GBPUSD, and EURUSD. While USDJPY has been trading flat, we could expect the price to test 102 and 104 in the near term. Today’s US GDP revisions and Janet Yellen’s speech at the Jackson Hole symposium are the main event risks for the day.
EURUSD Daily Analysis
EURUSD (1.1291): EURUSD is currently attempting to retest the price zone near 1.1300 with prices trading within Thursday’s range of high and low forming an inside bar. A potential breakout from here is quite likely as a result. On the 4-hour chart, after prices broke down from the rising median line, we see a retracement back to the breakout level which comes in near 1.1300. While the bearish divergence remains in play, the correction in EURUSD remains short lived as a retest to 1.1200 remains on the cards.
USDJPY Daily Analysis
USDJPY (100.46): USDJPY remains flat for another day, but this could soon be changing. The price zone near 100.50 - 100.00 remains of immediate interest which could give way for the price to test 102.00 which forms the initial resistance level. The re-adjusted pattern on the 4-hour time frame shows the descending triangle which has broken to the upside, but being capped near 100.50 - 100.00. To the downside, a daily close below 100.00 could invalidate this pattern and expose USDJPY to further downside.
GBPUSD Daily Analysis
GBPUSD (1.3209): GBPUSD is trading near the 1.3200 with the daily Stochastics showing a hidden bearish divergence on the lower high in prices and a higher high on the oscillator. This hints to a potential downside in GBPUSD towards 1.3000. On the 4-hour chart, GBPUSD failed to build on its gains above 1.3200 - 1.31700 and with price breakout from the rising median line, we can expect to see a break down towards 1.3000 - 1.2950 in the event that the resistance gives way. Watch for a potential lower high above 1.3200 for initial clues ahead of the dip to 1.3000.
Gold Daily Analysis
XAUUSD (1324.60): Gold prices fell to 1322 region yesterday after the hourly chart shows a break down in the descending triangle pattern. The declines marked a completion to 161.8% of the measured move, and the current pullback could see a retest of the broken support near 1335 - 1332. On the 4-hour chart, 1327.50 which previously served as support could now be tested for resistance. However, expect further upside to 1335 - 1332 if price forms a higher low. The correction is likely to stall near this level ahead of further declines to 1300.00. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Cari Italians, Dear Friends, You are invited to the second NBA Italian night with Marco Belinelli with the Charlotte Hornets! The first 50 will participate the Fan Tunnel at the beginning of the game and at the end will be meeting with Marco for a meet and greet.
Here the details.: When: April 4, 2017. Time: 7pm - but please arrive a little bit earlier if you want to participate to the Fun Tunnel. Where:Verizon Center. Tickets (different options available and discounts for IDC Members!): here A free t-shirt with each ticket!
For organizational purposes, we kindly ask you to purchase your ticket by this Sunday, March 25th. We look forward to seeing you there! For any questions please send an email to Chiara Rich: [email protected] | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The mother of a Lake County inmate, who died just hours after being booked on drug possession charges last year, is now suing Lake County, the sheriff, and two detention deputies, for failing to take action when he became sick in his cell.
Investigative reporter Karla Ray first reported that a nurse denied that inmate medical care, even though he was vomiting and begging for help. Now, 9 Investigates obtained the just-filed lawsuit that claims the nurse was not the only one who ignored his symptoms.
9 Investigates was first to inform James Anglin's mother, Pia Sacchetta, of the circumstances surrounding her son's death.
"I knew one of these days I might unfortunately get this. I didn't want to believe it, and I didn't dwell on it. But I never expected this at an institution that should've been watching," Sacchetta told Ray in April of 2018.
Now, a year and a half after the 43-year-old's death, she has filed suit. Attorney Jack Cook is representing her.
"They're the ones there, with their eyes on this guy. They're the ones who know how much he's deteriorating until it's far too late," Cook said.
The suit claims that before his arrest for possession of methamphetamine, Anglin ingested a large amount of the drug.
Shortly after he was booked, the suit claims Anglin became violently ill, repeatedly vomiting and unable to walk. The suit notes that Anglin was so sick he couldn't eat, that he was physically unable to get out of bed for the 9:00 p.m. med call, and was crawling while vomiting.
Despite his condition, the lawsuit alleges the detention deputies failed to act; logging head counts and completing pod rounds multiple times and noting "all appeared ok."
"The fact that she wasn't provided any of these details, until investigative reporting brought it to her attention, makes this even that much more shocking," Cook said.
Anglin was finally rushed to a hospital after seizing in his cell, but it was too late. His mother was unable to say goodbye to him in a conscious state.
The lawsuit claims Anglin's condition "would have been easily managed if he had received medical care, and he would have survived with no permanent injury."
"It's been very difficult, not only losing her son, but knowing that it's something that very well could've been prevented with simple measures in place," Cook said.
Anglin's death already created sweeping changes at the Lake County jail. Officials removed the company that was providing medical care at the time, Armor Correctional Health.
Lake County Sheriff's officials said they do not comment on pending litigation.
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Flights were grounded across the U.S. as the FAA scrambled to fix a system outage
DWANE BROWN, HOST:
The U.S. aviation sector is slowly returning to normal this morning after a computer outage caused disruptions nationwide.
LEILA FADEL, HOST:
Yeah, the Federal Aviation Administration grounded all U.S. departing flights yesterday morning for 90 minutes so the issue could be fixed. The outage of a preflight safety notification system called NOTAM forced airlines to cancel more than 1,300 flights and delay nearly 10,000 more. The FAA says it's investigating what happened. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg called it another challenging day for U.S. aviation.
BROWN: Oh, yeah. In fact, to learn more about what happened, we're joined by reporter Leslie Josephs. She covers airlines for CNBC. Leslie, I'm sure folks who aren't flying this week are happy. Have authorities discovered what caused the system to go down?
LESLIE JOSEPHS: They do have a rough idea of what caused it, and it's linked back to this corrupted database file that appeared to be getting uploaded, and then they thought the issue was fixed. All of this goes back to Tuesday afternoon, you know, more than 12 hours before passengers started to really feel the impact. They thought it was fixed. Then they had to go back. They realized they had the same problem, and then they essentially decided to pull the plug and start the system over again.
BROWN: And this is quite an old system, right? It goes back to the '50s.
JOSEPHS: It does. I mean, they are in the process of modernizing it. The issue is with this bad file. And if you've ever tried to attach something to an email that, you know, maybe it was a corrupted file and you just kept hitting the same wall and the person receiving the email wasn't able to open it...
JOSEPHS: Their backup system was getting the same bad data. That's what we've heard. So they were unable to address it. And, you know, this is one of those cases where redundancy didn't help them at all.
BROWN: Yeah. Have we ever seen a tech error like this before?
JOSEPHS: I certainly haven't in my five years on the beat, talked to pilots who said they've never seen it in decades. So it is very, very unusual. It's also unusual what the FAA did, which was essentially shut down the air system, prevent any planes from taking off. Usually you see this in, you know, pockets when there's bad weather or, you know, one airline has their own IT outage, and they want to slow down their arrivals. So this is extremely unusual. Like you said, it only lasted about 90 minutes, but the residual delay - you know, a lot of these planes had nowhere to park. So this lasted all day. About 10,000 flights in total were delayed yesterday.
BROWN: My goodness. More of a inconvenience issue than a safety issue because no planes took off, but we do recall Southwest and its big meltdown over the holidays. Now, do these two events suggest maybe a bigger problem within aviation technology?
JOSEPHS: Well, the technology that underpins the aviation system - and we have the most complex and busiest air system in the world.
JOSEPHS: It is old, and it does need to be updated. It's just hard to update it. You need funding for the FAA, of course. You know, they need more money. They need more people to do that - certainly same thing with airlines. But it takes a long time. It's not something that you could, you know, just download a new OS and there you are. So, you know, FAA - it's also a political issue, and it's a big question of funding. You know, Southwest is dealing with their own issues - different platforms, but again, this - these issues seem to come up again and again.
BROWN: Yeah. Leslie Josephs, thank you for joining us. She's an airline reporter for CNBC.
JOSEPHS: My pleasure. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Caribbean in november 2025: Weather and Where to travel?
Are you looking for a place to go on holiday in the month of november in Caribbean? Find here the ideal destinations to go travelling in Caribbean in november in the sun according to seasonal averages.
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The traditional cowbells.
The ones I always knew to be cowbells, as I mentioned in the past.
Our intention was to drive through Austria on the way back from Italy to Belgium – an unusual via-point when heading for France, and ultimately, Spain, but Sonny needed to grab a few things.
Austria is kind of on the way, and my children are a quarter Austrian. I had no great hopes for the stopover but it turned out to be such a special treat, and a highlight of the trip for all of us.
Still in Italy, filling up our bottles with spring water, we just had to stop at a park we saw.
It had a flying fox!
As we traveled northwards, and higher, it got colder.
You see the snow on the peak, over the lake?
The astute blog reader may notice a glaring fashion (and perhaps olfactory) faux pas. Yes, I did wear the same dress two days in a row – in hindsight, I have made wiser wardrobe choices – but, I was in a 'situation'.
It's like this. Whenever we stay overnight, travelling between destinations, we don't arrive until evening, and we leave in the morning. Sonny doesn't have a huge desire to carry 5 bags out of the car, and then back in the next day, so we (the travelling party) have to select clothes the night before, grab our toothbrushes and essentials and, perhaps, "shut up about it" too. The night at the Hotel Doria, the car was not parked nearby, the kids were hungry and it was drizzling. I took it upon myself to only choose clean undies, not a new frock. Seemed like a reasonable idea, at the time.
It all started to come a cropper as the weather told me I was under-dressed…
Then we stopped further up.
More snow, and a lookout, time for a family portrait.
I help Belle up….
"Come on Evan, I'm freeeeeeeezing!"
As I lifted Evan, day-2-dress showed us all how very inappropriate it was.
Wardrobe malfunction as the strap broke!
Now , I really was cold!
(love Belle's face in this picture!)…
Ok, Sonny, we are ready for our portrait… | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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We had the most gorgeous 5 day stay at White Water Farm. From our arrival to our departure, the team were friendly, helpful and a delight to deal with. Our Barn suite was beautifully decorated - very comfortable and fitted with all the necessities. Breakfasts were top class with the most delicious fresh ingredients delivered each morning and the evening Braai packages a brilliant and easy option. Waking up... Read More
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Solo Travel to White Water Farm
As a solo traveler, it was amazing to feel completely safe! The attention to detail was exceptional! The accommodation was modern, the views and walking trails were fantastic! The breakfast was super fresh, and all the taste combinations were super yummy! The owners and staff were both professional and super friendly!
