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The Scriptures tell us that an elder is not to be quarrelsome (2 Tim. 2:24). Being quarrelsome is different from having arguments. A quarrelsome person doesn’t just find conflict, he creates it, goes looking for it. He inserts himself into conflicts. Often he is a fault-finder, constantly critiquing others. Quarrelsome people view themselves as having a ministry of correction.
The apostle Paul warns against those who have an “unhealthy craving for controversy and for quarrels about words, which produce envy, dissension, slander, evil suspicions, and constant friction among people…” (1 Tim. 6:4b-5a). He states that “quarreling over words” succeeds “only in leading the listeners to ruin” (2 Tim. 2:14). The apostle is not describing someone who simply has arguments, but rather one who is characterized by them.
Yet what does this quarrelsomeness root in? Because only when we understand the root of the problem can we begin to find the solution.
A quarrelsome person finds a sense of purpose and worth in arguments.
It’s that sense of purpose and worth which causes problems. James clarifies that we get into quarrels precisely because of the desires in our hearts (James 4:1-2). We have fights and quarrels not because another person is wrong but because we want something that they won’t give us. We fight because we have a desire to be right, and to be thought of as right, which gives us a sense of purpose. Ultimately this desire stems from pride and insecurity.
We, of course, know that pride leads to destruction (Prov. 16:18), but more pointedly pride will keep us from genuinely caring for a congregation. Where the Bible calls us to do “nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves” (Phil. 2:3-4), pride asserts self-importance.
Pride says that my view, my perspective, my voice, my position is most important. My views are more important than their views, and in fact my views are more important than them. Likewise, insecurity will keep us from loving because of our need to be validated.
A quarrelsome person can’t ignore a wrong comment, nor can he accept critical feedback. He must justify himself and defend his views. He must be right, and he will only finally accept it if someone else affirms it. The insecure person will quarrel in order to preserve their self-image, and pressure others to reinforce that self-image.
Evaluate yourself, pastor. Do you find it difficult to resist correcting others? Is it hard to obey Romans 15:1? Are your social media accounts full of conflicts? Do you insert yourself into arguments online? Do you use other words to describe your quarreling (like disagreement, dialogue, or discussion)? Would other people characterize you as quarrelsome?
The way forward for the quarrelsome person involves a level of humiliation. The proud and insecure heart will always want to set the terms of repentance. True change will come not simply in trying to be humble, but in being humbled.
The quarrelsome person needs a gracious authority in his life to whom he must confess his sins. Where his quarreling has been public (e.g. online), he needs to make a public confession under the guidance of such an authority. Pastors must be held accountable, and so an elder board full of “yes-men” will not help them to grow and change. But key figures who have the wisdom, the backbone, and the love to call their pastors to repentance will.
A quarrelsome pastor is an unqualified pastor. Therefore, we need not only to evaluate ourselves, but we need others to help us. A prideful and insecure heart will destroy a ministry, but a humble heart can serve the Lord and his church well. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
At A10 Associates, our dedication to delivering tangible results for our clients sets us apart as a bipartisan lobbying firm. We take pride in our ability to make our clients’ goals become a reality, and our recent success in reopening a historic carousel pavilion exemplifies our commitment to achieving meaningful outcomes within a community.
By working hand-in-hand with our client, we realized just how vital the carousel pavilion is to the locals in the area. Our strategic consulting and effective management allowed us to navigate any challenges we faced seamlessly, while our extensive network of government contacts proved invaluable in obtaining swift approvals.
Moreover, A10 goes above and beyond to assist our clients in securing the necessary funding to bring their projects to life. In the case of the carousel pavilion, we helped our client apply for grants and funding, resulting in the successful acquisition of over $325,800 in state funding. This financial support was crucial in making their vision a reality, allowing the pavilion to be open just in time for the Fourth of July holiday.
With A10 by your side, ambitious goals like this are not just aspirations – they become achievements. Let us help you turn your ambitions into a success story by contacting CEO Jessica Tocco via email at jessica.tocco@ | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Under Pressure UWAS course exhibition, spring 2022 (Learning Centre, Otaniemi)
Welcome to the Under Pressure UWAS course exhibition at Learning Centre Lobby opening on 1st of June 2022 at 6 pm!
During the course we studied our environment through artistic and experimental approaches and visualised in different ways pressure systems around us. We studied how experimental filmmaker work with the theme of pressure and observed pressure as a tool used in in contemporary art. We listened to an expert on environmental water law on the theme of global water circulation in connection to legal issues of water distribution and the pressure on society in this field. We engaged in experimental drawing, kept a drawing notebook, and built pneumatic pressure system models. Enjoy some samples of the processes in this exhibition.
Participants of the exhibition: Hertta Kella, Ossi Pettilä, Leo Kivinen, Marko Ikävalko, Samuli Hakala, Olavi Pietiäinen, Vili Sallinen, Jinda Li, Sharon McEvilly, Suramya Pathak, Emil Rupponen, Paavo Pakkanen, Sanna Lehti, Quy Duong Tran, Hitomi Asaka, Maximilian Rallis, Maria Takaki, Carlotta Pezzica, Xinxin Wang and Julian Gröndahl.
Guest teacher: Antti Belinskij, Petri Eskelinen and Petri Kaverma.
Teacher: Denise Ziegler.
Welcome to Under Pressure! | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
You don't have to tighten up the purse strings for this Deal of the Day!
Wednesday is National Purse Day, and a very special thrift boutique wants to celebrate with you.
The Assistance League Thrift Shop has done a purse drive with members and volunteers. They have collected more than 100 purses ranging from brands like Charming Charlie to Dooney & Bourke to Coach, everything from casual to evening, and all in great condition.
The prices range from $5 to $150. That's already a great deal, but...
If you go Wednesday and mention Smart Shopper, you're going to score half off your purse purchase! They're open until 4 p.m., so make sure to head in early in the day.
Plus, it's a win-win. When you shop, you actually donate. One hundred percent of the proceeds go to kids in the community, helping them get uniforms. Last March, they hit a milestone of providing 100,000 uniforms!
IF YOU GO:
7044 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Go on Wednesday, open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Fun Fact: When I chatted with the folks at Assistance League Thrift Shop, they told me they've won "Best-Smelling Thrift Shop" for three years.
They have about 100 volunteers who process every item, making sure they're washed, sewn and in pristine condition before they hit the floor or will be donated to another charity. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
An ILSTE paper detailing collaboration in the use of digital infrastructure, data and visualisation by ACU researchers at ILSTE, has been selected as a Finalist in these Awards at the 19th European Conference on e-Learning (ECEL). The Award will be presented at this virtual conference in late October. Researchers Professor Claire Wyatt-Smith, Professor Michele Haynes and colleagues developed Evidence for Quality in Initial Teacher Education (EQuITE) as a system of customised information technology infrastructure.
The paper outlining EQuITE is a Finalist in the 2020 International eLearning Excellence Awards and outlines the system which now provides new evidence to improve the standard of pre-service teacher education and practice. This paper is an example of the research agenda at ILSTE and the work under the Graduate Teacher Performance Assessment (GTPA) program, that ILSTE leads.
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Key researchers and users worldwide gathered November 13 and 14 in Paris to share timely presentations on the latest research in amino acid nutrition and formulation. Adisseo is the pioneer of the science of amino acid nutrition and its application to practical, day-to-day use.
The highly anticipated conference gave attendees what they wanted. It started with a warm welcome from Jean-Marc Dublanc, CEO, Adisseo, followed by a clear explanation of the Adisseo vision and strategy for ruminants by Francois Pellet, Executive Director of the Adisseo Specialties Strategic Business Unit. Industry experts then focused on the dairy outlook, the amino acid requirements of dairy cattle, and the benefits of amino acid supplementation. The focus then shifted to ration formulation models, assessing protected amino acid products for feed and ration formulation, lessons learned, and amino acid use in compound feed programmes in Europe.
Adisseo assumes distribution of its the Smartamine®, MetaSmart® and Microvit® A Supra Ruminant products in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa from Kemin Industries on the first of January, 2020. Since 2006, Kemin and Adisseo worked together to successfully grow awareness in the industry about amino acid balancing and its benefits for dairy nutrition. Adisseo distributes these products in the rest of the world. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Student Investment Fund Trading Strategies
The SIF team has been diligently engaged in a series of innovative projects aimed at enhancing the operational efficiency and fluidity of the fund. Through our concerted efforts in streamlining processes and integrating cutting-edge technologies, we have significantly advanced the fund’s performance. Each project is meticulously selected and executed by our talented student members, ensuring that our initiatives are not only educational but also yield tangible benefits. These ventures range from developing sophisticated analytical tools to adopting sustainable investment strategies, all converging towards our commitment to excellence and continuous improvement. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
When a basketball game isn't just a basketball game
Ok, so I have to say this right up front. I wasn't emotionally prepared for the Blazers to lose to the NETs (the spelling is important) last night. But I'll get over it. I try to learn from every experience. First, some bullet points, then some thoughts:
The NETs are named after my cancer (ok, not really, but my cancer is called NETs) so I hate them and want to see them defeated every time just like I am planning on defeating my cancer
The NETs also moved to NYC from New Jersey, and we all know, NYers can't root for anything from New Jersey (I'm sorry if that is shocking to anyone. and, yes, I live in Portland OR, but you can take the boy out of New York but you can't take the New York out of the boy)
The NETs have my least favorite player in the NBA, Kevin Durant, on their team. He is a great individual player but basketball is a team sport. He can't lead others, make others better, or win championships unless he joins teams that has already won them.
The Blazers are the good guys. We have lived in Portland for almost 14 years and have been Blazer die-hards since we moved here. Romy was a junior Blazer dancer and we had variations of season tix for a while. Even Krista likes watching games (sometimes and others she is great at tolerating them)
Blazer games were always an activity that Eddie and I and the family could do together so it's even more important. We've had some amazing times at games
So going into the game last night, I built it up in my head that this was a good (Blazers) vs bad (NETs) battle and I really wanted my good guys to defeat the cancer team. But it didn't happen. That being said, I learned a lot anyway.
Don't be stupid and assign too much meaning to a dumb basketball game
Despite that I grew up in New York City and moved to Portland, there is room in my heart for both
Going to the game with Eddie was a blast, even if they lost
The Blazers fought really hard and almost defeated the cancer team. We know cancer hasn't been defeated so I guess it makes sense that we lost. But we are really close!
I guess that's it for this post. I am sure I will have some more to say on this topic, but I can always add it later. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Aeron Cargo Services is founded to offer a comprehensive package of courier, freight, packing, and relocation from UAE to anywhere in the world. Our continual growth by establishing worldwide networks with other logistics agents makes cargo services a viable process. We render personal and business solutions with the top cargo services to fulfill our customer needs. We tirelessly endeavor to experience your cargo New Zealand with a complete freight forwarding solution with our result-oriented strategy. We give the most strenuous and unexpected to our elite customers around the globe.
Aeron Cargo Services benefits you as a one-stop-shop for all your cargo shipping from Abudhabi to New Zealand and other freight forwarding requirements. Anything, it could be a single document, household goods, parcels, manufacturing specimen, personal baggage to be sent as cargo New Zealand we take on, our state of the art freight management system gives you a safe and on-time delivery with real-time tracking options as we promise. At Aeron, rest assured that we provide reliable and quick cargo services around the globe to our valued customers at the most economical and fair cargo charges from Abudhabi to New Zealand by partnering with international agencies.
We always ensure that each cargo to New Zealand from Abudhabi we take on would be delivered with our magical touch as our customer's priorities stand first. We always try to surprise our customers by exceeding their expectations by providing the best and awesome cargo services with the right tracking. Our logistics experts will assist you in all stages of the freight moving right from paperwork to on-time delivery. At Aeron, we define a benchmark in both domestic as well as international freight moving by our unparalleled and unmatched quality cargo services among other shipping companies.
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The YellowScan Surveyor Ultra marks a new generation of YellowScan LiDAR systems integrating SBG Systems’ IMU, combined with an integrated RGB camera for colorisation purposes.
Combining light weight and high density, its flexibility makes a great addition anywhere.
The YellowScan Surveyor Ultra LiDAR system is suited for high speed UAV (VTOL fixed-wing or helicopter) and long-range needs due to its high-density specifications.
With its 360° Field of View, the YellowScan Surveyor Ultra answers vertical mapping and mobile mapping needs when combined with Fly&Drive.
Its light weight makes it easy to mount on any UAV, including VTOL or helicopters. As with all YellowScan LiDAR systems, the Surveyor Ultra is designed for 3D modelling under vegetation, and fast data processing. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
AfterTheBuilders Ltd. offers full range of handyman services in Bowes Park, N22. We can handle all types of tasks from simple odd jobs to complicated assembly jobs. Give us a call today!
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Being a home owner means that you have to take a proper care of your property and promptly fix any technical issues as soon as they arise instead of neglecting them. It doesn’t seem like that the broken faucet or the socket will take care of themselves. There is an affordable and hassle – free solution – take a look at the wide variety of handyman services we offer for the area of Bowes Park, N22 and choose the one that best fits your needs. Our experienced technicians are available every day for you and despite the high quality of the services, we keep our prices reasonable. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
outdoor restaurantAre Useful Or Not?
Imagine healing outside air and getting the most effective dish simultaneously is an excellent practical experience for consumers. Should you be contemplating generating a cafe, then look ahead to arranging unique restaurant in jakarta the outside location.
It is no surprise that outdoor restaurant Jakarta has always been customers’ most important priority. It offers individuals a fresh atmosphere, particularly in summers, to get their meals and enjoy with their friends and relations. So listed here are the advantages of establishing a third party location for eating.
1.Get pleasure from fresh air
Ingesting exterior incorporates outstanding positive aspects. In fact, folks might opt for outdoors and revel in their meals outside the house. There are a variety of benefits to having clean air because it’s pretty beneficial for damaging well being. This makes you more healthy and permits you to remain fit and healthy.
2.The outdoors soothes
Should you be a character lover, the surface area of the cafe is perfect for you. In addition, most of you will possibly not have examined the little natural things from the surrounding. For example, small plants, aquariums and much more. They have outstanding results around the disposition of folks. Additionally, it matches folks psychologic and personally.
The well-prepared outdoor restaurant Jakarta gives men and women the best place to unwind. It is actually a coolheaded environment where you may go to dine with friends. Together with the very best food, it offers you a wonderful look at the spot. You may sit there, which offers you the flavour of mother nature inside the finest type.
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The ZEISS AIMax cloud optical 3D sensor is the new benchmark in robot-based 3D in-line metrology in the fields of sheet metal processing and car body construction. The sensor generates 3D point clouds directly at the production line and measures complex features with high precision in a fraction of a second. The ZEISS AIMax cloud will be showcased at the Automate Show in Chicago, April 3-6, 2017.
“By capturing dense point clouds, the ZEISS AIMax cloud offers the possibility of measuring multiple features, such as hem edges, rivets, surfaces points and T pins, with just a single capture. The measurement setup is fast and intuitive, and the result is visualized immediately after the measurement in the 3D point cloud. For the user, this is a very comfortable and time-saving solution,” says Michael Scheffler, Business Development Manager in the ZEISS Industrial Metrology business group.
ZEISS AIMax cloud can be used both in-line and at-line in robot-based 3D metrology for sheet metal processing and car body construction. Other possible applications include the inspection of assembly and welding processes, gap-and-flush measurements in body shell construction and final assembly in the automotive industry. The strengths of the ZEISS AIMax cloud are particularly beneficial for measurements of features that were previously difficult to analyze such as rivets, nuts behind sheet metal and characteristic design lines. “The sensor can be used very flexibly and therefore offers genuine benefits to the user,” Scheffler continues.
Its short measuring times make the ZEISS AIMax cloud ideal for 100% inspections with short cycle times. The optimized projection technology and the high 3D resolution enable fast, exact measurements, even of tiny features on both sheet metal and paint. The feature extraction in the point cloud offers increased robustness, faster setup times and greater ease of use than traditional image processing. The compact sensor design permits the measurement even of hard-to-reach features, making it ideal for robot-guided usage in in-line metrology. “Overall, the ZEISS AIMax cloud is a new 3D sensor that will set the standards in robot-based 3D in-line metrology in the future,” says Michael Scheffler.
For more information visit www.zeiss.com/metrology | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Aviation for everyone
Our goal at Airhart Aeronautics is to build the most advanced airplane in the industry. We believe technology should be brought to bear on any problem we encounter rather than remain satisfied with existing solutions. By designing an aircraft around safety, reliability, ease of operation, and advanced technology, we not only make it easier for our customers to accomplish their goals but also shatter the stereotypical image of small aircraft.
Airhart is revolutionizing the personal airplane by building safe, beautiful, intuitive-to-fly airplanes to give everyone the freedom of flight.
