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C6 Insights is an industry-first sustainability platform designed specifically to help fleets reduce fuel spend and emissions, simplify carbon reporting needs, and plan decarbonization strategies. Our comprehensive analytics and unique six-step process enable companies to identify effective sustainability solutions, delivering meaningful emission reductions and a positive ROI. Automated marketing tools complete the process, sharing this message with customers to drive business growth and brand reputation.
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Joyaux de Jacquemin is a jewelry brand that specializes in historical jewelry. Pieces created; draw inspiration for the jewels that belongs to the royal family of England, and the former jewels of the French, and Russian royal families. Joyaux de Jacquemin carries creations fictional, as well as accurately historical. Pieces are created to reflect court life of the eighteenth to nineteenth century. Jewels of this era are known as Baroque, Rococo, Georgian jewels, Regency, Empire Jewels.
- Comes with a necklace, and a pair of Earrings.
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Martin & Wagner has joined other local businesses to contribute to Rogers High School Athletic Department as an official partner of the Rogers Royals High School Athletes and Athletic Program. Small things can help and a little goes a long way. We support athletes in all kinds of sports.
"Sports build good habits, confidence, and discipline. They make players into community leaders and teach them how to strive for a goal, handle mistakes, and cherish growth opportunities." Julie Foudy
Read more ...Martin & Wagner Law has been nominated and won Best Attorney 8 years in a row! Thank you to everyone who voted. We work hard for our clients to get the best outcome possible and protect their rights under Minnesota Law. Crow River News annual Reader's Choice Awards includes St. Michael, Rogers, Albertville, Rockford, Medina, Corcoran, Hanover, Independence, Greenfield.
Read more ...As family law attorneys, we commonly see parents in conflict, sometimes major conflict, when attempting to establish a parenting time schedule. Whether unmarried parents who have separated or married parents who are getting divorced, it is extremely important for both parents to work together to set a parenting time schedule. If you can't do it together, with an attorney or a mediator, a judge will make the decision for you based on the best interests of the child(ren).
Read more ...Thank you to everyone who voted Martin & Wagner the Best Attorneys in Elk River Star News annual Reader's Choice Awards! Readers vote on their favorite businesses in the annual publication and submit in categories for restaurants, tax professionals, attorneys, home builders, and more. Martin & Wagner has been nominated and won Best Attorney 6 years in a row!
Read more ...Children need financial support from both parents. According to Minnesota law, a child has the right to be financially supported by both parents. Child support is ordered whenever a married couple with children divorces or legally separates or when an unmarried couple has a child and paternity is established. As divorce attorneys, we calculate child support based on the MN Child Support Guidelines.
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Eternity High Stool | Coffee Waste Black | by Space Copenhagen
The High Stool version of the acknowledged Eternity Chair. The organic shell is made of Matek®, our patented waste material mix. The waste materials used for this chair come from post-consumer e-waste mixed with either wood or coffee waste, depending on the colourway. The Eternity shell is mounted on a 20% recycled metal frame with a gunmetal finish. The embracing design of the shell seat makes the High Stool as comfortable as a dining chair. Available in different Matek® and upholstery options.
Each product from the Eternity Collection removes 4330g of waste from the planet.
Cutting-edge technology allows Mater to make furniture from waste materials in their patented Matek® material by combining fibre with a binder. The Matek® used for the Eternity Collection is made by mixing e-waste with either coffee waste from
Danish coffee producer BKI Kaffe or wood waste.
E-waste is a growing environmental concern across the globe due to the world’s use and throwaway
culture. Only 17.4% of total global e-waste is known to have been collected and properly recycled. This figure has dropped over the last five years as a
percentage of total waste generated.
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Congratulations to Edward Frenkel and Daniel Tataru on their election to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. http://www.amacad.org/content/news/pressReleases.aspx?pr=217Read more about Edward Frenkel and Daniel Tataru elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
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Wedding Photographer Villa Cipressi Lake Como
Discover my wedding photographies in Villa Cipressi, Lake Como.
If there is a place where I feel at home in Lake Como, it’s Varenna.
Here I shot my first wedding as a professional wedding photographer and here I return every year for new weddings, elopements or engagement photoshootings.
This is where I take customers who ask me for the most suggestive location in Lake Como.
Here Monika and Ben asked to me to photograph their wedding day.
The following words are the feedback they left me and take a look at some photos of their wedding in Villa Cipressi.
I could not rate Matteo enough.
Not only did he put us at ease, but his style of photography and how natural the photography was made our day so special and normal – capturing the moments naturally.
Matteo was so helpful, friendly, and we were honoured to have him as an additional guest.
I am so blessed to have had Matteo with us during this special day.
A true professional and gentleman. Thank you.
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Matteo Mauro Studio announces a double solo exhibition with renowned artist Zehra Doğan, titled “Closed Eyes Can See.” Opening on November 14, 2024, from 6 pm to 9 pm at Prometeo Gallery (Via Privata G. Ventura 6, 20134 Milano), the exhibition will be open to the public from November 15, 2024, until January 14, 2025. Visitors can view the exhibition from Tuesday to Saturday, between 2 pm and 7 pm.
Closed Eyes Can See unites the impactful artistic expressions of Matteo Mauro and Zehra Doğan, each known for their thought-provoking themes and deeply personal narratives. Doğan, celebrated for her politically charged works addressing resistance, identity, and culture, connecting with Mauro, whose sculptures resonate with themes of existential inquiry, resilience, and transformation. Accompanying the exhibition, esteemed critics Domenico De Chirico and Rischa Paterlini will offer their insights, inviting viewers to engage more deeply with the layered meanings within each piece.
For this exhibition, Matteo Mauro presents seven powerful sculptures that explore identity, existential philosophy, and the complexities of human experience. From the imposing HE in black patina, examining iconography and presence, to Dolce Metà, a representation of harmonious duality, each piece invites reflection on complex emotions and states of being. Works such as Atom for the War and The Trouble of Being Born confront themes of conflict, peace, and life’s inherent challenges, while The Demiurge and Bronze on Canvas showcase Mauro’s innovative merging of materials and forms, challenging traditional artistic boundaries. Together, these sculptures form a cohesive narrative that anchors Mauro’s artistic vision within the exhibition’s wider themes.
For more information on Closed Eyes Can See and other events, visit Matteo Mauro Studio’s website or follow Prometeo Gallery’s social media updates. We invite you to join us for an evening of art, dialogue, and introspection as we unveil this extraordinary collaboration between Matteo Mauro and Zehra Doğan.
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A giggle this morning as I grabbed my wallet from my purse, "There you are, Mr. Needle!" I was looking everywhere last night for a needle to finish my appliquing. Organic home is complete and off to the quilter...SO EXCITED! I played around with gold thread for the quilting and it is the perfect touch...Something spiritual about golden stitching a halo on Mary!
You know you are a quilter when you......... (fill in the blank dear readers in the comment box) find a needle on the magnet in your nurse bag or safety pins in your coffee holder in the car....
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The Department of Defense (DoD) was launching a cable television channel broadcasting military news and information for and about the men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces.
The objective of the channel was to improve communication between DoD and the military so that service members would have the information that they need to do their jobs at the highest level possible. DoD needed to communicate the existence and benefits of the Pentagon Channel to military service members.
The consultant created a plan to communicate the launch of the channel and its importance to the military audience: Active Duty, Guard and Reservists.
The consultant then implemented the plan by developing key messages and talking points and creating and distributing marketing collateral. Within months of the channel’s launch, the consultant identified the need to expand distribution of the channel beyond military bases and into the commercial cable arena in order to reach the National Guard and Reservists—half of the military audience.
She quickly developed an affiliate sales and marketing strategy and action plan to secure commercial carriage for the Channel on cable and satellite systems, nationwide. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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New EEG testing procedure for tinnitus (ringing in the ears), led by physics professor Andrea Soddu, described in the journal Brain Communications.
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In a surprise development, Canada informed Boeing that its F/A-18 Super Hornet is no longer in contention for an order of 88 fighter jets.
Canada has been evaluating its options, in order to upgrade its fleet of fighter jets. And while this seems like an all-military topic… well, it might not be. Until now, there were three contenders for this contract. Boeing’s contender is the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet. Lockheed Martin participates with its F-35 Lightning II. And finally, SAAB AB in Sweden is bidding with its JAS-39E Gripen.
Many military analysts thought that SAAB’s Gripen would go no further in this competition. Canada is in NATO and NORAD, and companies like Lockheed and Boeing seemed more plausible, for sensitive projects. Sweden is not a NATO member country. Elsewhere, there are Canadian companies that participate in the supply chain of the F-35, which could give it an advantage.
The same analysts report that the F-35 is the option that Canada’s military prefers. But for others in the country, the F-35 is too expensive, even if it has some unique features, like stealth. So, in previous years, Boeing seemed like the obvious choice for the fighter competition in Canada. The country’s present fighter is the CF-188, i.e. a variant of the previous (“legacy”) version of the F/A-18 Hornet.
Boeing And Canada – More History Than Just Fighters
Boeing claims that its fighter is more affordable but still very capable. And given the fighters that Canada has today, the Boeing option would likely be easier to upgrade to, in terms of training and its supply chain. So some suggest that Canada’s reason for excluding Boeing could lie elsewhere. And in truth, there is some bad history between this country and the manufacturer.
This is where this military story becomes a bit more civilian – or commercial. We are of course referring to the time when Boeing objected to Delta’s order of Bombardier’s CSeries aircraft, from Canada. We discussed this story in some detail recently. In essence, Boeing made what with hindsight seems like a knee-jerk reaction. The manufacturer previously dismissed the CSeries (now Airbus A220) as yet another regional jet.
The CSeries/A220 is not really a regional jet. Bombardier designed the aircraft to serve regional-sized airports, yes. But the distance between these airports can be vast. The plane has a transcontinental range, and thanks to its lightweight materials and efficient P&W GTF engines, is efficient enough (per passenger) to compare well even with bigger jets.
Boeing accused Bombardier of price dumping, for the Delta order, also claiming that Bombardier got financial aid from Canada. There were also allegations that the jet’s sale in the US posed risks for the US aviation industry. However, US courts did not uphold Boeing’s complaints about the sale. There is an assembly line for Airbus A220s today in Mobile, Alabama.
A Persistent Problem?
To put it mildly, this affair soured relations between Boeing and Canada. Previously, even when Canada leaned more towards an F-35 purchase from Lockheed, a smaller order of Boeing’s Super Hornet was also on the cards. This would have been an intermediate order, to cover urgent needs. Canada ended up purchasing used F/A-18s from Australia, instead.
At around the same time, sources in Canada said that the country would “look less favourably” on a competition entry from someone that has harmed their national interests. But for now, the reason that Canada eliminated Boeing from this competition was that the Super Hornet doesn’t meet its standards. A Boeing spokesman says that the company reserves comment until it gets official confirmation of this development.
Returning to the CSeries/A220, perhaps the key point is that Boeing’s actions didn’t stop it. The sale to Delta went through, and more have come since – in the US and elsewhere. The aircraft’s size and range have found favour with airlines like Breeze. This new US operator takes advantage of the jet’s ability to operate long legs between small airports.
On the military side, it will be interesting to see which fighter Canada will pick, after eliminating Boeing. SAAB actually works closely with Boeing, for the new T-7 trainer… | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
No pictures nothing at all I've been sick. I was going to do lots in my garden and show you but nothing happened.
I fiddled with my phone and computer for a few days but they both said enough is enough and broke down but I changed the power point for the router but I do have a few pictures coming up maybe in a day or two.also the weather has been so hot all you want to do is lay around and read, I'm reading a book I've read before so maybe I will throw it out as this happens a lot as I get older.
Sunday, 21 January 2018
Angus said enough is enough I'm sitting on the lounge where it's dry.
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Generally, our stock size is a size 6.5. If purchasing a ring, please indicate your finger size in the notes section upon checkout. Ring pricing is for sizes 4-7. If you need a larger size, there may be an extra fee. We will contact you with the price difference required to fulfill your order.
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The story of the trial of the most notorious Nazi war criminals through dramatic reconstruction, telling it from ground-level up, through the eyes of a Russian interpreter, the American prison psychologist, a French reporter, the British Court Liaison Officer and others from the thousands of individuals tasked with fighting 'the last battle of
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Have you ever been paid wrongly?
Getting paid late or incorrectly can cause a whole range of problems for an employee. It’s also a major headache for the mispaying organisation.
Have you ever been paid wrongly?
I have, and the chances are you have too
Our recent Twitter survey discovered a staggering 72.4% (2751 respondents) of people had been paid wrongly at some point in their working lives. It’s probably worse because some people would have been paid wrongly more than once, and some people may not even have realised they’d been paid wrongly. It’s a stat that makes for uncomfortable reading for businesses.
So, what typically goes wrong?
It’s usually either a case of getting paid late or getting paid incorrectly. And ‘incorrectly’ can mean getting overpaid as well as underpaid. All scenarios have negative implications and outcomes.
How does it go wrong?
Human error generally – and it’s easy to see how. Time pressures, the collecting and collation of employee time sheets (sometimes handwritten), reports of hours worked from disparate sources, juggling spreadsheets, wrong tax codes applied, distractions (working on other tasks concurrently), incorrect information supplied to payroll... Yep, the road to paying people accurately is littered with potential obstacles when it’s a manual, or largely manual, process.
Implications and outcomes
Late and/or incorrect pay has several implications and outcomes. None of them good. For the employee getting paid late, or less than what’s due, could mean a late mortgage payment or not paying the rent on time. (Both are resolvable once the error is corrected, but the damage has been done.) It could mean going overdrawn (with fees attached), having to use a credit card, borrowing money, paying a bill late or perhaps ‘raiding’ savings to temporarily make ends meet.
For the employer, paying people incorrectly will generate negative feelings among affected workers. That may only be a temporary thing if it happens the once. Several times and a reputation is on its way to being formed and some employees will start looking for another job. Not only that, but word will get out and be captured for posterity on the likes of sites like Glassdoor. Job candidates and potential future employees will know about it.
Being overpaid because your employer has made a mistake might seem amusing or even appealing to some people, but it is unlikely to ultimately go unnoticed. It will need paying back. Acute embarrassment awaits the employee who doesn’t alert their employer if they get overpaid.
How do you make sure you pay people correctly?
There are very few 100% certainties in life or business. Paying people correctly is no different. But there are ways to significantly improve your chances of paying people correctly and on time 99%+ of the time: let a professional payroll company do the job for you. Contract an established company like MHR – which already pays over two million people on behalf of UK organisations and businesses – and you’ll be getting 99.999% accuracy.
The benefits of paying people correctly
The benefits to employees are clear: commitments met, food on the table and for many, a little ‘wiggle room’ for shopping, entertainment or to put towards a holiday.
For employers, paying people accurately has major benefits. Firstly, they’ll have a more contented workforce. More contented means more focused means more productive. Employers will also have more peace-of-mind through not having to worry about possible surprises such as a financial ‘hit’ through back paying some people or possible censure from employee bodies, unions, HMRC or other regulatory organisations. Accurate pay and compliance sit hand-in-hand.
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Eight days. Eight more days until Masvidal and Covington throw down in the main event of UFC 272. Until that happens, we will be inundated with trash talk and stories from the former best friends and teammates. And that is totally fine because it keeps getting better and better, as well as deeper and darker.
On Friday, ESPN revealed a snippet of a firey split-screen interview between Masvidal and Covington, which took place on ESPN +’s Stephen A’s World. While most of it was just Stephen A. Smith trying to control the interview, Masvidal revealed how the bad blood between Covington and American Top Team started.
“It first started off with this piece of shit not paying my coach $12,500, for a fight that he had coached him his entire fu*king career. Then when he had the chance to finally pay him back the $12,500, he didn’t,” Masvidal said.
“So, I went out there and paid my coach out of my own pocket. Since then it’s already been I’m going to fu*k him up at some point. Look at him smiling, he can’t even keep a straight face, yet everyone at American Top Team knows that’s why he got kicked out, and he’s soon to get kicked out of this gym [MMA Masters] because you don’t pay your bills. You’re drowning in debt from all of the loan sharks you owe money to in South Florida, you know what’s going to happen if you don’t pay them. Keep smiling, little bitch with your fake teeth.”
Covington tried to respond by saying he didn’t get paid that much, with Masvidal not wanting him get a word out.
