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UPS to Exploit Distributed Ledger for Cargo Tracking
August 20, 2018
One of the leaders in cargo shipping, the UPS company, has filed another patent application. The patent implies using distributed ledger in shipping system around the globe.
The application was published last week by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). UPS plans enabling blockchain to review the basic principles of shipping.
The patent was titled “Autonomous services selection system and distributed transportation database(s)”. The application describes a method for storing various types of information registered in blockchain including destination, location and transportation plan for cargos.
Remember that this company became a part of shipping sector that uses distributed ledger last year. In addition, the chair of UPS also considered Bitcoin as payment means.
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https://totalcoin.io/news/2038-ups-to-exploit-distributed-ledger-for-cargo-tracking.html
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Somaliland’s Kulmiye Ruling Party on Sunday postponed holding its fourth National Convention citing the coronavirus health crisis. The party previously announced holding its assembly at the beginning of June, 2020. The second deputy chairman of the party, Ahmed Ali Dheere, made the announcement in a press conference. Ahmed said that the party informs that all supporters, the central committee and the executive council that the convention has been postponed until further notice. Ahmed has rejected that there is no conflict within the party in a response to a question asked by the reporter during the press briefing. Kulmiye party chooses its leaders and candidates for president in their conventions. Numerous party leaders including cabinet ministers have announced their aspiration to become the next chairman of the party. Most notably is the former strongman in the last Kulmiye government, Mohamud Hashi. The current deputy chairman of the party, Mohamed Kahin is also expected to join the race. Candidates with lesser chances include the former planning minister, Mohamed Ibrahim Aadan, and the president Bihi’s political Advisor, Ali Waran-Adde.
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http://somalilandstandard.com/ruling-kulmiye-party-delays-fourth-convention-due-to-covid-19/
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BOULDER, Colo. (CBS4) – A University of Colorado Boulder student is among the 32 Americans to win the prestigious 2019 Rhodes Scholarship. Serene Singh, a senior at CU Boulder, is also the first female student from the university to claim the coveted scholarship to study at Oxford University in England.
“I’m feeling really, really thankful and so excited!” Singh said with a big smile.
Much like her bright grin, Singh has vibrant energy that can light up a room. With a schedule like hers, that’s a really good thing.
“I have a Sikh Student Association meeting, a Supreme Court meeting on campus, an executive board meeting,” Singh told CBS4’s Kelly Werthmann, listing all the meetings and events she was attending Wednesday afternoon.
Her busy schedule list goes on, and it’s only part of her day. Singh also has her hands full majoring in political science and journalism, serving as president of the Sikh Student Association, president of the Political Science Honor Society, and working with the nonprofit she founded — The Serenity Project, Brave Enough to Fly — to empower at-risk women through the skills she gained in pageantry.
“I’m just a normal college student,” Singh said with a laugh.
Motivated by issued she cares about, the ambitious student from Colorado Springs — who was also awarded the Truman Scholarship and is a Boettcher Scholar — is focused on serving her community.
“I have optimistic energy and sometimes an overly positive attitude about things that can be fixed,” she explained. “I think that’s important because I think sometimes communities feel like nothing can be done. They need someone to say, ‘Wait a second! Let’s challenge this creatively.’ I try to do that in everything that I’m working on, whether it’s gender equality, religious communities, with young women and girls. I just try to say, ‘Let me bring my energy and optimism to this and show everyone even if it’s pessimistic and sad right now, whatever is going on can change.’”
Singh’s commitment to making a difference in the world, combined with her promise of great leadership and academic successes, are among the many reasons why she earned the Rhodes Scholarship. It is an opportunity that will send her across the pond to pursue double master’s degrees.
“The first one is criminology and criminal justice, the second one is evidence-based social intervention and policy evaluation,” Singh explained.
With all her optimistic energy, Singh aspires to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court. It’s a role, she says, will allow her to showcase her leadership skills and have long-term impact.
“I think judges are the instruments through which justice is served,” she said. “Judges have a lot of power to change a lot of the issues we’re seeing.”
But more than anything, Singh wants to be an inspiration to other young women to chase their dreams.
“You have to just believe in yourself,” she said.
The Rhodes Scholarship is one of the most competitive academic scholarships in the world. Winners are selected on academic excellence, great personal energy, ambition for impact, the ability to work with others, a commitment to making a strong difference for good in the world, concern for the welfare of others and awareness of inequities. Applicants must be endorsed by their university or college. This year, more than 2,500 students sought their university’s endorsement, and 880 students were endorsed by 281 colleges. Nearly half of this year’s 32 recipients are immigrants or first-generation Americans.
The scholarship pays all college fees, provides a stipend and transportation to and from England, for an award up to $70,000 per year for up to four years.
Kelly Werthmann joined the CBS4 team as the morning reporter in 2012. After serving as weekend morning anchor, Kelly is now Covering Colorado First for CBS4 News at 10. Connect with Kelly on Facebook or follow her on Twitter @KellyCBS4.
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https://denver.cbslocal.com/2018/11/28/serene-singh-cu-boulder-rhodes-scholarship/
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Enjoy a great evening of wine tasting with clients &/or colleagues. Start with a welcome glass of Prosecco, followed by tasting, enjoying & learning about 8 wines from around the world (3 whites, 4 reds & finishing with a Port). I will teach your party how to taste wine like a professional & how to spot quality in the wine.
I also offer a cheese & wine tasting at £5 per person extra (£30 inc.).
Taste 6 sparklers from around the world. Start your tasting with a welcome glass of Prosecco, followed by enjoying & learning about 3 sparkling wines, 2 Champagnes & a premium Champagne to finish. Taste bubbles like a professional & how to spot quality in the wine.
A Champagne or Prosecco Reception is designed with your company in mind. Whether launching a product or venue or networking with clients, fantastic Champagnes will be served professionally to your guests on arrival, leaving you to greet, network & do business. The pricing depends on numbers & wine chosen.
The perfect way to entertain guests at an event you are hosting. The format can be tailored to your requirements, whether staged as a 'sit down, tasting or 'roaming' tasting. For my roaming event I set up 'Country Tasting Stations' with different wines from various countries. The pricing depends on numbers & wine chosen.
Bath Wine Tasting packages ensure your company and clients enjoy a fun and informative event. I will teach your party how to taste wine like a professional and how to spot quality in the wine. I pitch my tastings so regardless of previous wine knowledge everyone will enjoy the event. Whether entertaining clients and/or colleagues you can rest assured a professional service will be given. Please ask if you have any particular requirements or need a bespoke package. I also offer a wine consultancy service, which can be a great help when choosing presents for clients.
Tastings can be held at your office or at an organised venue by myself (subject to availability & possible hire charges). Tastings last approx. 2 hours and I come as a complete wine tasting experience, i.e, the wine glasses, spittoons and tasting sheets, so nothing for you to worry about!!!!
To book, enquire about availibility or to discuss your requirements please click on the Contact Me page. I look forward to hearing from you. Jonathan
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https://www.bathwinetastingcompany.com/corporate-wine-tastings/
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Download our latest resource to learn more about measuring the effectiveness of SDoH interventions
Sustaining SDoH investments requires demonstrable improvements in health outcomes and a reduction in costs of care. But identifying the ROI of SDoH interventions remains a significant challenge. How can payors measure the effectiveness of SDoH interventions?
