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A unique musical collaboration between two Southwestern Ontario cities took place in Windsor last week, giving the city a taste of the upcoming Juno Awards, being held in London later this month. The Junos Host City Music Exchange tour brought discussions, education, development and music across the area, wrapping up with a showcase at Olde Walkerville Theatre in Windsor.
The showcase featured four artists: Windsor’s Crissi Cochrane and The Brandy Alexanders, along with London locals Averages, as well as Charlie Weber and the Glorious Failures.
The annual Juno Awards will be hosted March 17 in London at Budweiser Gardens, bringing a blast of big Canadian music. It will be broadcast live on CBC.
519 sent photographer Charlie O’Brien to check it out. Although disappointed no more than 60 people turned out to the free event, he reported that the performances were outstanding.
Charlie Weber and the Glorious Failures: | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
For the first in a three-part article series, Morningstar used its database to “dig into the current spell of underperformance for value funds” by analyzing the historical landscape, putting recent returns into a long-term context and examining allocation data.
The article reports, “The September stock market swings saw value strategies stage their strongest monthly performance in years, but that wasn’t enough to affect the long-term trends.” The past three years, it explains, have been particularly tough for value, with 2016 representing the only period where value came out ahead of growth. The following heatmap illustrates—a negative (red) block shows a time period in which value underperformed:
When five-year returns are analyzed, the results are even more dramatic:
Over longer periods, the article reports that “return disparities often get smoothed out, but this hasn’t proven to be the case for value: “The good years for the investment approach have rolled off as the 10-year anniversary of the financial crisis has passed, and the gap has grown to historically wide levels.”
The analysis also identified sectors where value portfolios were overweight or underweight compared to growth funds:
“Large growth, true to its reputation, clocked in with a significant weighting in technology stocks of almost 27%,” it explained, adding, “Consumer cyclicals ranked second at an average of roughly 18%.” Large value funds, on average, “counted financials as their largest weighting at 20%. The weighting toward energy stocks, while only the fifth highest, would prove to be a significant albatross when it came to returns.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Ehsaas Program Online Registration and New Payment of 25000
Introduction to Ehsaas Program Registration
The Ehsaas Program is an initiative by the government of Pakistan aimed at providing financial assistance to those in need. If you want to register for the Ehsaas Program online, this guide will provide you with all the necessary information. By meeting the eligibility criteria, you can become a part of the Ehsaas Program and receive Rs. 25,000 in assistance.
Ehsaas Program Online Registration
The Ehsaas Programwas introduced considering the economic situation of the country. If you wish to register from home, please note that online registration is not currently available. Instead, you must visit a designated registration center.
Steps for Registration:
Visit your nearest registration center.
Provide the required personal information and biodata.
If your poverty score meets the program’s eligibility criteria, you will be registered.
Once registered, you will receive financial assistance from the Ehsaas Program.
Ehsaas Program New Payment Information
The latest update for the Ehsaas Program includes a new payment of Rs. 25,000. Eligible participants previously receiving Rs. 5,000 can now get this increased assistance.
Ensure your eligibility as soon as possible to receive the new payment.
The increase to Rs. 25,000 aims to better support those affected by the current economic
situation in Pakistan.
NSER Survey and Ehsaas Program Registration
The NSER (National Socio-Economic Registry) survey is a method used to register individuals for the Ehsaas Program. Government teams collect data from households to determine eligibility based on poverty scores.
Registration Process via NSER:
Government teams visit households to collect data.
If your poverty score matches the program’s criteria, you are eligible.
Eligible individuals will receive assistance from the Ehsaas Program.
The Ehsaas Program is a crucial support system for poor individuals in Pakistan. It helps those without government jobs and ensures that financial assistance reaches the deserving. To register:
Visit your local tehsil office registration center.
Provide the necessary information.
Once registered, you will be eligible for the assistance provided by the Ehsaas Program.
For more detailed information, please refer to our comprehensive guide. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Aerosmith’s Brad Whitford Suggests Lengthy Farewell Tour, Band Discussing New Music
Aerosmith have announced dates for 2017 for their farewell tour, but we may not actually be seeing the end of the band for some time. In a new interview with Metal Express Radio, guitarist Brad Whitford suggests that while the trek will start in 2017, they have a lot of places to hit before playing their final show.
"We really are calling it the Farewell Tour but it`s going to probably take us between the next three to fve years as we plan on touring the States, South America, Europe and Japan and wherever else, so it`s going to take a while," explained the guitarist.
In addition, Whitford was asked about the possibility of issuing music beyond their most recent album, Music From Another Dimension. He stated, "We're at the talking stage of doing some more music. It`s quite hard right now as Steven [Tyler] is out on the road with his band. We had a talk a few weeks back about going into the studio. When that`ll happen, though, I`m not sure. We certainly have plenty of ideas."
At present, Aerosmith have started booking shows for later this year, hitting some European festivals along the way. The "Aero-Vederci, Baby" trek gets underway May 17 in Tel Aviv, Israel. See their scheduled dates here.
See Which Aerosmith Albums Made the Top 70 Hard Rock + Metal Albums of the '70s | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Ovarian cancer carries significant mortality in the absence of effective methods for prevention and screening. Preventive salpingo-oophorectomy is currently the only method known to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer-related death. Histopathological analyses of these surgical specimens indicate that a high proportion of ovarian cancers in women at high risk and in the general population arise from the fallopian tube. This paradigm shift in our understanding of the cell of origin for the most common subtype of ovarian cancer, high-grade serous carcinoma, has sparked a major effort within the research community to develop new and robust model systems to study the fallopian tube epithelium, it susceptibility to neoplastic transformation, and opportunities for therapeutic intervention.
These models include primary cell line cultures, fallopian tube-derived lines, epithelial-stromal co-cultures, genetically-engineered mouse models, and patient-derived tumor xenografts or ‘avatars’. There has also been a re-evaluation of the fidelity of established ovarian cancer cell lines and the need to develop new lines that represent the human disease. Critical to this effort is the need to go beyond genomics and critically evaluate the functional utility of new cell lines.
The deploying of these new models is already have a profound effect on our ability to identify unique susceptibilities in ovarian cancer through genetic screens, chemical screens, and targeted approaches. In addition, the search for novel biomarkers that can play a role in early detection or prognostication is being re-defined by looking at the fallopian tube fimbria as the source.
Citation Format: Ronny Drapkin, Anna Budina, Yi Feng, Kai Doberstein. Developing and deploying experimental models systems towards novel drug discovery in ovarian cancer. [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the AACR Special Conference on Advances in Ovarian Cancer Research: Exploiting Vulnerabilities; Oct 17-20, 2015; Orlando, FL. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Clin Cancer Res 2016;22(2 Suppl):Abstract nr IA24. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Leslie Carter Overdosed, Was Under the Influence of Several Drugs, According to Police Report
Police report reveals depression, and that drugs involved in death.
Feb. 2, 2012 — -- Leslie Carter overdosed and was under the influence of several drugs before her death, according to an incident report obtained by ABCNews.com from officials who responded to her family's 911 call.
The report lists three drugs that were found near Carter: Olanzapine, used to treat the symptoms of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder; Cyclobenzaprine, a muscle relaxant; and Alprazolam, used to treat anxiety or panic disorders, also known as Xanax.
The report reveals that Ginger Carter, Leslie's stepmother, told authorities that Leslie had "a long history of mental illness and was on medication for her depression." Her stepmother said that Leslie seemed depressed the morning of Jan. 30, and that she fell in the shower. Ginger Carter helped Leslie lie down, at first with Leslie's 10-month-old daughter, and periodically checked on her. Late in the afternoon, she found that Leslie was not breathing. Robert Carter, Leslie's father, tried to perform CPR on her, and Leslie's stepmother then called 911.
Ginger Carter also appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol or both, according to the incident report. "Ginger had slurred speech, pinpoint pupils, glassy eyes and kept falling asleep," the report states. Ginger Carter told officials that she had taken "five to six pills for her depression," possibly Xanax, and took more than her usual dose of four "because of Leslie passing away." Authorities told ABCNews.com that they would try to reinterview Ginger when she is "more alert."
Leslie's official cause of death will be determined after New York's Chautauqua County coroner's office receives toxicology reports in about four to six weeks. Her family will decide whether to release the cause of death publicly.
Meanwhile, preparations for her funeral are under way. Leslie Carter will be buried in western New York next week, coroner Richard Mackowiak told ABCNews.com.
Mackowiak said her autopsy took place Wednesday morning, and "as far as I'm aware, there was nothing unusual." Her body was released from the coroner's office Wednesday, and is now at a funeral home in Mayville, N.Y.
Leslie Carter, the sister of Backstreet Boys band member Nick Carter and singer Aaron Carter, died Tuesday in New York. She was 25. She leaves behind her husband of three years, Mike Ashton, and her young daughter, Allysa Jane. "Our family is grieving right now, and it's a private matter," a representative for the Carters said in a statement. "We are deeply saddened for the loss of our beloved sister, daughter and granddaughter, Leslie Carter."
She appeared on the reality-TV show "House of Carters" in 2006 and achieved some success as a singer. Her song "Like Wow" was included on the soundtrack for the movie "Shrek."
Her brother Aaron took over her Facebook page on Wednesday and posted a message saying he'd keep his sister's memory alive: "Hey this is aaron we are going to keep her facebook up..! i will add ppl so we keep leslie alive! we love les."
Representatives for Nick and Aaron Carter did not immediately respond to ABCNews.com's requests for comment.
Hear Nick Carter talk about his sister Friday on "Good Morning America." | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Picking a reliable vehicle service can vastly improve your travel experience. Finding a trustworthy car service is crucial whether you need transportation to the airport, a business meeting, or a special event. Here are seven guidelines to follow when you check red rocks car service for your requirements.
First, before looking for a car service, you should properly outline your needs. Think about things like how long you’ll be gone, how many others will be with you, how luxurious you’d like the ride to be, and whether or not you’ll need any extras like luggage help or child safety seats. If you know exactly what you’re looking for, you can find a car service that easily meets your requirements.
Study the Literature and Perform Peer-Reviews
Explore your options for local vehicle services by doing some digging. Also look into trustworthy car rental service in Melbourne. You can learn a lot about their dependability, expertise, and customer satisfaction levels by reading internet reviews and testimonials left by former clients. Seek out persistent praise and take note of any repeated criticism. Google, Yelp, and other reputable search engines and review sites can all be excellent resources for finding the data you need to make a wise choice.
Make sure the automobile service you use places a premium on safety and has all the appropriate licenses and certificates. Verify that the drivers have had their records checked, are in possession of valid licenses, and have a history of safe driving. Get information about the company’s insurance policies to ensure your safety in the event of an accident or other issue. When deciding on a car service, your first and foremost concern should be your safety.
Find out how many and what kind of cars the car service has available. Find a service that has a large and varied fleet that can adapt to your specific demands. Make sure the car service can provide the vehicle you need, whether a large SUV, a compact automobile, or something else. Knowing your choices is very important.
Although price shouldn’t be the only deciding factor, it is crucial to understand the pricing structure and maintain transparency. Find out if there are any hidden costs in addition to the base fare and additional surcharges. In order to make an informed decision, you need a detailed pricing breakdown, which you may expect to receive from reputable vehicle services. Always keep in mind the trade-off between price and quality, seeking an acceptable rate without sacrificing security or convenience.
Think about how you would feel if you were a customer of the automobile service you were considering. Contact customer service to see how quickly and thoroughly they deal with issues and special requests. Drivers for a reliable car service should be prompt, polite, and able to communicate with passengers. Find out if they pay close attention to detail and are prepared to go the extra mile to make sure their customers are happy. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
What you missed at AT&T SHAPE
With more than 10,000 participants registered, AT&T SHAPE, a tech and entertainment expo was the largest event open to the public ever held on the Warner Bros. Studio lot. In addition to the list of luminary speakers and interactive demos, here’s what you missed this weekend.
ABOUT AT&T SHAPE
AT&T SHAPE explores the intersection of technology and entertainment.
Attendees interacted with demos, explored Warner Bros. Studio’s backlots and soundstages and heard from luminary speakers and industry insiders like Patty Jenkins, Kathryn Bigelow, Kate Hudson and more. Sessions, panel discussions and demos covered:
- The Future of Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Realities
- New Frontiers in Digital Storytelling, Interactive Video, and Audience Engagement
- Emerging Technologies in Networking and Messaging
- Next-Generation Advertising
- Transformations in Media and Entertainment
AT&T ENTERTAINMENT PROJECT
The 2017 AT&T Entertainment Project seeks short films from the next generation of storytellers. The contest was open to emerging indie and student filmmakers from across the U.S. and attracted 1,000 entries.
The SHAPE audience viewed the winner of the Student Filmmaker and Underrepresented Filmmaker categories, and voted on the winner during the event from three finalists in the Emerging Indie Filmmaker category.
The winners are:
Emerging Indie Filmmaker Award: COIN OPERATED
70 years pass in the life of one naïve explorer.
Director: Nicholas Arioli, San Francisco
Student Filmmaker Award: THE SHOCHET
A coming of age story, with blood and chickens.
Director: Michelle Nahmad, Brooklyn, New York
Underrepresented Filmmaker Award: D.ASIAN
The story of a child seeking to clarify who he is in relation to those he identifies with most.
Director: Sarah Smith, Los Angeles
The SHAPE Hackathon challenged competitors to disrupt the way people consume, experience and create content. They used our exclusive Entertainment Experience Suite video toolkit, assets and content from Warner Bros., and platform and hardware from IBM, Oculus and Robotis.
Judges selected three finalists from the 74 teams that competed in the first round of the AT&T SHAPE Hackathon. Those finalists showcased their projects in the SHAPE Exhibit hall. Final pitches were given to executive judges from AT&T and Warner Bros. on Saturday.
Teams deeply impressed the judges with the innovation showcased in their apps.
Winner: D.C. SCENE IT, which allows users to create custom mixed reality scenes co-starring their favorite DC Comics characters. Users can select the scene’s hero, animations and filters, then share it on social media. The app creates AdBlock-proof user generated advertising.
AT&T SHAPE CREATE-A-THON
Thirty-nine teams were challenged to produce short films on the Warner Bros. Studios lot over one weekend in the AT&T SHAPE Create-a-thon. Teams were provided unprecedented access to shoot scenes for their short film using iconic sets on the Warner Bros. Studios backlot.
$40,000 in prizes is up for grabs.
Judges will narrow the 39 films down to 3-5 finalists. Check shape.att.com from July 20-23 to view the finalists’ films and vote on your favorite.
We’ll announce the winners next week.
The AT&T Creator Camp, a hands-on experience designed for kids 8-14, attracted hundreds of kids interested in learning more about video and film production.
Mentors guided participants through fun and exciting hands-on exhibits such as stop-motion animation, green screens, storyboarding and film editing.
At the end of the experience, creators took home videos of their creations and a taste for new possibilities. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Who’s ready for a brand new episode of The Bachelorette tonight?!
We know we are some of our favorite contestants are finally getting much closer to Michelle Young and are making a lasting impression on our leading lady. It’s only a matter of time before she chooses her Prince Charming that lies amongst the contestants of suitable bachelors.
One of these men is none other than Leroy Arthur, and while he has yet to shoot his shot, he is still most definitely in the running to be that Prince.
Want to know more about Leroy? We got you covered!
Leroy Arthur age
Leroy Arthur was born on August 13, 1993 and was raised in Dallas, Texas, which makes this Southern contestant 28 years old and a Leo.
Leroy Arthur Instagram
Leroy’s Instagram has nothing but stunning pictures of this swoon-worthy contestant and we’re hoping that he continues to roll out such showstopping pictures like this one down below.
He currently has over 6,200 followers on Instagram as well as another 220 followers on his Twitter! Go ahead and give him a follow to learn so much more about this contestant and maybe even get to see his thoughts on his time spent on The Bachelorette.
Leroy Arthur height
It’s been reported that Leroy has naturally black hair, naturally dark brown eyes, and like many of his fellow contestants, currently stands at 6-feet-2-inches.
Leroy Arthur job
His bio page tells us that he is currently a Biomedical/Bioengineer PhD student studying at the University of Texas at Dallas. He documents the journey towards the degree on his social media accounts and, by the looks of it, he spends a lot of time in the lab.
Can he come up with some concoction to steal Michelle Young’s heart? We’ll have to tune in to find out!
Don’t forget to catch an all-new episode of The Bachelorette season 18 airing tonight, Nov. 16 at 8:00 p.m. EST only on ABC! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
This collection is composed of committee files produced for or in conjunction with the Centennial Celebration of South Dakota State University held in 1981. The collection is made up of general office and administrative files with some memorabilia.
The office files include budgets, correspondence, committee minutes and the files from each sub-committee. The budgets material consists mainly of the accounting used to put on the centennial celebration and to run an office devoted to such an event. The sub-committees files consist mainly of simple reports on the actions of various departments and various committees over the year. The notable exception to this is the calendar committee, which demonstrated some of the scheduling programs of such a huge event. The most useful files include the minutes of the Steering Committee and the correspondence files, as they reflect the inner workings of the group and the magnitude of such an event. Much attention is given throughout this material to the appearance of and seminar honoring Theodore Schultz, SDSU graduate and Nobel Prize winner.
The administrative files include material that was produced for or in conjunction with the Centennial Celebration. Included in this file are the finished calendars, lists of speakers, publications association with the centennial, and congratulatory letters from land grant colleges, alumni, dignitaries and South Dakota organizations. Also included are programs and flyers from various centennial events. The transcripts and audio cassettes of the commencement addresses are also included.
The memorabilia includes examples of some the souvenirs that were produced during the centennial. Included are two paperweights, one is bronze and housed in a redwood box with blue velvet lining, and one is marble with a cork bottom, a brass insignia with clear acrylic covering an insignia which has a dark blue background and gold lettering. Also included is a light blue coaster with gold lettering, a tan button with dark brown lettering, and an acrylic box of gummed gold SDSU notarial seals and blue and yellow ribbons approximately one inch long.
South Dakota State University. Centennial Steering Committee | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) have served as this critical framework, evolving over the years to meet the changing needs of the web and its users.
Introduced in 1999, Version 1 of the Priority A Website Accessibility Standards set the groundwork for web accessibility. According to the W3C, these standards were non-negotiable; a web content developer had to satisfy these checkpoints. Failure to do so meant that certain groups would find it impossible to access information on the web. This version was clear: satisfying these basic requirements was essential for enabling some groups to use web documents effectively. It underscored the importance of making web content accessible to everyone, establishing a baseline for accessibility that would shape future guidelines.
