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Is possible delete loot on any NPC?
I need spawn Skeleton with nothing loot. (gold, bone)
You can achieve your goal with the following workaround (place it all in the same Sub!):
Note: The attachment is only necessary if you don't want the players to carve resources from the corpse. In GETONSPAWN,1,serial replace the 1 with the number of the subgroup you are using.
In this workaround you set your spawned creature as your triggering player and manipulate it likewise.
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HOW THE IDEA WAS ESTABLISHED
Lindsay and Darren, originally from Northern Ireland, live locally in Brisbane with their 2 beautiful children, Eva and Dylan. They have always been a family of thrill seekers, fitness enthusiasts and keen snowboarders. After immigrating to Brisbane in 2009, they discovered a lack of facilities where they could participate in adventures activities as a family or a local place they could introduce their children to skiing, and practice and enhance their own ski and snowboarding skills.
After 15 years of working as a Manager in the events industry, Lindsay started to work passionately towards their goal of creating a business that was meaningful, purposeful and one that embodied her families values and beliefs. She believes her purpose in life is to educate and encourage the community to lead active lifestyles by ‘finding the fun in fitness’ and creating a place that encourages active participation between families and couples. Lindsay is a strong believer in the motto ‘those who play together stay together’.
Ben Baker joined the team as co-founder and CFO in 2017, bringing with him a passion for Laser Tag and extensive experience in the family entertainment industry. Ben is the Founder of two indoor family entertainment centres (Laserzone Brisbane & Sunshine Coast). He has over 15 years’ experience in family entertainment centre operations, management and marketing, as well as 20 years experience in Laser Sporting participation. Ben is Australasia’s most decorated player in the 20 year history of the sport. He is also a qualified accountant with a Bachelor of Commerce and a first-class Honour’s degree in finance, majoring in Accounting.
To provide a hub where people of all ages and abilities can find the fun in fitness through adventure activities
To be Australia’s most exciting experience in active leisure
Make adventure activities affordable, accessible and achievable
OUR CORE VALUES
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God Crossings Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid. Even true believers can be scared out of their wits by current events. We all have toleration thresholds where doubt creeps in. For some, it is illness. For others, it could be financial shotrfall or personal betrayal, or Church scandal. For the fishermen in our Gospel today, it’s a night on the water when they lose control of a situation they should have had well in hand. They know this sea, this boat. This is their business! Yet the disciples are so spooked by a storm that even when help arrives in the person of Jesus, they are spooked by him, too. In the midst of our darkest hour of fear, Jesus invites us to faith. Just when we are shuddering and our teeth are chattering with terror, Jesus asks us to get out of the boat. This isn’t really about faith, but about the strength of our relationship with him. If we walk toward Jesus in the worst of times, do we trust he’ll reach out his hand?
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May 17, 2021
The pandemic has rattled the U.S. economy. At its worst, the unemployment rate jumped to 14.8 percent last year, a sharp increase from the pre-pandemic low of 3.5 percent in February 2020. Today, while the unemployment rate has fallen to six percent, some 9.7 million Americans remain unemployed – roughly half of them women.
There’s ample research and media coverage about the disproportionate effect the pandemic has had on women in the workforce, this so-called “She-cession”. Women bore the brunt of childcare, remote learning, and household responsibilities during COVID, making it difficult if not impossible to simultaneously balance a career. Women were also more likely to have lower-paying jobs, or work in industries like retail and hospitality that require face-to-face contact and don’t easily translate to a remote environment.
Overall, women lost a net 5.4 million jobs during 2020, about a million more job losses than men, and 2.5 million women chose to leave the labor force altogether. As we near the light at the end of the tunnel and look forward to post-pandemic life, how can we pave the way to not only rebuild the female labor force, but create better, higher-paying career opportunities for women?
History tells us that, when the number of women in the workforce rises, so too does GDP, underscoring the vital importance of female labor participation. The pandemic illuminated barriers to workforce participation for women, chiefly lack of childcare options and flexibility to accommodate family demands.
We took a deep-dive into this issue at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation; our research confirmed that the majority of parents have yet to find a stable childcare situation that is necessary to return to work. Women are much less likely to have returned to work than men (54% vs. 73%), as are low-income parents compared to middle- income parents (57% vs. 66%). Worse, 14 percent of women have declined a new job opportunity (compared to seven percent of male parents) due to lack of childcare.
Additionally, women are less likely to pursue the education credentials necessary to compete for the most high-paying jobs, gravitating instead toward studies in social sciences and liberal arts that lead to lower-paying career pathways. College majors that lead to higher-paying jobs in fields like engineering and technology, on the other hand, are often male-dominated.
Recent research from the University of Missouri used a career discovery tool called YouScience to compare high school students’ self-reported interests and assessed aptitudes in four rapidly growing industries (health care, construction, manufacturing, and computer technology). The data confirmed what we’ve known all along: women and men have equal abilities to successfully compete for these in-demand jobs. But too often, women are dissuaded from jobs in these fields due to a lack of exposure, gender stereotypes, or perceived “societal norms”.
As we work to rebuild our economy post-COVID, employers and the business community writ large must make intentional decisions to better align talent with educational pathways and labor market needs. This will require a concerted effort to develop and invest in women to effectively recoup and strengthen the female labor force.
Fortunately, the business community is ideally positioned to successfully confront this workforce challenge. Employers and state and local chambers of commerce can proactively lead efforts to support recruiting more women into the workforce and provide solutions that actively lift those up who have fallen behind in this economy.
Over the coming months, the Chamber Foundation will host a series of Talent Forward events geared toward helping the business community play a central role in rebuilding and diversifying our workforce in the wake of the COVID pandemic.
On May 18, our first event in this series focused specifically on the devastating effects of the pandemic on women – and especially women of color. Business leaders like Sallie Krawcheck, CEO and founder of a women’s investment platform and financial literacy program called Ellevest, helped lead the discussion on ways companies can break new ground in the fight to recruit, retain, and support women in the workforce.
There’s no doubt the pandemic has forced us to reconsider what businesses can and should do to support a diverse labor force and a more modern work environment. From flexible hours to childcare benefits to remote office hours, a variety of worthy solutions have come to the forefront in recent months that could make a long-term difference in the shared goal of expanding opportunities for women. As we rebuild our economy and rethink the future of work in America, it is imperative that the business community helps forge a more inclusive path forward. After all, our daughters are watching.
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Free Naturalization Information Sessions
USCIS regularly holds information sessions for the public. These sessions will help lawful permanent residents and others interested in naturalization learn about the naturalization process, eligibility requirements, testing, and citizenship rights and responsibilities. See the table below for upcoming events in your area. Some of these sessions may be available in foreign languages. Each session is free of charge and open to the public.
For helpful resources, check out our naturalization eligibility and preparation flyer, the USCIS Naturalization Interview and Test video, and Becoming a U.S. Citizen: An Overview of the Naturalization Process.
The contact information included in the table below should be used for questions about naturalization information sessions only. We are unable to respond to specific case inquiries.
Sign up to receive Citizenship Resource Center email updates.
Please check back regularly for event updates.
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Venango Museum currently has three self-guided exhibits on display for its 2024 season. The Museum is also home to the official Oil City Visitor Center. We are currently unable to offer guided tours of our exhibits. More information on each exhibit is below.
About: The Museum's Annual Christmas Tree Display is open from 11/29 - 12/28. Christmas trees are decorated by local businesses, organizations, clubs, etc. throughout the Museum's main exhibit floor. Admission to the Museum during the Christmas Tree Display is FREE to all visitors!
About: *Visibility of this exhibit may be limited due to the Museum's Annual Christmas Tree Display* It all started here in Venango County with Pennsylvania rock oil, the lifeblood of the infant oil industry. Known as black gold, this magical fluid made fortunes and transformed forever our everyday lives, global economics, politics, and the environment itself. Through ten thematic display areas, discover the impact oil has on your everyday life in our exhibit OIL: BLACK GOLD OR BLACK MAGIC?
About: OIL FIELDS TO OUTFIELDS: BASEBALL IN THE OIL REGION provides an overview of baseball in Pennsylvania's Oil Region from the end of the Civil War until the 1950s. The exhibit highlights just some of the many players, teams, and games throughout the region's history in connection to its industrial past.
About: OUR PENNZOIL STORY tells the story of the Pennzoil Company here in Venango County. Discover how three men forever altered the history of Venango County when they purchased ten acres of the old Clapp Farm on Oil Creek, between Titusville and Oil City.
About: The Venango Museum is home to Oil City’s official visitor center. Admission to the visitor center is always free. The visitor center features a brochure rack containing information on all local attractions in the Oil Region. The visitor center also contains an exhibit detailing Oil City’s past as the transportation and financial trading center of the early modern oil industry.
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Singapore-headquartered diversified industrial holding company Kusto Group has announced plans to expand the Wendy’s franchise in the Central Asian region.
Kusto Group plans to open and operate a total of 55 new Wendy’s outlets across Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan by 2030.
Kusto Group said it also intends to launch a next-generation restaurant layout, as well as an artificial intelligence (AI) powered drive-through location in Kazakhstan.
This drive-through restaurant is scheduled to open by the second quarter of 2024.
The move is part of Kusto Group and Wendy’s strategy to expand their presence into new global markets.
The latest announcement was made by Kusto Group founder and chairman Yerkin Tatishev, who was present at Wendy’s Annual Franchise Convention, which was held earlier this month in Washington DC.
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By GlobalDataThe convention, which also marked Wendy’s 54th anniversary, involved the participation of various franchise leaders from across the globe, who came together to discuss business priorities.
During this convention, Tatishev and Wendy’s executives discussed and outlined Kusto’s expansion plans for the Wendy’s franchise in Central Asia.
Tatishev also visited Wendy’s headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, to gain a detailed understanding of new technologies and initiatives.
The US-based fast food restaurant chain currently has a presence in 32 countries, with a focus on expanding its reach into Australia, Central Asia, Saudi Arabia and other markets.
In 2021, Wendy’s signed three strategic development agreements with Kusto Group and Global Investors (Wissol Group) to expand its footprint in the Republic of Georgia, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan.
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Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard has announced the opening of a new franchise in Arlington, Texas, US – a significant step in the brand’s expansion in the state.
The new store is operated by local franchisees Jasmine and Darryl Ward, joining a growing network of franchise owners in the Dallas area.
The Wards have a background in public health and education. They were first introduced to Rita’s through Jasmine’s college roommates.
Jasmine Ward said: “Darryl and I are excited to have the opportunity to build a legacy for our family with Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard here in Arlington.
“We are passionate about providing an opportunity for the young people in our community, from partnering with local schools to teaching our employees skills that they can carry with them into the future.”
The Arlington store’s opening has been well-received by the community, with the Wards emphasising their dedication to fostering neighbourhood connections.
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By GlobalData“As we opened our doors this spring, it has been wonderful to see all our neighbours spending time together, and we are looking forward to what is yet to come,” Jasmine Ward added.
The Wards join existing franchisees such as Sean Evans, Jerry Shirer, Von Shirer and Dave Lewis in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Dave Lewis is the owner of Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard in Bedford, Texas – the first Rita’s location in the state.
Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard president and CEO Linda Chadwick commented on the expansion: “The thriving Dallas-Fort Worth community is the perfect place for Rita’s to grow as the summer heats up, and we are excited to have Jasmine and Darryl joining the team as our newest franchisees in Arlington.”
Celebrating 40 years, Rita’s is known for its signature Italian Ice, made fresh daily with a selection of more than 80 flavours.
The menu features Frozen Custard, Gelati, Concretes and Frozen Coffee. The company is actively seeking additional franchisees to continue its growth throughout Texas and the South.
In April 2024, Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard collaborated with the cookie brand Oreo to expand its cold brew frozen coffee offerings, demonstrating the brand’s commitment to innovation and partnership.
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With so much attention lately on fiduciary duty and the surge of fiduciary litigation this past year, plan sponsors would be wise to explore their insurance options. While the ERISA fidelity bond (also referred to as a “fidelity bond” or “ERISA bond”) is required for all plans, there are other options as well. By understanding the difference—and the scenarios in which different types of insurance are used—you can help ensure your plan sponsors are properly protected.
The fidelity bond, required by ERISA, protects the plan against losses due to theft and embezzlement. Here’s an easy example: if someone steals money from the 401(k) plan, the ERISA bond compensates the plan for the damages. However, this provides no protection to the employer because the plan, not the employer, is the named insured. Not to mention how limited the application of this bond might be, given the unlikely scenario.
Still, the bond is legally required for anyone who “handles plan assets” (whether a fiduciary or not), and not having one can delay your plan’s Form 5500 filing and potentially result in disqualification, penalties, and personal liability for fiduciaries. Investment managers must have one, but advisors are not required to be bonded unless they make financial decisions about the plan assets or property.
An ERISA bond is easy and relatively inexpensive to obtain; businesses using Vestwell can apply for one directly from our platform. However, it’s worth noting that the bond must be in an amount of at least 10% of the plan’s assets, and for years with better investment performance, employers should make sure their bond amount has kept pace with the plan’s growth in assets.
Some employers mistakenly believe the ERISA fidelity bond protects them on all fronts, but further protection may be needed. Unlike an ERISA bond, Fiduciary insurance is not included in typical errors and omissions or directors and officers policy. Fiduciary insurance, as the name suggests, protects the fiduciary from damages that result from a fiduciary breach. Read the fine print on the insurance before moving forward because a fiduciary policy can cover litigation costs, foreign plans that are subject to laws similar to ERISA, and the cost of correcting plan compliance errors resulting from a fiduciary breach. Although fiduciary insurance is technically “optional,” we don’t believe an employer should leave anything to chance in the current litigation climate.
Mostly, it’s important for businesses to know the coverage that exists to protect them and their employees, understand the liability they’re taking on, and be comfortable with the decisions they’re making. They’ll be looking to you for help.
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BEVA Congress postponed until September 2021
BEVA Congress has been postponed from January to September (4-7th) 2021. The decision has been made in light of the ongoing uncertainty around holding events due to the continued risks and restrictions presented by COVID-19.
BEVA Congress is Europe’s largest equine veterinary conference and is usually held annually in September. It was initially postponed until January 2021 but the difficult decision to postpone it further was made by the elected BEVA Council and the Congress programme committee, given the unpredictable circumstances of the current COVID-19 pandemic.
Tim Mair, President of BEVA said: “The overriding factor in our decision-making process was to protect everyone attending Congress. We are chartering unknown territory at the moment and the additional planning requirements needed to run a large event like BEVA Congress with social distancing measures in place will take time.
“We intend for September 2021 to mark an exciting, fresh start for the profession following the harrowing experiences of 2020. It should be safe for our international speakers and delegates to attend by then, getting us all back on track with networking and world-class CPD to inspire us for the new post Covid-19 world.”
BEVA Congress will be held from 4-7 September 2021 at the ICC in Birmingham.
Visit www.bevacongress.org to find out more. Tickets will be available later this year.
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Have you ever been to a concert of some wonderful music? If not, I think you`re missing out because it`s a really big experience that you just can`t get out of your head. I have been focused on music since I was a child, and that is why I look for various concerts, mostly with serious music, that I would simply like. Well, I found the Spanish Synagogue Prague concert https://www.bmart.cz/enon the Internet. At first, I was quite hesitant to go. Well, the tickets weren`t expensive, so I thought I`d go to this concert. And to make matters worse, I also bought tickets for a friend`s concert as a surprise.
When I told him about it, he was quite surprised, and I don`t think he expected it at all. But of course, he was happy and pleasantly surprised. When we talked about it, we found out that we were both really looking forward to the concert. We love serious music, and this was something that really connected us a lot, and serious music is our common hobby. The day came when the concert was to take place, and we slowly set off. We were full of anticipation and smiling at each other. We were so excited that we even sang to each other the whole way. I had a feeling that this would be the most beautiful concert of our lives.
Well, of course he was too. When we arrived at the hall where the concert was to take place and sat down on the chairs, we all waited impatiently to see what would happen. Well, let me tell you that we have both been to a lot of concerts and they were very nice, but nothing beats this one. This concert was simply legendary and unique, and I will never forget it for the rest of my life. And we were so blown away by this concert that we thought we`d go to it again normally. So, if you like serious music as much as we do, you should definitely come and see this wonderful concert at least once.