In our latest resource, we provide a clear framework for capturing and quantifying the ROI associated with SDoH interventions and how the framework fits into key foundational steps in building a social services network.
In this brief, you’ll learn about:
- A framework for capturing and quantifying the effectiveness of SDoH interventions
- Preparing for ROI analyses before deploying SDoH initiatives
- The foundations for successful, ongoing ROI monitoring
Access the brief and learn more about measuring the ROI of SDoH.
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https://www.healthify.us/healthify-insights/roi-framework-for-social-determinants-of-health
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A naming ceremony is a unique occasion for everyone to feel involved as they pledge their love and support for your child’s future. I enjoy getting to know families to plan a personal, creative and meaningful naming ceremony to be held in their home or other location. Godparents, guardians or mentors can be chosen as significant, supportive adults in your child’s life. I can also include grandparents and siblings with special roles within the ceremony.I will provide you with a beautifully presented copy of the ceremony and a choice of naming certificates for your child and their godparents.
What happens at a Naming Ceremony?
Ceremonies are designed to be approx 15 minutes in length.As a general guideline the ceremony usually includes the following:
• Introduction and welcome by the Celebrant
• Acknowledgements of special people in the child's life (such as grandparents)
• Recognition of Siblings and their inclusion in the ceremony
• Promises by Parents
• Godparents introduction, expectations and promises they would like to make to your child
• Special Rituals (optional) - Such as a Naming Candle, Butterfly Release, Promise Box...
• The Naming of the Child
• Poems and Readings - these can anywhere throughout your ceremony as appropriate
• Signing of the Naming Book
• Presentation of the Certficates
• Final good wish or blessing delivered to the Child by the Celebrant
• Presentation of the Child for kisses and cuddles!
•A personalised naming certificate is presented to the child. Certificates for grandparents, God parents or guardians can also be arranged as required for a small fee per certificate.
• Naming Ceremonies as such, are usually not religious. However, as it is your ceremony, you can include as much, as little, or no religious content as you deem appropriate.
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https://www.tasmaniancelebrant.com.au/naming-ceremonies
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The hand block print on these climbing pants is so intricate that it basically camouflages all their insane details (the same goes for their matching quilted shirt), so you'll just have to take our word for it until you get them in your hands. The Trek pant features a mid rise and relaxed fit with a built-in nylon webbing belt with snap buckle closure, four oversized climbing pockets at the back and an adjustable, bungee cinched hem.
Proudly made in India of 100% cotton corduroy.
Machine wash cold and hang dry.
Model is 5'11" with a 30” waist and is wearing a size XL.
These pants fit true to size but we recommend sizing up and really going for it. Might as well.
Drop nine is now final sale. We can no longer accept returns or exchanges for this garment.
PLEASE NOTE THAT STOCK OF THIS ITEM IS IN OUR NYC STUDIO AND THUS WILL NOT SHIP UNTIL AFTER NY STATE REOPENS THE CITY TO COMMERCE DUE TO THE COVID-19 CLOSURES.
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https://18east.co/products/trek-pant-black-bagru-print-corduroy
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The lyrics from a 40-year-old strip-mining protest song are still a battle in a lawsuit pitting environmentalists against one of the nation's largest coal mining companies.
Activists suing Peabody Energy Corp. quoted singer-songwriter John Prine's 1971 song "Paradise," which criticized the company's mining activities in Kentucky. They asked a federal judge this week to deny Peabody's request to strip the lyrics from their lawsuit, noting that even U.S. Supreme Court opinions have quoted songs.
The company says quoting the lyrics is inflammatory and irrelevant and strikes a sour chord.
Colorado activists Thomas Asprey and Leslie Glustrom claim the company and others violated their civil rights by having them arrested for protesting outside the company's 2013 shareholder meeting in Gillette, Wyoming.
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https://www.cpr.org/2015/08/05/peabody-wants-john-prines-paradise-lyrics-stripped-from-wyo-lawsuit/
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You may be asking yourself, what goes into our Doncaster races tips for today? More than meets the eye. With the Doncaster racing tips listed on this page, our experts make a detailed case for what they fancy and why. How many Doncaster races tips for today do that? It is what makes Horsebetting.com so special. Armed with our fully explained Doncaster horse racing tips, you should be on to a winner or two.
Whether it’s an in-depth look at a feature contest or more than one race, the Doncaster races tips for today you can see here will always offer a main selection. This is our NAP, the most likely and best value bet to win. Because some of the events held on Town Moor are so competitive, however, danger horses are called out in our Doncaster racing tips as the next best (NB). Looking at the each-way angle is also a key part of the Doncaster races tips for today we give, especially for the big field handicaps at this Yorkshire venue.
St Leger Festival – What Doncaster Racing Tips Cover
Of all the Doncaster horse racing tips given by our experts, those for the St Leger Festival are the most important. This four-day meeting in September sees top Flat thoroughbreds compete on Town Moor. Following on the Glorious Goodwood racing tips and York horse racing tips from the Ebor Festival, there are Group races each and every day of the meet. Our Doncaster racing tips for the St Leger Festival begin with the Sceptre Stakes over 7f for fillies. They remain the focus on the following day too.
There is Group 2 action for our experts to give Doncaster horse racing tips about on the Thursday of this meeting through the May Hill Stakes for juvenile fillies over a mile. The Park Hill Stakes for three-year-old fillies and mares and up, meanwhile, is contested over the St Leger course and distance.
One of the most historic races run anywhere in Britain is the subject of Doncaster racing tips on the Friday. That is the 2m 2f Group 2 Doncaster Cup for stayers aged three and up. Supporting that is the Flying Childers Stakes, a juvenile sprint contest over the flying 5f. The Mallard Handicap, meanwhile, is another big betting race over the Leger trip for older horses.
The biggest of Doncaster races tips for today, though, concern the St Leger itself. This is the oldest Classic in the world and open to three-year-old colts and fillies over an extended 1m 6f. Supporting that Group 1 is the Champagne Stakes over 7f for juveniles and the extended 5f Portland Handicap which gets punters betting in droves. Expect full coverage of this Festival in our Doncaster horse racing tips here.
Other Flat Meetings on Town Moor
From March right through until November, Doncaster is used for Flat horse racing. Outside of the St Leger Festival, there are other big days in the calendar. Our Doncaster racing tips take in the meeting which is regarded as the curtain-raiser to the Flat turf season in Britain. That happens in between the Cheltenham Festival and Grand National, for which we give Aintree racing tips aplenty. Held on the last Saturday in March, Doncaster horse racing tips on offer include the historic Lincoln Handicap over a mile for older horses.
While the action continues throughout the summer, our Doncaster races tips for today focus on the very best events. After the St Leger Festival, there is the Group 1 Vertem Futurity Trophy over a mile for two-year-olds in October. The Doncaster racing tips for this race are particularly important as the contest is a key trial for the following season’s 2000 Guineas. Our experts always have one eye on the future with this feature race and that Classic in mind.
