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Valor PayTech, a leader in processor-agnostic, omnichannel payment solutions, is proud to announce the successful migration to Amazon Web Services (AWS). The transition represents a significant upgrade in speed, scalability, security, and system reliability, ensuring that Valor’s growing network of over 200,000+ connected devices and partners experience the highest performance and uptime in the payment industry.
With AWS’s cloud infrastructure, Valor PayTech now offers enhanced capacity to handle increased transaction volumes while ensuring superior data protection and efficiency for its clients. This migration marks an important milestone in the company’s commitment to delivering next-generation payment technology.
“Our decision to migrate to AWS was driven by a desire to provide our merchants with a faster, more resilient, and scalable platform,” said Eric Bernstein, CEO of Valor PayTech. “With AWS, we’ve seen a 30% improvement in transaction processing speeds, which means faster checkout experiences for our merchants and their customers. Additionally, the increased redundancy has boosted our uptime to 99.99%, offering merchants unparalleled reliability.”
AWS’s global infrastructure provides Valor with access to multiple data centers worldwide, significantly improving redundancy and minimizing downtime. The distributed nature of AWS’s architecture ensures that even in the unlikely event of a regional failure, Valor’s services will remain operational due to automatic failover mechanisms. This translates to less disruption for merchants and a more stable payment environment.
The migration also includes enhanced Payment Cryptography features, ensuring that sensitive transaction data is encrypted and protected throughout the payment process, further strengthening Valor’s robust security infrastructure.
“By moving to AWS, Valor PayTech gains access to industry-leading cloud services that enhance both speed and security,” said Ben Grubin, Director of Cryptography Services at AWS. “AWS’s cloud allows Valor to optimize their resources dynamically, scale efficiently with demand, and deliver superior performance for their merchants. We are thrilled to work with them as they continue to innovate in the fintech space.”
“Our migration to AWS not only boosts speed and uptime, but it also enhances the security of our platform,” added Abubacker Nainamohamed, CTO of Valor PayTech. “The integration of Payment Cryptography ensures that all sensitive transaction data is encrypted and safeguarded, providing peace of mind to both merchants and their customers.”
Through AWS, Valor PayTech will also be able to take advantage of advanced features such as serverless computing, which reduces latency and optimizes transaction processing in real-time. The improved architecture enables Valor to handle higher peak transaction volumes without performance degradation, ensuring smooth operations even during high-demand periods like holidays and sales events.
- 30% Faster Transaction Speeds: Enhanced infrastructure allows for quicker payments, reducing transaction times and improving the checkout experience for customers.
- 99.99% Uptime: Valor’s migration to AWS has vastly increased redundancy, minimizing the potential for outages and ensuring maximum system availability.
- Global Reach and Scalability: AWS’s global data center network allows Valor to scale its infrastructure effortlessly as its merchant base grows, supporting international expansion and large-scale operations.
- Advanced Security: The integration of Payment Cryptography ensures that sensitive customer data is encrypted and protected at every step of the payment process, bolstered by AWS’s robust security features and monitoring tools.
Looking ahead, Valor PayTech is committed to continuing its focus on innovation and improving its services to help merchants operate efficiently in a fast-changing, digital-first economy. This migration allows the company to expand its capabilities, offering new features and services, and ultimately driving growth for its partners and merchants.
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Emerging from the global pandemic, which brought isolation, fear and, most tragically, death to so many, has indeed given us new reasons to enjoy simple things—the human connection, a hug, embracing hope again. And so it was with dancer/choreographer Danielle Agami’s world premiere, “Joy.” Performed by her Los Angeles-based Ate9 troupe at the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (a special shout-out to the Wallis’ artistic director Paul Crewes, who departs his position at the end of the year but who has given local dance a position of prominence over his tenure), the work lived up to its name last weekend.
Ate9 Dance Company in "Joy" by Danielle Agami. Photograph by Rod LaTour
Talk about Gesamtkunstwerk! Jawole Willa Jo Zollar’s “SCAT!...The Complex Lives of Al & Dot, Dot & Al Zollar,” is just that—a total work of art: operatic in scale, replete with stellar musicians and singers, and the glorious dancers of Urban Bush Women, the troupe that Zollar founded in 1984, is also storytelling at its best. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Cart style chicken and rice gets it’s popularity from Manhattan, New York. Three immigrant Egyptian friends are the pioneers of this famous sensation but because of how popular this concept became many other vendors started the same concept with their own variation. Boneless chicken thighs are marinated in fragrant spices and cooked on either a rotisserie or a pan and sliced thinly, served along turmeric rice, pita bread, a simple salad consisting of lettuce and tomatoes and doused in a fiery red sauce and a lip smacking white sauce.
This plate is not only satisfying but so so flavorful you will definitely want seconds. I use this same chicken to make wraps as well. The chicken shawarma is cooked on a rotisserie in an air fryer for that authentic flavor and char. I will attach my youtube recipe video for chicken shawarma wraps. You can see how easy it is to make the chicken shawarma at home in a rotisserie in the air fryer. The rice recipe along with the sauces is attached below.
It’s important to use a blend of chicken thigh and chicken chicken breast for this recipe because chicken thigh tends to be the more moist meat and the fat will keep the chicken flavorful and less dry.
Spice level can be adjusted according to taste.
You can serve this chicken with rice, with pita, in a wrap, hummus or with a salad. It makes for a wholesome meal no matter how you serve it!
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This wicker basket of cut flowers will really cheer someone up.
Flowers are great for birthdays, Get well gifts, Anniversaries or simply to say thank you.
This flower arrangement can be made in different sizes and colours.
This floral basket of cut flowers well sit nicely on a side table to be well admired by everyone.
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Leading north-west helicopter company Helicentre, based at Liverpool, is expanding to Manchester City Airport. Helicentre will take over the Manchester location from Heli Air.
“The new Manchester base will help us to further broaden our customer base and range of services,” said Jon Rayner, Helicentre’s managing director.
“Helicentre and Heli Air have enjoyed a close working relationship for decades and I’m delighted to strengthen that bond. We’re also looking forward to working closely with City Airport to help us to provide first class helicopter training and commercial charter operations.”
Heli Air started operations at Manchester in 2013 and seen the business grow, offering helicopter sales and management, flight experiences, PPL(H) and CPL(H) training and type ratings.
Helicentre has been providing helicopter training and AOC commercial operations for more than 20 years. It will also provide training for flight instructors at Barton and concentrate on VIP, business and wedding transport services with its Airbus Helicopters. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Possibly the worst a part of going by way of a tunnel once you’re counting on instructions by way of GPS is the chaos as you put together to exit the tunnel. Generally GPS will keep in mind you’re on a street touring by way of a tunnel and keep the instructions it was supplying you with once you went in, and typically it is going to go totally silly and remind you to proceed to the route because it reveals your automobile fortunately driving by way of a river, a trainyard, or a sequence of residential properties.
However Google Maps is about to get higher at displaying instructions inside tunnels. A brand new function noticed by SmartDroid permits the Android model of the app to make use of Bluetooth beacons to trace your location in areas the place GPS indicators sometimes can’t attain.
These beacons transmit Bluetooth indicators that give location knowledge to your cellphone, in accordance with the Google-owned Waze, which already helps the function. The app then makes use of this data together with the machine’s cell connectivity to “present real-time visitors knowledge as it will with a typical GPS connection.”
The one caveat is that the function will solely work if the tunnel you’re touring by way of has Bluetooth beacons put in. Waze already has partnerships in a number of cities throughout the globe, together with New York Metropolis, Chicago, Boston, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Brussels, and others, the place beacons are put in. It’s not clear whether or not Google Maps will use the identical beacons since each apps are owned by Google, however we’ve reached out to the corporate for extra data.
To allow the function on Google Maps, choose your profile from the top-right nook of the app, after which select Settings > Navigation Settings. Then, scroll right down to the underside of the web page, toggle on Bluetooth tunnel beacons, and choose Enable when Google Maps asks for permission to allow it.
As identified by 9to5Google, some customers reported first seeing the function in October 2023, however now it seems to be broadly rolling out. We nonetheless don’t know if or when it is going to come to Google Maps on iOS, so should you’re an iPhone person, you’ll simply need to proceed utilizing Waze to get instructions inside tunnels. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Little progress on key issues in Brexit talks
Brexit talks have stretched late into the night as both sides fought their corners with the clock ticking down to the deadline for a trade deal.
It was reported that several boxes of pizza were delivered to the talks venue last night.
EU and UK officials are trying to hammer out an agreement ahead of the end of the transition period on 31 December.
The negotiations continued after British Prime Minster Boris Johnson insisted the UK’s “bottom line” on a post-Brexit trade deal is to “take back control”.
He said he was “absolutely committed” to trying to secure a deal “if
we can” amid warnings talks with the EU have reached a “make or break”
The EU’s chief negotiator Michel Barnier briefed ambassadors from the 27 member states on the latest negotiations amid little sign of progress on the key issues.
He was said to have warned that significant differences remain over fisheries, state aid rules and the governance arrangements for any agreement.
The current trading arrangements expire at the end of the month, and failure to reach a deal would cause significant economic disruption.
Minister for Foreign Affairs Simon Coveney said he believed there was a good chance that the UK and the EU would secure a trade deal within days.
“It’s the time to hold our nerve and trust Michel Barnier. And I believe if we do that, there’s a good chance that we can get a deal across the line in the next few days”, Mr Coveney told Newstalk.
Mr Coveney said it is very dangerous to assume if there is no deal now that there will be deal in first half of 2021.
He said that the he believes the UK wants a deal but does not always behave like that.
Meanwhile, German MEP David McAllister, of the European parliament’s Brexit co-ordination group, which also met Mr Barnier, said they had reached a “critical moment” in the negotiations.
He said agreement needed to be reached “within very few days” if the parliament and the member states were to complete the necessary “procedures” before the end of the Brexit transition period at the end of the year.
“This is the critical moment where principles need to be translated into rules and, more importantly, rules need to be guaranteed by a robust enforcement framework,” he tweeted.
At a Downing Street press conference, Mr Johnson said: “I think our friends know what the UK’s bottom line is and what people voted for on June 23, 2016 – they voted to take back control.
“It’s about making sure that the UK is able to run its own laws, its own fisheries and so on.”
His press secretary Allegra Stratton said Mr Johnson still had the “greatest confidence” in the UK’s chief negotiator David Frost.
However, she said that he remained “comfortable” that Britain would continue to thrive if it failed to get an agreement and was forced to move to dealing with the EU on World Trade Organization terms.
“The talks are right now ongoing and he has greatest confidence in David Frost and the team,” she told a briefing for Westminster reporters.
“He is optimistic but he has also always said that’s he is confident and comfortable that we would be okay without a deal.
“If a deal can be struck that is all to the good but he is also confident that we can move towards trading on what he calls Australia terms.”
While both sides have acknowledged that time is running out, there has been no sign that either is prepared to make a decisive move that could resolve the issue one way or the other.
On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron sounded a warning that he would not accept an agreement that “would not respect our interests in the long term” amid concerns in Paris that Mr Barnier is preparing to give ground over fishing rights. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
One of my friends is just like twin of her,,same white skin,nose,dark hair but with light green eyes.And she has late libra ascendant with pisces sun and scorpio moon.But I can´t remember her whole chart now,we are not so close.
It´s a great thread!I like tori amos very much.She is so interesting and adorable to me.And I amazed when I saw she is a leo with scorp rising and libra moon guess what? I have exactly these moon,asc and sun signs.There are many scorp rising celebs who I like.
Thank you finally I forgot this thread because I wrote this time ago.These foreign things make me thinking.Because my western chart also shows that.Maybe it´s a little bit strange question but I want to ask.What can you say about rahu as a child.I mean if there is a child and his or her rahu...
I am a scorpio rising with pluto in my first house.There were no death when I was born.But one thing I remember from my childhood I was searching tombs and also found a few.(my grandmother lives in an area where is famous for such things.)And I was almost fearless.Now when I read epitaphs when I...
I know the divisional charts can be interpreted only with rashi chart but I am very curious about my dashamsha chart.My dashamsha lagna is makara and Rahu in lagna.Can someone tell me about these placements´s effects on career life?Is there something about chemistry?
Aquarius???According to me everything is possible but an airy sign.:unsure:Anyway thank you for your reply =)You must be very knowlegdeable in astrology because you can give a description through an aspect.That´s a thing.
Wow!!We are the same in mind.My second guess was sagittarius,too.He says that he is a competitive person and likes sports.That´s why his rising can be a fiery sign(except Aries)Sagi fits best.But if he is leo rising,what are the impacts of moon in 1st ?I mean appereance.I will take a look at...
I heard the navamsha chart is important as Rashi chart that´s why I am more curious about my navamsha chart.Can anyone write something about my planet placements and their meanings?