“It’s fake news,” Covington replied. “Anything Jorge says is a lie. He’s all talk but no walk. Yeah, he’s getting paid a lot of money like Dak Prescott for the Cowboys, but he ain’t doing nothing. He ain’t doing anything.”
“You can go ask his master, Dan Lambert. His master knows how much I actually got paid.”
Watch how heated it got for yourself.
Smith even tweeted out that he couldn’t keep them from jawing at each other.
“I tried people. I tried! This was not an interview. These brothers are not playing. They hate each other….it appears. Fireworks are coming. No doubt about it. Dammmmmnnnnn!!!!!!”
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The weight of the world is heavy these days and Black Women are on the front lines of the work. We’ve been a crucial element of change throughout time and it can feel overwhelming. Take a listen as to how to best balance our desire to make the world better without sacrificing our well-being.
Dr. Kimber Shelton is a licensed psychologist and owner of KLS Counseling & Consulting Services. She provides psychotherapy, professional consultation, and diversity-related trainings. Dr. Shelton specializes in the areas of cultural competence, ethnic minority and LGBTQ issues, trauma, and relationship concerns. Additionally, she serves as an adjunct instructor in Yorkville University’s Masters in Counseling Psychology program. Dr. Shelton is the co editor of the recently released Handbook on Counseling African American Women: Psychological Symptoms, Treatments, and Case Studies. She earned her PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia and MS in Mental Health Counseling from Niagara University.
Dr. Mahlet Endale, is a licensed Psychologist and board certified telemental health provider. She serves clients in Georgia, Florida, and some countries abroad. Over the course of her career, she has served as instructor, clinical supervisor, consultant, suicide prevention coordinator, outreach coordinator, and psychotherapist. She opened a private practice in 2017 and primarily serves adult clients holding intersecting marginalized identities. Prior to opening her practice, Dr. Endale worked in university mental health for 10 years in settings ranging from private liberal arts colleges to large research one institutions.
Dr. Michelle Lyn is a licensed psychologist with experience in a variety of clinical settings, including private practice, collegiate mental health, and veterans’ affairs. She earned her doctorate in Counseling Psychology from the University of Georgia, her master’s degree from the University of Missouri–Columbia, and her bachelor’s degree from Xavier University of Louisiana.
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Now on his own, singer Jah Vinci has his eyes set on creating an impact in dancehall with his album, Ghetto Born.
After leaving the Vybz Kartel-led Gaza Empire a few years ago, Jah Vinci faded from the forefront of dancehall. While he continued to record and got much airplay, there has been an obvious decline in his popularity.
As the leader of his Out Clear Movement, Jah Vinci says things are now different.
“I have been doing mostly ground work, trying to build my thing. I just came out of the Gaza so mi a try do my thing, start my own Out Clear Movement,” he told The Gleaner.
“It’s better … it’s not like I am waiting on somebody to tell me when to move. Him (Vybz Kartel) show me a whole heap, but it is much better ’cause mi know weh mi a come from. It feels better to be a leader.”
In doing his own thing, Jah Vinci says he is gearing up to release his Grilla Ras-produced Ghetto Born album within a month.
He says all 14 tracks have been recorded and are currently being mixed.
“It’s a mixture of reggae, dancehall and a crossover vibe, just something to reach out to the people. It’s a kind of a touching album. It is all new stuff … a long time everybody a seh dem nah hear a lot of new things from Jah Vinci, so mi just a come with everything new,” Jah Vinci said.
He says a few songs from the album have already been released, including Don of All Dons featuring Beenie Man, Penitentiary featuring Junior Reid and Wi Nuh Trust Dem, which he says has been doing well.
On the touring side, he said he recently spent two weeks in Gambia where he did two shows.
“It was crazy, one of the best since my career started. People know all of my songs, even the new releases. The welcome was crazy, people a seh not even the president dem see get a reception like that,” he said, adding that he would love to return for other shows.
In a few months, Jah Vinci says he will also be doing tours in Japan and Europe.
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Do I need an Official Certificate for my boat? And why should I choose the Polish Flag?
Every yacht requires an Official Flag Registration. If you don’t have one, registering your boat with a Polish flag, brings you many advantages:
- No inspections for boats with a length of up to 15m
- No Maritime restrictions – You can fly the ship anywhere in the world
- Official Flag Registration with the Polish Authorities
- Registration can be very quick (24 hours)
- This will be a certificate for life.
- Commercial use is also possible up to 12 persons on board (including crew)
If your boat length is above 15m, we can issue your flag certificate without inspection, but you will need one to operate the vessel. Boats with length above 15m require a “Safety Card”. For commercial use, an inspection conducted by the Polish authorities is required (an official will travel to your boat location). Boats with length above 15m that are for pleasure use can obtain a seaworthiness certificate issued locally by most countries.
If you need a quote to obtain a Safety Card, please contact us.
The Registration with the Polish Flag is available to any citizen in the world or a EU based company (We will provide a legal representative and a Polish official address for you)
Once we receive your order for a Boat Registration, we will need the following documentation:
- The new boat name, in case you want to change it.
- A document that proves the ownership – bill of sale, invoice, etc
- the document that proves the ship’s dimensions, hull’s material, producer, place of building, year, type of the vessel (ex. Bavaria or Sea Doo), category, maximal number of people allowed on it
- If the vessel has an engine, the document that proves the engine’s power (CE declaration, or a picture of nameplates on or the manufacturer’s manual)
- Copy of the cancelation of the previous registration (in case the boat has/had a previous registration)
- Copy of the CE certificate or Builder’s Certificate or any other document showing the dimensions of the vessel. (for example the owners guide)
- Copy of the owner’s passport or ID Card
This information can be submitted by replying to the order confirmation e-mail that you will receive.
After we receive your documentation, we will send you a pre-filled form that you need to sign and send back to us.
A scanned copy of the issued certificate will be sent to your e-mail and the original document sent by post.
Can I modify, change owners, delete an existing Polish Certificate, add an auxiliary boat, add a new engine, etc?
Yes, you can make any changes. Check our certificate management options.
Can I request an insurance for my boat?
Yes, you can request a quote for the insurance of your boat.
Why do I need a MMSI Radio License for my boat?
All vessels carrying a fixed or portable radio require a MMSI Radio License. When applying for a MMSI Radio License, you will need to submit information about your vessel, like name, tonnage, port of registration, list of safety equipment onboard, etc.
Can I get a MMSI Radio License for any type of boat?
Yes, all the licenses we provide are issued by the Official Authorities and can accommodate any type of vessel.
My boat is used commercially. Is your license valid for such operation?
Yes, all the licenses we provide are issued by the Official Authorities and are valid for both leisure and commercial operation.
Is this MMSI Radio License valid in my country?
Yes, all the licenses we provide are issued by the Official Authorities and are valid anywhere in the world.
Do I need a MMSI?
If you have a DSC-radio or an AIS transponder, you are required to have an MMSI. All our plans include a Radio License with the MMSI number.
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Parkway superintendent to retire after 2024-25 school year
6/5/2024 -- Dr. Keith Marty, superintendent of Parkway Schools, announced on Wednesday his plans to retire at the end of the 2024-25 school year, after 14 years as superintendent.
Dr. Marty’s last day will be June 30, 2025. The timing of this announcement will allow the Board of Education to conduct a thorough search for the next superintendent and provide for a seamless transition.
"Working as Parkway’s superintendent for 14 years has brought me tremendous joy," Dr. Marty said. "There isn’t anywhere else I would rather be. I feel as optimistic as I’ve ever been about Parkway as we look ahead to next school year and begin implementing our five-year strategic plan that provides strategies for student success in school and life, and the resources to support them."
Dr. Marty became Parkway’s tenth superintendent on July 1, 2011. A public educator for almost 49 years, he previously served four school districts in Wisconsin as a teacher, high school principal, curriculum director, assistant superintendent and superintendent.
During Dr. Marty’s tenure in Parkway, voters approved three bond issues, providing more than a half billion dollars to support Parkway Schools. The district expanded opportunities for students to engage in experiential learning through Spark! and added an Early College program where students earn an associate’s degree alongside their high school diploma. The district began to take a more holistic approach to supporting students by focusing on emotional and mental wellness alongside academic achievement. As Parkway’s enrollment became increasingly diverse, we responded to ensure equity and learning needs were met.
Five schools were named or recertified as National Blue Ribbon Schools, and 19 schools and the school district have been named State and National Schools of Character. In 2017, Parkway School District was named a National District of Character. In 2020, the U.S. Department of Education named Parkway a Green Ribbon School District.
Jeff Todd, president of the Board of Education, applauded Dr. Marty for the strides Parkway made under his leadership. Dr. Marty fostered community relationships and partnerships, including with legislators, police and fire chiefs, business and religious leaders, and local government officials who share an interest in supporting students.
"The Board of Education is grateful for Dr. Marty's many years of service to our schools and community," Mr. Todd said. "He has been an ever-present and transformational leader who has been focused on our mission and providing the best educational opportunities for our students."
"We appreciate that Dr. Marty gave us advance notice of his retirement, which provides ample time to initiate a search for Parkway's next leader. We look forward to including students, staff, parents, and the greater community in helping define the role of Parkway's next superintendent."
In the coming weeks, the school board will determine a process and timeline for selecting the next superintendent.
Parkway has an enrollment of about 16,600 students in an area covering 68 square miles in St. Louis County, which includes all or parts of Ballwin, Chesterfield, Creve Coeur, Des Peres, Manchester, Maryland Heights, Winchester, and Town and Country. All four Parkway high schools are consistently named among the country’s best high schools by U.S. News and World Report. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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These two little fur babies are best friends. They do everything together and it's so cute to watch them snuggle up!
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- Dislikes Jinxy dislikes that he's not allowed outdoors and he sneaks out every chance he gets. Issa doesn't like when she's disturbed while sleeping.
- Foods Both fur babies love their wet food more than anything!
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Mid-century modern buildings
When called upon to design a new downtown office building in the early 1960s, rather than go full-on high-rise, architect Gerald Hamilton designed a more intimate 8-story complex; a cluster of three towers (1 low and 2 mid-rise) artfully finished in white marble resting on green arched columns above a raised courtyard. He adorned nice minimalist embellishments on its facade too, very effective in creating depth, texture and shadow.
Combining the design styles of Brutalism and New Formalism – a break away movement which combined modernist techniques with classical elements such as arches, patterns and refined adornments – Hamilton would later incorporate these principals into his plans for the iconic H.R. MacMillan Planetarium.
The East Asiatic House opened in 1963 is one of our favorite buildings in Vancouver.
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In recent times, Plunge pools are increasing in popularity, mainly due to limited space on properties with smaller backyards and larger houses.
Very small in size (some 2m x 2m), plunge pools are not as deep as standard in-ground pools and offer a quick dip and place to relax. Unlike lap pools, you will not be using these for any extreme exercise!
Concrete plunge pools are typically built within close proximity to the building and sometimes along the property boundary, thus demanding attention and an interestingly designed surrounding. Momentum Pools works closely with our clients to make sure their new plunge pool is packed full of that ever-desired “wow” factor.
Since plunge pools are so small (thus mostly cheaper than full sized concrete pools) you may feel the desire to tack on a few extras or spend a little more on high quality finishes such as glass tiles or premium pavers. In no time you could have a small but premium looking plunge pool ready to entertain and relax!
Easy To Maintain
Again, due to the small size of plunge pools, they are very low maintenance. They are easily covered, and cleaning takes minimal time from your day. Being a smaller body of water, some choose to gas heat their plunge pool to extend it’s usage past the Summer months. The amount of heating and chemicals required is much less than a full sized pool, and thus relatively inexpensive to maintain.
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We are seeking self-motivated individuals who excel independently and collaboratively. We can provide you with the right opportunity to fuel passion for your career! If you don’t find a suitable position, we welcome unsolicited applications. We are always eager to connect with top new talent.
Who We Are
Mom's Garden GmbH specializes in the development of high-quality nutritional supplements catering to all age groups. Our products are meticulously crafted to stringent standards, and are designed to support the pursuit of a healthy and sustainable lifestyle for the entire family.
Our products are distributed in many countries with a strong international presence.
Behind The Scene
Our dedicated team, comprised of highly-skilled employees with diverse specialties, is committed to offering our valued customers access to top-tier nutritional supplements. We take pride in providing a range of products that are designed to establish a robust foundation for health at various life stages, promoting overall well-being and enriching the quality of life. Our organizational culture reflects a strong emphasis on health.
Our office is located in the heart of Saarbrücken, the state capital of Saarland in Germany, adjacent to the scenic Saar River and picturesque Staden. This prime location allows for team meetings in serene natural surroundings or on our welcoming outdoor terrace. We have embraced a hybrid work culture with flexible time models and remote work options, supporting our employees through various life stages.
As part of our team-building initiatives, we gather every Wednesday for a group lunch at one of the many nearby restaurants, fostering interaction and collaboration. Our multinational workforce embodies a dynamic, innovative, and global mindset, consistently delivering exceptional experiences to our customers both online and in traditional pharmacies through our meticulously crafted, high-quality products.
At our company, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll find a career ladder waiting for you to climb. We prioritize continuous development with comprehensive training opportunities to ensure our employees stay current in their fields. Our open feedback culture at all levels fosters collaboration and helps us achieve our common goals.
Our company’s pension plan guarantees financial security and includes attractive discounts on our products. We support your work-life balance with membership in the Urban Sports Club, giving you access to a diverse range of sports and wellness activities.
Experience our team spirit through regular team events, a crucial part of our culture. Enjoy free drinks and snacks every day, and if you love pets, our dog-friendly office will make you feel right at home.
Looking to explore new cultures and work environments? Our international work relocation program offers the perfect opportunity. Dedication is rewarded with additional vacation days. Embrace the wealth of benefits that await you – and join our team now!
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Title: Senior Data Engineer
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Duration: Long Term
Design and develop big data applications using the latest open source technologies.
Desired working in offshore model and Managed outcome
Develop logical and physical data models for big data platforms.
Automate workflows using Apache Airflow.
Create data pipelines using Apache Hive, Apache Spark, Apache Kafka.
Provide ongoing maintenance and enhancements to existing systems and participate in rotational on-call support.
Learn our business domain and technology infrastructure quickly and share your knowledge freely and actively with others in the team.
Mentor junior engineers on the team
Lead daily standups and design reviews
Groom and prioritize backlog using JIRA
Act as the point of contact for your assigned business domain
GCP Experience The most successful candidates will also have experience in the following:
5+ years of hands-on experience with developing data warehouse solutions and data products.
5+ years of hands-on experience developing a distributed data processing platform with Hadoop, Hive or Spark, Airflow or a workflow orchestration solution are required
4+ years of hands-on experience in modeling and designing schema for data lakes or for RDBMS platforms.
Experience with programming languages: Python, Java, Scala, etc.
Experience with scripting languages: Perl, Shell, etc.
Practice working with, processing, and managing large data sets (multi TB/PB scale).
Exposure to test driven development and automated testing frameworks.
Background in Scrum/Agile development methodologies.
Capable of delivering on multiple competing priorities with little supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Bachelor's Degree in computer science or equivalent experience.
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As we're adding more and more options for different types of pricing structures (per kWh, per minute, spot-pricing, additional fees and more), it has become more and more clear that we need a better representation of the price it will cost for charging.
For long, we've been estimating the charging cost based on the data we have available to give the user an idea upfront - something we've been the only in the market doing.
Now we want to make it even better, and therefor we are adding a new Payment details page, that clearly shows the user
1. The estimated price for charging
2. Who the receiver of the payment is (the owner of the charge point)
3. If any additional fees are applied, what they are and how they work
4. Better explanation of the pick-up time selector and what impact it might have on the price due to time-based fees set by the charge point owner.
5. A general price breakdown for a better representation of the cost
.. and much more.
Please also include a place where the owner of change point can setup addition frees other then spot-price (e.g. Tarif) that varies over the day. As this can effect the selection of change time.
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The Benefits of Junk Car Removal and Car Recycling: Turning Clunkers into Cash and Sustainability In Rive-nord
When you think of Used cars for sale In Rive-nord, you might envision rusty old vehicles taking up space in driveways or abandoned in forgotten corners. However, those clunkers hold hidden potential for both your wallet and the environment. In this blog, we’ll explore the benefits of junk car removal and the process of car recycling. From turning your unwanted car into cash to promoting sustainability, let’s dive into the advantages of responsibly disposing of your old vehicles.
