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When To Buy Or Sell Real Estate
Just how does one really recognize when to get or offer property? There are lots of factors involved, as well as without a clairvoyance, you can’t be 100% specific! On a daily basis, the media advertises a great deal of confusing information, and also it is very challenging for the ordinary individual to recognize what it really implies.
We all understand that throughout every one of 2009 and 2010, and also most of 2008, in most areas of the nation, real estate rates have actually fallen, in a lot of locations by more than 20% given that the height of the marketplace. Nevertheless, lots of people often tend to fail to remember that the realty market has experienced these down cycles before, albeit typically not as drastically. What is one-of-a-kind concerning this “cycle”is that the dramatic decrease in costs has been accompanied by document low mortgage rates!
While one would practically assume that would certainly develop a buyers market, the mix of high and under-employment, combined with the reduced stock rates, and extraordinarily limited credit rating market (making mortgage much more challenging to obtain), has caused customers market rates problems but neutral market conditions.
The variety of buyers has been inconsistent – especially the number of qualified customers. Buyers understand that they do not need to show the necessity that they did when the marketplace was higher due to the fact that there are extremely few bidding battles around.
It took vendors quite a while to understand, or a minimum of approve the reality that they were not going to be able to market their homes at the pricing when the market came to a head, as well as therefore several houses either did not sell, or sold only after countless rate adjustment (PC means of claiming “rate declines”), and the variety of days a detailed residence continued to be on the marketplace enhanced drastically.
Certified customers – – those with excellent credit history (credit rating of 700+), at least 20% to take down, and adequate demonstrable revenue – – got some “good deals.” Loan provider got billions to “bail” them out, but extremely little of this cash mosted likely to loosening credit history. The majority of that money merely made the banks extra rewarding.
The typical American’s credit history was “arbitrarily” decreased because of just how it is computed, and also the impact that the majority of charge card companies lower the huge bulk of individuals credit line. This caused the debt ratios to change, as well as hence credit report to be decreased.
This, consequently, tightened the mortgage market even additionally, because people with apparently excellent debt, saw their credit history lowered as a result of bank plan that had absolutely nothing to do with them specifically. The constant of this “circle of circumstances” was that this plan created even less competent buyers, hence triggering added chaos in the housing market. To learn more information about home buying businesses, click on this link.
The concern of the recession and also the rate created several potential customers to avoid house hunting. The Federal newbie housing credit score, incorporated with the expansion and also enhancement of the program to cover many that have actually held houses for more than five years, aided draw out some additional purchasers. Since this program ran out in mid-2010, there was, momentarily, an included incentive to get a house.
The indicator that the economic crisis has or is close to concerning an end, has actually developed rather of an increase in consumer self-confidence, as has the general feeling that the joblessness rate has or neared its top, and must come down throughout 2011, will hopefully boost home buying in the following several months. The federal government has also shown that it will certainly exert pressure on lending institutions to make customer lendings, consisting of home loans, more readily available, which must likewise be a plus.
With record low mortgage prices, reduced house costs, and a minor easing of the mortgage finance availability, there was a minimal home window for qualified home purchasers to take advantage of an excellent situation, in the initial half of 2010. The property market, nonetheless, has actually been instead weak ever since, as well as seems in a “wait and also see” type mode.
Undoubtedly, as the economic situation raises, and also mortgage prices rise, and also markets support, the cost of own a home will certainly increase. A significant home customer ought to take advantage of these problems, prior to we return to much less desirable acquiring conditions. Remember that the realty market is intermittent, and also there might not be a much better time to purchase a residence for several years than there is today!
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Lechon Kawali with a Touch
by Chef Bob
As an American chef married to a beautiful Pampangan woman, my kitchen is always going. We follow the recipe up until the pork is finished boiling and only add 2 medium onions along with your ingredients to the pot.
45 minutes to an hour later it comes out of the pot...after drying the pork and letting it set for another 30 minutes on the counter, I use half a tbls of soy sauce instead of salt. Rub it all over the meat then add white pepper. Soy sauce makes it brown nice when frying later and uses less salt. I then wrap it and freeze it overnight. Next day, heat up the oil, take pork from freezer and coat very lightly in corn starch.
USING LONG TONGS...place frozen pork in oil, cover and step back. BE CAREFUL!!! The freezing does the same as drying the pork in the sun. It really makes the fat crackle.
Just one more variation for all to try...Thanks, Chef Bob
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Why you can’t buy Finnair’s recycled aircraft parts
We recently announced the dismantling and recycling of an Airbus A319 aircraft in Finland. Since then, we've received several enquiries about whether it's possible to purchase parts of the aircraft.
Some people may have seen aircraft bodies used as restaurants in various countries. There are also companies that manufacture key tags and other small items from old aircraft.
Strict rules and regulations for handling aircraft parts and components
Dismantling aircraft parts and removing them from aviation usage is strictly controlled and regulated in Finland. Selling aircraft parts is prohibited by the local aviation authority, Traficom. When it comes to reusing and recycling aircraft parts and components, we follow the rules and regulations by Traficom. The aviation authority aims to ensure that aircraft parts don’t end up in the wrong hands or aircraft that are still being used.
We can sell aircraft parts to specialised brokers. We are responsible for making sure that uninspected or faulty parts are not used in other aircraft elsewhere.
The next stage of the recycling process has already been agreed and planned with our external partner. This is the first time a commercial aircraft is recycled in Finland. The aim of this pilot project is to get a holistic view of all materials we can extract from the aircraft and how much of them we can recycle.
The project schedule is tight and it does not allow for last minute changes. The dismantling will begin at Helsinki airport in February and our partner aims to complete their work late March or early April.
We have not made any decisions about the dismantling or recycling of our other aircraft. The decision to take an aircraft out of use is made individually for each aircraft, considering the age of the aircraft and Finnair’s capacity needs.
What happens to the aircraft parts?
We’ll be able to use the removable parts on our other aircraft after a thorough inspection and overhaul. There are about 2000 parts that we can use elsewhere on our own fleet.
Engines, landing gears, the auxiliary power unit (APU) and avionics can be used in Finnair’s maintenance work. Also smaller elements, like seat covers or cabin curtains, can be reused.
When Finnair has removed the parts and components it needs for its flying fleet, the aircraft goes to our external recycling partner. Plastic and metal is separated from electric wires and the materials will be recycled. Many other parts will be used as raw materials by other industries. The aluminum in the aircraft body, for example, can be used in soda cans. Hazardous waste like aviation fuel and hydraulics fluid will be disposed of by burning.
About 90-95% of the Airbus A319 parts and components can be reused or recycled. With newer aircraft, as much as 98% can be recycled.
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Things you Should know to Start Indoor Gardening
People say charity begins at home. And that is why we are here advising you to start planting, from your arena as we all know that green plants are the need of the hour. We need more and more green plants around us, not just for ourselves, but for the generations to come. To give them a secure, safe, healthy, and lush green future, we need to take steps, now!
Though many of us already have a house garden and other of us are planning to make one. But, while doing so, we often neglect specific facts and steps that need to be followed while planting. To help you with the same, we are here to assist you with a thriving house garden. Here we present you seven steps, to keep up the green plant’s charm up and alive-
1. Adequate Watering
Almost every one of us has tried indoor gardening plants, and have failed to it a lot of times. But not to go through the same situation now and then, we advise you to water the plants, with an adequate amount. Not more, not less, just the right amount. Like, Tulsi plant grows best when the top inch or so of soil is allowed to dry out between watering.
2. Fertilizer Intact
During winters especially, the growth of a plant is a bit dormant, and while keeping this fact in mind, we would advise you not to fertilize them as much as you are informed in summers. And while you do so, we promise they would act as the best oxygen producing indoor plants. Like, for Peace Lily plant any good quality, water-soluble houseplant fertilizer is fine.
3. Sunlight and Cleaning
We all know, plants need sunlight to be alive, to have their food. And mind you, plants would get the right amount of sun, when their upper surface is clean and tidy, i.e., no contact with dust. So, keep a check on these two, at the same time and witness, your oxygen giving indoor plants blooming. Like, Money plant prefers bright, indirect light and moderate-to-high humidity.
Well, to keep your plants humid during summers, the best way is to fill the plant saucer, in which you have kept your plant pot with pebbles and rocks and then fill it up with water. This trick would keep your plant’s roots, in touch with water, for a longer time, than usual. Like lucky bamboo thrives on high humidity above 50%.
5. Spring Ready
As soon as you near the spring season, where days would be longer than that in winters, it is advised to keep a check on water and fertilizing needs of your plants. Once you start doing that; you would witness an excellent and speedy growth of plants.
6. Pruning Time
Winters also leads to over-growing of your houseplants and to keep it in manner, it is advised to prune your house plant before you prepare it for springs. The old and unnecessary growth of root needs to be cut so that the plant looks all sleek and clean.
7. Soil Refreshment
Yes, to have the best indoor plants for oxygen, we all need to keep a check on the soil of the plant. After you are done with pruning, do not forget to refresh the soil with more nutrients to keep it a happy place for the plant roots to grow in.
All these steps seem very necessary for a successful and greenhouse garden, You miss one level, and all your time and hard work that you put in gardening would go in waste. So, please adhere to this blog, and we promise you a lush green garden.
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Committed to local,beautiful & sustainable
Flowerface sits on an acre of gently sloping land in the agriculturally rich community of Saanichton.
At Flowerface we follow no-till practices, which means we disturb the soil as little as possible and trust the microbes and soil critters to do their thing. Tilling soil repeatedly leads to poor soil structure, erosion and destroys diversity. We promise to follow regenerative practices so that we can grow beautiful flowers while enriching the land we grow on.
In a Changing World
Our no-till practices and regenerative methods are just one of the small ways that we choose to act in the face of climate change. We hope you choose to join us on this journey of trying to make this world just a little bit better.
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Tune of the Day: The Old Rugged Cross
If you look inside any church, you are likely to find a cross. Typically it is made of stone, polished hardwood or some kind of metal, and occasionally gilded with gold leaf. Very rarely is it a cross of roughly hewn timbers, which is odd because Jesus was not crucified on a cross of polished hardwood or metal, and certainly not a cross gilded with gold leaf.
Around a hundred years ago, an American called George Bennard (nothing to do with George Bernard Shaw) spent quite a while contemplating this anomaly, and came up with a new hymn: “The Old Rugged Cross”.
Hymn writing was one of Bennard's passions, as he wrote over 300 of them. “The Old Rugged Cross” was composed in 1912, and soon became one of the 20th century's most popular songs, with over 20 million copies sold in the first 30 years. The catchy song has been performed by some of the twentieth century's most important recording artists, including Elvis Presley, Al Green, Anne Murray, Johnny Cash and June Carter.
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We have reached the point in the fantasy football season when Living the Stream can sink your postseason hopes like an overturned kayak. Or shoot the rapids and propel your IDP squad one step closer to the playoffs.
The waters have become that much more treacherous. It’s not bad enough that injuries continue to fell players. Others continue to disappoint. And a green-dot linebacker was not only benched but released outright (only to be claimed by another team) last week.
For many fantasy managers, the margin left for error this season has dwindled to just about zero. There are a lot of 5-5 and 4-6 teams for whom one more loss could be it. Kiss the playoffs (and an excuse to put off putting up Christmas lights) bye-bye.
So not only is there a gap in the troops that needs filling in, but pick Gomer Pyle instead of Alvin York, and that’s that. Hand me the extension cords.
Oh, that’s right. We’re in this together now. So, let’s get it right.
IDP Matchup Play: EDGE Rashan Gary, Green Bay (at Chicago)
There were some IDP analysts who thought Gary would be an excellent value pick over the summer—we won’t get into who because it isn’t really all that important. Let’s not play the blame game. As Brian Sampson wrote for Dairyland Express, it isn’t easy to pinpoint why Gary has been so quiet in the box score this season.
“Gary, on paper, has every tool needed to be a game-changer for the Packers,” he wrote. “His motor never stops, and his combination of raw strength, speed, and explosiveness off the edge should make him one of the most disruptive pass rushers in the league. He also boasts a refined arsenal of pass-rushing moves and technical ability to win one-on-one battles.”
There’s no sugar-coating it—Gary has been a major disappointment for both the Packers and IDP managers. But coming out of the off week, the Packers face a Chicago Bears team that just surrendered nine sacks to the New England Patriots and has surrendered the seventh-most fantasy points per game to defensive ends this season.
IDP Matchup Play: EDGE Chase Young, New Orleans (vs. Cleveland)
Young’s career hasn’t gone according to plan—the former second-overall pick is on his third team in as many years after injuries derailed a career that started with Defensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2020. But earlier this season, former Saints head coach Dennis Allen told reporters that Young had been everything the team asked when he inked a one-year deal in the offseason.
"I would say he's exceeded my expectations to this point, just in terms of, I didn't really know the player. I knew of him coming out of Ohio State, the talent that he was, and saw him play in our league. But I didn't really know him personally. "Just the way that he's gone about his business, the way that he has come to work every day – he's done everything we've asked him to do, the way we've asked him to do it, never has there been any sort of kickback on anything.”
Young’s third sack of the season last week hasn’t told the whole story with Young this year—his pressure and win rate numbers are significantly better than his stats. The biggest story, however, is facing the Cleveland Browns—the Browns have surrendered a whopping 43 sacks in 2024—easily the most in the league.
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Volunteer Sunday at Crane Park, Mill Road
Sunday 09 January 2022
10:30 to 15:30
The location of this Volunteer Sunday will be based at Crane Park, Mill Road. Today we shall be volunteering at Crane Park at the stag beetle bench, inbetween Mill Road and Lincoln Avenue, near the bridge over the River Crane. There are plenty of jobs to do which will include :
- Clearing vegetation from scrapes
- Tidying up the weir and removing other debris in the river
- Stacking logs
- Woodchipping paths.
- Clearing bramble
FORCE would greatly appreciate your help in maintaining this local environment for us all as there is always plenty to do. We have a restricted number of places so booking is essential. Please only attend if you have registered and have a 'ticket', otherwise we may regretfully have to turn you away on the day.
Two sessions are being held so you can book just one or both :
Everybody is welcome to join us. If this is your first time volunteering with us kindly fill in our welfare form in advance. Due to safeguarding needs all children under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. We recommend you wear tough outdoor clothes and footwear with long trousers and a long sleeved top. If you can stay all day please bring along some lunch and something to drink. Or come along for an hour or two to see what we get up to !
Martin O'Gara email@example.com |
Meet at the Stag Beetle bench near the bridge over River Crane, between Mill Road and Lincoln Avenue Twickenham TW2 5HA (view map) |
Cost | Free but booking is required |
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After losing in regulation for the first time in 20 games Friday night, the Fort McMurray Oil Barons looked to get back in the win column Saturday in a rematch against the lowly Lloydminster Bobcats.
The MOB (42-11-3) would put forth another strong effort and were led by their captain Brandon Ralph who netted a hat-trick in a 5-1 win.
“I thought today we buzzed around the puck really good, we were relentless. I thought that we again threw a lot of traffic in front,” said MOB head coach Tom Keca on the play of his team. “These are the types of efforts where you sort of forget about last night was a good effort, today we warned our guys and they responded which was great.”
After surrendering the first goal of the game Friday, it would be the MOB opening the scoring Saturday night at the Centennial Civic Centre. An aggressive forecheck by Jarred White and Liam Izyk created a turnover inside the Bobcat line. The puck squirted out to Nicholas Leeseberg who took two strides before firing a wrist shot past Austin McGrath for his 8th goal of the year.
The lead was short lived as the Bobcats (15-40-3) roared back 1:34 later. Matthew Jones’ shot was bobbled by Josh Williams and Wilson Northey pounced on the rebound and chipped a shot in behind the MOB goaltender to tie the game 1-1.
Williams was making his first start since January 13th after missing time with a knee injury. The 19 year old made 14 saves in his return and remains undefeated in his AJHL career at 20-0-0.
The MOB would regain the lead before the period was out. While on a powerplay, Curtis Roach got the puck to Jack Hamly whose shot was stopped by McGrath. The rebound ended up right on the stick of Ralph who backhanded his team leading 26th goal into the net.
The Barons added to their lead in the second period off an offensive zone face-off. Shane Fraser won the draw to Ralph who took the puck to the side of the net before sliding a pass out front to Matteo Aiello. The 18 year old made no mistake in burying his 8th goal of the year to put the MOB up 3-1.
Another late penalty by the Bobcats would prove costly as Ralph used his big body in front of the goal to out muscle the Bobcat defence to a loose puck and chipped in his second goal of the game.
Ralph completed his hat-trick in the third period with just nine seconds left off another offensive zone face-off win. Ryan Cox won the draw straight back to Taner Miller. Ralph headed to the front of the goal as Miller sent a shot in, the captain deflected the shot through the legs of McGrath and in for his 28th of the year. Ralph now has six multi goal games this season after recording his first career AJHL hat-trick. The captain did have a hat-trick earlier in the season in an exhibition game against the Czech Republic U19 select team in a 5-3 MOB win in December.
“If you’re going to be a competitor you have to play hard in practice and then you have to have make sure that transfers into a game. He’s a guy that doesn’t take a practice off or doesn’t take a competition off and that’s someone you want to rub off on your younger players,” said Keca on what Brandon Ralph brings everyday to the rink.
The MOB outshot the Bobcats heavily for a second straight net finishing with 38 shots to the Bobcats 15.
“We did a good job of shot blocking, we tried to emphasize to our players that we know that if our goaltenders can see that first puck they’re probably going to stop it and then we want to clear rebounds so we tried to limit the amount of second and third opportunities,” said Keca.
Next up for the MOB is a Sunday afternoon date with the Bonnyville Pontiacs. The Pontiacs lead the season series 3-2. You can listen to the game on Country 93.3 beginning with the pre-game show at 1:45 p.m.
“We’re going to play physical tomorrow,” said Keca on the upcoming game. “We’re going to play extremely physical tomorrow, that’s all I’m going to say.”
Written by: Taylor Pope, mymcmurray.com.
Photographer: Dan Lines
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Leaders Look to Capture Emerging Autonomous Vehicle Industry Opportunity
Group photo courtesy of Kouri Marshall, Chamber of Progress.