Saturn in 1st
venus in 3st,aqua
mercury and rahu in 6th,taurus
I have a great interrest in fashion,so I know almost every model.I think you´re right he looks like an aquarius rising.Read his interviews(if they exist:smile:),maybe it will be useful.For example Jon Kortajarena(a model again)has his moon and sun in taurus and he shows these traits in his...
Thanks for the information.I like different visions and I will look all these links.I didn´t know what singleton planet is.By the way I have a resenment towards my all family.They think that they know the best:)Do you use arabian parts for career? | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
I figured this is the best place to talk about this: @Walt
Ive made a new thread for my mod, and it follows a nice design using the new mod talk sections, the problem is, because it utilizes that so much the main thread itself will be lost in the midst of those that cannot/do not follow the system. Because the default sort for the forum is latest, meaning has posts in it. With the way things are laid out, to minimize clutter in one thread, the original thread gets no posts at all. I propose you allow locking and pinning of threads that follow such a nice order. Link to my new thread so you can see: Link
By both locking and pinning the thread, it will ensure it will remain below the more important posts, like how to install mod packages, yet still not have it lost below everything else. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
He has been merrily smoking his product (which was white and fluffy and generally fine to smoke) bit by bit. He's yet to 'breakthrough' but has had some excellent threshold experiences. He reckons the reason he hasn't broken through is down to the small size of his crack pipe, so he's buying a vap for when he extracts some more.
His question is this: what is the black stuff burnt onto the bowl of his pipe? Is that a sign of impurities or is it just burnt product? Could this also be a sign of poor vaporizing technique? Is this black stuff smokeable and will it affect future doses if he doesn't buy a vaporiser before next tripping.
Secondly. He evaporated the rest of his naphtha and was left with sticky orange gunk in the baking tray. Is it worth smoking this or is it contaminated? It doesn't really smell of anything, certainly not the unmistakable smell of his white stuff. SWIM was probably not gonna smoke it on balance, coz of how far it is from his fluffy white product.
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Quote from: Mizuki on 2015 Jan 27, 06:34:00Bwhaha im glad you remember me! Although when i ask i didnt think it was you
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Feature addition suggestion: Warn before shutdown/restart/sleep when running backup
Simple feature request to add a feature that prevents the end user from doing a shutdown, restart or sleep when running a backup.
Perhaps a warning or reason added?
That is an interesting request. I would be in favor of this feature so long as the user could ignore the message if the user felt that a reboot was necessary.
Most backups can continue from where they left off. If that was the case for the backup you were running, would the addition of such a feature still provide the same utility for you?
How would you expect the end-users to respond? And how would we handle"I'm done with work and closing the lid of my laptop" scenarios? For those types of users, they would not even see the screen. Most people I know just close the lid when they are done using their laptop and expect it do go to sleep.
But even for desktops, I wonder under what circumstances an end-user would really not shut down the system, despite the message. Let's say they are done for the day and they get the message a backup is running when shutting down. What would you expect they would do?
Maybe a solution is to have a option to lock the computer and shut down when the current backup completes. I'm not sure this would work. If they are on a laptop, they're probably just closing the lid, and even if the laptop does not shut down (I don't like that thought) they will probably lose their internet connection anyway when they leave the office and the backup stops.
I could see this as useful message for power users and administrators working on servers. But I wonder what non-technical, end-users would do.
I'll check the system to see if a request is already in the system. If not, I'll add it for User Initiated shutdown requests. I'm not sure the best solution here, but let me know if you have any additional thoughts from the MSP perspective.
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For a healthy mind ?
No, anger is not healthy.
Whats the purpose of anger? It must be developed for a reason
Anger can be motivating if you put it to constructive purpose. Angry about kids going without food? Help out at a school lunch program. Raise funds for a food bank, etc.
All emotions are important and are there for a purpose. Stuffed, repressed anger leads to depression and other health problems.
Lol after years I cried !
Good emotion feels so good after it !
But also got running nose along
Mostly it could be the meds, or environment events!
Not quite sure the reason!
As multiple events fell in place
Edit : Again crying as I don’t know the reason or confirm the reason or realise why I am crying
I better sleep now/ nope I will take a shower!
its normal to be emotional. its better to express them to repress them. that being said you dont want to be controlled by your emotions. logic must remain in the drivers seat of your mind while giving place for emotions.
See now I stopped crying and I have no clue the reason for crying.
I was in tears and running nose plus my voice was audible like I was crying at work !
Now they have got some reason to make up stuff !
crying is good. its how the brain releases built up neurochemicals… if you dont cry its bad for mental health
You know it’s been so long after crying.
I don’t even remember when that last time I cried this way was in school.
When teaches told to call my parent as I was making noise at prayer time !
All emotions are important I would say. Evolution.
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The simple explanation is, if you want to make something in your description a clickable link, you have to wrap it with "<a href='url'></a>" tags. So if you input the following into a field, for instance:
It will output as the following:
And when you click it, it will open up "
google.com". You can of course edit that tag to redirect to whatever URL your vendors website is.
Note: make sure you include 'target="_blank"' inside the a tag like I showed in the example, otherwise the link won't open.
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"Been There" Virtual Travel Quiz? Round #43
See Round #20 for info about and rules for the contest.
Round #40 won by Travel Guy
Submitted by SueMS. Oberammergau, Germany Passion Play Theater wardrobe worn by the actors in the Last Supper scene.
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Submitted by Sealord. View of the Gibraltar airport from one of the Rock’s many tunnels. Britain claims sovereignty over it. Seen on Spain & Portugal or Treasures of Spain & Portugal.
Round #42 won by Smiling Sam
Submitted by AlanS. Photo of Skellig Michael island, County Kerry, S.W. Ireland taken from shore during the Ring of Kerry drive. The small, steep, rugged and difficult to access island and the well preserved ruins of a Gaelic Monastery built between the 6th and 8th centuries were a location in three Star Wars films. Best of Ireland, Small Groups tour.
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The perfect coloring book for every Sagittarius—according to the stars—includes 24 customizable, astrology-themed drawings suited to your sign.
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With Sagittarius: Your Cosmic Coloring Book all you need to do is simply start coloring one of the 24 beautiful images designed to appeal to your unique sign. Just like your fiery element, you’ll find creative, fun images that best fit your enthusiastic and energetic attitude making it the only coloring book you’ll ever need. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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This study explores the Internet’s role in mobilizing outside traditional social capital networks, focusing on Italy’s Five Star Movement (M5S) and its use of Meetup.com for organizing grassroots events. Using Bayesian spatial modelling and surveys, it finds initial the M5S mobilization tied to high social capital areas. However, as media attention grew, the need for social capital decreased, and events spread to lower social capital areas. This led to more political discussions among disengaged voters. Social media technologies are found to facilitate political mobilization by reaching diverse demographics. This highlights Internet’s potential to complement and occasionally substitute legacy mobilization networks.
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Why do so many students hate doing homework? Look it’s the age of the Internet. We might even be tempted to call this the age of the Internet, redux. Distractions are plentiful and easy to find. Nowadays these distractions are more and more often your own friends. There is Facebook, there is Snapchat, there are legions of others. Each app is a world unto its own, and within each app there is a friend or potential friend beckoning for our attention. As the old saying goes, “With friends like these...” who needs homework?
This is not to say that homework was any easier to accomplish back in the day: it was not. Or at least I doubt that it was, though I could ask my grandfather to be sure. It is just that it is so much harder to be bored when you are so instantly connected to every possible thing and every possible person. What I am suggesting is that it is harder now, more than ever, to be bored. Many great things were accomplished in the past when boredom still existed: mathematics, science, all that great stuff. But what, dear reader, I beg you are the chances that these things would ever have been invented today. Who among us is ready to say that Gregor Mendel, were he to be alive this year, would be so bored that he would produce his famed work on genetics in the current day?
I am making a comparison between a famed scientist of yore and the modern, lazy student who refuses to do her homework and/or seeks help from established homework tutors and editors. I just need the reader to follow and use their imagination for a moment here. The idea is that, without the Internet, without iPhones or Android, yes, the lazy students of the world would all be Gregor Mendels. Well, maybe I would not go that far. Let us say, instead, that they would be every so slightly more likely to become scientists on the order of Gregor Mendel without all the modern technological wizardry that Silicon Valley has blessed the world.
I do not want to make it seem as though I exclude myself from the pack of lazy modern students. Although I have done loads of homework and even completed a few studies of which I am proud I confess that I, too, am stricken with this modern disease. Laziness has probably played its part in the fact that I was not able to achieve a 4.0 grade point average. Laziness probably also accounts for the fact that my Management survey did not score first in my class of peers. I confess that I want to earn praise and distinction and fame. But, my goodness, look at that! My chum just posted a fascinating article about Kim K on the ‘ole Facebook, which I like to refer to as “Big Blue.”
The takeaway, dearest reader, is that there is no avoiding the siren call of Internet and smartphone these days. One can only hope to tie oneself to the mast and, even then, hope that the bindings are strong enough for the next 45 minutes of quiet study away from the sweet, sweet call of that latest Snapchat that surely just landed in my inbox. At any rate, who needs homework? Who even needs science anymore? Mendel was a great man and he is our man. But, look, dearest reader! Gregor Mendel was bored, and he did his work so that we would not have to. The technology has merged with our genotype but nobody noticed because that was the moment Katy Perry posted her latest brand partnership in a tidy 140 characters or less. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Good morning from Paris Hill, Maine where it is snowing! Yes, on May 9th I woke up to snow covering everything. And the best part is that when the snow ends it’s supposed to be followed by a day of winter-like temperatures and winds. My three-year-old summarized how most of us feel this morning when she looked out the window and said, “what the heck is going on?”
Today is going to be a day for blanket forts, baking, and a whole lot of coloring with my kids. I hope that wherever you are this weekend, you get to do something fun too.
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Presidential advisor for Kampala who is also a musician Catherine Kusasira together with Moses Ssali aka Bebe cool were last year blocked from state house as they tried to seek an appointment with President Museveni and up to now they find it difficult to meet him.
It all started last year in November when the self-proclaimed bazukulu alias the silent majorities were blocked at State House as they tempted to seek for an appointment to meet the President. The duo wanted to meet the President to discuss preparations for him to meet all artistes – singers, actors, comedians – and other stakeholders in the entertainment industry.
But being usual Statehouse visitors, the frustrated officials asked the two why they are always representing fellow artistes when it comes to meeting the President.
“Why do you want to always meet the President on behalf of all the artistes in Uganda? Show us evidence that you are backed by all Ugandan artistes, drama actors and comedians or if they authorized you to plan for them this function of meeting the President,” a source quoted the State House officials.
The duo reportedly just stammered without any strong reason forcing state house officials to ban them from having any private discussions with the President.
According to the source, the duo (Bebe Cool and Catherine) can only meet him on public gatherings or somewhere else but they will never be put on a State House program to meet the Head of State Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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FSRN Weekly Edition – February 10, 2017
- U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals due to rule soon on Trump’s travel ban
- Attorney Gen. takes oath, more EOs rolled out, and a mother’s deportation
- Repeal of Obamacare gives hope for advocates of single payer healthcare
- Betsy DeVos sworn in as Secretary of Education
- Army Corps of Engineers grants easement for remaining stretch of Dakota Access pipeline
- Denver authorities begin permitting process for cannabis consumption venues
The U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected the Trump administration’s legal bid to reinstate an entry ban on citizens from seven Muslim-majority nations. The unanimous ruling came late Thursday, and was met with swift reaction – with President Trump vowing on Twitter to “see you in court.”
But for now the brakes stay on the ban, and the case — brought by the states of Washington and Minnesota and joined by 17 other states plus the District of Columbia — potentially moves forward. Lena Nozizwe looks at what is shaping up to be the most significant Constitutional challenge facing the new Trump administration.
Which tack the response to the 9th Circuit’s ruling will take remains to be seen. While asking the Supreme Court to consider the case is one possibility, there are others — like taking the stay appeal to the full 9th Circuit, or even rewriting the Executive Order in a way that might satisfy the Court.
Just hours before the ruling was announced, Vice President Mike Pence swore in the new U.S. Attorney General, following the divisive partisan battle over the nomination of Alabama Senator Jeff Sessions.
At the swearing-in ceremony for Sessions Thursday, President Trump also signed three new executive orders. FSRN’s Shannon Young has more.
The U.S. Senate worked long hours this week, with Democrats holding all night floor protests and Republicans casting simple-majority votes in the wee hours. In a 2:00 a.m. vote Friday, the GOP approved another controversial cabinet nominee: Affordable Care Act foe and Medicare voucher proponent Tom Price, who took the oath of office just hours later.
Last month the Republican-led congress passed legislation to begin dismantling the ACA, also known as Obamacare, which as of March, 2016 insured 20 million Americans. Republicans have promised to replace it, but have yet to present a single plan they can all agree on.
Health care advocates and a growing number of Americans say the demise of Obamacare is a chance to push for something better, a single payer health care system, or Medicare for all. FSRN’S Larry Buhl reports from Los Angeles.