A farm stay- not as you know it.
"3 of us stayed in the barn. High quality accommodation looking onto the woods behind the farm with lots of springbok running around. The place is secluded but has a pool to share and a conservatory for guests staying in any of the rooms.Breakfast was brilliant and the staff were more than helpful."
Paradise just outside Stanford
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Hunting is a refreshing passion. But, we head into every hunt knowing injuries can happen.
The word "hunting" covers such a variety scenarios, terrains and styles... and as a result, a wide variety of injuries can surprise us.
Thankfully, safety is a big focus in the industry, and new products come out every year that are focused on preventing injuries from happening.
Of course, though, hunting-related accidents are still going to happen. But which ones do you think are the most common?
Most Common Hunting Injuries
Whitetail is the most sought-after game in our great nation. Deer hunting in a treestand provides you with many advantages that can help you fill your tag. This shouldn't shock anyone, though, as bowhunting from a platform 20-30 feet in the air and climbing up in down in the dark with large boots covered in mud and water can often lead to a disaster.
For outsiders, when they hear the words "hunting accidents," their first thought is usually going to be accidental shootings. But studies have found that treestand injuries are by far the leader in serious injuries or death to a hunter.
Studies show that a third of all hunters will experience a treestand fall in some shape or form in their hunting careers. Neck, back and head injuries can be life-altering. For the sake of you and your family, use a harness to minimize your chances of an accident.
Firearm injuries, even self-inflicted accidents, are a very serious matter. As a disclaimer, anyone handling a gun in the field should have passed a hunter education program, and know all the hunter safety rules front and back. Still, not a hunting season goes by without accidental deaths and life changing firearm-related injuries.
The hunting accident that often comes to minds of many is a misfire or shooting incident. Firearms and bows can be incredibly dangerous if improperly handled, which is the sole reason states require safety courses as well as blaze orange attire while in the woods with a firearm.
When hunting with buddies, the rush of a hunt can often catch you in the heat of the moment. With lack of communication and safety, accidents can happen.
Also, pulling the trigger when you see movement but are unsure if it's an animal sounds absurd. But some hunters have done such a thing. The end result has ended in many deaths and serious injuries. Firearms are no joke, and we as hunters know that.
However, they're called accidents for a reason, and they do happen.
There's some kind of game to hunt all around the world, whether you're in California, Iowa, Georgia or Africa. With that comes many different terrains and weather conditions. Slips and falls are bound to happen, and they do, quite often. The injury can depend on the terrain you slip and fall on.
Slipping can result in bumps, bruises and cuts. Slipping while hunting mountain country can lead to broken bones, punctures and sometimes death.
Taking caution and wearing proper footwear is always a great idea to focus on before hitting the woods or field.
Guns and bows are fine-tuned machines with a lot of complexity behind them. Sometimes they don't work correctly or there's a hunter error that can lead to some serious and gruesome injuries. Not super common, but you see a few every year.
These injuries usually result in some horrific images of some mangled extremities like this story. We'll warn you now, though, it's gruesome.
Blocked barrels, wrong ammunition, gun wear, bad arrows and unclean guns can cause any of these accidents.
This is injury isn't quite as tragic and won't change your life, but boy does it hurt. If you've hunted long enough, we're sure you've felt this quite a few times.
You release the arrow on your biggest buck to date and it catches a limb. The arrow skips over the deer's back and he bounds off alive as can be.
A bull elk approaches your call in the deep timber only to come by at 20 yards without ever presenting you a shot.
Five or six big ol' gobblers strut within range. You place the bead on one of their heads and pull the trigger only to hear a click. You forgot to chamber a shell.
I could go on and on, and these moments are what keep us hunters coming back to the great outdoors. This injury is obviously more figurative than literal, but it might be the most common.
Enjoy your hunts for what they're worth and be safe out there!
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Wigan and Leigh Hospice’s Light for a Life service is a popular way to honour those who have died and look back at those cherished memories.
Ahead of this year’s ceremony on Sunday, December 1, we delved into our archives to find photographs from previous events dating back to 2004.
1. Light for a Life
Children from The Keys Federation sing to the crowds in 2016 Photo: Julian Brown
2. Light for a Life
Kathleen Ratcliffe and Lauren Ratcliffe with Riley, seven, and Blake, five, at the Light for a Life service in 2019 Photo: Michelle Adamson
3. Light for a Life
Trinity Girls band play in 2021 Photo: Michelle Adamson
4. Light for a Life
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Anatolian, flat-woven kilim rug made from hand-spun sheep's wool. Vintage unique item with collector value!
Selected by Wild Heart Free Soul to the highest quality standards, naturally cleaned using the power of the sun and professionally restored.
Age-related patina and natural irregularities are characteristic of our handmade vintage rugs.
- Material: 100% hand-spun sheep's wool, highest quality
- Processing: Flatwoven by hand on a traditional, horizontal wooden loom
- Age: Semi-Antique. Circa 1960-1970
- Condition: Vintage in mint quality thanks to an extensive cleaning and restoration process
- Origin: Denizli, Anatolia
- Size: 242 x 190 cm, height: 3mm
REGION OF ORIGIN
All our vintage kilims and rugs are entirely handmade. The sheep's wool yarn was spun and dyed by hand. Due to the high lanolin content, the high-quality sheep's wool shines particularly beautifully. A sheen that cannot be achieved with industrially manufactured yarn. After the laborious production of the yarn, the kilim was woven by hand on a traditional wooden loom. This process usually took several months, sometimes even more than a year.
CLEANING AND RESTORATION
Our cleaning process takes place cyclically, in harmony with nature.
Our carpets are only cleaned once a year at the beginning of summer. We only use water and pure olive soap for this. Then we work with the power of the sun to intensify the cleaning process. The strong Antalya sun between June and September bleaches stubborn stains and discolouration, removes odours, is antibacterial and keeps moths and insects away. Thanks to the power of nature, we can completely do without environmentally harmful chemicals.
Our kilims are then mechanically dusted and sent to Istanbul. In our workshop in Sultanahmet, each rug is individually stretched into shape and the ends are re-knotted using the Iranian knot technique to prevent the weave from unraveling. In addition, holes and discolored areas are restored true to the original. The complete cleaning and restoration process takes between six months and two years, depending on the kilim.
Sheep's wool is a natural and very high-quality material. All of our rugs are woven from handspun sheep's wool yarn, which consists of long hairs and has a very high content of lanolin (wool fat). This makes the wool particularly dirt-resistant, water-repellent and antibacterial.
Sheep's wool is also a living material that becomes softer and shinier over the years through use and exposure to the sun, air and water. A material that ages beautifully, is completely environmentally friendly and free of harmful substances, cleans and regenerates itself.
With loving care and regular care, a Wild Heart Free Soul kilim will still look like the first day, even after many years of use. Genuine kilims thus last for several generations.
Our kilims do not require much care, but the right one. A kilim should be vacuumed or beaten regularly and carefully. Stains can almost always be cleaned with a slightly damp cloth. Leftover food can be easily scraped off or brushed out when it has dried.
A kilim should not remain wet for long, as this can cause it to warp. Therefore we do not recommend doing your own laundry. If you feel the need to give your kilim a wash, please contact a professional, trustworthy carpet cleaner or contact us. We offer all Wild Heart Free Soul customers discounted rates for carpet cleaning and restoration. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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My home county of Norfolk is full of fantastic wildlife from the stunning barn owl to the elusive otter. Below is a small selection of my favourite images from a number of different projects.
More images can be seen in my case studies pages and prints are available in my shop.
I'm also a wildlife cameraman and carry out filming in Norfolk for different companies such as the BBC, Norfolk Wildlife Trust and Rivers Trust. If you are in need of a cameraman in Norfolk then send me an email to discuss. Please enjoy this short film from Norfolk:
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Reasons to Set up a Multi-server Environment
Choosing the right type of IT environment for your business is a very important part of managing that business. Choosing the right IT environment and the right type of maintenance and monitoring responsibilities should, in theory, allow you to have a server that runs smoothly without adding any additional stresses and strains. Over time, if and when your business grows, there will come additional challenges that you have to overcome quickly and efficiently in order to maintain consistency and standards of performance. This is where it becomes important for your business to consider investing in a multi-server environment. Utilising the services of a used and refurbished server supplier allows you to investigate this option in a cost-effective manner.
For some companies the best way to run smoothly is to split off some of the IT resources to run through a separate server. This multi-server environment provides a way to perform different, important, tasks within different server environments. This can help to reduce overall costs and maintain high levels of performance without overloading the capacity of a single server. This is where many companies come unstuck as their requirements grow and they do not look to invest in a refurbished server or look for used servers for additional capacity and an increase in performance.
A multi-server environment can look like a space where dedicated servers or other types of IT infrastructure sit and work effectively. In most cases you’ll find that companies will use virtual servers to perform separate functions, with a database deployed to its own server when a business grows to a point where it requires greater sever capability or as it becomes a web-focused business. Each server within a multi-server environment can be provisioned and configured to the specific demands that it is required for. One example of this is allocating a larger number of CPU cores to a database server, meaning that it can handle a much larger number of queries simultaneously.
Through careful and specific server configuration, you are much more likely to experience an improvement of performance from that server, which when extrapolated across multiple servers ensures that all round performance and efficiencies are improved upon and remain consistent.
If you are looking at a single server for your business and it requires an upgrade, at first the cost is not that prohibitive. If you continue to take the upgrade approach or it is reaching its maximum threshold, it makes more financial sense as a business to look towards a multi-server environment. Splitting functions onto several servers helps you to allocate resources more effectively and to ward off drop-offs in performance levels, as you would see in a single-server environment that is reaching capacity.
Cost efficiency is always an important factor, and over the long-term splitting functions and resources to multiple servers will help your business to increase performance levels, maintain high levels of consistency and as a direct result, cut the associated costs. Multi-server environments allow for granular monitoring, helping to look after cyber security, to resource allocation and develop effectively. Having access to servers through an expert service of refurbished servers and used server upgrades, allows you to manage the expansion of your business and build a cost-effective multi-server environment that works for your business. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Looking for your nephew’s 30th birthday wishes? I am glad your search has come to an end.
In this article, you will read about some of the best happy 30th birthday wishes, messages, and quotes for your nephew.
30th Birthday Wishes for Nephew
Happy Birthday, Nephew! Welcome to the fabulous 30s! May this decade bring you endless joy, success, and unforgettable memories.
Cheers to 30 Years! Nephew, you’ve grown into an amazing man. Here’s to celebrating all you’ve achieved and the bright future ahead.
