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For well over a year, Israel advocacy organizations led people to believe that the EU would work with Israel to revamp the PA/UNRWA school curriculum, which indoctrinates the next generation of Arabs for total war against Jews.
Having commissioned the examination of more than 1,000 PA texts, beginning with those published in August 2000, when the PA began to produce its own school books, the Center for Near East Policy Research found no surprises as to the content of their text books.
So why were some people surprised when the EU recently took a strong positive position on the PA and UNRWA schools? One major reason is that Israel advocacy groups confused the European Parliament, which is advocating to change the PA texts, with policy-makers, namely, the European Commission of the EU, which expressed passionate support for the PA war curriculum.
Unfortunately, attempts to correct the Israel advocacy groups who confused the European Parliament with the EU proved utterly futile.
Now the damage has been done.
The time has come to mount a new campaign to challenge the EU support for the PA indoctrination of total war on the Jews.
If the allocation of public funds for such “education” is not war crime, then what is?
The PA curriculum of war on the Jews must be shared everywhere.
After 22 years of covering PA education, which is the source of UNRWA education, we can definitivelty state with complete confidence that every aspect of PA and UNRWA indoctrination involves the dispassionate murder Jews.
This message, conveyed without emotion and in a matter-of-fact manner, pervades their texts, their media, their murals and their songs.
The PA and UNRWA leave nothing to the imagination, except for those who delude themselves into thinking that if the European Parliament objects to teaching genocide then the EU will follow suit.
The statesman Edmund Burke famously remarked that he would rather be “an idealist without illusions than an illusionist without ideals”. It would behoove us to remember those words.
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In 2009 I painted for a month in France, on the west coast and Bay of Biscay using the ancient port city of La Rochelle and island of ile de Re’ as bases for daily painting adventures whilst opening an exhibition of my Australian paintings in the city of La Roche-Sur-Yon. This painting trip opened up a new world of inspiration and light to explore. The amazing and prolonged light of the region allowed me to paint en plein air into the evening. The ancient textures in the old sea ports, and Romanesque Architecture blending gracefully with modern vibrant France. Paris was to say the least, stunning. Numerous examples of the influence of people on the landscape will draw me back to those ancient and historic settings for further study and artistic exploration.
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A canteen run exclusively by women and operated by Ekta Self Help Group (SHG) was inaugurated in Jamia Millia Islamia today by Smt. Salma Ansari, Wife of Shri Mohammad Hamid Ansari, Hon’ble Vice-President of India.
Smt. Salma Ansari was welcomed by Ms. Nasreen Ahmad, wife of Prof. Talat Ahmad, Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia as well as Prof. Talat Aziz and other senior academic and administrative officials of the university.
This SHG is constituted for women from Jamia’s neighbourhood under the aegis of Dr. Zakir Husain Memorial Welfare Society (ZHMWS). Later, the Jamia’s Outreach Programme arranged for the training of this group for effective business plan and entrepreneurship. Prof. Talat Ahmad, Vice-Chancellor, Jamia Millia Islamia has taken a very keen interest in providing gender equity to the campus and this canteen is a major step in this direction. This initiative of the university is likely to spur other institutions to come forward to change the socio-economic landscape of the societies around us.
The Ekta Team is comprised of about 20 women headed by Ms. Shabana Towhid. It is highly expected that this opportunity provided to Ekta by Jamia Millia Islamia will lead to economic empowerment and confidence-building amongst the woman of Jamia’s neighbourhood and integrate the neighbourhood with the university for gender sensitivity and institution-society linkage.
There was great enthusiasm amongst the students for the opening of this new canteen and they could be seen eagerly trying new dishes on offer. It may be added that “Dastarkhwan” [Table Spread] will build its image through fresh and hygienic food which would be prepared by the women workforce on the spot and served piping-hot or freezing-cold as the case may be to their enthusiastic Jamia students’ fraternity. The university administration is fully committed to providing fresh and hygienic food to its student community, staff and faculty.
[This is an official Jamia Millia Islamia press release dated 16 Jan. 2015]
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School is finished for all 3 of my kids for Christmas, and it was also Christmas Jumper charity day at my son’s school.
A few years ago there weren’t many Christmas jumpers to be found but in the shops, but now they are everywhere!
When choosing one for my son, thanks to my iPhone and Instagram I was able to check with him (via my husband) which jumper of the 5 I found did he want (much easier than picking the wrong one and having to return it!)
I wondered if there many nativity Christmas jumpers online, and look who I found …. our very own minister Brian, featured on a knitting website!
So do you have a Christmas jumper (sweater) – do let me know!
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I was given the opportunity to review the HUE Animation Studio, and my son (aged 9) was definitely keen to be involved in this review. As the box says it contains “Everything you need to make your own animated movies” The best way to demonstrate this, is to share a movie my son made after school today… So here are our views
- Easy and quick to set up (software disk provided)
- Very impressed with the quality of image the HD camera can capture
- Built in microphone
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- Very straightforward to capture images and make a movie
My son has made several animations so far, including a happy birthday message for his dad, and various short videos using his toys, food, shells, playdough – the only limit is his imagination (and access to my laptop!). It is possible to add sound effects, audio and even special effects. So a definitely thumbs up from my son and I for the Hue Animation Studio. You can find out more on their Facebook page or follow them on Twitter. Disclaimer : We were provided with the Hue Animation Studio kit for the purpose of review, however all opinions expressed are entirely our own – promise!
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The Tombras School of Advertising and Public Relations and the School of Journalism and Media received the 2024 Equity and Diversity Award from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) at its annual conference in Philadelphia.
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The Equity and Diversity Award is a prestigious honor recognizing academic programs in journalism and mass communication that have shown measurable success in promoting equity and diversity. The winning programs must
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In Jönköping there is both Erik Dahlbergsgymnasiet, Erik Dahlbergsgatan and also in Huskvarna there is Erik Dahlbergsgatan but what did Erik Dahlbergh have to do with Jönköping / Huskvarna.
Erik Dahlbergh, born Jönsson but changed his name when he was knighted in 1660. He was born on October 10, 1625 in Stockholm. He was governor of Jönköping 1687-1693. Erik's father died when he was 4 years old and he grew up in poverty. His mother died when he was 10 years old. When he was 13, he was sent to a writing and arithmetic school in Hamburg by his uncle. He later studied engineering. He was sent to Frankfurt am Main, where he continued to study mathematics and perspective theory. During his time in Frankfurt am Main, he made many valuable contacts. In 1656 he joined the army and became lieutenant general-lieutenant. But Erik got the plague and disappeared for a long time. After he recovered, he joined the army again and became successful in his role there.
In 1887 Dahlbergh became governor of Jönköping County, he was governor until 1693. Here in Jönköping he is best known for having designed the old City Hall in 1692. The castle chapel in Jönköping was also designed by Governor Erik Dahlbergh and built in 1694. The trivial school building next to Kristine church is also he builder of. Dahlbergh took the initiative to move weapons production from Dunkehalla and Jönköping to Huskvarna, which then became Husqvarna weapons factory. Which today remains in the same place and at Husqvarna museum, you can learn more. During his time as governor, Dahlbergh renewed Gränna's city privileges and ended the state of uncertainty that existed for the city after the county's reduction.
Architect and illustrator
Erik Dahlbergh was known as a fortress architect, he has, among other things, been involved in having built or rebuilt the fortresses in Gothenburg, Malmö and Kalmar. He was commissioned in 1661 to "geographically record Sweden's foremost cities and make a brief description". It became Suecia antiqua et hodierna (former and present Sweden) a poster work containing 353 large posters in copper engraving. This he worked on all his life.
Erik passed away on January 16, 1703, aged 77 years. He is buried in Turinge church in Södertälje in a burial choir that he himself has drawn.
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In Noggin, players take turns dealing their cards — a combination of letter cards and action cards — equally on three piles. When an action card appears, the other two piles will have letter cards on top, and the action card tells you how to use the two visible letters to create an answer, ideally as quickly as you can!
For example, the letters M and A combined with a "Describe" action card could be answered with "Amazing Magician", whereas a "Name Initial" card might prompt you to say "Muhammed Ali". If you give an answer first that your playing partners agree is credible, you keep that action card. Whoever collects the most action cards wins.
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Another new year has begun and prior to January first, like most of you, I had a good few goals I wanted to begin come the turn of the year. I imagined myself doing them, I wrote a few of them down on paper, and I barely started two of them. And that’s me being honest.
That hype that you have about fresh and newness is the same attitude most of your potential customers and visitors are also expecting from your website too. Because they are expecting this, we don’t want to let them down. This is why I’ve started to renew the idea of writing a quality post at least once a week as well as post much more regularly my photographic work on my social media sites.
Being a creative you’d think that I’d have a ton of materials for my website and social sites all the time ready to go. Well, to be honest, as a creative we’re probably the most critical over our work than most others in different trades. So below are five great changes you can make to your website to give it a fresh look for the start of 2017.
1: Update Your Home Page Graphics and Hero Graphics
Whenever landing on a website your eyes are usually first intrigued by the images and graphics that are at the top. Those visuals may be accompanied by text to better describe the graphic or also with buttons that lead to other pages or to a call to action or product. Think about how much better some more relevant images could do for your website in better describing your products or services.
2: Change Some Colors
Not saying you should change your brand identity, but maybe use some of your highlight or accent colors in a different way. Be subtle but make a fresh impact that leads to something worth looking at or reading for your website visitors. I’m recently working with a client where their logo is their first name in gold and they have a couple of other websites that could use the same gold color in the logo to create a linking motive while keeping separate identities for each website. It’s kind of like finding an easter egg in a Marvel movie – when you see it, you smile.
3: Use Video
Video explains so much and when done right will capture and keep the attention of your visitors a bit better than regular text and more so than a static image. For those of you with products, how about creating a video that describes how to use the product, how it saves time, or even the difference of your product over a competitor product. Other video ideas could be you describing what the website stands for, why it’s relevant, or better yet video testimonials from past and current customers.
4: Create a Worth-While Call-to-Action
You’ve gotta create an incentive for people to come back. While “creating great content” is the common phrase you hear all the time, part of that content needs to be something that is engaging or offers some value. We’re all used to seeing the 10%-25% off stuff and even those sometimes don’t entice most consumers to buy alone. Why not offer something that your visitors will actually use. Try offering a free hour with the purchase of the first hour. Or suggest this product to two friends and you get this free.
5: Make it a Point to Post Once a Week
This may be the hardest thing to do. We’re busy, there are other things we must get done, we don’t have time, don’t want to make time, etc. I can give you plenty of excuses. But it’s 2017, there are too many services out there that you can sub-contract your busy work to. For me, Sunday nights are the best times for me to sit down and write out my posts and schedule my social media. I’m more in the mood to do it then and it helps me to get the weight off my shoulders when my week actually does start. Once you get on a roll with it, you’ll find how easy it is to keep going and making it a priority. Don’t forget to track with analytics to better curate your content.
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NatStar releases part 3 of his Money Talk series! More of a melodic-driven feel more than the last 2 combined with high-energy production and flows. Nat dabbles in a Drill feel with “Zip300” and tags Fresco From34 & Jrama Witaj as co-collaborators. R&B’s it a bit with “CREEP” and revisits a Big Tymers classic with “ROLL”. The series continues to improve we look forward to the next one!
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I have sold a property at 704 1485 DUCHESS AVE in West Vancouver on Mar 31, 2021. See details here
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05/03/2023 (written by jcarrillo) – On April 12th, a Mexican delegation led by Rosa Icela Rodríguez, the Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection (Secretaria de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana), visited Washington D.C. to discuss fentanyl and firearms trafficking with U.S. counterparts. Additionally, the delegation discussed the security priorities laid out in the Bicentennial Framework. The Bicentennial Framework, signed in 2021, is a partnership between Mexico and the United States that aims to protect the safety of their countries through three main shared goals: protect their people, prevent transborder crime, and pursue criminal networks1. Additionally, the two delegations focused their conversation on “disrupting the fentanyl supply chain” and targeting the Sinaloa Cartel and the Cartel de Jalisco Nueva Generación.
Along with their commitment against illicit drug trafficking within the Framework, both governments agreed to cooperate on combating arms trafficking at the southern border. A major priority for Mexico, it is reported that around 200,000 firearms are trafficked from the United States to Mexico annually (NPR). The U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives have agreed to allocate resources and personnel to cooperate with Mexican counterparts to identify sources of firearm trafficking from the United States to Mexico. Additionally, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security committed to increasing weapons seizures. Firearms trafficked into Mexico to cartels are commonly used against local law enforcement and decrease the ability of law enforcement to enforce rule of law. The bilateral commitment comes after Mexico recently appealed the $10 billion lawsuit they brought against U.S. gun manufacturers for firearms trafficking last year (Reuters).
Calling for public campaigns amongst youth population
The bilateral meeting also addressed the need for public health campaigns regarding the dangers of fentanyl. A joint statement released by both governments shared their commitment to preventing drug abuse among youth populations. They discussed creating a “binational panel of experts” to exchange information and effective practices to reduce substance use. Mexico and the United States agreed on creating a “bilingual [and] binational public awareness prevention campaign”. Both countries agreed to build onto their respective administrations’ efforts to curb fentanyl use among young people.
Special presidential commission created in order to address surge in fentanyl trafficking
Ahead of the Mexican delegation visiting Washington in April, President Andrés Manuel López Obrador announced the creation of a presidential commission to fight fentanyl and firearms trafficking. The commission will be headed by Rodríguez and members of the Secretaría de Seguridad y Protección Ciudadana. The special commission was designed to encourage the exchange of information between the three branches of government. Its statement in the Federal Gazette lists the powers given to the commission to execute its intended purpose.
1Justice in Mexico’s OASIS program receives funds from the International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) to support the mission of the Framework.
Ainsley, Julia. “Biden administration announces plan with Mexico to fight fentanyl and firearms”. NBC News. April 14, 2023.
“Joint Statement from Mexico and the United States on the Implementation of the U.S.-Mexico Bicentennial Framework for Security, Public Health, and Safe Communities”. The White House. April 13, 2023.
“Países atenderán tráfico de drogas y control de armas a partir de cooperación, no del sometimiento, afirma presidente”. Gobierno de México. April 12, 2023.
“Biden-Harris Administration Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness About the Dangers of Fentanyl and the Life-Saving Effects of Naloxone in Partnership with the Aid Council”. The White House. April 6, 2023.
“US states, Caribbean nations back Mexico’s appeal in arms lawsuit”. Reuters. March 22, 2023.
“FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Strengthened Approach to Crack Down on Illicit Fentanyl Supply Chains”. The White House. April 11, 2023.
“The Foreign Secretary arrives in Washington, DC to participate in high-level security meeting with US and Canadian officials”. Gobierno de México. April 12, 2023.
“Readout of Attorney General Merrick B. Garland and Deputy Attorney General Lisa O. Monaco Meeting with Security Cabinet of the Government of Mexico”. Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs. April 12, 2023.
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Just Voices love to sing and perform
Here we are, having just performed at St Andrew’s Church in Orpington, Christmas 2023
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Crowds of people gasped. Flames rose from the roof of the historic Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Firefighters worked to stop the fire. By late evening, they contained the fire. However, the fire badly damaged the building.
Notre-Dame is one of the most well-known structures built during the Middle Ages [the historical period in Europe lasting from about the 5th century until the 15th century]. It is an important cultural and historical site. Last year, a fire at the Brazil’s National Museum destroyed many precious artifacts. Many feared the same fate for Notre-Dame’s many priceless works of art.
People organized quickly to rescue many important items from the blaze. Notre-Dame’s famous stained-glass rose windows survived. However, the conditions of many other pieces of art are not yet known.
People all over the world have donated money to rebuild the cathedral. This fundraising effort has inspired people to think about buildings in the United States. Earlier this year, three historic African American churches in Louisiana burned. The day after the fire at Notre-Dame, campaigns to rebuild these Louisiana churches received many donations.
What Do You Think? Why do you think buildings such as Notre-Dame are important to people?
Photo Credit: FABIEN BARRAU/AFP/Getty Images
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Casper Council Approves Utility Bill Change, Increasing Payments Made With Credit and Debit Cards
At the Casper city council meeting on Tuesday, the council approved by consent resolution a change to the way the city processes payments received from credit and debit cards.
