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AYURVEDA AND COVID: During the current Covid-19 Epidemic, the indigenous systems of medicine have been extensively used for the prevention and treatment of the disease. Much of this has happened spontaneously. In the case of need, the people in India instinctively turn towards the knowledge and remedies prevalent in all communities. The Governments, both at the Centre and in many of the States, have also actively promoted established protective and preventive indigenous remedies at a very large scale. In addition, many of the trained practitioners of the indigenous systems across the country have offered both preventive and curative treatment to large numbers. All of the above are believed to have moderated the impact of the epidemic in India. In cases where large-scale indigenous preventive and curative interventions have been documented, these seem to have demonstrably lowered the rates of infection and mortality. Keeping in view the potential positive impact of the indigenous healthcare interventions, we as members of the PPST (Patriotic People Oriented Science and Technology) Group have sent an appeal to the Prime Minister requesting full and effective deployment of indigenous medical systems in the prevention and treatment of Covid. The Appeal has drawn widespread support. It has been signed by 685 concerned individuals. The signatories include about 300 practitioners of the Indian systems of medicine. Among other signatories, there are 210 Ph.D.s mostly in Science, Technology and Engineering fields. There are also about 20 senior practitioners of the modern system of medicine. As many as 11 Padma Shri and 3 Padma Bhushan awardees have signed the Appeal. For further details of the signatories, please read below the letter we have sent to the Prime Minister, forwarding this Appeal. The forwarding letter has been signed by Dr. P. L. T. Girija, a founding member of the PPST, who has herself treated more than 600 Covid patients, many of them with severe comorbidities. We have also widely distributed a media release giving details of this initiative. These can be accessed at the links given below.
AN APPEAL TO THE HONOURABLE PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
VM applicants must be ARRL members who have never
been in trouble with the FCC themselves, must be able to use state-of-the-art receiving
equipment and must be able to access remote receive sites if requested.
Applicants will be vetted and interviewed by ARRL staff, and then undergo a
training and certification program. Appointments will be valid for three years,
unless terminated sooner by the ARRL. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The FCC has
proposed requiring electronic submissions for all filings to the Universal
Licensing System (ULS), including amateur radio license applications, modifications,
The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking issued in early September is part of a
broader plan to eliminate paper filings and correspondence of all types that
involve ULS, according to the ARRL. Many types of filings are already required
to be done electroni- cally, but hams have been exempted until now.
The FCC says
it currently receives some 5000 manually-filed ULS applications each year out
of a total of approximately 425,000 (1.2%). The Commission said it doubted that
anyone still lacks access to a computer or the internet, and was seeking
comments on its proposal to mandate all-electronic filing. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Another important feature enables users to create special lists with processes to be excluded. You can view them in a dedicated pane and delete the selected ones.
Furthermore, Process Cleaner Serial comes packed with cleaning capabilities for helping you delete Internet temporary files and cookies, as well as remove ActiveX from your computer.
When it comes to managing the startup programs, the application enables users to remove the selected ones.
During our testing we have noticed that Process Cleaner terminates running processes quickly and without errors throughout the entire process. It remains light on the system resources, so it doesn’t hamper system performance.
To sum things up, Process Cleaner bundles useful features for helping you kill running processes or delete cookies and history items. Thanks to its straightforward approach, it can be mastered by beginners and professionals alike. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Feline hypothermia is a medical condition in which the body temperature of a cat drops below normal levels. It’s usually caused by environmental exposures such as cold temperatures, wet conditions or poor circulation, but can also be associated with certain medical conditions or medications. If left untreated, feline hypothermia can lead to serious health complications and even death.
It’s important to recognize the signs and symptoms of feline hypothermia so that you can take action quickly. Common signs include slow or shallow breathing, lethargy, weak muscles, and pale or bluish gums. If your cat has any of these symptoms, it’s important to contact your veterinarian right away for a diagnosis and treatment plan.
Symptoms of Feline Hypothermia
- Slow or shallow breathing
- Weak muscles
- Pale or bluish gums
- Decreased heart rate
- Low body temperature
Diagnosing Feline Hypothermia
Diagnosing feline hypothermia is based on a combination of physical examination, laboratory tests, and radiographs. During the physical exam, your veterinarian will take your cat’s temperature and look for signs such as shallow or slow breathing, weak muscles and pale or bluish gums. The most accurate way to measure your cat’s body temperature is to use a rectal thermometer.
Your veterinarian might order laboratory tests such as blood work and urine analysis to look for underlying causes of hypothermia. Radiographs can be used to evaluate their heart, lungs and other organs for signs of organ damage or disease that could be contributing to their hypothermia.
Stage of Feline Hypothermia
Feline hypothermia can be split into three different stages based on the severity of the hypothermia: mild, moderate and severe.
Mild hypothermia is defined as a body temperature between 90-93 degrees Fahrenheit (32-34 °C).
Moderate hypothermia is defined as a body temperature between 85-90 degrees Fahrenheit (29-32 °C).
Severe hypothermia is defined as a body temperature below 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 °C).
Treating Feline Hypothermia
The goal of treatment is to raise the body temperature to normal levels as quickly as possible. Treatment will depend on the cause of the hypothermia and the severity. Mild cases can usually be treated at home with a heating pad or warm fluids, while more severe cases could need hospitalization and intensive care.
Your veterinarian might recommend medications such as antibiotics or diuretics to treat any underlying causes that could be contributing to their hypothermia. In severe cases, supportive care such as intravenous fluids or oxygen therapy will be needed to stabilize your cat.
Preventing Feline Hypothermia
There are several steps that you can take to help prevent feline hypothermia. Make sure your cat has access to a warm, dry area in cold weather, and limit their exposure to wet or damp conditions. If your cat is ill or on any medications, contact your veterinarian for advice on how to best protect them from hypothermia. You’ll want to schedule regular veterinary check ups so that any underlying health issues can be diagnosed and treated promptly. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Do you want to learn how to crochet a Crochet BIB and Booties? Here you will learn how to do it step by step.
Hi there, here at Crochet fashion you will find great tutorials, in the last tutorial we teach the Teddy Bear Jacket (see more) tutorial for you today, it’s a fast and easy tutorial, that was created by Souma Crochet. If you like baby pattern you will like this cute and warm Cozy Baby Jumpsuit (see more).
These fun coloured bibs and booties match each other with embroidered ‘day of the week’ labelled on them. Be creative though, if you not a big fan of daily DIY, you may want to put other sayings on the bib which could include a baby name or something super cute.
This clever and adorable idea is a perfect gift for a great baby shower party. A new mom always need baby bibs or booties, can never have enough. Made with cotton yarn, you can wash and dry these sets without any trouble.
- Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream (Solids: 70.9 g/ 2.5 oz/109 m/120 yds)
Main Color (MC): 2 balls
Contrast A: 1 ball
- Crochet Hook: Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
GAUGE: 14 sc and 16 rows = 4 ins [10 cm]
Skill Level: Easy
Size: 0-18 months
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Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance joined Nicolle Wallace's panel on Deadline White House today to discuss the new reporting that shocked no one: Russia is still interfering in our election process, again with the intention of helping Trump get re-elected. Also shocking to no one, Trump is outraged, though he's not even trying to hide the fact that he wants the help now.
Wallace asked Vance what we are even debating, at this point? That Russia is up to their old tricks, those rascals? Vance's answer highlighted the new depths of destruction Trump and Russia have achieved against the sanctity of our election security.
But now, Trump is going after the most foundational way we protect our election security from foreign attack. That's through the Intelligence Community. People who need to have the latitude to do this work, when they are briefing people on the Hill to speak the truth, and to think through the implications of that. That's what Trump is trying to shut down, and that should frighten all of us today.
He's not trying to keep Russians from interfering. He's trying to keep Democrats from finding out about the interference, because he WANTS it. He NEEDS it. And he has realized the only way to keep Democrats in the dark is to keep our Intelligence Community from doing its job freely, which is why he has, as John Brennan said, decapitated the ODNI by firing the top career officials running it. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Carbon Team – Pearl River
Your Future Our Focus
We’ll be with you every step of the way
In its early stages, The Carbon Team was only made up of four friends. After years of hard work and determination, we’ve grown to over 100 mortgage professionals. To get where we are now, we’ve built an environment in which our team can learn and thrive off each other. We understand that to make our clients happy and satisfied with their service, they have to work together respectfully and humbly.
The Carbon Team’s success is in our numbers. In 2022 alone, we successfully closed over $1.3 billion in loans and guided countless families into their dream homes. Our ultimate goal is to get to $2 billion in home financing in the near future.
Outside of mortgages, we host a fundraiser every year for different charities and have been successful at raising life-changing amounts for each local community we serve.
Above all, The Carbon Team works with integrity, empathy, and insurmountable knowledge about the mortgage process, bringing the human element to the game, time and time again.
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Refinancing costs typically range from 2% to 6% of the loan amount and include fees such as appraisal, title insurance, and closing costs. Factors like your loan type, location, and credit score can significantly impact these expenses. Our team can help to provide strategies that can help minimize costs.
To determine how much home you can afford, you’ll want to assess your financial situation. This includes your income, expenses, and debt-to-income ratio, to ensure your mortgage fits comfortably within your budget. A general guideline is to spend no more than 28% of your gross monthly income on housing costs and 36% on total debt.
A good credit score typically starts at 620 for conventional loans, while FHA and VA loans may accept scores as low as 500, though higher scores offer better terms. A strong credit score can help you secure lower interest rates, saving you significant money over the life of a home loan.
A Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) is a revolving line of credit that allows homeowners to borrow against the equity in their home. HELOCs function like a credit card, giving access to funds up to a set limit, which can be used for expenses like renovations or debt consolidation. You only pay interest on the amount you borrow, and the repayment terms typically include a draw period followed by a repayment period.
To calculate your mortgage payments, start with your loan amount, interest rate, and loan term. Your payment will depend on the interest charged over time and the repayment schedule. You can use a monthly mortgage payment calculator or connect with us to learn more. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Research and Engage
Our Service Learning program has been recognized nationally for its work in helping students examine issues of justice, diversity and social responsibility through service learning. Service Learning is required of all students, helping them become committed to public and community service.
Our Undergraduate Research Opportunities Center matches undergrad students up with faculty mentors who guide them in original research. This experience makes our students very competitive candidates in graduate school applications and prestigious fellowships.
Every student completes a capstone project before graduating. This capstone demonstrates the knowledge and skills that they've gained while at CSUMB. It's a chance for students to showcase their very best work, and demonstrate to future employers and grad schools everything they are capable of.
The Community Engagement is a resource center for students participating in realms of co-curricular service, including; community engagement, civic engagement, volunteering, and philanthropy.
CSUMB students can take advantage of CSUMB's numerous partnership and exchange programs to study in another country for a few weeks to an entire year.
Students from all over the world choose to study at CSUMB - for short-term intensives on English Language and American culture, for semester or year long exchanges, or to pursue undergraduate or graduate degrees.
The Institute for Innovation and Economic Development is a collaboration between California State University, Monterey Bay and the Monterey County Business Council, working together to research, create innovating business projects, and support students and entrepreneurs alike in their creative quest for business opportunities. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
HelpSystems acquires Agari to grow data security portfolio
HelpSystems has acquired Agari, a leader in enterprise solutions protecting against advanced email threats. Agari has seen notable growth with its Software as a Service (SaaS) offering, which sets the standard for protecting organisations against phishing, business email compromise, and email threats. In light of today’s complex security environment and increased cybercrime, this is a key capability for organisations in all industries, which is why HelpSystems continues to focus on enhancing its data security suite via adjacent acquisitions.
Despite the growth in cyberattacks through other vectors, email remains the most common channel for costly data breaches and cybercrime. Agari solutions detect, defend against, and respond to email attacks by using massive data sets, data science, and the power of cloud computing.
Agari was a founding member of the industry consortium that developed the Domain Message Authentication Reporting & Conformance (DMARC) email authentication standard. This critical initiative enables organisations to authenticate email from their domains to prevent cybercriminals from impersonating their brand, helping them protect their customers and partners from email attacks.
“Cybercriminals increasingly use email as a prime way to infiltrate businesses and gain access to sensitive data and IP, causing untold damage in terms of cost and reputation,” said Kate Bolseth, CEO, HelpSystems. “We’re thrilled to welcome Agari and their email phishing defence prowess to the HelpSystems family. Agari will be a notable asset to HelpSystems as we work together to give global customers new tools for securing their valuable data and achieving peace of mind.”
“We have found the perfect home in HelpSystems, with its dedication to supporting organisations in their efforts to achieve a holistic approach to email and data security,” said Patrick Peterson, Founder and CEO, Agari. “We look forward to continuing to work with our customers to provide the first line of defence against phishing attacks, and we can now introduce them to a host of complementary solutions to address gaps in all aspects of their security postures.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Canyon Bicycles has announced a collaboration agreement with IperionX Limited (“IperionX”) to develop a more sustainable titanium supply chain through the production of bicycle components using IperionX’s 100% recycled and low carbon titanium.
The announcement from Canyon highlights the potential to develop bicycle components utilizing IperionX’s 100% recycled titanium aligns with its ambitions to drive the use of innovative material in the production process, and to match that with its environmental goals.
IperionX is reported to be working closely with Canyon’s product development and ESG teams to produce bicycle components using IperionX’s low-carbon, recycled titanium metal powders via additive manufacturing methods. The parties have agreed upon an initial project to prototype Canyon bicycle parts, including for bicycle frames, using IperionX’s 100% recycled titanium produced by IperionX via additive manufacturing methods.
Titanium as a frame material has a premium and desirable position for bicycle consumers, being both very strong and lightweight, including around half the weight of steel, as well as being extremely corrosion resistant, removing the requirement for paint as a corrosion inhibitor. However, until now, its utilization in bike components has been limited by its high cost compared to materials such as carbon frames, as well as the high-carbon footprint of the current titanium supply chain, which is based on the energy-intensive Kroll process.
The partnership between IperionX and Canyon represents another milestone in the rapidly growing, highly visible and sustainability focused global bicycle market, and complements IperionX’s recent partnerships in the luxury goods sector.
Alison Jones, Canyon Chief Operating Officer: “We’re delighted to have formed this working relationship with IperionX. Connecting IperionX to our product development and ESG teams is allowing us to identify bicycle components that can be produced using their low-cost, low-carbon, fully recycled titanium powders. This is a real breakthrough technology for us and we look forward to deploying this innovative technology in the production of more sustainable titanium for use in Canyon bicycles.
Anastasios (Taso) Arima, IperionX CEO and Managing Director: “Our partnership with Canyon highlights the importance of fully circular, sustainable materials to customers with leading environmental goals. We are very pleased to be applying the patented technologies to create 100% recycled titanium parts for a leading company in a very large addressable market, and we look forward to progressing the partnership towards the extended use of titanium in bicycle production.
July of 2022 saw Canyon secure $30 million in investment from LRMR Ventures, the investment vehicle of NBA Basketball Legend LeBron James, and SC Holdings.
In the UK the brand has just kicked off its 2023 demo series, hosting events which serve a commercial and community building purpose, toward a common goal: More bike sales = more people riding bikes. More people riding bikes = better for everyone. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Recruiting is weird. When you are attempting to fill two open scholarships in the middle of June, the process becomes even more bizarre, if not maddening.