Thirty looks incredible on you. Wishing you a year filled with happiness, love, and everything you’ve ever dreamed of.
Happy 30th, Nephew! You’ve always been a shining star. Here’s to another year of shining even brighter and achieving all your goals.
Dear Nephew, turning 30 is a milestone worth celebrating. May your day be filled with laughter, love, and everything that makes you happy.
Thirty and Thriving! Nephew, your 30s are going to be amazing. Embrace every moment and enjoy the journey. Happy birthday!
Happy Birthday, Nephew! At 30, you’re just hitting your stride. Here’s to an incredible year ahead, filled with love and success.
To My Favorite Nephew, happy 30th! You’ve always made us proud, and I know the best is yet to come. Enjoy your special day!
Wishing You a Fantastic 30th! Nephew, your kindness and strength inspire us all. May your birthday be just as wonderful as you are.
Happy 30th Birthday, Nephew! This milestone marks the start of the best years of your life. Enjoy every moment, and keep reaching for the stars.
Happy 30th Birthday Nephew
Congratulations on turning 30! Nephew, your journey has just begun. Wishing you a future full of dreams come true.
Happy Birthday! The big 3-0 looks great on you. May this milestone year bring you endless joy and incredible adventures.
Happy Birthday, Nephew! Thirty years of awesomeness and still going strong. Here’s to a fantastic year ahead.
To a Wonderful Nephew, Happy 30th! Your kindness and spirit light up our lives. Wishing you a day as special as you are.
Happy 30th Birthday! Nephew, you’ve grown into a remarkable person. May this year bring you everything you’ve ever wished for.
Wishing You the Best 30th Birthday! Nephew, you’re an incredible person. May your birthday be filled with love and joy.
Happy 30th Birthday, Nephew! May this milestone birthday start the best years of your life. Enjoy your special day!
Happy 30th, Nephew! May your special day be filled with laughter, love, and everything that makes you smile. Enjoy every moment!
30t Birthday Messages for Nephew
Cheers to You, Nephew! On your 30th birthday, I wish you endless joy, success, and the fulfillment of all your dreams.
Happy Birthday! Nephew, you’ve grown into an incredible man. May your 30s be filled with exciting adventures and countless blessings.
Happy 30th Birthday! May your special day be filled with everything you love and your year be your best one yet.
Dear Nephew, turning 30 is a big deal! Here’s to celebrating your incredible journey and bright future ahead.
Happy 30th Birthday! Nephew, you’re a true gem. May your birthday be as wonderful and extraordinary as you are.
Wishing You a Joyous 30th Birthday! Nephew, you bring so much happiness into our lives. Here’s to celebrating you and all your accomplishments.
Happy 30th Birthday, Nephew! May this milestone year bring you countless moments of joy, wonderful opportunities, and everything you have wished for.
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Africa Fever Outbreaks Produce Different Results
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The World Health Organization has confirmed that deadly Ebola fever has broken out in the Republic of Congo. But health authorities are far more worried about another continuing epidemic 500 miles south in Angola. It's caused by the Marburg virus, a cousin of Ebola. NPR's Richard Knox explains the difference.
RICHARD KNOX reporting:
WHO has been working for 10 days to determine if the outbreak in the Congo is indeed Ebola. Now Dr. Amadou Yada of the WHO says it seems to be over. Yada spoke today by cell phone from Mitumba, deep in the Congolese rain forest.
Dr. AMADOU YADA (World Health Organization): The outbreak is under control. We need to be very prudent and vigilant, following all the contacts every day.
KNOX: Yada says health workers are still watching 65 people because they had close contact with the 11 known victims of Ebola; nine of them have died.
This is the third Ebola epidemic in that remote region of the Congo in the past four years. Yada says that's one reason why this epidemic is coming under control so fast; people have learned that Ebola is caused by a viral infection. Yada says that's clear from their reaction when a man with suspected Ebola appeared in one village and asked to stay.
Dr. YADA: They said, `No, you cannot stay in the town. We don't want to be again infected by Ebola.'
Dr. PIERRE FORMENTY (World Health Organization): They really believe that the disease is transmitted and it's not sorcery.
KNOX: Dr. Pierre Formenty is the WHO's chief expert on Ebola and Marburg, a closely related virus. He says the situation is very different in Uige, a city in northern Angola. Marburg virus has bedeviled Uige for many months now; the death toll has topped 330, with no end in sight. Formenty says most people in Uige don't believe in the viruses. They think Marburg is witchcraft.
Dr. FORMENTY: So that's the big issue in Uige--is explaining to the people that the infection is transmitted through contact, it's transmitted through reuse syringe and needles, it's transmitted through contact with dead bodies.
KNOX: Formenty says traditional healers in Uige often use dirty needles to inject magic elixirs against Marburg, and that may be the reason why 16 new cases have emerged in the past two weeks that health workers can't link to any known case. Richard Knox, NPR News. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Penicillin Shortage Could Be A Problem For People With Syphilis
Since it came onto the scene in 1943, penicillin has made syphilis a thing of the past — almost. Now, the sexually transmitted disease is making a comeback in the U.S. and there's a shortage of the medication used to treat it.
Pfizer, the company that supplies it, says it's experiencing "an unanticipated manufacturing delay," and in a letter to consumers wrote that it would be providing just one-third of the usual monthly demand until July.
The medication, called Bicillin L-A, is the recommended treatment for people with syphilis. It's also the only one available for pregnant women who are infected with or exposed to syphilis, which is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. But the antibiotic can be used against other bacteria, like the one that causes strep throat.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has asked that health care providers save the drug for people with syphilis, especially pregnant women. Even if a woman does not show symptoms, the infection can pass to a fetus during pregnancy and can cause miscarriage, stillbirth and complications including deformed bones, seizures and blindness.
"And the real tragedy is that it is a treatable infection," says Dr. Sarah Kidd, a medical epidemiologist with the CDC's Division of STD Prevention.
She's on a surveillance team that tracks syphilis transmission in the U.S. There were 20,000 cases in 2014. The vast majority of those patients would be treated with one to three injections of Bicillin L-A, also called penicillin G benzathine. Kidd says according to preliminary data, the climb continued in 2015, a trend that started in 2000.
"It is becoming a more common infection," says Kidd. "And because this is the preferred regimen for treatment for syphilis, it really is a critical problem for syphilis control."
It's routine for pregnant women to be tested for syphilis during their first prenatal visit and, if infected, to receive a course of Bicillin L-A. But after declining in the U.S. for four years, the incidence of babies born with syphilis rose sharply after 2012, likely due to a lack of prenatal care. In 2014, about 500 babies were born in the U.S. with syphilis.
Kidd says the CDC is working with state health departments to identify where there are shortages and send supplies of the medication there.
"If [patients] have to go to a different clinic or place to get their Bicillin shot, it just increases the odds of transmission further before they're cured. So it's another potential barrier in the prevention and control of syphilis."
This particular shortage is no rare event, says Erin Fox, director of the Drug Information Service at University of Utah Health Care, which tracks drugs across the country.
"Unfortunately there are constantly drug shortages. Right now we are following just over 200 active shortages," she says. That's a lot better than the 300 she was tracking before, she says, "But it's still something that hospitals are facing on a daily basis."
Most shortages are due to manufacturing problems, Fox says, like rusting machinery, moldy walls or particles getting into vials that are supposed to be sterile. Some of those events can take months or even years to clear up.
Generic drugs that come in the form of a shot, like Bicillin L-A, are particularly prone to shortages. They're cheap and hard to make, so only a few companies produce them. And when it comes to Bicillin L-A, Pfizer is the only supplier.
"The supply chain is really fragile because we really only have just a small number of companies that make these products," says Fox. "And so when you have a small number of factories and one has a problem, there just isn't additional capacity to make up that difference."
And the market is consolidating. Last year, Pfizer bought Hospira, one of the few U.S. companies manufacturing injectable generic drugs.
Fox says that patients usually get the medications they need because hospitals and pharmacies scramble to get the stocks to the right place, or to prescribe an alternative. But it's hard to plan for drug shortages. Fox says it's a little like preparing for natural disasters.
"Almost every hospital has a set plan for how they deal with drug shortages. The surprise that happens on a daily basis is 'What product is going to be short?'" she says. Often, the first time hospitals and pharmacies find out about a shortage is when a shipment of medications never arrives.
Luckily, says Fox, this situation appears to be short-term. Pfizer says the supply should be back to normal in July.
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Former Rep. Anne Northup Endorses James Comer for Kentucky Governor
Former Louisville Congresswoman Anne Northup has endorsed Republican state Agriculture Commissioner James Comer in his bid for the governor’s mansion.
Northup joined Comer for a press conference atop Waterfront Park’s Big Four pedestrian bridge Friday morning, commending the 2015 gubernatorial hopeful on his success in helping legalize industrial hemp in the state. She urged Republican voters in Jefferson County and across the state to support his candidacy.
“When Jamie told me that he was thinking about running for governor, I told him that I would be all in,” Northup said. “And that I would be so enthusiastic about him being the governor because I knew what a difference he could make.”
Northup’s endorsement is the campaign’s highest profile since Comer officially launched his bid earlier this month alongside running mate Chris McDaniel, a conservative freshman Republican state senator from Taylor Mill who owns a concrete construction business.
Comer is running against former Louisville Metro Councilman Hal Heiner in the Republican gubernatorial primary slated for May, and Northup’s endorsement is designed to chip away at Heiner’s base of support in Jefferson County.
Comer acknowledged that support in Louisville will be “very important” as he carves a path to victory.
“Louisville is the economic engine for the state,” he said. “This is where all the action is. We’re going to have a great organization in Louisville. We already have a lot of support among the CEO set in Jefferson County. And that’s going to continue to grow.”
He also said he would “lean on” Northup for advice if elected, but she told reporters she would not serve in an official capacity in a hypothetical Comer administration.
Northup was first elected to Kentucky’s 3rd Congressional District in 1996, voting often with her party on Capitol Hill and worked to bring federal dollars to her district, most notably with her championing of the Ohio River Bridges Project. She was defeated in 2006 by former LEO Weekly publisher John Yarmuth. She also served in the state House of Representatives from 1987 to 1996.
She was appointed to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in 2009, and has been working as a Washington, D.C., lobbyist for Bracewell & Giuliani, the law firm of former New York mayor and failed U.S. presidential hopeful Rudy Giuliani.
Northup also made an unsuccessful bid for governor herself, losing in a Republican primary to eventual nominee and Kentucky Gov. Ernie Fletcher in 2007. She denied that her endorsement of Comer is retribution against Heiner, who supported Fletcher in that race.