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As part of our Virago Modern Classics 40th anniversary celebrations, the Virago team have each chosen a favourite title from the #VMC40 series. Each month, we will introduce the book and share with you why we love it.
This February our #VMC40 book of the month is The Weather in the Streets by Rosamond Lehmann
The Weather in the Streets
By Rosamond Lehmann
‘It was only that the word love was capable of so many different interpretations’
The Weather in the Streets follows a young woman, Olivia, and her affair with Rollo – a married man she meets on a train journey – a man she’d fallen in love with years before, at her first dance. Elegantly switching between a first- and third- person voice (sometimes within the same paragraph), the novel takes us through the tumultuous emotional impact of the affair, but also reveals how a single woman is treated by a society that frowns upon any behaviour that is deemed improper.
Pervading the whole story of the affair is Olivia’s love for Rollo; even in the face of traumatic experiences and his frequently caddish behaviour, she relishes the ‘happiness of loving’ and longs to be with him. But Lehmann’s representation of love is shrewd and complex. It is shown to be all-encompassing, overwhelming and deeply distressing: far more powerful than any social mores.
Now some eighty years old, The Weather in the Streets presents a fascinating dichotomy for the modern reader between its (now) historical setting and timeless ideas and emotions. The novel’s dialogue, conceptions of class and social backdrop fix it squarely in pre-Second World War Britain, but Olivia’s feelings, to which we’re constantly privy, are universal and relatable – and Lehmann’s writing is so fresh and crisp that it could have been written yesterday.
In watching Yorgos Lanthimos’s film The Favourite recently, I relished the fleeting shots of the way characters’ faces would change and reveal their true feelings the moment that their back was turned on a conversation; in The Weather in the Streets, Lehmann gives us endless moments of this satisfaction, as Olivia will follow a seemingly indifferent comment (‘“You’ve got a lover . . .” “Have I?” I said’) with unadulterated analysis or reflection (‘How I loathe him – all that mystic intuitive prophetic bunk and sententious blood-wisdom about Woman; fancy his parents calling him Jasper of all suitably bogus names’). Often wickedly funny and always truthful, Olivia’s comments cut to the heart of how she feels and brilliantly satirise contemporary society.
David Bamford, Editor, Virago
‘Well – it depends what you like, I suppose . . . what you look for . . . I like what’s uncertain – what’s imperfect’
Reading Group Questions:
- What is the effect of switching between the first- and third-person narratives? How else does Lehmann experiment with linguistic form?
- Is Rollo’s mantra, ‘what people don’t know about can’t hurt them’ true of the events in the novel? Where do characters draw the line between secrets and lies?
- How significant do you think place – and travelling between London and the country – is to Olivia?
- ‘She loathed me . . . an enemy’s death is simply awful.’ What does the novel have to say about enemies and allies? How strong are Olivia’s friendships?
- ‘Pictures of London winter the other side of the glass – not reaching the body . . . not my usual bus-taking London winter. It was always indoors or in taxis or in his warm car; it was mostly in the safe dark, or in half-light’, Why do you think the novel is called The Weather in the Streets?
Backlisted podcast about The Weather in the Streets https://www.backlisted.fm/episodes/38-the-weather-in-the-streets-rosamond-lehmann
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Hocheppan Castle Here we have also created a 3D model of the castle using a drone and photogrammetry technology and placed it over the virtual tour model. This gives the visitor a complete view of the building.
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Our Caregiving Experience in Burlington, VT and the Surrounding Area
Family is one of the most important aspects of our lives. When you realize that a loved one needs professional care, you may believe that they may no longer be able to live at home. At Visiting Angels of Vermont, we can provide your loved one with the support that they need so they can live a safe, dignified, and comfortable life at home. We provide care to local families throughout Burlington, Montpelier, St. Albans, Stowe, and Shelburne.
Our process towards matching a caregiver to a client is extensive. We look at a variety of factors such as skills, scheduling, caregiving experience, and personality to create a connection that lasts through any circumstance.
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When a care professional wants to join the Visiting Angels team, they go through an extensive vetting process. We want to make sure that they have the caregiving experience and personality traits to deeply help seniors and older adults throughout their community. Some of the traits that we look for within our caregivers are compassion, loyalty, trustworthiness, and kindness.
To ensure that our team encompasses the best that the home care industry has to offer, we do the following:
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Nepal has begun reconstruction of ancient key temples and monuments, including a UNESCO heritage site, that were damaged in a massive earthquake quake one year ago.
Nepali officials say it will take years to fully restore the South Asian country's architectural heritage and rebuild 600,000 homes destroyed in the magnitude-7.8 quake that upended roads in the country and turned mountain villages into rubble.
Memorial services for the nearly 9,000 who died in the earthquake were held Sunday, alongside demonstrations against the slow pace of the Nepalese recovery.
International donors have pledged $4.1 billion toward Nepal's recovery, but only $1.3 billion has been sent to the country, with the government blamed for taking months to set up the National Reconstruction Authority.
In a statement released by the White House Monday, National Security Council spokesperson Ned Prince expressed condolences for the lives lost in the quake and acknowledged that "much of the hard work of rebuilding Nepal still lies ahead."
"We are humbled by those who risked their lives to save others, including the six United States Marines who perished in Nepal while providing relief to Nepalis in need," he said.
In Nepal, protesters chanted "Government, where is reconstruction?" as they tried to force their way into government offices. "Open the gates of the government."
"We are hoping that the government's priorities and perspectives on reconstruction will soon be clear so that we can help people to rebuild and get their lives back on track as quickly as possible," one Red Cross official in Nepal said.
The Red Cross says four million people are living in shelters.
Homeless survivors have been promised about $2,000 in aid, but only several hundred have received the first $500 installment.
Tibetans remain displaced
According to reports by VOA's Tibetan Service, Tibetan villages along Nepal's border, which were also destroyed by that same quake, have yet to be rebuilt, and many of an estimated 100,000 internally displaced Tibetans remains without homes to return to.
On Friday, Tibet Radio, a Chinese official Tibetan language news service, indicated most relocated Tibetans still remain in Shigatse, Tibet's westernmost prefecture-level city. The state newscaster also said Pema Trinlay, vice party secretary of Tibetan Autonomous Region, recently visited the displaced Tibetans and told them that quake reconstruction is a top priority in 2016.
It is not clear whether the construction will focus on rebuilding damaged homes or simply moving displaced Tibetans into newly towns, as Beijing has done before.
Produced in collaboration with VOA's Tibet Service.
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Carbon dioxide use and removal is a key component in tackling the climate crisis. Which technological options do we have available? What are the market prospects? How can policies accelerate development and deployment?
Join our webinar in English on September 9 at 13:00-16:00 CEST (14:00-17:00 EEST). Register here to learn more about this exciting topic!
Oras Tynkkynen, Tyrsky Consulting
13:05 Welcoming words
Lotta Heikkonen, Chief Specialist, Finnish Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry of Finland
13:10 Introduction to the project Carbon dioxide use and removal
Lauri Kujanpää, Research Team Leader, Technical Research Centre of Finland
13:20 Keynote: the state and prospects of carbon dioxide removal
Oliver Geden, Senior Fellow, German Institute for International and Security Affairs (SWP)
13:40 Overview of technologies for carbon dioxide use and removal
Alex Reznichenko, Research Team Leader, Technical Research Centre of Finland
14:30 Keynote: policies to develop and scale carbon dioxide use and removal
Christian Holzleitner, Head of Unit for Land economy and carbon removals, Directorate-General for Climate Action, European Commission
14:50 Overview of carbon dioxide use and removal projects and markets
Heidi Saastamoinen, Research Scientist, Technical Research Centre of Finland
15:05 Overview of accounting and policies related to carbon dioxide use and removal
Sampo Soimakallio, Head of Unit, Finnish Environment Institute
15:50 Conclusion and next steps
Carbon Dioxide Use and Removal Project
Carbon Dioxide Use and Removal is multi-disciplinary national project funded by the Prime Minister's Office of Finland. The project is carried out by VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland Ltd., Finnish Environment Institute and Tyrsky Consulting Ltd. The project improves knowledge on the technologies, markets, regulation and policies on carbon dioxide capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) and technical sinks. The project also analyses the policies and measures required in Finland to introduce these solutions and supports Finland in developing positions for EU energy and climate legislation. More information about the project is available here.
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Perth's Window Replacement Specialists
For over 20 years WA Custom Glass has specialised in the removal and replacement of windows for Perth homes and offices.
To ensure we're able to deliver the best possible solution to our customers and a perfectly fitting window every time, we have developed a process unique to WA Custom Glass: our No-Leak Installation Method. The key to this process is in the manufacturing of a custom-made sub-frame sill tray, bridging the gap between the inner and outer walls of your home and ensuring the window is safe, structurally sound and completely free of leaks.
Consultation and window concept design
Our experienced team of glaziers work with you to create a concept that aligns your new windows with your home's aesthetics and desired functionality. Choose your glass, frames, colours , handles and security screens with help from our experts.
Professional window installation
Our window replacement service will occur at a time that suits you. Our expert team will meticulously install your aluminium windows with WA Custom Glass’ proprietary installation method, guaranteeing your new windows are perfectly fitted.
Final Quality Assurance
Our friendly customer service team will touch base to ensure that your new windows are perfect and that you’re happy with the finished product.
Make the most of your new windows
Enjoy your new and improved windows with peace of mind that they are backed by our manufacturers' warranty and installed by the industry leaders in windows & doors.
Common questions about our window replacement service
We don’t conduct broken glass or emergency glass repair services, as we are strictly a window and door retrofit, replacement and renovation business.
Yes! Alongside our window replacement Perth service, we have deep roots in the South West & Great Southern regions of WA.
Yes, our team of experts works closely with you to design windows that suit your unique style and preferences.
Yes, all our window replacements come with a manufacturer warranty and an installation warranty to ensure you’re confident in our services and products.
The removal and installation of new windows is a difficult job. Existing frames are installed as permanent fixtures and aren’t designed to be removed easily. While WA Custom Glass take precautions to minimise damage and leave each site in a clean and tidy state damages, dust and debris will inevitably remain. This can include but is not limited to damages to paint, plaster, render and tiling. As our scope of work only includes the removal, supply and install of window frames, we want all our customers to be aware of these damages and encourage you to allow for the repair of this damage in your project’s budget. For the full scope, please refer to your quote.
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Born and raised in Taipei, Yong-yi worked and traveled in Australia and Europe before graduating from Taitung University with a degree in sports education. She was accepted in the school’s Master’s program but opted to start working instead. Yong-yi is an integral part of our watersports business; and can always be seen helping guests with activity plans or organizing transport, tours or lessons for first time visitors. She is bilingual too so don’t hesitate to ask her anything. She’s always happy to help and with a big smile. In the summer months Yong-yi holds regular SUP (Stand Up Paddle) tours in the Dulan area.
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The associates on Wednesday contributed a record donation of $241,211.82 as well as another $125,000 donation from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation. Perdue’s contribution so far this year has been the largest in the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore’s history.
“We are blessed to have a partner like Perdue Farms and their caring associates who give so freely to United Way every year,” said Kathleen Mommé, executive director of United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore. “Perdue and its associates have again raised the bar with their record support. Our community and the thousands of lives we are able to touch through our partners are fortunate to have their generous support.”
Perdue leads the United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore’s “Top 50,” which recognizes the top corporate and employee contributions. Since 1994, Perdue associates have contributed over $3.5 million to support 34 local agencies through 74 programs in the community.
Perdue Campaign Co-Chair Jennifer Cannon said associates representing Perdue in various counties around Maryland helped spread the word about this year’s campaign to give.
“Year after year, a network of Perdue campaign coordinators, along with United Way staff, visit many of our facilities to share stories regarding ways in which the United Way touches the lives of so many people in the community and reinforce how contributions are put to work locally,” Cannon said. “Perdue associates really stepped up this year to a new level of giving and support for United Way. I couldn’t be more proud of their generosity.”
Perdue Farms Chairman Jim Perdue echoed those comments talking about how the Perdue associates have contributed to the United Way.
“Our associates have a long history of generously giving to United Way,” Perdue said. “Their generosity and compassion for helping others never ceases to amaze me. They truly exemplify what it means to ‘Live United.’”
The United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore is entering its 73rd year and provides critical programs in Wicomico, Worcester, Somerset and Dorchester counties. In 2016 the United Way provided nearly $1.4 million to community programs helping over 77,000 people.
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A Special Delivery
After Lorna Illerbrunn found out she was pregnant, her husband Garrett got news he was being deployed to Afghanistan. It was no surprise for this veteran Army family. This was his fourth deployment, and Lorna has been deployed three times. In fact, the couple met while on duty in Afghanistan.
So Lorna packed up their home in Colorado and moved to New Hampshire to be close to family while Garrett was away. For the final months of her pregnancy, she settled in and started working for the New Hampshire National Guard and Catholic Medical Center.
“I had a textbook pregnancy. Since there were no issues, they didn’t do an ultrasound after 20 weeks,” she says. Lorna worked right up to her due date and took a long walk the day before her son was born. Four days after her due date, her water broke and she headed to the Women & Children’s Center at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital.
“My brother drove me and my mom and dad came, and my friend Carrie showed up, and we had Garrett on Facetime. I was having normal contractions and then they decided to do an ultrasound,” Lorna recalls. “I could tell something was unusual, and then the nurse said, 'your baby is breech.' You could have heard a pin drop in the room.”
Lorna’s midwife Lisa Jaramillo-Husted, CNM, and Dr. Julie Bleyenberg from Dover Women’s Health, explained that turning the baby was not a good option since her water was already broken. They recommended a C-section.
“I hadn’t thought I was going to need a C-section, so I hadn’t focused any of my energy even learning about it, but they made it as easy as they could, explaining everything as it happened,” Lorna says.
Carrie accompanied Lorna to the Women & Children’s Center’s dedicated on-site OR, where she was able to keep Garrett on Facetime so he could watch his son’s birth. Tucker Bradley arrived at 2:17 p.m. on April 19, less than five hours after Lorna arrived at the hospital.
“I wasn’t prepared for when they put your baby on your chest and you just instantly fall in love,” she says. “I wasn’t prepared for how profound that was going to be for me. I was crying and kissing him.”
Now three months old, Tucker has lots of dark hair, big eyes and looks just like his father. Lorna is so grateful for her experience at the Women’s & Children’s Center and all the support she received from staff during her surprise birth experience.
“Who knows, if I had had a normal vaginal delivery, if it was a long labor, if the Internet was not great, Garrett might not have seen the birth,” she says. “There was a reason Tucker was lined up like he was. There was a reason I had a C-section. Garrett got to see the whole thing. We went through it together.”
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Brown Shipley has moved into larger offices in Edinburgh to house its growing team in the Scottish capital – a move it has been looking to make since its acquisition of the investment management arm of law firm Gillespie Macandrew in December.
Some £250 million ($392 million) of clients' assets will be run from the new office on Multrees Walk.
The private bank has been busily expanding across the UK in recent years, moving into larger premises in both Birmingham and Manchester in the last 18 months.
Brown Shipley has also made two high-profile appointments so far this year: last month it hired former Kleinwort Benson senior manager Derrick Cain as head of compliance, risk and legal. The firm also named Julian Hardiman as head of private banking in its Manchester office – a newly-created role in which he is responsible for the northwestern region of the UK.
In addition to London, Birmingham, Manchester and Edinburgh, Brown Shipley also has an office in Leeds.
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Do Tax laws apply to DAOs?
It depends. The bottom line is that most DAOs can be captured with the existing tax regulations. The starting point for the German tax law classification is the corporate legal qualification of DAOs, e.g., as “Gesellschaft bürgerlichen Rechts” (GbR). From a tax procedural point of view, the purely digital and decentralized structure of DAOs does lead to considerable problems in terms of local classification, specifically management and permanent establishment, as the location
of a DAO’s management cannot really be determined.
However, it can also be based on the location of the DAO’s greatest influence. In this respect, numerous criteria and indications can be used. If the place of greatest influence is in Germany, German tax law would also apply.
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The web design and development field is evolving faster than ever. Each year brings new trends, technologies, and tools that redefine user experiences and push creative boundaries. Staying updated on these trends is essential for web designers and developers looking to create impactful, efficient, and aesthetically pleasing websites.
Take a look at the latest top web design and development trends, along with tips on how to incorporate them effectively. We’ll also go into the importance of ensuring content authenticity in the age of AI-generated content.