We’re building the easiest-to-fly, safest personal airplane to remove barriers to flight. Our aircraft will be safer and more intuitive to fly than any other personal aircraft on the market.
Nikita Ermoshkin is an electrical and systems engineer with experience in electrical, mechanical and software design and a degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Cornell University.
Nikita was an avionics systems and integration engineer at SpaceX, where he worked on Falcon 9 Fairing recovery, Falcon 9 Payload design, Falcon 9 Stage 2 avionics, and several other projects. Prior to SpaceX and Cornell, Nikita was a co-founder and systems architect at Carbon, where he worked on the development of Carbon's 3D printing technology and printer architecture.
Soren’s passion for aviation and software engineering led him to pursue degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Software Engineering from North Carolina State University. He spent 8 years at Carbon designing, fabricating, programming, and testing cutting-edge large-format additive manufacturing technologies.
At Airhart, Soren leads the development of our flight software, bringing the rigors of traditional engineering disciplines into software engineering.
Suleyman is a Guidance Navigation and Control Engineer with a background in Aerospace Engineering from North Carolina State University and Autonomous Robotics from Grenoble INP. Previously, Suleyman was responsible for validating embedded software functionality crucial to on-board as well as remote charging and discharging of the Mach-E and F-150 Lightning. Today, his passion of ensuring the (semi) autonomous machines of the future are robust to uncertainties and errors brings him to Airhart, where his primary role will be quantifying and increasing the safety of flight.
Brendan Quinn is a software engineer who specializes in low level software and embedded systems. He previously worked at Apple as a technical lead on the prototyping and emulation team for several of Apple's silicon chips including the M1, M2 lines. Brendan graduated with a degree in Computer Science and a vector in AI from Cornell University. Brendan led Cornell University Unmanned Air Systems, a team dedicated to building autonomous aircraft for search and rescue missions and where he met Nikita. Together they competed against over 50 international teams, routinely placing in the top 3 teams. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Going to a shisha lounge is a perfect way to relax and unite people for a corporate party, a birthday party, a stag party or even for casual dine-outs. A shisha bar is a good place to bring corporate friends together in an informal atmosphere. And the best part about hookah is that it is a pleasant treat for all those who are working the whole day and looking for some relaxation in the evening.
Unlike other restaurants or cafes, In a hookah bar, you will find a comfortable sitting arrangement where you can clear your mind, relieve stress and remove fatigue. Smoking hookah helps in full relaxation of the body and gives you a positive mood.
There are 3 occasions for which a shisha lounge seems a far better place to organize a celebration. And Aladdins rooftop shisha lounge explains what they are:
A HEN OR STAG PARTY CELEBRATION:
If the responsibility of throwing the best Bachelorette Party is on your shoulders than you look for all the ways you can leverage to make it really fun and special for your beloved friend. Since drinking is sure to be involved, hoping to a bar or club a must do a thing on a bachelor party for many people. But, why not bring a twist to this year’s long tradition and take your entire group to a hookah lounge? This will be a great experience for the guest-of-honour which is totally different from the usual bar nights. A shisha lounge brings an opportunity to have fun in an elegant environment where you can actually talk and enjoy each other’s company unlike the loud volumes of bars and clubs.
BIRTHDAY PARTY CELEBRATION:
A night at a hookah lounge is unique and not too expensive fun to have for your friend on birthday. It is an experience that might be something they have never done before. Order some food and drink for the birthday girl or boy treat them with a deliciously flavoured hookah of their choice.
Frankly speaking, a date night can’t get any better than enjoying a shisha with your partner. You can dress up for your date and wine & dine with delicious food, cocktails and hookah with a wide variety of flavours. A shisha lounge is a perfect place with a perfect ambience and perfect gathering.
No matter what the occasion is, A shisha lounge is always the best place to organize your gatherings. So next time when you plan for something unique, special and fun for your evening, make sure you have a hookah bar in your preferences. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The pandemic has worsened the plight of some of India’s most vulnerable children.
Ruth Dsouza Prabhu
Ruth Dsouza Prabhu is an independent features journalist and food writer based in Bangalore, India.
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Working Holiday Visa For Australia - What is it?
Basically it is an agreement that Australia has with Japan that allows people of both countries to spend time on holiday and actually work so that they can afford to spend time on holiday doing the usual things like sightseeing and other recreational activities. The actual purpose is not for full-out working at an English conversation school or studying Japanese at a school.
In a sense it is a bit like the JET Program in the sense that the purpose of the JET Program is to foster mutual understanding of each other's cultures via. education. Whereas an Australian working holiday visa has similar aims but it's primary focus is on a cultural level. Whereas with the JET program it is more focused on an educational level in terms of helping Japanese high school students to speak and understand English in addition to some level of developing an awareness of foreign cultures.
In order for an Australian to get a working holiday visa there are a few qualifications the applicant must have.
It kind of goes without saying that first and foremost you'll need a passport. That will set you back $282 dollars. That is for a 10 year validity term. (A replacement visa will cost you $142. Of course all of these numbers are in Australian dollars.) There is an age limit as well as you need to be between 18 and 30 years of age at the time of actual application for your visa.
Also the visa extends to you and not to anyone else so for example if you have dependents (children) etc. they don't get a free ride in on your visa. You will also need a return ticket as they need to know you're not planning on going on a 10 year party in Japan without a proper working visa. If you don't have this you'll have to show sufficient funds to buy one.
However it is not the easiest way to get a job. Note: We didn't say impossible (never did like that word), but your employer will know that you are limited to a 1 year stay in Japan and upon the expiration of your WHV you will have to change your visa status. If you don't have a degree, a company can't sponsor you for a teaching visa. So the long and short of it is that you will have to find an employer who is willing to hire you for a year.
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Allextreme EX7ITC1 7 Inch Full Ring Round White LED Headlight with Hi/Low Beam Tricolour Angel Eye Lamp Compatible with Bullet, Harley Davidson Jeep Wrangler (75W, Pack of 1)
- NEW DESIGN FOR CARS & MOTORCYCLES: Enhance the look and performance of your motorcycle with the Next-Gen AllExtreme 7 Inch LED Headlight. The headlight kit comes with everything you need to switch to the completely modern and powerful led lighting system..
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- EASY PLUG AND PLAY INSTALLATION: Comes with standard 3 blade h4 connector and distinct wiring for DRL: and turn signal modes, making installation quick and easy. Just connect the light to the factory headlamp wiring while connecting other 2 wires with DRL and indicator +ve terminal then you are all set to rock!.
- WIDESPREAD USES: Fits any Bullet/Harley Davidson/Jeep Wrangler JK models with 7 headlight such as Harley Davidson FID 201 2-2013; Harley Davidson Touring Models 1994-2013; Harley Davidson SoftaiL Models 1991-2013(with head lamp nacelLe kit)..
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END THE YEAR STRONG
Jan 29, 2022
Now that we’re into the final month of 2017, it’s time to think about how to close out the year. To many people, December is a time for shopping, vacations, and relaxing with family. There’s nothing wrong with any of that. But the end of the year is also an opportunity to boost your performance.
In some ways, the new year is a silly technicality. One day follows the next, whether we call it 2017 or 2018. Most of our workplaces operate on a different fiscal calendar. For those of us with children, the rhythm of the school year is probably more meaningful than the changing of the calendar year. But the New Year is still a milestone, and that means it’s a chance to push ourselves harder and accomplish more.
The right motivation can inspire us to take on big challenges and also give us the sustained energy to succeed. When I go running, one of my primary goals is to improve my cardiovascular fitness. That requires pushing myself. After a few miles, my mind and body want a break, and I resist that urge by singling out milestones. Really push it until I reach the big oak tree. Once I’m there, I can do the same with another milestone. As long as the goal is in sight, I’m always able to squeeze a little more performance from myself than I otherwise would.
To use this self-motivating technique, I suggest asking yourself three questions. First, what matters to you? It’s hard to choose just one or two key goals, but this is essential. Question two is what can you do about it? If you cannot think of any concrete action you can take in pursuit of what matters to you, then you should look for another goal. Finally, how can you measure your progress? The ability to see your progress can keep you motivated and working hard, even when the voice in your head is telling you to quit, rest, do it later.
Milestones are like lenses. They help us focus our energies on a single goal and a single point in time. Because it’s so visible and universal, the turn of a new year is a perfect milestone. Sprint hard for just a few weeks, then enjoy a well deserved break. And as with other mental techniques, practice makes us stronger. Higher performance now elevates our confidence for the next challenge.
At the end of another year, I’m proud of the progress I’ve made, but I’m never satisfied. I can always do more. So, I’m figuratively pushing the pace for the next few weeks. If I can get to the oak tree just a little faster, I’ll enjoy my holiday more and I can start 2018 with momentum. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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- Tuesday, 5 November 2024
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During our consultation with NSW Aboriginal Communities for our Strategic Plan, Communities emphasised the integral connection between Language, Culture and Country, and called for better access to Country to teach Language and Culture, hence research on how Aboriginal Communities access Country for Language teaching and learning was identified as a priority in the Trust’s Research Agenda 2023-2028.
Part of this project has been to develop case studies with six Aboriginal Communities throughout NSW that are accessing Country in different ways for Language learning. These case studies were identified to cover different Language Groups, different aspects of Country (metro, regional and remote) and different ways of accessing Country.
This project found that there are many benefits of teaching Language on Country, but that Aboriginal Communities still experience a number of barriers. This report makes recommendations to government departments and agencies on how to access to Country can be improved to accelerate Language revitalisation activities. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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1. Information overload
2. Impression taking
6. Work protocol
1. ‘Information overload'
You can never give the technician enough information about the patient, don't forget you have met and know the patient, we usually haven't !
Images: consider sending pre-op and provisionalised images, full face smiling, close ups with cheeks retracted, profiles etc.
Fill in the lab card fully, i.e. age and sex of patient is very important to style of finished work.
Patients' expectations, dreams, what they really want to achieve.
Meeting the patient if possible is also invaluable for the outcome, it also gives the patient a feeling of importance and they tend to talk more openly to the ‘man in the back room' !
we can also ‘sell' them other procedures like teeth bleaching, implants and additional veneers...etc.
2. Take good impressions: Obvious you might think, but do you:
1, Use non-perforated, metal or rigid plastic trays or custom made special trays (perforated trays are for alginate only)
2, Make sure trays are the correct arch size
3, Always use tray adhesive (prevents distortion)
4, Use a stable silicone impression material (no shrinkage), NOT alginate unless cast straight away (within 10 mins)
5, If mixing putty by hand wear polythene, NOT latex gloves (latex can affect setting)
6, Use a stopwatch or timer to allow the material to set properly (see instruction manual for exact times)
7, Use same impression material for both impressions. There's no point providing a fantastic impression for the working model and then to produce something of inferior accuracy for the opposing model.
8, Make sure they are cleaned and disinfected (by HSE law)
9, Make sure it's packaged properly ready for transportation (loosely packed in a gripseal lab bag inside a box) damp tissue if alginate.
10, Make sure you send it to... Ambridge Ceramics
Creating bridges especially anteriors can be virtually impossible to ‘get right' when we don't know where the teeth should be. Consider starting those ‘missing teeth' cases with a diagnostic wax-up, from that with a simple stent or alginate you can make good looking provisionals which in turn can be assessed by the patient and you, when happy with the shape and position a simple alginate impression can be taken and sent with the work to give the technician a Patient Approved Provisional (PAP) model which they can matrix and copy for correct tooth position.
This technique is widely used in implantology where often the bone and soft tissue loss means the final teeth would be ‘floating' in space without the addition of extra bone in surgery or ‘pink' gum on the restoration.
Again when doing a medium to large anterior case or difficult occlusion case or even that difficult to match central consider a ‘Bisque' try-in, (bisque is the pre glazed state of ceramic) so being rough this will enable you to adjust the ceramic easily or mark it where it needs adding or reducing.
Just as important but often forgotten about, the lab technician will often put his or her all into designing and making a case look, what they consider to be correct. As we discussed before they may never have met, seen or ever will meet or see the patient, you will make their day by letting them know on a regular basis the end result of a case however complex and whatever the result, good bad or mediocre ! the good will help to keep up morale the bad will help to teach and improve the way the technician works and eventually there won't be so many mediocre and bad results, they will all be great !
6. Lab work protocol
Check your work returns schedule daily, have a returns diary.
It's no good phoning the lab 1 hr before the appointment asking where the lab work is only to find the lab card return date doesn't match the appointment.
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Understanding Joint Instability: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
What is Joint Instability?
Joint instability occurs when the muscles, ligaments, and bones that support a joint become weakened, failing to keep the bones properly aligned. This condition can lead to recurrent pain and a feeling of looseness in the joints. Understanding the causes, symptoms, and treatment options is crucial for managing this condition effectively.
Common Sites of Joint Instability
Joint instability can affect various parts of the body, including:
Causes of Joint Instability
Several factors can contribute to joint instability:
Injury: Trauma such as falls can cause dislocations or ligament tears.
Overuse: Repetitive movements, such as those in swimming, can lead to instability.
Genetics: Some people are naturally "double-jointed," with looser joints that are more prone to instability.
Symptoms of Joint Instability
The symptoms of joint instability vary depending on the affected joint but commonly include:
Pain, especially following an injury
Tenderness around the joint
A sensation that the joint might "give out"
Diagnosing Joint Instability
Diagnosing joint instability typically involves:
Physical Examination: A doctor will assess symptoms and test the strength and flexibility of the joint.
Imaging Tests: These may include X-rays to view bone alignment and MRI scans to examine muscles, ligaments, and tendons in detail.
Treatment Options for Joint Instability
Treating joint instability involves both conservative and surgical approaches, depending on the severity and location of the instability.
Rest: Allowing the joint to heal by avoiding activities that exacerbate symptoms.
Anti-Inflammatory Medication: Reducing pain and inflammation.
Splints or Braces: Supporting the joint to prevent further injury and promote stability.
If conservative treatments fail, surgery may be necessary to repair the damaged ligaments. Surgical options include:
Minimally Invasive Surgery: Using small incisions, surgical instruments, and a camera to repair the joint.
Open Surgery: A larger incision provides direct access to the affected area, allowing for more extensive repairs.
Post-surgery, patients may need to immobilize the joint temporarily and undergo rehabilitation to restore strength and range of motion.
Seeking Professional Help
For those experiencing joint instability, it’s essential to consult with healthcare professionals who specialize in orthopedics, sports medicine, or physical therapy. Early intervention can prevent further damage and improve quality of life.
Joint instability can significantly impact daily activities and overall health. Understanding the causes, recognizing the symptoms, and seeking appropriate treatment are key steps in managing this condition effectively. Whether through conservative management or surgical intervention, there are various options available to help regain joint stability and function.
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The Transport Ministry recently announced the lifting of pre-departure test requirements for all travellers, regardless of immunization status
Xinhua reported that following a two-year hiatus, Indonesia has seen an increase in the number of travellers because of the lengthy Eid vacation and relaxed regulations, according to Indonesia’s Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy.
During the Islamic Eid holiday, which ran from 29 April to 8 May, a considerable number of visitors came to various tourist locations across the world’s largest Muslim population, according to Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy Sandiaga Uno, with money turnover reaching up to USD4.9 billion.
This year, the Indonesian Transportation Ministry anticipated that 85 million people returned home and travelled on vacation as the government eased social restrictions.
Moreover, tourism businesses on Indonesia’s tourism-dependent islands of Bali, Batam, and Bintan have welcomed the government’s decision to waive the COVID-19 test requirement for fully vaccinated inbound visitors.
“This decision will have a positive impact towards the tourism industry,” Mr Djunaidi, general manager of Cassia Bintan, told CNA on 18 May.
The three islands have been slowly recuperating since the beginning of this year, as officials in Jakarta relaxed foreign travel rules.
Since February, international visitors have been permitted to enter Indonesia but were subjected to COVID-19 testing that included pre-departure tests for all tourists, as well as on-arrival tests for the unvaccinated and partially vaccinated.
The Transport Ministry recently announced the lifting of pre-departure test requirements for all travellers, regardless of immunization status.
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Tourism will have domino effects across all sectors, according to Bhima Yudhistira, an economic expert from the Centre of Economic and Law Studies. Due to the high level of mobility during the Eid holiday, the Indonesian economy is expected to grow by 4.5 percent in the second quarter of this year.
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While perusing recent offerings on the World Wide Web, it occurs to me that this week has a latent theme: disappearing/reappearing acts. Below you’l find the most captivating examples yours truly encountered, hand-picked for your reading pleasure.
The Battle of Towton: Nasty, Brutish, and Not That Short – From the print edition of The Economist comes a story of deciphering what Medieval battle really consisted of, through the shattered skulls of the Battle of Towton’s particpants. It’s been a long time since I became so quickly engaged by an article I stumbled on in the interwebz.