Betsy DeVos took the helm of the Department of Education Wednesday after a contentious floor debate delayed the final up-or-down floor vote in the Senate. FSRN’s Shannon Young has more.
Construction crews are already back to work on the contested Dakota Access Pipeline, protesters are again in the streets and lawyers are returning to court. Army officials granted the easement allowing the company to resume work Wednesday, after waiving a standard 14-day waiting period. FSRN’s Shannon Young has more.
Despite handing an electoral college win to Donald Trump and a GOP majority in the US Congress in the recent election, some state and local jurisdictions approved some more progressive policies across the country, including relaxing restrictions on legal use of marijuana.
With a new Attorney General now in place, the Obama-era ‘hands-off’ policy regarding enforcing federal marijuana law in states that have legalized pot may well change.
Colorado is one state that could quickly become a battleground. In Denver, voters narrowly decided to allow public use of marijuana in private establishments with permits. Permit applications recently became available and Hannah Leigh Myers visited an information cafe in downtown Denver that’s ready to apply. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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After the comments and the players’ feedback from Blizzard’s previous announcement of changing the “Battle.net” name, the company will be retaining the same branding the players grew up with.
In a recent announcement by Blizzard Entertainment, the company has decided to retain its “Battle.net” brand for online-gaming services and integrate it on their Blizzard logo. This is after the company’s previous announcement regarding their plans on changing the original name by using the “Blizzard” name on their products and services; The players and users then gave their feedbacks saying that they want to retain the “Battle.net” brand because it holds ‘sentimental value’ for them.
In the end, Blizzard will be incorporating the word “Blizzard” on “Battle.net”, thus becoming “Blizzard Battle.net” (as seen from the image above).
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The Next Destiny Adventure Overflowing with New Story, Location, Raid, Quests, Strike, and Gear begins September 20, 2016
Destiny’s Most Coveted Weapon, the Gjallarhorn, Returns with Rise of Iron
SANTA MONICA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Bungie and Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), announced Destiny: Rise of Iron, the next highly-anticipated, large expansion in the Destiny universe. Building upon the legacy of Destiny, this new chapter draws players back to where their journey was born and entices them to join alongside one of Destiny’s greatest heroes to battle an ancient enemy from the past. Rise of Iron launches on September 20, 2016 and will be available for the PlayStation 4 system and Xbox One (PlayStation Plus, Xbox Live Gold, required for some features). Requires Destiny game and The Taken King (includes Expansions I & II), sold separately.
“Rise of Iron is an exciting addition to the Destiny universe,” said Pete Parsons, CEO of Bungie. “We are continually blown away and inspired by the growing Destiny community’s energy and enthusiasm.”
“We have been working hard with our partners at Bungie and are planning great, new content for Destiny’s 30 million registered players. Rise of Iron is the first step in fulfilling that promise,” said Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision. “There’s a ton of content packed in Rise of Iron, including a new location, a new Raid and a new Strike, combined with more quests, weapons, gear, a competitive multiplayer mode and more that we think players are going to love.”
Guardians must rise to the challenge to take their place as the next generation of Iron Lords. Along the way they will join forces with a legend from humanity’s Golden Age to defeat a plague of unstoppable evil once and for all. The game features a collection of fresh content including an all-new setting on Earth called The Plaguelands, a brand-new six-player Raid, Felwinter Peak, a new social space that looks out onto The Plaguelands, new cooperative three-player Strike, more quests, weapons, gear, competitive multiplayer mode and maps, a Light level increase, a new mutated enemy faction of the Fallen, and more.
All Rise of Iron players will be able to acquire the Gjallarhorn, a fan favorite weapon making its return. Those players who preorder beginning June 9th will receive the limited-edition, black and silver Iron Gjallarhorn.*
Here is the official Destiny: Rise of Iron Reveal Trailer:
Rise of Iron is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. The expansion will be available at a suggested retail price of $29.99. At launch, PlayStation gamers will also get access to a collection of timed exclusive content for Rise of Iron, content and timing of exclusivity to be announced at a later date.
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A father and son duo were acquitted of having Maoist links on Friday in Karnataka after spending nine years in jail by not some higher court after an appeal, but a preliminary sessions court. That is just one of the many lakhs of cases that languish in courts because of the deeply ingrained incompetence of the Indian Judicial System. (And to make matters worse, the courts have greatly expanded their brief by foraying into the executive and other domains.)
The reasons for this are primarily four. First, Parliament and the Government have not revamped the system as required by a modern, democracy in the manner that reform is being undertaken in other spheres. As a result, an alien and outdated colonial system continues to clog the wheels of justice. Secondly, the judges, themselves, are not trained very well in dealing with modern jurisprudence so, not willing to stick their necks out, take refuge by resorting to ‘established’ procedure. Everybody is aware that a large number of cases can be disposed of in a couple of weeks, maximum; some judges have proved this on occasion.
Third, there is a huge vested interest in the continuing pendency with everybody making big bucks out of it, particularly the lawyers. Efficiency, simply put, does not pay. There is a major lack of specialisation and case categorisation, which would otherwise spread the earnings more evenly and open up opportunities for younger, brighter legal minds. Hearing the arguments made even in the Supreme Court by lawyers who get paid in crores of rupees makes one truly wonder what’s going on. It seems that, for some reason, reputations matter.
The fourth primary reason is the failure of the governments’ prosecuting officials to put together cast iron cases based on objective and scientific evidence. The lack of a culture of plea bargaining means that even the near hopeless cases are taken to court. The officials are also afraid to use their own discretion or take responsibility by dismissing weak cases. The manner in which the NCB is floundering around in the Aryan Khan case shows that it is not used to so much scrutiny in normal cases, where usually the procedure is used as punishment. Unlike in some of the countries that have similar judicial systems, prosecuting officials are much lower in the hierarchy, hence less effective. The District Attorney in the US is much feared and carries considerable clout, while nobody knows who the equivalent is in the Indian system. Since, the last is the most in governments’ hands, this is where the reform should perhaps begin. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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At the start of each level, Geometry Dash Meltdown allows players to choose the appropriate level to complete the challenge. Move the cube to modern music and overcome obstacles. The cube must move quickly and precisely to overcome obstacles. To come up with the most effective plans for the round, try to coordinate smoothly.
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These Gemstone Chip Stud Earrings, each measuring 1x1cm, radiate simple beauty and elegance. They are the ideal stylish accessory, complementing any outfit effortlessly. Gemstones possess the innate ability to heal and exert a positive influence on one's well-being. The design is a fusion of sleek modernity and timeless classicism, suitable for daily wear and any occasion. The small crushed gemstone chips add a touch of fashion and nature's charm. What's more, the earring posts are crafted from durable stainless steel, ensuring long-lasting quality, comfort, and a hypoallergenic choice. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The fintech startup has received cash from First Data as well as financial services firms Live Oak, Woodforest National and Webster.
US-based payment platform developer Payrailz has secured $6.1m from a consortium including payment processing firm First Data and financial services firms Live Oak Bank, Woodforest National Bank and Webster Bank.
Financial technology-focused investment firm TTV Capital also participated in the round. Live Oak invested through its venture capital unit, Live Oak Ventures.
Founded in 2016, Payrailz is building an artificial intelligence-equipped online payments platform for banks and credit unions to allow consumers to pay bills and transfer money. It has… | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
A collaborative research fund established by Imperial and TUM has made its public debut with at least 12 projects in its portfolio focused on areas including healthcare, energy and industry.
Imperial College London (ICL) and Technical University of Munich (TUM) joined forces on Tuesday to launch a seed fund of undisclosed size backing early-stage research collaborations between the two institutions.
Imperial-TUM Collaboration Fund is being established to fund researchers from both institutions to explore domains ranging from healthcare haptics technology to battery storage and the circular economy. None of the fund’s investors were named in the press release.
The vehicle’s portfolio is already equipped with at least a dozen projects, though the size of each commitment was not disclosed. The projects were identified as:
- A wind farm simulator program led jointly by Sylvain Laizet, senior lecturer in ICL’s Department of Aeronautics, and Carlo Bottasso, chair of wind energy research at TUM’s Department of Mechanical Engineering.
- An anti-inflammatory drug program targeting irritable bowel disease, delivered by Nazila Kamaly from ICL’s Department of Chemistry and Philipp-Alexander Neumann of TUM’s Clinic and Polyclinic for Surgery.
- A 3D printable-safety helmet concept headed by Mazdak Ghajari from ICL’s Dyson School of Design Engineering and Fabian Duddeck from TUM’s Department of Civil, Geo and Environmental Engineering.
- A virtual reality-driven healthcare technology being pioneered by Fernando Bello from ICL’s Department of Surgery and Cancer, and Eckehard Steinbach from TUM’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
- A project exploring environmental science for the benefit of the circular economy, under the lead of ICL’s Marco Aurisicchio, from the design engineering department, and TUM’s Magnus Fröhling, head of TUM’s circular economy professorship.
- A collaboration to develop probes for B-meson subatomic particles using the Large Hadron Collider at Cern spearheaded by Mitesh Patel and Danny van Dyk, from the ICL and TUM physics departments respectively.
- A molecular analysis of gene mutation-related heart defects, led by Thomas Brand from Imperial’s National Heart and Lung Institute and Stefan Engelhardt from TUM’s School of Medicine.
- An attempt to find new designs of structured electrodes as the foundation for next-generation lithium-ion batteries, spearheaded by Sam Cooper from ICL’s design engineering department and Hubert Gasteiger from TUM’s chemistry department.
- A program focused on nanotweezers that could be used to study biological cells and their contents, launched by Aleksandar Ivanov from ICL’s chemistry department and Oliver Hayden of TUM’s electrical and computer engineering department.
- A partnership targeting a nano-manufacturing process for single photon emitters in quantum communication systems, overseen by Felice Torrisi from ICL’s chemistry department and Jonathan Finley from TUM’s physics department.
- A study of friction and lubrication’s fundamental impact on different parts of machinery being undertaken by ICL’s Daniele Dini and TUM’s Karsten Stahl from the institutions’ respective mechanical engineering departments.
- A knowledge-sharing initiative focused on supporting technical staff through teaching, research and innovation, currently led by Allison Hunter for ICL’s Department of Life Science, with the TUM representative to be confirmed at a later date.
- Two further ICL-TUM collaborations have been funded through ICL’s European Partners Fund, which provides seed and grant funding for ICL researchers pursuing collaborative work with colleagues from elsewhere in Europe. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Are you a woman entrepreneur eager to redefine your leadership? In this episode, we explore ‘Mindful Boss Moves’ – delving into the secret weapon of successful entrepreneurs: meditation. Discover how the transformative power of presence can elevate your leadership style, taking you from running the daily grind to steering your business with unwavering confidence and grace. Don’t miss this chance to master mindful leadership and make your mark in the world of entrepreneurship!
“Cultivating divine presence within you helps you be a mindful leader.” Gloria Grace Rand
I am a spiritual business coach who specializes in helping women entrepreneurs leverage their intuition to achieve sustainable business growth. With a background in meditation and mindfulness, I have experienced firsthand the positive impact these practices can have on personal and professional development.
Key takeaways from this episode:
- Meditation and mindfulness practices can help entrepreneurs develop presence, focus, and leadership skills.
- Regular meditation can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression while improving memory and attention span.
- Different types of meditation include mindfulness meditation, concentrative meditation, and moving meditations like yoga and Tai Chi.
- Experimentation is key to finding the meditation technique that works best for each individual.
- Creating a dedicated space for meditation and setting boundaries with others can enhance the practice’s effectiveness.
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In this episode, Dr. Conor talks about how to optimize your mental and physical performance by mastering the powerful connection between your mind and body.
Why Daydreaming Leads to Productivity with Penney Fox
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About Glory House Catering
Faith Bartes works as needed for private events and Kiana Goin catering assistant and delivery manager.
Judy, Jo Ann’s Mom helps out in the kitchen! Judy is loving referred to as “Chef de Mise En Place.” A french culinary term meaning “putting in place” or “everything in its place.” Judy cuts, chops, organizes and cleans. We are truly a family run business!
Glory House Catering location
109 South Main Street
Irving, TX 75060
Glory House Catering is conveniently located in the center of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex with easy access to many major highways, and a few blocks from the Trinity Railway Express Downtown Irving/Heritage Crossing Station. The TRE provides commuter rail service between Dallas and Fort Worth. See the TRE schedule here.
Glory House was founded by Jo Ann & Steve Goin in 1999
We offer corporate and private off site catering as well as onsite events.
In 2019, Glory House undertook a 4.5 month renovation and now touts a modern rustic vibe with high ceilings and a chic event space.
Glory House is committed to a spirit of excellence and enjoy offering delicious cuisine, catering and event services. The mission is excellent quality food, beautiful presentation, attention to detail, and super-friendly customer service.