On a recent trip to Phoenix, Arizona, I met with legislators throughout the country who are looking to expand autonomous vehicles (AVs) to their regions and understand what this means for their communities.
The trip included an opportunity to ride in self-driving vehicles, a tour of an autonomous vehicle facility, and a meeting with local leaders instrumental in autonomous vehicle deployment. Along with Marisa Walker from the Arizona Commerce Authority, I presented findings from our recent report, “Opportunity AV: How Many and What Types of Jobs Will Be Created by Autonomous Vehicles?” and participated in a panel discussion focused on how autonomous vehicle technology can expand to states around the country.
A key finding of our study was that autonomous vehicle jobs were poised to exceed 110k in the U.S. by 2040 and that 82 percent of AV workers make more than the US median wage. Our discussion highlighted the economic and workforce benefits of the Arizona model, where industry, transportation, state commerce, higher education, and workforce development partners have set up a consortium that has allowed the AV industry to flourish. A phrase that caught my attention was “testing leads to investing,” meaning that the payoff from state and local policies that encouraged testing of this new technology has resulted in increased investment activity for AV companies, both in terms of research spending and site selection in the region.
Another discussion topic was the ongoing concern about potential job losses, such as those affecting taxi, for-hire, or delivery vehicle drivers. Automation will eliminate some of these driver roles, however, a driverless future will not be jobless. The deployment of AVs will still require labor for many other roles, including new jobs for operation, safety, ongoing maintenance, production, and assembly workers. The gradual adoption of AVs should allow leaders and the workforce to plan for and update their skills for the future. Examples in Phoenix of credential and associate degree programs designed to address this need show promising results. Several AV companies shared that the students graduating from these programs worked in jobs that earned family-sustaining wages, and the demand was so high for these workers that students were “being recruited in the first weeks into beginning their program.”
A personal highlight for me was getting to experience the AV technology firsthand. Over my two-day trip, I was shuttled around Phoenix by the autonomous ride-hailing service, Waymo. The experience was both novel and almost instantly familiar. At the airport, I hailed a taxi from the app, and when it pulled up I took out my phone to record videos and photos of my first trip. I could tell who at the airport was experiencing these driverless cars for the first time – those folks were gawking like me – from the Phoenix locals who were so used to the technology that it was just like any other airport pickup. As my trip continued, I saw how prevalent, and normal the fleet of AVs felt, seamlessly integrated with the other Phoenix traffic. By my third trip, I was making phone calls and working while the car drove itself.
It was a joy to get to see how our work could help state leaders understand the opportunities associated with this technology and talk directly to leaders who were looking to bring the benefits of this industry to their region.
This trip was a great opportunity for Fourth Economy to showcase our growing portfolio of Emerging Industry work. If you would like to talk more about how to position your region to take advantage of emerging industries, please get in touch.
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The U.S. Forest Service just finished its first ever count of mature and old-growth forests that sit on national land — and it found that combined, they cover an area larger than the state of California.
Across U.S. Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management land, there are more than 80 million acres of mature forests, and more than 32 million acres of old-growth forests.
This report is the first of its kind to distinguish the two types of common forests, and to give technical definitions.
Old-growth forests are made up of the tallest, oldest trees, that host established ecosystems and, the Forest Service found, can hold important social and cultural meaning.
Mature forests are those that are just about to become old-growth forests. Their trees may still be growing, and their canopies might not be as thick. They might not have the same cultural impact as their older cousins.
SEE MORE: Why do we celebrate Earth Day?
An executive order signed by President Joe Biden on April 22, 2022 — last Earth Day — calls for the conservation of U.S. forest resources, which store climate-changing carbon, mitigate the effects of wildfires, conserve biodiversity and are particularly important to tribal nations and for outdoor recreation. This report is part of those efforts.
Now that the census is complete, the Forest Service plans to use its new definitions to help measure how U.S. forest coverage has changed, and how it can be best protected going forward.
Biden administration officials said they plan to soon update rules and policies that protect forests and grasslands from climate change effects. The exact timing of those changes was unknown.
In the meantime, the administration has continued its push to conserve forests and spread the benefits of trees. The Inflation Reduction Act earmarks an unprecedented $1.5 billion for urban tree planting projects.
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com
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MIAMI - The NFL has imposed disciplinary action against the Miami Dolphins for violating the league's integrity of the game policy.
According to the NFL, the Dolphins had "impermissible" communications with quarterback Tom Brady and former New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton.
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell notified the team Tuesday about the violations and discipline. The NFL stripped the Dolphins of their 2023 first-round draft pick and 2024 third-round pick, while Dolphins owner Stephen Ross has been suspended through Oct. 17 and fined $1.5 million.
During this period, Ross cannot be present at the Dolphins' facility and may not represent the club at any team or NFL event. He may not attend any League meeting prior to the Annual Meeting in 2023, is removed from all League committees indefinitely, and fined $1.5 million.
Additionally, Bruce Beal, the Dolphins' Vice Chairman/Limited Partner, can't attend any League meeting for the remainder of the 2022 season and is fined $500,000.
Tuesday's announcement comes after the league conducted a six-month investigation of the Dolphins which determined that the franchise violated the NFL's anti-tampering policy on three different occasions.
Conversations between Brady and the Dolphins began in 2019-2020 while he was still under contract with the New England Patriots.
Miami again had discussions with Brady and his agent during and after the 2021 season, while the seven-time Super Bowl winner was still under contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Dolphins' talks with Brady focused on him becoming a limited partner in the organization and potentially serving as a football executive, although at times they also included the possibility of his playing for the Dolphins. Ross and other team executives were involved in these discussions, per the NFL's report.
In January, the Dolphins had impermissible conversations with Payton's agent Don Yee regarding the former Saints coach becoming the head coach of Miami. The NFL found that the Dolphins did not have consent from New Orleans to have these discussions.
"The investigators found tampering violations of unprecedented scope and severity," Goodell said in a statement Tuesday. "I know of no prior instance of a team violating the prohibition on tampering with both a head coach and star player, to the potential detriment of multiple other clubs, over a period of several years. Similarly, I know of no prior instance in which ownership was so directly involved in the violations."
Dolphins did not lose on purpose
The NFL, in their investigation, also determined that Miami did not intentionally tank games to improve their draft positioning.
According to the report, Ross expressed his belief Miami's position in the 2020 NFL draft should take priority over the team's win-loss record. These remarks were made frequently to team president and CEO Tom Garfinkel, general manager Chris Grier, senior vice president Brandon Shore and former head coach Brian Flores.
Flores was fired by Miami earlier this year after leading the Dolphins to a 24-25 record over three years. They went 9-8 in their second straight winning season, but failed to make the playoffs during his tenure.
Flores sued the NFL and three of its teams in February, saying racist hiring practices by the league have left it racially segregated and managed like a plantation.
The lawsuit said the firing of Flores was typical for Black coaches who are not given the latitude other coaches receive to succeed. It noted that Flores led the Dolphins to back-to-back winning seasons for the first time since 2003.
The improvement came even though, the lawsuit contends, Ross told Flores he would pay him $100,000 for every loss during the coach's first season because he wanted the club to "tank" so it could get the draft's top pick.
The lawsuit alleged that Ross then pressured Flores to recruit a prominent quarterback in violation of the league's tampering rules. When Flores refused, he was cast as the "angry Black man" who is difficult to work with and was derided until he was fired, the suit said.
FOX 13 Tampa contributed to this story. This story was reported from Washington, D.C.
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CHICAGO - A man was shot on Chicago's Northwest Side Saturday night.
At about 10 p.m., a 29-year-old man was a passenger in a vehicle in the 3000 block of North Lotus Avenue when an unknown vehicle blocked the street and someone unknown fired shots in the area.
The victim was shot in the right elbow and self-transported to an area hospital. He is listed in good condition.
No one is in custody. Area Five detectives are investigating.
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What People are saying
We decided to go away to Camden for Thanksgiving and booked reservations at Franny's for Thanksgiving day as they were serving off their regular menu. Both the food and service were excellent. As soon as we entered we were greeted and led to our table. Our waitress was nice, efficient, and friendly. The food was some of the best I have had eating out and we eat out often. I recommend getting the scallops and mussels over the cheddar bacon grits. So very good. My wife loved her chicken, my son devoured his steak Frites and fries (which we were all stealing!) and my daughter enjoyed her caesar salad. Then we got dessert and that too was excellent. I lived in Portland for over 15 years and have eaten at many restaurants in Maine. This may be the very best of them all.
Made dinner reservations here for date night. I'm almost reluctant to leave this review because it will reveal this "hidden gem", as some other reviewers here have called it. The girlfriend and I just ate here on a Saturday night up from Boston in late September 2020 and loved it. They were busy yet did a great dinner service. This restaurant is tucked away on a residential street a minute from the Camden strip. The atmosphere is nice and homey yet hip. The bourbon drink (don't recall the name) and gin drink off the menu were good. The crab cake appetizer, swordfish special, and Portuguese linguini special were GREAT. I can tell this place is run by professionals both FOH and BOH.
The hostess (Franny?!) and waitress also accommodated my discreet on-the-spot ad-hoc request to bring a dessert out at the end of the meal for our anniversary, so I didn't have to order it in front of my girlfriend...
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In a world often bustling with the demands of modernity, it’s easy to overlook the importance of pausing to celebrate the simple yet profound act of giving thanks. Thanksgiving, a holiday deeply rooted in tradition and gratitude, serves as a poignant reminder of the values that bind us together as individuals and communities. Despite its origins in early American history, the essence of Thanksgiving extends far beyond national borders, resonating with people across cultures and backgrounds. In this article, we explore the multifaceted significance of Thanksgiving, delving into its historical roots, its enduring cultural relevance, and its role in fostering a sense of unity and appreciation in today’s society.
A Reflection of History
At its core, Thanksgiving commemorates the shared feast between the Pilgrims of Plymouth Colony and the Wampanoag Native Americans in 1621. This historical event, while often idealized in popular imagination, symbolizes the spirit of cooperation and gratitude that transcends cultural differences. The Pilgrims, facing immense challenges in a new and unfamiliar land, found solace in the generosity of the Wampanoag people, who shared their knowledge of local agriculture and helped ensure the survival of the fledgling colony. In turn, the Pilgrims expressed their gratitude through a communal feast, laying the foundation for what would become a cherished national holiday.
However, it’s important to acknowledge that the narrative of Thanksgiving is not without its complexities. For many Native American communities, the holiday evokes painful memories of colonization, displacement, and cultural erasure. As we celebrate Thanksgiving today, it’s crucial to honor the full spectrum of historical experiences and engage in meaningful dialogue about the legacy of colonialism and its impact on indigenous peoples.
Beyond its historical origins, Thanksgiving serves as a powerful reminder to cultivate gratitude in our daily lives. In a society often characterized by consumerism and materialism, the simple act of giving thanks for the blessings we have can foster a sense of contentment and perspective. Research in positive psychology has consistently shown that practicing gratitude is associated with numerous benefits, including improved mental well-being, increased resilience in the face of adversity, and stronger social connections.
Moreover, Thanksgiving offers an opportunity for introspection and reflection. As we gather with loved ones around the dinner table, we have a chance to pause and appreciate the abundance in our lives, whether it be the warmth of familial bonds, the comfort of a shared meal, or the beauty of nature. In a world fraught with challenges and uncertainties, taking stock of our blessings can provide a source of strength and resilience, enabling us to navigate life’s ups and downs with grace and optimism.
Fostering Community and Connection
Perhaps one of the most cherished aspects of Thanksgiving is its ability to bring people together in a spirit of unity and fellowship. Whether it’s a large family gathering, a potluck dinner with friends, or a community-wide celebration, Thanksgiving provides an opportunity for individuals from diverse backgrounds to come together and share in the joy of companionship and camaraderie.
In today’s increasingly fragmented society, marked by political polarization and social division, the importance of fostering community and connection cannot be overstated. Thanksgiving offers a reprieve from the divisive rhetoric that often pervades public discourse, inviting us to set aside our differences and focus on the values that unite us as human beings. Regardless of our cultural, religious, or ideological differences, the act of breaking bread together can serve as a powerful reminder of our shared humanity and interconnectedness.
Passing Down Traditions
As with any cherished holiday, Thanksgiving holds a special place in many families’ traditions, serving as a time-honored opportunity to pass down customs and rituals from one generation to the next. Whether it’s the preparation of traditional dishes, the sharing of family stories and memories, or the annual football game in the backyard, these rituals help strengthen familial bonds and create lasting memories that endure for years to come.
Moreover, the act of passing down traditions imbues Thanksgiving with a sense of continuity and legacy, connecting us to our ancestors and the generations that came before us. In a rapidly changing world, where technological advancements and societal shifts often leave us feeling disconnected from the past, the rituals of Thanksgiving serve as a touchstone of stability and heritage, grounding us in the timeless rhythms of family and community.
In conclusion, the celebration of Thanksgiving holds profound significance in our lives, reminding us of the values of tradition, gratitude, and unity that transcend time and place. As we gather with loved ones to give thanks and break bread together, let us remember the lessons of history, the importance of cultivating gratitude, and the power of community and connection. In embracing the spirit of Thanksgiving, we reaffirm our shared humanity and forge bonds that endure long after the last slice of pumpkin pie has been served.
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Leads are essential to the growth of your business. Social media is an effective way to find new leads.
Social media allows you to find new leads by doing something called social prospecting. Social prospecting is the art of searching the social web, identifying potential prospects for your business, and engaging them in a manner that draws them to your company’s website and through your funnel.
At the core, social prospecting is about listening. It is about listening to social media conversations in order to generate leads for your business. It’s beyond monitoring keywords. It’s about engaging people that may or may not know what your business can do for them.
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There are a total of 70 Sub-Quests in Tales of Arise. This page is for the Doc’s Secret Ingredient Sub-Quest found in Mosgul, Calaglia and is available after the events at locating the medicine.
Starting Location | Availability | Rewards |
Doc - Mosgul | After locating the medicine | Kebab Recipe, Life Bottle x2, 700 Gald |
Following the events at Glanymede Castle, you’ll find yourself back in Ulzebek. You’ll then be tasked to speak to Doc about procuring medicine and then deliver it to the girl who collapsed at the Gates of Fire. Following this event, and before you leave for Cyslodia, return to Doc to begin this Sub-Quest. You’ll only need four Peppers and if you’ve been exploring areas such as Kyrd Garrison fully, you should already have them on you. Hand them over to complete the Sub-Quest and obtain the useful Kebab Recipe which will raise your Attack while active.
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Talking tom Gold Run gets a new character today with the introduction of Becca Sparkles.
The gold rush continues today as Outfit7 announce the introduction of Becca Sparkles to the roster of playable characters in Talking Tom Gold Run. This familiar face will join the current characters out to foil the plans of Roy racoon and collect lost treasure across the globe.
Fans of the Talking Tom series of virtual pet games won’t just get a friendly new face. Becca brings her own skills to the chase. Becca’s lightning-fast speed and unique power-ups mean that players will get a new way to play as they jump into this infinite runner. Becca’s lightning-fast speed and unique power-ups inject an exciting gameplay twist as she embarks on a mission to recover her stolen gold.
“Talking Becca has been a part of the Talking Tom & Friends universe since 2019,” said Xinyu Qian, CEO of Outfit7. “We are excited to give Talking Tom Gold Run players the opportunity to step into her shoes, offering a fresh gaming experience and a chance to get to know Becca a little better”.
Initially introduced as something of an antagonist to Angela, Becca is now a fully fledged member of the Talking Tom gang. The grey rabbit might seem sarcastic at times, but this fierce competitor is likely to take Gold Run in a new direction. This free to play mobile adventure dropped onto iOS and Android and provides a very different way to play with the Talking Tom team. Fans can help navigate this endless through train track and mountain passes to collect gold bullion and unlock exclusive rewards, all for free. Find out more about Talking Tom Gold Run on the official website now.
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New Podcast is live: Episode 16: Motivation Mindset: The Power of our Words!
This episode is near and dear to my heart. This is really the first step in my #GetUnstuck Method that I teach. You may not realize the power of your thoughts that lead to the power of your words. This episode is real and raw. Before you can start any journey in health and fitness including weight loss...You should start here.
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Thanks for everything – we are about 15 minutes to the Denver airport and this has been a great trip.
From where our room was located, my mom and wife, who don’t ski, were able to watch the kids come down the mountain and they loved that! Breckenridge was fabulous with a ton of fun apres-ski stuff too.
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Many of the theaters are located in shopping centers, which means owners of the affected developments must now hope to get paid as the bankruptcy proceedings progress. But their chances of collecting payment may be hurt by several factors, including a provision in the bankruptcy law that generally permits a debtor to reject leases it has signed and pay only a fraction of what is owed on the remainder of the rental agreements.
When the Newport Beach-based firm filed in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Santa Ana earlier in the week, it said it ended 1999 with a net loss of $40 million on revenue of $299 million.
Two of the six OC complexes--the Lido in Newport Beach and the Woodbridge 5 in Irvine—are still operating. A third is part of a planned expansion into the Huntington Beach Mall, which Edwards now wants to cancel.
Edwards officially closed its Village Center complex in the OC community of Stanton last week, following other closures that took place earlier this year. Until the most recent closures, the company had about 70 theaters with 736 screens, most of them in the five-county Southland.
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Officials from Denali did not return calls seeking comment on the divesture, but Dennis Desmond, a vice president in Phoenix for Dallas-based Trammell Crow Co., says the sale was the last of seven buildings developed by Denali since it moved into the local market in 1998 with the "insta-suite" concept. The sale of the 198,452-sf, class A office project--built in 2002 on 6.8 acres at the southwest corner of Cactus Road and Paradise Village Parkway in the wealthy local community of Paradise Valley--was among the top five highest priced building sales in Arizona this year and the largest of International Capital Partners' acquisitions.
"International Capital Partners was very excited to be able to acquire Paradise Valley Corporate Center and reacted quickly to secure the property before it was actively marketed for sale," Desmond says of the four-story building, which was 89% leased to tenants that include Progressive Casualty Insurance, New Century Mortgage Corp. and Informative Graphics Corp. Located at 4835 E. Cactus Rd., the asset features a 250,000-sf, five-story parking garage with 900 spaces.