Specifically, while the city has been paying an extra 1.3% for credit card processing from payments it receives, the city will now be passing that cost onto the consumer through a 2.95% fee on any transaction where people pay with a credit or debit card.
The city received a 1.3% fee because it got a discount that wouldn't apply to citizens purchasing with their cards, and anyone making a payment where the increase would be less than $2, like on a $50 bill where the 2.95% would increase it by $1.47, that increase would be rounded up to $2.
That fee will, for now, only apply to utility bills like water and sewer payments, however, the plans to consider the same fee for payments made to recreation facilities operated by the city, along with payments made to the police department and the court.
The council had previously discussed this issue at a work session on Sept. 27, and in that meeting Vice Mayor Bruce Knell had said that it's good the city won't be paying for the processing fee as many in the public are already used to paying for it.
City manager Carter Napier said that they will probably not consider adding the fee to other areas until sometime next year, but that people who pay with an automatic withdrawal, cash, or check won't have that additional fee.
The city anticipates that the transition to the new payment model won't happen until the end of this year, would save the city around $60,000 for the remaining portion of the 2023 fiscal year, and will cost the city $11,475 to update the card processing equipment.
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Kaufman Sophomores Bring Their Choreography to the Stage
October 11, 2017
This week, USC Kaufman will showcase choreography created and produced by its very own BFA students as part of our informal Works in Progress showings. The choreographers, all majors from our Class of 2020, are tasked with organizing the cast, the lighting, staging, composition and every other aspect of the choreographic and production process.
Facilitated by Assistant Professor of Practice, Thomas McManus, this opportunity gives Kaufman students the chance to dive into the realm of self-discovery. The showcase allows the choreographers to become more in-tune with their own ideas and creativity, as well as to build their leadership and organizational skills. It gives students the platform to share their creations, but also get a glimpse of the 360-degree process of creating new works and bringing them through the production process.
In addition to the students’ regular schoolwork and rehearsals, the participants of the Student Works Showings – choreographers and performers – have to put in extra hours and negotiate their schedules in order to bring their projects to life. Faced with an already packed workload, the participants demonstrate incredible passion and dedication to this program, all for the chance to explore their choreographic interests and stretch their creative limits.
“I want to put myself out of my comfort zone and get feedback from our brilliant professors,” says sophomore Kaylin Sturtevant whose piece, Behind Time will feature Kaufman freshmen Tea Devereaux and Zach Manske. “It is always nerve-racking to present your own work to an audience because it’s very exposing, but I have a lot of trust in my dancers to take it into their own hands.”
For most of the students, their choreographic process begins with experimentation and they are able to pull from techniques and concepts learned in their composition classes – a core component of the USC Kaufman curriculum.
“After William Forsythe’s visit to Kaufman, my mind was filled with contrapuntal and geometric choreographic technologies to further manipulate the choreography with,” says BFA student, Brendan Evans. “My dancers have remained open-minded and worked quite hard to make this piece with me.”
Evans’ work is a short study of negative and positive ramifications of selfishness and teamwork. Titled, Integral Shadow, the piece is heavily based on the way karma works in our everyday decisions. Like Evans, many of the other choreographers intend to tell their own story or explore a concept of personal interest through their choreography.
“Choreographing has always been a challenge for me, but I am pushing myself to try different things, especially since we get the opportunity to do so here at Kaufman,” said Sturtevant.
Audiences can expect to experience an original score by Thornton Composer Sophie Mathieu in Evans’ piece, as well as experience original works from Kaufman sophomores Jake Tribus, Alyssa Myers, Mariana Carillo, Justin Pham, Ausia Jones, Jakevis Thomason, and Adam Vesperman. Tickets are free, but seating is limited, so a RSVP is required to attend.
by Belia Mercado
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Most of my posts come out of my personal experiences and reflections on the gospel in light of those. The past two weekends I have dwelt on Failure Mode Lane. It seems like what I attempted I failed at and attitudes and right spirits just were not in me. I failed in what I said, what I did, attitudes, etc. Then, I would look at my poor sweet hubs and put my head on his chest, exhausted, crying, and I say, “I am such a failure. I’m dwelling in failure mode. Why can’t I do anything right?”
Eventually he would say to me, “You are about to get another word taken out of your vocab if you keep this up!” What he meant was I say certain words right now that he won’t let me say because they are not the gospel truth in my life: words like fat and failure and opinionated. These words don’t proclaim truth over my life and into my spirit. One of the ways my sweet husband leads me so well is by preaching the gospel into my life. Sometimes I get so discouraged in this time in our lives, marriage, and ministry that I can’t preach it to myself. I’d rather stay in failure land. He is there. That is why God gave him to me. He knew I would need someone to come alongside me and preach incredible words of grace to me.
I am writing this post tucked away in a mountain cabin for 5 days: reading, writing, resting. This is what I read this morning from Loving the Little Years: “A way we can do damage to ourselves is through the use of totally innocent words that we use to allow ourselves something (like failure, fat, opinionated, etc). Whatever terminology you use to allow yourself a little self-pity. Actually I may be overwhelmed, but I may not say that I am overwhelmed. The words have a real power over us. If you say it, you allow it for yourself.” (pg 41)
A pastor’s wife friend of mine quoted her husband today by saying, “”Without Christ you will work even while you are resting, and with Christ you will rest even while you are working.” You can listen to the sermon here.
So, what are your responses when you fail?
1. Stop saying it. When you fail at something, own it, then get over it. Fix it, or let it go.
2. Get help. Ask your husband or best friend or someone to hold you accountable. I remember when I was little I would get my mouth washed out with soap if I sassed my Mom or said something I shouldn’t have said. I need to think about that reaction everytime I say the word failure and fat (or fill in the blank with your nasty word you use).
3. Preach the gospel to yourself. You are not what you do. Your life is summed up by what Christ did for you on the cross. If you are at a point in life when you can’t preach the gospel to yourself – have someone else preach it to you.
You will fail at dinner (maybe burn the biscuits or the cake falls or crumbles). You will fail at loving your husband (you will use your mouth in a way that condemns him and puts him down instead of builds him up). Your house will be messy at some point (I still didn’t get the bathroom cleaned before I left this weekend). Its ok. Life will go on. Pray for grace to make it another day. Your Christ is sufficient.
As Paul claims in 2 Corinthians:
“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
(2 Corinthians 12:9-10 ESV)
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Amazon is the world’s largest online retailer, and it’s also a major player in the e-book market. With over 90 million e-books available for sale, Amazon is the go-to destination for readers looking for their next great read.
If you’re a self-published author, Amazon Ads can be a great way to reach new readers and boost your sales. Amazon Ads are targeted, so you can be sure that your ads are being seen by people who are actually interested in your book.
In this blog post, we’ll show you how to leverage Amazon Ads for your KDP e-book. We’ll cover everything from creating your ad campaigns to tracking your results.
Creating Your Amazon Ads Campaign
The first step to creating an Amazon Ads campaign is to create a campaign manager account. You can do this by visiting the Amazon Ads website and clicking on the “Create a Campaign Manager Account” link.
Once you’ve created your account, you’ll need to create a new campaign. To do this, click on the “Create Campaign” button and select the “E-books” option.
You’ll then need to enter a few details about your campaign, such as your budget, targeting options, and ad creative.
Here’s a breakdown of the different campaign settings you can choose from:
- Budget: This is the amount of money you’re willing to spend on your campaign each day.
- Targeting options: You can target your ads to specific demographics, interests, and keywords.
- Ad creative: This is the text and image that will appear in your ad.
For more information on creating Amazon Ads campaigns, please refer to the Amazon Ads Help Center.
Tracking Your Results
Once your Amazon Ads campaign is live, you’ll be able to track your results in the Amazon Ads dashboard. The dashboard will show you how many impressions your ads have received, how many clicks they’ve generated, and how much revenue they’ve brought in.
You can use this data to fine-tune your campaign and make sure that you’re getting the most out of your advertising budget.
Tips for Leveraging Amazon Ads for Your KDP E-Book
Here are a few tips for leveraging Amazon Ads for your KDP e-book:
- Use targeted keywords. When creating your ad campaigns, be sure to use targeted keywords that will help you reach your target audience.
- Create compelling ad creative. Your ad creative should be eye-catching and relevant to your target audience.
- Track your results. Use the Amazon Ads dashboard to track your results and make sure that you’re getting the most out of your advertising budget.
By following these tips, you can use Amazon Ads to reach new readers and boost your sales of your KDP e-book.
Amazon Ads can be a great way to reach new readers and boost your sales of your KDP e-book. By creating targeted campaigns, using compelling ad creative, and tracking your results, you can use Amazon Ads to grow your business and reach new heights.
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This recipe for French Onion Dip that Joanna Gaines shares in the Magnolia Table Cookbook Vol. 2 and on her cooking show by the same name really is OUT OF THIS WORLD. The sweet and savory dip on a salty chip is what game-day snack dreams are made of. Read my review of this recipe of hers and get the recipe at the bottom of the page.
Ok, so you have to go into this recipe knowing that it is quite a bit more effort than going to the store and buying some chip dip, opening it, and putting it out for enjoyment. It costs a bit more too, but beyond that, it is 100% delicious and worth every penny and ounce of effort.
Joanna shares at the top of the recipe that a friend always makes this as a New Year's Day party dip, and it is always the first thing to disappear. And in the end, the only real effort comes in the wait time as the onions caramelize. Do this over medium-low heat and just be patient.
All the patience waiting for the onions to caramelize is totally worth it when you have that first bite. Sweet chunks of caramelized onion and the smooth creamy dip will have you diving back in, again, and again, and again. It gives me flashbacks of growing up and having ruffles and store-bought dip and my grandmother telling me, "one chip at a time".
You definitely will have to exhibit some self-control to only eat this dip one chip at a time.
Don't worry too much about what size your onions are when you chop them, You could even just dice them from the start to skip the step of cooling them, putting them back on your cutting board, and chopping them finer. I never understand why people write recipes that make you work twice, but that would be my biggest suggestion with this recipe.
Diced onions caramelize just as well as sliced onions, so skip a step and have one less mess to clean up, cause wet caramelized onions are a mess.
Overall, I completely understand why Jo says at the top of the recipe in the book that this is always the first thing to go when presented at a party. It is pretty dang delicious, I almost want to eat it with a spoon.
Until next time, Happy Cooking!
If you watched Joanna makes this recipe on Season 1, Episode 4 of her new cooking show 'Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines' you can get the recipe by CLICKING HERE, she shared it on her blog so you can make it at home!
READ MY OTHER REVIEWS OF EPISODE 4 HERE…
Hasselback Potatoes (coming soon)
FOR MORE OF MY MOST POPULAR MAGNOLIA TABLE REVIEWS!
If this recipe review was valuable to you, take a look a some of my other reviews that have been super popular!
Jo’s recipe for 1919 Pimento Cheese is by far my most read review. I have adjusted to the recipe to replace the Velveeta, which I just can’t bring myself to bring into my kitchen.
Her Zucchini Bread is my next most popular review, and it is one of my very favorites to pick up when visiting Waco.
And to ready my full ranking of every recipe in the first cookbook check out this post…Magnolia Table Cookbook…my overview!
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Tuesday, February 23, 2010
While talking with the designer, Martha admitted that her daughter slouched in here early teens because of her height. So Martha told her daughter Alexis she could buy whatever clothes she wanted as long as she would stand straight and tall. Within a year and spending $60,000, Alexis was cured of her slouch! Imagine that!
During Miss Cohen's segment, she talked about some of the issues tall people have to deal with which are all mentioned in her book. She was able to answer a few standard questions from the audience about airplane legroom and what to say when asked if you play basketball, to which Martha chimed in and said how people come up to her and say, "You look just like Martha Stewart!" Martha's reply? "Oh, how I hate her!"
One segment we did not enjoy watching was when four of the tallest audience members, three men and one woman, were given Martha's feather dusters to dust the upper reaches of her set that the staff "can't reach." It's one thing to do a good deed for someone at the grocery store, however this segment seemed in poor taste as we watched these people act as her giant feather dusters as she smiled and said, "You're all doing such a good job!" One man was clearly not enjoying himself! And what they received as a prize? ... a set of Martha Stewart's cleaning products! It seemed a bit like a circus act to me.
Though based on Arriane's write up on her blog, it was a very pleasant experience for everyone.
About the art:
I sampled the Martha Stewart color palette from her website. Martha's clothes are colored to match her logo to reinforce her as a product.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
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Monday, February 1, 2010
From what I've seen in Dancing With the Stars a big height mismatch is real challenge where you're trying to hold a solid frame with correct posture and still make good eye contact with your partner. Take a look at poor 6'7" NBA star, Clyde Drexler, with his 5'4" partner, Elena Grinkecko. His longing gaze is searching for the nearest exit door while Elena valiantly tries to reach his shoulder and guide him around the floor. Granted he didn't seem to put much effort into the show, but I remember judges telling him to extend and not dance small. I can tell you it takes some guts to get out on a dance floor and not think that everyone is waiting to see what goofy moves the tall guy/girl is going to do.
Having said that -short, tall, fat, skinny - don't be self conscience and hold back. Have a good time! Get out there, and cut a rug on the dance floor!
About the art:
When debating on what stars to caricature I noticed the Seinfeld cast had a wide range of heights: Jerry Seinfeld-5'11", Michael Richards-6'3", Jason Alexander-5'4", Julia Louis Dreyfus-5"3", Patrick Warburton-6'3". Richards' lanky height just adds to his physical humor as Kramer, as Warburton's huge, solid frame contrasts next to Julia's tiny, animated figure. Their heights were taken from a fun site I found, CelebHeights.com. I was going to pair Jason Alexander with a tall actress like Sigourney Weaver when I remembered an episode where Kramer and George ended up as a "couple" at some black tie party. I tried to capture their personalities and body language in this. The garish electric blue and fuchsia color scheme were to scream, "Dancing With the Stars", glam. The rough pencil sketch was scanned in and inked and chalked in ArtRage3 Studio Pro. I'm not sure the chalk works here, but I ran out of time to change course.
Knowing that very few people have viewed this, I completely reworked the illustration in ArtRage and Photoshop. It was driving me crazy to look at it! I toned down the blue color, gave Kramer and Puddy a makeover, and tried to make the lights look less like red blood cells. I realized Michael Richards is bit bulky in the neck with hunched shoulders rather than gangly. By firming up the background oval I felt I could drop the floor reflections and still have the characters feel grounded. Ah! I feel much better now.
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Contact dermatitis is a skin condition characterized by inflammation of the skin due to direct contact with a substance that triggers an allergic or irritant reaction. This can result in a range of symptoms, from redness and itching to blistering and swelling. Understanding the symptoms, causes, and types of contact dermatitis is essential for effective management and prevention.
- Red Rash: The skin affected by contact dermatitis typically develops a red rash.
- Itching: Itching is a common symptom and can range from mild to severe.
- Blistering: In some cases, the affected skin may develop blisters filled with fluid.
- Swelling: Swelling of the skin may occur, contributing to discomfort.
- Dry, Cracked Skin: Prolonged irritation can lead to dryness and cracking of the skin.
- Burning Sensation: Some individuals may experience a burning or stinging sensation.
- Oozing or Weeping: Severe cases may involve oozing or weeping of fluid from the affected skin.
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis: This type occurs when the skin comes into contact with a substance to which the individual is allergic. Common allergens include certain metals (e.g., nickel), fragrances, preservatives, or plants like poison ivy.
- Irritant Contact Dermatitis: Caused by direct irritation of the skin, irritant contact dermatitis can result from exposure to harsh chemicals, detergents, acids, or prolonged contact with water.
- Occupational Exposures: Certain professions, such as healthcare, cleaning, or hairdressing, may involve repeated exposure to irritants or allergens, increasing the risk of contact dermatitis.
- Personal Care Products: Ingredients in cosmetics, lotions, or skincare products can trigger allergic reactions.
- Medications: Certain topical medications or antibiotics applied to the skin may lead to contact dermatitis in sensitive individuals.
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis: Triggered by an immune response to an allergen, allergic contact dermatitis often develops 24 to 48 hours after exposure. Common allergens include metals, fragrances, latex, and certain plants.