Fast forward to October 2023, and the release of WCAG 2.2 marked a significant update to these standards. WCAG 2.2 expanded upon the foundational principles of its predecessors, setting forth conformance requirements that further address the needs of individuals with disabilities. In the words of the WCAG, the requirements of version 2.2 are designed to eliminate web elements that render a site inaccessible. Websites failing to meet at least the WCAG 2.2 A standard become impossible or exceedingly difficult for people with disabilities to navigate and use.
This evolution from WCAG 1.0 to WCAG 2.2 illustrates a profound shift in the approach to web accessibility, reflecting both technological advancements and a deeper understanding of the diverse needs of web users. WCAG 2.2 not only reinforces the commitment to inclusivity but also acknowledges the complex challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in the modern digital environment.
In light of these developments, the importance of conducting thorough accessibility audits has never been more apparent. Such audits are crucial for identifying and remedying barriers that might prevent your digital content from meeting the current standards of accessibility. By embracing both automated testing and manual expert evaluation, organisations can ensure their digital offerings align with WCAG 2.2, thereby guaranteeing a more inclusive and accessible web experience for all users. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Leading a cultured life requires us to secure the three most basic fundamentals of life such as food, shelter and security. Among these three necessities, social security stands the most ignorant one. Ever thought why? This is because human nature is such that we tend to ignore things that we think can take a back seat unless it is very much required. It is however not an ideal approach because it is always better to remain prepared to handle any emergency that may occur. Hence, arranging for security services that can help us combat with uncertainties of life is always a very wise thing to do.
We, Access Patrol service (APS) are a leading company that provides highly professional security guard services in Canoga Park & Winnetka, CA. All our unarmed and armed security guards are BSIS certified and no uncertified guards are allowed in our organization. So, you can absolutely rely on our service quality. Besides, our organization has over 25 years of experience in the security service domain, so we hold high competency and proficiency to render seamless security service to our client.
Since we take our service quality seriously, we provide our security guards with rigorous training to enhance their physical and mental capabilities. Consequently, the guards have all the ability to protect you from any uncertain threat. In fact, they are capable of detecting looming danger and thereby they can act on an immediate basis to stop the crime from occurring. Moreover, our organization is client centric firm; we highly prioritize clients’ needs and requirement. So, while structuring security plan, we ensure all requirements of our customers are noted down properly.
Moreover, our organization is also technology driven firm, we greatly function on latest gadgets to provide flawless service to our client. So, usage of RFID tags, CCTV cameras, GPS monitoring system, biometric access control system, radio transmitters, metal detector, scanning machines, flashlights, cloud software, mobile devices, infra-red thermometer, automatic sanitizers are significantly used by both our unarmed and armed security guards.
Besides, we provide round the clock service facility so that our client can avail security service at any time of the day. Even, 24 hour foot patrol and vehicle patrol service is also provided to the client to keep a thorough check on the assigned site to ensure all suspicious activities are diffused, which can pose threat to the client. Therefore, our guards are vigilant, robust, efficient and highly professional who can meet all your security needs.
So, if you are searching for finest security guard services in Canoga Park & Winnetka, CA then do contact APS for the same.
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What will be the impact of Trump’s funding cuts to WHO?
US President Donald Trump has been condemned by world leaders for cutting off funding to the World Health Organisation (WHO).
World leaders say that this will seriously affect the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Trump accused the WHO of “failing in its basic duty” and that it coordinated with China to cover up the initial extent of the Covid-19 outbreak.
The United Nations health agency is funded by 194 member states, with the US making the largest contribution. Trump’s decision came as no surprise after the world watched how he handled this health crisis, despite being the worst hit country.
Playing the blame game is commonplace when dealing with high pressure situations. However, this is a global pandemic where all governments, organisations, and political parties need to work together.
The WHO is a specialized agency under the UN umbrella. Its broad mandate is to ensure universal healthcare, monitor global health risks, coordinate the response to global health emergencies, and to keep the world safe. Following the outbreak in China the actions of the WHO could be considered ineffective or inefficient, i.e. the WHO did not act quickly enough or with sufficiently accurate data to prevent the spread from China.
With the US being the largest contributor to the WHO, it can be argued that Trump’s decision was not in vain. The WHO may need to reconsider its strategy and approach to how it responds to global crises to make sure that something this disastrous does not happen again. There is an argument to separate the WHO from the UN, repopulate its team and refund it…or close it completely. Misleading the general public, an inability to collect accurate data and a lethal slowness in its response, hardly gives it a strong defense for its continued existence in its current form. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Manga G Nikko Classic Fountain Pen
Draw, write and letter with a Nikko Manga G nib fitted to our Classic Fountain Pen. Nikko Manga G nibs are enjoyed by many artists for their fine line, great flex for wide line variation, and durability. This is one of three popular Manga G nibs made in Japan. Each nib has its fans - some users say one Manga G nib is more flexible than another, others say the quality of the Zebra Manga G nib is best. All three nibs fit into this pen, so it's a good way for you to find out which nib you like best.
- Use any ink - even India ink and most drawing paints - you cannot plug up this pen
- Slip nibs in and out to change the shape of your drawn line
- Slip feeds in and out to change the flow rate
- Easy to clean - disassemble the pen to clean it in 20 seconds
- Large capacity reservoir lets you draw all day - remove the reservoir to double your carrying capacity
- Optional overfeed if you want to expand the width and length of your drawn lines
What you get
- One Classic Fountain Pen
- One Nikko Manga G nib
- One matching standard flow ink feed
- Instructions for use
Other nibs you can use
- Brause Rose, Bandzug and Ornamental
- Manga G nibs by Nikko, Tachikawa, and Zebra
- Principal nibs made by Leonardt
- Our Sketch nibs, which emulate Manga G nibs but skate over the paper in all directions
- Smaller nibs including crowquills (Hunt 102), Hawk quills, and Gillott 303 nibs using our adaptors
You can add additional Nikko Manga G nibs to your order.
- Purchase the optional overfeed, which expands the width of your drawn lines and extends the length you can draw them
- Attach our Brush Tool to the back of the pen to wash your drawings with water or diluted ink, or paint your drawings with watercolor - for more details see using our Brush Tool
- Choose the color of the cap and piston.
For more information
- About our About Classic Fountain pens
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The outsourcing of administrative services, such as those related to medical coding, billing claims and recruiting, increasingly appears in hospitals, physician practices and other health care facilities. For example, the market for outsourced revenue cycle management services is projected to grow 26.5 percent from 2016, reaching a market value of $9.7 billion by 2018. The outsourcing of complex medical claims rose from 20.4 percent of hospital CFOs in 2013 to 39.8 percent in 2016. Outsourcing offers several advantages as well as disadvantages, outlined below along with some tips to consider.
Benefits of Outsourcing
No need to hire additional employees: By outsourcing, you enjoy the benefits of work provided by people you don’t have to recruit, hire, onboard, train and manage. You also don’t provide the physical space for their work.
Reduction in overhead expenses associated with physically housing personnel: In addition to the expense of purchasing or leasing the physical space in-house staff requires, associated overhead costs such as utilities, office supplies and software licenses are reduced or eliminated with fewer employees.
Ability to quickly scale up or down: Outsourcing quickly increases capacity by eliminating the time typically required to hire additional staff. Conversely, outsourcing allows for rapid reduction in capacity without the restrictions placed on employers.
Access to larger talent pool: Staffing your hospital or office is limited to your immediate geographic region, generally. Outsourcing potentially makes workers available in other places and across time zones.
Focus placed on core services and skills: Outsourcing administrative functions frees up resources that can be redirected to providing care. Your vendor, who specializes in the functional area and has a dedicated skill set, focuses on non-care tasks.
Disadvantages of Outsourcing
Loss of control over business processes: Though you provide direction, you give up a degree of control over the actual work and the workers completing the tasks.
Impact on company culture: Employees may feel they are being replaced, staff might not understand the reasons for outsourcing and outsourcing may add new workflows to daily operations, all of which can potentially negatively impact your company culture.
Communication challenges: Working with an outsourced company located in a different time zone presents challenges in communication. Preferred methods of communication, frequency of contact and use of a reliable internet connection should be discussed at the onset.
Things to Consider for More Successful Outsourcing
Choose the right partners: Entering into a long-term contractual relationship with the wrong partner can be disastrous. Be sure to properly vet any service provider, verify appropriate qualifications, and confirm level of knowledge and relevant experience with your type of business. Ask questions, compare costs and speak with references.
Maintain oversight: Build in a requirement for regular reporting from your outsourcing partner and perhaps schedule regular meetings or conference calls to review any issues. You’ll likely need to set up a means of tracking, verifying and performing quality control on the work that is outsourced to be sure the contract terms are being met and the work meets your standards of quality.
Uphold HIPAA and HITECH standards: Be sure appropriate agreements are in place related to the confidentiality of personal health information and that your outsourcing partner has appropriate security controls in place.
Outsourcing the recruiting processes to an experienced, professional vendor such as Adaptive Medical Partners could benefit your practice in many ways. Contact us to discuss how we could fit into your physician recruitment strategy and help you find the right providers to fulfill your needs. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Taking paper out of the healthcare system
- By Lana Gates
- April 1, 2002
Application Development Trends'
2002 Innovator Awards
E-business Application Development
An Institute of Medicine report in June 2001 stated that more people die each year from medical errors than from car accidents, breast cancer or AIDS. In response, Boston-based CareGroup Healthcare System initiated a Provider Order Entry (POE) system pilot project aimed at reducing medical errors. The organization invested $2 million in the system in an effort to save lives and costs.
The system lets doctors pull patient data from a server fed by the Cache database from InterSystems Corp., Cambridge, Mass. After examining a patient, a doctor decides on an appropriate action, like prescribing a medication. POE applies business rules to double-check the doctor's decision and to determine if that specific medication and dosage are appropriate for the patient -- based on other medications the patient is taking, the patient's
size or the availability of newer drugs. The doctor weighs POE's feedback, decides which course of action to pursue and executes it. POE communicates with robotic drug-dispensing machinery in the hospital's pharmacy.
The Web-based order entry system replaces all hand-written and verbal orders in the hospital. Physicians enter every medication, lab, dietary,
radiology and general care order via the Web. Doctors use "both PCs and wirelessly connected Web devices such as Fujitsu table with 802.11b
wireless" to enter these orders, explained Dr. John Halamka, CIO. "Palms have too little screen real estate for such an application," he explained.
Many clinicians were against using computers and thought the order-entry
system would be time-consuming. In an effort to alleviate opposition,
the development team assembled a guiding coalition of physicians, nurses,
pharmacists and ancillary staff.
With 12,000 employees, 3,000 doctors and 9 million patients in the CareGroup
system, scalability was an issue, as were performance, security and reliability.
CareGroup chose the Cache database because it provided scalability, performance
and reliability in one tool. "We do 900 transactions a second in
our clinical system," Halamka said. "Relational databases like
Oracle could not offer this transactional performance."
The Cache system runs on two HP 9000 CPUs, one of which is always on
standby to prevent downtime and data loss. An EMC storage tower hosts
the database, and users access the application through Web browsers. Dual-processor
Compaq Web servers, triply redundant with automatic fail-over run Windows
2000 and Microsoft Internet Information Server.
The 20-person development team consisted of 11 software developers and
nine application specialists, with a total of 403 years clinical experience
among them. Key developers wrote the Web tools used to design the system
and then trained team members in the technology before getting underway.
The project, which was scheduled to go live for 90% of the hospital's
admissions on March 12, took two years and four months to complete in
two phases: infrastructure development and implementation. Leadership
position changes in the hospital pushed the go-live date for the project
back by six months. A major relocation and consolidation within the hospital
added to the delay.
Management and the user community consider the project a success. It
has eliminated 50% of medication errors and takes no additional time.
The key to its success, according to Halamka, was early physician involvement
and training because POE is 15% technology and 85% process and organizational
Tools and Technologies:
InterSystems Cache running on Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 running Internet Information Server
2 HP 9000s, EMC storage tower, dual-processor Compaq Web servers
Robert Beckley, Jean Hurley, Kevin Afonso, Nan Zullo, Edna Moody, Elaine Bianco, Rebecca Stocking, Timothy Walden, Michael Monroe, Valerie Portway, Sandra Goodman, Alice Lee, Eileen Yanchewski, Mary Biagiotti, Patricia Bourie, Jane Burke, Nancy Sweeney, Fran Tripp, Marcy Wasilewski, Karen Rapuano
Lana Gates is a freelance writer based in Mesa, Arizona. She can be reached via e-mail at [email protected]. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Christmas celebrations do happen every December. We are already seeing the festivities. It happens around us every year like this. Do you have any thought about how it affects you or not?
Warmest greetings from “African Paradise world”. All we can hear and see these days is about Christmas. Many Christians cherish Christmas celebrations. In the same way, many Christians abhor Christmas celebrations. This raises a lot of questions in Christendom.
The focus of this post is to remind everyone that Christmas celebrations are seasons in-which wicked people arise to harm the innocent. This reminder is to make you ensure safety in your house. Thieves, robbers and other wicked men take advantage of Christmas to steal and destroy. So be on guard and stay safe.
Whether you are into Christmas celebrations or not, this is the season. You can’t stop it. Many feel guilty for celebrating Christmas. Now, who is hiding the truth from the flock?.
It is visible everywhere. The Christmas songs and the colors of father Christmas(Red and White).Decorated Christmas trees and a lot of things to signify Christmas celebrations.
Our pastors, Bible scholars, and churches will either say; There is nothing wrong with Christmas celebrations. On the contrary, we will also hear from equally bible scholars, pastors and churches say Christmas is not biblical. Which side do you choose now?.
Apparently, 25th December doesn’t appear in the Bible. So who ended up with that date for Christians to celebrate as the birthday of Christ Jesus?.
You switch on your television and one channel will explain how Christmas evolved from paganism. They will cite all the history surrounding Christmas. Another channel will focus on the birth of Christ as a special moment that brought joy to the world. So the celebration worth. The flock is now confused. Who is hiding the truth and who is saying the truth?.
Anyway, just as I said earlier. Let your safety be your top priority this Christmas season. The devil too is roaring to devour innocent people. As you stay safe from harm, stay active and pray. God be with you. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
SOURCE: AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo | November 29, 2024
The AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo, held March 25-27, 2025 in St. Louis, MO, is where aggregates professionals discover the resources and industry developments to keep their competitive edge. This event, held alongside World of Asphalt (WOA), is the premier educational and networking opportunity offered to aggregates professionals. AGG1 features in-depth, industry-focused educational programming and comprehensive exhibits showcasing the latest technologies and innovations in aggregates equipment, products and services.
This year’s AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo will feature dozens of unique education sessions taught by technical experts, experienced professionals and other industry leaders. Sessions will be divided into four tracks: Operations & Production, Safety & Health, Business & People Management and Environment & Sustainability, all with the purpose of driving industry improvement and discussing solutions to the aggregates industry’s most pressing issues.
For the complete AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo experience, register for the All-Access + Package. This package offers the highest level of access to AGG1, WOA and the NSSGA Annual Convention for the best value. Attend every AGG1/WOA exhibit and educational session, all NSSGA Annual Convention activities that don’t require a separate fee and get access to an online library of all AGG1 Academy Sessions on-demand for three months following the show, all for a single price.
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The Chicago Tribune editorial board says “global trade is the reality, and should be promoted.” Published this week, an editorial by the Tribune says failure by Congress to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership would leave farmers in the Midwest vulnerable because trade is a competitive game and market share is always in flux. The editorial calls trade a healthy form of competition. The TPP trade agreement represents 40 percent of global gross domestic product and would mean billions of dollars in added exports and farm income for the United States. President Obama will push for passage of TPP during the lame-duck session of Congress, following the November elections. However, as the Tribune points out, trade has gotten a dirty name this election cycle, blamed for gutting American factories when nearly every American manufacturing job that disappears is “a victim of productivity gains,” not foreign competition.
From the National Association of Farm Broadcasting news service. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
I received this book free from the author
Series: Keys of Promise (Book 3)
Paperback: 336 pages
Publisher: Revell (June 6, 2017)
About this book:
When Englishwoman Catherine Haynes loses both her parents and her home in 1856, she decides to cross the Atlantic to find her American mother's family in Louisiana. She enlists the help of Tom Worthington, a dashing Key West man who makes his living salvaging wrecked ships, but whose real goal in life is to bring to justice the man who stole his father's ship and caused his untimely death.When Catherine finally arrives at her family's plantation, she finds it in disarray and her family absent landowners. Torn between returning to Key West with Tom or beginning the hard work of restoring the plantation, Catherine soon finds herself snared in a plot to steal her inheritance. When an incredible secret comes to light, both she and Tom will face a choice. Can they relinquish the dreams that have been holding them captive in order to step forward in faith--even if it costs them everything?
I have enjoyed each book in this series so I was happy to see there was another book in it. This was had tales of wrecked ships which was interesting to me. Then we have part of the story taking place in Louisiana which is a favorite setting of mine. In this story we have some old secrets that come out which kind of give us a little bit of mystery. There is also a bit of romance in this book. A little bit of everything to keep this book flowing. I like how the author gave me many details so I could feel a part of this story and not just a reader looking in. The characters were well developed and the scenes well done. I am looking forward to more books by this author.
Meet the author - Christine Johnson:
A small-town Michigan girl, Christine Johnson has lived in every corner of the state's Lower Peninsula. After trying her hand at music and art, she returned to her first love--story. She holds degrees in English and library studies and works part-time as a librarian. She feels blessed to write for Love Inspired and Revell. When not at the computer keyboard, she loves to hike, kayak, and explore God's majestic creation. She and her husband split their time between northern Michigan and the Florida Keys. Christine enjoys hearing from readers through her web site at http://christineelizabethjohnson.com. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Rwandan president Kagame claims French report on genocide “an important step”
Rwandan President Paul Kagame applauded a report released on Wednesday that found France to be largely responsible for the 1994 genocide against Tutsis in his country.
Last month, a commission set up by French President Emmanuel Macron said France had “remained blind” to plans for the mass killing of 800,000 Rwandans, many from the ethnic Tutsi minority.
The “scathing” report comes after years of allegations that France failed to do anything to stop the massacres and was also involved in them, and it continues to sour relations between the two nations.
In his first remarks following the report’s publication, delivered at a ceremony to commemorate the start of the genocide, Kagame said it “marks an important step toward a common understanding of what took place”.
“It also marks the change, it shows the desire, even for leaders in France, to move forward with a good understanding of what happened,” said Kagame..
Earlier, Kagame and his wife Jeannette lit a remembrance flame at the Kigali Genocide Memorial, where annual commemorations are organized to remember the victims.