Jo Ann & Steve and Glory House staff are very thankful for all our loyal customers! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Slams latest double-track release through subsidiary label Paragraph provides the impactful sound of stripped down techno and sculpted dynamics. The duo have managed to create and explore new sounds and produce two engaging, challenging yet firmly idiosyncratic tracks. The first track, Chasing Shadows bristles with creative hi-hat structures; a constant theme of the track, the sounds of which weave their way through the bigger sonic exchanges.
These stark high-end elements freshen up the sound and merge with the splashing synths carrying through the breakdowns and pulsing into the rhythmic shifts. Throughout the track the melody line transitions shift the focus and keep the track moving. There is progression towards a deeper, powerful sound as the track continues with fx-laden synths, backing up the driving rhythm.
In the second track, Black Arts we are immediately met with a housier sound. A hint of swing in the interplay of percussion really helps to deepen the tone, when pitched in counterpoint with wooden percussion notes reminiscent of early xylophone samples. A sweeping, held lead line helps to add a sense of the ethereal to this more grooving sound when the track reaches its varied crescendos and floats through the seismic transitions. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Hey Beauty Besties! You know I have to get you all ready for New Year’s Eve. Grab your sequins, your champagne and your makeup and let’s get ready for New Year’s Eve glam. Alexa play “Auld Lang Syne” and let’s grab our MAC Cosmetics and Whitney Houston collection.
Watch as your “Beauty Best Friend” takes you on this journey to end 2022 and bring in 2023 in style.
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Don’t forget to subscribe, like and turn on those notification for the channel. Love ya lots!
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>The GLTF hosts a wide variety of both social and competitive events every year. Some events are open to the public while others are exclusive to specific groups of GLTF members. Unless otherwise stated, all GLTF members are encouraged to participate in each event. Upcoming events are listed below and in the lower right our our Home page. For a comprehensive view, take a look at our
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Credibility Of East Int’l Construction Company Questions, As Weah Ask Not To Hastily Prevail On Senate For RIA Highway Contract
Some Liberians who have over the years followed the handiwork of East International Construction Company, a Chinese based construction company are seriously sounding a warning to the Liberian leader, President George Weah not to prevail on the National Legislature to accept the awarding of the Roberts International Airport highway or expressway contract to this company.
GNN has reliably learned that authorities from the Ministry of Public Works are reportedly doing everything possible to persuade members of the legislature through the executive branch to hastily pass a bill that will authorize this Chinese company to be awarded the RIA contract.
Sources closed to the National Legislature prior to its recess have confided in the GNN that the Minister of Public Works, Mobutu Nyanpen over the past weeks has been working around the clock between the Capitol Building and the office of the President allegedly doing all in his powers to convince the executive for this latest move.
According other sources that hinted this outlet also disclosed that recently the Liberian leader, President George Weah wrote the Plenary of the senate requesting that body to ratify a contractual agreement between the Government of Liberia and East International Construction Company to be awarded this expressway, the RIA highway for reconstruction.
According to GNN investigation, several projects that were awarded to the company by the former Liberian President, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf are yet to be completed as series of complaints by residents of those areas reportedly grew to a level that allegedly made them to question the credibility of this owned Chines Company.
Other sources also hinted that East International Construction, a Chinese-owned company, with no history of work anywhere else in the world, should not be awarded the contract since that area being talked about is significant to foreign and other visitors who use that very important route on a daily basis.
However, some members at the legislature who spoke to our reporter said they will not rush in ratifying this contract for the company, and further noted that more investigation will be made upon their return to the Capitol from their break.
Efforts to contact the Minister of Public Works, Mobutu Nyanpen failed as our staff took up time to visit the office of the Minister, and the Director of Public Affairs at the Ministry.
However, more investigation is being done as to the credibility of this company which report said has no history in road construction work. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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order to enter an age-restricted profile on Instagram, you must pass the age
verification of your account. When you visit an age-restricted profile, you
must view or interact with content that requires age verification. Visit the
page of the relevant age-restricted profile. You will receive a notification or
warning requesting age verification. Tap an option like "Continue" or
"Confirm" to do age verification. On the age verification screen, you
will usually be asked to enter your date of birth or present your
identification documents. Enter the requested information correctly or upload
your identity documents. After you submit relevant information or documents, it
may take a while for Instagram to evaluate the age verification process.
Instagram has confirmed your age verification, return to the profile page to
view or interact with age-restricted content, and you will be able to access it
normally. The age verification process is part of Instagram's efforts to
enforce security and content restrictions. It is important to provide accurate
and valid information to access content that requires age verification.
However, age restrictions may vary by country and age verification may not be
available in some cases. Please note that age verification only applies to
accessing age-restricted content and does not affect public accounts or
decision to remove Instagram's age limit is entirely up to Instagram's policy
and management team. Currently, Instagram enforces an age limit that allows
users 13 years and older. However, social media platforms may make changes from
time to time to improve policy and user experience. For this reason, Instagram
may decide to change age limits or take a different approach in the future.
However, when and how such changes occur is entirely at Instagram's discretion.
Age restrictions on platforms like Instagram are generally aimed at protecting
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Threads app was developed as a separate messaging tool from the platform's main
app. One of the most important goals of the Threads app is to enable users to
communicate more privately and closely with their closest friends. Threads
provides a friend list that includes only the user's closest friends, so that
users can share more intimate and private content with them. The Threads
application allows users to share their instant status quickly and easily. This
allows users to instantly share with friends what they are doing, where they
are or how they are feeling. The Threads app encourages users to share more
visual content. Users can communicate more effectively and emotionally by
expressing their momentary situation with photos or videos rather than text.
Threads gives users the opportunity to better control their content and manage
their privacy settings. In this way, users can determine which of their friends
can see which content.
Projected Role of Threads Implementation
social media can often foster superficial relationships, the Threads app can
support deeper and more intimate communication, helping users form more
meaningful connections. Custom-focused apps like Threads may indicate the
future evolution of social media. Users can choose to share more exclusive and
original content only with their closest friends. The Threads app was developed
at a time when digital privacy and content controls were increasingly valued.
Such applications can contribute to the protection of privacy by giving users
greater content control. Ultimately, the goals of the Threads app are to
encourage more private, intimate and in-depth communication and to make good
use of your social media. The newly updated Threads application has been the
focus of attention by young people. Today, it competes with Twitter. It offers
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Located in one of our eight small (maximum six bed) homes across Cardiff and Barry we offer full or part time hours which cover evenings, weekends, bank holidays, wake-in and sleep-in duties.
We specialise in supporting children and adults with learning disabilities, autistic spectrum disorder, acquired brain injury and mental health issues. We provide person centred care and support aimed at improving the quality of life for individuals.
What we are looking for:
Experience is helpful, but not essential as full training is provided. Above all we are looking for people who share our values, who are caring, empathetic, compassionate, good team players with a willingness to learn.
Successful candidates will have an interest in helping those with mental health needs and complex learning disabilities to live with less restriction and greater independence They will be energetic and enthusiastic, with a desire to make a difference and enrich the lives of others.
Day to day tasks:
To support individuals going about their daily lives, providing personal care where necessary and promoting their independence, enabling them to achieve their goals.
This to include:
• Assisting individuals where necessary with personal care needs, including washing / bathing, toileting needs, dressing and undressing, mobility and transport, etc.
• Helping the individuals in our care to make their own choices and supporting them to carry out activities within and outside of the home, e.g. cooking, cleaning, shopping, going to the gym, days out, social and leisure activities.
• Acting as an advocate promoting individuals’ wellbeing, safety and quality of life.
• Cleaning duties as part of the team, undertaking any general domestic chores, or supporting individuals to carry out such duties.
• Helping with menu planning, shopping and cooking for the home.
• Administering medication to individuals following appropriate training and in line with company procedures.
• Carrying out health & safety checks as necessary.
• Following care and management guidelines and working in line with company policies and procedures.
• Completing documentation and keeping records in accordance with company policy.
• Other reasonable tasks as required which fall within the grade of the job.
What we offer:
• Full induction package and ongoing training leading to QCF qualifications.
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• 28 days holiday (pro rata if part time, includes bank holidays) with an annual increase after 2 years service to a maximum of 33 days per annum.
• Salary from £22,672 per annum (based on full time 40 hr week)
• BUPA Healthcare scheme
This position is subject to an enhanced DBS Disclosure which will be completed upon successful application.
Essential | Desirable | |
TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS | Be prepared to work towards a QCF Level 2/3 qualification in Health & Social Care | Have obtained a relevant QCF level 2/3 |
EXPERIENCE | Must be of a caring nature, willing to support adults with learning disabilities or mental health problems | Experience of working with people with learning disabilities or mental health problems or challenging behaviour |
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS | • Excellent Communication skills • Good Organisational skills • Ability to use own initiative • Good numeracy and literacy skills |
• Knowledge in the field of learning disabilities or mental health. • Experience of dealing with other health care professionals and external agencies. • Basic IT skills |
OTHER | • Physically fit to meet demands of the post
• Work flexibly within the rota system to include evenings, weekends, bank holidays, wake-in and sleep-in, duties. |
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This document is part of the series Good Production Practices (GPP), a set of protocols and guidelines that provides directions on practices that generate a higher level of sustainability within the beef production system. The Calendar of Good Management Practices – is written for producers of breeding herds with spring service. Its purpose is to guide the timely preparation of activity schedules, helping to prepare provisions and anticipate unforeseen events. The calendar sets out the actions that should be taken month by month and during the whole year, for more effective and sustainable management of the breeding herd. It includes animal welfare recommendations to improve the productivity of the cattle herd, whilst maintaining the protection of natural resources. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
This Giant Skillet Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookie is super easy to make and delicious topped with your favorite ice cream flavor!
You need this Giant Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie in your life!
This chocolate chip cookie was so easy to make and yummy!!! Plus it was perfect for National Cookie Day! It would also be perfect for National Pazookie Day… Just add ice cream when it is warm. You will be fighting over who gets the last bite!
I love warm chocolate chip cookies! Dark chocolate chips in this cookie are my favorite and I love how they balance out the sweetness. I am not a huge sweet-eating person, so I love the dark more bitter chocolate.
How you make this deliciousness!
Start your oven to 350 degrees. My oven has convection so that is what I used.
Cream butter and sugar together. That means mixing soft butter with sugar in the mixer until it looks slightly fluffy.
Add an egg and vanilla to the fluffy butter and mix until combined.
Add Gluten Free Flour blend and mix to combine. I used Pamela’s Baking mix. It has baking baking powder in it. If yours doesn’t have baking powder in it add 1 tsp.
Add 1 cup of dark chocolate chips.
Rub Coconut oil on the skillet so it is well-greased. You don’t want this baby to stick.
Put the cookie dough into the skillet and flatten it out!
Bake it in the oven for 14 minutes.
Try not to eat it all until it cools for a few minutes so you don’t burn your mouth lol!
Add ice cream on top or any of your favorite toppings!
Here are some other recipes you might like from my Blog if you like this Chocolate Chip Cookie!
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This cookie is so delicious! It’s perfect for sharing. Eat it warm and top it with ice cream for a real treat!
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1/4 cup raw sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 egg
- 11/2 cups Gluten-free baking flour I used Pamela’s
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
THE PRINTABLE RECIPE:
Gluten Free Giant Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie
Course: DessertDifficulty: Easy6
1/2 cup butter softened
1/4 cup raw sugar
1 tsp vanilla
11/2 cups Gluten-free baking flour I used Pamela’s but you can use any cup for cup gluten-free flour. You may need to add baking powder if it doesn’t contain it.
1 cup dark chocolate chips
- Turn oven on to 350 degrees.
Cream butter and sugar together in a mixing bowl.
Add an egg and vanilla and mix till smooth.
Add baking flour and mix to combine.
Add chocolate chips and mix until chips are spread throughout the dough.
Use coconut or your favorite oil and grease the cast iron skillet. You don’t want this delicious cookie to stick!
Bake in the oven for 14 minutes or until it starts to turn golden brown. You don’t want to overcook it.
Serve with ice cream or your favorite topping.
Try not to eat it all by yourself! HA! Enjoy!
- I used Pamela’s baking and pancake mix which contains baking powder. If your mix doesn’t contain baking powder add 1 tsp of baking powder to this recipe so your cookie rises
Best Wishes for Gluten Free Dishes! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — Authorities in Mali have arrested four senior employees of a Canadian mining company as the military regime in the West African nation continues to detain workers to pressure companies in its crucial mining sector to pay millions in additional taxes.
Barrick Gold in a statement Tuesday confirmed that four employees at its Loulo-Gounkoto mining complex had been charged and awaited trial after their arrests Monday evening.
The company said it rejects the charges but did not say what they were. Malian authorities refused to comment on the arrests.
The same Barrick Gold employees also were briefly taken into custody in September. Barrick Gold says it has been seeking to finalize an agreement that would guide its partnership with Mali’s government, including the state’s share of the economic benefits generated by the mining site and the “legal framework under which this would be managed.”
