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Thomas Radley from the School of Mathematical Sciences was fortunate enough to attend this year’s London Mathematical Society’s summer school. The event was hosted at the University of Manchester for two weeks during July. In total there were 54 attendees at the school, representing 35 universities nationwide. The series of lectures covered a broad variety of topics ranging from model theory to mathematical oncology.
Alongside lectures, Thomas attended two problems classes each week, together with one-hour-long colloquia on a range of topics. These were typically more fast-paced than the lectures, covering recent developments in new areas of mathematics.
It wasn’t all work and no play - at the weekend students were invited to participate in a trip to the Museum of Science and Industry and a hike in the Peak District. Both provided welcome relief from mathematics during the week!
The summer school was a great success, Thomas commented, “while most students found at least one of the topics to not be one of their strongest, there was something they could at least have a good attempt at. The speakers were very engaging and the content stimulating. I would highly recommend anyone who is offered the opportunity to attend future summer schools do so.”
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North Vancouver, BC - North Vancouver’s Aron Pilbart aged 12, was recently awarded the Best Performance & Sportsmanship Award by the North Vancouver Tennis Centre and an annual training grant for the best up and coming player by the Seniors Tennis Association of the North Shore (STANS).
Each year, the North Vancouver Tennis Centre gives out the John Williams Performance & Sportsmanship Award to the player who has the best performance and represents the centre with good sportsmanship. The award is named after one of the original Tennis Society board members, John Williams, who was instrumental in building community support for the public tennis facility. Aron was selected by the Seniors Tennis Association of the North Shore (STANS) and the North Vancouver Tennis Centre’s coaching staff as the stand-out nominee for both awards.
Aron is a player with the North Vancouver Tennis Centre’s Performance Academy and recently came third at the Under 12 National Championships. This summer, Aron is travelling to Austria with the Tennis Canada Under 12 team for three weeks to play a series of European junior events. When asked about tennis and his current accomplishments, Aron said, “I am just all smiles and I feel that I am in seventh heaven. I work hard and I am improving every day. And most importantly, my love for tennis has no boundaries.”
This fall, Aron will enter Grade 7 at St. Edmunds School. He loves everything that involves competition including a range of sports and he also plays the piano.
Aron and his family moved to North Vancouver from Penticton in Fall 2015 to pursue more opportunities and an improved tennis training environment with professional coaching. Aron’s found the right tennis home at the North Vancouver Tennis Centre which is operated by the North Vancouver Recreation & Culture Commission and is also an official Tennis Canada Tennis Development Centre. The centre has attracted an outstanding roster of coaches who together have created one of the best development programs in Canada.
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Job interviews are about storytelling and one of the most effective ways to talk about your achievements in an objective way is to use the STAR response technique. If an employer asks you to talk about a particular event in your career, describe it in the following order: Situation, Task, Action, Result—STAR!
This week’s highlighted jobs:
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This week’s highlighted opportunities:
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Museum of Science – Boston
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The order, for two 3 m vertical pumps from KPO, was the first Amarinth has won in partnership with ISG, a supplier of equipment for the oil and gas and associated industries based in Kazakhstan. Having identified the need in the Caspian region for its products and made a significant investment resulting in several successful projects, Amarinth signed an agency agreement with ISG to help it further expand and consolidate its presence in the Caspian market.
Amarinth was approached to supply the pumps as its products are EAC Certified, a requirement to provide equipment into the EAC Economic Union of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Kyrgyzstan. In addition, KPO required minimal shutdown time on this project and Amarinth has a proven expertise delivering against short lead time bespoke projects.
The pumps will replace existing Girdlestone units operating in a hazardous area and so had to be matched both hydraulically and dimensionally to the old pumps. The new Amarinth pumps incorporate a bespoke external line bearing feed to each of the individual line bearings and a narrower non-standard baseplate design. Furthermore, these bespoke pumps were required on a tight 24 weeks delivery.
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Previously, we took a look back at one of Nintendo’s more unique innovations during the era of the Nintendo Entertainment System, the NES Satellite. This device allowed players to use the controllers they already owned from a greater distance from the console while also enabling features such as turbo functionality and simultaneous play for up to four players in specially-designed games.
Whether the NES Satellite didn’t perform as well as hoped by the higher-ups at Nintendo, or the company simply wanted to offer more options, they would follow it up with a similar device the following year. In 1990, the company rolled out the NES Four Score.
The NES Four Score shared most of the same features as its predecessor: As per its name, of course, it could allow up to four players to play select games simultaneously while also offering turbo functionality. While it lacked the wireless functionality of its forebear, the Four Score nonetheless also extended the reach for controllers plugged into it. Though I can’t find any specifics, the “several feet” added may likely fall well short of the estimated 15 to 20 feet the Satellite could accomplish.
Despite the probable shorter range, the Four Score did make up for its differences in other ways. Infrared video game controllers are known to be notoriously finicky, often requiring a level, direct line-of-sight between transmitter and receiver, and the NES Satellite was little different in this regard. Due to using a wired connection, Four Score users didn’t need to worry about a jolt to whatever the Satellite might be sitting on, or someone stepping between the two components and interrupting the signal.
More compelling? The lack of requiring six C-cell batteries no doubt allowed Four Score owners’ wallets to breathe a little more easily.
While the Four Score would not get the same bundle treatment in North America that the Satellite got with the Sports Set, Europe received their own bundle packaging the Four Score with the NES Super Set. This bundle included the NES console, four controllers, the NES Four Score, and a three-in-one Game Pak featuring Super Mario Bros., Tetris, and Nintendo World Cup.
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Truly He taught us to love one another;
His law is Love and His gospel is Peace;
Chains shall he break, for the slave is our brother,
And in his name all oppression shall cease,
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful Chorus raise we;
Let all within us praise his Holy name!
“O Holy Night,” verse 3
Placide Cappeau/John Sullivan Dwight (trans.)
The annual rhythm of observing Advent and Christmas can shape the soul. In the specific circumstances of every year, we prepare ourselves for love to be born again in our midst. We learn to wait and to hope and to make space for Christ to appear.
This year, one might rightfully despair of hope, looking at the facts. An apparently forever pandemic with deaths passing 800,000 in the US alone. A polarized and armed society with authoritarianism on the rise. Destabilized patterns of democracy. Climate degradation and massive storms. Militarized police forces with racial bias and an over-reliance on violence. What would you add to this list? It’s worse than one paragraph can contain!
Despite the facts, the annual cycle of awaiting and celebrating Christ’s birth promises to shape the soul in a way that can grow peace, hope, and joy. The spiritual practice of Advent invites us to make room internally for the rebirth of love in our own lives and communities. Despite the facts. We are invited to spiritually “practice” pregnancy with Mary, creating space in ourselves through breath and prayer, as new life gestates inside us and our communities. Through spiritual discipline, we ready ourselves to be recipients of an infusion of inbreaking love. As Jesus is born in us, we become more able to face the facts, and more ready to respond with love, creativity, and vision.
In what way do you personally yearn for love to be born anew--in your soul, your family, your friendships, your neighborhood, the country? How might you ready yourself this month to receive a birth of hope, peace, joy, and love, in Christ--despite the facts?
“We are all meant to be mothers of God...for God is always needing to be born.” - Meister Eckhart d.1328
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I fell in love with this Alton Brown recipe for homemade hot cocoa mix a long, long time ago and have been making it for years now. Forget the store bought stuff, this recipe is da’ bomb!
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Sift all ingredients in a mixing bowl to incorporate evenly and store in an airtight container until ready to use.
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Those among us who don’t play video games might not think of them as a fertile ground for storytelling. After all, the most accessible, well known and mainstream games like shooters, party games and sports titles, while fun and enjoyable, typically prioritise gameplay mechanics over narrative. Neither do these games suggest a capacity for one. However, a closer look at what is available may suggest otherwise.
In reality, story-focused games have been around for as long as the medium, such as 1980’s text-based role playing game, Adventure, and Baldur’s Gate. More recent titles in this genre, like those of the Mass Effect trilogy and Dragon Age series, will let you customise a character, form relationships and directly shape their narrative.
As technology has advanced and mutated at a startlingly rapid rate, so video game developers have become more capable and interested in telling cinematic stories. Sharper, near photo-realistic visuals combined with excellent voice acting, motion capture, music and cinematography creates stories that feel more human and immersive. Although not without controversy regarding workers’ rights, Naughty Dog is one company that leads the charge in this respect. In the beautifully realised Uncharted series, full of heart and bombastic action, and the brooding, incredibly moving The Last of Us, they have created stories that are rightfully receiving mainstream recognition. Whether The Last of Us Part II can overcome its controversy, leaks and delays and measure up to the original, remains to be seen.
One of my own favourite games is the Polish-developed fantasy, The Witcher 3. It is able to combine the deep, satisfying world-building and interactive moral choice of older text-based adventures with cinematic, visually compelling cutscenes. Newer technology also allows for the creation of vast, open environments to explore which are full of detail and engaging side quests that tell branching, complex self contained stories. Released in 2015, I’ve put 400+ hours into this game and I’m still discovering new stories and branching paths. It feels vast and epic but also deeply personal as the player moulds their preferred version of gruff protagonist Geralt of Rivia. It’s this interactivity and investment that makes video games so unique and I would argue that, to date, The Witcher 3 tells a far more cohesive and satisfying story than Netflix’s recent TV adaptation of the original book series.
Of course, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the fact that huge budgets and realistic visuals are not the only way games are pushing storytelling forwards. Indie games are often mechanically, narratively and visually far more daring than their blockbuster ‘AAA’ counterparts. What Remains of Edith Finch, Firewatch, Undertale, Gone Home, Her Story, Night in the Woods and Inside are just a few examples of games that are using limited resources to tell rich, empathetic and important stories.
Video games as a whole have come a long way in the past few years and it’s their capacity to create varied, personal and interactive narratives that makes them such an exciting medium for storytelling. With access to a new generation of hardware on the horizon, it will be interesting to see where developers will be able to take us next.
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In 1914 there were no mobile telephones, televisions or ipods. There were no computers and so no twitter or You Tube. Cinema and radio were still a novelty. People received their news via the tabloid papers, telegrams or witten letters. And none of these methods was entirely reliable.
Communications between individuals and governments tended to be slow and were often delayed, so that events on the ground moved faster than the reception of letters or telegrams – a crucial factor in the confusion between the Kaiser and Nicholas II immediately preceding hostilities.
Secondly, communication between capital cities and the rest of the country were delayed. This mattered, because most people lived in the countryside or small towns far from their capital. Russia, to use the most extreme example, boasted Moscow and St. Petersburg, but the rest of the country was a vast space of ignorance and superstition. In this situation, rumour thrived and uncertainty and apprehension flourished. To get up-to-date news, people tended to gather in public places where newspapers were for sale, or to listen to official spokesmen addressing the crowd.
Most newspaper photographs of the period showing who gathered in Piccadilly and Trafalgar square on 31 July and 1 August 1914 picture well-dressed, middle class men. Sporting bowler hats, they look relaxed, even smiling. Relief is apparent on many faces, that at last the waiting and the tension is over – something had been settled.
In similar vein, across Europe, people and rulers were as one. In St. Petersburg, the crowd knelt respectively before the Tsar and his family; a mere two weeks previously these same crowds had jeered and reviled them. At last the Tsar of all the Russia’s, the “little father” of the Russian peasant ( as Nicholas liked to call himself ) was convinced he had found the key to the affections of his people. Meanwhile in Germany, seeing the crowds at the Brandenburg Gate, the Kaiser declared that he now felt he recognised no social class, only Germans. The Chief Rabbi of Berlin felt moved to offer prayers for the Kaiser’s well-being. Church leaders were quick to assure their flocks that this would be a “Just War”. The virtues of courage and self-sacrifice in the face of an uncivilised enemy would bring victory – a sentiment repeated ad neausea through the war.
Both the clergy and moral commentators enthusiastically endorsed the view that the coming conflict would prove a sort of catharsis, a cleansing of the decadence associated with the long years of peace. These sentiments come at the end of the “Belle Epoch” in France, and in England a period of public school values associated with ideas of robust Christianity permeating middle-class education. In Russia and the Hapsburg Empire, junior officers stationed in isolated garrison towns fought boredom by excessive drinking and womanising. It was thought a quick war would be morally cleansing.
Once war was declared and the troops mobilised, the composition of the street crowds changed: there were more young women and mothers carrying small bundles of provisions, linking arms with soldiers, blowing farewell kisses and throwing flowers.
This rather nervous euphoria did not last long in any country. By Christmas the tabloids were reporting mass slaughter; casualty lists highlighted by black borders were posted at mainline railway stations and news kiosks all over Europe. Now the dress shops of Oxford Street advertised khaki dresses, not their normal Christmas glitter. The World had grown dark.
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Cá đù (also known as the Atlantic croaker) is a fascinating fish belonging to the Osteichthyes class, inhabiting the western North Atlantic Ocean. This species holds immense ecological importance due to its role in the food chain and serves as an indicator of environmental health within its habitat.
Morphology and Physical Characteristics:
The Atlantic croaker exhibits a distinctive silvery-grey body coloration with dark spots scattered along its dorsal region. Its flattened, oval-shaped body is perfectly adapted for maneuvering through the sandy seabed where it resides. Equipped with powerful pectoral fins, this fish can effortlessly propel itself forward and backward, even navigating tight spaces within coral reefs or kelp forests.
A unique feature of the Atlantic croaker is its remarkably large mouth, lined with rows of sharp teeth. This formidable apparatus allows them to efficiently capture a variety of prey items, including crustaceans, mollusks, and smaller fish.
Habitat and Distribution:
These adaptable creatures prefer shallow coastal waters with sandy or muddy bottoms, often found near inlets, bays, and estuaries. Their range spans from the Gulf of Maine down to Florida in the United States, extending southward along the eastern coast of South America.
Interestingly, while they primarily inhabit saltwater environments, juvenile Atlantic croakers have been known to venture into brackish waters, demonstrating a remarkable tolerance for salinity fluctuations.
Lifestyle and Behavior:
Atlantic croakers are predominantly nocturnal feeders, using their exceptional senses to locate prey hidden within the sediment. They employ a combination of vibrations and scent trails to track down unsuspecting victims. During daylight hours, they often bury themselves partially in the sand, camouflaging themselves from potential predators while conserving energy.
These fish are solitary creatures, preferring to forage individually rather than forming schools. However, during spawning season, they congregate in large numbers for mating rituals. The males produce a distinctive croaking sound using specialized muscles near their swim bladder, which attracts females and signals territorial boundaries.
Reproduction and Life Cycle:
Atlantic croakers exhibit a fascinating reproductive strategy. As temperatures rise during spring and summer months, mature individuals migrate to shallow coastal waters for spawning. Females release thousands of buoyant eggs into the water column, where they are fertilized by males.
The eggs hatch within two to three days, releasing miniature larvae that drift with the currents for several weeks before settling onto the seabed. Once juveniles have matured (reaching approximately six months old), they begin their transition to adult life, adopting a similar diet and lifestyle as their parents.
Importance and Conservation Status:
As a commercially valuable fish species, Atlantic croakers are targeted by both recreational and commercial fisheries along the eastern coast of North America. Their flesh is prized for its delicate flavor and firm texture, making them popular in restaurants and seafood markets. However, overfishing has posed a significant threat to their populations.
Conservation efforts have been implemented to manage fishing pressure and protect critical spawning grounds. These measures include establishing catch limits, seasonal closures, and promoting sustainable fishing practices. By raising awareness about the importance of responsible harvesting and habitat preservation, we can ensure that future generations will continue to enjoy the bounty of these extraordinary creatures.
Table 1: Key Characteristics of Atlantic Croakers:
Feature | Description |
Scientific Name | Micropogonias undulatus |
Size | Up to 2 feet (60 cm) in length |
Lifespan | Typically 5-7 years |
Diet | Crustaceans, mollusks, smaller fish |
Habitat | Shallow coastal waters with sandy or muddy bottoms |
Fun Facts about Atlantic Croakers:
- They are known to make a distinctive “croaking” sound, which is used for communication and attracting mates.
- Their swim bladders are modified to produce these sounds, acting like biological amplifiers.
- Juvenile croakers often bury themselves in the sand during the day, only emerging at night to feed.
The Atlantic croaker, with its unique adaptations, fascinating behavior, and vital role in marine ecosystems, truly exemplifies the incredible diversity and wonders of the natural world.
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Orange-Ulster BOCES held its annual spelling bee on March 21, 2024. Eli McNair, an eighth grader grade who attends South Middle School in the Newburgh School District, became the first place winner of this year’s spelling bee is sponsored by the Orange County School Boards Association and the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan. As part of this sponsorship, Eli will represent Orange County in the national bee.
As a result of winning the Regional Spelling Bee, Elie will compete on the national level at the Scripps National Spelling Bee to be held in the Washington, D.C. area from May 26 through May 31, 2024. Eli will also receive subscriptions to Britannica Online and Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary as well as the Samuel Louis Sugarman Award.
Nolan Ensall, an eighth grader from C.J. Hooker Middle School in the Goshen School District, was finished in second place. Kaelani Curbelo, an eighth grader from Washingtonville Middle School, took third .