The November Handicap is another big betting race for which our experts give Doncaster horse racing tips on. This 1m 4f contest open to three-year-olds and up happens on soft autumn ground and is one of the last days when Flat racing on turf happens in the British Isles. There are also a number of Listed races held during the course of the season, so check out our Doncaster races tips for today without delay.
Which National Hunt Races Feature at Doncaster?
Did you know there are five Grade 2 National Hunt races run on Town Moor during the winter months? We give Doncaster horse racing tips on each, as these serve as trials for some of the main events at the Cheltenham Festival. The first of those is the jumps season is the Summit Juvenile Hurdle over an extended two miles in December. Winners of this can go on to the Triumph Hurdle the following spring.
Another of our Doncaster racing tips at that time of year is on the December Novices’ Chase. A three-mile contest, this is a trial for the RSA Chase at Cheltenham. Towards the end of January, is the Yorkshire Rose Mares’ Hurdle over an extended two miles. The Doncaster races tips for today we give here can shape the Grade 1 Mares’ Hurdle in March. Also on the January card is the River Don Novices’ Hurdle, an Albert Bartlett Trial over three miles.
The Lightning Novices’ Chase, transferred from Ascot in 2010, is an extended two-mile contest which gives Arkle hopefuls a prep run. It’s the Great Yorkshire Chase, a Listed handicap, which is the big betting race among Doncaster horse racing tips for this day, however. A prestigious staying event over three miles, it can influence the Grand National market and takes place just before entries and weights are announced for the Aintree showpiece.
In March, there is also the Grimthorpe Chase. Another historic handicap, this 3m 2f event is another of our Doncaster racing tips with Grand National implications. With all that and more taking place on Town Moor, you won’t be sure of things to bet on. Take our Doncaster races tips for today and get the best value.
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https://www.horsebetting.com/tips/doncaster/
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Lori Sokol is a journalist, radio host, and author championing gender equality, the needs of working parents, and strides made by female professionals to smash the proverbial “glass ceiling.”
Her own radio show, “Work Life Matters with Dr. Lori Sokol,” airs on 1490 AM WGCH. Lori is an adjunct professor of psychology and a contributor to the Baltimore Sun, Slate.com, The Huffington Post, and the NY Times Business Blog. She has been interviewed on a variety of television news programs including MSNBC, CNBC, WPIX and Fox Five Live.
She is co-author of The Agile Workforce and Workplace: Flex Primer for the New Future of Work.
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https://equalmeansequal.com/lori-sokol/
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What kind of credit card does the gas station brand Sunoco offer?
Like the credit cards offered by other gas stations, the Sunoco Rewards Card works at Sunoco brand stations and cardholders can use it to make purchases at those locations unless you have one of the Sunoco MasterCards. While the standard cards are normally just used for gas, you can also use it to make purchases in their minimarts as well, and those MasterCard credit cards may be used anywhere that brand of card is accepted.
How can I make a Sunoco gas card payment online?
- Go to the online Sunoco gas card payment portal Sunoco.accountonline.com
- Type in your user ID and password
- For those on private computers, click the “Remember my ID” checkbox to have yours saved to the login page
- In the dropdown box that says “Take me to:” select the “Make a Payment” option
- Click the “Sign On” button
- Enter your preferred payment amount and date
- Type in your checking account information and your bank’s routing number
- Submit, then confirm, your payment
How do I create a user ID and password for online account management?
For those who have yet to do so, you can get to the account creation link by accessing the login page for Sunoco credit cards. As you can see in the image from the previous question, there is a green “Register Now” button, which will take you to the required forms for making login credentials for the site. Before going to the site, make sure to have your Sunoco gas card account number available as you will need it to complete the process.
What other Sunoco gas card payment options could you find?
Beyond just paying a bill online, Sunoco cardholders have a few other payment options available to them. If you have a Sunoco credit card, you can also make your payment through the mail, over the phone or by setting up a wire transfer with your bank. Here is the information you will need to complete any of those:
Sunoco Gas Card Mailing Address
If you would like to make a payment through the mail, get a check or money order made out to Sunoco with your account number jotted on it and mail it to:
Overnight Payment Address
If your due date is coming up quick, send your overnighted check or money order with your account number written on it and made out to Sunoco to:
Attn: Payments Department
Sunoco Gas Card Phone Payments
To make a payment over the phone, give the Sunoco gas card customer service line a call at:
Sunoco Card: (888) 409-8882
Sunoco Rewards Card: (866) 635-7981
Sunoco MasterCard or Sunoco Platinum Mastercard: (877) 645-2017
Bank Wire Transfer
For those of you who want to set up a wire transfer for your Sunoco credit card, the information needed follows:
- SD ABA 091 409571
- Credit Citibank
- Account 56-01011779
- Your Name
- Your Account Number
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http://peopel315.org/sunoco-credit-card-payment-login/
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This past Friday, Vermont-based jam band Twiddle released their 2-disc album, PLUMP (Chapters 1 & 2), which was funded by a fan-powered Kickstarter campaign. Chapter 1 of the record, originally released in December of 2015, has also been digitally remastered by legendary producer Ron Saint Germain of SoNo Recording Group. With over 40 years of production experience, Ron has worked on 19 Grammy-nominated projects with 14 winners, and has earned over 60 gold and platinum records with sales of over a quarter billion units. Musicians and groups on Saint Germain’s historic resume include legends like Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Tool, and Muse. Chapter 1 now also includes Twiddle’s best-known single, “When it Rains It Pours,” as well as a reworked version of “Five.” Chapter 2 is comprised of completely new, highly-anticipated material with a total of 15 freshly-cut tracks.
The two new radio edits, “When it Rains it Pours” and “Five,” both received significant makeovers. Both songs were digitally remastered for radio play, resulting in two carefully refined tracks that will certainly add new faces to the band’s rapidly growing fanbase. “When It Rains It Pours” has been a community favorite for some time, and while the new arrangement may throw older listeners for a loop, the song is more crisp than the original recording found in Somewhere On the Mountain, and the new harmonies in the chorus add a tasteful new texture to the composition. The radio edit of “Five” is wonderful – I’ve always loved the song, but this newly released version brings the tune to an entirely new level.
The vast majority of Chapter 2 contains brand new material the band has never performed on stage. Twiddle debuted the 12th track, “Blunderbuss,” at The Capitol Theatre in May 2016 as their first set opener, but then did not play any other Chapter 2 songs until their performance of “Moments” this past Fall at the State Theatre in Portland, ME. At their recent PlayStation Theatre run on 3/31 and 4/1, they debuted five Chapter 2 tracks in anticipation of the album release including “New Sun” (written by Brook), “Orlando’s,” “Juggernaut,” “Nicodemus Portulay” and “Fat Country Baby.” You can read our entire review of the PlayStation run here.
The second chapter features an intro and outro that perfectly suits the progression of the album. Dempsey’s dexterous piano playing in “Enter” sets a majestic mood for the album, and he cleanly ends the two-disc feature with “Purple Forest.” In between, Twiddle delivers songs written by each band member and the unique character of each musician certainly shines through on the recording. Each song has its own distinct feel, yet the whole disc flows incredibly smoothly from start to finish. “Orlando’s,” the second track on Chapter 2, is musically diverse with different stylistic segments, and also contains incredibly fun lyrics. It’s relatively long for a studio track — just over 9 minutes— but with the diversity of sound and jammed-out segments, each second of the track will keep Twiddle fans on the edges of their seats.