Last week, we reported that 2017 guard Parker Stewart had scheduled a visit to Iowa State. He had. However, for one reason or another, that visit never happened.
According to a source, the Stewart camp has told Iowa State that the program is still in contention to land the 6-foot-5 shooting guard. However, the fact that Stewart, who signed with Ole Miss last fall, has visited Georgetown and Pitt but not Iowa State puts Steve Prohm’s program at a significant disadvantage.
Rodgerick Brown to visit next week
Last week, we reported that Tennessee native Rodgerick Brown had received an Iowa State offer. According to a source, the 6-foot-7 forward will officially visit Iowa State sometime next week.
Brown, who has already visited Florida Gulf Coast and Middle Tennessee State, has upcoming visits scheduled for Wichita State and UAB as well.
— Rodgerick Brown (@RodBrown_RB5) June 6, 2017
2018 guard sets visit too
Last but certainly not least, Rivals.com is reporting that 2018 point guard Jordan Lathon will officially visit Iowa State later this week.
According to a source, this recruitment will likely come down to Iowa State and Northwestern, where Lathon will visit this weekend.
The 6-foot-4, 175-pound guard hails from Grandview, Mo. Lathon is currently the 128th ranked player in Rivals’ class of 2018. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
About Us - Press Release - 96.9% of shareholders to receive CPOs or ADSs under CEMEX's stock dividend program
Press Releases 2008
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June 4, 2008
CEMEX, S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE: CX) announced today the completion of its stock dividend program determined at the Shareholders Meeting on April 24, 2008. A total of 283,981,781 CPOs, including CPOs in the form of ADSs (one ADS represents ten CPOs), were issued on June 4, 2008 and will be distributed to 96.9% of shareholders; the remaining 3.1%, consisting of CPO holders, will receive a cash payment of MXP 0.867774 per CPO in lieu of the stock dividend, for a total of approximately MXP 213.7 million (US$20.6 million) to be paid by CEMEX.
Under this stock dividend program, CEMEX shareholders will receive one new CPO for each 27.572516 CPOs held (each representing two series A shares and one series B share) and ADS holders will receive one new ADS for each 27.572516 ADSs held.
As previously announced, CPO holders had the option to receive a cash payment in lieu of the stock dividend. ADS holders were entitled to receive a stock dividend only. ADS holders could instruct the ADS Depositary to sell all or a portion of the additional stock received as a result of the stock dividend into the market and receive the net cash proceeds from such sales.
CEMEX is a growing global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities in more than 50 countries throughout the world. CEMEX has a rich history of improving the well-being of those it serves through its efforts to pursue innovative industry solutions and efficiency advancements and to promote a sustainable future. For more information, visit www.cemex.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements and information that are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors could cause the actual results, performance or achievements of CEMEX to be materially different from those expressed or implied in this release, including, among others, changes in general economic, political, governmental and business conditions globally and in the countries in which CEMEX does business, changes in interest rates, changes in inflation rates, changes in exchange rates, the level of construction generally, changes in cement demand and prices, changes in raw material and energy prices, weather conditions, changes in business strategy and various other factors. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those described herein. CEMEX assumes no obligation to update or correct the information contained in this press release.
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Amidst the United Nations (UN) General Assembly, the United States and 26 other countries released a joint statement on advancing responsible state behavior in cyberspace on Sept. 23.
The United States joined Australia, Belgium, Canada, Colombia, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, the Republic of Korea, Romania, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom to acknowledge that “state and non-state actors are using cyberspace increasingly as a platform for irresponsible behavior from which to target critical infrastructure and our citizens, undermine democracies and international institutions and organizations, and undercut fair competition in our global economy by stealing ideas when they cannot create them.”
In order to combat the malicious activity in cyberspace, the countries reaffirmed that there must be an “international rules-based order” to “guide state behavior in cyberspace.” To that end, the statement explained that “UN member states have increasingly coalesced around an evolving framework of responsible state behavior in cyberspace (framework), which supports the international rules-based order, affirms the applicability of international law to state-on-state behavior, adherence to voluntary norms of responsible state behavior in peacetime, and the development and implementation of practical confidence-building measures to help reduce the risk of conflict stemming from cyber incidents.”
While there is support for an international framework, the countries said that there must be a global commitment to adhere to, implement, and further develop the guidelines. The statement also encouraged support for the ongoing UN negotiations of the Open Ended Working Group and Group of Governmental Experts. To help smaller nations to implement the framework, the countries said they “support targeted cybersecurity capacity building” as a means to ensure that “all responsible states can implement this framework and better protect their networks from significant disruptive, destructive, or otherwise destabilizing cyber activity.”
While they encourage nation-states to cease any malicious activity in cyberspace, they do acknowledge that some countries may continue to engage in such behaviors online. The group acknowledges that those countries must face consequences. “When necessary, we will work together on a voluntary basis to hold states accountable when they act contrary to this framework, including by taking measures that are transparent and consistent with international law,” the statement says.
The countries say they “call on all states to support the evolving framework and to join with us to ensure greater accountability and stability in cyberspace.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Outside the headquarters of the University of California in Oakland, researchers Peter Dreier and Megan Bomba sat alongside two officials of Teamsters Local 2010. Behind them: signs that read “UC: Pay Workers Enough to LIVE.”
The Teamsters Local is negotiating with the university system over clerical and administrative support salaries. Part of the union’s campaign is to persuade outsiders that the UC’s hardest-working employees are going to bed hungry and likely showing up at work that way.
This explains the presence of Drier and Bomba, researchers at Occidental College’s Urban & Environmental Studies Institute. The pair had just finished Exhibit A in the Teamsters campaign, a study that finds a remarkable 70 percent of University of California clerical and support staff are “food insecure,” or lacking access to food at some point in a year.
That 70 percent finding is about 5.5 times the rate of food insecurity among all California households. This is even more remarkable because UC’s Clerical and Allied Services Unit earns 47 percent above the median Californian individual income ($46,583 vs. $31,587).
Beneath those extraordinary numbers are some elementary research problems. Drier and Bomba used an abbreviated six-question survey to measure food security rather than the 18-question survey the USDA recommends. According to the USDA, the six-question survey is “less precise and somewhat less reliable than 18-item measure” and “does not measure the most severe levels of food insecurity.”
The report’s methodology is troubling in other ways. The authors acknowledge that their 2,890 respondents volunteered to take the survey online. That raises the possibility that those who responded were overwhelmingly (and unscientifically) attracted by questions about hunger. That’s called “self-selection,” and there’s no evidence the researchers accounted for a non-random sample.
Translation: the shorter survey and self-selection may have biased the results to overreport food insecurity.
The Teamsters have used this sort of science to produce political findings before. A previous study requested by Teamsters Local 2010 from the Economic Policy Institute estimated that 93 percent of UC clerical workers do not earn enough to cover a basic family budget. The study was built on the assumption of a one-parent, one-child household, though it’s not clear that’s representative of UC clerical worker households.
Food insecurity is a real problem and the researchers correctly point out the negative effects it has on wellbeing. There is no doubt single-parent households face significant strain. But it is not clear why UC clerical workers suffer from food insecurity more than five times the average Californian while making above the individual median income. Studies that are methodologically flawed to overestimate the problem do a disservice to those who are actually going hungry.
If the study’s findings are correct, they raise a question the researchers did not ask: why can’t University of California support staff afford to eat? The answers may be related to other trends: the UC system has increased the number of high-paying administrative positions by 60 percent over the past decade. At the same time, UC students have seen an increase in tuition of over 200 percent since 2000. These hikes make college less affordable for students who, in a separate study, report high levels of food insecurity.
At least one UC official said the timing of Drier and Bomba’s report is suspicious, coming as it does during contract negotiations with Teamsters Local 2010. “I’m not surprised to see these kinds of things sort of planted, if you will, to affect the collective bargaining process,” said a university regent.
A recent California Policy Center study found that UC Berkeley’s pay distribution is more unequal than Haiti’s, the world’s most unequal country. Many administrators and professors make six-figure annual salaries, ironically including those in Cal’s Center for Equitable Growth.
Andrew Heritage is a California Policy Center fall Journalism Fellow. He is a doctoral student in political science at the Claremont Graduate University. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Trucks ‘n' Sudan: A Montana Mystery Wrapped Inside a Montana Enigma!
Imagine, if you will, a vast, rolling landscape dotted with towering peaks, whispering prairies, and the occasional herd of bison. This is Montana, a land where cowboys roam free and the sound of pickup trucks reverberates through the air like a symphony. But amidst this idyllic tableau lurks a peculiar enigma: Sudan, a place that, despite its African namesake, finds itself smack-dab in the heart of Big Sky Country.
TL;DR: Trucks in Montana are the bomb, especially if you want to tackle Sudan, a quirky town with a Sudanese soul and a Montana heart. From its Sudanese-inspired architecture to its unexpected culinary delights, Sudan is a Montana anomaly that's sure to tickle your fancy.
Sudan: A Primer
Nestled cozily along the Missouri River, Sudan is a town that's as charming as it is puzzling. Founded by a group of Sudanese immigrants in the early 1900s, Sudan has managed to preserve its unique heritage while somehow simultaneously absorbing the rugged spirit of Montana.
The town's architecture is a testament to this cultural fusion, with Sudanese-style mudbrick buildings standing cheek-by-jowl with classic Montana log cabins. The vibrant colors and ornate designs of the Sudanese buildings add a splash of exotic flair to the otherwise rustic landscape.
Trucks: The Sudanese Lifeline
In Sudan, trucks are not just a mode of transportation; they're a way of life. Sudanese immigrants brought their love of trucks with them, and it's become a defining characteristic of the town. From massive semi-trucks to beat-up pickups, trucks of all shapes and sizes can be seen rumbling through Sudan's streets.
Trucks are used for everything from hauling goods to transporting families to hosting impromptu parties. According to local legend, the Sudanese love of trucks is so deep-rooted that some newborns are delivered not in a hospital but in the back of a truck. Whether or not that's true, it's clear that trucks hold a special place in the heart of Sudan.
The Sudanese Cuisine Conundrum
For a town named after an African country, Sudan's culinary scene is surprisingly devoid of Sudanese influences. Instead, the town has developed its own unique cuisine, a peculiar blend of Sudanese, American, and Montana flavors.
The most popular dish in Sudan is the “Sudan Special,” a curious concoction of fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and gravy served with a side of okra. It's a dish that defies easy categorization, but somehow it works. Locals swear by it, and visitors can't seem to get enough of it.
Sudan is a town where the unexpected is the norm. Take, for example, the annual “Sudan Sudanese Festival,” a celebration of all things Sudanese (despite the lack of actual Sudanese cuisine). The festival features traditional Sudanese music, dance, and fashion, as well as a parade of Sudan's finest trucks.
Another cultural curiosity is the “Sudan Sudanese Museum,” which houses a collection of Sudanese artifacts, including a replica of a traditional Sudanese hut and a life-sized statue of a Sudanese truck. The museum is a testament to the town's unwavering commitment to its Sudanese heritage, even if that heritage is more imagined than real.
If You Know, You Know…
What do you call a truck that's always stuck in the mud?
Answer: A Sudan-Stuck!
(Yes, that joke is terrible. But hey, we're in Sudan, where the puns are as dry as the Montana prairie.)
A Pithy Summary
Trucks in Montana are like Sudan itself: a peculiar, enigmatic, yet oddly endearing part of the Big Sky State. Whether you're hauling hay, delivering groceries, or just cruising down the open road, a truck is the perfect vehicle for exploring this quirky corner of Montana.
So if you ever find yourself in Sudan, Montana, don't be surprised if you see a group of Sudanese immigrants riding around in a pickup truck, blasting Sudanese music, and eating fried chicken with okra. It's just another day in this Montana anomaly, where the unexpected is the norm and the ordinary is nowhere to be found. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Cheers To This
Celebratory cocktail lunch reveals fun facts about Dallas’ top bartenders
There are worse ways to spend a Tuesday afternoon than hanging with the best bartenders in Dallas. With help from Tequila Herradura, we wrangled our 2016 Tastemaker Award Bartender of the Year nominees for a celebratory cocktail lunch at Madrina, itself a nominee for Best New Restaurant and Chef of the Year (Julio Peraza).
Host was Madrina co-owner and 2014 Bartender of the Year Michael Martensen, who asked 2015 winner Eddie “Lucky” Campbell to help with those duties. Both mixed up cocktails — Martensen’s was called The Drifter, with Herradura Silver, apple cider, blanc vermouth, lime juice, and ginger beer, while Campbell’s contained Herradura Reposado, orgeat syrup, Byrrh quinquina, Angostura bitters, and lime peel — to sip before a seated meal. On the menu was butter lettuce salad, crispy wild mushrooms with poblano cream and housemade tortillas, lechon (pork barbecue) with seasonal vegetables, whole red snapper with Lyonnaise potatoes and beurre blanc, and churros with vanilla cream and spiced chocolate.
In attendance were Christian Armando of the Standard Pour, Danny Caffall of the Mansion Bar, Alex Fletcher of Henry’s Majestic, Drew Garison of Parliament, and Ravinder Singh of Rapscallion. There in spirit were Kyle Hilla of The Theodore, Zach Potts of Remedy, and Benj Pocta of Small Brewpub. In a way, this lunch served as a passing of the torch from Martensen and Campbell to the new guard of standout bartenders, and we heard more than once how much they appreciate the support of their peers.
If you’ve never hung out with seven bartenders at once, let us share a little of the conversation. Campbell loves talking about signs of the Zodiac (he’s a Scorpio) and thinks Fletcher has beautiful eyes (he does). Singh doesn’t mind the commute to Greenville Avenue from his home in Sunnyvale, where he’s lived for about a decade. Peru-born Armando once accepted a $300 dare to eat six wings doused in ghost pepper sauce and was sick for about two weeks after that, despite his tolerance for spicy foods.
Caffall talked about how he started bartending as a way to make money while he was ramping up a real estate career and decided to stick with it. Garison reminisced about his days as a barista, before he transferred his obsession from coffee to cocktails.
Collectively they were impressed by Herradura’s Directo, a small-batch, non-barrel-aged, 110-proof tequila, which the brand recently reintroduced. High proof gives it a more intense flavor of herbs, yet it still drinks smooth.
These Bartender of the Year nominees will concoct tequila cocktails at the upcoming Tastemaker Awards celebration on May 19 at Hall of State. You can buy tickets online and learn more about the program here. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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How To Get Started With Nostr, Jack Dorsey’s Favorite Decentralized Social Network
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Twitter’s Web 3.0 Alternative Damus is Giving Away Satoshi to Incentivize User Engagement | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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The Darlington Football Club Foundation
The aim of the Foundation is to improve the lives of people in Darlington and surrounding areas -- especially their health -- by promoting positive activity and lifestyles through education and engagement of young people and their families for the benefit of the whole community.
The specific principal objects are:
The Foundation will be working closely with the Football Club to deliver its objectives and we view this as a key step forward towards one of our main goals, which is to cement Darlington FC’s place at the heart of the community as a focal point for the local area, its people and families.
Darlington Chief Executive Officer David Johnston said; “Darlington Football Club, through its Foundation, is delighted to undertake an innovative and forward-thinking project with our partners in the town of Darlington and surrounding communities.
"The football club wants to take a strong lead in promoting a healthy and beneficial lifestyle for everyone."