- Irritant Contact Dermatitis: Caused by direct irritation of the skin, irritant contact dermatitis can result from exposure to acids, alkalis, detergents, or other harsh substances. Symptoms can develop rapidly after exposure.
- Occupational Contact Dermatitis: Individuals in specific professions may be at higher risk due to regular exposure to irritants or allergens in the workplace.
- Photocontact Dermatitis: This type involves a reaction triggered by exposure to sunlight (UV radiation) after contact with certain substances, including some medications or plant compounds.
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Sometimes you just want to relax, throw on a pair of jammies and just chill for the rest of the day. And for days like those, this fleece pajama pant set is the ideal choice! Featuring a fun tie dye print design with logo embroidery thread, this pajama set reminds you that Joe wants you to be as happy as you can be.
Material: 95% Polyester, 5% Spandex Color: Navy Care Instructions: Machine wash cold with like colors. Only non-chlorine bleach when needed. Tumble dry LOW. Do not iron.
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In country after country, I witness the same sad situation: caring, often-brilliant men and women toil in the health care industry to care for others, but to do so they must battle the system itself. That system has lost sight of what matters, which is humans caring for other human beings.
To simplify things a bit, every health care system on earth has three main stakeholders:
- Physicians and clinicians
Yes there are others like insurers or lawyers, but let’s focus on these three for a moment.
These stakeholders have to operate within a process that goes something like this:
- A disease manifests itself in a human body
Three groups of people interacting in a four-step process. How complicated can it be?
You already know the answer. Our health care system has become so complicated that few understand how it actually works and almost no one knows how to fix what is undoubtedly a broken system.
All three stakeholders would love it if technology and bureaucracy could get out of the way and allow physicians and clinicians to help patients. But the details have become so unnecessarily complex and convoluted that common sense has disappeared.
Administrators often battle with insurance companies to get doctors paid correctly. In the name of accuracy, the insurance model is designed to deny or delay payments. Arcane rules that change from state to state and from insurer to insurer complicate an already difficult system.
In some respects, technology functions like a miracle. We have the potential to connect billions of people who lack basic health care with medical knowledge and expertise around the world. Not long ago, my colleague’s wife – she lived in a remote village – tragically died simply because she didn’t gain access to a doctor until her condition was beyond treatment. We need to eliminate such tragedies.
In other respects, technology is handcuffing patients, physicians and clinicians, and administrators alike. Our system is far too complex. It is convoluted, and downright crazy.
Thinking more broadly, health care is simple. Excluding accidents and certain acute conditions, the human body knows how to heal itself, if you provide it a healthy environment in which to do so.
Give a person clean water. Teach them to wash their hands. Teach them to eat a reasonable amount of healthy food, and to get a reasonable amount of exercise. When a condition requires treatment – say, a broken bone – treat it promptly.
The cure for our overly complex health care system isn’t more complexity. It’s less. We need to get everything out of the way of talented people who genuinely wish to devote their lives to helping others.
Image credit: Shutterstock.com
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Happy Friday and the first day of November! It is off to a cool start for the Central Coast, with rain chances to begin the month. We have had a series of low pressure systems the last week and the next one arrives Saturday. Rain chances are lowering areas south of Point Conception, however light showers are expected north of Point Conception.
A high surf advisory is in place until 3 a.m. Saturday morning for Santa Barbara Central Coast beaches and San Luis Obispo County beaches. Breaking waves are at 6-11 feet with dangerous rip currents.
A wind advisory goes into effect 6 p.m. to 5 a.m. Saturday for Santa Barbara South Coast and the Santa Ynez western mountain range. Wind speeds will be 20-30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Moderate impacts to be expected, but winds will be the main concern, with gusts in local areas reaching up to 40 mph. So far no wind alerts have been issued, but First Alert Weather will continue to monitor any changes. Rain amounts are looking to be less than a quarter inch for north of Point Conception. Temperatures cool further Saturday, making it the coldest day of the extended forecast and will be in the 60s through out the region.
A fire weather watch is issued for Sunday and Monday, due to the elevated winds staying behind the low pressure system. Dry conditions with relative humidity 15% to 25% will be a concern for Ventura County and part of the inland Santa Barbara County area. By Monday, high pressure builds in continuing a slight warming trend and furthering the dry weather.
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Coffee Shop Will Allow Customers To Order In Sign Language
One of the major coffee shops in the world is set to open the first "
Signing Store" in the U.S.
That is right, Starbucks annouced yesterday that they will open its first American "Signing Store" where they plan to hire 20-25 employees who are proficient in Sign Language. This will allow deaf individuals to step up to the counter knowing they can communicate easily and effectively, according to CBS News.
Rossann Williams, Starbucks executive vice president of U.S. Retail said in an online statement:
"This is a historic moment in Starbucks ongoing journey to connect with the Deaf and hard of hearing community, hire and engage Deaf and hard of hearing partners, and continue to find ways to be more inclusive, accessible and welcoming to all."
Starbucks even dropped something on Twitter to let everyone know it was coming soon!
The first store will open in Washington D.C, and then the company will go from there.
Way to go, Starbucks. Hopefully, they bring one to Minnesota soon!
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Amdocs Hiring for Software Test Engineer in Pune | B.Tech/B.E.
Company Name: Amdocs
Job Role: Software Test Engineer (Performance Testing)
Experience: 1-4 Years
Apply by: Immediate
Experienced candidates with 1-4 years of work experience can apply for the job role. Good opportunity to work as an Software Test Engineer at Pune.
Key Job details:
- Execute test procedures and/ or scripts either manually or by automated tools.
Tracks and reports on the test execution in a timely manner with attention given to
achieving a high level of quality. - Gather and document the outcome of test executions and all information needed to support ongoing measurements and reporting on risks, defects, tests, and coverage.
- Analyze reports discrepancies to determine the root cause and will evaluate script failures at a high level.
- Compare and analyze system behavior vs. expected results/KPIs based on business and technical requirements. Identifies issues, proposes system improvements and performs repetitive test execution to resolve identified issues.
- Participate and contribute to internal design reviews of testing materials.
Eligibility and Technical Skills:
- Experience into Performance Testing : 1 to 4 years
- Performance Testing(NFT) experience which includes Load, Performance, Stability, Scalability, Resiliency tests
- Excellent skills in execution of NFT tests, scripts and various NFT tools – JMETER, LoadRunner must .
- Proven excellent system performance monitoring skills using APM tools like Dynatrace
- Experience of reporting discrepancies and analyzing them to determine the root causes, Evaluates script failures at a high level
- Ability to compare and analyze system behavior vs. expected results/KPIs based on business and technical requirements.
- Identify issues, proposes system improvements and perform repetitive test execution to resolve identified issues
- Ability to contribute to the design of test scenarios and perform peer reviews of test cases and evaluate test exit criteria
- Experience in Microservice architecture and AWS is added advantage.
- Understanding of Linux (OS), Shell, Python Scripting.
About the Company:
Amdocs is a multinational company that provides software and services communications and media industries. The company has a total workforce of over 25,561 employees and has a total revenue of $3.8 Billion.
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Classic building blocks in a variety of colours and geometric shapes. Use the 21 pieces to create puzzles, build towers, sort, or organize. A fun and stimulating way to keep your child busy while also honing their motor skills and coordination. A classic toy and an introduction to geometric shapes. Supplied with a cotton storage bag with the blocks depicted on the fabric. A lovely present for a christening, baby shower, or birthday. Color shifts depends on the wood grain under the transparent color.
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The embarrassment ninjas are a ninja duo who specialize in the art of inflicting humiliation. While they do have some martial arts training, their true talent lies in defeating opponents through sheer embarrassment overload, even in the midst of combat.
The embarrassment ninjas employed some of the more time-honored means of humiliation, putting one in mind of schoolyard pranksters. Their tricks included syrup-filled balloon bombs, hand buzzers, the curb-side mud splash, painted binoculars, and body odor spray. They also used the "pimple punch" in combat, applying a fake pimple to a victim and then showing them a mirror. Jim and Tim Possible found their methods of embarrassing Kim to be both dated and disappointing.
Of note was the fact that the embarrassment ninjas were apparently fairly well-known villains: Shego, Kim, and Jim and Tim all seemed to recognize them immediately, either by sight, reputation, or their pranks. Just as importantly, they were never mistaken for "ordinary" ninjas despite similar styles of dress.
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About 10 days ago, Michael King began to look at the Padres’ schedule to find out whether he might actually get to face his old team.
If not for some rain in Atlanta last weekend, which jumbled the rotation and bumped him back a day, King may have just gotten his wish.
Instead, King was left trying to help out on scouting reports of his former teammates with the Yankees in town this weekend for the first time since the right-hander was the headliner of the package going back to the Padres in the Juan Soto blockbuster.
Former Yankee Michael King said he was “disappointed” that he won’t get to face the Yankees this weekend
“Pretty disappointed [not to be facing the Yankees],” King said Friday afternoon. “I think it would have been fun. I was telling [pitching coach Ruben Niebla], I was begging to change the rotation around once we had that rainout. But it’s also — they’re a very, very good team, so maybe it wouldn’t have gone so well. It would have been a great challenge but I think it would have been fun to see a lot of my friends in the box. But it’ll be just as fun to root against them from the dugout.”
While King was sad to leave the Yankees and the friendships he had built in New York, getting traded to the Padres also solidified the opportunity for him to be a full-time starting pitcher this season.
The Yankees moved King from the bullpen to the rotation last August, partly out of necessity because of injuries, and the right-hander thrived, posting a 1.88 ERA across eight starts to end the season.
The team had planned on giving him a chance to remain in the rotation this year — though it was not guaranteed as the Yankees also pursued external starting pitching — before including him as the centerpiece of the deal to land Soto in December.
The trade ended up taking a few days longer to be completed than it could have because the Yankees were trying to find a way to not include King, Aaron Boone said Friday.
But the Padres were adamant that King, who turned 29 on Saturday, had to be in it.
“He was hard to let go of, but we also understood it was going to hurt a little bit to get a guy like Juan Soto,” Boone said before the Yankees’ 4-1 win over the Padres on Saturday night. “Feel like we did the right thing, but definitely hard when you part with someone that we feel as highly as we do about Michael and frankly the other guys they got in the deal with Higgy [Kyle Higashioka] and [Randy] Vasquez and [Jhony] Brito. A lot to give up, but it’s Juan Soto.”
In 10 starts for the Padres, King has posted a 4.06 ERA with 62 strikeouts, 25 walks and 11 home runs allowed across 57 ²/₃ innings.
That has included starts where he has been dominant — like striking out 11 across seven shutout innings against the Dodgers on May 10 — and others where he has taken his lumps.
“It’s definitely a learning curve going back to the rotation,” King said. “Obviously I want to be a starter and I still feel like I am a starter. It’s great to have — I credit a lot to Ruben, our pitching coach, because he’s coached like five different Cy Youngs. He knows how to manage and build a full season. So there are some lessons that I’ve learned as a starter that I had to get out of the bullpen mentality or have a different approach based on doing the best to make sure the team has a chance to win. So I think that’s plagued me a little bit.”
One of the biggest adjustments for King has been learning how to settle into a game when he gives up early runs, since as a reliever if he gave up runs the game might have been over.
There has also been an off-the-field adjustment process for King, who is getting used to the slower-pace lifestyle in San Diego.
He misses his friends, the Italian food in New York and the close proximity to his family, but he is also relishing the chance he always wanted to be a full-time starter.
“Obviously I loved my time with the Yankees,” King said. “[The trade] was bittersweet in the moment, but now it’s just a great opportunity.”
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The following errors are see in the $SPECROOT/SS/VNM.OUT and $SPECROOT/SS/DDM/ARCHMGR.OUT file:
ERROR TRACE at CsCorbaMgr.cc(864): Exception: CORBA::COMM_FAILURE
Any Spectrum version
Check the contents of the landscape map for an incorrect entry by doing the following:
1. Log into the SpectroSERVER system as the user that owns the Spectrum installation
2. If on Windows, start a bash shell by running "bash -login"
3. cd to the $SPECROOT/SS-Tools directory and enter the following command:
If an incorrect entry is seen, this needs to be removed using MapUpdate with the "-remove" parameter.
Reference the "MapUpdate" section of the documentation for details
The most likely reason for the incorrect entry is if you are running two different Spectrum environments, a landscape from the other environment got added to the landscape map.
To prevent this, lock down the $SPECROOT/.hostrc files in the environments to include only the hostnames/ip address of the SpectroSERVER, OneClick and SRM systems for that environment. Do not use the plus "+" character.
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A walk around the perimeter of the NT gardens at Stowe with a visit to an art exhibition
In and around Stowe Landscape Gardens: 7-8 miles – a walk with a difference!
Leaders: Glenys and Jerry
Leave Bentley Heath: 9.15am Walk start 10.30am
Parking: Visitors Car Park, Stowe Landscape Gardens MK18 5EQ (Bays 4,5 or 6 on left)
Toilets: available at start/finish
This walk will start round the perimeter of the National Trust gardens, and will subsequently enter the gardens, to enjoy the remarkable follies and lovely countryside and also to view the once off art exhibit called “For Your Tomorrow”. The perimeter ramble will be a minimum of 3-4 miles, and will generally be on excellent paths and tracks.
This exhibit was created as part of the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the D Day landings, and has been relocated from the British Normandy Memorial, where it has been standing since June. It consists of more than 1400 life size silhouettes of soldiers, placed artistically across the Stowe landscape. It is only in place for some 5-6 weeks. More details can be found on the National Trust Stowe website.
The proportion of time spent inside the grounds will depend on the number of walkers who wish to view the exhibit from inside the gardens, in relation to those who do not wish to enter the site. It is however anticipated that we will spend a minimum of 1 ½ hours inside. Admittance is free for National Trust members, and costs £15 for non-members. (it is however possible that some members of the group may be able to include a guest entry, thereby reducing the cost for non -members)
For those not wishing to enter the grounds we will try to organise travel in such a way as to allow them an early return or, alternatively, there is an attractive café before the entrance to the gardens.
Please indicate if you intend to walk on pollsEZ in the usual way, and in comments add your phone number, and Yes or No to say whether you will wish to spend time in the gardens.
Booking link for PollsEZ: https://pollsez.com/p/a6j44b41
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Knife Rack is made of wood and leather and wall mounted with exclusive brass brackets. The leather ensures a scratch-free hold on your blades with hidden magnets. For the perfect combination choose between two types of leather, natural or fumed oak and brackets in either brass or dark brass. Available in two lengths: Large (58 cm x 6 cm) and Small (42 cm x 6 cm). Find the right combination or we customize according to your wishes. The Knife Racks are handmade in Denmark. *Knives not included.
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Uncover the many benefits of nerd dating
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Fits; Polaris RZR 15-23 XP 1000 and XP Turbo. Will only fit steering knuckles with a 12mm tapered opening. *Does not fit Turbo S. Also Fits; 16-23 Polaris General, and 2017-2023 Polaris General 4 and General XP
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All existing general Star Fox content hosted on the Krystal Archive will be moved there. Check out the post for details on what this site will be (and what it won't be).
I didn't even know about it until after the book came out!
Construction and collaborations coming soon.
ArwingLanding.net disappears from the internet and I pose questions about what to do about it.
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Honda recalls 2.4M old vehicles to replace air bag inflators
Honda is recalling 2.4 million older vehicles in the U.S. to replace potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators.
The recall covers certain Honda and Acura vehicles from the 1996 to 2003 model years.
Honda says that unlike previous recalls, the inflators do not contain volatile ammonium nitrate.
Replacement parts aren't yet available and Honda says repairs won't start for about a year.
Other versions of Takata inflators used ammonium nitrate to cause a small explosion and inflate air bags. But the chemical can deteriorate when exposed to high temperatures and humidity and blow apart a metal canister, hurling shrapnel.
At least 25 people have been killed and hundreds injured.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Smoking and/or vaping is not permitted in the campground. Day Beach users must go out to designated area out at the Road sign. Overnight and seasonal campers and their visitors are permitted to smoke only on their camp site.
Noise is to be kept to a reasonable level at all times. Day Beach Guest are not allowed tO play Music Devices. NO Loud/Noisey Auto Exhaust systems allowed in the Park. Quiet time is at 11 pm. After 11 pm, all radios must be turned off. You are still able to enjoy a quiet campfire after 11 pm.