Vanishing Act – Lapham’s Quarterly’s story of Barbara Follett, a literary prodigy whose first published work appeared at the age of 12 to great critical praise. The story’s trajectory follows her rise, confrontation with the Great Depression, and ultimate disappearance into the mists of New England.
Art of the Steal: On the Trail of the World’s Most Ingenious Thief – Parachutes. Butter knives. Gift shop trinkets. These are the tools of a modern-day international jewel (and other precious items) thief. The Ocean’s Eleven crew ain’t got nothin’ on this guy.
…And of course, ABRACADABRA! The moon disappears and reappears before your very eyes! In case you missed it, check out the gorgeous time-lapse video of Monday’s lunar eclipse.
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There were many stone movers in the ancient world. From Stonehenge to Macchu Picchu, ancient peoples found a way to move stones of massive proportions. The Olmec of Central America moved enormous stone heads, possibly by floating them down rivers on rafts. The Inca created mountaintop kingdoms out of enormous yet intricately fitted stones, each dragged for dozens of miles. Easter Islanders carved and moved some of the largest stone sculptures ever created.
The largest hewn stone yet discovered, however, was not found in any of these places, but in the Lebanese town of Baalbeck, in the ruins of a city once known as Heliopolis, “the City of the Sun.”
In the base of the ruins of the Jupiter Baal Temple lie three hewn stones known together as the “trilithon.” Each is estimated to weigh over 750 tons. Construction on the massive Roman temple of Jupiter began roughly 27 years before the birth of Jesus, and while most scholars agree the blocks were cut by the Romans, there is some evidence that the trilithon may predate their presence in the Middle East. In fact, the stones may predate even Alexander the Great, who founded Heliopolis in 334 B.C.
Whether Roman masons or some other group, someone devised a way to move these massive blocks from the quarry over many miles and to then lift them onto a base of smaller blocks. In addition to the trilithon, there is a fourth stone in the temple, the largest of them all—indeed, the largest stone ever hewn by man.
Known as the “Stone of the Pregnant Woman,” it weighs an estimated 1,200 tons—equivalent to three Boeing 747s. This massive weight apparently proved too much for anyone to move, and the stone was left in the place where it was cut, an enormous rectangle sticking up at an angle from the ground.
How Roman architects (or whoever it was that moved the trilithon) ever thought they would move such an enormous block remains a source of much debate.
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Earlier this week the Daily Mail came under fire after attacking a Brexit judge Sir Terence Etherton for being ‘openly gay’.
In a short profile of the three judges who have stopped the Prime Minister from beginning negotiations on Brexit without Parliament’s consent, the MailOnline wrote: “One founded a EUROPEAN law group, another charged the taxpayer millions for advice and the third is an openly gay ex-Olympic fencer.”
Sir Terence Etherton is one of the country’s most senior judges and has over forty years of experience. However it seemed his sexuality was more important than his credentials when deciding the fate of the country.
But J.K Rowling was quick to point out that the the headline wasn’t that bad, Gay Star News reports.
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‘Safe House’ places familial conflicts, stunning performances at hearth of pre-Civil War drama
By Shannon O'Hara, November 28th, 2016
Using only black and white paint, “Safe House” at Aurora Theatre Company paints a stark picture of pre-Civil War America.
The play tells the story of the Pedigrew family, a free family of color living in 1843 Kentucky. The brothers — the domineering and idealistic Addison (an endearingly charismatic David Everett Moore) and the fiery and passionate Frank (a phenomenal Lance Gardner) — live with their Aunt Dorcas (a strong, grounded Dawn L. Troupe) and are one of the last remaining free families of color in the town, after the rest were forced to leave as part of a two-year penalty for the Pedigrew’s harboring of runaway slaves. While the Pedigrews have a long history of aiding fugitives, life under the constant scrutiny of the town’s sheriff transforms their sense of purpose to one of self-preservation. However, they find it harder to turn away from their past than they expected.
When their two years of punishment come to an end, Addison — the county’s finest shoemaker — hopes to open a Pedigrew shoe business, but he is soon forced to choose between his grand vision and protecting Roxie (Jamella Cross), a frightened and spirited runaway being hidden by Frank and Dorcas. The unfolding narrative challenges, in unexpected ways, the true meaning of freedom, yet falls short of effectively tackling other important historical issues — sexism as principal among them.
The play’s beating heart lies in the tumultuous dynamic between the two brothers. Addison believes firmly in stability, hard work and cautious subservience, while Frank acts on impulse, sticking to his strong moral instincts with little regard for the consequences. Every scene they share is palpably tense, injecting a much-needed energy into a show that has a tendency to drag in pacing, especially in the first act where much of the more mundane groundwork is being laid. When an unforgettable jaw-dropping reveal is made in the beginning of the second act, Addison and Frank’s differing definitions of freedom come into full clash; it is the show’s rawest, most climactic moment, and Moore and Gardner navigate it masterfully.
“Safe House” also dives into a fascinating discussion of the theory behind the Back-to-Africa movement of the 19th century — when African Americans, both free and runaway slaves, were motivated to leave the United States and return to the countries of their respective ancestors, in particular, from Liberia. The play uses Dorcas and Frank to romanticize Liberia — they’ve heard that former U.S. slaves have total autonomy and can live fulfilling, meaningful lives — but within this glorified system, African Americans are enslaving native Africans, depriving them of the very freedoms they sought. It is a confrontational take on traditional presentations of sovereignty and self-determination, and that is where “Safe House” reaches its most thoughtful.
Unfortunately, not every aspect of “Safe House” gets this same provocative treatment. Women are repeatedly underserved in the story; writer Keith Josef Adkins somewhat carelessly adds a fleeting love triangle between Addison, Frank and their neighbor Clarissa (Dezi Solèy) that does little to forward the plot save for giving the brothers another object to argue over. Troupe’s Dorcas, whose steady courage is the foundation on which the most intense scenes are built, is quite literally punished in the ending (which was rather unfulfilling) for only doing the right thing. Dorcas suffers some of the greatest losses in the show and yet is given the least opportunity out of any character to truly wrestle with her tribulations. Even Jamella Cross’ Roxie, a promising bullet of nuanced hysteria, is ushered off almost as quickly as she is introduced.
Nevertheless, the dynamite performances from the actors outweigh most of the script’s basic flaws, making this a solid directorial debut for Bay Area actor L. Peter Callender. Other more visual and technical achievements also add a level of refinement that increases the emotional gravitas of the work. The exquisite costuming not only adheres impeccably to the period but also is an essential vehicle for further contrast between the Pedigrew brothers. Several creative lighting choices determine the mood for many a scene, and the set itself is, while tastefully simple, incredibly illuminating.
Overall, there are enough emotional gems and delightful visuals that make the performance worth a ticket.
“Safe House” will continue to run at Aurora Theatre Company through Dec. 4.
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Autism Speaks Autism by the Numbers
Data to Help You Plan & Advocate
Finding the information you need to make informed decisions about you or your family’s future can be difficult. The landscape of services and supports for people with autism varies state by state, with some states providing better access to services than others. Local autism laws and policies also vary by state.
Knowing what support is available for people with autism in your area can make a world of difference. But often, this information is scattered in online databases and reports that can be hard to find and understand for the average person.
To get a full picture of how well states across the U.S. are serving autistic people, Autism Speaks created Autism by the Numbers in collaboration with the National Autism Data Center at Drexel University.
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Autism by the Numbers is an interactive Dashboard informed by the needs of autistic individuals, families, advocates and policymakers to better understand what autism services look like across the country. This tool can help you learn about select autism services and policies in your state.
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How can Autism by the Numbers help?
For the first time, you can get a view of each select autism laws and policies, services and outcomes from each state in a single Dashboard. The Dashboard is organized by life stage and covers topics like:
- Special education
- Healthcare costs
- Vocational rehabilitation services
- Local autism laws and policies
- And more!
Whether you are considering a move or looking for data to help you advocate for better autism services in your state, Autism by the Numbers can help you find the information you need. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Coppola’s imaginative, opulent take on Dracula created an unlikely blockbuster
Bram Stoker’s Dracula (1992)
An army of shadow puppets fights against a blood-red sky. A doll hurls itself out of a castle window, passing cotton clouds on its way to the moat below. The eye of a peacock feather becomes a railroad tunnel. A train erupts from the mountainside and then chugs along over the pages of an open diary. We are inside the train. A young man is writing; the pages of the diary are projected over his face.
These images all come from the first reel of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Francis Ford Coppola’s imaginative, ambitious take on pop culture’s most famous Romanian. The original Dracula is an epistolary novel, composed of dated letters and diary entries written by different characters, and Coppola’s adaptation—scripted by James V. Hart—preserves this structure, using multiple narrators and periodically swapping protagonists. In fact, while most adaptations have attempted to radically compress Stoker’s novel, Coppola’s seems to be going out of its way to complicate it. The role of Jonathan Harker (Keanu Reeves, seemingly dead inside) and his romance with Mina Murray (Winona Ryder, who actually originated the project) are reduced to make more room for the other characters, and Dracula’s arrival in Europe is linked to the dawn of cinema and psychoanalysis.
The count himself (Gary Oldman) is both tragic and erotic. Introduced as an androgynous figure—with Oldman made up to look like a 90-year-old woman—he transforms into a handsome, mysterious dandy who strolls around London in purple tea shades, shoulder-length hair spilling out from under his silk top hat. When he feeds, he turns into a wolf-like creature—a literal sexual predator.
The movie’s overt, intentionally discomfiting sexuality is just one part of its bricolage-like texture, which includes conflicting acting styles, double-casting, stylized costumes (Eiko Ishioka won a very deserved Oscar for her work on the film), a stark and moody score, and a wide assortment of special effects techniques, none of which post-date the 1920s. Like Guy Maddin’s later Dracula: Pages From A Virgin’s Diary, the movie takes its cues from silent film, using double-exposures, forced perspectives, and mirrors to create its oneiric, flagrantly artificial Victorian world; Coppola insisted that all of the effects be accomplished either on-set or in-camera. (He also brought out a real hand-cranked Pathé for the scene where Dracula goes on his first walk through London.) This makes Bram Stoker’s Dracula one of the strangest-looking Hollywood films of its time, both opulent and handmade; against all odds—and industry predictions—it somehow went on to become one of the biggest blockbusters of 1992.
Availability: Bram Stoker’s Dracula is available on Blu-ray and DVD, which can be obtained from Netflix or your local video store/library, and to rent or purchase through the major digital services. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Car insurance is one of the few requirements that needs to be complied with by all car owners, other than registration and PUC. While it is a legal requirement to have a car insurance policy, it is also critical to select the right type of insurance cover.
Car insurance plans are available in two types—a third-party plan and a comprehensive policy. Your choice of plan can be either, but third-party coverage is the bare minimum requirement. With buying a third party
vehicle insurance online, you can conveniently ensure protection against legal liabilities arising due to an accident. Comprehensive plan is an alternative to such a third-party car insurance policy and includes much wider coverage. In addition, a comprehensive plan also includes the no-claim bonus, which is a benefit that lowers the insurance premium at the time of renewal.
What is no-claim bonus in car insurance?
No-claim bonus, or as popularly known as NCB, is a markdown offered by the insurer at the time of renewal if no claims are made during the policy period. To simplify, it is a benefit by way of concession in insurance premium that is offered by the insurance company. Such a no-claim bonus can be accumulated over a period to avail a higher reduction in premium amount. Moreover, this no-claim bonus is linked to you, the policyholder, and not the vehicle. Thus, any sale or transfer of your car enables you to carry forward such benefits to your new car.
The no-claim bonus is awarded as a percentage of the own-damage premium, and thus, comprehensive plans and standalone own-damage plans are the only policies in which you can receive the no-claim bonus. Further, the no-claim bonus starts at 20% and scales all the way to 50% for every consecutive claim-free policy year. Any claim made during the period resets the NCB.
How can you utilise the no-claim bonus to lower the premium of your new car?
As discussed above, the no-claim bonus is linked to the policyholder and not the insured vehicle. So, anytime you sell your car, you need not make a car insurance transfer for the NCB component. Only the third party car insurance component must be transferred within the stipulated period.
To retain the NCB, you, as the policyholder must obtain an NCB transfer certificate. Such a certificate is also known as an NCB retention letter, wherein you are required to submit forms 29 and 30 along with relevant sale documents of your car. When issued by your insurance company, the certificate is valid for a period of three years and can be used to lower the premium for your next
car insurance purchase. Please visit the official website of IRDAI for further details.
There are two possible scenarios in which you can utilise the no-claim bonus to lower the premiums. First, by way of using these NCB benefits for your new car after the sale of the old car. Here, you can obtain an NCB transfer certificate and use it to lower the premium for your new car. Another scenario is where you buy another car whilst retaining your old car. In such a situation, you can either gift or sell the old car to one of your family members and use the accumulated NCB to lower the insurance premium of your new car.
With these benefits of NCB, it is hard to miss this feature in comprehensive car insurance plans. Thus, make sure to use the accrued NCB at the time of
car insurance renewal online. Insurance is the subject matter of solicitation. For more details on benefits, exclusions, limitations, terms and conditions, please read sales brochure/policy wording carefully before concluding a sale. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Bye-bye booty shorts and hello chunky cable knits! As we embark on a new season of style we're craving ways to get ready faster with sleeker, smooth styles for fall. After going back-to-school or getting back to work after your mini summer vacay, you'll want to frequent your salon for a post-summer pick-me-up. This will not only help give you new style inspiration, it will make getting an end result that much easier. Styling your hair more often doesn’t mean you have to take hours and hours in the bathroom each morning. We have a few simple styles and hair tips that will get you out the door fast and looking fab for the new season!
Get Routine Root Touch Ups - Whether you need to cover those grays or you opt for a color nature didn’t intend, getting your roots touched up will instantaneously accentuate your face shape and perk up your mood! It is best to visit the salon every 3-4 weeks depending on how fast your hair grows. Since color can be damaging to your locks we taking home the Matrix Re-Bond System (Shampoo, Pre-Conditioner, and Conditioner) to your routine to ensure your hair is protected and revitalized leaving it in its softest possible state!
Get Those Ends Trimmed! Sure, you may think your hair feels long, but uneven ends will cause your hair to break eventually leading to shorter strands. To combat length loss invest in a solid leave-in, apply it once you get out of the shower to protect and prepare.
Gain Prep Time - Test Out Products for Air-Drying - As any #girlboss would agree, we have never been more pressed for time. If you’re anything like us and you can’t fathom spending any more time in the bathroom than you already do, so learn what products work best in your hair for air-drying. Whether you let them dry while you make dinner, sleep, or run out the door. Try Air Dry Wild Boho if you are on the curly side Curl Defining Cream, reach for Air Dry Twisted Boho if you need more definition, and Air Dry Chill Boho to put a kibosh on frizz. These stylers will change your chaotic schedule and leave you more time for things you love, like catching up on The Bachelor.
Dry Shampoo - If your second-day hair that feels like the Mohave desert, you'll want to add a serum to your ends while dry shampoo extends your style. Use dry shampoo at the roots to extend that blowout (we recommend applying dry shampoo before bed). And couple that magic mist by applying Therapy Rejuvenating Oil Mist to your mid-ends, softer second-day hair is ahead… you’re welcome.
Perfect Your Day to Night Look - There are 20 minutes left to your workday and your bestie just texted you, begging you to meet her at happy hour - there is an abundance of cute guys everywhere! This is where products come into play! A dusting of dry shampoo at your roots, a spritz of Organic Orange Blossom Hairspray, pull that hair into a sleek knot and top with a splash of red lipstick and you’ll be ready to mingle in a New York minute.
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4-day tour in Santa Marta
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Come and visit Santa Marta, the city known as the pearl for its beautiful white sand beaches and crystal clear waters. Getting there is very easy, you can do it by car from Barranquilla, just an hour and a half and 4 hours from Cartagena. You can also take a 1 hour and 10 minute flight from Bogotá or Medellín
During your stay in the city you will visit Cabo San Juan, one of the most striking beaches in Tayrona Park, Playa Blanca and the Aquarium with its remodeled tunnel and you will enjoy a beautiful sunset while you tour Taganga aboard a Sailboat.
Time and place of departure:
At the time of your arrival at Simón Bolívar Airport, Santa Marta
Time and place of return:
At the time of your flight at Simón Bolívar Airport, Santa Marta
Day 1: Sunset on a Sailboat
We will pick you up at the time of your arrival at the airport and then we will transfer to the hotel, where you will check in and rest.
At approximately 3:30pm, we head towards Santa Marta Bay to enter the International Marina, where they will wait for us for our sailboat tour. We will set sail from the marina at 5pm on a slow tour that will allow us to enjoy the view of Santa Marta Bay, we will be given the opportunity to have a panoramic view of the area with the greatest history. Later we anchor in Taganga Bay to enjoy the sunset and the landscape along with a delicious complimentary drink.