The Foundation will be chaired by Steve Rose, who as the CEO of Catalyst, Stockton-on-Tees Limited and a Rotarian, brings a wealth of experience in the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise sector. He said; “"It is a great pleasure to be associated with the new Darlington FC Foundation and we are looking forward to improving lives within communities that are served by the Football Club."
There are five other Trustees on the Foundation Board:
Councillor Sajna Ali;
Andrew Brown OBE;
Michelle Thompson BEM
Biographies of the Trustees will be available on the Foundation’s website, which will shortly be available at www.darlingtonfcfoundation.org.uk
We are in the process of formally registering Darlington Football Club Foundation with the Charities Commission, but in the meantime the Foundation is fully constituted and the time taken for the Charities Commission to process the application will not affect the Foundation’s ability to function.
So, what sort of activities should we expect to see the Foundation get involved with?
The Foundation through its delivery partner, ‘Sporting Futures’, will be working with schools within the town and surrounding areas to deliver football coaching and other sporting activities. The Foundation will also be taking over the responsibility from the Football Club for running the successful ‘Football in the Community’ holiday soccer camps.
The Foundation is working on opportunities to collaborate with other organisations in the area to deliver community projects that will deliver outcomes that are consistent with the objects of the Foundation.
Funding for the Foundation is expected to come from three primary areas:
Whilst Darlington FC Supporters Group, as a Community Benefit Society, and Darlington Football Club each have constitutional obligations to engage with and to benefit the local community, it was felt that the creation of a dedicated charitable foundation would be far more effective in being able to meet those obligations, both from an operational and funding perspective.
If you want to know more about Darlington Football Club Foundation contact firstname.lastname@example.org
Check the DFC Foundation website here | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The blend of sustainability and efficiency is critical for data center cooling technologies as we move towards a future of lower energy consumption in the data center industry. Some sustainable solutions leave operations less efficient, while other more operationally efficient solutions are less environmentally friendly. Paired with rapidly increasing data transmission rates, infrastructure providers are presented with unique challenges in implementing hard drives capable of maintaining high performance levels, which themselves create the need for more powerful cooling methods. Iceotope Technologies, a leading liquid cooling solution provider for edge and data center operators, is pushing forward with industry-leading advancements in liquid cooling. As such, on November 30th, 2022, Iceotope announced that Meta joined the company in a first-of-its-kind test of the effectiveness of liquid cooling for data center racks.
In the first known study of its kind, Meta implemented chassis-level liquid cooling technology to test its efficiency against traditional air cooling solutions in cooling mass-capacity hard disk drives (HDDs). In the study, Meta re-engineered an air cooling system to fit the single-phase liquid immersion cooling, filled with helium and sealed, in a 72 hard drive system. The metrics Meta measured in this study were temperature variation and cooling pump power in both the liquid and air cooling systems to compare their performance.
Meta concluded the test stating conclusive results. Firstly and notably, precision immersion cooling was a more efficient means of cooling than its air cooling counterpart. Four conclusive results regarding the liquid cooling solution are as follows:
- System cooling accounted for under 5% of the total power consumption
- HDD systems reliably operated in rack water at temperatures of up to 40°C
- The temperature variance was only 3°C in all 72 HDDs tested
- Vibrational issues caused in HDD racks often associated with air cooling were mitigated
With the flow of data constantly increasing in size and complexity, data center operators will require advances in cooling technology to remain fully operational and expand on their capabilities: and this test shows liquid cooling will help them handle it. With liquid cooling as a viable alternative – and a worthy advancement – to air cooling, these operators can be better prepared to handle large and increasingly complex data loads. Iceotope is a leader in immersion cooling systems and continues to innovate in the field, with products such as its precision immersion solution it previewed at industry event, SuperCompute 22.
To read the full announcement, please click here.
To learn more about Iceotope, visit https://www.iceotope.com/. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
I still owe you a Worldcon report, but here’s a brief “I’m not dead” report consisting of several miscellaneous items.
I came home from Denver to a mile-long to-do list. I’ve been terribly busy and productive in the last week, but not so much with the writing. Lots of “writing-related program activities,” though, including galleys, submissions, self-promotion, and such.
I was on jury duty. As it happened, I was called down for one jury but not selected. But I have done my civic duty.
At a Worldcon panel, Tom Whitmore defined “famous” as “more people know you than you know people.” (This implies that anyone with a poor memory is “famous,” but never mind that.) Apparently, though, I am famous, because after I mentioned in the jury panel that I am a science fiction writer two people came up to me to talk with me about it. And when I deposited my most recent check at the bank, the teller looked at the check and said “what’s this about a Nebula award?” so I explained to him that the story hadn’t won but will be appearing in the annual Nebula anthology. I gave each of these three people a Space Magic promotional card. I feel so professional. (But see above about writing-related program activities vs. actual writing.)
Now that it’s been officially announced, I can reveal that I sold short story “Sun Magic, Earth Magic” to new webzine Beneath Ceaseless Skies. The first draft of this story was written for a challenge from my Writers of the Future 2002 alumni group, which was to write a story in 24 hours on the topic of caving or cave diving. It was inspired by the story of caver Floyd Collins, who was trapped in Sand Cave in 1925. Another story written for the same challenge, “We Are the Cat” by Carl Fredrick, was published in Asimov’s.
As previously mentioned, I will be appearing in San Francisco on September 20, as part of the SF in SF reading series. The new news here is that my co-presenter will be Nick Mamatas. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Mamas and Grandmas are death on dirt, often to the point of putting little boys in danger.
When I was little, I went to church with Mamaw and Grandad Deloney. I’d take a bath and put on clean clothes.
But, in the car on the way to church, Mamaw would ask the question that makes every little boy tremble, “David, did you wash behind your ears?”
“Yes, mamaw.” She wouldn’t take my word for it though, and she would investigate. She always found something.
Note to mothers and grandmothers: little boys are very sensitive behind their ears and if you rub too hard you risk killing them.
I don’t think Mamaw was worrying about germs. I think she was afraid the other ladies at church would look behind my ears and say, “Would you look at that? What kind of Grandmother brings her grandson to church with all that dirt behind his ears?” She probably had a problem with pride.
I was very humble. I could care less as long as she left my ears alone.
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However, when she heard that it was dangerous for her health, she bought a straw hat, sunglasses and hid herself under a sunshade.
She has sunglasses.
What do you need sunglasses for in such a dark place?
The sunglasses cost twenty euros.
Tom usually wears sunglasses even when it's not so bright.
The television costs more than the sunglasses.
Sunglasses protect our eyes from the sun.
Tom shoved his sunglasses to the top of his head.
Mary is sensitive to light, so she wears sunglasses.
I do not need many things but I have to take my sunglasses, bathing-trunks, a few T-shirts, a jacket and a pair of trousers.
Look at her special sunglasses!
Don't forget your sunglasses. It's very sunny today.
Don’t forget to wear your sunglasses and a hat when you go out in the sun.
It's so sunny today, so don't forget your sunglasses.
I forgot my sunglasses from your car.
Englisch Wort "occhiali da sole"(sunglasses) tritt in Sätzen auf:
Vocabolario di spiaggia in ingleseBeach vocabulary in ItalianBeach - Spiaggia | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Smartlands: a Week in Meetings, Partnerships, Achievements
The Smartlands business development team had spent the first week of February in London, building bridges, creating new partnerships and finding out ways to improve on our business model.
The schedule was tight, to say the least. Wall to wall meetings, countless presentations and meetups had shown us that the vibrancy, with which the security token space develops today promises all participants substantial returns on their investments (be those monetary or otherwise) in the nearest future.
We sat down with some of the most exciting players in the token exchange space, namely, Graham Rodford, CEO & Co-Founder of Archax and Simon Barnby, Archax CMO. Archax is showing tremendous promise in the realm of creating, holding and trading digital assets. And, although the Archax exchange is not far away from obtaining its securities trading license, we have begun discussions around a possible working model where Archax exchange would become one of the secondary markets for the securities issued on the Smartlands Platform.
The meeting with the crypto-friendly Wirex wallet went very well and can be moved to the green section of the weekly report. Wirex offers a single open platform to buy, exchange, spend and manage multiple currencies and the fact that it’s secured with 2-Factor Authentication and multi-sig protection makes it a near-perfect candidate to conduct banking for the Smartlands Platform just as soon as they launch the business account capabilities in the next few weeks. The cross-sell opportunities using a shared database abound there, and the members of the Smartlands community will undoubtedly enjoy the array of possibilities Wirex offers for various types of transactions with crypto and fiat.
The Smartlands business development team has conducted a working meeting with CMS law tax arm discussing further structuring of business from the tax standpoint. This is one of those permanently ongoing processes that are exceedingly important for the company and its investors, but due to its, well, unsexy nature is never heralded as something worth public attention. So, let’s leave it running in the background and instead talk about something as sparkling as custody of digital assets.
We’ve had a meeting with Globacap, who is rightly considered a pioneer in the digital securities space and one of the few companies that specialize in the custody matters and issuance of digital securities. It’s no secret that one of the major hurdles of the emerging digital securities markets is the custody issue; assets need to be adequately cared for on the way from issuance to secondary markets and ultimately to investors’ pockets as dividends, and Globacap has made tremendous strides in full-cycle equity issuance on blockchain under the regulatory supervision of the FCA. We feel that their business and technical expertise could be a great asset to the Smartlands Platform.
There were two meetups that we’ve had the privilege of being a part of this week. One was organized by CMS law (we’ve reported on this already). The other one was a Stellar meetup focusing on asset tokenization and the role the Stellar network is going to play in modernizing the exchange of the digital ownership rights.
Another critical aspect of the work week was countless meetings with real estate asset managers who specialize in co-living/co-working accommodations and student housing. Student housing is a particular focus of Smartlands right now: it’s one of the fastest growing facets of the commercial real estate industry in Great Britain, and we’re looking closely at some promising projects, gathering expertise and weighing out options. It’s safe to say already that the never-ending demand in cities with large student populations alone would provide investors with higher than average yields. And if we add low maintenance costs along with astonishingly low annual average vacancy rates (2+%) to the equation, investing in student housing appears to be one of the most lucrative ones on the commercial real estate market.
And finally, one of the most valuable opportunities of the week, we’ve presented the Smartlands Platform at the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance based at Cambridge Judge Business School and the genuine interest to what we do was quite apparent. CJBS is a well-known cradle of both business and tech talent on the Island and the fact that we’ve generated this kind of in-depth inquiry inside Smartlands speaks volumes. We plan on furthering our educational efforts for our community, and in that regard, a lasting partnership with such a distinguished institution would greatly benefit not only the members of the Smartlands ecosystem but the entire blockchain community. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The organism or gene that results from such a mutation(noun)
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Use "hypermutation" in a sentence
"The same thing goes for the immune system (progressive improvement of binding), but somatic hypermutation is an informationally-driven process, with selection (and, in the case of SMH, it is an artificial selection) accounting for only a small part of the innovation."
"When such patients were treated with Temodar and subsequently had a recurrence of the tumor, it was very likely to become resistant to treatment because of "hypermutation" -- an increased rate of gene changes that led to the tumor's ability to evade the drugs."
"It is thus not inconceivable that some of the sequences in the proposed Universal Genome in the Origin of Metazoa might have no immediate effect on fitness, but still have a function by acting as a reservoir of genetic material on which variation inducing mechanisms such as sequence duplication, somatic hypermutation, gene conversion and homologous recombination can act upon during periods of selection." | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Paul Kelleher sent this in:
I’ve been doing more research. Once again, here’s the issue: Anamorphic videos output from FCP would not play in iDVD as widescreen, even doing the old ‘change 720 to 853″ in QT properties ( which has often been necessary in the past to get iDVD to “LISTEN”)
My Discovery: Aperture display modes in QuickTime.
In my testing so far- starting with the same exported source file from FCP (which displays in iDVD as squished):
I can get the video to display correctly by doing the “change 720 to 853” trick ONLY if the aperture display modes are CLASSIC or ENCODED PIXELS. “PRODUCTION”, the default mode, is what originally displays the video at 873 (not 853) by 480. even changing to 853 in PRODUCTION mode does NOT fix iDVD- it still displays squished.
I’m going to investigate further, confirm with other source files etc, and try to actually UNDERSTAND what’s occurring but that’s where I am so far.
Larry replies: Paul, thanks for sending this in.
To access QuickTime’s aperture settings, open a movie in QuickTime 7 Pro, not QuickTime X. Then, select the movie in the track list at the top, don’t select the video part of the file. Finally, click the Presentation tab.
According to the article I read on Apple’s support web site, the best choice for 16:9 video is Production. However, experimenting with all four options to see which is the best won’t hurt anything. You are simply controlling how the video is displayed and imported into iDVD. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Leveraging Pretrained Models
Training a convolutional neural network to perform image classification tasks typically requires an extremely large amount of training data, and can be very time-consuming, taking days or even weeks to complete. But what if you could leverage existing image models trained on enormous datasets, such as via TensorFlow-Slim, and adapt them for use in your own classification tasks?
One common technique for leveraging pretrained models is feature extraction: retrieving intermediate representations produced by the pretrained model, and then feeding these representations into a new model as input. For example, if you're training an image-classification model to distinguish different types of vegetables, you could feed training images of carrots, celery, and so on, into a pretrained model, and then extract the features from its final convolution layer, which capture all the information the model has learned about the images' higher-level attributes: color, texture, shape, etc. Then, when building your new classification model, instead of starting with raw pixels, you can use these extracted features as input, and add your fully connected classification layers on top. To increase performance when using feature extraction with a pretrained model, engineers often fine-tune the weight parameters applied to the extracted features.
For a more in-depth exploration of feature extraction and fine tuning when using pretrained models, see the following Exercise. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Many might question why so many are pushing for a data revolution when there are so many other issues and disparities in the world. But that is exactly why it is so important. Data is knowledge, and we all know, knowledge is power. Putting the right data in the right hands can mean powerful change, and leaving millions without data to back up their claims and to lay the truth out, means no proving power. So when a new study (Data Deprivation, Another Deprivation to End) says that 77 countries are lacking of such data, this isn’t something to ignore.
The International Budget Partnership highlights how part of this data that needs to be publicly available is development finance and government budgets, both of which is data that has been created, but is often not readily available in readable formats. By readable they mean two things-a machine readable version, and an every day citizen readable narrative about the budget to make it truly accessible for all stakeholders.
Along with IBP, several key stakeholders in the data revolution gathered at the Cartagena Data Festival in April. There was a lot of enthusiasm around figuring out how to make the revolution an actuality, and a lot of discussions that are sure to be continued post-festival. It also saw the launch of several important reports, such as Paris 21’s Road Map for a Country-led Data Revolution and ODI’s “Data Revolution – Finding the Missing Million.”
If you’re a visual learner, then definitely check out the graphic that was created throughout the festival highlighting the key topics that came up during the three days. There are a lot of coinable phrases, and one to remember is that “data is a means to progress, not an end.”
DG is excited to announce we now have more robust data governance advisory services with the recent integration of DataReady.
In April, DG, HackCorruption, and the Thai Youth Anti-Corruption Network hosted a roundtable in Bangkok to discuss climate financing. This blog explores the main takeaway: a multi-disciplinary and multi-stakeholder approach that prioritizes local contexts, inclusive governance, transparency, accountability, and equitable distribution of resources is essential to impactful climate financing.