Desmond says the property, which competes with offices in North Scottsdale's Kierland and Northsight office parks, offered tremendous upside for the buyer with an average cost of $166 per sf, well below the $220 per sf of other North Scottsdale office buildings. In addition to Desmond, Trammell Crow vice presidents Trevor Klinkhamer, Dave Seeger and Karsten Peterson and senior associate Mark Gustin represented Denali in the transaction.
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How does she have time for other people’s suits?
Phoebe! Do you have any idea where that plunger has been?
If there really is an affair going on, I honestly wouldn’t be surprised.
Hey! It was also warm yesterday. Calvin really is a dope!
Yep! It’s all Jon’s fault for making Garfield diet.
Nah! He’d probably still miss it.
Dakota is desperate but not THAT desperate.
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Our Newest Release! Now Available in Limited Supplies.
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Earlier this week I released Unread 3.0 with Unread Cloud. Unread Cloud is a new syncing and article retrieval system for Unread.
I have written before that Local accounts use the Unread Cloud infrastructure to efficiently retrieve articles. I want to give more detail about what that means. What is a “Local” account if it uses Unread Cloud? This is a look behind the scenes at how Local accounts work in Unread 3.
A Local account operates like an Unread Cloud account in these ways:
- Creating a Local account creates an account with my authentication service for use with Unread Cloud.
- A Local account saves its subscriptions to Unread Cloud. Unread Cloud needs to know which feeds to poll, and which new articles to return when a Local account is looking for new articles.
- Local accounts retrieve articles from Unread Cloud.
Since Local accounts do not keep multiple devices in sync, Local accounts do not store this information to Unread Cloud:
- Which articles are marked read.
- Which articles are saved.
That information is stored locally and does not sync for a Local account.
Unread excludes its database files from iCloud Backups. For an Unread Cloud account or a feed service (such as Feedly) account, the data can be downloaded again.
Under some circumstances iCloud Backups exclude keychain entries such as those storing login credentials. If you restore a device from iCloud Backup and your credentials for an Unread Cloud account or a feed service account are missing, Unread will ask you to log in again.
Since there is no way to ask a user to log in to a Local account, more information needs to be incorporated into backups of a Local account. I considered including database files for Local accounts in iCloud Backups, but that would have consumed an excessive amount of iCloud storage. Content of recent articles and cached webpage text can be downloaded again, and the article database contains a bulky full text index of article content.
Instead Unread maintains an on-device export of Local account data in compressed JSON files that contain:
- The list of subscriptions.
- Identifiers of articles that have been marked read.
- Saved articles.
The compressed export files are backed up. When Unread is opened on a device after being restored from an iCloud Backup, it creates a new server account and restores its data using the JSON export files. The process is seamless. It looks like you are just downloading your articles again.
Handling Abandoned Accounts
Unread Cloud accounts are never deleted except at a user’s explicit request. As long as you can log in to your Apple ID, you can log in to your Unread Cloud account using Sign in with Apple.
However if a customer creates a Local account on a device and then deletes Unread from that device, my service has no way to know that the account cannot be used again. For the sake of both preserving customer privacy and minimizing the sizes of my databases, I felt it important to delete Local accounts that are likely abandoned.
It is also important that if a customer creates a Local account and does not use it for a very long time, it continues to work if and when the customer returns to it. Therefore after a Local account goes 90 days without being accessed, that account will be deleted from my servers. If the app later tries to access that account, it will see that the account has been deleted and will recreate it. This process is seamless. Creating a replacement server-side account with the same subscriptions happens quickly at the start of an account refresh.
I did a considerable amount of work to avoid storing data for accounts that are abandoned, to avoid storing data that does not need to sync, and to minimize the iCloud storage required for a backup of a Local account. But I also ensured that Local accounts work as one would expect:
- A Local account will continue to work after going unused for a long period of time.
- If your device is backed up and later restored via iCloud Backup, the restored device will have your data including: subscriptions, current articles, saved articles, and which articles are marked read.
- If you restore a new device from a backup of an old device, Local accounts from the old device will be cloned to the new device.
If you have not yet tried Unread 3, you can download it from the App Store.
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Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics have committed to hiring several hundred U.S. military veterans and their spouses into their workforce over the next several years as part of the Hiring Our Heroes program.
“Penske is experiencing strong growth in 2015 and we are actively hiring truck drivers and diesel engine technicians across North America,” stated Jen Sockel, Penske senior vice president of human resources.
“We are also looking to fill key leadership and support roles in logistics operations,” she said. “We’ve had continuous success hiring veterans and their spouses onto our team and we value their experience, training and dedication to excellence in supporting our customers.”
Penske Truck Leasing and Penske Logistics are on the Victory Media 2015 Top 100 Military-Friendly Employer list, the publisher of G.I. Jobs and Military Spouse magazines. In 2014, 13 percent of new hires were veterans. The company has been honored by the Department of Defense’s Employer of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) with the Seven Seals, Above and Beyond and Patriot awards.
“We are thrilled Penske has increased their commitment to hire more veterans,” said Eric Eversole, vice president at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and president of Hiring Our Heroes. “The trucking industry provides great opportunities for our nation’s veterans, and we look forward to connecting Penske with talented veterans and transitioning service members.”
As part of Penske’s commitment to the Hiring Our Heroes program, Penske has committed to a sponsorship of the Trucking Track Mentoring Program. This program was established to address the industry's need for skills developed from all military backgrounds to fill over 300,000 open positions.
Hiring Our Heroes is a nationwide initiative to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment.
Working with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s vast network of state and local chambers and other strategic participants from the public, private and nonprofit sectors, Hiring Our Heroes has helped hundreds of thousands of veterans and military spouses find meaningful employment through more than 870 job fairs in all 50 states, Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and Germany; a suite of free online career-based resources; and the Hiring 500,000 Heroes campaign.
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Mold is a type of fungus that can grow almost anywhere there is moisture and organic material. It grows in moist environments and can cause various health problems if it is breathed in. Wherein the severity depends on the species of mold, the length of exposure, and a person’s individual sensitivity or allergy to mold spores. In this article, we will discuss the most common types of molds found in air ducts so that you can be on the lookout for them.
Cladosporium is a type of mold that is commonly found outdoors in soil and on plant leaves. It can also be found indoors on walls, fabrics, and in air ducts. Cladosporium is black or dark green in color and has a velvety or powdery texture. It is not usually harmful to humans unless they are allergic to it.
Allergic reactions to Cladosporium mold can cause coughing, sneezing, watery eyes, and runny nose. If you have a Cladosporium mold allergy, you may also experience difficulty breathing, wheezing, and chest tightness. The mold can also cause infections in people with weakened immune systems. Therefore, calling in professional services for air duct cleaning Atlanta is crucial to eliminate it. They will have the necessary equipment and experience to get rid of it without causing any further harm.
Penicillium is a mold that is commonly found in damp or water-damaged areas. It can also be found in air ducts that have not been properly cleaned. Penicillium is blue or green and has a fuzzy appearance. It can cause allergic reactions in some people and is also capable of causing infections in people with weakened immune systems.
If you suspect that you have a mold problem in your air ducts, it is important to have them professionally cleaned as soon as possible. Mold can cause serious health problems, so it is not something that should be taken lightly.
Aspergillus is a type of mold that is commonly found in soil, on plant leaves, and in air ducts. It can cause a variety of respiratory infections, including bronchitis and pneumonia. Aspergillus is also a common cause of food poisoning and can cause serious illness in people with weakened immune systems.
If you suspect that you have Aspergillus mold in your air ducts or see any signs your dryer vents could use cleaning, you should contact a professional mold removal company immediately. The expert mold removal technicians will be able to safely and effectively remove the mold from your air ducts as well as any other areas of your home where it may be present.
Now you know some of the most common types of molds found in air ducts. If you think you may have a mold problem, don’t hesitate to contact a professional mold removal company. The sooner you address the problem, the better!
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Correspondence regarding Le Port Car Park (FOI)Correspondence regarding Le Port Car Park (FOI)
Produced by the Freedom of Information officeAuthored by Government of Jersey and published on
10 November 2021.Prepared internally, no external costs.
Please provide all email, meetings, meeting minutes, letters, phone calls and any other information with regards to P.33/2019 Le Port Car Park, St Peter / Camping from Kevin Lewis and his department.
A search has been conducted of the email back up system (Cryoserver) which holds copies of all emails sent and received by Government of Jersey (GOJ) staff.
In order to respond to your request within the 12.5 hours allowed under the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011, relevant accounts have been searched using the search criteria ‘P.33/2019’ Le Port Proposition’ and ‘P.33 Proposition’.
The search was carried out on the 23 September 2021 but Cryoserver can only go back 2 years, therefore the email accounts for GOJ staff involved with the Le Port Proposition from March 2019 were also checked.
Copies of the relevant emails have been made available for you to view through a secure document sharing platform.
Personal information has been redacted in accordance with Article 25 of the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011.
Five documents have been withheld in accordance with Article 35 of the Freedom of Information (Jersey) Law 2011, as they relate to the formulation and development of policy.
Article 25 - Personal information
(1) Information is absolutely exempt information if it constitutes personal data of which the applicant is the data subject as defined in the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2005.
(2) Information is absolutely exempt information if –
(a) it constitutes personal data of which the applicant is not the data subject as defined in the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018; and
(b) its supply to a member of the public would contravene any of the data protection principles, as defined in that Law.
(3) In determining for the purposes of this Article whether the lawfulness principle in Article 8(1)(a) of the Data Protection (Jersey) Law 2018 would be contravened by the disclosure of information, paragraph 5(1) of Schedule 2 to that Law (legitimate interests) is to be read as if sub-paragraph (b) (which disapplies the provision where the controller is a public authority) were omitted.
Article 35 - Formulation and development of policies
Information is qualified exempt information if it relates to the formulation or development of any proposed policy by a public authority.
The Scheduled Public Authority (SPA) is withholding the release of certain parts of the information as it relates to the formulation and development of policy and procedure by the public authority.
The following considerations were taken into account:
Public interest considerations favouring disclosure
disclosure of the information would support transparency and promote accountability to the general public, providing confirmation that the necessary discussions have taken place
disclosure to the public fulfils an educative role about the early stages in procedural development and illustrates how the department engages with parties for this purpose
Public interest considerations favouring withholding the information
in order to best develop policy, officials need a safe space in which free and frank discussion can take place – discussion of how documentation is presented and provided is considered as integral to policy and procedural development as iterations of documents are demonstrative of the development process
the need for this safe space is considered at its greatest during the live stages of a project
release of the information at this stage might generate misinformed debate. This would affect the ability of officials to consider and develop policy away from external pressures, and to advise Ministers appropriately
disclosure of this information may limit the willingness of parties to provide their honest views and feedback. This would hamper and harm the policy and procedure making process not only in relation to this subject area but in respect of future project development across wider Departmental business.
Taking into account these various factors, the decision has been made to maintain this exemption.
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It’s the latest in a number of recent changes to reform the lottery including increasing the share of lottery income that goes to arts, heritage and sport, and ensuring the Big Lottery Fund focus their grants on the voluntary and community sector.
John Penrose said:
“Lottery players have a right to expect their cash to be used wisely and effectively on good causes. We pledged to cut Lottery running costs because it’s vital to public confidence that as much money as possible goes to the arts, sport, heritage, and charities, while still ensuring that funds are managed properly. This way, everyone who buys a ticket will know the good causes are getting the best possible value for money.”
The distributors concerned receive between them about £1,400 million every year to hand out in grants, but they currently spend about 6.5% on grant admin costs. John Penrose has written to distributors to point out that best practice in comparable charities appears to be about five per cent for these costs, and he wants distributors to match this.
Heritage Lottery Fund will have until March 2013 to reduce their costs, while the Big Lottery Fund, Arts Council England and the merged Sport England/ UK Sport will have an extra 12 months to allow for other reforms which involve changes to their income, reorganisation and merger respectively.
Distributors have also been asked to cap their total running costs, which includes research, technical support and public involvement in grant decisions to eight per cent, again in line with the best practice of charities carrying out similar activities.
- Further information about the lottery share change can be found at the DCMS website.
- Further information about Big Lottery Fund and focusing on the voluntary and community sector can be found at the DCMS website.
- BFI will be taking on the UKFC’s role as lottery distributor. They will also be asked to cut their grant admin costs in the same way in due course.
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Village Kachawa of Lachhmangarh, Alwar comes under state RAJASTHAN. This is situated 53 kms far from city ALWAR. Total Population of Village is 1403 and household count is 243. For Education Village has facility of Govt Primary, Govt Middle, school.For higher education village also has .Village also has nearby education facility of .For health care village also has .Nearest water sources are Tube Wells/Borehole. Waste water flows by open Drainage.
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With today’s consumers demanding more transparency about where their food comes from and what ingredients it’s made with, shoppers are avoiding genetically modified foods and seeking out more natural, “better for you” alternatives. Whether it’s at the grocery store or their favorite restaurant, today’s health-conscious consumers want food that does more than just feed them; they also want food that nourishes them and provides added health benefits.
For example, looking at the restaurant industry, major brands like Chipotle and Panera are perfect examples of companies that have embraced this fresh, healthy food movement, and it’s easy to see why consumers list both as some of their favorite restaurant chains. By focusing on the quality and freshness of their ingredients, these fast casual chains provide a step up from the standard fast food options, and are able to boast menus filled with natural, healthy options. As a matter of fact, Chipotle serves more local produce than any other restaurant company in the U.S., and Panera plans to eliminate all artificial sweeteners, preservatives, and flavor enhancers from their ingredients by the end of 2016.
At Grande Custom Ingredients Group, we’re proud to make our natural whey protein products using only the freshest Grade A milk, and you’ll be happy to know that our production process uses zero chemical modifications, additives, preservatives, or antibiotics. Just because our products come in powdered and concentrate form, doesn’t mean they’re not made with fresh, natural ingredients, and our whey protein production process uses many of the same techniques producers used more than 200 years ago!
To help show you just how natural our whey protein products are, we’re happy to walk you through our production process step-by-step:
Our natural production process begins with pure Grade A milk collected daily from our producer dairy farms. A majority of these dairies have received a 5-star Certification from the Milk & Dairy Beef Quality Assurance Program, signifying they’ve surpassed the government’s highest rating and ensuring the highest level of animal health and welfare. In order to become a Grande Producer Dairy Farm, farms must pass a thorough examination from our Field Services Staff. Upon passing this initial test, our field reps work closely with the farmers to tailor specific plans and implement any upgrades needed to meet our level of quality. Once the farm has made these improvements, only then will it be ready to start supplying milk.
After gathering the fresh milk from our producer dairy farms, it is then rapidly cooled and delivered to Grande plants where it’s made into our world-class Italian cheeses. The FDA requires strict testing of this milk, and if any antibiotics are found, a special pink dye is added and the entire truckload is destroyed, ensuring that no manufacturers purchase that milk.
Once we’ve gathered the natural, high-quality whey that’s left over from the cheese production process, we’re ready to start making our whey protein products. Sweet whey is put through membranes, which act as a filtration system to concentrate the protein and separate the lactose. After being filtered through the membranes, the whey is then heat-dried into a powder, with zero chemical modifications. Because no additives, preservatives, or colors are used during this process, the resulting Grade A, natural whey is the finest available!
In addition to using the finest natural ingredients, we also follow a strict chain of custody to reduce the chances of system breakdowns. By adhering to this chain of custody, we’re able to guarantee safe, secure, and consistent products that exceed the highest quality and safety standards. Nothing goes from Point A to Point B without passing thorough quality control checks, and our facilities are certified at Level III Safe Quality Foods (SQF).
Despite what you may think about other food concentrates, our whey protein products are natural and free of any additives, preservatives, colors, and chemical modifications. Our protein concentrates, isolates, and crisps are an excellent source of high-quality whey protein, and are beneficial for consumers of all ages. To learn more about the different applications for our whey protein products, please use our applications page, or contact one of our food scientists today.
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In the heart of the city at 50m from Metro Hoche line 5, our agency is at the heart of the most commercial and lively area of Pantin for optimal visibility.
Our approach focuses on the personalization of your project whether you are a buyer or a seller.
We welcome you to understand, share and advise you in your future real estate project.
We put at your disposal all our experience and our knowledge of the local aera.
A major player in our business sector, we can answer all your requests concerning your real estate projects.
- Estimate - Sell - Buy
- Apartment, House, land, Building, commercial premises, goodwill
A team of 5 real estate professionals at your service and at your disposal, in agency, by phone and email, with a single goal: your satisfaction.
We welcome you from Tuesday to Saturday from 9:30 to 12:30 and from 14:00 to 19:30
Looking forward to hearing from you soon !
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Deadline extended for Student Permission Forms - New Date - Friday, February 22 To all Dr. David Hedgecoth (Assistant Professor of Music Education) and Joe Carver (candidate for PhD in Music Education) from The Ohio State University have requested our collective participation in "a survey study to investigate the educational outcomes of high school marching band. The purpose of this research is to gain deep insight into the perspectives of band directors, band students, and band parents on the benefits of high school marching band within the high school experience." Mr. Andy Culp, Superintendent of Grandview Heights Schools, approved their request for contact in December.
My responsibility is to forward a contact letter from Mr. Carver and request that all parent permission forms (for student participation) be submitted by FRIDAY FEBRUARY 22. You can print and complete the form at home or copies will be available here for students to bring home for completion. You and your student are highly encouraged to participate in the study but are not required in any way. The Ohio State University School of Music has served as our partner in music education for many years. I'm hopeful we can support their endeavors to contribute important research to music education. If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me at your convenience. Go Bobcats! Mr. Herrmann ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Greetings, Band Parents! As part of my degree completion at Ohio State, I am working on a research project on the benefits of high school marching band. I would love your help by taking this short survey about your student's marching band participation. Any/all parents or guardians are welcome to take the survey. This includes two steps: 1: You take the survey using this link: https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6tJ39fVHAJor5Wt 2: Your consent for your student to take a similar survey in the coming weeks. Attached is a permission form. If you are ok with your student taking a similar survey to the one above, please sign it and return it to your student's band director. Once the permission forms are turned in your student will take the short survey during school. Explanation of study: Please click this link https://youtu.be/f6085479iW8 Thank you for your time! Joe Carver |
AuthorJulie Rutter Categories
Grandview Heights Band & Orchestra BoostersP.O. Box 12580Columbus, OH 43212
This web site is maintained by the Grandview Heights Band & Orchestra Boosters, serving and supporting the instrumental music students of the Grandview Heights Schools.
