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Piab in the Automotive Industry Realise productivity gains with innovative vacuum components for the automotive industry. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment (PRHE) at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is part of the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Services located in UCSF’s School of Medicine. PRHE just published its "Recommendations for Addressing Potential Health Risks from Nanomaterials in California” which was commissioned by California’s Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHA). The document is designed to provide the State with an overview of nanotechnology materials and their potential exposures and human health risks, and proposes a selection of policy options for addressing potential hazards and risks from nanotechnology. We previously provided our comments on the May 2010 draft of this document here. A year later, many of our same concerns still apply to the final document.
The new document makes a range of recommendations, which are set forth below:
Recommendations to address health risks from nanomaterials for OEHHA that can be achieved under the existing regulatory structure:
1. Develop a definition of nanomaterials that can be used to identify them.
2. Identify and define priority properties for risk characterization and collect information about them for each nanomaterial.
3. Develop characteristics by which to define, describe, and group nanomaterials according to conventional or unique properties.
4. Establish a publicly accessible clearinghouse and inventory of nanomaterial sources and products.
5. Identify and/or develop methods for monitoring nanomaterials in environmental media and through human biomonitoring.
6. Collect information on the fate and transport of nanomaterials, including through monitoring in environmental and biological media.
7. As for other chemicals, focus on identifying and addressing nanomaterials that are persistent, bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT).
8. Use existing hazard traits from other chemicals and toxicological and environmental-health-related endpoints to assess potential adverse health outcomes from nanomaterial exposure.
9. Evaluate existing risk-assessment guidelines to determine whether they sufficiently cover nanomaterials, adjusting or incorporating nano-specific approaches as needed.
10. Integrate nanomaterials into current efforts to modernize toxicity testing.
11. Develop and maintain relationships with other governments and researchers to share relevant data and information on nanotechnology and nanomaterials’ use, applications, and toxicity.
12. Improve coordination and monitor communication among federal and state agencies, other countries’ governments, businesses, and NGOs.
13. Continue to include opportunities for public input and comment during decision-making processes.
Recommendations to support successful approaches to address potential health risks from nanomaterials that are currently outside the scope of OEHHA.
1. Require disclosure of where and what nanomaterials are manufactured, in what quantities, and for what new or existing products.
2. Require reporting of properties that can identify nanomaterials that are persistent,bioaccumulative, and toxic (PBT). Phase out uses consistent with approaches for other PBTs.
3. Develop a framework for making policy and regulatory decisions that balances the uses and benefits of nanomaterials with their toxicity and exposure potential.
4. Require testing of release and exposure potential for nanomaterials in consumer products for both existing and new products.
5. Increase efforts to protect and educate workers, researchers, and downstream users of nanomaterials
6. Require sufficient toxicological testing—preferably pre-market and also post-market as necessary—to assess risks to manufacturing and other workers and to downstream users, including consumers and susceptible subpopulations such as infants.
7. Implement a labeling system that requires labeling of products that contain nanomaterials.
8. Increase funding and support for targeted, nano-specific research to fill data gaps.
9. Conduct targeted research on the biological fate, transport, and distribution of nanomaterials, including sources, exposure routes, and internal distributions. Integrate this research with information gathered on exposure potential. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Newspapers following corporate model, acquiring start-ups
According to a recent post from Crunchbase News, “the digital age has put traditional newspapers in the precarious position of having to compete with a plethora of online publications – some reputable, some not. Newspapers recognize that it doesn’t always make sense to try and build operations to go head to head with online publications or digitally-native media companies.” So, they are increasingly doing what other corporations do – making acquisitions. Read about the strategy here.
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Agnifera 24th January 2019 Written Episode, Written Update on TellyUpdates.com
Kishan confronts Agni that she loves him and cannot lie to herself. Agni nervously says she does not love him. He asks if she loves Sameer, what wrong did he do. Agni says he loved her immensely, but it was one-sided and he was behind her; she realized it when she met and she could not waste her life for him. Kishan stands shattered. Next morning, Sameer with Agni joins family for breakfast and says it is a beautiful day today. Agni says she will serve him breakfast near sofa. He says let us have breakfast with family. He makes her sit and asks her to feed him from her hand says he was not interested in marriage before, but now he is enjoying immensely. Kishan gets jealous and walks away. Sakshi takes his plate and walks behind him.
Kishan feels jealous imagining Agni and Sameer’s intimacy. Sakshi brings breakfast for him. He starts again why did Agni do this to him. Sakshi says she does not know. He says he will expose Agni’s truth in front of everyone and asks her to get out from his room. Sakshi thinks if he can reveal that Agni sacrificed her love for me.
Agni takes Sameer’s laptop and asks if he stores all his cases in it. He says yes. She says let her clean it and tries to put laptop in water. He panics and pleads to stop. She asks how dare he is to touch her waist and lips in front of everyone. He says it was acting. She asks to say sorry and will never repeat it. He nervously says sorry. She gives him rule note to never touch her, never act as romantic in front of everyone, etc. He agrees, but thinks he will teach her a lesson.
After sometime, Agni gets Sameer’s message to meet him out. She walks fuming that she would throw him in jail if she can. She sees him dark and asks why did he call her. He hugs her. She pushes him and says she warned him that according to rules he cannot touch her. He switches on light and she is shocked to see Kishan. Kishan says which wife does not let her husband touch her. Agni says it is her and Sameer’s problem, no one of his business and walks away. He thinks he will bring out truth in front of whole family.
Vaishali in kitchen tells Yashi that she will never accept Agni as her bahu. Agni walks into kitchen. Vaishali yells at her. Sameer walks in and confronts her. After sometime, KD gathers family and says they have to accept Sameer and Agni’s relationship. Sameer says they should and asks Agni and Sameer to perform aarti together. They do hesitantly. Kishan asks Sameer to put mangalsutra in Agni’s neck. Agni stands tensed.
Precap: Sameer confronts Sanjay for trying to kill Kishan for property.
Sakshi tells Agni that she can sense her growing love for Sameer and she is happy for her.
Update Credit to: MA | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Follow the Invitation: The invitation usually provides clues about the dress code. Words like ‘black-tie’, ‘cocktail’, or ‘beach formal’ are your best guides.
Consider the Venue and Time: A ballroom wedding calls for more formal attire than a beach wedding. Evening weddings are generally more formal than daytime ones.
Comfort and Weather: Ensure your outfit is weather appropriate and comfortable, especially for outdoor weddings. Bring layers if needed.
Ask for Guidance: When in doubt, don’t hesitate to reach out to the couple or the wedding planner for clarification.
Avoid White: Unless explicitly stated by the couple, it’s best to steer clear of white or ivory to avoid upstaging the bride. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Updated 10:21 a.m.:
On the heels of his announcement that Jason Embry, the Austin American-Statesman's Capitol bureau chief, was joining his communications team, House Speaker Joe Straus has named a second press secretary. Erin Daly, an Austin native, most recently served as communications director for U.S. Rep. Doc Hastings, R-WA.
“I’m pleased to welcome Jason and Erin to the Capitol,” Straus said. “...Erin’s diverse media and messaging expertise will be essential to helping my office effectively communicate with the Legislature and the people of Texas about the important issues we address in the House.”
Austin American-Statesman political reporter Jason Embry resigned his position at the paper on Tuesday to become House Speaker Joe Straus' press secretary.
“I’m pleased to welcome Jason to the speaker’s office," Straus said in a statement. "His insights into the legislative process and knowledge of both the issues and the members themselves will serve not only my office, but also the state of Texas, well."
Embry, the Statesman's Capitol bureau chief, has been at the paper since 2003. He has covered the Capitol since 2004, aside from a one-year stint as the paper's correspondent in Washington, D.C. Before working at the Statesman, Embry spent a year at the Killeen Daily Herald and three years at the Waco Tribune-Herald.
In his statement, Straus said that he will be making "additional personnel announcements" in the coming weeks "as we put in place the strongest possible team to address the many challenges we will face during the next legislative session.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Hoards of students run out of the Exam Schools, whilst the other students stand at the ready with liquids ranging from water to baked beans, in preparation to throw over their friends who have just finished their exams. This event in the Oxford University Calendar is termed ‘Trashings’.
Every year tourists look bemused as they observe numerous formally dressed students soaked in bizarre substances. Confetti and glitter fill the high street and the motto seems to be the messier the better!
Each student tends to be presented with a bottle of cava by their friends, to mark this special event, which they are strongly encouraged to pop open to enter the vacation in style.
So, if next time you're in Oxford you see a student in academic dress with a bright red carnation pinned to their lapel looking extremely formal, it is more than likely within the next three hours their appearance will have dramatically changed; their gown may be covered in eggs, their hair in baby octopuses (yes it has happened!) and their shirt in coleslaw!
Although Oxford students may hide in the library for the majority of Trinity term (summer term), when they do emerge from their hovel of books, they greet the world in true Oxford style, proving that although they work hard, they most certainly still know how to have fun!
A red carnation is pinned to the gown on the last day of students' exams! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
A dad has just shared a hilarious video where he lullabies his baby son to sleep by describing what he gets up to a work every day.
While holding his baby son Carter on his hip, dad Kevin Payne explains what his job as a Technology Resilience Manager at a bank.
‘Carter is not a good sleeper and I cannot carry a tune so rather than sing him to sleep I just talk about work until he drifts off,’ says the dad.
‘My wife Eryn thinks I’m an idiot, a funny idiot though, and she loved this.’
The video starts with Kevin explaining what a technology resilience manager does.
‘We ensure that various applications in the bank, based on criticality have sustained, built in resiliency between data centres…’
You asleep yet? Yeah, it’s pretty dry stuff!
He hilariously peppers his description with advice for his baby boy.
‘Are you paying attention? This could be you one day if you’re lucky,’ he says, nudging his son awake.
But no matter how he tries, little Carter can’t keep his eyes open and is soon dead to the world.
‘So, if you work hard enough, you too can work on weekends. Does that sound good? Yeah?’ he asks a snoozing baby.
It really is the cutest little video – but maybe don’t watch it unless you want to nod off too!
This article first published on New Idea. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
London gallery White Cube is expanding to Paris and plans to open a base in the French capital within the next few months. The gallery move is the latest high-profile decampment against the backdrop of Brexit which is scheduled to take place 31 October.
“Since the late 1940s, Paris has been a major international art capital. By opening an office with viewing rooms in a prestigious location of the city, White Cube intends to perpetuate a more classical way of operating in the industry,” says Mathieu Paris, senior director at White Cube. “The idea is to present great masterpieces of art in a beautiful but confidential environment, respecting the long-established Parisian tradition of 'marchand d’art' [art dealing],” he adds.
The move follows New York-based dealer David Zwirner’s decision to open a gallery in Paris later this month. Opening on 16 October to coincide with the Fiac art fair, Zwirner’s French outpost will be at 108 Rue Vieille du Temple, an 8,600 sq. ft space in Le Marais that was first transformed into a gallery in 1986 by the fêted dealer Yvon Lambert.
Meanwhile, a spokesman for Hauser & Wirth denied rumours that the London- and New York-based dealer also plans to open a space in Paris. “I realise there has been some speculation but I’m afraid there is no news regarding a potential Hauser & Wirth location in Paris,” he says.
UPDATE (4 October): The White Cube space will be located on Avenue Matignon. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
D’Uva brings her eclectic blend of stand-up and songwriting to Playwrights Horizons.
At the beginning of This Is My Favorite Song, comedian Francesca D’Uva tells us about a schoolteacher who fascinated her as child. Not because of what the teacher had to say, but because when she smiled, it made a sound. As though we might not believe her, she asks us all to smile at the same time. On the count of three, we hear a surprisingly loud (and a little bit gross) click of moisture.
That’s the extent of her crowd work, and it’s one of the funniest jokes in D’Uva’s new solo show, which is now running at Playwrights Horizons under the direction of Sam Max. D’Uva has been doing comedy for a while, but she fell out of love with it temporarily during Covid, when she lost her father to the illness. She loves it again now, and she sets our expectations high with that first chuckle.
And though she does deliver some hearty laughs elsewhere, her show wobbles unevenly as she experiments with comedic musical interludes and talks heartbreakingly about the loss of her father. It’s a lot to attempt in 80 minutes, and the result is a show in which neither humor nor pathos finds focus.
D’Uva is at her best when she’s relating stories from her life, like when she joined the swim team as a girl but could barely stay afloat and was presented with a special also-showed-up award from her possibly lesbian coach. Or when she was a young woman just coming out as a lesbian, and how her parents thought she was like one of those “no-fuss girls” in the movies who don’t look like much to begin with but then end up getting a big makeover. It didn’t happen.
Stories like that ring true and get laughs as D’Uva speaks in her mellow, matter-of-fact voice while dressed in a slightly bulky, funereal-black suit and tie. We also learn that she has had nannying gigs on the side. Her impersonations of the brats she takes care of smack of entitlement and snobbery, and she gives them cartoonish British accents make that them sound like psychotic Banks children.
But the laughs fade when the lights dim and she launches into a forehead-wrinkling song inspired by “The Perfect Nanny” from the movie Mary Poppins. Vocally, D’Uva is nowhere near Julie Andrews, and that would be fine if the lyrics were funny, but they’re not — and suddenly the accents seem forced too. The musical number is one of couple in the show that could be jettisoned.
An exception is a hilarious bit when she remembers wanting to be Joseph in her school’s Nativity play and imagines herself saving the life of a boy when a Crucifix falls on him. “What would Shakira do?” she asks, as she does a spot-on impression of the Colombian singer. It’s ridiculously entertaining absurdity; more of that, please.
If there’s a thread that runs through the show, it’s the memory of her father’s death in 2020. The comedy stops during a long scene in which D’Uva talks about the day she lost her father. It’s a moving passage that culminates in a song about loss and healing. Director Max gives the scene a respectful sobriety, augmented by Zack Lobel’s dim lighting silhouetting D’Uva as she sings and plays a keyboard. I don’t know about the rest of the audience, but this happened to be my favorite song.
D’Uva is obviously still experimenting with her format as well as the challenges of navigating abrupt tonal shifts. But with some generous edits, there’s enough good material here for a solid (and shorter) show. I’ll be looking forward to seeing how she makes us smile next time.
The camp horror musical plays off-Broadway at New World Stages. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Keeping your pet flea and tick-free is essential for their health and well-being. As pet owners, it’s our responsibility to ensure the well-being of our furry friends, and one aspect of their care is keeping them free from fleas and ticks. These tiny parasites can cause discomfort, transmit diseases, and even lead to severe health issues.
To help you in this endeavor, we’ve compiled a comprehensive guide on how to keep your pet flea and tick-free. By following these tips and implementing preventive measures, you can safeguard your pet’s health and provide them with a comfortable and pest-free environment.
Brushing your pet’s coat regularly with a flea comb can help you identify fleas or ticks early on. It is mostly after your pet has spent time outdoors. Regular grooming sessions keep your pet’s coat clean and shiny and help you detect fleas and ticks early on. Learn proper grooming techniques and invest in a flea comb to comb through your pet’s fur, paying close attention to areas like the neck, armpits, and tail.
Use Preventive Products
Talk to your veterinarian about the appropriate flea and tick prevention products for your pet. Some options include topical treatments, collars, oral medications, and sprays. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer and use these products consistently and correctly.
Stay Away from Infected Animals.
Prevent your pet from coming into contact with other animals that may have fleas or ticks. It includes avoiding areas known for high flea and tick populations, such as tall grasses, wooded areas, and dog parks with inadequate maintenance.
Prevention is Key
Preventing fleas and ticks is much easier than dealing with an infestation. Explore different preventive options such as topical treatments, collars, oral medications, and sprays. Consult your veterinarian to determine the most suitable choice for your pet’s needs.
Treating Your Home and Environment
Fleas and ticks aren’t just confined to your pet; they can infest your home and yard. Discover effective strategies for treating your living spaces, including vacuuming, washing bedding, and using pet-safe insecticides. Additionally, implement measures to maintain a clean and pest-free outdoor environment.
Conducting Regular Tick Checks
Tick checks are essential if you live in an area prone to tick populations. Learn how to conduct a thorough tick check after your pet spends time outdoors, and familiarize yourself with proper tick removal techniques.
Maintaining Overall Health
A healthy pet is less susceptible to fleas and ticks. Understand the importance of regular veterinary check-ups, vaccinations, and appropriate preventive medications. Additionally, provide your pet with a well-balanced diet, regular exercise, and a stress-free environment to enhance their overall health and immunity.
Protect your Pet with the Right Approach.
Keeping your pet flea and tick-free requires a proactive and holistic approach. You can significantly reduce the risk of infestations and protect your pet’s health by following the preventive measures outlined in this comprehensive guide.
Remember, early detection and consistent preventive efforts for your pet are essential to providing a safe and comfortable environment. Consult your veterinarian for personalized advice and recommendations tailored to your pet’s needs. To get the right pet for your choice, search for pet adoption centers near me or adopt pets near me. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
I'm Vanessa. From Colombia, 20. When I was In My country I was bullied when I was in High school. Now that I look back It dosn't seem to bad because in Colombia Bullying is not as serious as in America but, I think it causes the same effects. Now that it's been a while since the last time I was bullied I want to make the difference and to let know all the people out there being bullied that tha life has better things for us and only God knows what woulkd be the real compensation, STAND UP... KEEP SMILING !!BECAUSE THINGS GET BETTER.
