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Galatians 3:1 – 4:7
Galatians 3:15–18 (NKJV)
15 Brethren, I speak in the manner of men: Though it is only a man’s covenant, yet if it is confirmed, no one annuls or adds to it. 16 Now to Abraham and his Seed were the promises made. He does not say, “And to seeds,” as of many, but as of one, “And to your Seed,” who is Christ. 17 And this I say, that the law, which was four hundred and thirty years later, cannot annul the covenant that was confirmed before by God in Christ, that it should make the promise of no effect. 18 For if the inheritance is of the law, it is no longer of promise; but God gave it to Abraham by promise.
I The covenant of promise to Abraham
Genesis 15:6 (NKJV)
6 And he believed in the Lord, and He accounted it to him for righteousness.
II The covenant of law through Moses
Galatians 3:19 (NKJV)
19 What purpose then does the law serve? It was added because of transgressions, till the Seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was appointed through angels by the hand of a mediator.
Galatians 3:23–24 (NKJV)
23 But before faith came, we were kept under guard by the law, kept for the faith which would afterward be revealed. 24 Therefore the law was our tutor to bring us to Christ, that we might be justified by faith.
III Children of the living God in Christ
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New figures from the Office for National Statistics show the proportion of married families in Britain has been stable for the last six years.
The think tank dedicated to promoting stable families, Marriage Foundation, has found that the proportion of families headed by a married couple is at 60 per cent, a level maintained since 2009.
Divorce rates have fallen over the same period, but family breakdown has been on the rise due to the increase in the number of cohabiting parents splitting up.
The proportion of families headed by a cohabiting couple has reduced slightly from 14.8 per cent to 14.7 per cent, but for the past forty years the trend has been steadily upward.
Marriage Foundation research has shown that cohabiting couples represent only 19 per cent of couples but account for 50 per cent of family breakdown.
The latest revised figures also show that the number of lone parent families has remained steady at 25 per cent of families for the past decade.
However, Harry Benson, Research Director of Marriage Foundation, has found the figure does not reflect the true story of family breakdown, which has risen rapidly since 2005.
He points to the most recent Census data that shows a further 8 per cent of families with children are stepfamilies.
Harry Benson, Research Director, commented: “The latest figures disguise the full extent of family breakdown. If stepfamilies are included, the proportion who have experienced the break-up of their family rises to one in three.
“And even this estimation is too low. Tragically, a proportion of these children who will go on to endure family breakdown.
“Almost one in two families with teenagers do not stay together until their children become adults.
“There’s a very simple equation. Parents who don’t marry have very poor odds of staying together. So the less marriage that takes place, the more family breakdown there will be.
“I hope all political parties will look at these figures and think very hard whether it’s acceptable for one in every two children not to live with both parents.
“We need them to start making strong decisions now to stem the tide of family breakdown.”
Notes to editors:
For media inquiries please contact Beatrice Timpson on 07803 726 977.
Harry Benson is available to be interviewed, on 07515 699187.
Marriage Foundation was founded by Sir Paul Coleridge, a High Court Judge, moved by his personal experience in 40 years as a barrister and judge specialising in family law. The Foundation seeks to improve public understanding of marriage reduce the numbers of people drawn into the family justice system – some 500,000 children and adults each year.
Marriage Foundation has highlighted the crisis of family breakdown. Their research has found that a child born today only has a 50 per cent chance of living with both parents by the time they reach fifteen.
Foundation research has also found that 93 percent of parents who stay together until their child’s fifteenth birthday are married.
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A keen Fda (Government Service regarding Agriculture) loan mode a federal government low-interest mortgage system available for those who are not able to capture advantageous asset of an elementary financial. An element of the options that come with Food and drug administration funds is actually that there is zero down-payment and that new debtor might only pick a house in clearly designated outlying otherwise suburban components.
Certain fees terms and conditions have decided according to the finished loan arrangement and generally are repaired in the payment agenda. The costs try divided for the entire identity of loan agreement and add the new ‘principal’ (amazing quantity of the borrowed funds) and focus. The amount of new amortization costs in this instance reveals this new complete level of installment right now.
Financing assumption ‘s the transfer off a good borrower’s legal rights and you will obligations around that loan contract to a different individual or legal organization. When it comes to a mortgage contract, the buyer of your own real estate can be alter the fresh borrower towards the financial and you can operate within his otherwise her put less than the loan agreement.
Really, that loan guess is similar material because the financing disclosure, merely from inside the a short mode and solely to have basic motives. It is a document who has more information for the chosen mortgage proposition, for instance the rate of interest, name, payment agenda, etc.
Finally, the state class is subdivided to your county mortgage, subventions, grants, transfers and county tax mortgage
Hard money fund are approved by the individual people otherwise organizations. Just like any other secure financing, the rate on such as financing is gloomier than normal as a result of the exposure from a security.
That loan in order to worthy of ratio are indicative determined by separating a loan amount of the worth of the fresh new property or property for the acquisition of that the financing is actually pulled. Essentially, a loan so you can really worth ratio (LTV) shows exactly what show on the price of the home are bought with the borrowing from the bank stands for the borrowed funds. LTV exceeding 80% is recognized as being one that’s associated with the higher threats, so loan providers always push the new borrower to help you guarantee such as that loan.
A great jumbo loan are home financing one exceeds a particular limit place by the U.S. authorities. It must be noted your particular worthy of for a loan becoming titled jumbo varies for every single condition, financial particular, and seasons. Eg, inside 2021, brand new restrict on the a keen FHA financing to own an individual-loved ones property in a lot of states is $548,250.
Into the financing globe, subprime loan mode credit to individuals that difficulties with conference cost dates and other terms of the mortgage contract. Individuals having a beneficial FICO rating below 600 usually are thought subprime, even though this threshold changes through the years or any other criteria try additional so you’re able to it.
You will find several classifications from money, thus let’s consider the most used you to definitely. Centered on they, you will find three mortgage groups: bank, industrial and you will condition. With its turn, loans from banks was divided in to private, mortgage, loan towards the overdraft, factoring, forfeiting and you can intrabank loansmercial fund is generally of adopting the versions: trademark, trading and you will improve.
A hard currency financing are a professional form of resource-centered credit by which a debtor gets financing secured by the actual property
A subprime financing is actually financing that’s with a great high level out-of risk with the lender. Oftentimes the main cause of high-risk is the condition out of the fresh borrower (less than perfect credit background, lower income, etcetera.) and/or terms of the mortgage (no equity having a leading amount borrowed, poor quality out-of security).
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22nd November, 2024
Notice is hereby given by Order of Court that the case of Maxwell Opara Esq Vs Aruleba Abayomi John & Anor in Suit No. CV/04/2023 is adjourned to Wednesday, 4th December, 2024 by 9:00am.
Take further notice that the Court will be sitting in respect of the aforementioned case been the subject matter of this blog.
Attached below is the Processes of this Suit and the Hearing Notice.
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Asian Art - Antique & Decorative
A GROUP OF CHINESE ENAMEL ON METAL ITEMS, EARLY 20TH CENTURY. To include a kingfisher feather brooch; two enamel hangings with pierced sections; A flower basket brooch, stamped China; A enamel and gilt brooch in the form of a man seated on a lion; A buckle pierced quartre lobed section decorated in coloured enamels; A shoe pendant; Together with seventeen loose pierced enamel beads. (24)
Provenance: Property of a local lady, thence by descent.
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It has changed the New Zealand Accredited Employer Work Visa, which will drastically affect the visa applications of partners and dependent children. The change will add consistency and clarity to visa applicants and visa holders as part of broader changes brought in earlier within the AEWV regime. This blog examines the details of these changes, how they affect AEWV holders, and the new opportunities for the spouses of students pursuing higher qualifications in New Zealand.
AEWV Rule Changes
The New Zealand Government has made some critical changes to the AEWV rules as of June 26, 2024, mainly affecting those in ANZSCO occupation levels 4 and 5, for which there is no residence pathway. The critical points are as follows:
Restriction on supporting visa applications: AEWV holders of ANZSCO levels 4 and 5 are not in a position to support work, visitor, or student visa applications for their partners and dependent children. This effectively implies that these family members have to apply independently for a visa to join their AEWV-holder relatives in New Zealand.
Visa Support Based on Job and Earnings: The type of visa that can be supported for families by an AEWV holder depends on the Green List status of their job, their earnings, and their level of skill under ANZSCO. Higher-rated skills, as well as Green List occupations, generally provide more visa support options.
Grandfathering of existing applications: If, before June 26, 2024, the AEWV holder has already sponsored their family member’s visa, then the new occupation would not be required to meet the new ANZSCO skill level requirements. This protection ensures that those already undertaking planning are not disadvantaged due to the introduction of the change.
Pathway for Dependents of Student Visa Holders
Along with changes to AEWV, New Zealand is also introducing an updated policy for student spouses. Spouses of students studying for any of the following qualifications are now eligible to apply for a flexible-term work visa that allows flexibility in working in New Zealand. Details are as follows:
Eligible Qualifications: If the student is studying for a Level 7 or 8 qualification on the Green List—graduate certificates and diplomas, bachelor’s degrees, postgraduate certificates and diplomas, and bachelor’s degrees with honours—this will support the work visa application of their spouse under the category of Partner of a Student Work Visa.
Types of Work Visas: The work visa may be granted to the spouse, open or conditional. An open work visa simply means the spouse can work for any employer without salary requirements; otherwise, the conditional work visa may have some specified job-related criteria attached to it.
These changes to New Zealand’s AEWV and student visa support rules demonstrate that the government is working to continually make immigration easier and harmonise different types of visas. The changes will, without a doubt, pose difficulties for many and, at the same time, open up new opportunities for families that want to start life in New Zealand. If you are an AEWV holder or a student with a spouse, such changes can be very important in making your way around your immigration journey.
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Why is Career & Professional Development so Confusing?
If you’re reading this, I’m assuming two things:
- You are a professional in a corporate environment
- You want to learn and grow or you want to develop your employees
If these are not true, this isn’t for you.
If these are true, let’s begin.
Professional Development can be confusing.
You get feedback from your Manager. You are doing good. You get two or three things to work on. Then you spend the next year working on those.
You sign up for online courses or company courses. You finish the training, you have a few good insights, but you don’t truly level up from a course like that.
That process can take years to make leaps in your career.
The Traditional Approach: Horizontal Development
The traditional way relies on adding another skill. This is Horizontal development.
Dr. Susanne Cook-Greuter explains it this way:
“Most growth in adults is of the horizontal, expansion kind. People learn new skills, new methods, new facts, even new ways of organizing knowledge, but their current stage or mental model of the world remains the same.”
This is the level that corporate training focuses on. You can read books, take LinkedIn Learning courses, and find a lot of online training to add these skills.
The jump to the next level requires Vertical development.
Image courtesy of Dr. Susanne Cook-Greuter’s Ego Development: Nine Levels of Increasing Embrace
The Missing Piece: Vertical Development
Vertical development is evolving in stages.
Every time you jump levels, you transcend and include. Which means that each level contains the previous one, as you don’t forget it. But your view has evolved ‘higher.’
“Each new level is both a new whole logic with its own coherence, and – at the same time – also a part of a larger, more complex meaning system.”
This is Human Transformation.
Vertical development requires a different mental model of how the world works, different language of how you view reality and how you perceive things.
Models to Understand Vertical Development
Researchers have developed various Leadership and Ego Development Models over the years. I go into more detail here: Development Models.
These models include:
- Rooke and Torbert: Seven Transformations of Leadership
- Dr. Susanne Cook-Greuter: Nine Levels of Ego Development
- Richard Barrett: Seven Levels of Leadership (built on top of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs)
These Models act as a Map.
They can give you self-awareness about:
- Where you are in your journey
- Where you want to go next
Map + Plan
The approach I like to use is to have a :
- Map of where you are now
- Map of where you are going
- Development Plan to get there
The Roadmap to Transformation: From Confusion to Clarity
The traditional approaches to development aren’t wrong. They are just incomplete and confusing.
The models are there to improve your self-awareness. They can show us where we are now and where we want to go. This allows you to personalize a development plan that is right for you.
However, Career Success isn’t our only goal. We’re also seeking Personal Fulfillment on this journey.
Now let’s discuss how we also ensure Personal Fulfillment as well.
Who Is Matt Goswick?
Executive Coach for Accounting & Finance Professionals
I help you embrace Emotional Intelligence & Inner Peace so you can achieve Career Success & Personal Fulfillment on your own terms
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Rapid changes in cybersecurity threats mean customers remain vulnerable to attacks even with sophisticated antivirus software installed. Many believe that Ethical Hacking Training can help them grasp the nature of these assaults and the best ways to counter them. Trojans are one of the most misleading types of malwares, often hiding as innocuous files or programmes.
But precisely What is a Trojan Horse, and how can it bypass antivirus protections? This blog will cover how Trojan malware deftly subverts antivirus protection and how you can defend your systems.
Table of Contents
- Understanding Trojan Malware
- Avoiding Detection Methods
- Outpacing Antivirus Updates
- Exploiting Zero Day Vulnerabilities
- Tricking Users with Social Engineering
- Using Certificates to Bypassing Antivirus
Understanding Trojan Malware
Trojan malware, named after the notorious Trojan Horse from ancient Greek mythology, functions on a similar deceptive basis. Unlike worms or viruses, Trojans fool customers into downloading legitimate software or files, disguising themselves as such. Once inside, they can wreak havoc; stealing private information, gaining control of systems, or clearing the path for more malicious strikes.
Avoiding Detection Methods
Antivirus systems detect and prevent threats mainly using databases of known malware signatures. Antivirus software identifies these distinct strings of code that define a virus or harmful programme. However, Trojans are masters of disguise, using encryption, polymorphism, and packing to hide themselves from detection.
Trojans conceal their malevolent code using encryption. When a file is encrypted, its information becomes jumbled, making it challenging for antivirus software to find the threat within. Trojans remain hidden until executed; at this point, they begin their attack by encrypting essential bits of their code.
Polymorphic Trojans slightly modify their code whenever they replicate or are downloaded. Although the malware is fundamentally the same, its code alterations give it a distinct appearance from previously identified variants. Antivirus programmes find it challenging to match these ever changing hazards.
The Trojans also pack, compress, or bundle their malware with other files, making detecting them more difficult for antivirus software. Packed files could appear as innocuous software, allowing Trojan to pass unnoticed.
Outpacing Antivirus Updates
There is sometimes a lag between publishing fresh malware strains and antivirus updates, even with advanced antivirus programmes. Cybercriminals exploit this gap to initiate attacks. This is particularly troubling with Trojans, which can be altered to evade newly upgraded antivirus systems.
Trojan developers work tirelessly to stay one step ahead of antivirus software, ensuring their infections can bypass even the most recent security mechanisms.
Exploiting Zero Day Vulnerabilities
A zero day vulnerability is a security weakness unknown to the software maker. Trojans often exploit these weaknesses, penetrating a system through backdoors before any updates or repairs are made public. Zero day assaults can readily overcome conventional antivirus defences since antivirus programmes rely on known flaws and patterns.
Antivirus programmes only guard against threats they recognise. Regarding zero day vulnerabilities, antivirus systems might not yet contain the necessary information to stop Trojans.
Tricking Users with Social Engineering
Although antivirus software provides some protection, it cannot prevent users from making mistakes. Many Trojans use social engineering methods to manipulate people into unintentionally installing malware. Phishing emails, misleading downloads, or bogus updates all fall into this category.
For example, you might receive an email with a link claiming to be an invoice or another official document. The Trojan is triggered when you click the link and download the attached file, bypassing antivirus protection. Once the infection is active, it may disable or alter your antivirus programme, making detection and eradication particularly challenging.
Using Certificates to Bypassing Antivirus
Trojans are also known to impersonate legitimate software using trusted certificates. Digital certificates verify that a programme originates from a reliable source. However, fraudsters have figured out how to create false certificates or steal existing ones, making their Trojan laden packages appear to be signed and safe software. This clever tactic allows the Trojan to evade detection, as the antivirus recognises the certificate and assumes the file is secure.
Trojan malware is a complex and evolving threat that uses creative methods to circumvent antivirus protections. Although antivirus software is necessary, relying solely on it won’t provide complete safety. By remaining vigilant, keeping your systems updated, and employing secure browsing techniques, you can reduce your risk of becoming a victim of Trojan software. Consider The Knowledge Academy cybersecurity and ethical hacking courses to advance your knowledge of this concept.
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Are you considering a reverse mortgage to unlock the equity in your home and supplement your retirement income? One crucial aspect to consider is the reverse mortgage rates. Securing the best rates can significantly impact the overall cost of your loan and ultimately determine how much money you receive. In this article, we’ll dive into the world of reverse mortgage rates, explore the factors that influence them, and guide you on finding the lenders with the best rates.
Understanding Reverse Mortgage Rates
Reverse mortgage rates refer to the interest rates charged on the loan amount borrowed against the equity of your home. These rates are determined by various factors, such as market conditions, lender policies, and your chosen loan type. It’s essential to understand the difference between fixed and adjustable rates. Fixed rates remain constant throughout the loan term, providing stability, while adjustable rates may fluctuate over time based on market conditions.
Factors to Consider When Comparing Reverse Mortgage Rates
When comparing reverse mortgage rates, it’s crucial to consider several factors that can significantly impact the overall cost of your loan. One of the most important aspects is interest rates. Even a slight difference in rates can lead to significant variations in the loan amount you receive. Additionally, fees and closing costs play a role in the cost of the loan. It’s essential to factor in these expenses when evaluating the competitiveness of the rates offered by different lenders.
Researching Lenders with the Best Reverse Mortgage Rates
To find lenders with the best reverse mortgage rates, it’s essential to conduct thorough research. Start by seeking out reputable lenders who specialize in reverse mortgages. Check customer reviews and ratings to gauge their credibility and customer satisfaction. Don’t hesitate to reach out to multiple lenders and request personalized rate quotes. Comparing rates from different lenders will give you a clear picture of who offers the most competitive terms.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about Reverse Mortgage Rates
Q: Do reverse mortgage rates fluctuate?
A: Yes, reverse mortgage rates can fluctuate, especially if you choose an adjustable-rate mortgage. These rates are influenced by market conditions, so it’s essential to stay informed about any potential changes.
Q: Can I refinance my reverse mortgage to get a better rate?
A: Yes, refinancing your reverse mortgage is a viable option if you want to secure better rates or change from an adjustable-rate to a fixed-rate mortgage. However, it’s important to carefully evaluate the costs and benefits before making a decision.
Q: Are reverse mortgage rates negotiable?
A: Reverse mortgage rates are typically non-negotiable. However, different lenders may offer slightly different rates, so it’s worth comparing options to find the best deal for your specific needs.