In Tuesday’s statement, Barrick Gold CEO Mark Bristow said that “attempts to find a mutually acceptable resolution have so far been unsuccessful, but we remain committed to engage with the government in order to resolve all the claims levied against the company and its employees and secure the early release of our unjustly imprisoned colleagues.”
Earlier this month, the CEO of Australian company Resolute Mining and two employees were arrested in Mali’s capital, Bamako. They were released after the company paid $80 million to Malian authorities to resolve a tax dispute and promised to pay a further $80 million in the coming months.
Mali is one of Africa’s leading gold producers, but it has struggled for years with jihadi violence and high levels of poverty and hunger. The military seized power in 2020, and the regime has placed foreign mining companies under growing pressure as it seeks to shore up government revenues.
“Mali is likely to continue to using detentions, arrests and even charges against mining executives to compel foreign-owned companies to comply with new regulations and generate short-term funds,” Beverly Ochieng, an analyst at the Control Risks Group consulting firm, told The Associated Press.
“These regulations are currently being applied retroactively, which is likely to increase regulatory disputes and make the mining sector challenging and unpredictable for Western companies,” Ochieng added.
Last year, Mali’s military authorities carried out an audit of the mining sector before drawing up a new mining code this year. In August, authorities set up a commission to negotiate with mining companies over what the government says they owe according to the audit.
Ochieng said the government’s audit has not been transparent and the new mining code gives Mali’s authorities a greater share.
Earlier this year, Canadian mining companies B2Gold and Allied Gold accepted the demands, making payments to authorities and agreeing to the new mining code. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Women Black Leather Moto Jacket Stylish Buckle Straps Design with Bold Edgy Look
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Ideal for pairing with jeans, skirts, or even dresses, this jacket is designed to be the focal point of any outfit. Whether you're going for a night out or simply want to elevate your everyday style, the bold edgy look and buckle strap design will give you that perfect mix of attitude and elegance.
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Customer : American Express
July to August
60 million estimated ODV
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American Express, a leading provider of payment solutions, regularly highlights its offers and services through strategic, high-impact advertising campaigns. By choosing a creative, eco-friendly advertising campaign during the summer of 2024, including the use of 20 bicycles touring the streets of Paris, American Express succeeded in reaching French and international customers right in the heart of the city.
This advertising campaign with cab bikes not only strengthened their brand image, highlighting their efforts to reduce their carbon footprint and promote sustainable practices, but also reached a diverse and engaged audience of ecologically and socially conscious consumers.
By attracting the attention of millions of passers-by, the campaign generated considerable interest and visibility estimated at 60 million ODV, which not only raised their profile, but also encouraged other companies to follow their example by adopting similar initiatives.
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The Grand Tour was spotted filming in Scotland late last year where Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James May were seen driving three old American cars. Since then, the team released their latest episode to Amazon Prime Video, A Massive Hunt, where they drove three cars across the difficult roads of Madagascar.
Now, The Grand Tour’s official Twitter account released more hints of when the next episode, the Scotland Special, will be released.
The Grand Tour Twitter Post
Let's play the yes, no game.
Yes, the next Special will come out later this year.
No, we don’t know when.
Yes, we went to Scotland.
No, there’s no more information currently.
Yes, we will update you when we know more.#TheGrandTour— The Grand Tour (@thegrandtour) February 15, 2021
This isn’t the first time The Grand Tour has done such a thing on Twitter. As fans started to get restless waiting for the most recent episode, they released a similar tweet explaining the position of the episode and release dates. Now, they’ve done a similar tweet explaining the current situation.
“Let’s play the yes, no game. Yes, the next Special will come out later this year. No, we don’t know when. Yes, we went to Scotland. No, there’s no more information currently. Yes, we will update you when we know more.”
Scotland Special Release Date
It should be out before that… we hope
— The Grand Tour (@thegrandtour) February 15, 2021
In the replies, of which there were many, we found out something about when we should be expecting the next episode, and while it’s rather vague, it at least sets our sights somewhere.
“Hope you’re all looking forward to December,” a fan responded.
“It should be out before that… we hope,” The Grand Tour replied, with no sense of confidence.
What Are The Issues?
So why is The Grand Tour not confident on a release date? Well, with the pandemic seriously affecting movement and how people can get together for work, editing, planning, and filming has been slow.
But there’s now light at the end of the tunnel. The Grand Tour is sure that the next episode will be released this year, which we’d hoped anyway.
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Anthony Ashnault joins the show to talk about how culture can influence success, overcoming injury and the development of important grappling skills like grip strength, hand fighting and take downs. He also gives insight on conditioning and mindset!
Cole Miller returns to talk about life as an academy owner, building a culture of respect, training responsibly and online instruction. He also talks about self defense concepts, BJJ for law enforcement and developing a dangerous guard!
Gilbert Burns joins the show to tell his inspiring life story and gives insight on building a take down game, chaining passes together and toe holds. He also talks about the importance of persistence and why being nervous for a match is a good thing.
Renato Canuto joins the show to talk about his start in the sport, the importance of being unpredictable and balancing guard work with passing. He also dives deep on his passing game, competition mentality and the benefits of rolling with lower ranks. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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The Holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalie
August 26, 2025
Saints, Feasts, and Readings for 08/26/2025
Saints and Feasts: The Holy Martyrs Adrian and Natalie; Our Righteous Father Joseph; Icon of the Mother of God of Vladimir
Epistle Reading: Hebrews 10:32-38
Brethren, recall the former days when, after you were enlightened, you endured a hard struggle with sufferings, sometimes being publicly exposed to abuse and affliction, and sometimes being partners with those so treated. For you had compassion on the prisoners, and you joyfully accepted the plundering of your property, since you knew that you yourselves had a better possession and an abiding one. Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that you may do the will of God and receive what is promised. “For yet a little while, and the coming one shall come and shall not tarry; but my righteous one shall live by faith.”
Gospel Reading: Mark 1:16-22
At that time, Jesus, passing along by the Sea of Galilee, saw Simon and Andrew the brother of Simon casting a net in the sea; for they were fishermen. And Jesus said to them, “Follow me and I will make you become fishers of men.” And immediately they left their nets and followed him. And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boats mending the nets. And immediately he called them; and they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants, and followed him. And they went into Capernaum; and immediately on the sabbath he entered the synagogue and taught. And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had authority, and not as the scribes. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Working out could boost the immune system by releasing T cells
Working out could boost the immune system by releasing ‘regulatory’ T cells – that fight heart disease, cancer, diabetes and dementia
- Working out releases T cells which boosts the immune system, new study finds
The benefits of exercising may partly be due to the way that being active enhances the immune system, scientists have suggested.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School found that exercise triggers the release of regulatory T cells, also known as Tregs, which enhance the muscles’ ability to use energy as fuel and improve endurance.
These same cells are also known to play a role in countering inflammation linked to a range of health problems – including cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes and dementia.
Most previous studies on human performance have focused on the role of hormones released during exercise and their effects on different organs, but this fresh research is one of the first to show how the immune system may play a role.
‘The immune system, and the Treg arm in particular, has a broad impact on tissue health,’ says Professor Diane Mathis of Harvard Medical School.
Researchers at Harvard Medical School found that exercise triggers the release of regulatory T cells, also known as Tregs
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Although the findings relate to observations in lab mice, researchers say the study is an important step towards understanding molecular changes that occur during exercise that provide health benefits.
Exertion is known to temporarily damage muscles, causing a cascade of inflammatory responses. In the study, the team analysed cells taken from the hind-leg muscles of mice that ran on a treadmill just once as well as those that ran regularly. These were then compared with the muscles of sedentary mice.
The sets of both cells belonging to the mice that ran on treadmills showed classic signs of inflammation, and also had elevated levels of Tregs in their muscles – which lowered the exercise-induced inflammation. Neither change was observed in the sedentary mice.
However, further Treg benefits caused by exercise – such as improved muscle performance – were seen only in the regular treadmill runners, which matches established findings in humans that regular activity is required to confer gains over time.
The Harvard experts also suggest that another role of Tregs is to counter the harmful effects of interferons – proteins released as part of the body’s inflammatory response.
‘With exercise, we have a natural way to boost the body’s immune responses to reduce inflammation,’ Prof Mathis adds. ‘It’s possible exercise is boosting Treg activity elsewhere in the body as well.’
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USING TOOLS - CASE STUDY
Below we will walk through an example of using tools.
Let's make a new page into a 'focus + framing' page that we can flip to for composing our shot and nailing focus. This will include a focus assist, a crosshair for accuracy performing pan/tilt and custom frame guides for a cinemascope aspect ratio. We will also go over adding a LUT to a new page and show the benefit of using the page system.
Open the TOOL bar. From here press right or click the joystick to select, and navigate to (1) Focus > (2) Focus Assist and select the '+' to add Focus Assist to this page.
Focus Assist will paint a highlight around areas it determines to be in focus based on small/harsh changes in contrast.
The Peak Threshold is a bit high, meaning we are picking up extraneous edges on the back wall which are not quite in focus.
To fix this, edit Focus Assist by pressing to the right when it is highlighted in the tool bar, and navigate to Peak Threshold.
Bringing Peak Threshold up to around 30 does a better job of causing only in-focus areas to activate the filter but this is ultimately a balance that may need tweaking depending on the camera/shot.
To make the effect more visible we can boost up the Sensitivity and change the Color.
Next Add a Crosshair to the page by going through Add Tool > Frame > Crosshair
Finally we can add an Aspect Guide by going to Add Tool > Frame > Aspect.
This time when highlighting the '+', press down once and click to add Aspect Guides to all pages.
This will ensure you are able to view this tool on every page of the monitor, and any edits to it are made globally. Any tool can be added to all pages, including scaling adjustments and Look (3D LUT) files.
By default the Aspect Guide is set up for a 4x3 aspect ratio for times when you're needing to preview the cutoff area of an old-school monitor.
Press right to edit the Aspect Guide.
Navigate to "Ratio", select it and change the aspect ratio to "2.39" for cinemascope viewing.
Next move down to 'Opacity' and increase its percentage to view the guide becoming more opaque for a more visible effect.
Now we have a page that lets us focus our shot and frame it up properly for the common 2.39 aspect ratio.
Adding a Look (3D LUT) file to a page
Let's add a Look to a new page - start by navigating back to the zoomed-out view, moving to the far right and selecting 'New Page' once more.
Notice how when you add a new page, the Aspect Guide that was set for 'all pages' shows up automatically.
Click to add a new tool and this time navigate to Overlay > Look and select the '+'.
You will immediately be presented with a file browser to select a 3D LUT file.
Selecting it will apply it to this page.
Adding several LUTs to several pages can be a great way to test out looks for a shoot while mobile, enabling creative decisions to be made early rather than in post production.
To learn how to create your own color grade in Davinci Resolve and save the result as a LUT to be used on your monitor, check out the tutorial video (19m).
As you can see Pages can take very different roles depending on your needs. Don't be afraid to experiment to find the best setups! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Position: Virtual Bookkeeper
Date posted: 2024-11-12
Employment type: Full Time
Experience: 2 to 3 year
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree holder
Salary: $20/hr – $25/hr
Location: United States, REMOTE
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About the job
Are you passionate about numbers and enjoy providing clear, accurate financial insights? BELAY, a leading virtual contractor provider in the U.S., seeks skilled Virtual Bookkeepers to support our clients with up-to-date, detailed financial information. If you thrive on precision and enjoy working remotely, this could be your perfect opportunity!
Why Choose BELAY?
- Named #1 Best Culture for Small-Sized Companies by Entrepreneur Magazine
- Recognized by Inc. Magazine as one of the Fastest Growing Companies in the U.S.
- Recipient of the ‘When Work Works’ Award from the Society for Human Resource Management for our flexible work environment
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- Pay bills and manage cash flow for clients
- Reconcile bank statements, manage budgets, and handle journal entries
- Provide weekly and monthly financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and budget vs. actuals
- Manage and maintain charts of accounts, reconcile credit/debit cards, and prepare 1099s
- Assist with payroll setup and processing, including scheduling and frequency
- File sales tax and offer e-commerce support
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred but not required)
- Experience in accounting and/or bookkeeping
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (preferred) or other accounting software
- Payroll experience is essential
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This is a 1099 Independent Contractor role, where you will work remotely from your home office. You must be available during regular business hours, as this position is not compatible with another full-time office role.
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At Nequiz Salon, we understand the importance of self-care and believe that everyone deserves to pamper themselves from time to time. That's why our Treatments are designed to rejuvenate your skin and leave you feeling refreshed and revitalized. Let us take care of you and help you achieve a healthy, glowing complexion.
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As leading experts in the ranch brokerage field, we at Hall and Hall know the importance of a good set of maps. Not only can maps show the location and shape of a property, but they can also provide key information about the topography of the area. Topographic maps provide this information through the use of contour lines and other physical (natural and man-made) features in the area.