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Providing Everything You Need
New Era of Learning
In an era where students are expected to be still and focused learners much of the time, we offer a specialized program for students who live with anxiety and attention deficit struggles. The AA&A’s (Anxiety, Attention & As) program is designed to build knowledge and restore confidence in students that have loss their confidence along the way in mathematics and other academic subjects. We believe all students can excel and potentially fall in love with math and other academic subjects with patience, positivity and encouragement. We get to know our students and learn their best learning styles to enable us to tailor an individualized program for each student.
This program focuses on utilizing dynamic tutoring techniques to engage and get the best out of our scholars with attention and anxiety challenges.
We create an individualized program for each student based on the student’s best learning styles. In the individualized program, we include strategies and techniques to decrease anxiety. We test the usefulness of the strategies by mock exams, and pop quizzes. We refine the strategies until we find the ones that work best for the student.
We focus on restoring confidence in scholars through encouragement and captivating tutoring techniques that allow them to demonstrate their knowledge and have a little fun while doing so . We speak life into our students, and enjoy watching them blossom into confident learners.
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UK and Worldwide Travel Insurance to protect you and your family whilst travelling.
Travel Insurance needs be arranged correctly with all relevant medical conditions and activities fully disclosed for cover to be effective.
Whether you are arranging a family holiday, adventure holiday, cruise, backpacking trip or any other travelling scenario our team at Travel Insured can make sure you get the cover you need to ensure you are properly insured.
Travel Insured are part of the Green Insurance Group and offer friendly, professional advice for all your travel insurance requirements including:-
- Most pre-existing medical conditions
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- Single Trip and Annual Policy options
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*If the cancellation limit on your travel policy isn’t enough to fully cover your holiday costs - Top Up Cover is available for up to £50,000 per person to include any trip duration with worldwide cover and no need to declare medical conditions.
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- Professional and friendly service
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We can usually arrange travel insurance that covers pre-existing medical conditions. However, if for some reason we are unable to find you affordable travel insurance for your medical conditions, the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA) has launched a directory listing companies that may be able to help you. The directory can be accessed by either clicking here or calling 0370 950 1790
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Letter to the Gila River Indian Community from Governor Stephen Roe Lewis
Gov. Stephen Roe Lewis
Gila River Indian Community
I know the past week has been a very stressful week for the Country and in the Community. The coronavirus (COVID-19) has now spread across the country, leading the President to issue a Declaration of Emergency, the World Health Organization to officially list the virus as a pandemic and the Secretary of Health and Human Services to declare a Public Health Emergency.
To date there are NO confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Community. But in Arizona, as of Sunday morning, there are now 152 cases reported – and a second death just reported.
Although there are no confirmed cases in the Community, the Executive and Community Council are meeting regularly to make decisions to safeguard the health, safety and well-being of the Community’s residents. That is why I issued an Emergency Declaration last Friday that restricts gatherings of large numbers of people – first 50 and then revised to 10 to meet the federal guidelines. We also are asking Elders to stay home and avoid gatherings to the extent possible as the virus is affecting Elders and those with underlying conditions more seriously than others.
The Executive and the Community Council have had regular briefings by the COVID-19 Taskforce that is made up of Gila River Health Care and the Office of Emergency Management. We have put a plan in place to emphasize prevention of the virus, while also planning in the unfortunate event a confirmed case is identified in the Community.
Earlier this week, the Executive and Community Council made the difficult decision to close our gaming facilities. This was a very difficult decision because our Community businesses provide funding for a broad range of our governmental programs. But, we decided to close for two weeks to allow time to assess the situation in Arizona and most of all – to make sure our employees are not inadvertently exposed to a patron who may be carrying the virus. We will continuously reassess the situation and make decisions based on the impacts of the virus in Arizona and on our Community.
We are aggressively advocating for resources at the state and federal level to assist the Community during this time with our top goals being providing meals and services to our Elders and any Community members with special needs, and the continuation of governmental services and programs to Community members.
This is an uncertain time. The situation went from one that was being monitored overseas to one that has us being asked to remain separated so we don’t catch or pass the virus to others we come in contact with. The remedies for spread of the virus are foreign to us as Native people – we are told not to gather, to ask our Elders to stay home and not participate in group activities, to not hug and shake hands and not to go directly to the hospital if we feel sick. It feels contrary to how we normally interact with each other.
But we care about each other so we comply with the guidelines in the hope that our actions will prevent a serious outbreak in the Community. Our proximity to a metropolitan area makes it hard to contain all contact off Reservation but we know that taking these actions will ultimately mean we are protecting each other.
We don’t know how long the outbreak threat will last, but we do know some things for certain. We know that the decisions we are making are for the health and safety of the Community. We know that this outbreak is unlike anything we have seen in the past decades, but we also know that our Community has weathered challenges before. We know that as O’otham and Pee Posh people our ancestors have left us a legacy of rising up and pulling together during difficulties and of taking care of each other. We know this crisis will pass eventually and we know we will be a stronger Community on the other side. We will have gratitude for our gatherings and our colleagues and our elder events and for our schools.
For now, please look out for each other and follow the guidance as much as possible. I will continue to update you via video messages, social media, Executive statements, and other means.
Here are several resources you can use during this time:
- COVID-19 Hotline:520-550-6079
- Coronavirus Website: GRHC.org/coronavirus
Prayers for the health and safety of all of our people.
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This paper gives an overview of private equity. Functionality of investing firms, possible applications of private equity, and its influence on portfolio-companies is in the focus of interest. The topic is investigated by analysing the German market and describing private equity as a controversial financial instrument. Thereby also reservations are portrayed that exist in the German society as well as in the German “Mittelstand” (small and medium sized businesses). The paper concludes with presenting the author’s individual view on private equity and a positive outlook on development of private equity in Germany.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Tables and Graphics
- 1) Introduction and background
- 2) Methodology
- 3) Particularities of the German market
- 3.1) Facts and numbers
- 3.2) Economic and social causes
- 4) Structure and refinancing of the market participants
- 5) Characteristics of investment
- 5.1) Share of participation
- 5.2) Form of capital
- 5.3) Life cycle of the target company
- 5.4) Exit
- 6) Intents and actions of private equity firms and their investors
- 7) Decision-relevant factors for target companies
- 8) Discussion: the impact of private equity on target-companies
- 9) Limitations
- 9.1 Restrictions of words and time
- 9.2 Methodical Limitations
- 10) Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive overview of private equity (PE) in Germany. It examines the functioning of investment firms, the various applications of private equity, and its impact on portfolio companies. The paper explores the German market, highlighting the controversies surrounding PE and the reservations held by German society and the "Mittelstand" (small and medium-sized businesses). The paper concludes with the author's perspective on PE and its potential development in Germany.
- The functionality of private equity investment firms
- The applications of private equity in various business contexts
- The influence of private equity on portfolio companies
- The German market for private equity, including its challenges and opportunities
- The author's perspective on the future of private equity in Germany
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction and Background: This chapter defines private equity and addresses common misconceptions about the industry, highlighting the author's personal interest and motivation for writing the paper. It also discloses the author's political affiliation and commitment to objectivity.
- Methodology: The chapter discusses the vast literature on private equity and the author's decision to structure the paper as a handbook, providing a comprehensive overview of this dynamic and relatively young sector.
- Particularities of the German Market: This chapter explores the specific features of the German market for private equity, including facts and figures about investment activity, economic and social factors influencing the market, and the challenges and opportunities for PE firms in Germany.
- Structure and Refinancing of the Market Participants: This chapter delves into the structure of the private equity market, examining the different types of players involved, their financing strategies, and the complex relationships between them.
- Characteristics of Investment: This chapter focuses on the specific characteristics of private equity investments, including the share of participation, forms of capital, life cycle of target companies, and exit strategies.
- Intents and Actions of Private Equity Firms and their Investors: This chapter explores the goals and strategies of private equity firms and their investors, examining their decision-making processes and their impact on portfolio companies.
- Decision-Relevant Factors for Target Companies: This chapter examines the factors that target companies consider when evaluating a potential private equity investment, highlighting the implications for their operations and future development.
- Discussion: The Impact of Private Equity on Target Companies: This chapter analyzes the impact of private equity investments on target companies, discussing the potential benefits and drawbacks of PE involvement and its influence on the operations and performance of portfolio companies.
- Limitations: This chapter acknowledges the inherent limitations of the paper, including restrictions related to word count and time constraints, as well as methodological limitations.
The primary keywords and focus topics of this paper are private equity, investment firms, portfolio companies, German market, Mittelstand, economic impact, social impact, and the future development of private equity in Germany.
- Quote paper
- Gerd Rainer Meiners (Author), 2007, Private Equity in Germany, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/90361
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Roemer’s mural project Blue It! draws attention to the health of the intricate waterways surrounding the East End. This three-part project began with a public beach clean-up in partnership with The Surfrider Foundation, which took place at Main Beach in East Hampton on October 20 from 11am-1pm. Materials collected on the beach will be used to expose silhouette imagery onto recycled fabric in the rich blue cyanotype process. The printed fabric created at the beach will contribute to a larger collection of cyanotypes created by Roemer and used in a 30-foot mural in the Guild Hall Education Corridor. Altogether, these blue images will amass themselves like the sea, which upon closer examination, will reveal the human-created waste that pollutes it.
*Beach Clean-Up in partnership with The Surfrider Foundation
*Additional support and fabric donations from the East Hampton Ladies Village Improvement Society.
Curated by Casey Dalene, Registrar/Curatorial Assistant/Lewis B. Cullman Associate for Museum Education
In partnership with The Surfrider Foundation
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When Garry Kasparov's 2015 book Winter is Coming predicted that Vladimir Putin would invade Ukraine, its warnings were largely ignored. But seven years later, his prophecies have come true — and it has finally shocked the West into action. America and many of its NATO allies have sent massive aid packages and defense weapons, and begun isolating Putin from his financial enablers. The effect has been powerful, and we can now begin to imagine his defeat, and what might follow it.
In The World After Ukraine, Kasparov again sees several moves ahead of the rest of us. He shows that the Ukraine crisis has brought us to a key moment: a chance to stem the rise of dictatorship across the globe. By showing the might of democracy and recommitting to a set of moral values we have allowed ourselves to ignore, we can fight back. He identifies the core tenets of this program in this book, and makes the case for how they can win the day.
Relying on his own experiences as first a Russian dissident, then an American civilian and the chairman of the Human Rights Foundation, Kasparov tells stories of oppression and autocracy across the globe, showing how they've been enabled by a world order that prizes strategic and financial assets above morality. He names the ideas and actions that can contain the threat of dictatorship and move us to a brighter, freer future.
- On Sale
- Sep 7, 2027
- Page Count
- 272 pages
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Last Updated: February 24, 2024 (v2.0.0)
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Riot Games has confirmed that Ambessa Medarda – a powerful lord character in Arcane will be included in League of Legends in the 2024 season.
As many gamers know, the Arcane series was built by Riot Games based on its rich and diverse League of Legends universe. In Arcane, there are many potential characters who possess the qualities to become quality champions in Summoner’s Rift.
Recently, Riot Games confirmed that Ambessa Medarda – a character who appeared in Arcane season 1 will arrive on Summoner’s Rift in 2024.
So who is Ambessa Medarda?
Based on the image in Arcane, it can be seen that Ambessa Medarda is a veteran warrior who has gone through many large and small wars. This can be clearly seen by the League of Legends community through the scars from Ambessa Medarda’s body to her face.
Talking about personality, based on Arcane, it can be seen that Ambessa Medarda is a strong and ambitious woman. She also has a rather cruel personality when she does not hesitate to threaten to kill Jayce in his sleep. In particular, she also values her family very much and is willing to “burn the whole world to protect her family”.
As for weapons, although it cannot be confirmed, in Mel Medarda’s memory, Ambessa Medarda used a weapon similar to the Katar – a type of dagger originating from India.
As a Noxian warrior, Ambessa Medarda will likely have bleeding-type skills (like Talon and Darius). In addition, if she really uses weapons like in Mel Medarda’s memories, there is a high possibility that Ambessa Medarda will be a fighter that deals physical damage.
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Make it Drizzle
From Halopedia, the Halo wiki
Make It Drizzle
- There is a similar achievement called Make it Rain which requires an item to be purchased from the Armory requiring the rank of Lt. Colonel.
- The name of the achievement is a reference to the rap song "Make It Rain". The phrase means "to throw money in the air."
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- This event has passed.
Family Skate Nights- Cancelled
January 20, 2023 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
FreeThis event has been cancelled due to warmer winter weather, the ice rink is not frozen.
Bundle up with the family and put on those ice skates for a fun night on the Rackow Park Ice Rink!
The ice rink will be lit up with the ball field lights while you skate then take a break and enjoy a cup of cozy hot cocoa under the warming station.
This is event is BYOS (Bring your own skates)
Note: If the ice rink closes this day due to inclement weather and poor ice conditions, Family Skate Nights will be canceled. We will post here with any updates if needed.
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Are people required to wear a mask while exercising?
One of the most discussed issues around masks is whether they are necessary while exercising. The CDC recommends wearing a cloth face covering “when physical distancing is difficult and when exercise type and intensity allows. Consider doing any vigorous-intensity exercise outside when possible and stay at least 6 feet away from other participants, trainers, and clients if unable to wear a face covering.”
The WHO recommends that people not wear a mask while exercising “as masks may reduce the ability to breathe comfortably. Sweat can make the mask become wet more quickly which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microorganisms. The important preventive measure during exercise is to maintain physical distance of at least one meter from others.”
It is important to note that these are just recommendations. Local, state, and national mask orders have the final say.
In the United States, even in states where masks are required, there are differences in whether they are required while exercising. In Massachusetts, everyone is required to wear a mask while in public and social distancing is not possible. Although health clubs recommend masks, the state mandate allows for indoor exercise without masks if social distancing increases to 14 feet.
In Texas, all individuals are required to wear a mask (even while exercising) when maintaining 6 feet of separation is not possible. Finally, in Colorado, the mandate is more general: Any time someone is exercising indoors in the presence of others, all customers must wear masks.
How are clubs around the world dealing with mask wearing?
Mask mandates around the world differ on whether they are required when exercising. For example in Vietnam and parts of China, masks were required at all times when exercising indoors during the height of outbreaks. (Now, these mandates are relaxed, and masks are optional during exercise in Vietnam and cities such as Shanghai and Shenzhen in China.) However, in Portugal, Russia, Malaysia, and Hong Kong, masks are required when entering health clubs or in social areas, but are not explicitly required while exercising as long as social distancing is maintained. Many clubs in countries where mask mandates have been relaxed or are not particularly strict still require employees to wear a mask at all times.
Currently, the Australian government does not recommend the general public wear masks when outside their home, but they are issuing mask mandates on a regional basis. For example, the state of Victoria recently directed all people to wear a mask when leaving their home. This requirement does not impact clubs in the region as they are closed under a partial lockdown. Generally, clubs that are open in Australia do not require members to wear masks but do have staff wearing masks in order to protect their customers.
New Zealand has no mandates or even recommendations for mask-wearing due to its incredibly low number of cases and community transmission rates.
How should my club enforce mask requirements?
One of the most difficult questions health club owners face is how to enforce these mask mandates. Particularly in the United States, the politicization of mask-wearing has resulted in viral videos of customers raging against store employees when confronted over their decision not to wear a mask. The incredibly charged nature of the topic makes it very hard for club owners to decide how to enforce mask requirements, but there are steps that owners can take to enforce mask policies safely.
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The Power of Bilberry Extract Plus
Bilberry Extract Plus is a natural supplement that has been used for centuries to support eye health and vision. The bilberry fruit, also known as Vaccinum myrtillus, is a rich source of flavonoids, which are powerful antioxidants that enhance microcirculation in the body. This unique formula combines standardized bilberry fruit extract with red grape skin extract and citrus bioflavonoids, creating a synergistic blend that enhances the benefits of bilberry.
A Long History of Vision Support
The use of bilberry dates back to the 16th century, and its modern usage began during World War II, when British and US pilots noticed an improvement in their night vision after consuming bilberries. Since then, extensive research has verified the benefits of bilberry for the eyes and circulatory system.
Why You Should Supplement Bilberry
Bilberry is a common treatment for many varieties of retinopathy, a disorder that damages the intricate blood vessels and nerves of the retina. It has also been used to support glaucoma, macular degeneration, eye fatigue, poor night vision, and nearsightedness. Bilberry extract has even been shown to prevent the progression of cataracts when used in conjunction with vitamin E.
Our Standardized Bilberry Extract
Our Bilberry Extract Plus is meticulously manufactured under strict European quality-control standards without the use of harsh solvents. It is extracted to provide an optimal level of 25 percent naturally occurring anthocyanidins, and contains a full spectrum of components as they occur naturally in fresh whole bilberries.
Experience the Benefits of Bilberry Extract Plus
Buy Bilberry Extract Plus online today and experience the natural benefits of bilberry for yourself. With its rich source of flavonoids and antioxidants, this formula is designed to support eye health and vision, while also promoting overall health and well-being.
Trust Vitabase for Your Bilberry Extract Needs
At Vitabase, we are committed to providing high-quality natural supplements that meet the needs of our customers. Our Bilberry Extract Plus formula is designed to provide a convenient and effective way to support eye health and vision, and we stand behind its quality and potency.
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Healthy Minds Healthy Children is Wisconsin’s infant and early childhood mental health consultation program. Designed and developed by national and state experts and led by the Wisconsin Alliance for Infant Mental Health, we seek to support young children and families throughout Wisconsin. Rooted in relationships, our consultants work with caregivers and other professionals to understand their concerns, think together, and explore how to best support children aged birth to five.
Our Mental Health Consultation Services Support:
The well-being of caregivers
All young children benefit when their caregivers are healthy and able to manage stress well. Through a trusting and reliable relationship, consultants build the capacity of adults and professionals to better support children’s healthy development. In addition, a relationship with a mental health consultant contributes to a reduction in caregiver stress and promotes new ways of being with themselves and the children they serve.
