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Upon assuming office as the president of Argentina in December 2023, libertarian Javier Milei pledged not to oppose the implementation of national currencies by individual provinces. This statement follows a public exchange between Milei and Ricardo Quintela, the governor of La Rioja province.
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President Milei’s statement comes in response to Governor Quintela’s intention to create a separate currency for La Rioja. This move comes in the context of his implementation of a 50% national currency devaluation to address the country’s significant inflation, which is currently at its highest level in 32 years. Additionally, provincial governments have received reduced funds from the federal budget under the new president’s administration.
Governor Quintela framed these measures as “abandonment by the nation” and emphasized the need to pay salaries to essential workers like policemen. He has requested that La Rioja’s legislature establish the legal framework for minting the local currency. This development follows a similar contemplation by the governor of Buenos Aires province, Axel Kicillof, in December 2023.
Argentina’s President Milei Implements Economic Reforms and Crypto-Friendly Legislation
Argentina welcomed its new president, Javier Milei, on December 10, promising significant economic reforms in the country. Milei’s proposed measures include the dissolution of the central bank and other initiatives aimed at reducing government size and spending.
The country has been grappling with a prolonged inflation crisis, with the Argentine peso experiencing a 140% increase in annual inflation over the last 12 months. Milei has been outspoken in his criticism of the central bank, describing it as a scam and a “mechanism by which politicians cheat the good people with inflationary tax.”
To address the rising inflation, President Milei introduced the Law of Bases and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines to the Argentine Congress in December 2023. This comprehensive bill encompasses reforms in various areas, including tax, labor, criminal, energy, and electoral matters. Notably, it also addresses the regularization of cryptocurrency holdings.
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In a separate development reflecting evolving payment methods, a local landlord and tenant in Rosario, Argentina’s third-most-populated city, have reached an agreement for rent payments in Bitcoin. This contract stood out as the first of its kind in Argentina and was made possible by recent legal amendments enacted by the new presidential administration.
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By Tim James, MD of sustainableIT
More often than not, when companies are asked how they are reducing their electricity bills or even carbon emissions, they’ll mention their lighting retrofits, their recycling initiatives, their partnerships with other organisations or their logistics’ department. The IT department rarely, if ever, features – despite being a significant contributor to energy costs.
South Africa aims to introduce carbon taxation in the 2013/2014 tax year, and we’re already seeing required integrated reporting for JSE-listed companies – all on the back of a 78% increase in energy prices in the past three years. It is crucial that all business areas are on board when it comes to reducing electricity usage.
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We recently conducted an analysis of one of the top 4 banks in the country and found that over 90% of their PCs were being left on overnight. In this case, the IT department had been conducting security patching after hours and instructed staff to leave their PCs on for that specific purpose. It’s something we rarely think twice about when we’re leaving the office, but the 1000’s of PCs that were being left on consumed energy with an associated 7 500 metric tons of CO2 emissions. They also incurred a hefty R4-million electricity bill per annum as a result– without any employees at their desks.
The sad part is that the waste is unnecessary.
Simple tooling can shut PCs down and “wake them” remotely without making any changes to network security whatsoever, but a lack of education and understanding about the options available in the PC power management tech space has kept companies from running as efficiently as they should. To be specific, IT administrators still mistakenly believe that wake on lan is not “enabled” on their network and that they have no ability to wake devices for patching purposes. (Some IT administrators still believe that it’s not “good” for PCs to be continually be switched on and off – which may have been true in 1980, but it’s hardly relevant in 2012.)
Servers are yet another source of IT electricity waste. Gartner has revealed that 12-14% of the world’s servers actually have no use whatsoever – but most companies are hesitant to take action to remove or optimise them, because they are terrified of losing data. Yet by forcing the server software into the lowest energy-using state while running non-critical functions (such as antivirus checks overnight), you can cut your server energy use by as much as 12% with no impact on performance.
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There really hasn’t been a compelling reason for CIOs to reduce their electricity usage or carbon emissions. CEOs aren’t putting pressure on IT executives to reduce energy and there is no legislation compelling them to do so. However, the imminent carbon tax and Eskom price hikes may soon place this issue squarely on the agenda of every CIO.
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TOKYO, June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Designium, a leading creative studio in Japan, is pushing boundaries by introducing a new range of innovative Snapchat Lenses designed to elevate the user experience like never before. These lenses, available on the Designium page on Snapchat, leverage advanced technology to transform not only the user’s appearance but also the surrounding environment using augmented reality (AR) effects.
With an impressive portfolio of lenses that showcase the studio’s creativity and technical prowess, Designium’s lenses go beyond mere facial filters. The lenses allow users to interact with the environment through hand gestures, facial expressions, and body movements, creating a truly immersive and interactive experience. This new frontier of lens technology opens up exciting possibilities for user engagement on the popular social media platform.
Featuring a number of creative and unique lenses, Designium invites Snapchat users to explore the world of augmented reality in fun and creative ways. Among the standout lenses are the FishScooping Lens, which transports users to an underwater world where they can catch virtual fish with a simple swipe of their hand. The Omikuji Lens offers a glimpse into Japanese culture by generating virtual fortunes, adding an element of surprise to users’ snaps. Additionally, the BallToss Lens challenges users to test their aiming skills in an engaging AR game, while the Face Fusion France Lens lets users morph their faces with iconic French figures, including backgrounds, outfits, and more.
Designium’s approach to creating these cutting-edge lenses involves the strategic use of Generative AI and augmented reality technologies. By actively experimenting with these tools, the studio is changing the landscape of what is possible in lens design, delivering a unique and captivating experience for Snapchat users.
Tomoya AKIYAMA, a CG Artist at Designium, recently broke down the entire process of utilizing and creating with Generative AI to break barriers in a Feb 2024 Medium article. This inside look at Designium’s creative process showcases the creativity displayed by those involved in the process of creating Snapchat Lenses.
In light of Snapchat’s new service, Snapchat Camera for Chrome, Designium recognizes the immense potential for the future of Snapchat lens applications. This new service opens up exciting opportunities for developers and studios to create innovative AR experiences that can be accessed directly through a web browser, paving the way for a more seamless and immersive user experience.
As Designium continues to combine augmented reality and interactive technologies, the studio remains committed to delivering engaging and captivating experiences for users on the Snapchat platform. With the launch of these new lenses, Designium invites users to explore new worlds, interact with their surroundings, and unleash their creativity in ways never thought possible.
Designium Inc. is a forward-thinking company that thrives on technology and innovation to craft innovative experiences. Their expertise lies in the realm of augmented reality (AR) and XR development, with a strong emphasis on integrating AR with visual positioning systems (VPS). They have been pioneers in harnessing diverse VPS services for research and development, pushing boundaries in XR creations. Since 2023, Designium has embraced Generative AI technology to enhance their projects, and they have garnered accolades for various AR endeavors, such as the acclaimed Niantic Lightship Challenge. For more information and to experience the magic of Designium’s Snapchat Lenses, visit Designium’s Snapchat Lens page at https://www.snapchat.com/add/designium_jp.
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The latest consumer price index (CPI) released by the Labor Department on Wednesday showed prices in the U.S. climbed 3.5% in March from a year ago, rising for the third straight month and remaining well above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.
The CPI is a broad measure of the price of everyday goods, including gasoline, groceries and rent. Using data from the Bureau of Labor statistics, WalletHub compared 23 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs) to determine how inflation is impacting people in different parts of the country.
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1. Urban Honolulu
Hawaii’s largest city has been the hardest hit by rising prices. The study found the CPI for Honolulu was up 1.5% in March from two months prior and up 4.8% from a year ago.
2. Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, Florida
The region on the southeast edge of the Florida peninsula is experiencing the second-worst inflation in the country. Prices rose in the area of Miami, Fort Lauderdale and West Palm Beach by 1.4% from January to March, and are up 4.9% on an annualized basis.
AMERICANS MAY HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL 2031 TO SEE INFLATION UNDER CONTROL: JONATHAN HOENIG
3. Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, California
On the opposite side of the country, the area surrounding San Bernardino in southern California had the third-highest price hikes in the U.S. The MSA, which includes Riverside and Ontario, saw inflation accelerate 1.4% over the past two months, and 4.3% from a year ago.
4. St. Louis, Missouri/Illinois
The St. Louis area on both sides of the border of Missouri and Illinois ranked fourth in highest inflation in the U.S. last month. Prices in the MSA were up 1.6% in March compared to two months earlier and climbed 3.6% from the same month in 2023.
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5. Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, Texas
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Experts estimate that this could reduce the increase of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide in the atmosphere by a third. At the same time, agricultural yields in many regions would also increase significantly.
In a recent publication they present a strategy to achieve these goals. The study is published in the journal Nature Communications. (W. Amelung, D. Bossio, W. de Vries, I. Kögel-Knabner, J. Lehmann, R. Amundson, R. Bol, C. Collins, R. Lal, J. Leifeld, B. Minasny, G. Pan, K. Paustian, C. Rumpel, J. Sanderman, J. W. van Groenigen, S. Mooney, B. van Wesemael, M. Wander, A. Chabbi, “Towards a global-scale soil climate mitigation strategy”, Nature Communications, 2020; 11 (1) DOI: 10.1038/s41467-020-18887-7 )
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Experts are indeed confident today that this strategy could significantly slow down climate change. “0.4 percent additional carbon input is somewhat too optimistic,” explains Prof. Wulf Amelung, who heads the Division of Soil Science at the University of Bonn. “However, a third of this is probably achievable.”
Nevertheless, little has changed since 2015. Together with colleagues from Europe, the USA, Australia and China, Amelung and colleagues therefore want to put the issue back on the agenda.
In the current issue of the journal Nature Communications, they outline a strategy to effectively use the potential of soils in the fight against climate change. Amelung, together with his French colleague Prof. Abad Chabbi, is in charge of the initiative; in Germany, the TU Munich and Forschungszentrum Jülich were also involved.
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With the club on a high after the recent excellent run of results, a feat acknowledged by the news this week that Paul Hartley and Mitch Megginson had picked up the respective manager and player of the month awards for October, the aim for everyone is to maintain that when Caley Thistle visit Balmoral Stadium at the weekend.
Having become the first side to win three straight League One games this season with the victory at Montrose, the team backed that up with a fourth at Dumbarton last time out.
The heroics of Balint Demus played a massive part in that – he has now gone 377 minutes without conceding a goal – and the boys stepped it up in the second half at The Rock to secure another three points.
Paul Hartley says there is a real feelgood factor at the club right now, and that everyone should make the most of that:
“The players are enjoying it, I’m really enjoying working with them, and speaking to a few of the boys this week, they’re feeling fit and strong. That comes from how we work in training, and getting the results we have.
“We’ve got good experience, I can trust them, just let them get on with things, and they’re helping the younger players also.
“Now, we want to keep our feet on the ground and just keep it going.”
In each of the last couple of wins, the team has had tough moments in the first half of the games before really hitting top form after the interval, but Paul believes that can happen in what is a hugely competitive division:
“You just have to ride the storm at times, get through that, then try to impose yourselves on the game. We’re finishing matches strongly, which is the important thing.
“Earlier in the season we were playing well, but losing games, and now we’re finding a way to win, and we have the quality to do that right throughout the team. There’s been some excellent defending, and at the other end, we know we have the players who can hurt the opposition.”
“Caley Thistle have been going through a hard time of course, but they’re a good team, and they’ll come here and pass the ball. They will be dangerous, so we have to be aware of the threat they bring, address that, and do all the good things we have been doing.”
Having celebrated his half century of appearances at Dumbarton, Arron Darge picked up an ankle injury which will sideline him for a couple of weeks, and joins Liam Parker on the casualty list:
“We will miss Arron, he’s been excellent, but it’s a chance for someone else to come in and play their part, and the boys are all desperate to do just that.”
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CASE'd Kylies card from Happy Little Stampers (CASE the designer challenge - see right). I think what Kylie did was so simple and smart and looks so gorgeous, that I wanted to go a different way. Also with the sketch, I don't like to be rigid with design, so I loosened it up a bit.
For the sketch, I did a simple diagonal diecut squadron of butterflies fluttering off the corner and a black heat-embossed sentiment that reflects the angle. The diecut is all-in-one so I had to cut them apart and put them back again, then inked the wing edges. The die comes with quite big antennae but it looked complicated and messy so I decided to leave them off and put a gem on instead.
Die: Memory Box Fairyland Butterflies
Sentiment stamp: Rosies
I do like the hot pink and orange together, not really a colour combo I would normally choose. It's the first time I've used the stamp & the die.
Right: the card before I inked the wings, what a difference.
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How to Make Rootbeer Jelly
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I’ve tried making lots of different types of jellies, and this rootbeer jelly is a fun one. If you are new to jelly making, then you’ll find there are different types of jellies to make at different types of the year. It’s one of my favorite top 10 easy homemade jelly recipes for beginning canners.
If you are looking for a fun, inexpensive gift idea for the holidays (or any time!), then you might want to give this rootbeer jelly a try. You can make this jelly with any type of soda (orange, cola, Mountain Dew, Dr. Pepper).
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Lids will make a pinging noise when they seal. To test the seal, press your finger in the center of the lid. If the lid doesn’t move, the lid is sealed. If the lid presses down and pops up again it is not sealed.
Unsealed jars should be placed in refrigerator and eaten in the next couple of weeks. Sealed jars should be stored in a dark pantry and can be safely stored for 1-2 years.
Note: Jelly needs some time to set and may not gel correctly if you move it around. Let it sit undisturbed for a couple of days if necessary.
Jelly can take from several hours to a couple of days to gel properly. If after two days your jelly still isn’t set, then follow these instructions for what to do if your jelly doesn’t set.
If you are going to make a lot of jam and/or jelly, then you HAVE to try this powdered pectin that you can buy in bulk from Amazon. Six tablespoons of this pectin is the equivalent to one box of Suregel pectin. This is the ONLY way to buy pectin inexpensively if you are going to buy a lot of it (like I do!).
Related Jelly Recipes:
- Mountain Dew Jelly
- Dandelion Jelly
- Rose Petal Jelly
- Pear Jelly
- Apricot Jelly
- Grape Jelly
- Watermelon Jelly
- Chokecherry Jelly
- Blackberry Jelly
- Lilac Jelly
- Pomegranate Jelly
Easy recipe for canning Rootbeer Jelly
- 4 1/4 cups rootbeer soda
- 4 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 pkg. or 6 tbsp. powdered pectin
- 2 tbsp. bottled lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp. butter
Add the butter and return to a boil. Add the sugar to the pot all at one time (measure it and have it ready ahead of time). Stir until sugar is dissolved. Return to a boil and boil for one minute.
Remove jars from canner and set the jars on the counter on a kitchen towel to cool.
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Can't seem to find this info anywhere. It would soothe my concerns about switching to this generic drug because that's what my insurance wants it to do. I've just read about the drug not being as effective as remicade all over this forum and I thought I read somewhere the active ingredient is less in inflectra. I know they are definitely not the same formula.
