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Let me cut right to the chase.
In my book, International Business Machines (IBM 1.96%) is one of the best buys on the market today. I've been rolling out the red carpet for Big Blue since the artificial intelligence (AI) frenzy started about a year ago. Now, I'm back to give this underappreciated AI giant the green light once again.
IBM, the forgotten AI pioneer
AI has been the hottest water cooler talk since OpenAI introduced the ChatGPT platform to the public in November 2022. Nearly all the companies with fingers in that pie -- or anywhere near it -- enjoyed skyrocketing stock prices and valuations in 2023. Somehow, IBM never got that memo. The stock rose by less than the S&P 500 index last year, even if you account for IBM's generous dividend payouts. In fact, for part of the year, IBM's shares even experienced negative dividend-adjusted returns amid the AI boom.
But I also get why the stock hasn't soared on AI-powered wings yet. IBM's progress isn't immediately obvious, after all.
Still, I'm convinced that IBM's days of AI-flavored business success and soaring share prices are coming up -- maybe even quite soon.
Why IBM stock isn't riding the AI wave yet
Simply put, IBM's strict focus on business-to-business services is slowing things down. It takes time to convert surging enterprise customer interest into revenues and profits.
The details may vary on a case-by-case basis, but the basic story is always the same. Hot new technologies such as the Watsonx AI platform must go through several rounds of reviews and testing, focused on performance, security, integration with other systems, and more. Then, the purchase order may need sign-off from several layers of management, especially if it's a high-dollar contract with a multiyear commitment.
So today, IBM is quietly building tomorrow's AI-propelled results under the covers of confidential testing and consulting agreements. Early signs of this activity are already popping up.
For example, IBM's order bookings in generative AI and Watsonx services doubled between the third and fourth quarters of 2023. At the same time, the number of tech demos and pilot programs related to AI continued to increase during the fourth quarter. In other words, the proven interest is high and rising -- but it hasn't had time to convert these brewing commitments into revenues quite yet.
Time for a timely IBM investment
I think people have started catching on to IBM's AI-driven business prospects.
The fourth-quarter report it delivered on Jan. 24 was largely in line with Wall Street's consensus expectations, but the stock still soared by as much as 12.7% over the two days that followed the release. You see, the forward-looking parts of that report shone a bright spotlight on IBM's AI opportunity.
And it's more than a portfolio full of sophisticated AI tools and services aimed squarely at the needs of enterprise-class customers. A couple of rivals can keep up with IBM that far. But they can't match Big Blue's global consulting services, which come in handy for helping AI clients squeeze maximum value out of their Watsonx contracts. That's a win-win situation for IBM and its customers, unlocking a third win for shareholders.
"We are the only provider today that offers both the technology stack with our Watsonx platform and consulting services for deploying and managing generative AI," CEO Arvind Krishna said on last week's earnings call. "The early work for clients around data architecture, security, and governance is critical and hard, and we think consulting expertise is going to be crucial here."
The company is pulling every available lever to accelerate the undeniable AI boost. So if you want to grab some IBM shares while the stock still trades at just 14 times free cash flow and 2.8 times sales, this is the time to make a move. Big Blue probably won't be found in Wall Street's bargain bin much longer. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
In a classified report sent to the White House, the officials said that China's public record of COVID-19 infections was deliberately deceptive and incomplete.
Bloomberg, which first reported the news, cited three U.S. intelligence officers who they said they alerted the White House last week to Beijing's misleading numbers. Two of the three sources called the numbers flat-out fake.
While there have been skeptics all along, China's decision to downplay its numbers could have deadly consequence for the rest of the world.
A man wearing a face mask as a preventive measure against the COVID-19 coronavirus walks past a Communist Party flag along a street in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province on March 31, 2020. (Photo by NOEL CELIS/AFP via Getty Images)
Deborah Birx, the State Department immunologist advising the White House on its response to COVID-19, said Tuesday that China's numbers influenced assumptions in other countries about the nature of the contagion.
"The medical community made -- interpreted the Chinese data as: This was serious, but smaller than anyone expected because I think probably we were missing a significant amount of data, now that what we see happened to Italy and see what happened to Spain."
Since the beginning of the pandemic, China has been accused of multiple coverups. It has shifted its timeline on what it knew and when it knew it and has gone after critics, doctors and whistleblowers trying to sound the alarm.
In recent weeks, China has launched a coordinated campaign to boost its global image. It has rebranded itself, tried to restart its economy and sold supplies to hard-hit countries struggling to contain the virus within their borders.
"The only thing better than playing themselves as a victim is showing that they can emerge as a resilient hero," Greg Barbaccia, an expert in counterintelligence, insider threat and corporate espionage, told Fox News.
Barbaccia, who spent five years on active duty as an intelligence sergeant in the U.S. Army, said China is taking advantage of the current economic landscape and using it to their advantage as other countries like Italy and Iran struggle.
Not only has China clogged up its own airwaves with propaganda touting the country's success in taming COVID-19, it has also pledged millions of dollars to the World Health Organization and in return has received public accolades.
A U.N. report released Wednesday praised China for sharing the genetic sequence of COVID-19. What it didn't highlight was that Chinese officials didn't report the first case of coronavirus until forced to and that documents later revealed that China knew about the dangers of the virus two months before reporting it. Had China been forthright, COVID-19 could have been contained.
On Wednesday, there were more than 847,081 confirmed cases of coronavirus around the world. The U.S. surpassed 200,000 cases Wednesday. Globally, the number of those infecting will likely hit the million mark by Friday. In the United States there have been 4,417 deaths. The body count globally stands at 45,497. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Fox Williams LLP has advised the estate of the late Peter Mayer and his company, Gerald Duckworth & Company Ltd on the disposal of the majority of the company’s publishing assets to Prelude Books Ltd.
Duckworth, whose authors include Ray Kurzweil, Julia Child, John Bayley, Iris Murdoch and Max Brooks, was originally founded 120 years ago, and was bought by Mayer in 2003. Mayer, who was also a former CEO of Penguin, died in May at the age of 82.
Prelude was founded by publisher Pete Duncan in 2016 and combines leading-edge marketing for its fiction imprint Farrago with traditional trade representation for its non-fiction. As part of the acquisition, Prelude has acquired the Duckworth name, website and social media presence and it is intended that Duckworth will become an important and growing non-fiction imprint of Prelude.
Corporate partners Peter Faber and Mary Elliott advised the Mayer estate and Duckworth and Marriott Harrison LLP advised Prelude. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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The Dennison Mark III brand tagging gun is a reliable gun for all your tagging requirements. It is a light weight yet durable gun. Most new users love how easy it is to use and load.
- The Mark III tagging gun is a very popular tool being that it has a light weight, ergonomic design. It is also very easy to use.
- This gun uses plastic barb fasteners in 1”, 2”, or 3” lengths, as well as circle barbs and J-Hooks.
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- The Mark III tagging gun is equipped with a sharp needle that punctures the material and inserts the barb fastener into the item. The needle is designed to be precise and efficient, allowing for smooth and consistent tagging operations.
- The tagging gun is designed with a mechanism for loading and reloading the barb fasteners easily. This feature enables quick and efficient tag attachment without disruptions.
- The Dennison Mark III tagging gun is a widely recognized, dependable tool used for attaching price tags, inventory tags or other signage to various items using barb fasteners.
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When John McAfee got arrested, he sent one simple tweet.
He said: “I am content in here. I have friends. The food is good. All is well. Know that if I hang myself, a la Epstein, it will be no fault of mine.”
For a kind of eccentric guy, this is hardly the weirdest thing he ever said. But then… he died by suicide in a Spanish prison. Allegedly.
Much like Epstein, there are a lot of suspicious circumstances surrounding John’s death. Watch to hear the full story. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Junior Marketing Coordinator
Assisting Highly Successful Real Estate Sales Team
Aligned with a Very Prestigious Brand
This individual’s goal is to use Adobe suite and other programs to create materials and marketing initiatives that perpetuate our brand and generate recognition, leads, and activity. Responsibilities include high level proof reading, creative ad writing, creation of advertising materials including brochures / mail out programs / internet campaigns / management of social media presence, and administration and tracking of all marketing expenses.
Office administration and support to the team is also required.
Successful candidates will have appropriate experience or education, familiarity with Adobe suite, and other visual marketing programs as well as Microsoft Office suite, Google Drive, Wordpress & comparable website platforms.
Excellent written communication skills such as creating copy and proof reading to ensure accuracy are critical. A high level of computer literacy to find on-line marketing solutions + preferably knowledge of : Photoshop, Illustrator. InDesign experience is a must.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with others and to meet deadlines in an environment of rapidly changing priorities is critical. Ideally, we are looking for an individual who thrive in a fast-paced, teamwork environment. If you like investing energy, enthusiasm and initiative, than this is the place for you!
Job Description Items:
In-House Marketing Duties:
- Writing and compiling property brochures
- Writing MLS descriptions
- Writing weekly Globe & Mail ads / tracking ads to remain on budget/file ads
- Creating written communication reports for Sellers to update them on marketing results to date
- Track and maintain out-bound print direct mail program
- Customizing listing proposals
- Create annual marketing budget - track expenses and ensure expenses are within budget.
- Maintain the Top Producer mailing list
- Managing our social media blasts and campaigns and creating new on-line initiatives
- Manage all websites and their content
- File and organize all marketing materials
- Manage social media presence
- Understanding and complying with the firm's corporate brand, as well as compliance with requirements under R.E.B.B.A.
- Reporting directly to the team’s Executive Assistant for other administrative (non-marketing) duties, as required
- Cross-training with the team's Executive Assistant to ensure vacation coverage and seamless office flow for ultimate client satisfaction
- Call buyer agents for feedback and developing strategies to change marketing
- Coordinate open houses
- Coordinating with in-house departments
- Work within tight and stressful deadlines | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Hong Kong now has an openly gay lawmaker. Newly elected People Power (人民力量) representative Raymond Chan Chi-chuen (陳志全) received more than 38,042 votes to win a seat in New Territories East in Sunday's election, beating incumbent and Democratic Party (DP) vice-chairwoman Emily Lau Wai-hing by about 1,000 votes.
The 40-year-old former TV and radio host is said to have come out in an interview with the Cantonese-language Oriental Daily – a day after he won the elections. He said that while he had not tried to hide his sexual orientation, he didn’t come out during the campaign period as he didn’t want it to be the “selling point”.
“I think that if I had announced it publicly during the election, it would have blurred the centre of focus. I would have said so if anyone asked. I do not feel embarrassed about it but neither will I tell it to people.
According to media reports, he said it had always been his platform to push for the implementation of the Sexual Orientation Discrimination Ordinance and will work towards the legal recognition of same-sex marriage, but he did not give a time frame for doing so.
In the same election, Nelson Wong Sing-chi of the Democratic Party lost his bid for re-election in the NT East Constituency. Known to be a Christian conservative and an ardent promoter of conversion therapy, he opposed an amendment to the Domestic Violence Ordinance that would offer gay couples equal protection under the law on the grounds that the amendment would treat same-sex relationships as if they were marriages.
The number of seats in the new Legislative Council (LegCo) term is 70: 35 seats are elected directly by the public ("geographic constituencies") and 35 by groups based on professions ("functional constituencies"), most of which lean pro-Beijing. Under the new complex "one person-two votes" arrangement, voters had two choices, one candidate for their geographical constituency and one for the new District Council (second) functional constituency. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The Stewards of Cole's Woods Since 1978
The Friends of Cole’s Woods not only fosters and promotes cross country skiing but also supports the wide range of recreational activities that occur seasonally and annually within Cole’s Woods. By providing much of the maintenance and improvements within Cole’s Woods, the Friends demonstrates its commitment to encourage the continued free and public recreational use of the Park.
Who We Are
Founded in 1978, the Friends of Cole’s Woods, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization. All members serve the organization voluntarily, and they recognize the value of having a trail system and woodland accessible to so many in the local communities. To that end, individuals who become members tend to be outdoor enthusiasts committed to ensuring the trails remain safe for the public, groomed in the winter for Nordic skiing and maintained for other seasonal activities.
What We Do
Groom ski trails throughout the winter months;
Partner with the City of Glens Falls to host an annual Ski & Snowshoe Race Series;
Offer an Adult Learn-to-Ski Program in January;
Support and assist with the Bill Koch Youth Ski Program;
Maintain trails, including the Friends-built snowshoe trail, throughout the year;
Advocate on behalf of the protection and conservation of the woodlands in Cole’s Woods;
Eradicate various invasive plants;
Organize trail work days (Check our Events Page for dates and times of seasonal work days).
FOCW Officers and Board Members
Bill Blood, President
Dave Morrissey, Vice-President
Mike Mulshine, Secretary
Jody Katz, Treasurer
Alex Benway, Board Member
Chris Frielinghaus, Board Member
Brian Hayward, Board Member
Craig Jenkin, Board Member
Dave Paddock, Board Member
Bill Parks, Board Member
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Tesco recently asked us to take join in with their great ‘Cookalong’ project which is all about getting kids in the kitchen this Summer – an idea that I wholly support!
We were given a few recipes to choose from and we picked the fruit kebabs because (a) we love fruit and (b) we often get cheap fruit reduced at the supermarket which would be great for this recipe.