By writing some words below, you are showing your support and letting everyone know they're not alone. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Investing is a notoriously complex business. Many factors can influence whether your hard-earned dollars will gradually increase in value or drop like a stone. Even economists with many years of experience and expertise behind them can’t always predict which way the markets will turn. So, what chance does the person on the street have?
So, What are Those Factors?
While it would be impossible to list them all, the first is the general state of the economy. When inflation is running high, and the future is looking uncertain, this makes the markets jittery. Similarly, a fall in a country’s GDP can have an equally deleterious effect.
Bringing it down to the micro level, a particular sector’s performance can also have a reducing effect on stock prices. To take insurance as an example, after a particularly severe hurricane and storm season, when there are many home insurance claims to settle, profits will fall along with the value of the insurance companies.
On the other hand, there are just as many factors that can make stock prices rise. These include proposed and actual mergers and takeovers or stellar performance from a company.
Sometimes, the latter can come from the passing of legislation that frees up a market. That’s similar to the recent changes to gambling laws in Canada. The result can be evident in the rising stock prices of many organizations behind the best casino apps in Canada at a site like Casino.ca. Stocks in relatively new sectors like iGaming and online shopping also prove to be good long-term investments. Besides, experts often recommend those stocks.
A prime example is Shopify. For a long time, this stock has been a darling of investors. There are some very good reasons for that.
1. It’s growing
Shopify is a business that seems poised for growth. The more merchants it can bring on board, the better the service is going to be. Its current number of merchants is around 2 million, which also involves many third parties.
It has already reached a critical size, making it hard for competitors to get close. It has also gathered huge amounts of commercially useful merchant and transaction information that puts it in a unique position.
2. It’s popular with merchants
In the e-commerce world, it might seem like e-commerce giant Amazon rules the roost. Although merchants do sell through it, they are not always happy with Amazon slashing margins to the minimum. They even find themselves being undercut on price.
However, Shopify is only a products and services business. So, its success hinges on the success of the merchants who use it. In short, it’s a virtuous circle.
3. Its management is switched on
Back in 2022, Shopify blew over $2 billion on a logistics business called Deliverr. It hoped that this would help them compete on a more equal footing with other companies offering order fulfillment. When it failed to live up to expectations, the management was quick to act and sell it.
Minimizing assets has helped it generate free cash flow, which it directed toward shareholders in the form of dividends. Moreover, investors are always on the lookout for stocks that promise them generous dividends.
4. It’s set for major growth
Looking forward to the next few years, there are plenty of reasons to be bullish about the growth of Shopify. Analysts in the sector have predicted an annual growth rate of 20% a year for the next few years.
In terms of the company’s share price, it can considerably outstrip that figure. It might show an annual rise of up to 33% a year for the next three to five years.
Here is Why It Could Be Worth Waiting to Invest
Shopify is undoubtedly a good potential investment over the medium to long term – generally considered over 3 years or more. It could be that the price could dip a little from its current levels.
Much of this has to do with the slightly uncertain economic climate that could affect merchants. If they are, it will have an inevitable effect on Shopify and its share price.
If and when the stock price dips, it will be the time to swoop. Be confident that your gains will be higher in the long run.
Of course, as with all investments, it’s also important to remember that their value can always fall as well as rise. That said, Shopify is and will continue to be a sound choice in the future. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Further studies echo this disparity as The Kinsey Report, titled ‘Sexual Behavior in the Human Female’, reported unmarried American women only had 200 orgasms on average before marriage, with 36% having never had an orgasm before marriage. Whereas men had 1,500 orgasms on average before marriage, and all had reported having had an orgasm before marriage.
The evidence is undeniable - women in heterosexual relationships are orgasming a whole lot less than men. But why are so many women struggling to reach that big O?
Perhaps women’s bodies are just harder to navigate than men's? However, lesbian women report orgasming 86% of the time, showing that the vulva isn’t some unsolvable mystery and the clit simply isn't impossible to find. Could it be, then, that some men are too cocky or indifferent to their partner’s pleasure? According to the study 'Do Women's Orgasms Function as a Masculinity Achievement for Men?', men felt more masculine and reported higher sexual esteem when they imagined that a woman orgasmed during sexual encounters with them. It seems as though the problem runs deeper than vulvas and selfishness; it’s a cultural issue.
Oftentimes, Film and TV shows portray women orgasming from intercourse alone with little or no clitoral stimulation. Porn only serves to perpetuate this, with the majority of porn directed and created for male enjoyment meaning penetration is at the forefront of sex. This results in many believing penetration is primarily what women need to orgasm, most even use sex and intercourse as interchangeable terms. Dr Laurie Mintz, a sexuality psychologist and author of Becoming Cliterate: Why Orgasm Equality Matters -- And How To Get It“ in an interview with Cosmopolitan, says "[Men] have been duped by the culture, just like women have,” she says. “They watch movies; they watch porn which shows women having these fast and fabulous orgasms from penetration alone.” However, fewer than 1 in 5 women say that they can orgasm through penetration alone. This means most of the media we consume are misleading and ignores a huge portion of women and their pleasure. Mintz adds, "If women's pleasure were the number one priority, we would call foreplay sex and intercourse post-play. But even our language reflects and perpetuates this devaluing of women's pleasure. " Our media puts men's pleasure at the forefront and women's pleasure on the back burner. This media is consumed by younger people and wires their perception of sex into a falsehood.
Another cultural reason the orgasm gap is so apparent is women often feel restricted in their sexual expression. There is a lot more shame surrounding female sexuality than there is male sexuality, with slut shaming still rampant in our society. Mintz says that historically, while women of colour, particularly black women, were portrayed as being sexually aggressive, white women were pathologised as “hysterical” for expressing what was considered “excessive” sexuality. Perhaps this is why so many women feel the need to fake their orgasms: to be more digestible, more complicit to men and their pleasure. Women need to feel entitled to pleasure and empowered to get the same type of stimulation alone as with a partner.
To finish (unlike most women), if the orgasm gap is driving you nuts, there are a few things you can do. Understanding female anatomy is fundamental to knowing what you like and feeling empowered to show a partner how to achieve it. Stereotypically, the clitoris is presented as something that people can’t find when, in reality, it is not that hard. Educate yourself on your body and your partners; sex is supposed to feel good for both of you. To the women - we cannot fake it until we make it. Faking orgasms is not beneficial to anyone, it perpetuates misconceptions and leaves you unsatisfied. Open and honest conversations articulating your needs can be uncomfortable but necessary. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
360 Search Re-brands to ‘Haosou’
Qihoo 360 has taken the initiative of re-branding its core search product from 360 Search to “Haosou“, in a bid to better compete with Baidu in the Chine search market.
At the start of the new year, Qihoo 360 issued an open letter to users explaining that this is not a name change but rather a graduation. As “360 search” was never an official brand name, and merely describes the service under the company’s main brand. They feel that now is the right time to build the new brand around the goal of becoming China’s most trusted search platform.
The name “Haosou” is comprised of the Chinese characters for “good” and “search”. Symbolizing the brand’s commitment to do “good”. The new homepage design even spots the slogan: “Haosou, do no evil”, oddly resonating with Google’s formal corporate motto.
Haosou has launched many security related features for its search service over the past two years in a bid to address results involving counterfeit products and scams. Primarily using these measures as a tactic to differentiate itself from its main competitor Baidu. By the end of 2014, CNZZ reported that Haosou has rise to around 28% market share, second only to Baidu who had fallen to around 54%.
Along with the new brand name and logo, the search engine also changed its domain from so.com to haosou.com. While so.com was an impressive 2-letter domain that served the company well over the past two years, the new domain is the exact phonetic match for the new brand, and many argues that it is more effective for brand-building to the market. The old domain so.com now automatically redirects users to haosou.com.
This is the 3rd time the search engine has changed domain. Since it’s original launch in 2012 using a subdomain so.360.cn, the search engine changed its address to 360sou.com/360so.com at the end of 2012, only to be changed again to so.com in less than a month. The company also purchased sou.com and sou.cn but they were never used as the primary domain.
Currently, international analytics platforms like Google Analytics do not yet recognize the new domain as organic traffic source. Webmasters are encouraged to add the new referrer domain manually. The referrer string takes the form of: | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Writing - Editing - Translating
The concepts of learning, accessing knowledge, and consuming content have changed as a result of the pandemic. As digital media dominates traditional publishing, people are getting used to new technologies. The growth of digitization and the never-ending quest to innovate has led content producers, bloggers, and publishers to adopt unique techniques to monetize their content online. We will talk about a variety of tactics that publishers can use to increase content revenue in this blog. We will also discuss the major developments in digital publishing for 2024 and explain howdigital publishing solutions can help you get started. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Harda/Bhopal: Two owners of the firecrackers factory in Madhya Pradesh's Harda town, where an explosion and subsequent blaze killed 11 people and injured 174 others, have been arrested by the police, officials said.
They were booked for culpable homicide not amounting to murder, among other charges, after an FIR was filed against them on Tuesday evening, they said.
Another person was detained in connection with the incident that took place on Tuesday in the Bairagarh locality on Magardha Road on the outskirts of Harda town, approximately 150 km from the state capital Bhopal.
Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will meet the injured persons and families of the deceased in Harda on Wednesday, an official said.
The two factory owners -- identified as Rajesh Agrawal and Somesh Agrawal -- were arrested on Tuesday evening from Sarangpur in Rajgarh district, while one more person named Rafiq Khan was detained, Harda Superintendent of Police Sanjeev Kanchan told reporters.
These accused were booked under Indian Penal Code (IPC) sections 304 (punishment for culpable homicide not amounting to murder), 308 (attempt to commit culpable homicide) and 34 (acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention), he said.
Khan was detained for questioning, the SP said without providing further details about him.
As per police sources, Khan is said to be the manager of the factory.
The cause of the explosion was not yet known, officials said.
The incident prompted the state government to seek Army's helicopters for evacuation.
Out of the 174 people rescued from the incident site, 34 were referred to Bhopal and Hoshangabad, while 140 were undergoing treatment in the district hospital, Narmadapuram Commissioner Pawan Sharma told reporters on Tuesday.
One death was reported from among the people who were referred, and 10 deaths were reported from the district hospital, he said.
"The fire has been doused and debris is being removed from the site. Investigation into the matter is under way," he added.
The sound of the explosion was heard 25 kilometres away and eyewitnesses said body parts were scattered at a distance from the site and vehicles on a nearby road were hit by splinters.
CM Yadav visited Hamidia Hospital in Bhopal on Tuesday to meet the injured persons.
The Madhya Pradesh government has constituted a three-member committee to be headed by Additional Chief Secretary (Home) to conduct a detailed probe into the explosion at the firecrackers unit.
The other members of the high-powered committee are -- Additional Director General of Police (ADGP), Intelligence, Jaideep Prasad and Public Works Department (PWD) Secretary RK Mehra.
The panel is also mandated to fix the responsibility of those officials who were supposed to prevent such incidents. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Roorkee (The Hawk): Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) Researchers have identified and validated three proteins found in saliva that can predict metastatic Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC). They developed a process by which biomarkers for TNBC can be identified in saliva.
The team’s diagnosis method is based on salivary gland function, which is impaired in people with breast cancer. Their protein composition is also altered. Thus, an effective biomarker can be obtained if the difference can be identified and quantified.
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in women in India, with more than 1.6 lakh cases registered and more than eighty thousand deaths yearly due to breast cancer. About 10 to 15 percent of all breast cancers are metastatic TNBC, the most aggressive form that does not respond to the usual hormonal and HER2-protein targeting drugs.
The Research was led by Dr. Kiran Ambatipudi, Associate Professor, Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Roorkee, and included Mr. Kuldeep Giri and Ms. Sudipa Maity, Doctoral Students, IIT Roorkee. The findings were published in the reputed peer-reviewed Journal of Proteomics (DOI - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jprot.2022.104701) in a research paper co-authored by the three researchers
Congratulating the Researchers, Prof. Ajit K Chaturvedi, Director, IIT Roorkee, said, “The research findings could potentially help in early diagnosis and treatment. This will improve the quality of life of such patients”
Elaborating on this research and the need for urgency for developments in the area, Dr. Kiran Ambatipudi, Associate Professor, Dept. of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Roorkee, said, “There have been many efforts in the past decades to identify biomarkers of metastatic TNBC, but there have not been any that have reached practical application.”
Dr. Kiran Ambatipudi added, “Currently, biopsy and radiological evaluations are used to diagnose breast cancers, but these are invasive processes and are usually performed only after symptoms appear, by which time it may be too late for therapy. Delayed detection is the primary reason for the high morbidity rate of breast cancer patients, and this necessitates the development of techniques that are not only non-invasive but also sensitive enough to detect cancers in their early stages.” The team collected saliva from healthy subjects and those diagnosed with TNBC. The proteins in these saliva samples were isolated and tested for change in abundance by targeted mass spectrometry.
The team discovered differences in the amounts of three salivary proteins - lipocalin-1, SMR– 3B, and plastin-2 –between healthy subjects and cancer patients. Further studies isolated five peptides (the building blocks of proteins) from these three proteins, which were starkly different between aggressive TNBC and healthy subjects. These peptides could point to the presence of TNBC with 80 % sensitivity and 95 % specificity. “If appropriately validated on larger patient cohorts, the discovered peptide markers could become a powerful handle for breast cancer diagnosis in the future,” added Dr. Kiran Ambatipudi, the lead researcher, on the importance of their finding. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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In addition to being highly nutritious and packed with antioxidants, fibres, minerals, and vitamins, dates are synonymous with Ramadan. Observed from 12th April until 12th May this year, Ramadan is an Islamic tradition where Muslims don’t eat or drink when it is light, ending their fast after sunset. Fasting teaches Muslims self-discipline and to be considerate of the poor who may go without food. During Ramadan, Muslims are also encouraged to spend more time with their family and friends, pray, and give up bad habits.
Native to the Middle East, dates were eaten by Prophet Muhammad, according to the Qur’an, to break His fast, and Muslims strive to live by His teachings. Fasting for a significant part of the day, between dawn and sunset, can also bring on headaches, low blood sugar levels, and fatigue, but by eating dates when breaking their fast, these ailments can be prevented, with dates providing a healthy source of nutrition, fibre, sugar, and carbohydrates. Due to the carbohydrate content, they also digest slower, ultimately leaving you fuller for longer.
According to reports from Traidcraft, supplier of biscuits, sales of dates skyrocket in the months leading up to Ramadan every year. In 2020, sales were around 39 percent higher than the months July to September. To tie in with Ramadan, Traidcraft have also shared a selection of date recipes for breaking the fast, including these filo pastry parcels filled with feta, couscous, and dates.
Filo pastry parcels with feta, couscous, and dates
- 100 g butter
- Filo pastry sheets
- 150 g natural yoghurt
- 2 tbsp honey
- Poppy seeds
- Pomegranate seeds for decoration
- 150 g feta
- 8-9 dates
- 1 cup couscous
- Boil a kettle and put a cup of boiling water on top of the couscous. Cover the couscous and let it sit for four minutes.
- Melt the butter.
- Cut the filo pastry sheets thinly and crumble some of the feta, roughly chopped dates, and couscous on top.
- Diagonally fold the top right of the pastry to the bottom left of the filling and wrap it with the bottom section of the filo, folding over the remaining pastry to form a triangle shape, leaving a flap at the bottom.
- Spread melted butter on the remaining flap to seal, and fold into the parcel.
- Cook in the oven for 25 minutes at 180C/Gas 4 until golden brown and sprinkle with poppy seeds.
- Mix the natural yoghurt and honey and eat the parcels with pomegranate seeds.
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In Marvel comics there are tons of Gods. Thor is the God of Thunder, Loki is the God of Lies and all those characters from Asgard. In addition to that we know that Hercules and Zeus are a thing in Marvel Comics but it doesn’t stop there. There are also characters that fit the description of Gods like the ancient race known as the celestials, we have cosmic beings like the phoenix and Galactus, and we also have nexus beings like the scarlet witch.
The Ennead, also known as the Heliopolitan Gods, are the Gods of Egypt like Isis, Osiris and more. Khonshu is a member of the Heliopolitan gods who live in an realm called Celestial Heliopolis This dimension exists outside of our own but is said to be adjacent to Earth. It’s from this dimension that these gods were worshipped by the people of Ancient Egypt.
Khonshu is referred to as the nocturnal “God of the Moon”, “God of Vengeance” and the “Shepherd of to the Lost”. Now, similar to Mephisto, Khonshu is not able to enter the Earthly plane, so he usually picks a champion who work as his avatar and that person would be his Moon Knight.
The Age of Khonshu takes place in Avengers number 33 written by Jason Aaron with gorgeous art by Javier Garron and Jason Keith. The issue doesn’t waste any time getting to the savagery with Moon Knight hanging out in front of K’Un L’un waiting for the smoke. And Moon Knight is decked out to fight with his hands and feet wrapped in bandages while praying for additional strength from the moon. Danny Rand appears and lets Moon Knight know that there are easier ways to get in ocntact with him if he wants to do the superhero team up thing and Moon Knight lets him know that he’s here for the Iron Fist. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Though the term “mommy makeover” is used to describe a customized set of cosmetic procedures that target areas commonly affected by pregnancy, your children don’t have to still call you “mommy” for you to be a good candidate.