They are very similar but it is impossible to know whether they are exactly the same. The whole concept of "biosimilar" was dreamed up by the FDA as a way of providing "generic" versions of large protein molecule medications.
Generic drugs traditionally refer to small molecule drugs such as antibiotics or blood pressure medicines where the manufacturer is not required to conduct extensive clinical trials of the drug but merely some minimal trials plus proving that the drug is exactly chemically identical to the original branded drug - with every atom in the molecule placed and arranged just as they are in the original. This gets them on the market much quicker and cheaper with the same medical claims as the original.
That approach is not possible for large protein molecules that consist of hundreds or thousands of atoms, because it's impossible to know exactly how they are all chemically arranged in the original, much less in the copy. Thus biosimilar - where the copy protein is structurally very similar and acts medically very similarly to the original but exact chemical identity to the original has not been proven.
So Inflectra is designed to be very similar to Remicade - as closely as they could make it, and clinical trials have confirmed that it works pretty much just as well in treating Crohn's. But there is no guarantee that it is exactly the same. Actual use shows that it works just fine for the majority of patients, but there is always the "your mileage may vary" disclaimer in there somewhere. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Sen. Webb went on the offensive today and denounced the Lieberman/Kyl amendment as warmongering and a big fat, wet kiss to the "William the Bloody" Kristol wing of the GOP---including the star of the Neocons: Dick Cheney. Lieberman is setting the stage with all his Iran amendments that have the sole purpose of bringing the US into war with Iran. This must be defeated and I implore the Democratic Party to vote this down. A big shout out to Jim Webb for standing up against this amendment. Call your Reps...(We have a "Contact Congress" box on the lower right hand column)
Webb: We are about to vote on something that may fundamentally change the way that the United States views the Iranian military, and we haven't had one hearing. This is not the way to make foreign policy. It's not the way to declare war, although this cleverly worded sense of the Congress could be interpreted that way.
Those who regret their vote five years ago to authorize military action in Iraq should think hard before supporting this approach, because in my view, it has the same potential to do harm where many are seeking to do good. The constant turmoil that these sorts of proposals and actions are bringing to the region is counterproductive. They are regrettable substitute for a failure of diplomacy by this Administration.
I do not believe that any serious student of foreign policy could support this amendment as it now exists.
This proposal is Dick Cheney's fondest pipe dream. It's not a prescription for success. At best, it's a deliberate attempt to divert attention from a failed diplomatic policy. At worst, it could be read as a back door method of gaining congressional validation for action with one hearing or without serious debate.
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Rock Dog: Riesling Holy Ground
2010 Nikolaihof Riesling Steiner Hund Reserve
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When you talk to Austrian fanatics about the best vineyards, you hear the same thing: Kellerberg, Singerriedel, Steinertal and Steiner Hund.
Terry Theise sums up this sentiment nicely when he writes: "The tiny [Steiner Hund] site is doubtless one of the 5-10 greatest bits of land on which Riesling grows."
In short, Steiner Hund is Holy Ground for Riesling.
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Nikolaihof's Steiner Hund may be the most mysterious (and compelling) dry Riesling in Austria and elsewhere.
Each year, this is one of the one of two or three Austrian releases that we're most excited about and buy for our cellars.
Today, we're happy to offer Nikolaihof's 2010 Riesling Steiner Hund Reserve for $75.95 per bottle.
The 2010 Steiner Hund is one of the most brilliant examples of the vintage in Austria. 2010 was a cool vintage. The Steiner Hund has an amazingly clear and tension-filled mineral spine.
Getting your finger on the pulse of Nikolaihof's Steiner Hund is no easy task. There's always a dimension of complexity, of haunting, mysterious minerality that's impossible to firmly grasp. If the wine has a clear signature, it's a rich and often creamy texture with notes that suggest minerals, flowers and earth simultaneously. The 2010 shows the sterner side of the wine in a very welcomed sort of way.
The Steiner Hund site is a small piece of land that's holy ground for Riesling. The "catch," however, is that this plot of land lies just outside the official boundaries of the Wachau, and as such it cannot have a "Smaragd" designation - so it goes under the cover of "Reserve," meaning simply that it is a wine harvested later and, in this specific case, aged for an extended period of time in older, neutral barrels.
This is one of Austria's most soulful bottles that only gains in fascination and outright complexity with time in the cellar. A bottle of 2004 opened recently was just stunning. We expect the 2010 to age absolutely beautifully.
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CSRA Walk for Water
Saturday, November 9th
Walk Starts at 9 AM
The CSRA is uniting to bring safe water to hundreds of men, women, and children across the world. Local schools, churches, businesses, and individuals are putting their feet into action by raising awareness, raising money, and walking for water.
The CSRA Walk for Water 2024 will bring together teams of participants from both sides of the Savannah River and from all walks of life, as we boldly battle the global water crisis which affects 2.1 billion people around the world. Together, we can make a real difference by bringing safe water to people in need. Register or donate today. The walk starts at 9 AM (gates open at 8 AM).
Walk will take place RAIN or SHINE.
Every day, millions of women and children in developing countries walk nearly 4 miles to retrieve water for their family's daily needs. In most cases, even after walking for miles and miles, the water they have to drink is contaminated.
Our walk will simulate this trek to raise awareness of the global water crisis here in our community. Each participant will start the walk with an empty bucket. About half-way through, they will fill that bucket with water and complete the remainder of the course. We hope that all participants end the walk with a better understanding of the challenges people around the world face daily in search of something that we often take for granted - water. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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CTrail Shore Line East – provides service along the I-95 corridor between New Haven and New London. This line serves nine stations from New Haven to New London.
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Amtrak – provides services in Connecticut that offer convenient connections to cities within the region and nationwide.
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Connecticut residents benefit from an extensive network of local, express, regional, and microtransit bus services that operate throughout the state. Some of these services include:
CTtransit – the state-owned bus service and the largest provider of comprehensive local and express services.
CTfastrak, operated by CTtransit, is Connecticut’s first bus rapid transit system. It utilizes a bus-only roadway for routes connecting all of central Connecticut.
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Microtransit – an accessible, on-demand mode of transportation that allows customers to request and schedule a ride within designated service areas using a smartphone app or telephone number. Microtransit services are provided by several transit operators in towns throughout the state.
Private intercity bus options – private bus operators like Greyhound and Peter Pan provide intercity, regional, and national bus services in Connecticut.
Connecticut offers a comprehensive park-and-ride system that services most transit agencies allowing travelers convenient bus access.
Carpooling is an ideal solution for those looking to save money, reduce their environmental impact, and make their journeys more enjoyable and efficient.
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Vanpooling is an excellent way to save money and ride to work without the stress of driving. A vanpool typically consists of 4 to 15 people traveling together who share all monthly expenses, making it a cost-effective option.
Commute with Enterprise is a private organization that offers vanpool services in Connecticut.
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Exploring your surroundings by bike or on foot is the most sustainable and enjoyable form of transportation. These modes allow for a unique exploration experience, bypassing traffic and parking challenges while promoting personal health and contributing to a more sustainable, livable community.
In addition to being an excellent means of travel, Connecticut residents have a unique opportunity to enjoy the state’s natural beauty. Connecticut offers a wide range of recreational activities, including an extensive network of trails for walking, hiking, road biking, mountain biking, and more.
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The potential of culture to drive sustainable development is too often unrealised. In a world where resilience, creativity, cohesion and a right-based, people-centred approach are more essential than ever, we simply cannot afford to leave culture out in our efforts to respond to global challenges and build a better world.
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CUPE is committed to working towards truth and reconciliation. Our Water is life campaign recognizes the strength and dignity of Indigenous peoples who have been affected by water injustice, and who have fought for change.
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Apeejay School of Management, New Delhi (esb 1993), one of the top ranking private B-schools in India offering three PGDMs in Management, Marketing and International Business, on February 28 held its 20th convocation ceremony for 2016-18 and 2017-19 batches at its Dwrka campus. In all 315 graduands (156 from 2016-18 and 159 from 2017-19 batches) received their diplomas at an impressive ceremony with Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi, union minister of minority affairs, as the chief guest. Eleven students received medals for their outstanding academic performance from the minister.
Aditya Berlia, Co-founder and Pro-Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University, and Member of the Board of Governors, Apeejay School of Management, presided over the convocation and conferred the diplomas. In his convocational address, minister Naqvi while congratulating the graduands reminded them of the tough real world challenges. He encouraged the graduating students to join the bandwagon of new India as co-travellers in re-establishing the pristine glory of the country by revitalizing the heritage and leveraging contemporary technologies for prosperity of all while remaining rooted in Indian ethos.
Aditya Berlia in his address advised the graduating students to seek help both in their personal and professional lives, form their own opinion, develop capability of looking at original sources of information, work on strengths rather than covering weaknesses, and take responsibility of life-long learning in order to accomplish lasting success, prosperity and happiness. He also administered oath on ethical conduct in Management taken by the graduating students.
O P Khanduja, Executive Director, Apeejay School of Management, observed that success is the sum of small efforts. He shared the forward looking and progressive vision of the institute and talked about the initiatives to make the students industry ready. Earlier, Dr Amit Sareen, Director, ASM welcomed the guests and presented report on the institute. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Ancient Egypt is the fifth Episode of season 2 of Om Nom Stories.
Most Pharaohs wanted their tombs to be filled with gold and silver. Fortunately, Om Nom's ancestor preferred something much tastier -- CANDY! Find out if Om Nom is able to escape from the ancient tomb with his life, and candy, intact!
Om Nom is in a pyramid, and notices a candy in a cup. He touches it, but this provokes one of his ancestors into coming out of his coffin. He gets angry, and Om Nom runs away, only for his ancestor to chase him. Om Nom passes several traps, including nearly falling into a trapdoor and going into one corridor, while his ancestor goes through the other. Om Nom stops running as he has seen another candy on a statue. He climbs it to get the candy, but his ancestor notices and pulls him off along with the candy. The pyramid then starts falling apart, and Om Nom and his ancestor manage to escape just before a section of the pyramid collapses on them. Om Nom's ancestor is devastated by the destruction of the pyramid and some of the items, but the candy from the statue remained intact, cheering him up.
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CEMEX Provides Pavement Solution for Bus Terminal in the United Kingdom - CEMEX Provides Pavement Solution for Bus Terminal in the United Kingdom
When the City Council of Birmingham, England, found itself constantly resurfacing a popular bus terminal in a congested area, CEMEX was up to the challenge with a solution that is suitable even for the most difficult conditions.
The City Council of Birmingham, England, was faced with the task of resurfacing the bus terminal at Druids Heath—the end of a popular city bus route in a densely populated ward of south Birmingham. Heavy traffic caused the surface to continually chip, crack, and depress.
The regular remedial work required for the site of the bus terminal—which was traditionally constructed of asphalt—caused significant issues with the routing of public transport in this heavily populated area of the city. Consequently, Amey LG, the operator of the Birmingham Highways Maintenance and Management Service, approached CEMEX to request an alternative material that not only could withstand the current stresses experienced at the bus terminal, but also could be installed quickly to minimize service disruption.
Suitable for the most difficult conditions, RCC is capable of withstanding heavily concentrated loads and is resistant to both low or high temperature extremes
CEMEX recommended installing Roller Compacted Concrete (“RCC”). Suitable for the most difficult conditions, RCC is capable of withstanding heavily concentrated loads and is resistant to both low or high temperature extremes. After observing the finished results at Tattershall Quarry Hall Road, where CEMEX recently laid RCC, Amey LG decided it was the ideal pavement material to resurface the bus terminal.
CEMEX and Amey LG’s designers collaborated closely to produce a tailor-made RCC mix that would help retard the mixture in transit, while requiring a total of only four days to complete the resurfacing of the bus terminal. Following the excavation and removal of the existing material over the first two days, on day three, CEMEX delivered 160 tons of RCC to the site in 10 loads and, through traditional asphalt pavers, laid a new 150-millimeter thick surface. The remainder of the third and all of the fourth day allowed the material to “cure.” On the fifth day, the road was opened to public use as scheduled—achieving significant time saving when compared to traditional concrete.
RCC provided a superior solution to asphalt for this challenging project. In particular, asphalt offers no resistance to oil and diesel spills and is less resistant to heavily concentrated loading—two critically important elements of this job.
As for all-important service continuity, “The RCC’s design mix reduced the curing time, so the site was opened to traffic the next day, minimizing disruption for local bus passengers,” concluded Steve Crompton, CEMEX National Technical Director in the UK.
On the fifth day, the road was opened to public use as scheduled—achieving significant time saving when compared to traditional concrete.
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Charly Keane, then just a few months old, had an epiphany about sound that was both heartwarming and sad, and it served as a reminder of the immense strength of love.
The news that their darling daughter suffered a hearing loss was devastating to Christy and her husband.
Since neither of them came from a hearing-impaired household, this news raised a lot of worries.
Christy stated on Instagram that they couldn’t have been more unprepared for this news.
Nonetheless, the couple enthusiastically accepted their daughter into their family, knowing she was truly theirs.
Christy made it clear that the only sad part of the story was that Charly never got to hear her mother’s affectionate comments about her as she was growing up.
She had missed out on hearing the sincere prayers said for her unborn child, the loving words spoken upon her arrival into the world, the comforting lullabies sung before she went to sleep, and the three most precious words in the world: “I love you.”
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But recently, there has been a significant shift in this regard.
Charly was given hearing aids instead of a cochlear implant because she was too young.
Christy finally started communicating with her kid, and a miracle happened.
Charly’s eyes widened in surprise and interest. Christy then had the chance to say the three most important and heartfelt words in the world to her boyfriend: “I love you.”
Charly’s eyes welled up with tears, and in that touching moment, it was evident that she not only understood but also felt the genuine love and warmth underlying those words.
Christy wrote about this remarkable event on Facebook, calling it their “miracle moment.”
The fact that Charly heard anything at all was unexpected and hence remarkable. The intensity of her feelings and the profound bond they felt at that moment left her nearly speechless.
Christy went into more detail on Instagram about the extent of their astonishment and joy, highlighting the genuine passion Charly had shown.
A touching reminder of the strength of love and family relationships may be seen in this exchange between mother and daughter.
It exemplifies the power of the human spirit to persevere in the face of adversity and to find meaning in life’s little pleasures.
Inspire others with this moving story by watching the poignant video below, which captures a wonderful moment between a mother and her daughter.
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The Israeli government is experiencing internal discord, particularly after War Cabinet Minister Gadi Eisenkot challenged the feasibility of defeating Hamas as a primary war goal and called for early elections. Eisenkot, during a Channel 12 News interview, acknowledged the significant impact on Hamas in northern Gaza but refuted claims of a decisive victory or Hamas’s diminished resolve. He emphasized the need for realistic expectations, avoiding exaggerated narratives of total defeat.
This comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pledged to continue the military campaign for a “complete victory” over Hamas. Eisenkot’s statements reflect deeper rifts within Israel’s coalition government and growing public dissatisfaction with Netanyahu’s war strategies. These differences have become more apparent as Netanyahu repeatedly insisted on the continuation of the military campaign, despite some Israeli troops being withdrawn from northern Gaza.