Contour lines provide a three-dimensional view of the land by indicating the steepness of the terrain. Contour lines connect points that share the same elevation—when the lines are close together the terrain is steep, and when the lines are farther apart the terrain is more of a gentle slope.
Contour lines can also illustrate the shape of the terrain. Groups of concentric circles can indicate a peak on a mountain. “Index lines” are used every fifth contour line, and are thicker and list the elevation. The elevation change between one contour line is always the same within the same map.
Topographic maps include other helpful characteristics such as water features, vegetation, roads and railroads, cities, mines, wells, and survey control points. All of these features can be referenced to gain a better understanding of the land in a particular area.
Maps are very important tools that we use to gain a full understanding of the land, often before we have even set foot on the property. The advance of technology has innovated the mapping process and brought it into the digital world. We now have access to large amounts of data that assist in the creation of maps, as well as provide valuable information to those viewing the maps. We create these interactive maps for each one of our listings to provide our clients with detailed and relevant information about the property.
A recent innovation in interactive mapping is the use of “layers” such as water features or county lines that can be toggled on and of, allowing the user to fully customize their experience. A particularly interesting layer that is available is the contour lines layer. The contour lines layer overlays the countour lines of the terrain on the aerial satellite imagery, giving a more realistic view of the topography. Unlike using a topographic map where the user must be familiar with elements used and perhaps simultaneously refer to an aerial satellite image map, the contour lines layer allows the user to combine both options into a streamlined view.
It is interesting to speculate whether the advance of interactive mapping and endless layer options will eventually replace the traditional topographic maps that many have used for generations.
Have other questions? As the leading land experts in the industry, we are here to help! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
After more than three years of work, Hanami 2.0 is here! With this release we enter a new phase of maturity for the framework, and open a new chapter for the Ruby community.
Hanami 2.0 is better, faster, stronger.
Since the beginning we’ve called Hanami a modern web framework for Ruby. These beginnings have given us a solid foundation for the journey to 2.0: our focus on maintainability, testability, and your ability to scale your app from a small service to a large monolith.
For 2.0 we’ve gone further. We’ve listened to our community, we’ve simplified and simplified again, we’ve sought new approaches for building apps, and we’ve dared to challenge the status quo.
In turn, we want you to challenge yourself. We want you to try something new, to experiment, to level up as an engineer. To dare to change, just as as we did. Without change, there is no challenge, and without challenge, there is no growth.
The core of Hanami 2.0 is now the app/
directory. So familiar, yet so powerful. Here you can organize your code however you want, while still enjoying sensible defaults for common components. Then, as your app grows, you can take advantage of slices to separate your code into domains.
We’ve stripped everything back to its essence. Your new app is now refreshingly simple:
class App < Hanami::App
Hanami 2.0 delivers a framework that is at once minimal and powerful:
- The new app core offers advanced code loading capabilities centered around a container and components
- Code autoloading helps you work with minimal fuss
- New built-in slices offer gradual modularisation as your app grows
- An always-there dependencies mixin helps you draw clearer connections between your app’s components
- Redesigned action classes integrate seamlessly with your app’s business logic
- Type-safe app settings with dotenv integration ensure your app has everything it needs in every environment
- New providers manage the lifecycle of your app’s critical components and integrations
- Top to bottom modularity enables you to build apps of all kinds, including non-web apps
- Our rewritten getting started guide helps you get going with all of the above
There’s a lot to dig into for each of these. Check out the Highlights of Hanami 2.0 to see more, including code examples.
We’ve completely rewritten our HTTP routing engine, with benchmarks showing it outperforms nearly all others.
You will see actions served in microseconds:
[bookshelf] [INFO] [2022-11-22 09:48:41 +0100] GET 200 129µs 127.0.0.1 / -
When using Hanami in development, your app will boot and reload instantly thanks to our smart code loading. No matter how big your app grows, your console will load in milliseconds, and your tests will stay snappy. No more waiting!
This release is a triumph of indie development. Our small team of volunteer developers have put years of effort towards this release, and we’ve pulled it off!
We’ve also joined forces with the dry-rb team. Together we’ve rebuilt Hanami on top of and around the dry-rb libraries. If you’ve ever had an interest in dry-rb, Hanami 2.0 gives you a curated experience and your easiest possible onramp.
Hanami 2.0 marks a major moment for Ruby ecosystem diversity. With this release we’re providing a distinct and compelling new vision for Ruby apps. With the backing of a compassionate and dedicated core team, you can feel confident Hanami will be here for the long run.
Why don’t you take a look? We’d love for you to join us!
You’re just a few commands away from building better, faster, stronger apps:
$ gem install hanami
$ hanami new bookshelf
$ cd bookshelf
$ bundle exec hanami server
Thank you also to these wonderful people for contributing to Hanami 2.0!
- Andrew Croome
- Benjamin Klotz
- Lucas Mendelowski
- Marc Busqué
- Narinda Reeders
- Pat Allan
- Philip Arndt
- Sean Collins
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asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the reform of family law in Northern Ireland.
Before introducing any such legislation I consider it desirable to seek opinion from as wide a cross-section of the population as possible. I am already awaiting the views of the Standing Advisory Commission on Human Rights on certain matters of social and family law reform. A consultative document is now being prepared asking for views on a range of further topics in the family law field. I hope that this document will be available very shortly. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
On 18 April, 20 leading members of the British Property Federation pledged to offer three-year tenancies in build-for-rent developments, and leading housing associations have made a similar pledge. We hope that will encourage a shift in the market towards more landlords offering longer tenancies.
Thousands of renters in Colchester and across the country will welcome that news, but does the Minister agree that landlords are only half the issue? In fact, getting mortgage lenders, 50% of which at the moment do not lend on more than a year’s assured shorthold tenancy, to change that policy will be the key to unlocking longer tenancies for the future.
My hon. Friend is right to raise the issue of security for people in the private rented sector, and he is also right to identify the issue of lending. Since the Government introduced their model tenancy agreement, which has appropriate break clauses, there is no longer any impediment to landlord customers submitting longer tenancies. The majority now permit tenancies of up to two to three years.
If the Minister had visited Cambridge recently, he would have seen the manifestation of the housing crisis in the number of people sleeping on the streets, which so depresses residents and those people. When I recently visited Wintercomfort, one of the leading charities, it told me that landlords are increasingly unwilling to let to people on housing benefit because of insecure employment. Does he agree that cracking down on insecure employment would help us to tackle the housing crisis?
I had the opportunity to visit Cambridge very recently, and I share the hon. Gentleman’s diagnosis of the problem: we desperately need to build more homes in this country to give people more choice. He is also right about our employment market, but it is the policies of this Government that have driven record levels of employment, and it is the national living wage that is increasing people’s spending power.
Both landlords and tenants often mistakenly believe that a tenancy has to be six months or a year renewable, when of course there is no legal impediment to people having longer tenancies, and in some cases they do. One reason why longer tenancies do not happen is that landlords often find it difficult to recover possession if they need to occupy the house themselves or if the tenant fails to pay their rent. Will the Minister consider encouraging landlords to provide longer tenancies by making it easier for them to recover occupation?
My hon. Friend is right that we need to ensure that, when a tenant behaves antisocially or is in rent arrears, landlords can regain possession, but the fundamental pressure we face at the moment is in giving the increasing number of families in the private rented sector the security they need. Reforming our housing market, increasing supply and bringing in these new build-to-rent schemes that will offer longer tenancies is a key reform.
Labour councils like Newham, Redbridge, Greenwich and my own borough of Hammersmith and Fulham are doing a fantastic job of cracking down on rogue landlords. If the Minister actually cares about private tenants, why is he blocking borough-wide private sector licensing schemes? Is his party still the slum landlord’s friend?
The suggestion that Conservative Members do not care about these issues is as ridiculous as it is insulting. The work of Labour councils to which the shadow Minister refers is often being funded by this Government. He is factually wrong to suggest that this Government are blocking borough-wide selective licensing, and I point out the many reforms that we are introducing—we are banning letting agent fees and insisting on client money protection—that were not in place when the shadow Housing Minister, the right hon. Member for Wentworth and Dearne (John Healey), was running this Department. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
CLEVELAND — After the release of a highly-anticipated game, area gamer Brandon Kinz felt that the experience was probably more fun for someone who didn’t watch numerous coverage and trailers prior to its release.
“It’s fun, but it’s kinda ‘been there, done that,’ you know?” explained Kinz. “Sure, it’s everything I could’ve wanted, honestly, but I watched all of the developer interviews, trailers, and cutscene previews I could find online beforehand. I was just excited, okay?”
Other gamers were not so thrilled with the experience.
“I basically got 80% of this for free online beforehand,” explained gamer Zack Dealey. “Sure the game is awesome, just as it appeared to be, and it’s real fun once I actually got my hands on it, but I can’t help but feel a little bit of buyers’ remorse. Does GameStop take ‘I saw too many trailers’ as an excuse for a full buy-back refund?”
Producers of the game took note of the response following its release.
“We hear you loud and clear,” explained an apology posted on twitter by director Stephen Aldridge. “We wanted you to buy our game, but hey, maybe we showed you a little too much. From now on, we will simply be revealing the logos for our upcoming titles, without even a plot synopsis or release date. It will be out when it’s out, and you will be wowed.”
At press time, fans who opted to watch full playthrough streams of the game also wanted their twitch subscription money back. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
In recent years, power tools have appeared more and more frequently in people's careers. With the continuous development of battery technology, many previous manual tools have become power tools. When facing high branches, people's choice in the past was manual pole saws, which were driven by manpower, not only requiring great physical strength from the user, but also slow in cutting efficiency. With the emergence of electric pole saws, work efficiency has been greatly improved. So which one is better, electric pole saws or manual pole saws?
Advantages of manual pole saws
Portability: Manual pole saws are usually small in size, light in weight, easy to carry and store. This makes it very useful in outdoor operations, emergency rescue or scenes that require frequent movement.
No power dependence: Manual pole saws do not require power support, so they can be used in environments without power or unstable power. This increases its flexibility and reliability of use.
Lower cost: Compared with electric pole saws, manual pole saws are usually more affordable. For users with limited budgets, manual pole saws are an affordable choice.
Environmental protection: Manual pole saws do not produce noise and exhaust gas during use, which is more environmentally friendly.Relared reading:What is electric pruning shears
Advantages of electric pole saws
High work efficiency: Electric pole saws are driven by electric motors, with fast cutting speed and high efficiency. It can complete the cutting of a large amount of wood in a short time, significantly improving work efficiency.
High cutting accuracy: Electric pole saws are usually equipped with high-quality saw blades and stable cutting systems, which can ensure the accuracy and consistency of cutting. This is especially important for scenes that require fine processing.
Reducing physical burden: Since electric pole saws are driven by electricity, users can complete cutting work without having to pull the saw blade with effort. This greatly reduces the physical burden of users and improves the comfort of work.
Versatility: Some electric pole saws also have multiple functions, such as automatic lubrication systems, anti-rebound devices, etc., which further improve the convenience and safety of use.Related article:DIfferences between electric pruning shears and manual pole saw
Through analysis, we know that the advantages of manual pole saws are more reflected in price, while electric pole saws have obvious advantages in cutting efficiency, accuracy and user comfort. Therefore, electric pole saws have gradually replaced manual pole saws and become the mainstream of the market and people's first choice. In particular, with the continuous development of battery and material technology, electric pole saws are lighter, which is convenient for people to use it for a long time, and the battery working time becomes longer, so that electric pole saws can work for a long time.
If you are still using a manual pole saw to cut high branches in your garden or orchard, then I strongly recommend that you buy an electric pole saw, which can not only greatly improve your cutting efficiency, but also make your cutting work comfortable and convenient. Click on the picture below to buy it now, there is a discount! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Arlaud, Gevrey-Chambertin 2022
Variety: Pinot Noir
“It’s hard to get good grapes from vines planted on a cement highway.” Winemaker at Domaine Arlaud, Cyprien states his reasoning for not using tractors in the vineyard, as part of his conversion of all the family properties to biodynamic vineyards, starting in 1997 when he took over. All horse plowed and unfussed-with, Domaine Arlaud is bottling some of the more lively and exciting Burgundies today. Their naturalistic approach continues in the winery where minimal intervention is done, and the fruit and terroir of Burgundy are allowed to speak for themselves.
Hailing from 2 lieux-dits in Gevrey: La Justice, Les Seuvrées, The 2022 Gevrey-Chambertin is vinified with indigenous yeast in cement tanks. There is no filtering or fining, like all wines at Arlaud. Aged in old oak and scheduled according to the lunar cycle, this wine is truly made biodynamically. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Add a little charm to your candle setup with these festive matchboxes, featuring a hand-illustrated Christmas tree on the front. Perfect for gifting or adding a cozy touch to your own space!