IREX and Development Gateway: An IREX Venture participated in Festival de Datos from November 7-9, 2023. In this blog, Philip Davidovich, Annie Kilroy, Josh Powell, and Tom Orrell explore five key issues discussed at Festival de Datos on advancing data systems and how IREX and DG are meeting these challenges. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
This is a very special QSL card for me!
When I was a little kid maybe 12 or 13 years old I had a neighbor who was a ham. I was waiting in front of his house for hours till he came home from work just to visit him in his hamradio shack. I was so impressed by so many radios, tuners, monitors and all the electronics he had.
A few UHF/VHF Antennas on the roof and a W3DZZ behind the house.
I also remember that some of his gear was ICOM! #icomeverywhere
It must have been a bit annoying for him having that kid stop by every other day and preventing him from repairing TV sets. He was strong on SSTV that time and allowed me to spend some time in the shack every now and then. I also gave me an old Werner DIefenbach book to study for the exam, what I did not do that time.That was about 37 years ago, but the seed was planted and I made my license many many years later in 1995!
In December I worked DB4ZW on FT8 and sent him a direct card. Peter, DB4ZW is reason I was attracted to hamradio as a little kid just because he did show me his world back then.
Thanks and keep transmitting …. !!! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
“To design is to grapple with the future. The trouble with ‘the future’ is that it doesn’t exist.” – Stuart Candy
It is becoming increasingly clear that the needs of the twenty-first-century ‘learner’ demand new approaches to ‘learning’. Today, student success requires skills for collaboration, creativity, compassion, and problem-solving. There is an urgent need to prepare our young people to navigate an unknown and complex future. They need to believe that they have the skills to shape their own character, life skills, and positively impact the lives of others around them.
Design thinking is one of the ways we can address this need. We have witnessed that with this simple thinking process, children have taken ownership of their learning and cultivated a human-centered, collaborative, and optimistic mindset.
It is this optimism that is needed in education today, and it is a process that can be consciously nurtured and energized if we want all our children to graduate with the ‘I CAN’ mindset. Not by chance. By Design. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Technic: Loom waving, paper making, laser cut, screen printing...
Method: DIY Materials & Material Driven Design (MDD).
Materials: Musaceae, hemp, mycelium and PLA.
Description: This project began with the conviction that it is imperative to reconsider the future of design, starting from its fundamental principles. Design needs other perspectives to the way it is performed nowadays. My objective was to delve into raw materials that where available for me in my region. With the raw materials I began a full loop desgin process, that included the ancestral knowledge of crafters and farmers. My aim was to knit a symbiotic relation between individual, community and environment to produce an object with care, consciousness and responsibility.
Here you can find the full project.
Material: Cotton Fabric. Metal oxide as a dye and other non-conventional elements.
Description: A terrestrial memory in an apocalyptic environmental scenario where the only possibility left to remember the Earth before man's destruction is by generating artificial landscapes. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Launched in the fall of 1992, the Illinois Wesleyan University Magazine is distributed quarterly by mail to alumni, friends, parents, faculty and staff of the University. Abridged web versions of magazine issues have been posted on the University website since the summer of 2002. PDFs of the 2002-2017 IWU Magazine found here are based on these web versions and exclude some material that appeared in the magazine's printed version.
Full pdfs of the Magazine are available to the IWU community
online starting with the Summer 2018 issue.
Print copies of all of the Illinois Wesleyan University Magazines and an index of cover stories for 1992-2017 are kept in the University Archives at The Ames Library in record group 5 - 1/8. Contact email@example.com or
visit Tate Archives and Special Collections for details.
Volume 17, Issue 1: Spring 2008
- Tim Obermiller
- Graphics Editor
- Gary Schwartz
- Editorial Assistant
- Amelia Benner '09
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The Fielding Ditch Company Pipeline is almost 3 miles long and supplies irrigation water under low pressure to adjacent fields through 33 turnouts along its length. The 24-inch non-reinforced concrete pipeline began to experience repeated structural failures soon after it was placed in operation. This study was done for the Soil Conservation Service by the Utah Water Research Laboratory to gather field data on the pipeline operating characteristics, to analyze the hydraulic transients in the pipeline with the help of a computer simulation model, and to suggest modification to protect the pipeline from future failures caused by transient pressures. Following a description of the pipeline system, the concepts and principles of unsteady flow in pipelines are summarized. Then the general equations for transient flow are presented followed by a summary of their solution using numerical methods. Under the field verification data collection program, instruments and recorders were set up at four locations along the pipeline. Pressure and flow measurements during both steady and unsteady flows were recorded to obtain data on the operating characteristics of the pipeline. These field data as well as preliminary analysis indicate that moderate closure times of valves could generate pressure waves which could overstress the non-reinforced concrete pipe. The field data also provided a way to verify that the computer simulation model could truly represent the behavior of the actual pipeline system. The field data also shoed the pressure wave speed to be about 1170 feet per second rather than 3640 feet per second predicted by the wave speed equations. This significant change in wave speed was attributed to the effect of free air trapped in pipe joints and high spots in the pipeline. Seven increasingly complex computer models were developed to represent the pipeline. The first was a simple basic water hammer program for a pipe with a reservoir upstream and a valve at the downstream end which could close instantly. Later programs added the effects of air pockets along the pipeline, damping or dissipation at the air pockets, gradual closure of the downstream valve, gradual closure of a valve at an interior point, simultaneous closure of two valves and provision for protective standpipes at any or all interior valve locations. Comparisons of the final programs with field data showed the system to be adequately represented. The computer programs were then used to compare the effectiveness of various proposed protective modifications to the pipeline. Modifications considered but not recommended included requiring a longer valve closure time (not fail safe), installation of pressure relief valves (not reliable), and installation of air chambers at each valve (not economical). The recommended pipeline modification was to install eleven 18-inch pressure relief standpipes at selected interior turnout locations and one 36-inch standpipe at the downstream end. The study showed that the spillage at the standpipes to an acceptable amount. Smaller 2- or 3-inch diameter standpipes should also be installed at all other turnouts to release trapped air and to serve as indicators (to nearby valve operators) or too rapid closure of the valves.
Clyde, Calvin G.; Tullis, J. Paul; and Jeppson, Roland W., "Fielding Ditch Pipeline Computer Simulation Study" (1981). Reports. Paper 528. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Prestige Blinds Mansfield, founded in 2008 by Dave Saxton, has emerged as a leading provider of bespoke window coverings in Mansfield, Nottinghamshire, UK.
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Plumeria Botanical Boutique
Plumeria Botanical Boutique is your premier destination for high-end floral design and unique gifts in Battle Creek, MI. As an independent, locally owned flower shop with two locations, we pride ourselves on our personalized service and attention to detail. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Web application development framework
Achievo ATK is an object oriented Web-application Framework, written in PHP. It is targeted at developers who wish to focus on business logic, instead of coding HTML. Where other application frameworks mainly provide a large set of utility classes, ATK provides a complete framework that requires only small amounts of code to get usable applications, while maintaining full flexibility. It is currently the back-end software for the 'achievo' project management/project tracking tool.
Leaders and contributors
Contact(s) | Role |
Ivo Jansch | Maintainer |
Resources and communication
Audience | Resource type | URI |
Bug Tracking | mailto:firstname.lastname@example.org | |
Help | mailto:email@example.com | |
Developer,Support | mailto:firstname.lastname@example.org |
Kind | Description |
Required to use | MySQL |
Required to use | PHP |
Permission is granted to copy, distribute and/or modify this document under the terms of the GNU Free Documentation License, Version 1.3 or any later version published by the Free Software Foundation; with no Invariant Sections, no Front-Cover Texts, and no Back-Cover Texts. A copy of the license is included in the page “GNU Free Documentation License”.
The copyright and license notices on this page only apply to the text on this page. Any software or copyright-licenses or other similar notices described in this text has its own copyright notice and license, which can usually be found in the distribution or license text itself. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
New York University’s Center for Disability Studies is pleased to announce a major book and community engagement project, Proclaiming Disability Arts, directed by Simi Linton, along with Co-Principal Investigator Mara Mills. Proclaiming Disability Arts builds on this moment in Disability Arts, mapping histories and engaging its meaning, impact, and transformative potential throughout the art worlds.
The NYU Center for Disability Studies is pleased to announce our Visiting Scholars for 2021-2022 Indyara de Araujo Morais is a Fulbright Fellow from Brazil, part of the Ph.D. program in Public Health at the University of Brasilia. Her research is on the Brazilian Functional Index, which was built based on the International Classification of
The NYU Center for Disability Studies is pleased to welcome Destiny as our 2021-2022 Center RA. Welcome to Destiny Lopez, the NYU Center for Disability Studies RA for 2021-2022. Destiny is a Multimedia Storyteller and advocate for accessible and inclusive media. She holds both a Master of Arts (’20) and a Bachelor of Science (’16)
The NYU Center for Disability Studies has received a National Science Foundation Standard Grant for the project, “Disability Expertise and Design Justice for Post-COVID Equity.” The $618,490 grant–awarded to Principal Investigator Mara Mills, and co-PIs Faye Ginsburg and Rayna Rapp–will support the Disability COVID Chronicles, which will analyze the lives of disabled and chronically ill
We wish the NYU CDS community a happy new year! Here we reflect back on some highlights from 2020: Our last in-person event in February–a conversation between filmmaker Sini Anderson, writer Amy Berkowitz, and CDS’s Emily Lim Rogers–is now available as a transcript. Berkowitz also reflected on her experience with accessible spaces and literary events
September 25th | Judy Heumann in Conversation with Simi Linton: Link to Zoom recording. October 15th | Disability Visibility at the Intersections: Link to Zoom recording. November 12th | Disability Justice and the Politics of Inclusive Design: Link to Zoom recording. December 3rd | Autistic Self-Advocacy, Neurodiversity, and Disability Culture: Link to Zoom recording. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Loui Wall Assembly Chrome
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Louisville Cardinals Cat Safety C...
Louisville Cardinals Cat Safety Collar
The officially licensed Louisville Cardinals Cat Safety Collar is made of quality nylon webbing with reflective stitching and a breakaway buckle for pet safety.
- Safety breakaway buckle & bell
- Reflective stitching along outer edges
- Screen printed color graphics
- Officially licensed
- One size fits most cats: 3/8"W x 8-12"L
Please make sure to measure your dog for accurate sizing before purchasing to ensure the best fit. If your dog is between sizes or is a growing puppy, always opt for the bigger size.
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Anyone know why my offset on surface keeps failing?offsetfail.3dm (3.0 MB)
it does work in the latest wip, maybe update
Really? Strange… I do have the trial version of the mac rhino
Are you trying to offset the surface? Or are you trying to offset a curve on the surface?
How large is the offset, and in which direction?
I’m trying to offset the curve onto the surface. About 1.5cm upwards from the edge towards the center of the surface.
unfortunately it does not succeed very clean, it partially creates the tangential curves also gapping one edge out so you need a little workaround:
this all is just to get your offset curves so you can keep the initial surface duplicate it and hide for now. then use DupBorder on the existing surface, select the surface again and use rebuild, the following settings worked
it will untrim the whole surface with this setting (probably a bug) so this is where you use the duplicated boarder to retrim it again. OffsetCrvOnSrf works now.
Hi Jaquomatic- I guess that is a tough case with the curve passing right through the singularity of that surface - a reasonable, in this case, workaround might be to simply make a plane at elevation 1 and Intersect
How exactly do you make the plane at elevation 1 and Intersect? I’m a beginner.
Thanks, but why does rebuilding the surface allow for the offset to work?
The easiest way would probably be to make the plane on the CPlane and then move it up one unit.
That or typing 0,0,1
when the plane command asks for the first point.
I’m actually still a little confused. The C-Plane for the perspective view or any plane? And how do I do that?
OH! Ok, so that rebuilt surface with those dimensions is the original shape I was working with before I split the surface. Do you think if I had offset the curve first, before I split the surface, the offset on surface would’ve worked? It’s interesting that it won’t work on this segmented surface.
The World XY
CPlane - so either in perspective or top view.
actually you can skip that part with rebuilding it, untriming the whole surface and offsetting the duplicated curves already works. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
I wanted to get access to a similar network which requires authentication via PEAP. Of course, the official documentation wants to push another proprietary app down your throat, so I wanted to do this the right way - manually.
Here's a short story. Feel free to skip the next paragraph if you don't care.
I had IT guys help me manually connect to a network that uses PEAP or some other gimmick. I told them that after having filled the identity and password I was unable to connect, without having selected some option for the certificate. At first they wanted me to pick something like "ignore certificate". Which I honestly don't think would make any sense as then the WiFi wouldn't be encrypted at all. At this point why wouldn't it be just open? Are the IT folks misinformed/ignorant? Correct me if I'm wrong, please. Upon realizing there was no such option they asked if they could take my phone and promptly selected "Certificate: Trust On First Use" (TOFU). They didn't care about verifying SHA256 of the certificate. Like at all. I even asked them if it's possible to verify it with the official website or some other trusted place but got completely ignored. When the OS asked if I trust the "WiFi which uses the following info", they just chose "yes, connect" without giving it a second thought. If you ask me, the whole process felt like downloading a random Android app, from a semi-random website, over HTTP, with the "maybe it will be alright this time" attitude. Given that, I do not feel comfortable using this WiFi.
Now, I have the following questions:
- Is the certificate that has been trusted upon connecting to the WiFi network used strictly only for connecting to it?
- Does it open up additional attack surface of any kind, for example in a manner that would be similar to having an imported CA in GOS' settings?
- Should I even worry about it?
TL;DR My device has trusted a random WiFi certificate on first use and I'm not sure if there are any consequences to it. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Mumbai: The suspense over who would be the Chief Minister of Maharashtra is likely to be resolved soon as the three key leaders of the ruling alliance — Devendra Fadnavis, Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar — met Union Home minister and the BJP’s chief strategist Amit Shah in Delhi. The BJP, it appears, wants to iron out every wrinkle before making a formal announcement. The meeting, which ended at midnight, is expected to be the final one before the Chief Minister is announced. Sources said the decision will now just need a sign-off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The meeting was held a day after Eknath Shinde said he would not be an ‘obstacle” and go by the decision of the BJP Central leadership regarding the top post, effectively clearing decks for Mr Fadnavis, seen as the front-runner in the race.
“I have told PM Modi that I would not be an obstacle. We would go with whatever he decides,” Mr Shinde had told reporters. He also said he was not “not greedy for any position” and ‘no one is upset”.
Earlier today, sources had said that the Chief Minister would be from the BJP, who would have two deputies.
The other hiccup in the naming of Mr Fadnavis for the top post is caste dynamics as an overwhelming number of the 288 MLAs are from the Maratha community. Mr Fadnavis belongs to the Brahmin community, which had caused a backlash of sorts in 2014 as well. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
In case any of the details of your Embed (such as the LDAP directory) change for any reason, you can edit the details in AppsAnywhere to ensure that the link remains active and users are still able to access the Embed within the LMS. You should ensure that AppsAnywhere is kept up to date with any changes that are made as soon as possible to avoid interruptions to your service. Luckily, this is very easy to do.
Editing application details
Start from the Embeds page (See Viewing Embeds)
Click Edit next to the application you want to update
This will take you a page very similar to what you saw when initially adding the Embed, with all the existing details loaded into the form.
Be aware, name changes will not be reflected without adding the Embed again in the LMS.
Simply make the changes to the data you need to make and hit the button.