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Earl Set - Top and Pants Set Cotton (Sale)
The Earl set looks breathtaking with its unique design and combination of a flared top and cowl pants. Its a short length peplum style top, adds a touch of femininity and flare to the ensemble. The flared mul panel on the sides, embellished with Katha, adds an exquisite and eye-catching detail to the top.The front opening of the top, along with delicate embroidery on its placket, creates a beautiful focal point. The subtle embroidery colors add a touch of elegance and sophistication to the overall design The draped fabric of the pants adds movement and flow to your look, creating an effortless and chic appearance. The embellishments, embroidery, and drape of the pants add an element of elegance and sophistication.
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Read MoreTweet Northern Ireland come into this game needing a win to finish second ans achieve a Euro Championship play off spot, which causes this game to be the biggest in the history of their Women’s side. Faroe Islands will have to gain their first point of the campaign to spoil […]
Read MoreTommy Mortimer takes you through the action in Wales v Belarus & Northern Ireland v Faroe Islands as they happen live, with Wales and Northern Ireland fighting for 2nd spot in Group C of the UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 qualifiers.
Read MoreTweet Preview Wales and Northern Ireland are fighting for a second place in the group stage in order to qualify for the Euros 2021. Both teams are playing against who have no chance of qualifying, Wales against Belarus and Northern Ireland and Faroe Islands. Lineups Northern Ireland Faroe Islands 12. […]
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Couples therapy Cologne – Intensive training weekend for couples
Many couples have a need to change something in their relationship. Some couples look for support in a couple therapy or couple counselling. During the Couples Intensive Training, ideas are developed which need to be integrated into being a couple. Often this fails because everyday structures are strong and deadlocked. This leaves the couple hardly any freedom to develop changes.
In the course of the “Intensive Training Couple Therapy”, which lasts several days, both partners learn to focus on themselves and the other person, on being together. They stay in close contact with each other the whole time, the “we” finds a space again. This enables a deeper level of mutual understanding. In addition, the alternation of one-on-one and pair conversations during this intensive weekend can also allow the inclusion of very personal topics and thus contribute to a deeper understanding of oneself. This framework greatly accelerates the process of Couples Therapy Cologne.
Couples therapy in Cologne: The intensive training weekend
4 pair conversations (90 min each) + individual conversation (optional)
The times of the couple therapy are individually adapted to your needs so that you can arrange your visit to Cologne as you wish. Your time together should be one thing above all: stress-free, creative and productive. The Couples Therapy Weekend concludes with a final session in which the new experiences are bundled.
Optionally, there will be a follow-up session after about 4-6 weeks.
Costs: 650 € (excl. VAT)
Horse Therapy: Time
A weekend in Cologne to get involved with each other anew with the help of concentrated couple counseling sessions. Release yourself from everyday stress and past burdens. Concentrate on yourself and your partner with a new perspective and be open for undiscovered sides of attractiveness.
Couples therapy: MOVEMENT
The feeling of having stopped can be paralyzing. The goal is to bring about change. The new perception of your partner will automatically activate change processes in other areas and increase the quality of the partnership. You will again feel the desire to spend time together instead of side by side!
Couples Therapy: Take yourself seriously
The integration of the human being in a functional couple is considered an essential predictor of health and well-being. It is also important as a resource for coping with crisis situations. Take advantage of the grateful fact that you have found each other and strengthen your resource partnership.
Our couple therapists look forward to accompanying you through your Couples Therapy Cologne Intensive Weekend!
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KORAT ROYAL THAI AIR FORCE BASE, Thailand -- Units from the United States Air Force, the Royal Thai Air Force, and the Republic of Singapore Air Force began flying in support of the 25th annual COPE Tiger exercise, March 11.
Over the next two weeks, approximately 1,150 members from the three services will participate in the multilateral exercise, using a combined total of 76 aircraft to enhance interoperability across the Indo-Pacific.
The U.S. participants in this year’s exercise hail from the 14th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan, and will integrate their F-16 Fighting Falcons with other fighters, tankers, and command and control aircraft during the training event.
Col. Shannon Smith, COPE Tiger deployed forces commander, explained the purpose behind the exercise.
“The training accomplished during this exercise ensures that the United States and two of its closest partners maintain a common operational picture.
By using multinational airborne and land-based command and control assets, we accurately simulate the challenges and opportunities present if our nations were ever called upon to respond to a natural disaster or a threat to a free and open Indo-Pacific.”
While the focus of operations over the next few weeks primarily centers around the flightline, the 14 FS will also give back to the community hosting them.
“We have community outreach programs planned over the next two weeks to enhance our relations not only with the RTAF but also with the Thai people,” said Capt. Joseph Boyle, the lead U.S. planner for the exercise.
“One of our flight surgeons will be providing general health examinations in the Nakhon Ratchasima province alongside RTAF and RSAF medical personnel. In addition, pilots and maintainers from the 14 FS will be conducting a cultural exchange at a local school alongside our Singaporean counterparts.”
Between partnering outside of the base and in the air, COPE Tiger provides a quality venue for the United States, Singapore and Thailand to develop coalition airpower procedures and overall interoperability.
“This exercise is about enhancing our Indo-Pacific relations, both operationally and culturally,” said Lt. Col. Matthew Kenkel, 14th FS commander. “By building mutual trust and respect with our partner air forces, we ensure that we’re ready to meet the demands of the Indo-Pacific together.”
In past years, those demands have manifested as natural disasters. The training provided by COPE Tiger proved to be life-saving in April 2015 when Thailand and the United States combined efforts to provide earthquake relief to Nepal.
Thailand first delivered humanitarian aid supplies to Nepal and then supported U.S disaster relief operations out of Utapao. By already being familiar with each other’s operating procedures, the two countries were able to respond more rapidly and with fewer impediments to the mission, resulting in more lives saved.
“Few training events rival COPE Tiger in developing quick, coordinated response capabilities between our partner nations,” said Smith. “I look forward to enhancing our collective readiness and learning all that we can from each other over the next two weeks.”
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"Tropical Moose" Sugar Scrub. This gorgeous sugar scrub has a juicy ripe mango fragrance enriched with notes of papaya, peach, melon and strawberry, transporting you to a sunny tropical beach. This luxurious scrub is enhanced by a mixture of glitter yellow and burlesque pink colour echoing the vibrant colours of the tropics.
Pamper Moose was born out of a desire to create really great quality, handcrafted bath and shower beauty products but also with the environment in mind.
- Products sold in recyclable packaging
- All handmade in UK
- High quality ingredients
- No animal testing
If you would like to know more about our ethos then please read more about us here.
So, enjoy a relaxing bath or an invigorating shower knowing your beauty product is not harming the environment around you.
"Tropical Moose" Vegan & Allergen Free Whipped Sugar Scrub | Handmade in UK
Granulated sugar, aqua, glycern, sorbitol, sodium cocoyl isethionate, disoduim lauryl sulfosuccinate, sodium chloride, phenoxyethanol, tetra sodium EDTA
FRAGRANCE – Tropicana
COLOUR - Glitter yellow mica powder, burlesque pink
ALLERGENS - None
FREE MAINLAND UK delivery on orders over £30.
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Fritz Hansen Swan Easy Chair - Leather
The Fritz Hansen Swan Easy Chair was designed by Arne Jacobsen in 1958, and was originally designed for use in the SAS Royal Hotel.
In keeping with the Swan Sofa from Fritz Hansen, the Swan Chair features no straight lines and instead offers a soft, rounded aesthetic.
Fully upholstered in a wide range of fabrics and leathers, the Swan Chair sits atop a satin polished aluminium shaker base.
This listing is for the Swan Chair upholstered in leather (various leather ranges & colours available).
The Swan Sofa can be found here. The Swan Chair in Christianshavn fabric can be found here. The Swan Chair in Gabriel 'Capture' fabric can be found here. The Swan Chair in Kvadrat 'Divina Melange' fabric can be found here.
- Dimensions: W740 x D680 x H770mm
- Seat height: 400mm
- Armrest height: 580mm
- Shell made from polyurethane with fibreglass reinforcement
- Upholstered in leather (various leather ranges & colours available)
- Upholstered with cold-cured foam and covered with a wide range of fabric or leather options
- Satin polished aluminium shaker base
- 5 year warranty
- Designed by Arne Jacobsen, 1958
This is a made to order product
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Carlsbad, New Mexico
DISH, an EchoStar company, has been reimagining the future of connectivity for more than 40 years. Our business reach spans satellite television service, live-streaming and on-demand programming, smart home installation services, mobile plans and products and now we are building America’s First Smart Network .
Today, our brands include EchoStar, Hughes, DISH TV, Sling TV, Boost Mobile and GenMobile.
Our Technicians deliver TV and Smart Home solutions to millions of customers. As a technician, we will train you to lead the charge for a world-class customer experience, educating and connecting more Americans with every home you visit. You’re the backbone of our organization and ensure an excellent customer experience. Our dedication to customer experience is paying off: in 2023, DISH earned the J.D. Power award for being in Overall Customer Satisfaction for the sixth year in a row.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
What’s in it for you?
Our greatest benefit is opportunity with over 400 of our current technician leadership starting as a technician. If you have grit and tenacity, you will grow quickly at DISH! Performance based promotions include an automatic 5% pay increase at level 2 and 10% at levels 3 and 4.
What will you be doing?
As a Field Technician, you will be representing DISH in customers’ homes daily. We build our value by simplifying lives and using the DISH install to consult homeowners on their infinite smart home possibilities.
Skills, Experience and Requirements
All technicians must have:
From versatile health perks to new career opportunities, check out our benefits on our careers website .
Employment is contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment screen, to include a drug test and an acceptable driving record. Compensation listed may reflect a combination of hourly pay rate and location pay differential.
The posting will be active for a minimum of 3 days. The active posting will continue to extend by 3 days until the position is filled.
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PATTAYA, Thailand – As twilight fell on February 24, Wat Chaimongkol Temple, nestled in the heart of Pattaya, took centre stage as a hub of spiritual devotion and cultural festivity. The occasion was Makha Bucha Day, a significant Buddhist observance celebrated with profound reverence.
Renowned for its vibrant cultural heritage and devout community, Wat Chaimongkol Temple orchestrated a meticulously planned ceremony to honour Makha Bucha Day, steeped in Buddhist tradition. This sacred day, occurring on the full moon night of the third lunar month, commemorates the spontaneous gathering of 1,250 of the Buddha’s disciples over 2,500 years ago at Veluvana, now Venu Van Park in India. It emphasizes Buddhist principles of compassion, unity, and ethical conduct.
As dusk settled, the temple grounds teemed with devout Buddhists, both local and international, who congregated to participate in solemn rituals and observances. Families arrived bearing offerings for the monks, eagerly absorbing Dhamma preaching, partaking in acts of merit, and engaging in meditation.
The evening’s highlight unfolded as participants joined a captivating candlelight procession, circling the sacred chapel three times. Led by revered monks, the procession symbolized reverence for the Triple Gem – the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha. Chants reverberated, creating an atmosphere of tranquillity that enveloped attendees, inspiring them to cultivate inner peace and mindfulness.
Within the serene ambiance of Wat Chaimongkol Temple, the fervour of the crowd and the devotion of attendees merged seamlessly, crafting an unforgettable spiritual experience. The temple’s steadfast dedication to preserving tradition and fostering inclusivity ensured that the Makha Bucha celebration transcended cultural boundaries, leaving an enduring impact on all involved.
Thailand’s designation of Makha Bucha Day as a national holiday, with a three-day celebration from February 23 to 25, underscores the nation’s deep respect for its cultural heritage. As Wat Chaimongkol continues to illuminate paths of spiritual enlightenment and cultural appreciation, the Makha Bucha celebration serves as a testament to Buddhism’s enduring legacy in Thailand and its profound influence on society.
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The Ministry of Social Development and Human Security and the organization, UN Women, together took part in an organized an event today for International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the annual campaign to end violence against women and children and domestic violence in general. The event took place at the United Nations Conference Centre.
The White Ribbon symbol, which symbolizes a pledge to not condone, ignore or commit violence against women, has been taken up as a universal symbol that promotes an end to such violence every year.
Mr. Lertpanya Buranabandit, Director-General of the Department of Women’s Affairs and Family Development said today that violence against women and children is an international issue. The government expects cooperation to end such violence in Thailand and build positive attitudes between genders and gender roles from childhood. The government is calling for a combined response, to end all forms of violence in Thailand.
This year, the theme of the campaign is “Stop Violence… ASEAN together” as the 10 ASEAN member countries are joining together in the fields of politics, security, economics and socio-culture this year. UN Women aims to raise public awareness about the violence, which will lead to the collaboration of all sectors in Thailand and all ASEAN countries towards the elimination of all forms of violence against women and children.
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To convert 3GP video files, you must first add them to the list. To do this, click the
button on the toolbar. Will be displayed a standard dialog box for file selection, in which you have to select one or more 3GP files, and click button. You can also add files to the list using the drag and drop technique. When you do this, the program will add your selected files to the processing list. To run the conversion, on the list must be at least one file, moreover, it must be checked in the column with check boxes (the 2-nd column on the picture above).When you perform the above steps, click the
button on the toolbar. A new window appears, where you can track the conversion process.Conversion parameters
If you ran the program for the first time and have not changed any conversion parameters, will be used default settings.
At default settings, the program automatically selects all the encoding parameters so as to preserve the original video and audio quality.
You can change the conversion parameters by selecting one of the predefined profiles from the Profile list, or by manually setting the desired parameters on the Conversion settings panel.
The most important conversion parameters are video and audio bitrate. Generally, the higher bitrate, the better audio and video quality in the output file. But on the other hand, the higher bitrate, the larger output AVI file. The whole trick is to select those bitrate values to get good quality at a relatively small size of the resulting file. So it is best to set the audio and video bitrate in Auto position, then the program will select the appropriate values automatically. However, if you want to manually set conversion parameters, you can find a lot of useful information in the File properties window (select desired file on the list and press key).
If you want to reset all conversion settings to default values, select menu
→ .Managing file list
You can activate/deactivate any files in the list by checking/unchecking desired files in the 2-nd column (with the checkboxes). Only the checked files will be processed during conversion.
If you want to remove from the list some files, check them in the 2-nd column and click
button on the toolbar. All checked files will be removed from the list (but not from disk!). If you want to remove from the list all files, select menu → .You can change the location of files in the list using the drag and drop. Similarly, you can move the list columns.
If you want to show or hide some column, right-click on the file list header, and in the context menu, select or deselect the desired column.
You can sort (ascending or descending) the displayed information by clicking the appropriate column header.
Loading & saving settings
When you close the program, all conversion settings are saved to the file __Last.ini in the profiles directory. The next time you run application, conversion settings are loaded from this file.
The rest of the application settings (main window size and location, columns order and visibility, and others) are stored in the file 3gptoavi.ini in the program main directory. Of course, these settings are also loaded at the next startup.
The program does not use system registry and all settings are stored in the above-mentioned files. If you want, you can copy all files (including whole directory structure) to the USB drive, and run the program from that drive on other computers.
You can also download the program in the form of a ZIP archive and extract it to an external drive.
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Check out this GIGABYTE gaming laptop with 10% off
- Great CPU and GPU in the form of an Intel Core i9-14900HX and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070.
- 32GB of DDR5 5600 RAM.
- 2560×1600 resolution display with a 165Hz refresh rate.
Getting your hands on a great gaming laptop is the perfect way to take your favorite PC games on the go or make the most of your space if you don’t have room for a full gaming PC setup. With that in mind, we’ve just spotted a fantastic deal that you won’t want to miss. Currently this GIGABYTE AORUS 16X gaming laptop is available for a fraction of its usual asking price over on Amazon.
Right now you can pick up this quality RTX 4070 gaming laptop for just $1,879.99. That’s after a generous 10% discount off its usual asking price of $2,099.00 meaning you’ll be saving $220 if you buy it today. According to the price-checking website Camelcamelcamel, this is the fist time this laptop has had an Amazon deal.
GIGABYTE – AORUS 16X (2024) Gaming Laptop
Why you’ll love this GIGABYTE RTX 4070 gaming laptop
Here are some of the key features that make this gaming laptop a great option for any PC gamer.
- Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop GPU with 8GB of GDDR6 memory.
- Powerful Processor: Intel Core i9-14900HX processor with a maximum clock speed of 5.8 GHz.
- Memory and Storage: Comes with 32GB of DDR5 5600 RAM (16GBx2) and a 2TB Gen4 M.2 SSD for plenty of storage and swift performance.
- Quality Display: 16-inch IPS WQXGA display with a resolution of 2560×1600p, a 165Hz refresh rate, a 3ms response time, 100% sRGB color accuracy, and TÜV Rheinland certification for eye comfort.
- Next-Gen Interface: Includes Windows 11 Home AD, Intel Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth V5.4 for advanced connectivity.
- Audio: Features Dolby Atmos audio technology with a built-in microphone and two 2W speakers for a great audio experience.
- Ports: 1x Thunderbolt 4, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-A), 1x RJ45, 1x audio combo jack, and 1x DC input.