Here’s the video that Tesco made to show you how to make these delicious fruit kebabs:
Miss Frugal decided to make the kebabs herself and banished me from the kitchen although I managed to sneak in a quick photo of the kebab production! 😉
She has one of those gadgets that cuts shapes out of food (no idea what it’s called – I got it off eBay for Christmas for her) but you could just use small cookie cutters if you want to make shapes like she has. Cubes would be just as tasty although she assures me that shapes taste nicer.
We used strawberries, honeydew melon, mango, strawberries and canteloupe for our kebabs but most fruits would be great so just use whatever you have.
Here’s the finished result….
Perfect for a back garden picnic!
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If for some reason you still think wearing real fur is OK, it’s time we have a chat.
With the frigid New England winters approaching, you’re going to need some extra layers to keep yourself from freezing. If you’re in the market for a new winter coat, make sure you’re not grabbing one made with real fur lining or down feathers – we’re looking at you, Canada Goose.
In order to make the fur on a fur coat clean and safe enough to wear, it has to endure an intensive cleaning process involving harmful chemicals to make sure the fabric won’t rot over time. We know, it sounds gross – that’s because it is.
This information alone should be enough to steer you away from real fur.
The process of cleaning and treating the fur is incredibly harmful to the environment and is an energy-consumptive process. The overall production of a coat using real animal fur uses 20 times the amount of energy than making one with faux fur, according to The Guardian.
Not to mention the meaningless murder of innocent animals.
If you think real fur is cute, imagine how adorable the animal that died for it was. With today’s modern technology and synthetic textiles, there are plenty of alternatives to get the look of real fur without ending a life.
According to lcanimal.org, over 50 million animals are killed each year for their fur. Some are raised on fur farms in horrific conditions and others are caught in the wild using barbaric methods. One fur coat can take the lives of over 100 animals.
But just to make sure you’re team faux fur, let’s talk about how wearing real fur can harm you.
According to the Fur Free Alliance, the chemicals used to treat fur for garments have been proven to have direct adverse health effects on those who wear them. The formaldehyde and ethoxylates used to clean the fur can lead to allergies, hormone imbalances, and even cancer. What’s more, the toxins in the fur are absorbed through the skin and can remain in your body for up to 20 years.
While major high-fashion brands such as Gucci, Stella McCartney, and most recently Burberry have taken a public stance against the use of fur for fashion, we urge you to avoid retailers or brands using and selling garments with real fur.
Real fur is simply not worth the environmental, medical, and ethical costs. Faux fur looks almost identical to that of an animal, and at the very least, it is much less expensive.
Next time you go shopping, remember the environment and animals everywhere all agree that faux is the way to go. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Fundraising can be such a chore and usually is the least enjoyable part of anyone's involvement in an organization.
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Nokia seems to be pushing ahead with Symbian even though rumors abound of Nokia’s move to switch the entire N-Series from Symbian to Maemo. Right now, there’s new of Nokia skipping development of Symbian ^2 so that they can go ahead and proceed with Symbian ^3. And the good news is that we might be able to see Symbian ^3 this year, as Nokia is aiming to release v3 by the third quarter of 2010!
According to Digitimes:
The Symbian version 4 is believed to be based on the Qt cross-platform application development framework developed by Trolltech, which Nokia acquired in June 2008, said industry sources. The Qt will allow software developers to develop application software supporting Symbian and Maemo platforms simultaneously, added the sources.
For terminal end products, Nokia will continue to offer Maemo-based mobile computing devices, Symbian S60-based smartphones as well as Symbian S40-based feature phones, with the prices for Symbian S60-based models likely to be more competitive in 2010, Hsu said.
By 2011, smartphones based on the Symbian S60-platform will account for 55% of Nokia’s total handset shipments, followed by Symbian S40 feature phones at 35% and Maemo-based devices at 10%, according to sources who are familiar with Nokia’s product roadmap.
I can see Nokia using Symbian on its low-end consumer phones, but if they want to have an edge over the up-and-coming Google Android phones – just about every other phone manufacturer is making one – they really have to step up and make more Maemo-based phones, soon. That doesn’t mean I’m not interested to see what they’re planning for Symbian ^3, though. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
With respect to the dynamics of modern gadgets and mobile technology, it’s hard no to recognize the power of staying ahead of the curve. You can do this by setting trends, you can do this by paying attention to user need, you can do this by breaking new ground in user experience or expectation – this list goes on. But it takes effort, and it takes knowledge, and it takes a little luck from your digital crystal ball.
Included in your grab-bag of tricks to stay ahead of this curve are going to be the ideas of adaptation, remaining small and flexible, using social crowdsourcing, paying attention to scale, and recognizing trends early and often. Take your pick, or mix and match. [Read more…] | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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For me, “landscape” is a peaceful concept, thus much of the line I use is rolling, undulating line, the restful curve, the mildly exhilarating swoop. After all, I was born among (and lived most of my life among) the rolling hills of Northern California. Being a third generation Northern Californian, the area’s landscape speaks powerfully to me, and I hope, through me.
My landscapes may start with a generally realistic sketch, but once work in the studio begins, my painting takes precedent over scene, emotional response over strictly visual response. My paintings are more about something than they are of it. The push of color to extremes, and the use of line to imply motion help me show what I feel about a scene or abstract idea. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
MUKURWE-INJ, KENYA – Exchange students coming to the United States usually find it takes some time to adjust to American culture and living.
What sometimes gets forgotten is the re-adjustment to going home.
Lawrence Wambugu was an exchange student at Tonasket High School during the 2012-13 school year. Among other things he participated in cross country and soccer, and developed a reputation for his ravenous appetite for cookies.
He spent his year here in the home of Teresa and Randall Newton, who have been deeply involved with the exchange student program for years. So Teresa figured, when she asked Lawrence what he missed most about America after his return to Kenya, that it would be the cookies.
“He said ‘Clean water,'” Teresa said. “He said, ‘It’s hard to drink this murky, dirty water.”
Running water is not only a luxury in many parts of Kenya, it’s a rarity. Lawrence’s family and neighbors, whose village, Gathaka, lies in the foothills of Mt. Kenya, have to walk nearly half a mile, navigate deep ravines and avoid crocodiles just to address that most basic of physical needs.
“That second it was like, why aren’t you getting him water?” Teresa said. “What I heard was ‘Dig a well.’ It was like my ‘mom’s heart,’ it just kind of popped out.
“I emailed and called over 30 companies. They all said, well, we don’t go that far. Or we don’t do it there, but we’ll take your money. But for me, I had a kid there.”
That, and it turned out that a well wouldn’t do the job. What’s needed is a hydraulic ram pump, which draws water out of its source, provides some filtration, then pumps it into an above-ground tank.
At a cost of about $7,000 and without encouraging news from the organizations Teresa had contacted, she was on the verge of giving up on the idea.
So it was heavy on my heart. I needed a team. I called a friend of mine and asked her if she wanted to go to Kenya in October, because I figured it would take that long to raise the money. But she was already going in April. Two weeks later she called back and said her team would add two days to their project to work on mine, if I would go with them on theirs.”
It was short notice, but Teresa scratched together enough money for a plane ticket to Kenya to lay the groundwork for the project.
Just before leaving she first made contact with Ken Gatihi, who oversees water projects in Kenya for Crossway International, an Christian NGO doing work in Africa.
“He said, we couldn’t do a well, it has to be this pump,” Teresa said. “The guys we were with were construction workers, so they knew what we needed.”
Her visit was enough to complete the first stage of the project, which included determining the water source, delivery method and location, and securing an engineering team.
Teresa said that Lawrence’s parents donated a small piece of land upon which to place the hydraulic ram pump. His family, she said, was gracious during her visit.
“I think when I got there Lawrence was in shock,” she said. “He really didn’t think it was going to happen. His parents were amazing. They welcomed me into their home, they gave me a head covering, and fed my whole team lentil soup and arrow root.”
She said that the people she’s working with on the Kenya side of things would like the project to be completed in October, but raising all of the money by then will be challenging.
“Ken would like this project be done by October, but $7000 is a lot of money and it’s August. Dean Chollar, the founder (of Crossway) is going to be there in October. He asked if I could come to dedicate the project, so we’ll see.”
“I would absolutely love to go back but I don’t have the money, and I don’t want to ask people to fund me when I am trying to get water in there. I would rather give stuff to Africa.”
Teresa, who had a booth set up at the Garlic Festival, said she’s hoping to get a bigger fundraiser together this fall.
“To think,” she said, “it all started with this kid who came to America.”
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Online casinos have always been popular among people of all origins. The casino is a game of gambling played by a group of people in a ballroom. This game was earlier played by a group of rich businessmen as they waged on the great amount. Later, due to its popularity and the profit, people of all backgrounds began to play casino and gambling. With high popularity and the introduction of the internet, these casinos are available on the internet in the form of online casinos and gambling. Many foreign websites came into popularity; one such website is 먹튀.
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The Critical Water Systems are designed to meet or exceed the proposed standards
The ANSI/AAMI ST108 standard, also known as the “Water for the processing of medical devices” standard, is a comprehensive set of guidelines for the design, construction, and operation of Critical Water Departments . The standard outlines the minimum requirements for water quality and steam purity necessary to effectively process medical devices intended for use on a patient. This standard was developed by the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI) and is recognized as the gold standard for operations.
ChemREADY offers comprehensive solutions for ANSI/AAMI ST108 standard critical water systems, designed to meet stringent sterilization and disinfection standards. Our products are ideal for ensuring optimal performance and compliance, making them essential for Sterile Processing Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers. With a focus on quality and efficiency, our ST108 equipment helps maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and safety.
Our ST108 standard critical water systems play a crucial role in Sterile Processing Departments, ensuring the consistent supply of high-purity water necessary for sterilization processes. Additionally, these systems support the rigorous demands of Ambulatory Surgical Centers, providing the sterile environment crucial for patient safety. By integrating our advanced equipment in these settings, facilities can ensure adherence to ANSI/AAMI standards, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
AAMI ST108 will not allow for direct feed systems in critical water processing any longer, and thank goodness! The loop velocity of 3-5 feet per second being recirculated continuously through a 0.2 final filter will ensure that the last water that touches surgical instruments is free of bacteria and endotoxins. This means less surgical site infections!!
The technical information report 34 (TIR34) converted to Standard ST108 and covers the selection and maintenance of effective water quality suitable for reprocessing medical devices in critical water water facilities. It provides guidelines for selecting the water quality necessary for the reprocessing of categories of medical devices and addresses water treatment equipment, water distribution and storage, quality control procedures for monitoring water quality, strategies for bacterial control, and environmental and personnel considerations.
Water can be treated by a variety of methods that yield different levels of water quality. In general, as the chemical quality of water improves, its microbial content could increase unless the system is closely monitored to prevent microbial overgrowth. Gram-negative bacteria and nontuberculous mycobacteria can grow in any type of water, including tap, softened, deionized (DI), reverse osmosis (RO) treated, and distilled water. The rate of growth and the microbial levels attained are a function of the amount of organic contaminants in the water. The importance of monitoring water quality to prevent problems with microbial overgrowth cannot be overemphasized.
The AAMI ST108 Critical Water Water Systems are designed to meet or exceed the proposed standards put forth. The improved process water used in Water Systems lowers infection, protects equipment and improves patient outcomes.
Our ANSI/AAMI ST108 standard critical water systems include advanced features such as automated monitoring, reliable performance, and ease of use, making them ideal for healthcare settings. By integrating these solutions, Sterile Processing Departments and Ambulatory Surgical Centers can achieve consistent and effective sterilization processes, maintaining the highest levels of hygiene and safety.
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Taming the Muck: Your Guide to Sludge Water Treatment
What is Sludge?
Sludge is a semi-solid mix of organic and inorganic materials that settles during water treatment. While not harmful initially, untreated sludge can harbor pathogens, pollute waterways, and create unpleasant odors. It’s made up of everything from dead microorganisms and discarded food particles to bits of paper and chemicals
The Treatment Journey
Sludge treatment is a multi-step process designed to reduce volume, stabilize, and find sustainable disposal or reuse options.
- Thickening: Concentrates solids for easier handling through methods like gravity settling or centrifugation.
- Stabilization: Tames the beasties using processes like anaerobic digestion, reducing pathogens and odors.
- Dewatering: Removes excess water through methods like filtration, resulting in a cake-like material.
Beyond Disposal: Embracing Reuse
Innovative approaches are replacing traditional disposal methods.
- Biosolids: A nutrient-rich fertilizer for agricultural land.
- Biogas: A renewable energy source generated during anaerobic digestion.
- Building materials: Construction materials made from treated sludge, promoting a circular economy.
The Future of Sludge
Constantly evolving, sludge treatment explores innovative avenues like extracting valuable metals and minerals, closing the resource loop.
So, the next time you hear “sludge,” remember it’s not just a dirty word. It’s a reminder of the complex processes that keep our water clean and ongoing efforts to turn waste into valuable resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is sludge harmful? A1: While untreated sludge can harbor pathogens, the treatment process ensures it becomes safe and environmentally friendly.
Q2: How is sludge volume reduced? A2: Sludge volume is reduced through thickening methods such as gravity settling and centrifugation.
Q3: Can sludge be reused? A3: Absolutely! Treated sludge can be transformed into biosolids for fertilization, biogas for energy, and even building materials.
Q4: What is the future of sludge treatment? A4: The future involves continual advancements, exploring innovative ways like extracting valuable resources from sludge.