Remind yourself of what all the fields are and what values are expected by referring back to the Adding an Embed page. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Level Up Tutorial Videos
If you're new to WordPress I highly recommend starting here. Level up provides a series of great training videos.
WordPress.org Written Docs
WordPress.org also has some useful step by step written tutorials and documention for beginner to pro.
Installing Virtue Premium
Getting started with virtue premium starts with installing the theme.
Want to start with the demo and edit from there? Great news we have a easy way to do that.
The Site Header
Getting your logo added, setting up the menu and choosing the header layout style that best fits you.
Home Page Tutorial
Learn about creating and adding the pieces that are going to make up the home page of your site.
Page Builder Tutorial
Page Builder allows you to create amazing custom pages with easy. This tutorial will get you started learning about an awesome tool.
Portfolio Page Tutorial
Learn about creating portfolio posts and in the end a portfolio page that shows your portfolio posts. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Creating a Massa wallet
In this tutorial you will learn how to create or import a Massa wallet.
A wallet is a file that contains a list of keypairs. Like other blockchains, Massa uses elliptic curve cryptography (specifically ed25519) to secure your coins. It means that your secret key is your password allowing you to spend coins that were sent to your address.
From the command line interface
If your client is not running
Go to the client folder:
Start the interactive client and load a wallet file:
It will ask your wallet password in order to load the wallet.dat
file. If the file does not exist, you will be asked
to set a password and it will be created.
If your client is running
Now you can either generate a new keypair (and associated address):
The list of addresses of your wallet can be accessed with:
Access public key(s) of addresse(s):
wallet_get_public_key <Address1> <Address2>
Access secret key(s) of addresse(s):
wallet_get_secret_key <Address1> <Address2>
Importing your wallet in the client
In order to import a wallet into your client, the procedure depends on how you have saved your wallet in the first place.
If you have saved your secret/private key
Then you can import it in the client using the following command:
If you have saved an encrypted wallet file
Then you can import it in the client by placing the corresponding .yaml
file in the massa/massa-client/wallets
Make sure it is the only wallet in the folder.
What next ?
Congratulations, you are now running a node and have access to a wallet. But your node is still not staking, so it is not producing blocks nor receiving rewards.
It is time to activate staking on your node. Follow the tutorial: Staking with a node. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
After you’re signed in to OORT Storage, you can create a storage bucket in the OORT console. If you’re not signed in, please see User Guide-Sign up.
You will not be charged for creating a bucket. Only storing objects in the bucket and transferring objects in and out of the bucket will be billed.
For more information about storage charges, see OORT Storage pricing.
On the sidebar, select the Buckets
tab and click Create Bucket
Bucket name must be globally unique and must not contain spaces or uppercase letters.
You cannot change a bucket's name once you create it.
For information about naming buckets, see Bucket Naming Rules.
At OORT Storage we offer two distinct storage classes: archive and standard. The main difference between these two classes is their intended use case.
Standard storage is designed for frequently accessed data that requires low-latency access, whereas archive storage is optimized for infrequently accessed data that can tolerate longer retrieval times.
With archive storage, users can take advantage of lower storage costs while still maintaining the security and durability of their data.
At OORT Storage, we understand the importance of controlling access to your data. With our platform, you can easily set access permissions for each bucket to ensure that only authorized users can access, download, or write to the contents of the bucket.
By default, all buckets are set to private access only, which means that only users with the appropriate permissions can access the contents of the bucket.
However, if you need to host a website using the contents of the bucket, you will need to enable public access. When you choose to allow public access, anyone on the internet can read or write objects in the bucket. We advise our users to exercise caution when making a bucket public, and to ensure that only the necessary objects are made accessible to the public.
OORT Storage recommends that you disable all public access, but before applying any of these settings, ensure that your applications will work correctly without public access.
Click the Create Bucket
button and continue to the next step. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Jimi Hendrix is one of the most successful rock musicians of all time. During the 1960’s he wowed crowds with his amazing guitar skills and changed the course of music forever with songs such as “Purple Haze” “Little Wing” and “All Along the Watchtower”, many guitarists of the time couldn’t believe what he was doing with the instrument and in more recent times guitarist John Frusciante from The Red Hot Chilli Peppers said he thought it was two guitars being played on the tracks.
Johnny Allen Hendrix was born in Seattle on November 27, 1942, and learned to play the guitar as a teenager. It was not until his mid 20’s that he would become a globally known figure, playing at festivals such as Woodstock in 1969 where he famously played his rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner".
This Jimi Hendrix documentary explores the life of the rockstar using archive footage collected from various interviews with people who he knew and other musicians alike. It’s amazing to think how much of an impact he had on the world for having a relatively short music career. Hendrix died on September 18, 1970, in London due to a suspect drug overdose. He was one of the first musicians to become a member of the notorious “27 club”, a conspiracy theory surrounding artists who die at that age under suspicious circumstances, other members of this “club” include Kurt Cobain of rock band Nirvana. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Wild Goose Bronze Be Still Plaque is a unique and inspiring piece of artwork. Since each item by Wild Goose is cast by hand, no two pieces are exactly alike. For a one-of-a-kind gift, the Be Still Plaque can’t be beat.
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Wild Goose Bronze Be Still Plaque has an outer shell of bronze with an inner core of cast resin. It is a particularly sturdy piece. It is approximately 6 inches wide and 14 inches tall, and 1/2 inch thick.
In addition, it comes packaged in a branded presentation gift box, ready for gift giving.
Wild Goose Studio has been in business for more than 45 years. It is one of Ireland’s original craft companies that has been celebrating the country and its extraordinary heritage by creating high-quality gifts cast in bronze that are designed to inspire.
Can’t make it into our retail store? We can bring Donegal Square to you! We are excited to launch our new and unique virtual shopping program. Connecting via FaceTime or Zoom, you will have a virtual personal shopping session with a Donegal Square team member. This is an excellent opportunity to ask questions, get an up-close view of products, and compare products side by side, or you can now shop online with us! In addition, visit the pub next door at redstagpub.com. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
What Doesn't Kill You Makes You Blacker: A Memoir in Essays by Damon Young
From Ecco Books:
A Finalist for the NAACP Image Award
Longlisted for the PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay
An NPR Best Book of the Year
A Washington Independent Review of Books Favorite of the Year
From the cofounder of VerySmartBrothas.com, and one of the most read writers on race and culture at work today, a provocative and humorous memoir-in-essays that explores the ever-shifting definitions of what it means to be Black (and male) in America
For Damon Young, existing while Black is an extreme sport. The act of possessing black skin while searching for space to breathe in America is enough to induce a ceaseless state of angst where questions such as “How should I react here, as a professional black person?” and “Will this white person’s potato salad kill me?” are forever relevant.
What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker chronicles Young’s efforts to survive while battling and making sense of the various neuroses his country has given him.
It’s a condition that’s sometimes stretched to absurd limits, provoking the angst that made him question if he was any good at the “being straight” thing, as if his sexual orientation was something he could practice and get better at, like a crossover dribble move or knitting; creating the farce where, as a teen, he wished for a white person to call him a racial slur just so he could fight him and have a great story about it; and generating the surreality of watching gentrification transform his Pittsburgh neighborhood from predominantly Black to “Portlandia . . . but with Pierogies.”
And, at its most devastating, it provides him reason to believe that his mother would be alive today if she were white.
From one of our most respected cultural observers, What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You Blacker is a hilarious and honest debut that is both a celebration of the idiosyncrasies and distinctions of Blackness and a critique of white supremacy and how we define masculinity. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Historic Downtown Upland offers an array of shops, services, and restaurants. Enjoy the feel of a small town, bustling community and the beautiful setting of our shopping district.
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As a non-profit 501c3 Corporation, Historic Downtown Upland, INC seeks to promote the revitalization, preservation, and improvement of the Historic Downtown Upland while serving the community through events and activities. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Card Meaning: Drudgery, oppression and tedium. Cruelty and the distress which follows. Shouldering the burdens of others. Impotent anger and depression against an overbearing force. Drowning in a multitude of obligations.
Qabalistic/Astrological significance: The influence of Malkuth and Saturn upon the third decan of Sagittarius. A free spirit crushed by the weight of mundane responsibility, familial duty, and/or tyranny. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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We've got high standards. That means: no artificial sweeteners — or Stevia with it's weird aftertaste — no artificial colors, and no artificial flavors. Just 100% organic goodness. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
I have had the privilege of working with Dr. Jalin Johnson for the past 6 years at Brandman University and a few years prior while I was at the University of Redlands.
In all of my interactions with her, she has demonstrated several key characteristics/qualities including professionalism, care and concern for the well-being of her students and a capability to demonstrate effective teaching.
As a Director, I have always welcomed her to Menifee classrooms because the students love her classes and the quality of instruction she provides.
Also as a Director I am astounded by the amount of course development, committee work, and community work she does on behalf of the University.
She has personally helped me with workshops at the City of Menifee, and with growing the business courses at the campus.
I highly recommend her for the promotion to Associate Professor as she is a tireless advocate for the quality of instruction and coursework and faculty that make Brandman University the choice for business students in our community.
Miguel Aranda Site Director
28237 La Piedra Road Menifee, California 92584 Bldg. 2008
951- 676-1784 | Fax: 951-308-2607 | Text: 951-595-3234 | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
What makes one cosmetic service more appealing than another? The right results are important, but you can also have concerns about how treatment will affect your tooth structure. At our Santa Monica, CA dentist’s office, we can recommend treatment options that minimize changes to your enamel while making remarkable improvements to the way you look. We provide services with Lumineers, slimmer restorations that can help change your tooth shape, size, and color. This is just one of many treatments that we can offer to patients who express interest in making smile improvements.
How Do You Feel About The Current Quality Of Your Smile?
Whether you have a few isolated flaws or broader issues with the way your smile looks, it can be hard to have confidence in your overall appearance if you are bothered by the way you look. Cosmetic dental services can make you more comfortable with your appearance by resolving different concerns that you have. What may surprise you is how one treatment can settle all of your worries, and can do so while only making minimal corrections to your appearance.
Planning Your Personalized Treatment With Lumineers
Lumineers are a slimmer alternative to porcelain veneers, which means we can minimize preparatory work that has to take place to change how you look. Your dentist will take care to measure your teeth and determine just the right shape and size of these restorations at an initial appointment. Because of their smaller size, Lumineers require less preparatory work than traditional veneers. At your follow-up visit, you will have these appliances put in place to make your desired improvements.
We Can Help You Review Your Different Options For Cosmetic Work
What can you do to determine if a procedure is truly right for you? As you talk to your dentist about your goals for cosmetic work, as well as your concerns about treatment, you can find out more about the different services that are open to you. While veneers and Lumineers are effective under many different circumstances, they may not fit your current goals. For example, if your main concern is with teeth that are not evenly spaced, we can recommend that you use clear aligners to adjust them.
Talk To Your Santa Monica, CA Dentist About Cosmetic Work With Veneers
Because we offer cosmetic services with Lumineers in addition to traditional porcelain veneers, we can make welcome smile changes easier to acquire. Lumineers are remarkably strong, so they can provide the changes you seek for an extended length of time. If you would like to find out more about this particular service, or if there is another one that interests you, we can help! To find out more, call Santa Monica Dental Arts in Santa Monica, CA today at 310-395-1261. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The journey of Damodar Kunda is the journey of Salvation. Damodar Kunda is very famous among Hindu Pilgrims. According to Hindu Mythology, Damodar is the other name of Lord Krishna. This lake is mentioned in a Hindu holy book named Barah Puran. There are three major lakes in this area commonly called the Damodar Kunda. These three lakes are Chakra Kunda, Sankha Kunda, and Tamra Kunda. Chakra Kunda is also known as Hansa Kunda. It is because we find ducks (Hash in Nepali) playing in this lake except during the winter season. Moreover, we can also see the symbol of Chakra in this lake. Likewise, we can see the symbol of Sankha in Sankha Kunda.
Where is this lake situated?
Damodar Kunda lies is high up in a rain-shadow area of the Himalayas north of the famous Annapurna range of the Mustang Region between Kagbani and Muktinath. Its altitude is 4890 m from sea level. Damodar Himal and Bahumukhi Himal surround this lake.
According to the belief of pilgrims, people should reach once in a lifetime and take a holy bath here. Bath in Damodar Lake washes away all sins which you had done in a previous and current lifetime.
Damodar Lake is the main source of the Gandaki River. This lake is also famous for the place to find good Saligram. The best season to visit Damodar Lake is the full moon of August. It is because a big festival occurs every year on August when thousands of Hindu Pilgrims visit. Moreover, you can visit Damodar Lake from April to September.
How to get there?
Usually, there is three option to visit Damodar Kunda which are mentioned below:
- Damodar Kunda Helicopter Tour.
- Trek to Damodar Kunda
- Horse Ride Tour.
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Project: HGTV’s The Builder Boss, The Bunker Episode, ON
A unique and high profile project of a subterranean addition featured on HGTV’s Builder Boss program required exterior tile application over top of new living space, and waterproofing was the critical step to protect the new construction and ensure success of the project.
Not only did the waterproofing need to perform as roofing grade waterproof protection, but it also needed to be able to provide a walkable surface and accept the application of outdoor tile. Plus, it has to perform all of these functions in a climate with extreme temperature fluctuations.
Jim Caruk, the Builder Boss, called in the Duradek professionals to install Duradek’s Tiledek on the new roof top patio of this project. Tiledek provides the guaranteed waterproofing performance and it is manufactured with a textured cloth surface that will allow the proper adhesion of outdoor tile with a thin-set mortar.
Applied according to industry standards for proper assembly, this build-up of substrate, waterproof underlayment membrane, mortar and tile will keep the tile surface stable and the waterproofing intact.
Exterior tile jobs are often considered a nuisance project and many contractors will shy away from them, no matter how visually appealing tile surfaces can be. With Tiledek’s 10-year waterproofing warranty and professional installation, Stonemasons can practice their craft with the assurance that their work will not have to be pulled up for waterproofing repairs.
View or download the .pdf version of Case History #136 for complete case history with installer details and before and after images. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Last month DYW Live launched their new social media accounts!
This online programme facilitates live interactions with employers/industry and learners & teachers.
- Inspirational talks
- Lessons on careers, job opportunities & labour market trends
- Support for systematic skills development
- Mentoring and virtual work placements
- Thematic courses and qualifications
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Sterling Silver Pentacle Earrings are enchanting and spiritually significant pieces of jewelry that beautifully showcase the sacred symbol of the pentacle. These earrings feature delicately crafted pentacle designs in high-quality sterling silver, representing a powerful and ancient symbol with deep meaning. The pentacle is a five-pointed star enclosed in a circle, and it has been used in various spiritual and magical traditions for centuries. It is often associated with protection, balance, and the five elements - earth, air, fire, water, and spirit. In many modern pagan and Wiccan practices, the pentacle is considered a symbol of the divine and the interconnectedness of all things.As you wear Sterling Silver Pentacle Earrings, you carry with you the profound and timeless energies of this sacred symbol, fostering a sense of spiritual connection, protection, and alignment with the natural world. Whether worn for their symbolism or admired for their intricate design, Sterling Silver Pentacle Earrings celebrate the enduring allure and sacred essence of the pentacle, offering a stylish and meaningful addition to your jewelry collection. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
In the competitive world of real estate, standing out in the luxury market requires more than a portfolio of premium properties—it demands a brand that embodies sophistication, exclusivity, and trust. Luxury real estate branding plays a pivotal role in attracting affluent clientele and establishing long-term credibility. A well-curated brand identity communicates value, reflects professionalism, and creates a sense of aspiration.