Where to buy this GIGABYTE RTX 4070 gaming laptop deal
This deal is up for grabs right now over on Amazon but be warned, deals like this often don’t stick around for long so if you like the look of the price then we’d advise acting quickly.
If this particular gaming laptop isn’t for you then be sure to check out some of the other great gaming laptop deals that are live right now. Here are a few of our current favorites.
Acer Gaming Predator Helios 18 Gaming Laptop (PH18-71) – Black
HP OMEN Transcend 16.1″ Gaming Laptop
MSI Thin A15 15.6″
ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2024) Gaming Laptop
MSI Thin Gaming Laptop – RTX 4050
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Designed by Stephanie Seabrook Hedgepath
Friendship Baptist Church is tucked away from the main road that goes through Hiawassee, GA in the beautiful mountains of north Georgia. Built in 1876, it sits atop a small hill and is constructed of native fieldstone. I saw it in the dead of winter, so added the azaleas in bloom and the yellow Jessamine over the door. Ask for this new cross stitch design in your local needlework shop or online store.
Remember our new design of Nestlenook farm if you looking for something beautiful to stitch for Christmas. Also our Chicken Scratch books are still in our top 10 best sellers every month so if you are looking for something really different and lacy looking, try our free pattern from our downloads area. We have four books of those designs.
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Old Style Lenormand brings charming, vintage-looking illustrations to a modern Lenormand audience. The simple and concise imagery provides highly specific answers to your questions. Playing card insets increase the divination power of the cards. Old Style Lenormand is comprised of 38 cards (including two Man and two Lady cards). A 92-page illustrated booklet accompanies the deck.
Alexander Ray is a popular Russian psychologist, writer and illustrator who creates divinatory tools that help people find their place in life.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham, chief Senate sponsor of the GOP’s effort to undermine Roe by banning abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy, spoke this morning to the Family Research Council’s “ProLifeCon,” about the House GOP’s decision to cancel a vote on its version of the bill that had been planned for today. The House leadership pulled the plug on the vote in response to protests from some Republican women who objected to a provision that exempted rape survivors from the ban only if they report the rape to police. Some anti-choice groups have objected to including a rape exception in the bill at all, a last-minute addition after the bill’s previous House sponsor, Trent Franks, implied that women who are raped rarely get pregnant.
Graham acknowledged that opponents of rape exceptions are being “intellectually consistent and honest about ‘the baby is the baby’” but argued that banning rape survivors from accessing abortion is a political impossibility: “Some of us who have these exceptions do so in a democratic society believing that there are some places we will not go.”
“I’m going to need your help to find a way out of this definitional problem with rape,” he told the audience, saying that his plan was to hold a Senate vote on a Democratic bill aimed at pushing back on state-level abortion clinic “TRAP” laws in order to show that it’s Democrats who are “extreme” on abortion rights.
“The rape exception will be part of the bill…We just need to find a way definitionally to not get us in a spot where we’re debating about what a legitimate rape is, that’s not the cause that we’re in,” he said.
This post has been updated with additional details of Graham's speech.
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HEALTHKNIT Vintage Heather Club Sweat Crewneck Heather Grey
Used slub yarn, which has a unique textured texture, and a fleece knitted into coarsely grained heather that gives it a vintage feel . This is Healthknit's original fabric, completed through trial and error. The fabric has a thickness of 13.6 ounces and is a heavy weight item that is rarely seen these days. Although the fabric is thick and sturdy, it is supple and soft to the touch, and as you wash it, it becomes even more dense and its texture increases.
For the ribs, the team used "needle-free ribs," which were commonly used in the 1940s. But have since disappeared due to the simplification of the production process. It has a unique look because only part of the ribs are knitted without the needles. For sewing, used a sewing machine called a 4-needle flat seamer.
Inset double-sided V gusset seen on vintage sweatshirts from the early 1950s. This is a detail that is said to increase elasticity and prevent sweat when worn. The neck rib is strongly finished with a two-needle binder neck, and is slightly biased to increase elasticity.
It has a vintage motif, but the fit is modern. The product is finished with great attention to detail.
- Material: 100% cotton
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Meath hurlers achieved their first Christy Ring Title - 'twice' in 2016! Putting aside the controversy of their first game against Antrim, Meath earned an historic replay victory in a nine-goal thriller by a single point at the end of extra-time. In a tightly contested final, Coach Michael McCullough explains how they used Performa Sports to help gain an edge!
"In the past I was sceptical of analysis but Performa Sports is so easy to use and so adaptable. It quickly became vital for us as a coaching tool and gaining an edge"
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The Sample Capsule is made of aluminum and has a volume of 4 µL. Volatile liquids are placed inside a hermetically-sealed aluminum capsules to prevent the loss of sample. Then, the aluminum capsule is placed inside a standard tin capsule for analysis. Qty. 1000.
This capsule requires, but does not include, the Liquid Sample Sealer and Tin Capsules.
Two sizes of aluminum capsules are available. The smaller, with a volume of 4 mL, can hold sample weights up to 2.5 mg. The larger, with a 30 mL volume, accommodates samples up to 20 mg. Sealing of the larger capsule should be carried out in the presence of helium or argon to prevent entrapment of air.
Product Compatibility | 2400 Series Elemental Analyzer |
Product Group | Capsules and Replacement Parts |
Technology Type | TEA |
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Anusol cream is a treatment for piles or haemorrhoids which can be used to help relieve symptoms of swelling, itching, or irritation. You can use Anusol cream for both internal and external piles, meaning you’re protected whenever you need it most.
- Shrinks piles.
- Soothes Itching.
- Relieves pain and discomfort.
Anusol contains three ingredients which treat piles. The first is Zinc,, this is an antiseptic which helps reduce bacterial growth in area and helps to reduce swelling. Next, we have Balsam Peru, another mild antiseptic which helps to protect your sore areas. Finally, there’s Bismuth oxide, an astringent and antiseptic which protects irritated areas around your anus.
- Apply Anusol cream to the affected area at night, first thing in the morning, and after every bowel movement.
- Apply the cream sparingly and in an even layer.
- For external piles, wash and dry the affected area before gently applying the cream.
- For internal piles, wash and dry the affected area and then use the nozzle included and then insert the cream into your back passage.
- Wash nozzle after every use and wash your hands before and after you use Anusol cream.
Aqua, Propylene Glycol, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Maltodextrin, Aloe Barbadensis, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Disodium EDTA, Benzalkonium Chloride, Sodium Saccharin, Dipotassium Glycrrhizate.
This cream should not be used anyone 18 or under. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the listed ingredients. If you have blood in your stool, or are unsure whether any bleeding is caused by piles, speak to your doctor.
For full details about AnuSol Cream please see the Patient Information inside the box.
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Parental perceptions and understanding of information provision, management options and factors influencing the decision-making process in the treatment of children with glue ear
Gkiousias V., Butler CC., Shepherd V., Kilgour JM., Waldron CA., Thomas-Jones E., Francis N.
© 2016 Elsevier Ireland Ltd Objectives Otitis media with effusion (OME) is a common cause of hearing loss and possible developmental delay in children, and there are a range of ‘preference sensitive’ treatment options. We aimed to evaluate the attitudes and beliefs of parents of affected children to treatment options including watchful-waiting, hearing aids, grommets, and, oral steroids with the intention of developing our understanding of decision-making and the factors influencing it, sources of parental information, and satisfaction with information provision. Design We recruited a convenience sample of twelve parents of eleven children with OME at a single ENT department of a teaching hospital into a qualitative research study. The children of the parents interviewed had already been recruited into the Oral Steroids for the Resolution of Otitis Media with effusion In Children (OSTRICH) study. Semi structured interviews were audio recorded, transcribed and then coded using an inductive, thematic approach. Results Parents were satisfied with the verbal provision of information during the treatment consultation, although many were keen to receive supplementary printed information. Discussion with family and friends helped the decision-making process, whereas insufficient information and a paternalistic approach were viewed as obstacles. Parents were particularly influenced by the following: the immediacy of the treatment option effect, perceived efficacy, perceived risks and adverse effects, social implications (especially with hearing aids) and past personal and informant experience. Conclusions Parents appreciate clinicians tailoring information provision to parents' information needs and preferred format. Clinicians should also elicit parental attitudes towards the different management options for OME and the factors influencing their decisions, in order to optimise shared-decision making and ultimately provide a better standard of clinical care.
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August 30, 2015
As the portrait of a morally upright Josh Duggar continues to smear following revelations of molestation, cheating and a pornography addiction, Duggar's spouse, Anna, remains steadfast in her support of the former reality star and executive director of the Family Research Council's nonprofit FRC Action.
In an exclusive interview with People, a source close to the Duggar family revealed that Anna's reaction to the widening scandal has been highly reserved and tacitly supportive.
"She doesn't get mad," a source close to the Duggars told People. "You are not allowed to get mad. It's not godly for a woman."
According to the source, since her marriage to Josh, Anna's demeanor and personality have transformed into a likeness of Josh's mother Michelle, mirroring her ultra-conservative Christian lifestyle that demures to patriarchal influence.
"Ever since she met [the Duggars] she has acted more like Michelle," says the source. "She talks like her, really soft. She, like, whispers."
The source added that Anna, a 27-year-old mother of four, has almost no support network outside the Duggar family. "Aside from Duggarville, no one can get to her."
In a brief encounter with Anna, the source said she told her that she has not absorbed everything and that she is "going to be pissed off" and angry.
Two anonymous members of the Duggar family, meanwhile, told Perez Hilton that "there is a dark cloud over the family" and "Josh's integrity is gone."
Josh, also 27, checked into a long-term rehab center last week after releasing the following statement about his infidelity and self-professed immorality:
"I have been the biggest hypocrite ever. While espousing faith and family values, I have secretly over the last several years been viewing pornography on the internet and this became a secret addiction and I became unfaithful to my wife.
"I am so ashamed of the double life that I have been living and am grieved for the hurt, pain and disgrace my sin has caused my wife and family, and most of all Jesus and all those who profess faith in Him.
"I brought hurt and a reproach to my family, close friends and the fans of our show with my actions that happened when I was 14-15 years old, and now I have re-broken their trust.
"The last few years, while publicly stating I was fighting against immorality in our country, I was hiding my own personal failings.
"As I am learning the hard way, we have the freedom to choose our actions, but we do not get to choose our consequences. I deeply regret all hurt I have caused so many by being such a bad example.
"I humbly ask for your forgiveness. Please pray for my precious wife Anna and our family during this time."
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August 23, 2022
Well, the Kevin Durant Sixers rumors were short-lived.
Per the Athletic and Stadium's Shams Charania, Kevin Durant has met with Nets ownership and will stay put in Brooklyn.
In a statement from Nets GM Sean Marks: "We are focusing on basketball, with one collective goal in mind: build a lasting franchise to bring a championship to Brooklyn."
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 23, 2022
After June 30 trade request, Kevin Durant will stay with the Nets. https://t.co/V0rd8fSQLr
After getting swept out of the playoffs in the first round by Boston, the Nets grew into one of the most highly combustible situations in the NBA as their stars – Durant and Kyrie Irving – were both reported to be on their way out earlier in the summer.
And in the case of Durant, one of the league's greatest scorers, he was rumored to have had the Sixers as one of his desired landing spots in a trade, which would've meant a James Harden reunion and a team-up with Joel Embiid upfront as a potential big three.
Per SNY's Ian Begley, who first reported the Sixers connection:
As of earlier this week, there were high-ranking members of the Sixers who’ve felt strongly about engaging with Brooklyn on a Durant trade. It is unknown if Brooklyn and Philadelphia have made any recent progress on a trade.
Previous reports stated that the Suns were at or near the top of the list of teams Durant would like to be traded to. An offseason trade to Phoenix seems unlikely due to the DeAndre Ayton signing. So what happens now? Well, it's worth noting that, in addition to Boston, Durant also sees Philadelphia as another desired landing spot, per people familiar with the matter. [SNY]
And The Ringer's Bill Simmons (via Bleacher Report), who touched on the relationship between Durant and Harden, which was believed to have deteriorated in Brooklyn, and what it may have meant for the Sixers:
KD and Harden, this is what I heard: They don’t talk after the trade. They basically go radio silent on each other. They run into each other. They hang out all weekend. And by the end of the weekend, KD is sniffing around on Philly [The Ringer / Bleacher Report]
Could the Sixers rumor have been a leverage move? Quite possibly.
For what it's worth, the Nets now have higher odds than the Sixers to win the 2023 NBA title, per SportsBetting.ag.
Brooklyn started out at 14-1 and jumped to 15-2 with the news that Durant is staying, while the Sixers stand pat at 16-1.
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Picnique at home cares about the world. We use only natural fibers and dyes, developed under the best conditions. We love the sheep growing our wool. We cherish the plants providing the pigments for our colours. Because our wallcoverings are made of 100% wool and silk, they are naturally fire retardant and do not require chemical treatment. We also care about the world inside: by creating warmth and beauty, we aim to enrich the soul. This sense of wholeness and caring for our inner and outer world carries through in our products.
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Handcrafted leather bags and accessories
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I love this bag. It’s soft and has a lot of room in it for all of my things. Love the strap, I don’t have to worry about it snagging my sweaters and love that it’s adjustable. I’ve ordered a few things already and I am happy I have the wristlet/wallet that matches the print inside of the bag
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Background: Childhood overweight and obesity were seen primarily as a problem for the children of low-income families and those living in deprived urban areas. However, with increasing rates of childhood obesity in higher-income families and wealthy areas, it now affects all socioeconomic groups to some degree.
Objective(s): The aim of this study is to explore the epidemiology of overweight and obesity among elementary school students at nutrition counseling units and centers in Al Diwaniyah City.
Methodology: A population-based cross-sectional study was conducted among primary school children from (Al Diwaniyah center, Sumer district, Al Bu jubbah village, Arabism, Sunni side and Algeria) area was carried throughout the present study, which uses the screen approach, which had been conducted in elementary age students at nutrition counseling units in Al Diwaniyah city to find out the relationship between BMI and, socioeconomic and lifestyle factors. This study is started from 10 October 2022 to - June 2023).
Results: The findings revealed that the majority of students in the study sample 245 (96.8%) had multiple meals taken with them to school. In relation to the (number of meals and times your child takes junk food during a week (such pizza, burger, shawerma, fried potato) both were similar the more than half of the school students take 3 times, as their percentage reached 141(55.7%).
Conclusion: The prevalence of overweight and obesity according to the assessment of body mass index most of the participants in the study sample were obesity 162 (64.0%) while the participants with overweight were 91 (36.0%). The prevalence of overweight and obesity more than half of the study sample of students was male 149 reached their percentage (58.9%) while female student was (41.1%).
Recommendations: Conduct further studies on same age groups in different areas in governorate. Raise awareness of childhood obesity among parents through publications and symposiums organized by school health nurses.
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NW 2015: Make a city to match its mood
Think of the best cities you have ever visited, lived or worked in. What is it that makes you think they are brilliant? Stephen O'Malley asks.
Their cleanliness, security, ease of movement, perhaps, but what really caught your attention, what makes you remember them so readily? It's a well documented fact that our sharpest memories are those experienced when we are in a heightened emotional state, birth of a child, wedding day, lottery win!
Manchester city region is a thriving feast of emotion, its culture and mood is restless, edgy and progressive. Its politics and politicians (as elected representatives of its people) are ambitious and courageous, bold. Think 'Devo-Manc'. This character exists in the spirit of the place, the collective mood of the people and the way we choose to express ourselves.
The City region and its leadership have been exceptionally adept, wily, at securing investment and wresting control to the advantage of the populous, HS2, our tram network, knowledge economy, Manchester Airport enterprise zone and international investment in residential development, to mention a small sample, bringing with them huge opportunity for those that are already here and those skilled and talented people that will come to contribute to the city. An exemplar of self governance in the UK and the envy of many other administrations across the country and beyond, achieved against a backdrop of financial volatility and a central government wearing different colours.
So far, well, so positive. The strategies that have been set, the investment that has been committed, the projects that are contracted and on the way, are components. A disparate set of parts, limbs and organs that need to be brought together to create a single, sinewy and organic body, the city region proper. Each part corresponding and coordinated with the other, an athletic, synchronized body that responds and serves the emotional needs of the collective mind.
What we need is for the Mancunian character to manifest itself in the fabric of the city streets, converting these valuable pieces of hard infrastructure, centres of excellence in education and residential city neighbourhoods into a landscape that serves a culture led lifestyle, one that feeds our emotional senses, the opportunity for excitement, pleasure and physical expression.
It can be done. Buildings and high quality pavements don't make places. Spinningfields arrival as a new city district brought with it a glamour, freshness and scale new to the city at the time, which was fantastic, but the early environment around these buildings was hard and tough. Glass, granite and large scale structures resulted in a windswept, empty and frictionless series of spaces. The introduction of smaller scale pavilions, the character of structures such as the Oast House and the current rolling programme of events and activities now means that the spaces are activated, interesting and popular.