Rwanda’s Hutu president Juvenal Habyarimana, with whom Paris had established close relations, was killed when his plane was shot down over Kigali on April 6, 1994, and the genocide began.
According to Africanews, the report said there had been a “failure” on the part of France under former leader Francois Mitterrand for adopting a “binary view” that set then-head of state Juvénal Habyarimana as a “Hutu ally” against an “enemy” of Tutsi forces backed by Uganda.
“President Mitterrand’s closest advisers knew that a genocide against the Tutsi was being planned by their allies in Rwanda,” Kagame said.
“Despite that knowledge, the president decided to continue supporting them, because he believed this was necessary for France’s geopolitical position. Rwandan lives were just pawns in geopolitical games.”
Kagame stated that a parallel inquiry conducted by Rwandan authorities would be released this month, saying the conclusions “go in the same direction” as the French report.
He did, however, criticize “the decades-long effort by certain French officials to cover up their responsibilities”, claiming it had caused “significant damage”.
“The important thing is to continue working together to document the truth,” Kagame said. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The Importance of a Good Vacation`s Planning
Embarking on a journey of relaxation and adventure requires thoughtful planning to ensure a seamless and enjoyable vacation experience. The importance of meticulous vacation planning cannot be overstated, as it not only facilitates the optimization of time and resources but also serves as a safeguard against unforeseen challenges.
In this context, five compelling reasons underscore the significance of crafting a well-structured itinerary and making informed decisions before embarking on a holiday.
From enhancing the overall enjoyment of the trip to managing finances effectively, strategic vacation planning proves to be an indispensable aspect of turning a getaway into a truly memorable experience.
- Time and Resource Optimization: Careful planning allows for the optimization of time and resources during vacations. This includes choosing destinations, activities, and accommodations that align with the travelers' preferences and interests. Anticipating and organizing all details helps avoid wasting time, money, and energy, ensuring a more efficient and enjoyable experience.
- Avoiding Setbacks and Unpleasant Surprises: Planning vacations in advance helps minimize the likelihood of setbacks and unpleasant surprises during the trip. Booking accommodations early, checking necessary documentation, understanding the destination's weather conditions, and researching local culture are essential steps. This reduces the chance of unforeseen circumstances, enabling travelers to handle any challenges more effectively.
- Maximizing Enjoyment of the Experience: Adequate planning allows travelers to maximize their enjoyment of the vacation experience. With a well-structured itinerary and pre-booked reservations, individuals can make the most of each moment of the trip, exploring tourist attractions, engaging in specific activities, and dedicating time to enriching experiences. Additionally, by minimizing logistical concerns, travelers can relax and fully enjoy their leisure time.
- Controlled Budget and Financial Savings: Planning vacations in advance facilitates effective budget management. Researching and booking flights, accommodations, and activities ahead of time provide a clear overview of the associated costs. This enables the establishment of a realistic budget and identifies opportunities to save money, such as taking advantage of early booking discounts or choosing more economical options. With a controlled budget, vacations become more accessible and less prone to financial surprises.
- Guaranteed Availability and Personalized Choices: Many popular tourist attractions, hotels, and activities have limited capacity and can quickly reach full capacity, especially during peak seasons. Planning in advance assures travelers that they can enjoy the desired experiences, avoiding the frustration of crowded or unavailable attractions. Furthermore, early booking provides a broader range of options, allowing travelers to customize their experience according to their individual preferences.
In summary, careful vacation planning enables travelers to control their budget, avoid setbacks, maximize enjoyment, ensure availability, and simultaneously save time and resources. These practices contribute to a more satisfying and successful vacation experience. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
When we returned from Riyadh 3 years back it was a priority to search for a good school for our two boys.
AIS it was, where our search ended!
Aligarh Islamic School is indeed imparting quality education with beautiful lslamic teachings with emphasis on Islamic creed which is the fundamental building block I would also like to thank all the teachers for doing an amazing job especially w.r.t the pandemic. Their efforts in educating the kids through online mode by way of audios, videos, presentations, guidelines, notes etc are praiseworthy.
Five stars to the school. Alhumdulillaah. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Classic Solitare Sparkle Ring - All Birthstone™
1. Ring size comparison in different countries (Conversion Table)
2. How to measure your finger size and how to find the right ring size?
Please print this Sizing Tool (click). You have two choices with this tool. The first, please put your existing ring onto the circles and find your size. Alternatively, scissor out the measuring bar on the right of the paper and use it to measure your finger size. Please follow the instructions in the above PDF document. We recommend that you can use both two methods to make the result more accurate.
But, remember that imitation gems which are composed of plastic elements are indeed fake, whereas synthetic gems are cultured in actual laboratories. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Concordia Youth Action Award programme for young people – Brighton
For young people with SEND aged 14 to 25 in Brighton & Hove.
Come along and have fun with Concordia! The programme sessions will combinine team building, activity sessions, and a community project, resulting in an award.
- grow your skills
- grow your employability
- grow your community
Concordia staff will be running the sessions, but the Amazing Futures team will be on site to support if needed.
The sessions will run weekly from 1 October (except for Tuesday 29 October as it’s half term).
If you’d like to come along, or have any questions, email the Amazing Futures team or call/text Jem on 07485 349 659.
The programme is free, but you must book ahead of time if you want to take part. You must be registered with Amazing Futures to attend – you can download a registration form here. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Ambo TV Daily Devotional | August 10, 2020
“In God, whose word I praise—in God I trust and am not afraid.What can mere mortals do to me?” Psalm 56:4
David was confident in the Father because he was constantly meditating on the word of God. The more we spend time in God’s presence by reading His word, the more we’ll trust and lack in fear. This week, take some time out to read the Bible. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Ambo University Planning
The university’s planning and budget preparation, monitoring and evaluation directorate performs the services described below in a responsible, accountable and transparent manner by involving and raising awareness among the colleges, institutes, schools and directorates in the university.
1.1 The main functions of the Directorate
• Prepare, coordinate and manage the plan of the directorate;
• Prepare the short, medium and long term plans of the institution.
• Monitoring, supporting and evaluating the implementation of the institution’s plan.
1.2 Detailed tasks of the Directorate
Prepare, coordinate and manage the plan of the directorate;
• Plans, coordinates, directs the work of various work groups in the department, and makes decisions on issues that need to be decided.
• Monitors the work results of the work unit or work groups, evaluates them, takes corrective action, provides feedback, and submits a plan performance report to the head of the office;
• Studying the capacity gap of work groups and owners facilitates the situation where their capacity can be reached.
• Ensures the resources required for the directorate and working groups are met;
Prepare the short, medium and long term plans of the university.
• Generates ideas for police strategy and program packages and projects, improves document preparation and directs the work to distribute approved documents to relevant parties.
• Creates and revises work instructions, manuals, ordinances and statements that help the sector, and distributes the prepared documents to relevant parties.
• Prepares the office’s strategic and annual plan, supervises and coordinates monitoring and support, evaluation and feedback activities, and approves them by the supervisor.
• Establishes systems to make planning and reporting, evaluation and feedback operations effective and efficient;
• Notifies the approved budget for proper allocation to work units, monitors, evaluates, and gives feedback on performance.
• To make the work plan and execution of the institution and sector successful, attends the discussions and workshops with the relevant parties and takes necessary resources and puts them to use.
Monitor, support and evaluate the implementation of the plan.
• Monitors, evaluates, and provides feedback on the planning and execution of the various departments of the office.
• When a budget transfer request is submitted, he examines the appropriateness and makes a recommendation to the superior officer and when he decides, he makes it effective.
• Liaises with governmental and non-governmental organizations regarding the work of the department.
• Provides professional advice and support services to the top management and respondent institutions regarding their work.
• Generates alternative solutions to problems that the office may encounter in the implementation of plans and budgets, and presents them to the superior, and when he decides, implements them.
• Compiles and disseminates best practices related to planning and evaluation;
Ambo University Planning Directorate Responsible Staff:
Shiferaw Demissie Alemu: Director
Education Level: MBA
Tel: +251- 112363692 | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Facial Volume Loss: Causes & Solutions for a Youthful Appearance
Hello and welcome back to our blog, AMIRO friends!
Seeing a double chin in the mirror is definitely not a good feeling. Sometimes we might wonder why some suffer from double chin while some don't? Acutually double chin occurs when fat accumulate in our jaw or neck area. This happens to many people, even those who are not overweight.
Double chin is typical of volume loss, which occurs as we age, as our body balance of fat changes – we lose it in some areas and gain it in others. Don't worry! In today's blog, we will share with you about how one can have a better understanding of facial volume loss and how to fix double chin.
Causes of Facial Volume Loss
The natural aging process is the most common cause of volume loss in the face. As we age, our skin loses elasticity and becomes less firm, leading to double chin, sagging and wrinkles. Additionally, the amount of fat, muscle, and bone in the face decreases, which can cause a sunken appearance with hollows. Specific influential factors may include as follows:
- Proteins: Facial volume loss is caused partly by the breakdown of proteins such as collagen that gives structure to support your skin. Overexposure can cause the breakdown of collagen and elastin, both of which are essential proteins that keep our skin firm and elastic.
- Genetics: Some people may be predisposed to volume loss in the face due to genetics.
- Lifestyle: Smoking, alcohol consumption, and poor nutrition can all contribute to volume loss in the
How to Improve Facial Volume Loss
While it may not be possible to prevent volume loss in the face entirely, there are steps that you can take to minimize its impact, including:
- Protect our skin from the sun by wearing sunscreen and protective clothing.
- Eat a healthy and balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables.
- Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Choose at-home aid by turning to Facial RF Skin Tightening Device, whose fractional rotation RF technology will increase the concentration of collagen by 90.93% in 7 days. Meanwhile, the device, combined with the four cytocare facial masks, will perform better in anti-aging skin care. More impressively, featuring two modes and a compact & wireless design, AMIRO S1 Skin Tightening Device will give you an immersive immersion into face perfection.
Loss of facial volume is one of the main older than they have to. We hope you can take advantage of the suggestions in this article and achieve a bright and radiant look. At the same time, we offer an effective and easy-to-use option, AMIRO S1 Facial RF Skin Tightening Device, which is characteristic of immersive skincare and simple use to minimize the impact of volume loss in the face and to safeguard your beauty and health. If you need to know more about facial volume loss, among other skin problems and our recommended solutions, please click the link below for more information.
- Anti-Aging Tips: From Diet & Exercise to Skincare Routine for a Younger Self
- Will radio frequency treatment damage my skin?
- Say Goodbye to Skin Aging: The Benefits of Skin Tightening Devices
- Discover the best home remedy for skin tightening
- The Importance of Collagen for Our Skin: What It Does, and Why You Need It | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Editor’s Note: A similar version of this article first appeared in Blue Line Magazine.
By Michael Sale
When I began my career with the Metropolitan Toronto Police, I elected to be posted to the 4-District Traffic Unit in the old Borough of Scarborough. I rode the motorcycle, operated radar, and, thanks to a kindly old sergeant, managed to patrol in an accident car years before a typical junior officer would be given that privilege.
After a couple of months observing everything that was new about this exciting assignment, I noticed that other officers were being notified for accident court far more often than I. Initially, I couldn’t figure out why I wasn’t going to court as often.
Sometime later, I figured out that as a new officer, I was being more cautious than other more experienced officers. To make sure I understood what I was doing, I carried a copy of the Ontario Highway Traffic Act (HTA) with me and referred to it often.
In a typical incident, it was usually fairly easy to determine who was at fault and who wasn’t. After dealing with the first priorities—taking care of the injured or towing vehicles if necessary—I would gather the required information and make notes for the reports. I often invited the motorists to sit with me while I wrote up my notes. Most often, I would ensure that the not-at-fault driver had all the details they needed and I would send them on their way. The at-fault driver would remain with me in the car and I would keep them waiting while I continued my reports.
In those days, all officers carried a little “set fines” booklet which provided only the wording and set-fine for each offense under the HTA. The full-offense descriptions had to be located in the copy of the Act. In every case, I would pull out my copy of the HTA and read the appropriate section to make sure it fit the circumstances properly. Then I would politely hand the book to the at-fault driver and have them read the section too. It was quite common to observe the driver read the section, put down the book to think, read it again and then volunteer something like, “this looks like what I did.” I would reply with something like, “that’s the way I see it, sir/ma’am.” Later it occurred to me that the people I was charging were pleading guilty once they understood the offence they had committed, hence my lack of court appearances.
Many years later, through a twist of fate, I attended the FBI National Academy, in Quantico, Virginia. My roommate was a sergeant from the Jackson (Tennessee) Police Department. I visited him in Jackson in January 1993 and he took me on a tour of his police headquarters, an experience that modified my behavior for the rest of my career.
In every office there was a framed statement posted conspicuously on a wall: “Be courteous, firm, fair, neat and careful. Take time to explain.” I realized right away that this was the way I had been leading my own life and career.
I had seen many versions of the “courteous, firm, fair, neat and careful” values, often posted beside a large mirror where officers would see themselves on the way out to their patrol cars. But Jackson cops were also reminded to take an extra step every day by “taking time to explain.”
Taking time to explain actually does take time, I understand that. But, over many years of public service, it naturally occurred to me when dealing with routine or even complicated issues that a little bit of patience and a thorough explanation of what has happened, or is about to happen, can promote understanding, reassurance and, quite often, cooperation. I could write a book about “taking time to explain” as an excellent first step toward satisfactorily resolving complaints.
I adopted the Jackson PD maxim for myself and incorporated it into my everyday messaging when I served as a public affairs officer, using the “explain” part to great advantage when dealing with citizens. It was only after I joined senior management ranks that I fully understood the power of a good explanation.
All good police officers and public servants, know—or should know—the value of being courteous, firm, fair, neat and careful. Adding “take time to explain” to their commitment is well worth doing.
About the Author: Michael Sale served 30 years with the (Metropolitan) Toronto Police and retired as an inspector in 2002. He is a life member of the Ontario, Canadian and International Associations of Chiefs of Police. He is previously a law enforcement outreach coordinator with American Military University. To contact the author, please email firstname.lastname@example.org. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
“Some women are lost in the fire. Some women are built from it.”
Welcome to my studio- a full service, luxury, professional boudoir photography studio located in Swansboro, NC. It's my mission is to make every woman I encounter feel empowered, know her value, and walk away from our time together knowing she is unstoppable. Sexy has no age limit, no size requirement, and no boxes to check. I'm your personal hype girl and I love making women feel like the badasses they are. Spend the day with me and leave knowing that there is nothing you can't do.
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Following on from the success with The Wainwrights in Colour project, artist and photographer Andy Beck has now embarked on a new undertaking, The Lakeland 365. The plan is to visit, sketch, photograph and document all of the Lakeland Fells which Alfred Wainwright either included in his books or just considered when he first compiled his list for the famous Pictorial Guides. This is possibly the first time that such a list has been collated. Here Andy explains some of the reasons why some of the lakeland fells were listed and described or not by AW. Therefore this list could be considered as the “definitive” Wainwright Lakeland Fell list.
A detailed explanation of how the project came about and how the individual fells are listed on this site can be found on the Lakeland 365 introduction page.
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This stunning, completely custom home is truly a one-of-a-kind property. Located on a desirable corner lot on Main Street, this home has been meticulously crafted w/ the absolute highest quality finishes throughout. Offering more than 3,700 square feet of living space & sitting on a 7,800 square foot lot, it's exceedingly rare that a custom property such as this becomes available. As you enter, you're greeted to beautiful Walnut flooring, & you'll immediately notice the wide hallways & spaciousness of the home. The kitchen, which opens to the family room, is a chef's dream, equipped w/ beautiful quartz counters, a massive island w/ seating, custom cabinetry, & top-of-the-line Thermador appliances. The versatile floor plan is highly desirable w/ a sizable downstairs bedroom overlooking Main Street & a bathroom w/ a shower just down the hall. Also located on the first level is the palatial primary bedroom suite, opening into the primary bath retreat, complete w/ a steam shower w/ dual faucets, a soaking tub, heated flooring, & a massive walk-in closet w/ organizers. The second level hosts a large bonus room that can easily function as an at-home office, as well as two spacious guest bedrooms that share a full bathroom. Other incredible amenities offered in this home include an above-ground spa, 4-car garage, plenty of storage, & so much more. This incredibly unique Huntington Beach property simply can't be missed. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Anegada was made for adventurers, and Anegada Beach Club is where adventurers go to kick back, with onsite sand volleyball, giant Jenga set, Cornhole, horseshoes, and a beach that’s a perfect setting off point for snorkeling, kiteboarding, paddleboarding and kayaking. When you’re ready to really kick back, you can relax with a rum punch on a lounge chair by the pool, or nap in a hammock in the shade.
A full service kitesurfing school right here at Anegada Beach Club, offering lessons in kiting and stand up paddle boarding, sales and rentals of kite equipment, paddle boards, kayaks and snorkel gear. Tommy Gaunt is a world class kitesurfer and certified instructor of kitesurfing and paddle boarding, and offers all levels of lessons, allowing our guests to fully enjoy their experience on the water. Open November through June, kite lessons are subject to wind velocity. Click here to see our Kite-Surf & Stay Packages. To book your package, contact us at email@example.com. Find out more about Tommy Gaunt at www.tommygauntkitesurfing.com.
Kayaks & Paddleboards
Enjoy the pristine waters of Anegada on a kayak or paddleboard.
Rent a beach cruiser and get lost for a while! We can arrange a rental to be delivered to you onsite.
Scooters & Dirt Bikes
There are several scooter and motorcycle rental companies on island, and they will deliver to you or pick you up.
Masks and fins are available for rent through Tommy Gaunt’s Kite Shack for you to explore our beautiful coral reef.
Danny’s Bonefishing and Kenrick’s Fishing & Sea Adventure are dependable, experienced fishing guides on Anegada with friendly, knowledgeable staff. Contact these companies directly for rates and reservations.
Sherwin, of Teamwork Charters, is a knowledgeable, friendly guide who will take you on a powerboat trip around Anegada where you will visit Anegada’s Pink Flamingos and the Conch Shell Mounds, enjoy cold drinks and fresh homemade conch ceviche, while listening to a bit of history about Anegada. This trip includes time for you to snorkel in pristine spots. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Climate models predict a continuation of the trends we’ve been seeing in many countries: heat waves happening more often and more intensely, longer and more severe droughts owing to decreased precipitation, wildfires as a consequence of long-term dry spells, and water stress for both urban and rural populations as well as for agriculture. Nowhere are these trends more in evidence than in the American West. The extraordinary engineering that has gone into making the West prosperous is at risk. (I blogged about the landmark history of water policy and politics in the West, Cadillac Desert, here in September.) Continue reading
That water flows toward power and money is, according to Marc Reisner in his magisterial book, Cadillac Desert, “the West’s cardinal law.” In every chapter, that sad fact is illustrated in abundance. The book, first published in 1986 and revised in a 1993 edition, put a new lens on the American West and the regional and national politics of water. It, like so many chronicles of the abuses of power, and the lies, arrogance, and destruction that accompany them, is both revelatory and maddening.