Truthfully, there is no age limit to get a mommy makeover, and it is a common misconception that it’s only for younger or new moms.
It’s Never Too Late to Get a Mommy Makeover
As long as you are in good physical and mental health, you could be a good candidate for a mommy makeover at any age. In fact, it is best to get a mommy makeover after you are finished having children to avoid needing a revision procedure down the road.
Whether you have small children or an empty nest, you could be the right age to get a mommy makeover.
Some women choose to wait until their children are older and their hectic schedules settle down, to take some time for themselves with a mommy makeover procedure.
What’s Included In a Mommy Makeover for Older Women?
The beauty of a mommy makeover is that it can include — or skip — whichever procedures you want. Another common misconception is that a mommy makeover is only for enhancing breasts and tummies. Although breast lifts and tummy tucks are popular procedures to include in a mommy makeover, yours could also include liposuction, an arm lift, or even a facelift.
If you are thinking about getting a mommy makeover and are ready to sit down and discuss your goals with a qualified plastic surgeon, give our Sacramento office a call at 916-983-9895 or contact us online to schedule a consultation today. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The number 1107 in white appears on recto. The photograph is titled "The cemetry of the Guebres" in French on verso, in what may be the hand of Antoin Sevruguin.
This image is reproduced on page 740 in the book "Persia past and Present" which was published in 1906 by the Macmillan Company. The image is titled "The Zaroastrian Tower of Silence at Rei".
The image is reproduced on page 249 of Volume III of “Du Khorassan au pays des Backhtiaris: trois mois de voyage en Perse” by Henry-Rene D’Allemagne published in 1911 by Hachette, Paris, France. The image is titled "La tour du silence aux environs de Teheran a l'interieur, le champ de repos". | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
This virtual workshop is being offered in partnership with Farm & Food Care Ontario.
Guelph, ON Feb 17, 2021 - Equine Guelph’s Large Animal Emergency Rescue awareness level workshop is being offered for the first time virtually! Registrants can choose between 2 dates: Thursday March 4 and 11. For $50+HST up to 30 registrants will receive an introduction to Large Animal Rescue equipment and techniques, as well as, livestock behaviour and handling. These 90 minute online sessions provide an introduction to best practices for mitigating both handler and animal risk for successful rescues and provide a foundation for future hands-on practical training.
In today’s society, responding to incidents involving animals is both an expectation and an acknowledgement that such incidents will likely involve people putting themselves and others at risk. All large animal incidents regardless of cause or scope, present a risk of injury to responders.
“Education, awareness, and planning are key to minimizing risk,” says Victor MacPherson, Lead Instructor, Equine Guelph Large Animal Rescue and Farm & Food Care Ontario Livestock Emergency Response. “These can be achieved by your awareness training of livestock incidents, following the PLAN method, and knowing your resources. Proper use of specialized equipment and positioning of webbing around the body of the animal is so important to the positive outcome of lifting or dragging a large animal to safety.”
By keeping responders safe, we improve our capacity to keep animals safe.
“Tails, legs, heads and necks are not appropriate handles,” says Equine Guelph Large Animal Rescue program co-ordinator, Dr. Susan Raymond. “it is important to understand how the animal may react to ensure a safe rescue for the animal and for the safety of the responders.”
More workshop information, resource sheets and full bios for the instructors are available on the registration page.
This virtual workshop is being offered in partnership with Farm & Food Care Ontario. It is intended for first responders, pre-service, law enforcement, animal control officers, veterinarians, vet. technicians, emergency animal response teams, horse owners, livestock producers and associations (note: participants must be minimum of 18 yrs of age).
About Equine Guelph: Equine Guelph is the horse owners' and care givers' Centre at the University of Guelph in Canada. It is a unique partnership dedicated to the health and well-being of horses, supported and overseen by equine industry groups. Equine Guelph is the epicentre for academia, industry and government - for the good of the equine industry as a whole. For further information, visit www.equineguelph.ca.
Photo Caption: Equine Guelph offers an online introduction to Large Animal Rescue
Photo credit: Dr. Susan Raymond
Story by: Jackie Bellamy-Zions
Web Link(s): Weblink to story: https://thehorseportal.ca/2021/02/introducing-large-animal-emergency-rescue-webinars/ Other web links: Registration link: https://thehorseportal.ca/course-category/hands-on-workshops-seminars/ | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Hands Collections kindly provided by teachers.
This is a collection of PBNs with class ready hands, kindly provided by teachers.
Thank you to Max Chauvet for providing the hands that illustrate Simple Squeeze technique:
Thank you to Albert Bender for the following opening lead and 3rd seat play problems
- Opening lead problems. These are partial hands setup for all students to sit south with 3 robots. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0057/1759/0129/files/Lesson_12A_Opening_Lead.pbn?v=1602718483
- Set of hands is 3rd seat play problems with preset bidding and lead. Again the students sit south with 3 robots. These are full hands that the robots can play out but for all practical purposes the hand is over after trick 1. Having the complete hand enables the teacher to show all hands and discuss consequences for various 3rd hand plays. https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0057/1759/0129/files/Lesson_12B_3rd_Hand_Play_with_preset_auction.pbn?v=1602718483 | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
A boy is born without a body; only a head. For his 21st birthday his father takes him to a bar for a drink.
The father orders his son a scotch and when the boy drinks it, an arm pops out of his head. He drinks another shot and another arm pops out. After the next shot a torso pops out. After more shots, suddenly, he has a whole body.
The boy runs out of the bar and gets hit by a truck, killing him instantly. A drunkard in the corner looks at the father and says, "He should have quit while he was a head."
Sad, but what an absolutely implausible joke. It would be impossible to live without bodily organs, so if you do retell this joke you may want to point that out. In case you are telling it to a moron. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The Career Accelerator programme will support five string players with a professional development orchestra scheme in an aim to redress systemic imbalances within the industry
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The City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) has announced its new Career Accelerator programme; a long-term paid career development programme that will support five early-career string musicians from under-represented backgrounds through performance, training and development opportunities to help kick-start a career in orchestral performance. It is supported by Esmée Fairbairn Foundation and the Foyle Foundation.
The three-year programme will initially run from January to July 2023 and the string fellows will be offered a minimum of 60 days freelance work with the CBSO including opportunities to perform alongside the full orchestra, smaller chamber work, learning & engagement activities, audition coaching and one-to-one mentoring, as well as wider engagement in the CBSO’s work. The Career Accelerator also features a tailored training package to help develop the skills required of a 21st century orchestral musician.
Applications for violin, viola, cello, and double bass players will open soon and be announced and promoted via the CBSO’s website and social media. Successful candidates will be invited to attend a live audition in Birmingham.
Roger Wilson, director of operations from Black Lives in Music, will be working with the orchestra as a consultant on the Career Accelerator programme, which is aimed at musicians from currently under-represented backgrounds in the orchestral world, including musicians from the global majority; those from lower socio-economic backgrounds; deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent musicians; those from LGBTQ+ community; and those from marginalised genders.
’It is so important for organisations to take action to redress systemic imbalances and increase access to world-class opportunities, Wilson said. ’This is starting to happen across the orchestral sector, and Black Lives in Music are proud to see the CBSO making steps towards positive change.’
’There is a great deal of work to be done to ensure that there are opportunities for everyone within classical music and all of us at the CBSO are committed to playing our part in that,’ said CBSO chief executive Stephen Maddock. ’Change will not happen overnight, but it is happening, and this scheme is very much part of our ongoing strategy.’
‘The CBSO’s Career Accelerator programme is a step-change in our approach to representation at the CBSO,’ commented Helen Edgar, CBSO cellist and the programme’s lead musician. ’Our sector is not yet representative of contemporary society and we are grateful to the programme’s supporters for helping us make an important impact on our own work and the future of the sector.
’We look forward to appointing our Career Accelerator fellows and working with them in future. Alongside the wide range of activity they will undertake, the CBSO is also looking to reflect on our own practices to ensure that we listen, respond, and make change to ensure a more inclusive future for our sector.’
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IPL 2022: Playoffs possibilities
With the win against the Mumbai Indians, the chances of KKR for making the playoffs have been boosted up, although the possibility is still quite low. Only 14 matches to go for this edition, there are about more than 16,000 possible combinations of results.
With the loss against KKR, the five time champs can only manage to claim the seventh position by winning all their remaining matches, CSK, on the other hand, also have low qualifying scope.
The Punjab Kings have a 25% chance of the playoffs, but they need to win their remaining matches with good NRR. RCB will most likely finish in the top four and the worst they can do is go at the sixth position, same is the situation with the inaugural champions RR.
The new franchises GT and LSG will certainly go in the top four slots and the worst will be a tie on the fourth spot.
According to the current scenario Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bangalore will be the top four teams, SRH, PBKS and DC will have to pull off a miracle of performances to make a place in the qualifiers.
For match no. 57, the top two teams of the table go head to head, the Gujarat Titans will take on Lucknow Super Giants at the MCA Stadium in Pune. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The Russian seat of government, Kremlin, on Monday, disclaimed a report that Russian President, Vladimir Putin, and US President-elect, Donald Trump, spoke on the phone last week about the Ukraine conflict.
The Washington Post reported on Sunday that Trump talked by phone on Thursday with Vladimir Putin, telling him not to inflame the Ukraine conflict.
Putin’s Press Secretary, Dmitry Peskov, told journalists that the report was “completely false information“.
According to the United State’s Washington Post, “during the call, which Trump took from his resort in Florida, he advised the Russian president not to escalate the war in Ukraine and reminded him of Washington’s sizable military presence in Europe, said a person familiar with the call, who, like others interviewed for this story, spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive matter.”
According to BBC, the Russian President, Putin, speaking at an event in the Russian city of Sochi, said that Trump was “hounded from all sides” during his first term in the White House.
Putin was also reported to have said that Trump’s claim that he can help end the war in Ukraine “deserves attention at least“.
The former US president during his campaigns, consistently maintained he would end war between Ukraine and Russia. He also promised to end war in the Middle East. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Nollywood actor Yul Edochie has drummed support for Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump following his victory at the presidential election.
Taking to his Instagram page, he declared Trump is the man for life as he revealed that he has been saying since last year that Trump was coming back, but many doubted it. Yul states that people shouldn’t mess with a man who has grace.
Congratulating the President-elect, he declared him the leader of the stubborn Boys association and called him a true definition of the term ‘never give up and an epitome of grace. Yul wished him a beautiful tenure and prayed God would lead him always.
“My man for life.
I said it since last year that Trump is coming back, but many doubted it.
Never mess with a man who has grace.
Congratulations, Mr. President @realdonaldtrump
Leader of the Stubborn Boys Association.
A true definition of the term ‘never give up’.
An epitome of grace.
I wish you a beautiful tenure.
May God lead you always”.
Ond Yusuf Akeem2023 wrote, “You for be Nigeria’s president by now, but Judy sat you down and said you go no where
One Paolo_Tino3 wrote, “This Yul obviously they drink Judy urine
One Abigail Iyaji wrote, “Since you said Trump has come back, can you also come back to your sense and be reasonable in your actions as a father?
One Freddy Mommy wrote, “Why are you always on the wrong side?
One James Lutor wrote, “You always support bad government, wetin dey worry you this guy?”.
His aunty, Rita Edochie had described Trump as an angel sent to America for a second time to continue from where he stopped. She stated that there is no upright personality she has ever supported that doesn’t embrace victory over the years. She said she has been constantly addressed as Mama Trump due to her effective and unrelenting support for his political craft and adventure.
Speaking on his victory, Rita expressed how excited she was as she wished him long life, wisdom, strength, and divine guidance as he embarks on his noble journey. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
• JUNO Award Nomination for Classical Composition of the Year (2024)
• Affiliate Composer with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra (2018–2022)
• Holds degrees in music composition from the University of Toronto (DMA) and York University (MA, BFA Hons.), and in audio engineering and music production from the Harris Institute for the Arts (Dip. Hons)
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Emilie Cecilia LeBel, a Canadian composer known for her innovative approach to concert music, releases Landscapes of Memory on October 18, 2024, through Redshift Records. This work represents LeBel's second recorded offering, following her debut field studies which earned her a 2024 JUNO Award nomination for Best Classical Composition.
Landscapes of Memory consists of two extended piano solos, each over thirty minutes long. The album showcases LeBel's characteristic compositional style, which focuses on textural landscapes, resonance, and variations in tonal color. Both pieces employ an unconventional technique: EBows—electromagnetic devices typically associated with electric guitars—placed inside the piano to create a sustained drone effect.
The first composition, "ghost geography" (2022), is performed by Toronto-based pianist Wesley Shen. LeBel dedicates this piece to "the North Saskatchewan River – its many iterations, its ghosts," suggesting a connection to the natural world and the concept of memory in landscapes. The work features a low drone throughout, subtly blending with the piano's resonances and creating an ethereal atmosphere.
"pale forms in uncommon light" (2023), the second piece on the album, is interpreted by Brazilian-Canadian pianist Luciane Cardassi. This five-movement work draws inspiration from the montane ecoregion of Alberta, specifically the light patterns filtering through various tree species. The EBow drone in this piece is more prominent, positioned in the piano's middle register and shifting with each movement.
LeBel's compositional approach demonstrates her interest in the piano's sonic possibilities. She activates various overtones by focusing on articulation and velocity, adding depth and dimensionality to the instrument's sound. The EBow drones expand this sonic palette, creating a complex interplay between sustained tones and played notes.
LeBel's musical career has been marked by notable achievements and appointments. She served as the Affiliate Composer with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra from 2018 to 2022 and held the position of Composer-in-Residence with the National Youth Orchestra of Canada in 2015. Her work has garnered critical acclaim, with conductor Sir Andrew Davis praising her before his passing in 2024 for "writing music that reflects her intelligence and audaciousness."
Landscapes of Memory is a continuation of LeBel's exploration of subtle, delicate music that emphasizes otherworldly sounds. Through this album, she invites listeners to experience a world where the boundaries between composed music and natural resonance blur, creating a contemplative space that echoes the complexities of memory and landscape. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Fill ’er up
Published 9:35 pm Wednesday, May 8, 2013
In mailboxes all across the county, the state, the nation, a rather unusual item turned up this week: a grocery bag. But this is not just any grocery bag. This one is stamped with the words “Stamp Out Hunger,” and we are all invited to load the bag up with food and help stamp out hunger right here at home.
The number of Americans who wonder where their next meal is coming from has been rising since 2008. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s annual study that measures food security in America, nearly 50 million people in our country are living in food insecure homes. The numbers in Beaufort County reflect the trend, with more people each year signing up for assistance with the local food pantry, Eagle’s Wings.
With such need, the partnership between the National Association of Letter Carriers and Campbell Soup Company allows every resident to take part in helping their neighbors. Just fill your bag with canned goods and nonperishables, place it by your mailbox this Saturday and your contribution will be picked up. Items that do not need refrigeration — like canned meats and fish, soup, bottled juice, vegetables, pasta, cereal and rice — are requested. Items that are expired or in glass containers are not accepted.
While this is a nationwide event, the food collected here does stay here. Eagle’s Wings receives a hefty donation of all collected. In the 2012 drive, more than 70 million pounds of food were donated nationwide. This year, the drive aims for more and they’re making it super-easy to take part: providing the bag to fill, and pick up and delivery of your food to those in need.
It’s not necessary to have the “Stamp Out Hunger” bag to participate: you can recycle your plastic, grocery-store bags too. It’s also not necessary to limit yourself to one bag. The more bags you fill, the less people go hungry in our community. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Based on the eastern edge of Scotland, against a picturesque landscape of fishing villages, hills, rivers and castles, the city of Aberdeen stands out as a mighty granite edifice. Aberdeen’s atmosphere is one of familiarity and ease, with many different types of people and cultures.
This is an outstanding opportunity for you to showcase your expertise within a leading Professional Services firm. You will work with a broad range of sizable clients, industries, and complexity. As leader you will manage and develop a victorious audit team. As pioneer you will demonstrate your business development skills and identify and secure new business opportunities and maintain client relationships.
- Establish yourself and develop your career in one of the world’s leading CA firms in a beautiful and friendly Scottish city
- Aberdeen boasting a long and illustrious history and often referred to as the Granite City
- Moving to Aberdeen means moving to a city that is crammed with history and culture, yet is nevertheless thriving with industry and cosmopolitan living.
- Join an award-winning firm that truly prioritise their people with a realistic view to become a partner in future
- With a great deal of variety in all aspects of life in Aberdeen including food, workplaces and leisure activities, the city can provide you with a lovely lifestyle
- Enjoy an actual work-life balance – this is no myth
- Aberdeen has been named the safest Scottish city 8th year in a row.