Understanding Luxury Real Estate Branding
Branding in the luxury real estate sector transcends traditional marketing. It’s about curating an experience that resonates with the target audience’s lifestyle and aspirations. High-net-worth individuals are not just buying properties; they are investing in lifestyles. Thus, every aspect of a luxury real estate brand, from its logo and website design to its communication style, should exude opulence, elegance, and exclusivity.
Key Elements of a Luxury Real Estate Brand
- Visual Identity:
A refined logo and cohesive color palette form the foundation of a strong visual identity. High-quality photography, sleek typography, and minimalist design amplify the sense of luxury. Every visual element should align with the brand’s core message and audience expectations. - Compelling Storytelling:
Effective storytelling connects with potential clients on an emotional level. Highlight the heritage of the properties, unique architectural features, or the lifestyle they promise. Incorporating testimonials from satisfied clients also enhances credibility. - Digital Presence:
A polished website and active social media presence are non-negotiable. Luxury real estate branding thrives on visual platforms like Instagram and Pinterest, where potential clients can explore properties through immersive content. Video tours, drone footage, and virtual reality experiences are powerful tools to captivate an audience. - Tailored Marketing Strategies:
Unlike mass-market campaigns, marketing for luxury real estate should be highly personalized. Hosting exclusive events, leveraging influencer collaborations, and crafting content that resonates with the elite demographic ensures the brand reaches the right audience. - Exceptional Service:
The cornerstone of any luxury brand is the experience it offers. Prompt communication, discreet handling of transactions, and bespoke services differentiate a brand from competitors and foster loyalty.
Challenges in Luxury Real Estate Branding
Creating a successful luxury real estate brand involves overcoming unique challenges. The exclusivity that appeals to high-net-worth individuals can make reaching them difficult. Striking a balance between accessibility and exclusivity is crucial. Additionally, maintaining consistency across all branding efforts ensures a cohesive image, which is essential for long-term success.
The Role of Authenticity
Authenticity is a significant driver of success in luxury real estate branding. Clients in this segment value transparency and originality. A brand that genuinely reflects its core values and showcases its expertise in the market can build trust, a crucial component in high-stakes real estate transactions.
The Power of Networking
Networking within affluent communities is vital for gaining exposure in the luxury market. Partnering with brands in complementary industries, such as high-end interior designers or luxury car dealerships, can create mutually beneficial opportunities and amplify brand visibility.
Luxury real estate branding must stay ahead of trends to remain relevant. Incorporating sustainable practices, adopting cutting-edge technologies, and offering innovative property solutions ensure the brand stays aligned with modern preferences.
Luxury real estate branding is an intricate process that requires careful attention to detail, creativity, and a deep understanding of the target audience. By blending authenticity, exceptional service, and a strong visual identity, brands can carve a niche in this exclusive market. In a world where first impressions matter, a well-executed branding strategy is not just a luxury but a necessity. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Air quality in Delhi fell into ‘severe’ category with an AQI of 457 in the Anand Vihar area on Saturday and it was also recorded in the severe category in Noida, as per National Air Quality Index.
According to data from the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), Delhi’s overall air quality was 381 in the ‘very poor’ category in the afternoon. In the Delhi University area, the air quality was at 399, also in the ‘very poor category.
On Mathura road, it was 380. In Gurugram it was 349 while Noida was worst with an AQI of 411 in the severe category.
Today morning the air quality in the national capital remained in the ‘very poor’ category with the overall air quality index (AQI) at 309.
Morning walkers, cyclists, and joggers working out near India Gate amid dipping air quality in New Delhi were seen affected due to the dip in the air quality.
“We’re from Gurugram. There is breathing difficulty and irritation in the eyes,” a member of a group of cyclists told ANI.
People felt this way because, according to the System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research (SAFAR), the AQI in the overall Delhi region was in the ‘very poor category at 309.
“Local surface winds are 6 to 8 km/h (Max Temperature 32 deg C; Min 14-15 deg C) for the next three days that cause weak dispersion of pollutants. Peak ‘Mixing layer height’ during daytime (~1.0-1.5 km) leads to moderate vertical dispersion of pollutants,” read SAFAR’s official statistics.
The air quality watchdog also informed that strong winds at the transport level blowing from the northwest direction from stubble burning areas are likely to transport pollutants to Delhi and its share in Delhi’s PM2.5 is likely to increase further.
Environmentalist Vimlendu Jha told ANI that Severe category AQI is very dangerous for health and it affects even healthy people and seriously impacts those with existing diseases. (ANI) | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Uncover The Secret of Truth
Sing HU to awaken the secret of truth in your heart.
Experience the transformative power of the HU chant at our Sound of Soul event. Join us for a 12-minute session of chanting this sacred sound to connect with our divine nature. After a brief contemplation, the facilitator will lead a conversation that explores how singing HU helps us to reveal the most sacred part of ourselves and to view all of life with a new perspective.
“The word HU will spiritualize you. It’s an ancient name for God. Sing HU on the way to work, for instance, and you will find that you have a different way of looking at the people around you and at the work you do.
“Just sing HU every day. Take it to heart, and then go about your daily life.
“Wherever you are, do the things that are necessary: bring home the groceries, sweep the floor. Do these things, and someday you will find that you have the secret of truth in your hand. You will have the secret of truth in your heart.
“HU can show you truth.”
—Harold Klemp, The Sound of Soul, p. 24
You are warmly invited to join us for this online Sound of Soul Event on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, 12:30 pm–1:30 pm. All are welcome!
HU is a sacred mantra—an ancient name for God. It is a carrier of love between God and Soul. You are Soul, a divine spark of God, and HU is the Sound of Soul!
Singing HU can:
• Spiritualize you,
• Put the secret of truth in your hand and heart, and
• Reveal the spiritual gold of everyday living.
Each Sound of Soul event is a sacred occasion—an authentic and unique spiritual adventure. We look forward to exploring the unlimited blessings of the HU with you.
This event will be hosted on Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent to those who register. You can also join by phone; the phone number and link will also be sent in an email on the day of the event.
We welcome you to invite your friends and family, but please do not forward the meeting link. Ask them to register themselves on Meetup.
When you click on the “Attend Online” button to RSVP, you may need to log in (if you are already a member of this Meetup group) or sign in to create an account.
For more Eckankar events in New York State, please visit our web page at: https://eckankar-ny.org
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A bench comprising Justice L Nageswara Rao, Justice BR Gavai and Justice Aniruddha Bose also said that no permanent structures or prohibited activities will be allowed within the 1-km eco-sensitive zone around such parks and sanctuaries.
For activities already undertaken within the 1-km buffer zone or extended buffer zone of any wildlife sanctuary or national park, and which don't come within the ambit of prohibited activities as per the guidelines issued on February 9, 2011, the bench said such activities may continue with the permission of the principal chief conservator of forests of the state or Union Territory concerned.
The person responsible for such activities in such a situation will have to obtain permission within six months, the court said.
Such permission shall be given once the principal chief conservator of forests is satisfied that the activities concerned do not come within the prohibited list and were continuing prior to passing of this order in a legitimate manner, the bench said.
No new permanent structure shall be permitted to come up for whatsoever purpose within the ESZ, the court said.The court had earlier suggested a 10-km buffer zone as per a CEC recommendation, but states opposed it as impractical.
As per the 2011 guidelines, commercial mining, setting up of saw mills and industries causing pollution, commercial use of firewood, establishment of major hydroelectric projects, use of production of any hazardous substances, undertaking activities related to tourism like flying over the national park area by any aircraft or hot air balloons, discharge of effluents and solid waste in natural water bodies or terrestrial areas will be prohibited activities. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
MSc Lai Wei
Electronic Components, Technology and Materials (ECTM), Department of Microelectronics Themes: Micro/Nano System Integration and Reliability
Lai completed his Bachelor's degree in Applied Physics from Central South University in Changsha, China in 2021. Then he earned a Master's degree in Applied Physics from the faculty of Applied Science, Delft University of Technology (2023). His master thesis project is focused on Optics Metrology by developing new simulating and calculating methods to boost the sensitivity of Coherent Fourier Scatterometry, which was done in the Optics Research Group at TU Delft.
In August 2024, Lai joined TU Delft as a PhD candidate in the Electronics Components Technology and Materials (ECTM) group in the Department of Microelectronics. Currently he is working on advanced packaging of Photonics Integrated Circuits (PIC), cooperated with CITC (Chip Integration Technology Center), to develop the next generation packaging technology for Silicon Photonics chips.
Last updated: 28 Aug 2024 | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Is anti-plagiarism software legal under EU Copyright legislation?
Are anti-plagiarism technologies compatible with copyright law? Surprisingly, this might not be the case. Anti-plagiarism technology involves machine comparison of works such as diploma theses with pre-existing publications. This activity constitutes a use that is covered by copyright. Since no explicit limitation or exception of authors’ and publishers’ exclusive rights authorises providers and users of […]
Journalistic plagiarism not covered under Google’s right to erasure
On 24 December 2015, the Amsterdam District Court delivered a new ruling on the “right to erasure” for personal search results on Google (known to some as the “right to be forgotten”). In the Netherlands, this right has thus far been interpreted restrictively, with courts emphasising the importance of freedom to access information online. This […] | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Use cases for useImperativeHandle
are few and far between, but if you're testing a component that uses this React hook, you need to wrap any function you expose which results in state updates when called in React's act
utility. Otherwise you could be missing important things in your tests that could result in bugs shipped to production.
In this lesson we'll learn how to identify what needs to be wrapped in act(...)
and how to wrap those interactions.
This is based on my blog post: Fix the "not wrapped in act(...)" warning
Kent Dodds: [0:00] Here we have a function component that is using fowardRef so it can use that ref with a useImperativeHandle hook. We're attaching to the ref this function increment and decrement so that we can expose to consumers of our ImperativeCounter, so imperative methods that they can call to update the internal state of this counter component.
[0:20] To test this, we're creating a counterRef using React.createRef. We're rendering the ImperativeCounter with that counterRef, and then we verify that the screen has the count is zero rendered into the document. Then we call increment on the current counterRef. We verify that it says the count is one now.
[0:40] Then we decrement and verify that it says the count is zero. With that we have a passing test, but we're getting this warning that an update to fowardRef ImperativeCounter inside a test was not wrapped in act. We have some code that causes React state updates, but that wasn't wrapped in act properly.
[0:58] Without wrapping it in act, we can't be sure that we're testing behavior the user would actually see in the browser which is really important. With that in mind, we have to consider what interactions are we making that are triggering state updates.
[1:12] If we look at our component, there are two places that trigger state updates, the increment and decrement methods of our useImperativeHandle hook. Any time we call those two methods, we need to make sure it's wrapped in act.
[1:24] Luckily for us, we can grab act from the testing library React module, which is simply calling the ReactDOMTestUtils act function. Then we can ensure that we're interacting with the component the same way the user would. We'll wrap this in act and we'll wrap this in act.
[1:43] We save that, our test continues to pass and we're no longer getting that warning. In review, anytime you're testing a component that has a useImperativeHandle and you're calling functions on that imperative handle that results in state updates, you need to wrap those in act manually. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
This week, Mike hosted a press conference to continue pushing the government to reintroduce legislation for the Canada Disability Benefit. He was joined by Michelle Hewitt of Disability Without Poverty, as well as Senators Chantal Petitclerc and Kim Pate, and Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith.
Just a day later the government reintroduced the bill unchanged, despite having a year to make improvements. Mike will continue applying pressure, working across party lines to get support to Canadians with disabilities who have been forced to wait too long.
While questioning the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans in debate, Elizabeth brought many concerns of Saanich – Gulf Islands to light, such as the condition of the endangered Southern Resident Killer Whales, and toxic fish factories.
On June 1st, Elizabeth spoke alongside other MPs and the Prime Minister at the raising of the Pride flag on Parliament Hill.
Elizabeth’s question this week highlighted the plight of women and girls in Afghanistan. She stated that Afghanistan has “declared war on its women and girls,” and called on the government to enact a feminist foreign policy in the area.
In QP on Wednesday, Mike defended NDP MP Gord John’s Private Member’s Bill C-216 that would decriminalize the possession of certain illicit drugs. He reminded the government that this was their last chance to support the legislation that would be a first step to addressing the drug poisoning crisis.
Decontaminate the G&R Recycling facility in Kanesatake (closes June 17)
e-4028 Stop old-growth logging (closes July 19)
e-3990 Victims’ rights (closes July 19)
e-3999 Public nudity (closes 8 September)
e-4006 Gender parity in the House of Commons (closes September 17)
e-4033 Ban Fracking (closes September 22)
e-4029 Ban single-use plastics (closes September 22) | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
AOL is launching a new domain Mcom.com and inviting you to join in the Beta test.
What is MCOM Mail Beta Test?
AOL is conducting a beta of mail using the mcom.com domain. You will be able to sign-up for any available username (email@example.com) and use it as your identity across AOL’s product and services. Best of all, you will be able to login to your new mailbox and send/receive email at your newly created username.
You will get all the features of an AOL Mailbox but without the @aol.com including:
- Free Email Storage: Keep important messages as long as you like.
- Complete Customization: Choose your color, page setup and more.
- Easier Messaging and Sharing: See all your email messages and add photos all on one page.
- Instant access to news and Events: Top news stories, your calendar and more.
- Access Your Email anywhere: Send and receive messages from any internet-connected computer or mobile device.
- Integrated Buddy List: Now your AIM Buddy List feature is built right in to your inbox. So you can send friends an instant message with just one click.
So get out and Test, test, test.
Be warned – it’s just like AIM.com webmail only with a new domain so you might just be getting your favorite alias and not many other features… | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Core Kit PLUS
Core Kit PLUS
The Core Kit PLUS includes all the products from our Core Kit, along with two of our most popular add-ons. The Tilt Feet transform the carrying case into a convenient slant board, and the Backpack provides a professional look, making it easy for patients to carry their equipment between home and clinic.
*NOTE: If you choose to add a logo to your kit it will be engraved on the carrying case and not the backpack. There is a one time $50 logo set up fee. You can email a .pdf, .jpeg, .png, or .ai file of your logo and any additional information you would like etched next to your logo (ie. Website address, phone number, clinic address, etc..), to: firstname.lastname@example.org - please reference your order number and clinic name.
The Emergent take-home Core Kit includes the following:
- Magnetic Main Frame
- Magnetic Red/Green or Polarized Clip (glasses)
- Red/Green or Polarized Bar Reader
- Magnetic Translucent Occluder
- 3 Transparent Fusion cards
- 6 Charts - 2 Standard Hart Charts, 2 Red/Green Cancellation Hart Charts, Arrow Chart, and Shape Chart
- Pointer and Multi-level Straw
- Brock String with 3D printed beads with accommodative targets and luster discs (also glows in the dark)
- Marsden Ball with pull proof string
- Multipurpose Case
- Transparent Plexiglass Lid
- Cancellation Red Marker
The Core Kit PLUS adds:
We recommend that clinics charge a one-time equipment fee to patients at the beginning of their treatment to cover the cost of the patients’ Emergent Equipment. The kit can also be customized with your practice logo. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
- Do not assume that you do not need to do anything when an employee returns from short-term absence.