Dept. of Better Late than Never: A friend gave me the book more than 30 years ago. Continue reading | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Oct 27, 2021
Not all entrepreneurs are looking to start a for-profit business, some look to be a difference maker through starting a foundation. Aaron is joined this week by Tristaca Patrick-Yarbrough, the founder and CEO of two great organizations, All About Increase and All About You Improve. All About Increase empowers youth ages 16 - 24 to become next generational leaders through mentorship and skill development. Be sure to check out this episode to learn how to find success in serving others. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
To choose the correct size for you, measure your fit hoodie as follows:
Due to hand measurements, there may be a of approximately 1-3 cm (1 inch = 2.54 cm). These are Asian sizes, which tend to run smaller than US, EU, or UK sizes.
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Carbs are my love language, and this is one of the reasons why I was so excited to check out Blondie’s Doughnuts. I’d had their delicious doughnuts a few years ago when their food truck did pop-ups in the area and was delighted to be able to visit them in their brick and mortar store in Edgewater (8 Mayo Road), which opened in October 2023.
Owner Michelle Briggs says that she “..has dough in [her] bones,…” as she learned how to bake from her grandmother. On a trip to New England in 2018, Michelle tasted some delicious potato doughnuts, and was inspired by them to make her own. Her flavors were inspired by both her grandmother’s recipes, as well as other delicious foods she thought would make for a good doughnut. After taking her treats to work and getting feedback from her co-workers, she started doing pop-ups and non-profit events. Eventually, Michelle quit her corporate job and opened Blondie’s as a food truck, which led to her opening her store, running it with her husband. Fun fact: the store is named after the white band that forms around a doughnut as it’s fried.
The day that I visited Blondie’s, I could smell the yummy as I walked in the door. Michelle greeted me, and I went to order. I am not kidding when I say that I took a long time to order, because it was hard to pick from the delicious choices. I decided to get three doughnuts to take home to my family and one to eat there: the Nana Puddin’, the Apple Spice, the Caramel Cheesecake, and the Pretty Kitty, which is Vanilla Bean Custard tossed in Chai Spice Sugar. If that all sounds decadent and wonderful, it is.
I also ordered one of Blondie’s creative, delicious drinks – the Chesapeake Apple Kiss (white lotus, club soda, apple syrup, coconut syrup, pineapple juice) – and sat down to chow down. I think I made audible happy sounds as I bit into the Caramel Cheesecake doughnut, adding to the many oohs and ahhs around me.
As I sat at my table, I noticed patrons repeatedly walked over to Michelle to tell her how much they were enjoying the menu, which includes breakfast sandwiches (with vegan options on weekends!) and cinnamon rolls inspired by her grandmother’s recipe. Blondie’s is a wonderful place to get treats to go, to catch up with friends, or even to work (they have wifi!). Get up from whatever you are doing right now and go to Blondie’s and make yourself happy! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
September 23, 1973 is a very significant date for me since it was the birth of my new career as a real estate agent. It gave me the opportunity to increase my ability to serve my clients to the best of my ability. In addition, it gave me the opportunity to also serve as a State Director for the Hawaii Association of Realtors and 2003 President of the Honolulu Board of Realtors of over 4,000 members. Enclosed is a list of some of my accomplishments during my real estate career.
On May 17, 1984, Properties Unlimited was established with 32 agents. As Broker/Owner and President of the company for 27 years, it gave me the experience of being well versed in the operations of a business and by doing so, learned how to help my clients purchase by budgeting.
On December 29th, 2012, I made the BEST Business Decision in my life which was to work for the largest real estate firm in the State of Hawaii and world. The support and services which I can provide is unlimited and I am very proud to continue helping the many generational Buyers and Sellers which I have worked with for over 46 years of my career. As a Coldwell Banker International Diamond Society Awardee, I am proud to rank in the top 10% of Coldwell Banker agents worldwide.
Please allow me to help you with all of your real estate needs. As a professional with many years of experience, I am honored to be given the opportunity to fulfill your dreams and expectations.
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I enjoyed this charming little book of free verse poetry by an online friend of mine! All of them are inspirational poems based on nature walks Christopher Kelder took. I was fascinated at the idea of writing a collection of poems all inspired by the same kind of event, and yet all different. The color photos that go with each poem really add to the experience. Anyone who likes poems about God and walking in nature is bound to enjoy this fun collection! Why not take a look?
Here’s a sample poem from the book that I particularly enjoyed (I needed the reminder!).
About the Author:
Christopher Kelder is an inspirational poet, fiction writer, and filmmaker in Lexington, Kentucky. His short story collection, A Catholic Celebration, is available at christopherkelderauthor.com. His new book, The Secret of Cobb Creek: A Depression-Era Story of E. Kentucky is available at Barnes and Noble and also on Amazon. His new novella, A Time for Healing, will soon be available at both places. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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We'll be sending out sale notices and special deals to our'Favorites' customers. One of the most extensive sets we've had in quite some time, here we have a truly exquisite 182pc set of antique French sterling silver & 18k gold on silver "vermeil" flatware with a beautiful acanthus & rocaille accented pattern and a massive 10pc place setting for EIGHTEEN with three matching serving pieces! Just in from France, and we had all pieces professionally polished so they're as gorgeous as can be and ready to use. 18pc 8 1/4 luncheon or entremet knives. 18pc 8 1/4 dinner spoons.
18pc 8 1/4 dinner forks. 17pc 5.5 teaspoons (yes, one missing).
18pc 8 3/8 dessert or fish knives. 18pc 8 dessert or fish forks. 18pc 6 3/4 vermeil dessert spoons. 18pc 6 3/4 vermeil dessert forks. 18pc 8 vermeil dessert knives. 2pc salad serving pair and a fish or dessert serving fork implement. All of the pieces bear the French Minerve or Minerva (handles on the dessert or fish forks, knives & larger serving fork since the blades on those are silver plated), the tiny number "1" within those marks means they're in. 950 silver 95% pure and higher than the. 925 standard for "sterling" silver. A magnificent set, don't miss it! Very good to excellent condition! The pieces do have some light scuffing or scratching, indicative of age and light use but no damage to note on any of the pieces. Exceptional given the set's age! The dinner and entremet knives have the original pre-stainless steel blades so they will have some visible age tarnish and/or corrosion in some spots. As noted in the images, the chest and black box the set came to use in are not original for the set but perfect to use to store this treasure. The set has a total weight of 343.2 troy ounces or 10,675 grams (that includes the pieces with silver-plated blades or tines and the knife blades). See pictures for all individual weights and measurements. We're easy to deal with. Our fine inventory is very important. And your ranking of our performance is also very important! We wish to keep our 4.9 - 5 star ratings in all categories.We always insure our items BUT, more importantly, pack them extremely well knowing that most are not replaceable. Please remember that when leaving DSR ratings. Icon here or above to see more of our inventory, offerings and venues. We have a HUGE assortment of the finest antiques to be found online, all at your fingertips with Antiques & Uncommon Treasure.
_gsrx_vers_631 GS 6.9.8b6 (631). This item is in the category "Antiques\Silver\Sterling Silver (. The seller is "antiquesuncommontreasure" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Large Gilt Bronze Antique French Baroque Clock by Louis Japy
Large Gilt Bronze Baroque Clock by. A large and superb antique French gilt bronze clock. It is beautifully modelled in the Baroque style, boldly formed of scrolling panels with grotesque masks, and dolphins. To the top is a large urn with a flaming finial and dolphins. This is a beautifully finished, large and heavy bronze clock. The dial is porcelain enamel on copper and is complete with its original fine blued steel hands. The French movement is of high quality and is by. It is in excellent clean and running condition having been fully overhauled by our clockmaker. It runs for 8 days and strikes the hours and halves on a bell. Condition of the case is excellent, the original gilding is beautifully clean and bright with hardly any wear or discolouration. The dial is also in excellent condition just some tiny nibbles to the winding holes.
Clockmaker's mark on the movement backplate. Complete with original pendulum, bell and a suitable key.
Full setting up instructions supplied if required. Listed in UKP and USD, please see our store for your preferred currency. Height 20 1/2", Width 12", Depth 6 1/2. Height 52 cm, Width 30.5 cm, Depth 16.5cm. All of our clocks are original antiques, we source most of our clocks in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and the UK.
We then clean the cases using a technique we have developed over many years. We employ two qualified clockmakers who overhaul the movements.
Movements are thoroughly tested until we are satisfied that they will run trouble free. For UK VAT is included in the price and we pay that for you. We use a premium courier such as UPS, DHL etc or a dedicated/specialist antiques courier. >> See more in our Shop >>. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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To support each business in their growth and make them more successful – wherever they are – by providing a strong European CRM solution.
CRM solutions are heavily relied on today with the amount of automated communication needed. Efficy anchors its mission in boosting client sales by ironing out issues and simplifying customer data organisation, subsequently improving marketing communication.
Going toe-to-toe with competitors in the space, the company prides itself in having one of the most flexible CRM solutions in the market with a totally customisable software suite and segregated modules. Through several acquisitions the company has shown astounding growth, committing to its 2019 5-year plan of multiplying the company’s size by 5.
Since its founding in 2005 Efficy has grown to boast 330,000 daily users with 13,500 clients across 60 countries. Changes to the C-suite have recently brought on a new CEO, CSO and CFO to drive the company’s growth initiatives and nurture the sales team to build business further across Europe and continue scaling.
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ion : AFib 2gether™ is a shared decision-making mobile platform that may be helpful to both patients and clinicians. AFib 2gether™ helps you build your understanding of stroke risk due to diagnosis of atrial fibrillation, which is a type of irregular heartbeat, not caused by heart valve problem. The goal of the app is to help you have an informed discussion with your health care provider.
For atrial fibrillation patients and caregivers:
You will answer questions which will help you and your clinicians determine your risk of stroke due to atrial fibrillation by providing a personalized risk score calculation. You will also be able to prioritize questions of importance about your atrial fibrillation and stroke risk for discussion with your healthcare provider.
Utilizing the Resources section within the app will help you learn about atrial fibrillation and the risks associated with this condition. You will also have the opportunity to understand the terminology of your condition; view videos that help you understand the condition, and access links to other helpful sites.
For atrial fibrillation providers:
AFib 2gether™ helps support a shared decision making conversation for patients who are diagnosed with atrial
fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem. In 2016, the ACC/AHA/HRS published quality metrics which highlight shared decision making in atrial fibrillation. The app will assist the patient-provider interaction and help facilitate a discussion about stroke risk due to atrial fibrillation.
Intended for U.S. audiences only.
The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only and not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. All decisions regarding patient care must be made with a healthcare provider, considering the unique characteristics of the patient.
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Date Picker for Excel with Microsoft Licensing
by Uniform Software Limited
Make it easier to work with dates in Excel.
Struggling with Dates in Excel?
Say goodbye to date entry confusion! Ever wonder if it's mm/dd/yy or dd/mm/yy? Should you use slashes, dashes, or dots? And who can remember what date the "third Thursday in September last year" was?
This handy app simplifies date entry in Excel. Whenever you click on a date cell, a calendar icon pops up right next to it. Just click the icon to open a convenient calendar for that specific cell. Pick your date from the calendar, and it automatically fills the cell with the correct format. No more guessing or frustration!
The app allows you to specify how many months to show on the calendar, for what cells to display the calendar, the color scheme to use, show or hide week numbers, etc.
Please note: This app works with the desktop versions of Excel (Microsoft 365), but not with the web-based version. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
TŌKA LIMITED EDITION CANDLE
Limited Edition of 500
From the terracotta container, designed by Piero Lissoni, made and glazed by hand, to the architecture of the WA:IT fragrance where notes of neroli and wild fig leaves suddenly transport you to the Mediterranean coasts.
Lighting TŌKA is embarking on an intimate sensory journey.
Ingredients: Olfactive notes: neroli, fig
Wax: soy (harvested in Italy)
Uniqueness: TŌKA containers are lovingly handcrafted, imbued with the care and dedication of a skilled artisan. Due to the nature of handmade products, there may be slight variations in size and finishing from one container to another. This uniqueness adds to the charm and individuality of each piece. One of a kind
The delightful TŌKA box is reusable and crafted from sustainable paper made from invasive algae from the Venice lagoon. Consider giving it a second life: it can be perfect for organizing small objects, such as jewelry boxes or pen holders, or you can transform it into an elegant storage holder. Remove the paper collar that serves only to protect the candle during shipping. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Smartphone brand realme has launched the latest model in the brand’s C series, the realme C55 in the East African market. realme C55 comes as “a champion of the segment”, featuring a segment-only 64MP camera, 33W SUPERVOOC fast charge and up to 256GB storage in a trendy and unique look inspired by Sun-shower. The realme C55 offers a holistic mobile experience at a price starting from Kshs 25,000 for the 8+256GB variant.
Four segment-first upgrades in camera, storage, charge and design
This month, realme announced strategic upgrades to the C Series to deliver products with segment-leading features in camera, storage, charging and design.
Now the first product to feature the upgrades, the realme C55, breaks the price barrier to deliver the only 64MP camera in the segment. Along with an 8MP selfie camera and 2MP B&W lens.
The C55 is the first C Series product to feature a flagship OV64B sensor with 0.7μm pixel size and 1/2″ optical format, the same sensor used in the realme GT Master Edition. Compared to its predecessor C35, the C55 has a 54% increase in sensor size and a 53.8% improvement in clarity and resolution.
Moreover, there’re innovative image modes and filters for a better camera experience. With the ProLight imaging technology, C55 effectively improves the resolution and significantly optimizes the highlight suppression ability, preserving more details in low-light conditions.
realme C55 comes with up to 16GB of dynamic RAM and 256GB of ROM, which is now the largest storage in the segment, and supports up to 1TB of memory expansion for a long-lasting user experience. With the advanced DRE Technology, the realme C55 expands 8GB of RAM by up to 8GB to achieve a 16GB-like experience, giving users a seamless and much smoother experience.
By understanding users’ needs, C55 improves battery performance with the fastest 33W SUPERVOOC charge in the segment, which can charge to 100% in just 63 minutes. Compared to its predecessor C35 with an 18W charge, the C55 significantly increases the charge speed by 100% with a massive 5000mAh battery, providing a worry-free charging experience.
When it comes to the back, C55 is masterfully crafted with the Sunshower design inspired by natural elements and available in two colors: Sunshower and Rainy Night. There are 500,000 light particles that form vertical microscope lines which are like the lines of rain, coupled with dazzling colors to be like a sunshower that brings good mood to users.
C55 also features the right-angle bezel and the thinnest 7.89mm body in the segment, enabling a comfortable gripping and in-hand feeling.
Additionally, C55 has a 6.72-inch full screen with FHD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate, resulting in a more comfortable visual experience. With a centrally positioned punch-hole that seamlessly blends with the phone’s body, C55 creates a better full-screen look and feel.
C55 features Helio G88 Chipset. The chip, which is based on 12nm process technology and Mali-G52 GPU, features octa-core running ticking at 2.0GHz with an Antutu benchmark score of 273,364.
Android’s first Mini Capsule
This time, realme C55 makes a bold breakthrough with surprise, featuring the Android’s first Mini Capsule, which can smartly adapt to the display and can be wrapped around the punch-hole camera cutout.
It can display various colors of its dynamic light in three battery status-Fully charged, Charging and Low battery in green, blue and red respectively. Besides, users can later experience two more functional scenarios of Data usage and Steps stats that require OTA to be realized. With Mini Capsule, users can get notifications for a better daily convenience.
Moreover, C55 comes with realme UI 4.0 based on Android 13 out of the box, fast-side fingerprint sensor, multifunctional NFC with 360° free swipe, providing fans with a long-term user experience and reliable quality.
Hence, realme C55 is equipped with four segment-first technologies and an all-round experience, meeting the diverse needs of users. It conveys the spirit of “champion” and encourage the youth to enjoy their champion moment at affordable prices. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Baby tears will flourish in the aquarium under good lighting and water conditions, though even without ideal conditions the plants should last a few months and offer a nice sanctuary for smaller community fish and crustaceans.
Each order comes with 5 plants and a lead weight.
- Scientific Name: HEMIANTHUS MICRANTHEMOIDES
- Origin: Florida farm
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A massive open world playground is calling. Riders Republic launches on PlayStation on October 28 – try the game for free from Oct 21-27!
ABOUT RIDERS REPUBLIC
Live out the rider’s fantasy as you roam free in a huge, vibrant open world, always buzzing with other players around you. Immerse yourself in iconic American national parks including Bryce Canyon, Yosemite Valley, Mammoth Mountain… all mashed up for you to shred! Squad up with your friends and compete in a wide range of multiplayer modes: feel the rush of downhill races, dominate maps in team vs team competitions, or give it your best shot in epic mass PvP races with more than 50 other players.
JUMP INTO A MASSIVE MULTIPLAYER PLAYGROUND
From snowy mountains to arid canyons, ride through some of the most magnificent destinations on earth: the American National Parks. Bryce Canyon, Yosemite Valley, Sequoia Park, Zion, Canyonlands, Mammoth Mountain and Grand Teton have all been faithfully transposed and mashed up together to create the most unique and lively playground. Gather in a vibrant social hub and meet a wild community of fellow riders.
PLAY WITH OR AGAINST YOUR FRIENDS IN INSANE MULTIPLAYER MODES
Enjoy a full-fledge multiplayer experience with a wide variety of modes:
Competitive races and trick challenges: playable in PvP / Co-op / Solo
Mass Starts: frantic 50+ player races where nothing is off limits(1)
Community Jams: Wild 50+ player events which randomly pop up on the map(1)
Multiplayer arenas: 6×6 team PvP matchups
Online Cups: for the very best only, make your way up the leaderboard
MANAGE YOUR CAREER AND MAKE IT TO THE TOP OF THE LADDER
Create and shape your own rider through evolutive, progression-based gear and define every aspect of your avatar. Whether you want to be the best snowboarder alive or the fastest thing on two wheels, everything is possible. Make a name for yourself in a variety of sports, rise to the top of the leaderboard in career mode and sign with legendary sponsors from a wide range of outdoor action sports.