Eisenkot argued for fresh elections, citing diminished public confidence in Netanyahu’s leadership. He dismissed concerns about holding elections during war, stressing the importance of public trust in government. The Israeli War Cabinet, established post-Hamas’ attack on October 7, comprises ministers with divergent views, highlighting existing policy and approach differences.
This situation is complicated by the strained U.S.-Israel relations, particularly over Netanyahu’s strong opposition to the creation of a Palestinian state, a stance at odds with U.S. policy advocating a two-state solution. Netanyahu’s resistance to a Palestinian statehood proposal, which includes both the West Bank and Gaza, further distances Israel from its key ally, the U.S.
Political analyst Yohanan Plesner notes these divisions are now becoming more visible, while Reuven Hazan from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem observes the deepening divisions as the war surpasses 100 days. Despite the ongoing conflict, Netanyahu has not shown willingness to change his strategies, potentially leading to further political and diplomatic challenges.
The war in Gaza, triggered by Hamas’ attacks, has resulted in substantial casualties and destruction. Over 24,000 deaths have been reported in Gaza, and the conflict continues with no immediate end in sight. As the Israeli public’s focus might shift to pre-war issues once the conflict ends, Netanyahu’s political future and leadership approach remain under scrutiny. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The leader of Hamas was set to arrive in Egypt on Wednesday to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza, following Israel’s indication of its willingness to negotiate a pause in exchange for the release of more hostages.
There is increasing global pressure for a new ceasefire to enhance aid delivery to the besieged Palestinian region, with the United Nations preparing to vote on a resolution calling for a ceasefire.
Reports from Hamas indicated that at least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes in the Gaza Strip overnight.
Ismail Haniyeh, the Qatar-based leader of Hamas, was expected to head a high-level delegation to Egypt for discussions aimed at ending the aggression and war, and negotiating a prisoner release agreement, according to sources close to the group.
In Israel, leaders are under mounting pressure to secure the release of 129 hostages reportedly held in Gaza. Israeli President Issac Herzog stated that Israel is ready for another humanitarian pause and additional aid to facilitate the release of hostages. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu mentioned sending his spy chief to Europe twice to negotiate the release of hostages.
The Palestinian militant group Islamic Jihad released a video claiming to show two hostages alive in Gaza, increasing pressure on Israel.
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Last week I took a new direction
Although only temporary, I have taken a job offered to me by my good friend John Thornhill. John has asked me to write the copy for his new up and coming Simple Traffic Solutions 2.0 Traffic Masters course. So for the mean time I have taken alternative directions in online business and marketing.
With that said I’m not exactly new to copy writing, in fact I have written the copy for some of my own products such as:
- Bloggers Roadmap
- Product Development Control
- Product Launch Control
- PLR Monthly
- Big Traffic Guide
And quite a few more…
Alternative Skill Sets
It’s always worth having an alternative skill just in case your current business goes belly up or even worse doesn’t get off the ground the way you first thought it would. Believe me you would not be alone if it didn’t. Internet marketing is easy to get started, but equally easy to fail due to the fast paced and at times flooded nature.
But, and it’s a big one :-). It’s takes a person to start a business to realise what they can achieve in other areas, which finds themselves heading in alternative directions in business and marketing. Take my friend James Hughes…
What About James?
James started in the product creation, promotion and marketing niche at first. He still dips his toe so to speak, but now James creates products and marketing strategies for other people. His primary business is not where he first started, he took alternative directions in alternative directions in business and online marketing business and marketing based on what he had learned when he first started. He now has a full team of people working for him, helping others.
Another couple of friends you may recognise are Dan Thompson and Paula Brett. You may know them as D9 hosting. In the early days Both Dan and Pauls started their online business creating products, blogging, marketing and affiliate marketing. When they met on a forum, Dan and Paula teamed up to provide a hosting service to a small group of people within that forum. These guys are now global and provide a fantastic service! Another successful example of alternative directions in online business and marketing.
Now there are a few draw backs to running an alternative business. Due to the nature of copywriting and report writing and design (or anything else) they take a lot of time to complete. So this doesn’t leave a lot of room for building my (your) own business. Not unless I start to work extra long hours and I don’t want that.
I’m about a week into Simple Traffic Solutions and have completed the first draft, but I’m sure there will be many many more revisions before it is complete. I won’t disclose how much I charge for sales copy of this calibre, but if this works out for John I may have quite a few more requests for work..
Always remember that starting something can lead to other things. Even if your first venture never works out, it can open the doors to opportunities you never thought possible. I hope you enjoyed – Alternative Directions in Online Business and Marketing.
“What would life be if we had no courage to attempt anything?” Vincent van Gogh
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Link to the Houston one that was taken down..
So I came across that on someone’s twitter and decided to do a search for myself. The one in the link has been reported and taken down. But then I found this one...
I’ve obviously considered the fact that someone might be screwing around, but you have to wonder. Saved off screenshots at a minimum of anything happens in either location.
Houston Craigs list: I searched for the actual event# in the post: it now says " This posting has been flagged for removal. [?] " proving that such a record did indeed exist.
Slidell is one of the depts that film with / for LivePD 🤔
thanks I wondered where that was and Live PD is on a lot. So is this simply for reenactment of something or to FF do you think
I’m not sure. I can say that I’ve never seen them do a re-enactment and I watch it every weekend.
No I was hoping it wasn't ANoTHER attack coming..
There’s always the chance that someone is being stupid making the ads just to stir up “conspiracy theories”. BUT.. If they think they are gaining steam with a gun ban movement, and that a few more just might raise enough public outrage to do so... then I wouldn’t put anything past them.
They aren't but I think some was to switch the switched narrative away from the dems involvement with collusion and conspiracy with russia and Uranium 1 deal and Mueller connection to that entire thing.
also they are trying to sneak past a biometrics bill where they are going to require our DNA on a card.
http://thefreethoughtproject.com/national-id-hr4760-biometrics/ HR bill 4760 as it stealthily moves through. I hate the way they do this to WE THE PEOPLE.
I don’t want to have anything to do with that type of system.
Lord help us all they'd have our genetic material to mess with. Next step bio implants that Jared is allegedly implanting and creeps me out. I pray God stops him and we get trumps attn against this bill
Unbelievable and what's the 28th? I didn't see a month or year on that. Did this Slidell thing happen and if it is GOING TO HAPPEN how do we get the word out to try to stop it.
I hope someone infiltrates this and finds out what they are up to.
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Did you know that over 2000 kids go missing persons each day in the U.S. alone? And oftentimes, there are simple and avoidable ways to ensure you don’t lose sight of your kids in a busy city.
If you’re planning to drive or walk within, say, Las Vegas, with your kids, it may turn into a stressful experience. But whether it’s New York City, Chicago, or Las Vegas, navigating the city with kids can be daunting and intimidating for kids.
After all, major cosmopolitan cities like New York have an endless stream of traffic that takes time and practice to navigate. Now, let’s take a look at the best practices and tips that can help parents navigate a metropolis city with their kids:
Communicate Contingency Plan
In case you get separated from one of your kids, make sure to communicate the contingency plan. For instance, make sure your kid has memorized the number and the name of the street.
However, if your kid is a toddler and cannot understand or memorize numbers and names, then get a wristband, note down the information, and put it on your kid’s arm. This is one of the most effective and convenient ways to navigate the city with your kids safely.
Establish Safety Grounds with Your Kids
One of the ways to better navigate the city with kids is to establish clear safety grounds from the start. Whether it’s how to navigate the traffic and cross the streets, set and communicate clear boundaries with your children about safety.
Most importantly, communicate the safe distance with your kids and help them understand how traffic signals work. Once kids form a basic understanding of a city’s surroundings, it allows them to navigate the city with more ease and comfort.
Get a Helper
Whether it’s a sibling, co-parent, guardian, or spouse, see if you can get a helper that can make it easier to navigate the city with your kids. Besides, having an extra pair of hands allows you to better travel and enjoy the city and cuts out the need to constantly worry about losing your kids.
A helper can help you figure out directions quickly and direct your attention toward the bare essentials. This will also ensure you don’t lose valuable luggage while getting in and out of vehicles and buses. The alternative solution is to purchase strollers to carry around kids and luggage at the same time.
Know the Common Causes of Pedestrian Accidents
As some of the most vulnerable users of the road, pedestrians should know what situations are the most dangerous. According to a pedestrian accident lawyer in Las Vegas, these scenarios commonly lead to accidents:
- Distracted drivers
- Cell phone use
- Failing to yield to pedestrians
- Ignoring traffic signals.
When navigating the city by foot, it’s best to stay vigilant at all times. Drivers can cause catastrophic damages even when pedestrians are following all safety and roadway guidelines.
Get a Small and Sturdy Stroller
One of the best ways to navigate the city with kids is to get a small and sturdy stroller. In fact, instead of getting an incredibly expensive stroller, get a small, flexible, functional, and strong stroller. This will also make it easier for parents to get in and out of different transports.
Choose Convenient Transportation Options
Speaking of transportation, opt for the most convenient options in the city. Whether it’s shuttles, buses, subways, taxis, or Uber, take your time and choose the transportation options that can help you navigate the city with your kids easily. Make sure to get the attention of your kids before you enter elevators, subways, buses, or shuttles. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Chandigarh : In this digital era, if anybody picks Internet space for business or profession it could be ordinary. However, the real achievement is when someone consorts humongous business for a startup and set a benchmark.
Every individual has their share of highs and lows. Yet the real champion is the one who turns around the table and craft golden opportunities to groom one’s skillsets. Here let’s talk around one of the most effervescent personage of Digital marketing called Mohd Asim Khan and his incredible attainments and achievements in this industry.
Mohd Asim Khan crafted his career path from engineer to digital marketer and reached the pinnacle of success at every young age. Coming from a small town in Uttar Pradesh to Chandigarh to discover his right call, who would have thought that he will embark on a firm footprint in the digital marketing industry! The facade of this market seems to be blurry then, yet the passion and urge to achieve something immense kept ignited within him. He believes in being an optimistic player by evaluating the root cause of the pain point and providing the best marketing solutions.
This positive and enthusiastic attitude has led him to have two successful startups of his own. Some of his specialties include management strategy, operations department, client’s relation, brand strategy organizational design and marketing, growth consultant for brands, and help them use the internet to increase profitability and their overall bottom lines.
However, the journey towards the successful digital arena was not as smooth as it seems from outside. His struggles and scuffle gave a quick glance to the reality of failure and a chance to tweak his business strategies. Whirling from engineer to marketer cannot be possible without a passion and purpose. His drive to grow in the digital industry started by joining a company as a digital marketing specialist. And from there he never looked back.
Recently, one of the prevalent accomplishment is to generate a business of 15 lakhs rupees for a startup. He secured internet based life reasoning and opened doors for brands to portray how to become a bona fide brand in web-based life and generate ROI. Mohd Asim Khan key mantra to building a brand is “stay unique to stay in the game”.
Mohd Asim Khan career life is no less than a roller coaster ride where he learns, earns, and yearn to create a path of success and satisfaction. In summing up, this is a sort of example of overcoming adversity of Mohd Asim Khan who motivates every Indian business person, marketing experts, specialists, Online Marketers, and Students to proliferate. He is brought into the world with intermingling abilities which he fortifies and revives each jiffy. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Looking for a way to save money on dental care? You might be tempted to try DIY dentistry. After all, who wants to spend a lot of money on something as mundane as teeth cleaning and whitening? However, there are dangers associated with DIY dentistry that you need to be aware of.
DIY Dental Fillings
When it comes to dental care, it’s important to leave the work to the professionals. Not only does your dentist have years of experience and training, but they also have access to sophisticated tools and materials that can’t be found at your local hardware store. One of the dangers of DIY dentistry is using the wrong materials for dental fillings. Store-bought amalgam fillings contain mercury, which can be toxic if it’s not handled properly. In addition, DIY fillings are more likely to fall out or come loose, increasing the risk of tooth decay and infection.
Who doesn’t want a pearly white smile? Whitening your teeth at home may seem like a quick and easy way to achieve brighter teeth, but it can actually be dangerous. Over-the-counter whitening products often contain powerful bleaching agents that can damage your tooth enamel, leading to sensitivity and increased risk of cavities. DIY whitening can also cause gum irritation and burns. Pain, redness, and blisters are all signs that you’ve used too much bleach or left it on for too long in your mouth and causing additional issues to your dental health.
Professional teeth whitening, on the other hand, is much safer and more effective. It will definitely give a better result and protect your oral health at the same time. Not to mention, it will save you a lot of time and money in the long run.
One of the dangers of DIY extractions is that they can lead to infection and other complications. For example, if you attempt to extract your own tooth, you run the risk of puncturing your gums or damaging surrounding nerves and tissues. Without proper anesthetics, DIY extractions can also cause a great deal of pain and bleeding. If you are not careful, you may also further damage your teeth and gum.
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While there are some dental procedures that can be safely performed at home, such as brushing and flossing, others are best left to the professionals. Teeth straightening is one such procedure. While it may seem simple enough to attach brackets to your teeth and tighten them over time, there are a number of dangers associated with DIY teeth straightening. For example, if the brackets are not applied correctly, they can damage the roots of your teeth.
Besides that, because you will be adjusting the brackets yourself, there is a risk of overcorrection, which can lead to teeth that are too close together or too far apart. This can cause problems with chewing and speaking, as well as increase your risk of gum disease. Gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss, so it’s important to take every precaution to avoid it.
Wrapping it up
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Did you know that across different job fields, approximately 77% of women experience verbal harassment, 51% face sexual harassment, and 58% of harassed women in the workplace choose not to file a complaint?
Workplace retribution is a widespread issue that has the potential to contaminate work environments. The consequences of reprisal can be severe and far-reaching, regardless of whether it is motivated by a feeling of unfairness or a wish to put an end to criticism.
As you go through modern workplaces, it’s important to recognize the signs and implications of retaliation. For those who find themselves facing such challenges, just visit nosratilaw.com; they can provide guidance and legal support in this kind of situation.
In this discussion, we will tackle the dynamics of workplace retribution, illuminating its origins, effects, and—above all—proactive measures for prevention and remedy. Failing to address this issue can have consequences for both individuals and organizations, emphasizing the need to seek professional guidance immediately.
Types of Workplace Retaliation
In workplaces, retaliation can take various forms, including but not limited to verbal threats, demotions, and isolation tactics. These threats can create a toxic work environment that affects your mental and emotional well-being.
Retaliation through demotions involves being stripped of your current job title or responsibilities as a form of punishment for speaking out or reporting misconduct. This not only impacts your professional growth but also sends a message to others about the consequences of standing up against injustice.
Another popular kind of retaliation is isolation tactics, which include keeping you out of meetings, social gatherings, or crucial communications in an effort to make you feel alone and ostracized at work. Feelings of loneliness may result from this isolation, which can also impair your productivity.