Q: How can I determine if a lender’s rates are competitive?
A: To determine if a lender’s rates are competitive, compare them with rates offered by other lenders. Consider the overall loan costs, including interest rates, fees, and closing costs, to get a comprehensive view.
When considering a reverse mortgage, finding the lender with the best rates is crucial to ensure you maximize your borrowing potential and minimize costs. By understanding the factors that influence reverse mortgage rates, conducting thorough research, and comparing offers from different lenders, you’ll be able to make an informed decision. Remember, taking your time, seeking professional advice, and carefully evaluating your options will help you secure the best reverse mortgage rates available. So, embark on this journey confidently, knowing that you have the tools to find the perfect deal for your financial future.
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Welcome To The Massachusetts Chimney Sweep Guild – Your Source For Finding A Trusted Local Chimney Company!
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- Our members are kept informed on the cutting edge industry and product developments through the guild’s information network and the MCSG supports communities by offering educational classes and public safety announcements. We cooperate on initiatives with local fire departments, the MA Attorney General’s Office, OSHA, and the Department of Public Safety.
- All members are encouraged to have a MA Home Improvement Contractor Registration and a MA Construction Supervisor’s License. We encourage companies to have at least one certified technician, comply with state and national building and fire safety codes on every job, and have liability and worker’s compensation insurance.
- We take every measure to ensure customers receive top quality service from our guild members. Our grievance committee reviews all consumer complaints and takes appropriate measures.
Homeowner safety and satisfaction is at the heart of our mission, and our members strive to be the best professional chimney technicians possible in servicing our customers’ chimney and venting needs. We promote and establish good customer relations through honesty, integrity, and commitment to public education in the proper use and maintenance of chimney and venting systems.
While exploring this website, you can see what coverage and licenses each member has listed. You can also stay up to date on events in your area, fire safety tips, tips for selecting a chimney sweep, a glossary of chimney terms every homeowner should know, and answers to common questions about chimneys and chimney sweeps.
If you’re looking for a trusted chimney professional in your area, you’ve come to the right place. Click here to find a local in your area!
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Suns’ Booker Illuminates Dallas with 46 Points, Downs Mavericks 132-109
Phoenix Extends Winning Streak, Dallas Hits Roadblock
American Airlines Center, Dallas, TX – January 18, 2024
In a highly anticipated showdown between two Western Conference powerhouses, the Phoenix Suns, led by the dazzling Devin Booker, outshone the Dallas Mavericks 132-109 at the American Airlines Center on Wednesday night. Booker’s explosive performance, coupled with the Mavericks’ defensive struggles, proved too much for the home team to overcome.
Booker’s Brilliance Sets AAC Ablaze
Devin Booker, the Suns’ star shooting guard, put on a dazzling display of offensive firepower, erupting for a game-high 46 points on an efficient 17-of-27 shooting from the field. Booker’s scoring outburst included a barrage of mid-range
jumpers, driving layups, and timely three-pointers.
The Mavericks’ defense, known for its stinginess, had no answer for Booker’s offensive
onslaught. He consistently found open spaces in the Mavericks’ defense, creating his own shot or finding teammates for easy baskets. Booker’s scoring prowess was particularly evident in the third quarter, where he poured in an astonishing 23 points, leading the Suns’ charge to seize control of the game.
Suns Outclass Mavericks in Decisive Third Quarter
The third quarter proved to be the turning point of the game. After a competitive first half, the Suns unleashed a devastating 42-9 run that spanned the halftime
break. The Mavericks, who had held a 54-40 lead with five minutes remaining in the second quarter, suddenly found themselves trailing by 19 points with just over five minutes left in the third quarter.
The Suns’ surge was fueled by Booker’s offensive explosion, as well as the contributions of their supporting cast. Center Jusuf Nurkic dominated the paint, scoring 18 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, while guard Bradley Beal added 20 points and 5 assists.
Mavericks’ Struggles Mount Amidst Injuries and Ejections
The Mavericks’ efforts were hampered by a combination of injuries and untimely ejections. Superstar Luka Dončić, who finished with 34 points, appeared to tweak his right leg late in the second quarter and was clearly hobbled throughout the second half. His mobility and effectiveness were noticeably affected, limiting his impact on the game.
Adding to the Mavericks’ woes, forward Grant Williams, who had started in place of the injured Kyrie Irving, was ejected in the third quarter after receiving his second technical foul. The loss of Williams further depleted the Mavericks’ already thin bench.
Suns’ Physicality Proves Too Much for Mavericks
The Suns’ physical style of play, which had been absent in their previous encounter with the Mavericks on Christmas Day, proved to be a major factor in their victory. After being roughed up by the Boston Celtics in their previous game, the Suns came out with a renewed sense of physicality, setting the tone early and dictating the terms of the game.
The Mavericks, who had employed a similar physical approach in the first half, appeared to lose their edge as the game progressed. Their defense became less aggressive, allowing the Suns to penetrate the paint and create open looks from the perimeter.
Conclusion: Suns Continue Ascent, Mavericks Hit Roadblock
The Suns’ victory extended their winning streak to seven games, propelling them to a 26-18 record and further solidifying their position in the Western Conference playoff race. Booker’s dominant performance served as a reminder of his status as one of the league’s elite scorers, while the Suns’ overall team effort showcased their depth and resilience.
The Mavericks, on the other hand, dropped to 24-20 with the loss, snapping their two-game winning streak. Dončić’s injury and the absence of key players due to injury and
ejection proved to be insurmountable obstacles. The loss highlighted the importance of maintaining focus and intensity throughout the game, as well as the need for a more balanced offensive attack.
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One of the most versatile focal lengths available, the EF 50mm f/1.8 STM Lens from Canon pairs this classic lens design with enhancements to the AF system and physical design that make it both faster and smaller. Utilizing an STM stepping motor, this lens is ideal for both still and video shooting due to its speedy and smooth operation. Further benefitting video shooters, the STM motor also supports the Movie Servo AF mode on select DSLRs for precise and near-silent focusing. An updated exterior design includes a metal lens mount and a re-located focusing ring in order to accommodate the compact overall form factor. The 50mm f/1.8 is a classic, tested lens design, and thanks to enhanced autofocus and a svelte profile, this lens is ideal for everyday shooting in a wide variety of conditions.
The optical design of this lens incorporates optimized coatings that help to reduce flare and ghosting for increased contrast and color neutrality. The f/1.8 maximum aperture is effective for low-light shooting as well as for controlling your focus plane for selective focus shooting. Seven rounded diaphragm blades further enhance the look of out of focus regions in an image, making it well-suited to portraiture and creative environmental shooting.
- Standard prime 50mm lens is designed for use on full-frame EOS DSLR, however can also be used with APS-C-sized sensors where it will provide an 80mm equivalent focal length.
- Fast f/1.8 maximum aperture benefits working in low-light conditions and also enables precise control over the focus plane when working with selective focus techniques. Seven rounded diaphragm blades further contribute to a pleasing out of focus quality with shallow depth of field imagery.
- A gear-type STM stepping motor is incorporated into the lens’ design to provide quick, smooth, and near silent autofocus performance. Additionally, this focusing mechanism also pairs well with EOS cameras featuring the Move Servo AF mode to enable continuous focusing performance when working in live view.
- Full-time manual focus override is available for fine-tuning your focus position for selective focus applications.
- Optimized lens coatings help to suppress lens flare and ghosting for increased contrast and more color-neutral imagery.
- An enhanced exterior design features a metal lens mount for durability as well as a re-located focusing ring to maintain a compact 2.7 x 1.5″ form factor.
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Built for contractors who don’t have a minute to waste, the Meyer Diamond Edge plow features the tallest and most aggressive bottom-trip, contractor-class moldboard on the market. Boasting a 32″ height and 70-degree attack angle, this plow attaches to 3/4-ton and larger trucks and produces better overall clearing performance in less time. The Diamond Edge is available with your choice of two mounting systems: Standard Operating System and EZ-Mount Plus. Both offer premium features such as self-diagnostics and hands-free plowing. The Standard Operating System also offers industry-leading ground clearance.
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Here at Southlake Animal Hospital, we are very pleased to be able to offer both holistic and traditional veterinary care to our furry patients. Holistic care, in the veterinary world, encompasses a variety of treatments and elements, such as homeopathy, nutritional counseling, and acupuncture, to name a few. There truly are some wonderful benefits to holistic care. However, there are also misconceptions about it. A Crown Point, IN vet discusses some common myths below.
This is a common misconception. There are a few reasons behind it. Homeopathic medicine, as used for people, often includes things like essential oils, herbs, and supplements, which are not necessarily safe or suitable for pets. Rest assured: we don’t advocate using anything that hasn’t been proven to be both safe and effective! The point is always to offer options on a case-by-case basis, and, when possible, focus on solutions that provide gentle healing and promote overall wellness.
It’s A Scam
To be fair, there are companies that misinform or manipulate customers with scare tactics and/or slick marketing techniques. That doesn’t mean holistic pet care is ‘snake oil.’ Natural remedies often do end up passing scrutiny. For example, honey is often touted as folk medicine. However, studies have shown that it does contain powerful antibiotic and healing properties. Now, it’s a common ingredient in cough drops. (Note: do not give honey to your pet, unless you have sugar gliders. That was just an example.) Acupuncture is another example of this. Many people in the Western world scoffed at it initially. It turns out that acupuncture points are actually nerve clusters, and stimulating them does have positive—and measurable–effects on the body, such as stimulating the release of natural painkilling hormones.
It Stands Alone
One of the benefits of being a veterinarian in this day and age is the fact that we now have the ability to offer our patients the best of both worlds. This is often the case with holistic pet care. For example, a dog with arthritis may benefit from traditional care, acupuncture, a holistic diet, and cold laser treatments. Holistic care is something that you can integrate into every part of your pet’s life, from their diet to their wellness care, and even their environment!
Do you want to learn more about holistic pet care? Contact us, your local Crown Point, IN vet clinic, today!
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I began my interest in music writing with what can loosely be termed “pop songs”. During my early 20’s I had the chance to collaborate with several songwriters through the Pacific Songwriter’s Association. We wrote in several genres, including country songs, pop ballads, and even commercial jingles. I learned a lot from working with these more established writers, and I’ve tried to apply some of those lessons since that time to my work. My cardinal rules: no long introductions, get to the good part in 40 seconds or less, and make sure the title is fairly obvious. I hope the songs here stick in your head and keep you humming the rest of the day!
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I met two Filipino nurses from the UK who were on a quick trip to Prague. They invited me to join them to see one of the famous attractions there. They paid for the Uber. I insisted on paying my share but they said it was on them. They also paid for my dinner.
In a hostel in Croatia, I met three Filipinos who are working in Malta and they invited me to hang out with them. They were on a group adventure but they would always invite me to join them for breakfast and dinner.
In Zagreb, a Filipino working at a convenience store did not let me pay for the bag for my grocery items. She said it was on her.
I wasn’t able to finish my food. So I asked the staff to pack it for me. This Filipino guy told me he added more fries to my takeout.
In Munich, I met Filipinos who would offer to pay for my beer/drinks. I now call them my friends.
I stayed at a hostel in Budapest and met 3 Filipinos from the Czech Republic, Denmark, and Italy. We decided to have drinks at a local bar. We had a night full of laughter.
I did not meet Filipino travelers who flew from the Philippines like me instead I met amazing Filipinos living and working in Europe.
I’m forever grateful. There were days when I felt lonely and homesick but meeting those Filipinos made me feel at home.
Daghang salamat! ❤️
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Intricate wires with a gunmetal finish are shaped as petals and knotted in the center to create a small delicate silhouette of a daisy.
Sold as one pair of earrings.
This piece is taking its final bow! Once the current inventory has sold out, this piece will not be returning.
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Adorable Nested Animal Dolls
Discover the exquisite Adorable Nested Animal Dolls, showcasing a delightful design and charming colors. This traditional Russian nesting doll is a genuine collector’s item! Created by artisans in Russia, this matryoshka doll embodies creativity and persistence, making it a perfect decorative piece for your home or a thoughtful gift for loved ones.
Perfect Gift for Both Kids and Adults
The Adorable Nested Animal Dolls are not just beautiful; they serve as an enchanting toy that brings joy to children and adults alike. Their captivating design fuels imaginative play and is sure to spark conversations, making them an ideal gift for birthdays, holidays, or special occasions.
Exceptional Craftsmanship and Design
These dolls are crafted with great attention to detail, featuring harmonious design and intricate painting. Each doll nestles perfectly within the other, creating a stunning display. The elegant colors and animal motifs make them a distinctive addition to your home decor, showcasing quality craftsmanship.
Product Technical Specifications
- Traditional nesting doll design with animal themes
- Set includes 5 beautifully crafted nesting dolls
- Materials: Birch wood and linden wood with a varnish finish
- Dimensions: 8 x 15 cm (approximate)
- Perfect for collectors and as a decorative object
Experience the charm of our Adorable Nested Animal Dolls, a delightful addition to any collection or home decor. These nesting dolls are perfect for those who appreciate craftsmanship and creative design. With a beautiful array of colors and intricate painting, they enhance any space while serving as an engaging toy for children and adults. Ideal for gifting, these unique pieces evoke nostalgia and fascination, making them a must-have for anyone interested in traditional craftsmanship and artistic toys. Explore the world of miniature art with these stunning dolls that beautifully represent culture and creativity.
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Difference Between Transformation And Innovation
Digital conversion is no longer considered a simple technological endeavor. As a result, businesses rely on their business process professionals to guarantee that digital integration benefits everyone. If you want your establishment to prevail, you must innovate. If you want your organization to thrive, you must transform. Neither innovation nor transformation is a guarantee of triumph. Thus, it is critical to understand the difference between transformation and innovation.
Organizations must employ these digital technologies and their capabilities to alter processes and build new business models, thus establishing their digital presence. A company’s digital strategy aims to improve the user experience, boost efficiency, drive innovation, improve decision making, and perhaps change.
According to some executives, the top benefits of digital transformation include increased operational efficiency (40%), faster time to market (36%), and the capacity to exceed customer expectations (35 percent).
What Exactly Is The Difference Between Transformation And Innovation?
We frequently use the terms “innovation” and “transformation” interchangeably. Both words conjure up images of progress and modernization. The change management life cycle results in both innovation and transformation. We all know that innovation is happening all around us, and it is just discovering new methods to improve or modify something that already exists for the better. You may also define transformation as transitioning from one state to another.
One of the primary distinctions between transformation and innovation is insufficient time. Transformations require time since transitioning from one condition to another is a process. In contrast, the invention generally refers to a sudden spark of inspiration and the preliminary efforts to incorporate that spark into a company’s strategy.
Innovation necessitates encouragement, cooperation, and communication, but it also suggests specific measures that you must perform since it is the beginning of something unique. Following that first spark of invention, what follows next is transformation and the implementation phase. It also implies that once the metamorphosis is complete, it will end. Employees at firms with less than 100 employees are nearly three times more likely than employees in companies with more than 50,000 employees to feel their digital transformation was successful.
Digital transformation exemplifies the difference between transformation and innovation. Essentially, digital transformation refers to how a corporation develops a plan to use technology to enhance business and fulfill the ever-changing customer needs.
Traditional business methods are constantly tested in the face of advancing technology. A digital transformation may aim to increase the company’s reach, improve operational efficiency, modify the company’s culture and image, or all of the above. Contemporary businesses must understand the promise of technology and embrace it when the courses in innovation have arrived.
A whole industry may alter overnight when a new product or service enters the market and produces a lot of unexpected demand, as competitors scramble to build something similar or better. Third-party developers compete to deliver the most acceptable content and services to accompany the newbie. Consumers gain the most since this disruption creates competition, which leads to better products and services for the end-user.
Innovation is both astonishingly simple and immensely complicated to explain and implement. When the conditions are favorable, it appears to appear out of nowhere. Most businesses fail to make innovation an overall value that everyone in the organization aspires for in their daily job.
To conclude, transformation is not always straightforward. The larger your firm, the more difficult it will be to adopt on a vast scale. This is where beginning small may be highly beneficial. Each thriving innovation sets the door for prospective ones; hence it is essential to know the difference between transformation and innovation.
MIT ID Innovation
MIT ID Innovation was founded to establish more significant linkages with business and society and ensure excellence in all academic procedures and outputs. The combination of a diverse student body and highly experienced faculty assists the institution in providing learners with a one-of-a-kind and multidimensional learning experience. It curates information and experiences that question evolution’s basic premise. And it is for this reason MIT ID Innovation has set out to determine the future of enterprises, societies, metropolia, and ecosystems.
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The ball's still rolling behind the scenes at San Diego Wave FC, but not on the field this time. The team is on the verge of announcing who will step in as their permanent head coach after Landon Donovan’s brief stint as interim manager.
Donovan had his shot with the clipboard when he stepped in this past August. His record? Let’s just say it wasn’t anything to write home about: 3 wins, 6 losses, and 1 draw in 10 league matches. It was a rollercoaster ride, though more downs than ups. That said, credit where it’s due: Donovan did show some fight in the Concacaf W Cup, securing 2 wins in 3 games. It was enough to keep things afloat, but let’s face it, Wave fans want more.
As it stands, Donovan is stepping away with a warm “thank you” from the club. They’ve acknowledged his efforts, and to be fair, his presence brought a certain weight and credibility to the team. But here’s the thing, Donovan perfectly symbolizes where San Diego Wave FC stands right now. It’s a club bursting with potential but still figuring out how to turn that into consistent success.
San Diego Wave FC isn’t just another team hunting for a head coach. This is a club with a loyal, passionate fanbase that’s already shown flashes of brilliance. But so far, those moments have been just that, flashes. The next coach stepping into this role won’t have an easy task. There’s pressure to deliver results for the fans, navigate the ever-watchful press, build a winning culture, and take on the league’s big hitters. Think that’s no big deal? Ask Donovan how it felt to shoulder that weight.
This isn’t just a turning point for the Wave; it’s a pivotal moment for women’s soccer in the U.S. Every decision from a major club like San Diego Wave FC helps shape the bigger narrative of how the sport is evolving. Landing the right coach isn’t just about piling up wins, it’s about setting the tone for something greater.
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Formal sales to happen before year end with villas at between Dh1,800-Dh2,000
Dubai: Dubai’s next big thing by way of a super-premium residential location, the District One in Mohammad Bin Rashid (MBR) City, will have the first formal sales launch of its villas before the year end, according to the developer.
Indicative launch prices could be in the Dh1,800-Dh2,000 range, which in itself would set a new pricing benchmark for upscale locations other than on the Palm and signature developments as the Burj Khalifa.