Web design is embracing simplicity now more than ever. Minimalist layouts that focus on essential content, reduce distractions, and provide a streamlined user experience are taking the lead. The goal is to help users focus on core messages without overwhelming them with unnecessary visuals or information.
Key Elements of Minimalist Design:
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a game-changer in web development, as the integration of AI offers ways to create highly personalized user experiences. Websites are increasingly using AI to analyze user behaviour and adapt content, products, or services accordingly.
AI-Powered Features to Implement:
Web accessibility is a growing priority these days, as websites need to be inclusive to reach a diverse audience. This means designing and developing with users who have disabilities in mind, making sure that websites are usable and enjoyable for everyone.
Accessibility Best Practices:
As AI-generated content becomes more common, verifying authenticity is crucial to maintaining trust and credibility. This is especially relevant for web designers and developers responsible for curating content on websites. To ensure content originality and avoid unintentional reliance on AI-generated material, professionals can use tools like an AI detector. Additionally, leveraging tools like Humanize AI can help refine AI-generated content to ensure it aligns with a brand’s voice while maintaining a human touch. This ensures a genuine experience for users.
Micro-interactions are small animations or visual cues that engage users without disrupting the browsing experience. From hover effects to scrolling animations, these subtle elements add personality and enhance usability.
Ideas for Micro-Interactions:
Dynamic content like videos and animated backgrounds can make a website feel more modern and engaging. This trend is especially popular for landing pages where grabbing the user’s attention is key.
Considerations for Video Backgrounds:
Progressive Web Apps are designed to offer a native app-like experience on the web, making them fast, reliable, and accessible even in low connectivity conditions. PWAs continue to be a popular choice for their seamless user experience and ability to run on any device.
Benefits of PWAs:
With the increased use of voice-activated devices, optimizing for voice search is becoming a crucial aspect of web development. Voice search users tend to ask longer, more conversational queries, which influences both design and content strategy.
Voice Search Optimization Tips:
3D visuals and augmented reality are powerful tools for creating immersive experiences, especially in e-commerce, real estate, and product design. These technologies allow users to visualize products or spaces realistically.
Implementing 3D and AR:
The web design and development landscape is full of exciting opportunities for creating engaging, accessible, and authentic user experiences. By embracing trends like AI personalization, accessibility, and content verification, web professionals can build sites that stand out for all the right reasons
Keep innovating and using these trends to inspire your web design and development projects, staying ahead in an ever-evolving digital world.
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Caring for your health and nutrition is a must in this busy lifestyle. Taking care of your health can help you a long way in faring well on all fronts of life. Nature is full of some powerful nutrient foods, the consumption of which can do wonders to your body. One of such foods is the blue-green algae species known as Aphanizomenon Flos Aquae or AFA blue-green algae.
AFA algae inhabit Klamath Lake. In no time, it has become the favorite food of all health enthusiasts worldwide. The best thing about this super-food is that it is natural, thus free from any impurities or additives. This super-food features a fantastic range of phytochemicals, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes, vitamins, and other nutrients that contribute to your overall well being.
As of now, no major side effects of this natural source of nutrients have been recorded. Considering its popularity worldwide, many brands have started making products using it. If you are unaware of the buzz of AFA blue-green algae, read its advantages below to know why this ingredient is touted as a super-food.
One of the Best Sources of Chlorophyll
According to many studies and research, AFA blue-green algae are one of the best sources of chlorophyll. It binds in this ingredient to assist in producing leukocytes and erythrocytes, which help fight skin cancer.
Chlorophyll helps cleanse your body from heavy metals like cadmium, mercury, pesticides, and other industrial pollutants. The green pigment is highly effective in detoxifying your body. It helps by binding the toxins and free radicals, thereby neutralizing them.
If you often complain about low or weakened immunity, adding AFA blue-green algae into your diet will improve your health. The blue pigment in this algae is high in phycocyanin, helping boost immunity via stimulating your bone marrow. This process produces more stem cells in your body.
Stem cells are the basic form of all cells transferable into any cells like T-cells, macrophages, and others.
According to health experts, the low-temperature dried AFA comprises various enzymes. These enzymes improve your digestion, nutrition, and metabolism, thus improving your lifestyle to a greater extent.
No More Infections
One of the best benefits of consuming this ingredient is that it will help eliminate unwanted infections. According to many studies, AFA blue-green algae may fight against infections such as flu and herpes.
At present, research about the effectiveness of this algae in fighting against HIV is also carried out in full swing. It is assumed that this ingredient may play a vital role in developing new medications to fight fatal diseases.
Protection of Liver Against Diseases
According to a write-up by the University of Maryland, some evidence suggests this ingredient may help fight liver damage for those with hepatitis. In another study, it has been claimed that the consumption of this algae may also fight liver cancer. However, more research is required to confirm these claims.
Blue-green algae are very low in calories. Thus, you can easily include them in your diet and manage your weight. The ingredient comes with high nutritional value. They are also known to be excellent fat burners.
When you consume the algae regularly, your requirements for iron, and Vitamins A, B, D, and K are met.
AFA blue-green algae also have anti-aging properties. They help nourish your skin and provide it with all the antioxidant effects. The presence of beta carotene in them also supplements good quality of vision, thus making your eyes healthy.
The above-listed points highlight the benefit of this ingredient for your body. You can consume AFA blue-green algae in any form – tablet, powder or capsule. Check out the leading brands and buy their products to stay fit and healthy.
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But you can’t just jump on your bike at the foot of the Col de l’Izoard and make it to the summit on fitness and enthusiasm alone. Climbing up to an altitude of 1,909 m, over gradients of 9 and 10 per cent, as you will on the Ventoux, really is as difficult as it sounds. Preparation is everything. Not only do you have to be fit but you should have targeted fitness – that is, to be specifically prepared for the cruel climbs you will face. That begins with weight. Your weight.
Successful mountain climbing on a bike is largely a matter of power-to-weight ratio, which is the proper relationship between your power output, measured in watts and your weight in kg. How important is your weight in this formula? Let’s say you weigh 80 kg and you’re able to generate 240W of power. This makes your power-to-weight ratio 3. If you then lose 10 kg, your ratio climbs to 3.4. And if you improve your power output to 300W, the ratio is up to 4.3.
If you feel you should lose a few kilos, make sure to get enough nutrition while cutting out sugar and other extra calories to ensure that your new self has enough energy for the mountains. In training, it will be important to focus not only on climbing as many hills as are accessible to you but also on doing it in a systematic way by building up daily hill reps. Because the more hills you do, the better you’ll get at climbing them. If you don’t have hills of sufficient steepness in your area, use an indoor trainer.
Develop a steady climbing rhythm in training, one you can maintain for an entire climb. A cadence of 80 to 90 rpm (revolutions per minute) is recommended for a climb. If your pedal stroke slows as you hit higher gradients, use a lower gear and increase your cadence so that your climbing rhythm remains consistent without overly taxing your legs. Keep the rhythm you developed in training on the real climb itself.
But, depending on the climb(s) you choose, you may find yourself tackling a 15% slope. If you don’t have enough gears, you may not be able to keep up the 80-rpm cadence. So, in your training, don’t omit low-cadence drills such as 5-minute reps at 55 rpm. In addition, practice shallow climbs as well as steep ones and make sure to do interval training while sitting and standing on the bike. You want to feel capable of dealing with any situation you encounter on the slope.
On the climb, stay true to yourself. Don’t worry if you are being passed by teenagers or senior citizens. Know your limits and respect them. You win by reaching the summit and enjoying the trip.
There is no one key to becoming a good amateur climber. But it is important to be comfortable in the saddle and confident. You can do this.
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When you compare yourself to others you undermine your own self-worth, find your own dreams. Follow your heart and go after what you believe in. It's the differences in life that make us special. If not now, when? There's no better time to be happy than right now. Your life will always be filled with challenges. Realize this, and decide to be happy anyway. Treasure every moment that you have and treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, remember...... time waits for no one.
Dare to dream. Dream big, small, dream in color, or in black and white, then make them a reality. Dreams come true only when you take the first step towards making them happen. Let nothing hold you back.
AFFIRMATION: I take action right now, step 1 towards my BIGGEST dream!
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Joint Royal Colleges of Physicians Training Board
British Cardiovascular Society
British Society of Echocardiography
British Cardiac Intervention Society (BCIS)
Heart Rhythm UK
European Society of Cardiology
Here at Health Education England Midlands we aim to offer our medical and dental trainees the highest quality training, supervision and support. This is because we believe excellence in education and training is at the heart of delivering excellent patient care. We hope you will spend many enjoyable and rewarding years with us developing your medical or dental career.
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Westminster at Home Featured on Living in the Heart of Virginia - Dec. 22
On Sunday, December 18, 2022, Westminster at Home's own social worker Jasmine Franklin joined Living in the Heart of Virginia for a special interview on the services provided by Westminster at Home. During the segment, Franklin covered the quality care that Greater Lynchburg-area residents are able to receive through Westminster at Home. She also discussed the Home Health and Hospice processes and what makes Westminster at Home different when it comes to home care within Lynchburg, Virginia.
View the whole segment below:
About Westminster at Home
Westminster at Home is the certified home health and hospice care department of Westminster Canterbury. We provide award-winning, affordable home health care and hospice care services to the Greater Lynchburg community. Through a select team of carefully chosen individuals, Westminster at Home is able to be an asset to the whole family during both times of recovery and the difficult times of transition.
We have been serving Lynchburg, Virginia, and the surrounding counties within our jurisdiction, for over 10 years. Having received multiple recognitions for patient satisfaction, we are positive that our team of nurses, aides, therapists, a social worker, chaplain and volunteers are here to help you and your family in your home with the skilled services you need.
You have a choice when it comes to your care, so choose Westminster at Home.
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A famous Vietnam era poster rightly read, “War is not healthy for children and other living things.” But feeding the fighters in war has produced some tasty treats for our civilian tables and taste buds.
Start with M&Ms. The History Network tells us that after a fight with his father, candy maker Forrest Edward Mars Sr. took off for England where he made his own Mars bars for British soldiers. Late in the 1930s, he noticed that Brits volunteering for the Spanish Civil War packed small sugar-coated chocolate candies into their mess kits. The coating kept the chocolate from melting, a really big deal when summer heat made hash of chocolate sales. Back in the States, Mars invited fellow candy maker Bruce Murrie to join him in a new business venture: Mars-plus-Murrie M&Ms. During WWII, they sold exclusively to the U.S. military. By the time the war was over and GIs returned home, they were happily hooked.
Moving on to the civilian market, Mars introduced the now-familiar M&Ms brown bag. All was going smoothly until a Russian study linked FD&C Red No. 2, then the most widely used commercial food dye in America, to cancer and fetal death. Although M&Ms had never used that coloring, Mars temporarily canceled the color from his candy, eventually bringing it back with the now-safe and shiny Red No. 40.
Meanwhile, as Atlas Obscura editor Diana Hubbell notes, M&Ms were not the only food to get their start courtesy of the U.S. Army. It was actually launched in 1937 but it was not until a drunken naming party tossed by company executives that it got its name, SPAM. Housewives were still a little dubious about a meat product that required no refrigeration. But during WWII, the military bought up 150 million pounds of the new canned luncheon meat SPAM, ultimately integrating it into the local cuisine in places American warriors had put down their boots, from the Philippines to Okinawa, Guam to South Korea. None other than Nikita Khrushchev, the former premier of the Soviet Union credits SPAM with feeding the country’s Army in World War II and said without it they could not have been fed. Today, there is a vSPAM festival in Waikiki, Hawaii and a SPAM Museum in Minnesota. And of course Monty Python’s Flying Circus had characters breaking out into a song about “wonderful SPAM” which got a second life in 2004 in the Broadway comedy Spamalot.
The Army was also big on the dehydrated cheese powder USDA developed in the early 1940s. After the war some savvy bureaucrat decided to sell the piles of leftovers to Frito-Lay whose cooks fried it up into–you guessed it–Cheetos.
If just thinking about those salted crisps makes you thirsty, pour yourself a cup of instant coffee. Japanese-America chemist Satori Kato came up with water-soluble coffee powder way back in 1901; by WWII the Army was snapping up 37,000 pounds a day, presumably to keep their men well caffeinated in front line fox holes.
Finally, say a silent thank-you to French physician/physicist Jacques-Arsene d’Arsonval who invented freeze-drying in 1906 to preserve blood serum during World War I. Years later, the Natick Soldier Systems Center in Massachusetts used his technique to create freeze-dried fruit, a shelf-stable food for NASA astronauts who also loved their M&Ms which went aloft on NASA’s first space shuttle, Columbia, in 1981. Thirty years later, Mars made special candy for the final launch of the Atlantis shuttle, decorated with images of the ship, the phrase “3, 2, 1...Lift Off!” and the date: July 8, 2011.
Today, you can enjoy these candies, crisps, coffees, and canned meats here on earth, safe at home, with no bombs bursting in mid-air.
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Simple scheme to buy solar panels returns for Suffolk residents
22 Aug 2022
Solar Together Suffolk, a group-buying scheme which has helped over 1,500 homes in Suffolk to install solar panels and batteries, opens for new registrations on 22 August 2022.
The scheme helps homeowners feel confident that they are paying the right price for a high quality installation from pre-approved installers, while increasing their independence from the grid and reducing their carbon emissions. Solar Together Suffolk is supported by Suffolk County Council and all local borough and district councils.
From 22 August 2022, Suffolk residents can register for free with the group-buying scheme, with no obligation to go ahead with an installation: Solar Together Suffolk
It is open to anyone interested in:
- installing new solar panels (with the option for battery storage and electrical vehicle (EV) charge points)
- adding battery storage to an existing solar panel array.
The innovative scheme builds on four years of the highly successful Solar Together programme run across the UK. To date, Solar Together Suffolk has:
- installed 17,900 solar panels at over 1,500 Suffolk households
- retrofitted over 200 batteries
- avoided carbon emissions totalling 28,730 tonnes of CO2 across the county.
Councillor Andy Drummond, chair of the Suffolk Environment Portfolio Holders Group, said:
“This is the fifth year that Solar Together Suffolk has been rolled out and I expect it will prove the most popular yet. With electricity prices continuing to climb, more and more homeowners are looking into their own solar power as a way to generate their own clean energy and reduce their bills.
“However, investing in solar panels and battery storage can be a daunting project to take on – knowing who to approach, comparing quotes, trying to understand the complexity of the products or how the process works.
“But Solar Together Suffolk does all that work for you. All you have to do is register your details and Solar Together will send you a competitive, personalised quote from an approved installer. There is nothing to pay until you decide you want to go ahead with your installation.”
Solar Together Suffolk is one of the projects which contributes to Suffolk’s Climate Emergency Plan, to support and guide residents, communities and businesses to make the changes required to help Suffolk achieve Net Zero by 2030.
How does it work?
- 22 August to 26 September: registration is open, it is free and with no obligation
- 27 September: pre-vetted installers take part in the auction to bid against each other to offer the best deal
- 17 October: a few weeks after the auction, you will receive a personal recommendation based on your registration details
- 25 November: your deadline to accept your personal recommendation and proceed with an installation.
Support is on hand throughout the whole process which, together with information sessions, will allow households to make an informed decision in a safe and hassle-free environment.
Suffolk’s local authorities are again working in partnership with independent experts iChoosr to roll out Solar Together Suffolk.
Marie-Louise Abretti, iChoosr UK Solar Manager, added: “With energy prices continuing to increase, residents of Suffolk are looking for opportunities to reduce their carbon emissions, save on energy bills and increase their independence from the grid. The Solar Together group-buying scheme offers a straightforward way to make an informed decision and to access a competitive offer from a trusted, vetted provider.”
iChoosr has a strong track record of delivering group purchase schemes for local authorities. It has worked with 160 UK local authorities on its collective energy switching schemes. iChoosr’s schemes have also been delivered in partnership with local authorities in five countries. Over 70 schemes led to 110,000 residents installing solar PV systems.
Free registration, with no obligation, is open from 22 August to 26 September 2022. Submit your details at Solar Together Suffolk
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Non-partisan information on attitudes to how Scotland and the UK should be governed
Fieldwork dates: 28 November 2022 - 5 December 2022 Data from: Scotland Results from: 1 poll
Help on using the data
How much, if at all, would you say you trust the Scottish National Party to deal effectively with tackling the cost of living crisis in Scotland?