- A wide range of local restaurants and activities
- With a great team atmosphere, the team will welcome you and you can settle in taking part in the many charity raising and social events the company encourage to take place
- Aberdeen offers the best of both worlds for both energetic go-getters and people who prefer a quitter lifestyle
- Scotland boasts with many museums, galleries, music hall, festivals and theatrical events
- This firm offers award winning training and professional development
- Manage and deliver complex audit assignments
- Living in Aberdeen provides locals with a truly excellent lifestyle and the city has an extremely welcoming feel
- Work with an impressive portfolio of clients across a range of sectors
- Scotland offers plenty of excellent shopping locations where you can fill your shopping bags to your heart’s content, from local markets to modern complexes
- Drive your own development with the continuous support of the firm
- Showcase your technical ability and provide technical advise to clients and team members
- Lead manage and develop a diverse team of individuals
- There’s plenty of parks and green spaces, and you can find walking and hiking trails throughout Scotland
The ideal profile:
- Qualified CA/ACCA/ACA/CPA or equivalent
- Currently of very recently Audit Senior Manager
- 8 + years external audit experience
- Experience leading major external audits
- Sound knowledge of IFRS/UK GAAP
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise and meet strict deadlines
- Ability to build and maintain strong relationships
We have lots more information on this opportunity. If this opportunity appeals to you, or sounds like someone you know, please apply through this page or send an up-to-date CV quoting the reference number and job title on this advertisement.
Whilst we endeavour to respond to all, due to the high volume of applications we receive for each of our vacancies we are unable to reply to individual applications if you do not meet the exact criteria outlined in the Job Description above.
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Water is fundamental for our general wellbeing and prosperity, and picking the right sort of water can have a tremendous effect. Distilled mineral water offers a pure and refreshing choice that consolidates the benefits of distilled water with the integrity of fundamental minerals. Here we will investigate the benefits of distilled mineral water, its immaculateness, and the way in which it can add to a sound way of life.
- Refining Interaction for Immaculateness
Distilled mineral water goes through a careful refining cycle to guarantee its virtue. The water is warmed, and the steam delivered is gathered, abandoning contaminations, pollutants, and minerals. The gathered steam is then consolidated once again into fluid structure, bringing about pure water that is liberated from microbes, infections, weighty metals, and other likely poisons. This refining system guarantees that each drop of water is perfect and unblemished.
- Expulsion of Pollutants and Foreign substances
The refining system utilized in creating distilled mineral water really eliminates contaminations and toxins, giving an elevated degree of virtue. It wipes out substances like chlorine, pesticides, synthetics, and poisons that might be available in other water sources. By drinking distilled mineral water, people can limit their openness to possibly hurtful substances and appreciate water in its purest structure.
- Fundamental Minerals for Wellbeing
While the refining system eliminates minerals, distilled mineral water goes through a re-mineralization cycle to once again introduce fundamental minerals into the water. This guarantees that the water offers virtue as well as gives significant minerals that are advantageous for the body. Minerals like calcium, magnesium, and potassium are fundamental for different physical processes, including keeping up with sound bones, supporting cardiovascular wellbeing, and managing liquid equilibrium.
- Prevalent Taste and Lucidity
Distilled mineral water is known for its prevalent taste and lucidity. The evacuation of pollutions and impurities through refining improves the general taste profile of the water, making it refreshing and fresh. Moreover, the lucidity of distilled mineral water is outwardly engaging, offering a perfectly clear appearance that demonstrates its immaculateness.
- Flexibility in Utilization
Distilled mineral water can be utilized for different purposes past drinking. Its immaculateness and absence of toxins make it reasonable for cooking, blending coffee or tea, and planning newborn child equation. The shortfall of undesirable minerals and substances guarantees that the genuine kinds of fixings radiate through in culinary undertakings.
- Hydration and Detoxification
Drinking distilled mineral water adds to appropriate hydration, supporting physical processes and by and large prosperity. The immaculateness of the water considers productive hydration, guaranteeing that the body is enough recharged with fundamental liquids.
- Natural Contemplations
Picking distilled mineral water can have positive natural effects. By picking this kind of distilled water, people can decrease their dependence on single-utilize plastic containers and limit plastic waste. Utilizing reusable jugs or compartments to store distilled mineral water considers a more manageable and eco-accommodating way to deal with hydration.
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An upcoming coffee table book to honor tile mentors
Lucas Hendrickson, Seattle-based creator extraordinaire and owner of NTCA member company Sticks & Stones Flooring and Tile, LLC, has developed a way to honor those who have taught, encouraged, and mentored today’s tile setters in their craft.
Hendrickson is compiling a book that honors tile setting mentors and is a way to highlight their journeys and memorialize their legacies.
Hands of Heritage was inspired by Hendrickson’s uncle Todd the Tile Guy, a “hippie tile setter” in the Capital Hill district of Seattle. In his youth, Hendrickson helped his uncle do backsplashes, trees and artwork in the colorful houses in the area, true to his uncle’s slogan: “We do marbleous work, with no slate of hand and we don’t take our customer for granite.”
His uncle sparked Hendrickson’s love of tile setting and got him thinking about a way to pay homage to all the mentors who have supported their students and apprentices along the way. Thus Hands of Heritage was born.
Nuts and bolts of the book
Hendrickson is requesting submissions of a maximum of 2,000 words and photos of mentors – especially their hands – scanned to 300 dpi, sent to [email protected] by the end of September 2024. He also has established a Facebook group: Hands of Heritage Book, where people can get details about the project and learn ways to help.
Hendrickson envisions the coffee table book as a true community project, where tile industry members can offer their services and talents for scanning photos, editing, graphic design and other aspects of book production. “The most important thing is to make it a community process – with everyone involved in steering it,” he explained.
More details are available at the Facebook group, but following is a synopsis of what Hendrickson wants to touch on:
- Introduction and background – introducing one’s mentor and describing the relationship with them. How did they get started in the field and what sparked their interest. Who was THEIR inspiration?
- Career path and milestones – key milestones in the mentor’s path in the industry and significant projects on which they worked.
- Expertise and techniques – what sets the mentor apart as a skilled tile setter, techniques they developed or favored, challenges they overcame and how they refined their expertise.
- Passion and creativity – what drives the mentor’s passion for tile setting, and how they express their creativity through their work. Describe the exceptional outcomes from the mentor’s artistic vision.
- Legacy and contributions – how the mentor influenced the storyteller and others in the industry, including advice and wisdom and what the storyteller believes is the mentor’s lasting legacy in tile setting.
- Personal stories – memorable stories or anecdotes that capture the mentor’s personality, character, and work ethic.
- Current life/future aspirations (or obituary submission) – where the mentor sees himself or herself heading in the future and aspirations for their career. If they have passed, an obituary submission here will honor them.
Hendrickson envisions the stories will be written from the perspective of a narrator telling their story like a documentary/autobiography, with details that “keep the story rich and alive with personality, splendor of their work, and showcase each aspect in such a way that is brilliant to honor them.”
Hands of Heritage is an opportunity for those who revere their teachers to recognize them and keep their wisdom, influence, lessons, memory and spirit alive for the ages. Think about your mentors and get writing – you have until September 2024, to send your written and photographic submissions.
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I am trying to find where TCNA speaks specifically to “not” using marble on shower floors. Can you tell me where to find that in the 2021 manual? I am looking for something “official” to show a customer who is insistent on having an elaborate Carrara or Calacatta marble mosaic on her shower floor, and other stores in town are not cautioning her against this.
Also, in the process of doing a Google search to try to find this information (no luck), I did come across a TileLetter article from 2020 that basically argues against the idea that marble material is not the ideal product for a shower floor; that it goes back to installation products and process used. I’d appreciate any input you might share with me!
There are several industry-recognized installations that incorporate stone in a shower assembly found in the TCNA Handbook. The materials section of each Handbook method directs you to the natural stone selection guide found at the beginning of the Handbook.
There is not a method for stone tile use in steam showers found in the TCNA Handbook. In the Natural Stone Institute Design Manual there is a section called “Wet Areas” that says not to use moisture-sensitive stone or flawed stone in wet areas.
Stone tiles have a classification system of A, B, C, and D. These classifications are based on the amount of flaws and fillers that are found in the stone. The Design Manual cautions against the use of classification C and D stones in some wet areas. In addition, page 264 of the current NTCA Reference Manual addresses this situation in “Stone in Wet Areas.”
The TileLetter article you are referencing is in the Tile & Stone section of the July 2020 issue, found here: https://www.tileletter.com/marble-moisture-discoloration/. I hope this information helps.
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Microsoft has recently unveiled a groundbreaking development in user authentication, introducing a game-changing feature of Microsoft Authenticator, at least for accounts protected with FIDO2 Security Keys.
This move represents a significant step forward in bolstering security and enhancing user convenience. Notably, Microsoft has now opened the door for users with Microsoft Authenticator installed on iOS to leverage the capabilities of FIDO2 keys directly.
In June 2023, we reported that Microsoft had introduced FIDO2 login capability to browsers on the iOS platform. Going a step further, it is now possible to sign in to Microsoft Authenticator on your iPhone/iPad using your FIDO2 security key. This, in turn, enables logging in to all other Microsoft apps installed on the same device.
This announcement marks a crucial moment in authentication technology, underscoring Microsoft's dedication to staying at the forefront of advancements. The integration allows users to undergo a seamless authentication process, effortlessly gaining access to Microsoft applications.
The integration of Microsoft Authenticator with FIDO2 keys not only simplifies access to Microsoft applications but also strengthens the overall security infrastructure, introducing a phishing-resistant stack to iOS mobile platforms.
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The college football season kicks off this weekend in an early Sunshine State showdown, as the Hurricanes of the University of Miami, Florida take on the Florida Gators. And if you're planning on watching the game, you've got plenty of options at your disposal, whether it's watching Miami vs. Florida on TV or finding a live stream to bring it with you on a mobile device.
Here are all the ways you can watch Miami vs. Florida this week, including VPN options in case you find yourself traveling when the game kicks off.
When can I watch Miami vs. Florida?
Miami and Florida kick things off at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 24. ESPN will broadcast the game live from Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla.
How can I use a VPN to watch Miami vs. Florida?
If you happen to be out of the country when the game kicks off this Saturday, don't despair. You can turn to a virtual private network (VPN) if you want to watch Miami vs. Florida. With a VPN, you can change your location so that it appears as if you're surfing the web back in your home country. That way, you can access all the same streaming services you would enjoy back at home.
We've tested many different services, and our pick for the best overall VPN is ExpressVPN, thanks to both its speeds and its customer service. As good as ExpressVPN is, though, it's not your only option. Here's a selection of our favorite VPNs.
Expect superior performance and responsive customer service from ExpressVPN. You'll appreciate how it can access more than 3,000 services spread out across 160 locations in 94 countries, and it's also very easy to use.
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How can I watch the Miami vs. Florida live stream?
If you're not near a TV set with ESPN, just head to the web. ESPN live streams events on its TV channels via the Watch ESPN section of its website. You can also download ESPN's mobile app for Android and iOS to watch the Miami vs. Florida live stream on your smartphone or tablet.
There's a catch to both these options, though. You'll need to be a cable or satellite TV subscriber, as ESPN makes you verify your TV provider if you want to watch its streaming events. Unfortunately, ESPN+, the company's streaming service, won't help you hear, as events like Miami vs. Florida aren't available through that outlet.
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How do I stream Miami vs. Florida if I don't have cable?
You're not completely shut out of watching Miami vs. Florida if you've cut the cord on cable. But you will need to subscribe to a streaming service that includes ESPN in its package of channels. Fortunately, ESPN's an option for nearly every subscription service of note. (The exception is Fubo.TV, which is a little ironic, as Fubo pitches its service as geared toward sports fans.)
Here are the streaming services where you will find ESPN — and the Miami vs. Florida live stream.
For $50 a month, you can get the Access tier of PlayStation Vue, which includes ESPN. Like Hulu, PlayStation includes a cloud DVR feature for recording shows.
What should I watch for in the Miami vs. Florida game?
Miami has a new coach, Manny Diaz, as the Hurricanes look to improve on last year's 7-6 record. They come into the game unranked, while the Florida Gators, 10-3 last season, enter the season ranked No. 8 in the polls.
Florida is a 7.5-point over Miami on the pregame betting line. There's no home field advantage for either team, as the game will be held on a neutral field in Orlando.
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New Orleans is a city that loves its dogs, and there's no better way to enjoy the company of your furry friend than over a cold drink in a dog-friendly bar. From beer gardens to swanky cocktail lounges, here are some of the best dog bars in New Orleans.
#The Bulldog Mid-City The Bulldog Mid-City is a beloved neighborhood hangout with a spacious beer garden and a vast selection of craft beers on tap. Dogs are welcome on the patio, and there's even a doggie water fountain for thirsty pups. The Bulldog is also known for its weekly "Yappy Hour," where dog owners can enjoy discounted drinks while their dogs mingle and play.
#Dat Dog Dat Dog is a hot dog joint with multiple locations throughout the city, and all of them are dog-friendly. The menu features creative hot dog toppings and a variety of vegetarian and vegan options. Dogs are welcome on the outdoor patios, and the restaurant even has a doggie menu with treats and snacks for four-legged customers.
#The Rusty Nail The Rusty Nail is a popular bar in the Warehouse District with a spacious outdoor patio that's perfect for enjoying a drink with your dog. The bar serves craft cocktails, beer, and wine, and there's always something going on, from live music to trivia nights. Dogs are welcome on the patio, and the bar even has a resident dog named Rusty who loves to greet customers.
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Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 4.00pm
This building is wheelchair accessible and has wheelchair accessible toilets on all levels.
Entering the building
In light of current Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions temporarily in place at Box hill Hospital, visitors and patients attending the hospital can ONLY enter via the main entrance located at 8 Arnold Street, Box Hill. All other access points are CLOSED. All people on site must have their temperature taken before entering the hospital.
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Exploring Superdiversity: A Critical Roundtable Discussion
As part of the UNIC European University initiative, UCC’s Institute for Social Science in the 21st Century (ISS21), in conjunction with the Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Unit and Access UCC, is hosting a seminar series focused on the theme of superdiversity. One of the aims of UNIC is to explore what superdiversity means for the higher education space as well as our wider city and communities. This first seminar explored the concept of superdiversity, examined its potential and limitations, and considered some of its implications for practice within the university.
The Origins, Complexities and Challenges of Superdiversity: Done Deal or Proceed with Caution? Dr. Claire Dorrity, School of Applied Social Studies
This presentation explores the concept of ‘superdiversity’, how it emerged and what it represents. However, the paper also cautions to the ever-increasing and widening usage of the term and its failure to interrogate modes of privilege, precarity, and power. This paper argues that capturing and describing new urban and global complexities requires a focus on ‘transnational contentious spaces’ (Steinhilper, 2018), linking the lived and emotional experience of mobility with the relational qualities of space in host societies as a way of promoting solidarity, participation, and the political agency of migrants.
The ‘critical’ role of education in understanding, and engaging, ‘superdiversity’: learning together about key principles and cultural practices across the university space. Dr. Steve O’Brien, School of Education.
What is the ‘critical’ role of education in understanding, and engaging, ‘superdiversity’? This presentation sets out some key critical theory insights – especially from Critical Multicultural Education (CME) and Critical Global Citizenship Education (CGCE) perspectives - and invites methodological discussion on how these might inform inclusive cultural practices within and outside the ‘superdiverse’ academy.
Panellists: Dr. Avril Hutch, Director EDI Unit; Dr. Naomi Masheti, Coordinator, Cork Migrant Centre; Dr. Denis Linehan, Department of Geography.
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The Rising Maturity of AI in Financial Services: Stats and Trends
Undoubtedly, AI has taken the world by a storm. We’ve already covered a variety of topics about AI in the Financial Services, but now, it’s time to dive deeper into the numbers and stats in regards to generative AI adoption rate in this industry.
AI adoption in the banking sector has been steadily gaining momentum as banks strategically implement AI across various innovative use cases. In this blog post, we will delve into the latest surveys and reports to explore the growing influence of AI in financial services, the benefits it brings, the challenges faced, and the evolving landscape of AI adoption in the industry.
AI Strategy and Adoption in Financial Services
Clear Strategies for Success
A recent survey conducted among IT executives in the banking sector reveals that a remarkable 85% of respondents have a well-defined strategy for integrating AI into the development of new products and services. This indicates a significant growth of AI adoption within financial institutions, with banks recognizing the immense potential AI offers.
According to a separate global survey of senior banking executives, the consensus is that leveraging AI to unlock value will separate the winners from the losers in the industry. An overwhelming four out of five executives agree that AI will play a crucial role in determining success.
While the benefits of AI implementation are evident, financial institutions approach AI adoption with caution. They carefully navigate the intricate web of business benefits, regulatory complexities, and the vital importance of maintaining customer trust. A significant majority (62%) of banks acknowledge that the complexity and risks associated with handling personal data for AI projects often outweigh the benefits to customer experience.
AI Applications in Financial Services
Transforming Fraud Detection
Fraud detection stands out as the top application of AI in banks. With sophisticated algorithms and data analysis, financial institutions can accurately identify fraudulent activities, significantly reducing losses and optimizing resource allocation. For instance, Mastercard employs transaction and authorization data to predict and detect fraud more precisely and quickly. By minimizing false positives, legitimate transactions proceed smoothly, resulting in an enhanced customer experience.
AI's potential in financial services expands far beyond fraud detection. Tools such as conversational bots and frictionless transactions like "smile-to-pay" are revolutionizing customer experience. At-scale personalization enables banks to anticipate customer needs, offer tailored services, drive customer engagement, and explore new avenues for product innovation.