MAKE THE MOST OF NEXT GEN GAMEPLAY
Riders Republic will run at 60 FPS on next gen consoles and display more than 50 players simultaneously live on screen. With the game’s very intuitive character and camera control combined with an innovative trick system, all players, casual and hardcore, will have the chance to experience untapped joy from the very beginning.
Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2019-20 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €1,534 million.
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Four years after Nuclear Throne and Ridiculous Fishing developer Vlambeer announced it was shutting its doors, the highly regarded indie studio is back in the news, with co-founder Jan Willem Nijman now its full owner following Rami Ismail’s decision to sell his shares.
Vlambeer was founded by Nijman and Ismail back in 2010, and the studio – after releasing a succession of acclaimed titles, including the likes of Super Crate Box and Luftrausers, alongside the aforementioned Nuclear Throne and Ridiculous Fishing – celebrated its tenth by winding down. “We had a beautiful run, made incredible games, and worked with amazing people, but it is time for new things,” the pair wrote at the time. “So we’re announcing the end of Vlambeer… It feels like we’ve achieved what we set out to do – as a studio, as a voice, and as individuals, and we are extremely grateful for these past years.”
And that seemed like the end of Vlambeer’s impressive run. However, co-founder Jan Willem Nijman today revealed he now owns 100 percent of the studio, detailing some of his plans for its future. “After my current unannounced project is done,” he explained, “I will make sure Vlambeer’s long-anticipated Ultrabugs gets released.” Additionally, an update for Ridiculous Fishing EX – the 3D remaster of Ridiculous Fishing, co-developed by KO_OP Mode – is also in the works, promising “a lot of cool new content and some… unconventional fish.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Golf etiquette is a mixture of courtesy, safety and commonsense. Regardless of experience or level of play, every golfer is expected to abide by the same code of behaviour.
Fairways: If you take a divot, it is up to you to repair the damage. Carry a sand bucket (if available) and fill the divot with sand, or replace the turf and press it down. Bunkers: Look after the bunkers as follows: 1. Enter and leave the bunker from the lowest point. 2. After playing, smooth the area and any footprints using a rake if available. 3. If a rake is not available glide a shoe in a half circular motion until the area is smooth. 4. When leaving a bunker, do not pile sand. 5. After use, return the rake in accordance with club policy (either in the bunker or outside the bunker) in the direction of play. 6. Do not place the rake against the inside edge of the bunker as this may cause difficult lies to other players and potentially awkward Rules situations. Greens: Try to avoid walking close to the hole or walking on the putting lines of your partners. Be careful not to damage the green with the flagstick or by leaning on your putter. Most importantly, repair plug or pitch marks as follows: 1. Commence at the back of the pitch mark and push forward with a pitch mark fork or tee. 2. Attend to each side of the pitch mark, easing the turf forward to replace the damaged area. 3. When undertaking the repair, turn the pitch mark fork towards the damaged area. 4. Do not lift the pitch mark fork or tee upward bringing soil to the surface. 5. Complete the repair by tapping down with a putter. 6. A correctly repaired pitch mark is important to the health of greens and for smooth-rolling putts. Incorrectly repaired pitch marks can take twice as long to heal. 7. Repair any other damage such as spike marks at the completion of the hole. > Click here for illustrations of how to repair a pitch mark
Keep away from green surrounds and teeing grounds. Do not drive through damaged or wet areas. Drive only where directed. Check with the Pro Shop regarding any other course rules.
Pace of Play
In a group of four players, an 18-hole round should take about four hours. So, here are some tips to ensure this time will be achieved: Walk quickly to the tee and between shots. Be ready to play when it is your turn (select your club and plan your shot while others are playing). If you have the honour, tee off as soon as it is safe to do so. Limit practice swings to one and pre-shot routines to a minimum. If your ball may be lost or out of bounds, hit a provisional ball. If a ball cannot be found immediately, let the group behind you play through. Leave bags and buggies where they can easily be collected walking to the next tee. Where possible, hole short putts without marking and lifting your ball. Leave the green quickly.
Safety and Consideration for Others
Most of this is commonsense, but as a reminder: Before a practice swing or playing a shot, ensure that no-one is standing too close to you. Before hitting the ball, make certain that the people in front of you are out of range. If your ball is headed towards someone else, shout FORE golf’s universal warning to take cover. Take responsibility for your own safety too. Make sure you don t walk too close to a swinging club or get in the way of flying balls. Try not to move, talk or create disturbance or noise while others are playing a shot. Ensure your shadow does not distract other players, particularly on the putting green. Do not stand too close or directly behind the ball, or directly behind the hole, when a player is about to play. Remain near the green until all players have holed out.
Most golf clubs, particularly private ones, have specific rules relating to minimum dress requirements both on the course and in the clubhouse. If you dress in neat, casual attire you will be suitably dressed in most instances, however football or tennis shorts, thongs, singlets, t-shirts and jeans are generally not permitted. Don t be afraid to ask what you should wear if you are going to a course, or have a look at the club website. A phone call could make sure you look the part and avoid embarrassment. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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The Stephen K. Desroches papers provide a unique perspective of male childhood in the 1980s and 1990s. Materials in this collection exhibit creative activities, including homemade books, sticker books, photo albums, scrapbooks, and correspondence to pen pals and holiday characters. Additional items in this collection document events attended by Desroches throughout his life. The bulk of the materials are dated between 1982 and 1992. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Bethany Nazarene College 50th Anniversary 1909-1959
Notes from the Album Cover:
Bethany Nazarene College, as it is known at the present time, developed through the merging of six educational institutions with the college located at Bethany. This year we are celebrating the Fiftieth Anniversary of the school located at Bethany, Oklahoma.
The primary purpose of Bethany Nazarene College is to foster, in a world of uncertainty and unrest, a faith in the spiritual and enduring values of Christianity. In these fifty years, the College has outgrown buildings and added new ones. She has not outgrown - and praises God, never shall outgrow - her high tradition of sincerity, faith, conviction, and service. B. N.C. is a college of liberal arts with an emphasis thoroughly Christian. The Division of Fine Arts at B. N.C. was designed from the beginning as an integral part of the liberal arts program. It is not organized as a separate school, but as a Division within the liberal arts college. The department of Music offers a major in the field of applied music, church music, and music education. The work that is given is of high quality, and it is under the supervision of a highly trained and competent music staff.
The A Cappella Choir was first organized in 1938. Since that time, it has appeared in annual concerts over the entire West Central Educational Zone of the Church of the Nazarene. We take pleasure in presenting Professor Lester Dunn and the 1959-60 A Cappella Choir, the Oratorio Chorus and Orchestra, and the A Cappella Choir and Band.
We are happy to present Professor Reuben Rodeheaver and the B. N.C. Band, Professor David Uerkvitz at the Piano, Professor Chambers as Tenor Soloist and Carolyn Swigart at the Organ. The art work on the front cover was done by the art department.
We feel that the history of the past of B.N.C. is a prophecy of the future. We dedicate ourselves to our unfinished task.
50th Anniversary Record
1. By the Water of Babylon – Howe
H. Eugene Chambers, Tenor
2. Praise the Lord – Clarum
A Cappella Choir; Lester L. Dunn, Director
3. I Fell on My Knees and Cried “Holy” – Cantwell arr. Lester L. Dunn
A Cappella Choir; Lester Dunn, Tenor
4. God of Our Fathers – Warren
A Cappella Choir and Band; Lester L. Dunn, Conductor
5. Hallelujah Chorus
Oratorio Chorus and Orchestra; Lester L. Dunn, Conductor
6. Scherzo, from “Sonata in F# Minor Op. 2” – Brahms
David Uerkvitz, Pianist
7. Hymn of Glory (dedicated to the American Legion) – Pietro Yon
Carolyn Swigart, Organist
8. Panis Angelicus – Cesar Franck
9. Ariosa – Williams
Band; Reuben E. Rodeheaver, Conductor
This record is recorded on clear red vinyl. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The additional manuscript series are artificial groups containing manuscripts from various sources. Most of the contents are single items or small groups, but they include some fairly large personal archives, either arranged in sequence or scattered in various places. See the overview of the collections (https://archives.trin.cam.ac.uk/index.php/overview).
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The composition 'Hybrid' consists of five short movements containing musical elements taken from Bach's 'Concerto Italien' and Haydn's 'Quator en fa minor'. These works were on the program together with 'Hybrid' during the premiere of this work by the North Netherlands Saxophone Quartet. For this reason, the composition can be seen as a hybrid/mixed form; the intersection between material coming from different sources. Besides this topic, which mainly influenced the musical building blocks (DNA) of the work, another starting point was a minimalist approach to the material, in order to arrive at an energetic whole from small/short motifs. In parts 1, 3 and 5 the focus is on rhythm and harmony. Parts 2 and 4, on the other hand, are fundamentally about the creation of lyricism. For this reason the given hybrid can also be linked to the form of the composition as a whole. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
A council bid for a ban on motor vehicles outside busy schools has been knocked back thanks to Stormont bosses having to “ruthlessly prioritise” spending.
‘School Street’ schemes have already been implemented in areas in the Republic of Ireland and Great Britain in recent years.
The proposed safety measures include temporarily closing off roads outside schools to traffic at drop-off and pick-up times to improve safety.
The Newry, Mourne and Down District Council (NMDDC) motion had been brought to the chamber by Downpatrick SDLP rep Gareth Sharvin.
He said: “The School Street schemes in the Republic of Ireland and GB, which close the roads outside schools during drop-off and pick-up times, have the multiple benefits of improving road safety for pupils, encouraging active travel to school by walking, cycling and public transport, and improving the air quality around schools.
“We do not have the statutory powers to introduce such a scheme in Newry, Mourne and Down, either in pilot or permanent form.
“I call on the Department for Infrastructure to bring forward urgently a School Streets pilot project in Newry, Mourne and Down, identifying a number of pilot schools across the district.”
However, the DfI permanent secretary, Dr Julie Harrison in a letter to be shown in chambers next week, has stated that her department may not be able to pursue such safety measures due to an “incredibly challenging environment”.
It reads: “I have now had a few enquiries in relation to the School Streets policy, but I’m sure you will appreciate that it is the role of a minister to provide instruction and direction on policy once a new Assembly is in place.
“However, I can advise that we do keep abreast of emerging issues relating to the school streets scheme and therefore will keep this matter under consideration.
“In the meantime the department continues to improve safety for our children and provide opportunity for active travel to and from school.
“Part-time 20mph speed limits have been installed at 215 schools and the department launched a ‘Think before you Park’ road safety campaign in November 2021 to highlight the dangers associated with pavement parking.
“As we look forward into what is likely to be an incredibly challenging operating environment, I would want to be clear that the department will have to ruthlessly prioritise against our legal obligations and that, as things stand, I do not see how we will be able to continue with many of the initiatives that we would want to progress.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Protecting the organisation from cyber-risk goes beyond the digital walls surrounding it – companies need a multi-pronged approach to ensure resilience and reduce risk, explains Richard Frost, Head of Consulting at Armata Cyber Security
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) describes an organisation’s active commitment to securing both its digital perimeter and financial assets as fundamental to reducing risk to company solvency. Right now, cyber security is so volatile it presents a significant, ongoing threat to financial stability. The Global Financial Stability Report found that the cost of the cyber-incident is now sitting at $2.5 billion – a price tag that includes repairing and protecting against the damage caused by the incident. Companies have to take a proactive approach towards policies, cyber-resilience and responsiveness but these should only form one aspect of their cyber risk mitigation strategy. The firewalls, training, endpoint security, alerts and security operations centre (SOC) teams are on the front line, but standing beside them is a digital piece of paper.
A policy designed to protect your assets, reputation and make your business more resilient.
Right now, there are two ways of approaching this: cyber security-insurance or a cyber security warranty. Both are designed to provide companies with more cyber-defence muscles, but each one fulfils a different role and comes at a very different price point.
Cyber-insurance is designed to provide the business with protection of its assets in the event of a successful cyber-attack. The goal is to cover your business with a financial umbrella and offer support throughout the recovery period after the incident. Some cyber-insurance policies and service providers also offer the business hands-on cyber security expertise from their specialists during and after an attack.
In most cases, cyber-insurance not only covers the actual claim for restoring or remediating the actual threat, but the legal costs which can be invaluable for companies that deal with highly confidential data or operate in highly regulated sectors. If your business can prove that it has done everything possible to mitigate risk prior to an attack, then this insurance will have your back.
However, if an investigation by the cyber-insurance company finds you to be negligible – that you happened to drop some cyber security balls – then they can refuse to pay the claim. Even though companies prioritise ensuring they have the right levels of risk mitigation in place, there is always the chance these are not enough. Another downside of cyber-insurance is the cost, especially for smaller companies. This is particularly true in South Africa where the cost of insurance as a general rule is extremely high and the monthly fee can be crippling.
Another option is the cyber-warranty, a product that will pay the business a set amount in the event of an incident and covers the gaps that cyber-insurance leaves behind. Often, managed security services companies will offer a cyber-warranty alongside their products as a mark of faith in their own solutions. That said, if your company invests in a cyber-warranty this doesn’t exclude you from meeting specific requirements around security standards or products. Many warranties are underpinned by an agreement that specifies exactly what levels of security a customer should have in place and what types of products they should be using.
So, now what? Do you cyber-insure or do you cyber-warranty? Which road leads to resilience?
The answer lies in your risk profile and budget. Cyber-insurance is more expensive and calculating the cost paid out to a company after an incident is complex. Many insurance companies aren’t sure what the actual cost of a breach will be or how this cost balances out against the protections they’ve put in place. A cyber-warranty is built on the foundation of cyber-resilience and offers a guaranteed payment amount which is arguably more reassuring. It just makes your business that much more resilient in the event of a successful attack, and this can make the difference between bouncing back or bouncing to the bank.
There is no reason why your business can’t invest in both. Companies that complete the requirements for a cyber-warranty and have one in place are significantly lower risk than those without, and this can translate to a decent discount on their cyber insurance premiums. Either way, ransomware and risk are rampant and a policy providing much-needed protection is vital. Cyber resilience means putting the right security in place and investing in a digital policy that best meets your costs, delivers the right value, and minimises the impact to your business. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Mixed media, textural abstract painting on canvas. 36 x 36 in canvas. 37.5 x 37.5 in with natural finished pine frame by David Avalo (DA).
Free shipping within the U.S.
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Wed Workshop: Nov 09 & 16, 2-4p
Fall is a wonderfully colorful time in the eastern mountains with colors from red, orange, yellow, green to all shades of rich brown.
In this painting we’ll create the vibrant colors with DecoArt Traditions and Americana acrylics.
I’ve painted on a 12 x 12″ canvas but you can choose your surface.
Mountain Color $40
(You can pay with a credit card on PayPal without having a PayPal account. Thank you.)
Classes are skill oriented: I’ll teach the art theory and technique for this painting. I hope to inspire your creativity while challenging you to increase your knowledge and skills. Attending the class is easy. The class is on Zoom and streamed to YouTube. You simply follow the link sent the week of class for the Zoom session. After the Live sessions the class is available on YouTube as video for those registered to view at their convenience. YouTube links will be sent after the live session.
When you register for the class prep, photo, and line drawing are emailed. All information for the class is included in the registration fee.
The videos are available for you to watch as many times as you would like, rewind, and view again. Ask questions in comments during class or send me an email after class. I’ll be glad to give critiques by email. Enjoy!
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In our collection of trophies, we have tactical knee and elbow pads from the Russian army. They were introduced in the Russian army in 2015 as part of the Ratnik infantry combat system. This system was first introduced in 2011 and gained attention during the annexation of Crimea by the Russian military. By 2015, it began to be officially issued to the Russian army.
Ratnik is a source of pride for the occupiers. They consider it to be the best combat system in the world because it was developed by dozens of military-industrial enterprises in Russia and supposedly takes into account all aspects of modern warfare.
The standard knee and elbow pads are part of the military gear kit.
They were imported into Ukraine in violation of rules and were confiscated by brave soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Now, they are a part of the great history of the Ukrainian people’s fight for freedom and independence during the years 2022-2023.
You can read more about the Ratnik system here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ratnik_(program)
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Titanium helmet with the index STSh-81 “Sphere”. This helmet was developed in the early 1980s on order of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the USSR and was presented in […]
In our trophy collection, we have a raid backpack 6Sh118. It appeared in the Russian army in 2015 as part of the Ratnik general-purpose kit. This kit was first introduced […]
A fine tube from an artillery compass. It has reliable clasps and is a wonderful exhibit and an opportunity for creativity in various styles of its use by the masters […] | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
As the Crow Flies Studio
Prince Edward County, Ontario
Candice grew up in the country and although spending most of her adult life in an urban setting, the connection with nature never left her. She draws inspiration from the beautiful PEC countryside, Sandbanks Provincial Park and the amazing PEC skies.
Candice’s primary medium is pastels as they offer deep rich colours and have a beautiful luminosity. Pastels are a tactile medium with a direct connection to both pigment and paper. One can draw or paint with pastels, making them very versatile.
In the last 2 years, she has begun to explore painting semi-abstract landscapes using mixed media (acrylic paints, inks and collage), working intuitively and building up textured layers.
Since 2018, Candice has achieved success in juried art competitions, (Art in the County and Pastel Artists of Canada) and has participated in the annual PEC Arts Council Studio Tour. Candice received a Juror’s Choice Award for her pastel piece “Across the Meadow, Waking Creatures Stir” at the 2023 edition of Art in the County.
Candice is a member of the Pastel Artists of Canada Association (PAC Signature Status), and Prince Edward County Art Council.
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Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen was a Northern Netherlandish designer of woodcuts and painter. He was one of the first important artists working in Amsterdam, at a time when it was a flourishing and beautiful provincial town.
Little is known about Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen's life. Historians rely mostly on the biographical sketch of him written by Karel van Mander, the archives of Amsterdam, and the archives of Egmond Abbey, a Benedictine monastery that commissioned works by him. His name indicates he was from Oostzaan, North Holland, east of the river Zaan, north of Amsterdam. His family managed land in that area. His entire family were painters. Cornelis Buys I, also known as Master of Alkmaar, was his brother, as was Cornelis Buys II. His sons Cornelis Jacobz and Dirk Jacobsz became portrait painters, as did his grandsons Cornelis Anthonisz and Jacob Dirksz.
As birth or baptism dates have been lost, all of their birth dates have been approximated from other archival evidence such as death dates of other family members. Similar to the archival evidence surrounding Frans Hals, the first known commissions for Jacob Cornelisz were from when he was at least 35 years of age. It is assumed that he worked in a painters's workshop before that, and judging from his close copies of Haarlem painting techniques, this was possibly in Haarlem.