The developer, Meydan Shoba (an equal joint venture between Meydan Group and Shoba Developers), confirmed that pre-launch bookings are already on for District One, which will be an all-villa project totalling 1,500 residences set over a sprawling 700 acres. There will be multiple sales phases. The entire project, located along Al Khail Road and to cost Dh21 billion, would take between five to eight years to develop and also include a central park, water bodies, hospitality and promenade-fronting retail elements.
“It will be a low-density residential location and as a developer we can confirm that it will remain so,” said Ajay Rajendran, vice-chairman of Shoba Group. “The premium nature will come through not just from the quality of what will be offered but the fact that it will be the only new exclusively villa project being built close to the centre of the city.”
The developer is offering quite a few options on the villa designs, with unit sizes varying from 5,550 to 27,000 square feet. “Between 90-95 per cent of what a buyer would want in terms of design and scale is available through the options we have created internally,” said Rajendran. “On the pricing, we have not included the garage space, decking or open balconies into the offer.”
Cost of development will be met through internal reserves, debt and property sales. Initial construction works have started on site and the first of the major contracts are due to be awarded before the year is out.
On whether there wouldn’t be disruption to future residents in the initial phases from the continuing construction activity at others, the official said: “The development borders three existing and busy arteries and this would reduce any such concern.”
Existing villa values in Dubai have been on an upward trek ever since the market turned itself around and cash buyers began snapping up anything that was instantly available. Value gains of 20 per cent plus from the lows of 2010 are the norm for villas.
Rajendran sees a connect between the ongoing rental gains and demand for property. “As long as rentals are gaining, investors have less reason to worry about asset prices as the momentum is centred around strong fundamentals,” he said. “This is so even if the pace of rental growth slows down.”
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After a year spent entirely inside the home, it’s no wonder decorating trends are moving towards a calm and relaxed look. This is especially true of bathrooms, which are most likely the hardest working area in your house. You start the day here and most people end it here as well. So why not create a space that you can relax in and will also rejuvenate you for the day ahead?
Nothing says rest and relaxation quite like nature. That’s why bathrooms in 2021 are taking inspiration from nature when it comes to colors, materials, and overall design. Whether you’re considering a complete redesign or just a quick update, here are a few tips to create a nature-inspired bathroom:
Perhaps the easiest way to evoke nature in your bathroom is to use a green color palette. You can use green in several ways:
- Use dark forest green on one wall that will serve as a focus wall. Depending on your bathroom configuration, you can set off your vanity or bathtub perfectly against this background
- Use different shades of green throughout the bathroom in the form of patterned wallpaper or even decals
- If you want a calm and soothing room, then you can use pastel green or light green for the walls. This will work well if you intend to use dark woods elsewhere
Another tip is to use more natural materials where you can. Any materials that can withstand the humidity and moisture in a bathroom are good to use. Consider using wicker baskets to hold your bath accessories and cosmetics. It serves to minimize clutter on the vanity counter and introduces a warm element to the space.
Other materials that work well are wood and bamboo. If you have the room, you can add a wooden storage bench to keep extra towels and the like. You can bamboo accessories for toothbrushes, bath products, and other small items.
If you have a huge tub that is the focus of the room, you can also use a bamboo platter to arrange bath items like bath bombs, essential oils, a book, etc.
Even if you have a small bathroom, you can always add a touch of greenery with potted plants. Ideally, you should select plants that like humid conditions but even succulents can work well here. For larger bathrooms, you can even hang plants from the ceiling in wicker or linen baskets.
Larger plants in big pots can also work as dividers in a large room or to create private areas within a larger bathroom.
Use nature-inspired shapes and patterns
You would be surprised at how many ways you can use patterns and shapes within the bathroom. If you have the space for a rub, then try using one in a giant leaf shape or a carpet with small leaves as a pattern. Other ways you can use patterns are:
- Wallpaper with leaf/garden/flower patterns
- Select a tile pattern in greens, browns, or warm reds
- Create your own patterns with different colored tiles
Use lighting to great effect
The smart bathroom is no longer a dream of the future. Smart bathrooms are already here, from smart speakers to play music to smart lights that change according to your mood. Lighting plays a very important role in bathroom design, so experiment with using different kinds of lights such as LED strips and color-changing smart bulbs.
You can also use hidden lights to great effect with diffuse lighting. Try using LED lights behind tall cabinets so they reflect light off the ceiling. In fact, you can also connect your lights with smart speakers so that the lighting changes with the music.
Arrange bath fixtures strategically
Whether you have a small or large bathroom, there are ways to position bath fixtures to highlight some areas. For instance, a glass-enclosed shower stall works better than a tub in a small bathroom. If you can, position the shower stall next to some windows so you get plenty of natural light.
For larger bathrooms, you can try using a bathtub that is inset into the floor or a free-standing tub. The inset bathtub will evoke a forest pool or garden lake, especially if you use decor items strategically. Arrange some potted plants next to the pool or use some blue tiles to mimic a natural pool.
A free-standing tub offers different possibilities. If you can position it in the middle of the room, it will naturally become the focus. If you have the luxury of a corner bathroom that has some privacy, you can even knock down a wall and replace it with glass. Imagine being able to relax in your tub while looking into your garden!
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FULLSOFT Soft Maternity Workout Leggings with Pockets Over The Belly Pregnancy Yoga Pants
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Community Grants Program 2024/25
Mosman Council’s Community Grants program is now open to applications for 2024/25. The program provides small grants of up to $4000 to community, not-for-profit organisations, for projects that benefit the Mosman community.
Funding is available for initiatives that enhance the social and mental wellbeing of the Mosman community, help community organisations provide key services, encourage collaboration and partnerships, and align with Council's strategic directions.
Further information, including the Community Grants and Assistance Policy and Guidelines and the online application form can be found on Council's consultation website.
Applications close 5pm, 7 June 2024.
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I was at the Japanese book store in Little Tokyo last weekend and I saw the 3 most bomb ass Option magazines. They’re titled the “Legend of Option”. These mags showcase all the old skool shit from the first years of Option. Vol.1 showcases 1981-84, Vol.2 showcases 1985-90, and Vol.3 showcases 1991-2000. Having been flipping through the pages of Options and Carboys since 1992, I was reliving it all flipping through these 3 mags. So in Vol.1 you see old school SA22C RX-7’s built and tuned by RE Amemiya when he first started, HKS MA60 Supras with twin T04Es going for 300km/h at Yatabe, JUN 280ZX’s with a 3.5L L28, etc. Vol.1 has the old school buff shit that started it all. Of course, we’re talking about blow through carburetors and additional injectors back in those days. I mean the HKS MA60 made 600hp with a 2.8L 5MG engine. With today’s engine management technology the same car probably would have made 900hp (although the engine probably would’ve exploded). My, has engine management evolved. Vol.2 covers the some of the cars that come into my generation – some of the cars I loved in high school: FC3S RX-7’s, MA70 Supras, and Z31 300ZX’s (I won’t include AE86 Corollas in this list if know what I’m saying). Vol.3 gets into the cars that some of you younger guys probably know about: FDs, S13’s, Supras, and of course the king of all Japanese sports cars – modern day Skyline GT-Rs. Skylines and 180’s are probably why Option thrived in the 90’s alone. Anyhow go out and buy them while you can. Remember that our tuning industry is what it is today partially because of the real JDM old skool shit. Type-Rs, AE86s, JDM badges, right hand drive, blah, blah, ARE NOT WHY. We owe it all to these Japanese supercars of yesterday.
Next time you ask why the HKS T51R turbo upgrade for your car car is $9000, now you know. Because they’ve been building the best turbo kits for the last 25 years. Your bullshit little bolt on “GT35 Rotated mount” turbo kit for your STi from some hole in the wall shop built by 18 year olds ain’t shit. HKS was rotating shit for the last 25 years.
Now you know why Speed Racer’s car looked the way it did. Less the triple turbo L28 of course.
The 90’s: when the world learned to bow down to the king.
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The ultimate OEM K04 turbo setup.
Everything you need to run E85 on a BorgWarner K04-023 or K04-001 setup! Our meticulously engineered K04 E85 file is one of the most effective upgrades available.
This tune is specifically designed to get the most out of a BorgWarner K04 turbo on a stock block and fuel pump. Our E85 tuning kit has everything you need to be race-ready, at the touch of a button. Bundle and save!
Multi-Tune is automatically included in this package. User Adjustable Launch Control is included for manual transmission vehicles verified as track use only.
This tune can be set up for any four fuel types. If E85 is not available near you, feel free to take advantage of the savings this kit offers and select “custom” for your MTC option. This tune package can accommodate WMI or 100 octane calibrations. If your have a hybrid turbo, upgraded MAP sensor, built bottom end, or are MAFless or running a blow through MAF, please select the Hybrid K04 tune for your vehicle or contact us!
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Hyrdro Flask Small Bottle Boot
Make your Hydro Flask your own with a colorful, durable silicone Flex Boot. Customize your look and protect against bumps and dings.
Removable, silicone boot adds extra protection to your Hydro Flask
Small boot fits 12-24 oz wide and standard mouth bottles
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Press release from Transition Asheville:
Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 6:30–8:00 p.m.
Place: Fellowship Hall, St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, 337 Charlotte St., Asheville, NC (parking off Evelyn Alley)Presentation Topic: Racing Extinction (Documentary)
Description: This Discovery Channel documentary, released in 2015, is full of beautiful and horrifying images that are not easily forgotten. From majestic whale sharks to slaughtered manta rays, the subjects of this new documentary reveal nature’s beauty and force viewers to confront the detrimental effects of human activity on the planet.
The documentary introduces its viewers to the Anthropocene, the geological age that began when human activities became a driving force for major geological changes. The film mixes cogent scientific facts with captivating images to convey the urgency of the crisis facing our planet—an emergency stemming from global climate change and mass species extinction.
Scientists predict that within the next 100 years, 50 percent of Earth’s species will become extinct if we continue down this path. Species go extinct regardless of human interference, but in the next decade alone, humans will drive other species to extinction ten times faster than normal.
Most of the film is dedicated to ocean quality because oceans are crucial to global stability. “When carbon dioxide is emitted into the atmosphere, between a third and a half gets absorbed by the oceans, making them more acidic,” said Louie Psihoyos, director of Racing Extinction, in the documentary. This increased acidity kills phytoplankton — the organisms responsible for producing half of the world’s oxygen supply — and harms many other oceanic creatures.
The film highlights recent and massive decreases in shark populations. The film also highlights the illegal market for shark fins in China, which claims the lives of 1.3 to 2.7 million sharks every year. Sharks have survived four mass extinctions in the earth’s history, but now human activity has decreased the shark population by 90 percent in one generation.
The documentary exposes specific ways that humans contribute to the changing geochemistry of the planet. According to Psihoyos, our livestock contribute more greenhouse gases to the atmosphere than all direct emissions from the transportation sector. However, the film also recognizes our ability to solve these problems by providing pathways for people to live more sustainably: “If every American skipped meat and cheese just one day a week for a year, it would be like taking 7.6 million cars off the road,”
The film concedes that large-scale geological changes are not simple problems to solve, but it advocates for people to find a way to help alleviate the problem. Overall, Racing Extinction drives home the message that saving the planet is worthwhile by unveiling the hidden beauty of the earth. The film inspires its viewers to maintain hope and convinces them to see and hear the beauty and vibrancy of the world that surrounds them.
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AMSA launched a new consumer protection and certification program called ProMover on January 1, 2009. This initiative is designed to fight imposters, known within the industry as “rogue operators,” like never before by giving consumers an easy way to separate reputable, professional movers from con artists out to make a quick buck at their expense. Movage has gone far beyond to meet the expectations of our customers and ProMover program. This is a welcoming change to our industry and make sure to look for a ProMover Logo.
The ProMover credential verifies that a mover operates according to standards set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Surface Transportation Board (STB). It also tells you that a mover subscribes to the AMSA Code of Ethics |
The ProMover credential verifies that a mover operates according to standards set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Surface Transportation Board (STB). It also tells you that a mover subscribes to the AMSA Code of Ethics:
- To consistently offer and provide the most efficient and reliable moving and storage services available, while adhering strictly to a policy of truth, honesty, integrity and fairness in all business transactions..
- To consistently strive for improvement in all facets of industry operations and to bind ourselves to the individual and collective effort of seeking and effectuating such improvement.
- To be conscious and considerate of consumer needs and to continually promote the progress, fraternity, education and dignity of our industry so that the public will be better served.
- To promote the elimination of fraud, deceit, misrepresentation and unethical practices within the industry and to engage in formal disciplinary review of any and all members involved in such practices.
- To afford all members and applicants due process in the administration of association affairs, to promote competitive practices and to eliminate unlawful restraint of trade within the industry.
- To maintain the highest concern for the health, welfare and safety of our employees, while recognizing their needs as both human beings and individuals.
- To faithfully fulfill all obligations of membership, including the timely payment of all charges for membership affiliation and services.
- To protect free enterprise in a democratic society and to foster the commercial viability of the small business component of our industry. (AMSA Code of Ethics)
Look for the ProMover logo.
Unfortunately, some in the moving industry do not subscribe to ethical business practices. They may employ deceptive or fraudulent tactics. Before you engage a moving company, check its credentials. The ProMover mark tells you the company has met industry standards for ethical business practices.
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Kate Winslet stars in biopic Lee, which is arriving this autumn. And here’s the first trailer for the film.
Although Kate Winslet has been at the apex of Hollywood for almost thirty years, in recent years she has pivoted, very successfully, to television, starring in The Mare Of Easttown, winning a BAFTA for 2022 drama I Am Ruth, which she conceived with director Dominic Savage and co-starred with her daughter Mia Threapleton, and most recently starring as dictator Elena Vernham in The Regime.
Her next foray into film is Lee, a biopic of war journalist Lee Miller.
The synopsis reads as follows:
Lee portrays a pivotal decade in the life of American war correspondent and photographer, Lee Miller (played by Kate Winslett). Miller’s singular talent and unbridled tenacity resulted in some of the 20th century’s most indelible images of war, including an iconic photo of Miller herself, posing defiantly in Hitler’s private bathtub. Lee Miller had a profound understanding and empathy for women and for the voiceless victims of war. Her images display both the fragility and ferocity of the human experience. Above all, the film shows how Miller lived her life at full-throttle in pursuit of truth, for which she paid a huge personal price, forcing her to confront a traumatic & deeply buried secret from her childhood.
The cast also.includes Andy Samberg as Life Magazine photographer David E. Scherman, Alexander Skarsgård as English Surrealist painter, Roland Penrose, Marion Cotillard as Solange D’Ayen, the fashion director of French Vogue and close friend of Miller’s, Josh O’Connor as Tony, a young journalist and Andrea Riseborough as British Vogue Editor Audrey Withers.
It is the feature directorial debut of cinematographer Ellen Kuras. The screenplay was written by Liz Hannah, Marion Hume and John Collee, from a story by Hume, Collee and Lem Dobbs. It is adapted from the biography The Lives of Lee Miller by Antony Penrose.
Lee will be released in UK cinemas on 13th September.
Watch the teaser trailer below:
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Moxx Engineering offers house plans from over 200 architects and designers. Our family-owned business has been selling home plans to builders and homeowners across Kenya (as well as some internationally) for generations.
Our designs include everything from starter homes to elaborate luxury homes. We even sell garage plans and multi-family homes. Our home plans are sold as-is or can be modified to suit your custom needs.
Our content is unrivaled. We add new home designs and client photos daily to our portfolio of over 30,000 plans making us the go-to source for relevant house plans.
Moxx Engineering is based in Nairobi, our seasoned staff with unmatched expertise is here to help you find the perfect house plan that matches your needs and budget.
Ready when you are. What plan do YOU want to build?
Bernard, owner of Moxx Engineering is the glue that keeps it all running. His positive attitude, passion about his family-run business and customer-centric focus has created a magical workplace for his team. Bernard IS Moxx Engineering!
Bernard has a mind that never rests. Depending on the day, you may find her developing new business strategies, checking in with our talented pool of designers, discovering new designer talent, cultivating brand loyalty with our ever-expanding builder community or working with our developers to improve how we do what we do.
With Judith at the helm, she has been with Moxx for over a year and has a mind that never rests. Depending on the day, you may find her developing new business strategies, checking in with our talented pool of designers, discovering new designer talent, cultivating brand loyalty with our ever-expanding builder community or working with our developers to improve how we do what we do, she's always got a smile on her face or a joke to tell. Team Moxx is lucky to have her!
Brian's graphic expertise and 'get it done' approach makes him an invaluable member of our team. His mission is to ensure the best digital experience in our industry. When David isn't creating and managing our content, this self-professed PhotoShop nerd is combing analytics, working with our social media team, educating designers on how to best present their plans, and helping us with our business strategy.
Peter is most likely the person you’ll talk to — or email with — if you are one of the thousands of people who contact us to make changes to our designs. His customer service skills are wonderful and we’re lucky to have him on our team.
Adelaide handles all things customer service and does them with a huge smile! She is here to answer questions, facilitate modification requests and just about anything else that comes her way. She has a positive energy and attitude and is a gal you will enjoy hearing on the other end of the phone!
Betty’s resiliency was put to the test the minute she joined AD. Learning the ropes by Zoom during the pandemic was her indoctrination into all things AD! Those of you who have had the pleasure of communicating with her either by email or phone know how lucky we are to have her on board. Like our other top-notch, dedicated Customer Success Specialists Betsy is here to answer questions, facilitate modification requests and handle anything plan-related.
Mercy manages our social media. And there's a lot to manage. She's engaging with our @moxx family, whether on Instagram, Facebook, you name it. Build a home and have pictures to share? You'll want to find her. She'll be sure to share her posts with you when you do.
Lindah rounds out the Customer Success team and is here to answer your questions, guide you through a plan search, and work with you on a modification request. She has a kind, even-keeled nature and is a pleasure to work with. You will be in great hands if you are lucky enough to connect with her.
Richard is our master of spreadsheets and lover of statistics. He assists with managing our plans portfolio and data. His meticulous attention-to-detail and hardworking nature are evident in everything that he touches! His unique blend of skills has made him an essential part of Team Moxx for more than one year.