We will return to our meeting point at the International Marina at 8:00pm, where they will wait for us to return to the hotel.
Day 2: Cape San Juan
For our second day, we will leave early in the morning to Parque Tayrona, we will walk from the entrance of the Park to Cabo San Juan. During the tour we will explore different sectors of the park, such as the beaches of Arrecifes, Arenilla and La Piscina, enjoying panoramic views that will leave us breathless. Upon arriving at Cabo San Juan , we will have free time to immerse ourselves in its crystal-clear waters, relax in the sun and enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds us. A paradise on earth awaits us!
Then we can have lunch at a nearby restaurant on the beach, we will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious lunch. Our guide will be there to help us manage the order and choose the dishes that we most fancy. (lunch is not included in the tour).
Around 2 in the afternoon, we will begin our return along the marked path to the park's parking lot, to exit back to the hotel.
Day 3: Playa Blanca and Aquarium
We will continue enjoying the beautiful beaches of Santa Marta and this time we will arrive at Playa Blanca , just 10 minutes by boat, but first we will make a stop at the Aquarium to enjoy a tour of the new underwater tunnel where we will appreciate the collection of marine fauna , and a dolphin show. From there we will leave for Playa Blanca where we will have the rest of the day to enjoy its crystalline waters and a delicious lunch. Before the afternoon falls we will be ready to return to the hotel with the satisfaction of having lived this experience in Santa Marta.
On the last day of this adventure, freely enjoy the beauties that Santa Marta offers you. We will pick you up at the hotel to take you to the airport.
What does include
What does not include
- It is important to wear comfortable and light clothing.
- Wear a bathing suit.
- Wear comfortable shoes that can get wet.
- Bring a hat or cap, a quick-drying, low-volume towel, sunscreen and glasses.
- Bring a bottle of water or a thermos.
- Bring identification documents.
- Bring medications prescribed by your doctor; guides are not authorized to prescribe or provide them. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Say That Again!
Have you noticed that you're having a hard time understanding conversations in the presence of background noise, struggling to hear phone calls clearly, or constantly asking people to repeat what they said? These are all signs of hearing loss, and if it goes untreated then it can become worse. The good news is that there are several potential reasons why you might be experiencing hearing loss, and with knowledge comes power; so today we'll take a look at some various causes for one's auditory health decline.
Exposure to loud noises
Our ability to hear is a gift, but sometimes we push this precious sense to its limits. Exposure to loud noises over an extended period of time can have a detrimental effect on our hearing, whether it's from our daily work or leisure activities. In fact, it's not uncommon for us to listen to music or podcasts at a volume that can cause permanent damage to our ears. To tackle this problem, it's important to consider the care of our ears, starting from the basics of ear wax removal. A simple hearing test can also help to check if we have already damaged our hearing. Let's take a step forward in safeguarding our precious gift of hearing.
Aging is a natural part of life, but it comes with its own set of challenges. One of the most common challenges is hearing loss. As we grow older, our hearing abilities gradually decline, making it harder to hear high-pitched sounds and conversations in noisy environments. While some may brush off the early signs of hearing loss as a minor inconvenience, it's important to address it sooner rather than later. Hearing loss can not only affect our quality of life but can also lead to feelings of isolation and depression if left untreated. So, if you notice any changes in your hearing abilities, don't hesitate to seek hearing healthcare.
As we begin to unravel the mysteries of our genes, we're discovering that some traits are passed down from generation to generation. Unfortunately, this also includes the susceptibility to hearing loss. Some individuals may have inherited genes that make them more prone to hearing damage than others. So even if they take care to protect their ears from loud noises, they may still experience hearing loss as they age. That's why regular Stockport hearing test are so important. By tracking any changes in hearing, individuals can take action early and prevent further damage to their hearing.
Diseases and infections
Illnesses and diseases can have serious consequences on our health, and one of the lesser-known side effects is hearing damage. Meningitis is a prime example of this, as it is an infection that can result in permanent hearing loss. This can be especially devastating for those affected, as it can affect their ability to communicate and experience the world around them. It is important to stay vigilant about our health, especially when it comes to illnesses that can have long-lasting effects on our bodies. By taking precautions and seeking medical attention when necessary, we can reduce the risk of experiencing such consequences and preserve our overall well-being.
Medication side effects
Taking medication can often provide great benefits for our health, but sometimes even the most well-known medications can also come with negative side effects. One of these side effects can lead to hearing loss over time, making it imperative to be aware of how medications can affect our bodies. While it's not always possible to anticipate which medications will cause these side effects, it's important to do what we can to prevent further damage. Regular Stockport ear wax removal can help to minimise the risk of hearing loss by allowing sound to travel more easily through the ear canal. Along with other preventative measures like avoiding excessively loud noises and taking breaks from headphones whenever possible, regular ear cleaning can help to protect one of our most important senses. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
We start taking reservations on May 1st for the summer season. We have a very limited number of overnight spaces available on a first come, first served basis. Allow at least 48 hours for a response to your inquiry.
The address for parking is 18 Todd Ave, Boothbay Harbor, 04538.
Reservations must be made at least 48 hours in advance.
Email us at email@example.com to make a reservation. We do not take reservations by phone or text.
Overnight parking is by reservation only, no exceptions.
Reservations are for a minimum of two nights, three days. You can park in the town lot for one night. You should confirm their latest policies by calling them, 207-633-3671.
The rate is $15 PER DAY for overnight cars.
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Please print your confirmation email/parking ticket and put it on your dashboard.
Center vehicles up to the space number and pull all the way forward. Park so that others may.
There is a $15 fee for any reservation changes and cancellations. Any refunds will be made by check. We will not return money through Venmo or Paypal.
We cannot except extensions of reservations unless the space you are in is available, otherwise you will need to move your vehicle by 8:30 to make room for the next guest. A $50 fee will be charged for any vehicle that is here beyond the reserved date.
We have a waiting list for seasonal spots. The rate is $800 for Memorial Day through Columbus Day. Contact us if you would like to be added to the list.
The lot is monitored by cameras.
Parking is available at other lots. Please contact them directly: The Beauty Box 207-633-3399, TDR Auto Supply at 207-633-2582, Good N You gas station, 207-633-2000. Call the Boothbay Harbor Town Office for more suggestions, 207-633-3671.
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The Arnold J. Rudolph Memorial Grand Rounds was established in 1996 by the Division of Neonatology, in the Department of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine, in memory of its late Division Chief, Dr. Jack Rudolph, who died in 1995. Dr. Rudolph was recognized internationally as an expert in neonatology, a branch of pediatrics concerned with the diagnosis and management of conditions affecting children in the first few months of life.
Dr. Rudolph's lifelong interest in neonatology has been chronicled in the Atlas of the Newborn series (1997, BC Decker, Inc.), a five-volume collection of virtually every disease, disorder, and condition affecting the newborn. Blackwell Science describes the series as "a life's work of the most meticulous photographic archivist in neonatology providing the most comprehensive collection of newborn diseases ever."
Dr. Leonard E. Weisman, former head of the Baylor Division of Neonatology (1995–2005) and an editor of the series said, "The book is a great collection and will provide a wonderful reference tool for all physicians who take care of babies and students who are studying to do so. It should become a standard reference before too long."
Such a legacy seems fitting for this beloved medical educator. His former students direct newborn nurseries and academic units throughout the world. Dr. James Adams, professor of Department of Pediatrics and director of nurseries at Texas Children's Hospital, was among Dr. Rudolph's first Baylor students. Both Dr. Adams and Dr. Charleta Guillory, another former fellow under Dr. Rudolph, were on the team that took care of the world's first set of octuplets at Texas Children's.
"Dr. Rudolph was a very special person," Dr. Guillory said. "He was a physician whose patients always came first. He trained us (his fellows) well, not only in the clinical setting but also for life. For Dr. Rudolph, 'his babies' always came first. Always." And that value, a complete commitment to their tiny patients, is demonstrated daily in the lives of Dr. Rudolph's former fellows and medical staff at Baylor. Dr. Guillory, a recipient of one of Houston's Top 10 Women of Distinction Awards for 1997, is herself a prime example of how the Rudolph-trained fellows' commitment permeates their lives. Nominated as an outstanding woman who has contributed significantly to the lives of all Houstonians, Charleta Guillory is also the recipient of other awards, including the 1996 Mayor's Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service.
Another former fellow of Dr. Rudolph is Dr. Joseph A. Garcia-Prats, professor of pediatrics and ethics, and director of nurseries at the Harris County Hospital District's Ben Taub General Hospital. He and his family were spotlighted in the December 1997 issue of Ladies' Home Journal. The Garcia-Pratses are raising their 10 sons in a very closely knit family-oriented home. Dr. Garcia-Prats recalls fondly, "Dr. Rudolph's emphasis on taking care of my own family was very much appreciated as I started learning this busy subspecialty. I cannot tell you the number of times he reminded me of that sustaining focus. He was a wonderful mentor and teacher and I can only hope that I am able to give back some of what Dr. Rudolph gave me." That "return" seems evident—in 1996, Dr. Garcia-Prats was awarded BCM's Pediatric Golden Teaching Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Along with Dr. Adams, one of the first fellows to work under Dr. Rudolph was Dr. Michael E. Speer, professor of pediatrics and director of Nurseries at The Methodist Hospital and St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital. Dr. Speer has distinguished himself within the medical community by tireless dedication to the entire patient. "Dr. Rudolph always told us 'be as good as you can be.' He also taught us to think of the patient first; then, to think of medicine as a whole; and then medicine within the context of a community." Dr. Speer is the past president of the Houston Academy of Medicine, current president of the Harris County Medical Society, and he serves on many boards. His contributions to neonatology were recognized by the American Academy of Pediatrics, which appointed Dr. Speer to its distinguished Committee on Fetus and Newborn.
"Dr. Rudolph is dancing up there; that's probably why Houston's getting all of this rain," joked Dr. Gerardo Cabrera-Meza, yet another former fellow of Dr. Rudolph's and recipient of the Dr. Rodolfo Robles Award (the highest award given to health professionals by the government of Guatemala for service to Guatemala), the Rotary Club's Humanitarian Award, and the director of international neonatology at Texas Children's Hospital. "I know he would be proud of the Baylor Division of Neonatology. He taught his students so much."
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Gözcüler Plajı is a public beach situated in the district of Arsuz, within the province of Hatay, Turkey. The beach lies approximately 70 kilometers away from the city center of Hatay and is about 12 kilometers from the center of Arsuz.
The beach is known for its sandy terrain, providing a comfortable environment for visitors to relax and enjoy the serene setting. However, it's worth noting that the approach to the water can be slightly rocky, and the cleanliness of the sand may vary. Despite this, the beach offers a clean sea, making it suitable for swimming and other water sports.
Amenities at Gözcüler Plajı include sun lounges and umbrellas, providing comfort and shade for beachgoers. In addition, the beach is equipped with essential facilities such as showers, toilets, and shopping areas, enhancing the convenience for visitors.
Gözcüler Plajı is also a popular camping area. It offers a free and natural camping space that is suitable for both tent and caravan camping. This feature makes it an ideal spot for visitors seeking a peaceful camping experience, especially during weekdays.
The beach is easily accessible via both public transportation and private vehicles, making it convenient for day trips or longer vacations. Additionally, there are both paid and free beach options available in the area, catering to different budgets and preferences of the visitors.
Gözcüler Plajı is generally calm and peaceful during the day, becoming slightly more wavy in the evenings. This allows visitors to enjoy tranquil moments by the seaside, with the possibility of watching the sunset over the Mediterranean Sea.
Despite being a public beach, Gözcüler Plajı is not overcrowded, making it a suitable destination for families. Furthermore, the beach has a well-maintained walking path, providing an opportunity for nature enthusiasts to take leisurely strolls along the shoreline.
In summary, Gözcüler Plajı in Arsuz, Hatay offers a blend of natural beauty, essential amenities, and accessibility, making it a preferred beach destination for both locals and tourists.
Gözcüler Plajı amenities include toilet, shower and loungers.
Visitor reviews highlight the beach's nice location and well-designed layout as its most appealing features. They also appreciate the availability of sun lounges and umbrellas for shade. However, some visitors complain about the cleanliness of the sand and the presence of many stones, making it less comfortable for families with kids. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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in Marketing Management and Supply Chain Management from Syracuse University, and
went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law. Mr.
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- Remove the wheat heat bag from packaging.
- Lay the wheat heat bag flat in the centre of microwave turntable.
- Product will be hot after heating, take care whilst handling.
- Check the temperature is comfortable before use and avoid direct contact with skin.
- Allow the wheat heat bag to cool before reheating.
- Leave the wheat heat bag to cool on a non combustible surface.
- Replace annually.
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Common Management Problems and How to Overcome Them
As you gain more management experience through leadership development, you will likely encounter problems at work. You must overcome personal challenges while managing the needs and behaviors of your team. Preparing for these problems will help you anticipate them and develop plans to deal with them. Managers encounter the same issues in all fields and industries, and you need to be prepared for these issues. Listed below are some common problems that most managers face.
Communication is the key to organizational success, but many organizations experience problems with it. These challenges undermine organizational performance and negatively affect the success of the organization. Ineffective communication is often the result of rigid organizational structures, which tend to silence information or create too much. The effects of ineffective communication can range from lacking engagement to decreased productivity. Fortunately, promoting healthy and productive communication among your team members is a valuable skill that can be developed by attending leadership courses.
If you’re a manager experiencing conflict, you must know how to resolve it. First, try to remain calm and level-headed. While there may be a tendency to get angry, you should wait until you have finished venting and stay as calm and level-headed as possible. When you meet with employees, be ready to discuss their concerns. Then, try to identify what is driving their behavior and how they might be able to help the situation.
A key problem facing knowledge management is that employees are reluctant to share their experiences. It will have little value if a knowledge management system doesn’t allow employees to share lessons learned and new information. To get the most out of your knowledge management strategy, you must motivate employees to do so. Unless employees are encouraged to share their experiences, your company will not benefit.
Organizational alignment is critical for achieving company goals and success. If teams aren’t aligned, efforts can become fragmented as individuals focus on their personal agendas. It is imperative to create clear priorities and communicate these to teams on a daily basis.
There are other problems managers face in their everyday lives. This infographic from Corporate Learning Solutions provides some ways to overcome the most problematic situations for corporate managers. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Most adults should get 1,000–2,000 international units (IU) of vitamin D3 daily. Some foods, like fatty fish and fortified dairy products, contain this vitamin, but it is difficult to get enough through your diet alone. As a result, vitamin D deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in the world.
A study published in The Lancet Global Health including 21?000 people living in 23 African countries found severe vitamin D deficiency in 18% of the participants, suggesting that Africa could be the continent with the highest frequency of severe vitamin D deficiency in the world.
Do you suffer from:
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• Bone and back pain
• Depression, mood swings, sleep disturbances
• Impaired wound healing
• Bone loss, osteoporosis, bone fractures, and muscle weakness.
• Anxiety (Vitamin D deficiency is linked to anxiety disorders.)
• Low vitamin D levels have been linked with heart disease
• In children, a vitamin D deficiency can cause rickets. (a disease of children caused by vitamin D deficiency, characterized by imperfect calcification, softening, and distortion of the bones typically resulting in bowlegs).
• Research has implicated Vitamin D deficiency in such neurological diseases as Alzheimer’s Syndrome and Multiple Sclerosis.
You could have a vitamin D3 deficiency. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Beauty insider: Georgia May Jagger
We caught up with Georgia May Jagger, international it-girl and face of Rimmel London, to chat about some of her favourite beauty tips and her trademark lashes
Source: Best Health magazine, March/April 2015
What is your favourite way to apply mascara?
For every day, I like to do one coat. I dab the end of the wand, where there tends to be extra mascara, on a tissue first. Then, I’ll hold the wand upside down and brush it on towards the inner and outer corners of my lashes. For evening, I’ll sit the brush horizontally right in the roots and then move it around a little bit to get a thicker-looking effect.
What are some of your other must-have beauty items?
A matte, orange-red lipstick, an eyelash curler, exfoliating products and Tracie Martyn skincare.
How do you like to treat yourself?
If I’m going to get a treatment, I’ll do a shiatsu massage. I also just did acupuncture for the first time and it was amazing.
How do you switch up your look for spring?
I do more things as tints and use more rosy colours and light pinks. Instead of putting on a thick coat of something, I’ll work the product in my fingers then dab a bit as a tint on my cheeks. I might even use something like a gloss on my eyelids. Not a sticky one – just to get more of a shiny, natural look.
Image c/o Georgia May Jagger Instagram | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Sewer issues are a very common occurrence in older homes and even in newly built homes. When making one of the biggest investment decisions in your life, it is a very good idea to ensure your new home is in good working condition.