“Juggernaut” is a particularly angry, hard-hitting song that delivers commentary on our current political situation. The rage in this song is something a lot of people are presently feeling (especially Twiddle fans), so to hear a band that generally upholds raw positivity exhibit that much agitation is a potent change of pace. “Juggernaut” has a Rage Against the Machine type feel, earning this song the nickname, “Twiddle Against the Machine.” “Blunderbuss” has a similar feel to it, so it’s interesting to see the band add teeth and edginess to the mix in Chapter 2.
But there are also feel-good songs. “Moments” contains a characteristic, chilled-out reggae ethos, and the light-hearted tales in “Ricky Snickle” and “Nicodemus Portulay” are incredibly catchy, well-painted sonic stories. “Forevers” is another carefully composed track chalk-full of personality, and contains my favorite piano feature on the two-disc set. “New Sun” and “Drifter” are two tunes where drummer Brook Jordan takes the helm on lead vocals, and he clearly displays how far he’s come and how hard he’s worked on polishing his voice.
Rounding out Chapter 2 are “Milk,” “Peas and Carrots,” and “Dinner Fork.” Each of these songs are well put-together, with “Milk” featuring the one-and-only Tim Palmieri of Kung Fu and The Breakfast on guitar. In addition to Tim’s guitar playing, I was also drawn to the standout bass lines in “Milk,” and personally think this was Gubb’s most impressive track. All in all, I have to say I love the direction Twiddle takes in Chapter 2. This new collection of material is particularly diverse, and I’m excited to see how these songs evolve within Twiddle’s rotating live repertoire in years to come.
(This review was written by a new writer, Karen Elizabeth. More Twiddle coverage is on its way from this exciting new contributer!)
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http://sound-fix.com/plump-twiddle-album-review/
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January 12, 2012
Lafayette Regional Health Center (LRHC) has partnered with Stericycle to develop a recycling program for our hospital.
Phase 1 was started at LRHC on Jan. 3, 2012, by placing recycling bins in staff areas.
All employees are encouraged to use these green bins for newspapers, magazines, junk mail, non HIPPA office paper, journals, phone books, aluminum cans, tin & steel cans, plastic water, soda & juice bottles.
The green bins will be lined with either a clear, or green, bag. The housekeepers will exchange the bags during their normal cleaning rounds. As with any trash can, if you find one needing to be emptied, simply replace the liner with one of the clear laundry bags and take the full bag to the big green “Recycling” dumpster behind the hospital.
We will also recycle cardboard. All cardboard boxes need to be broken down before being placed in the dumpster. We are already experiencing an outstanding response to our recycling efforts and finding the dumpster full, but the problem is that it is full of big intact boxes. Box cutters have been ordered and will be stocked in the office supply cabinet in Materials Management department. Please grab a box cutter for your department and cut the boxes down, then take them to the “Recycling” container located at the receiving dock once a day.
LRHC is still recruiting members for a “Green Team” to advance our efforts.
We cannot put any of the following items in the recycling dumpster: patient information, plastic bags, food waste, glass, trash, Styrofoam, wax/coated cartons and cups. If these items are found in our “load”, they will have to treat the entire dumpster load as waste and take it to the landfill.
With success, we will reduce our trash/waste, which results in a healthier environment and reduction in overall waste disposal costs.
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https://lafayetteregionalhealthcenter.com/about/newsroom/hospital-partners-with-stericycle-to-develop-recycling
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What you need to know:
- All admission events are canceled at this time. Tour Grinnell though our Virtual Visit Experience page.
- For the 2020-21 admission cycle Grinnell College will adopt a test optional admission policy.
- We are planning for a very low-density population on campus this fall.
- Fall Term 1 and 2 classes will be offered remotely.
- Additional information is available from the Office of Admission.
- Apply to Grinnell
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https://www.grinnell.edu/campus-life/health-wellness/coronavirus/admission
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Oldelpaso Sauce Taco Medium Sauce
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Total of 12 units
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Sauce (Taco,Medium,226g) Oldelpaso
Stock up on Old El Paso Medium Taco Sauce, 8.0 oz. It has just the right combination of spices and chili peppers for when you want just a little extra kick. Like it hot, but not to hot.
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https://www.esajee.com/sauce-taco-medium-sauce/
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Genetic detectives reveal the origins of the european outbreak
In a story from MIT technology review we get clues to how SARS-CoV-2 are spreading throughout the world, and how transmission chains are not always what they seem to be. By tracking random mutations in the virus’ DNA sequence, as documented in the open source effort Nextstrain, it is possible for scientists to follow the evolution of the pandemic in in near real time.
For example, analysis of the virus genome shows that since february 1st, one forth of all new cases can be traced back to a business man in Munich, Germany, patient 1, who contracted the virus from a chineese business partner, visiting from Shanghai. The businessman, employed by Webasto, fell ill and within four days, four more employees were infected and the company headquarters were closed down. But this was not enough, as we shall see.
Six weeks later, a 38 year old top athlete in Italy, had contracted a nasty pneumonia. He had no history of illness, and there were little suspicion that he could have concieved the corona virus. However, on a hunch, a GP decided to test him and found that we was indeed infected and was diagnosed with COVID-19. Furthermore, the virus in the italian athlete is a genetical decendant of the virus infecting the Munich business man. Thus, the virus had silently spread in europe for six weeks before finally being detected.
Now the Munich branch of the virus is spreding throughout the world, showing with terrifying detail what happen if the SARS-CoV-2 is allowed to operate undetected. A great deal of the cases currently in europe can be traced back to patient 1 in Munich, around january 20th.
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http://sars-cov-2.se/development/genetic-detectives-reveal-the-origins-of-the-european-outbreak/
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Just a short while ago, CZW legend Nick Gage announced that he will be holding his own deathmatch tournament on September 5th of this year.
What? Yeah, I know that was a surprise. Gage seems to have had this in his barrel for a while, he keeps tweeting names. He stated that the tournament will be “H8 Club Certified” meaning that both Nick Gage and Nate Hatred are confirmed.
In the last few hours, he’s said a few different people. He passed out a very interesting tweeting asking “Where’s Wifebeater” which, as a deathmatch fan it’d be absolutely insane to see Wifebeater return for one night.
– Nick Gage (Confirmed)
– Nate Hatred (Confirmed)
– Necro Butcher
– Corporal Robinson
Not much information right now, or even if it’ll actually happen (although Gage has stated that he’s 100% “not fucking around” about it.
Follow Gage on Twitter:
As usual, tweet me about stuff if you want @CMCinnamond.
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http://www.theindycorner.com/columns/nick-gages-gods-of-ultraviolence-2015-what/
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This poor little kitten was lost and abandoned with no mother or anybody to care. The kitten was walking for miles with nobody who would stop, but then this kind man noticed the kitten…
The man named Alexey Mikhailenko noticed the kitten’s head was just centimeters from being smashed by the tire of a car. He immediately jolted out of his seat and grabbed the kitten just seconds before disaster!