The well-being of all children
Consultation increases the confidence and ability of all adults to support healthy social and emotional development for the children in their care. With practice, the skills caregivers learn become more automatic, helping them to promote a warm, engaging, and responsive environment while addressing mental health and developmental issues early.
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✔ large selection ✔ available in stock ✔ free engraving
In this category you will find suitable skating figures for your competition.
You are organizing a competition for skaters and are still looking for suitable trophies? The answer is here: Skating figures represent the main elements of trophies in the sport. You can view our different models and choose the one, which represents your competition the best.
Some of our figures are available in gold-, silver- and bronze-coloured designs, which can be used to distinguish the first three ranks. Regardless of the colour, we offer figures of plastic and metal and zamak. In addition our skating figures are mounted on a large base, which provides enough space for an individual inscription.
The engraving plate and your individual engraving are free of charge. To order sports figures with individual engraving, you just need to enter the desired engraving text in the provided box. So the winners will recognize the trophies after many years.
For questions regarding our assortment or about your purchase, contact us by phone or e-mail and we will advise you. We can give more details on the figures of your choice or advice you to choose the suitable model.
Discover the suitable skating figures for your competition now!
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Infocomm 2023 Web Banners
Showcasing Snap One's cutting-edge products at Infocomm 2023, the web banners highlighted Episode Speakers, WattBox, Strong Mounts, and more, offering innovative solutions for AV professionals. Each product was presented with vibrant visuals to capture the attention of the event’s audience, emphasizing quality, performance, and integration
For the Infocomm 2023 web banner design, I utilized Figma to create dynamic, responsive layouts that adjusted seamlessly to different screen sizes and ad placements. By using auto-layouts and constraints within Figma, I ensured that product images, text, and call-to-action elements reflowed and resized smoothly, maintaining a consistent visual experience across various platforms. This flexibility allowed the banners to look optimized whether displayed on desktop, tablet, or mobile, ensuring maximum impact for products like Episode Speakers, WattBox, and Strong Mounts. The result was a polished, adaptable design that enhanced the presentation of Snap One’s products while aligning with the ever-changing digital environments of Infocomm.
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In today’s fast-paced world, where stress and anxiety are prevalent, finding effective ways to improve mental health has become a priority for many individuals. One such method that has gained significant attention is gardening. Beyond its aesthetic appeal, gardening has been proven to have numerous therapeutic benefits, including reducing anxiety and promoting overall well-being. In this article, we will explore the healing powers of gardening and how it can positively impact mental health.
The Therapeutic Benefits of Gardening
Stress Reduction and Relaxation
Gardening provides a sanctuary for individuals seeking solace from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The act of tending to plants and being surrounded by nature has a calming effect on the mind and body. Studies have shown that spending time in green spaces can reduce stress levels and promote relaxation. The rhythmic motions involved in gardening, such as planting, weeding, and watering, can be meditative, allowing individuals to find a sense of peace and tranquility.
Connection with Nature
Humans have an innate connection with nature, and gardening allows us to nurture that bond. Engaging with plants, flowers, and trees offers a sense of grounding and connection to the natural world. This connection has been linked to improved mental health, increased optimism, and a greater sense of purpose. Gardening provides an opportunity to appreciate the beauty of nature and cultivate a deeper understanding of the environment around us.
Physical Exercise and Well-being
In addition to its mental health benefits, gardening also provides a range of physical benefits. The physical activity involved in tasks such as digging, planting, and pruning can be a form of exercise, promoting cardiovascular health and muscle strength. Engaging in regular physical activity releases endorphins, known as “feel-good” hormones, which can enhance mood and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. Moreover, spending time outdoors exposes individuals to natural sunlight, which is a vital source of vitamin D, further contributing to overall well-being.
Gardening as a Mindfulness Practice
Gardening can be considered a form of mindfulness practice, where individuals focus their attention on the present moment and fully engage in the task at hand. By immersing themselves in the gardening process, individuals can cultivate a state of mindfulness, where worries and anxieties subside. The act of observing plant growth, feeling the texture of soil, and listening to the sounds of nature can promote a deep sense of awareness and presence.
Emotional Expression and Creativity
Gardening allows individuals to express themselves creatively and emotionally. The ability to design and arrange plants in a garden provides an outlet for self-expression and personal style. This creative process can be therapeutic, allowing individuals to channel their emotions and thoughts into their gardening endeavors. Whether it’s choosing vibrant flowers or arranging a vegetable garden, the act of creating something beautiful and meaningful can have a profound impact on mental well-being.
Sense of Achievement and Control
Gardening offers a sense of achievement and control over one’s environment. Witnessing the growth and progress of plants can instill a sense of accomplishment and pride. This feeling of mastery and control can be particularly beneficial for individuals struggling with anxiety. Gardening provides a tangible and visible result, showcasing the efforts put into nurturing and caring for plants. This sense of achievement can boost self-esteem and contribute to a positive mindset.
Cultivating a Healing Garden
Plant Selection for Mental Health
When creating a healing garden, it is important to choose plants and flowers that promote mental well-being. Some plants, such as lavender, chamomile, and jasmine, have calming properties and can help reduce anxiety. Incorporating these plants into a garden can create a serene and peaceful atmosphere. Additionally, plants with vibrant colors and pleasant scents can uplift mood and create a positive sensory experience.
Creating a Tranquil Space
Designing a tranquil and inviting garden space plays a crucial role in enhancing its healing properties. Consider incorporating elements such as comfortable seating areas, water features, and wind chimes to create a peaceful ambiance. The use of natural materials, such as wood and stone, can further enhance the calming effect of the garden. It is essential to create a space that encourages relaxation, contemplation, and connection with nature.
Gardening offers a multitude of therapeutic benefits for mental health and well-being. From stress reduction and relaxation to fostering a deeper connection with nature, gardening has the power to heal and rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul. By embracing gardening as a mindfulness practice and creating a healing garden, individuals can harness its transformative powers and experience a profound positive impact on their mental health. So, grab your gardening tools, step outside, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing through the wonders of gardening.
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Poor digestion? Simple tips to improve your gut health
If you are usually inactive and have trouble sleeping, you may suffer from poor digestion. Here are tips to improve your digestion from celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar.
One should not underestimate the importance of a good digestion as it's linked to your overall health. A good digestion is important to break down food in order to provide nourishment to the body. What we eat is as important as how we digest it. A good gut health can improve the quality of life and make you more energetic, happy and disease-free.
"The better we eat the better we would be able to digest. A good digestion boosts our skin and hair health, and reduces our chances of getting diseases like diabetes, blood pressure and other non-communicable diseases," says celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar.
Diwekar who encourages people to eat homemade food with seasonal and local ingredients elaborates on signs of a poor digestion in her Instagram LIVE.
Signs of poor digestion
#1 If you get acidity, gas or feel bloated on a routine basis, then you invariably have poor digestion.
#2 If you feel better in morning than evening and feel bloated in the second half, then that is also a sign of poor digestion.
#3 If you are having trouble sleeping, then it is the third sign of bad digestion.
#4 If you feel like having sweets every day without any celebration and having a mithai or tiny piece of chocolate is the only thing that makes you feel better, then that is also another sign, says Diwekar.
#5 If you are the kind of person who looks for excuses to go to gym, then you must understand that poor compliance to exercising is also a sign of poor digestion.
What is poor digestion
Diwekar explains that if someone is not able to assimilate nutrients despite having access to good and nutritious food, and have low levels of Vitamin D and B 12, it is a sign of a poor digestion.
Diwekar also explains what needs to be done for a good digestion, and things that must be avoided.
Dos for good digestion
1. Finish your lunch with ghee-jaggery: If you crave for something sweet, this combo is a must-try. While ghee is a good fat, this amazing combination also helps with bad breath.
2. Have a banana every day, first thing in morning or as evening snack: Banana is a pre-biotic and a food for good bacteria in your body. Having it daily could boost your digestive health.
3. Set your curd with raisins: This is something which has been advised by our elders and is a time-tested combo. It is both a pre-biotic and pro-biotic and amazing for our gut health.
4. Increase your physical activity/walking: Be it going for a walk, grocery shopping or simply moving around in the house, physical activity plays a big part in digestion process,
5. Nap for 15-20 minutes in the afternoon
1. Don't stay dehydrated: This can be easily resolved by keeping a bottle next to you. It needs to be visible. One way to know if are hydrated or not is to check the colour of your urine. If it's clear, you are not dehydrated.
2. Don't have chai/coffee post 4 pm: Minimise intake of tea, coffee after 4 pm even if it is detox tea or decaf coffee. Don't drink more than 2-3 cups of tea in a day.
3. Don't eat your meals in wrong proportions: Rujuta advises not to have more more dal or sabzi than rice or roti. Dal should be slightly less than rice and sabzi should be less than dal, she says.
4. Don't have laxatives and don't remove ghee, coconut, peanuts, etc from your diet.
5. Don't stay inactive and irregular with exercise.
Catch your daily dose of Fashion, Taylor Swift, Health, Festivals, Travel, Relationship, Recipe and all the other Latest Lifestyle News on Hindustan Times Website and APPs.
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Introducing our Coco Mango Loco Wax Melts, the perfect way to bring the scent of the tropics into your home. These coconut and mango-infused wax melts are designed to transport you to a sunny paradise with just one sniff. Made with a soy blend wax, these melts are long-lasting and provide a clean, consistent burn. Simply pop a few cubes into your wax melter, sit back, and let the delightful aroma of coconut and mango fill the air. Whether you're dreaming of a beach vacation or just need a little pick-me-up, our Coco Mango Loco Wax Melts are the perfect way to add a touch of the tropics to any room.
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Coffs Coast Deck Building
Contact Decking Contractors in Coffs Harbour
Request QuoteBusiness Address: NSW, Australia NSW 2450
Business contacts: Coffs Coast Deck Building
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Reprinted from nahb.org
Nearly all construction sites have unprotected sides and edges, wall openings or floor holes at some point, which pose a hazard to the workers moving around the jobsite. These openings and sides MUST be protected with guardrails or covers.
Safe Work Practices:
- Guardrails must always be installed around openings in floors, and across openings of walls and windows greater than 18″, when the work area is 6 ft. or more above a lower level.
- For window openings with a 6 ft. fall hazard, guardrails must be installed if the bottom sill height is less than 39″.
- A complete guardrail system consists of: 1) a top rail; 2) a midrail; and 3) a toeboard.
- Install top rails at 42″ high, with midrails placed halfway between the top of the guardrail top rail and the floor or walking/working surface.
- Install toeboards a minimum of 4″ along the edge of the walking or working surface to protect from falling debris and objects, such as tools or materials.
- Any stairway with four or more risers or a height of more than 30″ must be protected by a guardrail system, also known as stair rails.
- Any 2″ or greater opening in the floor must be protected and covered.
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HOME of Texas makes appliance & mechanical system extended warranties available for newly constructed homes through our Affiliate, Key Estates*. Coverage is available for the major appliances and mechanical systems in your new home.
Why use the Key Estates Warranty?
- Simplicity – One short application enrolls the home.
- Trusted Resource – Key Estates is a trusted HOME Affiliate.
- Flexibility – Various terms and options are available.
- Economical – Coverage today can save hundreds of dollars in repair or replacement bills tomorrow.
- Transferable – Increases the value of the home for resale.
- Control over Service – You, the homeowner, select the repair provider you want to use; and there are NO claim forms to complete.
* Homes less than one year old from the date of construction are eligible for Key Estates for New Home coverage.
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http/2 Server Push Plugin for Joomla
Simple way to make Joomla add http preload headers
HTTP/2 Server Push Plugin adds Server Push capabilities for Joomla! powered http/2 enabled servers as specified in RFC 7540 Section 8.2 . This technology minimizes the time needed to load the page by reducing the number of requests and by pre-loading resources.
Introduction HTTP/2 Server Push Plugin for Joomla creates a simple interface for sending resources to clients before they even ask for them. This improves web page initial loading time, and allows you to send resources to browsers in the background before the user requests the next page.
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Hotel + Vulcania | Stay & Weekend Offer
From March to November
Book your Vulcania holiday in the Puy de Dôme!
Plunge into the heart of the most captivating geological phenomena with the Vulcania theme park! An extraordinary theme park in the heart of the Auvergne, it's the ideal place to discover during your stay, whether you're a science enthusiast or simply looking for fascinating adventures.
Parc Vulcania promises an unforgettable experience for young and old alike! Don't wait any longer, adventure awaits you at Vulcania in Auvergne!
The attractions awaiting you at Vulcania...
There are many themes to discover during your visit... Through interactive exhibitions, sensational simulators and educational attractions, you'll discover the bowels of the Earth and discover its secrets.
An immersive experience transporting you through a variety of exciting themes linked to geology, volcanoes, natural phenomena and the history of the Earth. :
- Geological layers,
- The fascinating world of volcanoes,
- The formation of the Earth,
- The Earth's energies,
- The Origin of Life,
- Space exploration,
- and even earthquakes!
📌 In 2023, something new has arrived at Vulcania! The planetarium, a laser projection within a dome 22 metres in diameter! As such, it represents the largest planetarium in France.
Our all-inclusive holiday offers
From March to November, take advantage of our all-inclusive offer for stays of 1 to 5 nights, including :
- One night's accommodation
- One breakfast
- Admission to Vulcania park
- A welcome drink
How to take advantage of our stay offer?
Contact Hôtel Lune Étoile has an exceptional offer for you:
Combine your stay at the hotel with a visit to the Vulcania park and take advantage of a preferential rate!
To get a personalised quote, simply fill in our contact form and tell us :
- Mention the desired holiday: "Hotel + Vulcania" in your message ✉️
- The date of your stay 📅
- The number of people (adults and children) 🧑
- The age of the children
Book your hotel near the Vulcania theme park
Located in the Puy de Dôme region, the Contact Hôtel Lune Étoile is ideally situated for easy access to the Vulcania theme park, just 25 minutes away.
The Contact Hôtel Lune Étoile features comfortable and well-equipped rooms. For your family stays, you are sure to appreciate the comfort of the family rooms, as well as the connecting rooms.
📍 Parc Vulcania is located at 2 Route de Mazayes, 63230 Saint-Ours.
Book your stay at Contact Hôtel Lune Étoile now and set off to discover the Auvergne volcanoes!
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Increase Travel Trade Bookings
If you are looking to increase bookings from the travel trade, HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts can work with you to put together a tailored marketing plan. Reach regional travel agents, global consortia and travel management companies, corporate or MICE bookers through travel trade marketing campaigns.
From emails campaigns and PR to targeted banner placements and GDS advertising, HotelREZ can help you plan the most cost efficient way of getting your message across to the right people at the right time.
HotelREZ Proprietary Websites
Seasonal campaigns and offers are run on the Best Loved Hotels website and promoted via email to travel agent, press and consumer databases as well as through social media channels.
HotelREZ also operates the World Rainbow Hotels programme which brings together a community of gay and lesbian welcoming hotels. All qualifying HotelREZ member hotels can be featured on the World Rainbow Hotels website, giving access to the lucrative LGBT community of bookers.
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Businesses are constantly looking for ways to streamline elements of their operations and drive efficiencies, and the recruitment process is a prime example where AI tools are providing solutions.
However, AI is, by its very nature, reliant on data – and vast quantities of it; the more the better in fact and the use of AI tools in the workplace often requires the processing of data related to employees, including personal data, some of that sensitive. Unsurprisingly therefore, the use of such AI tools in this space raises multiple data privacy issues.
On November 6, 2024, the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) published a report following consensual audit engagements conducted between August 2023 and May 2024 with developers and providers of AI powered sourcing, screening, and selection tools used in recruitment. The report covers the outcomes of the audits and contains a series of recommendations for recruiters (and developers and providers of recruitment AI tools) that aim to better protect the data privacy rights of candidates.
The recommendations contained in the report relate to key areas and principles of data protection compliance, such as transparency, data minimisation and purpose limitation. These are often areas HR professionals find particularly challenging when implementing AI tools in the workplace, particularly in the context of recruitment, given the inherent tensions that exist between data privacy and AI. This article sets out some of these tension points and the ICO’s corresponding recommendations.
Data privacy laws typically include an obligation to inform relevant individuals about data processing activities. Most employers therefore maintain privacy notices or policies for data processing activities related to employees. Given that the use of AI tools in the workplace is fairly new for most businesses, it is likely that any existing privacy notice will not sufficiently inform employees of the data processing related to the AI tool, meaning an additional notice or update to the existing notice will be required.
Read more: Data compliance: Whose job is it anyway?
The ICO reinforces this requirement in its latest report confirming that recruiters have the responsibility to ensure that they inform candidates of how AI tools will process their personal information. They should do this by providing detailed privacy information as they do for their employees, or ensuring that this information is given by the AI provider.
The GDPR and other modern data protection laws also include the principle of data minimisation: “Personal data must be adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purposes for which those data are processed”.
In other words, companies should keep data for as little time as possible, use only the amount and type of data necessary for the model, and only for its specified use which, given the vast amount of data that AI tools rely on, seems somewhat counterproductive.
The ICO confirms in the report that AI providers should assess the minimum personal information required to develop, train, test and operate AI tools.
Data privacy laws often include an obligation to perform a formal assessment of certain data processing activities. In the EU and UK, for example, the law requires a data privacy impact assessment (DPIA) be conducted when the processing of personal data is likely to result in a high risk to individuals.
While the use of an AI tool that processes personal data would not always, by default, result in a high risk to candidates/employees, many will meet the threshold as certain factors of using AI in the context of a workplace increase the general risk profile. Even if the relevant obligation to perform an assessment, such as a DPIA, is not strictly triggered, it is best practice to perform and document a form of assessment when a new processing activity is to be implemented and the ICO has reinforced this approach.
The report confirms that AI providers and recruiters should complete a DPIA early in the development of an AI tool and prior to the relevant data processing activities. Even when acting as a processor, the report suggests that a provider consider completing a DPIA to fully assess and mitigate risks.
Businesses wishing to implement AI tools in the workplace should assess the relevant AI tool to determine what laws apply, consider whether the use of the AI tool is lawful and whether any changes are required to the current data privacy practices before the tool is rolled out.