Albert Square and its City Hall setting is a dramatic backdrop for the variety of successful markets and performances that take place there throughout the year. Manchester International Festival, Whitworth Gallery and Park, Dig the city, jazz festivals, Manchester day parade, creative tourist and Northern Quarter life are all attractive and vibrant and important. Forging new synapses and releasing serotonin into the Manchester mind that casts our experiences into readily reachable recollections.
However the city has so much more potential, reordering the city's public realm, in its widest sense, occupying the footprint of the whole city region, offers the possibility of a world exemplar city landscape, rebalancing the way these spaces are controlled, making stronger and more direct connections for people between the buildings and infrastructure can stimulate the heightened state of emotion that will etch our every day experiences into our most memorable. Yes its mind-bendingly massive, tying together the idea of old (and characterful) structures in Oldham, bike trails in Trafford and café culture on Canal Street, but that's what we should be thinking about and striving for, story telling, poetry and artistry in our public realm.
Stephen O'Malley is a director at Civic Engineers.
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Founded in 1998, Planetworld started with a
simple yet ambitious idea shared by four brothers:
to amplify the power of music and entertainment in everyday life.
Our slogan, “Life Amplified,” captures our dedication
to transforming every experience through exceptional sound.
Initially focused on car and home audio,
we’ve grown our vision to encompass all aspects
of music enjoyment. From the excitement
of first-time music creation to unforgettable
live events, our mission is to enhance and connect people
through our range of premium speakers,
amplifiers, and AV equipment.
At Planetworld, we’re more than just a distributor.
We’re creators of unforgettable moments.
With a passionate team and a drive to innovate,
we continue to amplify life’s most
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Baby Walker is a CE certified baby product fabricated mainly with good quality plastic which offers great functionality and sheer pleasure to your baby. Baby Walker features adjustable base for different sized babies, melodious music and attractive toys to keep your babies busy, and 8 wheels for better movement. Unlike other usual walkers, this walker includes a roof which obviously can’t protect your kid from rain or sunlight, but it surely enhances the decor of the walker. Additionally, it has a rear handle attached with the roof which will help you to push your kid around if he or she got tired walking.
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Good evening! What is a Challenge Tracker?
OK. Thanks for the information, John.
I'll try to remember to activate the tracking app before opening Plotaroute in the browser.
Hi Martyn - unfortuantely websites can't access geolocation data in the same way as native apps that are built for specific devices, so some devices may give different results to websites than they do to apps.
The device is clearly generating accurate location information because other tracking apps work as expected. It's just Plotaroute that acts up... and then only when working alone. As soon as another tracking app is fired up, the tracking in Plotaroute works too. Curious.
Hi Martyn - our tracking features use whatever location the device returns, so we're dependent on the accuracy of that. I don't think there is much we'd be able to do to improve this. We can do some testing and look into the issue of it getting stuck though.
I'm adding to this topic because I've encountered a problem with Tracker that may be related.
I'm using Plotaroute in Chrome on a Samsung Galaxy S8+.
With Tracker switched on, I'm finding that the location indicated on the map is significantly wrong... by 200 yards, maybe, well outside the error indicated by the' 'blue circle'. It also gets 'stuck' then moves erratically to another wrong location. I've tried it with each of the options selected in the location settings for the phone. Plotaroute has location enabled as per Ian's instructions below.
However, if I run another tracking app in parallel with Plotaroute (e.g., Geo Tracker), the tracking starts to work as expected in Plotaroute also.
no problem, this is what I did (on a Samsung Galaxy S6)
At this point, you should see 2 sections, listing sites that are either 'allowed' or 'blocked' to access location details.
Note that each section will only show up if you have at least 1 site in that section.
In my case, www.plotaroute.com was in the disallowed section, so i had to:
www.plotaroute.com should now be in the 'allowed' section.
That's good news Ian. Would you mind sharing how you reset this in the Chrome app in case others have the same problem?
spot on :) I've cleared that setting for plotaroute, and the check-in now seems to be working. Thanks for your help.
It sounds like you've probably denied persmission for this page (or the site) to use your location at some point in the past and Chrome has remembered this. You would need to reset this. I'm not sure how this is done on mobile version of Chrome but I'll try to look into it.
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Sailing at Port Melbourne is both friendly and competitive with good numbers in our Laser, Jollyboat, Musto and various Cat classes including the F18's and Hobies.
The Sailing Calendar for Season 2024-25 is available here:
PMYC Sailing Calendar 2024-25
Club boats are available to members on race days for a small cost.
The main classes of monohull boats sailed at PMYC include: Pacer; Laser, RS Aero, Musto Skiffs and the classic 18 ft. Jollyboat.The main classes of catamarans include: Taipan, Hobie Cat, Viper, F18 and C2.Even if you have a different class boat you can sail in races and compete in the Club handicap events. The Club prides itself on its friendly and competitive sailing.
The Club holds races on most Saturdays during the season from October to May. Some special events are also held on Sundays and a Spring Season is held in September.
Visiting sailors are welcome to bring their own yachts and race for a small fee of $10 for members of other sailing clubs (per person).
Please see links on this page to the Sailing Calendar, Race Notices and Race Signon instructions for entering races.
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Two things I did on Hallows Night:—
Made my house April-clear;
Left open wide my door
To the ghosts of the year.
Then one came in. Across the room
It stood up long and fair—
The ghost that was myself—
And gave me stare for stare.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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David Cameron, the prime minister of the UK, said today (24 October) that he will not pay a €2.1 billion bill to top-up the EU budget by a deadline of 1 December.
Member states were told during the past week about adjustments to their contributions to the EU budget, but the news did not become known to the public or, apparently, to EU leaders, until last night. The adjustment takes into account changes in the gross domestic product of member states and will mean that nine countries have to pay more this year. The deadline for the top-up payment is 1 December.
“I’m not paying that bill on 1 December, if people think I am they’ve got another thing coming,” Cameron told journalists after the summit, pounding his fists on the podium. “This is an unacceptable way for this organisation to work and an unacceptable way to treat one of the main contributors to the EU budget.”
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Poway OnStage Concert
From the cover of the Rolling Stone magazine, to appearing on Saturday Night Live, to headlining the 1983 US Festival and touring with the Rolling Stones, Lee Rocker has seen and done it all.
Rocker made his mark singing, playing, standing on, spinning and rocking his giant upright bass as a founding member (along with Brian Setzer and Slim Jim Phantom), of the Grammy-nominated music group, The Stray Cats. They sold more than 10 million albums, garnered 23 gold and platinum certified records, and were music video pioneers of MTV. The Stray Cat’s worldwide mega hits “Stray Cat Strut,” “Sexy and Seventeen” and “Rock this Town” have become a part of the fabric of rock and roll.
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has included “Rock this Town” as one of the 500 most important rock songs. In addition to The Stray Cats and the Rolling Stones, Rocker has toured and performed with George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Willie Nelson, Leon Russell, and John Fogerty. Rocker’s 40 years of performing around the globe have attracted a fanatically loyal following of rockers, rebels and music lovers. His concert show is also a time for sharing colorful stories about his days on the road and in the music business over these past four decades.
Saturday May 21st, 2022 - 8pm
A $9 handling and facilities restoration fee will be added to each ticket.
- Location: The Poway Center for the Performing Arts Get Directions
- Run Time: 90 Minutes
More from Poway On Stage
A family holiday tradition comes to life in “A Rocky Mountain Christmas” as Jim Curry performs the music from John Denver’s many Christmas Television specials and Christmas Music collections.
The Peking Acrobats perform daring maneuvers atop a precarious pagoda of chairs and showcase their technical prowess in trick-cycling, precision tumbling, juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics, pushing the limits of human ability with gravity-defying displays of contortion, flexibility, and control.
The Blind Boys of Alabama’s roof-raising live shows, appealing to audiences of all cultures with a career spanning over 75 years, have graced nearly every continent and prestigious stage, performing alongside icons like Stevie Wonder, Prince, and Lou Reed, showcasing their enduring passion for gospel music.
For more than 20 years, Poway OnStage has partnered with the world-renowned Missoula Children’s Theatre to present its annual Musical Youth Theater Camp. Children K-12th grade will audition, rehearse and stage a full-scale musical performance in just six days!
Pete the Cat and young Jimmy Biddle embark on a groovy adventure of friendship and inspiration, traveling from school to Paris and back in a VW Bus, as Pete helps Jimmy conquer his second-grade art challenges and gets the whole Biddle family rocking.
- Saturday March 29th, 2025 - 7:30PM
- Sunday March 30th, 2025 - 4:00PM
Experience the magic of a Back To The Garden Story concert, featuring timeless Beatles classics performed with captivating energy and authenticity, taking you on a nostalgic journey through the legendary band’s greatest hits.
Phat Cat Swinger specializes in high-energy music with that classic Hollywood touch. What sets them apart is the showmanship, movement, and creative takes on swing classics.
Master improvisers gather made-up, hit song suggestions from the audience and create a spontaneous evening of music, comedy and a ton of laughs in this improvised and interactive phony award show.
An authentic and energetic tribute to one of the best-selling artists of all-time, Billy Joel. This show can be summed up in one word: FUN! Billy Nation captures the look and sound of Billy in his prime to create a one-of-a-kind concert experience.
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2x Side Step Covers -
for Land Rover
Defender L663 (90)
This is an exclusive product to Powerful UK - designed and engineered by us under our HSX brand!
This is a set of 2 covers for the side steps for the Land Rover Defender L663 90 models.
We have engineered these covers to fit perfectly over the side step edges.
These are great for covering up scratched/worn looking side step plates - no need to change the whole step.
These will also give you a nice colour change from the silver step plates.
These covers have a smooth finish, see our other listing to purchase this item with a chequer plate finish.
The covers are pre-fitted with a strip of self adhesive tape, we will also provide an alcohol based surface preparation wipe to ensure maximum adhesion.
The covers are made from ABS plastic (unpainted) and have a semi-gloss finish.
These are ready to fit as they are or you could paint them a custom colour of your choice (ABS plastic is OK to paint).
All the steps are the same shape - LH and RH so both pieces of this kit are identical.
This is for a set of 2 covers (for the 2 door '90' model) - see our other listing to purchase a set of 4 covers (for 110 /130).
We also have these painted in Matt Black - see our other listing to purchase.
These are not genuine Land Rover parts.
Prepare the area with the supplied wipe.
Remove the backing from the self adhesive tape, fit part and apply gentle pressure for around 1 minute.
Do not test adhesion or wash your vehicle for 24 hours to allow the item time to bond.
Which Vehicles will this fit ?
This item WILL
fit the fixed side steps on the Land Rover Defender L663 (90 model as
there are only 2 steps in this kit)
Please note: These are not compatible with 3rd party design side steps
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Our mission is to protect the natural beauty and cultural heritage of our town and Estero Bay. By voting YES on Measure A-24 in November 2024, we can restore the Morro Bay Voters' right to curtail industrial use on our Embarcadero and the adjacent beaches.
We are committed to preserving this beautiful water front and we believe that industrialization of our Embarcadero and beaches poses a significant threat to the local environment, tourist economy and nearby high school.
As a community of concerned citizens, we are dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for a safe and appropriate use of the Power Plant property. We believe our voices and actions can make a difference, and we are committed to using all available means to achieve our goal.
We also recognize the importance of promoting sustainable and responsible practices in our community and beyond. Through our advocacy work, we aim to inspire others to take action and make a positive impact on the environment and society.
Our mission is driven by our love for this special place and our desire to protect it for generations to come.
Led by a group of concerned citizens, this organization has been working tirelessly to raise awareness about the potential dangers of industrial uses on our Embarcadero and waterfront.
We have organized rallies, spoken at public meetings, had informal "meet and greets",
and engaged in numerous other forms of advocacy to promote our cause: YES on Measure A-24. We are a 527 PAC. FPPC # 1458339
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More homebuyers for picturesque Robertson
Robertson, an attractive country town in the Western Cape has become a property hot spot in demand.
Property and area guide to McGregor
Tucked in a secluded valley beneath the Riviersonderend mountains, a short drive from Robertson, McGregor has a peaceful and picturesque air.
The Wacky Wine Weekend is back
A wonderful winter weekend awaits as this annual event heads back to Robertson Wine Valley for the fourteenth time.
Suburb focus on Robertson
This charming little town in the middle of wine country offers a laid back lifestyle for its residents.
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HOUSTON, April 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Spectra Energy's (NYSE: SE) President and Chief Executive Officer, Greg Ebel, commented on today's announcements made by DCP Midstream, LLC ("Enterprise, Anadarko, and DCP Midstream to Jointly Develop New NGL Pipeline to Serve Colorado's Denver-Julesburg Basin") and DCP Midstream's master limited partnership, DCP Midstream Partners ("DCP Midstream Partners to Acquire 10 Percent Ownership Interest in Texas Express Pipeline Joint Venture"). DCP Midstream, LLC, is a 50/50 joint venture between Spectra Energy and ConocoPhillips.
"The new, fee-based projects announced today further expand DCP Midstream's premier asset position in regions with growing natural gas liquids production," said Ebel. "These new facilities will further enhance DCP's ability to deliver NGL volumes to the premium Mont Belvieu marketplace. The capital to be deployed associated with these new projects is in addition to the $4 billion in capital expansion projects already in execution by DCP Midstream."
Spectra Energy Corp (NYSE: SE), a FORTUNE 500 company, is one of North America's premier natural gas infrastructure companies serving three key links in the natural gas value chain: gathering and processing, transmission and storage, and distribution. For more than a century, Spectra Energy and its predecessor companies have developed critically important pipelines and related infrastructure connecting natural gas supply sources to premium markets. Based in Houston, Texas, the company's operations in the United States and Canada include more than 19,000 miles of transmission pipeline, approximately 305 billion cubic feet of storage, as well as natural gas gathering and processing, natural gas liquids and local distribution operations. The company also has a 50 percent ownership in DCP Midstream, one of the largest natural gas gatherers and processors in the United States. Spectra Energy is a member of the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indexes and the U.S. S&P 500 Carbon Disclosure Project's Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index. For more information, visit www.spectraenergy.com.
SOURCE Spectra Energy
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Why productivity matters now more than ever
As a fellow of the British Academy and Econometric Society our Research Director Tony Venables offers a huge depth of knowledge to The Productivity Institute – a newly established institute working directly with researchers, policymakers and businesses to better understand, measure, and enable improvements in UK productivity.
In his opening video as Research Director for the Institute Tony explains to us what productivity is, the economic challenges we face, and the important role it will play in supporting the UK economy.
What is productivity?
Productivity is about using our resources effectively. This is principally human resources, so ensuring that individuals are productively employed and able to fill their full potential. But it’s not only human resources, its natural resources as well. Productivity requires that these are not used wastefully or unsustainably.
Why does productivity matter?
Prosperity turns on the value of what we produce. We cannot, sustainably, earn or spend more than that, so being productive is the key to long-run prosperity. It’s also the route to job creation; no-one wants to create jobs that will be unproductive. It’s now more important than ever that we have strategies to create productive jobs to replace those that have been lost. Investment decisions in firms, infrastructure, and in energy systems need to be made to create productive jobs as we go through this period of change.
How will the institute resolve this issue?
By playing to three strengths, says Tony.
The first is the research strength that comes from our network of universities and leading researchers.
The second is our breadth. Research will cover eight themes including geography and place, human and knowledge capital, and institutions and governance. The Institute will be multidisciplinary, including experts from a wide range of social sciences and STEM subjects.
The third is our reach to stakeholders in the business and policy fields in all regions of the country. Regional Productivity Fora will provide the two-way channel from research into practise, and from region and firm specific concerns into research.
As former research manager of the trade research group in the World Bank, and chief economist in the Department for International Development Tony knows all about productivity and the challenges we face to solve it. He is looking forward to being part of the institute and being held to account in the future for delivering new findings that have contributed to improving UK performance.
For more expert opinions and economic updates follow @TPIProductivity
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Concurrent testing is performed to test the stability of a software product when the multiple number of users access and utilise its services, at a same time. This helps in getting a rough idea of the problems arising out of multiple usages such as increased response time, crashes, deadlocks and throughputs. Also known by the name of multi-user testing, the basic purpose of carrying out the concurrent testing, over a software product, is to evaluate and assess its concurrency quality, so as to deal with the load of multiple users, accessing and using the software product, simultaneously, in an efficient and effective manner.
The need arises from the use of concurrent programs. These programs run a number of processes simultaneously and are involved in sharing of information. This sharing of information is responsible for partial control of order of execution of tasks in the hands of the program. If there happens to be any change in the sequence of execution of these processes relating to the same data, then it may produce incorrect or indeterminate results.
This indeterminate nature of results may result in repeatability of errors not only at the software development stage but also at the client side for concurrent programs. This also discourages debugging activities as it will introduce more variations and result in additional problems. Concurrent testing ensures the reliability of concurrent programs when they are run repeatedly under identical conditions with different results.
The procedure for performing the concurrent testing, is similar, to that of manual testing methodology. It, generally, involves following steps, in a sequential manner, to carry out the concurrent testing.
This involves checking of embedded codes and their structures.
This covers an evaluation of the entire coding structure before they are executed.