Each box measures 4 x 4 x 0.75 inches and holds 60 wooden matches, each 4 inches long. With a design this cute, you’ll want to leave it out next to your favorite candles.
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(Jacob Bruns, Headline USA) Rep. Patrick McHenry, R-N.C.—the interim House Speaker following Tuesday’s ouster of Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.—has used his newfound authority to evict former Democrat Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D.-Calif., from her private office suite, Politico reported.
After Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., and several other Republicans voted with Democrats to vacate the speakership, McHenry took over as the temporary leader at the request of McCarthy.
In one of his first moves, the new speaker evicted Pelosi from a private suite that she had kept, despite having handed over the gavel nine months ago.
“Please vacate the space tomorrow, the room will be re-keyed,” a Republican aide wrote to Pelosi’s staff. According to the note, the room was to be reassigned “for speaker office use.”
Presumably, it will go to the most recent ex-speaker.
Per the Politico report, there are only enough private offices for a few important members of the House to have one, due to sheer numbers in the deliberative body. Thus it makes perfect sense that the divisive, 83-year-old Democrat, who no longer holds a leadership role within her own party, should relinquish hers.
According to Pelosi, McHenry’s move is just another instance of the lack of civility and proper respect for tradition on the part of Republicans.
She called the move “a sharp departure from tradition,” adding that she had given former Speaker Dennis Hastert, R-Ill., “a significantly larger suite of offices for as long as he wished” when she was first elected House speaker in 2007.
Her second ascension to the speakership, in 2019, coincided with the retirement of her predecessor, Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wisc.
Pelosi left it to her staff to vacate the office after having missed the vote Tuesday to remove McCarthy from the speakership in order to attend the funeral of recently-deceased Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif.
“Sadly, because I am in California to mourn the loss of and pay tribute to my dear friend Dianne Feinstein, I am unable to retrieve my belongings at this time,” she said. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Sermons from September 2024
Graeme Paterson expands Exodus chapter 30 to us, some of the key points he helpfully explains to us the divine expectations of worship, demands of worship, the need for daily worship and the uniqueness of worship.
Peter Scarsbrook helpfully expands the book of Exodus chapter 30. He points out that we presently have a great High Priest in Jesus Christ, comparing Him to Aaron, who was had multiple limitations.
Tim Lewitt helpfully speaks to us about God’s provision, reading from Exodus chapter 29. He reminds us how we can relate to our Great High Priest the Lord Jesus by going through the chapter. We mustn’t forget how the Lord Jesus gave himself for us. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
A slot is a casino game where players place coins or tokens in a spinning reel to win prizes. They can be found at land-based and online casinos, with a huge variety of themes and features to choose from. Some slot games are designed with multiple pay lines, while others are cluster pays, which require players to form groups of matching symbols on adjacent reels. Some slots also include bonus events and free spins.
Random number generators are a key component of slot machines and help to ensure that every spin is fair. These algorithms are programmed to generate a range of possible outcomes for each spin, and if the symbol on a pay-line matches one of these outcomes, the player wins. Some casinos even offer provably fair algorithms to increase the transparency of their games.
It’s important to keep in mind that slot games are a game of chance. It’s impossible to know if you’ll hit the jackpot on your next spin, and that’s why it’s so important to manage your bankroll responsibly. Set a spending limit and don’t play more than you can afford to lose. It’s also important to avoid choosing a favorite machine, as this can lead to over-reliance on that particular machine and increased chances of leaving when it stops paying out.
One effective strategy is to look for machines that have shown a recent win. You can do this by comparing the amount of credits that have been cashing out to the number of remaining coins in the machine. If the number of remaining coins is lower than the amount that has been paid out, this is a good sign that the machine is loose and ready for you to play.
When you’re playing slot, you should always read the pay table before you start playing. This will tell you how much each winning combination is worth, as well as what the minimum and maximum stakes are. Some pay tables are displayed visually and in bright colours, which can make them easier to understand.
There are many different types of slots to try, so it’s important to find the one that suits you. Some of the most popular varieties include multi-payline slots, cluster pays slots, and All-Ways slots (also known as 243-ways or 1024-ways slots). These variations all offer different gaming experiences, so you should choose one that suits your preferences in terms of gameplay, themes, and features.
Some people believe that a slot machine is due for a payout, but this is not true. The payouts for any given machine are determined by the RNG, which is completely random. This means that you could hit a jackpot on your first spin, and then not see another win for thousands of spins. It’s best to take a break from playing and find a new machine when you feel like your luck is running dry. This way, you can maximize your enjoyment while still staying safe. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Nobleoak Life Limited (NOL) is an Australian life insurer based in Sydney that operates across the life insurance value chain, including product design and manufacturing, marketing, distribution, administration, underwriting and claims. Life risk insurance includes pure life risk cover products and the life risk component within bundled products. NOL has seen positive developments in its capital position and regulatory capital multiple.
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- Place an order to buy NOL. Press the ‘Buy’ button and choose an order type to place your trade. Depending on the order type, the trade will go through straight away or when a price target is hit.
- Monitor your portfolio. You’ve now purchased some NOL shares. Stay on top of your portfolio and monitor its performance. You may be eligible for dividends and shareholder voting rights that affect your stock.
This is not financial product advice nor a recommendation to invest in the securities listed. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. As always, do your own research and consider seeking financial, legal and taxation advice before investing. No representation is made as to the timeliness, reliability, accuracy or completeness of the market data provided. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
When a proof has been locked for review by an approver, gatekeeper, or proof owner, the red pen is no longer available to other reviewers on the proof. A locked proof will display a lock icon next to the workflow step in the proof’s info pane, and also in the bottom right-hand corner of the proofing screen.
To request a proof be unlocked
Open the proof and click or hover over the lock icon, then select request unlock.
Those who are able to unlock the proof will be notified that you have asked them to unlock the proof. They will see a red dot over the lock icon.
When the proof is unlocked, you will receive an email and in-app notification advising that you can add comments to the proof. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
An STC is a “small-scale technology certificate”.
It is commonly used by solar system providers as a discount or rebate on the cost of a solar system or any other small-scale renewable energy system (think solar hot water, small-scale wind or hydro).
A battery installation by itself will not attract any STCs. However, they can be applied when a battery is installed together with solar panels and inverter. This helps explain why the weekly rate of our Solar Battery Solutions (from $36.90) is similar to our battery-only product, Smart Solar ($29.90).
Depending on the size of the system you install and where you live, the number of STCs you’re eligible for (and therefore the total amount) will vary. For example, in the Perth Metro area, our standard 6.6kW solar systems will attract approximately 92 STCs, which at the time of writing is worth approximately $3,300.
But don't worry – all STCs are handled by Plico and the credit is factored into your low weekly payment.
All you have to do is, on the day of installation, sign your STCs over to the local installer and we will do everything else from there.
You can find out more by visiting the Clean Energy Regulator website. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Managing and Navigating Pages
In LayOut, you can create as many pages as your document needs and manage them all right from the Pages panel. The Pages menu also has commands to help you a manage and navigate LayOut document pages.
For example, in the following figure, the Pages panel shows that this document includes six pages. You can use the Pages panel to add or duplicate pages, give each page an intuitive name, or delete or hide pages. You can also use the pages panel to navigate among your pages.
Managing document pages
To manage pages in your LayOut document, you can do any of the following:
- Add a page: In the Pages panel, click the Add a New Page icon (the plus sign), and a new page appears in your document. Or select Pages > Add from the menu bar or click Add Page () on the default toolbar.
Note: A new page will adopt the same layer visibility settings as the current page.
- Name a page: By default, a new page is called Page 1, Page 2, Page 3, and so on. To give a page a more intuitive name, double-click the page's name in the Pages panel or select it and press Enter, type a new name, and press Enter.
- Duplicate a page: When a page has several elements you want to reuse on another page, you can duplicate it. Simply select the page in the Pages panel and then click the Duplicate Selected Page icon. Or, with the page displayed in the document area, select Pages > Duplicate from the menu bar. If you use the same page design in other LayOut documents, you may save time by creating a custom template
- Change the page order: When you want a page to appear earlier or later in your document, the Pages panel enables you to reorder the the pages. Select the page you want to move and then click and drag it up or down in the sequence.
- Hide a page: By default, every page in your LayOut document appears when you play your presentation. But maybe you’re working on a new page that isn’t ready yet or have a page that doesn’t apply to a certain audience. In the Pages panel, simply click the little video icon next to a page’s name, and the page won’t appear when you start your presentation. When you’re ready to use the page, click the icon again.
- Delete a page: In the Pages panel, select the page you want to remove and click the Delete Selected Page icon (the minus sign). Or with the page displayed in the document area, select Pages > Delete from the menu bar.
In the following figure, the Pages panel shows that a page was added to the document, moved up in the sequence, and hidden when the document is played as a presentation. (See Presenting Your LayOut Project for details about showing your document to an audience.)
Navigating document pages
In the document area, you see only one page at time. After you start adding pages to your LayOut document, you can navigate among those pages in a few different ways:
- Select the page you want to view in the Pages panel. Tip: If you don’t know the name of the page you want to view, you can see images of each page by clicking the Thumbnail View icon in the upper right of the Pages panel.
- Click Previous Page () or Next Page () on the default toolbar.
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On macOS Catalina 10.15, When you import a PPT into a Captivate project, you can see an error message, shown below. Upon closing the error message, it shows a greyed out dialog box for importing slides and does not display the slides. The dialog box becomes unresponsive and you must hit the Escape key to terminate the dialog box.
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In this episode you will hear about the future of Europa Nostra. This podcast series was recorded during the European Cultural Heritage Summit held in Venice in September 2023.
read moreIn this episode you will hear about the present of Europa Nostra. This podcast series was recorded during the European Cultural Heritage Summit held in Venice in September 2023.
read more60 years ago, on 29 November 1963, Europa Nostra was founded at the Council of Europe premises in Paris. Starting out with 11 founding members, it has become the largest civil society network dedicated to cultural heritage in Europe. Today, it gives voice to over 300 organisations from across Europe and beyond. In this podcast, we reflect on Europa Nostra's history and the individuals who have shaped it over time.
read moreOn the occasion of its 60th anniversary Europa Nostra produced a series of podcasts presenting its history, current projects and plans for the future. In this podcast, we peer into the future, outlining priorities for both Europa Nostra and the broader heritage sector in the coming years. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Back in Action – Sean Soth Shares Thought Leadership
Hi-Fidelity’s Sean Soth, President, presented at the 2021 Non Dues-a-Palooza in Nashville, Tennessee in September of 2021. This was the team’s first in-person conference experience since the beginning of the pandemic. Sean spoke on the topic “Creating a Team that Won’t Lose Steam.” He proves how investing in your team will help your overall revenue. A more developed and supported staff will develop more business.
Soth also presented at the Super Niche Media Conference in Denver Colorado in September 2021. The topic was “Aligning Event and Content Strategy, Mile High Ideas for Revenue Growth.” The topic takeaways from the presentation were to recognize your role in the industry’s marketplace and to inform events and content with that role, understand that ther are many channels to reach your audience, aspire to be the leading one, value proposition can evolve by time and stakeholder, develop your talent, and approach change with curiosity. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Enliven your December and experience the true meaning of festive season with our events and special offers. From an exciting Christmas Market to mouthwatering dinners at Tabia or Tall Trees, fun-filled brunches and New Year’s Celebrations, The Westin Ubud is your ultimate festive destination.
Check off your list and feel the vibes of Christmas spirit at our Christmas Market on 20 December 2020 until 24 December 2020, as we invite local entrepreneurs to sell their products at The Westin Ubud. Funds received from stall rentals will be fully donated to the Bali Hope Children Foundation. This Christmas Market is open also for outside guest.
Furthermore, an enticing Christmas stay offer is available for you, only with IDR 2,400,000++ per room per night including breakfast for 2 persons at Tabia Restaurant, including a choice of Christmas Buffet Dinner on 24 December 2020 or Christmas Day BBQ by The Pool for 2 persons and complimentary access to resort facilities for stays on 24 – 25 December 2020.
In line with the spirit of togetherness, The Westin Ubud wants to be part of your family on Christmas evening. Our recognized Executive Chef, Robert Murray has designed a delicious menu to enjoy the evening under the perfect setting of greenery views. At IDR 350,000++ per person, enjoy a special Christmas themed buffet dinner at Tabia Restaurant on 24 December 2020, starting from 6pm to 10.30pm. Enjoy a three hour alcohol package only at IDR 300,000++ comprising of local beers, wine and selected cocktails. Additionally, a five course fine dining menu with vegetarian options is also available at Tall Trees Restaurant at IDR 400,000++ per person on the same day and the same time.
On 25 December 2020, indulge in a Christmas Day BBQ by The Pool at IDR 400,000++ per person available for you to celebrate Christmas with your loved ones. With kids fun activities surely will make your Christmas more memorable.