Home inspectors are often hired to do a complete evaluation of your house. From leaks in the foundation, condition of the roof, general plumbing under sinks, etc. One item that is often overlooked and not completed by a home inspector is a complete evaluation of your sewer leaving your property. These inspections can only be performed by a licensed plumber. If you have never had a problem with a backed-up sewer, consider yourself lucky. It is amazing how many issues there are in the City, and the costs to repair these issues can be staggering.
Let’s look into what a sewer line looks like leaving your property and the common issues that affect its proper function.
Sewer lines are relatively simple. It is a 4” line that leaves your house, usually 8-10ft deep and goes across your property until it runs into the street where it meets with the City Sewer Main. What is important is that if there are any issues with the sewer line that are on your property, the home-owner is responsible for the repair. The City is responsible for the portion of the pipe once it leaves the private property.
The main issues for sewer failure are:
• Tree root intrusion• Line material deterioration• Offset joints• Connection separations• Blockages• Corrosion• Collapsed lines
If there is a sewer backup at your house it usually happens due to one of these issues. A camera is required to fully inspect the line to determine the cause of the backup and where it is. Once the cause is identified, the exact location and depth needs to be found. This involves very advanced equipment and properly trained technicians.
The repair of the broken line can be performed in one of 2 ways.
1. Excavate at the location of the break and replace the broken pipe. This option can be destructive to landscaping and/or structures above the break, like a garage. It is, however, the most cost effective method of repair.
2. Hire a specialized company to replace the sewer pipe without digging up large areas of the property. This does have its restrictions, though, and can only be successfully completed if the conditions are right. It cannot be done with every sewer line. Basically, a hole is dug in the basement and at the street or alley where your sewer line is. A breaker chain is pulled through the existing sewer and a new sewer line with it. This option can cost upwards of double that of option 1.
In summary, we have learned that there are many issues to sewer failure and it is a common occurrence. It is very prudent to protect your investment from this type of disaster by having your sewer verified before buying your home. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Staying at a luxury resort is one of the best experiences you can have during a well-earned vacation. The excitement of visiting the country sometimes takes a back seat to what Belize island resorts offer. You will find it to be a relaxing and stunning place to vacation.
A top benefit of staying at Belize Island resorts is the gorgeous landscapes everywhere you go. Belize has waterfalls and a rainforest that is unmatched in beauty. Whether you plan to relax or enjoy fun activities, the scenery at the resort will enhance your experience. Some tourists are adventurous and want to discover all that Belize offers. You can see the Mayan Ruins, go jungle zip-lining and swim with the wildlife. You will find every adventure in Belize more enjoyable because of the beautiful landscape.
World-class service is among the benefits that accompany staying at Belize island resorts. It is common for suites to have spacious interiors that meet or exceed the needs of families on vacation. There is plenty of room for everyone to relax comfortably. They also have the amenities expected from a luxury resort, like central air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and housekeeping services.
Many travelers prioritize dining and look for local cuisine. You will not be disappointed by what Belize offers. You can enjoy locally sourced food in a fresh-air environment. Ceviche, fry jacks and Chimole are popular foods you can taste while vacationing in Belize. These Caribbean delights will make you want to return annually. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
By 2020, tea purchases will more than double in the 19 to 37 age category alone, and most of those purchases will be of regular tea bag (94%) and loose leaf (61%) formats, which remains the most popular for Canadian consumers, according to the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada.
“Canada is a hot tea market and Canadian consumers are enjoying all types of tea,” president of the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada, Louise Roberge, told BeverageDaily.
A flair for exotic, and allegiance for traditional tea
The survey found there is still a demand for traditional flavors such as early grey and chamomile, which rank in the top five favorite flavors in a survey of Canadian consumers.
“Although it [tea] is part of tradition -- tea ceremonies, memories of drinking tea with mom and grandmother -- it is also very relevant and a modern way to discover the world,” Roberge said,
Research shows millennials are more likely to experiment with flavors and varieties of tea leaves with specialty tea accounting for 64.4% of total tea sales at roughly $145m.
Millennials are also likely to have nearly 11 different brands of tea in their pantry and 16 different types of tea, compared to the total tea drinker category which average between seven and eight brands of tea and eleven to twelve varieties of tea in their cupboards.
Convenience and affordability
Although the millennial population may be the most financially constrained, many will justify tea purchases as an “affordable luxury” because of its compelling image as a healthy product, a report by Packaged Facts found.
The top associations millennials have of tea are its health benefits including relaxation, sleep/anxiety perks, and an ailment aid.
The convenience and simplicity of brewing tea is another major appeal that makes the hot beverage appealing to young adult consumers.
“All you need is to add hot water let is steep and drink easy as one, two, three,” Roberge said. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
And they found Abishag the Shunammite and brought her to the king (1 Kings 1:3).
The appellative “Shunammite” indicates that Abishag was from the town of Shunem. The ancient site of Shunem is identified with the modern Arab village of Sulam/Sulem. It is situated in the Harod Valley on the south of the Hill of Moreh. The border between Issachar to the north and Manasseh to the south appears to have passed along the Harod Valley, placing Shunem, the Hill of Moreh, and Nain in the territory of Issachar (Josh 19:18). | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Inspired Bottle Company was created to be an agent of change. We want to be there for you during those moments in life when you need a simple reminder. Whether that reminder is a faith affirmation or encouragement to hydrate, we are committed to you. In our mission, we set out to create premium quality water bottles that merges sacred text with a beautiful and functional design.
In our commitment to be an instrument of change, we are partnering exclusively with Haiti Outreach to help build communities in Haiti by providing sustainable clean water solutions.
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I worked with CEO and manufacturing team to design a long lasting and efficient water bottle prototype. Several usability testing was done to determine if the bottle should be stainless steel or glass. Moreover, the exterior design and color were selected and the team decided to engrave instead of printing.
I also designed the branding for the startup based out of Columbus, GA by designing logos, websites, business cards, and all other needed designs for uniformity.
The packaging design was created and tested. Initially, a natural cardboard finish was created, however after user testing and handling, it was ultimately changed to a minimal white design. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Like many of you, we’ve been following Netflix with great interest. We are subscribers. We are fans. We believe in the work that they are doing. And we support their effort to innovate and evolve digital distribution, in ways that are sustainable for creators, other rights-holders and fans. That said, we were surprised by some of the comments made by Ted Sarandos recently during an interview with Stuff.tv.
We strongly agree with his perspective that making more good content more accessible will curb piracy. However, we want to take a moment to correct two of his comments. The first issue is the application of BitTorrent as a synonym for Internet piracy. The second is the assertion that BitTorrent traffic drops as Netflix is introduced to new markets. Neither statement is true.
Mr. Sarandos can perhaps be forgiven for making the first error. It is a common misconception that we are working hard to address. The truth is that BitTorrent is an Internet protocol, like HTTP. For over a decade, it’s been the world’s most efficient way to move data across the web. It’s what the Internet’s core platforms, including Facebook and Twitter, use for code deployment. It’s what leading gaming brands, including Blizzard and Eve Online, use for updates. It’s what genetic researchers use to move human genome sequences. And it’s relied on by the scientists working on the Large Hadron Collider. Any company moving large data sets uses BitTorrent. Any person trying to preserve terabytes of data uses BitTorrent. They are not Internet pirates.
BitTorrent was designed to move data. It was not designed for piracy. In fact, as a stand-alone tool, it’s not even a very good technology for piracy. We have never hosted infringing content. We have never endorsed it. To be clear, we are not a file-sharing site. Our technology does not rip DVDs, nor does it capture movies in the theater. We have never pointed to, indexed, or promoted infringing content in any way.
We do, however, promote creators and curators who publish and preserve content using BitTorrent. Today, we have more than 2,000,000 (yes, you read that correctly) pieces of legal and licensed content in the BitTorrent ecosystem. To put that in perspective, Netflix has previously reported having 60,000. We are engineers and scientists focused on making the Internet sustainable and creatively viable through distributed computing. Which leads to the second point.
In 2009, we implemented μTP, or “Micro Transport Protocol.” This was done, voluntarily, to help solve a major problem facing the Internet: congestion. Many of you will recall the Net Neutrality crisis a few years back. Our implementation of μTP helped resolve the issue. μTP dials back BitTorrent traffic during peak hours in order to give priority to other applications, such as Netflix. In doing so, we saved the ISPs a lot of money and public relations headaches. We did so at our own cost, because it was the right thing to do for the Internet and the people who rely on it.
We do things big. We make things durable. We have introduced several award-winning technologies. Those who know us see us as champions of the Internet. Even Hollywood is realizing that we are not the Boogeyman, and we’re finding ways to work together. Fast Company named us one of the world’s most innovative companies for our work with content creators. And we’re just getting started.
We understand this storyline is being framed by those looking to stir up controversy. But those who know better realize there is no such thing as a “BitTorrent Pirate”, and that we are not competing with the likes of Netflix. We’re actually finding ways to support companies like them, content creators, studios, and other rights-holders directly. At this very moment, we’re getting ready to roll out an Alpha program that we believe could drive more traffic to Netflix (and others), should the content creator or rights-holder so choose.
Watch this space for further news on that front. We’re alive and kicking.
Oh. And regarding that 4K issue, we think we can help. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Al Dana Amphitheatre, Bahrain’s leading entertainment venue, unveiled an exclusive naming rights partnership with Beyon. As part of this agreement, the venue will now be rebranded as “Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre”.
The major announcement was made amidst a brand reveal ceremony themed “Beyon the Ordinary” which was held at the Desert Garden at Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre. The ceremony highlighted the shared commitment of the two organizations to leverage their respective strengths and platforms towards enhancing the Kingdom’s position as a vibrant entertainment destination. Present at the reveal were Beyon Chairman, Shaikh Abdulla bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, and members of the executive management team from both organizations including Beyon CEO, Andrew Kvalseth and Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre CEO, Damian Bush.
Damian Bush, CEO of Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre, shared his thoughts on the partnership, “Partnering with Beyon is an exceptional opportunity that allows us to integrate even smarter technologies into the Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre experience, while preserving the vibrant energy and enthusiasm for which we are known. This alliance reflects the shared commitment of both organizations to uphold the highest standards in the industry, and we are excited to further bridge the technology and entertainment sector in Bahrain. So far, we have welcomed over 400,000 guests from around the globe, and we anticipate adding more than a quarter of that number in just the fourth quarter of this year”.
Speaking on the occasion, Beyon CEO Andrew Kvalseth said, “We are delighted to celebrate this significant partnership. The deal supports Beyon’s aspiration to drive brand awareness beyond the region and help in establishing Beyon as a household name internationally. This collaboration not only enhances brand awareness for Beyon but also aligns with the Al Dana Amphitheatre culture, which emphasizes the unifying power of entertainment, while fostering community spirit, joy, and vibrancy, and further establishing Beyon Al Dana Amphitheatre as a recognizable name on the global stage.” | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Lori Ann Chambers, 55, passed away February 3, 2019 in Arlington. Lori is a graduate of Arlington High School and a 20 year labor and delivery nurse at John Peter Smith Hospital in Fort Worth. Lori greatly affected everyone she worked with and passed on her skills to nurses and doctors. She enjoyed extreme holiday decorating, working, shopping and, most of all, being with her children and grandchildren.
Lori is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur Willard and Diana Jean (Lalondle) Bouchard and her two sons, Christopher and Eric Chambers.
Lori is survived by her husband, Gordon, sons Matthew and Patrick Chambers, daughter Sarah Chambers, grandsons Vincent Dalton, Casey Cantrell and Carter Rios, brother Mike Bouchard, sister Connie Bouchard and aunts Karen Renshaw and Patsy Ramie. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The Sulis Hat is the latest offering from Pattern Fantastqiue and in short, it’s the hat of my dreams. It provides excellent sun coverage, is uber stylish and even has optional ties you can add on windy days.
The Sulis Hat has a simpler to construct than the Lucent Visor and there are less notions to source. Finding the right buckram, the fusible cotton interfacing used to stiffen the brim, is probably your biggest challenge, but the instructions give you lots of guidance. Just for the record, this buckram is on the lighter side and the brim has become floppier over-time.
I sewed my bestie Sharon a Sulis Hat too and I used a Birch product called Shape & Create – Fusible Interfacing Buckram which I purchased from Spotlight. This is a seriously firm buckram and with two layers, you interface both the upper and lower brim, it resulted in a very stiff brim. In fact, the brim was so stiff it didn’t have the required flexibility to be able to attach the facing and I had to improvise when adding a lining… and let’s just say, there was a lot of hand stitching. Luckily, Sharon is totally worth it.
I used standard Gütermann thread for the six rows of top stitching on the brim, but next time I’m going use top stitching thread for some added interest.
Did you note the little loops on the inside? These are strategically placed to add ties to on windy days. Genius!
These photos were taken on a scorching hot day in the Wimmera in January and the flies were super interested in my Sulis Hat. See below for one of the MANY out-takes.
Pattern: Pattern Fantastique’s Sulis Hat (pdf & printed)
Fabric: Denim outer was leftover from my Falda Jacket and the lining was leftover linen from my Sadie Tunic
Outfit: Me-made Aeolian Dress (unblogged but on Instagram) and necklaces from Elk
Photo Location: Random paddock in the Wimmera | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Puerto Plata is a province located in the north of the Dominican Republic. Its golden beaches are among the most beautiful in the country and attract younger travelers thanks to the best winds for surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing. You can’t miss visiting them on your next trip.
Cayo Arena or Cayo Paraíso
The perfect image of paradise is this tiny coral island located 45 minutes by boat from Punta Rucia. It is a small sandbar with fine white sand, surrounded by turquoise waters where you can go snorkeling and observe colorful fish.
This is an extensive beach with bronzed sands, surrounded by green palm trees, featuring warm, crystal-clear emerald waters. You can enjoy all kinds of water sports here, including surfing, windsurfing, kiting, sailing, and jet skiing.
And if you’re looking to enjoy Playa Dorada, an excellent accommodation option is BlueBay Villas Doradas****, an adults-only, all-inclusive hotel that boasts an enviable location right in front of this charming beach. It offers spacious and tranquil rooms with exquisite decor, luxury suites with terraces and Jacuzzis where you can forget the world for a moment or prepare for the lively nightlife of Puerto Plata.
The hotel is located next to the Playa Dorada golf course, where local and international tournaments are regularly held. If you want to participate in water activities, the hotel can help you organize your tours. BlueBay Villas Doradas**** also features a spa that offers the latest in revitalizing treatments.
Sosúa and Cabarete Beaches
These beaches are located just 10 minutes apart from each other. Their waters are a vibrant turquoise. Thanks to their high waves and strong winds, they are considered a paradise for surfing, windsurfing, and kitesurfing. It’s also an ideal spot for diving due to its coral reefs.
Don’t miss the opportunity to visit these beaches, which are definitely among the most spectacular in the Dominican Republic. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
New B&M Garden Centre Opens for Green Fingered Bristolians at Abbeywood Retail Park
13 July 2024
Following feedback from local shoppers who wanted an even larger selection of gardening products, B&M Abbeywood Retail Park, Bristol, saw the long-awaited opening of its garden centre this morning at 8:00am on Saturday 13th July 2024.
In addition to having access to a wide variety of branded groceries for the best possible price, including a fantastic range of food, drink, homeware and more - customers at B&M Abbeywood Retail Park can now take their shopping experience further and explore the brand-new garden centre, which covers a space of 4744sqft.
The new garden centre expansion means that locals will now have access to hundreds of plant varieties, gardening essentials, decorations, storage, hardware and much more.
B&M's Senior Garden Buyer, Steve Davies said:
"We are thrilled to open our Abbeywood Garden Centre and welcome our new green-fingered customers in Bristol. As Abbeywood joins our B&M Garden Centre family, we're excited to be offering our customers a wide variety of plants and gardening essentials, including hardware, planters, storage, chemicals, garden building and fencing, and much more top-quality products at unbeatable prices. Today is a momentous occasion, and all our colleagues at B&M can take pride in the next opening of our botanica journey. We are incredibly proud of the efforts and hard work in everyone involved."
Customers were excited to finally shop B&M's brilliant range of garden products now available at their fingertips and were warmly welcomed inside following the unveiling of the new garden centre space.
The store manager also commented: "It was really exciting to welcome customers through the doors; the feedback so far has been fantastic."
Now with an even wider selection of high-quality products at low prices, local customers can make B&M Abbeywood Retail Park their one-stop place to shop.
For more information please visit our Bristol - Abbeywood store. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
REIMAGINE is a 27.43 m Motor Yacht, built in the United States of America by Lyman-Morse and delivered in 1997.