“I have nothing but good things to say about Hal Heiner,” Northup said, adding that she and her husband, Woody Northup, donated to Heiner’s failed 2010 bid for Louisville mayor. “This is not about being against somebody. This is about supporting someone that is uniquely talented, that has broad-based support that can win an election and can be an effective leader once he’s elected.”
Northup’s support is also seen as a means to close a perceived gap between Comer and Louisville, which has formed the nucleus of a familiar Kentucky political trope pitting urban candidates against rural constituents.
During Comer’s Fancy Farm speech this summer, he took jabs at both Heiner and Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway, who is running as a Democratic candidate for governor, when he declared that the next governor won’t be a “millionaire from Louisville.” Both Heiner and Conway live in Louisville.
“My hope is that [Republicans in Jefferson County] will rally behind Jamie Comer,” Northup said. “He is the leader that can bring our state together, bring our party together to start with, and bring our state together and make a difference.”
Joe Burgan, a spokesman for the Heiner campaign who used to work as Northup’s political and finance director during her 10-year congressional tenure, said Heiner spoke with Northup before the gubernatorial campaign, but that the candidate did not ask for her endorsement.
In a statement released Friday, Burgan downplayed the endorsement, characterizing Northup as a relic from Kentucky’s political past.
"Kentuckians are tired of hearing about the past,” Burgan said. “This campaign is about the future. How we are going to bring more jobs to Kentucky to get our people working today and how we prepare our kids for the jobs of the future. It's about Hal Heiner's 25 years of experience solving real problems and creating real jobs.”
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Brain Aneurysm Diagnosis Errors
Last updated Monday, December 2nd, 2024
Brain aneurysm results from the progressive weakening and eventual rupture of the walls of a cerebral artery. The ensuing hemorrhage is often fatal and usually disabling. Because brain aneurysms can occur without prior warning or symptoms, it is important to recognize that not every failure to diagnose such an event represents actionable medical malpractice. There are, however, many cases each year in which doctors and emergency room personnel inadvertently harm patients by neglecting to consider a brain aneurysm diagnosis despite obvious symptoms or risk factors.
At Wocl Leydon, LLC, our lawyers combine an in-depth understanding of the complex legal and medical issues implicated in brain aneurysm misdiagnosis claims with outstanding litigation, negotiation and trial skills. Our ability to investigate, identify and prove the facts legally and medically necessary to establish liability in these cases supports our reputation as one of Connecticut’s most respected personal injury law firms and a frequent choice for referrals from other attorneys.
Warning Signs Of A Brain Aneurysm
Brain aneurysm symptoms include:
- severe headache,
- nausea, vomiting,
- pain or stiffness around the neck,
- vision problems,
- eye pain,
- memory or cognitive difficulties,
- coordination problems and fatigue.
Determining whether these symptoms are being caused by an aneurysm or by something else usually requires a CT scan.
If the CT scan demonstrates signs of subarachnoid hemorrhage, an aneurysm is likely the correct diagnosis. If the CT scan is negative but a ruptured cerebral artery is still suspected, a lumbar puncture should be ordered to detect the presence of blood in the cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
When medical malpractice lawyers work with experienced physicians to investigate the role of medical negligence in causing a brain aneurysm, the central challenge is to determine whether the treating or consulting doctors should have known to use a CT scan, lumbar puncture or other diagnostic tools to detect the risk of aneurysm in light of the facts known at the time of the event.
Risk factors that should often place doctors on notice for the possibility of cerebral aneurysm include known hypertensive vascular disease, atherosclerosis, congenital defects or head trauma. Physicians in positions to make accurate diagnoses based on these risk factors include family practitioners, emergency room doctors, radiologists, neuroradiologists, pediatricians, neurologists and geriatric specialists, just to name a few.
Our attorneys work with outstanding medical specialists to determine which of these practitioners had the opportunity to avoid the risks of brain aneurysm in your case. If our expert review of your medical records indicates a strong likelihood that the failure to identify and address the risks of aneurysm represented departures from a recognized standard of care, we can pursue your claim for medical malpractice damages.
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2012 Schweiger Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain District, USA (750 mL)
2012 will go down in the books as one of the classic vintages. An ideal spring bud break, steady flowering, even fruit set and a lengthy stretch of warm but not to hot days presented beautifully flavored grapes. For our efforts, we have been rewarded with a rich, full-bodied Cabernet, deep in color. The nose of the wine is lively with essences of dark berries, plum, dark chocolate, and toasty oak. The sweet, supple entry crescendos into a deeply intense middle; followed by a pleasant, velvety, lingering finish.
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New study finds employees reporting huge levels of stress and working parents in particular falling into a cycle of fatigue
Working from home is exacerbating an ‘always on’ culture. And parents are bearing the brunt of the stress caused.
Three quarters of UK employees reported suffering fatigue, stress or burnout since last March in a new survey. Among parents the figure was even higher at over 80%.
Most employees said they feel they are expected to work outside regular working hours during lockdown. The resulting cycle of fatigue is affecting all levels of employees.
Unsurprisingly, already tired parents reported higher levels of fatigue. Four in five parents (81.25%) said working from home left them worn out. With the current lockdown closing schools, parents are relied upon to provide educational support for their children. Nearly half of UK parents want their company to step in to provide childcare support through flexible working hours, online learning support, or other initiatives.
When asked about the negative effects they felt when working from home, 25% of parents reported that their quality of sleep had worsened and 28% went as far as to say that they had felt depressed, anxious or exhausted. In fact, less than one fifth of parents (19%) had suffered none of these consequences of working from home.
Decision makers are being encouraged to break the cycle by adapting their HR and employee wellbeing programmes to address the situation.
The ‘2021 Working from Home Study’ was conducted by virtual team building company Wildgoose. It asked employees from 133 companies throughout the UK how working from home has impacted them, whether they have been able to keep a good work/life balance, and how companies could improve home working practices.
Forty four per cent of employees find they have a heavier workload since working from home kicked in last March and have asked that it is reduced. Following on from this, almost a third (31%) have seen a direct impact on their mental health, stating that they have felt depressed, anxious, or suffered from exhaustion.
The study found evidence that those new to working from home are more likely to work when they feel unwell. Around a third said they’d continued to work despite physical or mental illness. HR teams need to make sure that employees are encouraged to take sick leave when needed and effectively communicate to company’s position on sick leave when working from home.
Communication between colleagues was identified as a key measure to better address issues of burnout, increased stress and fatigue when working from home. One in two UK employees stated that everyday casual conversation between employees was needed. Just shy of half of those questioned called for regular virtual activities and fun ‘breakouts’ with colleagues.
Many of the most prominent issues faced by employees working remotely surround a lack of social interaction – something that is extremely difficult to make up for when staff are not together in the office. With this in mind, Wildgoose have created four new remote team building activities designed to facilitate a valuable connection between employees, however far away from each other they are: Daily Kick-Off, Team Quiz, Virtual Away Day and Virtual Escape Room.
Commenting on the findings, Wildgoose managing director Jonny Edser said “We’ve all grown used to home working as the pandemic has continued. But it continues to present huge challenges in maintaining the right work/life balance. With increased workloads and a worrying trend of working through sickness, people’s jobs are becoming ever more blurred with their home lives at a time when it’s crucial the two remain distinct from each other.
“The lack of casual communication with colleagues during the working day is making employees feel more isolated and less motivated without the natural ‘breaks’ away from work. It’s crucial not to underestimate the difference that investing in meaningful interaction can make. As a company we are continuing to innovate by offering remote workforces unique team building activities that reinforce bonds. They’ve seen a fantastic response, and we expect this trend to continue growing.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
OneLessStraw Pledge Campaign
“OneLessStraw Pledge Campaign”
Did you know that in America, we are using an estimated 500,000,000 plastic straws every single day? That is like 1.6 straws for every man, woman and child living in this country every single day. If you were to take an entire day’s worth of plastic straws we use in one day, it would fill up over 127 school busses. That is like over 46,400 school buses full of one-time use plastic straws that are ending up in our landfills and waterways. Sick isn’t it?
That is why 14-year-old Olivia and her 15-year-old brother Carter are launching their global “OneLessStraw Pledge Campaign“. Olivia and Carter realized that reducing our plastic footprint could be very easy to do; we just need to say ‘NO‘ to single-use plastics such as straws. The campaign has three phases and here is how the campaign will work:
The first phase started in early Aug where we reached out to organizations around the world-seeking partners for the campaign. All partners will have their logo and a direct website link listed on the Partners Page.
We are also sending out emails to all the school superintendents across the country advising them of the campaign and asking that they allow their entire school district to get involved. If you have a school/district you would like to speak with about taking the pledge, just email us and we will help you work out the details. If your organization would like to be listed as a partner, just email us your logo and website link you want associated with the logo.
The second phase happened in Sept where we followed up with the school superintendents and also ask schools across the nation and even in select countries to have their students participate in the program by signing a pledge stating they promise not to use a single plastic straw for at least 30-days.
We are also asking the students to get at least one family member to do the same. The pledge they sign allows the person taking the pledge to commit to a dollar amount (i.e. .50-cents or $1.00) they promise to pay for every time they use, or forget to refuse a plastic straw. All funds collected by the students goes 100% to the students school so the school can afford to bring in more environmental education programs.
We are also asking the students to seek out at least one restaurant in their community that they can approach and ask them to also sign a pledge stating that they promise not to hand out straws for an entire month unless requested by the customer.
The third phase is happening now where we ask the students to help ensure they and their family get in the habit of saying “No” to plastic straws for the entire month. Students will also have the opportunity to upload pictures of themselves and their families refusing a straw or even taking pictures of servers wearing our campaign buttons.
We will be hosting a raffle with cool prizes. Every pledge submitted is linked to the persons name so the more pledges (either ‘Individual’, ‘Business or School) the students get, the better their chances of winning a cool prizes.
The OneLessStraw.org website is now live and has lots of resources and a cool interactive map which will track the progress of the campaign around the country and even around the world.
The very first restaurant to join the campaign was North Beach Bar and Grill in Tybee Island GA and they are already reporting that their staff loves the idea and even the customers are gladly participating. Check out the testimonial they sent.
Message from Kathryn Williams:
The pins are a hit! Thank you again for including us in this project. Progress is being made – I had lunch with 7 people today at the Grill. Only 1 of the 8 asked for a straw and was then shamed by the rest of the group:)
As you can see, the campaign is designed to be fun and produce long-lasting results. We encourage everyone to download the pledge forms (also available in Spanish) from our website or complete the online version.