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Numerous AKI prediction models have-been recommended, but only few exploit medical notes and health terminologies. Formerly, we developed and internally validated a model to predict AKI utilizing clinical notes enriched with single-word concepts from health knowledge graphs. Nonetheless, an analysis associated with impact of utilizing multi-word concepts is lacking. In this research, we contrast the usage just the medical records as input to forecast to the usage of medical notes retrofitted with both single-word and multi-word principles. Our outcomes reveal that 1) retrofitting single-word ideas improved word representations and improved the overall performance of the forecast design; 2) retrofitting multi-word concepts further improves both outcomes, albeit slightly. Even though enhancement with multi-word ideas ended up being small, due to the few multi-word ideas that would be annotated, multi-word concepts are actually beneficial.Artificial intelligence (AI) tends to emerge as a relevant element of health care bills, formerly set aside for medical professionals. A vital aspect for the usage of AI is the user’s trust in the AI it self, correspondingly the AIt’s choice process, but AI-models are lacking details about this technique, the alleged Ebony Box, potentially affecting usert’s trust in AI. This evaluation’ goal could be the information of trust-related research regarding AI-models together with relevance of trust in comparison with other AI-related research topics in healthcare. For this function, a bibliometric evaluation relying on 12985 article abstracts had been performed to derive a co-occurrence system that can be made use of to show former and present systematic endeavors in the field of medical based AI research and to offer insight into underrepresented research fields. Our outcomes suggest that perceptual aspects such as “trust” are underrepresented within the medical literary works in comparison to other study fields.Automatic document classification is a very common issue which includes successfully been dealt with with device learning techniques. Nonetheless, these procedures Bone morphogenetic protein require extensive education information, that will be not at all times easily obtainable. Furthermore, in privacy-sensitive options, transfer and reuse of trained device discovering designs is certainly not a choice because sensitive information may potentially be reconstructed through the model. Consequently, we propose a transfer understanding method that utilizes ontologies to normalize the feature space of text classifiers to create a controlled vocabulary. This helps to ensure that the qualified designs don’t consist of individual data, and can be extensively reused without violating the GDPR. Additionally, the ontologies is enriched so the classifiers can be utilized in contexts with different language without extra instruction. Applying classifiers trained on health papers to medical texts written in colloquial language shows encouraging results and features the potential for the approach. The conformity with GDPR by design opens many further application domains for transfer discovering based solutions.The role of serum response factor (Srf), a central mediator of actin characteristics and technical signaling, in cellular identification legislation is discussed become often a stabilizer or destabilizer. We investigated the role of Srf in cellular fate stability using mouse pluripotent stem cells. Despite the fact that serum-containing cultures give Herbal Medication heterogeneous gene expression, deletion of Srf in mouse pluripotent stem cells results in additional exacerbated mobile state heterogeneity. The exaggerated heterogeneity is not only detectible as increased lineage priming, additionally while the developmentally earlier 2C-like mobile state. Therefore, pluripotent cells explore more variety of mobile states both in instructions of development surrounding naïve pluripotency, a behavior that is constrained by Srf. These results support that Srf functions as a cell state stabilizer, supplying rationale for its functional modulation in mobile fate intervention and engineering.Silicone implants are widely used for plastic or reconstruction medical programs. However, they are able to cause extreme attacks of inner cells as a result of bacterial adhesion and biofilm growth on implant surfaces. The development of brand new antibacterial nanostructured surfaces can be considered because the many promising technique to deal with this dilemma. In this article, we learned the influence of nanostructuring variables in the antibacterial properties of silicone polymer areas. Nanostructured silicone Selleck Netarsudil substrates with nanopillars of varied dimensions had been fabricated making use of a straightforward soft lithography strategy. Upon examination associated with the acquired substrates, we identified the optimal parameters of silicone nanostructures to ultimately achieve the most obvious antibacterial effect up against the microbial tradition of Escherichia coli. It had been shown that up to 90% decrease in bacterial population when compared with level silicone polymer substrates is possible.
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Finding custom apparel for sports teams or groups can be a challenge, often requiring ordering from different sources and compromising on design elements. This lack of tailored options leads to a disconnect between clothing and personal expression.
We asked the client what problems they are facing when it comes to selling clothing for schools. Based on our conversations they had a clear and vivid vision of what they needed.
The pre-production phase involved gathering a diverse range of designs from the client. These formed the basis for detailed 3D models, while we also meticulously designed the UX/UI to ensure a seamless and visually captivating personalization process.
This phase was all about translating creative ideas into tangible, visual forms, setting the stage for the next steps of the project. We transformed intricate designs into captivating textures, followed by creating 40 3D models for both men's and women's clothing, refining each detail.
Simultaneously, we developed IT solutions that enabled various functionalities. A user-friendly category system (sports, genders, clothing items) was introduced. Users gained the freedom to customize elements like necklines, sleeves, patterns, colors, logos, and graphics.
The system generated detailed order PDFs and streamlined communication via emails to New Balance's database. Users could interactively view products from different angles, zoom, and add customized orders to their cart.
We entered the final and also the most critical phase: preparing for the launch. In this stage, we meticulously examined the service and resolved bugs to deliver a flawless experience. We prepared marketing content for the launch.
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Digital Marketing: Sulk Or Skip
Be it a really creative and hilarious ad during the interval of a movie, or an upgrade reminder when you were listening to music, advertisements are all over our smartphones and television screens or any gadget you would want to name. With almost 59.5% humans on this planet connected digitally, any private firm would have to be out of their minds to not use internet and social media for publicizing their product and services. Every company is spending big bucks getting social media managers and Instagram celebrities to endorse them once. To understand why it’s so appealing, let’s take a further look.
- Advantages of digital marketing: First and foremost, internet, social media and search engines are extremely easily available. They open the door to nearly 5 billion people in one click. They are cost affective and the variety of ways one can make their advertisements catchy and trending is just bewildering. Celebrities use it to promote their upcoming art while fans use it to promote their fan page and fantasy stories. Teachers, coaches and mentors use it to promote their institutions while students use it to propagate their meme column. And so the list goes on.
- Online shopping and cashless transactions: Gone are the days when you would carry a pocket full of coins of small denomination in order to avoid the “change” conversation at a local food stall. The auto rickshaw you just used or the zoo ticket you just bought or the veggies you bought off from a roadside vendor, everyone has QR codes flashing at their stalls and it has just made transferring money very easy. Pair that with online shopping which is replacing the trend of going to ten stores hunting a perfect dress, digital marketing has accelerated and strengthened the two of them using the two of them. Companies invest in publishing advertisements based on your search history derived from third party sources and send you targeted ads before you watch a YouTube video or open a site in your Chrome.
- Some shortcomings: Nothing in excess is allowed, not even life saving medicines. Digital marketing and the transactions that follow sometimes end up saving a consumer’s bank details which can be hacked into. Even top brass like Facebook once reported that 533 million account details were wrongfully publicized. Other than this, sometimes obscene or indecent content, or ads containing malware have also been reported.
To sum it up, digital marketing is an economically feasible and fair space for all firms to sell their goods and all people connected to buy them. But unless regulated and tracked, it may end up hazardous for the society in general too. Because, not all that glitters is gold. Some of that will come off after the product has been delivered. Pun intended.
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I’ve worked with Gogi Randhawa for years. From graphic design to Web development Gogi continually proves to be a very creative problem solver. I highly recommend him and Msndrstd Designs. So much so that we ultimately choose Msndrstd Designs to help us develop the look and feel for Concepts United, and we couldn’t be happier.
– Greg Rose, Concepts United
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Capacity: Approximately 230ml
This Yixing Teapot is made from Original Ore Huangjin Duan 原矿黄金段. The clay has a rich golden colour, giving it the name "Huangjin," meaning gold in Chinese. Like all of our Yixing clay, this is made of original ore, meaning the Yixing clay was processed without adding other clays or pigments. Huangjin duan is a rarer type of duanni. Like other duanni, huangjin duan is favoured for rounding out the harsher notes of some teas. It is very porous compared to other zisha and is better at retaining heat.
You can read more about Huangjin Duan and the other types of duanni in our article here.
This pot is known as "half-handmade" as the sculptor shapes the main body by hand using a moulding tool. The handle, spout, holes, and the finishing touches are done by hand. In fact, no machine was used in it's shaping as the use of the tool is entirely manual.
You can read more about half handmade teapots in our blog entry here.
This teapot was made by Lin Hanpeng and Chen Chunhong Studio.
Preparation Before Use
Yixing Teapots should be prepared before using the first time. This is called "opening the pot". It removes the dust from firing the teapot.
We recommend rinsing the teapot under warm water two or three times, then filling the teapot with boiling water and emptying it out two to three times. After this the teapot is ready for use.
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In tobacco tin with burnt jarrah bark. String stretched between 2 notches after being covered with burnt bark - snapped to transfer black line.
Tobacco tin: 'WOODBINE/ TOBACCO/ READY RUBBED/ FINE CUT'.
Accession Number: | T1982.102 |
Accession Date: | 1 Jan 1970 |
Credit: | T Doyle |
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From banquet to disaster relief
In 2008, Jemaat Kristen Indonesia (JKI)’s senior pastor’s vision for feeding the multitude came into reality with the establishment of Rojo Pawon. Today, it is a thriving venture that serves a wide range of clientele: Unlimited Fire and church conferences, interreligious events, Sekolah Kristen Terang Bangsa (Light of the Nation Christian School), as well as the catering needs of the Semarang City government. Rojo Pawon will be Mennonite World Conference’s catering partner for Assembly 17 in Indonesia in 2022.
“They are excited about serving meals for Indonesia 2022. The plan is to put a wide array of Indonesian flavours and ingredients on the platter, while incorporating the various dietary needs of our international guests,” says Assembly national coordinator Sarah Yetty.
Rojo Pawon has a long track record of serving meals to thousands of people, true to John 6:1-14 where Jesus fed the 5 000 and no one was left hungry. In its first year of operation in 2008, it took on an order to serve 55 000 people from the city government and has since served many big events.
Fast-forward 13 years: Semarang was hit by flash floods in early 2021 and some JKI church members were stuck at home without being able to leave home to buy food. The church quickly organized to provide 2 000 meal boxes three times daily to be distributed to members, but then the government ordered another 5 000 boxes for residents in Semarang.
The church youth helped to distribute 7 000 meal boxes three times daily, going directly into flooded alleyways using 4-wheel drive cars and lifeboats so that people did not go hungry.
Rojo Pawon now employs 15 people on a full-time basis during the pandemic to serve the church and its school as well as its hospital visitation and street kids meal program. It hires more people for bigger events.
“They have put extra safety measures for operating during and post pandemic. All staff must wear a mask and a face shield when they enter the complex, and must wear gloves when handling food. At the moment they also put on hold banquet-style catering and only serve food in compostable meal boxes for hygiene purposes,” Sarah Yetty says.
“We look forward to a time of gathering and having meals together!” Sarah Yetty says.
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Kim Strandemo, Franklin Academy Principal
Thank you all for a very smooth start to our school year. Students are settling into their routines in the classrooms and seem to be enjoying this new building (I know I am!). This new home of ours is pretty incredible. This is a wonderful community of people and I am blessed to be a part of it.
It is hard to believe it is already October! These first weeks of school have flown by. As the saying goes, time flies when you’re having fun. I hope your child(ren) is waking up in the morning ready to come to school. It is our goal for all students to want to be here.
Conferences are next week, and we are looking forward to sharing what your student has been doing and learning since August. If you have any questions about conferences, ask your student’s case manager; they will be able to help you.
We have had two Coffee and Convo meetings since school started, and I really enjoy meeting and talking with all of you. A huge shout out to Ms. Liz and Ms. Kelly and their culinary science classes who are making the yummy treats for those meetings. We will continue to have Coffee and Convos on the second Friday of each month.
The past few weeks I have attended school leadership conferences with leaders from a variety of independent schools. Our theme has been to support our teachers as we move away from the pandemic and celebrate their incredible grit over the past few years. It’s pretty amazing that we have the staff that we do, and they are to be supported and celebrated for the hard work that they do each day. They put in countless hours to make every day your child is here special. You don’t need to wait until Teacher Appreciation Week to thank them; a quick appreciation note can go a long way.
As I learn more about our community and surrounding schools, I am grateful for our incredible teachers and staff that truly live the mission of this school. It is important to pause and remember our goal of constant improvement, while also celebrating the great work happening at Franklin Academy. The accreditation team will be visiting campus in November and I can’t wait to share with them what a special place Franklin Academy is!
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President Mori, center, with Ministers and the Australian Ambassador to the FSM, second from left. |
FSMIS (October 8, 2014): The Third Pacific Forum Disability Ministers meeting is ongoing in Pohnpei, Federeated States of Micronesia with representatives from Australia, Cook Islands, FSM, New Zealand, Niue, Republic of Palau, Republic of the Marshall Islands, Samoa, Tonga and Tuvalu.
Representatives from Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, as well as the Deputy Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat are joining the meeting via the internet from Cairns, Australia. Bad weather conditions has prevented these Ministers and officials from making their connecting flights out of Cairns to the FSM.
President Mori |
FSM President Manny Mori opened the meeting with a welcoming remark and thanked the Forum and meeting organizers for choosing the FSM as the host for the third meeting of the important conference.
"Two years ago, I added my signature to the many signatures of World Leaders supporting the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities at the United Nations in New York. Our Congress (FSM Congress) has yet to pass the necessary protocol to accede to the Convention; once ratified, their rights as members of the FSM will be respected and existing public facilities must be re-fitted and new ones must include special designs for the Disabled to easily access all public facilities.
The President urged the Ministers and participants at the meeting, including the others following through Skype from Cairns, to "chart a pathway forward" as the Pacific countries seek real ways of becoming more inclusive in safeguarding opportunities for all the people as a human rights obligation.
The opening meeting also featured a moving remark from Mr. Setareki Macanawi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Disability Forum who spoke on behalf of the estimated eight hundred thousand persons with disabilities throughout the Pacific.
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Mr. Macanawi spoke on the need to address the disconnect between countries and policies, statements and concrete actions. He acknowledged that addressing the difficult issues will require patience and the collaborations of all sectors, calling for Leaders and community members alike to take bold actions together.
Ms Cristelle Pratt, Deputy Secretary General of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, speaking through Skype from Cairns, thanked President Mori and the FSM Government for hosting the meeting. She provided an overview of actions and issues leading up to the meeting and thanked the Government of Australia for its support of the Forum and leadership in progressing disability programs through the years.
The Ministers will have their retreat today and continue with the review of other decisions toward the creation of a regional strategic framework to guide Members' actions in the near term.
A comprehensive release on the outcome of the meeting will be available from the FSM Department of Health and Social Affairs after the meeting is complete and decisions are finalized.
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Compiled by Nancy Hammerstrom
When Dr. John Norris decided that he wanted to practice medicine, he set his sights on gynecology. “It’s the only branch of medicine where the majority of the outcomes are happy,” he said.
Norris studied at the IU School of Medicine and spent his residency with Ascension St. Vincent Hospital Indianapolis. An obstetrician-gynecologist for the past 36 years, Norris’ Franklin office is affiliated with Johnson Memorial Hospital. He specializes in high-risk obstetrics, minimally invasive and vaginal surgeries, laparoscopic procedures and routine GYN care.
During the span of his career, Norris estimates that he has delivered between 6,000 and 7,000 babies. The success of his practice comes from the best advice he’s received. “Treat all patients as if they are family members,” he said.
A Center Grove resident for the past 22 years, Norris has seven children and 13 grandchildren (with one on the way).
What do you consider your greatest virtue? My work ethic
What do you most dislike in others? Laziness
What do you like most about living in Center Grove? The small community atmosphere yet close to Indianapolis and all the things it offers.
What makes you happiest? My family and my career
What is your favorite vacation spot? The Caribbean
What do you do with idle time? I recently built a new home and am constantly working on improving the exterior, i.e. yard work.
What is it that makes you angry? Life is too short to be angry.
What do you do to escape from reality? Exercise and spend a lot of time on my tractor
What or who is the greatest love of your life? My children and grandchildren
What are your fears, phobias? Snakes
What has been the happiest time of your life? The birth of my children
Which talent would you most like to possess? I would like to be able to sing.
What do you most value in your friends? honestly and loyalty.
What is your greatest regret? I haven’t taken enough time to stop and smell the roses.
What tenet do you live by? I live by hard work and dedication.
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Kumamoto Private Tour
The Rise and Spirit of the Samurai
Kumamoto (熊本市) has long been the largest and most influential city of central Kyushu.
It is known for its Castle, one of Japan’s Three Great Castles and for Suizenji Park. The original castle, which is one of Japan’s largest and most complete, was partly destroyed in 1877 and restored in 1960.
Explore the sights of Kumamoto on a 8-hours private tour with a professional knowledgeable guide.
If you want to travel in comfort, we will arrange your own car and driver.
Depending on what you want to visit (temples, shops, museums, monuments, etc.) or participate in a cultural experience, we will build a personal tour plan just for you, in line with your interests, travel styles, schedule and other requirements, to ensure that your visit will be an unforgettable experience.
Contact us for a tailor-made visit.
Please be sure to read our FAQ to see other details and seasonal pricing.
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Make your home a holiday wonderland of savings
As the holiday season gets underway, you might be excited to get those lights up so your house can twinkle all December long. But hanging lights can be a dangerous task if not done with safety in mind.
Before you start stringing lights, remember these important safety tips:
- Do not use frayed wires
If you notice cords or wires are frayed or worn out, be sure to get rid of them. While checking holiday lighting wires, check your extension cords as well.
- Do not overload circuits
Avoid plugging multiple cords into one circuit, as this could lead to the circuit overheating and could put your home in danger.
- Don’t staple lights to your roof
Stapling down light strings to your roof is not a good idea, as it could damage your roof and lead to leaks inside your home. Instead, use plastic clips, which you can find at your local hardware store.
- Use GFCIs for outdoor lights
Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) can help prevent you from being shocked by automatically turning off power quickly. Be sure to use them when lighting your home.
- Look for and replace broken bulbs
Hanging broken bulbs could lead to electrocution. Be sure to look for broken bulbs on the strings and replace them when needed.
Along with safety, keep conservation in mind while buying new lights to keep your electric bill low during the holiday season.
- Invest in LED lighting
LED lights are not only brighter than your older lights, but they also can use up to 80% less energy. And they don’t overheat easily.
- Use a timer
Reduce wasted hours of use by plugging your lights into an automatic timer. This can turn the lights off at the time you set.
- Turn off lights in your home
A festive way to use less energy in your home during the holiday season is by turning off the lights in your house and having the holiday lights strung on your roof and on your Christmas tree to illuminate the rooms.
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If your cat never leaves the house, is it still necessary to give him or her regular worming treatment?
Many cats are natural born roamers but others prefer to spend their time indoors. If they’re not rolling around the garden, stuffing their face with mice or brushing up against other animals, do you still need to worry about worms? Unfortunately, even the most fair-weather cat can still be exposed to parasites.
It would be natural to assume that if your cat doesn’t venture into the great outdoors, you don’t need to worry about parasites. But parasites can get everywhere, and even those cats that spend their days lounging on a comfy sofa can become infected.