By Sarah Pearce, data privacy and cyber security partner, Hunton Andrews Kurth
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COVID19: If you need us, we are still at your disposal. If you need to ship an order, we will do our best to help you.
The « Gastronomy » convoy set off from Athens. After crossing the Peloponnese and travelling up the Italian boot, they are beginning the month of August by jumping into the sea. The expedition will cross the Mediterranean to arrive in Sardinia and continue to Marseille in France. The “Biodiversity” convoy is crossing the Channel to the United Kingdom. The remaining expeditions are criss-crossing Europe on their way home.
They have many kilometres behind them and have experienced many things. Travelling though Romania and Andalusia, the cyclists encountered extreme heat, others on the contrary battled against cold and rain like in Denmark, or muddy and stony paths in Russia and Poland. Families welcomed the travellers with smiles and baskets of fresh fruit. Farmers talked to them about sustainability and grandmothers shared traditional recipes from across Europe … the list is endless even though they´re only half way through their journey. The cyclists are starting to feel the fatigue. Their legs feel heavy and even the bicycles are beginning to complain from time to time … gears that won´t budge, break blocks that need changing or batteries that stop working.
It´s a difficult challenge but they keep going because they know that future experiences will be just as enriching and magical as those behind them. They know that when they arrive in a new place, there will be somebody to welcome them with open arms. Nearly every time they stop for a break, a person will come and talk to them and even though they´re tired they´ll be delighted to discuss the project. The cyclists are happy to carry on meeting new faces, listening to new voices, different points of view and different ways of experiencing the vibes of Europe.
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Demon Dayz live — Peep Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett's new music festival as it happens, at the revamped Dreamland in Margate.
Written by: Gabriela Helfet
More than grime — He made a name for himself in East London’s grime community, but Kano carved out a long career by refusing to be defined by any genre.
Written by: Shelley Jones
Out Now — This year Huck is all about attitude. The energy, emotions and lenses on life that create connections across the divide. The Defiance Issue traces a jagged line across the globe, picking up voices of rebellion along the way.
Written by: HUCK HQ
A not so dry January — Spinning in South Africa, a walk through the heart of grime territory and oozings of fake blood, from Massive Attack, Kano, Metz and more.
Written by: Joshua Gabert-Doyon
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On Sunday we invited you to identify a local bowling green from a small snapshot of it. We do it every winter and this year is no exception and it has become increasingly popular and increasingly difficult over the years.
Name The Green No.1 was Milnsbridge Liberal as the hidden green and we had the correct answer being received from David Catherine, Jeff Mellor, Paul Cooney, Bill Blackburn, Lynn Carter and John Hodgson. There was over 180 viewers of the posting but only these six correct entries.
So Name The Green No.2 is below. Do you recognise the location of this Huddersfield area green? Email your answer to email@example.com and get yourself mentioned when we reveal the answer in a couple of days' time. Please do not post your answer in the Comments field below as this spoils it for everyone else. Dave and Karen are you listening?
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Here is the soundbite which Hunt has been repeating ad nauseam: "And at the moment we have an NHS where if you have a stroke at the weekends, you're 20% more likely to die. That can't be acceptable."
Sounds quite impressive? I tweeted him to ask for evidence and got no reply so I decided to look for my own. It wasn't hard to find. I'll deal with the best and most recent example. The headline finding from this paper is that patients admitted at weekends with a stroke diagnosis have an increased seven-day mortality of 19%, apparently just as Hunt claims.
The seven-day mortality for week-end admissions is 12.9% and for week-day admissions is 11.1% and if you factor in comorbidities etc. this gives you an adjusted mortality odds ratio of 1.19. Just as Hunt says.
But let's look more closely. At some numbers buried in the text of the paper and not even given a p value, even though they are probably the most statistically significant thing in the paper: "The overall admission rate for stroke was higher on normal week days (111 per 100 000 population; 95% CI = 110-113) than on weekends (88; 86-90) and public holidays (95; 88-102)."
So the admission rate for stroke is substantially lower at week-ends. 88 versus 111 per 100,000. See those confidence intervals? They imply that the standard error of the mean is around 1. Which means that a comparison of the two means would give a t statistic of around 13, which would give a p value so tiny that most statistics software would not even be able to calculate it.
Given that there is no earthly reason for the incidence of stroke to fluctuate wildly by the day of the week, what is obviously happening is that fewer patients with stroke are getting admitted at week-ends and that the ones who are admitted then are more severe, and hence have a higher mortality.
In fact, we can go further and quantify things. We'll make a couple of assumptions. One is that the incidence of severe stroke, i.e. one with a chance of killing you, is constant for each day of the week. Unlike, say, RTAs, alcohol poisoning or whatever. The second assumption is that somebody with a severe stroke is going to present and get admitted the same day. Strokes happen suddenly, unlike say pneumonia, appendicitis, whatever.
If we accept this, then the day of admission is the same as the day the patient has their stroke. At week-ends, 88 per 100, 000 people have a stroke and get admitted to hospital, of whom 12.9% die within seven days, which is 11.4 people. On weekdays, it's 111 per 100,000 people having a stroke and coming in, of whom 11.1% die within seven days, which is 12.3. So out of 100,000 people, every week-end day 11.4 get a stroke which will kill them in seven days compared with 12.3 for every week-day.
So Hunt is lying. If you have a stroke at the week-end you're not 20% more likely to die. In fact, according to the best evidence, you're less likely to die. Out of people admitted to hospital more die, but that can only reflect their increased severity.
The main point about all this is not just that he is misleading people on this particular issue. It is that this is the best he can come up with. The DoH is packed with people smarter than us whose only job is to find stuff to support the minister. If this is the best they can come up with it doesn't reflect their incompetence. It means that there really is no evidence at all for a "week-end effect". It means there is no problem that needs fixing. It means that Hunt is deliberately picking a fight with the medical profession over a complete non-issue, presumably to further his own political ends.
This blog first appeared on Dave's personal blog, and can be read here
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Voice search is growing fast as more and more people become comfortable with using virtual assistants and searching hands-free.
A recent report from Ofcom found that 1/8 households in the UK have a smart speaker, presenting the growing opportunity for new forms of advertising that merge with your existing PPC campaigns.
Both Amazon and Google are the top contenders for introducing voice search ads, however currently aside from ‘Skills’, there aren’t any options for bidding on the platforms. Both companies have yet to roll out the opportunity due to the fear that they would appear a lot more ‘irritating’ than their visual equivalent.
Despite paid search opportunities currently on hold, the SEO opportunities are in-demand. When thinking about optimising your website for voice search, you should consider the following:
- Ensure information about any opening hours, contact information and FAQ is clearly available on its own page. People ask specific questions to their voice-enabled devices, such as “What are the opening hours for ______ store?”
- Update your ‘Google My Business’ listing ensuring, just like the first point, it’s really easy to find out information about your company.
- Target long-tail keywords. Your site is more likely to rank higher on voice search engines if the search term is longer than the typical search query. Nobody is able to scroll through a list of search results if they can’t see them.
- Use ‘Schema metadata’, this is a web language that allows you to provide additional information to search engines.
What’s crucial regarding preparation is the understanding that you need to make it as easy as possible to find the information users are looking for, and site owners who do this are the ones that will truly reap the rewards from a society that relies on voice assistants as part of their day-to-day lives.
For more, check out our article on why Voice Search is vital for your brand’s future or get in touch with firstname.lastname@example.org to discuss how we can help you change up your SEO strategy, get in touch
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Privacy | Style | Display | All in One
Switchable glass is a perfect partner for glass partitions, whether in the office to provide meeting room privacy, in retail to add a sense of style and occasion for customers, or even at home to hide a child’s play room when not in use. Switchable glass partitions offer a great solution to divide a room without shutting areas off from light and visibility.
Frame or Frameless
Switchable glass can be installed into frameless or framed systems too, giving flexibility in design and installation.
Architects, Contractors, Designers
We work regularly with architects, contractors, designers and homeowners to provide assistance and advice on selecting and installing Intelligent Glass products.
Get in Touch
So, please do get in touch if you have any questions, or want to discuss your ideas for switchable glass partitions.
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Engage diversity through film
Building inclusive communities
Film Festival Brochure 2019
Questions? Please email email@example.com or call us at 513-886-5817.
In the film guide, look over the films, click on the list view
or simply click on the film.
Read about the films, sort them by categories, watch the trailers.
We have exciting industry panels for you and the film makers
Unlock your tickets only when festival starts and the film is available to you for the duration of the festival.
Start watching the film and the film is available for 36 hours. You can pause and return, Single viewing only.
Pass holders do not have to reserve seats.
You get priority booking.
Festival dates: August 5 -August 21
Thanks to all our Sponsors!
Indian Film Festival sponsors choose to partner with us for more than just return on investment considerations; they strongly believe in our mission to use the power of film, art and ideas to inspire audiences to create inclusive communities and a better world.
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An Unbiased View of Freedom in The Style of Fashion Gift
Amazon Gift Cards Since each industry is gripped in enticing a novel set of patrons, it turns into all of the more tough. Call to your mind a picture of your girl– make sure that is an image that brings up feelings of affection and appreciation inside you. Deliberately carry up a memory of you two connecting and having enjoyable collectively.
Eat breakfast, especially in case you must have espresso otherwise you determined to let all of it hang around the night earlier than. Your body will perform better if it has energy to draw upon and nutrients supplying your mind with what you will have to get via the day. If you are a nervous wreck, however a quick peek at your partner to be reveals they’re calm, cool, and totally collected, guess what. They took it easy the night before, had a chew to eat this morning, and kept the espresso to a minimum when you didn’t.
He’ll love you for it! 1. Think of what they love doing.
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As a common rule, purchase vacation gifts for coworkers, solely when there is a big day / vacation season. To clarify with the assistance of an example, If someone was earlier coming late to the workplace usually and now has began approaching time, then it simply makes no cause to offer him a gift. Try to prohibit your gift presentation actions for particular moments / occasions. This would additional aid you enhance your picture in entrance of your coworkers as an expert govt.
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If your guys benefit from the frosty refreshments that accompany sports video games, relatively than the games themselves, maybe a gift for the beer lover is a little more applicable. Presently there are several modern and sophisticated Key Chain Bottle Openers on the market. Many of these can be found in quality finishes like chrome steel or brushed nickel.
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About Al Shamali
Quality service. How do we do it?
Welcome to Al Shamali Auto Parts, your premier destination for high-quality Autoparts trading in Dubai. With a remarkable legacy spanning over 40 years, we have established ourselves as a leading authority in the automotive industry, catering specifically to the needs of Japanese car owners and enthusiasts. Our unwavering commitment to excellence, reliability, and customer satisfaction has enabled us to carve a niche as the go-to supplier for authentic Japanese brand Autoparts in the region.
As a well-established player in the market, we take immense pride in our extensive knowledge of Japanese automotive technology and the intricate nuances of the various Japanese car brands. Our team of seasoned professionals possesses a profound understanding of the industry, ensuring that our clients receive personalized, expert advice and unmatched product expertise when making their purchase decisions.
At Al Shamali Auto Parts, we recognize that the performance and longevity of your vehicle rely heavily on the quality of its components. As such, we source our Autoparts directly from trusted manufacturers and suppliers, ensuring that each product meets the highest standards of authenticity, durability, and precision. Whether you are an individual car owner, a repair shop, or a dealership, we have the right Autoparts to cater to your specific needs.
Our dedication to providing an unparalleled customer experience has enabled us to foster long-lasting relationships with our clients. We strive to deliver prompt and efficient service, offering seamless solutions that meet and exceed expectations. Our well-organized distribution network and strategically located warehouses in Dubai enable us to fulfill orders swiftly, ensuring minimal downtime for your vehicles.
As we move forward, our vision remains unwavering: to continue being the leading supplier of Japanese brand Autoparts in Dubai and the preferred choice for those seeking reliability, quality, and exceptional service. We invite you to join our growing family of satisfied customers and experience the excellence that sets Al Shamali Auto Parts apart in the automotive industry.
Discover the difference of genuine Japanese Autoparts and a service that transcends expectations – only at Al Shamali Auto Parts.
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Source left-right: Enterprises; ABS Counts of Australian Businesses, Online Vacancies; JSA - Internet Vacancy Index, Qualification Enrolments; NCVER, RTO's; training.gov.au, Workforce Growth; IBISWorld Industry Wizard.
The Australian Rail industry is an integral part of the economy and supply chain. The industry underpins Australian business, providing mobility to millions of passengers and vital freight services on over 33,000 km of track across the country. With $155 billion worth of rail infrastructure projects in the pipeline, existing shortages of labour can be expected to continue.
Increased demand for rail freight and strong expansions in passenger rail across States and Territories are factors driving skills demand. An ageing workforce is also contributing to the rail sector skills story.
In 2018, it was estimated that 20% of the rail workforce was expecting to retire by 2028. A lack of nationally consistent regulatory arrangements across the rail sector is a challenge that needs to be addressed to unlock productivity gains across the sector.
The industry employs more than 165,000 people directly and indirectly across private and public operators, passenger and freight operators, track owners and managers, manufacturers, infrastructure maintenance and suppliers. Australia’s rail network is the 6th largest in the world.
Rail Training Package
The Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) system aims to provide individuals with work-ready skills for the labour market – skills that businesses and industries need to be highly productive and internationally competitive.
The TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package covers the vocational requirements including Rail Infrastructure, Light Rail, Tram and Train Driving, Rail Operations Management, Signalling and Safety Management.
Rail Strategic Workforce Planning Committee
Industry Skills Australia has established a Strategic Workforce Planning Committee for each major industry to sit at the heart of the Jobs and Skills Council. Comprising senior industry leaders, these Committees are the central mechanism through which industry is empowered to identify its immediate and emerging skill needs and the responses that are needed by the national skills system, industry and governments.
The Committees work on behalf of industry to shape and oversee the development of the National Workforce Plan based on intelligence and consultation with key stakeholders from across Australia. The Rail Industry Strategic Workforce Planning Committee membership was established in November 2023. The Committee comprises of:
- Brian Appleby (Chair), Public Transport Authority of Western Australia
- Shayne Kummerfeld (Deputy Chair), Rail, Tram and Bus Union – Queensland Branch (RTBU)
- Caroline Wilkie, Australasian Railway Association (ARA)
- Kate Alam, Pacific National
- Kim Drew, John Holland Group
- Matthew Wheatley, TasRail
- Paul Baxter, Australian Manufacturing Workers Union – Queensland and Northern Territory Branch (AMWU)
- Timothy Pease, Aurizon
- Tony Landi, V/Line
For any enquiries about the Rail Strategic Workforce Planning Committee, contact the Industry Engagement Manager, Carly Grigg.
View the Rail Strategic Workforce Planning Committee Terms of Reference here.
Australia’s rail industry provides mobility to millions of passengers and vital freight services across the country and it is expanding at a rapid rate. Employing almost 50,000 people in urban, regional and rural areas of Australia, rail operations are transforming thanks to recent technology changes such as automation and driverless systems.
Get on board for a career in customer service, or one where you can use your technical and professional skills to move freight, build and maintain tracks, and organize the movement of thousands of people every day. Offering flexibility, security and great training along the way, a career in rail might be just what you’re looking for.
Your Industry Engagement Manager
Carly is an engaging stakeholder relationship specialist with over 20 years’ experience addressing workforce planning solutions and developing new business opportunities. She has worked for the Victorian Government in delivering projects across multiple industry sectors, working with a range of stakeholders. Carly is the co-author of the Regional Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Skills Road Map and played a key role in the development and delivery of the new Victorian Fair Jobs Code. Prior to this, Carly worked across the apprenticeship network for 10 years.
How to get involved
Great ideas to address these challenges and many more can come from anyone and anywhere. Whether you’d like to collaborate with us, share your ideas, get involved in our activities or simply stay informed, get in touch now to join us on the journey.
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Monthly Bulletin on agriculture, fishing and agro-industry
Adverse prospects for poultry industry: fall in egg production and in poultry prices
- February 2006
21 February 2006
In December 2005 the poultry industry maintained a downward trend, with declines in egg production, either for consumption or for hatching, and falls in the price index of poultry vis-à-vis the same month of 2004.
In turn, the volume of slaughtered cattle rose, in particular the slaughter of pigs, which increased by 5.7% from the same month of the previous year.
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In 2018, the foundation stone for the construction of the Vitos Clinic in Bad Homburg was laid. The new building comprises five full storeys including underground parking. The project order from EAB GmbH Rhein/Main included the complete high- and low-voltage installation including safety technology. During the 24-month construction period, an average of 15-20 employees were on site. In February 2021, the Vitos Clinic for Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics went into operation and can admit a total of 125 patients – 25 per ward – as inpatients. The new building of the Vitos clinic is part of the Bad Homburg health campus, which, as a health center, covers all major medical disciplines.
In addition to bright stations, a special lighting concept and a colour concept were integrated into the concept of the new building, which is intended to serve as orientation. The lighting system comprises 2500 luminaires which have been implemented in 150 individual positions according to the specifications of a lighting planner.
Starting with the medium-voltage system including an oil-transformer with a size of 20 KV 630 KVA, the emergency power system with 350 KW, general and safety supply low-voltage system up to the 30 sub-distribution boards, some with functional integrity, the basic electrical equipment of the building has been covered.
In addition, around 175,000 m of high-voltage cables including support systems and 150,000 m of low-voltage cables were laid. The lighting system comprises around 2500 luminaires. The lighting is partly controlled with DALI. In individual rooms, for example, the lighting simulation was adapted by our building automation department to the natural circadian rhythm with sunrise and sunset.
Vitos Clinic in Bad Homburg
- Medium voltage system incl. oil transformer 20KV 630KVA
- Emergency power supply system with 350 KW
- Low-voltage systems for general power as well as for safety power supply
- 30 sub-distributors, partly in functional maintenance
- 140.000m power cable incl. support systems
- 100.000m low voltage cable
- 6000 installations
- Lighting system with 2500 luminaires with approx. 150 individual positions according to the specifications of a lighting planner
- IT system with 12 data distributors and around 2000 data sockets
- BOS and BMA system with around 1000 detectors incl. alarm.