See About these data for possible variations
Explore the What UK Thinks website. Non-partisan information on UK attitudes to the EU before and since the EU Referendum.
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Snowball Dough Ball Day Returns: PizzaExpress’ Iconic Snowball Dough Balls Available for Just £1 This Tuesday
Celebrate the return of Snowball Dough Ball Day on Tuesday 19th November, with every purchase supporting children’s mental health charity, Place2Be
Dough Ball fans rejoice! PizzaExpress’ beloved Snowball Dough Ball Day is returning this Tuesday 19th November. For one day only, fans can enjoy the festive twist on PizzaExpress’ iconic Dough Balls for just £1, with 100% of proceeds going to Place2Be – the brand’s charity partner who is dedicated to supporting children’s mental health in schools.
Paula MacKenzie, PizzaExpress CEO, said, “This season is one the most magical times of the year, and our delicious new menu is certainly the star of the show, with many new and returning festive favourites. However, it’s also a time for spreading joy and making a difference to those in need, so we’re delighted to bring our famous Snowball Dough Ball Day back in support of the incredible work Place2Be do to help families.”
Place2Be provides school-based support and in-depth training programmes to improve the emotional wellbeing of pupils, families, teachers and school staff. The charity currently works with 650 primary and secondary schools to provide mental health services, supporting a school community of around 350,000 children and young people.
Jacqui Segal, Director of Fundraising, Communications and Marketing at Place2Be, said, “We are thrilled to be the beneficiary charity for PizzaExpress’ iconic Snowball Dough Ball Day this year. It is wonderful for families to be able to support Place2Be whilst enjoying a delicious sweet treat ahead of the festive season! The funds raised from this collaboration will help us reach more children and families through Place2Be’s services, where our trained counsellors and mental health professionals help children develop resilience and learn tools to navigate life’s challenges.”
To celebrate the return of Snowball Dough Ball Day, PizzaExpress is also bringing a festive snowfall to its Bankside restaurant on the day. Fans can head down to the restaurant at Benbow House, 24 New Globe Walk, London, SE1 9DS between 12pm – 6pm to experience a magical snow spectacle on the hour, every hour. It truly is the festive season!
Don’t miss out – fans can visit their local PizzaExpress this Tuesday 19th November to enjoy their Snowball Dough Balls for just £1. To book, head to https://www.pizzaexpress.com/.
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We travelled from Delhi to Haridwar by car. As it was Sunday, the traffic was marginally better in Delhi and the traffic jam spots took less time. The trip was fairly long in time. We travelled 240km which took us 6 hours. It was on country roads with lots of potholes and speed bumps through mostly farming country including sugar cane and groves of trees used to make matches according to the guide. There were many cow pads stacked up, sometimes along rooves, sometimes almost like fences and others on dome-shaped mounds. on the roadside were many tyre, mechanic,tractor and food shops … and for the bikers, a bike repair shop.
We have become used to sharing our largebottle of Kingfisher beer with our evening meal but Haridwar and Rishikesh is apparently vego and no alcohol. The next few days will be alcohol-free and meat-free. The markets ar Haridwar were very colourful as usual and we found a few pickle shops which smelt very good
In the evening we attended the ceremonial arti on the Ganga. Apparently, there was a public holiday a few days ago and 300,000people attended. Probably lucky to be a few days after. It was wonderful and slightly different to what we saw at Varanasi. Next Rishikesh.
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I actually did it!….. I managed to run the Lichfield 10k, finishing in 1 hour and 4 minutes. The course is a very hilly one, with a killer of a hill at 6k, but I set off at a steady pace and kept that speed up for the whole race. I felt pretty good throughout and even had enough left at the end to put on a turn of speed toward the finishing line.
I would like to extend a huge thank you to all those who sponsored me and helped me raise over £350 for Tiggiwinkles WIldlife Hospital. I know the money will be well spent there and I feel touched by all the kind donations, especially from people who only know me through my WildlifeKate website. There is still time to donate and make my run even more worthwhile at www.justgiving.com/wildlifekate
Here are a couple of pics of the day… to see more, follow the website link above. Thanks again.
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The first COVID-19 case within the ANU community since the start of this lockdown was announced Saturday night. A student living at Warrumbul Lodge has tested positive to COVID-19.
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As a result, a University Spokesperson confirmed that “there are no exposure sites from this case at the Lodge or at other sites across ANU”, however ACT Health will “continue to investigate for any additional close contacts for this case”. The Spokesperson stated that if they are identified, these close contacts will go into isolation in a self-contained apartment and undergo testing.
Additionally, the ANU, informed by ACT Health, clarified that “there is no need for the rest of Warrumbul Lodge to go into quarantine at this point in time”, and that the “residence can remain under stay at home orders”. This is in line with the ‘Alert Orange’ – ‘High Risk’ status across campus, meaning that students can leave their rooms for all essential reasons and can continue to interact with member(s) of their bubble, as outlined in this guide.
The University reassured that “there is no reason for any resident at the Lodge or in other residences to get tested unless they are advised to by ACT Health or if they start to display any COVID symptoms”.
ANU Vice-Chancellor Brian Schmidt sent out an email to staff and students last night, where he explained that “this is only the second case of COVID-19 in our community since the pandemic began in early 2020”. Schmidt warned that he does “not intend to announce every case we have in our community going forward. We will contact all those who are directly affected”. In addition, the Vice-Chancellor urged that everyone else stay up-to-date on a dedicated web page.
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Does this sound familiar? You have a fantastic service or product that you KNOW your target market needs. Your killer pitch has easily converted several prospects into customers. You’re growing your client base and looking to scale your business, then …
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There’s likely been a change in the market—the channels they use, what drives them to act, or even their interest in your offering. Also as likely, there’s a new competitor in the field, or a known competitor has shifted their tactics and is drowning your lead potential.
This is the risk every company takes that doesn’t build their marketing strategy on competitive and market analysis or that did that due diligence at launch but has become complacent in tracking the market or competition and assumes “everyone” knows what they do and why they’re great.
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We Rock the Spectrum – Geelong VIC Now Open
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On June 6th, We Rock the Spectrum – Geelong VIC officially opened its sensory facility for open play sessions, NDIS supported private hire sessions, and respite options to the Geelong community! What a week it’s been!
Minh & Danni Gazzara are the new owners of We Rock the Spectrum – Geelong. They are the proud parents of Caitlin (24), Pax (9), and Coco (8). Their son, Pax, was diagnosed with autism at the age of 5 when his daycare educators noticed his difficulties in play and socialization. Minh and Danni quickly learned about their son’s autism by attending information sessions, therapy classes, sensory programs, and consulting with other parents. When they were introduced to We Rock the Spectrum (WRTS) by a family friend, they immediately knew that they wanted to create an inclusive space like WRTS for their own community. They are excited to provide a space where siblings, like Pax and Coco, and families can strengthen their relationships and spend quality time together.
Throughout the day, NDIS participating families from one household were able to enjoy the sensory facility freely in alternating sessions. Children had the chance to run, jump, climb, slide, swing, and have fun! Even a popular special needs mum blogger, Celebrate the Spectrum, and her sons came out to experience sensory play at the Geelong gym. She said, “It’s a very calm place designed to support sensory needs. My boys had a great time! We recommend it!”
In accordance with strict COVID-19 practices, the Geelong staff took extra safety measures at their gym. They fully sanitized between each session, and everyone entering the facility was screened for COVID-19 risks and encouraged to practice social distancing.
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GLASSELL PARK, CA (KCAL/KCBS/CNN) - You've heard it before: "Neither rain nor snow nor dark of night," will stop the Postal Service from its rounds. But what about a hail of bullets?
A Los Angeles neighborhood is not receiving mail because of recent gunfire. The Postal Service has posted signs telling residents of the decision.
Meanwhile, residents are gathering their correspondence at a nearby station. “It’s a little bit frustrating, especially working two jobs and trying to go to school, “ said Christian Rubio, a neighborhood resident.
The post office will start delivering mail to the affected areas after its investigation has been concluded.
A postal worked had to run and duck for cover in June, and the mail carrier’s truck was hit by shots.
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Dairy farmers generally feel somewhat positive about improving the sustainability of their businesses and the sector as a whole. However, dairly farmers are facing a range of challenges that make it difficult for them to further improve the sustainability of their operations, not least because they feel they have already put in a lot of effort. Challenges include the lack of a viable revenue model, shifting policies, the absence of a specific vision both within the government, the ever-changing sustainability programmes at dairy organisations, the lack of a dot on the horizon and perspective, a negative image and a lack of knowledge among citizens, policymakers and political parties.
That’s the main conclusion of a study conducted by Wageningen Economic Research on behalf of the Sustainable Dairy Chain consortium, a theme group of ZuivelNL The study included interviews with 40 dairy farmers, covering a range of topics such as the sustainability goals of Sustainable Dairy Chain.
The aim of the study was to help Sustainable Dairy Chain’s partners to develop interventions that could contribute to achieving the consortium’s sustainability goals. The study also provides better insight into the intrinsic motivations of dairy farmers in terms of their commitment to these goals. This is important, because we need to understand why dairy farmers make particular choices regarding sustainability if we are to come up with appropriate interventions.
Dairy farmers were interviewed about a number of sustainability themes embraced by the sector. These were:
- A viable revenue model for dairy farmers
- Climate-neutral production
- Animal health and welfare
- Land-related farming
- Safety on the farm
They were also asked what they considered to be positive and negative consequences of sustainability, what they perceived to be their challenges and opportunities, and any solutions they could identify.
The dairy farmers that were interviewed represented a range of age groups, and they managed farms of varying sizes and degrees of intensity. They lived all over the country and supplied milk to a variety of dairy factories. They were also assumed to represent a range of opinions about sustainable dairy farming.
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Aside from the challenges experienced by dairy farmers already described above, knowledge also appears to play a role. The dairy farmers interviewed have very different ideas about exactly what sustainability means, and there are varying levels of awareness about the sustainability challenge they are facing. In particular, there appears to be a real lack of clarity among dairy farmers about issues, such as reducing ammonia and greenhouse gas emissions, and preserving biodiversity.
On this topic, there appears to be a gap between what dairy farmers, dairy organisations and the government consider important. So, in addition to removing obstacles and offering practical perspectives, it’s important to ensure that dairy farmers are clearly informed about the ‘why’ through tailored communication campaigns.
The dairy farmers that were interviewed also voiced a need for long-term objectives. They want to see comprehensive policymaking that clarifies the links between various sustainability measures.
They also want a better idea of what the government and dairy sector are aiming for and the goals set by the dairy industry. These requests make it clear that dairy companies cannot take on the challenge on their own. The government, dairy organisations, and other actors in the supply chain also need to play their part and come up with clear and consistent policies.
Another thing that emerged from the interviews was that dairy farmers feel a sense of injustice. They wondered how the commitment that dairy farmers are expected to make to preserving biodiversity and mitigating climate change compares to what is expected of other sectors, such as heavy industry and aviation.
An integrated behavioural model was used to analyse the interview responses. The behavioural model took into account both intrinsic motivations to change behaviour and external conditions that help determine whether an intended behaviour can and will actually be carried out.
The interviews took place in 2021, when the nitrogen issue was high on the agenda. The recommendations of the Remkes committee had been published in 2020, and the Nitrogen Act was passed in March 2021, which included policy goals that would clearly have a major impact on livestock farming in the Netherlands. The interviews did take place well before the presentation of the full nitrogen emissions policy, including the publication of the infamous ‘nitrogen map’ in June 2022, which was met with protests by many angry and concerned farmers.
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White Rose trio have different targets in their sights
York City’s relegation and the rise of North Ferriby United to previously unscaled heights means there will be plenty of local interest in the National League.
Promotion has to be the Minstermen’s aim, while both Guiseley and the newly-promoted Villagers are the two clubs with the shortest odds to survive. Whether the bookmakers have got it right, only time will tell, but there is no denying the excitement felt at all three White Rose clubs.
Hide Ad“The summer has been good and we are raring to go,” said York chief Jackie McNamara. “My job has been to strip everything down and get back to basics, whether that be defending, attacking as a team or creating the right spirit.
“This season will bring a lot of different challenges, not least the places we visit. It is not so much the matches here at Bootham Crescent that will decide where we finish, but how we handle going to maybe the smaller grounds with tighter pitches and not a lot of support. Places where a long throw can make a big difference.
“It was why we took in Stalybridge Celtic in pre-season, to prepare us for the long throws, the physicality that we can expect and so on. We dealt with it well.”
York kick proceedings off this lunchtime at Maidstone United, while North Ferriby’s fifth-tier bow will come at home to Braintree Town. Steve Housham, who succeeded Billy Heath in the summer, said: “We are massive underdogs but we don’t mind that. I have told the players to be proud against Braintree and to stay that way all season.”
Hide AdGuiseley make the long trip to Eastleigh with manager Mark Bower having put the emphasis on quality over quantity when recruiting this summer.
“I felt we had one or two too many players last season,” said the Lions’ chief ahead of a campaign that will see three teams competing at this level for the first time since Halifax Town, Farsley Celtic and York did battle in the 2007-08 Conference.
“The squad was too big. So, we have cut things down. I also wanted to bring the average age of the squad down as well. We have brought in hungry lads, and told them, ‘Use this as a springboard, play 45-46 games at this level and get a move into the Football League’.
“As for ourselves, what people perceived as our weaknesses last season were a strength. Teams didn’t like coming to our surrounds.”
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In the US, state and national lotteries generate more than $100 billion in sales each year, making them one of the largest business industries in the world. But the industry is not without its critics. These criticisms generally focus on the problem of compulsive gambling and the regressive effects of lotteries on low-income communities.
Many states have adopted lotteries as a means of raising money for a variety of uses. They are popular and easy to organize, and they do not involve imposing taxes directly on the population. In addition, they are a relatively painless form of taxation for the state legislature, which can earmark lottery proceeds for specific purposes. However, critics say that earmarking of lottery revenues simply allows the legislature to reduce by the same amount the appropriations it would otherwise have had to allot from its general fund for the purpose.
Despite their low odds of winning, people still play the lottery. They believe that the jackpots of large games, especially those that have rolled over frequently, will increase the likelihood that they will hit the big time. These super-sized jackpots also attract the attention of news media, which boosts lottery sales and publicity.
Another reason for the popularity of lottery games is that they are easy to play. Players can buy tickets in a variety of ways, including online and at some stores. Players choose numbers that are either sequential or in groups, such as birthdates and anniversaries. In order to improve their chances of winning, players should buy a large number of tickets. They should also avoid playing numbers that end with the same digit.
A dependable person should be selected as the manager of the pool. This person will keep detailed records and take pictures of all the purchased tickets. In addition, the pool manager should create a contract for each participant that spells out the rules and how winnings will be distributed. The pool manager should also post the rules on a website so that everyone can see them.
In a lottery, the first thing that happens is the numbers are drawn. Afterward, the numbers are divided among the participants and the winnings are distributed. If the winner wins a large sum, they can use it to purchase property or pay off debts. Some people choose to invest their winnings and build up a substantial portfolio of stocks. Others opt to use the money for other purposes, such as paying for education or medical bills. Still others prefer to spend the money on luxury items or vacations.
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Independence is not a given; it is something that must be fought for. Finland fought for its freedom 80 years ago, and Ukraine is fighting now.
In connection with Independence Day, our next convoy will depart for Ukraine to support their struggle. At the moment, we especially need funds to cover logistics – we already have more material than we can transport.
We have the opportunity to deliver, among other things:
- 7 pallets of Fiskars field shovels
- 3 hospital beds and other medical supplies
- 10 generators for frontline use
- 7 mobility scooters for war invalids
- Firefighting and rescue equipment
- As many vehicles as funding allows
We are still about €10,000 short of being able to transport all the donated goods to Ukraine. Help us help Ukraine!
Fundraising permit: RA/2023/1595
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We are specialists in industrial sheds, factories, warehouses, storages and godowns. Being a part of Ahmedabad, Bavla has received lots of attention from leading industrial companies for the various industrial grounds available here. Finding a warehouse for rent in Bavla has also become very common. We have 6000+ Industries and 4000+ warehouses in our database, which will take care of any requirement that you have.