His wife then pulled around and stopped in front to help him with the kitten who was rescued! This heroic rescue made my heart jump… wow, Watch Video:
Oh my goodness, this is the craziest rescue ever—SHARE this rescue story with your friends and family!
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The food pantries are in need of the following items: Applesauce, Canned fruit/vegetables/beans, Canned stew/chili, Crackers, Granola bars, Pasta/Sauce, Rice. Both churches accept monetary help to provide dinners for the men’s shelter.
Christ the King: 315.652-9266 // Pope John XXIII: 315.652-6591
Many groups have dropped out and we are trying to help supplement. Please mark an envelope “pantry” or use the online giving donation marked “pantry.”Any donation is appreciated. Thank you for your kindness.
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If you’re looking for unique items to bring home as souvenirs, head over to the Gold Coast’s famous Art and Craft Markets in Coolangatta. The markets have over 150 stalls featuring the best and most original Australian-made products. Find souvenirs, arts and crafts, the ingenious, the weird and the wonderful.
The Gold Coast famous Beachfront markets have been a popular shopping destination for tourists and locals alike for over 28 years. With established stalls and new stalls starting every week, there is always something new.
Coolangatta Art & Craft Markets are held every 2nd Sunday of every month and 4th Sunday in five Sunday months from 8 in the morning until 2pm. You can find the markets in the park off Marine Parade, on the beach front, opposite the Showcase Shopping Centre just a short drive from our Elanora Resort Accommodation.
Spend your Sunday morning browsing through the delightful treasures at Coolangatta Art & Craft Markets.
To learn more, go to www.artandcraft.com.au
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In 2017, a group of homeowners, renters, landlords and organizations associated with social justice and civil rights has formed a consumer coalition: Tax Equity Now New York (TENNY). This coalition was created to address inequities in the state's property tax system through a lawsuit. The group hopes to see some changes to what they believe is a largely regressive system of taxation that's been going on for more than two decades. They feel those with lower incomes are disproportionately taxed across the region, and they have the data to support that claim. The data identifies 15 community planning zones that have the highest rates of taxes, and the residents of these community planning zones are mostly African American and Latino.
But it's not just lower-income communities that recognize the inequities in New York's high property tax system. Early this year, billionaire Tom Golisano created a website named “Tax My Property Fairly”. Golisano has been outspoken in the past regarding the high New York property taxes and moved to Florida to avoid paying them. He still has some property that he owns in New York and is still interested in seeking reformation. In a recent interview with Syracuse.com, he cited an example that roughly 35% of 621 properties that sold in Onondaga County in 2017 were purchased at well below their assessed value, meaning homeowners were overcharged for taxes. Golisano is hoping that his efforts will reveal the inadequacies of the process for assessments and further educate citizens how to challenge those inadequacies.
Meanwhile, Mayor De Blasio stated his office is actively reviewing and reevaluating potential changes to the system of property taxes, which he describes as a “massive undertaking” involving both city and state law. According to Crain's New York Business, De Blasio vowed to develop "a more straightforward, more transparent, more consistent property-tax system for homeowners and co-op owners and condo owners. But we have to ultimately be revenue-neutral in terms of its impact on the whole city."
This process will involve tax reductions on some properties and increases on others, which is why many politicians -- according to Crain's New York Business -- have avoided the issue due to a fear of backlash by mostly white homeowners who benefit from tax incentives and property value caps passed in the 1970s and 1980s. During this period of what is known as "white flight," New York provided property tax incentives that included a program to reduce property taxes in return for restrictions on property assessments, i.e., properties could not be assessed more than 6% within the first year or 20% over five years.
But since that program began, the property values of many of these homes have shot up, but the caps have remained. Thus, billionaire Tom Golisano's beef with the property tax system: the value of his properties were capped and sold well below their actual value. The latter, however, is TENNY's beef with the property tax system: because these more affluent home's values remain capped, these residents are not paying their fair share of property taxes, leaving lower-income communities to compensate for it.
In response to these concerns, the mayor has expressed a desire for the city to correct the problem internally, rather than have a court ruling issued. It remains to be seen exactly what and how the mayor actually intends to approach and correct the problem when the "problem" is viewed differently according to the resident or property owner.
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About Gene and JoAnn Waddell
Side-by-side, Gene and JoAnn Waddell raised a family and built a successful business. They were high school sweethearts who married in 1960 and had little more than a dream when their journey began.
The young couple raised a family and built a thriving business, Waddell's Metal Recycling, located in Blue Grass, Iowa. Years later, when their business grew beyond all that they had imagined, Gene and JoAnn knew they wanted to share their good fortune with others.
JoAnn and Gene were separated by his death from Lou Gehrig's Disease in 2000. JoAnn cared for Gene at the end of his life, just as she had done as his loving wife and partner during their 40 years of marriage. When she grew weary, JoAnn was grateful for the care, compassion and support she received from Genesis Hospice. Before her own death in 2014, JoAnn learned of the significant impact her giving made in the health and well-being of hundreds, if not thousands, of individuals in the region.
Thanks to her extraordinary vision and generous $1 million gifts to both the Genesis Cancer Center and Genesis Philanthropy, individuals and families throughout the region will receive quality health care services and compassionate end-of-life care.
The Gene and JoAnn Waddell Regional Fund for Hospice and Cancer Care was the inaugural Genesis Philanthropy population health fund and will serve to inspire many who share a similar vision for health and wellness.
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https://www.genesisphilanthropy.org/genesis-philanthropy/regional-fund/gene-and-joann-waddell-/
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Six Months of PrimeTimersby Suzanne Kirchner & Nancy Daniels on July 3, 2019
PrimeTimers is a new group at St. Margaret's open to any church member over the age of 60 but welcomes anyone to attend any outing or presentation that might be of interest. We feel that this is a time in life when we are just reaching our prime. We are a fun-loving group that enjoys fellowship, outings, learning new things to keep us young at heart as well as helping with St. Margaret's outreach programs. Planning began in 2014, but hit a few delays until we got back on track last year.
Our first get-together was December 2018 with an organizational potluck. A long list of possible things to do was discussed. At this meeting our outreach included donations to the BackPack program.
January found us having brunch at Heights Corner Market with about 20 PrimeTimers. Inclement weather prohibited a February/March meeting. In May, 13 PrimeTimers attended our “How to Stay out of the Nursing Home”. Along with a healthy potluck there were presentations on chair yoga, the benefits of water aerobics from Shay Fortune and Debby Walter, respectively, and a very informative presentation on nutrition by Robin Reynolds, R.D.
Our most recent outing consisted 22 members from St. Margaret’s and Trinity eating lunch at Watercolor in the Park at Arkansas Arts Center. The food was very good and service was great thanks to our very own JJ Schreiber who was the staff leader in our private dining room. After lunch everyone was able to tour the art exhibits at their own pace while some of us chose to sit and visit.
With summer in full swing, we are taking some time off, but will pick back up in September after we have had time to research some more ideas. Please check out our Facebook page at St. Margaret’s PrimeTimers (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2219484654966263/_
Anyone want to learn to line dance? Bring a friend.
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Wise Up Wednesday February 2019 Compilation Issue
Every Wednesday, Barry Ashmore, managing director of StreetwiseSubbie.com, sends his ‘Wise up Wednesday’ e-mail to around 10,000 Specialist Contractors.