He bought his first house in Amsterdam in 1500, in the Kalverstraat. Twenty years later he bought the neighboring house. For this reason, he is sometimes called Jacob Cornelisz van Amsterdam. His wife is called a widow in archives for the first time in 1533. The last payments made to him according to the Egmond Abbey archives were in 1526–1528 for a retable (lost during the troubles of the Protestant Reformation).
In his earlier years, Jacob Cornelisz was under the influence of Haarlem painter Geertgen tot Sint Jans. The colors and techniques suggest that he learned his craft in Haarlem. His later influence then became painter Albrecht Dürer. He may have gone to visit him in Antwerp in the 1520s. The painting patterns of his earlier works suggest he was trained as a woodcut designer or goldsmith. One of his first works was Christ as a gardener.
There are about 200 known woodcuts and 27 paintings by Cornelisz. His prints are traditional north Netherlandish small-scale book illustrations. Writings are used to present the narrative with actions placed in the foreground.
Throughout his artistic career, Cornelisz's painting style changed. At first, he started as a late Gothic craftsman under the influence of the Haarlem school and then ended with a style presented by the painting Saul and the Witch of Endor. In this particular painting, the details are simple, elongated proportions and a looser stroke of paint. Though he excelled as a technical painter, he was not a good leader. He progressed at presenting contemporary trends in subject-matter and style.
Cornelisz's symbolism was also conservative as well. He painted mostly sacred themes with traditional iconography in old and new combinations in response to an event, such as the Reformation. Some of his works such as Christ as the Man of Sorrows (1510) were used by biblical humanists and the Amsterdam oligarchy, who wanted to defend Catholic orthodoxy against the claims of early Reformers. The painting represented Roman Catholic beliefs in an easily understood format. Other paintings such as The Nativity (1512) and Saul and the Witch of Endor were visually similar to what the Catholic essays patrons were writing.
Later in his life, Jacob Cornelisz van Oostsanen ran a workshop with pupils, like his son Dirk Jacobsz and Jan van Scorel did after him. In the workshop, his assistants helped him design book illustrations, woodcuts and stained-glass windows. After 1526 Jacob produced only one known painting, Self Portrait (1533). Scholars were led to believe this was the year of his death, but according to Dutch historian I. H van Eeghen there was a seven-year gap between paintings, which was unusual. She suggested it could have been his son that produced the Self Portrait (1533).
Some regard him as the last of the Flemish painters not to show an Italian influence. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The offices of today are filled with surfaces that could make contact with people, and therefore, they need. to be sanitized and disinfected on a commercial level. Workforce, customers, pedestrians – it is people you do not know which may be shedding germs in your working environment each day. Think about situations that involve someone coming to work without feeling sick or their early departure because they got infected with something after having come to work feeling fine.
It’s impossible to determine the amount of the contaminants that’s accumulated on your surfaces, however, just knowing that they are there is a fact(the truth). Lastly, and even more importantly, even if you were to employ an industrial-strength wiper, it wouldn’t do a good job of disinfecting and sanitizing the whole work zone in your commercial entity.
It is essential to work, being surrounded by a clean, sanitized and disinfected environment which is a benefit both for you, your workers and your clients.Think about it. The reduction in the transmission of viruses from one to the other, the higher productivity of the team might be, and therefore, the business is on its way to flourishing.
Nothing, may be, worse than knowledge that diseases constantly keeps bouncing from one co-worker to another. If a staff member happens to be sick at work or perhaps a client visits and is a sick carrier, they infect the ones they come in contact with. Yet later, one by one, people start experiencing the same strange ones. You end up with wastage of productive time and services like customer support might not be able to meet minimum expectations due to low staffing. At other times, the devil come back a second time so he may haunt it a second time as well.
We understand cleaning the office, whether it is due to covid control or is in general need of disinfecting and sanitizing, the ASF Clean Team can help you with this task. It is our outlet that specializes in commercial disinfecting and sanitizing so we can attend to things which will eventually turn into something very big.
Our expert crew members will wear zippered coveralls, face masks, gloves, and shoes covers to ensure that no contamination occurs. The condition is such that even one member feeling under the weather rests at home.Safety is our priority. We carry only the current top notch supply of cleaning products and always use the most effective approach to turn your workspace into a spotless clean area.
Do your employees go to work and return home with the office surrounded by grime? Let ASF Clean Team be again. We are here to provide you with a quick consultation on every aspect of service relating to commercial cleaning and disinfecting.
While we do have very busy times of the year and some slower times, we always work hard to get to you as soon as possible, so you never have to wait too long! The sooner you call, the sooner we can get you on the schedule.
With commercial services we have to answer that question on a case-by-case basis: it depends. Once we’ve generated a bid, we can give you an accurate estimate of the time it will take to do the job right.
We CAN promise you this: our team will show up on time, look sharp, work professionally, and minimize any disruption to your business.
Absolutely! We know that you’re busy and sometimes it’s easiest to just go online and get an estimate in minutes for the services you’re interested in. ASF Clean Team offers a convenient online ‘Get a Quote’ option on our website.
If you’d rather talk on the phone, you can give us a call at (415) 704-7102 in San Francisco or 916-884-5909 in Sacramento. Or you can fill out our online contact form or chat with us on our contact page to get more information.
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Your Questions Answered
At Ashlar, I firmly b that an educated home buyer or seller is best equipped to make their own decisions. That’s why I take time out of my day each and every day to answer someone’s real estate question. And, when I think the answer can be useful to you as well, I share it here. So without further ado:
Why do investors target minority neighborhoods?
While investors’ decision-making process is mostly money-related, not race-related (though I’ve certainly met a few investors/flippers with disdain for the neighborhood and original owners the worked in)…
This is the unfortunate result of decade after decade after decade of neglect and active discrimination.
Real estate moves and changes slowly, so much of this is fallout from decisions both by real estate professionals, city planners, and lenders in the 1900s – 1970s.
Read about blockbusting, steering, and redlining for just a sample of the discriminatory practices that have plagued the real estate industry and were sorta corrected by the Fair Housing Act of 1968. I say sort of because it did make those practices illegal but I can tell you I see textbook violations regularly (as in every week or two).
There have also been recent reports of racial bias with appraisers, where they produce lower appraised values if the appraiser believes it is owned by a person of color.
The sad part is that there is not necessarily an easy fix. I can say that investors are currently buying anything they can get at a decent price no matter the location, but this statistic is the result of a long term starving on an entire segment of Americans of the same access to knowledge, loans, and city services for decades.
No easy answer other than doing better for these fellow citizens and neighbors for as long as it takes to correct it.
Fair Housing is something I take extremely seriously, so much so that I have declined clients based on the criteria they have asked me to search for them. Simplifying this to “well that’s where the lowest price homes are” ignores decades of discrimination. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
How amazing is this?! I’m going to try and be cool and use the new term Micro Wedding instead of Elopement for this amazing day. Have you heard of this term yet? I’m sure you have been seeing the trend of small, very intimate weddings. I think its a great new term! Elopements are traditionally […]
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Fully experience our wedding as we got ready - all the little details from our invites to first look.
The emotionally-charged ceremony complete with an ivy backdrop and smoke bombs!
A champagne and oyster bar, choreographed dance and the coolest party ever? We know how to party!
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Welcome to the resource topic for 2006/105
Tunnels in Hash Functions: MD5 Collisions Within a Minute
Authors: Vlastimil Klima
Abstract:In this paper we introduce a new idea of tunneling of hash functions. In some sense tunnels replace multi-message modification methods and exponentially accelerate collision search. We describe several tunnels in hash function MD5. Using it we find a MD5 collision roughly in one minute on a standard notebook PC (Intel Pentium, 1.6 GHz). The method works for any initializing value. Tunneling is a general idea, which can be used for finding collisions of other hash functions, such as SHA-1, 2. We show several capabilities of tunnels. A program, which source code is available on a project homepage, experimentally verified the method.
Revised version of this paper contains the appendix with the description of more tunnels. These tunnels further decrease the average time of MD5 collision to 31 seconds. On PC Intel Pentium 4 (3,2 GHz) it is 17 seconds in average.
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Newly-launched mobility transport device that gives scooter and powerchair users more independence and freedom
Helping mobility scooter and powerchair users travel with ease, a newly-launched “revolution” in mobility transport is looking to make travelling long distances with a mobility aid hassle-free.
With mobility scooters and powerchairs being fairly heavy products, it can be difficult getting them in and out of vehicles for transportation. Often, the mobility device requires two people to load and unload the powerchair or scooter.
For mobility aids that cannot be disassembled or folded, they require a large enough vehicle to accommodate them, which means they need to be pushed up onto a ramp or hoisted into the vehicle.
This can make travelling long distances with a powerchair or mobility scooter off-putting and tricky for people.
However, TriLift is addressing this struggle with a new mobility transport innovation – a lift that attaches to the rear of a vehicle that will raise and hold the mobility device securely and with minimum effort.
The scooter or powerchair is driven to the rear of the vehicle, the lift attaches to a bracket on the side of the device, and by clicking a button, it is risen off the ground and secured in place.
TriLift UK’s managing director Ray Lartey explained: “This is a revolution in Mobility transportation, and I am passionate about this product. I saw it in the USA 6 or 7 years ago and it gave me the wow factor when I saw how easy it was to use.
“It is an honest product that anyone using a mobility scooter / powerchair – would love to have. I believe that 99.9 per cent of people who saw it would buy it.”
The lift can be used on any other suitable vehicle and when not in use for a prolonged period, it can be easily removed for storage. There are three different lifts to suit all types of scooters and powered wheelchairs.
TriLift UK is the sole distributor for this patented product in the United Kingdom and has technicians across the UK who can provide clients with a free, no-obligation demonstration in their home.
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Large Format LED Display: An Auditorium Must-Have
In today’s world, where visual experiences reign supreme, a large-format LED display has become an essential element for any auditorium. This technology offers a captivating and immersive experience for audiences, elevating the overall impact of performances, presentations, and events. At Auditorium Consultancy, we recognize the transformative power of LED displays and are committed to incorporating them into our turnkey solutions to create exceptional performance spaces.
Elevating the Audience Experience
Large-format LED displays provide high-resolution visuals, vivid colors, and wide viewing angles, ensuring that every member of the audience enjoys a clear and engaging experience. This enhanced visual clarity significantly improves audience engagement and comprehension, making it ideal for:
- Live Performances: From theatrical productions to concerts and dance recitals, LED displays can create immersive backdrops, enhance special effects, and showcase artistic elements in stunning detail.
- Presentations and Conferences: For business meetings, conferences, and educational events, large-format displays enable presenters to share presentations, videos, and data in a highly impactful manner.
- Educational Institutions: LED displays can transform classrooms into dynamic learning environments, enhancing student engagement and fostering a more interactive and engaging educational experience.
Delivering a Seamless Auditorium Experience
At Auditorium Consultancy, we go beyond simply installing an LED display. We offer comprehensive solutions that integrate seamlessly with the overall auditorium design and technology infrastructure. Our team of experts handles everything from initial planning and design to installation and ongoing maintenance, ensuring that the LED display functions flawlessly and enhances the overall performance space.
Our Turnkey Solutions
Our commitment to excellence extends to every aspect of the auditorium, including:
- Acoustics: We ensure optimal sound quality for every seat in the house through careful acoustic design and treatment.
- Lighting: We create captivating lighting schemes using state-of-the-art lighting fixtures and control systems to enhance the ambiance and visual impact of performances.
- Seating: We select comfortable and ergonomic seating that ensures optimal viewing angles and provides a pleasurable experience for the audience.
- Stage Engineering: We design and install advanced stage equipment and systems that cater to the specific needs of the performance space and the performers.
A Commitment to Excellence
We are driven by our core values of excellence, customer satisfaction, and collaboration. We work closely with architects, engineers, and consultants to create state-of-the-art performance spaces that surpass expectations. Our customized solutions cater to various types of venues, including:
- Convention Centers
- Multi-Purpose Halls
Elevating the Performance Experience
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the audience experience. We also provide advanced sound reinforcement systems and integrated smart classroom technologies that empower performers and educators to deliver exceptional performances and engaging lessons.
Contact Us Today
At Auditorium Consultancy, we are passionate about transforming auditoriums into vibrant performance spaces. To learn more about our large-format LED display solutions and our comprehensive approach to auditorium design and construction, please contact us:
- Phone: +91 90150 60000
- Toll-Free: 1800 200 6000
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At Auditorium Consultancy, we specialize in auditorium renovation, breathing new life into aging spaces while preserving their historical essence. Our expert team understands that each auditorium has its unique character and history, which is why we approach every renovation project with a blend of creativity, precision, and respect for tradition.
Our renovation process begins with a thorough assessment of the existing infrastructure. We identify areas that need upgrading, including electrical systems, seating arrangements, and structural elements. By integrating modern technologies, we ensure that your auditorium meets current safety standards and is equipped to handle the needs of today’s audiences.
For more details on our approach to auditorium infrastructure transformation, visit our Infrastructure Services page.
Acoustics play a critical role in the functionality of any auditorium. Poor acoustics can ruin the experience for your audience, making even the best performances fall flat. Our renovation services include state-of-the-art acoustic enhancements that ensure every seat in the house enjoys optimal sound quality. Whether it’s through the installation of advanced sound systems or the application of acoustic treatments, we make sure your auditorium delivers an unparalleled auditory experience.
Learn more about how we enhance auditorium acoustics on our Acoustic Solutions page.
A well-renovated auditorium is not just functional—it’s visually appealing too. Our team pays close attention to the aesthetics of your space, from the design of the stage to the choice of lighting and seating materials. We work with you to create an environment that is both inviting and inspiring, ensuring that your auditorium remains a hub of cultural and social activity for years to come.
Explore our design philosophy on the Design & Aesthetics page.
Preserving Historical Essence
We understand the importance of maintaining the historical and cultural significance of your auditorium. Our renovation experts work carefully to preserve original architectural details and integrate them with modern upgrades. The result is a harmonious blend of old and new, where history meets innovation.
To see examples of our work on historic auditoriums, visit our Portfolio.
Ready to transform your auditorium? Auditorium Consultancy is here to help. Contact us today to discuss your renovation needs and receive a customized proposal.
- Phone: +91 9190150 60000, +91 95550 60000, 1800 200 6000
- Email: email@example.com
For more information, visit our Contact Page and take the first step towards revitalizing your auditorium. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Suns and Daughters
When I was young my father bought a Ford Galaxie Sunliner. Bright red and a convertible to boot. I loved how it looked and I also loved how fast it was. My father was a dentist and so the only tools around our house were for probing and poking inside the mouth and not the engine of a car.
I did not learn about the inside of the car until I got married. One day I drove into my driveway and my neighbor, ex NFL defensive end, and his father walked over to me. They were looking at me very strangely and then Stan said, “Your wife was outside today changing the oil in her car”. Caught a bit off guard by their statement, I responded, “Good, because I wouldn’t know how to do that”. Fortunately, I played some running back so I avoided being sacked.
The lesson I learned was valuable and something “we” passed along to our children. Taking care of our cars is critical to their longevity and safety. But, of more importance is understanding what the various services are on a car and why they need to be done. There is more than just oil that needs a car owner’s attention.
Recently my daughter, from Dallas, a long way from home, called me about her car. She had received a notice to have her car serviced. She and her husband, more financially inclined than I, took their car to the service center for the work. In a few minutes they left without doing any service. She called me all frustrated. “They told me that I needed all of these services and I didn’t know what they were talking about.” I understood their frustration: if you’re asked to spend money you want to know why.
Any wise customer wants to understand why they need to perform services. As my daughter said, “Call them and tell them to use your videos to show me what they are talking about”. You know she is right. A picture is worth a thousand words. If a customer can see how a specific service works and the impact it has on the longevity and safety of their car, they will see the benefit of the service. Most people don’t understand how many parts and systems on a car need routine maintenance.
Help your customers by attaching video links on emails and postcards; show them at the point of sale or in your waiting area. No one wants a frustrated daughter.
Robert Cannon is Chairman and CEO of AutoNetTV. AutoNetTV’s digital signage products deliver entertaining and educational TV programming to the lobbies of automotive service and repair businesses as well as digital menu boards and automotive website video content. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Incorporating what I learned from you in my approach to dance.
Dear Avi, I am back in the States and already I am incorporating what I learned from you in my approach to dance. I wanted to thank you once more for the way you treated my problems that stem from years of dancing. The brilliance of your approach and the therapeutic value of your work will allow me to face with confidence the physical stress that occurs unavoidably in my field. My deepest gratitude for everything and all the best, Dafna Baier | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Initiation flight aboard an ultralight aircraft
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Discover the ULM during a pilot flight in the South West of France or on the Costa Brava thanks to our partners.
Avioneta Principat welcomes you to discover the driving on modern and perfectly secure aircraft.
Accompanied by certified pilots, this trip will offer you exceptional sensations and guaranteed memories
Earth seen from the sky: piloting in 3 dimensions!
The initiation flight makes it possible to feel the sensations of flight as a pilot and to taste the pleasures of piloting. It consists of 15 minutes of theoretical briefing (pre-flight) to discover the aircraft and 30 minutes of driving (or 1 hour for gourmands), during which you can take orders if you wish, under the attentive eye of the instructor who will guide you during this first lesson of piloting and who will act in double command.
For regulatory requirements and security reasons, the size of the passenger can not exceed 1m95 and its weight 100kg. In ULM, there are two places: future passenger (and pilot? 🙂), so you will be alone on board with the ULM instructor.
It is not necessary to have a medical authorization. Nevertheless, we recommend that you consult the advice of a doctor in the event of a particular medical history or if you are pregnant. The minimum age to complete an introductory flight is 14 years old. A written authorization from parents is required for all minors.
The VI (initiation flights) are fixed on appointment with the instructor. If the weather conditions do not permit, the instructor will contact you and the flight is simply postponed.
On the day, you can park your car on the free private parking of Avioneta Principat or our partners. Equipped with your initiation flight and a piece of identification, the instructor will welcome you with a smile and will accompany you throughout your first flight! If you are accompanied, do not worry, we have chairs available for your loved ones.
For your flight, come with casual dress and seasonal clothing. If the sun is intense, take your sunglasses and / or a cap. In cold weather, opt for a fleece or a warm jacket to avoid getting stuck in the cockpit: our appliances are all equipped with doors and heating, do not be afraid to be cold!
Finally, do not forget your camera (secured by a strap to be on top!) To immortalize your first flight.
Who knows, maybe this introduction to flying will make you want to become a pilot of ULM in your turn!