- Nurse call system with around 250 participants
- Door control system, access system and intercom system with around 30 doors
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Thiruvananthapuram (India) (AFP) - Virat Kohli on Sunday said he is not desperate for milestones after his unbeaten 166 helped India crush Sri Lanka by 317 runs and record the highest ever victory margin in a one-day international.
Kohli's third century in his last four matches and 116 by opener Shubman Gill powered India to 390-5 in Thiruvananthapuram.
Fast bowler Mohammed Siraj then returned impressive figures of 4-32 and India bowled out the tourists for a paltry 73 in 22 overs to sweep the three-match series 3-0.
India went past New Zealand's 290-run thrashing of Ireland in 2008.
A 131-run second-wicket stand between Gill and Kohli, who surpassed Sri Lankan great Mahela Jayawardene's 12,650 ODI runs to enter the top five all-time run getters, stood out after India elected to bat first.
"It (the awards) is the by-product of the intent I have," Kohli, who hit his 74th international century, said after being named man of the match and series.
"Mindset is always to help the team as much as I can, bat for as long as possible and put the team in a strong position.I have always played for the right reasons, help the team as much as possible."
Former captain Kohli has been in blazing form since coming out of an extended lean patch last year when he spoke about his mental struggles during the phase.
"Ever since I came back from the break, I am feeling good and I don't have desperation anymore to get to a milestone," Kohli said.
"I want to continue being in this space where I am relaxed and content with how I am playing, and that for me is the most important thing.Today I was happy to be batting out there, and in that space I end up playing my best cricket."
Kohli, 34, has amassed 12,754 runs in 268 ODI matches for India, behind Sachin Tendulkar (18,426), Kumar Sangakkara (14,234), Ricky Ponting (13,704) and Sanath Jayasuriya (13,430).
Gill put on 95 runs for the opening wicket with skipper Rohit Sharma, who made 42, to set the tone for the team's batting domination.
Rohit missed out on a fifty after he fell to Chamika Karunaratne but Gill kept up the attack with Kohli and raised his second ODI hundred, celebrating it with a fist bump.
Siraj 'rare talent'
Gill smashed Jeffrey Vandersay for four fours in the over after the ton, but was soon bowled off a slower delivery from Kasun Rajitha.
Kohli put on another century partnership with Shreyas Iyer, who hit 38, and went on to celebrate the ton with his arms and bat raised to an applauding crowd.
The ball before Kohli clinched his hundred saw a nasty collision at the square-leg boundary between Vandersay and Ashen Bandara, with both fielders stretchered off.
Dunith Wellalage came in as a concussion substitute for Vandersay and batted for the tourists at number eight.
Kohli changed gears after his 46th ODI century -- three behind Tendulkar's all-time record of 49 -- as he smashed Karunaratne for two successive sixes.
Kohli reached his 150 in 106 balls and finished off with 13 fours and eight sixes.
Sri Lanka were never in the chase after Siraj struck three times in his first five overs including the wickets of Avishka Fernando, for one, and Kusal Mendis, bowled on four.
The tourists kept losing wickets to Siraj's pace and swing and the quick also ran out Karunaratne with a direct throw that caught the batsman off guard and out of his crease at the striker's end.
"The way he was swinging the ball, he is a rare talent," Rohit said of his pace bowler.
"The way he has come up in the last few years is good to see.He has gone from strength to strength and that's really good for Indian cricket."
Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav took two wickets each to flatten Sri Lanka's batting with 28 overs to spare, with the tourists losing nine wickets and injured Bandara not batting.
India now host New Zealand for three ODI matches and three Twenty20 internationals with the opening 50-over match in Hyderabad on Wednesday.
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The tenure system at inStem is a key and integral part of efforts to constantly improve its overall research performance and is used to decide whether to continue an initial 5- year appointment of a faculty member to a continuing one.
It is the policy of inStem that each new appointee be supported very strongly in every way so that an independent programme can be started in the shortest possible period. In return, inStem expects that the appointee perform at a level equivalent or better than peers in the best departments elsewhere in the world. Given the stringent selection procedure for faculty at inStem, the high quality of those recruited and the level of support provided, we reasonably expect that most of our colleagues can meet the very high standards required.
The Dean will appoint a tenure advisory committee to advise each new faculty member, in matters related to research progress and scientific output. We stress that the committee has a purely advisory capacity, and its views are not binding. The purpose of this committee is serve as an official ‘sounding- board’ to the faculty member, in addition to the several informal interactions that take place. The faculty member will arrange to meet with this committee about once a year, or more frequently if so desired. The faculty member is encouraged to bring to the attention of the committee, any special problems or requirements. The tenure advisory committee may choose to express its views in writing to ensure that its views and concerns, if any, are clearly conveyed. The tenure advisory committee will continue to function until the tenure decision.
To be granted tenure, the faculty member must demonstrate the establishment of a successful research programme which address well thought out, important research questions. The single most important measure of this is research publications of quality. The level of performance expected from a new appointee to be granted tenure is being continuously ratcheted upwards. Hence it is not advisable for a new appointee to go by what has happened in the past for others. Others currently at similar levels, in best institutions anywhere, would be a wiser measure of comparison.
New appointees, at the level of Fellow or Reader, will be assessed for tenure according to the following schedule. Towards the end of their first contract (usually of 5 years) faculty members will be given a new contract of a two-year duration. They should submit their papers for evaluation for a continuing appointment no later than at the end of the first year of this two-year contract. To reiterate, Faculty members are required to submit their consolidated application for tenure no later than a total of 5.5 years after joining. The evaluation for tenure can, therefore, take place in the second year of this two-year contract. There is, of course, no bar in applying for tenure at any earlier stage. The maximum period within which a tenure application is to be submitted can be extended only in exceptional circumstances (e.g. health problems, maternity/paternity leave, family crisis). In such cases, the faculty member should make a formal request to the Dean for the tenure period to be extended. This request, unless extenuated by an emergency, must be be made well in advance, typically before the end of the first five year contract.
The Dean will write to the candidate at the appropriate time asking that a formal application for tenure be made. This application will have a work report, reprints of publications and a curriculum vita.
The Dean will send the tenure papers submitted by the candidate to reviewers, some of who may be chosen from the list suggested by the candidate. Their recommendations of will be examined by a panel appointed by Chair of the inStem Governing Council. This panel will typically include the Dean, the inStem Director, chosen scientific members of the Board and experts who can analyze the candidates work as needed. The views of this panel will be presented to the inStem Governing Council, which will take a final decision.
If tenure is not granted, the faculty member will have the remainder of the two-year contract to plan a transition. Should additional time be required, the faculty member may be given a new short term position of one year, extendable by yet another year, on reasonable grounds, to allow transition to a position elsewhere.
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Introduction: Mjolnir Baby Rattle
At the end of last year I saw a Thor Mjolnir Rattle popup by IJustLikeMakingThings. Having just had a baby boy I knew I wanted to make one of these on my 3D printer. To design this I used Solidworks and built it full scale using reference material from the internet. I plan on printing a full scale version of this later but as a fun test print I built one scale down to be a baby rattle. The .STL files I included will be at full scale. I scaled them down to 30% for the baby rattle.
Step 1: Printing
The printer I used is a Creality CR-10 and I used Cura to slice each part.
I used the following settings for each part:
- Layer Height: 0.1mm
- Infill: 25%
- Extruder Temp: 200 degrees celsius
- Build Plate Temp: 65 degrees celsius
- Flow: 100%
- Build Plate Adhesion: Brim (I used a raft for the handle to give it a more stable base)
- Supports: Triangles
Removing supports is fairly straight forward. Use cation removing the supports from the handle because they surround most of the handle.
Step 2: Assembly
Before glue any of the parts together, be sure to do a dry fit. You might need to shave off of little bit a the portion that fits into the body of the hammer. Use a x-acto knife or a file to knock down those small edges. If need be, use a file to open up the hole in the body. Take care not to remove to much on the handle or the hole for the handle. That needs to be nice and tight.
I used a Locite epoxy plastic bonder. This was my first time using it and it bonded everything real nice. Use small amounts evenly applied to the contacting surfaces.
The first glue up will be the cap and two hammer heads to the body. Painters tape does great holding it together.
Let that glue set up, my epoxy takes 20 minutes. Before gluing the handle on, pour in a tablespoon of rice through the hole for the handle. You could use anything one want for the rattle noise.
Finally glue on the handle and secure it with tape making sure that it sits square to the hammer.
Step 3: Finished-Final Thoughts
At this point I was done and my son loves it. I wanted to give it a nice paint job to give it that authentic Mjolnir look but I figured my son would be putting this in his mouth and I didn't want paint coming off.
Like I said I plan to make a full scale version of this design and I will painting that one.
Thank you for your interest in my little project for my son and thanks to IJustLikeMakingThings for giving me the inspiration.
If you feel that it is worthy, I would be grateful for your vote in the Remix Contest
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The difference in financial security between never worrying about money and never, ever getting by would necessitate choosing to be ugly and rich.
As for the third, I came back to school specifically because I was bored and accomplishing little in my job. As other have said, it's nice to have an easy day every now and then. The feeling that I was contributing nothing of value started to weigh on me, though.
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Milliyet - Türkiye’s Minister of Energy Taner Yildiz said Türkiye has pledged to purchase 70 percent of the electricity that would be generated by the nuclear power plant to be built in Akkuyu.
Yildiz spoke to the press at the 2. Black Sea Oil and Gas Summit and said the purchase guarantees of the four units to be incorporated into the nuclear power plant will be different. Yildiz said there will be a 70 percent purchase guarantee for the two units and added, “There is a 30 percent purchase guarantee for the third and fourth units. We will disclose information on the partnership and conditions with the public.”
Türkiye and Russia have recently signed a USD 20 billion cooperation deal to build and operate the county’s first nuclear power plant in Akkuyu, on the Mediterranean coast.
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It sounds like a pizza and looks like a snail, but this is actually an extremely economical concept car that Suzuki describes as being its vision of a next-generation global compact car.
Could there be some ingredients and garnishes from the next Alto in the Regina concept then? Too early to tell really, but Suzuki's next city car will certainly stand apart from its boxy rivals if it inherits the concept's ‘beady-eye’ headlights, sloping window line and shapely wheel arches that partially conceal the rear wheels.
Cleverly engineered too, the Regina weighs just 730kg and boasts a drag coefficient that's at least 10 percent lower than that of current models.
While Suzuki has made no mention of the engine that powers it, besides the fact that it's fuelled by petrol, the company is gloating about some impressive fuel consumption figures. On the JC08 test cycle, the Regina is said to sip just 3.1 litres per 100km and it emits a mere 70g/km of CO2 on the New European Driving Cycle.
The Regina concept will be unveiled at the Tokyo Motor Show in Japan early next month, alongside an even stranger little creature called the Q-concept.
Look past the designer's fetish for round shapes and you'll see a handy little city commuter that's positioned somewhere between a car and a bike.
Measuring just 2.5-metres in length, the Q-concept seats two people in tandem and was designed primarily for journeys within a 10km radius.
Suzuki also describes it as being more comfortable than a motorcycle - which clearly takes some doing when you have an actual cabin with a roof and proper seats to work with.
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We present GKG18-DPDFs, a next-to-leading order (NLO) QCD analysis of diffractive parton distribution functions (diffractive PDFs) and their uncertainties.
This is the first global set of diffractive PDFs determined within the xFitter framework. This analysis is motivated by all available and most up-to-date data on inclusive diffractive deep inelastic scattering (diffractive DIS). Heavy quark contributions are considered within the framework of the `TR' general mass variable flavor number scheme (GM-VFNS).
We form a mutually consistent set of diffractive PDFs due to the inclusion of high-precision data from H1/ZEUS combined inclusive diffractive cross sections measurements. We study the impact of the H1/ZEUS combined data by producing a variety of determinations based on reduced data sets. We find that these data sets have a significant impact on the diffractive PDFs with some substantial reductions in uncertainties.
The predictions based on the extracted diffractive PDFs are compared to the analyzed diffractive DIS data and with other determinations of the diffractive PDFs.
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Today at RSA Conference 2017, Ivanti, a leader in integrating and automating critical IT tasks, announced that it has received two industry awards for its innovative suite of solutions which provide defence-in-depth, from the endpoint to the data centre.
Ivanti Application Control for Windows Servers has won the CDM 2017 InfoSec Award for “Most Innovative Data Centre Security Solution.” The award positions Ivanti among Cyber Defence Magazine’s InfoSec Innovators of 2017. Ivanti Endpoint Security was also recognised as a Silver winner of the Info Security Products Guide Global Excellence Award in the Endpoint Security category (100 to 499 employees).
“As organisations face increasing cyber security threats, it’s critical to adopt powerful solutions that will provide comprehensive threat detection, prevention and remediation – from the endpoint to the data centre,” said Duane Newman, Vice President of Product Management, Ivanti. “Ivanti Application Control for Windows Servers provides a powerful extra layer of protection in the data centre, reducing the attack surface and mitigating the risk of cyber attacks on critical server workloads. Equally, Ivanti Endpoint Security provides proactive and reliable protection for endpoints to prevent the risk of malware intrusion. It’s an honour to be recognised with these prestigious security awards.”
Officially released yesterday, Ivanti Application Control for Windows Servers allows organisations to target common server workloads and provide a layer of protection around them. Using application control with a Trusted Ownership model, it prevents unauthorised configuration changes and disables the execution of unauthorised applications, defending against malware and ransomware on vital application servers.
Ivanti Endpoint Security layers on multiple protection strategies – including AV, patch management, and application and device control – reducing the attack surface from an integrated platform. Discovery and inventory of hardware and software provides visibility across the enterprise for a complete view of the security posture. Ivanti Endpoint Security was the first solution to be awarded CESG CPA accreditation for software execution control, making it an approved solution for UK government and public sector organisations.
The fifth annual Cyber Defence Magazine InfoSec Awards recognise innovation across the cyber defence landscape. Judged by a panel of CISSP, FMDHS and CEH certified security professionals, Ivanti Application Control for Windows Servers was named this year’s Most Innovative Data Centre Security Solution and Ivanti will be listed among Cyber Defence Magazine’s InfoSec Innovators of 2017 and included in the February 2017 Cyber Warning Magazine.
The 13th Annual Info Security Products Guide 2017 Global Excellence Awards® recognise security and IT vendors with advanced, ground-breaking products and solutions that are helping set the bar higher for others in all areas of security and technologies. Winners were honoured in San Francisco on February 13, 2017, during a red-carpet awards dinner and presentation.
Ivanti’s complete product portfolio of data centre security, hybrid cloud security and endpoint security solutions will be showcased in RSA Conference 2017 booth #S2227. For more information, visit: https://www.ivanti.com/solutions/needs/protect-against-ransomware-and-malware.
Ivanti is IT evolved. By integrating and automating critical IT tasks, Ivanti is modernising IT and helping IT organisations successfully automate and secure the digital workplace. Ivanti is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, and has offices all over the world. For more information, visit www.ivanti.com.
Copyright © 2017, Ivanti. All rights reserved.
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I shouldn't normally talk about warranties in a blog called ivoidwarranties, but my 3-week old MacBook's MagSafe adapter cable developed a crack. I took the photo on Friday, and today the crack seems to have lengthened. I took the adapter back to the service center ran by the shop that I bought the MacBook from, and all they said was, "This is not covered under warranty."
Where is the legendary Apple service I heard so much about? I've used many other Apple products in the past without any problems, but this is my first Mac, and I'm not happy.
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If you have an android phone such as the Droid or Incredible, you know how horrible the battery life is. If you don’t touch the phone all day, you MIGHT make it to lunch time before needing to recharge it.
Thanks to Terry, I now have two backup batteries and a dedicated wall charger for spare batteries with an extra spare battery in my pocket at all times for when I’ll be away from a wall outlet for more than 4-6 hours. Sad, I know.
The good news is that I discovered a fantastic way to extend the battery life of your android phone on the Verizon network. Continue reading “Extending the Battery Life of Verizon Android Phones”
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This month was kind of a mess.
Continue readingThere was a morning, back when I was in middle school. The bus was turning up the school’s little hill of a driveway, and I was lying back, tired, trying to squeeze just another minute or two of rest out of the morning before I had to face an entire day at school. It was a typical morning, similar to hundreds of others before it, and probably after it. A completely unexceptional, worthless moment of transition between the parts of the day that actually mattered.
And somehow, for some reason, I realized all of that in that moment.
I realized I was living through the most mundane, unremarkable moment in time. A moment that would soon be forgotten by everyone on the bus, including myself, because what reason was there to remember it? A moment so defined by its insignificance that, in just a few more days, or hours, or maybe even minutes, it would be like that moment never happened at all.
So I decided to remember it.
I didn’t want that moment to not matter. I didn’t want that moment to be as insignificant as it was destined to be. I didn’t want it to be forgotten and therefore die, losing every effect it ever had on anyone who lived through it.
I couldn’t rescue every moment in eternity from its inevitable oblivion, but I could rescue that moment, on that one day, on that one morning, on that utterly insignificant bus ride before school.
And so I remember it. I remember all the silly things that were going through my head as I made that vow of remembrance, which I’ve now shared here (without too much extra dramatization—I was a dramatic child, inside my own head).
I remember the feeling of defiance that went into the act, the feeling of struggle against an impossible enemy—eternity itself. The feeling of borrowed/mutual insignificance, because I too was just screaming against the void of Forever. Someday I would be forgotten too, and the world would move on as if I never existed.
But for now at least, for just one lifetime, I could remember—and therefore keep alive—that one insignificant moment.
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A harem series can include demons and angels, something only anime can do. High School DxD embodies all that we have just described. It’s much more. The thrilling anime is ready to release season 5. This means that viewers and fans all over the globe will be able finally to catch Issei Hyodou in action. High School DxD Season 5 can be seen on television screens based on Ichiei Ishibumi’s 2008 list of novels. The original release was due to be released last year. However, the global pandemic forced a delay.
High School DxD Season 5- Release Date
The release date for High School DxD Season 5 has not been announced. However, the date for the same has yet to be set. The series was to be aired online in 2020. But, there is still no information. Covid-19, a pandemic, is the key reason this has happened. Now, the show will be released somewhere between mid-2021 and early-2021.