Thank you in advance for helping us make sure this campaign is a huge success by sharing with everyone you know and please be sure to email us your signed pledge form today.
“Remember, anybody can make a difference… if we can, you can too.”
- Contact Name: Olivia Ries
- Contact Number: 6784916222
- Contact Email: email@example.com
- Location: Fayetteville
- Organised by: Jim Ries | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Best months to visit Lac Dã©Sormeaux?
January and February are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Lac Dã©Sormeaux forecast these months temperature to be around -10°c and average of 14.375 hours of sunshine in a month.
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January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around -19°c.
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October and September receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 126.49mm.
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Weather in Lac Dã©Sormeaux in December
Temperature hovers around -6°c and at night it feels like -13°c. In December, Lac Dã©Sormeaux gets 67.52mm of rain and approximately 13 rainy days in the month. Humidity is close to 92%.
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5 June 2017
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Over 100 professional and amateur artists painted their heaRT out to celebrate the world environment day at the Rotary House, Chandigarh.
President of the Rotary Club of Chandigarh said that the art workshop “With all my heART” said that artists are sensitive who represent hope, positivity and change for a better world, especially when the world is facing threats of environment degredation, terrorism and war,
Some of the the leading artists of the city who participated in the workshop included Anjali Aggarwal, , Pankaj Saroj, Aradhana Tandon, Ravinder Sharma. , Sanjay Kumar, Somnath Dikpati , Satwant Sumail, Jaskanwal.
The concept of 100 artists, Neenu Vij informed, that the Rotary Foundation which supports the humanitarian initiatives of Rotary International, has completed 100 years of service to bring world understanding and peace in the world.
Neenu Vij, who herself is an accomplished artist, said that all the paintings would be showcased in the Rotary gallery in Sector 18, and proceeds from the sale of the paintings shall be remitted to The Rotary Foundation. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
This week our listings saw an average of 2.2 showings each. This pattern is slower than we hoped for considering the spring season. However, based on the feedback we’ve gotten, buyers seem to be a bit more prepared to pull the trigger than they had been during the winter months.
As the market slowly begins its recovery, many people are asking questions about the difficulty around obtaining financing. The media has created a general consensus that banks still aren’t lending. Though its true that financing has become more difficult to obtain, banks certainly are still lending.
From a Realtor’s point of view, there is no doubt that financing has become a lot more difficult. There are two major factors that have affected my ability to close a real estate transaction with regards to financing. 1) The lenders have significantly tightened their guidelines. You’ve got to have good credit, money to put down, and a strong debt to income ratio. Underwriters are taking a much harder look at these criteria within a credit file before issuing an approval. 2) The record low interest rates have created a surge in refinance applications and the understaffed lending institutions are struggling to keep up with demand.
These two factors combined are making it very difficult to close in 30 days which used to be considered normal. Today it does not seem uncommon for underwriting to take twice that long with some lenders.
As a buyer, seller, or a real estate professional, the moral to this story is: have patience. These turbulent times have created many changes in our industry. There are lots of bugs to be worked out in what has become a new financial system. As the systems become more routine, things will return to a more fluidl process. But for now, patience truly is a virtue. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
When you think of a shed, storage is the first thing that likely comes to mind. Sheds are traditionally used to stow away tools, lawn equipment, and seasonal decorations. However, sheds have evolved into much more versatile spaces today. If you live in Utah and own a shed, you might be surprised at the innovative uses beyond mere storage.
From home offices to personal gyms, let’s explore some exciting possibilities that can transform your shed into a functional and valuable addition to your home.
Home Office Space
With the rise of remote work, having a dedicated home office has become more essential than ever. Transforming your shed into a home office can be more cost-effective than renovating a room inside your house. Plus, it offers a quiet and separate space, allowing you to focus without the usual household distractions.
Converting a shed into an office is not only practical but also economical. The storage shed cost for such a transformation is often significantly lower than building an extension or remodeling an existing room. On average, shed prices for a basic office setup are reasonable and can be tailored to fit your budget. Investing in a shed office can create a productive environment that promotes efficiency and work-life balance.
If you’re an artist, writer, or musician, having a dedicated creative space is crucial for nurturing your craft. Imagine turning your shed into a creative studio where inspiration flows freely. This transformation allows you to immerse yourself in your work without interruptions.
Setting up a creative studio in a shed is both inspiring and budget-friendly. The storage shed prices for a studio conversion are modest compared to renting an external studio space. You can add easels, desks, or soundproofing to make the interior fit your needs. By converting your shed into a creative haven, you can save on costs while having a personal space that fosters creativity.
Health and fitness have become a priority for many, and having a personal gym at home is a convenient way to stay active. Converting your shed into a home gym offers privacy and flexibility, allowing you to work out whenever you want without commuting to a gym.
The initial storage shed price for a gym conversion may vary based on your chosen equipment, but it’s a worthy investment considering the long-term benefits. You’ll save on gym memberships and travel expenses. Plus, a personal gym can be tailored to your fitness goals, from weightlifting to yoga, ensuring you have everything you need for a great workout.
Guest House or Rental Unit
Do you frequently have guests or need extra income? Turning your shed into a cozy guest house or a rental unit can be an excellent solution. This innovative use of a shed provides a comfortable space for visitors or a potential source of rental income.
Converting a shed into a livable space does require a higher initial investment. The cost of a storage shed for such a project includes insulation, plumbing, and electrical work. However, the return on investment can be significant. A well-designed guest house can enhance your property’s value and provide a steady income stream if you rent it out.
Whether you’re into woodworking, crafting, or any other hobby, having a dedicated workshop can make a huge difference. You can efficiently arrange your tools and supplies in a hobby workshop created out of your shed, which will enhance the enjoyment of your projects.
The cost of converting a shed into a workshop is relatively low compared to the benefits it offers. Storage shed prices for workshop setups are affordable, and you can design the space to meet your specific needs. With a well-organized workshop, you’ll spend more time on your hobbies and less time searching for tools and supplies.
Greenhouse or Garden Shed
For gardening enthusiasts, converting your shed into a greenhouse or garden shed can elevate your gardening experience. A greenhouse shed allows for year-round gardening, protecting plants from harsh weather conditions and extending the growing season.
The cost of converting a storage shed into a greenhouse includes installing proper ventilation, heating, and shelving for your plants. However, the benefits of having a dedicated gardening space far outweigh the costs. You’ll be able to grow various plants, flowers, and vegetables, enhancing your garden and providing fresh produce for your household.
Maximizing the Potential of Your Shed
Sheds are no longer just for storage. Your Utah shed can be transformed into a valuable, multifunctional space with creativity and investment. The possibilities are endless, whether you need a home office, creative studio, personal gym, guest house, hobby workshop, or greenhouse. These innovative uses enhance your lifestyle and add value to your property.
Ready to explore your shed’s potential? Check out Wright’s Shed Co. for affordable shed options and pricing. Invest in a versatile shed today and unlock a world of possibilities in your backyard! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Introducing our potent and natural Addiction tea, made from a proprietary blend of herbs specifically chosen to support recovery from addiction. Our carefully selected ingredients work synergistically to help reduce cravings, balance mood, and promote relaxation without any harmful side effects. Whether you're looking to break free from tobacco, alcohol, or drugs, our Addiction tea can provide the support you need on your journey to a healthier, addiction-free lifestyle. Just brew a cup of our flavorful tea and experience the soothing and transformative power of herbal remedies. Add our Addiction tea to your daily routine and take a step toward a brighter, addiction-free future.
- Nutritional Support: Snakegrass is rich in minerals, including silica, which is essential for bone health and connective tissue strength. During addiction recovery, ensuring adequate nutrition can support overall well-being and aid in the body's healing process.
- Stress Reduction:Spanish Neddle is well-known for its calming properties, which can help reduce stress and anxiety levels. Managing stress is crucial during addiction recovery, as it can help prevent relapse and promote emotional well-being.
- Sleep Support: Spanish Neddle may also aid in improving sleep quality, which is often disrupted during addiction recovery. Better sleep can enhance mood, cognitive function, and overall recovery outcomes.
- Mood Stabilization: Gods Beard is primarily known for its antidepressant properties. It may help stabilize mood and alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety, which are common co-occurring conditions in individuals struggling with addiction.
- Withdrawal Symptoms: Some research suggests that Gods Beard may help alleviate certain withdrawal symptoms, such as cravings and mood swings, although more studies are needed to confirm its efficacy in this regard.
- Neurotransmitter Regulation: Gods Beardmay modulate neurotransmitter levels, including serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine, which play a role in addiction and mood regulation.
While these herbs may offer supportive benefits for individuals undergoing addiction recovery, it's essential to approach their use with caution and in conjunction with evidence-based treatments and professional guidance. Addiction is a complex condition that often requires comprehensive treatment strategies, including therapy, support groups, and, in some cases, medication-assisted treatment. Always consult with a healthcare professional before incorporating herbs or supplements into your recovery plan, especially if you're already taking medications or have underlying health conditions.
DISCLAIMER: None of the health topics and products sold and presented at Yimi Skin and Tea have been evaluated or approved by the FDA. They should not replace personal judgment or medical treatment when indicated, nor are they intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always talk to your physician about the use of my products. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Open the door to business success
Let’s take a closer look. People will only decide to do something if it makes sense to them. I think we can all agree on that. So how do we know what will be meaningful to someone we are meeting for the first time or who we don’t know that well yet? We do this by asking questions and showing genuine interest in the people we meet.
Many of us salespeople have learned from time to time that we need to listen carefully and show our interest by asking questions. But how many of us are actually good at it? We are enthusiastic about our products and services. We want to take action and show our potential customers that we have a cure for every disease. We must learn to combat a prospect’s urge to vomit by offering them a solution to their problem, because if we do it too soon, we’re just guessing what makes the most sense for them.
Understanding basic human motivation will help you ask better questions to arrive at a final plan that makes sense for your prospect. As humans, we are all driven by two main motivations: the desire to avoid pain or the desire to achieve something. In other words, we either want to fix something that isn’t working or we want to create a better future.
consultant and author Mahan Khalsa said it best in his book Let’s Get Real or Let’s Not Play:
People who try to “escape the pain” interpret problems as pain and may give us a list of problems, frustrations and dissatisfaction. You can also use expressions that refer to physical or emotional pain, such as: “It’s killing us,” “We’re bleeding,” “It’s a pain in the neck,” “It’s a real headache,” “It’s “It’s a nightmare.” “It’s like pulling teeth.”