This method increases the coverage area by randomizing test inputs. At a time 4-5 threads are tested. This also includes better structuring of programs to limit concurrent interactions.
More like a hit and trial method, this approach involves randomly feeding large amounts of incorrect data and then wait to monitor if the system comes out with bugs.
This test covers the deficiencies of unit testing and removes synchronization faults in multi threaded JAVA programmes.
Below mentioned are, some of the advantages,of using concurrent testing.
Although, concurrent testing, may not be required, for each and every software product, keeping in account, the scope of its simultaneous use, by the number of users, but is a must requirement, for the system, equipped with the concurrency features.
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The Pinnacle. The cream of the crop. The Peak. Call it what you want, but rest assured Tecnica’s first sub-1000-gram touring boot lives up to its name. Born from our fit-and-performance-first ethos, the Zero G Peak Carbon is built to be extremely light and efficient on the uphill, yet maintain the power and downhill performance you’ve come to know and expect from a Tecnica boot. Adapted from our experience in the alpine world, the Zero G Peak Carbon uses a semi-overlap shell design, allowing the boot to wrap the foot better which not only increases comfort but significantly improves downhill performance. A CAS shell and CAS Light liner provide for a better anatomical fit out of the box and allow for slight customization in the way of punching or grinding - something that until now, has been unheard of in this space. A bi-directional carbon fiber plate underfoot reinforces the torsional stability and allows for better power transmission to the ski. What’s more, a carbon fiber cuff provides unprecedented strength and stiffness in a touring boot, and the efficient single lever T-Hike mechanism allows for maximum walkability with a 75-degree range of motion. The Zero G Peak Carbon is a true light-touring boot built the Tecnica way – Fit to bag every peak on your checklist and out-ski your buddies on the way down.
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State, City, and PPSD Host Celebratory Presentation of BrightStars 5-Star Rating Award to Kizirian Elementary Pre-K, Second in District
PROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Kimberly Merolla-Brito, and Mayor Brett Smiley, alongside representatives from the Providence Public School District (PPSD), and other elected officials held a celebratory presentation at Harry Kizirian Elementary School for the prestigious BrightStars 5-star rating award to the Harry Kizirian Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) program. Amidst a gathering of educators, community leaders, and stakeholders, the Harry Kizirian Elementary Pre-K program was lauded for its outstanding commitment to early childhood education.
Harry Kizirian Elementary Pre-K is the second school in the District to receive this star rating, following Young Woods Elementary, which recently received the first 5-star rating in the District. BrightStars is Rhode Island's Quality Rating and Improvement System for early learning and is managed by the Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children. This recognition highlights the outstanding efforts and unwavering dedication of the Kizirian Pre-K team and district Education Coordinators in providing exceptional Pre-K experiences for Providence children. The achievement highlights the program's excellence in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for our young learners.
As a participating school in the State's free, high-quality RI Pre-K Program, Harry Kizirian Pre-K was also supported by the RIDE Early Childhood Team and the Center for Early Learning Professionals, which helps providers learn about best practices in early learning and apply them to the care children receive. In order to achieve a 5-star BrightStars rating, the Pre-K program at Harry Kizirian was assessed across many quality standards and criteria.
"The BrightStars 5-star rating for the Harry Kizirian Pre-K program is a testament to Rhode Island’s exemplary efforts in early childhood education,” said RIDE Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green. “This achievement during the Turnaround of Providence Public Schools reflects our collective commitment to ensuring that our youngest learners receive the highest quality education to set them on a path to success. We are so proud of everyone who worked to make this possible. Congratulations!"
“Attaining a five-star rating like we are celebrating today is no small feat. Through the robust program at the Harry Kizirian Elementary School, more children in Providence will have a great foundation for their ongoing academic journey,” said DHS Director Kimberly Merolla-Brito. “The dedicated efforts of the Kizirian staff is helping ensure children are receiving high-quality child care that is consistent with early childhood development best practices.”
“The achievement of the BrightStars 5-star rating by the Harry Kizirian Pre-K program is a testament to the dedication of our educators and the commitment of our city to provide the highest quality early education to our youngest learners,” said Mayor Brett P. Smiley. “Congratulations to the entire Kizirian Elementary community on this well-deserved honor.”
"Studies from Harvard show the first years of a child’s life are the period of the most rapid brain development and lay the foundation for all future learning. We are thrilled to celebrate Kizirian Pre-K program's achievement of the BrightStars 5-star rating,” said PPSD Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez. “This recognition affirms our district's commitment to delivering exceptional Pre-K experiences that prepare our students for future success. Congratulations to the Kizirian Pre-K team and our district Ed Coordinators for their outstanding work."
"As educators, we applaud the 5- Star BrightStars Pre-K designation for its commitment to excellence in early childhood education. This recognition not only celebrates the dedication of our teachers but also underscores the profound impact high-quality pre-K programs have on shaping the future of our children, " said PTU President Maribeth Calabro. “By achieving a BrightStars 5-star rating, the dedicated staff at Harry Kizirian Pre-K has improved access to high quality child care for our youngest learners. We hope that more families use these opportunities and that the District continues to strengthen their programs so that every child has the same opportunity to thrive in the classroom and beyond.”
For more information on the state's RI Pre-K program which Harry Kizirian Elementary is a part of, please visit the RIDE RI Pre-K Page. For more information BrightStars, visit www.BrightStars.org or call 401-739-6100.
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Thanks to a generous donation from the PSA, we have developed and improved our Forest School area and curriculum so that in this academic year every class will take part in a term of Forest School learning with Mrs Dixson and Mrs Monks on Wednesday mornings. Year 1 and 2 will alternate weeks in Term 1 and 2. Year 3 and 4 will alternate weeks in Term 3 and 4. Year 5 and 6 will alternate weeks in Term 5 and 6. Children in our nursery and Reception classes will have Forest School sessions in the mornings led by Mrs Graveson.
Forest School is a teaching method that has its roots in Scandinavia. Children learn outside and take part in a range of specifically planned activities such as constructing dens, starting fires and cooking outdoors, as well as learning about environmental conservation, using tools safely, bug hunting and exploring our flora and fauna.
Forest School is known to enhance self-esteem, promote health and well-being, build confidence, develop emotional intelligence, help foster teamwork and teach children to embrace calculated risks.
Nearly all sessions this year will take place on school grounds but, if possible, one of the group’s last sessions may take place at Camerton woods, just past the cricket club. We will need parent support for this session so please let Mrs Dixson know if this is something you can help with if you are DBS checked. The woods have been risk assessed and if you would like to see the risk assessment we are happy to share this with you.
Please see the photos below for some ideas of what we may do in our sessions:
Although we follow a child led approach to help us structure our sessions we do have a progressive pathway which helps us to ensure all children are reaching their potential in these sessions which you can see here: Forest School Pathway.
Forest School operates regardless of the weather conditions, except in cases of extreme weather or high winds that have been forecasted. We kindly request that parents ensure their children come prepared based on the kit list below. Be reassured that children will only be taken outside if they are properly dressed and necessary precautions have been taken to keep them comfortable, dry, warm and ready for adventure! Here is an example of the kit list for cold and hot weather: Forest School Clothing.
Year 1 Forest School
Year 2 Forest School
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Support our international students
The Study Fund for Foreign Students (SFS) makes it possible for international students from Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe who do not have the necessary resources themselves to study or do a PhD at the PThU. Donations are most welcome.
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The students visiting our university amass a wealth of knowledge they can subsequently put to use on behalf of the Church in their own countries. Some become or continue as pastors in a congregation, but oftentimes they start as researcher and teacher at a theological seminary. That way, in their own country, they are able to theologically educate and equip a new generation of students. Another positive effect of the presence of students from outside of the Netherlands is their influence on Dutch theology students, who can learn and grow in their understanding through interaction with students from a different context.
All support is welcome
The costs of accommodation, study and living expenses amount to approximately € 16,500 per foreign student and a PhD trajectory costs an average of € 40,000. These are significant amounts. The PThU is not allowed to finance scholarships from government grants, which makes the SFS completely dependent on donations. All support is welcome; financially or by drawing attention to the fund and the need for donations to people in your environment and/or the church.
The PThU is grateful for every donation that helps to continue this long-standing tradition.
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As online therapy and therapy are becoming more popular, you may be questioning: are these therapists genuine people? When you have relationship problems or behavioral health issues, you may prefer to share your feelings with a human, not a robotic, and that’s easy to understand..
Online Therapy– What You Required To Know.
Are Virtual Psychologists for Real?
The short answer to this concern is: yes. Virtual psychologists are real human beings who went to graduate school. Restorative experts that you find practically are typically a few of the very same professionals that you might experience offline. Offline mental health experts and psychologists are also utilizing the power of technology to take their practices practically, end up being internet-based, and stay just as effective with using live chat and video sessions. Virtual psychological health experts and psychologists have the same qualifications as offline specialists. Trusted therapists and counselors share the exact same licenses and qualifications as conventional, in-person therapists and therapists. Both offline and virtual psychological health professionals provide healing support for people with common issues and numerous concerns such as:.
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Behavioral Health Issues.
Online mental health practitioners are enthusiastic about assisting individuals like you with your life obstacles. An online therapist wants and cares to help you with whatever your life struggles are, and they’re a real person who cares about their customer.
Exploring Online Psychiatry, Psychology, And Therapy Options Through BetterHelp.
While the majority of us want to be healthy, it can be hard to know how to ask for aid, or how to start treatment. A brand-new infant, an overwhelming job, or residing in a remote area can all make it challenging to get aid. You can get an online psychologist or online psychiatry physician to supply a medical evaluation without needing to leave home or work. After signing up for your safe and secure account with BetterHelp.com, you’re matched with a licensed expert (such as a therapist, psychiatrist, or psychologist) and have the option to arrange sessions for times that work for you, day or night.
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The best treatment for you is one that’s accessible, whether that’s with a therapist or psychiatrist via live chat, phone, text, video, or live sessions. The very best treatment is with a therapist or psychiatrist who can offer what you require no matter what concerns you’re facing in life..
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” I have actually not been dealing with Andrea for long however I have found her to be adaptable and caring. She helped me recognize that if a medical professional or therapist isn’t able to understand and they are approaching my problems cynically and with indiscriminate doubt, they can not assist me. Andrea is the first person in a very long time that inspired me to hope they can trust and help that they will at the very least attempt.”. Marriage Counseling Online Philippines
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The kings of irreverence and tongue in cheek DIY proudly release their brand new single and video Reboot Me.
The Melbies ‘Reboot Me‘ finds the band in their best form yet. The new release is an up-tempo, in your face punk song about the grind of life getting you down and the weekly cycle of all work and no play.
‘Reboot Me is intentionally repetitive to mirror the monotony and cyclic nature of the nine to five, with a short, sharp, explosive chorus representing the weekend.’ exclaim the band.
The Melbies is made up of original members Daniel Drew on guitar and vocals and Sam McNamara on bass. With the powerhouse that is James Nesbitt having joined on drums, the UK punks have been set free. Their sound is all about amping up the fun and creativity whilst sticking true to their power riff roots.
‘We’re done licking our wounds from the pandemic. We’re now back performing, writing new music and supporting the scene of local bands around us.’ The band commented.
The Melbies have recently supported The Wildhearts and will play a series of dates including special guest support for The Vibrators.
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For most of our lives doing certain things at select facilities was a given. We shopped for drugs at the drugstore; shopped for food at the grocery store and went to the Doctor’s office, clinic or hospital for medical treatment.
Today, all these services are offered, in part, in a number of retail operations. The ability to be able to purchase food, drugs, and obtain general medical treatment is now possible in stores such as Kroger, CVS and Walgreens.
Krogers has “The Little Clinc”; CVS has ” Minute Clinic” and Walgreens has “Take Care Health”. These facilities provide a quasi-medical triage approach to treat and diagnose a number of medical problems. While there is no Doctor in these facilities they do have EMT’s, Nurse Practitioners and Physician Assistants on staff. These facilities are often open during store hours and are relatively inexpensive; charging $35.00 to $50.00 for an exam.
These “mini-clincs” see a lot of infants, young children and individuals who have no health care or are moderate to low income individuals. Often these patients have small aches and pains, colds, flu, infections and other maladies. In many cases these patients are also carrying a communicable disease and may have waited a while to get any treatment. As a result, the medical staff in these clinics are at risk of getting sick.
Pure Air Systems has been providing commercially made, certified HEPA filtration systems for clinics, hospitals, laboratories and surgery rooms for over 20 years. These systems offer a wide range of sizes and air flow designs. From our smallest new HPS series portable HEPA units to our largest 2000HS series systems, the HEPA systems by Pure Air Systems offer HEPA filtered air flow capabilities from 100 CFM to 2000 CFM with variable speed capability.
The HEPA systems are often used to filter all the air in exam room or treatment area to remove the airborne pathogens and allergens from the air and maintain a more sterile environment for the medical staff as well as the other patients. The HEPA systems can be placed strategically in the clinic to either wash the air, pressurize the room or make the room negative depending upon the environmental requirements.
The new HPS portable HEPA unit is only 13″ square and 21″ long and can produce up to 500 CFM of HEPA filtered air. This new four speed HEPA unit can be taken from room to room if necessary.
For more information on the entire line of HEPA filtration systems please go to our website at: www.pureairsystems.com
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In-store items are shipped in 2-3 business days (weekdays) from payment. Please allow up to an extra 2 days for rural delivery. Orders placed after 3pm are not processed or dispatched until the next business day (weekday).
Items from most suppliers are shipped within 2 to 4 business days. Certain suppliers, can take up to 8 business days to ship, see the estimated delivery times on the product page for further info. If you are rural please allow up to an extra 2 days for delivery.
You'll receive a tracking number once the order has left to ensure you know where this is every step of the way. If you haven't received this within your expected delivery time then please contact us to confirm.
Giant, LIV and Norco branded bikes cannot be shipped. They must be picked up at the store. This is part of their warranty conditions and Pushbikes dealer agreements. We're happy to process the order through the website, but you'll need to collect the bike fully assembled in-store.
All electric bikes are unable to be shipped due to the weight and lithium batteries being classed as Dangerous Goods. The shopping cart will only give 'Click & Collect' options for these.
Bikes that are shippable are generally charged at $25.00 for kids bikes and $75.00 for standard bikes. This will automatically calculate at the checkout.
We withhold the right to adjust the freight charge for any bikes that fall outside of this criteria, on a case by case basis, please contact us if you would like further info on shipping a bike.
Processing of bikes can take up to 7 days if they are needing to be shipped from our suppliers.
We offer free freight on all orders over $130.00 in value*, and only $7.20 for orders under this. Regardless of the size and weight of your order we want to deliver the best value with no hidden fees. *This excludes larger items, which are charged at a rate of $25.00 to $100.00 dependent on size and weight. Rural addresses include a rural delivery fee.
Larger and or bulky items which carry more weight, like, bike racks, smart trainers and wheels, are charged at a starting rate of $25.00 up to $100.00, dependent on size and weight. This will automatically calculate at the checkout.
Click & Collect
Order online and collect from either of Pushbikes stores. If you're wanting to collect your order in store, please note that some items are drop shipped from our suppliers, and may not be ready for collection straight away.
Delivery time frames for Pre-Ordered items are an estimate on the delivery window given buy our suppliers or logistics agent. Currently due to Covid-19 related delays dates can change, if this happens we'll contact you to advise. Items are shipped or completed ready for 'Click & Collect' once they become available.
Returns and Warranty
You can read Pushbikes return and warranty policy here.
Please contact us with any questions.
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Physint is the next big game from Hideo Kojima, developed in partnership with PlayStation and Sony Pictures. Speaking as part of an interview with Variety, the iconic Japanese director explained how he increasingly sees movies and interactive entertainment as interchangeable – and hinted that, while the aforementioned espionage title will “take some time to complete”, it may end up being a movie and a game.
“I’m trying to make [Physint] with people in filmmaking and industries outside of games,” he revealed. “So, we may do a movie adaptation at the same time, but we will see. The assets are digital and can be used either way.”
A lot of the interview focuses on Kojima’s philosophy that the lines between movies and games are blurring. He explained that he’s increasingly finding more in common with film makers, as much of the process is now digitised. He noted how many blockbusters now leverage the Unreal Engine, and pointed out how post-production relies almost entirely on creating digital assets, similar to a game.
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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Systems (MHI Thermal Systems), a unit of Japan-based Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, has unveiled an air source heat pump for space cooling and heating in residential, commercial and industrial buildings.
Dubbed Hydrolution PRO, the new product is available in three models with sizes of 50 kW, 75 kW, and 100 kW. “The market launch will initiate with the 50kW-class model in spring 2024, followed by the introduction of other models,” the manufacturer said in a statement.
The smallest device has a size of 2,186 mm x 1,135 mm x 2,209 mm, while the largest measures 2,186 mm x 1,135 mm x 2,786 mm.
The heat pump has a cooling output ranging from 15.1 kW to 34.0 kW and a heating output of 13.5 kW to 29.9 kW. Its coefficient of performance (COP) is between 3.47 and 3.45 and the seasonal coefficient of performance (SCOP) spans from 4.59 and 4.00. The system uses difluoromethane (R32) as the refrigerant, which has a global warming potential (GWP) of 675.