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- Environmental Sustainability: Car recycling is an essential aspect of junk car removal. Instead of allowing your old vehicle to contribute to environmental pollution, recycling helps minimize the ecological impact. When a car is Used cars for sale In Rive-nord, valuable materials and components are salvaged and reused. Recycling also prevents harmful substances like oil, coolant, and battery acid from polluting the ground and water, which protects the environment and promotes sustainability.
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Conclusion: Junk car removal and car recycling offer numerous benefits that go beyond simply getting rid of Used cars for sale In Rive-nord. From the financial gain of earning cash to the environmental advantages of sustainability and resource conservation, the advantages are clear. By responsibly disposing of your junk car, you can contribute to a cleaner environment, conserve valuable resources, and promote a more sustainable future. Turn your old car into cash and help create a greener world by using junk car removal and recycling.
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ONE MAN, ONE COMPANY, LOTS OF PASSION.
MAFRA WAS BORN ON THE OUTSKIRTS OF MILAN, FROM THE BRILLIANT ENTREPRENEURIAL INTUITION OF FRANCO MATTIOLI.
Fifty years of success, An absolute industry leader in every area: organizational, research, production, commercial.
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SINCE 1965 MAFRA CREATE SOLUTIONS FOR THE CARE AND CLEANING OF CARS,TRUCKS, MOTORCYCLES AND BOATS.
Technology and Innovation
Mafra R&D laboratory enables us to constantly expand our line and, at the same time, address an increasingly broader audience. One example of this is the products for cleaning and sanitising objects, surfaces and environments, which our R&D laboratory was able to produce quickly after the spread of the coronavirus. Here again, the ability to respond swiftly and effectively to market demands has proved to be our strength.
Alongside Research & Development, our facilities also host a Quality Control Laboratory, which helps us maintain the high standards we are known for during production as well. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Golran is specialized in the creation of premium quality antique and contemporary oriental carpets. Skilfully handmade, Golran’s pieces are the result of a shared task that commences with the artisan and passes through the designer to reach the consumer, conveying emotions, passion and history. All the work carried out on the carpets is performed by hand utilizing top quality materials like wool, silk, linen and cotton. The company has successfully responded to the new market demands and the latest trends with research, development and the experimentation of new techniques, using its old artisanal skills and its precious know-how to transfer it to the field of design. All Golran carpets answer the demands of both residential and commercial applications.
To view all Golran’s collections click here.
During NYC X Design 2017, Golran will be exhibiting alongside Moroso at Wanted Design for the USA launch of Hunua, designed by Piero Lissoni and Lake by Raw Edges.
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Residential Property Review – February 2022
Promising signs in the UK housing market
Following a record-breaking 2021, continuing strong numbers of agreed sales and approved mortgages suggest transactions are likely to stay high over the next few months.
Net mortgage debt by individuals decreased slightly to £3.6bn in December 2021, according to the Bank of England. However, agreed sales and approved mortgages both remained ahead of pre-pandemic levels, the former being 11% above its 2017-19 average, according to TwentyCi.
Although new instructions remained in negative territory, the latest net balance (-8%) is the least negative since April 2021, according to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), a sign that persistently high buyer demand may soon come up against marginally higher available stock. Moreover, new instructions rose above the 2017-19 average in the last week of January, the first time this has happened since May 2021.
The rental market looks strong too, with rents rising by 7.4% nationwide in the year to November 2021, according to Zoopla. South West England saw the strongest rental growth (9.6%).
The Bank of England’s decision to increase Base Rate to 0.5% will have little immediate impact on existing homeowners on fixed-rate mortgages, analysts expect. Instead, it is first-time buyers, many of whom rely on higher loan-to-value mortgages which are more sensitive to rate changes, who could be harder hit.
Demand climbs higher across the board
UK Housing demand in January was 49% higher than the previous four year average, according to Zoopla, as pandemic trends spilt over into 2022.
Buyers’ desire for family houses soared even higher than during the final six months of the Stamp Duty holiday, signalling that the race for space, that characterised much of 2021, has not yet run its course. Last month, demand for family homes outside London was four times higher than the five-year average.
Flats were also popular at the start of 2022, with demand reaching its highest level for five years, propelled by the return of workers to the office.
Gráinne Gilmore, Head of Research at Zoopla, commented, “Even after nearly two years, the pandemic-led ‘search for space’ is one of the factors creating record demand for homes this month. The market is also being boosted by office-based workers re-thinking where and how they are living amid more hybrid working models.”
Housebuilders think build costs will keep rising
More than nine in 10 housebuilders expect the cost of building work on homes in England to increase in 2022, with a quarter predicting building costs will ‘increase significantly’ according to Knight Frank’s latest survey.
Nearly half of survey respondents said that last year’s build cost increases had already had a significant impact on their businesses. Similarly, 56% said that build costs were the primary factor adding pressure to their bottom line.
The increased cost of materials (65%) is seen as the main cause of rising build costs, ahead of Brexit-related complications (15%) and labour challenges (8%).
It is important to take professional advice before making any decision relating to your personal finances. Information within this document is based on our current understanding and can be subject to change without notice and the accuracy and completeness of the information cannot be guaranteed. It does not provide individual tailored investment advice and is for guidance only. Some rules may vary in different parts of the UK. We cannot assume legal liability for any errors or omissions it might contain. Levels and bases of, and reliefs from, taxation are those currently applying or proposed and are subject to change; their value depends on the individual circumstances of the investor. No part of this document may be reproduced in any manner without prior permission. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
[New Video & Audio Podcast] Customer Experience In The Digital Age: Insights From The Riana Group CX Executives Breakfast Forum 2024.
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On the 2nd of October 2024, I had the pleasure of moderating a panel discussion at the Riana Group’s CX Executives Breakfast Forum at the Gem Forest Hotel in Nairobi. The session brought together experts from various industries, including healthcare, real estate, finance, and government, to explore the evolving role of Customer Experience (CX) in today’s digital age and most specifically in the context of Kenya and East Africa. Our conversation delved deep into how digital tools are transforming service delivery, enhancing customer retention, and unlocking new growth opportunities across different sectors.
- Data-Driven Decision Making: As CX increasingly becomes a differentiator, leveraging customer insights is crucial for improving customer satisfaction and driving revenue growth. Joseph Njoroge from Stima Sacco shared that their reliance on data has been pivotal in tailoring products and enhancing member satisfaction. Stima Sacco’s real-time feedback mechanisms enable them to make swift adjustments, staying ahead in the competitive financial services sector.
- CX in Healthcare: James Muiruri of Lifecare Hospitals emphasized the challenges healthcare institutions face in adopting CX strategies, particularly due to data silos and cultural resistance among professionals. However, digital transformation is beginning to make a significant impact by improving patient communication and streamlining processes. Monica Kiarie of Aga Khan University Hospital echoed similar sentiments, highlighting innovations like telemedicine and home-delivered services, which are changing how healthcare is delivered.
- CX in Real Estate: Vidiana Wambugu from Acorn Holdings explained how digital innovation has helped her organization tailor customer experiences for their Qwetu and Qejani student housing projects. From virtual tours to flexible payment options, they have created frictionless experiences that meet the evolving needs of their young customer base, largely composed of Gen Z.
- CX in Government Services: Bernard Otiego from the Business Registration Service (BRS) spoke about the technological advancements they’ve implemented, such as queue management systems and call centers. He noted that customer experience has now become integral to their strategy, significantly improving public perception and service delivery.
The CX Executives Breakfast Forum highlighted the transformative power of CX strategies across sectors, driven by digital technologies. As AI, telemedicine, and other innovations reshape customer interactions, organizations must remain focused on creating seamless, yet human-centered experiences. I left the event with three important themes in mind: the importance of people, platforms, and processes in delivering excellent customer experiences. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The oil and gas sector, one of the major emitters of planet-warming gases, will need a rapid and substantial overhaul for the world to avoid even worse extreme weather events fueled by human-caused climate change, according to a report released Thursday.
The current investment of $800 billion a year in the oil and gas sector will need to be cut in half and greenhouse emissions, which result from the burning of fossil fuels like oil, will need to fall by 60% to give the world a fighting chance to meet its climate goals, the International Energy Agency said. Greenhouse gases go up into the atmosphere and heat the planet, leading to several impacts, including extreme weather events.
The IEA’s report comes just ahead of the United Nations climate conference, or COP28, which begins next week. Oil and gas companies, as well as other people and organizations connected to fossil fuels, often attend the meeting, drawing criticism from environmentalists and climate experts. But others say the sector needs to be at the table to discuss how to transition to cleaner energy.
“The oil and gas industry is facing a moment of truth at COP28 in Dubai,” said Fatih Birol, executive director of the IEA in a press statement on the report’s release. “Oil and gas producers need to make profound decisions about their future place in the global energy sector.”
Last year’s climate conference in Egypt saw 400 people connected with fossil fuel industries attending the event, according to an analysis by The Associated Press. The upcoming meeting has also come under fire for appointing the chief of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company as the talks’ president.
The energy sector is responsible for over two-thirds of all human activity-related greenhouse gas emissions, and oil and gas is responsible for about half of those, according to the IEA. Oil and gas companies are also responsible for over 60% of methane emissions — a gas that traps about 87 times more heat than carbon dioxide on a 20-year timescale.
Oil and gas companies can find alternative revenue from the clean energy economy, including hydrogen and hydrogen-based fuels and carbon capture technologies, the report said. Both clean hydrogen — made from renewable electricity — and carbon capture — which takes carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere — are currently untested at scale.
The report looked at climate promises made by countries as well as a scenario where the world had reached net zero emissions by 2050. It found that if countries deliver on all climate pledges, demand for oil and gas will be 45% lower than today’s level by 2050. If the world reaches net zero by then, demand would be down 75%, it said.
Earlier this year, another IEA report found that the world’s oil, gas and coal demand will likely peak by the end of this decade.
Vibhuti Garg, a New Delhi-based energy analyst with the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, said that the need for oil and gas is “bound to decline.”
“There are cheaper alternatives that are cleaner, so countries will start using those options and reduce their reliance on these expensive fuels,” she said.
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The history of Netflix stock and its current value
Netflix was founded all the way back in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph, who had the ingenious idea to provide a convenient movie rental service for the masses. This started out as a postal service, whereby the pair physically mailed movies to one another to test their idea. It evolved to become an online platform in 1998, which wasn’t the service that we’re familiar with today but instead offered sales and rentals rather than streaming. It goes without saying that the company has taken some impressive technological steps into the future over the years and has become the largest streaming library in the market and is the most widely used worldwide, hitting 200 million subscribers in 2020.
The company hasn’t just made tremendous progress in terms of technological advancements, its stock value has an impressive history, which we will delve into in this article and tell you how this market leader is currently fairing in the stock market.
Netflix’s stock in the beginning
If you were one of the intuitive individuals who believed in Netflix (NFLX) when it first started up and decided to purchase its stock, then you’re probably laughing now. When Netflix officially launched in 2002, it was priced at $15 per share, and since it was ranked as the best-performing stock in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index (S&P 500) between 2010 and 2019, your return on investment would have reached an astounding 34,340% over the company’s 18-year period of operation.
Netflix experiences turbulence
It hasn’t always been plain sailing for the streaming giant, however, as in 2011 the company’s shares encountered some big losses. Much of the reason for this was the company’s betrayal of its loyal customers by demanding that they pay more for their DVD subscription service. Shares of the company also depleted because of its decision to split off into two sister companies, launching ‘Qwikster’, which would focus on the DVD aspect of the business, whilst Netflix would continue to flourish as a streaming service.
This dramatic change caused share prices in the company to fall by nearly 80% since shareholders responded adversely to the loss of subscribers which was caused by this company split. As a result, Netflix back-tracked, canceling all plans to create a sister company, and attempted to reinstate the vital foundations of trust that they previously had with their loyal customers. In their third quarter of 2011, Netflix had almost 810,000 less subscribers than had been recorded in the previous quarter.
A dramatic recovery
Following its 2011 failures, Netflix did in fact follow through with their plans to separate the DVD and streaming services on their site. This meant launching a new and improved model of ‘Qwikster’, which they renamed ‘DVD.com’. This gave its customers the choice, to continue to buy DVDs, or to take a step towards the future and subscribe to their streaming platform. Unsurprisingly, the majority of their customers chose the latter.
As 2012 drew to a close, Netflix’s figures showed that they had gained nearly 10 million subscribers globally on their streaming platform, whilst their DVD site recorded a loss of 400,000 customers. Netflix’s stock prices recovered in response to these impressive streaming figures and by the winter of 2012, its stock price hit its highest levels yet, trading at nearly $400 a share.
Netflix stock’s current value
At the end of 2020, Netflix had a collective subscriber count of 200 million paid members which was a 30% increase on the previous year. This was, of course, driven by the fact that individuals were spending more time at home, due to enforced lockdowns as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. This also enabled Netflix to rack up an impressive profit in 2020 of almost $2.8 billion and its shares increased by over 9% at the start of 2021. You can speculate on the stock prices of market leaders like Netflix when stock trading on Plus500, for example, to keep up to date with the latest price fluctuations.
At the time of writing, Netflix has just released plans to incorporate video games into its subscription packages, for no additional fee. This could see the company gain additional subscribers who have an interest in gaming, perhaps causing them to choose its streaming service over its competitors, influenced by this attractive freebee. This could see the platform further increase its influence in its sector, and who knows the heights that its stock could reach in the future! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Dubai, UAE, 18 November 2024 - MultiBank Group, the world’s largest and most regulated financial derivatives institution, headquartered in Dubai, is proud to announce its recognition as the ‘Best Global Financial Institution’ at Money Expo Qatar 2024.
This prestigious award, presented at one of the Middle East’s premier financial events, highlights MultiBank Group’s commitment to delivering industry-leading financial services to its clients worldwide. With a comprehensive suite of over 20,000 financial products across multiple asset classes, MultiBank Group is dedicated to setting the standard in financial services by offering advanced trading solutions backed by a robust regulatory framework.
Money Expo Qatar serves as a vital gathering for finance professionals, investors, and industry leaders to explore the latest trends, innovations, and developments in global financial markets. MultiBank Group’s recognition underscores its significant role within the financial sector and also reinforces its dedication to integrity, transparency, and excellence.
Naser Taher, Founder and Chairman of MultiBank Group, remarked on the award: “We are truly honored to be recognized as the ‘Best Global Financial Institution’ at Money Expo Qatar 2024. This award shows our adherence to excellence and to supporting the financial goals of our clients through a blend of state-of-the-art technology and solid regulatory adherence. At MultiBank Group, we are dedicated to empowering traders and investors worldwide, ensuring that we provide the highest standards of security, innovation, and service.”
MultiBank Group, established in California, USA, in 2005, serves over 1 million clients in more than 100 countries and maintains a daily trading volume surpassing $18.1 billion. Known for its forward-thinking trading solutions, strong regulatory oversight, and outstanding customer support, the Group offers a comprehensive range of financial services, including brokerage and asset management. MultiBank Group is regulated across five continents by over 16 of the most esteemed financial regulatory bodies worldwide.
This recent accolade at Money Expo Qatar 2024 joins a long list of global awards received by MultiBank Group, reaffirming its position as a trusted leader in the financial industry and its dedication to driving innovation within a secure and regulated trading environment.
ABOUT MULTIBANK GROUP
MultiBank Group, established in California, USA in 2005, is a global leader in financial derivatives, serving over 1 million clients across 100 countries, and boasts a daily trading volume that exceeds $18.1 billion. Renowned for its innovative trading solutions, robust regulatory compliance, and exceptional customer service, the Group offers an array of brokerage services and asset management solutions. It is regulated across five continents by 16+ of the most reputable financial authorities globally. The group’s award-winning trading platforms offer up to 500:1 leverage on a diverse range of products, including Forex, Metals, Shares, Commodities, Indices, and Cryptocurrencies. MultiBank Group has received over 70 financial awards recognizing its trading excellence and regulatory compliance. For more information, visit MultiBank Group’s website. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Welcome to Drift Off, where tonight, we have a beautiful fairy tale to lull you to sleep. I’m Joanne, and I’m so happy to have you here with me. In tonight’s episode, I’ll be reading a story called The Rain Maiden by Mary De Morgan. This enchanting tale weaves together elements of nature, love, and mystery, with the kind of gentle storytelling and rain sounds perfect for drifting off into peaceful sleep.