Her top speed is 23.0 kn and she boasts a maximum range of 750.0 nm when navigating at cruising speed, with power coming from two Caterpillar diesel engines. She can accommodate up to 6 guests in 3 staterooms, with 3 crew members waiting on their every need. She has a gross tonnage of 131.0 GT and a 6.71 m beam.
She was designed by C. Raymond Hunt, who also completed the naval architecture. C. Raymond Hunt has designed 11 yachts and created the naval architecture for 15 yachts for yachts above 24 metres.
Her interior was designed by Lisa Pirofsky, who has 7 other superyacht interiors designed in the BOAT Pro database - she is built with a Teak deck, a GRP hull, and GRP and Teak superstructure.
REIMAGINE is one of 5942 motor yachts in the 24-30m size range, and, compared to similarly sized motor yachts, her volume is 18.19 GT above the average.
REIMAGINE is currently sailing under the United States of America flag, the most popular flag state for superyachts with a total of 1990 yachts registered. She is known to be an active superyacht and has most recently been spotted cruising near United States of America. For more information regarding REIMAGINE's movements, find out more about BOATPro AIS. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Saturday morning's flight back to Elmira provided me with the first interesting photograph in quite a while. Rochester was starting the day with blue sky and see- forever visibility, but the weather for Elmira showed a solid cloud cover and visibility that was moderate at best. Halfway through the flight I was able to capture the change.
The drama was purely visual, merely the beginning of the cloud cover that gave us rain by nightfall and for Sunday morning. The edge of the clouds was unusually well defined though, and laid at right angles to my course. I took a picture out my side window as I passed under it; to the left, behind me, the sky was bright and the land below was a vibrant shade of springtime green. To the right, ahead of me, the sky was darkened with cloud, and the land barely visible to the camera. Only the long thin lines of the lakes stood out from the shadow.
This year produced a dull winter for picture- taking. In early January I took some nice pictures of the shadows cast by higher clouds upon a layer of clouds below me. There was just enough haze in the air that each of the sunny spots on the undercast was linked to the upper clouds with the hint of a sunshaft. There is lots of beautiful sky to be seen from a hilltop or even a good back yard, but only an airplane can provide scenery such as this.
In between January's pictures and Saturday's pictures, there wasn't much. There are pictures of snow under low clouds, and pictures of blue sky above a snow- white undercast, but that's it. No drama. Every time I took off, I landed at my scheduled destination and wasn't once scared witless by ice on the wings.
Winter came and went. It was its usual miserable self, but it left no scars. As I fly along, watching the world below come alive to greet another summer, I think of how fortunate it is to be able to say that the winter was dull. No cars were bent, which means also that no family members were bent or broken either. Winter's colds came and went, but we all have our health to be thankful for. I am also grateful that the house didn't catch fire or that the roof didn't cave in.
I know people who lost their health and lost their homes during the winter, and it helps me appreciate the "little things" which fill ninety nine percent of our days. If we are warm, dry, and healthy, we are free to pursue our dreams or free to dawdle for a few hours on a splendid day. A dull day is not necessarily vapid or drab, merely it is free of life- altering events.
Dull is good. Every day brings challenges which can be met, and the ride is smooth. The line of life offers a steady resistance but yields to a steady pull. I will be satisfied to take my thrills in the little victories of jobs done well, and I would be delighted to take my disappointments in equally small measure.
From sunlight to cloud. The lakes in the picture are Cayuga in the distance, Seneca, and closest is the eastern tip of Keuka Lake, at Penn Yan.
The picture taken last December.
And the little things... My wife picks through the pea- sized gravel at Lodi Point on Seneca Lake, selecting
only the most interesting pieces. Pretty much I was doing the same thing when I took this picture; laying on the beach listening to the whisper of
the wavelets upon the shore and enjoying the feeling of warmth from the sun. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Every step through the Bohemian Forest holiday region - a treat for body and soul!
You can find the detailed description under the point Multimedia/Documents. You start the 10 km tour in Oberschwarzenberg at the last car park before the border to Germany. Now you walk 2.2 km steeply uphill to the border triangle between Austria, Germany and the Czech Republic. Once you reach the ridge, hike along the border trail until you reach the Dreisesselberg shelter. After about 300 m of ascent, you reach the Dreisesselberg inn. Now hike the short detour back and downhill on the Witikosteig trail to the starting point.
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Less than three months ago Mark Hillier was in the Sahara Desert tackling the toughest footrace on Earth in the 254 km, 6 stage monstrosity known as the Marathon des Sables.
It was the biggest challenge of his life, having to complete huge distances of up to 86km every day in 120-degree heat whilst lugging everything you need for the duration of the journey. But he did it. And thankfully it hasn’t put him off running either and he’s already undertaken his next extreme endurance foray.
This time for Mark, it was the double marathon along the South Downs Way named Race to the King. The event is actually a two-day adventure where participants can run or walk 23.4 miles on day 1, camp out overnight and then complete the remaining 30.2 miles the following day. Or, there is the option to run the whole lot in one go. Since he clearly likes a challenge, Mark of course opted for the latter.
This time his aim wasn’t simply to complete the course though. He had a time goal of under 9 and a half hours and a top 50 finish. That meant that he’d have to push himself to not only go the distance but also to progress quickly and efficiently.
The route started off at the Slindon Estate near Arundel and finishes up at Windsor Cathedral, taking the competitors along the South Downs Way, an ancient path set on a ridge of chalk hills.
As well as incorporating some breath-taking, panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, there are also numerous historical sites to take in as the participants progress on their journey.
The highlights of the course include The Devil’s Jumps, Queen Elizabeth Country Park along with the infamous Butser Hill, the HMS Mercury, Old Winchester Hill, Beacon Hill Nature Reserve, Cheesefoot Head, St Catherine’s Hill and of course the magnificent Winchester Cathedral.
The path actually follows the journey taken by visitors in ancient times to the burial place of the very first kings of England, hence the name ‘Race to the King’.
Although it was a warm day, there were plenty of shaded areas along the course which provided respite from the sun. Mark completed the first 26.2 miles in 4 hours 7 minutes and a that point he thought he might even be in for a sub 9 hour finish, although that was based on a total distance of 52.4 miles when the event was officially billed at 53.5 miles.
Despite taking on plenty of fluids though as well as consuming salt tablets left over from the Marathon des Sables, the threat of cramp reared its ugly head at around mile 17 which hampered his progress severely throughout the second half of the race. It was somewhat disappointing for Mark as he had hoped the salt tablets would act as a remedy to that problem.
As he spent much of the second half of the race managing the situation an attempting to keep the cramp at bay, he lost a lot of time as a result and consequently, heading into the last 3 or 4 miles it began to dawn on him that he might not actually hit his sub 9-and-a-half-hour target after all. Coming past the 1 mile to go marker though he had 10 and a half minutes in the bank so he knew he was home and dry by that point.
Finishing in a time of 9 hours 27 minutes and 11 seconds, Mark ended the race in 20th place overall, out of over 700 people who started the race with the intention of completing it non-stop. That’s a really good result for Mark and he could certainly be pleased with his efforts. His total mileage after stopping his watch was 54.1 miles, so he’d covered even more distance than was officially proposed.
The next venture for Mark is the Purbeck Marathon in September so he’s planning on taking some time out from doing anything too strenuous until he goes into any sort of training regime in around 6 weeks’ time. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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Affordable Valentine's Day Gift Ideas: Inexpensive and Thoughtful Ways to Impress Him or Her
Valentine's Day is round the corner and everyone seems to be gearing up to express their love for the most special ones in the lives. However, many are also disheartened that the occasion may become very expensive. Fortunately enough, one can also express their love and care without having to go bankrupt.
If you are planning to gift something to your beloved, consider things that show thought. Rather than purchasing pricey jewelry or luxury items, you may think about presenting tickets to a movie or have dinner at preferred restaurant of your partner, says Latin Post.
Below are some ideas regarding inexpensive, but thoughtful gifts that both men and women can present their partners this Valentine's Day.
The best way to impress the man in your life is to present him a personalized gift basket made by you. If your man has a sweet tooth, collect some candy bars of different sizes and spread them out in the box. Also include a few photographs of you together and leave a personalized note. You can include several small things in the gift basket - things that he loves and also do not cost much.
Alternatively, you can purchase a basket at Wal-Mart or any dollar store and pack it with some small gifts purchased from Walgreens or any super market. In fact, you may even include travel sized shaving creams and toothpastes - these will certainly be thoughtful additions.
In case you do not have enough time to make a gift basket yourself, you may take your beloved out to any interesting sports event or even a concert. While you may not have much interest in the team or the band, but he will probably enjoy it and also appreciated your thoughts regarding his personal interests.
If you are considering a dinner, you may well prepare a special meal. Remain at home and cook something special that you both take delight in.
It is important to let the woman in your life know that you care for her. For instance, you may give her a wonderful treat by giving her a day at the spa. Do some online research to get spa gift cards offering discounts at places where you can pamper her. However, you do not need to spend lots of money, because even treating your beloved to a massage at Massage Envy will delight her.
Similar to men, women will also be thankful for personalized gifts. So you may buy a blank scrap book and create a story with special events that happened in your life together. Perhaps, you can also find all of the photos you took from the time you two met first or can include items that are meaningful for both of you - for instance, the ticket stub from your first movie date.
Alternately you may also create a theme while designing the scrap book. It need not be very artistic. Simply pull together the pictures in an album and pen down some simple captions beside the photos. She will not only be surprised, but will love it too. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Brentwood Connected Small Grant Scheme
Brentwood Connected Small Grant Scheme
The Brentwood Connected Business Improvement District (BID) has launched a small grant scheme for 2024 that will see up to £20,000 distributed for local project delivery.
Organisations can apply for up to £2,500 per annum for projects that deliver creative and innovative initiatives or events that will have a positive impact within the BID area. Funding of up to £5,000 will be considered for large scale community projects that are delivered across Brentwood, Shenfield and Ingatestone.
Applications can be submitted per quarter and will be scored by a panel of members from the Brentwood Business Partnership (BBP).
The third round of applications are open from Monday 21 October 2024 until Saturday 30 November 2024. This round of funding will be for project delivery between November - February 2025.
Successful applicants will be notified within three weeks of their submission.
The grant funding application schedule is as follows:
Application window | Project delivery window |
March 2024 (now closed) | April, May and June 2024 |
June 2024 (now closed) | July, August and September 2024 |
October 2024 | November and December 2024, January and February 2025 |
- All projects must align with at least one of Brentwood Connected’s priorities:
- Improving places: To dress our streets and create an environment for people to stay longer
- Promoting places: To attract new visitors and additional spend through marketing and events
- Welcoming places: To ensure our locations are well-managed, safe and friendly
- Connecting places: To create great places to live, work and invest.
- Projects and events must be delivered within the BID boundary.
- You must be a registered business, charity, CIC or community organisation.
- You must evidence there is a demand for the project or event within one or more BID area. If you are not a BID member, you will need to include letters of support from nearby businesses who are current BID levy payers.
- It is important that your project is supporting local businesses; for example, by driving additional footfall, encouraging repeat visits or extending dwell time. You must demonstrate how at least three BID businesses will benefit from your project.
- Match funding is not essential but will score higher. Match funding can be in the form of in-kind hours, which will need to be costed at an hourly rate of £20. Any other financial contributions or equipment should be included as match funding.
- Priority will be given to those businesses, charities, CICs and community organisations who meet the criteria and have not previously requested funding.
- The maximum annual amount that is likely be awarded to any one business, charity, CIC or community group per annum is £2,500. Brentwood Connected BID reserves the right to award larger grants in exceptional circumstances.
- Applications will be made via a Word form. Please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.org.
- Brentwood Connected BID reserves the right to amend the grant guidance with each application window. Applicants should review the guidance carefully before applying.
Please read the full criteria and scoring matrix before submitting an application.
Please email email@example.com with an expression of interest that includes an outline of your project and a draft budget. Your expression of interest will be reviewed. If the project meets the basic criteria of the grant scheme, you will be sent a full application form to submit.
If your project falls outside the criteria of the small grant scheme, you will receive feedback.
Brentwood, Shenfield and Ingatestone Shop Improvement Scheme
Grants of up to £2k are available from Brentwood Borough Council for shop front and accessibility improvements. A total of £30k will be distributed to town centre businesses in Brentwood, Shenfield and Ingatestone in 2024. This scheme is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Dr.Colorchip Basic Auto Touch Up Paint Kit NEW NOT USED - $25
-Color: Velocity Blue
-Never used. Paint is still sealed
-Doesnt go bad. I purchased this as a precaution but then sold the bronco.
Location in downtown Austin...
OBDLink EX FORScan OBD Adapter - $35
No issues at all. Works without any issues.
CAN SHIP. PROVIDE ZIP.
Sells for $59 on Amazon:
For both I am asking $60. You would spend over $100 if purchased directly from Mabett/Amazon. No damage or rips. Velcro is still extremely strong.
Located in downtown Austin, TX
Mabett Rear Seat Cover...
PENDING SALE RokBlokz XL Front/Rear Quick Release Grey Logo - $250 PENDING SALE
-Just washed them, those are water drops
Calling around to get estimates on a Fox 2.5 Perf Elite + billet UCA install. Just labor. I have all the parts. Wanting to keep the same tires (sas 35"), at least at first as the tires are still new.
One of the shops mentioned that I would have to also use wheel spacers to push the tires out...
For as long as I can remember I have had a light but extremely consist "thud" sound coming from my passenger front door area. It's not that loud, rather light, but it's there. I'll record it next time im out. Can replicate it on demand. It happens when I accelerate and then let off the gas. or...
Selling brand new (never used/installed) Clear Anodized Bach Built UCA. Reason for sale, shifting gears on a build.
Currently shipping for $1,220 (after discount)
Can ship anywhere in the...
If you have your original two keys from purchase/delivery then this is a must do. Stumbled on this from another thread.
Special shot out to @RagnarKon for the tip on this. His video is here.
Why do this? To have spare (fully functioning OEM) key fobs at a fraction of the cost to replace a lost...
Selling a brand new set of Fox 2.5 Performance Elites with DSC adjusters for the bronco. I believe this will fit on all models with and without Sasquatch. Decided to go a different route. Never used. Brand new.
Rear pair: 883-06-213 - priced at $1,600
Front pair: 883-06-212 -...
Been trying to figure this out on the forum and I am concluding that what determines the need for upgraded UCA is the amount of added lift? Is that right?
Have a Badlands 4dr with Sas. Just purchased a Fox 2.5 Performance kit and did not get UCA, was thinking to use the ones that come stock...
Selling a full skid plate pack off my Badlands (2023). Not sure if it makes a difference but It does come off of a modular OEM bumper (steel bumper). Everything is OEM/Stock from factory.
No dents. Never hit. Cleaned up and ready for sale. Screws included.
$150 for everything. Downtown LA...
Just came across a video on "What to look for when buying a Gen 1 F150 Raptor". Long story short his main concern was calling out the "cab seals" which I did not know existed. On the F150 these stop water from getting inside between the paneling and causing rust from inside out. Does the Bronco...
My RCI steel skids are about to be delivered in the coming week and was hoping to pick the brains of Bronco6G to see what the best recommendation is for preventing rust on steel skid plates? The steel skid plates I ordered are powder coated, so that should help, but I noticed that there are... | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Drug charges are some very serious charges that have effects that can reach far beyond what a court could impose. These charges require a serious defense that isn’t a one-size-fits-all method. When you are facing drug charges, you need to have a defense strategy that addresses the important points in the prosecution’s case. We want to work with you to create an out-of-the-box strategy created specifically for your case.
There are different things that we have to look at when we are reviewing a drug case. We need to start with how the drugs were obtained. Was the search and seizure legal? Were there any possible errors that occurred during the handling of the drugs that are at the heart of your case? Was the chain of custody for evidence what it should have been? All of these questions are important in cases that involve drugs.
Besides those points, we also need to look at unique points in your case. This might include the possibility that someone else had possession of the drugs but you were charged with having them. It could also include finding out if the substances taken were actually drugs. Other points might also be present.
On top of looking at the prosecution’s case, we also need to look at ways to resolve your case. This might include diversion programs or plea agreements. We can explore these with you so that you can learn how they will affect you and what other choices you might have. All of these points come together to build your defense strategy against the drug charges. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
The new homes being sold in Carmel Valley are about the best thing that could happen for the resale market.
Buyers get to secure their place on ‘the list’, and use it as a marker for resale comparisons over the next 3-6 months while waiting for their number to come up.
But it’s a long wait – if you are selected to purchase in the latest phase, then closings are scheduled for June, 2014. Resales offer occupancy months earlier, and for anxious buyers that is a big plus. Just the certainty of buying now vs. maybe-late-2014-or-2015 is worth something – probably 5% to 10%.