Highschool DxD Season 5 Cast
Since the confirmation of high school dxd Season 5 This is what the media reported. However, the cast has yet not been announced. The speculation is growing about who will make a return, who might enter, and who may have a storyline ending. Fans who have been following this show for a while will remember it. for these editions are familiar to the voices of
- Yuki Kuji as Issei Hayoudou
- Ayana Taketaksu, Koneko Tujou
- Yoko Haikasa in Rias Gremory
- Shizuka Ito as Akeno Heejima
- Azumi Azumi Asakura is Asia Argento
The animation and visual team that produced the last season’s episode are expected to return. Studio graphically brought the original three seasons to life. Season 4 was brought to fruition by Studios Passione. Yoshifumi Suda was the director.
The creators decide to move studios halfway through production despite the risk. The visuals they created were quite different from the ones that fans had been used to. This led to a lot of dissatisfaction among fans. This debate ended up in a petition, asking that the creators go back to the animation style they used in seasons 1, 2, 3, and 4.
What to Expect from Season 5
The Witcher 4 is not expected to be released until 2020. COVID 19, however, delayed the release. Due to COVID 19, Season 5 was delayed, creating a lot of excitement.
Episode 4 from the previous season was inspired by chapters 9 and 10 of that book. When we speak about the major update to season 5, we will most likely see a different screenplay. Season 5 was shot in a different studio. The show will not change much, except for this.
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Can the traits that make you feel socially awkward actually be the key to unlocking extraordinary success?
We’ve all experienced a time when we felt like an outsider looking in. But for some, this isn’t a rare occurrence, but a constant struggle. In fact, research shows 10 – 15% of the population is socially awkward. But there is a strong correlation between social awkwardness and giftedness. You just have to learn how to use it to your advantage.
I’m excited to welcome Ty Tashiro to the show today. Ty is a psychologist and interpersonal relationship expert. He’s spent decades researching human intelligence, neuroscience, personality, and sociology to help us better understand this widely shared trait. He’s also the author of Awkward: The Science of Why We’re Socially Awkward and Why That’s Awesome.
There are few things more psychologically devastating than social exclusion. But being awkward can be like speaking a second language. By taking the same focus and persistence that you naturally give to things you love and applying it to your social life, you can figure out how to fit in without losing yourself. Listen in as Ty shares how you can turn your unique quirks into your greatest superpower and never grapple over an awkward social interaction again.
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What Are My Rights as an Employee in California?
As an employee in California, you have rights. Dozens of federal, state, and in some places – like San Francisco – local laws, have been enacted to ensure you are treated fairly, paid for your work, and provided with a safe workplace. Understanding your rights is an important first step toward protecting and vindicating those rights, whether going through your company’s grievance procedures, initiating a complaint with a governmental agency, or taking your claim to court. See below for an overview of many key aspects of employee rights in California. If you feel your rights as an employee have been violated, call Bay Area employment lawyer Richard Koss in San Francisco or the East Bay to discuss your needs and concerns.
Right to a Discrimination-Free Workplace
One of the fundamental rights of an employee in California is the right to a workplace free from discrimination. This includes protection against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or military and veteran status. Employers are legally obligated to provide equal opportunities in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, and termination.
Right to Fair Compensation
Employees in California are entitled to fair compensation for their work. This includes receiving at least the minimum wage, which varies depending on the size of the employer and the city or county of employment. Additionally, non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay at 1.5 times their regular rate for hours worked beyond 40 hours per week or eight hours per day. Employers must also provide rest and meal breaks, with specific requirements based on the duration of the workday.
Right to Safe Working Conditions
California’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) ensures that employees have the right to safe and healthy working conditions. This includes the provision of necessary safety equipment, training on workplace hazards, and the maintenance of a hazard-free work environment. Employees have the right to report unsafe conditions without fear of retaliation.
Right to Family and Medical Leave
Eligible employees in California have the right to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons under the California Family Rights Act (CFRA) and the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA). This includes leave for the birth of a child, adoption, foster care placement, to care for an immediate family member with a serious health condition, or for the employee’s own serious health condition.
Right to Privacy
Employees in California have a right to privacy in the workplace. This includes protection against unreasonable searches and monitoring, as well as the confidentiality of personal information such as medical records and social security numbers. Employers must also obtain consent before conducting background checks.
Sound Advice and Professional Representation From a Skilled and Knowledgeable Bay Area Employment Law Attorney
Understanding your rights as an employee in California is essential for ensuring fair treatment and a safe work environment. If you believe your rights have been violated, or if you have any questions about employment laws in California, Richard Koss, a seasoned attorney in the San Francisco Bay Area, can provide guidance and legal assistance. Protecting your rights is not just a legal obligation for employers; it’s a fundamental aspect of maintaining a respectful and equitable workplace. And in addition, one of your rights as an employee in California is to seek advice from an attorney.
If you are a San Francisco employee or employer in need of advice or representation concerning California labor and employment law issues, contact the Bay Area employment law attorney Richard Koss at 650-722-7046 on the San Francisco Peninsula, or 925-757-1700 in the East Bay.
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San Francisco Race Discrimination Lawyer Serving the Bay Area
When San Francisco Bay area workers experience discrimination at work based on race, ethnicity or national origin, Bay Area race discrimination lawyers Rand L. Stephens and Richard Koss will advocate aggressively to protect their rights.
Overview of Racial Discrimination in California
What is Race Discrimination?
If you have been treated differently at work solely because of your race, there are legal remedies available to you. If other employees of different races are given preferential treatment in hiring, promotions, pay raises, work duties or hours, this disparate treatment may give you grounds to file a lawsuit. Even when race discrimination is unintentional and not malicious, the negative impact on minorities can still create grounds for a lawsuit. Employers subjected to such claims must be able to show a legitimate nondiscriminatory reason for their work rules or treatment. Race discrimination can also include harassment such as racist remarks, hostile work environment, and cruel and unfair treatment.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits employment discrimination on the basis of race, color and national origin by public and private employers, training programs, employment agencies and labor organizations. The Act also bans employment discrimination based on religion, sex or gender. The Civil Rights Act of 1991 expanded the scope of the previous Act and gave plaintiffs access to additional damages and the right to a jury trial.
The Fair Employment and Housing Act of 1980
In addition to the protections provided by federal law, California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act of 1980 (FEHA) protects employees against discrimination based on race, national origin or ancestry. FEHA also bans workplace discrimination based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, religion, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, medical condition or marital status. If a FEHA case is litigated in an administrative hearing before the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (FEHC), employees may recover back pay and emotional distress damages. If any Title VII or FEHA case is litigated in civil court, an employee may win monetary damages, emotional distress and punitive damages, in addition to back pay and injunctive relief. They will also be awarded attorney fees in most cases.
Contact Our Attorneys in the San Francisco Bay Area for Help
Discrimination in the workplace based on race, national origin or ancestry is prohibited by federal and California law. If you have suffered from race discrimination at work, Bay Area discrimination lawyers Rand L. Stephens and Richard Koss will fight for your rights. Take action today and call or email us for a consultation.
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by Leslee Kulba
Wild West blogger
Jackson County has been in the news for considering donating $700,000 to the Smoky Mountains Railroad. Under the radar, however, was Swain County’s already promised donation of the same amount. A train, like any other folly, serves as a job-creating tourist attraction – with economic multipliers, of course.
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Eighteen years ago when I became a Mom, I never dreamed of THIS Summer. Eighteen years ago- I waited for teeth to come in, for her to eat solid foods, what size of diapers to purchase, what theme her birthday party would be, what she would wear on Halloween. As well as many more mile stones. But when you become a Mom you never think… what is it going to be like when she moves away (tear) Ellie is the perfect combination of her father and me! I seriously don’t think I could be more proud of the young lady she has become. Ellie will be leaving in the Fall to attended Oregon State University. We just started preparing for her dorm room and trying to figure out storage, bedding and more! Stay tuned for those posts… I’ll share once she decides. For ALL you Mama’s out there that are having sleepless nights and wish your baby could be older… DON’T! They grow up way too fast… Hold on and enjoy the ride!
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Germany bans Iranian airline from its airspace after US pressure
BERLIN - Germany has revoked the license of an Iranian airline because it has been transporting military equipment and personnel to Syria and other Middle East war zones, the foreign ministry said on Monday, after heavy U.S. pressure on Berlin to act.The United States imposed sanctions on Mahan Air in 2011, saying it provided financial and other support to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards (IRGC), and has been pressing its European allies to follow suit.The German ban on the airline takes immediate effect, a foreign ministry spokesman said.U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said on Monday that the "U.S. Treasury appreciates the important decision by Germany to deny Mahan Air's landing rights. Mahan routinely flies IRGC-QF and weapons to Syria, is subject to our terrorism secondary sanctions, and should be denied access around the world."Contacted by Reuters, Mahan Air in Tehran said it could not comment immediately on the ban.
UN General Assembly overwhelmingly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire
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US Navy support base on Sardinian island closes after 35 years
By JERUSALEM POST STAFF
The US Navy closed its support base on a tiny island off Sardinia on Thursday as part of its overall reshuffling of its military forces in Europe, officials said.
The base employees on La Maddalena island have left, although some may return to help out the Italian navy as it takes over the site, said Scott Campbell, a spokesman at the US Navy's European region office in Italy.
The US opened the base 35 years ago at the height of the Cold War, to provide support for submarine tenders. At its height, it was a support site for 2,600 sailors, civilian employees and their families, the Navy said in a statement. Washington is closing the base as part of its overall reshuffling of forces in Europe to reflect post Cold War realities.
The last ship based at La Maddalena, the USS Emory S. Land, left the island Sept. 29, along with its 900 crew. The ship's home port is Bremerton, Washington. Italian politicians and residents of Sardinian had opposed the servicing of US nuclear submarines at the base, and had objected to the Italian government's approval of La Maddalena for a base without consulting Parliament.
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Cabinet approves Eisenkot as next IDF chief of staff
Netanyahu says that Eisenkot, who will replace outgoing Gantz in February, is the right man to lead the IDF at a time of great challenges.
By HERB KEINON, YAAKOV LAPPIN
The cabinet on Sunday approved the appointment of Maj.-Gen. Gadi Eisenkot as the 21st IDF chief of staff, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu calling him “the right man at the right time at the right place.”Eisenkot is an experienced officer who can lead the IDF at a time of “great challenges” surrounding Israel, Netanyahu said.Repeating what he said last Sunday, just hours before an air attack near Damascus widely attributed to Israel, but which Jerusalem neither confirmed nor denied, Netanyahu – in an obvious reference to the elections campaign – said that the challenges facing Israel are not taking a time-out.“I am convinced that a determined, responsible and assertive leadership, together with an IDF under Gadi’s command, can overcome all the obstacles and face any challenge,” he said.Defense Minister Moshe Ya’alon, who recommended Eisenkot as chief of staff, welcomed the official appointment on Sunday. Eisenkot had completed every command role “both as a combat soldier in the field and in military headquarters,” he said.Eisenkot has “immense operational and command experience,” Ya’alon said, adding that he brings with him “integrity, values, professionalism, independent thought, and a deep understanding. He is the most suitable commander to take over control of the IDF from the current chief of staff, Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz, at a time when the threats are changing and the IDF is in the process of adapting itself to this new reality.”Eisenkot appeared before the Turkel Commission on Tuesday and received approval for his appointment.Maj.-Gen. Yair Golan, who until recently was head of the IDF’s Northern Command, is set to become deputy of chief of staff. Eisenkot, 54, is scheduled to assume office in February, when Gantz completes his four-year term.After announcing Eisenkot as his confirmed candidate at the end of November, Ya’alon said, “In the coming years, the State of Israel and the IDF will face the most complex security challenges in all sectors, along the borders, within them and far from them. Eisenkot is the most suitable officer to pick up the baton from Lt.-Gen. Benny Gantz and to lead the IDF in facing these challenges.”
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4 1/2" x 3" matted in 5" x 7" frame
Be the owner of one of the original paintings featured on the Oasis Oracle Deck. Each painting is meant to evoke a feeling or intention which you will see in the title and bring some of the positive vibes into whatever space you choose to display it.
It can be hard to accept wonderful things for ourselves, even when we have been wishing for them. Allow yourself to receive and sit in your divine feminine. Red is the color of your root chakra, sit in peace and let the universe bring you all the wonderful things it has to offer.
Each original painting comes with the oracle card matching it with a special message.
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The war in Ukraine caused by the Russian invasion has shocked and devastated the entire world. It is an attack on freedom, peace and democracy. Millions are predicted to be displaced and to become refugees. Our hearts go out to the people of Ukraine and we dearly hope that peace will be restored.
Women in Vision UK is keen to be part of relief efforts for those most in need! For the first stage of our support, we have launched this fundraiser to provide much needed financial help to the Ukrainian Red Cross Society who will receive any donations from the British Red Cross Society. We believe this is critical in the shorter term. The members of the Ukrainian Red Cross Society are selflessly and courageously providing medical treatment, food, clothing, hygiene products and shelter to Ukrainians who are in need. Please give what you can to make a difference in the lives of people suffering in Ukraine and to those forced to flee to other countries from Ukraine.
WVUK has already made efforts to support Ukrainians in the UK with access to work. In the future, we aim to use our wide professional network to directly send supplies such as food, clothes, hygiene products, first aid and medical and ophthalmic equipment to help Ukrainians in need. We are also planning to develop a network of opportunities to support training fellowships both in ophthalmology and research either in the UK or within Ukraine once it is possible. Please donate what you can to help us support the Ukrainian people. Thank you.
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About Read Easy UK
Did you know that 2.4 million adults in England alone struggle to read or cannot read at all? Your support will help us to do even more to transform the lives of adults who want to learn to read. We provide free, confidential, one-to-one reading coaching for adults delivered by trained volunteers.
Read Easy UK Registered charity number 1151288
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Soil sensors are innovative devices that have revolutionized the field of agriculture by providing real-time data on various soil parameters. These sensors play a crucial role in precision farming and sustainable agricultural practices. In this article, we will delve into the workings of soil sensors and explore their wide range of applications in detail.
Working Principles of Soil Sensors:
Soil sensor operate based on different principles depending on the parameter they measure. Here are some common types of soil sensors and their working mechanisms:
1.1 Soil Moisture Sensors:
Soil sensor measure the amount of water present in the soil. Capacitance-based sensors work by measuring changes in the dielectric constant of the soil, which is directly related to soil moisture content. Tensiometers, on the other hand, measure soil moisture tension using a vacuum gauge connected to a porous ceramic cup buried in the soil. Resistance-based sensors utilize electrical conductivity to measure soil moisture levels.
1.2 Soil Temperature Sensors:
Soil temperature sensors monitor the temperature of the soil. They typically consist of a probe inserted into the soil that measures the heat conductivity or resistance to determine the temperature.
1.3 Soil Nutrient Sensors:
Soil nutrient sensors detect the concentration of essential nutrients in the soil. They employ different techniques such as ion-selective electrodes, optical sensors, or spectroscopy to measure specific nutrient concentrations. For example, ion-selective electrodes use membranes that selectively react with specific ions, allowing for accurate measurements of individual nutrient concentrations.
1.4 Soil pH Sensors:
Soil pH sensors measure the acidity or alkalinity of the soil. They typically use a pH electrode or glass membrane that generates an electrical potential proportional to the soil pH.
1.5 Soil Salinity Sensors:
Soil salinity sensors determine the salt concentration in the soil. Electrical conductivity is commonly used to measure soil salinity. The sensor measures the electrical conductivity of the soil solution, and this value is correlated to the salt concentration.
Applications of Soil Sensors:
2.1 Precision Irrigation:
One of the primary applications of soil sensor is precision irrigation. By providing real-time data on soil moisture levels, these sensors enable farmers to optimize irrigation practices. Farmers can adjust their irrigation schedules based on the actual water needs of the plants, avoiding over-irrigation or under-irrigation. This not only conserves water but also prevents waterlogging and nutrient leaching, leading to improved crop health and higher yields.
2.2 Nutrient Management:
Soil nutrient sensors play a vital role in managing soil fertility and optimizing nutrient applications. These sensors provide accurate measurements of nutrient concentrations in the soil, allowing farmers to adjust fertilizer applications accordingly. By targeting specific areas or plants that require nutrients, farmers can avoid excessive fertilizer use, reducing the risk of nutrient runoff and environmental pollution.
2.3 Crop Health Monitoring:
Soil sensors contribute to crop health monitoring by providing insights into plant physiological processes. By monitoring these parameters, farmers can identify potential issues such as water stress, nutrient deficiencies, or disease susceptibility. This allows for timely interventions, preventing crop losses and ensuring optimal plant health.
2.4 Soil Management and Conservation:
Soil sensor aid in soil management and conservation efforts. By continuously monitoring parameters such as salinity, pH levels, and temperature, farmers can detect potential soil problems early on. This enables them to implement appropriate remedial measures, such as leaching, soil amendments, or pH adjustments. Soil sensors also help in assessing soil erosion risks and evaluating the effectiveness of soil conservation measures.
Soil sensor contribute to environmental monitoring by providing valuable data on soil conditions. This information is crucial for implementing sustainable farming practices and minimizing environmental impacts.
3.1 Research and Data Collection:
Soil sensor are extensively used in research and data collection activities. Researchers use soil sensors to collect long-term data on soil parameters, which are then analyzed to study soil dynamics, plant-soil interactions, and climate change impacts. This data helps in developing models, predicting crop yields, and improving agricultural practices.
Soil sensor have transformed agriculture by providing real-time data on various soil parameters. These sensors enable farmers to make informed decisions regarding irrigation, nutrient management, and overall crop health. Through precision farming practices facilitated by soil sensors, farmers can optimize resource usage, enhance crop productivity, and promote sustainable land management. By embracing soil sensor technology, the agriculture sector can move towards a more efficient, productive, and environmentally responsible future.
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Wise Registry Cleaner is a powerful registrycleaner and registry optimizer. It speeds up your PC by cleaningyour Windows Registry. Wise Registry Cleaner freebie does a neatjob in cleaning out the Registry junk. It scan your entire WindowsRegistry with only a few seconds by its advanced scanningalgorithm. Wise Registry Cleaner will scan the Registry, flaggingorphaned or bad Registry entries, and shows you the name and valuesfor each.
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