Signs of Retaliation in the Workplace
When facing workplace retaliation, be vigilant for specific behaviors that indicate you may be experiencing retaliation in your professional environment. One sign to watch for is being excluded from important meetings or projects that are important for your role. If you notice a sudden shift where your input is no longer valued or sought after, this could be a red flag.
Another indicator is receiving negative performance reviews or disciplinary actions without valid reasons or documentation to support them. If you find yourself facing unjust criticism or punishments that seem unwarranted, it might be a form of retaliation.
Experiencing sudden changes in your schedule, responsibilities, or work environment that hinder your ability to perform effectively could also be a sign of retaliation. Pay attention to these subtle cues as they can help you identify and address workplace retaliation before it escalates.
Legal Protections Against Retaliation
Familiarize yourself with the legal protections in place to defend your rights as an employee. The primary legal protection against retaliation is Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employers from retaliating against employees who report discrimination or harassment.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) protects employees who report health and safety violations in the workplace. OSHA guarantees that employees can’t be retaliated against for raising concerns about unsafe working conditions.
The Whistleblower Protection Act safeguards federal employees who disclose violations of the law, gross mismanagement, or dangers to public safety. This act provides legal recourse for federal employees facing retaliation for whistleblowing activities.
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The 2024 Cherry Fiesta, held on July 1st in Osoyoos, was a spectacular celebration of community pride. This year’s event was a resounding success, drawing locals and visitors alike to enjoy a day filled with vibrant festivities. The parade down Main Street was a highlight, featuring colorful floats, lively music, and enthusiastic participants. Attendees savored delicious food truck eats, danced to the amazing performances at the Gyro beach bandstand, and experienced the thrill of the fireworks display over Osoyoos Lake. The Cherry Fiesta once again showcased the spirit and charm of Osoyoos, making it a memorable Canada Day celebration for all.
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• Strong working knowledge of beer, wines, and liquors
• Consistently deliver high levels of customer service to each patron
• Accurately take and mark orders for delivery in our auditoriums
• Maintain a safe environment by avoiding over-serving customers, identifying possible problem customers, and dealing with these situations in a calm and professional manner
• Maintain an accurate cash drawer and exhibit strong cash handling skills
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Willingness to work alongside and support fellow coworkers
• Be able to support a professional and inclusive work environment free of harassment
• Flexible schedule required including days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to interact positively with other staff, vendors, departments, and management
• Ability to work efficiently & multi-task
• Ability to work the hours necessary to complete the job
• Working knowledge of all company policies and procedures
• Efficiently manage orders/ food for special events
• Ability to communicate clearly in a positive and professional manner
• Other duties may occur as assigned.
• Most importantly, this job requires a positive attitude, a commitment to excellent customer service, and great team enthusiasm.
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We may be spared from an El Nino, leave alone a Super El Nino. But it is the Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) that is most likely to create one of the worst drought years in recent decades. We could see rainfall deficiency even within 20-30% of LPA. It is to be noted that no one perhaps understand and able to predict the behaviour of the IOD just as JAMSTEC could.
(Vinson Kurian, HinduBusinessLine) A Japanese forecaster has said that the unique combination of a negative Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD) and an El Nino in the Pacific may lead to major shortfall of rain for India during this monsoon.
Updated forecasts by the Tokyo-based Regional Institute for Global Change show that the poor rain trend of June is likely to extend into July, August and September.Combined PeriodThe deficits apply even if one were to take combined quarterly performance of the monsoon for June-July-August and July-August-September.
The developing El Nino is expected to peak during the next two months and would continue at least through the winter.
The Tokyo Centre, which is under the Japanese national forecaster Jamstec, said that the probability of a negative IOD is ‘very high’ in the tropical Indian Ocean during the summer and the autumn.
IOD, with a negative and positive phase, mimics El Nino-La Nina conditions in the Indian Ocean. A positive IOD has been found to support the cause of a concurrent Indian monsoon.Autumn Warmer
Most part of Europe, Africa, West Asia, Russia, India, and Southeast Asia will experience a warmer-than-normal summer owing to the development of El Nino. But the Far East will experience a cooler summer.
The warm summer conditions will continue into the autumn for most parts of Europe, Africa, West Asia, Russia, India, Southeast Asia, and Mexico.It will be cooler in most parts of China, eastern-central part of the US, southeast Canada, Korea and Japan.In the Southern Hemisphere, most parts of Australia and South Africa will experience a colder winter. But most parts of Africa and South America will likely have a warmer winter. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
We would like to congratulate Arredamenti Porto with the award for Eleanor Allen nominated in the category Refit/Rebuild/Conversion. Diana Yacht Design did the original design and naval architecture for this yacht.
She is built in 1979 at De vries Scheepsbouw, Feadschip
A perfect example that a Diana designed yacht can stand the test of time.
Thanks to all who voted!!! The DESIGN ET AL International Yard Awards were held in the UK on April 15 2011. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Beyond the inhibition of return of attention: reduced habituation to threatening faces in schizophrenia
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10481/49773ISSN: 1664-1078
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Hu, F.K.; et al. Beyond the inhibition of return of attention: reduced habituation to threatening faces in schizophrenia. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 5: 7 (2014). [http://hdl.handle.net/10481/49773]
This research was financially supported by research projects granted to Shuchang He (Natural Science Foundation of China, Grant No. 81271491/H0920) and Juan Lupiáñez (research projects from the Spanish Ministry of Science, PSI2011-22416, and the Regional Government of Andalusia – Junta de Andalucía, P09-HUM-5422).Abstract
Attention deficits are prominent among the core symptoms of schizophrenia. A recent meta-analysis has suggested that patients with schizophrenia have a deficit in endogenous disengagement of attention. In this research, we used a standard spatial cueing paradigm to examine whether the attention deficit of such patients is due to impaired attentional disengagement or defective novelty detection/habituation processes. In a spatial cueing procedure with peripheral non-predictive cues and a detection task, we manipulated the valence of either the cue or the target (i.e., a threatening vs. scrambled face) in two separate experiments. The control group exhibited a smaller inhibition of return (IOR) effect only when the target had an emotional load, not when the cue had an emotional load. In the patient group, a larger emotional effect appeared when the threatening face was the target; by contrast, no effect of valence was observed when the threatening face was the cue: IOR was delayed or completely absent independently of valence. The present findings are in conflict with the hypothesis that IOR is due to the disengagement of attention and the subsequent inhibition to return. Instead, they seem to suggest a cost in detecting new information at a previously cued location. From this perspective, it seems that patients with schizophrenia might have a deficit in detecting new information and considering it as new in the current context. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Lockdown not an answer for Covid-19, says BSY as he opens Bengaluru from today; Issues new guidelines. Hours after Karnataka CM BS Yediyurappa declaring that there is no doubt of additional lockdowns, the government came out with nitty-gritty rules on Tuesday as a feature of open once more.
The administration request said the night time limit from 9 pm to 5 am will keep on being set up rather than the previous 8 pm to 5 am. Sunday time limitation during that time as declared before will likewise proceed — at any rate until August 8.
The government anyway acquainted two marks with avoiding swarms. Individuals can utilize open stops yet not utilize open rec centers and seats introduced there. What’s more, vegetable markets in all urban communities and towns will be moved to bigger spaces in suburbia in every town where groups can be limited.
Prior, as a major aspect of preparation, CM BS Yediyurappa on Tuesday said as he precluded an augmentation of the week-long shutdown in the city and somewhere else, saying that lockdown isn’t the answer for controlling COVID-19 and asset activation similarly significant for a government to work. He, in any case, had said that exacting estimates will proceed in control zones.
Tending to the individuals of the state, he worried about keeping up social separating and wearing veils and said specialists have prompted 5T methodology to follow, track, test, treat, and innovation – to control the coronavirus spread. The one-week lockdown reported in Bengaluru and four different locales will likewise end on Wednesday.
“Lockdown isn’t an answer to contain Covid-19. Individuals must wear veils and guarantee social removing consistently,” he said. During his location to the state, he additionally said that the issues around the shortage of rescue vehicles and hospital beds are being sifted through.
11230 beds have been saved for COVID patients in Bengaluru. 741 of them are in government hospitals, 819 in government medical colleges, 4836 in private hospitals and 2624 in COVID care center, he said including that just 5% of the all-out cases require ICU/ventilators.
While 98% of the individuals who have tried positive have recuperated, one must not make the extraordinary stride of suicide, he included. From this time forward, the consequences of tests taken will be accessible inside 24 hours.
The Chief Minister likewise said that he had conversations with authorities of all regions where cases are on the ascent however lockdown must not be the arrangement. Rather, wearing of veils and social removing must be guaranteed. Lockdown will proceed in control zones where just basic administrations will be accessible.
The Karnataka State Road Transport Enterprise and Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Organization (BMTC) today declared they will work the transports however in constrained numbers with alert and limitations. In the midst of a spike in cases, Bengaluru Urban and Rural areas were brought under “complete lockdown” from 8 pm of July 14 to 5 am on Wednesday planned for controlling the spread.
A couple of different areas too had reported lockdown during this period after the cases expanded since June 1 when the Open 1 stage began and individuals abandoned in different states and remote nations came back to Karnataka. During the discourse, he likewise reacted to restriction Congress’ claim of misappropriation in the acquisition of COVID care hardware and said “not so much as a rupee has been abused.”
Opposition leaders were allowed to look at the records and the legislature was prepared to impart it to them, he said. As of Monday evening, in total 67,420 COVID-19 cases have been affirmed in the state, which incorporates 1,403 passings and 23,795 releases. Bengaluru Urban tops the locale with a sum of 33,229 diseases. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Dolby is launching the next chapter of its Love More in Dolby global brand campaign with a new commercial celebrating what it says is the transformative theatrical experience of watching movies in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos at Dolby Cinema.
Blazing Griffin, a BAFTA-winning games, post-production, film, and TV production facility based in Glasgow has installed an Alcons pro ribbon system for its high-end film mixing room. It’s the first Alcons mix room in Scotland and also the first installation of an Alcons CRMSC Compact Cinema Reference Monitor System in the United Kingdom.
Christie’s principal product developer, Mike Perkins, has been awarded the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Award in Scientific and Engineering, along with three other recipients, for his work on the design and development of the Christie E3LH projection system, developed in partnership with Dolby Laboratories. The Academy’s Scientific and Technical Awards honor individuals and companies whose discoveries and innovations have contributed in significant and lasting ways to motion pictures.
Nearly all cinemas using GDC Technology’s DTS:X object-based rendering server technology in North America, Europe, Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Singapore and South Asia have completed the conversion to support the international immersive audio bitstream standard in DTS:X cinemas. In South Asia, 13 DTS:X cinemas will be installed with IAB by the end of 2023.
Christie will showcase its full range of digital cinema technology for all screen sizes at CineAsia 2023, which takes place at True Icon Hall in Bangkok, Thailand from December 4-7. Christie is the official projection partner for the show. There Christie will demonstrate its CP4435 pure laser cinema projectors and Christie Vive Audio.
LG and Odeon Multicines have announced the opening of the first cinema to combine 100 percent LED screens with Dolby Atmos sound.
The Apollo Kinas, a new premium multiplex at the Vilnius Outlet shopping center in Lithuania has opened with a complete range of Christie Digital Systems cinema technology. Christie partner BMK installed a Christie CP4425-RGB and five CP2415-RGB RealLaser illumination technology, each accompanied by a Christie Vive Audio sound system, to immerse audiences in its six screens.
PVR Inox has announced the opening of its fourth property in the city of temples, Bhubaneswar. The new four-screen multiplex is the first cinema in the city featuring all 4K laser projection and Dolby Atmos sound.
With a legacy extending back to 1917, Palads Teatret’s current Frederikshavn location originally opened in 1942 as a single floor facility. Cinema directors Kris Søgaard Pedersen and Sofia Rafn Abildgaard recently unveiled their ambitious redesign that included four renovated theatre rooms.
Golden Ticket Cinemas selected LEA Professional power amplifiers from Moving Images Technologies for its new immersive auditoriums in Greenville and Greensboro, North Carolina. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
MA in International and Intercultural Management
Using the Racial Identity Attitude Scale (RIAS) as a framework, this research studied the relationship between the study abroad decisions made by students of African descent and their racial identity attitudes. Specifically, 38 students of African descent participated in a questionnaire survey at one Connecticut public university. Participants were given a "Study Abroad and Social Attitude Questionnaire" consisting of 14 questions regarding geographic and length of international study program duration preferences, in addition to the 50 question RIAS-Long Form in order to evaluate the students' self-perceptions about race. Results suggest that racial identity does play a role in determining the geographic destinations among students of African descent. However, little evidence was found through this study to demonstrate a link between racial identity attitudes and program duration. Recommendations for international educators working to diversify study abroad program offerings, as well as those working with students of African descent are also discussed.
International and Comparative Education | Race and Ethnicity
Larson, Colleen P., "Destination anywhere? : the relationship between racial identity attitudes and study abroad choices in students of African descent" (2001). Capstone Collection. 1858. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
I have decided to join the blogging craze. I am looking forward to taking a moment to find out a little more about the plants I have been photographing. I hope to explore all aspects of plants, flowers, trees and other garden related topics. Sorry about having to watermark the photos but there are a lot of people using them without permission.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
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The struggle for the Georgia coast : an 18th-century Spanish retrospective on Guale and Mocama. Anthropological papers of the AMNH ; no. 75
This volume examines the late 17th-century transformation and retreat of the Spanish mission provinces of Guale and Mocama in the face of English-sponsored hostility from the north. The central focus of the text is the presentation of English translations of the recently identified 1739 package of historical documentation assembled by the Governor of Florida Don Manuel de Montiano in an attempt to demonstrate Spain's prior ownership of the new English colony of Georgia. This package comprises a rich variety of original and transcribed documents dating to the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries, including gubernatorial orders, legal proceedings and investigations, internal Franciscan documentation, royal decrees, and a detailed census and visitation record for Guale and Mocama. Based on these documents, supplemented by extensive new historical research, an in-depth introductory overview provides a detailed and somewhat revised portrait of the retreat of Guale and Mocama between 1655 and 1685. Although the aggregation and relocation of aboriginal settlements to the south and toward the sea ultimately failed to halt the onslaught of slave-raiders and pirates, chiefly lineages remained largely intact throughout this period, attesting to the remarkable persistence and adaptability of Guale and Mocama culture.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 202-208) and index. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Join billionaire Tony Stark in his quest to free himself from captivity in an Afghan cave at Bar Canary, an idyllic escape among the city’s skyscrapers for guests to lounge under the starry lights, a refuge away from the fast-paced city life.
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Calling all local artists.
The Port of Seattle’s Public Art Program is seeking artists to submit artwork(s) to be sited within Fishermen’s Terminal Maritime Innovation Center building. The artwork will focus on fishing in the Pacific Northwest and North Pacific, exploring ideas within the realm of history, culture, and heritage of fishing in the Pacific Northwest. The work must consider the aesthetic of the facility and redevelopment design. Proposed artworks must also be thoughtful regarding long-term maintenance and conservation.