Enhancing Wealth Management
AI is reshaping the investor experience in wealth management. Through big-data analysis and AI-powered tools, investment firms can optimize portfolios, analyze market sentiment, and generate risk profiles for traders. This empowers firms to provide their clients with the most suitable investment products, resulting in improved client satisfaction and increased opportunities for growth. Additionally, AI and automation are facilitating the extraction of qualitative and unstructured data necessary for environmental, social, and governance (ESG) scoring.
Nurturing AI Success: People and Skills
Leveraging AI successfully heavily relies on fostering a company culture that perceives AI as an opportunity rather than a threat. Banks need to encourage employees to actively search for new use cases, freeing up time for higher-level work. By promoting a culture of innovation and embracing AI as an enabler, financial institutions can maximize the benefits of AI adoption.
A key challenge for banks lies in acquiring the right talent to support their AI-driven business models. However, the survey reveals that 22% of firms identify a lack of internal skills and talent as a top barrier to incorporating AI technologies. Smaller banks face additional hurdles due to limited budgets and influence in attracting top AI talent. The focus should be on attracting AI researchers and data scientists to drive AI initiatives successfully.
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ANNIVERSARIES AND RETIREMENTS
- The University wishes to pay tribute to the 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th and 45th years of service of its employees and their retirements.
- In accordance with the above principle, the University has set the following objective: To inform deans and directors of the anniversary or retirement dates of their employees in order to encourage the recognition and celebration of these events.
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This policy applies to all academic and administrative employees holding a regular position at the University.
25, 30, 35, 40 AND 45 YEARS OF SERVICE
Every year, for validation purposes, Human Resources will send to all faculties and services a list of their employees who, during the coming year, will complete 25, 30, 35, 40 or 45 years of service at the University. Human Resources will forward a copy of the validated lists to the Office of the President, which will oversee gift preparation and presentation. As well, Human Resources will prepare certificates and forward them to faculties and services, which in turn will present them to the employees.
Faculties and services may organize receptions to honour their employees and present the certificates.
An employee anticipating retirement must inform the relevant dean or director and Human Resources of the expected date of retirement. Upon receipt of the statement of retirement from the employee, Human Resources will prepare a keepsake and forward it to the faculty or service, which will then oversee presenting it to the employee. Human Resources will regularly provide the Communications Directorate with a list of retired employees for publication in the Gazette.
Faculties and services may organize receptions to honour their employees and present the keepsakes.
- Expenses, not to exceed $200 for an anniversary or $300 for a retirement, will be paid by the host faculty or service. Expenses may include a reception for the employee and/or a gift for the employee but not gift certificates and lump sum payments (which would have tax implications for employees). Expenses relating to the keepsake or certificate will be paid by Human Resources.
- Policy interpretation is the responsibility of the Associate Vice-President, Human Resources. Policy application is the responsibility of the direction of the faculties and services in question, acting jointly with the Director, HR Shared Services, and the Director, Talent Management, Learning and Organizational Development.
- No exception may be made to this policy without the written approval of the Vice-President, Resources.
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Over 12,000 refugees were stranded in a makeshift camp in Idomeni, Greece, on the border with Macedonia in 2016. An Amnesty International report, released Wednesday, was critical of worldwide indifference and a rise in divisive rhetoric regarding human rights issues. File photo by David Caprara/UPI |
Feb. 22 (UPI) -- Amnesty International's annual report released Wednesday decried indifference to atrocities and efforts worldwide to stop free expression.
The London-based human rights organization highlighted what it perceived as "fearmongering" by Western politicians to divide electorates and target dissidents, immigrants and other groups. The report is critical of security measures it regards as repressive to counter threats of terrorism in Western countries.
It mentions incidents and events in a country-by-country account of bombings, crackdowns and other actions the organization regards as oppressive, decrying the "deafening silence" with which many such incidents have been received.
Amnesty International detailed a number of issues in the United States it considers oppressive, including U.S. policies on LGBT rights, inadequate refugee and migrant rights, a rise in gun violence, prison conditions which remain unimproved, and the death penalty, noting the United States had 20 executions in 2016.
In the category of excessive use of force in the United States, the report said, "At least 21 people across 17 states died after police used electric-shock weapons on them, bringing the total number of such deaths since 2001 to at least 700. Most of the victims were not armed and did not appear to pose a threat of death or serious injury when the electric-shock weapon was deployed."
Speaking Wednesday at the release of the report in Paris, Amnesty International Secretary-General Salil Shetty said "If you think about 2016, it was a year, in our assessment, sullied by ignorance, forgetting and contempt for the human rights of women, men and children. It was a year in which poisonous political rhetoric of 'us versus them' surged across the world."
Shetty was also critical of the world's tolerance for violence, noting, "We have reached a point where there is no longer any red line. Almost no action has become too appalling or indefensible."
Human Rights Watch, another non-governmental organization, issued a similar report in January, saying the rise of populist political movements around the world are dangerous. HRW Executive Director Kenneth Roth explicitly pointed to Donald Trump's election as U.S. president as an example of the "politics of intolerance."
Discontent with the status quo, especially among people who feel left behind by technological change and who are uneasy with racially and religiously diverse societies, has allowed politicians to flourish by "portraying human rights as protecting only the terrorist, or only the asylum seeker, at the expense of the welfare of and cultural preferences of the presumed majority," Roth said. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
2) Family members challenges If you’ve merely went off of the plane, it’s forgivable you don’t understand the social distinctions at this time. One of the largest distinctions you will find would be the fact parental tension and lofty standards play a much larger part inside Chinese matchmaking than they do a number of Western nations. On top of this, the parents are also greatly influenced by the residents and siblings and you can grandparents plus the shelter protect and the vegetable ladies it buy xincai away from, right on up to Xi Jinping himself.
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It could be from inside the China or perhaps in your house country otherwise a totally other country altogether, but the reality will be that one put from grand-parents plus one people might expect to have greater impact on the fresh child’s existence than the almost every other lay and other people. If you are this new-to have not enough a far greater phrase- “dominant” social impact on their children’s existence, keep an eye on brand new perception having on the reverse side of your loved ones.
With our opinion at heart, remember that the latest mix-social path goes one another implies. Like most relationship, cross-social or otherwise not, it is all about give and take. Do not feel ashamed otherwise bad for folks who insist your self into an enthusiastic matter truthfully.
If you would like an informal intimate relationships, that’s okay . If you wish to wed as quickly as possible, that is okay too. Do not must become crappy if you’re a few consenting adults exactly who comprehend the situation, whichever it can be. The truth is even when, that lots of minutes somebody don’tproperly see the disease here and you will aren’t truthful along, which will be in which hurt attitude and stereotypes begin flowing with the conversation. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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SEO is at the heart of your e-commerce website success. Without an SEO strategy, you’re losing online visibility and traffic, ultimately resulting in lost revenue. If you have an online business without efficient SEO, many of your efforts to bring in business will be pointless. The main idea is to move your website up the search engine ranking ladder, but at the very least, you want to ensure your ranking doesn’t drop. For a successful 2023, e-commerce sites will need to keep up with the latest SEO developments and requirements.
Stay ahead of the game by spending time of the following strategies:
Common mistakes we see in the industry that can cost you traffic, and ultimately customers, include not including a product description on images or videos, using repetitive manufacturer descriptions rather than creating a unique description on your site, keeping outdated pages and information live, and forgetting about the target audience when focusing on keywords. For more information on some other great 2023 SEO strategies, check out our blog here.
SEO for e-commerce is meant to drive the right audience to your site so you can get actual customers. The goal is to speak to your audience needs first and ensure you’re creating SEO strategies that apply to them, not simply checking boxes to satisfy an algorithm. Your customers will be drawn to authentic, creative content. This year focus on user-friendly approaches that also satisfy the ever-changing technical demands. If you’re ready to up your SEO game, reach out to our team of experts for assistance. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
UDFF is seeking vendors at our festival!
There is no cost to join us at the SCERA Center for the Arts to hang out and tell our audiences about your organization, project or business.
We request all vendors come to our Networking Hour on Friday, May 28th at 7 pm.
You are welcome to stay all weekend, and to nerd out on films with us.
Please fill out the application below so we can learn a little about you, your schedule, and your requirements. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Introduction to Feature Selection Toolbox 3 – The C++ Library for Subset Search, Data Modeling and Classification
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: feature selection, software library, subset search, attribute selection, variable selection, optimization, machine learning, classification, pattern recognition
(eng): We introduce a new standalone widely applicable software library for feature selection (also known as attribute or variable selection), capable of reducing problem dimensionality to maximize the accuracy of data models, performance of automatic decision rules as well as to reduce data acquisition cost. The library can be exploited by users in research as well as in industry. Less experienced users can experiment with different provided methods and their application to real-life problems, experts can implement their own criteria or search schemes taking advantage of the toolbox framework. In this paper we first provide a concise survey of a variety of existing feature selection approaches. Then we focus on a selected group of methods of good general performance as well as on tools surpassing the limits of existing libraries. We build a feature selection framework around them and design an object-based generic software library. We describe the key design points and properties of the library. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Re-Storying the West
Thanks to generous funding from the Mellon Foundation, three graduate research assistants
are part of a special team engaged in public humanities activities, including working
with experts to deliver community-wide training in storywork, conducting story gathering
sessions around the state, and creating a public-facing archive of contemporary Wyoming
Who has the power and means to tell our stories? What stories count as valid and survive
over time? Wyoming’s story is too-often told by visitors seeking fantasy through the “romance
of the West,” “the dangerous adventure of the frontier,” and “the solace of wide-open
spaces.” As some stories are amplified, more are lost. Wyoming is complex and multivocal,
a fabric woven from lived experiences encompassing a wide range of communities.
Re-Storying the West sits at three overlapping knowledge-making traditions: Field
Rhetorics, Oral History, and Indigenist Storywork Ethics. The project gathers contemporary
stories of everyday Wyomingites through collaborative conversational interviews produced
into sharable stories for public consumption. Who counts as a “Wyomingite”? Anyone
who feels a sense of belonging and investment in our state strong enough to claim
the title. Deep inclusivity is the goal. We gather stories from rural and city communities;
from individuals of all stripes, backgrounds, and professions; and from voices we
don't often hear.
The grant supports a core team of people: Associate Professor Nancy Small serves as project leader working closely with graduate
assistants. Our research team will expand through several new tenure-line hires who
will onboard in fall 2025 and fall 2026. Beyond this team, folks in the broader university
and state community can get involved through student-centered activities at undergraduate
and graduate levels, an annual program of sub-awards, professional development sessions,
and/or volunteering their time.
Contact Re-Storying the West at email@example.com
The "Re-Storying the West" story-gathering team attended the Matthew Shepard Symposium
for Social Justice. They presented an hour-long session titled, " The Truth About
Stories: A Collaborative Storywork Session,” during which they described the grant-funded
activities and the development of the website and podcast, as well as what happens
when you re-think of stories as "gifts" rather than "data." In addition to the talk,
the team staffed a day-long story-gathering room. Eleven folks stopped by to share
their stories and reflections regarding the Symposium's theme of "common ground."
Some of those stories will be posted on the Re-Storying the West website, which will
launch at the end of 2024. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
We’ve got fantastic new functionality to share with you! Users of Valimail Monitor will notice a new column called SPF Lookup in their list of domains.
This column highlights the number of domain name service (DNS) lookups in the Sender Policy Framework (SPF) email authentication record for your domain, showing you whether or not your SPF authentication configuration contains too many links to additional providers.
Why this matters: SPF limitations
The specifications governing SPF email authentication (RFC 7208) restrict the number of separate DNS lookups allowed to be performed. No more than ten DNS lookups are allowed when parsing the SPF authentication record for your domain. Why? From section 4.6.4 of the governing Request For Comments (RFC) documentation:
Some mechanisms and modifiers (collectively, “terms”) cause DNS queries at the time of evaluation, and some do not. The following terms cause DNS queries:
- redirect modifier
SPF implementations MUST limit the total number of those terms to 10 during SPF evaluation, to avoid unreasonable load on the DNS. If this limit is exceeded, the implementation MUST return “permerror.”
What drives unreasonable load on the DNS regarding an overstuffed DNS record? Most commonly, including too many “includes” in your SPF record. When configuring a new sending service to send properly authenticated messages using your email domain, it is nearly guaranteed that the service provider will instruct senders to add a little bit of text to their SPF record in DNS, usually along the lines of something like “include:valimail.com,” meaning the word include, followed by a reference to another domain or hostname. This “include mechanism” takes up one (or more) of those allowed DNS lookup slots.
If your company uses five, ten, or fifteen different service providers (email service providers, marketing automation tools, CRM or resource management tools, and other platforms that send mail), the IT manager taking care of DNS for your email domain name has probably been asked to add an “include mechanism” to your domain’s SPF record for each one of those services.
Include mechanisms tell receiving mailbox providers to follow the “include” link and look up the additional SPF results found in the other domain or hostname referenced. They can be (and often are) nested. This means looking up the details of the entries inside of one “include mechanism,” which can lead to even more of those mechanisms under the hood. As before, each one of them takes up one (or more) of those valuable DNS lookup slots.
And those mechanisms can change and increase! Marketing automation or customer relationship management (CRM) platforms regularly update their SPF record, including as their infrastructure changes and grows. Seven SPF lookups today could end up being eleven SPF lookups tomorrow.
Too many lookups, too many problems
SPF fumbles can result in otherwise legitimate mail getting blocked. Per the SPF specification, inbox providers are supposed to fail SPF checks when they encounter too many (more than ten) DNS lookups. A few providers try to be kind and won’t always fail on that condition, but that’s not the case across the board, and you are much more likely to have email authentication (and deliverability) issues if your SPF record isn’t able to pass the ten DNS lookup challenge successfully.
Valimail’s patented Instant SPF functionality for Valimail Enforce users takes care of this type of SPF issue for you automatically, ensuring that the results provided in response to SPF lookup queries never exceed the ten response limit. (And this isn’t SPF Flattening, which comes with its own set of problems that you’ll want to avoid.)
But if you’re not a Valimail Enforce user, and you’re wondering if you have an SPF problem that Instant SPF functionality would help address, this is how you can tell: That new “SPF Lookup” column breaks down the number of DNS lookups used for the SPF record for each of your email domains. You can click on the number to see more details about that particular SPF record.
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Start your Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) journey today! Valimail Monitor is free and will help you identify all your sending sources, gain insight into phishing and spoofing, identify email authentication issues, and more! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
If you are in Grade 8-12 come join us for our Youth Group Activities. You may want to participate in our mystery trip? Our scavenger hunt? Our mystery supper? Or join us for a service trip?
LEADERSHIP - YOUTH SPONSORS
Our Youth leadership team is made up of parents, sponsors and youth. Please contact our youth leaders by clicking here.TEACHING
We welcome youth and their friends for Sunday school after worship on Sunday morning for biblically based topical discussions. Please meet us in the Youth Room at 11:15am on Sunday mornings.
In addition to Sunday school, our Youth Group meets socially once per month (usually the last monthly Friday). Our gatherings include such things as table top or outdoor games, BBQ & pool parties, roller skating, sledding, hiking, scavenger hunts, a Mystery Trip, a Progressive Dinner, and Christmas Party. We also encourage participation in Youth Retreats and events organized by regional groups such as Mennonite Church Eastern Canada.
Valleyview wants to provide Youth with opportunities for Service! We believe Service is a key part of how we walk in Jesus’ Footsteps. Our Youth have been active in service projects in Canada, USA, and Guatemala.
At Valleyview we celebrate milestones for our Youth!
A milestone is an intentional celebration of key milestones or “markers” along life’s journey which have opportunity to shape faith as we grow and change. Their purpose is to strengthen and nurture the faith of those experiencing a particular milestone, as well as the entire faith community. Upon graduating high school, Youth are presented with a hand knotted quilt.MENNONITE SUMMER CAMP EXPERIENCE
Valleyview realizes the significant importance of a Mennonite summer camp experience for all children. Valleyview commits to subsidize camper fees of children actively participating in our Sunday school program and church life. Annually, the subsidy amount is determined by contributions to the Camp Sponsorship Fund for up to a maximum one week of overnight summer camp at Silver Lake Mennonite Camp, Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp, or Ontario Mennonite Music Camp. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
SFO Technologies Pvt Ltd, a part of the Kochi-based NeST Group, has raised Rs 101 crore from IL&FS Investment Managers (IIML) and Hong Kong-based fund manager Asia Mezzanine Capital Group (AMCG). This is a part of the $37.5 million raised by the company from an investor consortium comprising of three PE investors – Franklin Templeton Private Equity Strategy, a portfolio managed by Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt Ltd; IL&FS Investment Managers (IIML) and Asia Mezzanine Capital Group (AMCG).
Franklin Templeton Asset Management (India) Pvt Ltd (FT India) said that its PE arm had invested Rs 67.5 crore in SFO. The company had earlier raised capital from India Value Fund Advisors.
The current funding will enable SFO to strengthen its manufacturing and design facilities in Cochin and Bangalore, apart from enabling the company to look at acquisitions in the USA and Europe. SFO is also targeting an IPO in the next 12-18 months.