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It got us thinking about our favourite gigs that we’ve been to see from around the world. Do you have a favourite? Or would you travel overseas for an artist? Tell us about it - firstname.lastname@example.org
Publisher Justin Jamieson:
A mate and I were making our way through the Southern US States back in 1996 when we saw Ben Harper was playing in Nashville. We scored some cheap tickets and upon arriving at the small warehouse discovered Ben Harper didn’t have much of a following down South.
Our “cheap seats” became front row as Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals played what was virtually a private gig for two travelling Aussies. We had a few bourbons with the band apres gig and then partied hard in the bars of Broadway street well into the early hours of the morning.
That gig and Neil Young in the Terme Di Caracalla in Rome (wth a guest appearance by Willie Nelson) are pretty hard to top.
Editor Tim McGlone:
I was travelling on a bus from Athens to Budapest, but I cooked the booking in a big way, and a one-hour stopover in Belgrade, Serbia turned into a 24-hour stopover instead. This turned about to be a great mistake.
The day included a surprisingly epic walking tour, a hectic Red Star Belgrade football match, bookstores and cafe beers. The night was spent sneaking into the Kalemegdan, a 1,700 year old castle overlooking the city, to watch American band Interpol play a dreamy two-hour set with two Germans and a girl from Melbourne. How many places can you see world class bands play in ancient fortresses? We hit up a few very lively floating discos (known as Splavs) on the Danube River afterward, and I very nearly missed my next bus.
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OSI asked child psychiatrist Dr. Pamela Cantor to build systems to respond to child trauma in Eastern Europe. After September 11, 2001, New York Chancellor Harold Levy asked Dr. Cantor to lead efforts to do the same. Dr. Cantor packed everything she learned about working with children in crisis into a school turnaround strategy aptly named Turnaround for Children.
Research suggests that one fifth of urban kids have been exposed to violence; two thirds have lived through some form of trauma or crisis that impacts their schoolwork as a distraction, a preoccupation, or an episode of acting out.
Most school turnaround efforts focus solely on academic delivery: curriculum and instruction. Promising early results from Turnaround for Children suggests that a more robust approach that addresses the magnitude of adversity dysfunctional school face and creates a calm, engaging, and effective place to learn.
Turnaround teams include a school coach, a social worker, and a classroom coach—the focus is systems, services, and skills. They “work with school staff to develop the systems, resources, and knowledge and skills to address the broad and intense set of needs presented by students and staff, all in the service of creating a positive school culture and a vibrant learning community dedicated to high achievement and healthy development.” The three year intervention costs about $200,000 annually with philanthropic, school and district support.
Most turnaround efforts are about the adults; the 12 essential elements of Turnaround focus on what the kids need to learn:
- Rigorous leadership/mission focus on mitigating the adversity-driven barriers to student learning and achievement.
- Systems approach to distributing leadership across disciplines in coordinated action (teams) on academic and behavioral risk.
- Pedagogy rooted in an understanding of child development including academic and emotional/behavioral diversity.
- Curriculum choice that anticipates cognitive obstacles that is both preventative and interventive, occurring in every classroom.
- A deep awareness that student performance and behavior is a direct outgrowth of the behavior and skills of the adults in the school.
- A whole school approach that guarantees physical and emotional safety to every child in every classroom.
- A whole school approach that contains a public health model for providing support, including intensive support for students at different levels of academic and behavioral risk.
- A whole school approach that gives teachers and support staff the skills to model and teach self regulation to students that increasingly puts the locus of control in the child.
- A deep understanding in all school staff of the need to embrace parents as partners and the skills and knowledge to bring that to life.
- A staff development process that is comprehensive, presumes that leaders and teachers often do not have these skills, tied to supervisory accountability for the acquisition of these skills, is given adequate resource and time allocations.
- A systemic pathway to care, in particular mental health care, that includes both on site capacity and community-based collaborations.
- A systemic pathway to a broad and intense capacity for academic intervention, both in and out of the classroom, so that risk is identified early, and appropriate intervention (dosed correctly) is applied early.
While Turnaround seems pretty scalable as is, there may a couple affordable ways to build social and emotional health and promote resilience. The first opportunity is to build it into social media. Quest, a NYC-based game-themed school uses a social network, Being Me, to promote healthy identities, to share, practice, and contribute.
Online guidance systems will soon become commonplace in schools; they will promote college and career awareness and readiness; they will support informed postsecondary decisions. These systems could track and promote social and emotional health. This is, for most students, private and sensitive information. Comprehensive learner profiles, with family-managed private profiles, could control access to the information for the adults in a student’s life—an advisor at school, a parent, or a mentor.
Struggling schools usually serve low income communities face layers of issues. Effective teachers and an aligned curriculum are part of the solution. Students ready to learn are a big part of the equation ignored by most turnaround efforts. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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EXPERT TAX PLANNING FOR HIGH NET WORTH EXPATRIATES AND INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS
At Global Investments, we specialize in providing comprehensive tax planning services for high net worth expatriates and international investors. Our team of experienced tax professionals is dedicated to understanding your unique financial situation and developing tailored strategies to optimize your tax efficiency and protect your wealth.
UNDERSTANDING THE KEY TAXES FOR EXPATRIATES AND INTERNATIONAL INVESTORS
Navigating the complexities of international taxation requires a deep understanding of the various taxes applicable to expatriates and international investors. By thoroughly understanding these key taxes and the intricacies of international taxation, expatriates and international investors can make informed decisions about their financial planning. Expert tax advice from professionals like those at Global Investments can help ensure that these complex issues are addressed, and that tax liabilities are minimized while compliance with international tax laws is maintained.
Some of the main taxes to consider include:
INHERITANCE TAX (IHT)
A tax levied on an individual's estate after their death, inheritance tax rates and exemptions vary depending on the jurisdiction. In some cases, an individual's domicile or nationality can impact their IHT liability, while in others, the location of the assets themselves can determine tax obligations. Proper planning and structuring can help mitigate exposure to IHT and ensure the efficient transfer of wealth to beneficiaries.
Tax on personal income varies based on an individual's tax residency and domicile. Tax residents are typically subject to income tax on their worldwide income, while non-residents may only be taxed on income sourced within a specific country. Tax rates and brackets can vary significantly across jurisdictions, and double taxation agreements can play a crucial role in determining an individual's income tax liability. Expert advice is essential to minimize tax exposure and ensure compliance with international tax regulations.
CAPITAL GAINS TAX (CGT)
Tax on the profit made from selling or disposing of an asset, such as shares, property, or investments. CGT rates and rules vary among countries, with some jurisdictions offering exemptions or reduced rates for certain types of assets or holding periods. Understanding the CGT implications in each relevant jurisdiction and implementing effective tax planning strategies can help optimize the tax efficiency of your investments.
CAPITAL GAINS TAX (CGT)
ax on company profits is influenced by the country in which the company is incorporated and where its management and control are exercised. Corporation tax rates and rules can vary widely, with some jurisdictions offering favorable tax regimes for certain types of businesses or activities. Additionally, international tax planning strategies such as transfer pricing, intellectual property management, and the use of tax treaties can help multinational companies manage their corporation tax liabilities effectively.
TAX RESIDENCY & DOMICILE:
KEY FACTORS IN INTERNATIONAL TAX PLANNING
Determining your tax residency and domicile is crucial to understanding your tax obligations. Tax residency is typically based on the number of days spent in a country, while domicile refers to the country you consider your permanent home. The interplay between tax residency and domicile can significantly impact your tax liability, making it essential to seek expert advice for accurate planning.
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At Global Investments, our team of dedicated tax professionals is ready to help you navigate the complexities of international taxation. Contact us today to learn more about our tax planning services and how we can assist you in securing your financial future.
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The Brentwood Collection is made of two different forms of sustainably farmed eucalyptus. The main surfaces of each piece are covered in figured eucalyptus veneer, which peels away from the trunk and can be farmed without harming the tree. The cabinetsâ front panels are strips of eucalyptus burl that have been hand woven between solid brass rods to look like undulating grasslands.
Materials: Eucalyptus and Acacia wood
Dimensions: Overall: 60"W x 91"H x 20"Deep
(Top Cabinet: 49"L x 60"H x 15"Deep)
Rear-mounting attachment hardware included/two fixed shelves/two grommet wire-way holes in back panels of both top and bottom cabinets
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Formed by three veteran brokers and property managers from Charles Dunn Co. and one from Trammel Crow Co., the company currently has offices in Newport Beach, Encino and Scottsdale, Ariz., and expects to open a San Francisco office soon.
Tiarna's president is Thomas McAndrews, a former president of real estate management services at Charles Dunn Co. His partners in the venture are Scott Alleborn and Robert Deaton, both former regional managers with Dunn, and James Bannan, a former Trammell Crow Co. vice president. Alleborn is the company's executive vice president, Deaton is executive vice president of its Arizona operations, and Bannan is executive vice president for brokerage.
Tiarna, a Gaelic word meaning landlord, will focus on brokerage, property management and advisory services for landlords. The business is hoping to get business from owners of real estate who are fed up with consolidation in the industry, and wish to deal with the principals of a smaller firm rather than the employees or a larger firm.
Tiarna has opened its doors with leasing and management contracts for 2 million sf of office and industrial space, including one contract with a pension fund advisor.
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April 17, 2014 @ 4:46 PM
Many years ago I had been selling ozonated olive oil on E-bay for about two years when the son of a very good acquaintance called and asked if the oil would be OK to use on ringworm and could he buy some. I said I really didn't know if the oil would work but it certainly wouldn't hurt. He said his whole family (he was a Morman with lots of kids) had come down with ringworm and he was looking for a holistic approach to fix the problem. I shipped him a 100 ml jar of ozonated olive oil and checked back in two weeks.
As it turned out, he had mixed the ozonated olive oil with oregano oil and applied it on the various cases of ringworm in his family and the ringworm disappeared in one treatment.
Needless to say I ...
April 10, 2014 @ 11:51 AM
Growing up on a farm in rural southern Ontario did not hold a lot of excitement for me. The people were wonderful and the lifestyle was simple. I had more ambition than most and shortly after some University education at the University of Guelph, I had a lucky break and embarked on a career in show business. I created my own sound and lighting company, had wonderful success but became burned out in the process. I then became a member of a prestigious stagehand union in Toronto. I worked with Stars all over North America and beyond doing sound for mega musical productions like Phantom, Joseph, and Les Miserables. I rose to the pinnacle of that business but after 1250 shows of Phantom, I realized there was no more ...
April 3, 2014 @ 9:05 PM
Now that flu season is officially over for the 2013/14 flu season, I’d like to write a few observations of what I experienced.
This year Health Canada through its various agencies implemented an immunize-for-the-flu-or-wear-a-mask policy with health care workers country wide. The reason given was to protect patients and clients with compromised immune systems. Non-immunized care workers were labelled “carriers”. My observations were made from seeing workers’ reactions in BC.
The debate for and against the mandatory flu shot was heated, with both sides vehemently owning their beliefs. Proponents of the flu vaccine largely tended to be people in union or management positions who had the most to lose ... | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Proposed regulations from the Department of Labor that aim to boost the number of workers eligible for overtime pay will likely increase the cost of doing business and may disproportionately affect some sectors, say legal analysts and industry groups.
Last year the White House directed the DOL to update the overtime rules for salaried white-collar workers, “in part to ensure that millions more workers would be entitled to overtime pay,” says Allan Bloom, a partner at law firm Proskauer.
The proposed rules issued Tuesday raise the minimum level of compensation required for employees to be exempt from overtime regulations. Under the current rules, employees making at least $455 per week are exempt from overtime. The proposed rules increase that threshold to $970 per week by the beginning of 2016. After 2016, the DOL proposes to build in annual increases to the threshold based on nationwide earnings data.
“If it goes the way the DOL expects it to go, anyone making less than $50,400 in the beginning of 2016 will be entitled to overtime pay,” says Bloom. “The takeaway is it’s just going to increase the cost of doing business for employers across the country.”
The Society for Human Resource Management expressed concerns that “the DOL’s proposed rule will further exacerbate an already complicated set of regulations for employers and employees,” and said in a statement that “more than doubling the salary threshold will significantly impact employers and employees and will disproportionately affect the nonprofit and service sector industries, as well as certain geographic areas of the country.”
WorldatWork, a nonprofit HR association and compensation authority, echoed SHRM’s concerns, saying while it is “ready to work with the administration to modernize the Fair Labor Standards Act,” it has “substantial concerns with the proposed regulations.”
“Raising the salary level to $970 per week, or $50,440 annually is a significant increase,” said Cara Woodson Welch, vice president of external affairs and practice leadership at WorldatWork. “Making more workers eligible to earn overtime pay does not guarantee that companies will then allow those employees to work overtime hours and get paid the overtime rate.”
In light of the proposed regulations, which will be subject to a 60-day comment period following their publication in the Federal Register, employers may want to consider two scenarios, says Bloom.
“If I were an employer, I’d put all my employees on a spread sheet and look at my exempt workers and what their salaries are,” he says. “And obviously anyone you’re paying below the threshold you’ve got to take a look at and decide whether you’re going to increase that person’s compensation – increase their salary to bring them up to what the new level is expected to be – or whether you’re going to reclassify that position and just pay someone overtime pay.”
In general, employers may want to consider auditing their wage and hour practices, says Joel O’Malley, a partner with law firm Dorsey and Whitney. “Employers should be mindful of state laws, which may impose greater restrictions both in terms of the salary-basis and duties requirements for exemptions,” he says. “In the wage-and-hour context, whichever law — state of federal — is more protective of employees controls.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Offers have been pouring in on social media to help baby Blessing and now an account has been opened for funds to support him.