The Port of Seattle’s Fisherman’s Terminal, located in the NE Quadrant of Magnolia’s light manufacturing and industrial district, will soon be home to the Maritime Innovation Center. The center will help the region’s maritime industry adopt advanced technologies and stimulate innovative entrepreneurship. Promoting knowledge transfer, business incubation, and workforce development are significant needs to successfully address maritime innovation challenges and opportunities. The innovation center will help sustain maritime industries, support blue tech start-ups and entrepreneurs, and help the Port modernize operations and key lines of business.
The historic Ship Supply Building will be restored and modernized into a LEED-certified and environmentally friendly facility. It will include 15,000 total square feet with a mix of working space for incubators, accelerators, and anchor tenants along with fabrication and event space. The facility will be a “Living Building” with advanced sustainability and resiliency features.
This center will benefit Magnolia, the Ballard-Interbay Manufacturing and Industrial Center, and our region’s maritime community in several ways:
- Job creation. Creating new employment opportunities for local residents and youth in the participating startups
- Enhanced image. Building the region’s reputation as an economic center of excellence for growth in the sustainable blue economy
- Increased entrepreneurialism. Elevating awareness of entrepreneurs and stimulating confidence in the maritime industry to create new technologies, products and services
- Business development. Sparking new opportunities for established area businesses to develop relationships with early-stage companies
- Increased tax revenue. Generating a larger, more diverse tax base to support public services and contribute to livability and health
- Workforce development. Nurturing the next generation of diverse, inclusive, and representative maritime workforce with technological expertise and access to clean, healthy, living-wage jobs
Home of the Innovation Accelerator
New ideas in one of the most traditional industrial sectors in Washington are critical for a thriving economy while decarbonizing the environment. The Maritime Innovation Center will become the home base for the Accelerator Program that’s managed by Washington Maritime Blue, a developing cluster dedicated to supporting a sustainable and diverse maritime industry, and the Port of Seattle. It is expected the Center will generate a net positive operating income after the first year and a critical element of the budding Maritime Blue cluster development. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
I’ve written a few previous pieces about how Plato would PPC. Plato is the first big-time and greatest thinker in the western canon, which of course doesn’t mean he is the most correct, it just means that he cast a shadow in which all thinkers since have lived. So we could write most of this “How would they PPC?” series on different aspects of Plato’s ideas.
Indeed, that’s what I’m doing today, in the third series, by focusing on one particular idea of his that he proposes in the Symposium. The Symposium was a “hypothetical” drunken dinner where the greatest thinkers of Athens at the time got together and each one shared their theory as to what “love” is. One classic speech–the one we’ll dive into today–is the one that Plato attributed to Aristophanes. Plato argued that all humans originally had two heads, four arms, four heads, they were like big bouncy balls that bounced all over the place. Zeus then split the bodies in half and you spend your entire life seeking the other half that you were originally one person together with. Weirdly romantic, eh?
To be clear, while Aristophanes did exist and was one of the great comics and playwrights of his era, this story that Plato attributes to him was written by Plato (according to the best understanding we have today). There are a few interesting lessons for PPC’s from Aristophanes’ speech.
Lesson number 1: always have a sense of humor.
Aristophanes was a comic playwright indeed, he wrote the classic Lysistrata, in which the women of Greece agreed to stop f—ing their husbands until the husbands stopped all the wars being fought between all the Greek city-states. Was this story of the origin of love that he recounted his real theory, or was he having drunken fun with a fun story? Looked at with literary eyes–no one knows. Looked at with philosophical eyes–no one knows. Looked at with scientific eyes–understanding love is outside the bounds of even the best neuroscientists out there. But my take is that it is a humorous story and there is a key lesson here: maintain your humor at all times. This is especially important in PPC when you have intense clients, intense pressure, and the demand for results. Even within campaigns you need to feel wacky and have wacky ideas. If you lose your sense of wackiness, all your campaigns will turn into generic boilerplate, and in that case–why are you being hired? May as well hire a robot to do your work then.
Lesson number 2: viewing the other-side from the eyes of “destiny meant to unite us” is a very powerful angle.
Think about the implications of this for your ad copy and landing pages! It’s not just, “Here’s a shampoo that’s healthy for your hair”. But, with the subtext of the universe intending the viewer to use this particular shampoo, you can come up with campaigns like, “The shampoo meant for flakey, dandruffy hair… just like yours”. Would this sort of ad work better or worse, than a generic one? I don’t know, you never know, which is why you need to test. But my instinct based on my experience is that sometimes ads with either playful language or with a subtext of how perfect the product is, work well, as though destined by Zeus himself. Ideas inspired by Aristophanes’ creativity.
Lesson number 3: these same techniques could work well in the client management universe.
It’s one thing when you work well with your client. It’s another thing when your work jives together when your skills, attitudes, and approaches complement each other so well. That’s when mere “work” transforms into amazingness that conquers markets. Listen to how in-love anyone who ever worked with Steve Jobs sounds in the way they talk about working with Steve Jobs. He knew something about managing people that normies don’t.
So, in conclusion, would Plato be a good PPC? My answer is that Plato still wouldn’t–for the same reasons I argued in my previous pieces on Plato as a PPC–but perhaps Aristophanes would. Aristophanes had a flair for insight into human nature and style, in a way that created deep engagement with the audiences. Especially in the copywriting aspect. Perhaps I should write another series, How would the great writers write ad copy? | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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This is an economical designed two-bedroom house in a Traditional style. The living area and both bedrooms have been designed to face north and capture maximum light and sun in colder seasons. The entrance leads into the open plan kitchen, dining room and living room. The kitchen has a stove, sink and fridge. The dining and living room have a sliding door to the patio. The two bedrooms both have built in cupboards. The bathroom has a bath, shower and hand washbasin and a WC. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The ultimate collection of glitch and funk is here!!!
There’s no denying the progression in Adapted’s roster over the course of the past year with impressive talent and a massive evolution. It’s all led to this – a collection full of tracks that was meant for covering an entire piece of time. This is a compilation to start your day with – and to enjoy life’s finer moments that elude uplifting vibes and a unique taste.
If the glitch and funk goes together here like peanut butter and chocolate – enter the party with Beat Fatigue’s delicious “Funk Tube,” rendering blues funk and oh-so-tasty glitch. Cheshire Music delivers a classic with “Sunday Drop,” which blends traditional horns with vintage sounds for a tasteful groove. FarfetchD smothers us with a caramel smooth, tasty batch of electro medicine called “The Fever,” which dials in a truly brilliant track from start to finish. Crazy Daylight (ft. EVeryman) Father Funk and Kybosh provide the protein with three massive tracks, ” Make It Nice, Chocolate Milk and Split Minstrel.” Put on your “Funk Face” with mat tha hat, whose out of control single with drop your jaw to the floor. “Wiggle Bit” by Orphic is a magnificent track that uses a sexy riff, cinematic builds, and beautiful bells which lead to a glitchy breakdown unlike any other – an authentic take on post-modern disco.
SpekrFreks bring the uptempo groove and full-court press with “Juke Joint”!
Squelch Music’s “Spiked Punch” delivers a stomach-churning glitch groove that will make you feel extraterrestrial!
And the funk keeps impressing… a separate paragraph is needed to discuss LabRat’s remix of SugarBeats’s hit “Pretty Young Things.” This wonderful midtempo jam could not give the original more magic. Tack breaks through with “Everything’s Good,” full of dance-friendly melodic breaks. Thomas Vent somehow manages to get heavier, funkier, and full of more aggression.. “Squealing Funk” is no exception. Vice City and Hexsonic collab for a futuristic jam which carries weight like a Flume single, full of effortlessly catchy beats. “Purple Funkazoids” by Warp9 is Tipper in disguise, dialing back for a taste of other-wordly breaks. This a compilation for all time, make sure to clear your schedule! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Copy a pinboard
You can copy a pinboard to edit it without changing the original pinboard.
You can make a copy of a pinboard if you want to edit it without overwriting the original pinboard. When you save a copy, you can use a new pinboard name.
Click Pinboards, on the top navigation bar.
On the pinboard list page, click the pinboard you would like to copy.
Click the More icon and select Make a copy.
Give your pinboard a new name and description, and then click Save. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
I haven't posted for ages and I hope not to offend.
Hmmm.... Great topic here everyone, with some very good points.
They are bred to run and the closer to the standard they are the less problems they will have when they run, the word BALANCE should spring to mind and if your dog is truely...
Well done Lana.... and yes our Hogan (Parnew Lotsa Faith) had his first show on Saturday in Qld and won Best Baby Puppy In Show and then on the Sunday he backed in up with another Baby In Show.
So two shows for two wins we are most happy with him and a big thanks to Jessie for the wonderful job...
....... and when her front lets down as she matures she will just be mmmmmm more lovely than she is now :wub: :wub:
Good luck in the show ring and I think a few big wins just around the corner, lovely lovely bitch. :thumbsup: :thumbsup: | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Poker reaches you through the various platforms by the developers. You can play poker on your computer, or phone. You’ll enjoy the poker online experience through the software that the site uses.
The software for some players is downloadable while others prefer to play on the web browser. Most of the poker sites use the software client to bring you the Pkv games on your device. The software comes with an in-built random number generator (RNG) which releases cards randomly. The software works with a series of codes that generate the cards and shuffle them; they’re not fixed.
When you play on your favorite reputable site, you’ll understand that your game of poker is not rigged or fixed. The RNGs make poker games as fair as possible; you don’t need to worry about background deals. The game is won on the table.
Downloadable poker software
When you register for online poker, a site may require you to download the software client. The software client maybe preferable to many players because of the effects it produces. The high-quality features are found on the downloadable software. The graphics increase the usability effect of your game likeqq online poker.
The software provides stability when playing your poker without interferences and ads. The ads won’t interrupt your game and your site won’t crash while playing. Because players can sit to Judi qq poker for long hours, the high-quality graphics and stability give comfort. You can play poker for long and not get bored.
Instant play software
The recent developments on web browser poker playing improve the experience of the player. Some players of poker want to play poker as fast as they load it. They may want to have immediate experience without waiting for a download. Many sites are increasingly using the instant play software.
You’ll log on to the site on the browser and start to play poker. It works with devices that may have issues in accepting the downloadable software. However, many players like the instant play software since they don’t need to fill their devices with more apps.The compatibility of instant play software is high on many devices, unlike the downloadable software.
Mobile poker apps
The players are enjoying the new developments in the industry as the smartphone can download apps specifically for poker. You’ll need to visit the GooglePlay or App Store to download for android phones.
The apps make it easier for the players of poker to choose their app with great features. The mobile apps are a new development and may have fewer poker games than the software client and instant play. The apps have the free poker option which you can play and increase your skills before playing for realmoney.
The free games on the apps can be accessed without the internet. With smartphones, you can download applications and start playing. The app can be expanded with the software client to work better and improve quality.The apps bring the game to your fingertips and give an opportunity anywhere to increase your skills with the free mode. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Elderberry plants are native to North America. They have beautiful white flower clusters and large bunches of small, dark berries. Elderberry fruit is well-known for its immune-boosting properties. Other advantages of the berries include their anti-carcinogenic and anti-oxidant properties, as well as being very high in vitamin C. Elderberries are used to make wine, juice, and jelly, but cannot be eaten raw. Little known fact: Elderberry blossom clusters are even used as a vegetable, coated in batter and cooked as fritters. Because of its late bloom in June, elderberry plants have very consistent fruit production. People find elderberry plants to be low-maintenance as they're not affected by insects or diseases. They're quick to grow to a mature height of 6-8 ft.
If you’re wondering where to buy elderberries, you’ve come to the right place! At Double A Vineyards, we offer some of the best elderberry plants for sale. While the plant is native to the United States, people aren’t typically as familiar with it as they are with blueberries or raspberries.
There are so many benefits to growing elderberry plants. Elderberries can be used in a variety of different ways, besides just eating. For instance, with their colorful and uniquely shaped leaves, you can plant them to create an attractive fruiting hedge and screen-in your backyard. They also produce aromatic white flowers during the spring and, of course, a bounty of luscious elderberries during the summer. The elderberry bush is also a great wildlife habitat, offering both shelter for small animals and a healthy food source.
But how do they taste? Elderberries have a pleasantly tart taste and can be used in wine, juice, jams, pies, and jellies. You can even use the flowers to make tea, fritters, and pancakes. Though some may want to eat elderberries fresh, we don't recommend that. Elderberries are mildly toxic until cooked.
Generally speaking, elderberry plants can tolerate different soil conditions, except for drought conditions. They’re also pest resistant and grow quickly to approximately six to 12 feet high. Berries typically ripen in early August to late September.
At Double A Vineyards, we offer several varieties of elderberry plants for sale, including Adams Elderberries, John Elderberries, and Nova Elderberries. Go ahead and shop with us today and see the difference in our elderberry quality and variety. There’s a reason we’re known for our berries!
If you have any questions about our elderberry shrubs, or aren’t sure which is right for your growing conditions, simply contact us. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff is standing by ready to assist you! Also, if growing elderberry plants is a new endeavor for you, or if you simply want more information, we suggest you browse our Books & Gifts and Resources sections for more details and tips on growing elderberry bushes. Remember, we’re here to help you succeed! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
New York, New York. I have almost been putting off writing about our two week stint in the city famous as famous for its buildings as it is its abusive customer service. Not because I haven’t wanted to write endlessly about it, wax lyrical about its unique charm and unparalleled vibe, till you are all begging me to stop … but because it was a fortnight of so much hilarity, so much shopping, so many weird and wacky interludes one can only experience with people who never stop, in a city that never sleeps.
We flew from Seattle, via Las Vegas, an eight hour flight on the second worst airline in the world, American Airlines. We survived the trip and potential deep vein thrombosis by befriending two flight attendents who allowed us to hang out in their special area, whilst they, eyes agog, pressed us for information on Australia’s wild flora and fauna. For perhaps the millionth time in the ten 3 weeks we had been away, we assured wary Americans that crocodiles do not emerge from suburban gardens and steal sleeping children from their cots. Nor do sharks suddenly appear in swimming pools, competing for most dangerous backyard critter alongside plate sized spiders and gloved red kangaroos.
It was 2.30am when we flew in over the bright lights of the big apple. Brooklyn glimmers and Manhattan twinkles and even though you haven’t slept in 20 hours, and all you want to do is knock yourself out and sleep for 24 hours straight, you get that little shiver of excitement.
Never mind the man next to you has been liberally helping himself to your spearmint leaves for the past hour, nor that he insists on lifting his tee shirt up intermittedly to reveal to you his tan, as his wife sleeps peacefully beside him – the fact you will soon be escaping his greasy pony tail and greasier smile, combines with the impending touchdown in one of the world’s most exciting cities, and the shiver of excitement escalates into delirious, relief filled laughter.