Indoor cats are still at risk from tapeworm infections. Tapeworms are long flat worms made up of segments, that live inside the small intestine of animals. Cats can become infected with tapeworm in a few different ways, but the most common is by eating infected fleas. Fleas are incredibly common, and can hitch a ride into your home on your clothes, other pets or visitors to your home. Cats will unknowingly eat fleas in their coat when they are grooming themselves, potentially infecting themselves with a tapeworm in the process.
Roundworm is another parasite that’s hard to avoid. Roundworms are large white spaghetti-like creatures that live in the small intestine of the gut, laying thousands of eggs at a time.
Roundworm eggs can be brought indoors on shoes or clothes, and if your cat accidentally eats these, she may become infected with roundworm. Roundworms can even be passed to kittens through their mother’s milk, so a young cat might already have worms before they even arrive at your home. Both roundworms and tapeworms can be transmitted to indoor cats in raw or undercooked meat.
Roundworms and tapeworms can also be transmitted to cats when they hunt, and even indoor cats can occasionally snack on a small rodent that finds its way into the house.
Should your cat get worms, there are simple and effective solutions. As pets are at risk of reinfection, keeping up with a regular worming protocol, at least every three months, is advisable, and will help to keep them happy and healthy – even if they are asleep on the sofa all day…
Speak to your vet to find out more about worming solutions for cats.
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One hour devoted to the pursuit of Beauty
And Love is worth a full century of glory
Given by the frightened weak to the strong.
From that hour comes man's Truth; and
During that century Truth sleeps between
The restless arms of disturbing dreams.
In that hour the soul sees for herself
The Natural Law, and for that century she
Imprisons herself behind the law of man;
And she is shackled with irons of oppression.
That hour was the inspiration of the Songs
Of Solomon, an that century was the blind
Power which destroyed the temple of Baalbek.
That hour was the birth of the Sermon on the
Mount, and that century wrecked the castles of
Palmyra and the Tower of Babylon.
That hour was the Hegira of Mohammed and that
Century forgot Allah, Golgotha, and Sinai.
One hour devoted to mourning and lamenting the
Stolen equality of the weak is nobler than a
Century filled with greed and usurpation.
It is at that hour when the heart is
Purified by flaming sorrow and
Illuminated by the torch of Love.
And in that century, desires for Truth
Are buried in the bosom of the earth.
That hour is the root which must flourish.
That hour of meditation, the hour of
Prayer, and the hour of a new era of good.
And that century is a life of Nero spent
On self-investment taken solely from
This is life.
Portrayed on the stage for ages;
Recorded earthly for centuries;
Lived in strangeness for years;
Sung as a hymn for days;
Exalted but for an hour, but the
Hour is treasured by Eternity as a jewel.
Back to Khalil Gibran
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Botulinum Toxin Type A
Botulinum Toxin Type A, commonly known as Botox, is available for cosmetic and medical purposes. Renowned for its ability to smooth wrinkles and treat muscle-related conditions, it must be administered by healthcare professionals to ensure safety and effectiveness. Purchase this product securely online using credit card, Zelle, CashApp, or Bitcoin. Always buy from trusted sources to guarantee you receive authentic, high-quality treatments.
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Versatile Jamaican music crooner, Chronic Law surfaces yet another Caribbean-genre song tagged ‘Murdera.’
Chronic Law adjusted from his regular genre of music and gifted a Caribbean genre this time around. Chronic Law is best known for the Reggae-genre of music.
RELATED: Chronic Law – More Money
Following the successful release of his previous track ‘More Money‘ this serves as another Caribbean genre song from the Reggae talented and specialized artist.
In conclusion, regards to his constituency and releases back-to-back, Chronic Law seems to be preparing for something huge.
Finally, the song was produced by Skelly Dan Records
Listen and share your thoughts below;
Chronic Law – Murdera
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5 eye-opening lessons from teaching Design Thinking to Grade 5+ students
Recently, I conducted a 3-day Design Thinking workshop for a group of school students from grades 5–8 at Global City International School, Bangalore based on IDEAco’s City X Project. I gave the kids real life social problems which they had to solve by creating inventions that could be 3D printed. Following are some golden lessons that I learnt from these kids.
1. Ignorance is bliss
Kids don’t know much and that is a good thing. They don’t know how things work or how they are supposed to work. They just know what they want from what they are creating. This focus on the end goal is what every innovator strives for but gets often gets stuck in the intricate details of the HOW. Kids can easily think outside the box because they don’t know where the box is.
For example, meet Troofy by Kripa — a traffic light robot on four wheels that moves around the city controlling traffic wherever needed. Troofy can save huge infrastructure costs and time to build, install and maintain traffic lights.
2. Co-creation is the best form of feedback
I asked the kids to get some feedback for each iteration of their prototype from their peers who will be acting as consumers. The kids swiftly switched into the role of a consumer but unlike adults who would quickly jump to find flaws in the inventions, the kids started helping each other to make their inventions better. This was the purest form of co-creation I have ever witnessed.
3. Complicated problems need simple solutions
We struggle to find the right solutions to real life problems because we have overloaded our brains over the years with complicated processes, frameworks and philosophies. Kids, on the other hand, see a problem in its true essence and context to find a simple and obvious solution that would have never occurred to us.
These are Fantastic Floats by Kaira. They are simply shoes that can float on water with paddles to navigate. It is an affordable solution for solo water transportation and a cool idea for aquatic adventure sports.
4. Knowledge has no qualifying age
One thing that I was super scared about was teaching 3D modelling to mere 5th graders. I had learnt to build CAD models in my first year of engineering college and half of my class had struggled to barely pass. That was a full year course. Here, I just had 3 hours on the last of day of my workshop to get these kids to turn their rickety Play-Doh prototypes into ready-to-print 3D models. To my surprise, these kids didn’t just catch up on the process, THEY NAILED IT! Some 5th graders created fairly complex designs and with some adjustments, they were ready to be 3D printed. You can find some of those designs below.
5. If you can’t have fun, you can’t innovate
These kids had a lot of fun creating their inventions. From Play-Doh swordfights to a banana to feed the world, they had all sorts of crazy ideas to amuse themselves. To a teacher, it would be another undisciplined class that is not serious about doing its work. However, having fun was what led them to creative ideas to solve real problems.
For example, this is a hyperloop-like, tube-based and magnetically driven superfast intercity transport system created by Shriraj — one of the naughtiest 5th graders I have ever met.
These kids look tiny but given the right opportunity and ecosystem, their creative minds can trump the biggest of innovators. This workshop was just a single step in that direction.
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Gervase Square Bar Stool Grey And Chrome
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Ethnic minority businesses (EMBs) in the United Kingdom are a vital component of the economy, contributing significantly to innovation, job creation and economic growth. However, these businesses often face unique challenges in accessing finance, which can hinder their growth and development. Addressing these barriers is essential to unlocking the full potential of EMBs and fostering a more inclusive and equitable economy.
Many EMBs may lack the financial literacy and support needed to navigate the complex landscape of business finance. This includes understanding different financing options, preparing robust business plans and effectively communicating their value propositions to potential investors.
Ethnic minority entrepreneurs may face discrimination and bias in the financial sector, affecting their ability to secure funding. This can manifest in higher loan rejection rates, less favorable loan terms or discouragement from applying for finance altogether.
Many EMBs struggle to access traditional forms of finance, such as bank loans and credit lines. This can be due to a lack of collateral, shorter business histories or perceived higher risks associated with ethnic minority entrepreneurs.
Increasing diversity within the investment community can help address biases and improve access to finance for ethnic minority businesses. Encouraging more ethnic minority representation among investors, fund managers, and decision-makers can lead to more equitable funding practices and better support for EMBs.
Alternative financing options, such as crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending and community investment funds, offer promising avenues for EMBs to secure capital. These platforms often have more flexible criteria and can provide a supportive community of investors who are committed to diversity and inclusion.
There are growing efforts to promote inclusive finance initiatives that specifically target ethnic minority businesses. These include government-backed loan schemes, grants and microfinance programs designed to provide affordable and accessible funding. Expanding these initiatives can significantly enhance access to finance for EMBs.
Collaboration between financial institutions, government agencies & community organizations is crucial to creating an ecosystem that supports ethnic minority businesses. Partnerships can facilitate the sharing of resources, knowledge & best practices, leading to more effective and inclusive financing solutions.
Providing targeted financial education and mentorship programs can empower ethnic minority entrepreneurs with the knowledge and skills needed to secure finance.
At NCDFInvest, we recognize the importance of supporting ethnic minority businesses in the United Kingdom. We are committed to promoting inclusive finance initiatives, fostering diversity in the investment community and providing targeted support to EMBs. By addressing the barriers to finance and leveraging innovative funding solutions, we aim to unlock the full potential of ethnic minority businesses and contribute to a more inclusive and prosperous economy.
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Late Nights at the NCSML – The Untold Story of the Czechoslovak Legion: Curator Guided Tour
Tours begin at 6:00 p.m. and last 30 – 45 minutes • Open late on Wednesdays until 8:00 p.m. during June and July (except July 4)
Be inspired by the most epic, heroic World War I story you’ve never heard. Learn more about the lives of the brave soldiers of the Czech and Slovak Legion — how they came together, their struggles, and their triumphs as they fought their way across Siberia for freedom and to help create a new nation.
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#Hashtag Sale – post your purchase and get 10% off!*
The galleries and the Museum Store will be open late every Wednesday until 8:00 p.m. Tours may be subject to change. Regular admission rates apply to visit the exhibits. Members are always free. Click here to view admission rates.
*Visit NCSML.org/latenights for more details, some exclusions apply.
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Discover a new dimension in mining and iron trading with our partner Peruvian mining company Concesión Minera New Times S.A.C. We are proud to be at the forefront of the extraction, processing and trading of iron from Peru, a region rich in mineral resources. Our commitment to excellence and innovation makes us the ideal partner for your iron needs.
With decades of experience in the mining industry, our partner has established a solid reputation as a leader in the sector. Our expertise ranges from geological exploration to responsible mining and the transformation of iron ore into high-quality products.
Abundant resources : Peru is renowned for its rich iron ore deposits. By working with New Times, you gain access to a reliable and abundant source of raw materials.
Superior quality: We focus on quality at every stage of our process. Our iron ore is mined and processed to the highest standards to guarantee the purity and reliability of our products.
Sustainability and Responsibility : As an environmentally responsible company, we are committed to minimising our impact on local ecosystems and supporting the communities in which we operate.
Technological innovation : We use cutting-edge technologies to optimise ore extraction and processing, resulting in greater efficiency and better use of resources.
Iron is an extremely versatile metal, essential to many industries and applications in our daily lives. Here is an overview of the different uses of iron:
1. Iron and steel industry : Iron's most important application is in the iron and steel industry. Iron is used to make steel by combining iron ore with carbon and other elements. The steel is then used in the construction of infrastructure, buildings, bridges, cars, trains, ships, agricultural machinery, etc.
2. Construction : Iron is a fundamental construction material. Steel structures offer exceptional strength and durability, making it the preferred choice for skyscrapers, bridges, industrial and commercial buildings, as well as for structural elements in houses and residential buildings.
3. Packaging : Iron cans are used to preserve a variety of foods and drinks. The iron protects the contents from oxidation and contamination, ensuring a long shelf life.
4. Transport : Iron is used in the manufacture of various means of transport, including cars, trains, aircraft and ships. Chassis parts, engines, suspension systems and many other essential components are made from iron and steel.
5. Energy : Wind turbines, electricity transmission towers and infrastructure linked to the production of renewable energy are often made from steel, which is mainly iron. Iron is also used in power stations, transformers and other electrical equipment.
6. Industrial machinery : Iron is used to make a variety of industrial machinery, from heavy equipment to machine tools. Its strength and ability to withstand harsh conditions make it a preferred material in this field.
7. Automotive industry : The automotive industry uses large quantities of steel to manufacture chassis, bodies, engines, suspension parts and many other components.
8. Tool manufacture : Tools such as spanners, screwdrivers, hammers and chisels are often made of steel, making them strong, durable and able to withstand mechanical stress.
In short, iron is an essential material that plays a central role in many different industries and applications, making a significant contribution to our modern lives and global economy.
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Time-lapse photography: New York Fashion Week
Another interesting time-lapse project was for Bureau Betak, a French production company that specializes in fashion shows, events and exhibitions and operates worldwide. They built a stage for the Tommy Hilfiger show at the 2022 New York Fashion Week. Building the set took 6 days, and they tasked me with creating a time-lapse video to show the construction of the set.
For the baseline timelapse video, I was able to set up a long-term wether-proof timelapse rig on the roof of a building adjacent to where the set was to be built in Brooklyn. The set was on the edge of the East River, with a magnificent view of Manhattan across the river.
Even though I only needed footage from the one camera, I used two identical cameras here because of paranoia about data loss. Since this is the main footage over which other timelapse video sections would be edited in for the final video, I could not risk any equipment failures.
Each camera is in a waterproof housing, which contains a timer / controller unit, and a battery which is charged via the solar panel.
These cameras ran non-stop for the entire 6 day project. The first and final days had continuous rain, so it was essential these cameras were in waterproof housings.
Then for the final 4 days of the 6 days, I set up various cameras on the site itself to capture eye-level time-lapse video footage to intersperse with the bird’s eye-view of the rooftop camera.
The final day also had several rainstorms, with the fashion show itself happening in during a downpour. Guests huddled under umbrellas while the models paraded fearlessly in the rain.
I had my other cameras wrapped up in plastic to protect them against the rain. The footage from these eye-level cameras were then cut into the longer rooftop timelapse video, which was the baseline video for the final edit.
The video shown above is a 3’30” video, shortened by a minute from the main timelapse video, to keep the flow of the construction interesting. My client received the longer version, as well as this shortened version, and also a video with just the rooftop timelapse.
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In record time — only 15 days — the “Túmulo del Recuerdo” or Tumulus of Memory was created and opened in Madrid. It’s a seven-and-a-half-foot-tall hexagonal structure that will hold the ashes of more than a thousand people who died from the coronavirus.
“Like all priests, the archbishop must respond to the needs of the faithful,” said Father Nelson Nájera, chaplain of the San Justo Cemetery where the structure is located. “The archbishop, aware of this need, opened this tumulus of memory where the ashes of around 1,900 people will be deposited for families who don’t have a place to put them. It’s a way to say there is a place for them.”
The structure was developed by the Sacramental de San Justo Foundation. The designers included a marble finish to the structure that will be covered by a canopy, according to Sacramental de San Justo’s architect Licinio Rivero.
“A canopy is a structure with an altar or coffin inside, so it’s perfect,” Rivero said. “That way, even if it doesn’t cover the whole interior, when you look at it, you can clearly see the silhouette of a temple.”
Families who were affected by the health and economic crises will now have a final resting place for their loved ones.
“They were counting on being able to choose what to do with the ashes of their loved ones, but they were left without options and without the possibility of burying them,” said Francisco Belmonte, from Sacramental de San Justo.
The “Túmulo del Recuerdo” is ready for use. Cardinal Carlos Osoro blessed it. It’s yet another example of the Church in Madrid’s closeness to the people amid the pain and crisis sparked by the coronavirus.
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Find commercial and residential properties to rent, buy, or invest in.
801 The Queensway, Etobicoke, ON M8Z 1N4
Introducing Curio Condos, a new mid-rise luxury condominium development by Marlin Spring in Etobicoke. This pre-construction project is located at 801 The Queensway near the major intersection of The Queensway and Royal York Road.
This development will be more than just a stunning and unique residence. Marlin Spring Developments is known to offer a lifestyle destination, packed with an array of indoor and outdoor amenities waiting to be discovered.
You will be entering into a place that’s every bit as unique as you are. Expansive lobby features, soaring ceilings, bright art and a colourful ambience can be expected. You will be enjoying the convenience of a 24/7 concierge, a completely outfitted modern gym, party room, dining room with kitchen, meeting room, BBQ with dining room, BBQ area, fire pits and lots of room to entertain.
This condo building is located in The Queensway Toronto. This area is a vibrant neighbourhood served by public transit and many local stores. It makes for a convenient and comfortable place to live.
Important local destinations near the development include:
Many top bars and restaurants can be found nearby. This neighbourhood is also a popular location for breweries:
This is a very walkable neighbourhood. It has a respectable Walk Score of 79.
Meanwhile, this neighbourhood also contains other important destinations on its periphery:
Local parks found nearby include:
This neighbourhood also caters to families with its great selection of local schools:
Curio Condos is served by a number of local transportation options:
Not only that, this area is served by multiple surface expressways:
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"This is a terrific example of a number of little English gems that Sellers made before his international stardom as Inspector Clouseau in the Pink Panther. The writing and directing are wonderful as is the great black and white cinematography that captures a dismal Welsh mining town. See it if you can find it."
The movie here is Only Two Can Play starring Peter Sellers and Mai Zetterling. I remember seeing this way back in `62 and was curious to see how it held up. Well, the film holds up a lot better than I have.
Sellers plays a small-town librarian who feels saddled with wife and children (one critic describes him as "henpecked" but since the worn but pretty wife is trapped with two squalling kids in a three room flat I don't think her irritability is unjustified). Zetterling plays the glamorous (and she is glamorous) wife of a local futzy pol who is just as bored as Sellers. The difference seems to be that she frequently does something about her boredom.
The interesting thing here is that for all the merriment--the suspense is provided by frequent situations in which the two would-be lovers are nearly caught at it--there is an undertow of the kitchen sink realism for which British movies were then known. A few scenes could have come straight from Saturday Night and Sunday Morning or Look Back In Anger.
You can sense Seller's talent getting ready to explode internationally. He doesn't play his librarian quite as broadly as he did some of his later and more famous characters but that wouldn't work here. Humbert Humbert remember was a mystery man. Our librarian is all too familiar--all of us who've felt trapped in our twenties and thirties and set about trying to amuse ourselves.
The only thing that bothers me is the image of the wife and kids in that grim little flat while Sellers is out rolling around with the sumptuous Ms. Zetterling. In my twenties this was all great fun to see. Now it looks sad to me and I like the Sellers character slightly less for doing it.
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Disney fans in Japan can go berserk as the company is soon going to launch their own Android driven smartphones which will pack in a lot of impressive features like 9.6 MP camera, large 3.8-inch LCD screen and rich 3D support. Sharp’s Galapagos 003SH Android driven smartphones are going to be rebranded here by Disney. The makers are focusing on delivering glasses-free 3D experience which will make viewing media content a breeze. Tech specs here includes a 1GHz processor, ‘Japan-friendly features’ like 1Seg over-the-air TV tuning and FeliCa for wireless payments, and Android 2.2 with Flash 10.1 support.