Moderate, supervised campfires are permitted. Firewood is available for sale at the office. Skids are not permitted as firewood. Firewood from some parts of Ontario is not permitted due to the Emerald Ash Borer.
We know that your furry friend is part of your family, which is why we are a pet-friendly park. We just ask that you follow our pet rules. No Agressive Dogs allowed. Barking is to be controlled and maintained to a minimum, do not leave your Dog unattended at any time. Dogs must be leashed at all times. They are permitted off leash at our Dog Beach area only. You must clean up after them. Dogs are not permitted inside the buildings, on the Sand beach, or in the swimming areas.
No. The campground does not provide any lifeguards or supervision at the swimming pool, ponds, or creek. Parental supervision is essential. Swimming and use of all areas is at your own risk. Swimmers under 12 years of age are not allowed near the water unless accompanied by a parent or his/her agent who is not less than 16 years of age.
Yes, day and overnight visitors are allowed in for a fee. Day visitors must leave by 11 pm. Campers are responsible for the conduct of their guests. Visitors will not be allowed in after 8pm.
Yes, restrictions apply. Please call for more information.
Yes, Play Ground, Beach area, Inflatable water park, Ping Pong Table, Beach Volleyball Court, Basket Ball Court, Dog Beach is for Dogs and Dog Owners. and Snack Bar are available to the public. However, the swimming pool is for registered campers and their guests only. Click Here for rates and rules.
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On February 1st, thanks to the 'American Women Quarters Program', it was announced that Celia Cruz, will be part of the 25-cent coin of the United States.
The Woman Post | Nibeth Adriana Duarte Camacho
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The Afro-Latino and Spanish-speaking community welcomes this decision by this program that honors women in the United States who have contributed socially and culturally.
Celia Cruz or rather Úrsula Hilaria Celia Caridad Cruz Alfonso was born on October 21, 1925, in Havana, Cuba, "She was a Cuban-American singer, cultural icon, and one of the most popular artists of the twentieth century", according to the Mint, the U.S. Mint. In addition to this, she was recognized for her participation in Sonora Matancera, which made her a figure in the golden age of salsa in the United States and the world in general.
Different generations have vibrated with his songs and collaborations from ska, ranchera, and bolero, which are some of the genres that today continue to sound on the radio with his voice and in the company of artists such as Marc Anthony, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, and Gloria Estefan. Hits such as "La negra tiene tumbao", "Quimbara" or "La vida es un carnaval" are still played all over the world, but especially in the Spanish-speaking world.
In addition to their cultural contribution to American culture, this is a recognition for the more than 62 million Americans, 18.7% of the country's total population, who are of Hispanic origin.
According to the Census Bureau in 2020, 71% of Hispanics use Spanish in the family environment. Data is not strange at all since Spanish is the second language with more members in the USA.
It is now common to go to New York and feel like you are somewhere in Latin America or Central America. Entire neighborhoods in the city, from Queens to northern Manhattan, live, feel and enjoy themselves in Spanish.
According to the newspaper el país, Spanish is spoken in 62% of U.S. households (62%), 12 times more than the next four most common languages (Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Arabic), according to the Census Bureau report. The difference between Spanish and the other four languages is sidereal: the second most common, Chinese, accounts for just 5.2% of households, compared to an overwhelming 62% Hispanic.
The 'American Women Quarters Program' is a program "that celebrates the achievements and contributions of America's women," The Celia Cruz coin that will circulate in mid-2023 will last for four years: it began in 2022 and will continue through 2025.
In addition to music legend Celia Cruz, the 2024 generation of the program also includes the following women:
Patsy Takemoto Mink, "the first woman of color to sit in Congress."
Dr. Mary Edwards Walker, "Civil War surgeon, women's rights advocate, and abolitionist".
Pauli Murray is, a "poet, writer, activist, lawyer, and Episcopal priestess, as well as a strong advocate for civil rights, fighting racial and sexual discrimination."
Zitkala-Ša, "also known as Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, was a writer, composer, educator, and political activist who championed the right of Native Americans to U.S. citizenship and other civil rights that had long been denied them."
The women were pioneers of change, never giving in to the status quo imparted during their lifetimes. By honoring these pioneering women, the Mint continues to connect America through coins that are like small works of art in your pocket," said Mint Director Ventris C. Gibson in a statement. Gibson, in a statement.
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At The Liquor Lab, LaTasha brings the bar to you
January 17, 2023
LaTasha Coleman built her career in the bar & restaurant industry because she loved watching her customers make memories. When Covid temporarily closed those establishments in early 2020, she launched The Liquor Lab to bring that atmosphere to private events.
When she launched her business, LaTasha tapped into the Launch Dayton community — she subscribed to the newsletter, followed along on social media, and ultimately joined the first cohort of Launch Dayton partner Greater West Dayton Incubator’s Urban Elevation Accelerator. We caught up with LaTasha recently to learn more about her business and her entrepreneurial journey.
Launch Dayton: Introduce yourself! Who are you and what is your company?
Hello!! My name is LaTasha Coleman and I own a mobile bartending service called The Liquor Lab. We provide services for all types of special occasions such as engagement parties, wedding receptions, birthdays, anniversaries, corporate events, mixology classes and more!
How did your company start?
Why this idea?
Did you always want to be an entrepreneur?
What identities or life experiences do you bring to entrepreneurship that helped prepare you for this lifestyle?
What is the biggest barrier you’ve faced on your entrepreneur journey?
Why do you love what you do?
I LOVE to entertain and watch people have a great time with people they love. Being able to provide a unique experience and help you create unforgettable memories is why I love what I do!
How was your experience with the Urban Elevation Accelerator?
The accelerator program was extremely helpful. Our class was full of all types of different businesses, but the speakers and mentors made sure that everyone walked away with knowledge specifically for their business. The 1-on-1 time and mentor groups gave us the opportunity to break things down even further and walked us through all the steps that every business should complete. It truly opened my eyes to scaling my business in ways that I’ve never thought about. I’ve suggested numerous GWDI programs to other entrepreneurs because the networking opportunities are literally endless.
What advice would you offer fellow or aspiring entrepreneurs?
The best advice I received that I always pass along is to just go for it. You will never know if it’s gonna work unless you start. I was hesitant because of all the things I didn’t know, but there will always be SOMETHING that you don’t know. You will continue to learn and grow as time goes by, so just do it. Jump out on faith and go for it.
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The National First-Generation College Celebration is celebrated annually on November 8 to mark the anniversary of the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Being a First-Generation Law Student (FGLS) presents unique challenges, unfamiliar surroundings, and new experiences for those pursuing a J.D. The journey through law school can be demanding, but the accomplishment of reaching this stage is significant.
Each entering class at Syracuse Law includes many FGLS, creating a supportive network of peers with shared goals. Additionally, many faculty and staff at Syracuse Law were first-generation students in college and/or law school and are available to serve as mentors, advisors, and sources of support throughout the experience.
Chief among them is Professor Courtney Abbott Hill L’09, a Syracuse native and Syracuse Law alumna who obtained her J.D., magna cum laude, in 2009. In addition to teaching Legal Communication and Research (LCR) to first-year students, she is also the Faculty Advisor to the First-Generation Law Student Association (FGLSA).
Like many law students, her path to the legal profession was not traditional. “I was a political science major at Nazareth College, and everyone asked if I was going to law school. At the time, pursuing a career as an attorney was not something I had really considered. After graduating, I was teaching and working on a master’s in education, but going to law school was always in the back of my mind. I finally took the LSAT to see whether I could get accepted at Syracuse, which was the only school I applied to.”
As a proud lifelong resident of the area, being accepted to Syracuse Law meant the world to Professor Abbott Hill. She excelled at law school, serving as Managing Editor of the Syracuse Law Review and receiving the honors of Order of the Coif and the Justinian Honor Society, among many others.
Returning to her alma mater after serving as an Appellate Court Attorney at the New York State Appellate Division, Fourth Department, and then as a regional director for a national bar prep company, meant she was able to combine her love of teaching and the law in her role on the faculty.
“I returned to Syracuse Law to teach in the bar success program. Later, I had the opportunity to teach an LCR class and fell in love with it. I was fortunate to have mentors like my first-year LCR Professors, Ian Gallacher and Aliza Milner, who recognized I’d be good at this before I did and encouraged me to apply for a full-time position teaching LCR. I am so grateful for that encouragement because I have the greatest job in the world.”
Abbott Hill can trace her passion for teaching and mentoring back to spending summers working as a camp counselor and later as a teacher and coach at a Syracuse high school. “Even if I didn’t always know I wanted to teach in law school, in hindsight, it all makes sense,” she says.
“FGLSA is an amazing organization. Student leadership purposefully doesn’t define what a first-generation law student is because they want it to be the most inclusive, supportive organization for any student, residential or JDi, that wants to be a part of it.”
—Professor Courtney Abbott Hill L’09
These experiences help inform how Abbott Hill teaches first year law students in LCR, where they learn how to research and apply law to complex factual situations. She sees teaching or assessing students through the rigors of LCR as a not one-size-fits-all proposition. “I see my job as helping students identify goals for their legal education and partnering with them to achieve those goals. There is a steep learning curve the first semester of law school, so I’m willing to try non-traditional things in the classroom to help students understand and execute difficult legal concepts.”
As the Faculty Advisor to the FGLSA, Abbott Hill uses all her skills and experiences as a lifelong mentor and educator to make an impact on Syracuse Law students. “FGLSA is an amazing organization. Student leadership purposefully doesn’t define what a first-generation law student is because they want it to be the most inclusive, supportive organization for any student, residential or JDi, that wants to be a part of it.”
The FGLSA facilitates several programs for its members, including pairing first-year and upperclassmen as “buddies”, hosting panels and symposia on issues important to FGLS, networking events, and other opportunities to build community.
“We want to make that transition to law school a little smoother to those that may feel like a fish out of water,” says Abbott Hill.
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API on Rails 6
API on Rails 6
Learn best practice to build an API using Ruby on Rails 6. The intention with this book it’s not only to teach you how to build an API with Rails. The purpose is also to teach you how to build scalable and maintainable API with Rails which means improve your current Rails knowledge. In this book you will learn to: - Use Git for version control - Building JSON responses - Test your end-points with unit and functional tests - Set up authentication with JSON Web Tokens (JWT) - Optimize and cache the API
About the Book
Learn best practice to build an API using Ruby on Rails 6. The intention with this book it’s not only to teach you how to build an API with Rails. The purpose is also to teach you how to build scalable and maintainable API with Rails which means improve your current Rails knowledge. In this book you will learn to:
- Use Git for version control
- Building JSON responses
- Test your end-points with unit and functional tests
- Set up authentication with JSON Web Tokens (JWT)
- Use JSON:API specification
- Optimize and cache the API
This book is based on "APIs on Rails: Building REST APIs with Rails". It was initially published in 2014 by Abraham Kuri . Since the original work was not maintained, I wanted to update this excellent work. All the source code of this book is available in Asciidoctor format on Github. So don’t hesitate to fork the project if you want to improve it or fix a mistake that I didn’t notice.
I have read and build an API RESTful rails app based on this book, the book was amazing. I was able to improve my programming skills and style, learn methodologies I would not use before, write better DRY code, ...
I've been getting a lot out of this book. Great guideline and resource to get things moving on how to structure an API.
- The API
- Presenting users
- Authenticating user
- User’s products
- Setup JSON:API specification
- Placing Orders
- Improving orders
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As a divorcee, whose husband had an affair, and now as a happily married divorce lawyer, I have a unique vantage point on how to move on.
- Make sure the divorce is done, you can’t really open your heart to a successful relationship until you have ended your last chapter. Forgive, end contact with ex, and put your marriage in the rear view mirror.
- Flip your perspective–Stop beating yourself up about why your marriage ended. Change divorce into a tool to make better decisions. Having been through a marriage, you know the fundamentals that are needed and what you want in a spouse and are stronger. Just today a former client reached out to me on breaking up with her new boyfriend who had an addictive personality similar to her ex-husband. She said I now know “love is not enough.”
- Joy will be there when you fill your life with it. If you want to fly fish, or join a theater group, just do it. You never know what adventure will open up new doors and be the opportunity to meet your next partner. I crazily went across the country doing obstacle course racing, and met my husband because I was open for new experiences.
- Go get a makeover and new clothes. If you feel fabulous, you will have more confidence to move on. Take time for yourself at the gym, yoga or don’t.
- When all else fails, read Eat Pray Love, drink wine and dance to music alone (yes all things I did post-divorce).
- Have faith that you will be in a happy, healthy relationship: you will. How do I know? All of my former clients get happily remarried; even though they always say they never will. Going to their weddings is my favorite, it makes me wholly understand the circle of divorce and love.
Attorney Amy Saunders, Esq.
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Dedham, MA 02026
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Are Arthdal Chronicles 2, Episode 10 ratings a precursor for drama’s final episodes?
Historical fantasy K-drama Arthdal Chronicles 2: The Sword of Aramun, Episode 10 aired to a big ratings jump in South Korea last night.
A jump that put the tvN drama in second place nationwide in its time slot, and in first place in Seoul.
The ratings jump also sets the Jang Dong Gun and Kim Ok Vin-led drama up nicely for an even higher audience share for its final two episodes, which will premiere on tvN next weekend.
In other words, hopefully, those increased ratings are a nice precursor of what the Arthdal Chronicles 2 cast and crew can expect for Episodes 11 and 12, as it would be nice for this superb fantasy drama to be waved off with its highest audience share of its run, wouldn’t it?
Especially as it has deserved far higher ratings throughout its run, and likely would have had them if it hadn’t been airing slap bang in the middle of the Asian Games and so had its episodes postponed more often than not.
Ratings for Arthdal Chronicles 2, Episode 10
According to the latest numbers from Nielsen Korea, Arthdal Chronicles 2, Episode 10 grabbed 4.35 percent of South Korea’s nationwide audience, which is a 1.18 percent rating increase over its previous episode’s 3.17 percent.
With viewers in Seoul, Episode 2 also saw a similar ratings increase, grabbing a slightly higher 4.54 percent, which is quite a bit up from Episode 9’s rating of 3.56 percent.
The superb tvN drama Arthdal Chronicles 2 stars Jang Dong Gun, Kim Ok Vin, Lee Joon Gi, and Shin Se Kyung.
The fantasy drama has aired on tvN every Saturday and Sunday at 21:20 (KST) since September 9th (well, when it wasn’t being bumped for the Asian Games).
Disney Plus, where it was in that platform’s Top 10 for 185 days this month, is currently streaming the K-drama for both Korean and international viewers.
The drama’s final two episodes will air on October 21st and 22nd on the same platforms.
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TRX is the native cryptocurrency of TRON, a platform that enables creators to share their content directly with consumers, without intermediaries or fees. On LetsExchange, you can purchase TRX for one of 4,000+ supported coins and tokens.
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By Peter Hasson
Nearly two-thirds of registered Democrats reject special counsel Robert Mueller’s finding of no collusion between President Donald Trump’s campaign and Russian meddling in the 2016 election, a Washington Post-Schar School poll found.
“The Special Counsel’s investigation did not find that the Trump campaign or anyone associated with it conspired or coordinated with Russia in its efforts to influence the 2016 U.S. presidential election,” Attorney General William Barr revealed in a March 24 letter to Congress.
Will this presidential election be the most important in American history?
Mueller’s report, as quoted by Barr, said the investigation “did not establish that members of the Trump Campaign conspired or coordinated with the Russian government in its election interference activities.”
But just 31% of Democrats accept Mueller’s collusion conclusion while 62% rejected it, according to the poll, released Saturday.
Among Republicans, 79% said they accepted Mueller’s collusion conclusion, while 18% said they don’t accept it, the poll found.
Independents split 52% to 40% in favor of accepting Mueller’s lack of collusion evidence, the poll found.
The poll was conducted over telephone March 26 to 29, with a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 4.5 percentage points.
Previous polls have found Democrats similarly slow to accept other aspects of the 2016 election.
There is no evidence to support that conspiracy theory.
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Amaretto Liqueur Convier Aperitif Bottle - 750ml
Producto hasta agotar existencia*
Order your Amaretto Convier online and at Licores Medellín we'll bring it to you in minutes.