He was found dumped in a black plastic bag in Gonubie last week.
People have offered to donate clothing, toiletries and some even asked to adopt him.
Frere Hospital’s Facebook page has also been inundated with requests to help baby Blessing after his traumatic entrance into the world.
Blessing, named by hospital staff on Wednesday, was found by a gardener who was sent into the bush by his employer to search for her cat and stumbled upon the cries of the infant.
The healthy baby boy, who weighs about 2.9kg, was found in a bush with his umbilical cord still attached on Tuesday.
Today he is loved by all at the hospital’s neonatal intensive care unit.
Frere Hospital CEO Rolene Wagner said on the weekend: “We have been overwhelmed, but not surprised, by the outpouring of goodwill from the East London community to help our little baby Blessing.
“After consulting with our head office and the chairperson of the Frere Hospital Board, there is agreement that the Frere Hospital Board account may be used as a point for anyone who would like to make a financial contribution to supporting the needs of baby Blessing.
“On Monday [today] we will consult further regarding the administration and disbursement processes of this fund to ensure transparency and accountability to our generous public contributors.
“Should anyone wish to contribute financially, please ensure that the reference to be quoted for any deposits is ‘Blessing’.”
She said money could be paid to: Frere Hospital Board Bank Account, Standard Bank, Branch: 000021, account number: 0000081180691.
“On behalf of baby Blessing, we wish to thank everyone who is contributing to the collection of baby goods and offering to make donations towards his care.”
She thanked those who offered to visit, cuddle and care for baby Blessing. “However, we wish to coordinate such visits and we will inform those interested of the process to follow.”
The public would be able to drop off any donations for Blessing at the hospital once a designated area on the premises had been agreed upon.
A Facebook page “Blessings from me to you East London”, which was set up by Louise Torr, prior to the incident has moved Torr to action.
She told the Dispatch she wanted to help baby Blessing because the name was the same as her page.
“I started this page up last year September, and when I read that the baby’s name was Blessing I knew I had to help him out. We have received so much interest from donors who would like to help the baby boy and we have clothing, baby products and a pram for him,” Torr said.
Delta Thando Fex, who commented on DispatchLIVE’s page said: “I wish I could adopt that baby boy but I know that I won’t qualify.”
Gina Dos Santos wrote: “I so wish I can adopt him.”
Others wished Blessing well. Kim April posted: “Welcome to the world Blessing, God has great plans for your life.”
Mbuzo Qalingoma wrote: “God is good. All the best little boy Blessing.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
It's been a busy few weeks at the Project! I've been up North working with Primary Schools in Sutherland and twinning them with schools in the South. Philip's been delivering the first round of Eagle School sessions. We all had a lovely day at Yarrow & Ettrick Show and I had a great afternoon over at Glenlude at the John Muir site on Thursday with the lovely Karen Purvis and her wonderful volunteers. It's busy but it's all good stuff!
On the Hill, all three Eagles are present and accounted for and still doing extremely well!
More Eagle pics coming soon!
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North Island Hospitals
Location: Campbell River & Courtenay, British Columbia
As part of the largest single healthcare project in British Columbia to date, Graham was part of Tandem Health Partners to design, build, finance and maintain two new state-of-the-art hospital campuses – the Campbell River and the Comox Valley Hospitals (North Island Hospitals). The goal of the North Island Hospitals Project was to provide modern, effective, and appropriate inpatient and outpatient services to the communities of the North Island.
The Campbell River and District Hospital (CRDH) consists of a new 348,000 sq. ft. acute care facility encompassing: 95 patient beds, emergency department, diagnostic imaging, surgical and endoscopy services, ambulatory care program, maternity, cardiopulmonary diagnostic services, support services, and a mixture of structured and surface parking.
The Comox Valley Hospital (CVH) consists of a new 428,700 sq. ft. acute care facility encompassing: 153 patient beds, an adult and adolescent psychiatric unit, emergency care, diagnostic imaging, surgical and endoscopy services, support services, maternity, ambulatory care programs, cardiopulmonary diagnostic services, a clinical support building, University of British Columbia teaching facility, and a mixture of structure and surface parking.
Both hospitals are LEED Gold certified.
Graham Capital was the Finance Lead for the project and a 50% Equity Partner. The financing involved the development of an innovative liquid security component—the liquidity reserve account—which took the place of a portion of the standard contract or letter of credit. This structure dramatically decreased the project’s capital cost and provided the best value for money to the Authority. The broadly marketed bond offering was well oversubscribed and achieved what was, at the time, the lowest credit spread of any new long-term Canadian P3 bond since the 2008 financial crisis and was the first green bond P3 financing in Canada. The type of financing used for this project was a combination of long-term debt and equity financing combined with the authority’s funding.
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European Parliament votes in favour of closing the gender pay gap
Today, the European Parliament voted in favour of the mandate for the Pay Transparency Directive. This directive is a crucial tool in the fight against the gender pay gap, currently at 13% EU-wide. The Parliament's vote was brought on by members of the EPP and ECR who challenged the directive last month. With today's vote, the Parliament has given its go ahead for inter-institutional negotiations to start. The Greens/EFA Group applaud the progress for women's rights taken today, and have long pushed for action to be taken to close the gender pay gap.
Kira Marie Peter-Hansen, Greens/EFA MEP and European Parliament rapporteur for the Pay Transparency directive in the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs, comments:
“Today, the European Parliament has shown that we can be a parliament for progress and women's rights. Pay transparency is the best tool we have to close the gender pay gap and I am very happy to start trilogue negotiations with such an ambitious and strong mandate from this chamber. This legislation has the potential to eradicate unjust gender differences at workplaces across the EU.
“However, we are extremely disappointed that the EPP recommended their members to vote against the best tool we have to close the gender pay gap. This attempt to block progress on women's rights is especially upsetting because we left the negotiations in the committees with a balanced text and a broad support for the compromises.”
Terry Reintke MEP, Greens/EFA shadow rapporteur for the Pay Transparency directive in the Committee on Women’s Rights and Gender Equality, comments:
“In the EU, women still earn 13 percent less per hour than men. This shows that the gender pay gap will not just disappear by miracle. If we are to tackle this problem, we need joint action.
“Our position at committee level was agreed upon by the negotiating teams of all democratic groups in the European Parliament, including the EPP. That’s why it is particularly disappointing that so many EPP Members changed their position and voted against the Parliament's negotiation mandate with the Council. It’s time that conservative MEPs finally match their words with actions and stand with women.
“This text is ambitious, far-reaching and has the potential to make a real difference. We will defend this mandate in the negotiations with the Council to finally close the gender pay gap in the near future."
The adopted European Parliament position on the Pay Transparency directive wants to lower the number of workers a company must employ in order to be required to publish its pay gap. The Commission proposed companies with +250 employees, but the Parliament says +50 employees with the option to lower it further after a few years. With the Parliament's tightening, this would cover about 60% of all employees in the EU. Moreover, the Parliament states that workers representatives should be democratically elected by employees and not cherry picked by management. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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On a side street off Times Square brokers and traders lined up earlier this week for a rare treat outside of Nasdaq’s Manhattan market center: free Fatburgers. Mark Elenowitz, the investment banker behind the $24 million Regulation A capital raise of FAT Brands, was glowing with pride. FAT Brands opening IPO day was here and market interest had driven the stock to open above the $12 Reg A offer price. The first trade sold at $12.80 and the stock soared to $13.99 in the morning hours.
Elenowitz and his team at Tripoint Global Equities had worked all weekend to ensure the 2 million shares sold cleared the DTC (Depository Trust Company) and the hundreds of retail investors who bought stock through Tripoint’s online crowdfunding portal, BANQ, had their shares in their retail accounts available to trade immediately.
FAT Brands is controlled by Andy Wiederhorn, head of the investment firm Fog Cutter Capital Group. The Southern California burger joint Fatburger, often touted by Hollywood celebrities, was started by Lovie Yancey and Charles Simpson. Yancey first opened a three-seater burger stand in the late 1940s in front of her house in South Central Los Angeles.
FAT Brands, which stands for Fresh-Authentic-Tasty, owns multiple franchise chains focused on American food served in a fast casual setting. Fatburger is a 65-year-old company fashioned as a self-serve burger joint that competes with In-n-Out and Shake Shack (SHAK). Buffalo’s Café was founded in Roswell, Ga. in 1985, and is known for its chicken wings with 13 different sauces. And the company’s newest acquisition, Ponderosa and Bonanza Steakhouse, is a chain started in 1963 by Dan Blocker, who was known for his role as Hoss Cartwright in the TV western series Bonanza.
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This case involves a narrow issue - whether overpayments made by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas ("BCBS") to healthcare provider, Quality Infusion Care ("QIC), can be recovered by underpaying on subsequent patients claims regardless of whether the subsequent patient claims were for the same patient or under the same insurance plan.
QIC and its patients entered into an assignment contract in which the patients assigned to QIC their right to reimbursement from BCBS. If BCBS did not reimburse the amount due, or the reimbursement did not cover the full amount, then the patient was responsible to QIC for the remainder of the payment. BCBS made overpayments on several claims. BCBS requested refunds from QIC, but QIC did not provide a refund. To recoup the overpayments, BCBS deducted the overpaid amounts from subsequent payments to QIC, regardless of whether the offsets were from subsequent patients or different health insurance plans. QIC challenged the setoffs because the setoffs did not contain payments related to the same patient or same healthcare plan as those at issue in the requested refund.
Both parties moved for summary judgment. The United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas granted summary judgment in favor of BCBS, and held that although the offsets were from subsequent patients and involved different plans, all of the patients assigned their assignment rights to QIC, and "BCBS and QIC were mutually indebted and those setoffs were allowed by the Texas Insurance Code and the language of the Plans."
QIC appealed to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Fifth Circuit affirmed the District Court's decision. The Fifth Circuit reviewed the setoffs under case law governing assignments, the contract terms of the plans, and the Texas Insurance Code. The Firth Circuit held that when there is an assignment, an assignee takes all of the rights of the assignor, including limitations and setoffs. Therefore, because QIC accepted the patient's assignment of the healthcare plans, QIC became subject to BCBS's setoff rights contained in those plans. Based on the laws of assignment, the Fifth Circuit agreed with the district court that BCBS had a right to setoff overpayments with a subsequent patient or healthcare plan who had assigned their rights to QIC.
The Firth Circuit also held that because BCBS and QIS did not have a separate contractual relationship, BCBS's right to a setoff arose from the assigned contract. Each plan where BCBS made a deduction to setoff the overpayments contained provisions stating BCBS's right to offset subsequent benefit payments, allowing BCBS to deduct overpayments previously paid to QIC. The Fifth Circuit noted that the plans in question never required BCBS to restrict its setoffs from subsequent benefits to the same patient or the under the same plan. The Fifth Circuit held that since there was no statutory or common law against the setoff terms, and such setoffs were permissible under the Texas Insurance Code, BCBS was entitled to deduct the amounts it had previously overpaid QIC from QIC's subsequent claims.
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On September 17, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1383 into law. Under the new legislation, the California Family Rights Act (“CFRA”) will now make it unlawful for employers with five or more employees to refuse to grant qualifying employees with up to 12 workweeks of unpaid protected leave beginning January 1, 2021. The CFRA previously only applied to employers with 50 or more employees.
In addition, the CFRA previously only encompassed leave for an employee’s own “serious health condition,” the serious health condition of a spouse, child or parent, or the birth of a child. Now, the CFRA will also require employers with five or more employees to grant leave to an employee to care for the serious health condition of the employee’s grandparents, grandchildren and siblings.
The impact of the new legislation will be widespread. Of California’s approximately 1.6 million employers, approximately 173,000 have between five and 10 employees, with thousands more in the 10 to 50 employee range. Each of these employers will need to be prepared to comply with CFRA leave requirements which, until January 1, 2021, had never applied to them.
Intersecting with this legislation is Assembly Bill 1867, which was signed into law and immediately came into effect on September 9, 2020. The legislation may absorb some of the impact of SB 1383 for small employers as it requires California’s Department of Fair Employment and Housing (“DFEH”) to create a mediation pilot program for employers with five to 19 employees.
Under the program, such an employer may request that all parties participate in the DFEH’s mediation program within 30 days of receipt of a right-to-sue notice alleging a violation of the CFRA. Once the employer requests mediation, the employee is then precluded from pursuing a civil action until mediation is complete. However, the effectiveness of such programs in reducing litigation arising from the newly expanded CFRA will remain to be seen until 2021.
Given the ever growing complexity and relevance of California leave laws, we encourage employers of all sizes to review their own policies and practices to ensure they are current. Employers with five or more employees should consult with counsel as to the best way to effectuate and integrate these new requirements into their operations. Having a clear policy in place and documenting compliance will be essential measures given the prevalence of leave-related lawsuits in California. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Qara, an Egyptian startup, aligns its innovative solutions with Saudi Vision 2030 as it enters a new phase of international growth.
AJEX Logistics Services partners with Africa Union Holdings Group to enhance logistics and supply chain services between Africa and the Middle East, fostering economic cooperation and trade connectivity.
The London Metal Exchange announces plans to establish a copper and zinc delivery point in Jeddah, amplifying Saudi Arabia’s prominence in the global alloy industry.
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Saudi Arabia announces $533 million in deals with Africa include PIF’s game-changing agreements and developmental loan agreements.