We found Satie slumped against a wall, in a small roped off area of arrivals they keep open for such outlandishly timed flights as ours. Contrary to my earlier email, she was not curled in a ball singing Waltzing Matilda. She has asked I correct that, fearing some of you may genuinely believe it to be true. We had nowhere to go for 3 hours – in the city that never sleeps, the entire bloody airport was sleeping, and so we sought refuge in an empty terminal. It was 6.30 when we finally left, having exhausted duty free and debated the merits of purchasing a litre of apple vodka for $20 (before realising we didnt have our tickets to claim the actual freedom from tax) and, thanking the Lord for the flat rate cab fare from JFK to anywhere in Manhattan, we set out for Battery Park, the southern most tip of the island. A grossly oversized breakfast (perhaps, along with bagels and cream cheese, the best thing about New York) later, we were on the ferry to Staten Island, one of the burroughs surrounding Manhattan, and the location of our accommodation for the next 5 days.
The location of our accommodation … and our landlord’s hair.
Irwin Ferrera, whose name I firmlz believe is one derived for stage purposes, sported a head of hair unrivalled in volume, in hue and in pure defiance of gravity and good taste. It blazed above his head, a furious storm that afforded at least 7 cm in extra height. When we stepped out of the cab, breathing in the rubbish scented air of our surroundings, taking in the ghetto into which we had unwittingly stepped, to be greeted by Irwin’s hair, we all, quite comprehensively, lost it.
And here I shall leave you. It is only the beginning. Irwin’s hair can be spied on our online album, although the photos do not do The Mane justice as, in his own words, ‘I haven’t brushed it this morning.’
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Physical inactivity greatly increases your risk of developing heart disease. Heart disease occurs when the arteries that supply blood to the heart muscle become hardened and narrowed, due to a buildup of plaque on the arteries’ inner walls. Plaque is the accumulation of fat, cholesterol, and other substances. As plaque continues to build up in the arteries, blood flow to the heart is reduced. Heart disease can lead to a heart attack. A heart attack happens when a cholesterol-rich plaque bursts and releases its contents into the bloodstream. This causes a blood clot to form over the plaque, totally blocking blood flow through the artery and preventing vital oxygen and nutrients from getting to the heart.Consult the Experienced Cardiologist in Bellandur at Dr Sunny Medical Centre to find solutions to your heart diseases.
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A heart attack can cause permanent damage to the heart muscle. Some people aren’t too concerned about heart disease because they think it can be cured with surgery. This is a myth. Heart disease is a lifelong condition. It’s true that certain procedures can help blood and oxygen flow more easily to the heart. But the arteries remain damaged, which means you are still more likely to have a heart attack. What’s more, the condition of your blood vessels will steadily worsen unless you make changes in your daily habits and control other factors that increase risk.
Risk factors are conditions or habits that make a person more likely to develop a disease. They can also increase the chances that an existing disease will get worse. Certain risk factors for heart disease, such as getting older or having a family history of early heart disease, can’t be changed. But physical inactivity is a major risk factor for heart disease as suggested by Experienced Cardiologist in Bellandur at Dr Sunny Medical Centre, that you have control over. You can decide to get regular physical activity, and this can help you create a workable, enjoyable program that will help you protect your heart.
- Exercise lowers blood pressure.
Exercise works like beta-blocker medication to slow the heart rate and lower blood pressure (at rest and also when exercising). High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease.
- Exercise is key to weight control.
Especially when combined with a smart diet, being physically active is an essential component for losing weight and even more important for keeping it off, which in turn helps optimize heart health. Being overweight puts stress on the heart and is a risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
- Exercise helps strengthen muscles.
A combination of aerobic workouts (which, depending on your fitness level, can include walking, running, swimming, and other vigorous heart-pumping exercise) and strength training (weight lifting, resistance training) is considered best for heart health. These exercises improve the muscles’ ability to draw oxygen from the circulating blood. That reduces the need for the heart—a muscular organ itself—to work harder to pump more blood to the muscles, whatever your age.
- Exercise can help you quit smoking.
As smokers become more fit, they often quit. And people who are fit in the first place are less likely to ever start smoking, which is one of the top risk factors for heart disease because it damages the structure and function of blood vessels.
Diabetes is a major coronary risk factor. Regular physical activity can help manage and even prevent noninsulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Beneficial effects from regular exercise include an increased sensitivity of cells to insulin, reduced glucose production by the liver, and an increase in muscle cells, which pound for pound use more glucose than fat cells. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Characterizing corticostriatal circuit function during performance of habitual action sequences
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences.
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The striatum is the largest nucleus in the basal ganglia and the recipient of dense dopamine input. Multiple cortico-basal ganglia-thalamic loops are thought to function together during the learning and performance of reinforced behaviors, with the dorsolateral circuit being particularly critical for the learning of habitual chains of action sequences. However, how this circuit works to generate such behavior is poorly understood. To explore the nature of striatal neural representations during learned action sequences, I designed a task targeted at disambiguating movement-related responses from habit representations in striatum. In combination with this task, I employed electrophysiology and optogenetics techniques to characterize task-related neuronal activity in the corticostriatal circuit. I found that, unlike in motor cortex, neurons in striatum did not respond simply to particular individual actions, but responded preferentially at the initiation and termination of learned action sequences. These experiments provide a test for the existence of a generalized striatal signal marking the start and end of units of habitual behaviors which may be produced with the contribution of striatal interneurons, providing a mechanism by which striatum can control the encoding and performance of chunked action sequences. In a separate set of experiments, I explored the effect of dopamine depletion on local field potential oscillations in the same region of striatum. My goal was to investigate the interaction between abnormal oscillations caused by dopamine depletion in Parkinson's disease and the functional task-related oscillations that normally occur in healthy striatum. Against our expectations, I found that local unilateral dopamine depletion in dorsolateral striatum did not result in changes in pre-task baseline strength of oscillations, but rather in the overexpression of the normal task-related oscillations. These studies add support to theories of striatal function and dysfunction that emphasize selective network modulation by learned behaviors.
Thesis: Ph. D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences, 2016. Cataloged from PDF version of thesis. Includes bibliographical references (pages 101-111).
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Kirje Why do oil-rich countries of the former Soviet Union differ in quality of governance?(Free University of Berlin, 2018) Karapetyan, Hayarpi; Segbers, Klaus, juhendaja; Pettai, Vello, juhendaja; Free Univerity of Berlin. Institute of East European StudiesA large body of literature finds a negative relationship between oil abundance and different governance indicators in developing countries. Still, there is a substantial variation among them in terms of quality of governance (QoG). Why do even similar oil-rich countries differ in QoG? This master thesis investigates that puzzle, taking three oil rich post-soviet states -Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan during 1996-2014- as examples. Relying on the literature on the rentier state theory, fiscal sociology paradigm and ownership structure theory, this study finds that the difference can be explained by the chosen ownership structure of natural resources. Not aimed at generalizing the findings, this study shows that the more substantial role private companies have in the oil industry the better is the QoG. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Reach out and maintain her hand, hug her further lengthy, or possibly just kiss her one night time. Everyone appears to be the skilled when it comes to taking your friendship to the subsequent level. And after we dig a tad deeper into the psychology of all of it, you get that a lot nearer to the solutions that may give you the results you want. Often men get stuck deep in the good friend zone because they don’t understand how women assume and work.
Manage your expectations
We wished to see if these best-friend romances had been really better. To do this, we asked poll respondents, “How happy are you along with your present relationship – extremely, very, considerably, not too, or by no means satisfied? ” We then in contrast those that said their associate was their finest friend to those who responded it was someone else. One of the most effective foundations for a healthy and joyful relationship (and intercourse life) is having a robust bond. ” has been consuming away at you, hopefully, these pros have satisfied you to take the leap of religion. So, jump on the bandwagon of courting your best friend already.
Rules for relationship best friend – be honest
In other words, if the man really desires his friend to be his girlfriend and he doesn’t have the know-how to show her, that’s just trouble for everyone. Dating the sibling of your ex might be extremely difficult and there will undoubtedly be a mixture of emotions that you should work via with both your ex and their sibling. However, if you’re actually over your ex and you’re truly critical about a future with their sibling, go for it. Although this text is about dating the most effective pal of your ex, you presumably can observe the advice and it’ll still work, even if you’re in this scenario.
As you realize, you can’t command the heart – this one of many well-liked sayings about dating your best associates ex. Therefore, the scenario when a man likes a friend’s ex-girlfriend is performed out not solely in love series but also often happens in life. Friendship of men is often known as more durable than the friendship of girls because if it involves actual friends, men are typically more consistent than women. You vent about your love lives to each other—and virtually always agree.
Plan romantic dates
Regardless of how your ex reacts to the news of you and his best friend courting, it’s a good idea to create a lengthy way between all of you, at least for some time. You don’t need to flaunt this new relationship in front of your ex, so avoid spending time inside the pal group, and stay out of the best way when your ex and his greatest pal spend time together. Once you’re certain that you’re in it for the lengthy haul with this man and you’re not doing something to get back at your ex, it’s very important that you just really speak to your ex and explain the situation to him.
Don’t find yourself being friends with benefits
Men and women turn out to be friends in a lot the identical method that men turn into friends with different women and men with other ladies -– friendships typically arise fairly naturally out of shared life experiences. Boys and women could be associates when they’re attending the same schools, and tons of female and male coworkers also share close, but non-sexual friendships. People who play on the same sports teams or share other hobbies can also turn out to be shut with out gender being a factor. Manly says that, “If a best friendship is really just a friendship with no romantic overtones, the connection is usually the results of widespread pursuits, shared values, and a mutual appreciation.”
If they’re often making the trouble (and the sacrifices) to be there for you when you really need them, it reveals a protective and nurturing aspect that will mean they’re thinking about one thing extra, says Greer. Falling in love with and then subsequently dating your greatest good friend is obviously a well-worn rom-com trope, however can it ever actually work out IRL? Sure, your vital other is supposed to be your finest pal, however some buddies never pursue a romance out of concern that they’re going to break up and wreck their relationship in the course of. One of the best issues about being in a relationship with your best good friend is that you realize their triggers and they know yours. Therefore, empathy and consideration will come naturally to you within the dynamic. Keep it as a checklist of all of the wrongs you could proper. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
From Dairy Farm to Wild Trout Paradise
By restoring their land and collaborating with scientists, Dean and Catherine Rebuffoni have created a natural haven for wild trout in Hay Creek.
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Seven miles from his family’s cabin in southeastern Minnesota, Dean Rebuffoni can see where the creek that courses through his land begins its life. At that particular site, clear groundwater runs from a spring through a mossy glen. Hay Creek—renowned among people fishing for wild trout—originates from that spring.
Rebuffoni is a retired environmental news reporter, so he pays close attention to clean water regulations. And when he learned that the Clean Water Rule fails to protect groundwater sources like springs adequately, he agreed to become part of Earthjustice’s legal challenge.
“There’s a lot in the rule that’s very worthwhile. But to leave springs exposed to harm, well, the word ‘unconscionable’ comes to mind,” Rebuffoni says.
Rebuffoni and his wife, Catherine, own 130 acres along Hay Creek that they bought in 1990, when the land was part of a grain and dairy farm. Concerned that improper land use had caused soil erosion and water pollution in the region's rolling terrain, they wanted to ensure that their stewardship would protect and enhance the creek's water quality.
Over the past 26 years, the Rebuffonis have returned much of the land to a more natural state. They've planted more than 5,000 trees and 24 acres of native shrubs and prairie plants to buffer the creek and provide food and homes for wildlife. They’ve also worked alongside environmental groups and government agencies to create optimum trout habitat in the creek.
By restoring their land and collaborating with scientists, the Rebuffonis have learned much about interdependence in the natural world. They see no sense in regulators creating an imaginary legal boundary between waterways and the groundwater sources that create them.
“Despite all of the benefits of clean water, Hay Creek and others like it remain threatened,” says Rebuffoni. “That’s why I want to see the rule made as strong as possible.”
The Waters of the U.S. blog series tells the stories of five courageous folks working to protect their beloved local waterways and to push the federal government to strengthen the EPA’s Clean Water Rule. Released in spring 2014, the rule is meant to bolster the 1972 Clean Water Act, which has been watered down over the years by concerted attacks from special interest groups. However, the Clean Water Rule exempts vital waterways, including some springs and desert washes, and Earthjustice—with help from grassroots water warriors—is fighting in courtrooms across the country to ensure that the rule is as protective as possible. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Seattle, WA —
In a much-anticipated ruling, a state judge has struck down key parts of a water law that would have allowed drastically expanded water use for development. The law, passed in 2003, redefined private developers as municipalities and retroactively allowed developers and municipalities to increase their use of water under old water rights at the expense of other water rights holders and rivers and streams. Earthjustice, representing individual water right holders, conservation groups, and commercial fishermen, joined a coalition of Indian tribes to challenge the law as unconstitutional.
“As passed this law would give away millions of gallons of water every day to municipalities and developers without any regard to how that might impact others already using water in the same watershed,” said Tom Geiger of the Washington Environmental Council. “Conservation and efficiency, not unaccountable giveaways, are essential to address our future water needs.”
Judge Jim Rogers of the King County Superior Court held that two sections of the 2003 law were unconstitutional. The first section redefined “municipal water suppliers” to include many private developers, granting them the special rights under the water code previously reserved to public entities. The second section revived water right certificates that had been issued to developers and cities based on the size of the pumps and pipes of their water systems rather than on the actual amount of water they used. In 1998, the Washington Supreme Court invalidated those certificates, but in 2003 the legislature reinstated them.
“With snow packs shrinking in the Cascades and salmon runs declining throughout the state, Washington faces major water problems,” said Shaun Goho, the Earthjustice attorney who argued the case. “This law only made matters worse.”
“Municipal water rights, like every other water right, are subject to legal tests intended to protect senior water users and the environment,” said Rachael Paschal Osborn of the Center for Environmental Law and Policy. “With this ruling, we can finally evaluate paper water rights under these legal tests and ensure orderly and responsible development of state water resources.”
The ruling will likely be appealed. As Judge Rogers recognized in his oral ruling, it is likely that the Washington State Supreme Court will ultimately decide the constitutionality of the statute.
Earthjustice represents plaintiffs Joan Burlingame, Scott Cornelius, Lee Bernheisel, Pete Knutson, Puget Sound Harvesters, Washington Environmental Council, Sierra Club, and the Center for Environmental Law and Policy in this case. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Washington, D.C. —
In support of the huge and rising power of the people-driven global movement demanding action on climate change, a diverse group of music leaders and artists have produced the EP “HOME” (Heal Our Mother Earth) released for free today on iTunes for a special week-long promotion in the U.S. The full album by the same name is available for pre-order now and will be released December 2nd worldwide.
Rapper, actor and humanitarian Common and Grammy-nominated R&B artist Raheem DeVaughn headline the EP. NE-YO, Karmin, Elle Varner, Crystal Waters and more are featured on the forthcoming album. The album includes covers of significant environmental-themed songs and songs that speak to the future for our children, as well as four original songs written for this project.