This does come across as a big shock owing to the fact that Apple Head Honcho Steve Jobs in on the Board of Directors of Disney. Besides that in the past the company has always stuck to entry-level phones so why a sudden leap to Android smartphones? Probably the Android fever is too hard to resist. We did witness that in this year’s CES at Las Vegas.
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Members of the Brandon University (BU) chapter of World University Service of Canada (WUSC) are keeping up their efforts to assist refugee students despite the challenges of COVID-19.
The non-profit organization, with chapters across Canada, administers the Student Refugee Program (SRP) each year, helping students to feel safe, welcomed and supported as they pursue their educational dreams in their new home. The most important role WUSC fills is by providing financial assistance to refugee students, enabling them to receive a post-secondary education and pursue permanent residency in Canada. The organization also helps students succeed by providing them with academic and emotional support.
Funded by donations as well as a $15 levy fee that is included in all BU students’ tuition, the local WUSC chapter also raises awareness for the struggles that refugees face through events such as Ride for Refuge, Fair Trade Day, Candlelight Yoga, and Gender Equality Week, although the current
“Some of our events look different or are limited. We were able to hold our Ride for Refuge with some social distancing adjustments this fall, and it was even more successful than we predicted,” said BU WUSC member Jill Collier. “Unfortunately, some of our events have been cancelled, and we expect that will continue into the spring based on health guidelines and the number of people who are away from campus while studying or working remotely. Because of that, we are very grateful to our supporters and to all BU students, who allow us to continue supporting young refugees in this challenging time.”
A drive to gather warm clothing, which will be given to Samaritan House Ministries, is ongoing through WUSC. A fundraising cookbook, featuring more than 40 recipes from former SRP students and WUSC members is also on the way.
While they aren’t meeting in person, WUSC members still keep in touch regularly through monthly video chats and emails. The club also welcomes new members. Anyone interested in joinging WUSC or in pre-ordering a cookbook can contact through:
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Success is built at Brandon University. Our growing, progressive campus welcomes a diverse and inclusive community that combines proud tradition with shared ambition. Through our excellence in teaching, research, and scholarship, we educate students to make a meaningful difference as engaged citizens and leaders. Join us at BrandonU.ca.
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The new images from the upcoming FANTASTIC FOUR retelling show off the main characters, Mr. Fantastic (Miles Teller), Invisible Woman (Kate Mara), Johnny Storm (Michael B. Jordan), and Ben Grimm (Jamie Bell). Some of these characters are in costume for the first time, such as Susan Storm, while we get better looks at Reed Richard’s containment suit for his stretchy ability and the Human Torch’s fire suit.
While we don’t see The Thing in rock form or Toby Kebbel’s Dr. Doom, we do see Tim Blake Nelson (The Incredible Hulk) pre-Mole Man, going by his civilian alias, Harvey Elder. If you’re thinking thats a lot of names, it is. People have been way to focused on the supposed back story of Dr. Doom, they’ve forgot Harvey is in it and will become the Mole Man, which is AWESOME! He’s a huge part of Jonathan Hickman’s Fantastic Four comics and it has paid off.
Either way, none of these images reveal much, but you should definitely take a look at whats going on in them and get hyped for FANTASTIC FOUR this August. Also, go watch the trailer.
Source: Empire Online
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Tonight was the MTV Movie Awards, and in accordance to such an event, 20th Century Fox decided to let us see 60 seconds of the opening battle for DAYS OF FUTURE PAST. Set in the future, this gives us a quick look at the abilities of mutants, new and old. We see Blink’s portals, Sunspots solar abilities, Bishop’s energy absorption and manipulation, and tons more. Take a look at the clip below and stay tuned as the final trailer comes out in 2 days.
Source: 2014 MTV Movie Awards
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William B. Griffen, professor emeritus and past chairperson of NAU’s anthropology department, died March 25, 2016, in Hanover, N.H. He was 88.
Dr. Griffen earned his Ph.D. in 1964 from the University of Arizona. His many years of research and the majority of his publications centered on the 18th and 19th century history of northern Mexico and the interaction of Native peoples, Spanish governors, Anglo settlers and the military. He authored two books on these subjects as well as countless papers and text chapters.
Dr. Griffen’s wife Joyce J. Griffen, also a member of the NAU faculty, preceded him in death in 2013. He is survived by his stepdaughter Jennifer White.
Memorial contributions may be made to the William Griffen Native American Scholarship Fund in Anthropology (#04149).
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Strides being made against the use of plastic products were derailed by the coronavirus pandemic, with some sources estimating single-use plastic consumption rose 250%-300%, driven by disposable foodware, packaging and personal protective equipment.
“Plastic Free July,” a global campaign supported by organizations such as the Shedd Aquarium, is part of a movement to get the reduction of plastics back on track.
The Plastic Free July website offers a range of ways for people to cut back on plastic use, whether at home, work or events. Sign up for the challenge to receive tips on how to meet a goal of taking small steps or getting to the next level of plastic-free living.
Among the simplest ways to make a dent in plastic pollution: swapping in reusable options for any or all of the worst “offenders” — plastic bags, water bottles, to-go coffee cups and plastic straws.
“As the world reopens and as we continue to heed the advice of scientists, we know that reuse always wins — for people, our planet and our bottom line,” Jaclyn Wegner, director of conservation action at Shedd Aquarium, said in a statement.
The Shedd has long taken a leading role in the fight against plastics, millions of tons of which flood the planet’s oceans annually, endangering aquatic wildlife. The Great Lakes are equally awash in plastics, with 22 million pounds entering the waters every year. The aquarium’s “Let’s Shedd Plastic” initiative is one of numerous ways the institution is attacking the problem.
In addition to its ongoing advocacy, the Shedd is hosting a number of special events during Plastic Free July aimed at educating people about plastic pollution and promoting action. Weekly webinars will tackle topics including the benefits of reusables, how composting can reduce dependence on plastics, what restaurants can do to eliminate plastic waste (U.S. restaurants and food service businesses create 1 trillion pieces of disposable foodware and packaging annually) and policy changes for a plastic-free future.
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ISLAMABAD: Study in Malaysia Education Fair 2024 took place in Islamabad on 5th March 2024. The event, organized by EMGS, aimed to showcase the diverse educational opportunities available in Malaysia to students in Islamabad and its surrounding areas.
Malaysia has long been recognized as a modern Muslim nation, offering high-quality education, a reasonable cost of living, and a multicultural learning environment. With its reputation for excellence in various fields, including engineering, medicine, business, and information technology, Malaysia attracts students from around the world seeking a widely recognized education.
The Study in Malaysia Education Fair 2024 brought together representatives from leading Malaysian universities, colleges and educational institutions, providing Pakistani students with direct access to information about available programs, admission requirements, scholarships, and more.
Attendees got the opportunity to interact with academic advisors and faculty members, gaining valuable insights into their chosen fields of study.
The participating universities were Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, Management and Science University, University of Cyberjaya, UNIRAZAK, AIMST UNIVERSITY, Tuanku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TARUMT).
In addition to exploring academic opportunities, visitors to the fair learnt about the vibrant cultural landscape of Malaysia, including its rich heritage, diverse cuisine, and exciting recreational activities.
Representatives from the Malaysian High Commission were present to provide information about visa requirements, immigration procedures, and living in Malaysia, ensuring a smooth transition for prospective students.
The Chargé d’ Affaires of Malaysia in Pakistan Mohd Syafik Firdaus expressed his enthusiasm and support for this Study in Malaysia Education Fair 2024, organized by Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS).
“I encourage Pakistani students to take advantage of the Study in Malaysia Education Fair,” he said while opening the event
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What is the appropriate profile for an SEO professional?
Profile for an SEO professional in Calgary Canada SEO connects your solution and product to the searches people are doing today! Therefore, innovation, creativity and responsibility must be the basis of any project that will be carried out for your website – and, of course, they must be present in the profile of those who work in the area.
Innovation and creativity, because content that adds value and relevance is only produced by those who have experience and creative freedom to understand users’ intentions in a humanized way, no longer thinking only about the bots that Google has. Click Here for SEO Expert in Calgary Canada
With the positioning of your company, they become prominent and, consequently, obtain a reputation. Therefore, it is the responsibility of SEO professionals or agencies to protect them.
Taking all this into account, an SEO professional must be:
There is no need for certification to get started, but in the same way that Google is remodeling itself every moment, so is the market and SEO. It is a constant change and it is the professionals who must adapt to it to meet the user’s needs! https://newskeeda.com/
But there’s no point in having impeccable content without optimizing the site’s structure. It is due to factors such as URL architecture, page loading speed management, tracking, image and video optimization, and responsive design.
How important is the reputation of your e-commerce to you?
In SEO, there is a sector of professionals who are responsible for leveraging the construction of your authority: Link Builders have the essential function of obtaining quality external links that increase the authority of your page. The process of creating and maintaining a good relationship with the press and partners is carried out by them. Profile for an SEO professional in Calgary Canada help you to decide.
The user is Google’s highest priority, and they won’t think twice about placing your page on the tenth page of the SERP if you aren’t meeting their needs. Therefore, when SEO On and Off come into synergy, there are only positive points in the user’s navigation – and this results in the positioning of your website!
It is important to be practical and objective when entering the world of SEO. There are many functions and skills that can be observed, including:
- Research and use of keywords;
- Have a vast vocabulary;
- Mastery of SEO grammar and terminologies;
- Be well informed, after all, in content SEO you need to know how to talk about any proposed topic;
- Create attractive copies for titles and descriptions;
- Being able to write in other languages is a differentiator for multilingual websites or markets;
- Knowledge about the principle of scannable reading;
- Ability to use tools to analyze metrics and websites;
It is also important to remember that a true professional constantly feeds on SEO and periodically seeks new knowledge.
Remembering that many companies already carry out this training of new professionals and are willing to hire them, thinking carefully about creating a qualified team in Search Engine Optimization.
Profile for an SEO professional in Calgary Canada:
The introduction of an SEO professional into the company can bring a projected vision of your e-commerce objective, be it sales, authority or positioning.
With this inquiry, the professional knows exactly when and what to apply to achieve the desired results.
In addition to all the contributions, he can bring the SEO culture to the entire company, so that, as a unit, everyone can do their part in converting new customers.
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Education pioneer Patrick Awuah, MBA 99, founder of Ghana’s Ashesi University, has been named a fellow of the John D. and
Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
Awuah, 50, is one of 24 fellows to receive the so-called “genius grant,” awarded to people “who have shown extraordinary originality and dedication in their creative pursuits and a marked capacity for self-direction.”
Awuah overcame many obstacles to launch Ashesi University in 2002 as the first Ivy League-style school in his native country. He had arrived at Berkeley-Haas after nearly a decade at Microsoft, and was looking to do something more. He developed the idea for Ashesi in the International Business Development (IBD) program.
The nonprofit university’s mission is to educate ethical, entrepreneurial leaders who will help transform Africa.
The MacArthur Fellows Program awards “no strings attached” grants to extraordinary people. The fellowships come with $625,000 stipends paid out over five years. This year’s “genius award” winners also include University of California, Berkeley, Prof. Peidong Yang, a chemist who is trying to capture carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into a sustainable transportation fuel.
“These 24 delightfully diverse MacArthur Fellows are shedding light and making progress on critical issues, pushing the boundaries of their fields, and improving our world in imaginative, unexpected ways,” said MacArthur President Julia Stasch. “Their work, their commitment, and their creativity inspire us all.”
Awuah certainly personifies commitment and inspiration. He left Ghana in 1985 with $50 in his pocket and a full scholarship at Swarthmore College. He rose through the ranks at Microsoft to become a program manager, but after the birth of his first child he decided to turn his focus to making a difference in Africa.
“Being a father of someone who was a member of a new generation of Africans I felt I needed to return and be a contributor to Africa’s rise for the sake of my children and for the sake of my children’s children,” Awuah said in his MacArthur announcement video (below). Most problems Africa faces are related to leadership, he said, noting that some of the leadership is corrupt. “I felt if we could change the way that that group is educated then we would change the continent,” he said.
Above: Evening & weekend Berkeley MBA students, pictured with Awuah, on a consulting trip at Ashesi in 2014. They were the 10th Haas team to consult at the university.
It took extraordinary persistence to found Ashesi, which required Awuah to question Ghana’s status quo—dominated by large public universities and rote learning. Ashesi’s graduates are continuing to buck the status quo: while an estimated one-third of African professionals leave Africa, nearly all of Ashesi’s grads have stayed.
In 2012, as Awuah celebrated Ashesi’s 10th anniversary, Haas awarded him the school’s Leading Through Innovation Award. “Patrick Awuah has gone beyond himself, questioning the status quo with a bold mission to develop a generation of ethical, entrepreneurial leaders with the courage to transform a continent,” says Dean Rich Lyons. “We couldn’t be more proud of his vision and tenacity.”
Awuah was named to Fortune’s list of the world’s 50 greatest leaders in March 2015—joining Pope Francis, Bill and Melinda Gates, and Mark Zuckerberg. The list honors “extraordinary men and women who are transforming business, government, philanthropy, and so much more.”
Three other new MacArthur Fellows have UC Berkeley connections. William Dichtel, professor of chemistry and chemical biology at Cornell University, received a Ph.D. from the College of Chemistry in 2005. John Novembre, a computational biologist and associate professor of human genetics at the University of Chicago, received a Ph.D. in 2006 while working with Montgomery Slatkin in the Department of Integrative Biology. Gary Cohen, a cofounder and president of Health Care Without Harm in Reston, Virginia, studied at UC Berkeley between 1983 and 1984.
“I hope that being a MacArthur Fellow helps me to connect with other people who are moving the needle in the world and this will help further the work I’m doing,” Awuah said.
Watch Awuah’s announcement video here:
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The pushup is a classic exercise that can be performed almost anywhere and in many different ways. The pushup is great for chest, shoulder, and tricep muscle as well as for core strength and upper body muscle endurance. At the academy, the pushup is part of our student fitness evaluation for muscle endurance. The pushup can help prepare firefighters and EMS workers to push a stretcher loaded with a patient.
Begin by lying prone on the floor with your toes extended on the ground. Place your hands slightly wider than shoulder-width in line with your shoulders. Keep your hands flat on the ground. This allows your upper arms to achieve a 45 degree angle to the torso.
Inhale, then extend your elbows as you flex your shoulders. To help you visualize the motion, think about pushing the earth away, keeping your shoulders, hips and knees in a straight line. Continue pushing until your elbows are fully extended. Exhale as you push upward.
Bend the elbows as you lower your body in a straight line towards the floor while inhaling. Begin pushing when your body is a few inches from the floor and repeat.
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Nieload™ Sightmark Wraith Tikka Mount
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Can be used to mount Sightmark Wraith on: All Tikka rifles regardless of model and year.
Directly on the Tikka Optilock locking chair.
Holds zero between on and off mounting.
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Screws for both Wraith and mounting included.
Prepared for the Picatinny rail on the side of the light switch assembly.
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The Yankee Quill Award is presented annually by the Academy of New England Journalists through the auspices of the New England Society of Newspaper Editors Foundation. It is considered the highest individual honor awarded by fellow journalists in the region. The 2012 awards will be presented as part of the annual conference of the New England Society of Newspaper Editors in November.
Giles is one of five journalists selected for the 2012 Yankee Quill Awards. The other recipients are R. John Mitchell, publisher and owner of the Rutland Herald and The Barre Montpelier Times-Argus of Vermont; Robert Schrepf, former longtime editorial page editor of The Hartford Courant; Robert Turner, former deputy editorial page editor of The Boston Globe, and Jack Williams, veteran television journalist and news anchor at WBZ-TV in Boston.
The Yankee Quill selection committee is made up of previous Yankee Quill winners who are members of the Academy of New England Journalists and representatives of the various New England journalism organizations.
In addition to acknowledging Giles’s work at the Nieman Foundation, the selection committee noted Mitchell’s career contributions to Vermont journalism through advocacy for open government and editorial courage that included his Rutland paper winning a Pulitzer Prize in 2001 for a series of editorials on civil unions. The committee was impressed with Turner’s rich involvement with the Boston community as well as his journalistic achievements that included years of political reporting and editing. Schrepf was cited for his influential editorial writing career at the Courant and his active involvement with the New England Society of Newspaper Editors and Connecticut Foundation for Open Government. Williams was honored for his longtime career as a broadcast reporter and anchor and for his commitment to community through the “Wednesday’s Child” adoption program and other public service programs.
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Janice Dickinson The First Supermodel
Janice Dickinson has lost her mind. She is not the first Supermodel. Gia Marie Carangi was. she died in 1986. If she was still alive Janice would have no career. There are pictures of Gia and Janice together and Gia out shines her more beautifully 100 times over. And it tells Gia was the first supermodel in the documentary (The Self Destruction of Gia Carangi). So Janice you are full of ur self, you look like you have down syndrome up next to Gia even before all your plastic surgery. So stop lieing to yourself and the world.
Janice Dickinson No antwoorden
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June 21 - July 31 2023
A Self-Guided Festival Featuring Special Cold Drinks from the City's Top Cafes & Food Spots
Discover Vancouver's Coolest Sips To Beat The Summer Heat!
The Vancouver Summer Sips Festival invites you to embark on a self-guided tour of the city’s most delectable and refreshing cold beverages.
From June 21st to July 31st, explore 30+ of Metro Vancouver’s top cafes, restaurants, and food spots, offering limited-time cold beverages and signature drinks throughout the festival period. Whether you’re a fan of invigorating iced teas and iced coffee or satisfying slurpies, or cool cocktails, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Don’t miss this chance to beat the heat and discover new favourites while supporting local businesses in a truly chill and immersive summer experience.
NOTE: Beverages are available at participating vendor’s individual locations and during their individual operating hours.
Click a vendor to see more details & their festival items
(v) = vegan-friendly
(df) = dairy-free
Participating Vendor Map
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
You got questions, we got the answers!
The Vancouver Summer Sips Festival will be held from June 21st to July 31st, as a self-guided tour of participating food spots throughout Vancouver.
The festival is designed for you to explore at your own pace, allowing you to visit the participating vendors during their regular business hours.
Note that some vendors may have multiple locations and only specific locations may be taking part in the festival.
To participate in the Vancouver Summer Sips Festival, simply visit the participating food spots during the festival dates (June 21 – July 31) and enjoy their limited-time cold drink creations!
Follow us on social media and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest updates on participating venues, contests, and more.
There is no admission fee to participate in the Vancouver Summer Sips Festival as an attendee. However, the cost of the cold beverages at participating food spots is not included and will vary by location.
To enter the social media contests and interactive challenges, make sure to follow Noms Magazine on our social media platforms and subscribe to our newsletter. Detailed information on contest rules and how to participate will be provided on our contest info page.