King Abdulaziz Port will also see the creation of an integrated logistics area to improve sustainability and resiliency.
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When you deal with environmental issues, you need to be sure that your employees and staff have been properly trained. H2 Environmental Consulting Services has all of the necessary personnel and knowledge to train your staff and employees on any and all of the issues facing your business. Whether you deal with hazardous materials or your employees have the possibility of being exposed to such materials, proper training can make all the difference. H2 Environmental Consulting Services provides training for employees in a variety of industries.
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Vish, also known as the world’s number one Bollywood busker, has captivated audiences worldwide with his unique blend of Bollywood melodies and Western rhythms. Starting his career as a street performer, Vish’s passion and talent have propelled him into the spotlight, making him a rising star in the global music industry.
Back with a bang following the success of his single “Friday Night,” peaking at #6 in the Black Music Charts and #7 in the Commercial Pop Charts in Music week, Vish is set to dazzle fans with his latest release: “Doing To Me”. This energetic track showcases his evolution from street performances to a credible artist with a vision and purpose.
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There is something very welcoming about a nice aroma, however, sometimes the smell of cooking can be overwhelming and linger long after the plates have been cleared. To keep your kitchen free of nasty odours, try one of these fragrances, guaranteed to impress your guests.
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Nothing says a British kitchen like the smell of an apple and rhubarb crumble baking in the oven on a Sunday afternoon. This autumnal candle from The White Company will help you to re-create this comforting and seasonal smell throughout the year.
Taking inspiration from the ancient figure of Fauna, this incredibly stylish candle will not only have your home smelling incredible, but it will also have it looking great too. With scents of bitter orange peel and aromatic wild lavender, the L’Elide from Diptyque will add a touch of glamour too.
If you are looking to add some English charm to your home, this floral offering from Jo Malone will do the trick. The patterned jar will add some colour to your home and the sweet scents of British wildflowers will bring the outdoors in. Also, with the purchase of this candle, Jo Malone will make a donation equal to 75% of the retail price to support individuals and families affected by mental ill health through dedicated projects with inspirational charities.
If elegance and opulence is more your style, then this Cire Trudon candle is a good investment. With notes of ylang-ylang, benzoin and resin, this offering from the oldest candle makers in the world will certainly get people talking.
With gentle scents of wild lilac and rose, this ocean-themed candle will banish any left-over cooking smells in the house.
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Hyundai E&C announced that it published ‘2022 Sustainability Management Report’ that contains the company’s sustainability activities and achievements of last year.
Based on the company’s global-level ESG management guidelines, the report applies principles of global standards on sustainability disclosures (*GRI Standards, *UNGC 10 Principles, *WEF Metrics, *SASB, and *TCFD) that are recognized globally. The report especially applies some of the new GRI Standards 2021, increasing ESG disclosure by 23% compared to the previous year. And it enhanced credibility and quality of the details of the disclosure by containing non-financial information of the company based on the internationally recognized auditing standards (AA1000AS).
* GRI: Global Reporting Initiative, international research center that established the guidelines on ‘sustainability reporting’ that is used globally
* UNGC: UN Global Compact, an organization under the United Nations established to encourage companies to join the movement in sustainable and balanced development pursued by the UN as well as to improve the ethics of the international community and international environment through cooperation between the UN and member companies
* WEF: World Economic Forum, international non-governmental forum held in Davos, Switzerland annually
* SASB: Sustainability Accounting Standards Board, sustainability accounting standards committee of the US
* TCFD: Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures
The ‘2022 Hyundai E&C Sustainability Management Report’ sets forth 8 areas of values where company and society coexist in harmony and subsequent key agendas based on the four pillars of sustainability of the WEF - Prosperity, Planet, People, and Principles of Governance. The report contains mid-to-long term goals and key performance indicators per each area including creating value for company and customers through forward-looking strategies and technology innovation, environmental responsibility through green management and carbon neutrality, strengthening capability through safety management and fostering innovative talents, and establishing sound governance by building ethical compliance system and integrated risk management.
This year’s report was published as a responsive PDF where stakeholders can move to a specific page or go to relevant websites. By using functions that allow readers to move through items freely and check details in depth, the report enhances communication with external stakeholders. Publishing the report in PDF form minimizes production of printouts, contributing to reducing carbon emissions.
Hyundai E&C has announced its ‘coal exit declaration’ last year to respond to the global climate change crisis and has pursued to expand new and renewable energy and eco-friendly projects. The company is preparing to announce its ‘2045 Carbon Neutrality Declaration’ based on SBTi* as the first listed construction company in Korea by the second half of this year. Hyundai E&C is also dedicated to further establishing key ESG policies (environmental management, diversity inclusion) and expanding sustainable management along with joining global initiatives such as UNGC and TCFD supporters.
* SBTi: Science Based Targets initiative, key carbon emission certification organization
In his introductory remarks, Hyundai E&C CEO Yoon Young-Joon said, “as a global corporate citizen, Hyundai E&C will faithfully comply with global standards and recommendations such as the UN SDGs*, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and OECD guidelines as well as dedicate to safety, quality management, shared growth with supply chain, and transparent and fair compliance to open the path where company and society grow together” and added, “we are committed to pursuing energy transition projects to respond to climate change such as offshore wind power, hydrogen, renewable energy trading, carbon capturing, and small modular reactors (SMR) as well as new growth projects including urban air mobility (UAM) and smart city to strengthen our core competitiveness in future projects.”
* UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): goals agreed to achieve by 2030 at the UN General Assembly as common goals of the international community in achieving sustainable development
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Cucumbers are delicious and refreshing vegetables. They are added in salads, and many people prefer eating them as a refreshing and highly nutritious snack.
And, yes, they are super easy to grow. Most people are not aware that cucumbers have a large variety of uses. We have listed some of the things you can do with cucumbers.
1. Fresh non-peeled cucumbers are rich in potassium, vitamins K and C, and they are an excellent source of phosphorus, manganese, magnesium, pantothenic acid and vitamin A. Cucumbers have a low content of sodium, cholesterol and saturated fat.
2. Whenever you feel tired, eat a cucumber instead of caffeine, because they are an amazing source of carbs and vitamins B.
3. If you are into spa-fragrances, and you do not want your bathroom mirror fogged, take a cucumber slice and rub it all over your mirror before you take your bath.
4. Use cucumbers to keep pesky garden pests away. Place cucumber slices in a pie tin in your house garden. Aluminium and chemicals contained in cucumbers react together and drive pests off.
5. Reduce any cellulite on your body by massaging cucumber slices on your cellulite areas. There is a reaction between collagen and phytochemicals in cucumbers which helps in tightening skin. This could even help in reducing wrinkles.
6. Treat headaches and hangovers. Eat a cucumber before you go to bed and you will sure wake up fully refreshed. Cucumbers are rich in electrolytes, vitamin B and sugar that balances body.
7. Reduce the feeling of hunger without stuffing yourself with calories. Cucumbers are great for this. They have zero calories and keep you full for longer.
8. Use cucumbers to polish your shoes. Rube a slice on your shoes. Chemicals in cucumbers will make your shoes shiny.
9. You have no WD 40? Do not panic! Rub a cucumber slice on the area you need lubricated.
10. Here is a trick to relieve stress. Cut a whole cucumber and put it in a boiling water. Nutrients and chemicals start reacting together and release a relaxing aroma in the steam, same as a spas do.
11. Press a cucumber slice against the palate using your tongue to fight bad breath. Photochemicals in cucumbers kill off bacteria responsible for bad breath.
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Sexual assault and workplace sexual harassment – traumatic and common experiences for U.S. women – may increase the long-term risk of developing high blood pressure, according to new research.
"Reducing sexual violence against women, which is important in its own right, may also provide a strategy for improving women's lifetime cardiovascular health," study author Rebecca B. Lawn said in a news release. She is a postdoctoral research fellow in epidemiology at Harvard University's T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston.
Compared to women who said they had never been sexually assaulted or harassed, those who experienced both had a 21% higher risk of developing high blood pressure, according to the study published Tuesday in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Women who reported experiencing workplace sexual harassment alone had a 15% higher risk, and sexual assault alone carried an 11% higher risk.
Researchers said their analysis ruled out other types of trauma as being associated with the increased risk of high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death among women.
"These results suggest that screening for a broader range of experiences of sexual violence in routine health care, including sexual harassment in the workplace, as well as verbal harassment or assault, and being aware of and treating potential cardiovascular health consequences, may be beneficial for women's long-term health," Lawn said.
Previous studies have shown up to 44% of women report having had some form of unwanted sexual contact. Up to 80% report having been sexually harassed at work.
Lawn and colleagues analyzed seven years' worth of data for 33,127 women who had no history of hypertension or had not taken medication for high blood pressure as of 2008. Their average age was 53 at the time, and most of them were white.
By 2015, nearly 7,100, about 1 in 5 of the women, had developed high blood pressure. The lifetime prevalence was 23% for sexual assault and 12% for workplace sexual harassment, and 6% of women reported both.
Although it's becoming more common for primary care providers to screen for partner violence, Lawn said, "exposure to sexual violence is not widely recognized as a contributor to women's cardiovascular health."
According to AHA statistics, nearly 43% of women in the U.S. ages 20 and older have high blood pressure, which is defined as 130/80 mmHg or higher.
Nearly all the study participants were non-Hispanic white women who worked as professional nurses, so the findings may not be applicable to the general population. The study also was limited by the fact that the timing and severity of the sexual assault and workplace harassment were not captured, which may affect the impact of other traumas. And sexual violence was assessed retrospectively, which means it is subject to memory recall issues.
"We hope future studies will examine these questions with more detailed information on sexual and other forms of violence," Lawn said. "These questions need to be investigated in more diverse groups of people of various ages, races and ethnic backgrounds and gender."
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Stora Enso has decided to invest approximately EUR 1 billion to convert the remaining idle paper machine at the Group’s Oulu site in Finland into a high-volume consumer board production line. The investment supports the Group’s growth strategy in renewable packaging by providing new volume for growing packaging segments. Production on the converted machine is estimated to start in early 2025.
Following the first machine conversion at the Oulu site in 2021 from paper to kraftliner, the remaining idle paper line will be converted into a state-of-the-art highly flexible consumer board line. The total annual capacity will be 750,000 tonnes of consumer board. The target end-use segments are food and beverage packaging, especially frozen and chilled, and dry and fast food, mainly in Europe and North America.
The total investment will be approximately EUR 1 billion during 2022–2025.
The investment is fully aligned with Stora Enso’s sustainability commitments. It will support circularity by further enhancing the recycling performance of the Packaging Materials division’s product portfolio. The Oulu site’s total scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions will remain at a low level as they were already reduced by 80% during the first conversion in 2021.
The investment will create approximately 300 new jobs at the Oulu site and support functions including Herman Andersson Oy terminal and port operations, and an additional 1,500 indirect employment opportunities overall. The wood consumption of the new line will be approximately one million cubic metres of pulp wood. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Trekking in Nepal Himalayas
Trekking in Nepal Himalayas & Nepal Himalayan trekking information
Trekking in Nepal Himalayas is one of the most popular and thrilling adventures for the tourist. Nepal Himalayan trekking explore the eye catching Himalayan views, high mountains zone, gorgeous landscape and Nepal trekking routes. Nepal has 48 different trekking destinations for the trekkers who wish to treks in Nepal Himalaya. Need to know all details before heading to trek in Nepal Himalaya such as accommodations during the trekking , trekking permit, overland transportation , flight tickets , trekking route and meals. Tally as famous Himalayan country in the world, numerous Nepal trekking destinations are most exciting with stunning views.
Nepal trekking destination categorized differently such as normal / regular trekking trails – Everest trekking route, Annapurna trekking route, Langtang trekking route , controlled trekking destination: Mustang trekking route, Manaslu trekking route, Kanchenjunga trekking route, Dolpo trekking route , Adventure trekking in Nepal : Around Dhaulagiri trekking, Makalu trekking, Mustang saribung pass trekking , Annapurna high passes trekking , Eco trekking destination : Ganesh Himal trekking, Rolwaling trekking, Panch pokhari trekking, Bhairav kunda trekking .
For the normal trekking destination trekkers may participate group or individual , For the controlled trekking destination minimum two person required as individual not allowed for trekking, Other trekking destination trekker may simply join as per their wish and desire. All Nepal trekking trails required National park or conservation area permit and for restricted trekking route need special trekking permit through the local government registered Nepal trekking companies. For Nepal hiking and trekking can do from 4 days up to 45 days . Autumn and spring seasons are best time trekking in Nepal Himalayas even doable around the year.
Nepal trekking tour operator will provide you all necessary information as well as arrange the Nepal trekking tour as per trekkers / adventure seekers wish and holiday schedule. Simply say Nepal trekking guide is essential treks in Nepal because of high Himalayan pass, reach high mountain base camp, to recognized trekking route and for explain the mountain names, culture and their tradition. Tea house / lodge and camping / tented trekking doable in all trekking destinations.
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Mohit Joshi from Haldwani (Nainital) enters in Zee TV’s popular show ‘Yeh Teri Galiyan’. Mohit is playing the key role of Rana in the serial, who is Beauty’s ex-boyfriend.
The actor was last seen in Naagin 2, enters the daily soap as the new negative character. According to the storyline, Rana visits Beauty to kill Thakoma and take her place. Their intentions would be to overpower and rule Sonagachi. ‘They plan to sell all the girls of Sonagachi,’ a little birdie reveals. They intend to auction all the girls.