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A man accused of repeatedly raping and then murdering his wife is said to have hired a private detective who waited outside her home and arranged for a friend to contact her multiple times, a court heard. Family members and friends of murdered Gold Coast mother Kelly Wilkinson filed through the doors of Southport Local … Read more
A recently surfaced photo of convicted murderer Mark Dixie taken near the scene of an attack on a woman in Victoria Park shows how close he was to being caught before he was deported. As part of a Sunday Times investigation into Dixie's life in Western Australia between 1996 and 1999, a 1997 Canning Times … Read more
A man who trampled and kicked another person to death over a pair of counterfeit Apple headphones argues that a prison sentence of nearly three decades is too long.
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Snowman Mason Jar
I had so much fun creating this Snowman Mason Jar! There’s nothing I like more than a craft project that’s cheap, useful and easy to make. And what could be more cheerful than a snowman?
Supplies: Small wide mouth Mason Jar, Cosmo Cricket lid, Design Master spray paint in Glossy White, a glass candlestick holder, E6000 glue, small black hat (and holly and ribbon if desired), google eyes, small piece of orange felt, five small black buttons for eyes, hot glue or craft glue.
Spray paint the Mason Jar and the glass candlestick holder. I think it took three coats for me to get the coverage I wanted. Let them dry.
Next, use the E6000 to glue the jar and the candlestick holder together.
Cut a small triangle out of the orange felt for the nose. Attach googly eyes, felt nose and button mouth with hot glue or craft glue.
Glue ribbon and berries to hat. Glue hat to lid.
To make the snowman scarf, cut a piece of felt two inches in width and eight inches in length.
Cut fringe in scarf. Tie it around snowman’s neck.
Fill your snowman up with candy or just enjoy it as holiday decor!
If you LOVE Mason Jar crafts (I do… I happily admit it!), check out my Mason Jar Crafts!
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Official standards for tobacco use include a variety of behaviors associated with tobacco use, such as using more cigarettes than intended and continuing to use despite negative effects . Although genes associated with nicotine intake itself are known, these do not tell researchers how nicotine use progresses to tobacco use disorder.
“Some people can smoke occasionally without developing an addiction,” Sánchez-Roige says. “We want to understand from a genetic perspective why occasional tobacco use becomes chronic misuse for some people.”
The researchers leveraged large amounts of electronic health data from several U.S. health systems. This was made possible by his PsycheMERGE Network, an international consortium of researchers aimed at integrating medical records and genomics data for a better understanding and treatment of neuropsychiatric diseases. Sanchez-Roige leads the Substance Use Disorders Workgroup within PsycheMERGE.
For the current study, her team used an approach called genome-wide association. This allows researchers to scan the entire genome looking for mutations in genes associated with specific traits, behaviors, or diseases. This is one of several approaches scientists have used to find genes associated with smoking, but this is the first time this approach has been able to uncover genes associated with smoking disorders.
A study of 898,680 people found 461 candidate risk genes for tobacco use disorder, most of which are expressed in the brain. These genes have been linked to a myriad of other psychiatric conditions and medical conditions, including HIV infection, heart disease, and chronic pain. Additionally, the researchers were able to test known findings about genes associated with smoking behavior, which helped validate their approach.
In addition to providing a more comprehensive view of tobacco use disorder, researchers will use their results to identify hundreds of drug candidates that could help doctors treat the disease. I was able to. However, further research is needed to evaluate these agents in the laboratory and clinical setting.
But the study also supports a growing idea in the field of genetics research that electronic medical records are a treasure trove of underutilized information.
“There is a tremendous amount of information hidden in medical records, and we accumulate more information every day as part of routine clinical care,” said Sánchez-Roige. “Electronic health record data is also a relatively untapped resource because it is very difficult to organize and analyze. This research aims to harness this ever-expanding source of information to solve complex medical problems. It’s part of a growing movement.”
Co-authors of the study include Sylvanus Toikumo, Henry R. Kranzler, Rachel L. Kember of the Michael J. Crescenz Veterans Affairs Medical Center Corporal, Mariela V. Jennings, and Benjamin K. Pham. , Mr. Sevim B. Bianchi, and Mr. John J. Kember. Meredith, Heng Xu, Shreya R. Pacara, Brittany S. Ledger, and Abraham A. Palmer of the University of California, San Diego; Hyunjun Lee, Travis T. Mallard, and Jordan W. Smoller of Massachusetts General Hospital; Laura Villar Ribo of the Autonomous University of Barcelona; S. Hatoum and Emma C. Johnson of the Alexander Washington University School of Medicine; Vanessa Pazdelnik, Greg D. Jenkins, Anthony Butzler, Richard Pendegraft, and Joanna M. of the Mayo Clinic; Biernacka, Brandon J. Coombs, Zille Zinwala, MD, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School, Maria Niarchow, Vandebilt University Medical Center, Michael Ehinmowo, University of Ibadan, Penn Medicine Biobank, Million Veterans Program , PsycheMERGE Substance Use Disorders Workgroup, Han Zhou, Joel Gelernter, Ke Xu, Dana B. of Yale School of Medicine; Hancock of RTI International; Nancy J. Cox and Lee K. Davis of Vanderbilt University, Yale; Amy C. Justice of the College of Public Health;
This study was funded in part by the California Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program (grants T29KT0526 and T32IR5226) and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (grant DP1DA054394).
Disclosure: At the time this research was completed, Abraham A. Palmer was a member of the scientific advisory board of Vivid Genomics and received stock options.
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Lot’s to catch up on and much to plan for the new year. I always seem to get some phony sort of anxiety attack this time of the year. Sometimes I believe in sitting down by some water source and reflecting by my evils of the year. It used to be the beach but…
The beaches here seem toxic and crowded compared to Perth. Bah!
Mom’s just visited. Dreary news from home include the ill health of my grandmother (dad’s mom) . Not close to her.Still, a hint of sadness. I don’t know why. Maybe because dad is sad and I am reminded of mortality. That I should be around my parents more.
Occasionally, I get asked when I’m going home. i.e Singapore, i.e for good. The answer is no, I guess, for the foreseeable future. It’s not like I hate the place, nope, there remains a degree of reverence. The sort you have for an estranged parent. — you love them…but you know they give you ulcers….and vice versa.
Home, it’s a strange word as this point I guess. Guess it doesn’t always have to be the place you were born, but a place that bears your dreams, your thoughts your life. Guess home doesn’t quite feel like home when you feel that what you are about gets picked apart bone by bone, soul by soul and destroyed. Then again, understand that I don’t hate my hometown, All I have is an understanding that, perhaps at this point in my life, living in that place is just not going to do it for me and vice versa.
Guess the only catch is that I’m leaving my family there and having to watch my little brother grow up from a distance. I do miss home but if I return I know I stop living.
A little ponderous we get sometimes.
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Factors affecting the accuracy of mutton slicer
1. Due to the influence of certain factors, the lamb slicing machine may have a local vibration mode. Usually, the situation has no effect on the production and processing, and only relatively loud noise will be generated.
2. If there is a large number of them, there may be weak local stiffness. In fact, this is still related to the structure of the mutton slicer itself.
- The local rigidity of the mutton slicer will affect the accuracy. Therefore, in actual operation, attention should be paid to the correct use of the equipment, and attention should be paid to regular maintenance and maintenance. However, the problems that can’t be solved require professional maintenance.
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Cervical cancer is a very common gynecologic cancer along with a frequent reason for dying. Within this study, we investigated the function of MELK (maternal embryonic leucine zipper kinase) in cervical cancer. We discovered that Warts 18 E6/E7 promoted MELK expression by activating E2F1. MELK knockdown blocked cancer cells growth. In addition, we used MELK-8A to hinder the kinase activity of MELK and caused the G2/M phase arrest of cancer cells. Under treating inhibitors, Hela cells created multipolar spindles and finally went through apoptosis. We discovered that MELK is involved with protein translation and folding during cell division with the MELK interactome and also the temporal proteomic analysis under inhibition with MELK-8A. Altogether, these results claim that MELK may play an important role in cancer cell proliferation and indicate a possible therapeutic target for cervical cancer.
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When the Roundhay Garden Scene in 1888 depicted the first motion-picture film, french inventor Lous Le Prince likely didn’t imagine the cultural phenomenon that would spring from his efforts. Now video and film are amongst the most consumed media in the world. The film industry alone made a record-breaking $100 billion in 2019.
It’s no wonder why. Through video, we can see a snapshot of life as we know it, captured on the screen and empathetic to our experiences. Video tells a believable story and draws us in through more sensations than images and text alone could ever achieve.
If your business hasn’t adapted video content into its marketing strategy yet, there is no better time to start.
The Many Shapes of Marketing Videos
No matter your business type, video content can span a range of formats that are bound to engage your audience. They can take the form of:
- Video blogs
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- Product videos
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Video is a versatile and engaging form of media that presents a real-life picture of what your business is trying to portray. Video marketing content can be short, entertaining, and easy to digest. This makes it highly shareable on social media.
The Benefits of Video Marketing
For the layman, video production can seem like a daunting and costly task. A budget is indeed required to make high-quality videos. But is it worth it? The statistics would answer this question with a resounding “Yes!”
Get Your Point Across
Video engages the viewers in ways text and image simply cannot. They make it easy to follow along with a story and engage with the content. That is why viewers retain 95% of a message when they watch it in video format, compared to only10% when they are reading it in text.
Make the Most of the Mobile Market
A majority of consumers now use the internet on their mobile phones and engage with brands through these devices. It is paramount for any business to optimize their content for this ever-growing mobile audience. Video is a great way to do so. 75% of all video plays are on mobile devices, and of those consumers that watch video on mobile, 92% of users will share it with others.
Engage the Power of People
Authenticity is a crucial value in today’s marketing undertakings. Gen Z has grown up with the internet and is savvy at spotting a shallow sales pitch. This generation prefers to engage with authentic humans and consider brands with a holistic view of their values and beliefs. Through video, brands can communicate that human touch. They can speak through influencers and members of their audience, share authentic testimony, and tell stories that move their consumers.
Get Started with Video Marketing
Are you excited to jump onto the trend of video marketing? Anyone can jump onto their computer now and create videos within an hour. Not all video formats require much professional attention. However, as a whole, there is a trend towards high-quality video.
The good ROI of such content backs up the need to invest.
Video marketing agencies know how to use the format to promote your business and engage your specific audiences through their craft. Consult experts on your options and consider hiring video experts to make the most out of your video campaign.
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PAINTINGS | DIGITAL ART | PRINTS | PHREAK MUSIC | AR | OBJECTS
A multidisciplinary creative studio producing original paintings, organic conceptual digital art, music/sound, prints, installations, and occasional one-off design pieces.
ORGANIC CONCEPTUAL DIGITAL ART
THE NO$TALGIA SHOW
“The idea concerns the fact that this country wants nostalgia. They want to go back as far as they can - even if it's only as far as last week.”
- GIL SCOTT HERON - B-Movie
‘The NO$TALGIA SHOW’ is a long-term series of physical and digital artworks examining Transience, Obsolescence, Transformation, Retro-Utopianism and the Nostalgia/NO$TALGIA phenomenon.
The conceptual thread of 'The NO$TALGIA SHOW' is that the emergence of nostalgia as a fully commoditised cultural phenomenon has ripple effects that reverberate - both subjectively & objectively - through culture, society and politics.
Artworks include installation, digital art, audiovisual video collage and augmented reality giclée prints.
ORIGINAL MUSIC ART PAINTINGS
“Don’t you wonder sometimes…about Sound and Vision?”
MUSIC GRAFFITI is - at first examination - a series of textured music-inspired paintings, with each painting represents the interpretation and transformation of a musical idea or thought into a visual concept.
However, the paintings are also the genesis node of a feedback creation loop that encompasses sound & vision, music & art, original PHREAK MUSIC, physical/digital dimensions and augmented reality.
MUSIC GRAFFITI | DIGITAL REMIX
“…that’s the kind of Avant Garde that gets my heart up…”
- Clarian North - Radio 1 Xtra, Anjunadeep Artist, Founder of Tamago Streaming.
The MUSIC GRAFFITI paintings are the ‘genesis node’ within a long-term creative project called FEEDBACK LOOPS that explores transformation between the sensory spaces of Sound & Vision, Music & Art…while traversing back and forth between physical and digital forms.
FEEDBACK LOOPS artworks include the 'FRACTAL / FRACTURED GROOVE’ digital art MP4’s ‘PHREAK MUSIC’ soundscapes, audiovisual collages, and augmented reality installations.
CLOSING THE LOOP | ART PRINTS
PRINTS & THE REVOLUTION
The results of the FEEDBACK LOOPS transformations are reworked back into the physical pieces by adding them as an augmented reality layer that can be activated when viewing the original paintings, giclee prints, art prints and any other reproductions.
For example, the GLITCH BREAKS series of visual remixes of original MUSIC GRAFFITI images are reproduced as 250gsm art prints that act as a gateway to the digital artwork in augmented reality.
MUSIC GRAFFITI | DIGITAL REMIX
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC NOISE
DO ANDROIDS DREAM OF ELECTRIC NOISE is a series of recursive artworks including physical installation, digital/video MP4 collages, PHREAK MUSIC 'Blip-Beats' and augmented reality enabled physical art prints.
Inspired by a throwaway comment in an interview discussing the proliferation of both AI music and bot listeners on the major streaming platforms, the title of the series is a reference to Philip K Dick's 1968 sci-fi novel that became the basis of the 1982 film Bladerunner.
The conceptual premise however fits within the themes of the broader NO$TALGIA SHOW series
BUY ART | SUPPORT MUSIC
At the most basic level, Club Zeitwarp is an online community built around the creative output from Zeitwarp Studios. It is free to join and provides a number of benefits to members such as exclusive art drops, free A4 prints, free digital downloads, and exclusive discounted pricing on Zeitwarp art & merch.
Beyond this it is an ongoing program to support musicians through direct funding, radio play, and ultimately with performance opportunities.
Ten percent of all orders placed by Radio Zeitwarp members is donated directly into the TipJar Music Fund that has been established to support emerging musicians and independent music projects.
You can find out more on the dedicated Club Zeitwarp page in the main menu.
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In the dynamic landscape of delivery services, the integration of drones is revolutionizing how goods are transported. Selecting the right drone can significantly enhance efficiency, accommodate various payloads, and adapt to diverse flight environments. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the leading drones in the market, offering insights into their capabilities and how they can transform delivery operations.
Wingcopter 198US: Elevating Delivery Standards
The Wingcopter 198US is a standout in the realm of delivery drones, known for its exceptional ability to handle long-distance transport and substantial payloads. Its state-of-the-art obstacle-avoidance technology and advanced flight control system ensure unparalleled safety and reliability, making it an ideal choice for businesses aiming to optimize their delivery processes.
Zipline Zip: Speed and Efficiency for Short-Distance Deliveries
For businesses focusing on short-range deliveries, the Zipline Zip is a top contender. It excels in speed and agility, equipped with superior camera capabilities that enhance its operational efficiency. Its design and extended battery life allow for multiple deliveries in a single flight, making it a cost-effective solution for swift delivery needs.
Wing Hummingbird: Mastery in Payload and Range
The Wing Hummingbird is designed for substantial payloads and long-range missions. Its powerful motor and cutting-edge flight controller enable it to manage significant loads while covering extensive distances effectively. This drone is particularly suited for businesses that require reliable and efficient long-distance delivery solutions.
Amazon MK27: Precision in Urban Delivery
Navigating the complexities of urban environments, the Amazon MK27 is equipped with advanced obstacle-avoidance capabilities and a commendable payload capacity. It is tailored for urban delivery challenges, ensuring precision and efficiency in densely populated areas.
DJI Flycart 30: Versatility and Innovation
The DJI Flycart 30 is renowned for its versatility and innovative features. With a robust range and adaptability to various payload sizes, it is an excellent choice for both delivery and aerial photography missions. Its top-tier camera capabilities further enhance its appeal for businesses seeking multifunctional drones.
Key Considerations for Choosing the Ideal Delivery Drone
- Maneuverability: The drone's ability to navigate complex environments is crucial.
- Flight Endurance: Longer battery life allows for extended operations.
- Reliable Autopilot: Ensures smooth and efficient flight paths.
- Payload Capacity: Determines the volume and weight of goods that can be transported.
- Extended Range: Essential for long-distance deliveries.
- Weather Adaptability: Ability to operate in various weather conditions.