The Vancouver Summer Sips Festival is a family-friendly event, and people of all ages are welcome to participate. However, please note that some venues may offer alcoholic beverages, and you must be of legal drinking age to consume or purchase these drinks.
If you are interested in participating in the festival as a food vendor, please contact us at email@example.com
If you’re interested in being a sponsor or promotional partner, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.org
If you have any questions or require assistance, please feel free to reach out to us through our Contact Us page, and our team will be happy to help you.
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Terani Couture 251GL4349 Turn heads and exude confidence in Terani Couture 251GL4349. Show off your curves in this dazzling dress that glimmers with every step. With its intricate beadwork and stunning silhouette, this dress is a showstopper. Perfect for any special occasion, Terani Couture 251GL4349 will make you feel like the center of attention. Get ready to make a statement and feel absolutely beautiful in this one-of-a-kind dress. Make a bold fashion statement that will leave everyone in awe. Elevate your style and be the envy of everyone in the room. Terani Couture 251GL4349 is not just a dress, it's an experience.
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Burlington, Vt.--The Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SARE) is now accepting applications for its Farmer Grant Program. Up to $15,000 is available per project. Applications are due online at 5 p.m. ET on Nov. 17.
The Farmer Grant Program funds farmers to enable them to explore new concepts in sustainable agriculture on production, marketing, labor, farm succession, social capital and other areas through experiments, surveys, prototypes, on-farm demonstrations or other research and education techniques. Grants may not be used to help start or expand farm businesses.
Application materials, including detailed instructions and supporting documents, are posted on the Northeast SARE website at www.northeastsare.org/FarmerGrant. Questions about the grant program should be directed to Northeast SARE grant coordinator Candice Huber at email@example.com.
A webinar that explains the program will be held on Oct. 6 from noon to 1 p.m. Register at http://go.uvm.edu/farmergrantwebinar. Anyone requiring a disability-related accommodation to participate should contact the Northeast SARE office at firstname.lastname@example.org or (802) 651-8335 by Sept. 29.
Farmer Grant projects address issues that affect farming with long-term sustainability in mind. There are no restrictions on the topics that may be addressed as long as the proposed project leads to new information that enhances Northeast agriculture. Reviewers look to fund projects that are well-designed to meet the objectives and promise significant benefit to farming communities.
All commercial farm business owners and farm employees in the Northeast region are eligible to apply. Farms must be located in Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, D.C. or West Virginia.
Northeast SARE encourages projects submitted from or in collaboration with women, LGBTQ+ and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) farmers.
All projects must enlist a technical advisor that provides support to the farmer applicant. The technical advisor can be an Extension educator; Natural Resources Conservation Service or other government staff; university researcher; nonprofit staff; private consultant; veterinarian or other technical expert, including another farmer.
Northeast SARE, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture, offers competitive grants and sustainable agriculture education. The program is hosted by the University of Vermont.
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What We Do
Searching for professional tree maintenance support for your house or business? Together with our very good standing in Northern Beaches, Northern Beaches Tree Removal provides you the very best tree maintenance services at unbeatable prices. We always aim to be the industry leader in our industry. We provide all kinds of tree care services in Northern Beaches for example tree maintenance, replanting, pruning, topping, tree cutting and trimming.
Would you require tree stump removal or total removal of the trees in your residence or business? Well, Northern Beaches Tree Removal comes with the very best tools and tangible expertise to ensure high-quality and specialist services.
We offer expert tree removal services to Northern Beaches and its surrounding suburbs with cost-effectiveness in mind. The low price does not only mean cheap, it means having peace of mind, ethical business, hassle-free procedure, and environmental awareness, all in one bundle.
As a result of our experienced staff and how well-equipped we are, we can finish the job with minimal problems. As a result of this, our tree solutions Northern Beaches costs may be lower than you would presume.
To get started, please call us at 1300 636 143 or see our site for more information.
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Sudbury police raid medicinal cannabis store
Published Friday, February 22, 2019 2:20PM EST
A vendor displays marijuana for sale during the 4-20 annual marijuana celebration in Vancouver on April 20, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
Police in Greater Sudbury say they raided a medicinal cannabis dispensary in the community of Capreol this week.
Enforcement officers conducted a compliance check on Tuesday, February 20 at the Capreol Medical Cannabis Center on Young Street.
Police say upon entering the establishment, two plain clothes officers witnessed a 28-year-old male clerk in the process of selling cannabis to two young men. The officers stopped the transaction and arrested the salesperson.
Shortly after, the owner of the store, a 34-year-old woman, was also arrested upon arriving at the facility.
Police seized various amounts of illegal cannabis and cannabis by-products including: dried bud, hash, edibles, CBD and THC oil, and CBD cream, as well as three digital scales and cash.
The approximate street value of the drugs seized is estimated at over $21,000.
An investigation will continue in this case.
Legal retail pot sales don't begin in Ontario until April 1, and will only be allowed for businesses that possess a licence. Until then, the only legal cannabis available is through the provincial government website.
Police also say that any form of CBD products, including oils and edibles, are illegal to purchase or sell.
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Solidarity - A message from NSPC
- Friday 25th February 2022
NSPC is an international organization and we have students from all parts of the world. As a psychotherapy organization we strongly believe that conflicts can and should be resolved by discussion, debate, negotiation and dialogue, rather than by violence and aggression. We stand in solidarity with our colleagues in the Ukraine and condemn the cruel and unnecessary war currently being waged against them.
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More N.Y. Democrats Call For Election System Overhaul. Election Officials Say To Keep It Bipartisan.
New York State
See the full interview with Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone on New York NOW: https://nynow.wmht.org/blogs/health/new-covid-wave-postelection-analysis-student-experiences/
Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone has joined a growing number of New York Democrats who have called for a significant overhaul of how election officials are selected. State law requires that county board of elections commissioners are selected by local Democratic and Republican party leaders to form a bipartisan department.
"There's no reason that we have agencies all across our country, intelligence agencies, law enforcement agencies, where it doesn't matter what political party you're in, it's: 'Are you there to do the job? Are you professional? Are you meeting certain qualifications and standards?'” Bellone said.
Read this full story from WSHU & New York NOW: https://www.wshu.org/post/more-ny-democrats-call-election-system-overhaul-election-officials-say-keep-it-bipartisan#stream/1
New York now
New COVID Wave, Post-Election Analysis, Student Experiences
This week, we discuss the new wave of COVID-19 in New York, review the latest election news, chat with Suffolk County Exec. Steve Bellone, and check in on the situation in schools.
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Industries We Serve
Understanding the complexities of our clients is critical to helping them achieve their business goals. We know the unique issues that our clients face in their business environment, and we bring our experience and focused expertise to help our clients navigate the shifting landscape.
We are strongly committed to helping our clients solve their business-critical issues. Our team offers experience across a breadth of practice areas in order to advise our clients on the most complex challenges they may face while keeping their business objectives in focus.
Local, Regional and National Markets
The world is interconnected on a daily basis, and we know our client’s business does not stop at borders, whether local, regional or national. We have extensive experience advising clients in all types of markets. We have the knowledge and expertise to support our clients wherever they do business.
Technology and Predictable Practices
Oberman Law Firm Works is our platform for delivering practical, cost-effective legal services using cutting-edge technology and predictable processes in order to better serve our clients, as well as their financial bottom line. Our transparent, cost-efficient approach helps our clients reduce the time, effort and costs of their legal matters.
Oberman Law Firm represents clients in a wide range of practice areas, including private equity, M&A, healthcare, corporate transactions, intellectual property, data privacy and security, regulatory compliance and governance, cross-border transactions, labor and employment, construction law, litigation, private clients’ services, corporate restructuring, and white-collar and governmental disputes.
As a firm, we offer the highest quality legal advice coupled with extraordinary and tailored service to deliver exceptional results to our clients. Our philosophy is to invest deeply in the brightest legal talent and build dynamic teams that operate at the pinnacle of respective practice areas. We believe in empowering our attorneys, encouraging entrepreneurialism, operating ethically and with integrity, and collaborating to bring the very best to every client engagement. These principles have guided us in building extraordinary and successful long-term partnerships with our clients.
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Chillz's Murder Mystery 2 is one of the Murder Mystery titles, so in the game, you have to hide or hunt, depending on your role. In case you get the role of a Murderer or a Sheriff, you will need a weapon to kill other players. Fortunately, the game has many different swords, guns, etc., and some of them can be obtained using codes in Chillz's Murder Mystery 2.
These codes reward players with various weapons, some of which are unique. Even though they are released quite often, they must be used as quickly as possible. Otherwise, they will expire, and you will not be able to get free goodies.
All Chillz's Murder Mystery 2 Codes
Working Chillz's Murder Mystery 2 Codes
- BM1NTY — Redeem code to get Minty
- 7000LIKES — Redeem code to get Chroma Molten
- UPDZ — Redeem code to get 525 Credits
- 5500LIKES — Redeem code to get Hallowscythe
- 500LIKES — Redeem code to get Linked Sword
- SC$R] — Redeem code to get Unicorn
- 5KLIKES — Redeem code to get Candy
Expired Chillz's Murder Mystery 2 Codes
- FREE CHROMA
Weapons are an integral part of the gameplay of Chillz's Murder Mystery 2, although they are only required for two roles. However, some may have unique effects that make hunting much easier. To replenish your arsenal, you should use Chillz's Murder Mystery 2 codes.
As you can see, these codes can provide players with a variety of unique items. But, as always, they are active for a limited time. Therefore, you should hurry to use it.
How to Redeem Chillz's Murder Mystery 2 Codes
If you are familiar with Roblox titles, you already know how to use codes. If this is your first time trying this genre, then you must follow these tips to redeem codes in Chillz's Murder Mystery 2.
- First, launch Chillz's Murder Mystery 2.
- Then, open your inventory by clicking on the corresponding button on the left side of the screen.
- In the inventory, players can find the redeeming codes section in the lower-right corner.
- After this, all you have to do is enter the code and click redeem.
- If you do everything correctly and the code is still active, a notification will appear on the screen indicating that you have received your reward.
How to Get More Chillz's Murder Mystery 2 Codes
Developers release new Roblox codes quite often. Therefore, we recommend you follow our guide, as we will update it over time. Alternatively, visit the official developer page:
- Mars Solutions Roblox Group
Platform(s) PC , iOS , Android , Xbox One , PS4 Released September 1, 2006 Developer(s) Roblox Corporation Publisher(s) Roblox Corporation Genre(s) Game Creation System
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From the Principal:
Dear Parents and Carers,
On Sunday we celebrate Father’s Day.
All dads, stepdads, uncles, and grandfathers have vital roles to play in the lives of their children. The fathers (and all men) involved in our children's lives are 24/7 role models. Every word, every action, every smile, every frown, everything a dad does is an example for children. From a very young age, children ‘pick up’ on what their dads do. They like to copy them, they like to do what their Dad does, they want to be like their Dad. Something that’s important to a Dad is often important to their child. Dads have an incredible influence on their children.
We wish all dads a wonderful Father’s Day on Sunday. We trust that you have a moment on Sunday when the love of your children will be so beautifully clear for you to see. It might be the smile on their face, the look in their eye, the hug they give ………. it may even be that they actually laugh and genuinely enjoy your jokes.
Premier's Reading challenge:
Premier’s Reading Challenge
Wow! What a huge 10 weeks of reading at Our Lady of Mercy this year. It has been amazing to witness and hear about all the fantastic in-class and at-home reading. A huge congratulations to all students completing the 10-week challenge either at school or at home. Thank you to all the families for encouraging and supporting their child throughout our Reading Challenge and promoting a love of reading for life.
A special mention to our Kindergarten class, in their first year of participating, who have read a whopping 68 books in 10 weeks! We have some super readers on our hands. Amazing work Kinders!
As part of our Premier’s Reading Challenge this year, each class will be selecting a ‘Reading Champion’. This is a student who has demonstrated great reading habits, showed great engagement in reading/the challenge, achieved or smashed their personal reading goal, or just someone who shared their reading experiences with others. These will be announced next week.
Congratulations Our Lady of Mercy!
Literacy Practice Leader
A friendly reminder to that we have Speech Pathology Primary Placement students from the University of Tasmania on site for 3 weeks in September. A permission form was sent home last week, could these please be returned to school. A copy is attached below if you have misplaced yours.
Our Grade 3-6 students have been working hard rehearsing for their performance on Thursday 5th September at the Deloraine Youth Drama Festival. Tickets need to be booked online through the link listed below, scan the QR code and it will take you to the booking site.
Dress rehearsal will be on Tuesday 3rd September from 9:00am, Kinder-Grade 2 will go and watch the performance at 12:00pm.
Monday 2nd September: Assembly 2:10pm
Tuesday 3rd September: Drama rehearsals.
Wednesday 4th September: Grade 3/4 Class Mass 10:10am
Thursday 5th September: Drama Festival Performance 6:30 pm.
Friday 6th September: Wild Woods Walk, Kinder-Prep (weather permitting)
Friday 6th September: Friday Sport at Mole Creek 12:15pm
Wednesday 11th September: Grade 1/2 Mass 10:10am
Friday 13th September: Wild Woods Walk, Grade 1/2.
Friday 13th September: Country Gold Trial match.
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When it comes to creating an edgy and feminine outfit, this layered look embodies everything I love about summer-to-autumn transition fashion.
The centerpiece is a sleek, faux leather strapless dress, which I’ve layered over a delicate lace jumpsuit—perfectly capturing the season’s key trends: texture mixing and statement layering.
This combination strikes a beautiful balance between hard and soft textures, making it an ideal transitional outfit for autumn.
One of the standout features of this look is the contrast between the delicate lace and the bold faux leather. The lace jumpsuit brings a soft, romantic vibe, while the faux leather dress adds an edgy touch, perfectly blending femininity and boldness.
This interplay of textures reflects the Autumn/Winter 2024 trend, where dynamic, tactile combinations take center stage.
Perfect for Autumn Layering
Layering is key for autumn, and this outfit nails it. The lace jumpsuit serves as both a base layer and a statement piece, providing functionality as the weather cools.
Adding a jacket, like an oversized trench or wool coat, not only offers warmth but also elevates the outfit from street style to high fashion.
Another strength of this look is its versatility. The combination of lace and faux leather transitions seamlessly from day to night.
The lace detail adds sophistication, while the faux leather dress keeps the ensemble grounded and effortlessly chic.
For accessories, I chose a classic black beret and platform shoes to inject a touch of Parisian flair, keeping the look playful yet refined.
For anyone looking to embrace Autumn 2024’s trends, this outfit is the perfect balance of style and practicality, capturing the essence of modern layering with a bold, yet classic, statement.
What do you think of this outfit?
Until next time,
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The Fascinating World of Antiquaries in Dreams
Antiquaries, also known as antiquarians, are individuals who have a deep passion for collecting and studying ancient artifacts and objects. They are often seen as keepers of history, preserving the past for future generations to learn from. In dreams, the presence of an antiquary can hold significant meaning and symbolism. Let’s explore some popular dreams about antiquaries and their interpretations.
The Search for Knowledge
Dreaming of an antiquary can represent a thirst for knowledge and a desire to learn more about the world around you. This dream may be a sign that you are seeking answers to life’s mysteries or looking for deeper meaning in your experiences. It could also indicate a need to expand your horizons and explore new interests.
The Love for History
For those who have a fascination with history, dreaming of an antiquary can be a reflection of this passion. It may symbolize your appreciation for the past and your desire to understand how it has shaped the present. This dream could also suggest that you should pay more attention to your roots and heritage.
The Need for Preservation
In some cases, dreaming of an antiquary may represent a need to preserve something important in your life. This could be a relationship, a memory, or even an object that holds sentimental value. The antiquary in your dream may serve as a reminder to cherish and protect what is dear to you.
The Fear of Losing Something Valuable
On the other hand, dreaming of an antiquary could also signify fear or anxiety about losing something valuable in your life. This could be related to material possessions, but it could also represent losing someone you love or missing out on opportunities. The antiquary in your dream may be a warning to appreciate what you have before it’s too late.
The Need for Order and Structure
Antiquaries are known for their meticulous organization and attention to detail. In dreams, they can represent a need for structure and order in your life. This dream may be a sign that you should take a more organized approach to your daily tasks or that you need to declutter your mind and surroundings.
The Desire for Adventure
For some, dreaming of an antiquary can symbolize a desire for adventure and exploration. The antiquary may represent the thrill of discovering something new and unknown. This dream could be a call to step out of your comfort zone and try new experiences.
The Reminder of Mortality
In some cases, dreaming of an antiquary may serve as a reminder of our own mortality. The ancient artifacts and objects they collect can represent the passing of time and the impermanence of life. This dream may encourage you to make the most out of every moment and not take anything for granted.
Overall, dreaming of an antiquary can hold various meanings depending on the context of the dreamer’s life. It is essential to reflect on your current circumstances and emotions to decipher the message behind this dream symbol accurately. Whether it represents a thirst for knowledge, a love for history, or a reminder to cherish what is important, the presence of an antiquary in your dreams is undoubtedly fascinating and thought-provoking.
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IT infrastructure management
Fortinet Networks is a leading provider of cybersecurity solutions for businesses of all sizes. The company is dedicated to providing innovative and reliable solutions that protect against the most advanced threats while also simplifying IT infrastructure management.
Fortinet Networks offers a wide range of firewall devices to help protect your network from cyberattacks, including the FortiGate 30F, 40F, 50F, 60F, and 80F models. Each of these devices offers unique features and capabilities designed to meet the specific needs of different organizations.
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Key features & capabilities of the fortiGate range
The FortiGate 30F is a compact and affordable firewall device that's perfect for small businesses or branch offices. It offers up to 5 Gbps of firewall throughput and includes integrated WiFi for wireless network access. Other key features include VPN support, web filtering, and threat protection.
The FortiGate 40F is a step up from the 30F, offering up to 7 Gbps of firewall throughput and a wider range of features. It includes built-in WiFi, VPN support, and advanced threat protection capabilities like sandboxing and antivirus scanning.
The FortiGate 50F is designed for small to mid-sized businesses and offers up to 10 Gbps of firewall throughput. It includes all the features of the 40F, plus additional capabilities like intrusion prevention, SSL inspection, and application control.
The FortiGate 60F is a high-performance firewall device that's ideal for mid-sized businesses or large branch offices. It offers up to 18 Gbps of firewall throughput and includes advanced threat protection capabilities like AI-powered malware detection and cloud-based sandboxing.
The FortiGate 80F is the most powerful firewall device in the FortiGate F-series, offering up to 30 Gbps of firewall throughput. It includes all the features of the 60F, plus additional capabilities like multi-gigabit Ethernet ports and advanced SD-WAN functionality.