The new product also features an e-3D scroll compressor, which the manufacturer said contributes to SCOP of 4.59 and an approximately 43% reduction in refrigerant charge volume.
“This compressor and water pump are inverter controlled which enables optimal operation control depending on the load,” the company said. “The remote control allows setting and adjustment of up to 20 air-cooled heat pump chillers with intuitive touch operation”
The system is also based on a calendar function that allows users to customize operation schedules. According to the manufacturer, multiple units can be adjusted for both cooling and heating according to seasonal variations and load requirements for mixed cooling and heating control.
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Take control of your PV power plant: STI Norland’s new solar tracker control system
In the race to lower LCOE, improving your PV power plant is key to generating higher energy yields. Solar trackers, which make solar panels follow the sun’s path throughout the day, are a proven way to increase system output. Since their pioneering introduction of a dual-row tracking system to the market in 2017, STI Norland has been listening to its customers’ needs for more control of their trackers. With the launch of the STI Control, the dual-row trackers of STI Norland now incorporate their own controllers, allowing operators to easily program behaviors and perform requested tasks. With adaptability and faster access to customized solutions than through a third party, STI Control aims to give customers the control of their PV power plant and maximize system output.
In this pv magazine Spotlight, Íñigo García Colomo, Electronic Engineer at STI Norland and the leader of the team that developed the STI Control, will walk us through the development of its components and their main features. The system operates in temperatures below 0 degrees Celsius and works with both DC and AC solar power. With the option to power the tracker directly from the PV string, flexibility is gained on the level of plant design.
The STI Control is comprised of the System Network Controller, the Tracker Smart Controller, and the Intelligent Weather Controller. Each System Network Controller manages over 200 solar trackers, and a tracker controller is only needed every two rows of PV panels. With each tracker and weather controller behaving as a communication booster, phenomena like diffuse radiation can be managed from the tracker control, providing robust control against extreme weather events.
pv magazine Spotlight content:
- Launch of STI Norland’s in-house solar tracker control system
- In-depth description of the product development and features
- How the system provides robust control against extreme weather events
- How the system is interconnected via Zigbee communication grid
Join this pv magazine Spotlight for the launch of the STI Control and an exclusive first look. You can submit your questions beforehand, or during the Spotlight through a chat window. Registration for our Spotlights is free of charge.
pv magazine is hosting this Spotlight on behalf of our partner, STI Norland, which is responsible for the content. For more information on our pv magazine Spotlights, please visit https://www.pv-magazine.com/spotlights
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Cataracts is an eye disease that leads to cloudy or blurry vision. Although more than half of cases are diagnosed in those 65 and older, it’s important to know that people of all ages are prone to it. Here at Quality Eye Care Clinic, you can depend on timely diagnosis and treatment. We want you to know all the important aspects of this condition so that you can continue to enjoy optimal vision with our Jacksonville cataract surgery.
What are the causes of this disease? Heredity places a part. Cataracts can even be present at birth. Diabetes or exposure to radiation increase your risk. And some prescription medication, such as diuretics and corticosteroids, are linked to the development of cataracts. Also, f you smoke or you drink alcohol heavily, you may have more of a chance of getting this eye condition. Symptoms are often nonexistent in the early stages, which is a big reason to come in for a yearly eye exam. As the disease progresses, you may experience problems driving at night, double vision, changes in color perception, and the feeling that there is a film over your eyes, all accompanied by blurry vision. Diagnostic testing includes a slit lamp exam, which is a baseline for detection. Initially, you may do very well with a special prescription for glasses or contacts. Over time, though, those options often cease to be sufficient. Our Jacksonville cataract surgery is safe and has a high degree of success. Your natural eye lenses, on which cataracts form, are removed, and then replaced with intraocular lens implants, or IOLs. These IOLs come in monofocal, multi-focal, and toric versions, so no matter if you are nearsighted, farsighted, have astigmatism, or some combination of those, you will not only see with greater clarity, but more sharply at all distances.
To schedule an appointment for determining if you’re a good candidate for our Jacksonville cataract surgery, call us today.
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Our afternoon round at the PGA Golf Club Dye course in Port St. Lucie, Florida was an unforgettable thrill. Perfect Florida weather combined with impeccably grooming results in a great day of golf.
Developed by the PGA of America, PGA Village is a community built around learning and playing the game of golf. It serves as the winter home to PGA professionals. PGA Village includes the PGA Golf Club, the PGA Center for Learning and Performance (see separate article) and the PGA Education Center, the training forum for PGA apprentice professionals. Although the PGA moved their national headquarters to Texas, the PGA Golf Club remains a gem.
A special treat is a walk through the PGA Gallery in the clubhouse. Replicas of all four of golf’s major trophies including the original Wanamaker trophy and the current Ryder Cup trophy are on display. With player memorabilia from the PGA Championship and the Ryder Cup, the PGA Gallery is a must-see, then a drink or lunch in the comfy Taplow Pub next door tops it off.
The PGA Golf Club comprises three incredible courses. The Dye Course by Pete Dye, the Wanamaker Course by Tom Fazio honoring Rodman Wanamaker who spearheaded the PGA in 1916 and the Ryder Course, honoring Samuel Ryder who started the first Ryder Cup in 1927. According to the Golf Magazines 2016-17 rankings, Wanamaker Course ranks #23 in Florida and the Dye Course ranks #30. We played the Dye Course.
The Dye Course at PGA Golf Club
Champion Bermuda grass has flourished on the new greens and the surfaces are exceptional. A mix of Paspalum and Celebration Bermuda on the fairways achieves better color with tremendous heat and humidity tolerance. Unlike some Florida courses, they over-seed everything with Rye grass in the winter. Hence, besides the fairway, the rough is also green not brown.
At 7221 yards from the tips, the Dye Course is long. However, six tee grounds and five combo lengths are on the card making eleven distinct course yardages for golfers of any ability to have fun.
A firm mix of crushed gravel and sand for cart paths is indistinguishable from waste bunkers even near the tee grounds. This natural minimalist approach may have helped the PGA Golf Club achieve Audubon International Signature Status – a higher level “beyond compliance” classification.
Waste bunkers are immense and are integral to the course, often guarding water hazards. The Par4 Hole #4 diagonal waste bunker on this short dogleg right is penalizing if you bite off more fairway than you can carry. Greens are large but often with false fronts and considerable undulations. Hence, the approach and pitching landing areas are smaller requiring more precision.
Clumps of tall wispy grass often guard the fairway bunkers providing a more punitive location than the bunker itself.
Fairway bunkering near the second shot landing area on the Par5 Hole #7 stands out for its size and complexity.
Our experience at Dye Course leaves us thrilled yet deprived because we didn’t play the other two courses. This is some of the finest golf in Florida.
Explore other Florida golf course profiles from Quintessential Golf Magazine.
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When families spend years inside the same home, there may come a point where the home no longer suits the needs of the family in its current state. After many years, your home may become out of style and certain features can become obsolete, or your family may have outgrown the current space. If you have reached this point with your home, whole house remodeling may be an excellent option to refresh your living spaces.
R3 Contracting is a licensed and insured general contractor that provides whole house remodeling in Hoffman Estates, IL, Schaumburg, IL and throughout Chicagoland. We are prepared to handle a range of remodeling projects, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, basement remodeling, and home additions, to transform your home into a living space that better suits your needs. Our staff will work with you through every step of the project from the initial design to completion.
Our whole house remodeling services can help with the following:
- Modernizing outdated designs
- Updating your kitchen to suit your specific needs and preferences
- Adding new amenities to your bathroom or bedroom
- Turning spaces like the basement into functional living spaces
- Creating new additions to increase living space
Whole House Remodeling Process
At R3 Contracting, we have years of experience with home remodeling projects and can help you with your whole house remodeling endeavors. We take a client-centered approach to incorporate your vision into the design and build and keep you involved at every step.
You will first meet with our design professionals to talk about your idea for your whole house remodel, including your plan for each area of your home. We will collaborate with you to build a digital design of the remodel that includes your ideas and finalize the design before the building begins. During the building process, you can expect clear and consistent communication from our team to keep you informed. We will coordinate the work between the trade contractors and design professionals to ensure a seamless renovation and high-quality results.
Your whole house remodeling project can include the following:
- Kitchen and bathroom remodels
- Remodel of the master bedroom
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So the video announcing the Switch Lite came out today two weeks ago, but I'm not here to talk about that, per se. I did watch the video however, and I noticed some interesting things. Long story short is that this fall, Nintendo is going to release a watered down version of the Nintendo Switch at a price point of about $200 and lacking the IR motion sensor and the rumble features on the joy cons. The Switch Lite is a single piece of hardware, I guess it's easier to manage as a portable gaming device. So, the video started with an intro about what the abilities of the Switch Lite would be, and some very nice renders of the Switch Lite hardware. Then there was an abrupt stop in the video where the announcer, according to the captions, basically said, "And now, this."
The video starts out showcasing the Switch Lite as a mobile gaming device. Now, while I understand the market for mobile gaming and portable gaming, something about the vignettes struck me as odd. I've taken some images from the video to illustrate what I mean.
So, here we have two gamers that have met up at a skate park. And while it's not clear from the video, the fact that these two kids don't appear to have any sweat or signs of physical exertion seems to suggest that maybe, when you're a gamer, you just meet up in the middle of a very bright day to play games in the middle of a skate park. Eschewing places like coffee shops or libraries or anywhere else with air conditioning, or better lighting where it would probably be easier to view the screen.
Along the same lines here is this girl, who appears to have been kitted out for the rock wall but abandoned the idea of climbing the rock wall in favor of playing her Nintendo Switch Lite. Not only that, but in a few moments she's joined by a friend and they fire up the loading screen for Smash Bros. Ultimate.
I have to say this is the most egregious example in the entire video and I did put a little more effort into making sure that this was as bad an example as I initially thought. Now if this were some riverside restaurant or somewhere on the dock, I could maybe understand this, but in this particular scene, from this angle, you can see that the background is moving against the gamers - so they're in motion. It looks as if there on some sort of scenic cruise, where I would think you'd actually want to look at what's going on. I don't know many of these that are free or just public transportation that looks as nice.
This one is definitely believable. Some people just aren't into camping and if you watch the scene then the male is definitely more into the outing, having brewed two cups for them. And maybe I'm just jaded now, but when I originally saw this, I thought that this particular scene could have in fact inspired the world in Breath of The Wild.
Maybe. But, really? Astronauts or space tourists would probably bring a Switch proper. I can't really envision a scenario where someone who is going to space just didn't pony up for a full Switch. And imagine that conversation, in space - "Hey you brought a Switch? Maybe we can play something!" "Ooooh... well... unless you brought one too, we can't."
This is the most realistic scenario for the Switch Lite.
Questions, comments, words of praise? Let me know below!
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Medicaid Recipient Cannot Bring Claim to Require State to Deduct Guardianship Fees
NEW YORK: The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit holds that a Medicaid recipient who is under guardianship cannot bring a § 1983 claim to require the state to deduct guardianship fees from her available income. Backer v. Shah (U.S. Ct. App., 2nd Cir., No. 14-1367-cv, June 3, 2015).
New York resident Mindy Backer lived in a nursing home and received Medicaid benefits. Under state law, she had to contribute all of her monthly income, except for a $50 personal needs allowance, to the nursing home. The court appointed Ms. Backer’s sister as her guardian. The guardianship order stated that Ms. Backer’s income would be considered unavailable for the purposes of calculating her monthly available income. However, in a separate proceeding, the state determined that Ms. Backer could not deduct guardianship fees from her available income.
Ms. Backer sued under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, alleging that the state violated 42 U.S.C. § 1396a(a)(19), which requires the state to ensure eligibility is determined in the best interest of the recipient, and 42 U.S.C. § 1396a(q)(1)(A), which requires the state to deduct a personal needs allowance. The district court dismissed the claim for lack of standing because Ms. Backer’s injury was solely attributable to her own action in paying her guardian instead of the nursing home, and Ms. Backer appealed.
The U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, affirms, holding that while Ms. Backer had standing to bring the claim, she did not allege a violation of a federal right that could be enforced through § 1983. The court rules that the provision requiring the state to ensure eligibility is determined in the best interest of the recipient could not be enforced through § 1983 because it does not provide a “workable standard for judicial decision making.” In addition, according to the court, the personal needs allowance section does not require the state to allow the deduction of guardianship fees.
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For those of you in the market for a pear shaped diamond but need a little help deciding the size, then this is the right place for you to be! One of the biggest issues with online purchases is sizing. It’s true for clothes, jewelry, and diamonds too. Jewelers use millimeters (mm) to measure the length and width of diamonds. An ideally cut pear diamond will have a mm length and width that directly correlates to its carat (ct) weight. Unlike round brilliants, asscher cuts, and princess cuts (among others), pear cut diamonds are different in the way that their length and width measurement are different. As a general rule of thumb, the length to width ratio for a pear shaped diamond is 1.66 to 1. This ratio can fluctuate up and down, but this is a common middle ground.
Measuring a Pear Cut Diamond
Pear cuts are measured by length and width. Lengthways is measuring from head (curved bottom) to point of the diamond, whereas width measures from one side of the belly to the other. The diagram above will probably be more helpful with visualizing the parts of a pear cut diamond. Keep in mind that the below chart is based on pear shaped diamonds with ideal cuts, and while these measurements are quite accurate they are not exact, since no two diamonds are the same. Keep in mind that this “difference” I’m mentioning is only about 0.2 mm so it’s safe to say you won’t notice it.
While browsing for your perfect diamond keep in mind that pear, marquise, and oval cut diamonds are susceptible to what’s known as the “bow tie” effect. Despite this sounding dapper, it can put quite the damper on a diamond’s appearance. Basically, the diamond wasn’t cut quite right and there is an area that doesn’t return light how it should. This area is noticeably dark compared to the rest of the stone and resembles the shape of a bow tie. While all pear diamonds will have this bow tie effect to some degree it should be subte and not overwhelmingly noticeable.
If you have any questions about how to measure your pear brilliant diamonds, or maybe you want a professional’s advice on what size diamond is right for you, feel free to send one of Rare Carat’s trained gemologists a message via the chat bubble. Happy diamond hunting!
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Who We Are
Founded in 1994 as InfoTech Associates, we pioneered data-driven business applications across wide area networks and the burgeoning Internet. Our active involvement in the security community became public in 1996, when a computer under our management was compromised.
Our pioneering work in intrusion detection and incident handling complemented the FBI’s successful effort to apprehend, extradite, and subsequently prosecute the attackers. The FBI considers the incident a landmark case, using it as a case study for their cybercrime training program.
Since that time, Ra Security Systems has consistently taken an innovative approach to information security to protect our customers against evolving threats in an increasingly networked business environment.
Gideon Lenkey, President and Co-Founder
With nearly twenty years of experience in information security consulting, Gideon Lenkey specializes in IT infrastructure testing and cybersecurity management. He has provided the FBI with advanced training and has served as a consultant for both foreign and domestic government agencies. The former president of FBI’s InfraGuard program in New Jersey, Gideon has been recognized by former FBI Director Robert Mueller for his accomplishments. Gideon regularly lectures, writes, and grants interviews on cyber security topics. You can also find Gideon as a coauthor of the 2011 book “Gray Hat Hacking” and featured in the film documentary “Code 2600”. In addition to his position as President and Co-Founder of Ra Security, Gideon works as the Director of Technology for Epsco-Ra.
Robert Grabowsky, Vice President and Co-Founder
With twenty four years of experience in security, network, system, and software designs, Bob is responsible for the design, management, development, and implementation of RSS’s network security monitoring methodologies (NSM) and distributed Monitoring infrastructures
It is our mission to provide the utmost level of managed security and incident response to all of our clients so that you can focus on what matters most: Running your business.
About Ra Security
Ra Security Systems is a New Jersey based cybersecurity company founded upon decades of experience in information security consulting, IT infrastructure testing, and cybersecurity management.
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According to Transport Canada, there are over 300,000 car accidents every year. Getting in a car accident is stressful and scary. Initially, you might feel shocked and scared – and that’s normal. However, once you’re ready — if you’re able — you might be obligated to report the accident to police.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When you need to report a car accident
If you’re in a collision with another vehicle and no one appears injured, you might not have to report it to authorities. In these cases, simply exchanging information with the other driver(s) involved is all you need to go about your day.
However, if the total damage accrued – in your estimation – exceeds a certain threshold (which is $2,000 in most provinces), you are obligated to notify police.
In Ontario, all accidents, regardless of the damage, must be reported to a Collision Reporting Centre within 24 hours of the accident, though.
What you need to report a car accident to police
You’ll need to provide several things. Make note of the date, time, location, weather road conditions, and estimated speed of the vehicles involved.
You’ll also need to describe the accident. If you can, draw a diagram.
Take down the other vehicle drivers’ information, including
- Phone number
- Driver’s license number
- License plate number
- Vehicle make and colour
- Registered owner of the vehicle
- Vehicle information number (VIN)
- Insurance company name and policy number
- Expiry date
- Description of vehicle damage
How long do you have to report a car accident?