Full of important information to help Subbies to keep on top of Contractual, Payment and other important business issues, it is essential reading for many. In fact, we know that many Subbies actively watch for it landing in their in-boxes.
This is your ‘Wise up Wednesday’ compilation for the month of February 2019 and covers the following:
- Just one of many examples of how one Subbie got it badly wrong
- How to beat that aggressive QS
- We explain why some Subbies get paid and others don’t
- And 7 critical checks that could be the key to your success!
This is the type of highly useful information you can receive each and every Wednesday. It’s all designed to help improve the lives of Specialist Contractors.
To get the full story, just hit the button below and the PDF will wing its way into your email in box in seconds.
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Thanks for reading. As ever, if you have any questions, or wish to find out more about how StreetwiseSubbie helps specialist contractors on a daily basis, then please call 01773 712116 today.
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All-female flotilla aims to break Israeli siege of Gaza
Cii Radio| Ayesha Ismail| 19 September 2016| 17 Zhul Hijjah 1437
Barcelona, Spain – As the two boats pulled out of the harbour, a large crowd of people chanted: “Gaza, don’t you cry; we will never let you die.”
The Zaytouna and the Amal – meaning “olive” and “hope” – set sail last week from Barcelona, Spain, en route to the besieged Gaza Strip.
Led by an all-female crew, the flotilla will spend three weeks making its way across the Mediterranean Sea before reaching Gaza, where the boats will attempt to nonviolently push through a naval blockade that has been strictly enforced by Israel for a decade. A previous Turkish flotilla in 2010 ended in tragedy after Israeli forces stormed aboard, killing 10 people. Since then, three more aid flotillas have attempted to navigate Gaza’s waters – all without success.
This time, Captain Madeleine Habib says she is determined to break the siege on Gaza.
“It’s preventing freedom of access to the people of Palestine,” Habib, a skipper with more than 30 years of experience, told Al Jazeera. “It’s creating a jail in their own country and denying them access to the … basic rights that they deserve.”
Tasmanian-born with Egyptian roots, Habib has travelled extensively around the Middle East, during which time she says she developed an avid interest in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The current journey is more about provocation than aid, she said; although the boats are stocked with a few small items, the broader goal is to raise awareness about Gaza’s plight and the fact that without a political solution, aid alone is not the answer.
“We are trying to provoke a reaction [through] a very positive and symbolic action in a peaceful way,” Habib said.
Asked about the all-female aspect of the flotilla, Habib said this was for pragmatic reasons: Some women would be less likely to participate if they had to stay in cramped conditions with men. Khaldiya Abu Bakra, one of the only Gaza-born activists on board the Amal, said the goal was also to honour Palestinian women.
”The Palestinian woman has been participating in the cause for years just like men – if not more – but there is no recognition of her role,” Abu Bakra told Al Jazeera. “Palestinian women suffer from the occupation and siege the most, so women from all over the world wish to honour and recognise the role of the Palestinian woman.”
The boats each set off carrying a crew of 11, with flotilla members planning to eat and sleep in shifts. More people are expected to join at different ports, including peace activist and Nobel Laureate Mairead Maguire, playwright and screenwriter Naomi Wallace and Turkish athlete Cigdem Topcuoglu, whose husband was killed in the 2010 Mavi Marmara raid.
Flotilla member Ann Wright, a former US army colonel and state department diplomat, was also on board the Mavi Marmara six years ago.
“I saw the helicopters coming down and shooting, killing people on the deck,” Wright told Al Jazeera. “Our boat was boarded; we were kidnapped and taken to Israel.”
Wright, who resigned her state department position in protest against the 2003 Iraq war, has also questioned her country’s pro-Israel stance, becoming deeply involved in pro-Palestinian activism. In 2009, Wright organised the Gaza Freedom March, a group of more than 1,000 people from around the world who planned to enter Gaza through Egypt. When Egyptian authorities stopped them, they instead marched to Tahrir Square. Wright has since become a member of the organising body sending flotillas to the impoverished territory.
In June 2015, one of those flotillas, which set sail from Sweden but was ultimately intercepted by the Israeli military, prompted Israeli Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Tzipi Hotovely to comment: “Flotillas like the one making its way to Israel are the handiwork of provocateurs who only want to make Israel look bad.”
The siege on Gaza has crippled the Palestinian territory, severely impeding the movement of goods and people. A 2015 World Bank report found that Gaza’s economy was on the “verge of collapse”, while a subsequent report by Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics noted that the unemployment rate in Gaza surpassed 40 percent.
Back on the flotilla, Habib said she was excited about the trip ahead – despite the inherent difficulties, including cramped conditions, little sleep, potential seasickness and the possibility of arrest upon arrival in Gaza.
In the meantime, she is going to enjoy the journey.
“When we’re looking for shooting stars, phosphorescence in the water, dolphins, being at sea – I still find it completely enchanting and magical,” she said.
Source – Al Jazeera
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http://ciiradio.com/2016/09/19/all-female-flotilla-aims-to-break-israeli-siege-of-gaza/
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We hope this letter finds your family well. We know what a tough time it is for all parents right now trying to make difficult decisions regarding your child(ren)’s schooling. We feel for you all and are in your corner no matter what your decision.
As you know, we temporarily closed our doors on March 16th. After being closed much longer than we anticipated and having many staffing changes, we are unable to continue our March 2020 schedule. Therefore, all students who were enrolled in March (at the time of our closure) have been dropped from their class and issued a credit.
We are happy to announce that classes will be back in session starting September 8th, 2020. A brand new schedule will be emailed later this week and, enrollment will begin Monday, August 17th, 2020.
Our staff has been hard at work to ensure the safety of all our families, students, and staff and we are eager to have the kids back in the gym.
Looking forward to seeing you soon,
Lanny Mills and the Mills Gym Staff
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My task bar won't hold any windows. I open an application, and if I minimise it, I have to do control alt delete to get it back. I have no idea what I did to this computer to make it mad, but the other users on here that have accounts are not having this problem. PLEASE HELP ME! I AM GOING CRAZY!
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https://forums.techguy.org/threads/where-did-my-window-go.541874/
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Today I found this Africa Twin forum :|
I live in Belgium and I am 66 years young.
I have the new AT since may 2016.
Before this bike, I had a Transalp 700
I like to travel all over Europe.
I am also a filmer and present on YouTube.
Yesterday, it was a beautiful day in Belgium and I made a local trip between the autumn-colors
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Singing at St. Croix Reformed
We have a choir which sings at every service and presents special music throughout the year.
Anyone and everyone is welcome to join us at any time. Arrive 30 minutes prior to the service to practice the song for the day. The choir also practices for about 15 minutes after the service and fellowship time.
Choir members sit in the congregation and walk forward for the anthem. No robes!
We use the Presbyterian Church USA’s newest hymnal.
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https://stcroixreformed.org/2009/04/15/singing-at-st-croix-reformed/
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Las Cruces author again lands on New York Times Best Seller list
Correction: The story has been updated to state that Cervantes has had two of her books on the New York Times Best Sellers list, not three.