SFO, which employs around 4,000 people, is one of the largest electronic manufacturing services (EMS) players in India, focused on low-volume, high-mix products in emerging segments such as healthcare, automotive and industrial space. SFO provides services across the entire spectrum, including design, manufacturing and embedded software development.
o3 Capital was the exclusive financial advisor to SFO Technologies on this transaction. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Nick Cassidy has recognised the significance of his podium on debut for Jaguar TCS Racing, saying it was the perfect way to begin his tenure with the team.
The 29-year-old finished third in the Mexico City E-Prix, behind only Pascal Wehrlein and former Envision teammate Sebastien Buemi, off the back of a strong qualifying effort that put him on the second row.
A great race strategy, including utilising both attack modes early, fortunately before a Safety Car, also paid dividends, with the Cassidy moving into the podium places shortly after the intervention when then-third Maximilian Gunther activated his second allotment.
Cassidy also set the race’s fastest lap, securing a championship bonus point.
“This is a great start, and I’m really happy,” he said.
“First time out with Jaguar TCS Racing and to get a podium is a great achievement. I finished ninth here in Mexico City last year, and I said coming into the weekend that if I could do one better, I’d be happy – so this feels great.
“We still have work to do ahead of Diriyah, but I feel really motivated to keep pushing.”
While Cassidy battled amongst the leaders, teammate Mitch Evans was forced into a defensive drive to keep DS Penske’s Jean-Eric Vergne behind him, with the two-time champion threatening to take fifth off the Kiwi for most of the race.
Evans held firm for the strong result, coming home over seven seconds behind fourth-placed Gunther.
“Firstly, congratulations to Nick and the team for their first podium together,” he said.
“The race today was physically very demanding and not an easy one to drive, so to leave the first race of the season in P5, with solid points on the board, is very positive.”
While Evans ultimately couldn’t keep up with the leading quartet during the race, he leaves the round having set the fastest lap all weekend, his 1:13.103 in qualifying showcasing the pace of the Jaguar I-Type 6.
Both drivers qualified for the semi-final duels in qualifying but received one-place grid penalties for a procedural infringement in Free Practice 1.
Jaguar TCS Racing leaves Mexico City second in the Teams World Championship, only two points behind the leaders.
“It’s been a really strong start to the 2024 season of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship,” said Team Principal James Barclay.
“Both Nick and Mitch made it through to the semi-finals of the Qualifying Duels and put themselves into strong positions ahead of the race.
“For Nick to achieve a podium in his first race with Jaguar TC Racing is a fantastic achievement for him and all of the team.
“Mitch has been flying today, and he delivered a brilliant defensive drive – holding off the DS Penske of Jean-Eric Vergne for the majority of the race is no easy feat.
“Overall, I’m really proud of all the team and the work they have done both in the lead-up to this new season and here in Mexico. We now look to the Diriyah E-Prix in two weeks’ time for the first doubleheader of the season.”
The Formula E World Championship returns on 26-27 January for the Diriyah E-Prix doubleheader in Saudi Arabia. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
“This agreement gives GGAR members the opportunity to use MRED’s services in addition to their current MLS, exchanging listings directly with real estate professionals in MRED’s coverage area as well as their local marketplace.
GGAR provides resources to more than 1,200 real estate professionals across 135 offices in eight southwest Illinois counties. GGAR becomes the 16th REALTOR® association in Illinois to partner with MRED.
GGAR CEO Kyle Anderson said partnering with MRED allows his association to build on a track record of outstanding service and providing members additional opportunities to expose properties to a broader audience.”
This is interesting in that Great Gateway AOR borders on Missouri, and currently also members of MARIS MLS. My guess is that having, what I would classify as a “system of choice” option will help GGAOR with expansion opportunities. The same goes for MRED. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
PELLA, Iowa, December 7, 2023 – Vermeer Australia celebrated a Vermeer Pinnacle designation in recognition of providing a superior experience for customers. The Pinnacle Award is earned for performance in sales and marketing, providing excellent aftermarket support, as well as for training employees. The Pinnacle Awards are presented annually by Vermeer Corporation.
“As a Vermeer dealer, to win the Pinnacle award truly means that you are among the best of what’s an already fantastic network of global dealers,” said Nathan Guess, vice president of global distribution. “Providing an exceptional customer experience and operating a progressive and expanding business are hallmarks achieved by Pinnacle award winning dealers.”
Vermeer Australia brings industrial equipment solutions to Eastern Australia. To learn more about Vermeer Australia, visit vermeeraustralia.com.au.
About Vermeer Corporation
Vermeer delivers a real impact on the way important work gets done through the manufacture of high-quality agricultural, underground construction, surface mining, tree care and environmental equipment. With a reputation for being built tough and built in a better way, Vermeer equipment is backed by localized customer service and support provided by independent dealers around the world. To learn more about Vermeer, products, the dealer network and financing options, visit vermeer.com.
About Vermeer Australia
Across Australia, the dealership network proudly employs more than 1000 Australians across 10 locations in metro and regional Australia and provides an extensive range of premium equipment and after-sales support to service the agricultural, civil, construction, utility, mining, forestry, and natural resource management industries. Vermeer Australia’s size and breadth means that customers are offered a range of product, and a level of customer support that is unmatched.
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PACKAGE - Black & WHITE Sonic electric toothbrush for adults & juniors, 8 DuPont toothbrush heads, 1 USB charging cable, 1 User manual. Ideal GIFT CHOICE for family& friends. More than 2 million enthusiastic users around the world feel excellent of using sonic toothbrush to improve gum health and whiten teeth. family is looking forward to your joining! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Fntastic, the studio behind controversial game The Day Before, has announced its closure just four days after the title’s early access release on Steam.
“Today, we announce the closure of Fntastic studio,” it said in a message posted on its website and social media channels. “Unfortunately, The Day Before has failed financially, and we lack the funds to continue. All income received is being used to pay off debts to our partners.
“We invested all our efforts, resources, and man-hours into the development of The Day Before, which was our first huge game. We really wanted to release new patches to reveal the full potential of the game, but unfortunately, we don’t have the funding to continue the work.
The Day Before can no longer purchased on Steam
“It’s important to note that we didn’t take any money from the public during the development of The Day Before; there were no pre-orders or crowdfunding campaigns. We worked tirelessly for five years, pouring our blood, sweat, and tears into the game.”
— Fntastic (@FntasticHQ) December 11, 2023
At the time of publishing, The Day Before remains available to purchase on Steam for $39.99 / £33.50.
“At the moment, the future of The Day Before and Propnight is unknown, but the servers will remain operational,” Fntastic’s statement continued, referring to its new game and the studio’s previous title, which was released in 2021.
“We apologize if we didn’t meet your expectations. We did everything within our power, but unfortunately, we miscalculated our capabilities. Creating games is an incredibly challenging endeavor.”
Billed as a post-apocalyptic “open-world MMO” survival game set in the US following a deadly pandemic, The Day Before has been mired in controversy for some time.
A perceived lack of transparency from Fntastic, which was seemingly hesitant to show the game off at length, along with the revelation that the title was being largely developed by volunteers, and accusations that promotional materials included “ripped assets” from several other games, led to scepticism that the product would live up to the hype generated by its initial reveal in 2021.
The game has seemingly been widely refunded on Steam, where many players have labelled it a scam. Numerous purchasers have criticised Fntastic for what they claim to be false advertising, claiming that the game is actually a small-scale extraction shooter lacking promised open-world survival elements. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
If you're a freelancer, you likely work from home. After all, many contracts don't require you to be physically present just to complete a project. All you need to do is ensure you stay productive and submit the best quality work possible. Working in a dedicated space, limiting distractions, and "clocking out" after a certain time each day can help. However, you'll have to go beyond these tips to stay healthy if you have diabetes.
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The COVID-19 pandemic put many businesses to the test: Can we function as one company with remote workers in several locations?
While some businesses have mixed reactions to the experience, others are choosing to maintain the arrangement or turn to a hybrid workforce – some on-site and some continuing remotely – to reap positive benefits, such as downsizing office space and thus, real estate costs. Long-term arrangements may not have worked two decades ago, but improved technologies in broadband and videoconferencing have eliminated many impediments to the remote work arrangement. If you are just starting a business, being proactive about the challenges of managing a remote work team increases your chances of a positive outcome.
Business owners earn their stripes, and often the lessons they learn over the years cross over into wisdom for other areas of life. Running an effective business requires discipline, an eye for detail, and the ability to attend to short and long-term goals simultaneously. Knowing when to ask for help is another important life lesson that is crucial for business owners.
It does not have to take you years to start making income from blogging. In order to monetize your blog as fast as possible, you need to think of it like a startup, not a hobby. There are several techniques to help you with that. Read this post to find out more about them.
As a freelance worker, you constantly need to manage and keep track of a bunch of projects and clients. Sometimes it can turn to a real nightmare! In this article, we put together the top 7 PM tools for freelancers that can help you increase your efficiency in project management and delivery.
Definitely, there are many ways to land new gigs out there. You can either directly search for clients, or you can go with one of the freelance websites. Here we have collected some of the top freelance platforms to help you better navigate in a sea of freelancing. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Party tags on absentee ballots worry election watchdogs
BY JOSEPH BACCHUS
Capital News Service 26 October 2004
ANNAPOLIS, Md. - (KRT) - Robert Lanza thought voters' ballots were supposed to be secret, which is why he was surprised to see a little "G" next to his name on his absentee ballot return address - for Green Party.
"Anybody handling my absentee ballot can look at my envelope and tell what my political affiliation is," Lanza said.
Lanza and other election watchers say the party tags invite fraud because a ballot handler who disagrees with a voter's party choice could simply throw out his or her ballot. Maryland State Board of Elections officials maintain there is no cause for concern, but they have also said they might discontinue the practice in future elections.
Lanza, of Takoma Park, Md., is a volunteer for TrueVoteMD, a nonpartisan group opposing the Diebold touch-screen voting machines to be used statewide in next week's election. He said he requested an absentee ballot because he would not be in the county on Election Day, not because he did not trust the voting machines.
Maryland switched to electronic voting systems after the 2000 election debacle in Florida, when problems with paper ballots and lever machines led to a contested victory margin of only 537 votes. However, the Diebold machines have also been criticized as too easy to tamper with, and TrueVoteMD has fought for paper records for the electronic ballots.
Maryland elections' chief Linda Lamone said Lanza's concerns with the party tags are unfounded. She said she trusts state workers, and does not believe that anyone would try to affect the election by illegally discarding ballots.
James Browning, executive director of Common Cause Maryland, does not share her confidence. He said this was the first he had heard of the party affiliation tags, and agreed with Lanza that the tags invite fraud and could be used for "partisan political purposes."
"That's a serious violation of voter privacy and confidentiality on the ballot," Browning said. "State election material should be nonpartisan and should protect the voter from having their party preferences known."
Donna Duncan, the election board's director of the election management division, insists there is nothing insidious about the party tags. She said they are simply an "administrative issue."
Maryland uses the same absentee envelope format in the general election as it does in the primary election, Duncan said, and officials responsible for stuffing ballot envelopes use a printed sheet of labels that includes each voter's party affiliation.
"In the primary election you need to know from the sheet of labels if (the voter needs) a Democratic ballot, a Republican ballot, a nonpartisan ballot and basically what ballot style they need," she said. "The label is merely an indicator to the folks that are possibly stuffing the envelopes with the ballots as to what ballot to put in the envelope."
Duncan conceded that there were concerns over whether the process left the Maryland voting system open to tampering.
"We have heard a handful of complaints about the party being on the outside of the envelopes," Duncan said. "We will probably look at a number system versus the actual abbreviation (in future elections)." | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Two Local Historians: A Free Virtual Event at 5:30 Tonight
The Bloomingdale Neighborhood History Group presents an online event this evening, February 16, at 5:30 p.m. featuring Jim Mackin, author of Notable New Yorkers of Manhattan's Upper West Side, and another local historian Matthew Spady, who has written recently about Audubon Park up near W. 158th Street. Yes, the park is named for that Audubon. Matthew's book is titled The Neighborhood Manhattan Forgot. The director of Fordham University Press, Fred Nachbaur, will moderate. All are welcome to view the livestream via the link posted here: www.upperwestsidehistory.org. The group puts on consistently terrific programs. I am sure this one will not disappoint. Hope you can make it! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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After mortgage rates increased this fall – reaching a seven-year high of about 5 percent in October – real estate agent Angelina Keck watched buyers back out of contracts on new homes as their costs.
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Albion Blind are ready to go in the season’s showpiece event as they go up against Merseyside in the FA Blind Cup Final tomorrow.
Taking place at St George’s Park, the trophy was the only piece of silverware the team missed out on last year.
Albion and Head Coach, Paul Glover, will be hopeful of bringing home a second cup for the season, after they were victorious in the National League Cup back in April.
“It’s been a good season and it would be nice to finish it off with a second trophy,” said Paul.
“We missed out on this one last year and we really want to put that right.
“To get to the final was a massive test but we’re really looking forward to it,” he said.
Fresh off the back of a confidence-growing campaign in the Bučovice Blind Cup, Glover’s men will be hoping to go one better than last year in the FA’s showpiece event in blind football.
"It’s kept us lively, it’s kept us training. They’re all really looking forward to it and were sharp all the way through the tournament,” Glover said.
“It will have helped with some problem-solving and I think that should hopefully come into fruition tomorrow,” he also mentioned.
The side will be cheered on by a handful of Baggies fans and Glover thinks that support will help to spur the team on.
“It’s really important to the lads, they don’t get to play in front of Albion fans too often so it will be a real positive for them,” said Paul.
The final kicks off at 2:30pm tomorrow at St George's Park.
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The AI Revolution
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Unless you've been living under a rock, you're undoubtedly aware of the AI revolution that's sweeping the globe. From self-driving cars to virtual assistants, AI is everywhere. While there's no shortage of newsletters, podcasts, books, and quick-tip manuals on the subject, I want to offer something different.
In this exclusive column, I'll explain why you should be using AI, particularly as an editing tool. I'll provide practical guidance on how to use it effectively to enhance your work. And I'll also issue a warning: if you don't adapt and integrate AI into your workflow, you risk being replaced by someone who does.
But it's not all rosy. There have been numerous instances of people using AI unethically. Lawyers have been caught using false citations, journalists have used AI to write entire articles, and some individuals have even churned out Amazon books on topics they know nothing about, all thanks to AI. So, while AI offers incredible advantages, it's crucial to use it responsibly. Stay tuned as we delve into the rise of the androids and explore how to use AI effectively and ethically in the editing world.
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Seeing Evelyn pause midway, Benjamin turned to her and asked in Italian, "What's wrong?" Even Margaret noticed her staring at their daughter-in-law's photo as if it troubled her. The elder woman glanced at Ronan, wondering if Evelyn knew about it, but when he shook his head, she sighed in relief.
"Oh, nothing. I just realized I forgot my bag in the car," Evelyn lied, forcing a smile. Turning to Rita, she asked, "Can you get it for me, Rita?"
Rita frowned in confusion, as Evelyn had asked to leave it in the car since she was carrying it for the site. It would have been cumbersome for Rita to carry it around in the house. Still, Rita nodded with a bright smile and quickly hurried out to fetch the bag.
"We tried to get your favorites," Margaret said as they settled at the table. Their lifestyles and cuisines were quite different, but the main chef had managed to prepare something to Evelyn's taste so she wouldn't miss home on the first day.
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“Harvest: behind the scenes”. It’s a quite simple initiative by WeChianti, in collaboration with the Consorzio Vino Chianti Classico and Il Gazzettino del Chianti, to show the making of the Gallo Nero wine in a few, plain sights of the work behind it.
Pictures but also selfies, taken in the vineyard, in the cellar, during the harvest time, directly by the Gallo Nero wine producers.
The Chianti Classico wine in its more spontaneous and simple attire. In the most passionate and fascinating time of the year.
Here is the third farm that we are going to tell in the picture, the Fattoria Nittardi in Castellina in Chianti.
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Imagine seeing your favorite picture from your favorite children’s book in it’s original format — a piece of art, not behind glass, not printed and in book form, but with the watercolors, the ink, the collage pieces right there in front of you. What a joy to anyone who enjoys art – combine that with a favorite book – and you’ll get a better rush than any ice cream cone on a hot day!
Today, thanks to the invitation of a friend, I had the opportunity to go on a “Behind the Scenes” tour of the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art! I am a member, however, it slipped my mind to make that phone call – so a good friend had a spare ticket!
The event was planned, as I understood it, as part of the Arts Week here in Massachusetts. The first half of the tour was a stroll through their three galleries, with the guide, Courtney, telling us more about the back stories of how and why the items were chosen for display, stories about the making of the exhibit and in the case of living artists, a little about that artist. One gallery was being readied for its opening in a few days; and we got to be first in at the end of the tour as they were just doing the final touches.
I was reminded as I looked around and listened of how well the curatorial staff there present the whole process of a picture book. They put on display dummy books, drafts, sketches, words by the artist of their thinking about how to create the piece, and finished products. In one gallery, they show the sheets of uncut pages as it looks from the printers and before it has been cut and bound into a book. And, in every space are clear, thoughtful, and authentic ways to engage children of all ages (and being an early care and education professional I say without reservation that they have some of the best of this I’ve ever seen in a museum).