Hip Hop Caucus, the non-profit advocacy organization that produced HOME is releasing the EP and album under the banner "People's Climate Music" in partnership with 350.org, Avaaz, NRDC, Sierra Club and Earthjustice. On September 21, 2014, these organizations, together with over 1,500 additional partners, organized the People's Climate March, the largest march for climate action ever, with over 400,000 people in streets of New York City and hundreds of thousands more around the world. Now, People's Climate Music will continue to help the climate movement achieve ongoing cultural influence by organizing diverse and influential musicians to add their voices and music to the cause.
“With People’s Climate Music and HOME we will continue to increase the numbers of people taking part in the movement to save our planet,” said Rev. Lennox Yearwood Jr., Hip Hop Caucus’ President and CEO. “We are going to reach beyond traditional environmental audiences and bring greater awareness and understanding that people are suffering from the impacts of climate change now and we must come together to solve this crisis.”
HOME will serve as a soundtrack for the large and growing movement to fight climate change by calling for national and international solutions and actions, starting with President Obama’s Clean Power Plan that will dramatically cut dangerous carbon pollution from our nation’s power plants for the first time, and leading up to the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP21, being held next year in Paris, France where countries worldwide will commit to concrete actions to fight this global crisis.
Hip Hop Caucus partnered with the label The Private Plane and five-time Grammy Award winning G.O.O.D. Music artist Malik Yusef, who Executive Produced the project.
“We named this project HOME because all of us, as diverse as we are, share a home, and we only have one of them. It is a simple but powerful truth,” said Malik Yusef. “I’m proud that my music industry peers chose to contribute to this project as I did. The climate movement can’t fail when are aligned with the spirit of art.”
To download the EP for free and pre-order the album, visit: iTunes.com/HOME. For more on the album, including the full tracklist and all credits, visit: PeoplesClimateMusic.com. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Introduction: The Backbone of Business Growth
Every growing business reaches a point where handling internal processes becomes a challenge. Among these, payroll management often takes center stage. From ensuring timely salary disbursement to managing taxes and benefits, payroll is a crucial yet complex task. For businesses aiming to scale efficiently, outsourcing to professional payroll management staffing services can make all the difference.
The Complexities of Payroll Management
Payroll isn’t just about paying employees; it involves navigating through a web of tax regulations, employee benefits, and compliance requirements. Small errors in calculations can lead to hefty fines or strained employee relations. Businesses without a dedicated payroll team often find themselves overwhelmed, juggling administrative tasks instead of focusing on growth strategies.
How Payroll Management Staffing Services Simplify Operations
This is where payroll management staffing services step in. These services provide businesses with trained professionals who handle payroll tasks seamlessly. They ensure accuracy, meet deadlines, and stay updated on ever-changing compliance laws. By outsourcing payroll, businesses can save time and reduce errors, allowing them to focus on what they do best: growing their operations.
The Role of Smart Training and Recruitment Services
A key component of successful payroll management is having skilled staff. Agencies offering smart training and recruitment services ensure that businesses have access to well-trained professionals who can handle payroll tasks effectively. These experts not only bring technical expertise but also a proactive approach to problem-solving, ensuring smooth operations even in complex scenarios.
Theta Smart Inc.: Your Trusted Partner for Payroll Management
In Canada, Theta Smart Inc. stands out as a leader in payroll management staffing services. With years of experience and a commitment to excellence, they offer tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of businesses. Whether it’s handling payroll for a small team or managing complex processes for a growing organization, Theta Smart Inc. delivers reliability and efficiency.
For businesses seeking seamless payroll solutions, Theta Smart Inc. is the go-to partner. Contact them today at 604-621-4444 or via email at firstname.lastname@example.org for expert payroll management services.
Benefits of Payroll Management Staffing Services for Growing Businesses
Partnering with a payroll management staffing service offers numerous benefits:
- Time Efficiency: Delegating payroll tasks frees up valuable time for business owners and managers.
- Error Reduction: Professional handling minimizes the risk of costly errors and compliance issues.
- Compliance Assurance: Experts ensure adherence to tax laws and regulations, avoiding penalties.
- Focus on Core Activities: With payroll off their plate, businesses can dedicate more energy to strategic growth initiatives.
Conclusion: Investing in the Right Services for Growth
Payroll management staffing services are not just a convenience but a necessity for growing businesses. They simplify complex tasks, ensure accuracy, and enable companies to focus on their core objectives. By partnering with a trusted agency like Theta Smart Inc., businesses can achieve sustainable growth while maintaining employee satisfaction.
Ready to streamline your payroll processes? Reach out to Theta Smart Inc. at 604-621-4444 or email email@example.com today. Let the experts handle your payroll so you can focus on scaling your business. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
It is a print head cleaner, for clogged nozzles and printer head cleaning
Nozzle Cleaning Liquid enables the cleaning and maintenance of print heads.
Epson heads can be cleaned using positive-negative pressure for greater efficiency.
Nozzle Cleaning Liquid is an innovative product that eliminates even the most stubborn ink deposits on print heads.
This product breaks down ink, but will not harm copper or plastic.
For Epson brand printers, it is possible to unclog blocked nozzles without dismantling the machine, thanks to the flexible applicator provided with the kit.
Print head cleaning works equally well with black as with coloured ink.
Works with all bubble jet and piezo printers, that is Canon, Epson, Hewlett Packard printers
Caution:Keep it in the darkness and don't drink it.
1)Press the ink button, then the print heads will move to the replacement position. Take the power cable out.
2) Take the cartridges out of the printer.
3) Draw some cleaning liquid from the bottle using syringe.
4) Use the tube connecting to the syringe to cover one ink inlet.
5) Syringe 1-2 ml cleaning liquid into the ink inlet.
6) Repeat 3-5 to the other ink inlets.
7) Install the cartridges back. Dip the ink inlets in this cleaning liquid about 8 hours. Please do not turn the power on during these hours.
8) After this, turn on the printer and run the head cleaning and nozzle test.
9) Do this cleaning operation for at least 1-2 months. It can protect your print head.
If the print head is clogged and you could not make it work, please do as follows:Use the tube on the top of syringe to cover one ink inlet, hold the print head with the tube in place with your hand, inject(slowly) 2ml cleaning liquid into the ink inlet, then withdraw the cleaning liquid (for the flushing effect). Please repeat several times, wait for several hours, This problem will be solved. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Women 3 Stripe Gray Chimere and Rochet Set
- High-quality tropical fabric ensures all-day comfort.
- Grey trim accents on the placket, collar, cuffs, and hem.
- Chimere desisgned with 3 strips and buttons.
- Matching detachable cuffs featured with velcro closure.
- Soft Taybo Fabric Rochet delivers a smooth, elegant feel.
- Sleeves and body shirred into round-neck yoke design.
- Add all-day comfort with soft shoulder pads.
Discover Rebekah Vestment: Grey with 3 Stripes and Hidden Buttons
eClergys Rebekah Anglican Lady Priest Vestment Grey features a sleek and contemporary design. Highlighted by its distinguished grey hue and three elegant stripes adorning the front. The hidden button closure ensures a seamless and refined appearance. While maintaining the vestment's classic aesthetic. Allowing you to focus on your spiritual duties without any distractions.
Features of the Grey Vestment
- High-Quality Fabric: Crafted from premium tropical fabric. This vestment is both durable and breathable, ensuring comfort and longevity.
- Elegant Grey Color: The sophisticated grey hue provides a modern twist on traditional vestments, making it a versatile addition to any clergy wardrobe.
- Hidden Button Closure: The concealed buttons offer a streamlined and polished look, allowing the vestment to drape elegantly.
- 3-Stripe Design: The three stripes on the front of the vestment add a touch of distinction and symbolize the Holy Trinity, enhancing its spiritual significance.
- Braid and Buttons: The hidden-button closure enhances the vestment's clean, polished appearance, complemented by interior braid accents that add a touch of sophistication and structure.
- Detachable Cuffs: The vestment includes detachable cuffs, allowing for versatility and ease of cleaning while ensuring the sleeves maintain their pristine appearance and structure.
- Versatile Use: Suitable for a variety of religious ceremonies and occasions, from Sunday services to special liturgical events.
- Easy Care: The fabric is easy to clean and maintain, ensuring that the vestment remains pristine and ready for use at all times.
Why did this design?
Designed with versatility in mind, the Rebekah vestment is suitable for a variety of religious ceremonies and occasions. Its understated yet sophisticated design makes it a perfect match for both traditional and contemporary liturgical settings. The three stripes add a touch of distinction, symbolizing the Holy Trinity and enhancing the vestment's spiritual significance.
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An alert box is a message that appears on the screen to warn you of some imminent disaster, or to inform you of a situation in which your actions may have irreversible consequences.
For example, if you’ve just chosen the command to delete a file, an alert box might warn you that the file will be gone forever, and ask you if you really want to delete it. You have to deal with the alert box before you can move on with your life, meaning your only option when you see something like this is to click one of the buttons it offers you. Typically the dark-bordered button (which is the default button) is the safest option available-and because it’s the default, you can hit the Return or Enter key instead of clicking the button. If the alert is telling you the computer crashed, then the button may not even work, in which case you just have to turn off your machine by its switch or, if you have one, press your reset switch | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Hashmi rice is a staple in many kitchens, known for its aroma and unique flavor. For businesses, purchasing this premium rice in wholesale quantities can lead to significant savings and better profit margins. This article will guide you through the process of securing the best deals on Hashmi rice wholesale purchase for your business.
Understanding Hashmi Rice
Before diving into wholesale purchases, it’s essential to understand what Hashmi rice is. This variety is often characterized by its long grains, pleasant aroma, and excellent cooking properties. It is a favorite among chefs and home cooks alike, making it a high-demand product in the market. Knowing the product will help you communicate effectively with suppliers and understand the value you’re getting.
Benefits of Buying Hashmi Rice Wholesale
1. Cost Savings
Buying in bulk typically reduces the cost per unit, allowing businesses to save money. Wholesale prices can significantly undercut retail rates, improving your overall profitability.
2. Consistent Supply
Purchasing wholesale ensures a steady supply of rice, which is crucial for restaurants and grocery stores that rely on consistent inventory levels to meet customer demand.
3. Quality Assurance
Reputable suppliers provide quality assurance, guaranteeing that the rice you purchase meets specific standards. This is particularly important in maintaining your business’s reputation and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Tips for Securing the Best Deals
1. Research Suppliers
Start by researching different suppliers of Hashmi rice. Look for wholesalers who specialize in this product and have a good reputation in the market. Reading customer reviews and testimonials can provide insights into the supplier’s reliability and product quality.
2. Compare Prices
Once you have a list of potential suppliers, compare their prices. Some may offer lower prices but lack quality, while others might be slightly more expensive but provide superior rice. Look for suppliers that balance quality and affordability.
3. Negotiate Bulk Discounts
When purchasing wholesale, there is often room for negotiation. Don’t hesitate to discuss prices with suppliers, especially if you are making a large order. Many wholesalers are willing to provide discounts for bulk purchases, which can further enhance your savings.
4. Check for Certifications
Ensure that the supplier’s products are certified for quality and safety. Certifications from recognized bodies can help you avoid purchasing subpar products. It’s essential for maintaining your business’s reputation and ensuring customer satisfaction.
5. Establish Long-term Relationships
Building a long-term relationship with a reliable supplier can yield significant benefits. Not only can they provide better prices over time, but they may also offer exclusive deals, early access to new products, or even tailored services that can help streamline your purchasing process.
Placing Your Order
1. Understand Your Needs
Before placing an order, analyze your business needs. Consider factors like storage capacity, expected sales volume, and customer preferences. This analysis will help you determine the right quantity to order.
2. Request Samples
Before committing to a large order, request samples of the Hashmi rice. This step allows you to assess the quality firsthand and ensure it meets your standards.
3. Review Delivery Terms
Confirm the delivery terms with your supplier. Understand their shipping policies, delivery timelines, and any associated costs. Ensure that these align with your business operations to avoid any disruptions.
Purchasing Hashmi rice in wholesale quantities can be a game changer for your business. By following these tips, you can secure the best deals while ensuring the quality of your products. The key lies in research, negotiation, and building strong relationships with your suppliers. For more details and to explore your options, visit Kanduj.
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The National Teaching Council (NTC) has directed over 30,000 non-professional teachers in pre-tertiary institutions to upgrade by December 2024.
The identified teachers’ upgrading will help them regularize their presence in classrooms across the country and also save them jobs.
According to Ghana’s rules regarding teaching in public and private schools, teachers must obtain the required license through the appropriate registration.
Those identified as non-professional teachers are all educators in Ghana who are either bachelor’s degree or non-bachelor’s degree holders. Most of these individuals entered the teaching field following the implementation of the licensure regime in 2018.
All bachelor’s degree and non-bachelor’s degree holders are required to enroll in a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) program.
An accredited teacher education university must also offer these programs.
“This fast-track programme will last for 16 weeks and shall be exclusive for those who were teachers before September 30, 2018.
“All other categories of untrained teachers are required to attend a one-week Booth Camp training in designated institutions and be issued permanent registration upon successful completion of the training.
This shall be exclusive for those who were teachers before September 30, 2018,” the Registrar of the NTC, Dr Christian Addai-Poku, told the Daily Graphic in an exclusive interview in Accra.
According to the leadership of the NTC, it has started discussions on the matter with some public universities such as the University of Cape Coast (UCC), University of Education, Winneba (UEW), University for Development Studies (UDS) and the Akenten Appiah-Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development (AAMUSTED)
According to Dr Addai-Poku, teachers who must upgrade can do so starting in August 2024
Dr Addai-Poku said he was confident that by August 2024, the engagement would have been firmed up and the teachers concerned would have enrolled.
In 2022, the NTC gave a special special dispensation to in-service non-professional teachers employed before September 2018. This allowed them to enjoy an exemption which enabled them to secure full licence.
The exemption period will end by December 2024.
Dr Addai-Poku gave an assurance that participants in those two programmes would not be required to write the licensure examination, “as this forms part of the transitional arrangements for those who were employed by the GES before the introduction of the licensure examination in 2018.”
Throwing more light on the arrangement, Dr Addai-Poku said the Council, as part of its mandate, conducted compliance checks in senior high schools in six regions in the country, focusing much on teachers’ compliance with the law on teacher licensing.
“The data revealed that 7,100 teachers in the senior high schools in the six regions do not possess the right credentials to be in the classroom,” he said. He said per the transitional arrangement, such teachers needed to be supported to obtain credentials that would qualify them for permanent registration and licensing.
Dr Addai-Poku explained that based on section 67(1) of the Education Regulatory Bodies Act (2020), Act 1023, which states that, “A person shall not practise as a teacher unless the person is registered as a teacher in accordance with this Act,” it was pertinent that immediate steps were taken to ensure that the teachers complied.
“In view of the above, the Council intends to deploy a special dispensation to register and licence all non-professional in-service teachers in the country,” he said. Dr Addai-Poku encouraged all teachers under that category to take advantage of the dispensation to regularise their stay in the classroom by the end of the year.