Pardee benefits too; they sell every house before they break ground, and can raise the prices steadily along the way: | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
We’ve written lots about the different approaches to LinkedIn and whether connecting a lot or being more selective could work well for you and you can read more about that here, but our view has always been that to make LinkedIn work for you it always has to be personal and that includes the connections.
For us connections are people you know, people that you can pick up the phone and talk to, people that reflect well on you. So that means no prats, fools or idiots in your view as they don’t help to improve your reputation! This is easily summarised as nice people you know.
Connections without relationships are just data and if that is what you seek then ok, but it is very limiting, and you might as well invest your time in a database as opposed to LinkedIn! LinkedIn is so much more than an address book in how it lets you identify easy to reach referrals (even within free LinkedIn) and have these emailed to you so that you can “phone a friend” that you are connected to and leverage that introduction or perhaps qualify out before you even start.
We’ve written a blog about the process of removing a connection before but as a quick reminder:
- Look at your connections by hitting “My Network” in the top menu and then hit the number of connections on the left-hand side. See image below.
- Then if you select the arrow highlighted below you can sort the order of your connections by first name, last name or leave it in the default recently added order. We’d always suggest first or last name as then you can clean up one letter at a time and you know where you’ve got to! See image below.
- Now that you have your connections in a neat order you can work through them selecting the three grey dots on the right beside the connection you want to remove and left click to get the “remove connection” option and when you confirm they’re gone.
- Unfortunately LinkedIn then resets to the top of the list again so you have to scroll down once more, but if you set yourself as anonymous on LinkedIn you can right click, open the profile in a new tab and whilst viewing their profile anonymously (really important!) you can then hit remove connection as per below and they’re gone!
Hopefully this will be a helpful guide for you to manage and clean up those connections that can easily build up over time but may not be a good connection any longer. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Become a nighttime thief in Parking Fury 3D: Night Thief! Steal and deliver cars while avoiding the police. Take on missions, earn money, and buy supercars. Follow the mini-map and enjoy thrilling online driving!
Arrow keys to drive and balance. Press CRTL to enter cars. Follow the arrows from the mini-map to the destination. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
You also can be a part of it!
On Thursday, May 14, 2009 edition of the "Latin American Program of Academic Extension" began with a lesson in charge of Andrés Cañizález about "A decade with Chávez: Journalism, media and politics in turbulent times". Andrés Cañizález is an investigator for the Investigation Center of the Catholic University Andrés Bello (CIC-UCAB), specialized in Political Comunications and Freedom of Speech, correspondent in Venezuela of the organization Reporteros Sin Fronteras www.rsf.fr and columnist of the newspapers El Universal (Caracas), Tal Cual (Caracas) and El Tiempo (Puerto La Cruz).
The Latin American Program of Academic Extension consisted of series of clases in charge of diferent speakers who present issues linked to the areas in which CADAL works: democratic governance, economics and institutions, freedom of speech and international promotion of human rights. The LAPAE is directed to volunteers, internships and members of The University Net of CADAL. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Born and raised in Vancouver, Patrick is passionate about sound and music. At a young age, he had developed an ear for detail. He learned and performed his first musical instrument at the age of 3, then went on to learn many different instruments as he grew up, and eventually got a Bachelors Degree in Music Performance. Because he loved playing in a rock band in his late teens, that sparked his interest in learning about music recording, which led him to study Audio Engineering.
He spent 8 years teaching music in a school in Hong Kong, but because of some changes in life, he had to move back to his home town. As a father of 2 (now 3!), he made the difficult decision to go back to school and pursue a new career, a decision he is very glad he made. He graduated from Vancouver Film School's Sound Design for Visual Media program and loves to do anything sound related, from film to video games, from production to post. It was his dream to work on audio at EA. In March 2022, this dream became a reality when he signed a contract to join the FIFA audio team. He had his contract extended and joined the Speech team for a full year, working on FC24.
In his spare time, he enjoys time with the family, writing music, playing video games, playing beer league hockey, and snowboarding . | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Children’s book bursting with facts about the Christmas story and colorful photography.
Bursting with colorful photography, this essential reference guide helps curious young minds check out the facts behind the very first Christmas, as well as enjoy fun stories about the way Christmas is celebrated around the world.
Inside the pages of All about Christmas, you’ll find:
- colorful photography with clear text in bite-sized "fact file" chunks of information to encourage and inform even reluctant readers
- punchy facts providing at-a-glance information
- hardback format, making it the perfect gift
Go back in time and explore fascinating facts about the Roman civilization at the time of Jesus’ birth, what the life of a shepherd was like, and how far Mary and Joseph traveled to get to Bethlehem. Plus, have fun checking out why Germans hide pickles and why Icelandic children leave their shoes on the window sill on Christmas Eve!
Children will learn that the Christmas story is rooted in real places, real people and real historic events, so they can be confident that it is fact, not fiction. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Determining if a relationship exists between a website and its visitors is critically important in your marketing efforts. Google’s new Universal Analytics provides functionality allowing you to track visitor engagement and cohesively understand their interactions. Let’s explore the Google Analytics feature that can help your day-to-day digital marketing planning, engagement and tracking.
User ID Feature
We hate it when a consumer visits one of our client’s website from multiple devices (phone, tablet, desktop) and their analytics tool counts those visits as multiple unique visitors, not one? As a company who runs digital marketing campaigns for a living, we can honestly say that we loathe it. When operating online campaigns like remarketing, we want the ability to show how previous website visitors engage in content a second, third or fourth visit.
Google’s User ID feature in Google Universal Analytics allows you to identify related actions by one individual on multiple devices. This feature tracks a user’s id and clues you into when a consumer comes back to your website and how they engage in the content you are providing. The User ID feature allows you to connect, organize and sort data from all sessions to comprehend a user’s conversion process from beginning to end. It also gives you the ability to identify which device provides the best user experience on your website. Receiving a holistic view of your user’s experience is incredibly important when planning your digital marketing efforts, and User ID is one tool to help you out.
There are some limitations to using this new feature. You need a way to create unique IDs and push them to Google Analytics. You can normally provide this through some sort of contact form or sign-in form. This feature is only available in Google’s Universal Analytics and not Google’s Classic Analytics. Most organizations utilize the classic version, but Universal Analytics became available to everyone in April.
Tracking visits by the same person as a unique visit skews data, and you can’t determine if any relationships or additional engagement exist. With Google’s User ID, you can determine cohesive interactions. Are you interested in learning more about Google’s User ID? Let us know or you can use Google’s User ID set up overview for setup guidance. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Estimates suggest that at least 4.3 million people 55 or older who have cognitive impairment or dementia live alone in the United States.
If we’re concerned about the health of the older population, we need to be concerned about the health of older women.
A five-minute, culturally neutral test for cognitive problems improved dementia detection and management in older adults.
World Health Statistics 2024 report urges countries to redouble efforts towards health-related goals by 2030.
People with disabilities receive less preventive care and suffer from poorer health, as well as more coexisting medical conditions.
Millions of Americans are not poor enough to qualify for Medicaid, but they can’t afford to hire someone privately.
About 42 million Americans provided unpaid care to people 50 and older in 2020.
Will Leqembi’s primary benefit—a slight slowing of decline in cognition and functioning—make a difference to patients and family members...
Leqembi and related care could cost Medicare up to $5 billion a year, making it one of the most expensive taxpayer-funded treatments.
People with preclinical Alzheimer’s disease had markedly different assemblages of gut bacteria.
New laws make it easier for people to see their loved ones in health care facilities during the pandemic.
Other research groups have also found intriguing connections between cancer that has spread to the brain and neurodegenerative disorders.
There are a lot of sleep myths out there. How many of them have you heard?
Collins has led the NIH under three presidents over more than 12 years.
Alzheimer’s advocates laud the approval of Aduhelm, but experts raise questions about its effectiveness and cost.
Cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s would be the initial focus for the proposed agency within the National Institutes of Health.
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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Chemical Name: ALPROSTADIL (al-PROS-ta-dil).
This medicine is a prostaglandin (PGE-1) used to treat impotence. It may also be used to diagnose impotence.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about this medicine. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if it is cloudy, colored, or contains particles. Use this medicine immediately after mixing. This medicine is injected into the spongy tissue on the right or left side of the penis using the syringe provided. Alternate the side of the penis and the site of the injection with each use. ANY LEFTOVER MEDICINE and the syringe and needle used with this medicine should be disposed of as instructed by your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. STORE THIS MEDICINE as directed by the manufacturer.
CAVERJECT is a dry lyophilized powder and is supplied in vials containing 6.15, 11.9, 23.2 or 46.4 micrograms of alprostadil for intracavernosal administration. Store the 5, 10 and 20 microgram strengths at or below 25°C (77°F). For 20µg or 20mcg: Each case contains a single dose vial of alprostadil 20 µg sterile powder, 1 mL prefilled syringe of BWFI diluent, a 27-gauge 0.5 inch needle, 2 alcohol swabs and Patient Administration Leaflet. These cases are fitted with a lock designed for safe and convenient disposal of the contents after use. Once reconstituted, each mL contains alprostadil 20 µg, lactose monohydrate 172 mg, sodium citrate dihydrate 47 µg, benzyl alcohol 8.4 mg, and sterile water for injection q.s.
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include headache; dizziness; penile pain; or bruising or bleeding at the injection site. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience redness, lumps, swelling, tenderness, or curving of the erect penis. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
BE SURE TO CAREFULLY FOLLOW THE DOSING PROCEDURE described to you by your doctor. Do not use more of this medicine or use it more often than recommended. TELL YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU EXPERIENCE painful erections or erections that last for more than 6 hours. IF YOU DO NOT EXPERIENCE any improvement after using this medicine, check with your doctor. DO NOT CHANGE THE DOSE after establishing your effective dose without checking with your doctor. KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are using this medicine. BEFORE YOU BEGIN TAKING ANY NEW MEDICINE, either prescription or over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Flood Recovery Public Information Meeting
Tuesday, November 7th, 2023 | 6:00 PM
Crestview Baptist Church, 3258 Pisgah Dr, Canton, NC 28716
This Emergency Watershed Protection Debris Removal Program meeting is to discuss cleaning the waterways that were impacted by Tropical Storm Fred. Contracts have been awarded and the work should begin in the next few weeks. This is the communities’ chance to ask questions and learn a bit more about the process. Experts will be available to answer questions. Residents’ participation will make a difference!
Join us at Crestview Baptist Church to be part of this vital conversation.
For more information or inquiries, please contact Haywood County’s Public Information Officer Dillon Huffman at firstname.lastname@example.org. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
October 28, 1942
October 5, 2023
Kenny Fowler Obituary
Stay up-to-date on event information as well as memories shared on Kenny Fowler’s Tribute Wall.
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A U.S. drone strike launched in Afghanistan late last month killed as many as 10 civilians, and not an ISIS-K terrorist as the U.S. military previously reported, the Pentagon acknowleged Friday. General Frank McKenzie, the commander of the U.S. Central Command, called the strike "a tragic mistake" during a news conference Friday afternoon.
An investigation by Central Command determined that the
in Kabul, which Joint Chief Chairman General Mark Milley previously described as a "righteous strike," killed an innocent aid worker — identified by friends and colleagues as Zemerai Ahmadi — and as many as nine of his family members, including up to seven children."We now assess that it is unlikely that the vehicle and those who died were associated with ISIS-K or were a direct threat to U.S. forces," McKenzie said. "I offer my profound condolences to the family and friends of those who were killed."
McKenzie said the United States is considering making reparation payments to the family of the victims.
U.S. intelligence reportedly followed the car Ahmadi was driving for eight hours because it had been observed at a compound associated with the
. During that time, the movements of the car corresponded to other intelligence about ISIS plans for an attack on the airport, McKenzie said.The strike was conducted as Ahmadi pulled into the driveway of his home, which was located about 3 kilometers from the airport.
The drone strike set off a large secondary explosion, which officials originally said was evidence that the car was indeed carrying explosives, but which the investigation determined was most likely set off by a propane tank located in the driveway, McKenzie said.
"I am here today to set the record straight and acknowledge our mistakes," the commander said Friday.
Milley responded to the investigation's findings.
"In a dynamic high threat environment, the commanders on the ground had appropriate authority and had reasonable certainty that the target was valid but after deeper post strike analysis our conclusion is that innocent civilians were killed," he said in a statement to CBS News Friday evening. "This is a horrible tragedy of war and its heart wrenching and we are committed to being fully transparent about this incident."
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin also issued a statement Friday following McKenzie's announcement.
"On behalf of the men and women of the Department of Defense, I offer my deepest condolences to surviving family members of those who were killed, including Mr. Ahmadi, and to the staff of Nutrition and Education International, Mr. Ahmadi's employer," he said.
Austin also announced a review of the U.S. Central Command's investigation.
"I have asked for this review to consider the degree to which the investigation considered all available context and information, the degree to which accountability measures need to be taken and at what level, and the degree to which strike authorities, procedures and processes need to be altered in the future," he said.
The Pentagon's acknowledgement came a week after a New York Times investigation exposed detailed evidence showing Ahmadi was wrongly targeted. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Network security remains a vital issue for CEOs, especially considering that 32% of organizations have experienced major cyber attacks in the past two years, according to the 2019 Harvey Nash/KPMG CIO survey.
The cost of security breaches continues to grow as well. According to data from IBM Security, the average cost of a data breach rose to $3.92 million in 2019, a figure that should concern anyone keeping a close eye on today’s rapidly evolving IT landscape. To keep ahead of malicious digital threats that seem to grow more sophisticated every day, a truly modern cyber security strategy is called for.
As speed, time, and security are watchwords for any unified automation platform, CBTS is simplifying security environments for modern enterprises by leveraging the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. This technology provides role-based access control, security, auditing, and delegation, utilizing both the REST API and the traditional command line interface (CLI).
The platform oversees a wide array of functions, including security, networking, line of business, operations, and development.
Components for effective security
While there are many automation solutions available, not all have the capabilities needed for effective security automation, which involves automating the manual tasks associated with enterprise security. Organizations looking to modernize their cybersecurity strategy should seek out automation platforms offering:
- A universal automation language that allows simple documentation of information between security team members
- Integration with your security infrastructure and vendor ecosystem
- A modular and extensible design for trouble-free deployment, which will help you accommodate new security tools in the future
How Red Hat Ansible enables network security
The Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform from CBTS delivers features necessary for security automation, combining easy-to-digest automation language with a composable execution environment alongside security-focused communication and collaboration capabilities.
The platform’s open foundation also allows for seamless connection to your security applications and IT infrastructure, creating a common platform for participation and sharing across an entire organization. A supported set of security-focused Ansible collections—modules, roles, playbooks, and more—is included with the platform. These assets coordinate a unified cybersecurity strategy to counter a variety of threats by providing:
- Chain workflows and playbooks for modular reusability.
- Consolidated and centralized logs.
- Support of local directory services and access controls.
- Integration of external apps using RESTful application programming interfaces (APIs).
Additionally, the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform includes tools to help optimize automation:
- Automation Analytics offers insights into how your organization processes automation.
- Automation Hub lets team members access certified automation content via a centralized repository.
- Content Collections streamline the management, distribution, and consumption of automation assets.
Modernize your security approach with the right automation platform
With CBTS as your trusted partner, the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform can help bring your IT teams together to respondto growing security threats faster and at scale. Our certified Red Hat Ansible experts will consult with you to understand your current environment and work with your team to customize the platform to meet your automation business objectives.
Contact us for more information on how the Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform can modernize your cybersecurity strategy. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Drama and you will feelings aren’t constantly enjoyable although alot more a woman goes through they along with you, the higher. This means she actually is vesting herself in you plus almost certainly to stick doing.
So if your girl covers attacking crazy with her ex boyfriend and you can oodles off drama, you would like your “spider” sensory faculties into the reddish alert. This means she has deep Genuine feelings because of it child and you can you’ll well still have him or her.
*If a lady does not become men is definitely worth they, she will get off him on earliest indication of crisis.
*For the flip-top, in the event the she stays which have your, her mind enjoys reasoned he’s really worth the work to-drive as a consequence of the fresh crisis crap.
Logic and emotion do not physiologically mix. So if a female is actually mental regarding the a person, she may not make feel.
Better, it’s definitely not due to the fact she can’t find almost every other family unit members. Trust me about this that. She’s got specific explanations and you need to tune in to every one.
1-Put another way, she doesn’t want to move give without your. This is often because she knows he could be enough time and you can spent in her own and you may they are safeguards if all else fails. Put simply, if the she will not look for somebody better, he’ll simply take the woman straight back that have open fingers.
2-Your girl most is not trying replace her old boyfriend at this time, otherwise previously. This might be a hard pill to help you take. Consider this to be having one minute. If a lady is truly prepared to surrender one, this woman is not letting him back in the door in almost any profile otherwise mode, right?
It is all in the alternatives. She can getting hung up into past otherwise accessible to moving forward which have this new. Perchance you might need to label this lady on this 1 in order to exercise pronto.