“Profit-oriented” people interpret problems in terms of outcomes (i.e., goals, objectives, and results). You can use phrases like: “What we would like to see”, “What we think is possible”, “Our vision is…”, “What we are passionate about”, “Our goal is…”, “We want to create. etc. Your language will tell us where you want to start. We just have to master the language. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Yili has its own production line, controls every production process, and better controls the equipment quality and production cycle; the electrical components are all imported brands to ensure the stability of the equipment.
Yili understands the pain points of the textile and garment industry, increases investment in traditional equipment intelligence and automation upgrade technology, greatly improves production efficiency and quality for you, and promotes intelligent production.
Yili has a number of energy-saving and environmental protection structures with national patents, and many types of equipment are leaders in the industry. The original technology ensures excellent energy-saving and environmental protection effects.
Yili has 30 years of experience in R&D, manufacturing, sales and service of clothing equipment, with automatic R&D capabilities, and can flexibly provide customers with customized equipment to meet specific production needs.
Yili (Zhaoqing) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. was established in 1992 (formerly known as a joint venture between the Duanzhou District Government of Zhaoqing City and Hong Kong Tailifa Company). A high-tech enterprise, it is committed to realizing the intelligent finishing of the textile and garment industry, opening up the key links of intelligent manufacturing of textile and garment, integrating R&D, manufacturing, sales and service. Since its establishment, it has always attached great importance to technological innovation and product development. Has a number of high-tech product certificates, 5 national invention patents, and obtained CE certification and ISO9001 certification.
Since the launch of the smart fabric testing and smart ironing projects in 2018, the team has visited 100+ customer sites and conducted in-depth discussions with senior fabric experts in the textile industry to understand industry needs. Yili is an all-round company with industry experience and technology research and development capabilities.
Yili adheres to the vision of "making the textile and apparel industry intelligent and green", takes products as the core, wins credibility with quality, leads the future with innovation, continuously improves product value, and is committed to providing modern solutions for the textile and apparel industry. The pioneer of intelligent equipment in the textile and garment industry, assists the era of Industry 4.0 with technological innovation, and jointly builds intelligent new manufacturing.
1. Fabric shrinkage processing is to make the untreated fabric soft, and through the adjustment of the skew of silk yarn, the size of the original fabric to reduce the sewing process, due to the fabric by sewing and ironing shrinkage.
2. Prevent the size or shape of the clothes produced, so that you do not have to consider the problem of fabric stretching and shrinking during the manufacture of clothing before you design.
3. After shrinkage processing, the size of the cloth is stable, excellent hand feel, and after ironing again is not easy to shrink, this treatment makes the product quality to achieve the best, and the added value is increased.
National patent steam chamber&Exhaust water vapor in the downward design:Internal unique structure to ensure no water vapor dripping.Fully sealed unique design steam cover: no leakage of steam, steam cyclic utilization,reduce the steam consumption.
fabric sponging machine is in a certain temperature, humidity and pressure,fabric is the tension-free state, with the help of the fabric itself elastic shrinkage deformation ,textile and fiber penetration and swelling principle, eliminate the potential shrinkage of fabric, complete the shrinking work.
Can reduce fabric shrinkage rate,fix fabric size.
Save 40% steam consumption than other brand,ensure no water dripping.
Fabric sponging machine is in a certain temperature, humidity and pressure,fabric is the tension-free state, with the help of the fabric itself elastic shrinkage deformation ,textile and fiber penetration and swelling principle, eliminate the potential shrinkage of fabric, complete the shrinking work.
In modern clothing production, it has become a consensus to improve production efficiency and stabilize product quality with the help of automation systems. Among the various links of automatic garment production, the process of automatic cloth spreading is very important.
The automatic ironing machine can steam sterilization, reduce dust moths and allergens, remove bacteria (such as dust, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli), odor, pollen and chemical cleaners left after dry cleaning of clothes, the steam sterilization function and the peeling automation Ironing machine can help remove bacteria on clothes.
The popular name of steam generator is also called steam boiler, which is a kind of equipment that generates steam. The principle of the steam generator is to use fuel or other energy sources to heat water into steam for the steam needs of clothing, food, industry and other industries. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Ground forces in Gaza
Operation commander Major General Yoav Galant
Photo: Ariel Hermoni, Defense Ministry
IDF deep in Strip: 50 terrorists killed
Soldiers fighting in Palestinian territory involved in close combat with Hamas cells firing mortar shells at them. Objective of each unit is to neutralize weapons amassments, tunnels openings, among other things. Operation's commanders are satisfied with progress thus far
The IDF estimates that since the start of ground operation Saturday night in the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Cast Lead more
than 50 Hamas operatives have been killed. IDF sources report that the operation is going as planned and that the troops are meeting the schedule set prior to the operation's inception.
The IDF reported Sunday morning that an officer and a soldier were seriously wounded and that 20 soldiers overall were wounded by a mortar shell that landed next to a deployment of Golani troops.
According to reports coming from troops in the field, the fighting with Hamas cells, which are using a broad range of weapons including explosive devices, is at close range. Military sources have noted that though Hamas have avoided reporting official casualty counts, they estimate that dozens of terrorists have been wounded in addition to the dozens killed since Saturday night.
IDF artillery fire (Photo: Reuters)
According to the Palestinians, most of the killed were civilians and that the death count since the beginning of the fighting has reached more 500.
Israeli troops in the field are still in the initial stages of the operation and are clashing with terrorists from predetermined positions. Mortar shells are being fired at the troops, who are returning with tank fire.
Each IDF force has a list of intelligence targets in its area of operation which include terrorist infrastructure such as ammunitions batteries and potential tunnel openings. Each force has been instructed to neutralize these targets. In parallel, the IDF aims to arrest terrorists to be transferred for interrogation by security forces in Israel.
Follow up of the operation is being carried out continually by way of the Southern Command, where the operation's commander, Major General Yoav Galant, sits, and by way of the Gaza Division under the command of Brigadier General Eyal Isenberg, which is responsible for the ground operation. The IAF is tightly aiding the ground forces by attacking cells attempting to approach IDF's armed forces.
IDF brigade commanders in Palestinian territory are in command and are leading the forces. As of now, the brigade commanders are being praised by their commanders for carrying out the operation according to the objectives and targets that were agreed upon prior to the operation's launch.
In general, Defense Minister Ehud Barak defined the rough objectives of the operation as seriously damaging Hamas' capabilities and fundamentally changing the security equation in the south. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Review Summary: Great at making flowcharts, but the main drawback is that there are no file management system, and no sharing features.
Has Flowchart Symbols: Yes
Ease of Use: 4/5
Overall Score: 4/5
Diagrams.net flowchart maker is a flowchart solution that enables developers, IT analysts, network administrators, and designers to create and distribute diagrams through basic operations like drag and drop. Professionals can use this software to create conversion layers with custom URLs and align the information in different shapes.
Not to mention, businesses can employ built-in shapes to organize mind maps, flowcharts, or tree diagrams automatically. The program allows teams to generate and export diagrams to PDF files automatically.
Main features Of Diagrams.net Flowchart Maker
Create Diagrams With The Touch Interface
Since it is a desktop app, drawing graphs on any device with a touch screen is very simple. Navigate to Diagrams.net, choose a location for the diagram file, and start deploying any diagram.
You can now choose to show the mouse pointer when collaborating in real-time with it. For example, sharing the pointer with the team makes it easy to ask or clarify anything in a diagram or on a short whiteboard drawing when working together.
Open-Source Editor In Lark
Because this diagram software is truly an open-source platform, more and more diagramming applications are integrating this diagram editor or providing a connector to the diagramming tool.
Change Connection Points On Forms
Changing the connection point of the shape is feasible. All users need to do is to drag the connection points around the form, add a new one, and delete the unnecessary ones.
Various Object Styles
The Enumerate shape feature opens the door to number shapes and connections in your workflow diagrams. When this additional shape property is enabled, a yellow numeric label will be added to each form and connection.
- Has everything you need: Rich image databases for critical use cases and modeling, network diagrams, databases, wireframes, etc.
- Simple user interface: Even individuals who are not designers and have no knowledge of Photoshop or similar software can use it easily.
- Teamwork: Working as a team in a virtual space can be challenging because we do not have a whiteboard in front of us. However, by organizing your diagrams and math work, you can perfectly sketch out your ideas with Diagrams.net.
- Customizable diagram templates: This diagram software provides a lot of visualized diagram elements, as well as several options to customize each item like font size, font style, text color, border thickness, color border, rotation, the inclination of the item, etc. You can fine-tune everything and make each design or chart distinct to your liking.
- Simple Alignment: Aligning all your sections is a breeze thanks to its awesome grid system, enabling you to precisely position aligned items next to/below each other.
- Accessible both offline and online: The compatibility difference between the browser and standalone versions and the latency is rarely visible on the intranet.
- Not for those who do not like change and are not used to anything new: Since it's an online diagramming software, many people dislike and oppose its use. However, newly installed versions can help with the migration and increase user convenience.
- Usage limitations: Although its free version is cost effective, this diagram software still has certain shortcomings when managing text and shapes, including arrows in forms. Still, this should not have much of an impact.
- It may be difficult to read: Some items make the text on your flow diagrams more difficult to see. When changing the fill color of things, it can be more adaptive to the text color and easier for the user to read.
- Do not save work: If you forget to save and/or download your draft before turning off your device, there is a high risk of it being lost.
- Security: Diagrams.net permits users to keep their upgrades and paradigm changes where they choose, such as the cloud or local devices, rather than being limited to workstations maintained by one Specialized map owner.
- It is more suitable for basic designs: It is best suited for use cases where extremely complex diagrams are not required. While the number of diagram tools or customization options is limited, it's still a great flowchart tool for basic tasks.
Diagrams.net flowchart maker is a website that provides free online diagramming tools. It can still be used as a flowchart generator, network diagram software, online UML communication diagram for database schema generation, online BPMN construction, diagrams generation, and more.
Diagrams created with this software can be used in any way you choose. The flow diagrams you create are copyrighted to you, so you have the right to use any copyright symbols in them and make raster and vector graphics copies of your designs. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Dial By Voice
Speech Auto Attendant is a voice feature which connects users automatically to another person or department within the University by simply speaking the name of the desired party. This eliminates the need to look up phone numbers in a directory, on the web, or in a contact manager.
The Auto Attendant system is synchronized with the University’s Banner system to insure that it is automatically updated as people move around campus, or new employees come on board.
To utilize this system:
- Dial the Speech Auto Attendant’s phone number - 95500 or from off campus dial 610 519-5500.
- Speak the name of the person or department.
- The Speech Auto Attendant system will look up the appropriate phone number and automatically transfer your call to the requested person or department.