- Safety Features: Includes collision avoidance and return-to-home capabilities.
Pros and Cons of Delivery Drones
- Swift Delivery Speeds: Drones can significantly reduce delivery times.
- Convenient Doorstep Deliveries: Enhance customer satisfaction with direct deliveries.
- Potential Cost Savings: Reduce reliance on traditional delivery methods.
- Risks of Accidents and Collisions: Potential for mishaps during flights.
- Vulnerability to Cyber Attacks: Drones can be susceptible to hacking.
Comparing Leading Delivery Drone Models
Understanding the strengths and limitations of each drone model is essential for making informed decisions. While some drones like the Wingcopter 198US excel in long-distance operations, others such as the Zipline Zip prioritize agility for shorter ranges. Each model, from the Wing Hummingbird to the DJI Flycart 30, offers unique advantages tailored to different delivery needs.
Boosting Delivery Efficiency through Drone Technology
Delivery drones are transforming the logistics industry by minimizing fuel consumption, navigating challenging terrains, and ensuring rapid delivery times. Their advanced navigation systems not only enhance safety but also provide cost-effective solutions for businesses.
Conclusion and Call-to-Action
Exploring the realm of drone-based delivery services reveals a multitude of specialized options. Whether you are a small business or a large corporation, integrating drones into your delivery operations can set new benchmarks for efficiency and customer satisfaction. As the market continues to evolve, staying informed about the latest advancements and trends in drone technology is crucial.
Call-to-Action: Ready to revolutionize your delivery services with cutting-edge drone technology? Explore our range of top-performing drones and discover how they can elevate your business operations today.
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Exercise and Reduced Risk of Insomnia
Exercising at least twice a week significantly cuts the risk of insomnia, according to a study. The research found that people who worked out regularly were 42% less likely to have trouble getting to sleep and 22% less likely to report any insomnia symptoms.
Long-Term Exercise and Sleep Quality
Those who maintain a consistent exercise routine over the long term are 55% more likely to be normal sleepers, achieving six to eight hours of sleep, compared to those who are inactive. The study, published in the BMJ Open journal, also discovered that consistent exercisers were about a third (29%) less likely to be short sleepers (under six hours per night). Furthermore, they were 52% less likely to sleep for an extended period (over nine hours a night).
Experts analyzed data from 4,339 people, with an approximate 50/50 gender split, from nine European countries. Participants were asked about their exercise habits at the start of the study and again a decade later. They were also questioned about any insomnia symptoms such as difficulty getting to sleep, staying asleep, waking too early, and the duration of their sleep.
Key Findings and Expert Analysis
The experts’ analysis showed that “physically active people have a lower risk of some insomnia symptoms and extreme sleep durations, both long and short.” However, the researchers, including academics from Imperial College London and Reykjavik University, cautioned that the sleep benefits could disappear if people stopped exercising.
The Role of Physical Activity in Sleep Health
Huw Edwards, chief executive of Ukactive, the trade body for the physical activity sector, commented on the study’s findings: “This study shows the essential role that physical activity can play in lowering the risk of insomnia, and we know that a good night’s sleep helps us to feel better and be more productive the following day.”
Exercise and Healthy Living at Zone Fitness Clubs
For those looking to incorporate regular exercise into their routine and reap the sleep-related benefits, Zone Fitness Clubs offer a variety of fitness programs and classes. Whether you’re aiming to improve your sleep quality, overall health, or fitness levels, Zone Fitness Clubs provide the perfect environment to stay active and healthy.
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Fortunately, you can go out walking. You expect very little, only dusk foreshadowing night, the murmur of animal life at
Read moreLeafless, grey, gnarled, they hibernate in the clays of the brown crag. Their red, yellow, orange gildings, two months
Read moreMy kitchen is blessed with fruity scents of Ethiopian Oromia, the welcoming traces of Chinatown Coffee Company, that quick but
Read moreU.S. troops liberated death camps
in the decade before my birth.
My parents didn’t use the word fascism.
But I knew what it meant.
Only two years before my birth,
Israel was declared a state.
Read moreA Chesterfield fast upon her lips (She’s almost Dorothy Parker) A whiskey neat at her fingertips (She’s almost Dorothy Parker)
Read moreMaybe the perfect world we seek Is not meant to be; Maybe the bliss of heaven Becomes hell for eternity;
Read moreShould I love my IED That goes off so suddenly Not hidden underneath, But for all to openly see?
Read moreFailure has taught me this: Nothing else matters, That if I could have a wish, I would binge watch Netflix
Read moreSweet little salmon, so fast and so swift; She keeps up with the others so big and so strong. Swims
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My Aunt Gina has always been a different kind of a person.
She has always been a free spirit, if that makes sense.
She is a single of those people who dresses in long floaty broomstick skirts and strappy sandals even in the middle of the winter! Aunt Gina likes to grow all kinds of things. She likes her garden and there are always flowers and plants all over her home and in her garden. I love the way that the home always looks garden-like and cheerful. Aunt Gina even grows cannabis and recreational marijuana occasionally. I wasn’t the least bit surprised whenever Aunt Gina told myself and others that she was thinking about starting up her own supplier right from her house. She told myself and others that her new idea for a supplier was to beginning making her entirely own marijuana edibles from her own ingredients and from her own bedroom. Apparently in the state where Aunt Gina and I live, marijuana edibles are not legitimately all that highly regulated. She is so cheerful and excited about starting up this new venture and she can’t wait to get started. She is going to make her entirely own special kinds of girl scout cookies, space cake, and pot brownies. Her marijuana edibles are really going to be legitimately good. Aunt Gina has been making stuff appreciate this for so long now that she legitimately seems to have a knack for it. I predict that her edibles are going to taste relaxing and that people everywhere are going to want to buy them from her!
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The way we perceive art has an effect on how we interpret it. Often our experience of art & craft is not first-hand, but from magazines, television or from the Internet. We have become a visual society, relying more heavily than before on the still or moving image for our experience of news, knowledge or culture.
Much of what we know about ceramics comes from books or magazines. Some of these magazines are now available on the Net in an abreviated form (hey, they still want you to subscribe to their hardcopy!), translating the printed publishing medium into an electronic one. Of course, as you know, HTML (hypertext markup language) offers quite different possibilities of cross-linking references than the printed medium, and knows no geographical bounds. Actually there are also similarities between the two, with the print media now usually first scanning in the images that are then translated into print. With the Net, the last step has dissappeared, although anyone can reproduce it if they have a printer. There you have it -the hardcopy!
In the context of how we see images of ceramics, the international magazine Ceramics Art & Perception has a very appropriate name. It lives up to the standard implied, delivering articles that deal with ceramic art on a conceptual level, even when talking about the 'vessel'. It's international flavor can be seen in articles from all continents, even as far flung (for some of us) as Africa, eg. the article A Ceramic Safari in East Africa, by Reid Harvey.
The magazine Ceramics Technical deals with technical issues that concern the studio potter or ceramic artist, but it is not a dry technical paper, it blends interesting work with technical discourse to make fairly lively reading for the ceramist. Topics also cover 'Ceramics on the Net', and Virtual Vessels.
Pottery in Australia is the magazine of the Potter's Society of Australia. It offers a glimpse of the hardcopy with the article 'Glebe Pottery Studio' by Sue Buckle, which deals with setting up a ceramics studio.
The Minnesota Clay USA Spring '97 Newsletter offers an on-line gallery page, a glaze page, articles on White Earthenware, Recycling Clay and a Book Review. There are also links to the Fall '96 Newsletter and the Winter '96 Newsletter.
Germany is also strongly represented with the German language magazines Kalkspatz T�pferblatt, KeramikMagazin, and Neue Keramik.
More and more ceramics magazines are finding themselves on the Net. Will the Net replace traditional printing media, as some publishers are afraid of? There might be more and more ceramics appearing on the Web, but quality of image and the texture of the paper will stay with us for some time yet to come - it's hard to snuggle up with a lap-top in bed to do some late night reading...
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I have often heard this term Act, Analyze, Adjust associated with sales training; however I see such a strong connection and applicability for this in courageous dialogue and conflict management as well.
When faced with a difficult conversation, we must first determine the best course of action, then analyze how that action worked, and make adjustments as needed.
This process does require self reflection and, of course, being present, or in the moment, enough to pick up on how you and the other person are being impacted so that you can analyze and adjust in the discussion.
One of the best examples of this was a conversation I facilitated between a supervisor and a team member. The friction between the two was quite intense and longstanding. They had made other attempts to address and resolve the issues but had not been successful. At one point, as we progressed through their conversation, the employee became very offended and defensive at something the supervisor had said. Interestingly enough, it was the most supportive and attentive comment the supervisor had made in the whole conversation. The supervisor was so taken back by the employee's comments that he simply sat there. However, that silence seemed to be just what the employee needed to reflect on her reaction. She was not really listening to what her supervisor had said, but had made an assumption and reacted. The supervisor and I allowed the silence to continue for a short while. It didn't take long for the employee to realize her error. When she did she paused, reworded her comments calmly and the two discussed how the breakdown in their communication started and how they could move beyond these challenges in the future. They assessed their actions, adjusted, acted and repeated this process with great success.
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I think there is a nice reason why bars are open many afternoons a week while churches are only “open for business” on Tuesday.
In many ways they are similar.
There is 1 main character in each, the Minister, Rabbi, or Imams for the church as well as often a single bartender for the drinking establishments. These leaders all will listen to your complications, provide counseling, as well as will cheerfully accept “donations” for their work; Church members kneel on committees to make suggestions as to where the church is headed as well as provide criticism if they assume the need to do so, then some bar “regulars” do the same, especially after imbibing too much of an unholy “spirit”. The church choir offers inspiring hymns, as well as while larger churches may hire professional singers, the choir is a occasion for wanna-be singers to showcase their vocal talents. Bars don’t have choirs, however they do have karaoke night where solo performances are the focus. One more important similarity is that a church as well as a chapel sized bar need respected Heating as well as Air Conditioning to maintain a comfortable setting for those who attend. Churches are unique in that the sanctuary may have unquestionably high ceilings as well as a need for quiet while I was in lengthy prayers. These are both challenges for any Heating as well as Air Conditioning design. Some bars still allow smoking so the area must have respected ventilation to keep the smoke away from any dining area. The Heating as well as Air Conditioning in both arenas will need to account for the heat generated from the bodies of those gathered to dance to the jukebox on Wednesday night or atone for the previous night’s behavior on Tuesday afternoon. Bars as well as churches may have similar Heating as well as Air Conditioning needs but I don’t suppose running a pew along the bar or setting up wooden bar stools in a church is a unquestionably nice idea.
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Today was the first day of school after the winter holidays and students and staff were welcomed back by the worst storm of the winter so far. I’m actually surprised that they did not cancel school or at least the afternoon classes, because gale force winds and torn of branches made walking or riding a bike to school rather dangerous. Even crossing the schoolyard was something of a problem. Two students in my afternoon class had bought a pizza at a nearby pizza shop (they’re not supposed to go to the pizza shop or the bakery, but they do so anyway, because the school meals are not very good) and the wind tore the pizza box out of their hand on the way back to school. The pizza looked somewhat mutilated, but was still edible.
Meanwhile, yesterday’s post on gender roles in fiction and TV seems to have struck a chord. There’s some good discussion going on in the comments over there.
Over at the Pegasus Pulp blog, I have a post on KDP Select and e-book pricing.
At The Guardian, Damien Walter has a weird article on romantic fantasy, which somehow manages to ignore 99 percent of all romantic fantasy fiction out there, including the entire paranormal romance, fantasy romance and time travel romance genres as well as the romantic half of urban fantasy and the romantic edge of epic fantasy. Honestly, there’s not even a single nod at what is some of the bestselling fantasy out there.
Instead, Damien Walter chooses to focus on three books, Fated by S.G. Browne (tagline: “Love is not a choice. It’s a disaster.”), The Thorn and the Blossom by Theodora Goss and The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides. Now neither S.G. Browne’s Fated (which I hadn’t even heard about before today) nor Theodora Goss’s The Thorn and the Blossom would be in my Top 10 or even in my Top 100 books that I think of when hearing the term “romantic fantasy”. This is not to say that these are not worthy books, they very likely are. The Marriage Plot is almost certainly a very worthy book, but it’s not fantasy. It is also telling that none of the three books discussed would meet the RWA definition of romance, though to be fair he did call his article “romantic fantasy” not “fantasy romance”.
I strongly suspect that Damien Walter wanted to discuss a couple of books that he had enjoyed (The Thorn and the Blossom is released later this months, so now is the time for a review or discussion) and was looking for a common thread to tie them together. All books deal with the subject of love in some way – voila, there’s our theme. Of course, Damien Walter begins his article by stating that he believes that love is merely a social construct – a view that is echoed by the commenters – which explains a lot.
Also at The Guardian, Alison Flood reveals why the Nobel Prize committee passed over J.R.R. Tolkien (nominated by his pal C.S. Lewis), E.M. Foster, Graham Greene, Robert Frost, Lawrence Durrell and Karen Blixen in favour of Yugoslavian writer Ivo Andric in 1961. I usually defend the Nobel Prize committee from Anglo-American complaints that a supposedly obscure non-Anglophone author (who normally is not at all obscure in his or her country of origin) was maliciously picked over a better known Anglophone author. And Ivo Andric might indeed have been a worthy winner – unfortunately, I have never heard of him. But given the competition that year, I strongly suspect that they really got it wrong. It’s not the first time either – I only cite the German trio of Theodor Mommsen, Paul Heyse and Rudolf Eucken, all Nobel Prize for Literature winners from the early 20th century who are forgotten even in their own country a hundred years later.
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TAX THE WEALTHY
Increase annual provincial revenues by $3 billion, by rolling back the huge tax breaks granted to the wealthy & corporations by the Gordon Campbell Liberals. Abolish provincial income tax on earnings under $40,000.
CLIMATE JUSTICE, NOT CARBON BOMBS
Cut hydrocarbon emissions now! Stop the Site “C” dam, LNG/Coastal GasLink fossil fuel project, and Transmountain expansion. End taxpayer subsidies for the fossil fuel industry. Free public transit for all, prioritize renewable energy and conservation.
RIGHTS AND JOBS FOR WORKERS
Security for workers affected by layoffs, including 100% recall rights and wage protection. Protect and expand union rights to picket during labour disputes. Full Labour standards protection for domestic, agricultural & migrant workers. Raise the minimum wage to $23.
PUBLIC OWNERSHIP, NOT P3S
Put natural resources under public ownership and democratic control. End P3 public projects.
PROTECT AND EXPAND PUBLIC HEALTHCARE
Stop privatization of health care – improve and expand Medicare to include pharmacare, optical and dental care. Give paramedics regular pay, not “standby pay”. Stop the erosion of public healthcare through P3 private contracting.
END THE OPIOID CRISIS
End the “war on drugs” and solve the opioid crisis. Establish a permanent, safe, legal and regulated supply of drugs. Expand mental health services and long term recovery support programs. Build housing for all to save lives and reduce social and health costs of street homelessness.
JUSTICE FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES
Act to ensure inherent Indigenous title to all traditional territories. No resource projects on Indigenous lands without full consultation and approval. according to the terms of the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Stop violating Bill 41, the “Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act.” Cancel construction of energy projects which destroy Indigenous lands, waters and fish habitat.
RAISE THE RATES!
Raise social assistance and disability rates by 100%.
DEFUND THE POLICE
Cut police spending. Cancel the BC government’s spending of tens of millions of dollars on the RCMP’s so-called Community-Industry Response Group (C-IRG), a special squad which monitors environmental groups, and Indigenous land defenders and water protectors. End injunctions and charges against environmentalists. Remove the provincial authority to order municipalities to increase police spending. Transfer funds to renewable energy, housing, health care, and schools.
BETTER PUBLIC EDUCATION
Increase public education spending by $1000 per student to reach the Canadian average. Raise teachers’ pay by $8000 to match Alberta. End funding and tax breaks (now totalling $500 million/year in BC) for private & religious schools. Protect health & safety for students, staff and teachers. Implement the SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity) policies in all school districts and private schools.
HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT, NOT A PROFIT OPPORTUNITY!