I also wanted to let you know that I’m currently facing a sudden and serious family health crisis involving my daughter Emily which is impacting my ability to prepare and edit episodes as I would like. Over the next few weeks...if an episode isn’t posted as scheduled, please know it may be due to these stressful circumstances. I deeply appreciate your understanding and patience during this challenging time and I am grateful for your support. Thank you for being here and I look forward to sharing more sleepy stories with you here on Drift Off.
Goodnight my friend and sweet dreams!
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The Coming Together of a Supergroup
In a delightful turn of events, the supergroup Björnzone has reunited to release a heartwarming holiday track titled «A Christmas Song». Originally crafted by Johan Carlsson, this festive melody was seemingly intended for another band, but destiny had other plans. Björn Gustafsson, one of the mastermind members, excitedly shared, «I called around and said we have a Christmas song. It’s easier than you think to put together a supergroup. If you write that we’re going to record a Christmas song in LA, people will come».
Recording Magic at Henson Studios
The band, consisting of ten talented members including Björn Gustafsson, Adam Lundgren, and Måns Zelmerlöw, embarked on an unforgettable journey to Henson Studios—known for its iconic history with recordings like «We Are the World». It was here that the magic happened, as they came together to breathe life into this new holiday classic. Fans have been buzzing since Björnzone made waves at Melodifestivalen 2024, portraying a captivating performance with their earlier track, «Still the One».
Giving Back Through Music
With the release of «A Christmas Song», fans can not only anticipate a touching musical experience but also contribute to a noble cause. The proceeds from this festive hit will go to Radiohjälpen, enhancing the spirit of giving this holiday season. As excitement builds around the reunion, it’s clear that Björnzone is not just a supergroup; they are a beacon of hope and holiday cheer.
Björnzone has reunited to spread holiday cheer with their new track «A Christmas Song», recorded at the iconic Henson Studios. This supergroup, which includes stars like Björn Gustafsson and Måns Zelmerlöw, brings together ten talented members to deliver a heartwarming melody. Fans can anticipate not only a festive musical experience but also the joy of giving, as proceeds from the song will support Radiohjälpen. Discover how this supergroup came together to create a holiday classic while making a difference this season. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Ben Fast, BC Museums Association, Canada
The BC Museums Association presents a full-day tour of three of our Vancouver members located in the heart of picturesque False Creek. The tour will visit Science World, Vancouver Maritime Museum, and the Museum of Vancouver.
This tour is limited to 30 people due to collections storage space limitations.
Tour schedule and highlights (exact tour content may vary slightly; tour will be split in half for behind the scenes tours at each location):
- 8:50 – Meet the group at the Sheraton Wall Centre North Lobby.
- 9:00 – Guests depart Sheraton Wall Centre and walk approx. 12 minutes to the Burrard SkyTrain Station. Enjoy a ride on the iconic EXPO86 monorail system directly to Science World. (Tickets provided)
- 9:30-11:30 – Tour at Science World
- 11:30-12:00 – Float down False Creek to our next destination on chartered False Creek Ferries
- 12:00-2:15 – Lunch (provided) and tour at Vancouver Maritime Museum
- 2:15-2:30 – Short walk to Museum of Vancouver (approx. 3 minutes)
- 2:30-4:00 – Tour at Museum of Vancouver
- 4:00 – Guests depart Museum of Vancouver and return to Sheraton Wall Centre (by chartered bus)
Science World: Experience BC’s iconic science centre located in one of Vancouver’s most recognizable buildings. A behind the scenes tour will feature staff from several departments discussing innovation and community engagement. There will also be time for a guided exploration of the current feature exhibition: Ripley’s Believe it or Not.
Vancouver Maritime Museum: behind the scenes access to the collections space where staff will discuss experiences implementing AR and VR into the exhibit space, unexpected community partnerships, and other digital initiatives relating to the collection. The tour will also have a chance to see the digital work in the exhibit spaces while touring the museum’s centrepiece St. Roch vessel (the first ship to completely circumnavigate North America, and the second sailing vessel to complete a voyage through the Northwest Passage) and the feature exhibition, The Lost Fleet. The feature exhibition examines an important element of local history: when 1,200 Japanese-Canadian fishermen had their boats confiscated following the bombing of Pearl Harbour. The boats were eventually sold at unreasonably low prices to local canneries and many Japanese-Canadian families forcibly relocated away from the coast.
Museum of Vancouver: behind the scenes access to the MOV’s collections storage and digitization spaces with staff discussing their digitization efforts over the years, especially on the challenges of digitizing the costume collection. The behind the scenes tour may also include discussions about the challenges of using DAMS. Tour of the feature exhibition, Haida Now!, which showcases past and present Indigenous culture in BC. The MOV is the largest civic museum in Canada and the oldest museum in Vancouver.
Please note that not all portions of this tour may be accessible. SkyTrain stations and trains, general exhibit spaces, and most working areas can be accessed by wheelchair or with other mobility aids, but some collections areas and the False Creek Ferries are not accessible by wheelchair.
Participants are expected to walk or otherwise move themselves for approximately 15 minutes at a time down city streets.
False Creek Ferries are a famous sight on the waters of False Creek. These little passenger-only ferries make regular scheduled stops along the waterway, including at Science World and Vancouver Maritime Museum. The ferry docks are located just around the corner from Science World (at the 2010 Winter Olympic Village) and at the Vancouver Maritime Museum Heritage Harbour. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Couple Gifts Evansville Mom $100 After Her Wallet Is Lost
Imagine you have a cart full of necessities, and when you get to the checkout, you realize that your wallet is missing! That's what happened to Amanda Mohr, Sunday at the Evansville Meijer. Thankfully, there are good people out there, like the couple who helped her pay for the important things she needed, for her baby.
Today, I dropped my wallet while at Meijer. We had no luck when we wemt back looking for it and checked everywhere. I went to sit at customer service, hoping someone would turn it in.. This wonderful lady came up, baby talked to Andrew, and asked me if I was okay because I couldn't help but just cry over the thought of someone stealing my wallet. When I explained to her what had happened, that the last $100 I had for diapers and wipes were stolen (or not turned in yet), she apologized and comforted me with a story of when her husband lost his wallet a while back. We said our goodbye's and I went to the customer service employee to leave my cart full of WIC items and diapers, and info in case it was turned in.. the older couple came back. They handed me $100 and said they had some extra money & felt they were meant to be here at that moment in time to help me and my kids. Well, obviously - I lost my crap, and blubbered like a giant baby while hugging these incredible people and thanking them between sobs. I tried to catch their names but I'm not sure I heard it right.
I believe it was Debbie & Al Vermouth. However, it could also be Darmouth. I had her spell it out, but only caught "r.m.o.u.t.h". I'm hoping someone knows these incredible people & could possibly give me their address so I could pay them back. I'm so grateful for them, as are my kids. Please help! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
If you are looking for leather jackets that are strong, stretchable, and have a reasonable degree of softness, goatskin leather is the best choice over many others. Goatskin is also greatly water-resistant. It will keep moisture and humidity at bay. However, it is still best to keep it away from moisture to keep it safe and long-lasting. Goatskin is used for making suede jackets which are known as goat suede.
A goatskin leather jacket has a unique ability to change its properties like how much heat it absorbs with the change in the climate. So, if it is too hot, it will absorb more significant heat to keep you cool. On the other hand, it will also help you stay warm in cold climes. So, it is used for making all-weather use genuine leather jackets.
Though cowhide is considered stronger than goatskin, certain people believe that goatskin is tougher when it comes to taking a beating. Moreover, goatskin is suppler and softer than cowhide leather. Goatskin is warm, breathable, and highly comfortable leather. It has distinctive ridges and is highly comfortable to wear.
When designed according to your body’s dimensions, the goatskin leather jacket will fit you like a second skin. Goatskin leather is highly flexible and also very easy to clean. Due to the water-resistant nature of goatskin, you can wash it with a pumice base soap. Be cautious not to rub the soap when the bag is dry.
Condition your goatskin leather jacket regularly with saddle soap to keep it in the best condition. Goatskin is also a highly resilient kind of leather that is naturally resistant to the elements. Goatskin leather jackets are softer than cowhide and have the best quality to make them handy options.
Identity of a goatskin jacket:
- Goatskin leather has distinctive ridges on its surface.
- Goatskin leather has a characteristic vintage look.
Other favorable characteristics of goatskin leather jacket:
- Soft (lanolin)
- Super durable (with canvas)
Facts To Know
Did you know? Only 9% of the leather products are made of goatskin leather! |
Goatskin is natural leather. It is highly breathable and porous. Goatskin leather is processed by treatment with tannins. Goatskin is grainy in texture and is much stronger and much more rugged than goatskin.
Goatskin is heavier than sheepskin and has much superior insulation properties than lambskin. A Goatskin leather jacket is a top-quality purchase and a significant investment to get premium quality apparel. A good craftsman can curate handmade goatskin leather jackets in several designs to give excellent quality apparel that you will like to wear repeatedly throughout life.
The various kinds of designs of goatskin leather jackets include:
- Fur collar leather jackets for men
- Men’s Moto jackets
- Men’s Baseball jackets
- Men’s leather vests
- Leather jacket with a hoodie for men
Tips To Buy Premium-Quality Leather Jackets For Men
Buy from highly rated and reviewed brands: The best tip to buying custom-made jackets high-quality leather jackets is to buy from a jacket seller that uses the finest hides and has complete control over the process of jacket manufacture.
Companies that procure their materials directly will offer a high-quality product at highly affordable prices. You can get a high-quality custom-made leather jacket that fits you well at the most highly affordable prices. The leather jacket offers you a cool and trendy look and keeps you warm in all kinds of weather, right from fall through winter.
Reputable jacket sellers also offer you customized hardware attachments on your leather jacket for exclusively customized and metal-plated hardware in various styles. They contain only a small amount of silver that won’t tarnish even after long use.
Check for top-quality leather: If the manufacturer is using vegetable tanning technology, the natural vegetable particles will retain natural texture and luster. The best quality goatskin leather will be lightweight and durable. You should get a jacket that is around 3.5 mm thick and has been procured from reputed tanneries.
Before buying a top-quality goatskin leather jacket, you have to ensure that you go through customer reviews.
Only when you find that a great quality jacket is also available at the right price, only then you should only go for buying a leather jacket from a particular retailer. Also, prefer jacket sellers that offer you a customized leather jacket. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Femooi Nano Meso Device Ⅰ
SKU: Femooi Nano Meso Device Ⅰ
Femooi Nano Meso Device Ⅰ
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Transdermal technology, real nano meso, real absorption
Femooi Nano Meso Device Ⅰ: The nanocrystalline needle technology opens microchannels on the surface layer of the skin and promotes the deep absorption of active ingredients. At the same time, the red and infrared light accelerate the skin microcirculation and enhance the effect of the nano meso treatment further.
Nano Meso and Phototherapy Dual Mode
The Femooi Nano Meso Device Ⅰis equipped with Nano Meso and Phototherapy modes. The Nano Meso penetrates and rejuvenates the skin. The Red and Infrared lights of the Phototherapy mode do not only help the Nano Meso Serum to be absorbed more quickly, but it also promotes skin microcirculation and repair of damaged skin.
The nanocrystalline needle technology used in the Nano Meso mode opens microchannels on the skin surface and promotes the deep absorption of active ingredients.
Device and Serum Synergy
The synergy between the Femooi Nano Meso Device Ⅰ and serum makes it possible to introduce many different skincare treatment routines, according to the individual condition of the skin. At the same time, the device and serums are designed in a user-friendly packaging with no need to touch the serum or needle surface by hand, reducing any risks of contamination.
Solving various skincare needs
Knowledge from dermatology experts, ingredients from Bloomage Biotech, and femooi's Nano Meso skin absorption technology were uniquely integrated. This resulted in unique solutions which can solve a variety of skincare problems and needs.
Remove makeup and cleanse the face.
2Install the Cartridge with Serum
Install the cartridge with serum and press the button, to turn on the Nano Meso Mode.
3Nano Meso Mode
Position the nanocrystallite needle surface in horizontal contact with the skin, move the device quickly and gentle up and down.
After use, pat the face gently to allow the skin to naturally absorb the remainder of the serum, it can also be rinsed away with water.
Press the button to turn on the Phototherapy Mode.
Press the cover firmly to the face, and move the device slowly from one part of the face to another. Make sure to not radiate a single part of the face for more than 3 minutes.
MYERNK provides a lifetime warranty for femooi Nano Meso Device Ⅰ.
• NUNA PRO Device
• Power Adapter
• User Manual & Quick Start Guide
🚫 Conduct a skin adaptability test before using the instrument for the first time to ensure safety and prevent skin abnormalities.
🚫 Do not use this product under the following conditions:
Patients with heart disease, diabetes, or high blood pressure.
People with facial nerve disorders .Persons who have undergone facial surgeries involving implants.
Individuals with skin diseases, atopic dermatitis, or allergies.
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3 strips bacon
1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
3/4 head iceberg lettuce (or salad greens blend)
8 grape tomatoes
2 hard-boiled eggs
1 1/2 ounces blue cheese crumbled
3 ounces ranch dressing (or blue cheese dressing)
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Lay out bacon strips on a foil-lined baking sheet. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until bacon is crispy. Removed from oven and transfer bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Heat grill or a skillet over medium-high heat). Cook chicken, flipping once, for about 3-4 minute per side. Make sure chicken reaches 165 degrees F internal temp and is no longer pink. Remove to a plate to rest.
Rinse and dry lettuce, then remove outer leaves and core. Cut into bite-sized pieces and place on a platter or shallow serving bowl.
Rinse and halve tomatoes. Place on top of the lettuce to one side of the bowl. Slice eggs and place next to the tomatoes in a line. Cut avocado in half, remove from skin and then chop or slice. Add next to eggs.
Slice or dice chicken and place on salad next to avocado. Crumble bacon and place next to the chicken. Crumble blue cheese and place next to bacon.
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- Head Office Music Institute East Port, KY12 7JA
- £21,681 - £23,952 per year pro rata
- Contract Type:
- Position Type:
- Part Time
- 30 hours per week
- Work From Home:
CONTRACT DURATION: Temporary up to December 2024
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 15th October 2023
INTERVIEW DATE: Week commencing 16th October 2023
Reporting to the Sales and Customer Success Lead, you will be responsible for promoting the company’s Leisure Active Membership Scheme, services and products, generating leads and sales to achieve monthly targets.
4 Standard Grades (Grade level 3) or equivalent including English and Mathematics
Full UK Drivers Licence and own transport
Before confirming appointment, you will be required to obtain a Basic Disclosure certificate through Disclosure Scotland
- To undertake promotional activities that will generate new enquiries
- To develop new business through targeted groups, corporate clients and business users.
- To promote and sell Fife Sports and Leisure Trust Services by delivering presentations; internal and external promotions; consultation with business users and responding to customer enquiries
- To conduct needs analysis that will assist in the identification of the most suitable product for the customers and convert these opportunities into sales.
- To develop and follow up sales leads and enquiries and, on a planned basis, undertake sales visits to potential clients. Contribute to the production of proposals and quotations for clients as required.
- To welcome and provide perspective members with a tour of Fife Sports and Leisure Trust facilities, close sales and build relationships.
- To assist in production of weekly reports on sales progress, usage patterns and financial transactions
- To keep abreast of activities that takes place within sports and leisure facilities.
- To contribute to all aspects of the application process.
- Participate in the company’s Contribution Management programme and to undertake learning and development opportunities as appropriate.
- Experience in sales/customer service or promotions industry
- Experience with working in an intense target led environment
- Excellent customer service and communication skills
- Computer literate in Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail
- Ability to work under pressure
- Be creative and innovative and make suggestions and recommendations relating to the membership scheme
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to build rapport quickly with prospective clients
- Understand the benefits of physical activity and the recommended daily/weekly levels prescribed
- Excellent time management, prioritisation and organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Highly motivated
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Evidence of generating effective team work
- Able to influence and persuade
- Personally driven to create success for self and team
- Ability to deal appropriately with a wide range of clients i.e. business and individuals
- Ability to adapt
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Huffelpuff is a loved treat at My Minx, the Custom printed Hufflepuff Minky blanket Is your house! DON'T LET IT SLIP AWAY. If so you really need to grab one. Backed with high quality luxe cuddle minky. washable.