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One IT Services is the fastest growing Fortinet partner in the Northern Territory. With unparalleled support from Fortinet, and a pool of spare parts stored at the One IT facility locally in Darwin, this partnership has got your business covered for Internet service, reliability and security. When combined with a One IT NBN service, we have visibility of your entire network, right into the NBN backend.
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Congratulations Dr. David E. Pruitt, Radiation Oncology, for being named a Hot Springs Service Hero!
Dr. Pruitt has been with CHI St. Vincent Hot Springs Cancer Center for more than 20 years.
“He has truly sacrificed most of his waking hours during these years to the care of his cancer patients.”
The coworker who nominated him for the award said during most of his time at CHI St. Vincent, he has been the only radiation oncologist, therefore, he’s had a packed schedule. They said even when his schedule has been full, if one of the medical oncologists calls him, he will always accommodate the physician request and see a patient.
He also follows many of his patients for years and is often the only physician some of these patients see because they trust him.
Coworkers describe him as extremely ethical and always doing what is best for the patient. He is known to be a patient advocate as far as making sure the patient has transportation, lodging, and the resources they may need during their radiation therapy.
However, the coworker said Dr. Pruitt’s best example of service is his work with Aloe Vera Juice to help reduce side effects of radiation therapy in the esophagus.
He researched how to prevent patients from having a Peg tube placed and needing a very expensive pharmaceutical medication. He then worked with nursing to submit the only FDA approved research study called SMAP-AV, Saving Mucosa with Prophylactic Aloe Vera Therapy, which was a very successful research study. He will be able to publish the results next year after final IRB submission!
“He is a role model example of a great Radiation Oncologist and Service Hero who represents our hospital well.”
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Blast through hordes of helicopters, trucks, airplanes, and tanks before challenging the end-of-level bosses. Enhance your firepower with upgrades to dominate the enemy in a storm of devastation. Have a blast with this fantastic retro arcade shooter! Arrow Left to move left, Arrow Right to move right.
Embed this game on your MySpace or on your Website:
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The Art of Showing a Home – Breaking it Down with Chris Bonner
Mastering the Craft: Showing a Home Unveiled by Chris Bonner
Delve into the realm of showing a home and their intrinsic value with ‘Breaking it Down with Bonner.’ If you share a passion for understanding the intricate details that shape a property’s worth, then this series is your ultimate guide.
The key lies not only in comprehending the nuances of showing a home but also in effectively conveying their impact to your clients, aligned perfectly with their preferences and requirements.
Embark on a journey with Chris Bonner as we demystify the process of property analysis. Bonner, your trusted mentor, will walk you through proven techniques that not only establish your credibility but also foster a stronger client-agent bond.
By mastering the art of showing a home, you’ll inspire unwavering trust from your clients, leading to invaluable referrals among their circles of friends and family.
Join us in unraveling the secrets behind turning property insights into client-centric conversations that truly resonate. By elevating your skills and learning the art of showing a home, you’ll be able to expand your referral base.
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6-8 Peterborough Mews
On March 11th this year, we are very excited to be heading to Olympia, London, to showcase our beautiful products. We can show you how our retractable awnings and pergolas look and function, and you can meet the team behind Open Habitat.
You can buy your tickets here.
We’ll be at stand G255, and we’d love to meet you, so please do come and say hello!
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Euthnasia Politics in the Australian State and Territorial Parliaments
The issue of voluntary euthanasia has a turbulent history in the state and territorial parliaments. Since the passage of the Euthanasia Laws Act 1997 in the Federal Parliament, which overturned the Northern Territory's Rights of the Terminally Ill Act, successive attempts to reform the law in the states have been unsuccessful. Those who support the practice argue that this is remarkable and moreover unacceptable, pointing to opinion poll data that report a consistently high level support amongst the Australian public for legalisation. Consequently, the puzzle posed that this thesis seeks to answer is, why has subsequent law reform on voluntary euthanasia not taken place in Australia, despite widespread support from the public and considerable support from the medical profession? As such, the thesis will compare, describe and explain the fate of bills that sought to legalise voluntary euthanasia in four Australian state and territorial legislatures: the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly; the ACT Legislative Assembly; the South Australian Parliament; and the Tasmanian Parliament. A legislative history of the issue is presented for each legislature, including an analysis of the conscience votes and debates on the bills in parliament, plus an analysis of interview material. The thesis takes a comparative case study approach, which reveals that, although a number of factors that allowed the successful passage of the Northern Territory Bill have been present in the states, two key differences exist. First, there has been very little support for reform amongst state Liberal MPs, who have almost unanimously opposed legalisation during the free votes. In combination with the votes of Liberal MPs, opposition from the right-faction of the ALP, consisting of several MPs with strong religious values, has sealed the fate of bills. Second, since the ROTTI Act was overturned, legislators have increasingly referred to opposition within the medical profession as a reason for opposing bills. In addition to the investigation of the fate of bills, the research allows an examination of four political processes of broader interest in Australian politics: the Private Members' Bills process; parliamentary 'free' or 'conscience' voting; lobbying parliament; and spontaneous political group formation. The literatures on these processes are reviewed and several insights are developed. Interview material with sponsors of euthanasia bills reveals the varying degrees of difficulty which MPs in each parliament encountered with the Private Members' Bills process. For example, as a cross-bench member, one Independent MLA had a special category of business created for him to pursue his legislative programme, whilst another MP had to fight simply to get access to bill drafting services. In relation to parliamentary lobbying, interview material with the organiser of 'Operation TIAP', a group who campaigned in favour of the Northern Territory Rights of the Terminally Ill Bill, provides additional explanation of the successful passage of the Bill. Specifically, that the spontaneous element of their campaign combined with the strategy of reminding MLAs of their commitment to represent the views of their electorate, was key to generating support for the Northern Territory Bill.
Australian Government, Euthanasia, Political Science, Legislation, Reform
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This journal entry is due on Wednesday, October 12 at midnight PDT(Tuesday night/Wednesday morning). NOTE that the server records the time as Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Therefore, midnight will register as 03:00.
Store this journal entry as "username Week 6" (i.e., this is the text to place between the square brackets when you link to this page).
Create the following set of links. These links should all be in your personal template; then use the template on your journal entry.
Link to your journal entry from your user page.
Link back from your journal entry to your user page.
Link to this assignment from your journal entry.
Don't forget to add the "BIOL368/F11" category to the end of your wiki page.
Star Biochem DNA Glycosylase Exercise
Today we will prepare for the HIV Structure Project by learning how to use a protein structure viewing program called Star Biochem.
Follow the DNA Glycosylase Exercise found here and record your answers on your Week 6 journal page.
For this week only, you just need to record the answers to the questions found in the PDF file, and
Capture a screenshot and post it to your page to document your answers for questions 4b, 5a, and 7 (including the optional part of question 7).
There is different structure viewing program called Cn3D installed on the computers in Seaver 120. This program is also freely available from NCBI at this web site.
To view the DNA glycosylase enzyme in Cn3D, you need to download the structure file from the NCBI Structure database. To find this file, search for the ID for the structure 1ebm and then follow the link to "View in Cn3D" to save the file to your computer's hard drive.
Open the structure in Cn3D and use the various menu options to render and color the structure. Answer the following:
Is this structure a tertiary structure or quaternary structure? Explain your reasoning.
How many domains does DNA glycosylase have? Explain your reasoning.
Can you view the same things in the structure using this program as you did when you were using Star Biochem? Why or why not?
Capture at least one screenshot that is a similar a view to one of your previous screenshots as possible and post it to your page.
Which program do you prefer to use to view this structure? Why? You will choose to use one (or both) of these programs for your HIV Structure Project.
On the shared reflection page, explain whether you would be interested in playing this game and why or why not?
Do you think that games like this could assist you in learning about protein structure? (I'm not asking you to play it, per se, although you can if you want; I just want you to comment based on reading the article.)
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Hello, mini-burger lovers! Are you ready to indulge in a bite-sized delight with a twist? Introducing Mini Tater Tot Cheeseburgers, also known as Tater Tot Slider Bites! These adorable, mouthwatering mini cheeseburgers are the ultimate fusion of cheeseburgers and crispy tater tots, perfect for parties, game nights, or even a cozy meal at home. Whether you’re a fan of classic cheeseburgers or a lover of unique mini meals, these bite-sized wonders are here to satisfy your cravings!
- 24 tater tots – cooked and crispy
- 8 small beef patties – about 1 ounce each, seasoned to taste
- 4 slices cheddar cheese – cut into quarters
- 8 cherry tomatoes – sliced
- 8 small lettuce leaves
- 8 pickle slices
- Ketchup and mustard – for topping
- 8 toothpicks – to hold everything together
For a healthier twist, use turkey or chicken patties instead of beef. If you’re vegetarian, substitute with plant-based mini patties and dairy-free cheese slices.
Step 1: Prepare the Tater Tots
Start by cooking the tater tots according to package instructions. To make the perfect crispy base for your Mini Tater Tot Cheeseburgers, make sure to bake or air fry them until golden brown. Set the cooked tater tots aside to cool slightly.
Step 2: Cook the Beef Patties
While the tater tots cook, season the beef patties with salt and pepper. Pan-fry them over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until fully cooked. Place a small piece of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking to allow it to melt slightly.
Step 3: Assemble the Tater Tot Cheeseburgers
With all ingredients ready, it’s time to assemble your Tater Tot Slider Bites:
- Place a tater tot on the bottom.
- Layer a lettuce leaf on top of the tater tot, followed by a slice of tomato.
- Place the cheesy beef patty on top.
- Add another tater tot, followed by a pickle slice.
- Add a dollop of ketchup and mustard on top for extra flavor.
- Secure each mini burger with a toothpick to keep everything in place.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy!
Your Mini Tater Tot Cheeseburgers are now ready! Serve them immediately for the best taste and texture.
- Use Fresh Ingredients: Freshly sliced lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles will enhance the flavor of your Tater Tot Slider Bites.
- Experiment with Cheese: While cheddar is a classic choice, feel free to try other cheeses like mozzarella or pepper jack for a different flavor profile.
- Keep Tots Crispy: To maintain the crunch of your tater tots, avoid assembling the burgers too far in advance.
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Your business is important and this is why you should strive to see to it that it is relevant. Should you be looking for a relevant way that you can use to stand out then a website is a way to go. The thing is that you should not just make one, but you should do it right. When creating a website, then you need to choose a company that has worked with business like the one that you have. Here are some of the reason you should do this.
These experts have been trained on how to create a site that stands out. Thus, this means that they will be able to give you the best outcome. You have to understand that it is paramount for you to see to it that you have a site that stands out as this is something which will come in handy when looking for clients. The thing is that when you have people knowing who you are, then there is a high possibility that they will contact you when seeking the services you are offering.
When you choose to use the professionals; then you should note that they will have your website running within a short time. The reason you will end up getting the best is that the professional has handled similar projects in the past. They will also use optimization and keywords to attract more clients to the page. It is a way of making certain that the leads you get are more than your competitors. Click here to know about Means-of-Production.
The company can also do the email marketing for you. The thing is that these companies are known to offer business with the return to their investments. Some of the things to understand is that when you do this, then you have to strive to ensure that the clients end up getting quality and interesting topics that they can read. The thing is that when you choose the might company then they should offer you with a budget-friendly option that you can use. Open this link for more info means-of-production.com.
The best company will also help you with the social media management. The thing is that when you make use of the social media platforms, then this is something that will play an essential role in making sure that you attract clients. This being the case then you need to post regularly to remain relevant. These experts are aware of this fact, and this is the reason that they will help you with the venture. When you choose the best company then they will give you ideal software that you can use. Some of the things that you should note is that if you work with the right team then you will end up getting the best outcome. Click here for more info : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_design.
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Amazon Canada Station SellerPay attention to many things when selling, such asAmazon FBA feeIt may be higher in Canada; Exchange rate instability;CanadaThe tariff ofU.S.AHigh; Canada has federal sales tax (GST), etc.
IThe seller needs to pay attention to the exchange rate
Selling in Canada may result in higher FBA fees for sellers, depending on the product (especially smaller and lighter items). Ensure that when calculating Amazon FBA fees, do not assumeAmazon Canada StationThe same as the US station, the list prices of Canada shall be calculated separately.
Blue Ocean Yiguan has learned that,AmazonThe seller can raise or lower the price of the product on the Canadian station, however, the exchange rate is unstable.
For example, in 2011, the actual value of the Canadian dollar was more than $1, but in May 2020, $1 was equivalent to $0.70. The seller should pay close attention to the exchange rate. If it is not possible to pay attention once a month, it should at least pay attention once a quarter.
IICanada's tariffs are 25 to 50 times higher than those of the United States
According to Ecomcrow's data, Canada's tariffs tend to be higher thanU.S.A25 to 50 times higher. If the seller imports goods from China to the United States, and then exports them to Canada, then in fact, double tariffs are imposed on Canada and the United States. Technically, the seller can apply for the United States' tariffs back, but paperwork is very expensive.
The country of origin of the product will never change.For example, if the seller imports a small part from China to the United States, and then imports it to Canada, Canada still thinks that the small part is "made in China".
In addition, in Amazon, there is no cooperative operator to transport the seller's goods from the United States to Canada.The seller needs to arrange the logistics transportation from the United States to the warehouse of Amazon Canada.
The seller also needs Canada's Business Number to officially import products to Canada. But it's easy to apply.
When the seller delivers goods to Amazon Canada through FBA, he must ensure that all duties and taxes are paid before arriving at Amazon Canada. With UPS and FedEx FedEx, the seller can deliver goods through "DDP dutiable delivery", which basically transfers these costs to the seller and prevents Amazon from rejecting the seller's goods.
3、 Sales tax and GST/HST
Canada has a federal sales tax called GST/HST, which is simpler than the United States. Each province has a GST/HST tax rate, and there are only 13 provinces/regions, which can be almost summarized in one table.
On July 1, 2021, Canada will launch MTC (market place tax collection platform tax) rules, which means that Amazon will be responsible for any unregisteredGST/HSTThe seller collects and pays GST/HST. However, sellers may still need to register for GST/HST to collect sales tax from BC (British Columbia), Manitoba (Manitoba) and Quebec (Quebec).
According to Blue Ocean Yiguan,Because Quebec, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan have set their own provincial sales tax rules, while Amazon now levies sales tax on Saskatchewan, in fact, sellers only need to consider three provinces.
Although not registering does not seem to affect the seller's ability to import products into Canada, orAmazonSales, but the seller should charge these taxes. According to Ecomcrow, Quebec has an economic threshold of 30000 dollars, and sellers cannot exceed this threshold. Whether good or bad, many international sellers have never registered to collect provincial sales tax.
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It is important to bear in mind that the 1.25% increase in National Insurance contributions (NICs) for 2022-23 will apply to National Insurance Class 1 and Class 4 contributions from April 2022. This means that the increase will apply to Class 1 (employee and employer), Class 1A and 1B and Class 4 (self-employed) NICs. Those above State Pension Age are not impacted by the April 2022 changes although see closing comments on the new Levy from April 2023.
Smaller employers who benefit from the NIC employment allowance may not be affected by the increase in employer secondary Class 1 contributions if their NI bill is covered by the allowance. The employment allowance currently allows eligible employers to reduce their National Insurance liability by up to £4,000 per year. The allowance is only available to employers that have employer NIC liabilities of under £100,000 in the previous tax year.
The employment allowance cannot be used against Class 1A or Class 1B NICs liabilities and accordingly, the 1.25% increase will represent a real cost even for small employers whose Class 1 NIC bill is covered by the employment allowance.
From April 2023, these increases will be incorporated into a new ringfenced Health and Social Care Levy of 1.25%. The levy will apply to those who pay Class 1 (employee and employer), Class 1A and 1B and Class 4 (self-employed) NICs and will also be extended to those over State Pension age who are in work. The NIC rates will revert to their current level, but the increase will of course remain by way of the new levy.
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555 Sardines with Tausi is a flavorful and ready-to-eat canned fish product that brings together high-quality sardines and fermented black beans, known as tausi. This Filipino favorite combines the richness of sardines with the deep, umami taste of black beans, creating a deliciously savory dish that’s ideal for quick meals. Packed with protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and essential nutrients, this dish offers a nutritious, satisfying meal on its own or as a flavorful addition to rice, pasta, or vegetable stir-fries.
The black beans add a unique twist, enhancing the flavor profile with a hint of earthy saltiness that complements the sardines beautifully. Perfect for those who enjoy bold, traditional Filipino flavors, 555 Sardines with Tausi is a pantry staple that’s both convenient and delicious.
•Sardines: A rich source of protein and omega-3 fatty acids.
•Water: Used to create a moist and flavorful sauce.
•Salted Black Beans (Tausi): Fermented black beans that add a deep, savory flavor.
•Tomato Paste: For a touch of tanginess and to balance the flavors.
•Soy Sauce (Water, Soybeans, Wheat, Salt): Adds an additional layer of umami and enhances the sauce.
•Vegetable Oil: To provide a smooth texture and richness to the sauce.
•Salt: For seasoning and preservation.
•Spices: A blend of spices that brings out the best in the sardines and black beans.
•Contains Fish (Sardines), Soy, and Wheat: This product includes fish as its main ingredient and soy sauce containing soy and wheat, which may not be suitable for individuals with fish, soy, or gluten allergies.
•Processed in a Facility that May Handle Other Allergens: Cross-contamination is possible. It’s recommended for those with severe allergies to read the label and take necessary precautions.
•Serve with Rice: Enjoy as a traditional Filipino meal by pairing with steamed rice for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
•Use in Pasta or Noodle Dishes: Add to pasta or noodles for a unique, savory twist.
•Top on Crackers or Bread: Spread on crackers or bread for a quick snack.
Store in a cool, dry place. Once opened, transfer any unused portion to an airtight container, refrigerate, and consume within a few days for the best taste and quality.
Nutritional Information (per 155g serving):
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Anani Villa is a private eco-retreat rooted in the pristine rainforest of Janda Baik, Bentong, Pahang. Enhance by the minimalist design, the villa graciously strips away most unnecessary man-made elements. Instead, all lavishness and attention are reserved to the surrounding lush natural environments. Enveloped by secluded haven for most beautiful and rare flora and fauna, it is the perfect place to experience beauty and tranquility mother nature has to offer. Anani Villa is located just 45km from the hustle bustle of Kuala Lumpur; a mere half an hour drive to refresh in the cooling temperature with friends, family, and co-workers. With an equal emphasis on adventure and relaxation, Anani Villa offers a charming getaway both for business and holiday. Team building packages are available to accommodate even the largest group. No doubt the extensive facilities such as fully equipped seminar room and large open spaces will make bonding time at Anani Villa seamless.
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