As long as our capitalist society treats housing as a commodity for personal enrichment rather than a fundamental human right, the result will be more expensive rents and housing costs, not greater access to a place to live. Build 100,000 units of new & renovated social and low-income public housing. Stop “renovictions” and “demovictions”, ban all evictions. Legislation to limit rents to 20% of a family’s income. End police and government sweeps to remove people using public lands and streets for their emergency housing needs.
Establish “Mixed Member” proportional representation, set MLA salaries at the average wage of a BC worker, make 16 the voting age. Repeal BC’s corrupt “wild west” lobbying laws, and increase transparency around public projects.
GENDER EQUALITY AND JUSTICE
Accelerate plans for province-wide universal, affordable, quality child care. Restore funding to women’s centres and programs, provide safe spaces to people escaping misogyny and domestic violence. Trans rights are human rights – take swift legal and political action against those who threaten the 2S/LGBTQ+ community. End the criminalization of sex workers, demand to scrap the so-called “Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act”
End removals from the Agricultural Land Reserve, encourage food production in urban areas.
SOCIALISM IS THE FUTURE!
The profit-driven capitalist system is killing the planet. We call for socialism – a world without poverty and war, where working people have political power, not corporations.
Authorised by the Official Agent for the Communist Party of BC, 604-254-9836, 706 Clark Drive, Vancouver
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In the cyber security world, 2013 has been more than a bit of an eye-opener for most people. The level of sophistication and power that some people wield over your online activity has been revealed to be far greater than almost everyone ever imagined.
But while law enforcement agencies like the NSA and GCHQ have almost limitless power to monitor your online life, cyber-criminals have also developed more and more sophisticated methods of stealing your money, and more importantly your data.
As more and more of our lives become digital, this trend is only likely to continue, the International Business Times (IBT) asked experts around the world to tell what they think the cyber threats for 2014 will be. Following are excerpts of the original article published on IBTimes on 31 December, 2013.
Dark web will become the only truly world-wide web
Alexander Gostev, chief security expert at Kaspersky Lab, says one of the big results of the Snowden revelations will be the break-up of the traditional internet, with the deep web left as the only truly global network. Trend Micro’s Rik Ferguson adds that the Snowden revelations have led cyber criminals to turn to ‘darknets’, with the most popular darknet being The Onion Router (TOR), which hides a shared file’s origin and destination.
Death of Windows XP a boon for hackers
Ken Westin, security researcher at Tripwire says the end of life for Windows XP in April will be a boon for malicious hackers who will have “an arsenal of saved unreleased vulnerabilities at their disposal. With every Patch Tuesday hackers will be reverse engineering patches to see if the vulnerabilities for Vista through Windows 8 also affect XP.”
Adobe passwords will be cracked
Westin believes the 130 million encrypted passwords that were part of the Adobe compromise will be decrypted within the next few months, providing malicious hackers with a large database of passwords to use in brute force tools as well as additional compromises simply because people use the same passwords on multiple accounts.
Mobile malware to reach new levels of sophistication
Craig Young, security researcher at Tripwire says: “I suspect that in 2014 we will see mobile malware reach new levels of sophistication as BYOD becomes more prevalent in the workplace. Mobile devices may be targeted not only for the data they store but also for the systems and services they can access. To combat this threat, end users need to become more vigilant about the applications they install and the networks they connect to with their smartphone or tablet.”
Cyber-criminals will find new ways to steal your money
Kaspersky Lab’s experts expect cybercriminals to continue developing tools to steal your cash in 2014 – directly or indirectly. “To support indirect thefts, it is likely that we will see more sophisticated versions of the Trojans which encrypt the data on mobile devices, preventing access to photos, contacts and correspondence until a decryption fee is handed over. Android-based smartphones will no doubt be the first to be targeted.”
The full article by David Gilbert is accessible on IBTimes.
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Spring shank added to front of seeder with injection knife for in-row application during seeding.
Added a backswept knife to a rainflow bedder for in-bed application of chloropicrin.
We have a bolt-on kit that turns the Spudnik Hiller into a fumigation rig so that a grower can get double-duty out of their expensive hiller equipment. This bolt-on 207-Kit, affectionately named after Aroostook County’s area code, has become the standard for Spudnik conversions.
4x3 tool bar added to front of hiller to bolt spring shanks for in row application.
Douglas Ag also offer a KMC Hiller with pans or without so that fumigation is a breeze for your cropping style and field.
The FlexFume has been successfully adopted in many markets throughout the world and is quickly becoming the standard for in-row non-tarped soil fumigation.
We saw the need for a machine that could keep pace with the ever-changing scale of new technology. We spent countless hours researching and fine-tuning best practices for the application of our products in a variety of crops. The design needed to be flexible enough to perform in a variety of soil types and adjust to any metric or standard row center. The goal: a one pass system that placed our products 12 inches deep into seed bed ready conditions followed by a compaction device. Three models and four years later we finally hit all of the marks with the FlexFume.
The FlexFume has become one of the most adaptable pieces of fumigation equipment on the market today. It utilizes an independent row unit system. This allows the FlexFume to adapt to the conditions in each row without affecting the others. This design also lends itself to expansion and is not limited to a set row spacing or quantity.
We also have the FlexTill Attachment option. It is a spring bed freshener to cover any concerns of the soil being too hard. This unique feature allows you to replace the FlexFume press pans with a rolling cultivator attachment to freshen the bed without disturbing the fumigated soil. The FlexTill will break down the packed soil for a perfect seed bed prior to planting.
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The give-and-take of yin and yang in the human body is a concept foreign to Western experience, but is a cornerstone of Oriental acupuncture thought. Fortunately, understanding yin and yang is not essential to benefit from acupuncture treatment, but getting comfortable with the concept can be very enlightening.
In Chinese philosophy and culture every entity in the universe carries both negative and positive influences. The negative influence is called yin, the positive influence yang. Yin dark, yang light; yin cold, yang warm; yin passive, yang active; yin night, yang day, etc. The shady (yin) side of a hill balanced by the sunny (yang) side is a classic example. Yin and yang are indivisible, never static, always fluctuating. They are the opposing balancing influences of every entity, and with yet another interesting factor: there is always a little yin in yang and a little yang in yin.
This concept flows into Chinese medicine where the symbol for yin and yang helps us visualize the balancing act that goes on constantly in every entity of the human body, from the organs and bodily systems to the smallest cell, as well as the vital force itself.
If one is to enjoy good health, Chinese medicine teaches that a harmonious balance between yin and yang influences must already exist in organs and meridians, or it must be attained. The attainment of such harmony is the goal of acupuncture treatment.
SYMBOL OF YIN AND YANG
Dark represents yin, white represents yang. The curved line separating the two speaks of their fluctuating interplay, an ever-changing influence on each other. The small dark and white dots tell us there is some yin in yang and some yang in yin.
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October 6, 2020
Saratoga, NY: Today, Elise for Congress released the 72nd Result in the campaign’s 100 Days, 100 Results program highlighting 100 of the critical wins that Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has delivered to the North Country.
“I announced over $13 million in funding for Plattsburgh International Airport to reconstruct and rehabilitate one of the runways,” said Congresswoman Stefanik. “Our local airports are a major source of revenue for NY-21, and I will continue to support these important development projects.”
You can view this Result here.
The Plattsburgh International Airport is a major source of tourism and revenue for the entire region. This FAA Airport Improvement funding will be used to reconstruct and rehabilitate one of the airport’s runways, helping to ensure that the airport can continue to grow, thrive, and support our region.
Elise for Congress will release a new Result each day through the November 3rd election to highlight the campaign’s laser focus on Real Results for the North Country.
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House Republican Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) dubbed President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address on Tuesday night the “state of crises” address.
BY WENDELL HUSEBØ
“In tonight’s State of the Union, Joe Biden must answer for the state of crisis two years of his failed policies have created,” Stefanik told Breitbart News, citing the southern border invasion and soaring crime.
“Americans know they are less safe because of his skyrocketing violent crime crisis and historic border crisis flooding our communities with illegals and deadly fentanyl,” she said.
Under Biden’s leadership, more than two million migrants have been apprehended at the southern border and hundreds of thousands have gotten away. Fentanyl has become the greatest killer among 18-45-year-olds.
Stefanik predicted Biden will praise the economy during his speech. Biden’s economy cost American families an estimated $5,520 per year in 2022. According to a Sunday poll, 41 percent of American families say their financial position has worsened since President Joe Biden assumed office — the worst result in 37 years.
“Make no mistake — the American people will see through any attempt by Joe Biden to lie and claim his economy is strong, because every hardworking family knows the pain of Bidenflation due to his reckless trillions of dollars of spending and radical Green New Deal agenda,” she said.
Stefanik also referenced the new Republican House majority and the oversight she intends to lead over the Biden administration. “In the new majority, House Republicans have hit the ground running to provide a critical check on the far left policies the Biden administration has inflicted on the American people,” she added. “We are just getting started.”
As the House GOP Conference Chair, Stefanik was appointed to the “Select Subcommittee on the Weaponization of the Federal Government.” The committee will help root out corruption and abuse across all facets of the entrenched federal bureaucracy.
The committee will hold its first hearing Thursday and focus on “laying the groundwork to uproot the longstanding political weaponization against the American people entrenched in the federal government,” she told Breitbart News.
See the article on Breitbart here.
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The Tuesday evening meeting of the Everett School Committee was one of the most important in recent years.
The School Committee is asking for a substantial amount of money to defray rapidly rising costs connected with the extraordinary rise in the school population and the need to remain in compliance with all state and federal mandates and to move public education forward in the city of Everett.
Increased costs and the loss of state and federal grants has led to a $3 million shortfall between what is budgeted and what is physically tangibly needed.
Perhaps the most difficult problem to cope with is the rising school population which has increased by almost 800 during the past three years and which is increasing more rapidly this year.
The School Committee is asking the city government and the mayor to act.
The shortfall must be made up in full or bridged in a major way in order to maintain the integrity of the public school system..
The mayor and the city government will be mulling over the request from the School Department.
We urge the mayor and the city government to act as there is a lot riding on their decision.
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Who are we?
The Flat Saturn Society is an international consortium that collects and distributes evidence proving that the planet Saturn is flat.
What do we stand for?
We assert that the planet Saturn is a flat disc. We do not make any claims about the geometric shape of the Moon, Earth, or any other planet.
What about the rings?
They're flat too.
Curves on Surface Due to Rings
Shadow on Rings Proves Saturn is Flat
- July 20, 2020
Saturn at Opposition
Saturn reaches opposition tonight. The planet will appear as large as the Moon in the night sky.
- June 27, 2019
Dragonfly or Dragonflop?
Yet another fake mission has been announced! NASA continues its lies about Saturn and claims it will send a nuclear-powered rotorcraft to land on Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. Of course, that would never work.
- September 15, 2017
Cassini Fakes Flop
The Cassini-Huygens space-research mission completed its twenty years of deception by faking a crash into the disc of Saturn.
- October 15, 1997
NASA Pretends to Launch Saturn Orbiter
NASA wasted taxpayer dollars by faking the launch of a spacecraft called Cassini. The mission will pretend to orbit the disc of Saturn and its moons.
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Wheelchair Explorer Glenn Shaw Sets Out For Mount Everest
25.04.2003. London. On the eve of the 50th anniversary of the first
ascent of Everest, disabled explorer Glenn Shaw is preparing to
set out for the slopes of the world's highest mountain.
Glenn and his team are aiming to reach Base Camp at an altitude
of 17,000ft (5200m) on the north side of Everest on May 29th 2003
- exactly 50 years to the day since Hillary and Tenzing reached
Glenn has a medical condition that is known as 'Brittle Bones'.
He knows that the slightest knock can result in a broken limb. A
simple fall might kill him outright. But Glenn is an explorer, and
treats his physical disability as simply one more obstacle to overcome.
Glenn's first expedition to reach Mount Everest in 1997 ended in
near-disaster when Glenn and a Sherpa slipped and fell at an altitude
of 13,000 feet (3900m). Only Glenn's considerable upper body strength
prevented both men from going over the edge of a precipice. However,
during the self-rescue Glenn broke his legs in eight places which
forced him to abandon his first attempt to reach his favourite mountain.
Undaunted, Glenn is now making final preparations for his second
"I feel that my expedition is a fitting tribute to Hillary
and Tenzing during the 50th anniversary celebrations," explained
Glenn. "I won't get to the top of Everest, but this will be
my personal summit."
Glenn and his team will be setting out for Everest on May 13th.
After arriving in the capital of Nepal, Kathmandu, the expedition
will fly past Everest on their way to the historic city of Lhasa
in Tibet. They will then travel overland to the Buddhist monastery
at Rongbuk, which was visited by all the British Everest expeditions
of the 1920s and 30s. After receiving a blessing from the resident
monks, Glenn will attempt to wheel himself to Base Camp in a unique
Swiss-built 'Everest Wheelchair' which has been constructed by Invacare/Küschall
to Glenn's specifications.
The Glenn Shaw Mount Everest Expedition 2003 will be celebrating
the European Year of People with Disabilities 2003. In addition,
the team are aiming to raise funds and awareness to support The
Backup Trust, a national charity which helps those paralysed through
spinal injury pursue an active life.
A Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, Glenn is a past recipient
of a ski scholarship from the American National Sports Centre For
The Disabled. In 2001, he was awarded a Winston Churchill Memorial
Trust Fellowship, which enabled him to undertake a voyage by sea
kayak around part of the Antarctic coastline. Glenn has also worked
with Brunel University's Research and Development Team to develop
kayaking equipment for fellow disabled explorers.
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In the digital era, where businesses are increasingly dependent on information technology and the internet, cybersecurity threats have become a paramount concern. The landscape of cyber threats is ever-evolving, with hackers continuously developing new methods to exploit vulnerabilities in systems and networks. This relentless progression of cyber threats poses significant risks to businesses of all sizes, making it crucial for organizations to adopt robust security measures, such as penetration testing, to safeguard their digital assets. This article explores the most prevalent cybersecurity threats and risks businesses face today and underscores the importance of implementing comprehensive security strategies to mitigate these risks.
The Spectrum of Cybersecurity Threats
Cybersecurity threats come in various forms, each with its own unique tactics and targets. Understanding these threats is the first step in developing an effective defense strategy. The following are some of the most common cyber threats that businesses encounter:
- Phishing Attacks
Phishing attacks are among the most prevalent cybersecurity threats, where attackers deceive victims into disclosing sensitive information, such as login credentials and credit card numbers, by masquerading as a trustworthy entity in an electronic communication. These attacks often come in the form of emails or messages that prompt users to click on a malicious link or attachment.
Ransomware is a type of malware that encrypts a victim’s files, with the attacker demanding a ransom from the victim to restore access to the data upon payment. Ransomware attacks can cause significant operational disruptions and lead to substantial financial losses, especially if the ransom is paid and the data is not decrypted.
- Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) Attacks
DDoS attacks overwhelm a website or online service with traffic from multiple sources, rendering it unavailable to legitimate users. These attacks can severely impact business operations, reputation, and revenue.
- Insider Threats
Insider threats originate from individuals within the organization, such as employees or contractors, who misuse their access to harm the organization. These threats can be malicious, with the intent to steal data or disrupt systems, or unintentional, resulting from negligence or a lack of awareness.
- Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs)
APTs are prolonged and targeted cyberattacks in which an attacker infiltrates a network to steal data or surveil activities without being detected. These threats are particularly dangerous due to their stealthy nature and the potential for significant intellectual property or data theft.
Risks Posed by Cyber Threats
The consequences of cybersecurity threats can be far-reaching, affecting various aspects of a business. Some of the risks include:
- Financial Loss: From the immediate impact of ransomware demands to the long-term consequences of stolen financial information, cyberattacks can lead to significant financial losses.
- Reputational Damage: A breach can severely damage an organization’s reputation, eroding customer trust and potentially leading to the loss of business.
- Operational Disruption: Cyberattacks can disrupt business operations, causing downtime, loss of productivity, and, in some cases, complete shutdown of critical services.
- Legal and Regulatory Consequences: Businesses may face legal penalties and regulatory scrutiny if they fail to protect customer data adequately or comply with data protection laws.
The Role of Penetration Testing in Mitigating Cyber Risks
Penetration testing, or pen testing, is a critical component of an effective cybersecurity strategy. It involves simulating cyberattacks on a computer system, network, or web application to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by attackers. The benefits of penetration testing include the following:
- Identifying Vulnerabilities: Pen testing helps uncover weaknesses in systems and applications that could be exploited by attackers.