Second half of the tour was the “Behind the Scenes” with Ellen. Oh well, the vault was off-limits after all. We were told that there are 11,000 works of art in that vault – but, really, wouldn’t it be exciting just to take a peek at such a sight! However, she led us into the work area where they frame and mat the pieces going on exhibit, and had for us there about a dozen original works by creators of some of the finest picture book and graphic novel art. My heart could barely contain itself when I got to see an original illustration of Raggedy Ann! We also saw several current illustrators work as well. We were only about 8 or 10 people so we could look close up. Ellen told us more about the history of the museum, how it came to be a repository of sorts, and the care provided these works of art.
As I mentioned earlier, I am a member of the Eric Carle and go often to see their events, galleries and programs. When you are in the Amherst area, stop by. It’s a fabulous way to spend a couple of hours.
And, by the way, it is not a children’s museum as I’ve often been asked; however, children are welcome and there’s a fabulous gallery/room where children and their families can experience making art together, as well as a cozy small library with couches and books, activities to do in each room, and a place to eat your snacks or lunch (you provide; there is no cafe).
Go! You can’t see the vault, but you can see and learn so much about the world of picture books and their creation!
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IWU’s Imaginarium explores the connection between God and neighbor.
One month has passed since ONE Conference, yet I am still blown away by how God moved as I reflect on that weekend. There is a new hunger for a move of God that is awakening in this generation, and we’re doing our best to pour fuel on that fire.
More than 130 churches and 10 denominations partnered to host the ONE Conference in Canada.
FUSION 2018 was designed to help students experience the love of Christ, sense his power at work and begin a life transformed.
Two South Carolina sisters are traveling overseas, using music to minister in countries where Christianity isn’t as prevalent. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
I am really happy to have been recommended to come here! I felt that with each session I had a thoughtful review and treatment to help me progress. Liam went straight to tackling my issue from the 1st appointment and my recovery has moved on much quicker than anticipated. My recommendation would be to place the signage closer to the street so that it is easier to view when walking past. The location can be easy to miss. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Santa Claus Nutcracker Diorama-Christmas Eve shadow box-miniatures art assemblage-fireplace and Christmas stockings scene art.
This box is 13 x 7.5 x 2" and painted a light shade of pink mixed with red oxide and I added purple, and metallic green and gold circle dots within. Small acrylic cabochons are on top and surrounded by snow.
Inside the box is a little girl awakening on Christmas Eve. She and her pup and kitty think they've caught Santa Claus in the act of bringing presents but, he has to assure her he's only a nutcracker. I painted the fireplace and placed goodies for Santa, and from Santa, on top, along with two older style little flocked bears with Santa hats inside Christmas bags. An upcycled piece of jewelry is in the middle. Tiny stockings hang from the fireplace. I made a small mixed media collage of santa within a frame and placed an old earring atop it. A gold bottle tree with a blue glittered star and more fun pieces await discovery.
This is a whimsical and fun piece, especially for those who like a touch of pink at Christmastime.
This piece is handmade and one of a kind. There may be small imperfections, which is consistent with vintage and handmade items. Each box is made carefully with love and hopefully, will make you smile. Sometimes, I don't see strands of glue left behind right away but, if it's there, it's no big deal to tweeze it off. This box sits freestanding.
My shadowbox pieces are eclectic and made from combinations of used and found objects, vintage items, and store purchased finds. I try to upcycle with various pieces when allowable and mix them with modern pieces for a diverse and unique assemblage. I've tried to capture the details in photos so please, look very carefully before purchasing.
This item is for home decoration only and is not a toy.
It is not intended for small children.
The items inside are not removable. They are glued in with very strong-bonding glue.Please do not pull on objects, as they can be removed with enough force.
I package my items carefully and securely and ship via USPS, either 1st Class or Priority mail, depending on weight. I am not responsible for damages incurred during transit to its destination. A claim can be filed with the United States Postal Service via https://www.usps.com/help/claims.htm
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Anti Inflammatory Diet for Pain Relief
Good news for sufferers of inflammation and chronic pain. Changing your diet to a vegetable based diet is likely to have a dramatic effect.
Studies show that patients who follow a strict vegan or Mediterranean diets (or other diets ‘inspired’ by these diets) have experienced a complete turnaround in their pain symptoms. You will even get better results if you combine it with controlling your stress and regular exercise. Not only it can control insulin and cholesterol levels but it is likely to reduce inflammation as well. This is especially important as patients age.
Inflammation is our body’s immune response to toxins as it works to ‘self-purify’. The ensuing inflammation not only causes pain but over time it can trigger chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, strokes, Alzheimer’s disease and chronic depression.
Of the many ways of treating chronic pain, the only natural one is adopting an anti-inflammatory diet. This diet often eliminates the unpleasant side effects of many medication based therapies. There’s also substantial amount of research that shows that this type of diet can ease fibromyalgia as well as chronic pain symptoms.
There are 3 basic guidelines to this diet:
Eat the rainbow: Consume eight to nine servings of vegetables each day — if you want, make a couple of those servings fruit. Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and cauliflower are best. Always choose organic whenever possible.
Restrict dairy and grains: Eat dairy products in limited quantities. If can’t give it up, give preference to goat and sheep produce. When choosing grains, stay away from simple carbohydrates with refined sugar. Opt for whole grains, including barley, buckwheat, oats, quinoa, brown rice, rye, spelt and wheat. Always choose organic whenever possible.
Avoid red meat: Eat red meat the way most people eat turkey — on Thanks Giving and Christmas. In other words, have it on very special occasions, very infrequently. Instead, include fish as the “meat” or eat vegetarian main dishes. Chicken is neutral — not harmful but not beneficial in the anti-inflammatory sense. And as always, choose organic whenever possible.
For even better results:
Get down to your ideal weight; weight loss on its own is anti-inflammatory.
Get regular daily exercise even if it only in the form of intensive walking.
It is the diet, not the individual foods that control inflammation. For a chronic pain patient who is suffering, I recommend the extreme form of the diet — so that is no red meat, no flour or sugar or simple carbohydrate and no dairy. Exercise is an added benefit, particularly if people are overweight. If there is any extra weight, you will need to lose it. Essentially, what you need to be aware of is that inflammation comes from a biochemical reaction initiated by your immune system or wound-healing coagulation mechanism. Specific foods can promote or shut down the inflammatory cycle. For instance, simple carbohydrates promote it, while vegetables neutralise it.
Nutrition that supports a diet rich in anti-inflammatory foods is the key to anti-inflammation and chronic pain management. Although there are no magic foods, putting the right combination of foods into your diet can produce significant results.
As always, I’m here to help you achieve your health objectives so don’t hesitate to ask for my assistance. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Enjoy sporting events, picnics, and family gatherings with no hassle.
When it's your responsibility to keep everyone happy (and also get some down time of your own), a lightweight, fast-deploying shade canopy shuts down complaints ASAP.
As you shop around for a pop-up canopy, here are a few things to ask yourself to get the best deal.
Is the size a good fit?
Will you be using the pop-up canopy on your own property, or in a public space that could get crowded? It's good to consider that in advance to pick the best size. 10' x 10', 12' x 12', and 12' x 14' are the most popular.
Tip: Remember, a couple extra feet on each side adds more space underneath than you might picture at first glance.
Does the canopy description specify UV protection?
As most sportsmen know, simply being in the shade doesn't guarantee you won't get sunburn. Make sure the material of your pop-up canopy is rated for UV protection, blocking 99% of harmful UV rays.
Is the pop-up canopy easy to carry and set up?
When there are options that take only seconds to set up, why opt for more hassle? Make sure your pop-up canopy has an easy (preferably push-button) setup. Glance at the weight so you're not surprised when it comes time to lug it out to the car, the field, or wherever you're traveling.
Will the canopy fabric and frame materials stand up to wear and tear?
It's wasteful, expensive, and sometimes even dangerous to use a pop-up canopy with sub-par materials. You want the fabric for your canopy to be at least 150 denier, and the frame should be powder-coated steel for resilience to rust, damage and corrosion.
Is the price right?
After you've checked off all those other requirements, every extra dollar you spend just covers the manufacturer's unnecessary expenses and doesn't guarantee better quality.
Now, buy with confidence, knowing you've chosen high quality at a fair price. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
What am I thinking: Nature of thoughts 1
This series of articles discusses the nature of thoughts as processes that go on in the mind. Hopefully, having a better understanding of how our thoughts operate (in mainstream psychology “metacognition” or otherwise understood as “insight” or “self-awareness”), can help us be kinder towards ourselves and others as well as develop more satisfying ways to be. There are many explanations, called models in psychology, of what thinking is. These models range from those based on contemplation and self-observation to those based on observations and measurements in laboratory studies. The ideas presented here draw on a few different models in order to present you with a ‘working model’ of thoughts.
What is thought?
Thoughts or thinking can be understood as a type of activity that takes place in the mind. There are all kinds of thoughts, however, they are predominately verbal or language-based, but can also be pictures (still and moving) and sound without words.
Levels of thought
The first level I want to highlight isn’t really a thought in the traditional sense but is crucial as part of the building blocks of what makes up a thought. Experience, i.e. what information or stimulation we take in through our senses is the rawest form of thinking. Our senses, often listed as sight, hearing, touch, smell, taste, position and balance (or body), are the gateways that allow us to experience the physical world. The ability to perceive something outside us and within us is the beginning of all forms of thinking as it forms the basis for the mental representations of our environments, ourselves and other people. What we often will refer to as perspective.
Like breathing, a lot of our thoughts are automatic, they seem to happen without us wanting them to or willing them to. This kind of ‘running commentary’ or ‘stream’ is the default mode and for most of us, this takes place in our conscious mind all the time. This is perfectly normal, however, sometimes we have thoughts that we judge to be scary, rude or inappropriate and for some people, their reactions to these thoughts lead to strong feelings (fear, anger, embarrassment, guilt etc). In therapy, these are often described as ‘intrusive thoughts’. The good news is that all of us have troubling thoughts from time to time, it is part of life. What determines the nature of these thoughts are the inputs (what we are exposed to) and the processing of these thoughts (how we respond when we notice these thoughts).
There is another level of thought which is deeper and less accessible than these surface thoughts. These deeper thoughts can include things like our assumptions, values and beliefs and we often become aware of them when there is an event (internal or external) that prompts us to examine them. For example, if someone asks you a question about your beliefs, or you are drawn into a situation where you have to make a difficult decision, this might force you to “dig deep” to find what you really think. Although we don’t notice them, these beliefs can be extremely powerful and can often influence how we feel about ourselves, others and the world. In doing so they shape our behaviour on a daily basis. Together these more language and reason based thoughts have been described as “system II” the “propositional system” or slow thinking (The Three-Part Brain).
There is a level of thought that is deeper still. It is non-verbal and often made of the building blocks of our direct experience that have been stored within us - often from an early age and following highly emotive experiences. This is the subject of the next article in the series. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Jim Mears has called me to say that Wendy has had a bit of a spill on her way to Brest. A rider overtook her far too closely, clipped her arm and knocked her off. She has hurt her knee and elbow as well as buckling her front wheel. The wheel has been sorted and she is soldiering on, brave lass.
Yoshi is the only rider not to have reach Brest yet. Martin is getting within smelling distance of Paris and I feel sure he will be there before my bulletin tomorrow morning.
Vyv has told me that the weather has been poor over the last 24 hours with thunderstorms and heavy rain for the riders as well as the support crew. They should really try holding this event in the summer.
I’m sure Gladys will be rushing out membership forms to Camp Willesden at Loudeac as we seem to have acquired a few new riders!
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A Swindon woman’s violent attack on a former friend left her victim ‘scared to go outside’.
Ashlee Colton walked into her former friend’s home armed with a metal pole at 2.30pm on 24 October last year alleging that she had written posts about her on Facebook.
The woman, who was with her 14-year-old niece at the time, denied the claim before the defendant punched her in the face. The victim then threw a glass towards her in a bid to scare her away.
At Swindon Magistrates’ Court, the 27-year-old pleaded not guilty to charges of using violence to secure entry, threats to commit criminal damage and assault by beating. At trial, she was found guilty of the assault but was acquitted of the other two offences.
In a statement, the victim said she has been unable to leave home for her own safety and cannot go into Swindon to see her family because she’s concerned about seeing Colton.
She said that she used to be a social person – but has since been prescribed medication for depression and anxiety.
The court heard that the defendant, of The Bungalows, Pinehurst, has a previous conviction for assault in 2016 and was sent to prison when a suspended sentence was activated in 2021.
Emma Thacker, defending, said that it was a fact of the case that Colton had a weapon but did not use it to assault or threaten anybody.
She said her client is working with the Nelson’s Trust, helping her stop her cannabis use. Ms Thacker said the unemployed defendant is applying for warehouse and learning work but either doesn’t hear back or is refused due to a large number of applications for the same job.
Magistrates imposed a 12-month community order with 20 rehabilitation activity days and 120 hours of unpaid work. She must also pay £150 costs and a £95 surcharge. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
An ab chair, also referred to at times as an ab lounger or recliner, is a piece of home fitness equipment designed to target one’s core muscle groups. Manufacturers of the product attest to the ab chair’s results in strengthening and toning the upper and lower abdominal muscles, as well as the obliques and lower back. The equipment can promote weight loss and strength when used as instructed, but despite that and other potential benefits, many users and experts caution that the ab chair cannot do everything that it promises.
The product is sometimes called an ab recliner because the chair’s appearance so closely resembles a reclining sofa chair. The ab chair claims it can deliver results faster than performing crunches without fitness equipment because the chair allows for back extension, creating a fuller range of motion. To use the equipment, one sits in the chair, holds a pair of handles near the head and places the feet on or inside footrests. He can then perform an abdominal crunch by pulling the arms toward the feet, bending at the waist as the chair moves with the body. One then returns to the starting point in a reclining position, perhaps extending past a 180-degree straight line, in order to engage more core and back muscles.
Some chairs offer added features. Resistance bands are a common addition and are supposed to create tension, forcing the muscles to work harder while making the same crunching move. Other products come with a bicycle pedal attachment for the bottom end of the chair so that the same piece of equipment offers not only abdominal exercise, but a leg workout as well. Many models come with a basic computer that provides a read out of time, estimated calories burned and crunches per minute.
There are several fitness experts who criticize the ab chair. Many brands promise six-pack abdominals to users who work out with the equipment for only minutes per day. While the chair can assist with overall core strength, experts recommend a variety of intense cardiovascular and strength-training workouts for at least half-an-hour per day, along with a sensible diet, in order to deliver the often coveted “six-pack." Even consumers who have tried the product and have liked it complain that it is poorly constructed of materials that feel cheap. When considering purchasing an ab chair, one may do well to check the return policy and warranty of the equipment in case of dissatisfaction. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Arginine aspartate is a supplement made from two amino acids, L-arginine and L-aspartate. Though it is often sold as a metabolic booster, on its own, arginine aspartate does not appear to have any significant effect on a person’s metabolism. The compound is also sometimes used in treatments designed to correct erectile dysfunction, though clinical studies of the use of this treatment have not been conducted by official organizations.
There are two amino acids that comprise arginine aspartate. One of these amino acids, arginine, is one of the 20 most common amino acids, and a limited amount is synthesized within the human body. In order to make up for the difference between the amount of arginine needed and the amount a person is able to produce, additional arginine must be consumed. There are many foods, rich in arginine, including seafood, poultry, dairy, seeds, nuts and whole grains. Arginine is involved in a number of important processes, including healing, the removal of waste from the body, and cell division.
The other component of arginine aspartate, aspartate, is a form of aspartic acid, one of the building blocks of proteins. This amino acid is readily available in many of the same foods that arginine is found in. It is possible, though, for a person to synthesize as much aspartic acid as is needed.
Studies conducted on athletes who use arginine aspartate as a dietary supplement have not shown that the supplement has any positive effects on their metabolism. These studies also show that increasing the amount of arginine and aspartate in a person's body significantly reduces the amount of other amino acids that are found in a person's plasma. Medical professionals are reluctant to use supplements that are limited to only a couple of amino acids because the increase in levels of these amino acids can affect the balance that is normally maintained in a person's body.
When combined with pycnogenol, a plant extract found in certain species of pine trees, and icariin, arginine aspartate is used to treat erectile dysfunction. Results from a number of different studies have shown positive results in the use of this compound, which works by increasing blood flow to the penis. Though the use of this supplement has not been evaluated by government organizations, such as the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), many people claim to benefit from its use. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
At William & Mary, relationships matter. In the classroom, students and faculty work closely together with curiosity and a shared drive to understand. In our residential community, students develop lifelong relationships with one another. Across campus, faculty and staff work together as colleagues and collaborators and forge strong mentoring relationships with students. These relationships define and enrich our time at W&M, and deep human connections sustain us during times of personal and collective struggle.
These are painful days in our nation and in our world. Racism at its worst, including the killing of African Americans by police, violates our shared humanity and is an affront to the relationships that are the foundation of community. It is hard to be physically apart from one another right now. And yet our relationships endure and can uphold us.
As we have listened to our campus over the last several days, we have heard recurring questions about the relationship between W&M's own law enforcement officers and other members of our community. Chief Deb Cheesebro, Associate Vice President for Public Safety and Chief of WMPD, has heard those questions as well, and has responded to many of the community’s concerns. We are fortunate, indeed, to have her leading our police department.