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Cocktail tools set
A new useful contribution to the home bar. Hidden in an elegant box disguised as a book is a set of the most useful tools for an aspiring bartender.
The set includes:
- 1 Ice Thong: The elegant way to lift ice cubes and carefully lower them into your cocktail.
- 1 Hawthorne Strainer: Use to filter your drink ingredients when pouring your cocktail in to a glass. A classic item in any bar worth the name since 1894.
- 1 Jigger: The Jigger is used to measure and poor liquids, a key bartending tool.
- 1 Guide to Classic Cocktail and how to prepare them.
All products are made of stainless steel and are dishwasher safe.
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There is a huge market of self-employed workers who have had no insurance cover. It is often the case that there are no cover, but there are various options for self-employed workers which would suit them.
If you’re self-employed, insurance is a question you may have to address in your small business. This is a fantastic question and this article will help you put it into context, and by extension, your business.
The key term here is protection. Insurance is the ability to protect against risks and harm that can come your way if something goes wrong. Insurance companies provide this for you, and the more cover you have, the more competitive you can become in your market.
And while there’s no one way to measure the amount of coverage you need, you need to be aware of the legal obligation to have an insurance cover in England.
Types of Insurance Policies
Everyone has at least one life insurance policy they need to know about.
Every business needs to protect itself from risks it cannot avoid, and one of the best ways to do that is to have a policy that will generate regular income. The following are the top three types of insurance policies:
Homeowners: If you own a home you need to have liability insurance. It is called liability because if a person were to die in your home due to negligence, you could be held responsible for the full cost of their funeral. However, you need to check with your local government to see what kind of liability insurance they offer.
Collision: This is insurance to protect your car in the event of an accident. Although it is a “Collision” policy it doesn’t replace your actual insurance. Instead, it will pay to repair damage.
Business: Just like with homeowners insurance, you will need a commercial insurance policy to cover specific risks. It covers the needs of a business, such as damage that is caused by theft or flooding, to name a few.
The most important thing to remember is that you need to find the right insurance policy for you.
Benefits of Insurance
You must be familiar with the basics of personal Health Insurance in Nigeria, if you are to buy a policy. Here are the things you must know, which may help you make an informed decision on what to buy.
The Basics of Personal Health Insurance
The main purpose of personal health insurance is to provide financial protection against specific costs incurred by a policyholder while on active medical treatment. The treatments covered by personal health insurance are broadly categorized into acute (acute illnesses like chronic illnesses like heart disease or cancer) and chronic (chronic diseases like stroke, diabetes, and hypertension) .
Understandably, these are the most popular benefits in personal health insurance. The question now is: what’s the best kind of health insurance to buy in Nigeria?
The Unstructured Supplementary Market
This is probably the most popular health insurance package among individuals who are new to the insurances game, but is likely to end up as a source of disappointment for them. They may have to bear the brunt of confusion, since there are about 40 other health insurance companies that provide different products to suit individual preferences.
This unstructured supplementary market generally allows the policyholder to change the health insurance company once, at the end of a period of one year (known as premium payment period). This may mean that a new policyholder may not be on the same health insurance plan as the one he/she has been with, for a couple of months.
The Structured Supplementary Market
This is the mainstream health insurance package for insurance companies that want to sell a package that combines both, inpatient and outpatient services. The treatment packages offered by this kind of health insurance plan are generally an all-inclusive package, which provides an array of inpatient and outpatient treatments, irrespective of the illness, health condition or location of the client.
Usage of Insurance Policy
Insurance is a useful tool for business owners as it can provide them with adequate coverage when unforeseen events occur. Business owners often think of their individual lives first, but they should consider investing in business insurance too.
In an attempt to continue on a successful path, an owner may need to access business insurance coverage from time to time in the event of a catastrophic event or to ensure that their insurance policy will still be valid in the event that their individual policy is no longer active.
These include disasters such as natural disasters, terrorist activity, industrial accidents, product malfunctions, hazardous materials or theft.
By having all of these contingencies covered, it gives an owner peace of mind. There is some debate about the true value of insurance, but the consensus is that business insurance is relatively cheap and it can be beneficial to business owners.
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How Daddie Marto protects his marriage against social media temptation
Daddie Marto, a content creator and father of three, has garnered admiration for his candid confession about muting women he finds attractive on social media.
Marto, happily married to fellow creative Christine Koku Lwanga, took to Twitter to address those who noticed a lack of visibility of his posts, suggesting they might be on his “muted list.”
In his message, Marto openly admitted, “I had to explain to my wife why I muted some attractive women that I was following. It’s a tough truth to admit, but yes, I have chosen to block women on social media whom I have felt attracted to—purely out of my own volition.”
He explained that his choice to mute their posts was conscious, as revealing the unfollowing could lead to complicated conversations and unnecessary complications.
Marto clarified that he made this choice to protect his own peace of mind and the sanctity of his marriage.
He further pondered the dilemma of explaining why they were muted to someone, stating, “How do you explain that you muted them because you liked them and wanted to maintain your dignity? So if we used to converse through DMs, and suddenly I went silent, it means you’ve been muted. If we still interact, just know I’m not seeing your posts that way.”
Daddie Marto’s candid revelation has sparked conversations about maintaining boundaries and ensuring personal well-being in the era of social media, garnering both praise and recognition for his commitment to his marriage and family.
The couple, in a past interview, shared their love story. Upon hearing about Marto’s previous marriage, Christine revealed that she wasn’t particularly scared. She felt confident because Marto constantly reassured her about the situation.
Six months into their relationship, Christine discovered she was pregnant, which initially caused some concern as she didn’t know much about Marto then.
However, Marto proposed to her shortly after Valentine’s Day, making it clear that his love for her was the reason for the proposal, not just because she was pregnant.
Christine expressed that Marto’s calm and reassuring reaction to the pregnancy news comforted her.
Marto explained that he was unprepared for such a situation and wasn’t surprised. They had initially thought pregnancy might not be possible due to a medical condition Christine had, or still has.
Marto also shared that he met Christine’s mother for the first time when he went to “shtaki” himself, implying that he took the initiative to introduce himself formally. He described his mother-in-law as friendly and welcoming during that encounter. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Islamabad is the world’s 2nd beautiful capital in the whole world. Islamabad is famous for its greenery, mountains, breath-taking scenery, pollution free city, very clean with some historical places that gets an amazing tourist attraction. So basically if you’re visiting Islamabad for the first time then this article is for you. In this article you will see the places you must visit in Islamabad.
Saidpur village is a very beautiful village located in Margalla Hills near Daman-e-Koh overlook. It is a renovated village and it has a museum too which shows stages of development of Islamabad when Islamabad was selected as the Capital City of Pakistan, from crossing Saidpur narrow streets you can also walk up to the Margalla Hills.
Dam-e-Koh is located in the middle Margalla Hills of Pakistan, it is a view point, you can view whole city of Islamabad, as the view is breath-taking. The place is also mentioned in famous book The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini. Daman-e-koh is a very great place for picnic and on weekends many families come to Daman-e-koh to enjoy. There are many restaurants there.
Faisal masjid is a must to visit in Islamabad, it is located on the foothills of Margalla Hills and the masjid can be seen from anywhere in Islamabad. It was built by a Saudi King Faisal as a landmark in Islamabad. It is the fifth-largest masjid in the world and the largest with in South Asia.
Lake view is an artificial reservoir, it was constructed to fulfill the water requirements in Islamabad as there was water shortage. Alongside Rawal Lake, there is Lake View Park where families come and do BBQ, fishing and boating. If you want to enjoy boating and have a family picnic then Rawal Lake is a must place to visit in Islamabad.
Pakistan monument is located on the western side of Shakarparian Hills, it is a national monument and heritage museum of Pakistan. It reflects on series of events of Pakistan Independence, it shows how the two-nation theory came into being. Pakistan Monument is a must visit place and it reminds you of the freedom you have now being a Pakistani.
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#Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta
Dive into a world of deliciousness with this easy-to-prepare Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta. With savory ground beef, creamy ricotta cheese, and a hearty marinara sauce, it’s a guaranteed hit for family suppers or dinner parties.
Why Make This Recipe
This recipe is perfect for days when you crave comfort food. The shells are loaded with a tasty beef and cheese mixture, offering delight in every bite. It’s quick to prepare and sure to impress.
How to Make Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta
20 jumbo pasta shells,
1 lb ground beef,
1 cup ricotta cheese,
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese,
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese,
2 cups marinara sauce,
2 cloves garlic, minced,
1 tsp dried Italian herbs,
Salt and pepper to taste,
Fresh basil for garnish(optional)
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Cook the pasta shells according to package instructions. Meanwhile, sauté the beef with garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper until browned. In a large bowl, mix together ricotta, half of mozzarella and Parmesan, egg, and cooked beef. Stuff the shells with this filling and arrange them on a baking dish smeared with marinara sauce. Pour the remaining sauce over the shells and sprinkle the rest of the cheese. Bake covered for 25 minutes, uncover, and bake for an additional 5 minutes till bubbly and golden.
How to Serve Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired. Pair it with a side salad or garlic bread for a wholesome meal.
How to Store Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, place in a preheated oven at 350°F until heated through.
Tips to Make Creamy Ricotta Beef Stuffed Shells Pasta
To make your shells extra creamy, add an additional 1/4 cup of ricotta cheese. When stuffing the shells, ensure each shell is generously filled for a hearty bite.
For a vegetarian variation, substitute ground beef with chopped veggies or mushrooms.
1. Can I use a different kind of meat?
Yes, you can substitute ground beef with ground chicken, turkey, or sausage.
2. Can I freeze the stuffed shells?
Yes, you can freeze the unbaked shells in an airtight container. To cook, thaw in refrigerator overnight and bake as instructed.
3. Can I use a different kind of cheese?
Yes, feel free to use other types of cheese. Just ensure they melt well. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
So you just bought a new phone, and it works perfectly except for a tiny thing. It keeps going offline in the middle of a meaningful conversation or when your browsing through social media while relaxing on the couch.
Well, there is a simple way to solve this problem without returning your phone.
Fix Phone Keeps Disconnecting from WIFI
Here is how to fix phone Wi-Fi keeps disconnecting:
1. Reconnect to the Wi-Fi Network
To fix the problem with your phone not staying connected to your Wi-Fi network, try reconnecting it to the Wi-Fi network you are currently connected to. To do this, click on the WiFI icon on the top menu bar or swipe down the notification bar, and click on your Wi-Fi network. Tap it to disconnect and tap again to reconnect.
2. Forget the WIFI Network and Reconnect
If you are still having trouble with your phone disconnecting from Wi-Fi, try forgetting your connected network. To do this, go to “Settings -> Wi-Fi” and swipe down until you see a button that says “Forget Network.” Tap on the Forget Network button and reconnect again.
I found out that this solves the phone’s problem keeps disconnecting from WIFI.
3. Restart Your Phone
If forgetting the Wi-Fi network and reconnecting doesn’t work, you may want to try restarting your phone. Today, most smartphones have an on-off switch at the bottom, or you can remove the battery if it is removable.
This might help the phone to detect the WIFI network again.
4. Disable or close any interfering app(s)
Sometimes certain apps can interfere with your phone connecting to the Wi-Fi network. You can either completely delete these app(s) or leave them alone for now while you first test if reconnecting the Wi-Fi network fixes the disconnection problem.
5. Reset Network Settings on Your Phone
A network reset can fix these types of problems. The process refreshes the phone’s Wi-Fi, cellular network settings, and VPN configurations to help solve connectivity issues on your device.
This might help solve the problem of phone disconnecting from a WIFI Network.
6. Check WIFI Router settings
If all of the steps above don’t prevent your phone from disconnecting from Wi-Fi, it may set your Wi-Fi router. Try changing the channels to see if that helps fix the issue.
7. Check Internet or WIFI settings on your phone
Try changing the names of your internet connections and see if that helps. For example, if there is already an internet connection named “SSID,” try renaming it to something else. Also, check for any differences in IP Address, Gateway, DHCP Server, DNS Server, and MTU between all three. Try setting each of these to the same values.
8. Change the channel on your Wi-Fi router
If you are using a Wi-Fi router, sometimes you should change the channel or frequency of operation. To do this, go into the admin panel and find out what channel(s) have no interference. Turn off or turn down the power on the Wi-Fi router and then change the channel.
9. Update your Phone Software
The last thing you may want to do is update your phone software. To keep up with the latest technology, it will always be a good idea to update your phone to use the newest Wi-Fi connection technology that’s out there today.
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Todd Harrison, the defense-budget whiz over at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments, has a new report out on how the prospect of sequestration might affect the Pentagon. Lots of interesting data.
But it was a slide from his briefing that caught Battleland’s eye. It simply charts, adjusted for inflation, the amount of money the nation has invested annually in its military since World War II.
Kind of provocative when you realize it shows that we’re spending well above the Cold War average, even without adding in the funding for the Iraq and Afghan wars. Battleland stares at the blue chunk of the chart, rising and falling with the world’s turbulence, but seeing its basic, steady rise since 1947.
The ascendancy kind of resembles the Himalayas. Folks warning of disaster following any more budget cuts seem a little like novice mountaineers standing on the 28,251-foot summit of K2, the world’s second tallest mountain, and complaining that Everest’s 29,029-foot peak is higher. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Electrode Native is a platform based on React Native, that simplifies development and reduces the friction of integrating React Native components into existing mobile applications. Electrode Native requires minimal changes to the existing mobile code base and infrastructure.
The core of the Electrode Native is written in TypeScript and ES6. Some parts also contain native code: Java and Swift--mostly in the form of Mustache templates used for native code generation. Some modules of Electrode Native are pure native projects--for example our Electrode Native Bridge is a native Android/iOS library/framework project.
Electrode Native is composed of several modules that can be accessed using the Electrode Native CLI. Electrode Native runs on Node 6 runtime or newer versions. Electrode Native runs on Mac OS X only. Windows support is scheduled to follow. Electrode Native also runs on Linux; however only minimal testing has verified this support.
Electrode Native modules and features are briefly described below. You can find more information about each module in the specific module documentation.
Electrode Native CLI
The Electrode Native CLI is the command line tool that contains the commands and sub-commands that developers will use to work with the Electrode Native platform. The commands are very similar to React Native commands. For example, instead of using the react-native start
command, you'll use the ern start
command. For information about using the Electrode Native CLI commands, refer to the Electrode Native CLI documentation.
Electrode Native Bridge
Even though the Electrode Native bridge is a standalone native module that can be used in your React Native projects (even without Electrode Native), if you are using Electrode Native, you'll mostly not directly interact with the Electrode Native bridge in your MiniApps or in your mobile applications. Instead, you'll use Electrode Native APIs. The Electrode Native APIs are generated from a Swagger schema.
At some point you'll need one or more MiniApps to interact with your mobile application--to access data or to trigger an action. Or, your mobile application may need to interact with your MiniApps. That's where Electrode Native APIs generation come into play.
There are two components to Electrode Native APIs: the API module itself and the API implementation.
The Electrode Native container is a native library similar to common third-party libraries that Android and iOS developers are familiar with. The container is generated entirely by the Electrode Native platform and packaged as an Android (AAR) library for Android and as a Framework for iOS.
Each mobile application has its own custom Electrode Native container.
A Cauldron is a centralized document database that is used to store information about mobile application versions, native dependencies, and information about MiniApps. There is one Cauldron per mobile application. With appropriate permissions, you can use the Electrode Native CLI commands to access and modify the data stored in a Cauldron.
Setting up a cauldron is basically the same process as creating a Git repository and storing the data in the repository. To host your cauldron, you can use any provider offering Git repository storage. GitHub and BitBucket are probably two of the most popular providers. Within our documentation, we mention GitHub but you are free to use the provider of your choice.
While the Electrode Native cauldron makes sure that no misaligned or non-supported native dependency version makes it into your mobile application--the Electrode Native manifest aligns native dependency versions across multiple MiniApps in the first place.
Each Electrode Native platform version is associated to an array of supported native dependencies along with their versions.
The Electrode Native platform stores its master manifest in a GitHub repository. The master manifest is public and open sourced so that anyone can add native dependency support. By default, Electrode Native relies on the master manifest. For more advanced use cases, it is possible to override the master manifest with your own.