LAS CRUCES - Las Cruces-based children's author Jennifer Cervantes — pen name J.C. Cervantes — is now a two-time New York Times best selling author.
Her latest book, "The Fire Keeper," released on Tuesday, Sept. 3, debuted at no. 4 on the list. Her first book in her new series — "The Storm Runner" — also made the prestigious list. Her very first book that she wrote, "Tortilla Sun" won a New Mexico Book Award and a Zia Book Award among others.
Cervantes, who writes books for children and teens, said she's humbled at the distinction.
"Writing for kids is about more than entertainment," she said. "You hold their minds, and often hearts, in your hands. So to know that my books are being widely read is not only a dream come true but a responsibility I take seriously.
Jennifer Cervantes said she has been an avid reader since a young age and was inspired by her youngest daughter to take up writing.
"I always say that I didn’t go looking for writing, that writing found me. My youngest daughter inspired the first story I ever wrote which ended up being my first book, 'Tortilla Sun,'" she said. "When I first began to create stories, I had no idea I was writing a book. So, this journey — like that book — has been sequential. I have been fortunate to meet some incredible mentors along the way, to find the right resources at the right time, to venture to writing retreats where I pushed the limits of what I thought I could do as a writer."
Rick Riodan presents
"The Fire Keeper" is a sequel to "The Storm Runner" which is based on Maya mythology and follows the story of a young New Mexican boy named Zane Obispo and his three-legged dog named Rosie. Zane spends every day exploring the sleeping volcano in his backyard he calls "The Beast" which is the one place where he can be himself and escape other kids who make fun of him for having a limp and walking cane. In the story, Zane meets with colorful characters inspired by Maya mythology.
The "Fire Keeper," introduces spirited new characters, sneaky gods, Aztec royalty, unlikely alliances, and dark secrets — secrets that will change Zane forever.
The third book in the series, "The Shadow Crosser," will be released sometime in 2020.
Cervantes is the second author to publish under Rick Riordan Presents, a Disney-Hyperion imprint, headed by Riordan, best-selling author of the "Percy Jackson" series.
In addition to the "Storm Runner," series, Cervantes also has another project up her sleeves.
"I am working on a project that I can’t talk about yet but that will hopefully be announced soon," she teased.
Cervantes' books can be purchased anywhere books are sold. For information, visit her official website at https://www.jennifercervantes.com/.
Set in New Mexico
Cervantes, a San Diego native, attended the University of New Mexico where she met her husband, Joseph Cervantes, who is a state senator and last year ran for governor.
Jennifer Cervantes said New Mexico is the perfect backdrop for her book because its vast and open beautiful rural spaces that offer many adventures.
"I love New Mexico because of the energy and mysticism that’s found in the beauty of our landscape that reminds me how big the universe is and how small we really are," Cervantes said.
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https://www.lcsun-news.com/story/news/local/community/2019/09/21/las-cruces-author-jc-cervantes-lands-new-york-times-best-seller-list/2385645001/
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EU Flips the Bird to Israel. Refuses to Recognize Jerusalem...
President Trump may have publicly recognized Jerusalem as belonging to Israel, but other world leaders are turning their noses skyward. Take a look at what happened when Bibi Netanyahu made a trip to ask the EU for its support. It went exactly as you'd expect.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took his case to Europe to ask allies to join the United States in recognizing occupied Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but was met by a firm rebuff from EU foreign ministers, who saw the move as a blow against the peace process.
After a breakfast meeting between Netanyahu and EU foreign ministers, Sweden's top diplomat said no European at the closed-door meeting had voiced support for Trump's decision, and no country was likely to follow the United States in announcing plans to move its embassy.
"I'm convinced that it is impossible to ease tension with a unilateral solution," [Czech Foreign Minister Lubomir] Zaoralek said. "We are talking about an Israeli state but at the same time we have to speak about a Palestinian state."
Just one problem. Palestinians hold a dangerously, violent animosity toward the idea of cohabiting with their liberal, Israeli counterparts. We've seen story after story of Palestinians attacking Jews. A few examples:
- Palestinian Leaders Encourage Children to Murder Jews
- EVIL: Palestinians Decorate Jerusalem Christmas Tree with Photos of 'Martyrs'
- 67% of Palestinians Support Knifing Israelis. Yes, Even Little Girls...
- Palestinians Openly CELEBRATE Terror Attack on Tel Aviv, Israel
- Palestinians Teach Their Children to Stab Jews... and They're Doing It
The European Union says they refuse to recognize Jerusalem because they want to maintain peace between the two entities. Again, that's bull feces. What peace? Israel and Palestine already have zero interest in working together. Like Forest Whitaker's eyes. Guess which one is functional in this metaphor. Hint: it's not the group who celebrates terrorist attacks. But those are the only hints you get!
It's all rather simple. The "state" of Palestine wants to crush the tolerance out of the state of Israel. Hence two-state solutions never work (see Huckabee SLAMS Moronic Kerry on Israel: 'No such thing as a two-state solution!'). The wimpish EU, like always, doesn't want to rock the migrant-laden boat. It already rocks with self-exploding jihadists. No validation for the existence of Israel. They'd much rather continue kowtowing to the oppressive, Islamic groups knifing it up wherever they go. For fairness and peace!
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https://www.louderwithcrowder.com/eu-refuses-recognize-jerusalem
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2015 has definitely been the year in which I REALLY got into makeup and beauty. I went from learning how to use orange skin correcter to recolour my pigmentation to being able to know exactly what product you were talking about when you mentioned just a little bit about it. Makeup has gone from a hobby to a full fledged addiction!
Here’s what I discovered this year!
Smashbox Photo Finish Hydrating Primer
With ridiculously dry skin, I struggle with keeping my foundation non-flakey. I can moisturise as much as I want before I apply my foundation, but with a primer it just does not work. Until I tried this beautiful blue potion! I was a bit thrown off by the colour at first, a bright pastel blue, but once I put it on my skin I knew it was going to work! I use just a little bit and focus on applying it to my driest/caking areas – laugh lines, around the nose and around the outside of my face.
Zoeva Rose Golden Complete Eye Set (12 brushes)
Ok you know how people always say a builder never blames his tools? Well I blame all the brushes I had been using before this set for my mediocre shadow blending skills. These brushes are a must have! At least the 228 Luxe Crease and 142 Concealer Buffer. The brushes are made from both natural and synthetic hairs and are sooooo soft but firm. Best. Investment. Ever.
Inglot Gel Liner #77
The blackest black I have ever used. A lot of black gel liners appear charcoal/grey when applied but this goes on boldly black. Also, it has incredible staying power. It doesn’t smudge and can last in the rain. It’s difficult to remove – takes coconut oil – which means I only use it if I’m wearing it the whole day or a big night. If I’m just popping out I still use my Tarte Tartiest Amazonian Clay Liner because it is easier to use and is easier to take off. This liner comes in a pot and a little goes a long way so I know it will last me 2016!
Josie Maran Black Argan Oil Mascara
Oil? Mascara? Yes you heard me. I have a whole review on this baby and it has become the best mascara I have used in a while. The oil promotes growth and keeps the lashes healthy. The mascara itself creates a cocoon around each lash making the lashes appear more voluminous. This also means it’s easier to remove as it does cling on to the lashes like fibres but instead, slides off. This is the first mascara I ever properly finished and even at $31 each – I didn’t hesitate to repurchase!