Mohit debuted in the television industry with epic drama series “Chandra Nandini”, Whereas Mohit played the role of Bhutpal, elder brother of princess Nandini.
Mohit hails from Haldwani (Nainital) and completed his Bachelor’s degree from Kumaon University, Nainital. Later he went to Delhi to carry on his modelling career. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
In the previous article, I wrote about why you should participate in a beauty pageant. Now, I will tell you the things you should know before applying for beauty pageants. Many aspirants who are inexperienced and ignorant about the pageantry business get trapped by unscrupulous companies and individuals.
Learn About Pageantry first
We have many national & international pageants around the Globe; all the pageants have different criteria and different participation processes. Age & height criteria may vary from pageant to pageant. There are many pageants that do not have any criteria at all.
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Pay the participation fee
Pageants have a participation fee that is meant to be paid by participants or participants may get sponsorship for themselves, this is how the pageant industry works globally. All international pageant give their franchises to national pageants on fixed franchisee fees or participation fees basis. Only in Miss India, there is no participation fee because it gets organized by Times Group which gets sponsorship for participants & provides them contracts under Times Talents.
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Hire Pageants Coach/ Join Training School
Pageantry is not that easy, you have to be the best of yourself. There are thousands of girls who are like you. If you want to stand the best out of them, you have to learn everything – how to walk, how to speak & how to present yourself. We have many pageant training academies in India now run by Super Models like Alesia Raut & Lakshmi Rana.
Nothing is for free
Freebies are the weakness of Indians, But let me remind you there is nothing for free on this planet. If you’re not paying for the product, you are the product. Pageant Training Academies are serviced based industry so are the pageant organizations. Many girls get influenced by conmen who say they are offering training & grooming for free to lure young age girls. Many greedy parents also get lured by the promise of free and comprise the safety of their girls just to save a few bucks. But they never pause to think how their children can be used in the wrong way to raise money by an organization or person who claims to be giving free training etc.
Pageantry is not modeling
Modeling is a real profession just like any other profession which requires some specific skills. While pageantry is a contest, which is open for all professions, You may be a doctor or a student you can participate if you fulfill the requirements of the pageant organization.
Pageantry is an expensive Game
Pageantry is an Expensive Game. It is not a necessity of life. I always suggest financially struggling youngsters not participate in it, if they cannot afford expenses. There are no free lunches. Pageants are important to enhance your personality & groom you, only if you can afford them. Pageants are your gateway to modeling and acting. But do not think you are entitled to participate in pageantry on someone else’s money. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The French army officer Claude-Etienne Minié invented the bullet that would bear his name in 1849. The Minié bullet, a cylindrical bullet with a hollow base that expanded when fired, proved lethally accurate over relatively long distances, and was soon used to devastating effect by the British army against Russian forces during the Crimean War. After the outbreak of the American Civil War in 1861, both Union and Confederate soldiers used the “minnie” bullet (as they called it) in their muzzle-loading rifles.
A New Bullet
Before the development of the Minié ball, muzzle-loading rifles were not used in combat situations because of how difficult they were to load. Because the ammunition used had to engage the spiral grooves, or rifling, inside the rifle barrel, it had to be equal in diameter to the barrel, and shooters would have to jam the bullet into the rifle by force. In addition, the rifle tended to become even more difficult to load as gunpowder residue collected inside the barrel.
The French army officer Claude-Etienne Minié was not the first to come up with the design of a bullet that expanded when fired, but he simplified and improved on earlier designs–including those developed by Britain’s Captain John Norton (1818) and William Greener (1836)–to create his namesake bullet in 1849. Cylindrical in shape, with a conical point and a hollow base containing an iron plug, the Minié bullet was smaller than the diameter of a rifle barrel, and could be easily loaded, even when the rifle became dirty.
How it Worked
When a rifle containing a Minié bullet was fired, the bullet was rammed back on the charge, which exploded and sent the bullet hurtling down the barrel. On its way, the iron bullet expanded, gripping the spiral rifling and spinning so tightly along its course that its range and accuracy were greatly increased, with fewer misfires. The effective range of a Minié bullet was from 200 to 250 yards, a huge improvement on earlier ammunition.
The French army never adopted the Minié bullet, but the British did, paying Minié for his patent to use the ammunition in 1851. During the Crimean War of 1853-56, which pitted Britain, France and the Ottoman Empire against Russia, the bullet so improved the effectiveness of infantry troops that 150 soldiers using the minié could equal the firing power of more than 500 with a traditional musket and ammunition.
The Minié Ball & the American Civil War
In the early 1850s, James Burton of the U.S. Armory at Harper’s Ferry, Virginia, improved further on the Minié bullet by eliminating the need for the iron plug and making it easier and cheaper to mass-produce. It was adapted for use by the U.S. military in 1855.
During the Civil War (1861-65), the basic firearm carried by both Union and Confederate troops was the rifle-musket and the Minié ball. The federal armory in Springfield, Massachusetts, produced a particularly effective rifle-musket that had a range of around 250 yards; some 2 million Springfield rifles were produced during the war.
The long-range accuracy of the Minié ball meant that the traditional model of warfare, when infantry and cavalry assaults could be successful, was over. Soldiers armed with a minié-loaded rifle could hide behind trees or blockades and take down approaching forces before they could get close enough to cause any damage. Weapons of an earlier age, such as the bayonet, became almost obsolete in this new kind of warfare, and the role of cavalry and field artillery was greatly reduced. Casualty figures for the American Civil War reached staggering proportions, with more than 200,000 soldiers killed and more than 400,000 wounded. The rifle-musket and the Minié bullet are thought to account for around 90 percent of these casualties. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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James Watt - A great Enlightenment Man
James Watt was a true man of the 18th Century Industrial Enlightenment.
He believed in the power of knowledge to create ideas and that these ideas created immediate change. As a result he was a key figure in the development of the technologies, particularly the efficient steam engine, which would revolutionise industry and society forever.
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Biden Admin. Walks Foreign Investment Tightrope With TikTok
CFIUS and Industrial Security Partner Antonia Tzinova spoke with Law360 about President Joe Biden's revocation of Trump-Era executive orders on TikTok, WeChat and similar apps with foreign ownership. Former President Donald Trump sought to ban the apps from the market, but Biden's June 9 executive orders indicate a shift away from an outright ban and a move toward finding a balance between open investing and protecting personal data. Although Biden's orders outline criteria for identifying apps that could pose national security risks, they do not address an ongoing review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) of a proposed hosting deal between Oracle and TikTok. Ms Tzinova, who represents clients before CFIUS, commented that the orders signal a continued focus on countering threats from China.
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Third quarter underlying net interest income rose 19% to £3.4bn, as net interest margins (the difference between what a bank earns in interest and pays on deposits) rose to 2.98% from 2.55%, because of higher interest rates. Underlying other income was down 4% at £1.3bn.
Costs only increased slightly, so underlying profit rose 22% to £2.4bn. But after including a £668m impairment charge in anticipation of more customers defaulting on their loans because of a weaker economic outlook, profit fell 17%.
Total loans and advances to customers were broadly flat at £456.3bn, with almost £300bn of this coming from the open mortgage book.
The CET1 ratio - an important measure of a bank's capital position - fell to 15% from 16.3%, partly reflecting regulatory changes.
Lloyds expects full year net interest margins to be higher than 2.9%.
The shares fell 1.5% following the announcement.
Lloyds has taken a hit to the tune of £700m as it prepares for more customers to default on their loan repayments. That was a heftier charge than analysts were expecting and is driven by the rapidly weakening economic outlook. We can't rule out further charges coming through if things are worse than predicted.
All banks are affected by the economic cycle, but Lloyds' particular reliance on traditional banking and lending, especially mortgages, means it will feel more pain than others when the tide turns.
That said, that very operating model means rising interest rates are good news. The difference between what Lloyds earns in interest on loans and the amount it pays in interest on deposits, is moving in its favour. A net interest margin knocking on the door of 3% is no mean feat, but still isn't enormously profitable. As further interest rate rises come through, Lloyds is in a good spot, and this should feed through directly to growth. But Lloyds is also doing the right thing by looking for alternative ways to grow.
The new strategy plans to build out the bank's small business offer as well as increasing the focus on larger corporate and institutional clients. Both groups have potential to generate fees, rather than interest income.
The group's also looking to grow its Wealth Management options, across asset management, general insurance and pensions businesses, another area which isn't closely linked to interest rates. It's early days, but the billions being invested over 5 years means Lloyds is taking this strategy shift seriously. These plans have merit, but we're a long way off knowing if that hefty investment will pay off. This is an especially precarious time to bulk out this area - volatile markets and low consumer confidence aren't accommodating for wealth management.
The other weapon in Lloyds' arsenal when it comes to fighting low interest rates is an impressively low cost: income ratio.
Finally, there's the balance sheet to consider. The group's streets above the capital ratio set by regulators, which means there's hordes of uninvested excess capital - arguably - going to waste. Cash that could be returned to shareholders.
Overall, we commend the efforts to diversify, but these are far from being the main event. In the meantime, Lloyds looks set to benefit from incremental interest rate hikes - but investors should be prepared for ups and downs (such as higher default rates on loans) given economic uncertainty.
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Team Canada 2018: accused players could face further repercussions!
We’re talking sanctions beyond the case in court!
According to Richard McLaren, who led investigations into Russian doping and corruption in the International Weightlifting Federation, players allegedly involved in the 2018 World Juniors sexual assault scandal in Canada could be banned from playing in the NHL due to violating their team’s and the league’s code of conduct. Regardless of the outcome of their case.
“There’s a lot of factors,” McLaren said to the Canadian Press. “It involves the player, their team, the league and the players association when it comes to further repercussions.”
As it’s been nationally covered for the past week, all five players allegedly involved in a sexual assault scandal that occurred during a Hockey Canada event in London in June 2018 have surrendered to the London police. Four National Hockey League players – Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube and Cal Foote – surrendered on Tuesday, while former Ottawa Senators Alex Formenton, who currently plays in Switzerland, reported to police on Jan. 28.
On Monday, a press conference held by the London Police will take place Monday at 2 p.m. to provide an update related to a sexual assault allegation involving members of the 2018 Canadian world junior hockey team.
The NHL has conducted its own investigation into the sexual assault allegations, which have not been proven in court. However, McLaren states that the code of conduct agreement laid out by the players’ union indicates that they could be banned from playing in the NHL in the future.
“That’s totally possible,” he said.
McLaren however also stated that if acquitted, the players could continue a playing career and would not be barred from playing in the United States.
As for the time between now and the trial, which is likely to be held in a few years, it will come down to the teams as they will need to make a decision on whether to continue to employ them while the case remains without a verdict.
NHL teams have directed inquiries about the players involved in the case to the league, while the league says it will let the London police answer questions…
- London police offers additional info on 2018 WJC investigation ahead of press conference
- Here’s what comes next for all 5 players charged in 2018 WJC incident:
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I came to Dr.Kiran’s HomeoLife for treatment of some kind of pimples which has grown on my face. I was very worried about it. I opted a treatment at gachibowli branch Hyderabad. There I joined a Full 6 months course and it has benefited me completely. All the pimples are gone and I can mark is as 10/10 in treatment. The Facilities were also very good and here in the homeo clinic you will best quality doctors as well. So, as per my view, I will definitely recommend Dr.Kiran’s Homeolife to any one suffering from any disease.
The best Homeo clinic is Dr.Kiran’s Homeolife. I visited there for checkup my psoriasis problem at Malakpet branch and I observe good results and the clinic is very clean. I met the doctor he seem to very efficient. I have started treatment for my dandruff also. And one more thing if have an appointment you need not wait for a minute also, the staff is very punctual about time I always have very good experience in Dr.Kiran’s HomeoLife.
Really nice experience in Dr.Kiran’s Homeolife Rajaji nagar branch. Doctors are very supportive and treat you like a member of your family; they completely try to understand all your health problems no matter whether major or minor. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Each of our clients is assigned a Relocation Coordinator who serves as your point person during the entire relocation process. The Coordinator will lead all relocation planning, organizing, packing and unpacking activities. We don't stop our work until you feel comfortable and at-home in your new accommodations. We serve our clients like they are family, no excuses and no exceptions.
Auctions and Sales
Selling your cherished possessions doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Our experienced team helps older adults transition by organizing and managing estate sales or online auctions. With our accurate valuations, you can be confident that your items are priced to reflect their true worth. Whether you’re downsizing, relocating, or simply looking to clear space, we handle everything from start to finish—ensuring a smooth, stress-free process.
Basements, garages, and attics have a tendency to collect dust, dirt, and clutter over time. Our cleaning specialists use precision and care to transform these areas into spotless and organized spaces. Other deep cleaning services are carpet & flooring cleaning or replacement, appliance and electronics removal, hot tub removal, and outdoor shed disassembly and removal. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
As a father, why do love working at Honest?
Each day when I kiss my son and daughter goodbye, I know my next stop is creating a safer world for them. There isn't a day that goes by that I'm not completely energized knowing the impact we're having. I truly relish working alongside my Honest family that is comprised of amazing and talented people all marching towards the same goal. We're very mission based here - and all doing our best to create a safer, better world for children and families. At the end of each day, I spend a few minutes reading our Facebook posts, e-mails, and customer comments - real comments about the good we're doing - all sincere notes from mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers, and anyone you could think of - that make each and every day even more valuable than the last.