The Electrode Native platform contains two runners, one for each mobile platform (Android and iOS). Both runners are very simple and light-weight mobile applications--similar to new application projects in Android Studio or Xcode.
The Electrode Native runner application is used to run your MiniApp standalone so that you can effectively develop, debug, and test your MiniApp--before releasing a new or updated version of the MiniApp.
An Electrode Native runner application is automatically generated the first time you use the Electrode Native ern run-ios
or ern run-android
commands for your MiniApp. Relative to your MiniApp root directory, the runner application is generated in new Android and iOS directories. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
When it comes to natural sweeteners, few can match the unique and exquisite taste of Manuka honey. Renowned for its numerous health benefits, Manuka honey has gained immense popularity worldwide. Among the leading brands of high-quality Manuka honey, Wedderspoon stands out for its exceptional products and its commitment to transparency. Wedderspoon Manuka Honey is also Non-GMO Project verified. This further solidifies them as a brand dedicated to providing wholesome and natural products.
What Does Non-GMO Project Verified Mean?
The Non-GMO Project is a nonprofit organisation committed to providing consumers with non-genetically modified organism (GMO) food and products. Their rigorous certification process involves comprehensive testing and analysis to ensure that the products meet strict standards for genetic integrity. The Non-GMO Project Verified seal guarantees that the product has been thoroughly assessed and meets the organisation's stringent requirements.
Why is Non-GMO Project Certification Important for Wedderspoon Manuka Honey?
By obtaining Non-GMO Project certification, Wedderspoon reinforces its commitment to maintaining the highest quality and transparency in its products. Here's what this certification means for Wedderspoon and its consumers:
Non-GMO Project certification confirms that Wedderspoon Manuka Honey is free from genetically modified organisms. It assures consumers that the honey is derived from bees that forage on plants and flowers in their natural state, unaffected by genetic modifications.
The Non-GMO Project Verified seal instils confidence in consumers, enabling them to make informed choices about the products they purchase. Wedderspoon's dedication to transparency ensures that consumers can trust the quality and integrity of the Manuka honey they consume.
Sustainability and Environmental Impact:
By opting for non-GMO ingredients, Wedderspoon demonstrates its commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. Supporting a non-GMO ecosystem helps preserve biodiversity and promotes a healthier environment for bees and other pollinators.
Health and Well-being:
Wedderspoon's Non-GMO Project certification aligns with its focus on providing wholesome, natural products to support the well-being of its customers. Non-GMO honey retains its nutritional properties, allowing consumers to enjoy its health benefits to the fullest.
Wedderspoon Non-GMO Project certification signifies the brand's ongoing dedication to providing exceptional products while maintaining a transparent and sustainable approach. By choosing Wedderspoon, consumers can be confident in their selection, supporting their well-being and the health of our planet. With each jar, Wedderspoon continues to redefine excellence in the world of Manuka honey. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Our wool cushions are great for extra seating or floor cushions. Try one as a meditation pillow. We stitch together remnants of our wool moisture barrier to create a paneled-style fabric. Generally the panels are between 5"-9" wide, giving it a smooth, pieced look. Each cushion is filled with all-natural wool batting and hand tufted for quilted comfort. The cushions are filled to a firm feel. This product efficiently utilizes materials left over from the production of our larger items, in keeping with our zero-waste philosophy.
This product ships in a sturdy cardboard box secured with paper tape. We don't use plastic wrap or synthetic packing materials in the box. If you'd like a little extra protection, you can request your product be placed inside a biodegradable bag before boxing.
Sunning periodically will refresh and revitalize the wool. Spot clean only. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
AI Is the Black Mirror
Why the kinship between artificial intelligence and the human mind is terrifying. -
Is Technology Worthy of Our Faith?
Harvard and MIT humanist chaplain Greg M. Epstein on his 3 greatest revelations while writing Tech Agnostic. -
Your Data’s Strange Undersea Voyage
The internet is a series of tubes. In the ocean. -
What AI Can Do for Your Country
Artificial intelligence could transform how the government works—but it’ll be a daunting transition. -
Speaking With Whales
AI could help us understand what whales are saying. But should we talk back? -
The March of the Mushroom Robots
Scientists are making mycelia-machine hybrids that can crawl and roll. -
In the Beginning, There Was Computation
Life is code, and code is life, in nature as it is in technology. -
How to Solve the Drone Traffic Problem
For a clear path, follow the birds. -
Who’s Smarter: AI or a 5-Year-Old?
A faceoff between the most advanced large language model and a regular kid. -
The Galaxies in Your Eyes
The eyes in deepfake photos give them away.
Consciousness, Creativity, and Godlike AI
American writer Meghan O’Gieblyn on when the mind is alive. -
Can Chatbots Hold Meaningful Conversations?
Training AI to read novels might help. -
How AI Can Save the Zebras
Scanning animal patterns like bar codes boosts conservation. -
How Quickly Do Large Language Models Learn Unexpected Skills?
A new study suggests that so-called emergent abilities actually develop gradually and predictably, depending on how you measure them. -
How Illegal Fishing Ships Hide
And how conservationists are finding them. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Sometimes we try to convince ourselves that the busyness of life…”The Grind”, will somehow slow down after this season. However, we tend to discover that every season of life brings its own challenges, and can leave us feeling overwhelmed. That is NOT the life God intended for us! In fact, he has given us the gift of rest to give us a healthier rhythm to our lives. Join us each weekend as we discover together how to create S P A C E within a world that demands so much of our attention. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
In the lead up to the 2024 state election (to be held on 26 October 2024), NCQ listened to Neighbourhood Centres needs and developed this election policy platform with 6 recommendations. NCQ sought commitments for these recommendations from elected state members and candidates from all parties.
Authors: Chris Mundy and Melanie Maher
Published by: Neighbourhood Centres Queensland
Post date: August 2024 | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Order our compatible Dell V505w ink cartridges and enjoy an affordable solution to your printing needs. Designed to be an affordable substitute for genuine name-brand cartridges, our discount ink cartridges offer tremendous value without sacrificing quality. To ensure premium output on every page, we test all of our ink cartridges for Dell V505w printers for performance and print quality. We offer a comprehensive 1-Year warranty and 100% satisfaction guarantee on all products. In the unlikely event that you experience any product defect, we will replace the cartridge or provide you a refund. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
We provide all kind of software development services using different technologies. We follow agile methodologies for developing our software and do regular collaboration with our clients. We provide 100% unit test coverage and adequate regression testing. We deliver high-performance, high-available, scalable and high quality software.
Due to technology advancement, everything is going to cloud or getting online. Dependency on local computer or server is decreasing. It enables the collaboration from all corners of the world. It also reduces time and hardware dependency. To enable your business operation online and to smooth your day-to-day operation we’re here to create web-based applications. We’re building applications for clients from USA and Japan
In the practical world, companies do so many manual jobs to complete any process in their day-to-day life. Automation is the key to ease their regular business activities like report generations, data analysis, decision making, factor analysis, data presentations, system automation, applications development etc. We’ve a competent team with proven skillsets to manage these manual jobs. Happy clients as well.
There are lot of software available in the market. On the other hand, our requirement varies from company to company. We’re flexible to any kind of customization from client side and competent to fulfill that. We’re committed to any kind of requirement designing, creating, deploying and maintenance.
We always look forward to adding values to our customers’ business. In recent time, applications based on machine learning are getting priority. Data driven analysis and decision-making precision are the key factors to such popularity of these applications. Companies are building machine learning based applications to implement artificial intelligence concept that allows to do analysis the business history, flow, activities and creates decision automatically. We’ve expertise to build applications based on machine learning and computer vision technology.
We provide software testing and quality assurance services for your software, REST API and system. We do quality assurance by both manual and automated testing. We test if client’s REST API conforms to API documentation. We also provide writing regression test service. We report bugs proactively. Our testing covers Manual Testing of System and Software, Automated Testing of System and Software, REST API Testing & Regression Test Script Writing. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Exponential Quantum Communication Advantage in Distributed Inference and Learning
Dar Gilboa · Hagay Michaeli · Daniel Soudry · Jarrod McClean
East Exhibit Hall A-C #3403
Training and inference with large machine learning models that far exceed the memory capacity of individual devices necessitates the design of distributed architectures, forcing one to contend with communication constraints. We present a framework for distributed computation over a quantum network in which data is encoded into specialized quantum states. We prove that for models within this framework, inference and training using gradient descent can be performed with exponentially less communication compared to their classical analogs, and with relatively modest overhead relative to standard gradient-based methods. We show that certain graph neural networks are particularly amenable to implementation within this framework, and moreover present empirical evidence that they perform well on standard benchmarks.To our knowledge, this is the first example of exponential quantum advantage for a generic class of machine learning problems that hold regardless of the data encoding cost. Moreover, we show that models in this class can encode highly nonlinear features of their inputs, and their expressivity increases exponentially with model depth.We also delineate the space of models for which exponential communication advantages hold by showing that they cannot hold for linear classification. Communication of quantum states that potentially limit the amount of information that can be extracted from them about the data and model parameters may also lead to improved privacy guarantees for distributed computation. Taken as a whole, these findings form a promising foundation for distributed machine learning over quantum networks.
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Generated and Pseudo Content guided Prototype Refinement for Few-shot Point Cloud Segmentation
Lili Wei · Congyan Lang · Ziyi Chen · Tao Wang · Yidong Li · Jun Liu
East Exhibit Hall A-C #1503
Few-shot 3D point cloud semantic segmentation aims to segment query point clouds with only a few annotated support point clouds. Existing prototype-based methods learn prototypes from the 3D support set to guide the segmentation of query point clouds. However, they encounter the challenge of low prototype quality due to constrained semantic information in the 3D support set and class information bias between support and query sets. To address these issues, in this paper, we propose a novel framework called Generated and Pseudo Content guided Prototype Refinement (GPCPR), which explicitly leverages LLM-generated content and reliable query context to enhance prototype quality. GPCPR achieves prototype refinement through two core components: LLM-driven Generated Content-guided Prototype Refinement (GCPR) and Pseudo Query Context-guided Prototype Refinement (PCPR). Specifically, GCPR integrates diverse and differentiated class descriptions generated by large language models to enrich prototypes with comprehensive semantic knowledge. PCPR further aggregates reliable class-specific pseudo-query context to mitigate class information bias and generate more suitable query-specific prototypes. Furthermore, we introduce a dual-distillation regularization term, enabling knowledge transfer between early-stage entities (prototypes or pseudo predictions) and their deeper counterparts to enhance refinement. Extensive experiments demonstrate the superiority of our method, surpassing the state-of-the-art methods by up to 12.10% and 13.75% mIoU on S3DIS and ScanNet, respectively.
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NEUSPEED Front Adjustable Anti-Sway Bar End Links are the ultimate solution for drivers looking to improve their vehicle's handling and performance. These links provide a direct and seamless transfer of suspension movement to the anti-sway bar, resulting in improved stability and control. Unlike our competitors, we use only the highest quality materials, including a stronger aluminum link that can withstand even the toughest driving conditions. Our custom-made extreme angle cast housing ball joint is designed to meet the demands of factory suspension, ensuring that your vehicle performs at its best.
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One of the more striking findings we see every week in our long-term follow-up clinic for patients with obesity, type 2 diabetes, and past metabolic surgery is the profound drop in triglycerides after metabolic surgery.
While elevated LDL cholesterol commonly falls over the years following metabolic surgery, the abrupt drop in triglycerides is swift and more profound. Both sleeve gastrectomy and Roux en Y gastric bypass create changes in the hormonal biochemistry of the body that result in improved lipid profile and metabolic function. While several bioactive peptides are implicated, the precise mechanism of the lipid improvements remains undetermined. Hormones GLP-1 and PYY are increased after sleeve and gastric bypass, and hormones ghrelin and leptin are reduced, perhaps offering a trail for researchers to follow, to explain lipid effects through a gut-intestine-liver-brain mechanism. We know that triglycerides fall especially reliably in animal models of sleeve and bypass, independent of weight effects, just as occurs in humans.
These findings are illustrated in a New England Journal of Medicine study that examined 1,156 patients including control groups of patients who did not undergo metabolic surgery. 12 years later, all metabolic parameters favored the metabolic surgery group, and most striking is the near complete resolution of hypertriglyceridemia.
Interestingly, the profound reduction in triglycerides likely adds to the factors of CV risk reduction from bariatric surgery, namely lowering LDL-C, blood pressure and Hgba1c in reducing cardiovascular risks.
Today, metabolic surgery consists of a 45-minute procedure with 4 or 5 Band-aids and a safety record better than that of appendectomy, hysterectomy or hernia repair. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Speaker: Maria Clara Araújo dos Passos (she/her)
Moderated by: Lucas De Lellis Da Silva (University of Oxford), Jo Perrone (University of Oxford)
This talk will explore how it was up to the population of travestis and trans women in Brazil, most of whom were Black, to create means of collective affirmation of a critical-reflexive citizenship. Even in the face of relentless attempts to place them outside the lines that delimit the condition of citizenship, or even of humanity.
Maria Clara Araújo dos Passos (she/her) is a Brazilian Afrotransfeminist, educator, and activist. She got a BA in Pedagogy (Teaching) from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP), with a thesis entitled “Pedagogias das Travestilidades” (Pedagogies of Travesti Liberation). The thesis was recently published in Portuguese by Editora Civilização Brasileira and is now being translated into English and German. There, she discusses the documented knowledge that has been produced by the Brazilian Social Movement of Travestis and Transsexual Women. Currently, she’s a Master’s student in Education (Sociology of Education) at the University of São Paulo. She also holds a Certificate in Afro-Latin American Studies from the Institute for Afro-Latin American Studies at the Hutchins Center at Harvard University.
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Saffron, the world’s most expensive spice, has been the subject of numerous scientific studies that highlight its various health benefits. Saffron is derived from the Crocus sativus flower and contains several bioactive compounds, such as crocin, crocetin, and safranal, which contribute to its positive effects on the body and mood. Below are some key research findings and reasons why saffron is beneficial:
1. Mood Enhancement and Antidepressant Effects
Several studies suggest that saffron can help alleviate symptoms of depression, anxiety, and improve overall mood.
Antidepressant Properties: A meta-analysis published in Human Psychopharmacology (2019) reviewed several randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and concluded that saffron is as effective as some conventional antidepressants like fluoxetine in mild to moderate depression . The spice increases serotonin levels in the brain, which helps in mood regulation.
Reducing Anxiety: A 2016 study found that saffron can reduce anxiety levels in adults. Its compounds, especially safranal and crocin, seem to positively affect neurotransmitter activity and the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, thereby lowering stress levels. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
“At New York’s biggest auction house, there are some who have it all, some who want it all, and some who will do anything to get it.”
That’s the tagline for the new show the The Art of More, which looks as if it is either going to be the latest belly-flop of an attempt to capture the art biz in pop culture, or a seriously guilty, guilty, guilty pleasure.
The show features a flinty Dennis Quaid (also the producer) as a Mephistophelian art collecting billionaire who delivers statements like, “You’ve got balls, but you’re going to need more than that if you want to play with the big boys.” Also along for the ride: Carey Elwes (always and forever Wesley from the Princess Bride) and Kate Bosworth (Lois Lane in Superman Returns).
Expect something about smuggled Iraqi antiquities, something about a fake Van Gogh, and a lot of people grinding frantically against each other. The sex-to-art ratio in the trailer is roughly 5-to-1, and the whole thing looks a bit like something that a Christie’s intern fantasized after falling asleep in front of The Wolf of Wall Street.
In case it is hard to figure out what, exactly, is going on in that whirlwind of glittering objects and heaving flesh, here’s a summary:
[T]he series follows Graham Connor (Cooke), a blue-collar upstart who leverages his way into this exclusive realm by exploiting connections to antiquities smuggling rings he was exposed to as a soldier in Iraq. Also inhabiting this rarified world is Sam Brukner (Quaid), a self-made billionaire, one who was pretty ruthless on his way up the food chain in the real estate world. Now he’s a tycoon with access to everything he wants and wants everyone to know it—he’s a collector of both art and people. Graham’s mentor is Arthur Davenport (Elwes), a shrewd and eccentric world-class collector of art and illegal antiquities. Roxanna Whitney (Bosworth) is a leading account executive and rival to Graham. The daughter of the CEO of one of the two warring auction houses—she was born into this exclusive world and thrives in it. However, she is riddled with insecurities that drive her to be formidable.