Using the Dial by Voice System
To connect to the Speech Auto Attendant system, dial 95500 and follow the voice prompts.
Recording Your Name
The first time you use the Speech Auto Attendant feature from your personal phone, it will request that you record your name. This is to replace the system generated pronunciation of your name and allow callers to hear your name in your own voice as they are being transferred to your number. If you do not record your name, callers will hear a synthesized voice phonetically speak your name upon transfer.
The Speech Auto Attendant system has been setup to utilize your official first and last names as they are recorded in the Banner system. If, however, you go by a nickname instead of your official first name, a provision has been made to allow your preferred first name to be included in the Auto Attendant directory. To have your preferred first name (nickname) included in the directory, contact UNIT's Service Desk at support.villanova.edu.
Should your name be the same as, or similar to someone else on campus, the Auto Attendant system will attempt to distinguish between similar names by using the person’s department. For example: If you call the Speech Auto Attendant and ask for "John Murphy"; the Speech Auto Attendant might reply: "Are you looking for John Murphy from Facilities?" If you say yes, you would be connected; if you say no, the Auto Attendant would reply: "Sorry, would that be John Murphy from UNIT?" The Speech Auto Attendant will continue through its list of similar names until you find the individual that you want.
Name Not Found
If for some reason the individual or department you are seeking is not recognized by the Speech Auto Attendant, it will transfer you to the University Operator.
The Auto Attendant system is currently setup to comply with the privacy rules established in Banner. If your phone number is private, and your calls should be directed to the departmental secretary, that is the number that the Auto Attendant will transfer callers to. If the number that the Auto Attendant is transferring your calls to is incorrect, submit your change to have the number corrected.
Hyphenated Last Names
The names that the Speech Auto Attendant uses are the official names that are stored in Banner. If you have a hyphenated last name, that is what the Speech Auto Attendant will attempt to match when a person calls for you. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Lawrence City Commission to review statewide report on housing needs
photo by: Mike Yoder
Lawrence city leaders will soon receive a presentation regarding a statewide report on Kansas’ housing needs.
As part of its meeting Tuesday, the Lawrence City Commission will receive a presentation regarding the recently completed Kansas Statewide Housing Assessment Report. The commission, which in recent years has been working to address local affordable housing shortages, requested a presentation of the report after it was released last month.
The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation conducted the report, and KHRC Executive Director Ryan Vincent will present the report to the commission as part of the commission’s study session on Tuesday, according to a city staff memo to the commission. Vincent will discuss a high level statewide overview of the report’s findings and recommendations, as well as a regional assessment of themes, challenges and opportunities specifically regarding Douglas County.
The housing assessment was launched last year by the KHRC and the Office of Rural Prosperity, and was the state’s first comprehensive housing needs assessment in nearly 30 years, according to the memo. The assessment aimed to address a decades-long shortage of data on existing housing resources and current and projected needs.
The assessment analyzed the housing needs and market conditions for all regions of the state as well as for specific communities. An executive summary of the report highlights several key challenges that the state faces in meeting housing needs during the next 10 to 15 years. Those include a growing gap in the need and availability of middle-income housing; a lack of varying housing types; a need to preserve and reinvest in existing affordable units; and a need to address the building trades labor shortage.
The report looked at Douglas County and Shawnee County together, noting that there is a trending preference for people who work in Topeka to live in Douglas County. Some of the themes noted for Douglas County include an inconsistent review and approval process at times; the high cost of site development; and an unmet demand for smaller and lower maintenance options.
The report also looked at what percentage of renters and homeowners across Kansas were cost-burdened, which the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development defines as a household that spends more than 30% of its adjusted gross income on rent or mortgage and other housing costs, including utilities, taxes and insurance. According to the report, in 2019 about 48% of Douglas County renters were cost-burdened, and about 19% of Douglas County homeowners were cost-burdened.
The Lawrence City Commission will meet virtually at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, and some staff will be in place at City Hall, 6 E. Sixth St. The public may attend the meeting in person at City Hall or participate virtually by following directions included in the commission’s meeting agenda, which is available on the city’s website, lawrenceks.org. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Crisis management is the process by which an organization deals with a an emergency, a disruptive, unexpected and harmful event. It is distinct from a normal “performance improvement” initiative in that it is extremely urgent and requires proper handling to ensure the continuity of the company and the safety of its shareholders’ investment.
Four elements are common to a crisis: (a) a threat to the organization, (b) the element of surprise, and (c) a short decision time and (d) a clear need for change. While each crisis is unique, X-PM has developed frameworks on how to tackle them. For example, when dealing with a turnaround, we recognize that there are different levels of discomfort: some companies are in a downward spiral and have a long way to go before they become nonviable; others have almost reached the bottom of their downward trajectory. In these different situations, we will focus on different aspects of management (e.g. operations, financials, personnel, legal), develop recommendations, prepare action plans, seek board approval and finally deploy our own manager or team to execute the action plan.
Our crisis specialists benefit from the power of the global WIL Group network. We have a global talent pool of close to 50,000 seasoned management professionals in just about every industry, geography and functional specialty, many of them with extensive experience in managing crises of various kinds.
When dealing with a crisis, you are never alone. X-PM acts as your Crisis Management Team. We’ll work beside you to help you manage a crisis so that you can understand it, overcome it and put in place systems to avoid such situations in the future.
X-PM’s key advantage in tackling crises is our global talent pool of industry veterans who have “been there and done that.” When a steady hand is needed, companies that are in crisis, turn to us to fill interim management roles and get the job done.
Our experienced managers are dedicated to steering companies out of trouble, enabling them to quickly step in to fill Chief Restructuring Officer, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer roles.
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Benefits of working with X-PM to manage crises
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“Deep decarbonization” is all the rage in energy circles, but what does it really mean for actually retrofitting and remodeling buildings? Is it just about replacing oil and gas-fired boilers and furnaces with electric equivalents? Or does it actually mean something far more complex and interesting? Our guest in this episode is a registered engineering technologist in building construction technologies and an award-winning expert on the integration of the building sciences and health sciences who believes the best solutions come from an integrated design approach that takes all elements of buildings and human experience into account, not just how we heat our buildings. This lengthy, wide-ranging, and often humorous discussion covers everything from building science, to regional and national politics, to human physiology and psychology, to the ways that we teach architecture and building design, and much more…and it will leave you with an entirely new concept of what “deep decarbonization” really means. Plus: we finally delve into the arcane but important concepts of exergy and entropy.
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If you are a business and leveraging Digital Marketing for your business, then your digital marketing team should read this article. Your business may belong to the below industry (the list is not exhaustive): Education, Real Estate and Property, Automotive, Retail, Technology, E-commerce, Entertainment and media, Healthcare, Financial services, Restaurants, Travel, Professional Services, Gaming, Sports etc.
In this article, you will learn about conversion and conversion rate.
What Is Conversion?
Suppose your website has one FREE eBook that users can download after filling a form. Now you launch one social media advert so that users visit that particular web page, fill the form, and get the eBook. The most crucial action here is “filling the form.” From the Ad campaign perspective, this is the desired action. When this desired action happens, we say conversion occurs.
Take another example of conversion. Suppose your website has one sales page that sells one eBook. Now you launch one Advert so that users visit that particular sales page, complete the purchase process, and get the eBook. When users click the BUY NOW button on that page and complete the purchase by paying online, they get the eBook delivered to their email. The most crucial action here is “completing the purchase.” From the Ad campaign perspective, this is the desired action. When this desired action happens, we say conversion occurs.
I hope you got the idea of conversion. Remember, conversions may occur on another digital platform other than the website.
Conversions are important to the success of your business.
Few more examples of conversions are as follows:
– Signing up for a newsletter
– Watching a video on your website
– Clicking on a link
– Booking a demo
– Asking for a quote for your service
– Clicking on an advert
– Submitting a contact form
Categories of Conversions
Conversions are generally categorized into two categories: macro conversions and micro conversions.
Any conversions related to business revenue-related goals are called macro conversions (primary goals). Examples include an online order completion, a free subscription sign up, lead generation form submission, requesting a quote.
Any conversions that facilitate macro conversions are called micro conversions (secondary goals). A few examples of micro conversions are watching a product video, viewing a product page, adding a product to the cart, downloading a white paper, newsletter sign up.
One macro conversion of one business may be a micro conversion for another business. For example, “new user registration” may be a macro conversion for one business, but it is a minor conversion for an e-commerce website.
What Is Conversion Rate?
Conversion rate is the percentage of your website visitors that take the desired action.
Conversion Rate = (Number of conversions / Total number of visitors) * 100%
Suppose one of your landing pages gets 1000 visitors. Out of which, 160 visitors take the desired action. In this case, the conversion rate of that landing page will be (160 / 1000) * 100 = 16%
Why Is Conversion Rate Important?
– It helps you test the effectiveness of your marketing campaigns
– It helps you improve the UI/UX
– It helps you test the effectiveness of your offer
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Spacy Hunter is an exciting endless level-base game in which you use the arrow keys or WASD to move the spaceship around the map and shoot down the enemies, try to avoid their attacks. The goal is shoot down all the enemies in the level, collect coins to unlock new spaceships, upgrade spaceship for better power.
How to play:
Use arrow keys or WASD to move the spaceship
Use space or left mouse button to shoot
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Sudoku is a famous logic puzzle games. If you like sudoku games, this Xmas Sudoku games is for you. In Xmas Sudoku, you task is to fill all the cells with christmas items. Each row, column or 3×3 cells must contain a christmas item exactly once.
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More than anything, Nick loves soccer. But when his parents decide to get a divorce and his mom moves out - nothing seems right anymore.My Thoughts: I really enjoyed this book.
I loved Mr. Mac - the librarian who was a former rapper
I loved April and her bookish ways
I loved the moments between Nick and his mother
I thought Nick being made to read his father's word dictionary was entertaining and interesting.
I liked the blackout poetry and exploring expression.
Cover Thoughts: Perfect
Source: My Library
Library Recommendation: Highly recommended for tween collections in all libraries.
And it's just perfect for this year's summer reading program theme. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Having professional looking interior shots is even more important now since social media advertising is at it’s highest point. You need good images of your retail space, meeting room or hotel interior. Real Estate agents sell more if they have great images to show their clients. Your website looks better if you have professional looking photos of your office and staff. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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In early 2020, YBCA invited multidisciplinary collective SF Urban Film Fest to join the organization as a two-year resident to reimagine the role of film in civic engagement. This partnership offers both organizations the opportunity to harness the power of creativity through film and inspire the public to engage with their city with a critical and communal lens.