- Validating Security Measures: It enables organizations to test their security controls and measures, assessing their effectiveness in protecting against cyber threats.
- Enhancing Incident Response: By simulating attacks, businesses can better understand how to respond to real incidents, improving their incident response plans and procedures.
- Compliance with Regulations: Penetration testing can help organizations comply with regulatory requirements by demonstrating a commitment to cybersecurity.
As cyber threats continue to evolve and become more sophisticated, the need for robust security measures has never been more critical. By understanding the common cybersecurity threats and risks, businesses can take proactive steps to protect themselves. Penetration testing emerges as a vital tool in this endeavor, enabling organizations to identify vulnerabilities, test their defenses, and enhance their overall security posture. In the fight against cyber threats, knowledge, vigilance, and continuous improvement of security measures are key to safeguarding the digital assets and integrity of businesses in today’s interconnected world.
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It’s a Star Wars Party, and You’re Invited!
February 12 – 15, 2016
Open 9:00 am – 6:00 pm, with special Star Wars activities 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
A four-day weekend filled with Star Wars-themed activities to welcome LSC’s new R2-D2
Star Wars Party fun!
- Dress up as your favorite Star Wars character, and receive a $5 discount on your admission.
- R2-D2 now has a permanent home at LSC! Come say hello and have your photo taken with everyone’s favorite droid.
- A special Tesla Coil Show features the music of Star Wars.
- 501st Stormtrooper Legion and Mandalorian Mercs go on the march inside the center.
- Who will win our Wookie Call Contest? Maybe you!
- Our Café will have space-themed specials and that awesome Star Wars cantina music.
- Much more!
Train in the Jedi Academy
Earn a Jedi Academy diploma when you complete your training! 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
- Dronesium Fly a drone. It’s great practice for flying the Millennium Falcon!
- Design-a-Droid Factory At this station, you can dream up a droid to go into battle with you.
- Battle of Yavin Training The Rebel Alliance needs your help. Practice taking down the Death Star to help save the galaxy.
- Jedi Trials In this trial, you complete the mastery of the force. See if you have mastered the force by lifting an object up like other master Jedis.
- Build Your Own Lightsaber Your final task as a Jedi is to create your own lightsaber! Come to this station to complete your Jedi training and design your own lightsaber.
LSC will be open 9:00 am – 6:00 pm all four days, to make sure everyone has plenty of time to play and explore.
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Assessing the value of resource recovery and reuse: social, environmental and economic costs and benefits for value creation and human well-being
Resource recovery and reuse (RRR) contributes to a range of social, economic and environmental benefits that affect human well-being in developing and emerging economies. Energy, nutrients and water can be recovered for safe reuse in agriculture or industry from urban wastewater, including fecal sludge from on-site sanitation systems, as well as other sources of organic waste, such as the agro-industry and municipal solid waste (MSW). To understand the full value of RRR to justify action, there is a need for a systematic assessment approach that balances complexity with practicality. Cost-benefit analysis (CBA) is a well-established tool for weighing social, economic and environmental costs and benefits based on a common economic metric. This report highlights the methods available for quantifying and valuing social, environmental and economic costs and benefits of RRR, focusing on CBA as the primary framework. Rather than prescribing a standardized technique for conducting CBA for RRR, this report presents broad frameworks and several examples that can be catered to individual contexts.
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Radio City Christmas Spectacular in Omaha and Houston as well as both companies of Elf and Grinch close today. Congratulations and happy trails to everyone!
Presley Ryan (How the Grinch Stole Christmas) recently performed at 54 Below with her Sound of Music LIVE castmates! Check out the videos below of Presley singing a Sound of Music LIVE medley and “So Long, Farewell” at the concert!
More production photos from A Christmas Story have been put up! Check them out HERE!
And here are pictures from the kids of Elf, A Christmas Story, and How the Grinch Stole Christmas!
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[MLB-WIRELESS] VPN into Melb Wireless network?
adrianlodders at bigpond.com
Sat Oct 16 23:44:53 EST 2010
After a few years on not doing much, I now have a WRT54G connected to a
Waveguide that's aimed across most of Sunbury (Node KKH).
At present I have a few people who are trying to connect but so far there
isn't a steady connection to the network.
I just wanted to know if there was anyone out there that allowed for a VPN
connection to get access to the rest of the melb wireless network?
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Upgrading Your Vera
XTension is fully compatible with the newest Vera Plus models. They offer a lot of new functionality adding in ZigBee and BlueTooth LE device support as well as the upgrade to ZWave plus which supports many new multi-devices and easier remote adding to the network and such. That may be compelling enough that you will want to upgrade to the new box.
There are several articles on the Vera support site about transferring the ZWave devices from your old box to the new one. I followed This One for updating from a Vera Lite to the Vera Plus.
While you’re doing the transfer you can leave your current XTension connection to your previous Vera connected and running normally. It will continue to control lights and other devices throughout and even after the process so there is no reason to disconnect to it while it’s running.
The only problem I had with the Vera process was that the new box simply refused to accept the transfer from the old box until I rebooted it. The 2 interfaces have to be sitting next to each other physically as well it seems. Once I rebooted the new Vera it did finally show me a message that the transfer was running.
The transfer takes some time and then the new box has to talk to and configure each node which can take a lot more time. Mine was an hour before any devices started to show up in the devices list on the new box and initially most were not working or showing errors. As it continued to chew on them things cleared up. When all the devices are visible you can then upload your backup of all the other of your config. After uploading the backup I still had many devices that were not responding or could not be reached. It took some time to get everything setup again and working. Overnight it did it’s re-routing magic and this morning everything is working again. So be patient with the process it will come back to life.
Depending on what software version you’re transferring the backup from it may not get the network settings, or it may get the network settings. If the network settings are successfully transferred with the backup then when the new Vera starts up it will try to get the same static IP that you assigned to the old box. If thats the case then neither of them will work properly. You’ll have to power off or disconnect the old vera to let the new one have the address. At this point XTension will log an error and attempt to reconnect, which it will now do to the new vera and everything will just keep working exactly as before, no other changes except possibly updating the user/password in XTension necessary on your part.
If the new vera was a different UI version then it will likely not get the networking config from the old box. In that case you’ll have to go in and give the new vera a static IP address. At this point you can either disconnect the old Vera and give the new one the same IP, in which case XTension will just re-connect to the new box and keep working, or give the new vera a new static IP and then make that change to the interface config in XTension and then reconnect.
The most confusing thing I hit in the process of the upgrade was the fact that I had to create a new account for the new Vera since the old one still connected through their old site. This meant I had a different userid and password for the new Vera than the old vera. Once I restored the backup from the old vera to the new one it changed the user/password of the new vera back to the old one. This worked for local connections from XTension just fine, but I’m still logged into their cloud with the new user/pass. Since XTension makes a local connection you’ll need to use the original user/password that you had set. If you had the “protect this vera” option turned on to require the password in the first place. If you didn’t have this option turned on then there is nothing to change.
Avoid the temptation to create a new interface in XTension to point to the new Vera. There is no purpose served by having a connection to 2 veras with the same ZWave devices attached. It will just try to create duplicate units for the new interface and you’ll have to delete them all and transfer the units from the old interface to the new one. Far more work and confusion. Just point your existing interface from the old IP address to the new IP address and re-enable it. Everything will just keep working.
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Every firm needs a well-coordinated and also streamlined body of functions. Chief executive officers play a significant task in guaranteeing that the company remains on monitor and accomplishes its objectives.
The job of company chief executive officer is actually the highest rank in an enterprise as well as acts as a key factor of interaction in between panel participants, investors, and the public. The task entails a myriad of obligations that cover every little thing from big choices to managing resources.
Overseeing the Firm’s Workflow
As opposed to lower-level managers who are a lot more included in everyday working activities, a CEO has an of the business’s efficiency. They synthesize documents coming from various teams and also lead the company toward temporary goals as well as long-lasting strategies. They are accountable for guaranteeing that all parts of your business are actually performing appropriately as well as fulfill legal and regulative specifications. They also check out chances for development and acquisition to steer worth. They serve as the face of the business to the general public, authorities, shareholders and also employees. They create operational policies and also treatments to help the provider in its own daily operations. They manage all divisions, including experimentation, human resources features as well as advertising and marketing. Howell, Darrell
Cultivating the Provider’s Game plan
This includes developing and implementing company plans to perform key objectives. It additionally includes expecting improvements that could have an effect on the company, like brand new regulations or potential threats.
The 1st step in developing a game plan is recognizing the company’s strengths and also weak spots. This demands gathering information from employees and clients, analyzing competitions and also examining the business’s existing role in the marketplace.
After recognizing the company’s competitive conveniences, the CEO needs to pinpoint and also prioritize strategic goals. It is essential to stay away from trying to resolve a lot of concerns, as this can create it hard to assess and also understand what is actually functioning and also what isn’t.
Throughout the procedure, the chief executive officer has to encourage collaboration as well as make certain that all staff member have the ability to help in the critical preparation process. This assists to establish possession and obligation, and also offering a crystal clear hookup in between high-ranking company objectives as well as daily work. The CEO should likewise deliver normal comments to employee on just how they are advancing these objectives.
Exemplifying the Provider to Stakeholders
A firm CEO is the face of the firm when it relates to coping with consumers, regulators, media and various other stakeholders. They are anticipated to have a high criterion of values and also morale if you want to keep the general public’s count on.
The chief executive officer looks after all of the functional plans and also methods within the provider, ensuring that they align along with the overall important sight of the association. They also work to expect improvements that may happen, and also make programs to adjust the business accordingly.
Various other primary police officers, such as the CFO as well as CTO, pay attention to details regions of procedures that need to have unique interest. For instance, the CFO is actually accountable for handling the business’s funds as well as run the risk of control, while the CTO supervises of the business’s technological necessities. This helps to give an even more specialist standpoint to the chief executive officer’s overarching obligations. It likewise aids to ensure that the provider can easily satisfy its own temporary targets as well as deals with any sort of economic risks effectively.
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According to Carl Jung each one of us carries a shadow.
The shadow is a part of us we hate the most. The weaknesses and tendencies we are desperate to suppress. The parts we will do anything to hide from people.
I learned about the the concept in June 2020 when I attended John Scherer's Leadership Development Intensive program.
The most intense part of the program was exploring our shadows. We did it by choosing a pop culture figure that most closely resembled what we would least like to be.
Mine was Hanibal Lecter 🤫🐑
But then came the most surprising part came right after:
We were asked to learn from our shadow 😱
To consider if maybe by avoiding the most hated traits we were also avoiding things that could serve us well.
To take a small part of the shadow and learn from it without becoming it (it's a shadow for a reason, after all).
If you're up for the challenge ask yourself:
What would I most hate to hear people saying about me behind my back?
What part of that can I learn from, without going too far?
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“The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding.” ~ Isaiah11:2
Our Church Library is a ministry to the church, offering pleasure reading, but also resources that can be used by Sunday School teachers and parents. We would love for you to visit our library. You will find a wide-ranging collection of adult and children’s books. Reference books, such as Bibles, dictionaries, Biblical maps, and concordances are located on the conference room bookshelves.
The check-out process of library materials is self-serve, and returns are on the honor system. We gladly accept donations of materials; however, we reserve the right to dispose of materials in poor or unsuitable condition. We have a number of Bibles that have been donated. They are available in the conference room if anyone needs a Bible.
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Family owned and operated since 1985 in the San Antonio Area
Looking for prompt, effective pest control in San Antonio, TX? Since 1985, our pest control service has been providing outstanding results to residents in the San Antonio area. We understand your desire for a speedy resolution and we deliver with our quick response times and decisive action in ridding your home of unwanted infestations. Our technicians are always trained in the latest trends and techniques in pest control to ensure that you get the very best service possible.
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We finance clients in a range of industries who have unique financial needs and business makeups.
Clients access the funding they deserve through our openness to different business types and scenarios. As a result, they can capitalize on hard-earned opportunities such as sales growth.
Fast-growing companies need flexible financing solutions where liquidity grows with sales. we provides cash flow immediately after invoicing.
Financing of international sales is not offered by many banks, factoring and financing companies. We have a global network of local experts and know country-specific regulations.
Often trading companies have few physical goods, but many orders and receivables. We use these receivables for working capital.
We finance primarily based on the creditworthiness of your customers and do not screen companies according to traditional credit and risk assessment standards.
We partner with clients who are looking to kickstart growth or are already experiencing it. Companies use our solutions to move their business forward, from working with new retailers to creating fresh products.
$5MM to $500MM+
In some cases, we can also consider working with smaller companies
Trade in tangible goods
Open Account, D/P, CAD, D/A, and sight and usance L/Cs
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FAA publishes updated guidelines about being ‘astronaut’
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Tuesday published updated guidelines, eligibility, and criteria for the Commercial Space Astronaut Wings program, tightening its definition of the word ‘astronaut’. The changes have made it harder for people like Bezos and Branson to be called commercial astronauts.
Billionaires Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson went to space in their private suborbital flights earlier this month. Many people called them commercial astronauts, but the US FAA published the updated guidelines saying space explorers must go through the required training to be certified as an astronaut and fly beyond 80 kilometres above the Earth surface as a flight crew on a permitted launch or reentry vehicle.
The FAA is the only US agency that awards astronaut wings to passengers on a commercial spacecraft since the Nasa and US military recognises only their employees as astronauts.
According to the updated provision, space tourists also must have ‘demonstrated activities during flight that were essential to public safety, or contributed to human space flight safety’ for being certified as astronauts.
The same day Amazon CEO Bezos along with three other crew members blasted off his Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket-and-capsule combo and touched down after about 10 minutes of flight, the updated guidelines were published. As reported, new Shepard was a fully autonomous spacecraft and didn’t have any Blue Origin staff onboard during its maiden human spaceflight.
The newly updated guidelines are considered to prevent Bezos and his team from being qualified as astronauts as the flight was completely computer-controlled from Earth and they didn’t contribute to human space flight safety during the flight.
Likewise, it is also not clear whether Branson and other passengers on SpaceShipTwo ‘contributed to human space flight safety’ or not.
Even if the new guidelines do not go in favour of the billionaires’ for being recognised as astronauts, the space competitors could, as mentioned in reports, still be awarded honorary astronauts wings if the FAA believes their contribution to commercial human spaceflight ‘merits special recognition’.
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Let’s take a look:
1. Weather: You could say this about any coastal place in the state, but having lived under the gray skies of Pennsylvania and in cold Colorado, let me tell you, that nearly daily dose of sunshine and utter lack of freezing cold temperatures is the No. 1 reason people from the rest of the country continue to relocate here as if we were giving away oceanfront property.
2. Beaches: Yes, there’s a reason our sugary white sands such as the ones found on Siesta Beach are consistently ranked among the best in the country. I really didn’t appreciate this until I spent a year living on Newport Beach in Southern California, where, to quote Bill Hicks, the beach just looks like “where dirt meets water.”
3. Restaurants: I can walk to a handful of excellent and a couple dozen really good restaurants from our office in downtown Sarasota. There’s many, many more choice spots within a short drive. It’s hard to imagine a city this size anywhere else in the country that has as many outstanding dining options. Also, let’s not forget about the award-winning Sarasota craft beers being served at these restaurants and the clever cocktails our local bartenders are creating.
4. Arts scene: It’s also hard to imagine another city the size of Sarasota with such a vibrant arts scene. Take your pick: museums, art galleries, orchestras, opera, ballet, professional and community theater companies. Plus, our live music scene includes some of the best blues and roots rock musicians in the country. Really, we have it all.
5. Parks and preserves: While the beaches are the celebrities, places like Phillippi Estate Park, Rothenbach Park and Celery Fields are equally charming in their own way.
6. Things to do: Every week I easily assemble at least 10 fun things for people to do in the Sarasota area. Just looking at March we have spring training, two film festivals, and an appearance by Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth on March 12 at Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, which in a single weekend last month hosted Dave Chappelle, and Steve Martin with Martin Short.
7. Celebrities: Look, even if you never run into Stephen King at the local bookstore or have lunch next to Jerry Springer, it’s nice to know celebrities do live here. I mean if it’s good enough for them, it must be good enough for us regular folks, right? And, who knows? I did once witness two other Sarasota celebrities, rock legends Brian Johnson (AC/DC) and Dickey Betts (Allman Brothers Band), playing together at a fundraiser in the Five O’Clock Club!
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