The first hour-long episode of the Art of More’s is set to debut November 19 on Crackle, a streaming network heretofore best known for the Jerry Seinfeld web series Comedians Getting Coffee in Cars.
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On Monday, the US Postal Service announced that it has notified its regulators of its intention to increase the cost of first-class stamps from 63 cents to 66 cents.
If approved, the modification would take effect in July and raise first-class letter postage rates by roughly 5.4%. The postal service claimed that the increase was required to balance a rise in operating expenses.
Over the past two years, rising prices have had an effect on business across the whole global economy, raising labor costs and corporate costs. Although the rate of inflation has decreased over the past nine months, it is still beyond the central bank’s goal range of 2% last month, with prices rising by 5% on an annualized basis.
“These price changes are required to bring much-needed revenue to the postal service,” the agency said in a statement.The most recent rise would represent a 32% increase over the previous four years, assuming it is granted.
Additionally, domestic postcard prices will rise from 48 to 51 cents, and overseas postcard prices will rise from $1.45 to $1.50.
Regulators seldom, but occasionally, reject USPS requests; in 2010, they did so. According to a statement made at the time by the Postal Regulatory Commission, USPS “failed both to quantify the impact of the recession on its finances and to show how its rate request affected the resulting Loss relates to mail volume.” As a result, the Postal Regulatory Commission decided against raising prices.
Due to online communication, first class mail is making up a less and decreasing portion of the postal services’ business. Each year, the quantity of letters sent by individuals has typically decreased by half. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
This is a story about how a Syrian refugee who barely managed to survive in Beirut, Lebanon, managed to completely change his life after a man took a picture of him while working hard on the streets.
The father, Abdul, originally from Syria, was trying to persuade people to buy his pens on the streets of Beirut while carrying his daughter in his arms. Although it was very hot outside, he did not want to give up because that would have meant that his daughter would have nothing to eat.
But someone took a picture of him, someone who caught his decision to survive, then posted the image on the internet, it went viral and someone helped him.
Gissur Simonarson is a website developer from Norway, he saw the image on the internet just like everyone else and started a fundraiser on behalf of Abdul and his family. So people could donate $ 200,000.
The money went to Abdul, who proved to be a thoughtful and intelligent man. He did not spend them all, but started three businesses. In addition, to help the 1.2 million refugees living in Lebanon, Abdul decided to employ 16 Syrian refugees. In addition, he has since helped financially both his family members and friends.
Now Abdul’s life is completely changed, and his little girl is happy. With the help of people and thanks to his intelligence, he went from searching for garbage and selling pens on the street, to being a respected businessman. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Ancient Artisans of Sanganer
Spend a day in Sanganer, an ancient village just 16km south of Jaipur, to visit the craft workshops where skilled local artisans excel in making handmade paper, blue pottery and traditional textile printing…
Sanganeri block printing dates back almost five centuries and is known for its subdued colours and flower motives including poppies, lotus, sunflowers and roses. The bright colours are always printed on white backgrounds, making the colours even more vibrant. We’ll see how these beautiful prints are made.
The area is also famous for blue pottery – although these days it’s available in assorted colours including pink, yellow and green. Prepared from Egyptian paste, the pottery is shiny and low-fired – some items are semi-transparent and decorated with animal and bird designs. The use of blue polish on pottery made from Multanimitti, or Fuller’s Earth, is an imported technique, first introduced by Mongol artisans who combined Chinese finishing technology with Persian ornamental arts.
In the paper village we can meet craftsmen who are known as Kagazis. These ancient artists use a variety of raw materials to create paper with a myriad of attractive finishes – some even infused with petals and leaves. We’ll witness the biggest paper making centre in western India – humming with the rhythmic sound of the stamper and the other paper making activities. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Matra Datavision and MandrakeSoft Announce Partnership to Develop Linux-Based Graphic Modeling Applications
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Matra Datavision and MandrakeSoft have announced a technical agreement involving Open CASCADE, the set of Open Source C++ components for 3D applications and Linux-Mandrake, one of the most popular distributions of Linux worldwide. Under the terms of this agreement, Open CASCADE supports the Linux-Mandrake Operating System as its preferred Linux platform; Open CASCADE is referenced by MandrakeSoft as the solution for developing specific 3D modeling applications on Linux-Mandrake. The purpose of this partnership is to offer developers of technical and scientific graphic applications from industry and research a complete solution for developing their applications on Linux using market-tested Open Source modeling components. This suite offers an excellent cost effective and highly flexible alternative to proprietary modeling kernels. Matra Datavision received the awards for "Best Product of the Year" and "Best Linux-Distribution/Server" at LinuxWorld Expo 99. The company has signed a strategic partnership with the American publisher MacMillan, and a distribution agreement with Kasper. In the months of July and August 1999, Linux-MandrakeSoft held the number one spot in Linux sales for all of North America, thanks to the MacMillan edition. Open CASCADE is available for free downloading since December 20 1999 and offers a complete range of services for training and support of Open CASCADE users, as well as a highly qualified team for turn key application development. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
A recent trend in venue security is the clear-bag policy. The goal is to streamline bag checks upon entry, making the process safer and faster. If you're looking for a great gift for a loved one who plans their life around stadium and arena shows, look no further. The clear bag is an alternative to shoving everything in your pockets and clutching your smartphone to your palm. Herschel has a few reasonably priced bags that are practical, stylish and will meet most venue guidelines. $35.
A new six-disc Elvis Costello box set, "King Of America & Other Realms," has what you'd expect from a revisit to Costello's 1986 "King of America" album - a remastered version of the original, demos of most songs, a live concert from the era, even some newly recorded takes. The "Other Realms" is what sets it apart. Building on the original album’s roots-based theme, half of the set explores other Costello recording adventures in the United States - many from the 2000s - with alternate versions and previously unreleased tracks. Highlights are duets with Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris, and the often overlooked "April 5th" song with Rosanne Cash and the late Kris Kristofferson. Inventive and full of buried treasures, the box is an enriching look back - and a great gift. $139.98.
There’s no better gift to give or receive than one that expands horizons. In "Learn! Korean with BTS," K-pop fans can discover a new language through their love of BTS and members Jin, Suga, J-Hope, RM, Jimin, V and Jungkook. The book package teaches Korean consonants and vowels, using the names and songs of BTS. A workbook is supplemented by video and other media. What could be better - or more rewarding - for the K-pop fan? $44.49.
A decent pair of headphones is step one on the journey to true bliss for the audiophile. However, carrying around a studio set may not always be in the cards. But a noise-canceling pair? That’s necessary. Bose’s QuietComfort Headphones are a solid investment, all high-fidelity audio perfect for a long plane ride or a daily commute in equal measure. $229.
Everyone knows someone who loves Taylor Swift. But what do you give the superfan who already owns all her albums in every colorway? Unisex jewelry, maybe? In honor of this year’s release of "The Tortured Poets Department," get them the official gold-plated, stainless-steel, chain-link bracelet featuring the "TTPD" logo on the pop star’s website. It comes in two sizes: a small/medium option, 7.5 inches long, and a large/extra-large option, 8.5 inches long. $40. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Monochrome Asset Management is poised to make history with the launch of Australia's first spot Ethereum exchange-traded fund (ETF). The Monochrome Ethereum ETF, trading under the ticker IETH, will debut on Cboe Australia on Tuesday, October 15. This launch follows closely on the heels of Monochrome's successful introduction of a spot Bitcoin ETF in August.
A Significant Step for Crypto Investment
Earlier this year, Monochrome partnered with Vasco Trustees Limited to file for IETH's listing. The spot Ethereum ETF is designed to passively hold Ether, offering retail investors a regulated pathway to access the world's second-largest cryptocurrency, which boasts a market capitalization of over $316 billion.
Dual-Access Fund Features
IETH distinguishes itself as a dual-access fund, facilitating both cash and in-kind redemptions. This structure allows investors to seamlessly purchase and redeem shares of the ETF using Ether, simplifying transactions for those looking to engage directly with the cryptocurrency.
Administrative and Custody Details
State Street Australia has been appointed as the fund's administrator, ensuring efficient management and operations. Additionally, the digital assets will be secured by custody providers BitGo and crypto exchange Gemini, reinforcing trust in the safety and reliability of the investment.
Global Regulatory Approvals and Market Context
In a landmark decision, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first spot crypto ETFs in January 2024. This included high-profile approvals for spot Bitcoin ETFs from companies like BlackRock, Fidelity Investments, and Grayscale. Following this, the SEC gave the green light to spot Ethereum ETFs in May, with trading commencing in July.
Australia and Hong Kong have also been proactive in approving spot crypto ETFs, aligning with a global trend toward increased acceptance and integration of digital asset investment vehicles. Despite Australia's relatively modest market size for these assets, there has been significant traction in the U.S., reflecting growing investor interest.
Market Demand and Asset Valuation
According to data from ETF tracking platforms, as of October 11, U.S.-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs held total net assets valued at $58.66 billion, while Ethereum ETFs accounted for $6.74 billion. These figures underscore the escalating demand and expanding market presence of cryptocurrency ETFs globally.
The launch of the Monochrome Ethereum ETF marks a pivotal development in the Australian financial landscape, offering investors a new avenue to participate in the burgeoning world of digital currencies. By providing a regulated and secure investment framework, Monochrome Asset Management continues to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the dynamic crypto market. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
French prosecutors are investigating whether a foreign intermediary was behind the painting of more than 200 blue Stars of David on buildings in and around Paris last month amid a surge of antisemitic acts in Europe since the start of the Israel-Hamas war.
Investigators suspect that a man and a woman caught on surveillance footage painting some of the graffiti had communicated in Russian with a person who offered them money to spray the stars on buildings, Laure Beccuau, the Paris prosecutor, said in a statement on Tuesday.
The discovery of the stars — more than 60 were found in the 14th arrondissement of Paris on the morning of Oct. 31, while others have appeared in two suburbs of the capital — shocked many in France, where antisemitism is a longstanding concern. French Jews have also been targeted by terrorist attacks in recent years.
The man and the woman stenciled the stars in one sweep overnight and were accompanied by a third person who took photographs of the graffiti, Ms. Beccuau said, adding that the man and woman subsequently left France on Oct. 31.
Ms. Beccuau did not name those two suspects but said that investigators had connected them to another couple, a 33-year-old man and a 28-year-old woman from Moldova, who had been arrested in Paris on Oct. 27 for painting a blue Star of David on a building. The Moldovan pair told investigators that they had acted on the orders of a third party in exchange for payment “as evidenced by a conversation in Russian on their phone,” Ms. Beccuau said. Telephone data led investigators to believe that both couples “were in contact with the same third party,” Ms. Beccuau added.
“It therefore cannot be ruled out that the tagging of the blue Stars of David in the Paris region was carried out at the explicit request of a person living abroad,” she said.
Ms. Beccuau noted that the stars had been stenciled on random buildings and did not appear to have targeted any location specifically, saying that further investigations were needed to determine the “antisemitic intent” of the graffiti in light of the “geopolitical context.”
The statement from the prosecutor did not identify the Russian-speaking intermediary. Olivier Véran, spokesman for the French government, declined on Wednesday to comment on possible Russian involvement, citing the continuing investigation.
But at least one other official has suggested that the graffiti might have been a way to sow discord in French society, where tensions are running high after Hamas’s deadly Oct. 7 assault and Israel’s retaliatory strikes against the group in Gaza. France has reported over 1,100 antisemitic acts since Oct. 7. In response, French parliamentary leaders have called for a march in Paris on Sunday against antisemitism.
Laurent Nuñez, the Paris police prefect, told the news channel BFMTV last week that the graffiti case was “atypical” and that it stood out from other antisemitic acts over the past few weeks because it was more widespread and appeared “coordinated.” Mr. Nuñez declined to comment directly on possible Russian involvement but suggested that interference from a foreign actor trying to undermine French social cohesion was possible.
“Do they want to divide us even more, try to shatter national unity even more?” he said. “That isn’t completely ruled out.”
Antibot4navalny, the username of a leader of anonymous volunteers who monitor pro-Russian social media campaigns, said that pro-Kremlin bots and online trolls had used images of the stars painted in Paris to try to inflame tensions in Europe, noting nonetheless that the images did not mean that Moscow-supporting entities were behind the graffiti.
“There is a campaign to scare the Europeans and Ukrainians with the bitter cold, problems with pensions, inflation,” Antibot4navalny said in response to written questions on the Telegram messaging app. “Stars of David are part of it, too.”
Ivan Nechepurenko contributed reporting from Tbilisi, Georgia. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
As devotees gather in reverence and musical enthusiasts await with bated breath, the stage is set for a transcendent experience – Shemaroo Bhakti presents, for the first time ever, the complete Geet Ramayan in 90 minutes only on the Shemaroo Bhakti YouTube Channel in legendary singer Suresh Wadkar’s voice. This musical rendition of Ramayan will bestow knowledge of our culture and tradition upon the listeners.
In this enchanting collaboration, the timeless verses of the Ramayan find resonance in Wadkar’s soulful melodies, captivating audiences with the essence of devotional enlightenment. The Geet Ramayan captures Baal Kand, Ayodhya Kand, Aaranya Kand, Kishkindha Kand, Sundar Kand, Lanka Kand, Uttar Kand immersing the listeners into the world of Ramayan.
The maestro of devotional music, Suresh Wadkar, said, “Geet Ramayan is not just a musical rendition; it’s a divine journey that connects us to the divine essence of the Ramayan. Through the power of music, we can transcend the limitations of the material world and experience the eternal bliss of devotion. I am deeply honoured to be a part of Geet Ramayan, which celebrates the timeless teachings of the Ramayan and spreads the message of love and devotion to the world. In the melodies of Geet Ramayan, one finds solace, inspiration, and divine guidance, transcending the limitations of mortal existence and embracing the eternal truth of the Ramayan.”
Amidst the hustle and bustle of modern life, Geet Ramayan emerges as a sanctuary of spiritual rejuvenation, inviting individuals to immerse themselves in the sacred chants and divine hymns of the Ramayan. At the helm of this celestial journey stands Suresh Wadkar, whose mellifluous voice transcends earthly realms, transporting listeners to the divine abode of Lord Rama.
Geet Ramayan, with its lyrical depth and musical finesse, serves as the perfect medium to narrate the immortal saga of the Ramayan. Composed by the venerable Govind Prasann Saraswati, written by Raman Dwivedi, and brought to life by Wadkar’s unparalleled vocals, each verse resonates with emotive fervour, evoking a myriad of sentiments within the hearts of the audience.
Moreover, the collaboration between Shemaroo Bhakti and Suresh Wadkar symbolizes a harmonious union of tradition and innovation. In an age where digital platforms reign supreme, Shemaroo Bhakti serves as a beacon of spiritual enlightenment, bridging the gap between ancient wisdom and contemporary mediums of expression through an array of devotional content.
As audiences tune in to witness Suresh Wadkar’s rendition of Geet Ramayan, they embark on a transformative journey of self-discovery. Beyond mere entertainment, this musical odyssey offers solace to weary souls, instilling a sense of peace, harmony, and devotion in turbulent times.
In essence, Suresh Wadkar’s rendition of Geet Ramayan on Shemaroo Bhakti YouTube channel is not just a musical masterpiece; it’s a sacred offering, a testament to the enduring power of faith and devotion. As the strains of Wadkar’s melodious voice reverberate through the hearts of millions, they serve as a reminder of the timeless wisdom and eternal bliss found in the divine verses of the Ramayan.
Along with Shemaroo Bhakti YouTube channel and ShemarooMe OTT platform, audience can listen to Geet Ramayan on popular audio platforms like JioSaavn, Gaana, Hungama Music, Wynk Music, Spotify India, Apple Music, YouTube Music.
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According to the latest CDC survey, the uninsured rate declined during the first quarter of 2018:
This may seem puzzling since enrollment rates for Obamacare went down during signups for this year. But if fewer people signed up for Obamacare, how did the uninsured rate go down?