- Enquire about the employee`s health and ask if there are any underlying medical causes, personal reasons or work related issues that you should know about and may be able to offer support for.
- Update the employee on any arrangements or changes made in their absence and make informal enquiries about how the employee is coping following the return to work
Letter regarding reducing sick pay
Letter reducing sick pay for employee.
Medical consent form
Consent form for obtaining a medical report form employee’s doctor.
Letter to employees on long-term sickness absence holiday entitlement
Letter to an employee on long-term sickness absence informing them of holiday entitlement. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
CEE23 SME Banking Conference is the arena for business bankers and fintech subject matter experts to discuss digital transformation trends in SME banking and showcase the best regional tech solutions.
Visit us to discover how Facephi’s biometrics technology can:
- Expedite secure digital onboarding
- Achieve near-perfect fraud prevention
- Reduce operational costs significantly
- Enhance account opening rates
Let’s Drive Banking Innovation! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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he Executive Director of the Technological Development Unit (UDT), Alex Berg, felt honored for his nomination in the newly formed Presidential Commission on Science for the Development of Chile, which he considers is a necessary and urgent discussion for the country.
The organization, presented yesterday by President Michelle Bachelet, is composed of 37 personalities from the world of research and public service, as well as university and government authorities, who will work on developing a proposal to give greater impetus to science and promote scientific culture, and define the basics of the institutional framework for science, technology and innovation.
“It is necessary and urgent to discuss this (the development of science), which is so important for the country. The main challenge is that the commission reaches results that can be implemented and transformed into something concrete and not just remain in discussions as it has happened with other initiatives”, said Dr. Berg.
The researcher also stressed the importance that the university and the region are represented in this instance, which is an opportunity to discuss in depth on topics that are of interest to the whole country, universities, companies and researchers. “So we hope to achieve a good result”, he said.
After the presentation ceremony, the members had their first meeting where they agreed the methodology that will be used to carry out their work. Berg said the group was divided into three subcommittees that will session every 15 days from March in order to deliver the final report in June, deadline set by the President. Personalities related to the topics under discussion will be invited during this work, as “the President requested that this dialogue should be inclusive”, he said.
Source: Panorama UdeC | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Taxes: The United States vs. Germany
Taxation is a critical aspect of any economy, influencing everything from individual financial decisions to national economic policies. The United States and Germany, two of the world’s largest economies, have distinct tax systems that reflect their unique social, political, and economic landscapes. This article explores the key differences and similarities between the tax systems of these two nations, providing insights into how they impact citizens and businesses alike.
Overview of the Tax Systems
Both the United States and Germany employ progressive tax systems, meaning that tax rates increase as income rises. However, the structure, rates, and types of taxes levied differ significantly.
United States Tax System
The U.S. tax system is characterized by a combination of federal, state, and local taxes. The primary types of taxes include:
- Income Tax: The federal income tax is progressive, with rates ranging from 10% to 37% as of 2023. States also impose their own income taxes, which can vary widely.
- Payroll Taxes: These taxes fund Social Security and Medicare, amounting to 15.3% on wages, split between employers and employees.
- Corporate Tax: The federal corporate tax rate is currently 21%, but state taxes can add to this burden.
- Sales Tax: This is a consumption tax levied at the state and local levels, with rates varying from 0% to over 10%.
German Tax System
Germany’s tax system is more centralized, with the federal government, states, and municipalities all playing a role. Key components include:
- Income Tax: The German income tax is also progressive, with rates ranging from 0% to 45%. The top rate kicks in at an income level significantly lower than in the U.S.
- Value Added Tax (VAT): Germany employs a VAT system, which is a consumption tax applied at each stage of production and distribution, currently set at 19% for most goods.
- Corporate Tax: The corporate tax rate in Germany is around 15%, but when local trade taxes are included, the effective rate can be as high as 30%.
- Solidarity Surcharge: This is an additional tax of 5.5% on income tax, introduced to support the economic development of Eastern Germany.
When comparing the two systems, several key differences emerge:
According to the OECD, the overall tax burden in Germany is higher than in the United States. In 2021, the total tax revenue as a percentage of GDP was approximately 38% in Germany compared to about 27% in the U.S. This difference reflects Germany’s extensive social welfare programs, which are funded through higher taxes.
Social Services and Benefits
Germany’s higher tax rates are often justified by the extensive social services provided to its citizens, including:
- Universal healthcare
- Generous unemployment benefits
- Subsidized education
- Comprehensive pension systems
In contrast, the U.S. offers fewer social services, which can lead to higher out-of-pocket expenses for healthcare and education.
Complexity and Compliance
The complexity of tax codes in both countries can be daunting. However, the U.S. tax system is often criticized for its complexity, with numerous deductions, credits, and loopholes that can confuse taxpayers. In Germany, while the system is also complex, the emphasis on VAT and fewer deductions can simplify compliance for many businesses.
Case Studies: Individual Tax Scenarios
To illustrate the differences further, consider two hypothetical individuals: John in the U.S. and Hans in Germany.
- John: A single filer earning $100,000 in the U.S. would pay approximately $18,000 in federal income tax, plus state taxes, payroll taxes, and possibly local taxes.
- Hans: A single filer earning €100,000 in Germany would pay around €30,000 in income tax, plus the solidarity surcharge and other contributions, leading to a higher overall tax burden.
The tax systems of the United States and Germany reflect their respective societal values and economic priorities. While the U.S. system emphasizes lower tax rates and less government intervention, Germany’s higher tax rates fund a robust social safety net. Understanding these differences is crucial for individuals and businesses operating in or considering investment in either country. Ultimately, the choice between these systems often comes down to a trade-off between tax burden and the level of public services received.
For more detailed information on tax policies in both countries, you can visit the OECD Tax Database. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Big Lake HVAC system maintenance
Preventative maintenance is the best way to assure that you get the most out of your Big Lake air conditioning system, extend its life, and ensure that it runs at its peak efficiency at all times. An air conditioning system that runs at peak efficiency will save you considerable money on your energy bill down the stretch, and extend the lifespan of your equipment and your building's entire ventilation system. But effective preventative maintenance work requires a reliable, skilled and trustworthy professional in order to ensure that your time and money is never wasted.
With the preventative maintenance services offered by Encore Mechanical, Inc Air Conditioning you not only get a diagnostic technician who is highly skilled and experienced with interiors of all kinds, whether commercial or residential, you also get an EPA and HVAC certified air conditioning service that takes pride in giving clients some of the most honest, affordable, and reliable preventative maintenance available in the greater Big Lake area.
At Encore Mechanical, Inc our preventative maintenance packages include thorough inspections for any damage to your unit or wiring. We also check duct work for any air leaks, and check thermostat to ensure it is running properly. We examine power voltages, refrigerant pressures, and when conditions require it, we can pump down your air conditioning system. Our comprehensive annual preventative maintenance programs are designed to save you money by keeping your system running at peak efficiency, maximizing your energy savings, and extending the life of your system.
With Encore Mechanical, Inc every thorough inspection of your Big Lake HVAC system and diagnosis of any problems, always includes a detailed assessment and written estimate designed to keep you fully in touch with the precise condition of your system and the best steps to repair and maintain it in peak condition. Give us a call and see what we can do for you. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Pressing pain in the heart often occurs when intercostal neuralgia. As a rule, it can be particularly acute feel with a deep breath or sharlena body position. Additional symptoms may be sweating or twitching of the muscles in the rib area.
Weak and intermittent pinching sensation in the heart region can also accompany cramping any muscles. In this case, they usually disappear after some time with full relaxation in the supine position.
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In this case it helps a nitroglycerin tablet, which should be put under the tongue. If better drugs are not becoming, you should call an ambulance.
Constant pressing pain in the heart that signals the heart disease. This disease is also often accompanied by hypertension, edema of lower extremities and other symptoms.
Unpleasant pinching sensation in the heart can occur as a result of such widespread diseases as vegetative-vascular dystonia. The pain may be paroxysmal as strong and long weak. In this case, the patient may feel fear, anxiety, weakness, shortness of breath or palpitations.
What to do when the heart aches
If you experience nagging feelings in the heart area, you should try to calm down and relax as much as possible. It is advisable to go to bed on his back. It is also important to provide fresh air, remove clothes, or at least unbutton the shirt, lose the tie or scarf at the neck.
Any excitement can only worsen the situation, so the panic in any case not necessary.
If the pain increases and you start to feel worse, it should immediately call an ambulance. Even if it seems that your life is not in danger, it is better to prevent the situation. The responding physicians should be as detailed as possible to describe your feelings and character of chest pain.
If unpleasant sensations have passed by themselves, later you can still contact the doctor and get an EKG of the heart. This will help you figure out the exact cause of the disease to prevent its development or know, what drugs should be taken in the event of another attack. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
This Upper Intermediate lesson plan focuses on expanding vocabulary related to Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR), as well as practicing the Future Perfect tense.
We kick off with an engaging game where students guess words from clues given.
We will watch a video titled “Understanding Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.” After watching it, we will explore its main points through a mix of open-ended and closed-ended questions to improve and develop conversational skills.
In this section, we introduce the Future Perfect tense, focusing on its structure and usage.
Students participate in an exercise requiring them to complete sentences using the Future Perfect tense accurately.
A piece on a new product launch is provided for reading. Students are then invited to express their views on the article.
We wrap up with a conversation around a famous quote, prompting students to express and discuss their interpretations.
In this C1 ESL lesson plan, students will assess the long-term…
In this Intermediate ESL lesson plan, students will analyze and discuss…
In this Intermediate ESL lesson plan, students will practice scientific vocabulary | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Permanent magnet direct drive motor is mainly used in low-speed loads, such as belt conveyor, mixer, wire drawing machine, low-speed pump, replacing high-speed motor and mechanical deceleration mechanism composed of electromechanical systems. The permanent magnet direct drive motor has the advantages of large output torque, high system efficiency, fast dynamic response, strong impact and vibration resistance, which greatly improves the reliability of system operation and can effectively reduce maintenance costs. At present, it has been successfully applied in belt conveying, ore crushing, iron and steel metallurgy and other industries, and has broad market prospects.
There is no strict definition of low speed high torque direct drive motor, generally refers to the speed of less than 500r/min, torque greater than 500N•m, for direct drive motor, when the speed is less than 50r/min for ultra-low speed motor. The permanent magnet direct drive motor can be divided into two structural forms: external rotor and internal rotor, and the external rotor permanent magnet direct drive is mainly used in the belt machine. In the design and application of permanent magnet direct drive motor, it should be noted that permanent magnet direct drive is not suitable for particularly low output speed. The low speed high torque transmission system has a wide application prospect in industrial production, oil field exploitation, wind power generation, port lifting and ship propulsion.
The drive system of the traditional induction motor and mechanical deceleration mechanism has the disadvantages of complex structure, easy wear of the deceleration mechanism, lubricating oil leakage, poor operation reliability, high maintenance cost and low overall efficiency of the system, which does not meet the requirements of energy conservation and environmental protection. The adoption of direct drive motor to replace the traditional drive system has become a consensus. When the induction motor is designed at low rated speed, the number of poles is more, and the increase of excitation current seriously reduces the power factor and efficiency, so the induction motor is not suitable for low speed and high torque direct drive. The air gap field of the permanent magnet motor is excited by the permanent magnet, there is no excitation current, and the number of poles of the motor can be designed to be very high. The reactive power component in the armature current of the permanent magnet motor is small, the stator copper consumption is reduced, and the power factor and efficiency of the permanent magnet motor are higher than that of the induction motor. In addition, the permanent magnet motor can maintain good performance in a wide range of load changes, so it has been widely concerned in the low speed and high torque transmission system. Permanent magnet direct drive motor generally uses a surface mount permanent magnet rotor to improve the torque density and reduce the amount of material. Due to the low speed and small centrifugal force, there is no need to use built-in permanent magnet rotor structure, generally using batting, stainless steel sleeves, glass fiber protective sleeves to fix and protect the rotor permanent magnet. However, some motors with high reliability requirements, relatively small number of poles, or large vibration also use built-in permanent magnet rotor structure. The low speed direct drive motor is driven by frequency converter, and when the number of poles is designed to reach a upper limit, the speed will be reduced again, resulting in a lower frequency. When the frequency of the inverter is low, the PWM duty cycle is reduced and the waveform is poor, which will lead to fluctuation and speed instability. Therefore, especially low speed direct drive motor, control is also more difficult. At present, the ultra-low speed motor, there are magnetic field modulation motor scheme, in order to use a higher drive frequency. Although the use of permanent magnet direct drive motor can eliminate the original deceleration mechanism and reduce maintenance costs, but the design of the improper permanent magnet direct drive motor cost is too high, and the system efficiency is reduced. Generally speaking, increasing the diameter of the permanent magnet direct drive motor can reduce the cost per unit torque, so the direct drive motor can be made into a large disk, a larger diameter, and a shorter stack length. However, the increase of the diameter also has a limit, and too large a diameter will increase the cost of the casing and shaft, and even the structural material will gradually exceed the cost of the effective material. Therefore, the design of direct drive motor needs to optimize the selection of length-diameter ratio, so that the overall cost of the motor is low. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
UFC middleweight Michael ‘The Count’ Bisping will finally get his chance to face off with former middleweight champion and p4p great Anderson ‘The Spider’ Silva.
The two will meet in the main event of UFC Fight Night 83, set for February 27, 2016 at the The O2 Arena in London, England. The event will stream exclusively on UFC Fight Pass. Ahead of their fight, almost right after it was announced, Bisping started taking shots at Silva in reference to his failed drug tests from UFC 183, where he tested positive for several banned substances.
In his latest jab, Bisping took to Twitter and sent out a ‘Star Wars’ themed joke, making fun of Silva’s steroid use.
Check it out!
Never mind Steven seagal. I hear Anderson is training with Kylo Ren! "These are not the roids you are looking for…" ?
— michael (@bisping) January 26, 2016
What do you guys think, a good one, or a little cheesy?
Are you excited to see these two face off in London?
Bisping is coming into the fight with a two fight win streak, while Silva’s win over Nick Diaz at UFC 183 has since been overturned to a no contest, which means he hasn’t actually won a fight since his 2012 win over Stephan Bonnar. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Home Made Rockets
The fascination with making your own never fades from being a young boy and as we are all 10-years old at heart, we thought you might enjoy this educational piece to see you through the long dark nights for some fun and frolics.
Making rockets from things that you have around the house will cost just a few quid and is great fun too. You will need matches, cheap tin foil, a pin and a couple of paper clips.
• Wrap a small piece of the thinnest tin foil you can find (weight being important in this experiment) around a match with a pin held along the side which will be removed to create the tunnel for expanding gases generating thrust
• Make sure that the foil forms a tight seal around the head of the match and along the pin for the tunnel and create a point for the top of the rocket – this helps flight – remove the pin
• Bend a paper clip to create a launch pad – not very stable so feel free to experiment with other ideas – we also tried making a launch pad with tin foil which had varied results and some blue-tack which again, had mixed results too
• Then apply heat – preferably a long-necked lighter (like the ones you get from any number of market stalls for lighting barbecues) and wait for launch
Some of the ones we experimented with managed up to 10 feet and over and the others fizzed and died or managed an inch or two only but it was great fun anyway.