The Convier de Amaretto is a cream with extracts of natural almond essential oils. It is an appropriate liquor to make cocktails. To prepare: Black Metal, Screaming Orgasm and Amaretto Martini.
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When you start swiping through a long web page, message thread, or document on your iPhone, you see a scrollbar in the right edge. It’s a thin, greyed-out pill that disappears almost instantly as you stop swiping, making it feel like Apple doesn’t even really want it there. But you should want it there. In fact, if you’re ignoring the scrollbar on your iPhone, you’re scrolling all wrong.
Scrollbars have served a real purpose in desktop operating systems. At first, you would click on the top part to go up, bottom part to go down on the page. But as interfaces got better, you could click the scrollbar itself, and use the mouse to move anywhere in the page with ease and accuracy. This is how we’ve scrolled on desktop since the 70s, and it still works today (albeit, scroll wheels and trackpads are much more in vogue).
As it turns out, the same thing can actually be done on your iPhone as well. Swipe once to reveal the mighty scrollbar; then, tap and hold on the gray pill on the edge. When you feel a haptic tap on your iPhone, that’s your signal: You have now picked up the scrollbar. Move your finger up and down to navigate the page faster than ever before. Once you get the hang of the movement, you can scroll through long pages on your iPhone with both speed and accuracy.
This, by the way, is not the end of the weird gestures that can help you better navigate your iPhone. You might know you can tap on the top of the screen to scroll to the top of the current page, but you can also use three-finger swipe gestures to quickly undo and redo text entries anywhere. We’ve outlined additional weird iPhone gestures here, so take a look if you’re hungry for more.
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Review: Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory
Christmas is my absolute favorite time of year. While this time of year is a difficult one for me since losing my mom, I find comfort in the holiday season and spending it with my family. I feel the most fulfilled when I’m surrounded by Christmas decorations, listening to Christmas music, and playing with my godchildren. Curling up on the couch with a hot cup of coffee and a warm blanket next to the tree watching The Family Stone or Elf is my definition of the perfect cozy night around this time of year. As much as I’ve always been a book lover, I’ve never really been one to go for Christmas themed books for some reason. But now that I’ve really been trying to read more intentionally, I wanted to try some out this year!
I wandered down the book aisle at my local Target and saw a few different options. I saw one that everyone always recommends: Christmas Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella. But the one that caught my eye the most was Jasmine Guillory’s newest novel, Royal Holiday. The gorgeous green cover was so festive and caught my eye instantly; I had to pick it up! Reading through the summary, I saw that it was actually a romance novel! Now, I love fiction so much but I NEVER go for romance novels. I don’t really know why, but they just have never really interested me much, but I decided to take a chance on this one. I’m so glad I did!
Royal Holiday is about a woman named Vivian, a middle-aged social worker from Oakland, CA. This piqued my interest because I live just over an hour away, so I immediately felt a connection to her story! Her daughter, Maddie, is a stylist and has been hired by the British Royal Family to style the duchess for the Christmas holiday. Since Vivian never takes time for herself, Maddie suggests that she join her! The story takes us along their trip to the gorgeous estate in northern England where the royal family stays for the holidays. There, Vivian is introduced the Queen’s Private Secretary, Malcolm Hudson. Their chemistry is real from the beginning, but their lives are an ocean apart. The novel takes us through their romance with the end of Vivian and Maddie’s trip looming over them.
My favorite part about the novel is that it brought back that feeling of winter vacation as a kid when you had no responsibilities and were able to escape reality and get lost in the magic of Christmas. It also showed readers how important it is to not only treat yourself from time to time, but to be able to let go a bit and be open to new experiences, no matter your age. It gave readers a portrait of a fun, respectful romance between two partners who learned how to communicate well in a healthy way. I think we all need more examples of that. Overall, this was a sweet, romantic story about a couple learning to overcome the challenge of time and distance. I recommend this book for anyone who is a fan of romance novels, Christmas themed books, or both. It’s also a great introduction into the world of romance novels because this was my first one! I’m open to others now that I’ve tried one out! It was a quick read, I finished it in under a week so it’s perfect even for those of you that have a busy holiday season. So, you can read a bit here and there between baking Christmas cookies and finishing your holiday shopping and wrapping! It was a fun, festive read that helped get me even more in the Christmas spirit.
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KADAVAR (GER) Australian Tour 2016 – Supports Announced
In Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne, Kadavar will be supported by Melbourne’s CHILD and Perth band MT. MOUNTAIN.
Heavy blues enthusiasts and live music giants CHILD will be the main support on the tour. After a highly successful European tour and a recent lineup change, CHILD have been busy putting the final touches to their long awaited second album which is due for release in May 2016. We cannot wait to see them live again three nights in a row!
For MT. MOUNTAIN this will be the first time they have journeyed east of the Nullarbor, and they do so with their new record Cosmos Terros in hand. Make sure you check out Perth’s finest dark psych experience as they play with Kadavar and Child in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
Plus opening up proceedings in Brisbane at Crowbar on April 28, 2016 will be heavy groove merchants Hobo Magic.
Sydney Stoner lords Aver get things underway at the Manning Bar on April 29, 2016.
And fuzzed out blues purveyors Elbrus are in the opening slot on April 30, 2016 at The Corner.
LIFE IS NOISE is proud to announce the Australian tour of hirsute German stoner-psych rock three-piece Kadavar, with shows in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne.
The Berlin trio’s bluesy brawn extends a hand more than it raises a fist, its fuzz-kissed riffs and lysergic libretto inviting the crowd into its misty world instead of pummeling it into the wooden dance floor … while Lupus Lindemann’s roiling six-stringing and spaced-out howl frontload the tunes with surprising soul, drummer Tiger proves to be the band’s secret weapon, his driving yet sophisticated kit work giving Kadavar as much grace as power.– The Austin Chronicle
Kadavar mix the groove of stoner rock with enough ‘70s psychedelia to create songs that are fierce and powerful, yet also undeniably catchy and compelling. Drawing on a healthy mix of influences including Sabbath, Zeppelin, Hawkwind and Pentagram, the trio have a back catalogue filled with thunderous riffs, shredding solos, crashing drums and pounding bass that has been perfected on their latest release, Berlin.
It’s rare to find an album that’s nearly flawless from beginning to end, but Berlin is the total package.. – Metal Injection
Following on from their first two studio records (their debut self-titled release, and Abra Kadavar), Berlin is a stunning, faultless, riff-fuelled album. Kadavar are masters of blending the super-tight rhythm of stoner rock with howling psychedelic chaos, spawning an all-out sonic assault. This sound is familiar without being derivative. And Berlin places Kadavar at the forefront of a modern stoner-psych renaissance – resplendent with hair to match.
Berlin is hands down the best thing Kadavar have done to-date. – The Obelisk
Kadavar’s live show is somehow even louder, heavier and more action-packed than their recorded output. This will be a total rock and roll experience. Let your hair hang down.
Catch Kadavar on the following dates:
Brisbane – Crowbar – April 28 2016
Sydney – Manning Bar – April 29 2016
Melbourne – The Corner – April 30 2016
And Kadavar are also appearing at Cherry Rock 2016 on May 1, 2016.
Tickets on sale now from lifeisnoise.com Oztix and venue outlets. Cherry Rock 16 info from http://cherrybar.com.au/
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Hand Thrown & Hand Decorated Ceramic Coffee Cup with Saucer in Stoneware, 110 ml
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Absolutely lovely and charming coffee cup with matching saucer. If you are one of those who just love making your coffee time to a special moment worthy of that something extra, then you have found what you are looking for! Even though this is a traditional set of cup plus saucer, the shape and the simple lines fit the modern coffee lover. Very high quality stoneware that you can use on a daily basis and since resistant to thermal shocks, you can even use it with your coffee machine!
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31 July 2024, 6:56 AM
A woman has died following a crash at Tabulam (45 minutes west of Casino) earlier today.
About 9.40am (Wednesday 32 July 2024), emergency services were called to Paddys Flat Road, Tabulam, following reports of a single-vehicle crash.
Officers attached to Richmond Police District arrived to find a vehicle left the roadway and rolled.
The driver - a woman believed to be aged in her 70s - was unable to be revived. She is yet to be formally identified.
A crime scene was established, and an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident is ongoing.
A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.
As inquiries continue, anyone with information or dashcam footage of the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence.
The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
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Baho Utot <firstname.lastname@example.org> wrote:
What if I use abs to fetch the entire core/extra and then build and maintain that tree? Am I now the maintainer and everyone else contributors?
I'll be honest: I rolled my eyes when I read that. If you began to independently maintain all of those packages (update them yourself, modify the PKGBUILDs, etc) then you would be the "maintainer" to anyone retrieving them from you and you would be expected to deal with any errors arising from what you changed. If you do not distribute them, then "maintainer" makes no sense at all. If you simply copy the PKBUILDs from abs occasionally without adding your own modifications, then you're not really a maintainer of the PKGBUILD, but if you decide to distribute binary versions yourself then you would be the maintainer of those.
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Cute Bear Bib & Burp Set
- Hungry as a bear, and just as cute! This baby boys' reversible three-piece set includes 1 bear patch bib, 1 printed bib and 1 solid burp cloth.
- Set includes 2 coordinating bibs and 1 burp cloth
- Terrycloth backing secures placement
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If for any reason you are not satisfied with an item you receive from the Little Me online boutique, we will be happy to issue a return or exchange, within 30 days of delivery, provided that the item is still in its original packaging and has not been worn or washed. Little Me items purchased from our online boutique must be returned with their original tags and packaging. Please note, all items purchased on sale or marked down cannot be returned or exchanged.
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In today’s age, as a business, you are expected to be available at your customer’s disposal, no matter what time or channel they choose to contact you. Therefore an Omnichannel Inbound Call Center is an integral part of your business. However, maintaining an in-house Inbound Call Center poses many challenges. Cost of recruiting specialized staff, training, office space, and infrastructure maintenance are just some of the significant ones.
A good alternative is to collaborate with an experienced and professional 24×7 Inbound Call Center Services and BPO provider that acts as your representative and takes care of all your necessary functions and customer issues for you. So, even when your business is closed, your work is getting done and customer issues don’t pile up, leaving little scope for any complaint or unnecessary escalations.
With over 18 years of experience in providing high-quality Inbound Call Center and BPO services, LiveSalesman is a renowned name among business process outsourcing companies. We work with our clients like partners, not third-party vendors. We don’t believe in just ‘answering’ queries and going home. We adopt a consultative approach to make your customer service and operational processes much more streamlined and efficient. We incorporate and implement strategical solutions that help you plug the loopholes in your processes and reduce cost while enhancing customer experience and driving higher revenue. We help you automate tasks which don’t necessarily require human intervention so that your customer service and operations team can spend more time on things that actually need their attention.
Our Call Centers are equipped with advanced cutting-edge technology and robust infrastructure that ensures uninterrupted service for our clients. We empower our clients with tools such as real-time reporting and analytics to maintain transparency and to offer valuable business insights.
We have several years of experience and expertise in managing inbound and outbound call center services for various small to large clients. Our in-house recruitment, training and quality departments make sure that we and our clients have full control over the projects we take up. Our portfolio of inbound call center services can be broadly categorised under sales, customer service, answering service and tech support delivered over Live Chat, E-mail, Phone and Social Media Channels. All our Inbound Call Center Services are scalable and can be fully customised according to client requirements. Keeping the client’s brand culture intact and resounding is the common denominator that all Inbound Call Center services share.
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There are many factors that go into determining your mortgage interest rate when you purchase a home, some of which are the following:
Down Payment Amount |
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Debt-to-Income Ratio |
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Additionally, the type of loan that you chose will determine your interest rate.
- A 30-Year Fixed Loan has a lower payment that a 15-Year Fixed Loan, but it comes at a higher rate.
- A 15-Year Fixed Loan has a higher payment than a 30-Year Fixed Loan, but it is at a lower rate.
- 3,5,7 and 10-Year ARMs and Interest Only Loans typically have a lower interest rate and payment. However, they do no not have the security beyond their respective fixed periods.
The two questions that you should ask yourself when choosing a mortgage are:
- Can and do I want to afford this payment obligation?
- Does the fixed amount of time of my mortgage match my timeline for the home?
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Megan C. Hills, CNN
Luxury brand Coach announced that it will no longer destroy damaged or “unsaleable” goods returned to its stores, after a viral TikTok video claimed the label intentionally “slashed” unwanted items for tax purposes.
Without directly referencing the allegations, the American brand wrote on Instagram Tuesday that it had “ceased” destroying in-store returns and would look to “responsibly repurpose, recycle and reuse excess or damaged products.”
The move follows claims made by TikTok user Anna Sacks, who filmed herself unboxing Coach products that appeared to be rendered unusable. In the minute-long video, Sacks, who goes by the username @thetrashwalker, said it was Coach’s policy to “order an employee to deliberately slash (unwanted merchandise) so no one can use it.”
Holding up slashed bags, shoes with cut straps and a jacket with large rips, Sacks alleged in the video that the practice was part of a “tax loophole” that sees the brand write off products “as if they were accidentally destroyed.”
A statement sent to CNN by a spokesperson for the brand denied this specific claim stating that the company “is not claiming any tax benefits” for items returned in-store that are “damaged, defective, worn and otherwise non-saleable and not able to be donated that were destroyed in store.”
The video, which was first posted to TikTok on Saturday, has been liked over 560,000 times at the time of writing. Social media backlash intensified on Tuesday when Diet Prada, an influential fashion watchdog, posted the allegations to Instagram alongside videos appearing to show the Coach items being recovered from a dumpster.
The label is by no means the only luxury company thought to intentionally destroy unwanted inventory. The practice is usually aimed at preventing excess stock being sold at cheaper prices and damaging brands’ exclusivity.
In 2018, Burberry announced that it would stop burning unsold goods after it was found to have destroyed clothes and perfume worth over $36 million the previous year. A variety of fashion houses, watchmakers and apparel firms have faced similar accusations in recent years.
But critics of Coach’s alleged policy drew attention to the brand’s (Re)Loved program, a repair service and resale platform marketed as “a less wasteful way of doing things.” In the video, Sacks said she intended to send the damaged items to the repair service to see if the label would fix them for her.
Coach’s Instagram statement said the brand was “committed to sustainability” and “dedicated to maximizing such products reuse in our Coach (Re)Loved and other circularity programs.”
Tapestry, which also owns brands including Kate Spade, said in its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report that it had repaired 28,258 Coach items — amounting to 85% of those sent to the brand that year — and was “continuing to develop scalable solutions” for the remaining 15%.
Speaking to CNN via WhatsApp, Sacks welcomed Coach’s response as “a start.”
“I want to emphasize again that Coach is the brand who was publicly caught this time, but this remains a widespread practice in the fashion industry,” she said. “My fear is that other brands, instead of getting serious about right sizing production, will continue overproducing and destroying only now being extra careful to hide evidence.
“This might include using compactors, locking dumpsters, and forcing employees to sign punitive (non-disclosure agreements). It will be a shame, and to the detriment of our planet, if this is the lesson that the fashion industry takes away from this Coach incident. That’s my biggest fear with exposing the destruction.”
The article was updated to include further statement from Coach and to correctly identify other brands under Tapestry’s ownership.
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Boris Tellegen X CASE STUDYO
a concrete toy
Boris Tellegen, better known as DELTA, is recognized as one of the early European pioneers of the grafitti scene. After the mid-nineties, he moved on to a more experimental fine-arts style. Since then, Tellegen has become an established name within the contemporary art scene, with several international exhibitions.
This iconic work was originally designed in 2005 and executed in a 4,5 m large wood sculpture for an exhibition in Pittsburgh. For Boris it made sense to execute this ‘toy’ robot again in concrete this time, the least child friendly material you can imagine. A nice contradiction and a beautiful material to work with.
This concrete sculpture measures 28 cm tall in an edition of 32.
It comes in a screen printed wood box with a certificate of authenticity. Each sculpture is signed and numbered individually by the artist. It is available now for order at Case Studyo
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Volkswagen always triumph when it comes to advertising in printed media. They’re especially good at keeping things related to Ireland unlike other global brands. And they’ve proved this point yet again with their latest promotional stunt for their Commercial Vehicles range.