The answer is pretty simple: the economy continues to be strong and more people are getting jobs—which means that a lot of people are probably dropping Obamacare and signing up for employer insurance. This demonstrates something important: Obamacare isn’t everything. For one thing, it’s a pretty small part of the overall health insurance market. It’s even a pretty small part of the public health insurance market. For another, Obamacare is meant to be part of the social safety net, something that’s available to people if they need it. But like food stamps and unemployment insurance, we’d all prefer that the number of people who need it goes down. Over the past year or so, as the unemployment rate has dropped below 4 percent, the number of people who need Obamacare has almost certainly declined, and this accounts for some of the decline in enrollments.
Personally, I don’t think it accounts for the entire decline. Trump’s attempted sabotage probably had an effect too, though it turns out that he screwed up and did a poor job of sabotage. Generally speaking, however, it looks like there’s a pretty steady share of low-income workers who are willing to pay for Obamacare, and that doesn’t change a lot even when states and the federal government actively try to screw things up. Enrollments go down a little bit if people switch to employer insurance and go up a little bit when competition makes coverage more affordable. Overall, though, these are pretty small effects. Obamacare has done what it can, and that’s not likely to change much until we either improve it or Trump succeeds in destroying it. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Odera Market Kickstart Traders Competition Campaign With Victories
The much anticipated second Anambra Traders Sports Competition Kicked off Friday with an explosive match between Albert Anene of Odera Market Awka and Chibuzo Nwankwo of Eke-Oyibo market Amawbia in the Tennis event.
Anene of Odera Market won the encounter with 6-2: 2-2 scratch to earn his first victory in the competition in the game played held at the Awka City Sports Club Centre.
Odera Market earned another victory in Table Tennis on Day-One through Uchenna Omeifekwem who defeated Ndubuisi Anierobi of Eke-Oyibo 11-2 and 11-2 in a game of best of two.
Anierobi Chimobi of New Spare Parts Market, Nnewi won the first edition of the event while Emeka Obidike of Odera Market, Awka is the reigning first runner up.
Omeifekwem who spoke to journalists after the game said it felt good beating an opponent much younger himself.
“Table Tennis is my hobby, I started playing since I was in secondary school, I play it for pleasure but if any reward comes in , good,” he said.
There was action in draught where the representative of Odera Market beat his opponent from Eke-Oyibo market 2-0.
The Anambra Traders Sports Competition is organised by the Anambra State Sports Development Commission (ASSDC) in collaboration with Anambra State Amalgamated Traders Association. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
President-elect Donald Trump says a surprise meeting with Justin Trudeau at his Florida home was “very productive,” after the prime minister flew down to discuss the growing threat of American tariffs on Canadian goods, the border and national defence.
On Friday evening, Trudeau landed in Florida and travelled to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club for a hastily arranged dinner and discussion with the United States’ incoming president that a senior Canadian government source said was successful.
In a post on his social media site, Truth Social, Trump said the meeting between the two had gone well.
“I just had a very productive meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, where we discussed many important topics that will require both Countries to work together to address,” Trump wrote.
He said the two had discussed the illegal fentanyl and the toxic drug overdose crisis, as well as what Trump called “the massive trade deficit” between the United States and Canada.
“I made it very clear that the United States will no longer sit idly by as our Citizens become victims to the scourge of this Drug Epidemic, caused mainly by the Drug Cartels, and Fentanyl pouring in from China,” Trump wrote. “Too much death and hardship!”
A senior Canadian government source told Global News the meeting, which ran from around 7:45 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. went well. The source said the mood was positive, with Trump playing songs from his iPad during the conversation.
Trudeau says ‘no question’ Trump plans to follow through on tariff threat
The source said that, while no agreements had been made, the pair discussed tariffs, the border, Ukraine and defence issues, including NATO and the G7.
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The meeting came at the end of a week which began with Trump promising 25 per cent tariffs on all imports from Canada and Mexico into the United States. He said those tariffs would only be removed if both countries made changes to their borders, which he claimed were responsible for a flow of illegal drugs and undocumented immigrants.
The threat of tariffs led Trudeau, along with the country’s premiers, to scramble for solutions. The country’s political leaders spent the week showing they were willing to make changes at the Canadian border.
On Friday, the RCMP said it was considering deploying one-quarter of its eastern workforce to operational priority areas, including the border. Several premiers called for the Trudeau government to enhance its police spending and commit more to tackling fentanyl.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he wanted to see more funding and offered Ontario Provincial Police resources to help respond to Trump’s border demand.
“We need action, including more permanent funding for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Canada Border Services Agency,” Ford said Wednesday.
Also among the voices was Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, who says she is considering creating a provincial border patrol.
The government source also told Global News that Trudeau was ready to beef up border security by buying new helicopters to patrol the skies, which the source said the RCMP has sought for years. That, the prime minister reportedly told Trump on Friday, was a done deal and a meeting will take place next week to put the plan into action, according to national security sources.
As he was leaving his West Palm Beach hotel, Trudeau stopped briefly to answer a reporter’s question about the dinner meeting, saying it was “an excellent conversation.” Trump’s transition team did not respond to questions about what the leaders had discussed.
Trudeau meets Trump in surprise Florida trip after tariff threats
Trump, during his first term as president, once called Trudeau “weak” and “dishonest,” but it was the prime minister who was the first G7 leader to visit Trump since the Nov. 5 election.
Trudeau had said earlier Friday that he would resolve the tariffs issue by talking to Trump. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said a day earlier after speaking with Trump that she is confident a tariff war with the United States will be averted.
The meeting, the government source said, came after Canada started quietly asking Trump’s team for a meeting following the U.S. presidential election. Initially, the prime minister’s office was told no meetings would take place before inauguration but the source said they kept pushing.
Then, on Monday night, Trudeau and Trump connected and the prime minister suggested meeting in person. The president-elect invited Trudeau to travel to Florida for dinner on Friday, the source said.
— with files from The Canadian Press and The Associated Press
© 2024 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Family Guy Season 18
Was Family Guy cancelled or renewed for season 18? When does it start on FOX? Now that season 17 is over, fans are wondering if the show will continue for another season or not. In this post, we have summarized everything we know so far about the next season.
Family Guy Season 18 Release Date
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Network | FOX |
Show Name | Family Guy |
Season | 18 |
Status | Renewed |
Series Cast | Alex Borstein Seth Green Seth MacFarlane |
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NAA with an honorary diploma from the Ministry of Culture
National Academy received an honorary diploma from the Ministry of Culture for overall performance and participation of departments "Advertising Design" and "Industrial Design" in the Autumn Salon "Interior Design" 2013.
At the ceremony for the closure of the Autumn Salon greetings on behalf of Minister of Culture Dr. Peter Stoyanovich to the participants presented Gergana Stoyanova, Head of Cabinet of the Minister who gave the diploma to Prof. Miroslav Bogdanov, Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Applied Arts.
Autumn Salon "Interior Design" 2013 was held from 11 to 22 November in the Union of Architects in Bulgaria. The exhibition in "Advertising Design" presented 25 student projects for advertising stands, showrooms, museums and expositions for World Exhibitions (EXPO). Specialty "Industrial design" involved 20 student projects and two exhibits.
Autumn Salon "Interior Design" 2013 presents ideas, projects, implementations and examples of interior design, stimulates public interest and public awareness, creates opportunities for creative and critical analysis of artistic practice. The headline is "Everything in the interior is the product of design" and is under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
In this recording of the coaches’ corner, hosted on our online membership platform, 3 of our coaches discuss issues currently facing the construction and remodeling industry. They cover challenges their clients are facing today and how The Great Game of Business can be used to help mitigate some of those issues.
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Using The Great Game of Business to Mitigate Challenges In Business
Start with Strategy — What are you going to do to make sure you outperform your competitors within areas your industry typically struggles? What is an aspect of your business you could capitalize on by becoming THE BEST at that one thing?
Track, Measure, and Report — Whatever gets measured and reported, gets improved. (Ask yourself what you can control and scoreboard to encourage improvements) See examples of scoreboards here.
Look at Trades and Partners — Companies that work closely with partners and suppliers can fall victim to the performance of those partners. Make sure you’re not losing money due to poor performance of partners.
For one company in the home building industry, a one-day delay from their supplier equated to $3,000! If that supplier is late 70 days over the course of 15 homes in a year, that’s $210,000. How can that $210,000 you’re spending on delays be used differently? One way clients are using The Great Game of Business, is to adopt the practice of MiniGames (short-term challenges to improve a weakness) with trade partners to help stay on schedule and avoid delays.
Scheduling — Use technology or an additional office person to help manage communications on the job and scheduling with trades and suppliers.
Pricing and Margins — Volatility produces opportunities. There’s a lot of shifting in the market right now, and it’s challenging to know the best way to structure pricing. One of our coaches suggested looking back at the High-Involvement Planning process. Evaluate what your true sales and growth strategies are to help determine long-term plays to be taking advantage of that align with your strategy for growth. GET DATA to help inform your pricing decisions.
Become the Customer of Choice — Use the strategy of becoming the customer of choice. You want mutually beneficial partnerships. Pay your partners what they need to be profitable and don’t try to short them. Work with them to be able to give them great terms. Open the lines of communication and try having conversations around long-term partnerships. Sometimes those long-term agreements can bring opportunities. If you can become the customer of choice for those partners, they will WANT to continue to do business with you and you can start to build those mutually beneficial partnerships.
Adapt — Adapt, adapt, adapt. Always be adapting. Ask yourself what you can do today and this week to set yourself up on the P&L.
Hear more from industry experts, CEOs, and Great Game of Business coaches at our 30th Annual Great Game of Business Conference. Learn new and innovative ways to tackle challenges you’re facing today, enjoy networking opportunities, and learn from other companies playing The Great Game of Business in your industry. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
“When the Water Ends: Africa’s Climate Conflicts,” by Evan Abramson for Yale Environment 360. Tribes pushed toward famine and armed conflict by the shifting shoreline of Lake Turkana on the Ethiopia-Kenya border tell their stories plainly but movingly. Water scarcity gives rise to violence, illustrating the vulnerability of people who already live at the mercy of climate change.
“Burning Desperation,” by Lynsey Addario of The New York Times. Before she was kidnapped in Libya, Addario created this disturbing, haunting portrait of Afghan women who set themselves on fire.
“Saying goodbye with my camera,” by Briony Campbell for The Guardian. A father and daughter approach his impending death from cancer through an extended meditation on reasons to fight the disease, the temptation to surrender to it, and how much of his thinking centers on those he’ll leave behind.
“Above the Law,” by Clifford Levy and Ellen Barry for The New York Times. A series of videos and articles looks at corruption in Russia two decades after the fall of the Soviet Union. From a human rights activist on trial for speaking out after a murder to strategic arrests and intimidation, it offers a dispiriting look at Russia today.
“Deadly Threats: Successors to the Paramilitaries in Colombia,” by Stephen Ferry (and Getty Images Grants for Good) from Human Rights Watch. Slide shows depict a military conflict in Colombia that continues despite the announced demobilization of paramilitary groups years ago.
We previously featured three of this year’s nominees on Storyboard. Read our Q&A with the creators of “Welcome to Pine Point,” which looks at memory and identity in a town that was wiped off the map. Hear from the makers of “Brèves de Trottoirs,” multimedia portraits from the streets of Paris. And see what Marie-Claude Dupont of Canada’s National Film Board has to say about “GDP,” a yearlong project documenting the Canadian economic recovery one person at a time.
While big names like Martha Stewart, Twitter’s Biz Stone and Arianna Huffington get to decide who will take home the official prizes in these categories,you, too, can make your voice heard by voting in the Webby People’s Voice Awards. (Voting closes April 28.)
Image detail from footage by Evan Abramson in the Yale Environmental 360 project "When the Water Ends." | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
(The American Civil War was fought between 1861 and 1865 between the Northern States and the Southern States mainly over slavery of the blacks. Ooty locals will remember the many wonderful westerns staring John Wayne, Richard Widmark, Robert Mitcham etc on the civil war stories – especially, the climax with Unionists riding in with their famous bugle sound and drums when the whole theatre will cheer. The Unionists (now Democrats) were led by General Ulysses Grant while the Confederates (now Republicans) were led by General Robert Lee. Sometime after the war, Robert Lee’s daughter (most likely the eldest Mary Curtis Lee) was a guest of Madras Governor Mountstuart Grant (already featured in Nuggets) in 1882 at the Raj Bhavan, Ooty. The others at the lunch were Field Marshall Frederick Roberts, Commander in Chief in India and his wife. The governor writes:)
“Miss Lee, a daughter of the famous Confederate General, who is staying with Sir Frederick and Lady Roberts, dined with us. She told me what I had either never known or quite forgotten, viz., that Stonewall Jackson had received a mortal wound by the fire of his own men and her father (General Lee) said to her, ‘I have lost my right arm !’. (Jackson was a formidable commander who fought in Virginia and Maryland and was nick named Stonewall for his valour). This story was later corroborated by history”.
“ Miss Lee was wearing a bracelet, which attracted my attention, and she took it off, at my request. It was formed of buttons from uniforms worn in the American war. One was her father’s (General Lee’s), one Beauregard’s (Confederate officer), two belonged to two of her brothers (George Washington Lee, a great grand step son of George Washington and Robert Lee Jr) one to an uncle who was a Commodore, one to Prince Polignac (a French nobleman), who had fought on the Confederate side, and one to Wade Hampton (Confederate officer).
Nilgiri Documentation Centre | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
What we did
Inspired by our local canvas
Facilitating workshops with all stakeholders from investors to location managers, we developed a detailed brand strategy that unpacked guest needstates, unique property differentiators and provided scope for the brand to scale-up to a network of properties. The heart of the brand emerged as showcasing the experience of living like a local in the surrounding neighborhood.
The name and positioning inspired a powerful wordmark with an edgy crop and icon. Colour palettes are informed by the signature sights of the surrounds – Seapoint West oceanic blues, Seapoint East peachy sunsets, and Fresnaye ornate golds and greens. Asymmetry and unusual crops become part of the brand visual signature. Simple yet bold.
Pairing indigenous imagery and captivating local experiences to bring the destination to life. Based on insider insights into what makes each property special. Delivered in a dynamic tone that portrays the energy and buzz of the location.
An important underlying pillar of the brand is SEAMLESSNESS. This applies to digital and hi-tech solutions on site and informs our approach to web. The energy of the brand is captured in a website with seamless navigation and a rich dive into the kind of experience each property provides. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Migui Minaj, a Nintendo Switch owner who played Ring Fit Adventure for one month, has shared his great experience with the game on Facebook.
According to Minaj, he consistently played Ring Fit Adventure for 25 minutes a day in the last 30 days. After 30 days, he saw a completely different person in the mirror – his belly has disappeared and he’s in good shape. Thanks to the right diet and Ring Fit Adventure’s workouts, Minaj managed to decrease his BMI from overweight to normal in just 30 days.
You can see how he’s transformed before playing Ring Fit Adventure and after below:
Here’s what Minaj said (machine translation):
“30 days of ringfit adventure! From overweight to normal weight ? it’s already 2020 that’s why they need to bring back sour! This Nintendo ringfit is very effective especially if there is a right diet. I only play for 25 minutes and so happy. This is more victories in 2020″
Minaj’s success story shows that with the right workout and diet, you can achieve your fitness goals, just like how these Japanese ladies did with Fitness Boxing.
What do you think? Let us know in the comments. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
An innovative use of design and colour to create a domesticated style bedroom or cell whilst adhering to the principles of a MOJ fully compliant Safer Cell.
All furniture is finished in visually seamless solid surface material, which is extremely robust, non-porous and non-combustible. In the case of a flooded room, it can stand in 10mm of water with no damage or deterioration.
The range includes beds, lockers, desks, media units and sanitation ducts. It is designed to withstand at least a half tonne of upward and downward force making it exceptionally robust. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
combines cloned blocks of a species block into
one block in SimBiology Model
Before you run the function at the command line:
Open the corresponding SimBiology® model in the SimBiology Model Builder app.
Export the model from the app to MATLAB® workspace by selecting Export > Export Model to MATLAB Workspace on the Home tab of the app.
You can query and configure only the properties of the objects shown in the Diagram tab of the app. The objects shown in the diagram are compartments, species, reactions, rate rules, repeated assignment rules, and parameters that are on the left-hand side of a rate rule, a repeated assignment rule, or an event function.
combines all copies of the SimBiology species speciesObj
block into one
block in the model diagram. speciesObj
must be scalar.
combines all copies of the species speciesObj
block into one block and
keeps the block that is connected to the expression object exprObj
the diagram. Both speciesObj
Introduced in R2021a | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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