What is your favorite Honest product?
My new favorite product is the Honest Prenatal vitamins (yes, I've taken them!). They taste great and make me feel like I'm getting a full dose of food-based organic goodness. (My wife also happens to be an even bigger fan of them.) It is extremely hard to choose, though. My favorite last week was our new Juniper Sage bar soap. My favorite on June 17th will be our new super minty natural toothpaste. And I can't wait to put our new Daredevil Diaper on my son Kaden — his 14-month-old shenanigans will be sure to make those diapers proud (if everything goes right we'll start shipping on the week of June 10th!). Our product team does an outstanding job of releasing new products what feels like every week. They, like the rest of our team, drive this business through their passion, sweat, and attention to detail.
What is you most memorable Honest moment?
This one's tough...I have new ones everyday. Yesterday, it was watching Christopher (another founder) lather up Andrew's (from Honest Support) hair while we took a thank you picture to send to our good friends at Costco. It was hilarious! Of course, I'll always remember loading our first full truck of shipments alongside our dedicated fulfillment team. It was late in the night in our first week, and I hadn't slept in nearly four days (I hadn't changed my clothes in almost the same amount of time). It was an amazing start to what has been an unbelievable journey. Big thanks to everyone at Honest and everyone who believes in us for taking this journey with me.
What is your favorite parenting memory?
Impossible to choose! My daughter's first day at soccer, my son's first (homemade) popsicle, both of them under age 4 better able to navigate an iPad than I am.... Most recently, it was when my daughter said, "Come on Dude" — where did she get that? We also had a massive Easter Egg hunt — there's nothing like seeing 50 kids canvas my backyard in search of hidden treasure sheathed in colorful not-so-natural eggs. And, of course, I'll never forget parasailing with Kyla — the daredevil diapers would have been perfect for her too.
If you weren't at work, what would you be doing?
Seriously?! Of course, I'd be thinking about work (or sending a midnight e-mail - sorry everyone)! Big thanks to my sweetheart and biggest fan, my wife Tabitha, for her unwavering love and support of both Honest and me. How did I get so lucky?
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Prime Development Land! This may be the opportunity you are looking for to create your own development of Medium Density Residential homes just down the road from Miners Ranch Reservoir and Lake Oroville. The property is centrally located and close to Shopping, Restaurants, Schools, has nearby power, water, and sewer. This property, coated with Dunstone Loam, and Loafercreek Loam soils on a total of 22.76+/- Acres in 4 parcels, has the potential to be subdivided into roughly 95 lots, depending on the configuration of development. Homes are now being built just across Oro Quincy Highway in the Village Oaks Neighborhood. Butte County zoning MDR provides for up to 6 units per acre development, with a minimum lot size of 6,000 Square Feet, minimum setbacks of 20ft in the front, 5ft on the sides, and 10ft in the rear, as well as a maximum height of 35 ft. Ask your agent for a copy of our supplemental documents, including our offering memorandum, zoning info, soils reports, NHD report, and a potential subdivision map! Don't forget to check out our video tour and topography maps in the virtual tour section! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
At the time of writing, Tom George lies
in a highly respectable eighth place in the National Hunt Trainers’
Championship, having saddled 41 winners and amassed over £642,000 in
total prize money. However, as Adrian Heskin said, when replacing
Paddy Brennan as stable jockey to George at the start of the 2016/17
season, “Tom has a lot of young horses. He’s invested a lot of
money over the past year, so he has a lot of novices coming through.
There are a couple of really exciting ones that could be anything.”
Having worked with Arthur Moore, Gavin
Pritchard-Gordon, the late Michael Jarvis, Francois Doumen and Martin
Pipe before becoming a trainer in his own right, George saddled his
first winner, Newton Point, at Worcester in 1993. Since then he has
sent out over 500 winners from his training establishment Down Farm
in Slad, near Stroud, Gloucester.
His first winner at the Cheltenham
Festival was Galileo – who was one of a crop of horses imported
from Poland – in the Ballymore Properties Novices’ Hurdle in
2002. George said at the time, “This is the sort of day everybody
dreams about”. He also enjoyed success with the front-running grey,
Nacarat, whose exploits at Kempton, in particular, he believes helped
to raise his profile. Nacarat won what is now the Betbright Chase at
the Sunley-on-Thames track as an 8-year-old in 2009 and again, as an
11-year-old, in 2012.
Other notable horses from the yard
include Saint Are, who finished second, behind Many Clouds, in the
Grand National in 2015 and fourth, behind One For Arthur, in 2017.
The 12-year-old is being trained for the great race once again this
season but, because of a change in the rules by the British
Horseracing Authority (BHA), will not be going hunter chasing
beforehand, as was originally planned.
In terms of prospects for the
Cheltenham Festival in 2018, George is likely to send Summerville
Boy, winner of the Tolworth Hurdle at Sandown in January, straight to
the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, for which the 6-year-old is a
top-priced 20/1. He has also expressed himself satisfied with the
performance of The Worlds End, who has yet to trouble the judge in
three starts on unsuitably soft going, and is hopeful of an improved
performance in the Stayers’ Hurdle, for which the gelding is a 25/1
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Director of Marketing Communication
À propos du poste
Marriott International is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive, people-first culture. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, such as disability and veteran status, or any other basis covered under applicable law.
At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.
Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.
Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next. It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values. And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.
In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.
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Updated 25/7/19 with opening date
In a nutshell: Vegan fast food restaurants
Summing it all up: American import by Chloe. are doing pretty well in London and are opening two more of their fast food vegan restaurants here.
American vegan fast-food restaurant by Chloe. has already had success in London, opening at Covent Garden and Tower Bridge. And now there's more planned - with two places on the way.
First up is Oxford Circus. They're opening just up the road from the station, opposite the Langham, taking over what used to be a Byron. After that, they'll be opening up at ICON designer outlet at the O2. And there they'll have what they're calling their first "by CHLOE.backyard" and that will have a games zone with a pinball machine and a range of retro arcade games.
Both places will have the usual vegan dishes - including The Guac Burger, Quinoa Taco Salad, Air-Baked Fries and Mac N’ Cheeseso as well as daily-baked sweets and dairy-free ice cream. But the O2 site will also have slushies and nachos that are brand new.
More about by Chloe.
Where are they? 4-5 Langham Pl, Marylebone, London W1B 3DG and ICON at the O2, Peninsula Square, SE10 0DX
When does it open? Oxford Circus mid-June 2019, 25 July O2 July 2019
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18/9/19 - updated with soft launch details
What: Arabica KX
In a nutshell: Borough's Levantine favourite expand to King's Cross
Summing it all up: This new all-day restaurant will open up right next to the Aga Khan Centre in King's Cross and they're promising very special hummus, the best halal steaks and more.
Five years after opening his successful Borough restaurant, Arabica founder James Walters is gearing up to open a second place, this time in King's Cross. The new Arabica KX will open with an "almost entirely new" menu - although, rest assured, we're told that the key favourites from the original Levantine-inspired restaurant will still be available. The Arabica dirty hummus has long been a favourite of ours, but here in N1C they're launching Hummus KX which is going to be loaded up with diced sweet peppers, red chilli, crushed garlic, parsley and roasted spiced chickpeas.
Other dishes include:
- Tempura Cornish mussels with walnut sauce, spiked with Turkish red pepper paste
- Beef cheek borekas - slow-braised ox cheek in red wine, infused with dried Persian limes, eastern spices, roasted root vegetables and caramelised onions
- Beef & bone marrow Arayees - pitas stuffed with dry-aged short rib and chuck steak, bone marrow, charred over hot coals and served with whipped tahini, chopped tomatoes and preserved lemon
- Lamb koftes - charred tomatoes, blackened onions, Turkish peppers and cinnamon, sealed with bread dough.
All the meat and lamb here will be grass-fed halal and they're hoping to serve what they reckon could be London's best halal steak, using British heritage breeds such as Dexter, Belted Galloway, Longhorn, and Highland, dry-aged for up to 45 days.
If it's veggie or plant-based stuff you're after then look out for:
- House salad - Seasonal raw vegetables with orange blossom vinaigrette, crumbled Cretan barley rusks, barrel-aged feta, roasted pistachios
- Wedge salad - with creamy Galotyri cheese and buttermilk dressing with crunchy seeds, cherry tomatoes, fresh dill and mint leaves.
As with the original, the wine list here has also been curated by wine writer and sommelier Zeren Wilson. That's focused on emerging winemakers from regions such as Macedonia, South Africa and Australia along with wines like Lebanon’s Domaine de Tourelles. Eight of these will also be available on tap.
Their digs are pretty special too. They're in a ground floor corner of the Aga Khan Centre building. Interior designers Gundry & Ducker, who were responsible for The Palomar and Temper Soho, are working on the restaurant which will have an open plan kitchen and bar with counter dining seats, tables inside for 66 diners and space for 40 more on the terrace outside.
It's going to be an all-day affair - with sweet and savoury boreks and single origin filter Workshop Coffee, Postcard teas and Turkish-style coffee infused with green cardamom in the mornings plus a cracking weekend breakfast planned.
As Arabica founder James Walters explains: “King’s Cross offers a curious mix of shiny new buildings and repurposed industrial heritage which excites us. We hope the restaurant will be a common room of sorts for this diverse community, where locals, students and visitors alike can drop by for a morning coffee or an evening bite.”
More about Arabica KX
Where is it? 7 Lewis Cubitt Walk, London, N1C 4DT
When does it open? 25 September 2019 (soft launch to 29 September)
Soft launch: 25-29 September 2019, 50% off food, booking recommended.
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What Are Peel And Stick Countertops?
What Are Peel And Stick Countertops?
Peel and stick countertops are a great DIY project that can be completed easily in one weekend.
They are decorative, easy to install and cost effective compared to traditional countertop materials.
The peel and stick countertops consist of vinyl laminate sheets with adhesive backing that can essentially be peeled off the liner and stuck onto a flat surface.
This gives it a smooth finish which is both heat resistant, as well as water resistant. It’s also incredibly easy to maintain since you just need a damp cloth and some soap for cleaning.
How Do You Use Peel And Stick Countertops?
Peel and stick countertops are a great solution for homeowners seeking a quick and easy way to upgrade their kitchen spaces.
- To use them, they should first be measured against the existing countertop area, allowing for an overhang if necessary and keeping in mind any other potential obstacles.
- The back of the peel and stick countertop should then be wiped down with a damp cloth to remove any dust or debris before peeling away the paper backing and exposing the adhesive.
- Once applied, it should be firmly pressed into place along each edge and corner, ensuring that there are no air bubbles present before trimming off any excess material. After this is completed, you can enjoy your newly installed countertop!
How Do You Seal Peel And Stick Countertops?
Peel and stick countertops are easy to install, and the process of sealing them is simple too.
- To start, clean the countertop surface with a damp cloth to remove any dust or debris.
- After drying it completely with a clean dry cloth, apply an even layer of sealant using a foam brush.
- Make sure to go over all cracks, crevices and seams as well.
- Allow the sealant to dry according to package instructions before wiping down the surface again with a damp cloth and drying it thoroughly with another clean dry cloth.
- Finally, finish off by applying additional coats of sealant until your desired finish is achieved – usually 1-3 coats is enough!
How Long Do Peel And Stick Countertops Last?
Peel and stick countertops are a great way to quickly update the look of your kitchen or bathroom.
They’re easy to install and relatively affordable, but have you ever wondered how long they last?
Generally, if installed properly and with regular maintenance, peel and stick countertops can last up to 5 years before needing any repairs.
To keep them looking their best, it is important to clean them regularly with a soft cloth or sponge using warm water and mild soap or detergent.
Additionally, do not use abrasive materials when cleaning as this can damage the surface.
Can You Use Peel And Stick On Kitchen Cabinets?
Yes, you can use peel and stick on kitchen cabinets. Peel and stick items come in a variety of styles, textures, and colors so that you can easily customize the look of your cabinets without having to do any difficult construction work.
They are easy to install as well – simply peel off the backing from one side and firmly attach the material onto the cabinet surface.
The great thing about these products is that they are resistant to water, heat, and moisture damage so your cabinets will stay looking new for years to come.
Can You Grout Peel And Stick Tile?
Yes, you can grout peel and stick tile. Peel and stick tiles are great because they are easy to install in a short amount of time but if you want to add more character and texture to your project, grouting them is the way to go.
Grouting your peel and stick tile will help protect it from water damage, make it easier to clean, and add more visual appeal.
However, you need to ensure that the surface is completely clean before applying the grout, because any dirt or debris can prevent a proper bond between the tile and grout.
If applied correctly with a rubber float or trowel and allowed adequate time to dry before use, you can successfully grout peel and stick tile. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
“There are unparalleled opportunities in today’s housing market to help finance the modernization of our nation’s rapidly aging housing stock and increase the supply of move-in ready homes for buyers,” said Pretium CEO Don Mullen. “Ray [Kaur] is the right leader at this stage in Anchor Loans’ evolution to expand the business’s strategic footprint and efficiently grow market presence. Andy has established a strong foundation, and I look forward to working closely with the expanded executive leadership team to grow the company’s products, channels, and infrastructure to match the market opportunity and long-term market needs.”
“I have been working closely with Ray for the last several months and know firsthand that Ray shares the Anchor Loans team’s collective vision and dedication to putting customer needs at the heart of our business model,” said Pollock. “I firmly believe that Ray will lead Anchor Loans to a bright future as we enter the next chapter of our journey to becoming the sustained leader in our industry.”