Their most recent campaign, #feelthelove was announced today, and they’re looking to spread the love for Valentine’s Day (just like every other brand). To celebrate being in Ireland for over 60 years, VW Commercial want to help customers show their love for their soulmates. And to do this, they’ll be taking out a number of full page ads in national newspapers on Saturday 14th February that will feature selected loving messages that have been written by customers in place of their usual printed ads. AWWW isn’t that lovely (and unbelievably smart)?
- Your Valentine’s Day love note
- Where you’re from
- Who your Valentine is
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This morning was the COMP3804 client interview. We basically had to give in a list of questions we have about the program we are implementing at least 3 days before, and the client answers them for us. I seem to have made correct assumptions for the DB side of things, so not much needs to be changed for that.
In one of my other IT subjects, COMP2502 (algorithms and data structures), I am completely lost. I hardly seem to be understanding anything from this course. So far it is mostly complicated mathematics that i am not following at all. tutorials so far have been useless, but aparently they are being changed as of next week so they are at least in some way helpful to students. Personally, i really do not see the relevance of this course in a present-day IT degree. The first assignment just got released for students yesterday, and i'm not quite sure how i'm going to get it done.
Today i also went to the library and got some books for my HIST2606 essay. Almost broke both my arms carting them around uni (i know i'm being a bit melodramatic but they were really heavy to carry around all of uni). I'll have to start reading and researching for the essay this weekend, after I make the latest updates to the COMP3804 DB scripts.
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How to keep your Pipeline Warm During a Hiring Freeze
Companies benefit greatly from their talent pipeline when they have built a basis of qualified candidates who are actively seeking new employment. Scouting, hiring, and recruiting the best set of individuals is very beneficial, but it is not easy.
Time, effort, and money are invested in the talent pipeline, though the company is not always in a position to recruit. For example, 59% of CEOs had a hiring freeze during the pandemic because of financial constraints.
A hiring freeze can ensure that current employees remain in their positions, given that they still meet the company’s expectations. It is crucial to remember that they are put into place to preserve the organization’s economic and financial plans. The freeze prevents business losses while considering the budget set by the company.
This doesn’t mean the tasks related to developing and nurturing your talent pipeline halt. Recruiters still need to constantly communicate with these candidates to ensure they are kept engaged with clear expectations.
It is crucial to ensure that after a hiring freeze ends, you have built a solid pipeline to ensure everything is in place when the hiring commences. So, keep your talent pipeline warm with the following tips!
Tips for a Hiring Freeze
A hiring freeze can vary between a few weeks to multiple months. Keep the following tips in mind when you are faced with a hiring freeze:
1. Stay connected to candidates
Continue interacting with qualified candidates, as it’s crucial to remain interactive and keep the candidate warm. If you are not engaging your candidate, another recruiter likely is. Sending out personalized messages can show that you are committed to making them feel connected to the company and that an exciting opportunity exists for them.
2. Build a positive connection with them
When you confirm that you have sourced a strong candidate for a potential future role, it is essential to set the expectation. Candidates will gain trust when you acknowledge things like a hiring freeze because you are keeping them as updated as possible on the recruitment process.
By maintaining this connection, your candidate will feel kept in the loop and ready to commit when you have a positive update. These candidates will have a more productive outlook in the days to come as they know that this company can foster camaraderie and a positive work ethic.
3. Avoid indecisiveness
One of the biggest mistakes you can make during a hiring freeze is indecisiveness and a lack of transparency. It is vital to set clear expectations and avoid misleading the candidate. Misleading the candidate on what they can expect will cause them to distrust the process and ask themselves, “Is this too good to be true?”.
The first thing you should do is establish which method of communication your candidate prefers. From there, specify how often they can anticipate an update. By setting clear communication expectations, you avoid the candidate wondering what is happening behind the scenes.
4. Provide honest feedback
It is important to provide honest feedback to your candidates to build trust. Providing honest feedback will show the candidate that you are there to help positively guide them through the recruitment process.
Providing constructive feedback shows the company’s positive attitude toward its prospective employees. By letting your candidate know what they could improve on, you give them the insight to use the hiring freeze to their advantage. At this point in the process, you have sold them on the opportunity, and by providing honest feedback, you give them the chance to improve before an offer could be extended.
5. Try Informational interviewing
Informational interviewing is not a job interview but an informal conversation to learn more about a candidate or specific topic. Utilizing informational interviewing during a hiring freeze can be beneficial because you will better understand the candidate’s job search and overall investment in your process.
As recruiters, it is crucial to have a complete understanding of your candidate’s goals, requirements, and the other recruitment processes they are currently engaged in. Without this information, you do not have the tools to successfully ensure a seamless transition throughout the recruitment process, especially during a hiring freeze.
Informational interviewing is about asking the right questions to ensure you have the information you need to keep a candidate warm. Without this information, you cannot identify their motivators, and they will likely lose interest in your process. Going forward, you can utilize the knowledge you gain to keep your candidate engaged and excited to continue.
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1st workshop of the EGEAN project
Our first EGEAN (ExerGaming in prEgnANcy) workshop took place on the 21st of June. The main goal of the EGEAN (ExerGaming in prEgnANcy) project is to promote and transfer the scientific knowledge of exergaming to pregnant women to manage LPP. 20% to 50% of pregnant women will experience lumbopelvic pain during their pregnancy, and 25% of them will continue to experience pain one year postnatally. For more information about the next workshop, please click here.
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Georgia Tech researchers have developed the Tongue Drive System (TDS), a wearable system that enables paralyzed people to control wheelchairs with just flicks of their pierced tongues.
The researchers say TDS could help patients disabled from the neck down access their worlds much more easily than they can with current assistive systems.
The TDS system involves a magnetic tongue stud that relays the wearer's tongue movements to a headset, which sends the commands to a smartphone or other Wi-Fi connected device. "This is one assistive device for your entire daily life," says Georgia Tech professor Maysam Ghovanloo.
The researchers are hoping to develop an even smaller version of the device, called iTDS, that could disappear entirely into a patient's mouth and "eliminate the risk of stigma" of having a tongue stud, Ghovanloo notes.
During testing, the researchers compared TDS to another popular assistive system known as sip-and-puff. In one trial, the participants were timed driving their wheelchairs around a series of obstacles and making certain maneuvers, using both TDS and sip-and-puff.
The researchers found that TDS is, on average, three times faster than sip-and-puff, and just as accurate.
From Christian Science Monitor
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Amagura Railway Station (AGZ) is located in Ammaguda, Chhattisgarh, on National Highway 43. It is a small station with a single platform offering basic amenities. Travelers can find nearby local markets for snacks and refreshments.
Shri Ram Mandir: A revered Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama.
Jain Temple: A peaceful Jain temple known for its intricate carvings.
The Old Mosque: A historic mosque dating back several centuries.
The Hanuman Temple: A popular temple dedicated to Lord Hanuman.
The Shiva Temple: A serene temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, offering a peaceful retreat.
Shree Krishna Dhaba: Known for its delicious vegetarian thalis and street food.
Ammaguda Veg: Offers a wide variety of vegetarian dishes, including South Indian specialties.
The Veggie Corner: A small, cozy eatery serving fresh and tasty vegetarian meals.
Jain Bhojanalaya: Provides pure vegetarian food options for Jain travelers.
The Green Plate: A local favorite known for its flavorful vegetarian curries and snacks.
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MADRID VAT FORUM 2024
The times of VAT in the Digital Age
The period 2024-2028 is going to be a big challenge for all VAT enthusiasts. Tax administrations, businesses and VAT experts will need to adapt to a number of developments that will re-shape the way VAT is managed.
It will be time of electronic invoicing, digital reporting, increasingly large OSS returns and platforms collecting the VAT. In addition, we will see a new special regime for small businesses and new obligations for payment service providers will appear.
Undoubtedly, the coming years will be a major challenge for the VAT world.
February 8th 2024 ONLINE EVENT
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MVF2024 Video summary
09:30 - 09:45 Opening of the day.
09:45 - 10:30 Presentation of the status of VAT in the Digital Age proposal.
In the second half of year 2023, Spain assumed the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During this period, negotiations on the ViDA proposal have been intense, with significant progress towards the adoption of the proposal. In this presentation we will speak about what has been done with ViDA in those six months of the year and the current status of the proposal.
10:30 ~ 11:15 Fuel Cards and VAT. Understanding the implications of the Vega International Case (C-235/18).
The VAT Committee´s guidelines on fuel card scheme will have a big impact for businesses. These guidelines could affect not only the fuel card industry but also other intermediary structures. The presentation will seek to clarify the implications of these types of activities.
11:15 - 11:45 Break
11:45 ~ 12:15 VAT Gap. How to tackle the endemic illness affecting the VAT system in a business-friendly manner?
Reducing the VAT Gap is a very important task that affects tax administrations and taxable persons. However, there can be many ways to fight this VAT Gap, some of them friendlier than others. This presentation will address this topic from the business´ perspective.
12:15 ~ 13:00 E-Invoicing and digital reporting: understanding its importance
E-invoicing is not the future, it is already the present. It is a reality in many countries around the world. Its implications for VAT are enormous. There are many challenges while getting VAT-side of E-invoicing right. An incorrect implementation will lead to increased questions and audits.
13:00 - 15:00 Lunch Break
15:00 ~ 15:30 The liability of platforms in the collection of VAT. A global trend
Digital platforms that facilitate goods and services have become a key player in the world of VAT. Tax administrations in many countries around the world use these platforms as major information providers and also as VAT collectors. The responsibility they are taking on is, therefore, enormous and everything seems to indicate that this situation will increase in the coming years with more goods and services falling under the VAT responsibility of platforms.
15:30 ~ 16:00 2025: The new special scheme for small enterprises. Directive 2020/285
Directive 2020/285 introduces a new special scheme for small enterprises with effect from January 2025. This scheme exempts SMEs with an annual turnover below a certain threshold from charging and deducting VAT. In the presentation, we will explain the content of the regime and its complexities.
16:15 ~ 16:45 Analysis of recent case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union on VAT (CJEU)
Francisco Javier Sánchez Gallardo. State Treasury Inspector. Former Member of the Central Economic-Administrative Court. Former Deputy Director (VAT) in the Spanish Sub-directorate General of the Directorate General of Taxes.
We will end the day with a review of recent, controversial and interesting case law of the Court of Justice of the European Union on VAT.
16:45 – 17:00 Closing remarks and end of the day
MADRID VAT FORUM 2024
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GAS GUZZLING AIR FLOW METER
We often receive reports from customers with a defective air flow meter that their vehicle sometimes uses up to 50% more fuel.
The 10 most important tips to reduce your fuel consumption:
- avoid short trips
Half of all journeys are shorter than five kilometres. These are then also the most expensive journeys, because a cold engine consumes above-average amounts of fuel. It also takes a while for the catalytic converter to warm up. Conclusion: More often on foot or by bike - do not allow the engine to warm up and shift into second gear after only one car length.
As a rule, you can shift into third gear at 30 km/h, into fourth gear at 40 km/h and into fifth gear at 50 km/h. - avoid unnecessary weight and air resistance in and around the car
Roof superstructures, rear rack and ballast in the trunk increase the weight and air resistance of the vehicle and thus also the fuel consumption. An additional 100kg in the vehicle increases fuel consumption by about 0.5 litres per 100 kilometres. - switch off “power guzzlers
Air conditioning, heated seats, electric windows and sunroof need energy and therefore fuel, so use it sparingly. - smooth running helps to save
Low-friction rims have lower rolling resistance or mass and, according to the Federal Environment Agency, reduce fuel consumption by up to five percent. The same applies to synthetic fuel-efficient oils. They cause less frictional resistance in the engine and distribute themselves better and faster, especially during cold starts. - check your tyre pressure regularly
A slightly higher tyre pressure (0.1 to 0.3 bar) reduces rolling resistance and thus lowers fuel consumption. Use the recommended pressure for full load. - do not speed on the motorway – at speeds above 100 km/h, fuel consumption increases disproportionately.
- switch off the engine at traffic lights, level crossings and in traffic jams
This applies in any case to downtimes of one minute or more. For newer vehicles, experts even assume all times of ten seconds or more. However, this only applies to engines that have already warmed up. - round trip instead of rally
Drive several things directly one after the other, not individually. This saves kilometres and also the engine usually stays warm.
Avoid traffic jams or rush hour. Record traffic jam messages when driving on the motorway. If necessary, a navigation system can help you avoid traffic jams. - replace defective lambda sensors and air flow meters promptly.
Both the lambda sensor and the air flow meter send measured values to the control unit, which determines the fuel and air mixture. If these sensors deliver incorrect values, consumption will increase. A defective lambda sensor, for example, can increase fuel consumption by 15% or more.
The same applies to clogged air filters and burnt spark plugs.
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- Sep 29, 2021
My prediction is that Quadratum will be a pretty hefty prologue a la the KHII Roxas section - and that will be without Donald and Goofy - but afterwards will be business as usual. I wouldn't even be surprised if Sora and Riku didn't meet in the first Quadratum section and their separation as well as the separation from Kairi will be drawn out for most of the game. Maybe Riku will get his ass beat by Yozora and crystallised or kidnapped, who knows?
But yeah ... that's my kinda cynical take. I still think and hope it's gonna be good and fun and we're gonna have a fun time with Strelitzia in Quadratum. But I don't have any expectations for a break in formula.
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Bernard L. Schwartz
Bernard L. Schwartz "is chairman and CEO of BLS Investments, LLC. Mr. Schwartz retired in March 2006 after 34 years as chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Loral Space & Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: LORL), headquartered in New York City...
"Over the years, Mr. Schwartz has been recognized for his views and counsel on matters ranging from economic growth and industrial policy to technology and national security, which he has provided through speeches, white papers and testimony to private research institutions, educators and congressional committees.
"Mr. Schwartz has established permanent programs at the following institutions: New School University, New York City: the Center for Economic Policy Analysis and a Chair in Economics and Policy. Serves as vice chairman of the board of trustees of New School University. Mr. Schwartz also has established a matching grant merit scholarship fund at the New School's Lang College.
- Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) at Johns Hopkins University, Washington, DC: Chair in Political Economy and the Forum on Constructive Capitalism. Serves on the SAIS Advisory Council.
- New America Foundation, an independent, non-partisan public policy institute based in Washington, DC: Fellowship Program in public policy. Serves on its Board of Directors.
- Council on Foreign Relations: Business and Foreign Policy Fellows Program and lecture series. Serves as a member of the Council.
- The Brookings Institution, Washington, DC: Chair in International Economics, 2005.
- Tel Aviv University, Israel: Program and Chair in Free Markets and Political Freedom.
- Baruch College, New York City: Communication Institute. Serves as a Trustee of the Baruch College Fund.
"Mr. Schwartz serves as a trustee of New York University Hospitals Center, and in 2004, established the Neurointerventional Radiology Center at NYU's Tisch Hospital. Since 1986, Mr. Schwartz has supported a humanistic medicine program at NYU established in his name and, more recently, helped to found the NYU Urological Research Foundation.
"In 1997, he funded a distinguished chair in urologic oncology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
"At the New York Historical Society, Mr. Schwartz is a member of the board, sponsors the Distinguished Speakers Series and funds a collaborative program between the Society and the New School that provides for two post-doctoral Fellows in American History and four summer internships. He also serves as vice chairman of the New York Film Society, and is a trustee of Thirteen/WNET Educational Broadcasting Corporation. Mr. Schwartz is a founding member of City Year, New York, a national, non-profit youth service organization.
"Mr. Schwartz is a trustee of Third Way, a progressive advocacy organization. In addition, he is a trustee of the Democratic Leadership Council and chairman of the editorial board of advisors of Blueprint, the Council's flagship publication that examines the key issues facing the nation in the 21st century."
- Advisory Board, Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis
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Make a statement and stack them in a group, or keep them single.
Mount them in the kitchen, bathroom, bedroom or by the front door for your keys.
The Metal Wall Organiser Shelf is a functional shelf that can be used anywhere in the home.
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SILVERSTONE, England – The suspense around the name of Brad Pitt’s previously untitled Formula One movie, being filmed at racetracks around the world for release in cinemas next June, ended on Friday with the announcement that it will be called… “F1”.