You have 24 hours to report an accident. However, if you witness an accident – and not just the aftermath – you should call the police. Police advise calling 9-1-1 if the accident has just transpired and your local non-emergency police line if the accident occurred hours prior. If there appear to be injuries or a domestic dispute, best to call 9-1-1.
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How long does it take to file a police report after an accident?
If the police are called to the scene – and you’re able to provide a statement – an officer on scene will take your account of the accident then and there. It shouldn’t take more than 15 minutes.
However, if you’re making a report afterward, you should factor in the time it takes to get a hold of an officer, either over the phone or at the station.
How to report a hit & run car accident
A hit and run can be especially jarring. After checking yourself and any other passengers for injuries, make sure you and your other passengers are in a safe place, which might mean exiting the vehicle.
Don’t follow the fleeing vehicle. If you can, make a note of the other vehicle’s license plate number, as well as a description of the vehicle, including make, model, and colour. Also make note of the direction the other vehicle continued to travel in, as well as any noticeable damage to that vehicle.
Write down the date and time of the accident as well. If you can, take photographs of your vehicle.
Call 9-1-1 and report the accident. Give authorities the details of the other vehicle. If any witnesses stop to check on you, ask them to give you additional details about the accident you might have missed. They may have seen it from a different perspective, and they may have noticed things you missed.
If you can’t identify the vehicle, you’ll be paying for the repairs either out of pocket or through your insurance. In no-fault insurance provinces with Direct Compensation Property Damage, if there is a witness, you might be able to use the DCPD portion of your car insurance policy.
Otherwise, you can claim a hit & run car accident only if you have collision insurance on your policy (if it happened while driving), or comprehensive auto insurance if your car was parked, but you’ll have to pay the deductible before the insurance company pays out the rest. Technically, you’re insurance premiums shouldn’t rise after an accident where you weren’t at-fault, but just in case they do, you can always shop for a new car insurance quote – never settle for that kind of increase.
The bottom line
Accidents happen. They can be confusing and you may be unsure about what to do in the minutes and hours after they take place. Make sure, at the very least, you and the other driver (assuming it was a multi-vehicle accident) exchange information. If the damage appears expensive, call authorities so they can write a statement.
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Allen is the patriarch of the group and has more than 40 years of corporate and financial industry experience. As Allen always says, “Communication is the most important part of the client's relationship with their financial advisor.” Clients deserve to know the thought process and reasoning behind our investment recommendations, and he takes the time to educate them to that end.
With over 31 years of experience, he is fully capable in all areas, but within the team his focus is economic and technical analysis, as well as research on exchange traded funds, closed-end funds, and individual stocks. "By utilizing the team approach to share research and client service responsibilities, our clients can be helped."
Prior to the financial industry, he was Senior Partner and Vice President of Lucas Associates, Inc. (a professional recruiting firm) in Atlanta, and later Dallas. In 1987, he made the decision to change careers and became a financial advisor with A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. in Orlando. In 2008, after 20 years with A.G. Edwards, the Brinckerhoff Financial Group moved to Raymond James due to the extensive resources, equity research and unique culture of independence offered by the firm.
Upon graduation from Mercer University with a B.A. in economics, Allen entered the U.S. Army, where he graduated from the Army Aviation Program in the top 2% of his class. Completing his military obligation as a helicopter pilot in Vietnam, he separated from active duty as a captain. Continuing his passion for aviation, Allen uses his Cessna 182 to support charities like Angel Flight Southeast, the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation, Veterans Airlift Command, EAA Young Eagles, and EAA Eagles.
Allen was born in Duluth, Minnesota, however, spent virtually all his childhood growing up in Daytona Beach, Florida. Today, Allen lives in Windermere with his wife, Jane. In addition to their two sons, David and Matthew (who work as part of the group), they also have two grandchildren.
All investing involves risk and you may incur a profit or a loss. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against a loss.
Raymond James is not affiliated with the above organizations and/or charitable causes.
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Just before Christmas, the SBA gave small business government contractors a nice gift. An SBA final rule went into effect on December 19, 2022, adjusting upwards all receipts-based size standards and measures of economic disadvantage. For size standards, this means that for any small business set-aside procurements or any SBA program where a concern must qualify as a small business, the SBA has increased the five (5) year average receipts-measured size standards for all those applicable NAICS codes. (recall, since January 6, 2022, federal contractors are required to use a five (5) year average instead of three (3) years). Note that these increases only apply to receipts-based (i.e., typically construction and services) and not employee-based (i.e., typically manufacturing and supply) NAICS codes. For measuring economic disadvantage, the SBA has increased the thresholds for personal net worth, adjusted gross income, and total asset value. These thresholds apply to the 8(a) Business Development and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB) Programs as well as firm’s self-certifying at www.SAM.gov as a Small Disadvantaged Business. SBA adjusted these values to provide some relief to small businesses dealing with historic rates of inflation. Bottom line, this change will allow small businesses to maintain eligibility for set-aside and sole-source work longer and provide a bit more flexibility to business owners seeking to qualify and maintain economic disadvantage qualification for the SBA’s programs. Below are the revised size standard numbers for some common NAICS codes and revised economic disadvantage thresholds:
Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions on the above or any other government contracting legal matters!
This client alert is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For specific legal advice on any of the issues discussed above, please consider contacting Paul Hawkins or Brad Reaves. |
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Leading toy and game company Hasbro has launched a brand-new collectible mix and mash action figure line: MixMashers. Look forward to more mix and mashing across the galaxy in 2025 with Boba Fett, Chewbacca, The Mandalorian & Grogu, Darth Vader, and Darth Maul and more figures to enact distinctive STAR WARS™ battles.
PLAY-DOH and Star Wars have DOH-IFIED iconic characters from the Star Wars franchise with two new playsets featuring characters including the Mandalorian, Grogu, Luke Skywalker, and Darth Vader!
With the premiere of Skeleton Crew finally here, Bobby marks the occasion with a review of the latest in the Black Series line featuring one of the crew itself. Check out the dude with the challenging name in today's review.
The STAR WARS Gift the Galaxy campaign continues with the reveal of the Wookie Jedi figure, STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES JEDI MASTER KELNACCA. This will be available to pre-order starting tomorrow, on December 4 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.
The STAR WARS Gift the Galaxy campaign continues as this week’s theme takes fans back to the days of the Galactic Republic during the Clone Wars era with the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES OBI-WAN KENOBI & CLONE TROOPER (212TH) pack. The product will be available to pre-order starting today, November 26 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers and will be coming to the Disney Store at a later date.
This week, Diamond Select Toys and Gentle Giant LTD are opening the floodgates! Do you have fans of Star Wars TV, cartoons or the Original Trilogy on your shopping list? Then there’s something for them at your local comic shop!
It’s almost December, which means it’s almost time for a new issue of Diamond Comics’ Previews catalog to hit stores!
Inspired by the character’s appearance in Star Wars: A New Hope, the Doctor Cornelius Evazan™ 1/6 Scale High-End Collectible Figure by Sideshow features a meticulously crafted portrait which captures the character's iconic look.
The STAR WARS Gift the Galaxy campaign continues as this week’s theme dives into the Mandoverse era. Hasbro revealed a new addition to THE BLACK SERIES premium roleplay line with the STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES FORCE FX ELITE BAYLAN SKOLL LIGHTSABER and new VINTAGE COLLECTION IG-12, GROGU & ANZELLAN pack. Both products will be available to pre-order starting tomorrow, November 20 at 1PM ET on Hasbro Pulse and participating retailers.
This very limited Weequay™ Legacy Sketch by Ken Ralston is a special opportunity for fans to bring home a truly unique work-of-art!
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Designed for the most demanding XC courses: developed with Pirelli athletes for the best racing performance.
A tread pattern designed to handle modern XC courses: from man-made obstacles to natural terrain and from hardpack to loose conditions.
The Scorpion™ XC RC is designed for the racer who seeks the best performance in all racing conditions while pushing beyond their limits.
The Scorpion™ XC RC tread pattern has been designed together with XCO World Cup athletes: low profile, thick central knobs offer minimal rolling resistance while higher lateral knobs allow fast cornering control. A tread design with no compromises.
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Key Elements to Include in Your Campaign Planning Template
In today’s fast-paced and competitive business landscape, having a well-designed campaign planning template is essential for the success of any marketing campaign. A comprehensive template not only helps you stay organized but also ensures that you are covering all the necessary elements to achieve your campaign goals. Whether you are a seasoned marketer or just starting out, here are some key elements that should be included in your campaign planning template.
Clear Campaign Objectives
The first step in creating an effective campaign planning template is to clearly define your objectives. What do you want to achieve with your campaign? Are you looking to increase brand awareness, generate leads, drive website traffic, or boost sales? Clearly stating your objectives will help guide your decision-making process and ensure that all aspects of your campaign align with your goals.
Target Audience Analysis
Understanding your target audience is crucial for crafting a successful marketing campaign. Your campaign planning template should include a section dedicated to analyzing your target audience demographics, psychographics, and behaviors. Conducting thorough market research will enable you to tailor your messaging and choose the most appropriate channels to reach and engage with your audience effectively.
Messaging and Creative Strategy
Once you have identified your objectives and analyzed your target audience, it’s time to develop the messaging and creative strategy for your campaign. This section of the template should outline the key messages you want to convey and how they align with your brand identity. Additionally, consider incorporating visual elements such as imagery, videos, or infographics that will resonate with your target audience and enhance the impact of your message.
Channel Selection and Budget Allocation
Choosing the right channels to promote your campaign is critical for its success. Your template should include a section where you evaluate various marketing channels such as social media platforms, email marketing, content marketing, paid advertising options, etc., based on their suitability for reaching your target audience effectively. Consider the pros and cons of each channel and allocate your budget accordingly to maximize your campaign’s reach and engagement.
Furthermore, it’s essential to set specific goals for each channel, whether it’s increasing followers on social media, improving email open rates, or driving traffic to your website. By setting measurable goals, you can track the performance of each channel and make data-driven decisions to optimize your campaign as it unfolds.
In conclusion, a well-designed campaign planning template is a valuable tool that ensures all essential elements are considered during the planning stage of your marketing campaigns. By including clear objectives, target audience analysis, messaging and creative strategy, as well as channel selection and budget allocation in your template, you are setting yourself up for success. Remember to regularly review and update your template based on campaign performance and market trends to stay ahead of the competition and achieve your marketing goals effectively.
This text was generated using a large language model, and select text has been reviewed and moderated for purposes such as readability.
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Property For Sale in Bruntsfield
Situated approximately a mile to the south Edinburgh's city centre, Bruntsfield offers an array of independent shops, cafes, restaurants and boutiques. Surrounded by the Bruntsfield Links, the leafy nature of the neighbourhood makes it appealing to young professionals and families alike. The property on offer, predominantly high quality tenement flats and Victorian villas provide the city with some of the most in demand homes.
Email me Properties like this- Under Offer38 Greenhill GardensEdinburgh, EH10 4BJ
Offers Over £2,450,000
7 Bedroom Detached House
38 Greenhill Gardens is a magnificent and substantial detached Victorian villa which has undergone significant renovation in recent years and is immaculately presented throughout.
Under Offer6A Bruntsfield TerraceEdinburgh, Midlothian, EH10 4EXOffers Over £725,000
3 Bedroom Semi Detached House
6A, Bruntsfield Terrace is an impressive and immaculate three-bedroom property, uniquely set to the side of a converted Victorian villa the property has been renovated throughout in 2017 to an exacting standard with impeccable design and comes to market in turnkey condition.
Flat 11, 26 ViewforthEdinburgh, Midlothian, EH10 4FFOffers Over £475,000
2 Bedroom Duplex Apartment
Viewforth is an exceptional and contemporary 2-bedroom duplex apartment, in the recently refurbished Boroughmuir Development in popular Bruntsfield just South of the city centre, completed by CALA Homes in 2021 to an exacting standard.
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Our vision is to inspire and empower our community to make selfcare a genderless and ageless household practice while creating a simplified, realistic and accessible approach towards wellness for all.
We'd firstly like to thank you for supporting and believing in Rhé. We're so happy to welcome you on this little journey we are about to take together.
One of the biggest blessings about the time we live in is our awareness towards the importance of mental health. A concept that was completely alien a few years ago but now stands tall in the priority list of many people like yourself today. We now understand how important it is to nurture and work on our mental health and prioritize wellness just as we do our work and obligations.
That’s where journaling came in for our Founder, Rhea Jacobs. In the midst of a chaotic pandemic, journaling became an integral daily step that gave her a sense of grounding and calm. A simple outlet that was accessible, didn’t take much time and was effective. Delving into this concept as someone with no prior experience was indeed intimidating. Rhea's first thought when she started was, “but what do people write in journals? “
That’s when the idea for our Rhé of light journal was born. A simplified journal for anyone and everyone. Rhea meticulously designed our journal to take you through a journey of deep introspection addressing topics like inner child healing, goal setting, developing gratitude, relationship with money, career building and more. Day by Day you learn things about yourself that you’d be surprised to know.
Fun Fact: Rhea first wrote the idea of 'Rhé the brand on a journal', talking about how great it would be to start something of her own that would make a difference to peoples lives. Never underestimate the power of your words.
Our aim is to make it as simple as possible for you, whether you’re new to the concept of journaling, or if you’re someone who already incorporates this practice in your busy daily life….Rhe Of Light is for you.
So congratulations on taking the first step, we are so honored to be a part of your journey and we truly hope this book turns out to be a Rhé of light towards your wellness journey.
Love and light,
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Ridomaxx Multivitamins are Combination of 24 Essential Nutrients , Packed with minerals, antioxidants, herbs.
It includes several vitamins such as Vitamin B complex- B6, B12, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.
These multivitamin capsules can help support your brain, skin, hair, nails, energy, and overall health.
These multivitamin supplements have been formulated keeping the specific needs of men above the age of 18 years in mind.
It can also help fill in nutritional gaps and support general well-being for a healthy lifestyle.
RIDOMAXX ORTHO OIL
RIDOMAXX ORTHO OIL is an herbal revolution of natural ingredients, specially formulated to provide quick and effective relief from joint pain.
Ridomaxx Ortho Oil benefits make it the go-to solution for many!
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RIDOMAXX ORTHO OIL combines the goodness of incredible properties of Ginger, Sesame and Gaultheria extracts. Each of the ingredients acts on distinct known pain pathways to help manage pain.
TARGETED TREATMENT: it penetrates through the skin to target the source of aches and pains, giving you daily relief to do what you love. Its deep penetrating property oil gets to work within 1-5 days in acute cases and 5 to 90 days in 80% chronic cases. Ideal for osteoarthritis and joint pain in your hands, wrists, knees, ankles, shoulders and back.
EASY APPLICATION: Through our rollon bottle have spill free experience. It is non-greasy, absorbs quickly, and leaves no residue, so you can go about your day without worrying about sticky or messy products. . Consistent daily use brings even more impressive results. Our roll-ons are also incredible travel accessories – small enough to fit in a bag or purse, or to pass through airport security. Take them with you wherever you go!
Ridomaxx Ortho Oil has consistently delivered effective results, successfully improving the health and well-being of thousands till date. Ridomaxx Ortho oil Mantra is to make people active despite of any hurdle they may face due to pain. We are here for those who don’t want to stop.
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Like most educational shorts from the 50s, Don’t Be Afraid is about a boy named Billy with a mother who wears a nice dress with an apron over it at all hours of the day.
Unlike most educational shorts from the 50s, Don’t Be Afraid centers on the terror of being alive. Buckle up for the existential dread of simply being Billy, kids!
Billy’s afraid of everything, and his mom’s not afraid to shame him for it. Things in the closet, warm stoves, climbable gutters, friendly school janitors - they all chill young Billy to his core. Mom tries to help Billy by pointing out that other kids are afraid of things, too, like dogs and bringing home bad report cards to judgmental parents. But those kids are wrong to be afraid, Mom says. The world is full of scary things, Billy, and everyone is afraid, but you shouldn’t be, because being afraid is wrong. Get it, Billy? Do you feel better now, Billy??
Suffer the icy fear of a 1950s childhood and join Mike, Kevin and Bill for Don’t Be Afraid… if you’ve got the guts!
Written by Mike Nelson, Conor Lastowka, and Sean Thomason
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Just the Jokes are simply MP3 files which are DRM free and can be enjoyed on any device that can play this common audio format.
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Mirumiru Bubbletent: Sleep under the Stars Captain Moonlite - ADULTS ONLY
Mirumiru Bubbletent is an off-grid bubbletent glamping experience set in the iconic New England high country. Just minutes from the historic Federation village of Tenterfield, Mirumiru Bubbletent is perfect for romantic escapes. With no need for camping equipment or complicated planning, Mirumiru lets you reconnect and make memories in comfort under star-filled skies. Experience an extraordinary escape that’s both effortless and unforgettable.
With breakfast included and wine ready on arrival, start your unforgettable getaway with a touch of luxury—because you deserve it.