Mathoda, a 25-year industry veteran, joined the California-based lender from Xome. She previously served as CEO at Xome and co-CEO at Genesis Capital prior to that. Mathoda began her career at McKinsey & Company.
“Twenty-five (25) years ago, Anchor Loans founded the business of supplying capital to single-family real estate developers and entrepreneurs, enabling them to support communities with renovated homes,” Mathoda said. “I am excited to collaborate with Andy and the Anchor Loans and Pretium teams to expand our national footprint, accelerate growth, and execute our ultimate mission of upgrading America’s housing stock while closing the gap between demand and supply of move-in ready homes.”
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A third (33%) of BAME employees have been told to adopt a ‘Western work name’ by their boss, according to employment law firm Slater and Gordon.
Its research, which surveyed 1,000 BAME workers, found that many gave in to the unlawful request, fearing judgement (20%), discrimination (19%) or to save the embarrassment of colleagues mispronouncing their name (18%). Three out of five (60%) workers said they felt their career would suffer if they did not Westernise their name.
The survey also found 34% of BAME workers had abandoned their birth name on their CV or in the workplace at least once during their career. When using a ‘Western work name’ on their CV 28% felt they were offered more roles and 27% said they gained more job interviews.
Numerous studies show a correlation between ‘ethnic-sounding names’ and a lack of success in job applications. Organisations including Deloitte, HSBC, KPMG, the NHS and the BBC, have introduced ‘name-blind recruitment’ in recent years, which means that jobseekers’ names aren't seen by recruiters.
BAME workers also felt pressure to fit in in other ways, the Slater and Gordon research found, with 38% saying they changed one or more elements of their identity to fit in at work.
When asked whether they had seen progress in racial equality at work, a third (33%) said they felt workplace inclusion had not improved during their career.
Principal lawyer in the employment team at Slater and Gordon Ruby Dinsmore said: “It is shocking that in 2019 employees are still being explicitly or implicitly pressurised by managers to change their names.
“This research highlights that significant progress is needed with respect to inclusion in the workplace. Employers need to be aware that this behaviour is unacceptable, potentially discriminatory and therefore unlawful.”
The research echoes a long history of people feeling the need to change their names to avoid prejudice, commented Binna Kandola, founder and senior partner at Pearn Kandola.
“The research is shocking; it’s unlawful and outright discriminatory. But in other ways changing names is not anything new. Throughout history people without Western-sounding names have changed them in order to become accepted or avoid persecution,” he told HR magazine
“If a BAME person is attempting to hide their culture, changing your name will only go so far. It’s an attempt to diffuse difference, but they will always be recognisable in other ways.”
HR has not done enough to tackle the conversation of race at work more broadly, he argued: “Unfortunately HR are part of the problem, and they need to become part of the solution. Our own research has found that HR are one of the least effective groups at dealing with instances of racial abuse, so they have to start paying attention and encourage a different mindset.”
Sandra Kerr, race equality director at Business in the Community, told HR magazine that Slater and Gordon's findings show that workplace racial discrimination is still at large.
“The figures in this survey are very disturbing, and highlight the scale of the longstanding issue of employees and candidates being made to feel excluded because of their cultural heritage,” she said.
Kerr added that employers have a legal responsibility to tackle the issue: “Employers need to assess their organisations and make changes that are needed to stop these unlawful discriminatory practices. Employees can only truly thrive in a work environment where they feel safe as themselves and belong rather than having to ‘fit in’."
Improving discussions around race at work is vital, she added: “Having conversations about race in the workplace can often make people feel uncomfortable and the risk is that they can often end up not happening. We have created a pocket guide to help everyone navigate these conversations and tackle these issues head on.”
This latest research comes after HR magazine's own exclusive research uncovered a disconnect between BAME and white HR professionals’ perceptions of racial equality within the HR profession. It found that while 34% of white HR professionals felt there were definitely equal progression opportunities for all ethnicities in HR, only 3% of BAME HR professionals agreed. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
In a small village in the province of South Holland, Mrs and Mr Janssen fulfilled their dream of an own HUF house: a bungalow with organic shapes and large glass surfaces, embedded in a dreamlike landscape with old trees, meadows and waterways.
Picturesquely, a bridge leads across the water to the entrance gate of the house, which is lined to the right and left with magnificent grasses and flowers. The asymmetrical position of the house on the plot, directly on the border of the nature reserve, inspired HUF engineer Onno Brasser to create an asymmetrical bungalow design with visual axes onto the various waterways. Thanks to the transparent wood and glass architecture with floor-to-ceiling glazing, this was an easy task for him.
"We ha several plots in mind and asked Mr Brasser which one he would choose," the couple recalls. A very crucial question, as the experienced architect recommended a plot that the two themselves did not have at the top of their list. But the idyllic location with winding roads, water ditches, bridges and willows convinced the couple, even though there were some challenges to consider.
"Due to the difficult building site, which is located below sea level, and the proximity to the nature reserve, we had to come up with a number of ideas to ensure the smooth construction of the house," Onno Brasser reports. For example, the entire building stands on a special basement, a so-called "Afzinkkelder" with 30-metre-long driven piles. This in turn is located in a specially drained area (polder) where the water level can be regulated to within 10 cm.
Today, there is no more talk of permits and building regulations, as the couple enjoys their new lifestyle in the open-plan bungalow which is – in advance – planned wheelchair accessible. Health promoting materials, an environmentally friendly heat pump and own electricity from the roof transform this house into a sustainable statement. A smart home system provides even more comfort, allowing important functions such as lighting or blinds to be conveniently controlled at the touch of a button.
Thanks to the clever floor plan and floor-to-ceiling glass elements, the spectacular nature becomes part of daily life. The monopitch roofs and the bay window on the west side provide a lively architectural language that blends harmoniously with the surroundings. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Puddle Jumper - Floral Sunset Maxi (14-23 kg)
Dive into Adventure with the Puddle Jumper - Floral Sunset!
Give your child the confidence to splash and play safely in the water with our vibrant Puddle Jumper - Floral Sunset. Designed for children weighing between 14 and 23 kg (30-50 lbs), this innovative flotation device combines safety, comfort, and style, making it the perfect choice for little swimmers. And here's the fun part—it's totally matching with our Mommy Bikini and One Piece and Kids Swimwear (coming soon)! You and your child can make a splash together in matching swimwear.
1. Safety First The Puddle Jumper offers superior buoyancy to keep your child afloat, reducing the risk of accidents in the water. The adjustable back buckle ensures a secure fit, allowing you to relax knowing your child is safe during swim time.
2. Comfort and Flexibility Crafted with soft, flexible materials, this flotation device allows for a full range of motion, so your child can swim, splash, and play without feeling restricted. The smooth fabric prevents chafing, ensuring a comfortable experience throughout the day.
3. Eye-Catching Design The Floral Sunset print is as bright and lively as your child! With its cheerful colors and fun pattern, this Puddle Jumper will make your child stand out at the pool or beach.
4. Easy to Use Getting your child ready for the water has never been easier. Simply slide their arms through the sleeves, fasten the adjustable buckle at the back, and they're ready to go! The buckle is designed to prevent accidental removal, giving you peace of mind.
5. Versatile and Durable Whether you're heading to the pool, lake, or beach, the Puddle Jumper - Floral Sunset is the perfect companion. Its durable construction ensures it can withstand all the splashes and adventures your child has in store.
- Weight Capacity: 14-23 kg (30-50 lbs)
- Material: Soft and flexible fabric with durable flotation foam
- Color/Design: Floral Sunset
- Adjustable Buckle: Yes
While the Puddle Jumper provides excellent buoyancy, it's not a substitute for adult supervision. Always ensure a responsible adult is present while your child is in or near the water. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Plan For The Day
Why it makes sense to make choices about your future funeral now.
Here's the truth: selecting a final resting place in advance makes a difficult time become solely about celebrating life and honoring who you are. The alternative is often confusion, disagreement and guesswork. So, it's smart to make these choices now. That way they're not made on your behalf, at an emotional moment.
The benefits to your family will be real and appreciated, ranging from spiritual choices to financial assistance. From selecting an ideal permanent memorial, to designing the service, to paying in advance, you can make the day exactly as you imagine it. And your loved ones will know they're fulfilling your wishes. Which is exactly how they should feel. Keep reading to learn more.
Your family is everything. So the last thing you'd want is to put them in a difficult position. A time of loss is a time of confusion, but your final arrangements don't have to add to the uncertainty. Planning your cemetery services can save your loved ones from having to make decisions while they're grieving. And they won't have to guess what you'd want. Making prearrangements is the responsible thing to do. Instead of getting bogged down in details, your family will be able to focus on celebrating your life.
Funeral and burial services are an important part of the grieving process. For a lot of people, they provide a sense of closure. So the right kind of ceremony is essential. But it's difficult to make the service as meaningful as it should be, in such a short amount of time. By making those plans now, including choosing songs and selecting readings, you'll have the kind of service you want, for everyone you love. In addition, you can design a beautiful permanent memorial. That way, your family will have a dedicated place to reflect and remember.
Funeral and cemetery services are often an unexpected expense. But they don't have to be. You can choose to fund your prearranged plans now, and the costs will be locked in for the future, even if prices for various services and products increase. You don't have to prepay if you preplan, but it is the best way to take the financial burden off your family. So it's definitely a smart option to consider. Also, please know that your payments and plans can be adjusted later, should your wishes change over time. So there's nothing to regret by going through the process now. Your decisions don't have to be final. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Rare sarcophagus, Egyptian scarab found in Israel
JERUSALEM - The Associated Press
Pieces from a clay lid of a 3000-year-old Egyptian coffin are displayed along with scarab seal at the Israeli Antiquities Authority lab in Jerusalem on April 9, 2014 after it was uncovered near the city of Nazareth, prior to the installation of a natural gas pipeline. AFP Photo
Israeli archaeologists have unearthed a rare sarcophagus featuring a slender face and a scarab ring inscribed with the name of an Egyptian pharaoh, Israel's Antiquities Authority said Wednesday.The mystery man whose skeleton was found inside the sarcophagus was most likely a local Canaanite official in the service of ancient Egypt, Israeli archaeologists believe, shining a light on a period when pharaohs governed the region.
"This is a really beautiful face, very serene," said Edwin van den Brink, an Egyptologist and archaeologist with Israel's government antiquities authority. "It's very appealing."
Van den Brink said archaeologists dug at Tel Shadud, an archaeological mound in the Jezreel Valley, from December until last month. The archaeologists first uncovered the foot of the sarcophagus and took about three weeks to work their way up the coffin. Only on one of the excavation's last days did they brush away the dirt to uncover the carved face.
The lid of the clay sarcophagus is shattered, but the sculpted face remains nearly intact. It features graceful eyebrows, almond-shaped eyes, a long nose and plump lips. Ears are separated from the face, and long-fingered hands are depicted as if the dead man's arms were crossed atop his chest, in a typical Egyptian burial pose.
Experts last found such a sarcophagus about a half a century ago in Deir al Balah in the Gaza Strip, where some 50 similar coffins were dug up, mostly by grave robbers, van den Brink said. Some of them greet visitors today at the entrance to the archaeology wing at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. Dozens were previously found in Beit Shean in Israel's north.
Found alongside the new sarcophagus was a scarab seal ring encased in gold, carved with the name of Pharaoh Seti I, who ruled ancient Egypt in the 13th century BC. Seti I conquered the area of today's Israel in the first year of his reign, in order to secure Egyptian trade routes and collect taxes for Egypt, said archaeologist Ron Beeri, who participated in the dig. The man buried in the sarcophagus might have been a tax collector for the pharaoh, Beeri said.
Seti I was the father of Ramses II, often identified as the pharaoh in the biblical story of the Israelite exodus, though Beeri said there is no historical evidence to support that.
DNA tests may be conducted to determine if the man in the sarcophagus was Canaanite or Egyptian, Beeri said.
The recent archaeological discovery, like most in Israel, came by happenstance. Israel's natural gas company called in archaeologists to survey the territory before laying down a pipeline. Van den Brink said the Antiquities Authority excavated only a small, 5-by-5 meter (16-by-16 foot) area, but that was enough to find the sarcophagus, the scarab and four other human remains.
Van den Brink said the site likely was a large cemetery, with other sarcophagi likely waiting to be found in future digs.
"It's just a small window that we opened," he said. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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In a connected world, setting international standards provides a powerful advantage for companies, and therefore, the EU must find a way to remain one of the major players setting the rules for global trade in the field of standardisation.
The EU’s innovation, green and digital ambitions and the implications of its values have led to the need for an increasingly strategic approach to standardisation both on the European level and worldwide. Through its global standard-setting activities, the EU has exported best practices and increased cooperation in value chains around the world. By setting global standards, it also exports its values and provides EU companies with an important first-mover advantage.
The EU aims to become a global standard-setter in a world where ICT standardisation is likely to become the next geopolitical battleground, driven not only by economic but also by sovereignty concerns.
Against this background, I-Com, on behalf of the Deep-In Research network, organised on 21 September a policy discussion to contribute to the debate on the new EU approach to standardisation flowing on from the Commission’s Communication of February 2022. The event aimed to shed light on the geopolitical implications of the EU standardisation policy, both within the Single Market and globally, and how standards affect innovation and the EU’s competitiveness. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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