The film is being made with the cooperation of teams and drivers and directed by Joseph Kosinski, whose “Top Gun: Maverick” grossed $1.49 billion worldwide, with Jerry Bruckheimer as producer.
It will be distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures in cinemas and IMAX.
Formula One said an official ‘teaser’ for the film would be released on Sunday, before the British Grand Prix at Silverstone where filming has been taking place.
The plot sees Pitt, who is 60 years old in real life, star as a former driver making a Formula One comeback alongside Damson Idris, who plays his rookie teammate, at the fictional APXGP team.
Pitt has been putting in laps on track with filming at tracks in Europe, the Middle East and Americas and with seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton offering advice as a co-producer.
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The economy surprised pundits by growing by 7.6 percent in the third quarter, faster than market expectations of 6.3 percent , sending nine-month gross domestic product (GDP) expansion by an average of 7.7 percent.
The Philippine Statistics Authority said net primary income from the rest of the world grew 94.6 percent, helping the country’s gross national income (GNI) to increase by 10 percent.
The economy was valued at P15.57 trillion, higher compared to last year’s P13.75 trillion.
On a seasonally adjusted basis, the economy grew 2.9 percent on a local output basis or GDP, while GNI grew 3.6 percent compared to the previous quarter.
National statistician Dennis Mapa said this is the sixth consecutive quarterly growth of the economy since posting 12 percent growth in the second quarter of last year.
This also puts the Philippines as the second fastest growing economy for the period next to Vietnam’s 13.7 percent; Indonesia trails behind Philippines at 5.7 percent, noted Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio Balisacan.
Of the country’s three major sectors, agriculture grew 2.2 percent, contributing 0.2 percentage points to the GDP growth, while the industry sector grew 5.8 percent and contributed 1.6 percentage points to the GDP growth.
The services sector, which employs the largest portion of the country’s workforce, grew 9.1 percent and contributed 5.8 percentage points to the GDP growth.
On a sub-sector basis, Mapa said the main contributors to third quarter growth were wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor vehicles and motorcycles, 9.1 percent; financial and insurance activities, 7.7 percent; and construction, 12.2 percent.
Per capita GDP growth was at 6.3 percent, equating to P46,960 worth of production for each Filipino for the period, up from last year’s P42,680.
On the demand side, household consumption and investment were the main drivers of growth.
Mapa reported household final consumption and expenditure, which measures household consumption, grew by 8 percent. Consumption amounted to 73.6 percent of the economy for the third quarter.
“This turnout signifies that Filipino families are close to returning to pre-pandemic life, as more people visit restaurants and hotels and engage in recreational activities within the country,” said Balisacan.
He added the growth largely benefitted from the further easing of mobility, including the resumption of face-to-face classes, which boosted consumption among Filipinos.
“The relaxation of border restrictions and more simplified travel protocols also supported the growth of local tourism and other sectors severely affected by the pandemic, leading to economic expansion in the third quarter,” Balisacan said.
Gross capital formation, which measures investments by the private sector, grew 21.7 percent.
Balisacan said the latest GDP figure gives the country momentum to exceed its 2022 growth targets of between 6.5 to 7.5 percent.
“You only require 3.3 percent growth in the fourth quarter to achieve the lower point of the range. Fourth quarter is usually the highest growth rate in a year. So we probably will grow higher than the one we targeted for the entire year,” he said.
Rising import costs, aggravated by a weaker peso, pushed inflation to a near 14-year high in October, cementing expectations of a sixth rate increase at the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) meeting on November 17.
A 75-basis-point hike appeared to be in the bag after the BSP said last November 3 it will match the US Federal Reserve’s three-quarters of a percentage point rate rise to support the peso, which has so far lost 12.3 percent against the US dollar this year.
“Let me reiterate, however, that achieving economic growth is a necessary but not sufficient condition to achieve our greater goal, which is to reinvigorate job creation and reduce poverty. Ensuring that Filipino families have an adequate food supply is our top priority,” Balisacan said.
“Further, we present the country as a viable and sustainable destination to domestic and foreign investors. To support businesses, we are committed to creating a more enabling regulatory and investment climate. This commitment includes fully implementing landmark reforms such as the amendments to the Public Service Act, Foreign Investments Act, Retail Trade Liberalization Act, and the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises or the CREATE law,” he added. – Ruelle Castro
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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the implementation of the Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy (CARS) has saved $1 billion in foreign exchange through local sourcing of parts and components instead of importation.
DTI Undersecretary Rafaelita Aldaba in a forum hosted by Stratbase-ADR Institute yesterday also said the localization of the two participants in CARS, Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. for Vios and Mitsubishi Motor Philippines Corp. for Mirage, has doubled to 42 percent from 20 percent since the program was launched in 2016.
Mitsubishi and Toyota have a combined registered investments of P9.3 billion under the program. Mitsubishi has a registered capacity of 200,000 units, while Toyota has 230,000 units.
According to Aldaba, apart from existing buyers, suppliers, the program registered and supported a total of nine new parts makers and created a total of 5,751 direct employment.This generated additional 17,368 employment in parts making and 86,840 anxiliary jobs.
Government revenues generated as of December 2021 reached P18.77 billion, Aldaba said.
“CARS represents a modern industrial policy centered on performance based and time bound incentives. We started implementing the program in 2016 to jumpstart auto manufacturing, to stimulate investments in manufacturing, generating quality jobs, create a competitive industry, and our aspiration of course, is to become a regional hub in the future,” Aldaba said.
The program gave a temporary fiscal support of P45,000 per unit of vehicle manufactured.
“The program helped in closing the competitiveness gap and kickstarted vehicle development in the country,” Aldaba said. – Irma Isip
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A mega trade deal is nearing conclusion after substantial positive progress was made among trade ministers of Asean and their dialogue partners.
Ramon Lopez, secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry, expressed confidence of the preliminary conclusion of the 20 chapters of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) this month, a significant improvement from just seven chapters in 2018.
This is despite one country having opened issues on some rules.
In what could be a make or break summit, the 16 RCEP leaders are set to tackle this week the unresolved issues that have stalled the conclusion of RCEP.
Lopez in a statement over the weekend said the Philippines sees the conclusion of RCEP as timely as it provides a positive milestone in a global trade environment filled with uncertainties and challenges.
He said RCEP can strengthen the rules-based system which shall encourage greater flows of trade and investments, creating more opportunities for jobs, income and prosperity in the region.
Lopez said he and his counterpart trade ministers of RCEP countries met on November 1 to conclude the remaining chapters that will govern the deal.
The ministers are set to report the outcome to the heads of states of the 16 RCEP participating countries at the RCEP Summit scheduled today in Bangkok, Thailand.
The RCEP summit is part of the Asean Leaders Summit that started Saturday.
Lopez said the trade ministers had to meet in executive sessions to resolve the remaining issues on the rules that will govern the trade and investments in RCEP that covers the 10 Asean countries plus its 6 trading partners (Australia, China, India, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea).
RCEP negotiations cover 20 Chapters and this year’s negotiations were fast-tracked, to follow the mandate given by the RCEP leaders in their last year’s meeting in Singapore.
Lopez said that as of end 2018, seven 7 chapters were concluded and several ministerial and technical negotiating meetings were held this year to ensure that the remaining 13 chapters be completed.
RCEP covers one half of the world’s population and one third of the world’s economy and also a third of global trade. Considering its size and coverage, it took almost seven years since its commencement of negotiations in 2012.
With the conclusion of the text-based chapters, legal scrubbing follows. There are however a few remaining bilateral negotiations needed on products and services to be covered under market access, but these negotiations are mandated to be done by Feb 2020.
Signing is scheduled to take place next year in Vietnam, as 2020 host country.
For the Philippines, this means greater market access in other RCEP countries for a wide range of products like major agricultural products, pineapples, coconut products, banana.
Others are auto parts, paper, soaps, airbags, footwear, tires, just to name a few. It includes practically most traded items, with the exclusion of few sensitive products mostly in agriculture.
For services, this means we can also provide services on research and development, agriculture, construction, air marine, transport services, legal, accounting, auditing, engineering, urban planning, medical, dental, distribution, environment, health services, as examples.
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By Pranoy Krishna
BENGALURU- Malaysia’s economic growth likely slowed but only modestly in the third quarter compared to a year earlier as solid private consumption and construction activity cushioned the impact of declining mining output, a Reuters poll of economists found.
The median prediction of 25 economists in the Nov. 6-12 poll showed the Southeast Asian economy grew 5.3 percent year-on-year in the July-September period, matching the advance estimate but down from 5.9 percent in the previous quarter.
Growth was largely driven by a robust expansion in the manufacturing, construction, and agriculture sectors.
“Malaysia will likely show resilient economic growth in Q3. The services sector likely experienced a robust, broad-based expansion, although at a slightly slower pace than in Q2. The manufacturing sector was bolstered by the electronics segment, benefitting from an ongoing global tech upcycle,” said Taimur Baig, chief economist at DBS Bank.
“The main drag to overall real GDP growth in Q3 2024 was from the contraction in the mining sector. The positive growth drivers are likely to sustain into 2025, and a favorable base effect in Q4 2024 should see real GDP growth recover to 5.3 percent for full-year 2024 from 3.6 percent in 2023.”
A separate Reuters poll published last month predicted Malaysia’s growth to average 4.7 percent next year, within Bank Negara Malaysia’s (BNM) 4.5-5.5 percent forecast.
However, a slowdown in global demand, especially from China – the country’s major trading partner – saw Malaysian exports contract in September, and could weigh on growth prospects.
US President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to impose tariffs on imports from every country is also expected to slow the country’s exports.
“There are some key headwinds over the horizon. The most prominent risk being the potential for a blanket US import tariff on the rest of the world. If implemented, it will substantially dampen global trade activity,” said Woon Khai Jhek, senior economist at RAM Ratings. – Reuters
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Singer and songwriter Diego Gutierrez is set to release his newest single “Hanggang sa Dulo,” his first in two years and debut single under his new record distribution deal with Sony Music Philippines.
Written by Gutierrez and Wilde Quimson, and produced by duaneinsane, “Hanggang sa Dulo” is an all-Tagalog track with an international flavor that talks about the struggles of misunderstanding and miscommunication in a relationship. Accompanied by a nostalgic beat with an ‘80s feel, the song’s infectious melody and catchy lyrics will surely capture listeners with its relatable message that combine modern elements with classic and vintage production. (“Pupuntahan ka kahit sa’n hanggang sa dulo. Kahit gaano ka alon, basta’t tayo hanggang dulo.”)
Gutierrez mentions how it was a misunderstanding that led to his penning “Hanggang sa Dulo.”
“I wrote ‘Hanggang sa Dulo’ during a misunderstanding I had and the only thing I could remember feeling at that time was the fear of losing someone I truly cared about,” he confessed, “At the time, I didn’t really care what I had to do, but I just knew that I had to figure something out to make things work no matter what. That’s the message that I wanted to send with this song.”
‘Hanggang sa Dulo’ will be available for everyone midnight of July 3, on all digital streaming platforms. It will be accompanied by an official visualizer which will be released on Diego Gutierrez’s official YouTube channel.
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THE cool breeze, the twinkling lights, the colorful gifts at the boutique stores remind Filipinos that Christmas is near.
Preparations for Noche Buena are on full blast with thoughts of creating the most perfect memories and serving the best during the season of love and joy.
For actress Dimples Romana, the new brand ambassador of CDO Premium Holiday Ham, Noche Buena and ham come hand-in-hand when it comes to creating memories during Christmas festivities.
“Hindi buo ang Christmas dinner naming kapag wala ang CDO Premium Holiday Ham. Yung salo-salo at samasama kayo magdasal at kumain. Part na rin talaga ng celebration to have that ham on the table,” she says.
It is family tradition that Dimples grew up with and something that she continues to celebrate as a wife and mother of two. Her social media posts show her whole family-the Romanas and the Ahmees-celebrating together at home during Noche Buena.
“We make it a point that no matter how busy we are, we celebrate together, she says.
This year, they celebrate with the theme, “Minsan Pinoy, minsan Spanish, pero ang hindi nababago, yung CDO Premium Holiday Ham.”
“Favorite siya, no matter what theme we have for Christmas,” she says.
More than a celebrity endorser, Dimples is choosy about what she gives her family. The delicious smoky flavor with pineapple sweetness of CDO Premium Holiday Ham fits her choice because it is made from tender pork pigue–the finest cut in making a ham that has absolutely no extenders.
It is guaranteed ASF-safe, as the pork was carefully sourced from credible suppliers.
As someone who knows her way around the kitchen, Dimples is excited by how CDO Premium Holiday Ham has leveled up the pineapple flavor with more pineapple glaze.
“You don’t need to bother boiling CDO Premium Holiday Ham in pineapple juice as it has already been cooked in the sweet indulgence of pineapple,” she says.
Recognized recently as one of the best by the Asian Academy Creative Awards for her role as Daniel in Kadenang Ginto, Dimples says she got excited about shooting CDO Premium Holiday Ham.
“Siyempre, ang pinakaunang tinanong ko, meron po bang CDO Premium Holiday Ham sa TVC shoot? Ha ha ha! Naghanap talaga ‘ko,” she says.
Dimples, a certified foodie, says, “Hindi ko alam if it’s the Kapampangan in me. Bukod sa masarap akong magluto, masarap din akong kumain.”
“Iba kasi kapag ine-enjoy mo talaga. It shows how passionate you are about things, not only for food but for life. Alam mong ine-enjoy mo ang buhay mo at kumakain ka ng gusto mong kainin at nasi-share mo sa pamilya mo,” Dimples says.
That’s Dimples Romana-a talented actress who only wants the bets for her career and for her family.
As the new face for CDO Premium Holiday Ham, she sums up what makes the brand a stand-out favorite and levels up the Noche Buena table.
It’s a quality product that was created from the heart by CDO Foodsphere, Inc. to be shared with family and loved ones. It’s quality is simply the best.
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THE chairperson of the House Committee on Poverty Alleviation has filed a bill seeking to institutionalize the Marcos administration’s comprehensive food stamps program using tap cards loaded with P5,000 worth of credits to fight hunger in urban and rural communities.
1Pacman party-list Rep. Michael Romero filed House Bill No. 8532 in light of the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) plan to launch its food stamp program next month, which will initially cover about 300,000 families.
The DSWD has said that the Asian Development Bank has provided a $3 million grant for the pilot program.
Under Romero’s bill, program beneficiaries can use the cards to buy a select list of healthy products from DSWD-accredited local retailers.
The proposed law mandates the DSWD to integrate its food stamp program with efforts by the agriculture department to expand the market for local farm products.
“This comprehensive food stamp program, as proposed and executed in other countries, is actually (an) agricultural program. (It) aims to link rural surpluses with food-poor urban communities. This way, we could effectively address both urban poverty and rural poverty,” the bill said.
As the lead agency in social welfare and development, the bill tasks the DSWD to formulate policies and plans “which provide direction to intermediaries and other implementers in the development and delivery of social welfare and development services.”
The bill said beneficiaries can choose from a list of different food groups, and the program would be conditional and have a “work component,” which means that those who will sign up need to find work to keep their benefits.
Only families whose income does not go beyond P8,000 a month will qualify as beneficiaries under the measure.
The planned program targets at least 300,000 families by 2024, and hopes to increase the tap card recipients to a million in the following years.
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THE PNP yesterday said it would deploy some 6,500 policemen to ensure peace and order during planned protests against Charter change moves which will coincide with the 38th anniversary of the 1986 Edsa People Power revolution on February 25.
PNP chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr said 6,000 of the policemen during the commemoration of the revolt that ousted former President Ferdinand E. Marcos, the father of incumbent President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will be deployed in Metro Manila, while 2,500 other police will be deployed in Cebu City where former President Rodrigo Duterte will be leading anti-Cha-cha protests.
“We are looking at two rallies, one in Cebu and the other rally will be in (Metro) Manila,” Acorda told an ambush interview after a visit at the headquarters of the Manila Police District.
Acorda said the number of policemen that will be deploy may change, depending on intelligence information that will be coming in.
Acorda urged the protesters to peacefully hold their protests. “We (PNP) will be exercising maximum tolerance, but we hope no one will resort to violence,” he said, adding that the PNP has not monitored any plan to disrupt the protests.