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MasterCard® SecureCode™ is a new service from MasterCard and your card issuer that provides added protection when you buy online. There is no need to get a new MasterCard or Maestro® card. You choose your own personal MasterCard SecureCode and it is never shared with any merchant. A private code means added protection against unauthorized use of your credit or debit card when you shop online. Every time you pay online with your MasterCard or Maestro card, a box pops up from your card issuer asking you for your personal SecureCode, just like the bank does at the ATM. In seconds, your card issuer confirms it’s you and allows your purchase to be completed.
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Through a simple checkout process, Verified by Visa confirms your identity when you make purchases at participating online stores. It’s convenient and it works with your existing Visa card.
Plus, Verified by Visa is a snap to use. You register your card just once, and create your own password. Then, when you make purchases at participating online stores, a Verified by Visa window will appear. Simply enter your password and click submit. Your identity is verified and the purchase is secure.
To activate Verified by Visa in your Visa card, or to learn more, contact the financial institution that issued your Visa card.
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If you consume too little fat, your skin becomes fragile. Salmon is a great supply of omega-3 fatty acid. Salmon is particularly great if you endure from dry or sensitive skin and eczema. It is advisable to add healthy fat to your eating regimen three times a week to really feel and see the benefits. If you are vegetarian, you can devour flax seeds.
The foods we eat aren’t offering our bodies with the nutrition it needs to survive and be healthy. We are starving our bodies and we’re sick. We undergo from diabetes, heart assaults, obesity, and the checklist goes on and on. Not all supplements are the identical – only complete meals dietary supplements full the nutritional gap. Whole food supplements are made by concentrating meals for use in dietary supplements. The whole food supplement we advocate is Juice Plus+.
When you’re at residence, attempt to prepare dinner healthy.
It is a nicely-identified fact that the food a cow eats impacts the style of its meat. Organic floor beef additionally taste better then regular beef. The most savory beef comes from cows that eat solely grass, as this is the natural meals that a cow is supposed to eat. If you have not had a grilled grass fed burger currently you can be amazed at the style.
Except for the e book of Dr. Joel Fuhrman, there is additionally one person who created a e-book on the right way to eat to stay long, that is based mostly on the educating they called Allah, this person’s identify is Elijah Muhammad. He created a guide with a purpose to unfold out the correct method of consuming to be able to obtain an extended life. It is a Muslim’s weight-reduction plan and health culture.
Don’t ignore this. Your physique needs water, not juice.
Conclusion The following is a listing of a number of the greatest energy meals to think about in your weight-reduction plan. The truth is, nonetheless, that the outcomes of research on nutrition, food plan or weight loss, generally affirm what scientists already know, generally a stunning twist in old nutritional habits. Melancholy is a fancy situation that includes both bodily, dietary, cognitive (mental), emotional, and social elements. By eating together with somebody recurrently, especially when you encourage them to eat healthy meals, you may help them in plenty of ways.
I will try to clarify you with more element what utilizing common sense is about. When you’ve got the necessity to put together your meals, is widespread to doubts come up along with some questions. What? How?, How ought to I prepare it?, Where do I get it? Nicely, before you going mad, and find yourself ordering food, try organizing your thoughts asking your self questions in a logical order.
The concept of eating to stay is the density of vitamins of meals we are going to eat and to have a healthy life for a healthy dwelling. Additionally it is a prevention of some illness like hypertension, diabetes, heart assault and probably the most broadly recognized-weight problems. We must eat to reside somewhat than stay to eat. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The third Earl of Kilmarnock opposed
the Stuart claim to the English throne
during the rising of 1715 against George
I, Hanover (of German decent who
succeeded Queen Anne, daughter of James
II to the English throne).
The 4th Earl, William Boyd, fought for
Prince Charles Edward Stuart (the Young
Pretender) in an attempt to overthrow
George II, Hanover. Prince Charles
appointed him a member of the Privy
Council with the rank of general. The
fourth Earls capture at the Battle of
Culloden 16 April 1746, led to a trial at
the Tower of London, followed by his
beheading on Tower Hill on the 18th
John Walkinshaw Craufurd, 20th Laird
of Craufurdland Castle, only two miles
from Dean Castle, supported the house of
Hanover at that time. Craufurd though had
remained a friend of the Jacobite William
Boyd. He accompanied William Boyd to the
scaffold in London as an act of
comradeship. He received the earl’s
severed head, and arranged his
Although the Boyd titles were
confiscated at that time, the 4th Earl's
son James, was able to reclaim the estate
as he had fought on the Government
James sold Dean castle around that
time, with the castle having a number of
different owners over the following
James inherited the Earldom of Erroll
from his mother around that time, and
took the name Hay.
When the 22nd Earl of Erroll died
without a male heir in 1941, his daughter
became the Countess of Erroll and Chief
of Clan Hay, while her brother changed
his name back to Boyd, becomming 6th Lord
Kilmarnock and Chief of Clan Boyd.
Alastair Boyd, 7th Lord Kilmarnock
from 1975, died in 2009 aged 81. His heir
is the elder of his two sons, Simon John
Boyd, born in 1978, who has a son, Lucian
Michael Boyd born in 2007.
The last private owner of Dean Castle,
Howard De Walden, gifted the castle and
its contents to the people of Kilmarnock
in 1975. Dean has since served as a
Country Park with free entry. Dean
Castle Photo Tour.
Law Castle was restored in the 1990s
by an Englishman. The castle can now be
booked for self contained holidays,
weddings and corporate events. Website.
Portencross Castle has
recently been restored to serve as a
visitor attraction. There is a car park,
picnic area and scenic seaside walk close
to the castle.
Penkill Castle was sold by Evelyn May
Courtney Boyd in 1978 to an Elton A
Ecstrand from Michigan USA. The property
is now said to be owned by the famed
movie producer Patrick Drumgoole.
Trochrague House is now run by a
religious order that offers holidays to
people with special needs.
The Boyds', over the centuries, were
related through marriage to other
Ayrshire Clans such as the Campbells' of
Loudoun and Montgomerys' of Eglinton.
The Boyds' were known for local fueds
with the Montgomerys' of Eglinton west of
Kilmarnock, and Mures' of Rowallan north | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Using open source shopping cart software is an inexpensive way of creating your own e-store. Open source software like Woocommerce is not only inexpensive but also an effective way of designing and managing the storefront. You can easily organize the products in your store and have them displayed in any particular order or category as required. However the problem with most open source shopping cart software lies in the fact that they do not come equipped with accounting software like their expensive counterparts. Accounting software allows you to manage your finances, product prices and helps in generating the invoices. Accounting programs like QuickBooks, Xero or Peachtree keep track of all your expenses and income. For the purpose of tax calculation you are required to keep track of each and every sale made. There are two ways in which it can be done; manually or automatically.
Why use shopping carts with accounting programs in tandem?
Products which have been sold in your store through Woocommerce have to be recorded somewhere. This can be done manually or automatically through integration of the shopping cart with the accounting program. Manually recording sale of each product can be troublesome and even lead to errors. Automatic entry of the data eliminates any possibility of the error during reading and recording of data. There is added benefit that this is fast and makes for efficient transactions. There are numerous solution providers willing to provide integrated shopping carts with accounting programs for minimal monthly charges. Moving your data easily between stores and accounting program with such integration is simple and effective. This kind of control over your business lets you produce maximum results with minimum effort. It also depends on the level of your business as to how you choose for the data to be entered. A business dealing in a few sales is unlikely to have shopping cart and accounting software integrated together whereas a business dealing in a high volume of sales is likely to have automated data entry through integration of both.
Advantages of using accounting programs with shopping carts
The largest advantage of such a relation is that all your finances and online store can be managed easily. With automated features you can streamline the orders placed through a store and have invoices generated automatically by the accounting software. Synchronization of data between store and accounting software eliminates redundancy, quickens the process, generates the invoices and prevents errors. This results in improved response time, transparency in sales and delivering of the product to the customer. By keeping a record of each sale, you are able to correctly calculate taxes and therefore suffer no issues later on. Moving data smoothly between store and account makes for updated stock and determination of the availability of the products. Integration of shopping cart and accounting software also lets customers track their orders and view their previous order history.
For running your e-store smoothly and successfully you require not only shopping cart software such as woocommerce quickbooks but also accounting software. Data synchronization between store and account can lead to a successful business endeavor. Record your sales and automatically generate invoices for each sale. Keep your finances in order and manage your store without any hassles in an integrated shopping cart and accounting software system. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
One Of The Most Haunted Places In The Midwest Is Only Hours From The QC
One of the most haunted places in the Midwest is less than three hours away from the QC, and for some parts it's only about an hour. It is called Edinburgh Manor.
This place is so intense many people try to stay the night, but fail.
One Of The Most Haunted Places In The Midwest
Could you spend the night in a place like this? My friends and I tried it just over a year ago, and it was one of the best and worst experiences of my life. You can find more info here.
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Recently I watched an old favorite of mine, the 1948 classic Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein, pairing the famous, funny duo up with horror legends Bela Lugosi and Lon Chaney, Jr. as Dracula and the Wolfman. Also along for the ride is Glenn Strange as Frankenstein’s Monster. Oh man, was it great to see that movie again.
It had been more years than I care to admit since I had seen an Abbot and Costello movie and also quite a while since I had seen any of the classic Universal movie monsters. This experience made me want to go back and watch some of the old comedies like A&C, Laurel & Hardy and The Little Rascals. It also got me thinking about those old horror movies.
I grew up watching Chiller Theatre, Creature Feature and Monster Week on the 4:30 Movie. Those old Hammer horror films in particular, thrilled me and kept me awake many a night. But it occurred to me that although I was very familiar with the classic Universal Movie monsters, I really had discovered them more from the Abbott and Costello movie rather than the original films. They hardly ever showed Dracula, Frankenstein or the Wolf Man on TV, but Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein was on several times a year, usually on a Sunday on channel 5 in New York. And when they did finally show them, as a kid, they were often too slow paced for me. I preferred things like Kolchak: The Night Stalker and the 1977 BBC version of Dracula with Louis Jourdan. And I knew more about Frankenstein from Mel Brooks than I did Boris Karloff.
I also realized that since they did not show many of the old, black & white horror movies when I was a kid, I often knew them more from the piles of monster books and magazines I constantly poured over. Eventually, I saw the classics, but a there are plenty I have not seen. (Like Bride of Frankenstein. Never seen it.)
As we head into the Halloween season, I have decided to start watching more horror movies… I’ll watch some of the oldies I may have missed and re-watch some others. I’m also going to run the gamut and watch whatever tickles my fancy. I’ll keep you posted as I make progress.
First up: Drag Me to Hell. I recorded it on DVR and it’s just waiting for me to watch it. I know it’s not an old movie or a classic, but as I said, I’m going to watch a wide variety of horror flicks between now and Halloween.
(And yes, I consider September the start of Halloween season. As soon as there is the slightest chill in the air, it’s time.) | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Discover a realm where elegance converges with innovation, where classic comforts seamlessly integrate with cutting-edge technology. Our new apartments redefine opulent living, ensuring a lifestyle explicitly tailored to you.
Indulge in the epitome of luxury living in the heart of Orlando, boasting Class A amenities. Immerse yourself in the grandeur of our Infinity Edge Saltwater Pool, offering breathtaking views overlooking the serene lake. At Bainbridge Mission Pointe, luxury isn't just a word; it's a way of life! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
An exhilarating adventure that invites you to explore one of the true treasures of Baja California Sur: La Isla Espíritu Santo, a UNESCO World Heritage site known as the “Jewel of the Sea of Cortez.”
English - Spanish
Welcome to our exclusive tour experience! To ensure the utmost comfort and personalized attention for our guests, we have implemented some recomendations:
Departing to La Paz
We will have a courtesy stop for breakfast at La Garita.
*food and drinks not included
Different sailing modalities: a small private -boat or -catamaran heading to the northern part of Espiritu Santo Island.
45mins of swimming with the sea lions.
We will have a lunch in Playa Ensenada, approximately 1 hr of non-alcoholic drinks, ceviche, fruit and snacks.
Time to go back to the hotel.
Cancel your reservation 30 days before at 05:00 PM, and you'll get a full refund. After that, you'll be charged for the 50%.
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The Williamsport Crosscutters and West Virginia Black Bears have both announced awards from the New York-Penn League.
Crosscutters Vice President of Marketing & Public Relations Gabe Sinicropi has won the league’s Male Executive of the Year, while the team claimed a nomination for Minor League Baseball’s John Henry Moss Award Community Service Award.
The 2017 season marked Sinicropi’s 25th fulltime in Minor League Baseball and 30th overall. He was also honored as the league’s Male Executive of the Year in 2011. Gabe has been with the Williamsport franchise since it moved to the city prior to the 1994 season.
Crosscutters Principal Owner Peter Freund stated, “Gabe is not only one of the hardest working people in our industry, but also one of the most influential when it comes to innovation and execution of the fan and business partner experience. From sales to marketing to promotions and everything in-between, Gabe is a force in our business and there is truly no more deserving recipient of this recognition.”
Sinicropi has been a featured presenter and emcee at numerous Minor League Baseball Promotional Seminars and his volunteer service has touched many local organizations. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Williamsport/Lycoming Chamber of Commerce, Hope Enterprises, and AAA North Penn while also serving as the Chairman of the Lycoming County Visitor’s Bureau. Since 1998, he has volunteered as a Public Address Announcer for the Little League World Series.
“To be recognized by your peers is indeed a great honor”, Sinicropi stated. “Our league has some of the most innovative, bright and hard-working executives in all of Minor League Baseball, each of whom are equally deserving.”
In addition, the Williamsport Crosscutters were voted the league’s nominee for Minor League Baseball’s John Henry Moss Community Service Award. This award is given to a club that demonstrates an outstanding, on-going commitment to charitable service, support and leadership within their local community and within the baseball industry.
“There is nothing more important than an organization’s ability to give back and connect within their respective communities. In Williamsport, this is our first priority and we take great pride in our ability to champion diverse outreach through our numerous service events and initiatives”, Freund said.
Some of the many Crosscutters on-going charitable initiatives include the Hot Stove Banquet, Cutters 5K race and the Dominican Plate Dinner, all of which raise money for various charities.
The recipient of the John Henry Moss Community Service Award will be announced at the Baseball Winter Meetings this December in Orlando, Florida.
For the Black Bears, Assistant General Manager Jackie Riggleman has won the New York-Penn League Joann Weber Female Executive of the Year.
Riggleman, 25, recently completed her third season with the Black Bears and her first as the club’s Assistant General Manager. This past season, the Single-A affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates saw a 63% increase in group sales and a 65% increase in suite sales at Monongalia County Ballpark. With Riggleman’s guidance, Black Bears players participated in over 350 hours of community service.
Along with ticketing and community relations, Riggleman oversees the Black Bears merchandise sales and media relations. She also works with the accounting office, and marketing department on orchestrating themed nights and sponsorship contracts.
“This is a tremendously well-deserved honor for Jackie and one that showcases the hard-work and commitment she has for providing Black Bears fans with the absolute best sports and family entertainment experience at Monongalia County Ballpark,” said Jonathan A. Dandes, President of Rich Baseball Operations. “Jackie has become a well-respected leader in our industry and we’re extremely proud to have her as part of the Rich Baseball Operations family.”
Riggleman will formally be honored at this year’s Baseball Winter Meetings in Orlando Florida in December. She becomes the third Rich Baseball Operations to win the Female Executive of the Year award, joining the President of Rich Entertainment Group, Mindy Rich (1988), and former Vice President of Marketing Services for Rich Entertainment Group, Marta Hiczewski (1991).
Riggleman joined the Black Bears prior to their inaugural season in 2015, when the club won numerous ballpark awards for excellence as well as captured a NY-Penn League Championship. She is a 2015 graduate of West Virginia University’s College of Physical Activities and Sports Sciences where she completed a master’s degree in Sports Management. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Disclaimer: Used sets may be missing parts, be partial sets, or have color swapped pieces. They include all pieces/minifigures as pictured. Please ask if you have any concerns about a set before purchasing. They are sold AS-IS and can't be returned or exchanged.
Shipping: Used sets are shipped assembled. Some minor disassembly may be required for packing. Each set will be packed as carefully as possible, but it is virtually guaranteed that additional disassembly will occur during shipping. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The VideoMic Me is a high-quality microphone for mobile devices with a 3.5mm headphone input, designed to give you incredible audio when shooting video. The microphone's directionality reduces surrounding noises and focuses on what you're filming, ensuring your videos sound clear and intelligible. The 3.5mm jack provides a headphone output for audio monitoring and playback. The VideoMic Me comes with a clip to ensure the mic is secure and a furry windshield for filming outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
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- Works seamlessly with the RØDE Reporter App, Camera, and other recording apps
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- 2-year warranty | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Aerial view of St. Barnabas Monastery.
St. Barnabas Monastery located in the Northern Cyprus, between Tuzla and Ancient Salamis, is dedicated to the patron saint of Cyprus, St. Barnabas.
St Barnabas was one of the founders of the independent Greek Orthodox church. He, was born in Salamis to a Jewish family of the Levi clan.
During his religious education in Jerusalem, Barnabas witnessed some of the miracles of Jesus, and in 33 AD, he took up the faith of Jesus, and donated the family properties to the early church and the poor people of Jerusalem.
While living in Jerusalem, he was appointed Archbishop of Salamis, and in 45AD he returned to Cyprus, accompanied by his cousin and follower John Mark, and by Paul of Tarsus.
The church is now an astonishing icon museum, housing an impressive collection of Cypriot artefacts dating back as far as the 7th Century BC, which are kept in the monks’ old cells. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Highly Recommended Math Books
Play this math game in your free time - just for fun (and no stress when you get a wrong answer) and you will get better at math.
"This game is way better than flashcards." - Dylan
In case you didn't already know, the animals are rooting for you to learn and are very happy to be there helping you - I personally believe they have nothing else better to do and should mind their own business (but they're cute innocent animals and we love them anyway despite how nosy they are). If you get tired of the animals' constant hectoring, turn the Sounds OFF and they will go eat some food (they're always happy to eat).