3-It’s obvious no man is as “everything” because the her old boyfriend. This is merely simple frightening. It is really not fair for the most recent woman to compare that the girl ex, not one portion. If you think like you will always center stage being sized around her “fabulous” ex-date, your obviously had some significant thinking doing.
Newsflash – How come she’s staying their old boyfriend because is simply because she certainly thinks eventually they’ll be reunited – Several months.
Here are some pathways their girlfriends old boyfriend influences, when it is nevertheless regarding the visualize, based on masters at the Internationally Development …
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Welcome to an edition that explores the tradition of children wearing "gris gris" in Senegal. Gris gris are talismans that hold a special place in Senegalese culture, symbolizing spiritual protection and invoking blessings upon children. Join us as we embark on a journey to understand the significance of gris gris and their role in safeguarding children.
1. The Power of Gris Gris
Gris gris are small pouches or containers filled with symbolic items, such as herbs, stones, written prayers, or sacred verses from the Quran. They are believed to have spiritual properties that can protect and bring good fortune to the wearer. Gris gris serve as a shield against malevolent spirits, the evil eye, and other negative influences.
2. Cultural and Spiritual Beliefs
The practice of wearing gris gris in Senegal embraces a fusion of Islamic, traditional African, and Sufi influences, creating a unique blend of spiritual practices. Gris gris are believed to carry the blessings and spiritual power of religious leaders, marabouts, or ancestors, providing a connection to the divine realm.
3. Protection and Blessings for Children
Gris gris are predominantly associated with the protection and well-being of children. Parents, grandparents, or guardians carefully select or create these talismans for their young ones. The amulets are worn as necklaces, bracelets, or anklets, serving as a constant source of spiritual safeguarding.
4. Rituals and Blessings
The process of acquiring and activating gris gris involves rituals and blessings performed by trusted individuals, often religious leaders or marabouts. The intention is to infuse the gris gris with spiritual energy and invoke divine protection for the child.
5. Symbolism and Personalization
Gris gris often reflect the individuality of the child. The choice of materials, colors, and symbolic elements within the amulet can vary. Some may include objects such as written prayers, verses from religious texts, animal teeth, or personal belongings that hold significance for the child and their family.
6. Continuity and Evolving Traditions
The tradition of children wearing gris gris has been passed down through generations in Senegal, maintaining its relevance and significance. However, traditions evolve over time. While the core belief in the spiritual protection of children remains constant, specific practices and materials used in gris gris may vary across regions and families.
7. Embracing Cultural Heritage
The practice of children wearing gris gris in Senegal is a testament to the deep-rooted connection between spirituality, cultural heritage, and the well-being of children. It serves as a reminder of the importance placed on nurturing and protecting children, both in the physical and spiritual realms.
As we conclude our exploration of children wearing gris gris in Senegal, let us embrace the beauty of cultural diversity and the diverse expressions of spiritual beliefs. The tradition of gris gris reflects the deep love and care the Senegalese community has for their children, seeking to surround them with spiritual protection and blessings as they navigate the world.
May the spirit of the gris gris continue to safeguard the children of Senegal and inspire us all to cherish and protect the innocence and well-being of our young ones.
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Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God than to enjoy the passing pleasures of sin,
Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt; for he looked to the reward.
By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible.
Courage will cause you to do what is right regardless of the consequences—to do what God says no matter what men say. It is standing up for God rather than compromising the truth. Moses is a great example of courage.
When our girls were small, Sharon saw a van of young people pull into a parking area across the street from our house. She felt led to go across the street and witness to them. Obviously, they were into drugs and partying. As she shared the Lord with them, they mocked her and made fun of her. She didn’t allow their mockery to sway her from witnessing to them. One of the guys in the van said to the others, “Knock it off.”
It takes courage to stand in the face of people who don’t want to hear about Jesus, but Sharon stayed with it. She gave them my book This New Life and cards about our church. Finally, she was able to pray for them, but they wouldn’t pray the sinner’s prayer. She returned to our house and began to pray strongly for them.
Soon the doorbell rang. It was the guy who had told his buddies to “knock it off.” He said, “I believe what you were saying,” and apologized for the way one of the young men talked to her. Then he said, “I have a grandfather who believes like you, and I know he has been praying for me.” Sharon said, “I know he is praying for you, or I wouldn’t be in your pathway.”
Be courageous for the things that count for eternity, and look for opportunities to share your faith with others.
Excerpt permission granted by Harrison House Publishers
Billy Joe Daugherty was founder and pastor of Victory Christian Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was also the founder of Victory Christian School, Victory Bible Institute and Victory World Missions Training Center. Five hundred twenty-three Victory Bible Institutes have been started in eighty-five countries around the world. He inspired individuals and ministries with his life, love and influence for more than 30 years. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
For the most recent edition of Supervisory Highlights, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau focused on examiners’ findings in the auto finance sector. Several of these practices were identified by the CFPB in prior Supervisory Highlights. Many of the CFPB’s concerns relate to trends in the marketing, sales, financing, and refunds related to add-on products like optional vehicle- or payment-protection, and to consumers’ difficulty in cancelling those products or receiving refunds. The Federal Trade Commission and state regulators also have prioritized these areas, and several states have recently passed legislation addressing add-on products (including refunds, cancellation and notification). In several of the findings, the CFPB noted that the failures related to inadequate oversight of service providers, reflecting another recurring theme in CFPB’s compliance management expectations.
The CFPB has framed many of these targeted practices as unfair, deceptive or abusive acts or practices (“UDAAP”), which is consistent with certain of the agency’s recent consent orders or suits related to auto servicing practices.
In response to the findings, the CFPB generally demanded ceasing the allegedly noncompliant practices, developing policies and procedures to ensure compliance going forward, and in some cases refunding amounts to consumers.
Motor vehicle dealers, auto finance companies, servicers and secondary market purchasers of auto loans should take note of these highlighted practices when evaluating their policies and procedures.Continue Reading CFPB Supervisory Highlights Target Certain Auto Lending and Servicing Practices | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Students are additionally enabled to make well informed selections and the get high quality secondary education upfront. Taxpayers are also offered a number of incentives for supporting education and the creation of more education jobs in future. Graduate education is expensive and mothers who’re already on a good funds will find it arduous to pursue a graduate diploma. For most moms, the one approach to afford graduate college is by making use of for a scholarship.
In the trendy period we dwell in you may have two selections in relation to furthering your education. You’ll be able to either get a level the traditional means, by means of an on-campus bachelors degree program at one of the many colleges and universities throughout the world. Or you’ll be able to earn your diploma by and on-line degree program, some of that are provided by the same schools as the first choice however utterly finished at a distance, without ever having to attend the physical college itself.
So what can an executive do? Everybody reaps benefits
The underside line for many companies is which you can pay now or pay later. In case you selected to offer your staff a superb monetary education program, the investment you make in your staff won’t solely enable them to better manage their lives, it’s going to enable your staff to better handle the future of your business. Their future is your future.
Classroom administration is a course that will not solely immediately relate to working within the classroom but it’ll also be evaluated when a student turns into a trainer. This type of course will discover strategies in find out how to handle a classroom. Subjects will embody procedures, motivation, disruptive students, communication, and more. The course will assist students select their private classroom administration strategy. Another classroom managing course is an assessment course. Topics in this sort of course would cover formative and summative assessments. The class would examine and discover all the areas of classroom assessment like efficiency, standardization, and more.
Could this plan give you the results you want?
The second possibility for a nursing major is an RN program. Students both begin education at this point or continue to this stage of education after working a number of years as an LPN. Loads of gainful work is up and operating these days to take away the debt burden of graduating college students and they’re putting up more alternatives to get things right. Education careers will not be a one size matches all as you can seek employment in numerous capacities nowadays.
One of the compelling issues about pursuing nurse practitioner education, aside from the worth of working with patients straight, is the financial benefit it provides. By acquiring advanced education, registered nurses can re-invent themselves and open new and thrilling pathways. Conveniently on-line diploma programs additionally offer topics that are in the identical regular curriculum at the campus. Students can now choose topics from the sphere of Science & Technology, Enterprise & Finance and Humanity & Superb Arts.
All programs are progressively extra complicated than those provided in registered nurse coaching. So if a person desires to live the good life, he or she should attend college, and by attending college the person could have the opportunity to work at a company of their own selection and be able to stay an exquisite life without any monetary problems. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
After doubling its revenues last year, ZIWO takes its cloud telephony solutions to Egypt.
ZIWO has announced the opening of its new branch in Cairo. After doubling its revenues last year this is another major step in ZIWO’s hyper growth in the MENA region to provide cloud contact center solutions for companies and enhance their customer experience.
ZIWO’s cloud telephony solutions are designed to help businesses of all sizes improve their communication and customer service such as Damac, Carrefour, Tabby, Floward, Deliveroo, and many more. With features such as virtual numbers, call routing, and contact center software, ZIWO’s solutions make it easy for businesses to manage their calls and provide excellent customer service.
Speaking of the recent launch, Renaud de Gonfréville, CEO and Co-Founder, ZIWO said, “After expanding our coverage within the entire Gulf area over the past 6 years, it is a new milestone in our journey to address the Emerging markets. I want to thank our team for the hard work they’ve done as well as our partners here in Egypt that have made it possible.”
Renaud added, “ZIWO is on a mission to provide the best solutions for Customer Experience and Call Center software, and we are happy to make this available to the thousands of companies in Egypt so that they can develop and thrive globally. With a sales department and an R&D center located in the beautiful Greek Campus in Downtown Cairo, our investment in Cairo will make us a real reference in the local market, and hopefully a partner of choice for all contact centers and sales departments in Egypt”. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Instead of targeting one segment of the data protection market, StorageCraft wants to help channel partners -- MSPs, VARs and more -- to serve the entire customer spectrum. That includes everything from small businesses to midsize customers and enterprises.
The latest step in the strategy involves StorageCraft OneXafe, which converges primary and secondary storage in the midmarket. It's also ideal for fast-growth organizations that need to stay ahead of ever-growing storage needs, notes Sean Derrington, senior director of product management at StorageCraft.
Among the OneXafe design points StorageCraft emphasizes:
- Have-it-your-way data protection: It protects applications across virtual and physical environments within a single workflow and supports a variety of deployments—on-premises, remote data center or cloud-based DRaaS, the company says.
- One-Click DRaaS Orchestration: Organizations can recover data, compute and network services all in an orchestrated recovery workflow with a single click, the company asserts.
- Scale-out Storage: Partners and customers can begin with a single node and a few terabytes of capacity, then scale to multiple petabytes with zero configuration or application changes and thereby eliminate the need for forklift upgrades, the firm says.
- Administration: StorageCraft's OneSystem monitors the OneXafe platform, including real-time hardware, software and network connectivity updates. Capabilities span reporting and trending of storage capacity, data reduction ratios, remote replication, SLA-based data protection policies and recovery point objectives, the company says.
The company is also striving to rally SMB partners. For instance, OneXafe is ideal for partners that want to extend from small business into the midmarket, according to Jeannine Edwards, senior director of channel marketing. The effort is backed by a new Partner Success Program.
Meanwhile, StorageCraft has also unveiled ShadowXafe -- a data protection solution that's "simple to deploy, easy to manage and reliable even under the most demanding circumstances," the company asserts. It supports physical and virtual machines (VMs), and integrates with StorageCraft's cloud-based Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS).
Take a closer look, and it's clear StorageCraft is taking aim at:
- Midmarket rivals like Veeam and Rubrik, claiming OneXafe eliminates the need for multiple siloed approaches. (Growth stories at Veeam and Rubrik also remain strong.)
- Small business rivals like MSP-centric Datto and a lengthy list of additional vendors, many of which also enjoy strong growth in the MSP ecosystem.
Growing, Crowded, Consolidating Markets
For several years now, the overall data protection market has both grown and consolidated. For instance, TA Associates acquired StorageCraft in January 2016, installing new executive and channel leadership, and acquired Gilware and Exablox.
In addition to StorageCraft, companies in acquisition mode include Carbonite, Datto, eFolder, Kaseya and Veeam. Each of those players is banging the drum more loudly for MSPs these days (although Carbonite, in particular, hasn't said much about the MSP push on recent earnings calls).
Meanwhile, StorageCraft also is refreshing and enhancing its MSP-centric efforts. New ConnectWise Manage and Datto Autotask PSA integrations arrived in June 2018. The company will also surface at ConnectWise IT Nation Connect 2018 in November.
In the meantime, StorageCraft is seeking to rally partners in the midmarket with OneXafe. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
How OSB is Made
OSB‘s journey from forest to frame is a carefully engineered one. The process begins with the selection and debarking of fast-growing, young trees. Softwoods are preferred because they are abundant, sustainable, and more durable. The trees are cut down, debarked and then sliced into long strands. These are the building blocks for OSB.
After the strands have been prepared, they go through a crucial phase in which they are mixed up with synthetic resins. OSB’s remarkable strength and moisture resistance are due to these adhesives. After mixing, strands of each layer are laid out perpendicularly to the next. This cross-oriented design is an important feature of OSB and contributes to its structural strength.
The layered strands will then be compressed into a dense and uniform board by applying high pressure and heat. The heat activates resin and bonds the strands together, while pressure is used to achieve the desired thickness and density. The OSB boards can be cut to size after cooling and are ready for various applications.
OSB: Benefits and Advantages
Durability and Strength: OSB’s exceptional durability and strength are among its primary benefits. The cross-oriented strands of the it provide rigidity and load bearing capacity that exceeds many other traditional materials. OSB is ideal for structural construction applications such as wall sheathing, flooring and roofing.
Resistant to Moisture: OSB is highly resistant to moisture due its integration of waxes with specialized resins. This is important for preventing mold and mildew growth, which ensures the material’s longevity in various environmental conditions.
Sustainability OSB uses young trees that grow quickly, which is a major step in the production of sustainable materials. The trees can be replenished more quickly than older hardwoods and this reduces the impact of forests. The entire tree is also used to produce it. This minimizes waste.
Versatility OSB’s adaptability is another important factor that contributes to its popularity. It is easily customizable to meet specific project requirements, whether that involves cutting it to unique shapes or changing its thickness. Its versatility is reflected in its wide range of applications, from packaging and construction to furniture manufacturing.
Cost Effectiveness: OSB is cheaper than other materials such as plywood or solid hardwood, without compromising quality or performance. Its affordability makes it a great choice for many projects, including large-scale construction and DIY home improvement.
OSB is a key component of sustainable construction. The production process of it, which uses renewable resources to minimize waste and maximizes efficiency, is in line with eco-friendly construction goals. OSB’s durability and moisture resistance contribute to the longevity and strength of structures. This reduces the need for replacements and repair.
OSB continues to improve its environmental benefits through innovation. OSB is becoming more durable and resistant to pests and water thanks to advances in resin formulations.
The conclusion of the article is
Oriented Strand Board (OSB) is more than just a product. It’s a testimony to the potential of innovation, sustainability and efficiency within the construction and manufacturing industries. OSB is a great choice for the future, when sustainable materials will no longer be an option, but rather a necessity. Its superior strength, moisture resistance and versatility are just some of its many benefits. OSB is a key component of green building, and will continue to play an important role as we embrace this trend. It shows that high performance can be achieved without compromising our planet’s health. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
Like many industries, the automotive business is one which has seen changes over the course of its existence. The results of this made autos affordable for most households (provide and demand economics) and led to the creation of roads. Auto production in Thailand actually elevated for the first time in 19 months this January, but this was because of exports. With such a elementary shift in perspective toward the auto underway, carmakers are going through new ranges of disruption.
Never has that been truer than now, when auto†is the important thing time period in the automotive industry. Excessive-quality automobiles, trucks, buses and different autos are assembled in the region and exported the world over from a unique, central location in Europe that has all the logistics expertise your automotive business will ever need.
People like having company over outcomes, or not less than the sense of it. Human driven car sales are at an all-time high. Similarly, this has, in flip, backed the little bills of automobiles leading to a large earnings and sales. Newer gas-efficient vehicles don’t roar so manufacturers are amping up the sound electronically.
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Day 2: Weather
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association has produced a handy publication for people who want to observe local weather patterns, with special emphasis on storms:
Reading: “Weather Spotter’s Field Guide (NOAA)”
Identifying clouds, and understanding what they say about weather, is a popular element of natural history; although there are whole field guides devoted to weather and the atmosphere, the following two brief publications are a great introduction to cloud-reading.
Reading: “Clouds (BBC)”
Reading: “Cloud Chart (Funk)”
Whether it is today or other better days for looking up, conduct regular observations of the weather in your area, and the clouds above. Learn the more common cloud formations in your area, and notice how the weather influences the activities and functioning of all the organisms and environmental features. | CC-MAIN-2024-51 |
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