Just remember, you are using matches so safety first – only do this in a well-ventilated area and wear eye protectors. It is also a good idea to keep a bucket of water available to enable you to extinguish any problems that might occur.
You can download a simple DIY pdf sheet with all the instructions here :) | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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The only eau de parfum for men in the Coach fragrance line, Coach Platinum was
introduced in 2018. Its metallic, reflective coating, evocative of a tie clip, or
perhaps a pair of silver cufflinks, hints at the sophisticated oriental wood within.
Although designer Coach tends to sway towards a female audience, with handbags and accessories for the classy lady on the go, one must not discount their offerings for men. Whether it be a briefcase, a wallet, or a simple keychain, offerings for men are plenty at Coach. The fragrance side of things are no different, as Coach Platinum set makes clear. This set offers the classy, timeless, amber-woody fragrance for men in Coach Platinum Eau de Parfum spray (3.3 oz), convenient Coach Platinum Eau de Parfum travel spray (0.25 oz), and Coach Platinum shower gel (3.3 oz). This set makes a wonderful and generous gift for a holiday or birthday for the man in your life, or a perfect love-me gift for yourself to add to a fragrance collection. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
We know that while your sectional garage doors are built to last, they can still become damaged, aged and worn from frequent use. When parts begin to wear down or malfunction, it’s best to repair the problem quickly and effectively to prevent it from turning into a larger, more expensive issue.
Whatever kind of sectional garage door problem you’re facing, we’ve got you covered. We provide a 24-hour sectional garage door repair service in Braintree. We can handle all kinds of sectional garage door problems, no matter how big or small. Contact us for a FREE quote for sectional garage door repairs in Braintree and see how we can help today. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Jya Products purchased on jyalife.com come with a 2-year limited warranty, starting from the date of delivery. Unless otherwise specified, this warranty covers the hardware components of the Product as originally supplied and does not cover, or partially covers, consumable items, or accessories(like the filter) even if packaged or sold together with the Product. This warranty is only redeemable within the original country or region of purchase.
The limited warranty only covers product defects caused by workmanship or build materials. To make a claim, please present your original Proof of Purchase (screenshot), model and serial number of your product, and photographic evidence of the product’s defects to Jya Customer Service at Help Center. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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This is a series of lectures and discussions to be held at the University of Dallas (UD). It is comprised of six events altogether, three during the Fall 2023 semester and three during the Spring 2024 semester. It is aimed first and foremost at UD students, with the hopes of deepening their understanding of the Eucharist and, in turn, their love of our Eucharistic Lord. As a whole, the lecture series undertakes a multi-disciplinary approach to the Eucharist by having professors from various departments speak about the Eucharist from historical, literary, philosophical, spiritual, Scriptural, and theological perspectives. Each event involves two brief lectures followed by a moderated conversation/question-and-answer period. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Three decades of missing and murdered Indigenous women amounts to a “Canadian genocide”, a leaked landmark government report has concluded.
The document, titled Reclaiming Power and Place, was compiled over more than two and a half years. Canada’s CBC News was given a copy of the report, which is due to be released on Monday, on Friday. Its contents were confirmed to the Guardian by an individual working within the inquiry.
The report, by the National Inquiry into Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women and Girls, determined that “state actions and inactions rooted in colonialism and colonial ideologies” were a key driving force in the disappearance of thousands of Indigenous women.
“We do know that thousands of Indigenous women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA (two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, queer, questioning, intersex and asexual) people have been lost to the Canadian genocide to date,” said the report.
While the number of Indigenous women who have gone missing is estimated to exceed 4,000, the report admits that no firm numbers can ever be established.
For years, activists and Indigenous peoples have pushed for a government inquiry into the high number of Indigenous women who have either gone missing or been killed. The previous Conservative government rejected the idea of an inquiry, but prime minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberals ran on the campaign promise of directing state efforts to determine the scope and extent of the disappearances. There are 230 recommendations in the report, according to the CBC.
The report’s authors admit that it is difficult to fashion a universally accepted definition of genocide. Instead, the report relies on the work by legal experts and Indigenous scholars to draw the conclusion of genocide within the country.
“Genocide is the sum of the social practices, assumptions, and actions detailed within this report,” said the report. “The national inquiry’s findings support characterising these acts, including violence against Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people, as genocide.”
This is not the first time a government report has invoked accusations of genocide in the country.
In 2015, senator Murray Sinclair, who led the Truth and Reconciliation commission, experienced an intense backlash after he called the school policy in which thousands of Indigenous children were incarcerated in residential schools “cultural genocide”—a characterisation supported by the former chief justice of the supreme court, Beverly McLachlin.
In order to produce the report on the murdered Indigenous women, the inquiry held 24 hearings across the country. At least 2,380 people attended, including the family members of those who had been killed or gone missing. Further testimony came from elders, academics and government officials.
The prime minister and senior cabinet officials – as well as Indigenous leaders and the families of victims – are expected to attend the release of the report on Monday at the Museum of History in Gatineau, Quebec.
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Come make a splash this in Huskies Group Swim Lessons! American Red Cross Preschool Aquatics levels are being offered at the SDC Pool for ages 4 to 5 years old.
Space will be provided for personal items on the pool deck. Goggles are highly recommended. Showering is required before entering the water. Class size is limited.
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E-Team Pioneer Workshop Winter 2025
Our E-Team Program gives college students the chance to move new tech ideas out of the lab and classroom and into the marketplace. The three-stage program provides grant funding, experiential workshops, expert coaching, and a potential investment opportunity to help teams manifest their projects' full commercial potential.
The Stage 1 E-Team Program provides $5,000 in grant funding to participate in the two-day in-person Pioneer workshop, where you will learn how to better articulate the opportunity for your innovation in the marketplace. Funds may be used on travel, technology development, and customer discovery.
During Pioneer, you will discover possible pathways for your venture, understand the important role inclusive team dynamics play in team performance, and create action plans to check fundamental assumptions. The workshop is designed to build your entrepreneurial skills and confidence as you explore essential topics like customer discovery, intellectual property, and market validation. Your team will collaborate with high-caliber peers and work closely with our dedicated teaching team as you map out the path for launching your invention. Your team will have access to coaching opportunities and mentoring after the completion of the workshop.
Baltimore, MD 21230
January 9-10, 2025
8:30AM - 6:00PM ET
Please plan to arrive the day before and depart the day after the workshop.
Important Registration Directions
As stated in the program guidelines, VentureWell requires that two key student members of your E-Team participate in the Pioneer Workshop, which will take place in Baltimore, Maryland from Thursday, January 9 to Friday, January 10, 2025. Please plan to arrive the day before and depart the day after the workshop.
Each team is required to send at least two participants; if your team wishes to send a third team member, please email Sarah Wharmby at firstname.lastname@example.org for approval. Each team member who is attending the workshop must register. It is the team leader's responsibility to ensure registration is complete by each team member before the deadline of November 20, 2024 and you may need to forward registration details over email to your team members. Failure to register before the registration deadline may result in your team not being able to participate in the workshop and access grant funds. If you have questions please contact Sarah Wharmby at email@example.com. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Lower back pain can be a common issue for many individuals, especially those who spend long hours sitting at a desk or driving. One way to alleviate this discomfort is by using a lumbar support pillow. But with so many options available, how do you choose the best one for your needs?
Consider the Material
When selecting a lumbar support pillow, it's essential to consider the material it's made from. Memory foam pillows are popular for their ability to conform to the shape of your back, providing customized support. Gel-infused pillows can help with temperature regulation, while inflatable pillows offer adjustable firmness.
Assess the Shape and Size
The shape and size of the lumbar support pillow can also impact its effectiveness. Look for a pillow that fits the natural curve of your lower back to provide optimal support. Additionally, consider the size of the pillow to ensure it fits comfortably in your chair or car seat.
Check EverRest Ergonomic Pillows
EverRest offers a range of ergonomic pillows specifically designed to support your lower back and promote better posture. Their pillows are crafted with high-quality materials and innovative designs to provide maximum comfort and relief from back pain.
By choosing the right lumbar support pillow, you can improve your posture, reduce strain on your lower back, and experience greater comfort throughout the day. Take the time to research different options, consider your specific needs, and invest in a quality pillow that will benefit your back health in the long run. Check out everrestusa.com for more information. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Designed for firefighters, rescue teams and people who have to operate heavy machinery on their day to day, the MUDMASTER GWG-1000 honors its name by having an incredibly tough construction along with a slew of convenient features. In addition to the shock-resistant build like all G-SHOCKs, the GWG-1000 features a vibration-proof structure, perfect when operating drills, crushers and cutters. It’s also resistant against dust, mud and grime, perfect if your work or activities put you around areas with a lot of dust, dirt, and debris. The watch comes with best-in-class 200 meter water-resistance, reinforced by a sapphire crystal that keeps the display scratch-free. You also get all the timekeeping benefits a G-SHOCK offers, including a thermometer, an altimeter, a barometer, a 1/100 second stopwatch, solar-powered movement, a compass, and a radio-controlled watch feature which automatically adjusts time settings depending on which part of the world you’re in; compatible with 6 global regions. Pick up the king of toughness at the link below.
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Ruder Finn Pays $30.7 Million Dollars for New Office Headquarters
53rd Street & Sutton Place Relocation For Leading PR Firm Ruder Finn
Ruder Finn, one of the largest independent PR firms in the world has bought a building in midtown Manhattan for their soon-to-be new offices. They paid $30.7 million for the 34,000-square-foot property at 425-429 East 53rd Street, between First Avenue and Sutton Place South.
It has been reported that Ruder Finn will move their offices from their current location at 301 East 57th Street to the new location by the end of the year.
According to the Real Deal, a NY real estate magazine, “Michael Schubert, chief innovation officer at Ruder Finn, said the firm had been searching for a building with an “open, creative layout” – a transition from a closed-box office to one more collaborative.”
A real estate professional who works with PR firms and asked to remain anonymous noted, “While it is a great building, that is a very odd location for a Public Relations firm to be located – 53rd Street, between First Avenue and Sutton Place South. How does an employee who lives in Long Island commute there? Even the subway or bus is a schlep. As a real estate investment it could make sense – as a PR firm office, it’s odd. Is there an executive of the firm who lives nearby and does not want to move? Maybe… but some may venture that the employees & clients of Ruder Finn may not love this location.
Ruder Finn’s headquarters are in both New York and Beijing, China, with multiple offices around the world. They were formed in 1948 by Bill Ruder and David Finn. Kathy Bloomgarden serves as the current CEO watching over the firm working in four primary areas of specialization – corporate & public trust, health & wellness, consumer connections, and technology & innovation.
New Office for Ruder Finn PR to Usher in Updated Public Relations Services Offered
In 1999, they formed RFI Studios, a digital practice helping clients with their online presence. The move was groundbreaking in the industry – displaying their forward thinking – long before social media when the web’s biggest contender was still AOL. Later they began expanding in Asia, opening offices in Beijing (now their co-headquarters), Hong Kong, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Delhi, Singapore, Bangalore, and Mumbai. Earlier in 2015 they acquired Japan’s largest independent PR agency, Kyodo Public Relations.
Regarding the acquisition, Kathy Bloomgarden, Global CEO, Ruder Finn, said, “As a company co-headquartered in China with over 25 years of experience in the country, we’ve developed numerous strengths and gained diverse experiences that have allowed us to thrive in the region. This integration of Kyodo’s China assets gives us a unique ability to support Japanese clients gain greater insights into the Chinese market, as well as strengthen our reputation in the Asia-Pacific region. After a phenomenal year of global double-digit growth in 2014, we’re on track for continued growth this year as we strategically expand our business offerings and client portfolio around the world.”
Some of RF’s clients include Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Novartis, Kraft Foods, Microsoft, and Swiss Private Bankers’ Association. They agreed to represent the new government of the Maldives in 2012. The new government came to power after organizing a coup d’état to overthrow the first elected government of the country. They reportedly pay RF £150K per month. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Hey, Camp People!
It brings us great joy here at Everything Summer Camp to work so closely with about 250 summer camps across the nation. That’s why we’re happy to tell you about what fantastic camps they are! So this week, we’re fixing our spotlight on the beautiful campgrounds of Camp Cheerio, an hour out from Winston-Salem in North Carolina.
Sitting on 135 acres at great altitudes on the eastern side of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this YMCA camp offers a great place where campers can have a great time whether they’re relaxing or getting all riled up. A quiet, peaceful setting away from home allows Cheerio campers to be themselves as they have the summer of their lives.
Days at Camp Cheerio stay pretty busy when camp is in session. After all, campers have a lot of activities to choose from! There’s Aquatics, Challenge Sports, Field Games, Creative Arts, Nature Study in the daytime and crazy fun to be had in the evenings like Counselor Hunts, Carnival Night, Spy Hunter, Capture the Flag, and Skit/Talent Night.
Cheerio campers also take advantage of the awesome Blue Ridge Mountains and other jaw-dropping landscapes nearby to the campgrounds. Kids will get a chance to set off on daylong adventures like canoe trips, caving, climbing, and woodsy excursions.
Complete with accommodating cabins, a first-class Dining Hall, Health Center, Gym, Athletic Fields, Tennis Courts, Lake Kiwanis, Swimming Pool, Climbing Towers, Riding Stables, High Ropes Course, and Rifle Range, the Cheerio campground is a fully functional playground that’s not only fun, but also developmental for youth.
Set your sights on Camp Cheerio next summer! It’s a safe, supportive place for your kids to take their first few subtle steps toward self-discovery all while enjoying the summer of their lives. Does Camp Cheerio sound like it just may be the camp for your kid? Check it out right here and, as always, thanks for reading! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
We had an amazing time serving the men at Souls Harbor this year for Thanksgiving and our employees! We appreciate them allowing us to take over their kitchen “Mustard Seed” for a day. It was very memorable for us all. Here at EFS, we hope each family had a wonder Thanksgiving last week! 🍁
Rescue. Restore. Rebuild.
Souls Harbor is a local transitional community, providing care and guidance for men in recovery. Their main goal is to provide a safe harbor for men suffering from homelessness, drug addiction, metal illness and substance abuse. With their current building, they have the ability to house 20 residents at a time. Not only do the men receive support, but they are given responsibilities for maintaining basic upkeep of the grounds and help with whatever is needed around the property. The year long program has changed the lives of so many men that otherwise would not have the opportunity to heal and set goals for a bright future. Donations and volunteers from the community are vital for this program to succeed and they are always in need. It has been a pleasure for us at Executive Flooring Solutions to partner with Souls Harbor!
Donations can be dropped off during business hours of 8am-8pm Monday-Friday. They have a list of needs on their website at www.soulsharbornwa.org
For questions please call Betty at 479-631-7878
About “Mustard Seed”:
December 2014, Souls Harbor NWA built a new kitchen and dining hall for homeless men living in their transitional program called “The Mustard Seed.” There are 20 men who live at Souls Harbor NWA on 2nd street in Rogers. The organization provides long-term shelter, food and clothing, and job opportunities. The dining hall makes a difference in their lives as they work to get back on their feet.
At Souls Harbor NWA the men aren’t judged, they’re given a second chance. They are everyday people who are just hit with bad luck or have separated from their families.
The Mustard Seed is an open door, anyone can call and schedule an event or luncheon at this industrial grade kitchen. The men will have an opportunity to serve, prepare meals, and interact with their community. The events if you choose to book will be donation based.
For more info please email firstname.lastname@example.org | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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