"I was learning without realizing it because the game is so fun. It starts off easy and gradually gets more challenging. It's just right." - Daniel
"Not memorizing tables is a despicable fad. I knew my multiplication tables but suffered later in high school because my addition tables weren't memorized. Everyone assumed (including me) that my problem couldn't possibly be with addition/subtraction but it was - and by the time I discovered it, it was far too late to help me academically. It doesn't take long to memorize them all. Make your kids play this game until they get a 90% to 100% accuracy score and do it again every year, just like a health checkup." - Jordan
Have fun while learning math, is it really that easy? Yes! The best way to get good at math has always been to drill with Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication tables and Division table flashcards and this game is no different except it keeps track of your accuracy as you improve and it's also more fun! The more you play, the more your math skills will increase and improve until eventually, your math tables will become memorized. After your math facts are memorized, keep playing and you will not only get better at math - you will get faster at math - guaranteed! Have you ever seen someone do math in their head with ease? You will become one of those people - and it will happen a lot faster than you think! You will get so good at math, you'll wonder why no one else is as good as you - and that's the truth. Gamify math. Gamify everything but for now, let's just gamify math and you'll see what I mean. The beginner math student will become a great mathematician and the barn animal tutors will be so proud of you - you'll see!
"I was having problems in school because I didn't have my multiplication tables memorized but this game fixed all that." - Barrett
Just. Have. Fun. Math is a fun game. It really is. And it also happens to be very useful. Play this fun math game and see for yourself! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Kick off the new school year with time saving, healthy, family meal ideas, and let Produce for Kids help!
I think we all need new recipe ideas from time to time. The start of another active school year is the perfect time to learn new time saving tricks, tips and recipes. I know I get in a rut and make a lot of the same things, just tweaked a bit.
Today’s post is brought to you in partnership with Produce for Kids, all opinions are my own.
I have shared quite a bit about Produce for Kids in the past. Healthy recipes like no-bake granola balls, hidden veggie meatballs and peach pie smoothies are just a few of their recipes. In addition to the resources on their website, you can also find their recipes on handy displays in your local Meijer grocery stores!
Recently, I shared my Pineapple Mango Chicken Stir Fry with Produce for Kids, and they included the recipe in their new cookbook, Produce for Kids: Healthy Family Classics. How exciting is that?! You can find my recipe on page 71 of the cookbook, which you can find on Amazon.
Now that school is back in full swing, it’s time to dust off our family favorite recipes to maximize our time in the kitchen so we can get back out and enjoy life. I do not think you need to spend hours in the kitchen just to feed your family. I use websites like Produce for Kids as a resource.
And right now, you can help yourself to time saving new recipes, all while helping others in the process!
Read on to learn more.
The healthy eating-focused Produce for Kids® campaign with Meijer launches September 4, 2016, and will run through October 1. It will raise funds for Jump with Jill, and offer Meijer shoppers healthy meal solutions, recipes and tips.
Since 2013, Produce for Kids has donated $378,508 to Jump with Jill. More than 75 schools in the Meijer footprint have been supported through the campaign since fall 2014.
The campaign is supported by nine participating fresh fruit and vegetable suppliers, representing most major categories of fresh produce. Sponsors include:
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Marzetti® Caramel Dip
During the campaign, residents of Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Wisconsin, who are at least 18 years old (or the parents or guardians on behalf of minors), can participate. Just post photos on social media of your family shopping, preparing, or cooking a meal, and use the hashtag #FamilyFoodRockstar for a chance to win a $100 Meijer gift card.
Visit ProduceForKids.com for more than 250 registered dietitian-approved and family-tested time saving recipes, meal planning tools, grocery store specific campaign details, and healthy tips from real parents. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The inauguration of the Integrated Check Post at Agartala along the Akhaura-Agartala part of the India-Bangladesh border will take place on November 17, an official release of the High Commission of India said here today.
Sushil Kumar Shinde, Home Minister of India, Dr. Muhiuddin Khan Alamgir, Home Minister of Bangladesh, Shajahan Khan, Shipping Minister of Bangladesh and Manik Sarkar, Chief Minister of Tripura will jointly inaugurate the integrated check post (ICP).
The Agartala ICP houses all regulatory agencies including Immigration, Customs and border security forces, reports BSS.
There are dedicated passenger and cargo terminals providing adequate customs and immigration counters, X-ray scanners, passenger amenities and other related facilities such as parking,warehousing, banking, service stations and fuel stations in a single modern complex equipped with state of the art amenities.
The ICP at Agartala will facilitate easy movement of goods and passengers across the border.
The ICP is the first of seven Land Custom Stations along the India-Bangladesh border, which are being upgraded by the Land Port Authority of India. The others are Benapole-Petrapole,Burimari-Chengrabandha, Sonamasjid- Mahadipur, Hilli-Hilli, Bibirbazar-Srimantpur and Banglabandhu- Fulbari.
During Financial Year of 2012-13, the Land Custom Station at Agartala, handled 43,000 passengers and trade valued at 246 Crore rupees. Out of the total trade, 99.5% was exports from Bangladesh to India. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Let’s get personal! Add a single letter, initials, or full name to your Bracelet and fully personalize your pieces. These Bracelets come in 3mm 14K Gold Filled Beads.
*All Beads with B pieces are designed for everyday wear using the highest-quality materials. We create our jewels with your lifestyle in mind, so that you can shower, swim, and sweat in them without worrying about tarnishing or dullness!
All details and descriptions for custom orders should be added at checkout! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The Beijing Olympics are over and the athletes have already gone home in anticipation of new competitions and new victories. We will try to remember all those moments and the people who took part in this event. Especially the girls and women who cheered us on with their achievements during these two weeks. So, our list of beauties of the 2022 Beijing Olympics.
The Dutch speed skater in Beijing 2022 won silver in the 1,000 meters and millions of men’s hearts around the world. The girl now has 2.5 million followers on Instagram.
The 20-year-old Estonian was selected along with Martin Himm to be the flag bearer for her country’s national team at the opening of the Games, and she also carried the flag at the closing ceremony. The vivacious freestyle skater was the bronze medalist in the slopestyle.
The 18-year-old Chinese athlete set a record by becoming the first freestyle skier in history to win three medals at one Olympics – gold in halfpipe and big air as well as silver in slopestyle. The U.S. native has only been competing for China since June 2019, but she has already become one of the country’s most popular athletes.
The girl did not bring any awards from the Beijing Olympics, but no one will take the title of the most beautiful skeleton athlete from her.
The skater, who was carrying the flag of the Belarusian team, did not get on the pedestal in Beijing, but she was also prestigious for being among the top beauties. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Lanvin Eclat d’Arpege Pour Homme arrives on the market in year 2015, as a continuance of the history of the brand which started in 1927 with the first edition for women, Arpege.
A blend of elegance and contrast is reflected in the mix of citruses, aromatic herbs, elegant floral notes, wood and musk. The composition opens with a luminous union of bergamot, lime and mandarin announcing violet leaves, rosemary and elegant jasmine in the heart. The base of the composition encompasses a sophisticated woodsy blend of cedar and sandalwood, along with molecule ambrofix and sensual musk | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
- 18 US states accused the SEC of unconstitutional crypto overreach and unfair persecution.
- SEC Chair, Gary Gensler, defended his method to crypto regulation.
According to the most recent studies from Eleanor Terrett from Fox News, 18 US states have filed to sue the US SEC, accusing them of unconstitutional overreach and unfair persecution of the crypto business underneath the management of Gary Gensler.
Also, the SEC’s chief launched an officiant assertion suggesting his depart from the company and defending his insurance policies.
Lawsuit Against the SEC, Signed by 18 Republican Attorneys General
The Fox News reporter revealed that the states allege that the SEC has imposed unconstitutional extreme and unfair regulation on the crypto business, infringing on the state authorities’s proper to control its personal economic system.
In a November 14 post by way of X, Terrett mentioned that the lawsuit towards the SEC is signed by 18 Republican Attorneys General.
The lawsuit particulars how the regulator has dedicated “gross authorities overreach” with its regulation by enforcement campaign towards the $3 trillion business.
The SEC has been taking harsh measures towards essential names within the business together with Uniswap, Consensys, Crypto.com, and others. In October, Crypto.com sued the regulator following a Wells Notice, alleging overreach in crypto regulation.
The official grievance notice reveals the civil motion taken towards the US SEC, detailing how the regulator attacked the trillion-dollar crypto business which has inspired innovation, created jobs, and made monetary providers extra accessible for thousands and thousands of individuals all through the nation.
According to the grievance, the SEC has not revered its allocation of authority, however, with Congressional authorization, it sought to remove the regulatory authority of the states, implementing its personal measures and actions.
The grievance got here shortly after the SEC Chair Gary Gensler launched an official assertion, suggesting that he could also be leaving the company.
Gensler Defended His Approach to Crypto Regulation
Yesterday morning, Gensler spoke on the Practising Law Institute’s 56th annual convention on securities regulation, and his assertion sounded near a “farewell speech,” as CNBC famous.
Gensler highlighted that the SEC is a exceptional company, which he led since April 2021.
He mentioned that it has been an excellent honor to serve with them, doing folks’s work, and guaranteeing that the capital markets stay the very best on the earth.
He additionally reviewed his accomplishments on the company, defending his coverage and crypto method. He mentioned that the failure to police the crypto business correctly has resulted in vital investor hurt, and highlighted that the overwhelming majority of digital belongings have but to show sustainable use instances.
While Gensler didn’t say clearly he was resigning, he did say that he’s proud to have served together with his SEC colleagues to guard the American households.
Meanwhile, J. Christopher Giancarlo, generally known as “Crypto Dad”, dismissed hypothesis that he’s being thought of to interchange Gensler as the top of the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Yesterday, the previous Chair of the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) shared a post by way of X to disclaim allegations that he was in search of the company’s high job. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The digital gambling landscape is transforming rapidly. iGaming revenues are reaching record levels in 2024, with online gambling activities showing significant growth compared to previous years. The integration of cryptocurrency into this space represents one of the most significant changes in gambling since the establishment of traditional casinos.
This digital revolution is unfolding across the United States. More states are legalizing online betting platforms, and the combined revenue from iGaming and sports betting continues to grow substantially. The convergence of traditional gambling with modern payment technology is creating new opportunities, while regulators work to adapt to these changes.
Market dynamics and growth patterns
States with legal iGaming are demonstrating strong revenue performance compared to traditional gambling methods. Players are increasingly turning to play crypto casinos, which offer enhanced security and accessibility. The market continues to expand, with states like New Jersey and Pennsylvania leading the way in demonstrating how digital gambling can thrive within a regulated framework.
Market analysts project the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of the US iGaming sector to exceed 15% through 2028. This remarkable expansion is driven by shifting demographics, with millennials and Gen Z showing particular interest in digital gambling platforms. The integration of cryptocurrency payment options has opened new market segments, attracting tech-savvy players who value financial privacy and rapid transaction processing. This trend is particularly evident in states with mature iGaming markets, where crypto-friendly platforms are reporting increased user engagement and higher average transaction values.
Digital payment evolution
Payment methods in online gambling have evolved significantly. While traditional banking remains an option, digital payments are becoming increasingly popular among online players. This preference for digital transactions has driven the industry to develop robust payment systems that prioritize both efficiency and security.
The emergence of stablecoins has introduced a new dimension to iGaming payments, offering the benefits of cryptocurrency while minimizing volatility concerns. These digital assets provide near-instant settlements and reduced transaction fees compared to traditional payment methods. Operators are increasingly implementing multi-currency wallets that seamlessly integrate both fiat and cryptocurrency options, providing players with unprecedented flexibility in managing their gaming funds. This hybrid approach to payment solutions is becoming a standard feature among leading online gambling platforms.
Regulatory landscape and compliance
The regulatory environment continues to evolve. Multiple states now have regulated online gambling frameworks, with more states considering legislation.
Compliance systems have become more sophisticated, incorporating advanced identity verification and responsible gambling measures. Blockchain technology is enhancing regulatory oversight while improving operational security.
Technology integration and future prospects
Technological advancement is driving innovation in online gambling. AI and blockchain technology are transforming the industry, leading to increased user engagement and improved operational efficiency. The integration of mobile technology, advanced payment systems, and enhanced security measures is creating a more sophisticated gaming environment.
The future of iGaming shows tremendous promise. The industry continues to grow, propelled by technological innovation and evolving consumer preferences. Early-adopting states have demonstrated the viability of regulated online gambling, encouraging other states to consider similar legislation. The focus remains on creating a sustainable and responsible gambling ecosystem that can support long-term growth while protecting players. The digital gambling revolution has moved beyond its initial phases and is now actively reshaping the entire gaming industry.
This transformation extends beyond mere technological advancement. It represents a fundamental shift in how people engage with gambling activities, combining the excitement of traditional gaming with the convenience and security of digital platforms. The industry continues to innovate, developing new ways to enhance user experience while maintaining strict security and compliance standards. As more states recognize the potential of regulated online gambling, the market continues to mature and evolve, setting new standards for digital entertainment and financial technology integration. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The DGE’s decision comes after the company was found to have violated multiple regulations, including failing to pay out winning wagers and failing to maintain adequate anti-money laundering controls.
PlayUp customers in New Jersey can no longer make real money deposits or place any bets on the company’s website. Existing customers will be able to withdraw their funds, but they cannot stake any new wagers.
Additionally, all “Future” bets made through the PlayUp app and website are still considered live action, with winners supposedly being paid when the bets are settled.
The DGE’s decision is a significant setback for PlayUp, which is one of the smaller sportsbooks operating in New Jersey. The company struggled to compete with the state’s more powerful, established operators.
PlayUp’s CEO, Daniel Simic, said in a statement that the company is “disappointed” with the DGE’s decision. Simic said that PlayUp is “working to address the issues that led to the revocation of our license” and that the company is “committed to providing a safe and secure gaming experience for our customers.”
The DGE’s decision is a reminder that even the largest and most established sportsbooks are not immune to regulatory scrutiny. Companies that fail to comply with the law will face consequences, even if those consequences mean being shut down.
PlayUp US Employees Haven’t Been Paid for June
As reported earlier last week, PlayUp US employees went unpaid in June. Simic claims he held talks this past Friday with the unpaid staff and that checks were being processed “immediately.”
What Does This Mean for PlayUp Customers?
PlayUp customers in New Jersey can no longer make deposits or place bets on the company’s website. Existing customers will be able to withdraw their funds, but that may take some time to complete.
PlayUp is currently working to address the problems and violations that led to the revocation of its license. If the company can resolve these issues, it may regain its license and resume operations in New Jersey. However, there is no guarantee that this will happen, which doesn’t seem likely at this point either.
What does this mean for other sportsbooks in New Jersey?
The DGE’s decision to shut down PlayUp is a reminder that all sportsbooks operating in New Jersey must comply with the law. Companies that fail to do so will face the consequences.
The other sportsbooks in New Jersey should take this decision as a warning. They must ensure they comply with all applicable regulations to avoid being shut down.
PlayUp Sportsbook New Jersey Timeline
- May 2020 – PlayUp receives a transactional waiver to operate in New Jersey while its sports betting license application is pending. This allows PlayUp to start taking bets before receiving full licensing approval.
- August 2020 – PlayUp officially launches its online sportsbook in New Jersey. The company partners with Atlantic City’s Ocean Casino Resort for market access.
- September 2020 – PlayUp obtains a full New Jersey sports betting license after meeting all regulatory requirements. This allows the company to operate independently without needing a casino partnership.
- November 2020 – PlayUp launches its mobile sports betting app in New Jersey, allowing bettors to wager anywhere within state lines.
- January 2021 – PlayUp announces a New Jersey Devils NHL team partnership to become an official sports betting partner.
- March 2021 – PlayUp expands its product offering in New Jersey, adding online casino games to its sportsbook app. Players can now access slots, table games, video poker, and more.
- May 2021 – PlayUp scores a deal with the UFC to become an Authorized Gaming Operator. This allows the company to offer unique UFC betting markets in New Jersey.
- July 2021 – PlayUp launches a standalone poker platform in New Jersey, operating under the license of its Ocean Casino Resort partner.
- November 2021 – PlayUp announces plans to open a retail sportsbook at Mountainview Thoroughbred Racing Association in Grantville, PA. This will be the company’s first retail location.
- July 2023 – PlayUp Sportsbook will no longer be permitted to conduct sports wagering in New Jersey, as the Division of Gaming Enforcement (DGE) has revoked its transactional waivers. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
It has been more than two years since I was reviewing Kenesto – an outfit founded by Mike Payne with the a strong vision to simplify process management. Navigate to the following article PLM, Kenesto and process experience to refresh your memories.
Steve Bodnar of Kenesto put comments on my blog about Google Drive and 3rd party apps with hints about some Kenesto functionality around file synchronization and cloud data management. It was a good alert that Kenesto is preparing some refresh. The following Kenesto press release caught my attention yesterday – Kenesto Extends Engineering Collaboration with New Vaulting and State-of-the-art Desktop File Synchronization. I found it interesting, since it moved Kenesto from process management cloud tool into something bigger – data management and vaulting. Back in 2012, I thought, that ability to handle engineering data is a big differentiation between traditional PLM system and cloud process management tool like Kenesto. The following passage from Kenesto press release can give a short description of the shift Kenesto made – it moved into data and file management space.
Kenesto today announced the full availability of its latest innovations – file vaulting and a pioneering file synchronization service – to enable mainstream design and engineering firms to more easily and effectively collaborate and manage their data. Kenesto’s latest capabilities also work well in conjunction with such design tools as Creo®, SolidEdge®, SolidWorks®, and Spaceclaim® for manufacturing customers and also Revit® for AEC customers, to enable file management and sharing across design workflows. This is all done while also ensuring proper handling of updates to component and assembly models connected to items and bills-of-material, for example.
I made a trip into Kenesto website. It presents a broad range of solutions – engineering design management, change management, procurement and supplier collaboration, program and project management. These are traditional PLM suspects. However, some of solutions are clearly outside of typical PLM domain – management of marketing program, PR and advertising, idea management.
Kenesto features are covering wide range of capabilities – projects, dashboard, reporting, document management, vaulting, web viewing, workflow and task management. My special attention caught Enterprise-class File Synchronization. This is an interesting feature and it made me think about cloud PDM functionality and cloud file sharing. My blog- Cloud PDM ban lifted. What next? speaks about growing interest of PLM and other vendors to apply cloud technologies to PDM – space that traditionally tried to avoid cloud-touch. So, Kenesto just joined the cloud of cloud PDM vendors and I need to add Kenesto in the list of companies open for cloud PDM competition.
What is my conclusion? It looks like Kenesto decided to change the trajectory of Kenesto technologies and moved from process and workflow management to a full scope of product data management and lifecycle solutions. I guess Kenesto prefers not to use traditional PDM, PLM buzzwords. However, Engineering Data Management (EDM) acronym made me feel a bit nostalgia… At the same time, cloud sync and in-browser office files editing tools can provide an interesting differentiation in cloud-era. Just my thoughts…
Disclaimer: Kenesto didn’t sponsor and didn’t influence content of this blog post. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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