Usher in the new year and enjoy an immersive New Year’s celebration right in Ubud. Feel the soothing ambience at the five star Westin Ubud resort, that promises fun-filled moments with your loved ones. End the year and experience a serene stay in Ubud at IDR 2,800,000++ per room per night including breakfast for 2 persons and a one-time buffet dinner for 2 persons at Tabia Restaurant for stays from 31 December 2020 to1 January 2021
Joyous New Year’s Dining is also available with a tantalizing New Year’s Eve Buffet Dinner on 31 December 2020 at Tabia Restaurant at IDR 600,000++ per person with a seafood starting from 6pm until 10.30pm. At IDR 300,000++ you can also enjoy a three hour alcohol package to accompany your dinner. On 1 January 2020, a New Year’s BBQ by The Pool is also available starting from 12 noon until 3pm, offering an exciting barbeque brunch and great entertainment with live DJ and music to commemorate 2021 that you can’t miss.
For more information and reservations, please email email@example.com or call us at (0361) 3018989. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The Highfields Offroad team are specialists in 4×4 and off-road vehicles, as well as caravans and camper vans.
For all your 4×4 adventuring needs and vehicle services, Highfields Offroad will make sure your trip is smooth and enjoyable. Don’t let a caravan electrical problem or 4×4 suspension issue hold you back. Our team of 4×4 mechanics can diagnose and repair all types of vehicle issues.
As part of the Repco Authorised Service Network, our highly skilled staff has access to the latest tools and techniques of the trade. Our work is backed by the Repco nationwide warranty, giving you peace of mind out on the road.
See below for more on our range of specialised 4×4 services:
4×4 AUTO ELECTRICAL
We can take care of all 4×4 auto electrical needs including re-wiring, electrical diagnosis, installations and more.
Our specialist team can provide expert advice and ensure your 4×4 exhaust is working properly.
Lights are an important part of your 4×4 vehicle. Our team can advise on and install halogen lights, LED lights and more.
4×4 ACCESSORIES AND PARTS
We supply and install a huge range of 4×4 accessories and parts including towbars, fuel systems, canopies and more.
Recovery equipment is essential for your 4×4 driving experience. Highfields Offroad are expert in advising and providing equipment.
DIESEL SERVICING & ECU TUNING
We’re providers of Flash Diesel, Australia’s #1 diesel performance tuning service. Improve power, torque and driveability in your 4×4 today.
Snorkels protect 4×4 engines from dust and water on your adventures. We are professionals in installing and providing advice on snorkels.
At Highfields Mechanical, we have the equipment and training to ensure your steering and suspension is inspected and maintained correctly.
The team at Highfields Mechanical has the knowledge, skills and tools to help you with Offroad tyres and wheel alignment.
CouplerTec Rustproofing System
Performance Tuning and Dyno Tuning
Major Vehicle Servicing
4×4 Brakes and Clutches
Cooling System Services
From annual car maintenance to a one-off truck service to advice on auto electrical, Toowoomba drivers can rely on Highfields Mechanical to get the job done. To find out more about our range of services, get a competitive car service quote, or make a booking, call us now on (07) 4696 7116, or simply fill in our contact form. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Biographies of the Secretaries of State: William Jennings Bryan (1860–1925)
President Woodrow Wilson appointed William Jennings Bryan Secretary of State on March 5, 1913. He entered into duty the same day and served as Secretary until his resignation on June 9, 1915.
Rise to Prominence
Bryan was born in Salem, Illinois on March 19, 1860. He graduated from Illinois College in 1881 (A.M. 1884), and from the Union College of Law in 1883. He was admitted to the Illinois State Bar in 1883 and practiced law in Jacksonville, Illinois prior to moving to Lincoln, Nebraska in 1887.
Bryan won election to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1890 and served until 1895, championing Populist causes such as the free coinage of silver, national income tax, and direct election of Senators. After mounting an unsuccessful bid for the U.S. Senate in 1894, Bryan returned to Nebraska and edited the Omaha World-Herald. Although not a declared candidate for the 1896 presidential race, Bryan secured the Democratic nomination following the delivery of his “Cross of Gold” speech but lost the election to Republican candidate William McKinley.
The Democratic Party nominated Bryan again as its candidate for President in 1900 and 1908, although he lost both elections. President Woodrow Wilson selected Bryan, one of the elder statesmen of the Democratic Party, as his Secretary of State following the 1912 presidential election.
Influence on American Diplomacy
Bryan’s major accomplishment as Secretary was his negotiation of peace treaties that pledged the 30 signatories to refrain from hostilities during arbitration of disputes. He also negotiated the Bryan–Chamorro Treaty in 1914 (ratified by the Senate in 1916), which permitted the United States the latitude to construct an isthmian canal across Nicaragua and secured rights to build naval bases at the Gulf of Fonseca and on the Corn Islands.
Bryan’s position on the rights of neutrals during wartime placed him at odds with President Wilson. Declaring U.S. neutrality following the outbreak of World War I in August 1914, Wilson adhered to traditional concepts governing the recognition of blockades, neutral transport of contraband goods, and travel of civilians to belligerent nations on combatant ships. Bryan asserted that technological innovations such as submarines had altered the nature of international law and made it impossible to protect U.S. citizens traveling into a war zone, and he attempted to persuade Wilson to prohibit such travel.
The German practice of unrestricted submarine warfare, which Wilson perceived as a violation of the rights of neutrals, resulted in the sinking of the British passenger liner Lusitania in May 1915 and the deaths of 128 U.S. citizens. Wilson responded by sending the German Government a strongly worded protest note affirming the right of neutrals to transit on the high seas. Bryan insisted that Wilson send a similar protest to Britain for its violations of neutral rights, an act the president rejected. Wilson’s dispatch of a second note demanding an end to German submarine warfare prompted Bryan to resign on June 9, 1915.
Following his resignation, Bryan continued to write and lecture and opposed Clarence Darrow as counsel in the Scopes trial. Bryan died on July 26, 1925. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Find natural relief for your headaches with acupuncture
If you are in Palm Harbor, FL and have questions about how acupuncture can help headaches, please contact us!
Acupuncture addresses three leading causes of headaches – inflammation, high serotonin levels and poor circulation – in an all-natural way without any negative side effects.
Contact us in Palm Harbor, FL to learn more about how we can help relieve your headaches:
“Among patients with migraine without aura, true acupuncture may be associated with long-term reduction in migraine recurrence compared with sham acupuncture or assigned to a waiting list.”
In 2017, a study that tested the efficacy of regular acupuncture treatments as a preventative measure for reducing migraine headaches was published by the journal JAMA Internal Medicine. A group of over 249 participants were split into three groups focusing on treatments given once a day for four weeks, “sham acupuncture” and the third being a waiting list.
The first group showed a significant reduction in the number of migraines they experienced compared with members of the other two groups. Researchers also conducted follow-up interviews with all participants six months after the treatments and found the frequency of migraines, the number of days people had a migraine and the intensity of the pain of those migraines were significantly lower for the group that had true acupuncture treatments.
If you have issues with headaches and live in Palm Harbor, FL, contact us today!
Acupuncture can mediate headaches by:
It’s a natural treatment
Traditional Chinese Medicine uses completely natural treatment methods that leverage ancient herbal remedies and your body’s innate healing processes. It does not introduce any synthetic or harmful substances into your body or put you at risk of negative side effects.
We use acupuncture to access your body’s natural healing processes
Acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins – the body’s natural painkillers. The stimulation also releases other chemicals that either change how the body experiences pain or triggers the release of other chemicals that activate the body’s internal regulating system. This process has a normalizing effect on nerves and hormones. By bringing the body into better biochemical balance, acupuncture promotes physical and emotional well-being and supports the body’s natural ability to heal and combat pain.
We address the root causes of headaches and pain
Rather than masking symptoms, acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine address the root causes of your headaches. We develop treatment plans that are unique to each patient because each patient comes in with a unique body, health history and root cause behind their headaches. By addressing the root causes of your headaches, we use Traditional Chinese Medicine and acupuncture to prevent symptoms from returning. It’s our goal to bring your body back to function optimally, using its natural healing processes to help you stay well and headache free.
Yes, it is very safe. Acupuncturists use individually wrapped, single-use, sterile needles for each treatment.
Acupuncture can cause minor bruising and tenderness around where the needles are inserted. This bruising will go away within a couple of days after your treatment.
This depends on the severity of the pain and how long headaches have been an issue. Chronic pain tends to take longer to resolve than acute pain. We will help determine the duration of time it will take for you to see significant changes in your health. We can work together to develop a treatment plan that’s manageable for you.
Our acupuncture clinic is located in Palm Harbor, FL. We are licensed Acupuncturists with experience in treating patients who struggle with headache pain. Schedule an appointment below. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The VANTEC-20A is an active curved source line array that incorporates an arsenal of hi-tech solutions designed to provide the versatility needed by today is sound hire professionals. Whether it be stacked on the VANTEC-118A companion subwoofer, flown in a compact array, or used alone on a speaker stand, the VANTEC-20A can be used effectively in an incredible number of applications that include corporate A/V, mid-size sound reinforcement, and permanent installation.
Designed for use in arrays of up to 5 units, the VANTEC-20A is ideal for applications where the power and long-throw characteristics of large line arrays are not needed. Fast and simple deployment is guaranteed thanks to the exclusive DAS Click-Lock rigging hardware which allows the system to be securely flown from or stacked on the VANTEC-118A. Individual units can be mounted on tripods with precise aiming possible thanks to the variable angle pole mount which allows for 13.5º up or down tilt.
The DAScontrolTM interface allows users to easily configure the VANTEC-20A systems for use individually or in combination with other units. Selectable high pass filter presets facilitate alignment with the VANTEC-18A and VANTEC-118A active bass systems without external processing. Throw compensation settings and array size selection can all be handled simply via the DAScontrolTM interface. When the VANTEC-20A is used individually, the DASlinkAPP can be used to stream music in high definition stereo and remotely control the functions of the system.
The enclosure is manufactured using Baltic birch plywood and finished with the DAS ISO-flex coating. Power is supplied by a cutting-edge 1500 W peak Class D amplifier in a bi-amplified configuration driving a single DAS 12F4C loudspeaker and twin M-60 compression drivers.
The open box is like new condition. Open box is covered by the full manufacturer warranty.
Frequency Range (-10 dB): 63 Hz – 20 kHz
Horizontal Coverage (-6 dB): 90º
Vertical Coverage: 15º
Maximum Peak SPL at 1 m: 135 dB
Nominal Amplifier Power (continuous): 750 W
Nominal Amplifier Power (peak): 1500 W
Input Impeadance: 20 kohms
Input Sensitivity: Line: 3 V (+12 dBu)
Audio Signal Input Connector: 2 x Female XLR
Audio Signal Loop Thru Connector: 1 x Male XLR
Control: DASlink, DAScontrol
AC Input Connector: powerCon NAC3FCA
AC Output Connector: powerCON NAC3FCB
Operating Range: 90-250 VAC
Current Draw 115 V: 3.0 A
Current Draw 230 V: 1.5 A
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“In recent days, my wife and I finalized our divorce from one another after 13 years of marriage,” Tom Brady wrote in an Instagram Story posted on Friday (Oct. 28), shortly after reports that he Gisele Bündchen had planned to file the divorce papers that day. “We arrived at this decision amicably and with gratitude, for the time we spent together. We are blessed with beautiful and wonderful children who will continue to be the center of our world in every way. We will continue to work together as parents to always ensure they receive the love and attention they deserve.”
“We arrived at this decision to end our marriage after much consideration,” continued Tom, 45. “Doing so I, of course, painful and difficult, like it is for many people who go through the same thing every day around the world. However, we wish only the best for each other as we pursue whatever new chapters in our lives that are yet to be written. And we kindly ask for privacy and respect as we navigate what is to come in the days and weeks ahead. Thank you.”
Tom’s statement came shortly after he and Gisele, 42, filed for and finalized their divorce on the same day, according to court documents obtained by HollywoodLife. The couple filed in Florida, where they have been living since Tom joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The rift started following Tom’s decision to un-retire from football. Though Tom said that “my place is still on the field and not in the stands,” Gisele apparently took it as Tom choosing the NFL over her and their two children.
“This is a very violent sport, and I have my children, and I would like him to be more present,” Gisele told Elle in their October 2022 issue. “I have definitely had those conversations with him over and over again. But ultimately, I feel that everybody has to make a decision that works for [them]. He needs to follow his joy, too.” However, at the time, Gisele declined to speak about the rift between her and Tom, telling Elle that she felt “very fulfilled in that way, as a mother, and as a wife.”
“I’ve done my part,” she added, “which is [to] be there for [Tom]. I moved to Boston, and I focused on creating a cocoon and a loving environment for my children to grow up in and to be there supporting him and his dreams. Seeing my children succeed and become the beautiful little humans that they are, seeing him succeed, and being fulfilled in his career—it makes me happy. At this point in my life, I feel like I’ve done a good job on that.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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