Captain Moonlite is our luxe adults-only Bubbletent. Bubbletent guests will enjoy a queen-sized bed, premium natural linens, internal composting eco-toilet, and complimentary toiletries for use during your stay.
Outside the spacious deck area is the perfect romantic high-country location to sit with a sundowner in hand. It’s here where guests can also relax in a vintage outdoor bath and shower and soak away the worries of the outside world. A self-catering stay is made easy no matter the weather with undercover gas cooking, BBQ or traditional campfire cooking facilities with supplies to make the most of any stay.
Reinvent, rewind and recharge: get off the grid in the ultimate style and comfort.
Mirumiru Bubbletent is located a short drive from the historic village of Tenterfield, an ideal distance for those who want to shop or dine out....
Features and Amenities
- Check in after 03:00pmCheck out before 10:00am
- Weekday minimum booking: 2 nightsWeekend minimum booking: 2 nights
Receive a 50% refund of the total booking amount (minus service fee) up until 1 week prior to check-in.
- Base Price $375 / night
- Weekend Price $450 / night
- Cleaning Fee $50
- Security Deposit $500
15% discount for bookings of 3 nights or longer
Adventures on the Property
These are the exclusive natural wonders and outdoor activities within the property boundaries.
Watch As Australias Beautiful Animals Live Their Lives Around You
Stargaze From The Luxury Of Your Own Bed
The map shows the listing location and awesome adventures nearby.
Here are some details about the adventures nearby. Refer to the map for their location.
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Complaint Review: Tycorie’s natural products - IN
Tycorie’s natural products Tycorie Bey DO NOT PURCHASE FROM THIS SITE!!! IN
I made my purchase 6/27. I followed up 7/10 and he said he would mail it out 7/11. A week later it still showed pending payment. I reached out again on Friday at noon and received a response on a Monday saying he didn’t work weekends and to reach back. Another week passes and he says he will mail it out Friday or Saturday when he’s already said he didn’t work weekends. These products are to help people. When he’s posting online he’s saying it could help with diabetes and other big health problems. His products range in price all the way to $1000.00. When I told him that I hope he doesn’t treat the person who is really sick the with the level of service I got, he responded whining about being a business owner and that I have no idea what it’s like. You’re right, I don’t but 1. I’m not and 2. He provided a timeframe that he didn’t follow. When I finally got the product 1 month later it’s not what’s posted in his website and he sent what looks like a brick of crap in plastic with no instructions. At this point I don’t trust the products and I know he will not make it right. No regard for the fact that people work hard for the money they send to buy his products. He only wants your money and who cares what you get.
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Riverview Financial Advisors is an independent financial services firm located in Grand Rapids Minnesota. Our integrated business's of Retirement planning, Investment Management and Income Tax preparation help our clients manage all aspects of their financial affairs.
As an independent financial services firm you can be assured that we work for our clients and in their interest not a large company's interest of sales goals and profits.
Our professional team holds the designation of Certified Financial Planner and Certified Public Accountants with well over 30 years combined experience with helping our clients everyday with realizing their goals of retirement.
As you transition from your working years to your retirement years we can help you feel confident that you are ready for your retirement and we will be here during the many years of that retirement to make sure you and your family are well taken care of with life's many challenges.
We invite you to schedule an informal meeting with one of our advisors for a no charge sit down to discuss how our firm can be a part of your retirement life.
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Zusha Elinson, 7/25/11
The BART police officer who shot and killed Charles Hill is James A. Crowell, who has been on the force for 18 months, according to police recordings and a person familiar with the investigation into the shooting.
Myron Lee, a six-year veteran, was the other BART police officer on the scene when Crowell shot Hill after a 25-second confrontation on the Civic Center platform, according to those same sources.
Both officers are back at work after taking three days of administrative leave, BART spokesman Linton Johnson.
BART police have refused to identify the two officers involved in the July 3 shooting, citing the ongoing investigations. BART placed a black bar over Crowell’s eyes in the surveillance video of the incident it released last week.
In recordings of police calls released to The Bay Citizen Friday, fellow BART police personnel show great concern for the two officers, who are named repeatedly, in the moments after the incident. In one call, a BART police employee asks who Crowell is. “He’s one of the newbies,” the dispatcher responds. “Holy shit,” the man says.
Much is still unclear about what led Crowell to shoot Hill, a homeless man known for drinking and yelling. The surveillance video shows Crowell getting off the train, putting on gloves and, suddenly, backing up, drawing his gun and firing three times.
Hill cannot be seen in the video, but BART police Chief Kenton Rainey said Thursday that Hill suddenly raised a knife with a 4-inch blade over his head in a threatening manner and didn’t drop the weapon when ordered to do so by the young officer. Rainey would not say how far Hill was from Crowell at the time of the shooting.
A witness told The Bay Citizen earlier this month that Hill was “definitely” not “running or lunging” at the officers when he was shot.
Lee is only seen in the beginning of the video. According to Rainey, Lee suffered a minor cut on his arm from a liquor bottle that Hill tossed at the officers. It is unclear what Lee was doing when Crowell fired the shots.
Harry Stern, a lawyer for both officers, said they acted correctly.
“They’re both excellent officers with unblemished records,” said Stern. “They responded to a really standard call, which immediately went sidewise, and they reacted in keeping their training and applicable standards.”
Stern said that both of his clients voluntarily submitted to interviews with BART internal affairs and the San Francisco Police Department, which is investigating the shooting as well.
Rainey has consistently backed his officers and the actions they took, saying “the notion that you have to be stabbed, beaten or shot before defending yourself is false.” According to BART police, Hill was armed with two knives. Rainey said Thursday that the officer who shot Hill was the one in danger, not the other officer or any member of the public.
Rainey said that neither of the officers had been involved in a shooting incident before. Deputy Chief Daniel Hartwig called both of them “productive” police officers.
According to the Bay Area Newspaper Group’s Public Employee Salary database, Lee has a pay and benefits package worth $164,518 and a base salary of $85,428. Crowell’s total pay and benefits package is worth $80,945. His base salary is $42,477, an entry-level salary at the BART police department.
Johnson would not confirm or deny the names of the officers, saying, “In an investigation where there’s a potential personnel issue, we don’t release the names. Once we do the investigation and we are satisfied there is no personnel issue, then we release the names.”
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I had the pleasure of creating several corporate photographs for Canadian Pacific Railway. I really wanted to show the office environment in the portraits. Each individual was receiving a reward for their contributions to the company. I used some additional studio lighting in combination with the light from the office to create the desired effect in each image while preserving the editorial nature of the images.
A business executive stands next to a window in this example of corporate photography. © Robert Lowdon
A wider version with the Mississauga skyline in the distance. © Robert Lowdon
Standing next to the cubicle. In this editorial portrait I created a natural lighting look to this image by match the light sources of my lights along with the window light in the background. © Robert Lowdon
A business leader in an office. I used the fluorescent lights on the ceiling with a shallow depth of field to emphasize the subject. © Robert Lowdon
Team photo in board room. I photographed this one with the window to the side and the boardroom table to the right. I wanted just enough of the chairs to show where you are but not over power the image at the same time. © Robert Lowdon
Executive in the control tower. This image was photographed in the control tower of a rail yard to give context to the subjects profession. © Robert Lowdon
Canadian Pacific Railway is large railway operating throughout Canada. The company moves millions of pounds of cargo on a daily basis.
I hope you liked what you have seen. If you have any questions about how we can help your business grow you can click here. For more examples of our corporate photography services and industrial photography check the links at the top of the page.
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The Beijing Institute of Technology developed a large humanoid robot that can perform a bit of martial arts. Jing-Jing stands 5’4 feet tall and weighs 70kgs. It has 28 DOF which makes it flexible enough for its martial arts moves.
Its body is built from aluminium and ABS plastic, with installations of different positioning motors and encoder wheels, bearings, controllers, sensors, gyroscopes and a harmonic reducer.
In addition to martial arts, Jing-Jing can also perform numerous other tasks like forward and backward movement, dancing, arts and dialogue, and squatting.
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Chronic pain is defined as persistent pain that lasts for more than 12 weeks, and can have a significant impact on one’s physical and mental health.
Dementia, on the other hand, is a chronic neurological disorder that affects memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform everyday activities. While these two conditions may seem unrelated, recent research has suggested that chronic pain may actually be linked to an increased risk of dementia.
In this article, we will explore the possible mechanisms that connect chronic pain and dementia and discuss the implications of these findings for patients and caregivers.
The Possible Mechanisms of the Link
There are several possible mechanisms that may explain the link between chronic pain and dementia. One hypothesis suggests that chronic pain may cause inflammation in the brain, which can damage brain cells and lead to cognitive decline.
Another hypothesis is that chronic pain may contribute to the development of depression and anxiety, which are known risk factors for dementia. Chronic pain may also lead to poor sleep quality, which can further exacerbate cognitive impairment.
The Role of Inflammation
Inflammation is a natural response of the body to injury or infection. In acute inflammation, the body’s immune system responds to the threat by releasing white blood cells that attack the invading pathogens or damaged tissues.
However, in chronic inflammation, the immune system remains activated even when there is no apparent threat, leading to tissue damage and oxidative stress. Chronic pain has been shown to trigger inflammation in the brain, which can damage neurons and interfere with normal brain function.
Recent studies have also suggested that chronic inflammation may be a common pathway that links chronic pain with other chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and cancer.
Inflammation has been shown to play a key role in the development of cognitive impairment, including Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Researchers have found that the presence of inflammation markers in the blood of patients with chronic pain is associated with an increased risk of dementia.
The Impact of Depression and Anxiety
Chronic pain can be a major source of stress and can lead to depression and anxiety in some patients.
Depression and anxiety are known risk factors for dementia, and may contribute to cognitive impairment by altering brain chemistry and causing inflammation. Chronic pain can also interfere with social activities and reduce quality of life, which can further exacerbate depression and anxiety.
A study published in 2017 found that patients with chronic pain who also had depression or anxiety had a significantly higher risk of developing dementia compared to those who did not have these conditions.
The study authors suggested that early detection and treatment of depression and anxiety in patients with chronic pain may help to reduce the risk of dementia.
The Impact of Poor Sleep Quality
Chronic pain can also disrupt sleep quality, which can have significant implications for brain health. Sleep is essential for normal brain function, and chronic sleep deprivation has been shown to increase the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia.
Chronic pain can interfere with the ability to fall asleep and stay asleep, leading to chronic sleep deprivation.
A study published in 2018 found that patients with chronic pain who also had poor sleep quality had a significantly higher risk of developing dementia compared to those who had good sleep quality.
The study authors suggested that improving sleep quality in patients with chronic pain may help to reduce the risk of dementia.
The Implications for Patients and Caregivers
The link between chronic pain and dementia has important implications for patients and caregivers. Patients with chronic pain should be monitored for signs of cognitive decline and screened for depression and anxiety.
Caregivers should be aware of the potential impact of chronic pain on brain health and should encourage patients to engage in activities that promote physical and mental well-being.
There is also a need for further research to explore the possible mechanisms that link chronic pain and dementia and to identify effective treatments and interventions that can reduce the risk of cognitive decline in patients with chronic pain.
Early detection and management of chronic pain, depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders may help to prevent or delay the onset of dementia in some patients.
The link between chronic pain and dementia is a complex issue that requires further investigation. Chronic inflammation, depression and anxiety, and poor sleep quality are some of the potential mechanisms that may explain this link.
Patients with chronic pain should be monitored for signs of cognitive decline and should be screened for depression, anxiety, and sleep disorders. Caregivers should be aware of the potential impact of chronic pain on brain health and should encourage patients to engage in activities that promote physical and mental well-being.
Further research is needed to investigate effective treatments and interventions that can reduce the risk of cognitive impairment in patients with chronic pain.
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Influence of religion and spirituality on Asian jewelry
Religion and spirituality have always played a significant role in Asian cultures, and this influence can be seen in the jewelry worn by people across the region. From Hinduism in India to Buddhism in Southeast Asia, each religion has its unique symbols and motifs that are incorporated into the design of jewelry. In this article, we will explore the influence of religion and spirituality on Asian jewelry.
India India is a country where religion and spirituality have an immense influence on every aspect of life, including jewelry. Hinduism is the dominant religion in India, and it has a significant impact on the design of Indian jewelry. Hindu gods and goddesses such as Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, are often depicted in jewelry designs. Jewelry is also an essential component of traditional Hindu weddings, with the bride wearing jewelry that symbolizes the blessings of the gods.
Buddhism Buddhism is a religion that originated in India and spread across Asia. The religion's emphasis on peace, harmony, and mindfulness is reflected in the design of Buddhist jewelry. The Lotus flower, a symbol of purity and enlightenment, is a popular motif in Buddhist jewelry. The Buddha's image is also often incorporated into jewelry designs, symbolizing wisdom and compassion.
China Religion and spirituality have influenced the design of Chinese jewelry for centuries. Taoism and Confucianism are two of the dominant religions in China, and their influence can be seen in the symbolism used in Chinese jewelry. The Dragon, a symbol of power and strength, is often incorporated into Chinese jewelry designs. The Phoenix, a symbol of good fortune, is also a popular motif in Chinese jewelry.
Southeast Asia Buddhism is the dominant religion in Southeast Asia, and its influence can be seen in the design of jewelry across the region. Buddhist symbols such as the Dharma Wheel, the Lotus flower, and the Buddha's image are often incorporated into jewelry designs. The use of natural materials such as pearls, shells, and coral in jewelry also reflects the region's close relationship with nature and the environment.
Conclusion Religion and spirituality have had a profound influence on the design of jewelry in Asian cultures. The symbolism and motifs used in jewelry designs reflect the beliefs and values of the various religions and spiritual practices across the region. Whether it is the use of Hindu gods and goddesses in Indian jewelry or the incorporation of Buddhist symbols in Southeast Asian jewelry, religion and spirituality continue to play an essential role in the creation and wearing of jewelry in Asia.
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What is the coverage checklist for your homeowners insurance?
In order to find out if your home insurance checklist is suitable enough for your needs, you should to be able to state an estimate of the total costs involved in the evaluation of your home. This means that you will have to come up with a cost for the value of your furniture, computers, laptop and other electronic equipment, clothing and other household items that you might have.
What should you bear in mind when you go through your home insurance policy?
1. Should anything bad happen to your house, you should be able to have enough home insurance to replace your home and every item in it.
2. A higher replacement coverage will be needed if your perform major changes to your existing living space.
3. The question is… should you own a condo or an apartment? In this case it’s very important to find out what your insurance agency’s policy covers and which are the expenses that will be counted as your own responsibilities.
4. If you own fine jewelry or other expensive items, you should consider different coverage for them.
5. Check any other additional type of coverage that your home insurance can provide you with.
When you purchase homeowners insurance, make sure you have an answer to the following questions:
1. Is the policy a replacement cost policy or actual cash value?
2. Is the insurer offering guaranteed replacement cost coverage or extended replacement cost coverage?
3. What are the policy limits?
4. Do you have any personal property that could need increased limits?
5. Do you operate a business from your house?
6. Do you have enough liability coverage?
When looking for home insurance in Galveston, Houston, League City, Mansfield, Pearland, Texas Gulf Coast, Alvin, Brazoria and Friendswood TX, make sure you have all the necessary requirements checked off your list!
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February 6, 1929
March 21, 2020
Gwyn Thompson Obituary
Stay up-to-date on event information as well as memories shared on Gwyn Thompson’s Tribute Wall.
Obituary information for Gwyn Thompson
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Mesothelioma claim settles for over 150,000 in just two months
The claim started when our client was diagnosed with mesothelioma almost 70 years after he had been first exposed to asbestos during the course of his apprenticeship in WWII. The client was a widower so it was important to conclude his claim as speedily as possible, because if it had not been possible to conclude it within his lifetime the claim for the estate would have been considerably less.
Helen helped the client make an application for Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit and a lump sum of just under £13,000 from the government, which was received within a month, and also quickly obtained medical and financial evidence in support of the client’s claim.
The claim was complicated because the biopsy for the mesothelioma also revealed the client was suffering from another cancer, and medical evidence into the progression of that cancer was also necessary.
Despite this the claim settled just two months after RWK Goodman were instructed, when the client was well enough to enjoy spending his compensation. The client’s daughter was delighted by the settlement and said, “You have moved heaven and earth! Well done. Thank you so much - you are brilliant.”
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Two of the best around
Why see Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey?
Do the holiday season right, come hear the Christmas classics performed by two of the best contemporary Christian vocalists around! Natalie Grant and Danny Gokey join forces for a tour this December performing the best loved Christmas music to get you into the festive spirit! Don't miss the chance to see this unfathomably talented pairing sing you into the season.
Winning Gospel Music Association's Female Vocalist of the Year an impressive five times (including four back-to-back wins between 2006-2009), Natalie Grant is an eight-time Grammy nominee whose extensive discography includes the RIAA Gold selling album Awaken and a slew of records which hit number-1 in the Christian charts.
After he became the third runner up in the finals on the eighth season of American Idol, Danny Gokey hit the road running and released his debut album, My Best Days in 2010. Today, the musician records Christian focused music which has led him to receive many accolades including four Grammy nominations and two Dove Award wins.
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