Through community-led film screenings, public-facing exhibitions and conversations with artists, activists and filmmakers, SFUFF and YBCA are dedicated to creating new pathways for partnerships and reimagining film programming at arts institutions.
Explore all SFUFF’s work with us below as they continue to experiment with how the arts can open gateways to civic engagement and urban planning. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Below is an excerpt of porch.com’s article “Moving With Pets? We Have the Experts’ Advice to Do It Properly”. For additional moving tips, check out the rest of their article here.
How can we help our pets adjust after moving to a new home?
“Pets entering a new environment can be tough! Dogs and Cats’ territorial instincts make them very attached to their surroundings, and abruptly changing those surroundings may cause unneeded anxiety. Often our pets don’t know how to cope with anxiety healthily. This can cause them to chew up furniture, scratch up floors, and engage in other destructive actions. Here are three suggestions for how to best integrate your pet into your new home and avoid these struggles.
Bring along their favorite blankets, toys, and furniture. This should help put them at ease. It is important that your furry friend is able to relax and feel comfortable in their new home, so familiar sights and scents will help them make the transition. From their cage and water bowls to their treats and supplements, imagine what makes your pet feel at home.
waiting for dinner time or hanging at the dog park:
there are daily activities that mark the flow of your
pet’s day. Try to match these habits as closely as you
can, so your dog will understand that their life isn’t
changing, just their location.Be extra generous. We show love to our pets on a
daily basis, but ratcheting up the attention can help
both, fight the anxiety your pet may be feeling, and
give them positive associations for their new home.
Being able to focus on chewing a bone or chasing a
laser will start to break down apprehensions your
dog or cat may have about moving.
My dog takes these willingly as a treat. I give him one a day. They seem to help his tummy.Kazzie R.
Moving is a stressful event for humans and animals alike, so your pet will appreciate any effort your make to help them adjust. Be sure to continue to pay attention to any changes in their mood or irritability, as this may indicate your pet needs some more help adjusting to their new place. Symptoms like lack of appetite, lack of energy, or lack of sleeping should be addressed with your veterinarian.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Exquisite range of kitchen ceramic wall tiles that look like a beautiful dream. Our kitchen wall tile designs include old classics to ultra-modern enabling us to cater to variety of requirements of our customers.
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Genre: All Sex, Young, Gonzo, Hardcore
I picked up this blonde babe named Ellie Shou in the Fake Taxi today. The sexy Brit was wearing pink fishnet stockings and a revealing top, and I couldn’t help but steal a glance at her nice, perky tits as we set off. Ellie was surprised when I told her that I would be charging her 50 euros for the ride, and she offered an alternate form of payment… Intrigued, I asked Ellie what she had in mind, and that’s when I caught her touching her boobs and pussy! After shaking her big ass for me, the horny nymph invited me to join her in the back of the cab, where she deepthroated my thick dick before spreading her legs to take a missionary-style pounding! Afterwards, Ellie bounced her tight pussy on my lap in cowgirl before we spooned in the backseat, and then I put her on all fours and spanked her butt cheeks red-raw as I banged her doggystyle. When I was ready to cum, I pulled out just in time to spunk a filthy load all over the nymph’s face!
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Total Duration: 00:27:04 | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Get Ready to Shine at the Newquay Light Switch On Parade!
This year, we’ve got something exciting in store for you. Experience Newquay and BID have reached out to us to organize a series of community workshops leading up to the Light Switch On event. And guess what? We’d absolutely love to create a workshop linked with YAC (Youth Art Connect) just for you!
Here’s the scoop: On the 1st of December, there will be a fantastic mini parade, and YAC has the opportunity to have up to 30 people involved in the parade. Space is limited, so we want to make this count. We’re thinking of making your November session extra special by creating either a collective, medium-sized sculpture that represents everyone or individual sculptures that showcase your unique talents.
This is our chance to shine, be part of a vibrant parade, and let our creativity light up the Newquay streets. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting workshop, and get ready to be a part of something truly spectacular!
When? | Saturday 04th November 2023 @ 12:00 |
Where? | Newquay Adult Education Centre Lanherne House Tolcarne Road, Newquay TR7 2NQ |
Website | |
Cost | £1.50 |
12:00 - 15:00 | 11 - 17 year olds |
16:00 - 18:00 | 18 + |
Registration is now closed
Please check our upcoming events page for future art clubs. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
This Mutant Mind Meld Podcast was recorded very late at night at the Star Water Bar in the Arise music festival in Loveland, Colorado on August 9th, 2014. Topher Sipes is a lucid dreaming teacher and digital artist. Or talk wasn’t edited so we start out with a bit of random banter as we set up to have the conversation. While most people stay up late at festivals, that often doesn’t work for me as I usually get up insanely early—frequently 3am or even earlier—-because pre-dawn is my favored creative zone (see Pre-Dawn Window Zone). On this occasion, instead of trying to fight my usual sleep schedule, I went to sleep relatively early and got up at about 2:30AM. As often happens even when I am not at festivals, I frequently overlap with my night owl friends who are still up when I am just getting up (please don’t message me on Facebook pre-dawn!). At 2:30AM at a festival, things are pretty lively and I felt well rested and decided to imbibe a legal edible (this is Colorado) and check out the night life. I soon ran into Michael Garfield, Mitch Mignano and Topher Sipes. After a series of interesting conversations, Topher and I decided to record a podcast at the Star Water Cafe which was starting to shut down just as we began recording. The very gradual shutting down of Star Water became an interesting sound collage in the background of our dialogue.
The list of things we discussed may give a feeling for the late night and THC-infused context :
- Cognitive sleep state, telepathic bleed through and the movie Scanners
- Parallel realities, multiple perspective auto-erotic experiences and ego transcendence
- Archonic time police versus the guild of time shifters as an autonomous internally generated bardo
- Cephalization, neurological simulacra and the growth of interiority as an evolutionary teleology
- Interactive performance art as collective lucid dream
- The evolution of video game technology and its influence on dreaming
- Using off-the-shelf hardware to incorporate players’ archetypal dominants into
- individualized video game interactive narratives
- Flotation tanks as lucid dreams on demand and to augment VR
- Pulling back the frame to observe real time liminality
Art, Design & Visuals
ARTheism dance-imation performance
I took the top image of Topher at the Star Water Bar while we were dialoguing. The next two photos were taken the following day when Topher taught a seminar on lucid dreaming. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Feb. 21, 2023, marks the 58th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X. We honor his life and legacy by recalling his revolutionary message to the downtrodden peoples of the world and committing to carrying on his fight for liberation. In this special commemorative episode of Rattling the Bars, Mansa Musa speaks with freedom fighters Paulette Dauteuil and Ashanti Alston about how Malcolm X shaped their own politics, why the dream of international revolution was so essential to Malcolm’s vision, and how we can keep that dream alive today.
Paulette Dauteuil is the former Co-chair (2010-2012) and National Secretary (2012-2014) of the National Jericho Movement. She now serves on the advisory board and is also a member of the International Leonard Peltier Defense Committee.
Ashanti Alston is a former political prisoner, former member of the Black Panther Party and Black Liberation Army, and a revolutionary speaker, writer, organizer, and motivator. He currently serves on the steering committee of the National Jericho Movement to free US political prisoners.
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The eyes of crocodiles are very similar to those of humans and other mammals.
They have a lens, cornea, iris, and retina. Crocodiles have binocular vision, meaning they can see in two directions at once. But how good are they?
Do crocodiles have good eyesight?
Crocodiles can see just fine. They may not have the best eyesight in the animal kingdom, but they do have a few tricks up their sleeves to help them navigate their environment and find food.
Crocodiles’ eyes are set on the sides of their heads, giving them a nearly full panoramic view of their surroundings.
But this type of vision comes with a trade-off: It means that crocs can’t focus on objects directly in front of them — or even directly behind them — without turning their entire bodies first.
This means that crocodiles are unable to see what’s going on around them while they’re cruising through the water with only one eye open at a time.
So instead, they rely on smell and hearing as well as touch to find prey and avoid predators.
Crocodiles also have an excellent sense of smell that helps them track down prey from a distance, including when it’s buried under sand or mud.
Their nostrils are located at the tip of their snout, so they can breathe “underwater” for short periods of time by keeping one nostril closed off while hunting for food; this way, they don’t need to surface every time they want to breathe like other marines animals.
Can crocodiles see underwater?
Crocodiles have no eyelids, so they can’t blink.
The transparent film membrane allows a crocodile to keep its eyes open underwater, without getting any dirt into its actual eye.
This means that they can see underwater perfectly well.
How can crocodiles see underwater?
Crocodiles are able to see well even in murky water because they have an extra eyelid called a nictitating membrane.
This membrane covers the eyeball when they submerge underwater and then blinks back up when they surface again.
Can crocodiles see in the dark?
They can see at night because of tiny mirrored receptors in the back of their eyes called “tapetum lucidum”.
This gives them the ability to detect light from very small distances, which allows them to hunt at night.
The tapetum lucidum works like a mirror; it reflects incoming light, rather than absorbing it as our retinas do.
When light hits the retina, it bounces back out through another part of the eye (the pupil) so we don’t get blinded by our own reflection in bright lights or water.
This ability is helpful for crocodiles because they spend most of their time underwater where it’s dark anyway!
What is special about crocodile eyes? (incredible facts)
To understand how crocodile eyes work, let’s take a look at some incredible facts about crocodile eyes:
1. They can see underwater which is why they are called “alligators” as well as “crocodiles”.
Crocodiles are more likely to be seen on land than alligators because they prefer warmer climates with more water bodies like lakes, rivers, and ponds.
On land, their eyes remain half-open due to their lack of eyelids which enables them to keep an eye on any possible predators lurking around them.
2. Crocodiles have horizontal slit-shaped pupils, which gives them a wide range of vision.
3. Crocodiles have nictitating membranes (third eyelids) that cover their eyes when they attack prey or when they dive underwater, protecting them from dirt and debris.
4. Crocodiles can see color, but they have poor color discrimination and cannot see reds, oranges, or yellows very well.
They also have difficulty seeing objects in bright light as well as distinguishing detail at a distance.
5. Crocodiles have the most powerful bite on earth.
6. They can hold their breath for up to an hour underwater without any trouble.
7. They can stay submerged for up to two weeks without having to come up for air!
8. Crocodiles have excellent night vision and can see up to 50 feet away in low light conditions.
Crocodiles are born to be wild and not just normal. You cannot enjoy any creature of the earth better than you will enjoy the crocodiles.
The crocodile’s eyes are amazing and looking at the creature gives you a chill.
These facts about crocodile eyes we have here can make you think again about how fascinating they are. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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