Meanwhile, the Liberal Party, the political party of the late president Benigno Simeon Aquino III, announced it will lead the anniversary commemoration with the simultaneous holding of a “National Day of Action and Prayer” at the EDSA Shrine in Quezon City and the “Dasal Laban sa Kasinungalingan, Katiwalian, at Pang-aapi” at the Plaza Roma in Intramuros in Manila on Saturday.
The different chapters of LP both here and abroad would also hold a series of “palugaw,” “pataho,” film showing, storytelling and musical events from February 23 to 25.
There would also be various discussions about the EDSA story, and the Women of Edsa, as well as an art exhibit and distribution of yellow ribbon pins.
A tree planting, along with yellow ribbons tying activities along the Marikina Riverbank, will also be held on February 24, while a “Freedom Ride: Edsa Lives! Cancel Cha-cha” will be held in Ayala Avenue in Makati on February 25. Two bells in Bulacan are also expected to ring their bells on EDSA Day.
The EDSA People Power Revolution led to the removal from power of the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos, father of the incumbent president, and their exile to Hawaii until 1991. — With Jocelyn Montemayor
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As the anticipated holiday celebrations draw near, you can make the season even merrier for cancer-stricken children and their families by supporting the Share the Love in Child Haus Christmas Bazaar at SM City North EDSA ongoing until December 24, 2019.
Child Haus is an organization that provides temporary shelter to children with cancer and their families from the different provinces who have no place to stay while undergoing medical evaluation or treatment in Metro Manila.
Mallgoers can shop for one-of-a-kind pieces created by the parents of the children at the shelter. Items that will be up for sale at the Share the Love in Child Haus Christmas Bazaar include Christmas decorations, native handbags, sandals, abaca bag organizers, and paintings.
“The true spirit of Christmas is all about compassion and generosity. By setting up a selling exhibit at one of our malls, we hope that we can provide a platform where our shoppers can help children and families at Child Haus centers who are in need,” said SM Supermalls COO Steven Tan.
Part of the proceeds of the bazaar will be donated to Child Haus, which also extends help to other people in need of a home.
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FOOTBALL chief Mariano Araneta Jr., the Philippine Olympic team chief of mission, is set to meet with Philippine Sports Commission chairman Butch Ramirez today to discuss the country’s build-up and participation in the Tokyo Olympic Games on July 24 to Aug. 9 in the Japanese capital.
“I was invited by chairman Butch to a meeting tomorrow and we will discuss our Olympic preparations as well as our participation in Tokyo,” the Philippine Football Federation president told Malaya-Business Insight yesterday.
Ramirez earlier announced that the PSC had set aside P60 million for the preparation and participation of the country’s Olympic-bound campaigners.
President Duterte announced last month that he was augmenting the support with another P100 million during the courtesy call at Malacanang of the Filipino medalists in the 30th Southeast Asian Games.
Once the national team has been finalized, the PSC aims to house the country’s standard-bearers in Tokyo at least two months before the start of the Olympics.
Ramirez said he is hopeful the country would be able surpass the 13 athletes in eight sports who represented the country in the 2016 Rio Games.
Pole vaulter Ernest John Obiena, who won his first SEA Games gold medal at the New Clark City Athletic Stadium in Capas, Tarlac; and gymnast Carlos Yulo, who bagged two gold and five silvers medals in the same meet, are the country’s first Olympic qualifiers.
Among those tipped to join them are skateboarding champion Margielyn Arda Didal and weightlifter Hidylin Diaz, a Rio Olympic silver medalist. The two resume their Olympic qualifying bid next month.
Didal, who like Diaz won a gold medal in the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia, will see action in the first Olympic qualifier on Feb. 4 to 9 in Melbourne, Australia. She is currently ranked No. 14 in the world rankings.
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Insular Life (InLife) finished strong in 2021 in terms of Net Worth, Net Income and Assets among all life insurance companies operating in the Philippines, according to unaudited quarterly reports submitted to the Insurance Commission.
InLife is the only Filipino company that belonged to the top five performers in the said categories: number two in Net Worth with P43.92 billion, number three in Net Income with P4.67 billion, and number four in Assets with P151 billion.
“Among the many indicators of life insurance companies, these three are the most important as they tell everyone about the Company’s financial health status. InLife is in the business of insuring lives which means the most important for us is the Company’s sustainability so that we are able to honor our financial obligations,” said InLife President and CEO Raoul Antonio E. Littaua.
Net Worth, Net Income and Assets are among the top indicators of a company’s financial health. Net worth is calculated as the total assets a corporation has minus its liabilities. Net Income, on the other hand, is the profit a business earns after deducting its expenses and taxes. Assets are all the available properties of every kind and possessions that will provide a future benefit for any corporation.
InLife, a mutual company, has been a life insurer for more than a century.
“We are a Filipino company competing amidst all these foreign-supported companies. We leverage on our 111 years of unbroken service to our fellow Filipinos. We are a mutual life insurance company, so our policyholders are also the owners of InLife. Above all, we are a Filipino company giving back to our country,” Litttaua said.
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Pico de Loro Cove opened the festive season with a Christmas Tree Lighting event by the beach led by Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club Chairwoman Elizabeth T. Sy; Pico de Loro Beach and Country Club President Rita Dy; SM Hotels and Conventions Corporation Senior Vice President for Operations Walid Wafik; and Costa del Hamilo Vice President for Project Development Imee Francisco.
The event marked the beginning of a great Christmas with the theme of “A Holly Jolly Holiday” which every guest will witness this season.
The lighting of the 30-feet Christmas Tree at the Pico Beach symbolizes joy and positivity.
The Pico bird-inspired Christmas Tree was handmade and its materials locally sourced by a small team led by Pico de Loro Cove’s very own Housekeeping Supervisor and Chief Designer Florencio Garcia together with the Engineering team led by Chief Engineer Paul King.
Other holiday decorations displayed at the hotel and Beach and Country Club were all carefully hand crafted as well.
Festive spirit filled the air as stage and film actor Vien King serenaded guests with holiday music. A ceremonial gift giving for Children’s Joy Foundation, Inc. headed by Jennalyn Platon received proceeds from the sale of the festive Green Christmas products which were all handcrafted by the Housekeeping Team.
Guests were served with cocktails specially prepared by the culinary team headed by Executive Sous-Chef Charles Marinduque.
Formally opened in 2011, Pico de Loro Cove is the premier seaside development in Hamilo Coast.
An inviting haven for weary city souls, Pico Sands Hotel is strategically situated next to the Pico de Loro Beach & Country Club within the coastal community of Pico de Loro Cove, Hamilo Coast in Nasugbu, Batangas.
Only two and a half hours away from Manila, the 1.5 kilometer sandy shore of Pico de Loro Cove offers a comprehensive selection of recreational and leisure activities.
Guests and club members can enjoy a variety of food and beverage outlets that each offers unique and exciting menus.
The tropical contemporary hotel offers 154 well-appointed rooms that boast of captivating views of the lush mountains and tranquil lagoon.
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The Kininvie distillery is a distillery in Dufftown, Moray which produces single malt Scotch whisky. The distillery is owned by William Grant & Sons and the product from the distillery is used in their blended malt and blended whisky brands.
The Kininvie Distillery, one of the youngest distilleries in Scotland, began production on 4 July 1990. The distillery was built on the grounds of the Balvenie distillery, and consisted only of a still house. Whilst featuring computer-controlled distillation, it lacks its own mash house. Mash houses are responsible for producing the liquid needed for fermentation in the washbacks, so the liquid used by the Kininvie Distillery in their washbacks was piped from the Balvenie distillery some 200 metres away. Kininvie does, however have its own dedicated mash tun and washbacks on the Balvenie premises, as well as having its own barley specifications. The distillery operated 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to meet demand.
The output from the Kininvie Distillery is normally used in William Grant & Sons blended whiskies, primarily the Clan MacGregor blended whisky, a typical blended whisky featuring a high percentage of grain whisky mixed with the single malt from the Kininvie Distillery, among others.
Initially, the distillery's only single malt releases were limited editions called Hazelwood after the home of Janet Sheed Roberts. Hazelwood bottlings were specifically dedicated to her. Roberts was granddaughter of William Grant, a Director of William Grant & Sons and later the oldest woman in Scotland. In 2013, the company began bottling whisky under the Kininvie name. Its first was a 23-year single malt, distilled in 1990, the year the distillery went online. In late 2015, Grant announced that the Hazelwood name would be resurrected for the House of Hazelwood line of blended whiskies, wherein Kininvie would be prominently featured.
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As South Africa approaches the twentieth anniversary of the country’s first non-racial, democratic election in 1994, there is a reassessment of the iconic liberation struggle and the extent to which the legacies of apartheid continue to define everyday life. In particular, white South Africans’ place in the country remains controversial and the extent to which they should be held to account for their complicity in apartheid continues to be hotly debated. White South Africans who opposed apartheid were the exception to the rule, but some did defy the norm and did so publicly and forcefully.
I interviewed white men who refused to serve in the South African Defence Force (SADF) in the 1980s and white men and women in the End Conscription Campaign (ECC) who campaigned against conscription and apartheid. Through this I became aware of how politically and socially significant the histories of these men and women continue to be in contemporary South Africa. The men who objected to military service did so for diverse personal, religious and political reasons, but what united them was both their rejection of apartheid and commitment to creating a non-racial, democratic country.
The ECC highlighted and amplified the unease in white society about the violent direction of the country under President PW Botha. A key argument of the ECC was that conscription and apartheid were inextricably linked and neither were in white self-interest. The growing loss of confidence, division and the open rejection of apartheid in white society were important factors leading to the release of Nelson Mandela and the beginning of the transition to democracy. Objectors to conscription and ECC activists also helped make Mandela’s call for reconciliation between races, and a South Africa where whites would have a home regardless of the past, more credible.
While the BBC’s John Simpson questions whether white people have a future in South Africa, the commitment of war resisters and ECC activists to the liberation struggle, sometimes at considerable personal cost, demonstrates the desire of these white South Africans for non-racial democracy. The fact that many have gone on to become politically influential in the new South Africa, refutes the simplistic assumption that whites cannot have a home or play a constructive role in the country. Indeed, Helen Zille, once vice chair of the ECC in the Western Cape, is now Premier of the Wester Cape province and leader of the Democratic Alliance political party.
Thinking about the ECC and conscientious objection in South Africa is important because we continue to live in a world where compulsory conscription defines the lives of men and women. In countries such as Israel, Turkey and Eritrea, the social and political dynamics of militarisation are remarkably similar to those in apartheid South Africa. Soldiers like Joe Glenton in the UK have also been imprisoned after objecting to what they consider to be the political use of the military in an unjust war.
The ECC was a highly creative protest movement that challenged the notion that to be a man you had to be a soldier and also helped to expose and destabilise apartheid. The men who refused to serve in the SADF for political reasons made personal, but very public acts of defiance, risking not only their freedom but their acceptance in white society and identities as men. When reflecting on the South African liberation struggle it is important to consider the defiance shown by these white men and women in order to help non-racial democracy happen and to end military conscription as a requirement of South African citizenship.
Daniel Conway is author of Masculinities, militarisation and the End Conscription campaign and Lecturer in Politics and International Studies in the Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) at the Open University
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Canva, the all-in-one visual communication platform, has launched its inaugural brand marketing campaign in India titled "Dil Se, Design Tak." This campaign marks a significant effort to connect with diverse segments of Indian users through hyperlocal integrated marketing initiatives.
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- The campaign aims to reach and educate various segments of the Indian market, highlighting Canva’s capabilities to transform ideas into reality.
- It emphasizes the accessibility of design for everyone, from small business owners to large enterprises, students, and teachers.
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- Indian Market Significance:
- India has become Canva's fifth largest market, experiencing significant growth in 2023.
- Over 120 Indian creators participate in the Canva Creator Program, and the Canva for Freelancers community in India boasts 240,000 members, showcasing the increasing demand for visual communication tools.
- "Dil Se, Design Tak" translates to "From the Heart, To Design," emphasizing the power of Canva to turn heartfelt ideas into visual realities.
- The campaign encourages creativity at work, promoting Canva's utility in project collaboration, pitch deck creation, and more.
- Canva aims to deepen its connection with Indian users and enhance awareness of its unique offerings through this campaign.
- The brand films, created in collaboration with OML Entertainment, effectively convey Canva’s proposition, integrating product messaging seamlessly.
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- Chandrika Deb, Growth and Marketing Lead for Canva India, stated, “Effective visual communication is crucial in today’s world of work. Our campaign highlights how Canva empowers teams to express ideas clearly, increase collaboration, and supercharge innovation.”
- The campaign underscores Canva’s dedication to making design accessible and fostering creativity in everyday life and work.
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Canva’s "Dil Se, Design Tak" campaign is a testament to its commitment to the Indian market, aiming to foster creativity and enhance visual communication. By focusing on local engagement and highlighting the platform’s versatile capabilities, Canva seeks to empower individuals and organizations across India to unleash their creative potential.
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Artificial intelligence has paved the way for innovative interactions, and AI girlfriend chatbots are at the forefront of this revolution. These digital companions redefine relationships by offering engaging conversations, emotional support, and even personalized experiences. With features ranging from playful interactions to integration with tools like an AI girl image generator or niche preferences such as facesitting AI, these chatbots are reshaping the way we perceive companionship in the digital age.
How AI Girlfriend Chatbots Work
AI girlfriend chatbots leverage advanced natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning to simulate human-like conversations. They are designed to understand context, detect emotions, and adapt to individual user preferences. Combined with visual tools like an AI girl image generator, these chatbots create immersive experiences that go beyond text-based interactions.
Key technologies powering AI girlfriend chatbots include:
- Natural Language Processing (NLP): Enables seamless, human-like conversations.
- Emotional Intelligence: Allows chatbots to respond empathetically based on user input.
- Customizable Personalities: Users can tailor their chatbot’s behavior and style.
Why AI Girlfriend Chatbots Are Trending
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Chatbots can adapt to user preferences, from casual conversations to more tailored scenarios like those involving facesitting AI or creating unique personas. - 24/7 Availability
Unlike human relationships, AI chatbots are always accessible, offering consistent companionship and support. - Creative Integration
Tools like the AI girl image generator allow users to visualize their virtual companions, adding a visual dimension to the interaction. - Non-Judgmental Environment
Users feel free to express themselves without fear of judgment or misunderstanding.
The Impact of AI Girlfriend Chatbots on Modern Relationships
1. Redefining Companionship
AI girlfriend chatbots offer an alternative form of connection, providing emotional support and companionship for those who may feel isolated or prefer digital interactions.
2. Encouraging Exploration
Through features like facesitting AI or customizable personalities, users can safely explore personal preferences and scenarios in a virtual space.
3. Enhancing Creativity
With tools like the AI girl image generator, users can co-create their ideal virtual companions, merging technology and imagination.
4. Balancing Real and Virtual Connections
While AI chatbots enhance emotional experiences, they also highlight the importance of maintaining meaningful human relationships.
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AI chatbots collect data to improve user experiences, raising questions about data security and user privacy. - Emotional Dependency
Excessive reliance on AI companions might impact users’ ability to form or maintain real-life relationships. - Ethical Dilemmas
Features like facesitting AI spark debates over responsible AI development and the boundaries of virtual interactions.
The Future of AI Girlfriend Chatbots
AI girlfriend chatbots are evolving rapidly, with advancements likely to include:
- Augmented Reality (AR): Bringing virtual companions into the real world.
- Improved Emotional Intelligence: Offering deeper and more authentic interactions.
- Expanded Customization: Allowing users to create highly specific personas with tools like the AI girl image generator.
- Social Integration: Chatbots that interact with groups or social platforms, enhancing shared experiences.
The rise of AI girlfriend chatbots marks a significant shift in how we connect and interact with technology. These digital companions combine emotional intelligence, personalization, and creativity, offering a unique blend of support and entertainment. From casual users seeking companionship to those exploring preferences with tools like facesitting AI or creating characters via an AI girl image generator, the possibilities are endless.
As we move further into this digital era, AI girlfriend chatbots will continue to push the boundaries of what relationships mean in a connected world.
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