While Chief Cheesebro addresses students specifically, we believe her message should be heard by our entire community. We share her message to reaffirm, on behalf of the academic and administrative leadership of W&M, our shared commitment to confronting and combating racism. As our president said in her message on Sunday, "African Americans in our community are asking, in this moment, do you recognize my full humanity? We do. We will face this with you."
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1. Wide range of application: The socket is usually used for DC power supply of electronic equipment, such as network router, laptop, monitor, radio and other equipment. 2. Easy installation and use: The installation of DC-015 is very simple, only one through hole can be fixed, and the operation is very easy, only need to plug and remove. 3. Reasonable circuit design: The socket is made of high quality materials, reasonable circuit design, with high performance stability and safety. 4. Strong durability: the pin of the socket is made of nickel silver material, which has a long service life. At the same time, the socket itself is also very strong, which can withstand a long time of use and plugging. In conclusion, the DC-015 is a classic DC power outlet with a wide range of applications, safe, reliable, easy to use and install, and is one of the commonly used accessories for electronic devices.Dc-015 DC power socket is a very common electronic component, widely used in various electronic equipment DC power conversion. Compared with the traditional AC power socket, it has many unique advantages and application scenarios. First of all, the DC-015 DC power socket provides DC power output, which is critical to the operation of many devices. For example, some equipment involving high-frequency transmission needs stable DC power supply to ensure the accuracy and precision of its work. For example, some devices that need to run for a long time, such as surveillance cameras and routers, also need reliable DC power to ensure their normal work. Secondly, the application of DC-015 DC power socket is very wide. It can be applied to a variety of electronic equipment, such as computer motherboards, audio equipment, automotive electronics, LED lighting, communication equipment and so on. Different electronic devices have different power requirements, but the pluggable design of the DC-015 socket and various specifications of the output power supply can provide a more flexible application solution, but also convenient replacement and upgrade. In addition, the DC-015 DC power outlet is very simple to use. The power conversion can be completed only by inserting and pulling out, and the socket pins are also made of durable copper material, which can withstand the use of a long time. In short, the DC-015 DC power socket has a wide range of application scenarios, which can better meet the output requirements of electronic equipment for DC power. At the same time, its stability, reliability and flexibility are very good, very suitable for use in a variety of electronic equipment. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Viola Desmond - Canadian Businesswomen, mentor and Civil Rights activist.
Viola Desmond (1914-1965) was a Canadian businesswoman who mentored young Black women in Nova Scotia. She later became a Civil Rights activist and today, is the face of the Canadian ten dollar bill.
Her story about determination and fighting for civil rights has made her an inspiration to a later generation of Black persons in Nova Scotia & all of Canada.
Viola's parents instilled hard work & support of community, to which Viola grew aspirations to become an independent businesswomen herself.
Growing up, Viola found that there was a lack of professional hair and skin-care products for black women, so she set out to make a change and chose to become a beautician. Unable to go to school in Nova Scotia because she was black, she attended school in Montreal, Atlantic City, New Jersey & New York. Upon returning to Nova Scotia and running her own salon, she then opened the "The Desmond School of Beauty Culture" so that black women did not have to travel far for training. She then later created a line of beauty products, which were sold at venues owned by graduates of her beauty school.
In 1946, after her car broke down and while waiting for it to be fixed, she decided to go see a movie at the Roseland Theatre. She asked for a movie ticket for the main floor of the theatre. When trying to sit on the main floor, she was told that she had not paid the ticket price for the floor and would have to return to the balcony, to which she said she would pay the higher price ticket (1 cent) but was told that he could not sell her the ticket. Viola then decided to challenge the seating and made her way to to main floor, where she was arrested and brought to jail, She was convicted of a minor tax violation and issued a sentence of 30 days in jail or a fine for $26 - Viola chose to pay the fine. Despite many efforts to have the ticket and her record reversed, she was never successful in the pursuit.
In 2010, many years after Viola had passed away, the Nova Scotia Lieutenant Governor granted a free pardon and a public apology was given at a ceremony. Later that year, the "Viola Desmond Chair in Social Justice" was established at the Cape Breton University.
In 2018, Viola became the face of Canada’s $10 banknote, making Desmond the first nonroyal woman to appear alone on the country’s currency and the first Black person to be depicted on Canadian currency.
This past week, after nearly 75 years after Viola was arrested, her $26 fine and court fees have been repaid by the Province of Nova Scotia. The interest-adjusted fine was estimated to be $368.29, however the province topped it up to $1,000 and presented the money to her sister Wanda Robson during a virtual ceremony. The idea to repay the fine originated from Varishini Deochand, a student from Vaughan, Ontario, who asked the province to consider the symbolic reimbursement after learning about Desmond’s story.
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Gender pay audits have been a success and should be extended to other areas and to SMEs, says report.
It calls for employers to publish information on a wider range of pay inequalities in annual Fair Pay reports, in order to guard against unfairness in the workplace.
It also recommends that gender pay gap audits be extended to smaller employers.
IPPR conducted a survey, interviews and a focus group involving a total of 60 employers to assess the impact of the new rules on the gender pay gap. These required employers of more than 250 workers to calculate and publish the difference in average pay between men and women.
It notes that compliance has been high, saying more than 10,000 employers – 100 per cent of those within the scope of the new law – reported within 10 weeks of the deadline.
The IPPR research found that the regulations have pushed the gender pay gap – and gender inequality more broadly – up the agenda, prompting a board-level focus on the issue for the first time in many organisations.
It added that four in five (81.3 per cent) large employers have considered or taken further measures to narrow gender pay inequalities as a result of the regulations. A similar proportion expect the regulations to incentivise more employers to reduce the gap.
The research also found that – despite initial unease – there was strong employer support for gender pay reporting, with four in five employers saying the regulations should be maintained. Employers were also willing to consider extending transparency to other areas including ethnicity, an option on which the Government is currently consulting.
New analysis by IPPR found that over the last seven years, the gender pay gap fell by just 2.3 percentage points. At that rate the gender pay gap would not be eliminated until 2072, it says. However, it says gender pay gap reporting could speed this up.
The IPPR is calling for legislation to make it mandatory for larger employers to publish an annual Fair Pay Report which would set out the gender, ethnicity and disability pay gap at the organisation; the proportion of workers paid below the Real Living Wage; the internal pay ratio between the chief executive and the average employee; and a fair pay narrative, detailing the employer’s understanding of their pay gap, and their plans to tackle them.
It says the additional burden on employers who already collect pay data for the gender reporting requirements would be small, compared with the extension of pay transparency it would produce.
The report also calls for transparency to be extended beyond large employers to cover medium sized firms with 50 or more employees, though with a more limited and less frequent reporting requirement, and a transition period to allow time to adjust.
In order to tackle illegal unequal pay – where women are paid less for work of equal value – it says employers should also publish pay ranges by role to employees within their organisation and it says workers should be given a ‘right to request’ comparison data of pay levels and the right collectively to trigger an independent equal pay audit. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
MAYVILLE – An effort to change the state law to allow for the sale of alcohol at restaurants before noon on Sunday will not have the support of the Chautauqua County Legislature.
On Wednesday night during the county legislature meeting, a motion was introduced encouraging the State to eliminate what the sponsors feel is an outdated precedent that prohibits the sale of alcohol on Sunday before noon at restaurants. The motion was co-sponsored by county legislator George Borrello (R-Irving).
“Right now in New York State you can walk into a grocery store at 8 a.m. on a Sunday and purchase a case of beer if you’d like, but you can’t go to brunch and have a mimosa, or a bloody Mary or some other alcoholic beverage of your choice,” Borrello said. “This is an unfair targeting of this industry. Places like NY State Restaurant Association strongly support the change to this state law. It is truly unfair and should be corrected.”
However, the motion, which needed two-thirds (13 votes) support from county lawmakers in order to be sent to Albany, failed by one vote. Voting against the measure were Terry Niebel (R-Sheridan), Jay Gould (R-Ashville), John Hemmer (R-Westfield), and Bob Scudder (R-Fredonia). Both Elisabeth Rankin (R-Jamestown) and Lisa Vanstrom (R-Ellicott) abstained from the vote, citing a conflict of interest because they both work for members of the state legislature. Legislator Ron Lemon (R-Frewsburg) was absent.
Scudder said he wasn’t against business, but it was just his personal view that the state law remain unchanged.
“It’s just my personal opinion. I’m not against business and I’m not against anything that a ‘no’ vote could seem to stand for, other than I just personally don’t think it is necessary. Again, this is just a motion, not a resolution,” Scudder said.
While he didn’t have a vote on the matter, County executive Vince Horrigan said that because of the economic benefits the change would have on wineries and restaurants, he is in support of changing the law.
“It can help business,” Horrigan told WRFA following Wednesday’s meeting. “I don’t see a huge negative push-back or negative impact. I respect others that maybe have some personal reasons for not supporting the change. I go to church every Sunday, but I go to the 8:30 mass so I’m good to go by 10 or 10:30. I just think it’s a little outdated.”
Currently, anyone who wishes to have an alcoholic drink at a winery or restaurant must wait until noon to do so. The law also had an especially adverse effect this past fall when the Buffalo Bills played a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in England, with the kickoff taking place at 9 a.m. in the morning here in New York. As a result, many restaurants and taverns across Western New York lost business from fans who typically watched Bills’ games at their establishments. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Options include Hill-Rom and Stryker compatible tank holders. Some of the various types of models we include are the Stack and Rack multi-cylinder oxygen tank racks and carts as well as floor stands. All products are made of durable steel and include a sleek chrome finish. Five-inch heavy duty casters come standard with our O2 tank cart products. Dolly style and stackable options available for warehouse applications.We also carry Fire-Safe oxygen cylinder cabinets meeting OSHA and NFPA requirements.
All of our cylinder security, mobility and storage products work great with the many different Catalina cylinders that we have available.
Custom configurations on our products are available at your request. Give us a call and one of our knowledgeable customer service representatives will help you find the product you need!
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Joining an established Managed Services Helpdesk Team, you will be instrumental in the delivery of best in class Managed IT support to our growing customer base. This is a key technical role responsible for providing third line technical support to our clients through our online helpdesk, live chat, telephone and by email. As the point of escalation for all client enquiries, the Senior Managed Services Engineer acts as the final point of escalation, responsible for investigating and resolving complex support incidents, across a variety of technologies such as MS Window Server, O365, Active Directory, as well as Cyber Security and Cloud.
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A fascinating and exciting afternoon was enjoyed by the Y Heritage team and some of our young people. They were invited to watch the team at Leicester Print Workshop take delivery of a Colombian printing press which will be on exhibition until the 4th of May and the subject of a restoration project called “The New Custodian”. This project received £9000 of funding from the first round of pitches to our Y Heritage team and young people and was one of three successful bids.
Leicester Print Works are offering a meaningful placement to one of our young people as part of the project. Both parties will receive training and support during the process and both young people and heritage organisations will benefit from a young person’s perspective and the increased engagement of young people with the heritage sector. You can follow the project on Instagram @thenewcustodian. If you’re a heritage organisation and would like to know more about future rounds of funding, please email [email protected] or call 0116 204 6211. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
UK firms bid to create world-first safey ratings for automated driving systems
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UK car safety experts are working to create the world’s first consumer rating system for automated driving technology.
Thatcham Research, which helps determine crash safety ratings for the Euro NCAP programme, is working on a system to assess the capability and quality of advanced driver assistance technology that might one day help create autonomous vehicles.
Hide AdThe testing organisation will work with experts from the CAM Testbed UK technology facility to develop testing and rating systems which, it says, will eventually give UK motorists and insurers clarity around the performance and safe use of automated technology.
Initially, the research will focus on automated lane keeping systems (ALKS). The technology is designed to allow the driver to relinquish full control of speed and lane position to the car in slow-moving motorway traffic.
Earlier this year, the Government said trials of ALKS-equipped vehicles could begin before the end of 2021. Previously, Thatcham’s experts had warned that the timetable was too ambitious and could lead to drivers wrongly thinking their car was equipped with “self-driving” technology.
Jonathan Hewett, Thatcham Research’s chief executive, said: “The advent of automated driving promises to bring a host of benefits spanning safety, mobility and the environment.
Hide Ad“Not all automated driving systems will be made equal. Therefore, an independent consumer safety rating will drive best practice, while helping consumers to make informed choices and trust that it is safe to relinquish control.”
Thatcham said it hoped the rating system could eventually be adopted by organisations such as Euro NCAP as part of their safety rating for cars.
The project is being funded by the Government’s Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles, and coordinated by Zenzic - a partnership of government departments, academic institutions and private companies.
Mark Cracknell, head of connected and automated mobility at Zenzic said: “It is an extremely exciting time for CAM, and the aims of this project will not only provide confidence in safety, for both consumers and insurers, but it could also place the UK as a global leader in the introduction, adoption and use of automated driving systems.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Wow; it was a beautiful and BIG week, thank you!
Thank you for signing up to join these live events, here are the replays. It's been a lot of fun and I'd love to know what you got out of it...please do message me back; I'd love to hear about your experiences.
These replays will be up until 9th November, then you'll only be able to access them from within the Membership Hub.
These events were a chance for you to experience the group gatherings that are a regular and 'normal' part of our amazing and nurturing Your Gentle Space Membership. The Weekly Resets allow you to release, align and nourish each week. While the Energy Clearing and Healing session (called Cleanse and Heal) are all about clearing all that difficult and stagnant energy, before realigning you to where you wish to be (chose to be) and nourishing you in that state!
I write this, Thursday morning and am still affected by the magic of last nights session; it was big; (and thank you to those of you who shared what you needed help clearing), we cleared lots of layers of energy.
When you click on the Cleanse and Heal replay, remembering that you could access this type of healing every single month if you joined our membership, you'll get to clear energy around confidence, self belief and imposter syndrome (this one can be a big aspect for those who have their own businesses or believe it was a fluke to have landed the job of your dreams).
PLUS energy connected with relationships; this is where expectations/ disappointments can obscure what's actually happening.
PLUS you'll join us in clearing layers around money blocks; this one is always a big piece; particularly in our current world. I shared small tips to help align you towards abundance-thinking and feeling and the Law of Assumption.
PLUS you'll clear layers connected with Health healing; this was an interesting piece to explore too; how many of us have/do feel at the mercy of our health? Does that resonate with you, how we push away the area/ thing that needs most care within us? It's a signpost to say "I need more love/attention/respect etc here".
How did you find having a specific 'date' to be with yourself this week? Imagine that you have this access EVERY week, and that you gift yourself the very necessary time to just BE with yourself. Particularly as many of us have families, demanding jobs/ own businesses and we already try to take care of ourselves in a myriad ways (gym, art class, choir, dance classes, baths) and that is beautiful, fun and sometimes challenging.
But the weekly Serenity Sessions and monthly Radiant Soul healing sessions give back to you in a way that nothing else can replicate because it works with the WHOLE of you in ALL LEVELS; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
And spiritual succour is something that we often place at the bottom of the list in modern times,
yet it is key to all other areas of our lives flowing.
Can you imagine if your energy was zingy with health the impact that would have on your life?? Because your energy is at the core of EVERYTHING that you are; thoughts, feelings, physical self. We are all energy first.
If you can get that right, then the rest starts to follow; you'll begin to feel different, and therefore think differently, and then BEHAVE differently;you will become more of yourself; and that is what you are here for.
If you feel it is for you but the head is back-chatting, please understand that the logical part of you will find all the excuses under the sun to stay the same, because change is scary to the subconscious mind; it maps the world by our OLD experiences.
But you are MORE than that and you DESERVE more than that AND TOGETHER we can start to remap the internal guidance so that you are naturally wired towards expansion, fun, ease, abundance and growth.
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Autodesk University 2024 delivered an inspiring keynote by President and CEO Andrew Anagnost, offering a bold vision for the future of AI, sustainability, and how these transformative forces are set to reshape industries. This year’s keynote featured in-depth conversations with Casey Wasserman, Chairperson of LA28, and Raji Arasu, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Autodesk. Together, they explored Autodesk’s groundbreaking role in the upcoming LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games, its application of artificial intelligence (AI) across industries, and the lasting impact of technology in a rapidly changing world.
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Anagnost opened with a candid discussion about the gap between AI’s hype and its current usefulness. He acknowledged that while much of AI’s promise remains unfulfilled, Autodesk is laser-focused on creating AI tools that deliver practical solutions today. “Technologies come with a lot of hype, but our focus at Autodesk is on AI that works for you today, delivering tangible productivity and creativity gains,” Anagnost said. His message was clear: Autodesk is driving AI innovation that empowers users across industries, from architecture to manufacturing to entertainment.
One of the standout initiatives presented was Project Bernini, Autodesk’s groundbreaking AI model. Bernini allows designers to generate fully realized 3D objects in minutes, a process that would have traditionally taken hours or even days. This AI tool is already proving to be a game-changer in streamlining design workflows, with the potential to enhance creativity while eliminating repetitive tasks.
“Bernini exemplifies how AI can augment your creativity and productivity,” said Arasu, emphasizing that Autodesk’s AI is designed to solve real-world problems, not just theoretical challenges. Arasu elaborated on how Bernini allows designers to prompt AI using natural language, sketches, or images, creating a new era of rapid ideation. “We want AI to enhance your skills, not replace them. The creative work that you do is so complex and so special—AI cannot solve for your ingenuity,” Arasu said. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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