He reminded the affected teachers to take advantage of it, “because those who will not take up the opportunity before the end of December 2024, even if they upgrade themselves, they will be required to write the licensure examination.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The UK government is set to open a “highly selective” visa scheme for graduates of the world’s top ranked universities on May 30, which it hopes will enhance the country’s skill base.
The High Potential Individual visa route aims to attract high skilled overseas talent to support “growth and innovation”, and will be open to bachelors, masters or PhD graduates from institutions on a “Global Universities List” of 50 institutions.
The list, published annually by the Home Office, will feature institutions outside the UK that are ranked in at least two of three renowned rankings. The rankings part of the initiative are: Times Higher Education World University rankings; Quacquarelli Symonds World University rankings; and The Academic Ranking of the World Universities.
Being in the top 50 of just one of the rankings will not be enough to be included in the global list.
Institutions likely to feature on the list include those such as ETH Zurich in Switzerland, Canada’s University of Toronto, The University of Tokyo of Japan and a range of top-ranked institutions in the US.
Qualifications must have been awarded no more than five years before the date of the application. The visa will last for two years for bachelors and masters grads, and three years for PhD holders.
“The new High Potential Individual route will make it as simple as possible for internationally mobile individuals at an early stage of their careers who demonstrate high potential to come to the UK,” minister for Safe & Legal Migration, Kevin Foster said in a statement in March.
“Bringing those with the most potential to the UK can boost growth and drive international competitiveness”
“Bringing those with the most potential to the UK can boost growth and drive the international competitiveness of the UK’s most innovative businesses and sectors.”
Insiders say the new visa will enable the UK to attract the most sought-after graduates while also enhancing the UK’s skill base. However, unnamed sources warn that the new route could risk undermining the graduate route, which requires talented students to study in UK universities before gaining access to work.
Participants under the new scheme will be able to work in any job in the UK without the need for sponsorship and without graduating from a UK university, but must meet a £1,270 financial requirement to cover living costs in addition to English language requirements.
They will also have the option to switch to other routes, which could lead to settlement in the UK. It is unclear how many graduates the route will attract, but the government said the number is unlimited.
A separate Scale Up visa is expected to open August 22 of this year. The work visa route will be for both EU and non-EU citizens with graduate level and above job offers from Home Office-approved sponsors. Applicants should have a salary level starting from £33,000 and pass English language requirements at least B1 level. It is designed to attract a “much sought-after cohort” of individuals, Foster has said.
“Delivering on the government’s commitment to Build Back Better, the new High Potential Individual and Scale Up routes opening this year will enable companies to attract recognised and high-potential talent from around the world,” Foster added.
“We want to welcome any [individuals] that bring in talent to the UK”
Announced in the July 2021 UK Innovation Strategy, the two new visa routes will help to “attract and retain high-skilled, globally mobile innovation talent”, the government has said.
“We want to welcome any [individuals] that bring in talent to the UK,” UKCISA chief executive Anne Marie Graham highlighted.
In May 2021, the government also announced a fast track immigration “prestigious award winners” route, which aims to attract another group of talented individuals that includes winners of Nobel Prizes, the Turing Award, Oscars and Golden Globes.
Additionally the government is planning to launch its electronic travel authorisation for visitors that do not require visas to come to the UK. The authorisation, which will be issued within hours of the application submission, is expected to see some 30 million applications per year.
Fees for both the High Potential and Scale Up visas will be £715 for both the main applicant and dependants.
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Personal research and teaching environment
A personal research and teaching environment (PRTE) is an environment for research and teaching that is under the control of a researcher/teacher, e.g. a university lecturer.
The PRTR is the equivalent of the personal learning environment (PLE), but PRTEs also can implement participatory learning environments, i.e. let students participate in knowledge construction. A PRTE is not just a scholar's personal information management tool or electronic portfolio, but a place to share "stuff" with a community at large and to which it can contribute. In other words we coined this term to describe web-based multi-purpose work environments that are under the control of an individual researcher/teacher.
Like Personal learning environments, PRTEs can be implemented with a variety of tools, e.g.
- Portalware, e.g. a system like Drupal
- Blogs. Often researchers-teachers will then use more than one blog, e.g. one blog for teaching and another for a given course.
- Wikis, e.g. a Mediawiki like this wiki that is sort of becoming the PRTE of Daniel K. Schneider, e.g. read EduTech Wiki - an all-in-one solution to support whole scholarship?
- Webtops like Pageflakes
- Social networking software, like Ning
- How to integrated these with institutional websites, e.g. LMSs or campus stystem
- How to work with colleagues that have their own.
- How to articulate teaching with personal learning environments
- How to integrate with various services (including the above, if there are service APIs)
- D. Schneider (2009). Vers l’enseignant-chercheur un peu mieux «intégré» grâce aux PRTE ? (slides of a talk)
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Elan Carr, U.S. special envoy to combat antisemitism under Trump, named CEO of IAC
Carr, who has also worked for AIPAC and AEPi, takes over at a charged moment for Israelis in the U.S.
The Israeli American Council (IAC) on Monday named Elan Carr, former U.S. special envoy to monitor and combat antisemitism, as its next chief executive officer. He is taking over from Shoham Nicolet, the IAC co-founder who has led the organization as CEO for the past eight years.
Carr, who has had close ties with the IAC since its inception in 2007, is set to begin his new role on Oct. 1. He is tasked with combating significant challenges Israeli Americans currently face, in addition to regaining the trust of liberal Israeli Americans who have fled the organization in recent years due to its right-wing affiliations. The organization, whose operating budget was $11.76 million in 2020 (the last year for which financial information is publicly available), is funded primarily by the Adelson Family Foundation.
Carr takes the reins at a particularly fraught moment given the roiling debate in Israel over the government’s judicial overhaul; that debate has spilled over to the U.S., including this week, as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu traveled to New York for the U.N. General Assembly. Along the way, Netanyahu has already been met with protests by hundreds of Israeli expats— the presumed constituents of IAC — during his stop in Palo Alto, with more expected to attend demonstrations in New York.
Carr, 54, is a second-generation Israeli American, born and raised in New York City, whose parents were among the IAC’s founders. He comes to the IAC with extensive experience, including roles as a U.S. diplomat, Iraq war veteran and criminal prosecutor. He has also held multiple positions in the Jewish nonprofit realm, including serving as a voting member of the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, on the National Council of AIPAC and as international president of Alpha Epsilon Pi.
In 2019, Carr served in the Trump administration as the State Department antisemitism monitor. Liberal supporters distanced themselves from the IAC when then-President Donald Trump delivered controversial remarks at the council’s summit in December 2019.
“I am deeply honored to assume the helm of the IAC at this important time, and I’m excited by the organization’s enormous potential,” Carr said in a statement. “Our community of Israeli-Americans and Jewish-Americans is grappling with significant challenges, including assimilation and antisemitism. I am privileged to help lead that cause.” Carr was not immediately available for an interview.
Yehuda Kurtzer, president of the Shalom Hartman Institute, said the appointment of Carr, who has clear ties to the Republican party in general and former President Trump in particular, showed that the IAC was not truly representative of the Israeli American community, but rather of one specific, conservative faction of it.
“The appointment of Elan Carr – Republican politician, Trump appointee – to run the IAC should usefully put to bed the idea that there is such a thing as an ‘Israeli-American community,’” Kurtzer wrote in a Facebook post. “This is not merely the existence of different political views; it is that just like other American Jews, Israelis have their own denominations. The better we understand it the more sophisticated our mapping of the Jewish community will be. In general: fewer assumptions of ‘representation,’ and more opportunities for persuasion will be better for American Jewish public discourse.”
Carr succeeds Shoham Nicolet, who announced in June that he was stepping down as CEO to “spend more time with my family while embarking on new horizons.”
In a statement, Nicolet said that leading the organization “has been one of the most fulfilling experiences of my life.” He added that Carr would allow IAC to “continue to flourish and achieve new milestones.”
Tal Shuster, chairwoman of the IAC’s CEO search committee, said: “We sought a leader with passion, connection, commitment, and a vision for the future of the IAC. As a second-generation Israeli-American, Elan stood out as a leader representing the future of our community. We are convinced that under his guidance and leadership, the IAC will continue to grow and thrive.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The UK government has committed to provide up to £4.5bn to fund the takeover of the collapsed energy company Bulb by its rival Octopus.
Bulb spent more than a year in a state-handled administration and its 1.5 million customers transferred to Octopus on Tuesday night.
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy said the cost could be up to £4.5bn to fund Bulb’s operations under Octopus ownership until the end of March, depending on the movement of energy prices.
The government said it would also provide the company with a cash injection and cover any compensation that may occur “as a result of Bulb’s actions prior to the transfer”.
The support is on top of the £1.1bn paid to handle Bulb’s administration. This is expected to rise because of wind-down costs for the administrator, Teneo.
The Office for Budget Responsibility, an independently run but government-backed forecaster, has previously said the costs of the Bulb collapse could reach £6.5bn for the Treasury.
However, a government spokesperson said the OBR figure did not reflect the true cost of Bulb, as the terms of the deal and financial support due to eventually be repaid by Octopus were not included in the watchdog’s estimates. “We still expect the net cost to taxpayers to be much lower,” he said.
The figures come amid an intense row between politicians, ministers and rival suppliers over the cost of bailing out Bulb and the deal between the government and Octopus.
Bulb was founded in 2015 by the entrepreneurs Amit Gudka and Hayden Wood with the intention of challenging the dominance of the energy industry’s legacy supply firms but was caught out by a sharp rise in wholesale energy prices last year.
The Octopus chief executive, Greg Jackson, has said it represented a “fair deal” for taxpayers. The acquisition also includes a four-year profit-share agreement between Octopus and the government. The National Audit Office has begun scrutinising the deal.
Rivals have said Bulb represents a “mess-up worth billions”. British Gas, ScottishPower and E.ON challenged the deal. A court allowed Bulb’s customers to be transferred and a judicial review, which could cause the deal to be unpicked, is expected to be heard in court in late February.
As part of the judicial review process, it has emerged Octopus has claimed the Treasury could receive a surprise £300m boost to its coffers owing to falling wholesale gas prices.
As part of the deal, the government agreed to lend funds for buying energy for Bulb this winter with Octopus.
However, in a witness statement submitted to the court, the Octopus chief financial officer, Stuart Jackson, said its estimates now showed the government could receive the funds back, with an extra £300m windfall by March.
Suppliers typically buy energy in advance to insulate themselves against sudden rises in prices. Wholesale gas prices have fallen sharply in recent months as European countries made good progress in replacing Russian gas supplies.
In an extract from the statement, seen by the Guardian, Jackson said, based on Octopus’ calculations, the cost of energy was “estimated at approximately £2.4bn” and the “amount to be repaid is estimated at approximately £2.7bn”.
However, a source at one of Octopus’s competitors said: “It’s feasible that the fall in prices could lead to a positive return, however there’s still lots of unknowns in terms of where gas prices will go this winter and there’s no transparency around the terms of deal, so any returns are hard to estimate.”
On the Bulb customer transfer, Jackson said: “This starts to bring an end to the huge financial exposures for taxpayers and paves the way for a better and more certain future for Bulb’s staff and customers.
“For now, we’d ask Bulb customers to sit tight. They will still be looked after by the Bulb team. We’ll be in touch with customers as and when their account is ready to move to Octopus’s award-winning systems.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
In the lead up to Christmas of 2015 I had a realisation; I was rushing everywhere. Sophia was six months old, we were at the tail end of a renovation project, and I was about a year into my business. I had consciously chosen a life of excess and so I rushed, I even rushed when I wasn't late. There was something about seeing all the frantic people in the supermarket rushing to get ready for Christmas (which is supposed to be fun) that just made me want to laugh out loud and then cry in a crumpled heap on the floor, because it made me realise how much of my life I rushed through.
That day changed things for me. I opened my eyes to what happened when I rushed; I felt stressed, I was tired and as Sophia became a toddler it was increasingly likely that she would have a meltdown if we were rushing. This habit was doing me no favours.
The main cause of my rushing was massive overcommitment and chronic over scheduling. I was filling time, all the time, taking on projects with little thought about whether they were valuable to me or whether I had time for them. I'd had a baby but hadn't really registered the fact that this meant I didn't have the same amount of time as I'd had before. Kids or no kids this isn't really about what your circumstances are, so much as whether you are taking them in to account when allocating your time.
I have come to wholeheartedly subscribe to the belief 'how we spend our days is, in fact, how we spend our lives' and I have literally zero intention of spending my life rushing or doing loads of things I don't want to do.
We've been immersed in a culture of hourly time slots (something I totally banished in The Essential Planner). Hourly time slots suggest they all need to be filled, back to back, with no transfer time or breathing room. No time to just be. This does not make us more effective, it makes us more overwhelmed and probably achieve less in the long run. More than anything it results in us having less fun, joy and contentment.
I'm currently creating a whole series of tools to help in a practical way with 'decluttering your time' so to speak, but if you want to start moving away from busy, towards a more spacious lifestyle my first suggestion would be to look at the day, week and month ahead. Is there enough blank space, or do you feel overwhelmed just looking at everything you've got on? Sit down and get real with yourself about what you actually want to do and only do that. Every time you consider adding a new to do or appointment, ask yourself is there space?
Space to do as you please or just do nothing is a gift to yourself, an important part of living a life that looks meaningful to you and I promise the more you do it, the more you'll want to. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The New York Mets have several players hitting the free agent market and an increasing group of cheap, controllable contributors. This creates the perfect storm for the organization to be very active in the offseason as they seek to bring in star power to complement Francisco Lindor, Kodai Senga, and Edwin Diaz, among others.
The Mets are set to have plenty of money to spend this offseason
Big stars such as Pete Alonso, Jose Quintana, Luis Severino, Sean Manaea, JD Martinez, Harrison Bader, Adam Ottavino, Ryne Stanek, and Jesse Winker — who were crucial for the Mets’ impressive 2024 run — are now off the books.
New York Post’s Dan Bartels pointed out a shocking reality: the Mets might have close to $200 million to spend in payroll this offseason until they reach last year’s total.
“Mets Payroll, Last 3 Seasons: 2022 – $287M, 2023 – $330M, 2024 – $328M, 2025 – $150M after Arbitration. The Mets potentially have $178M to work with before they even get to last year’s total,” he posted on X.
The Mets have a lot of flexibility
The Mets could sign Juan Soto to a contract worth around $50 million and would still have money to spend if we consider last year’s payroll to be their baseline. They have so much room that they might secure Soto and, depending on the rest of their offseason, enter with a lower payroll than the one they had in 2024.
Of course, the Mets will also need to turn their efforts to the rotation, where they lost Manaea, Severino and Quintana. Some of them might return, and they could also entertain the possibility of inking free agents like Corbin Burnes, Max Fried, Blake Snell, Yusei Kikuchi, Jack Flaherty, and others.
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They also have young, talented pieces ready for a shot in the bigs. Branddon Sproat, Luisangel Acuna, Jett Williams and others could become factors in 2025, giving the team even more flexibility.
Overall, the Mets are in a fantastic spot and plan on taking advantage of that in the offseason. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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