Hylamide Pore Corrector
Hydraline is a new brand under the umbrella company, 10DECEIM, that I have been trialling. This product comes in a medicine/eyedrop – looking bottle and claims to blur out any pores and imperfections. And it does. There have been days where I can just apply this to my t zone, forehead and chin and get away with wearing no facial product. The formula dries matte so it looks like you’re wearing product but in a natural way?
Benefit Watts Up
2015 was definitely all about the highlight. My favourite highlight would have to be Benefit Watts Up. As a cream product, it is very easy to work with. It comes in a stick with a blending sponge on the other end. The highlight isn’t too shimmery but captures the light well and is a perfect base to add powder to for an intense look. I love this for an every day makeup look.
Chi Chi Blending Sponges
4 sponges for $15. Does it get any better than that? Chi Chi have been killing it with their products lately. Their range of lipsticks and shadows are amazing enough but after trying these sponges – I am sold. Each sponge in this package has a different shape to get around the corners of the face. Having used Beauty Blenders in the past, I can say these sponges are comparable. they are softer than beauty blenders but as long as you continue the push and twist motion, they have the same effect.
Chantecaille Flower Harmonizing Cream
Though the price is quite steep, I haven’t used any other moisturiser that is able to reduce redness as quickly as this. It’s great for dry skin and hydrates without looking greasy.
Ren Glycolactic Radiance Renewal
This face mask is the best mask for its’ price. Though it has a strong citrus scent – which may annoy some – it brightens my face up to an obvious extent. It also plumps the skin. Also, you don’t need a lot so one bottle should last a while!
Aaaaaand that’s it! What did you like last year? Tried any of these?
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https://bymeneka.com/2016/01/05/the-best-of-2015/
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Elon musk resume template
Always save a duplicate of your job application after it’s been modified. A work application can be finished in lots of ways. It is often your first step.
An application is deemed active provided that a last decision hasn’t yet been made. Once it’s established your application is complete and you satisfy the minimal requirements for the position, you will be asked to take part in an examination approach. On-line applications can take some opportunity to type in the information and continue from step to step, but make an effort not to get impatient or sloppy. Only offer details which you feel will help support your application. Before you begin completing the application, make a list of all of the info you have to have in order to apply. Note, that a CV needs to be created beforehand and connected to the application. An application for employment is a typical small business document that is prepared with questions deemed relevant by an employer for the employer to decide on the very best candidate to be provided the duty of fulfilling the work needs of the organization.
You need to make sure your application is filled out properly and will help you distinguish yourself from the crowd. Some on-line applications have various fields for different details. The internet application are available on the proper links below. You might also see totally free applications. You can also see employment applications.
Make your employee applications easily available. You can also see nursing applications. You could also see school applications. You might also see internship applications. You might also see business applications. You can also see work applications. You might also see sample applications.
To make a decision as to what information to include, find out more about the company, its services or goods, and the skills required for the job. Making your own on-line application form will enable you to quickly gather all of the info you have to decide on the ideal candidate. A work application email, together with a cover letter and resume, is a great way of getting an edge over other candidates while applying for work. You should be prepared for all of the crucial information that’s required to be asked and should not lose out on a single question. It is very important to know that providing inaccurate details on the application may cause termination of consideration for hiring. By employing application forms, you can request the precise information that you want thus making it less difficult for you to assess their eligibility for the work position. You can also locate helpful information on work at home jobs that is able to help you bring in a bit of additional money as you focus most your attention on your employment search.
Elon musk resume template
Be certain to prepare beforehand, and that means you will have the ability to complete the form in one sitting. The work application forms can be found in Word and PDF Format, which the tiny companies may download and customize to create their own job application form. You need to complete most job application forms online via the provider’s website, but paper forms continue to be accepted in some instances.
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For information about how to submit an application for a job utilizing the new on-line recruitment system, inspira, go to Application Process. Disseminating work application form to all candidates can ensure you that it is possible to get the identical data you will need for the assessment. Gives a Written Consent Most employment application forms incorporate a consent clause to alert the applicant a verification is going to be conducted to guarantee the credibility of the information that they have provided. Now you know the advantage of employment application forms and the way to use them, you may use our totally free job application form template to help find the suitable candidate for your organization. The goal of an application form is to produce a viable shortlist. The use of the work application form is to receive all the major details from the applicant, which can be helpful for analyzing whether the employee is an acceptable fit for the job. Also, you will want to get a form created.
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Flipkart, Snapdeal watch out!
Ecommerce behemoth Amazon is all set to rule the Indian ecommerce market with a $3bn investment, taking their total vested monies in the country to a whopping $5bn. On Wednesday, Amazon CEO & Founder, Jeff Bezos announced that the world leader in online retail is looking to expand its footprint in the country, posing some tough competition to already bleeding Indian ecommerce firms Flipkart, Snapdeal.
At an event hosted in the US, and attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Bezos said that he sees “huge potential” in India and that Amazon has already created 45,000 jobs in the nation with a billion plus population.
An Amazon fulfillment center
Amazon entered India back in 2013, and in 2014, it quickly followed up with an investment of $2 billion, which announced the e-retailer’s commitment towards the booming Indian ecommerce industry. Since then, the online retail market in India has grown 57%, as per a recent report by Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). Of course, this surge in the Indian ecommerce industry came about with over $9 billion investments into native ecommerce startups like Flipkart, Snapdeal, Paytm and shopclues, back in 2015.
So when Amazon entered India, with its big bucks and over 2 decades of experience in the online retails segment, it threatened to uproot native online retailers in India that were sitting pretty with VC funding and ballooned valuations. Now, all that green is quickly fading for the Indian ecommerce startups, that once seemed indestructible. In March, Morgan Stanley marked down its investment in Flipkart from $142 per share to $103.97 per share. This was followed by other Flipkart allies like Valic Co and Fidelity Rutland Square Trust II, tightening their fists as well. Recent reports also say that investors Flipkart approached this year, none wants to invest in the company, which prefers a valuation of $15 billion.
Snapdeal is also in the same boat. In March this year, Amazon India breezed past Snapdeal to bag the number 2 spot in the Indian ecommerce sector, and the company’s woes don’t end there. Adding to the drop in its market share, Snapdeal is also struggling to score funding for its ask of $6.5 billion.
So, how does the ecommerce leaderboard stack up now? Well, Flipkart is now fighting to hold on to its number 1 position, with a market share of an estimated 37%. Amazon ranks at number 2 with an increase in market share to an estimated 24%, while Snapdeal finds itself at the number 3 spot, with a share of around 14%.
All this will soon change, now that Amazon has upped the ante with added investments in India. What’s more important to note is the fact that India is now one of the key emerging markets for Amazon in Asia, since it fell short of wooing audiences in China. Chinese ecommerce giant Alibaba humbled Amazon in the country known as the biggest market for online retail. Apparently Amazon could not compete with Alibaba when it came to pricing of its products. For Amazon, this means that India is more valuable a market than ever before.
Jeff Bezos meets PM Modi
Although Amazon seems to be up to its usual tactics of buying market share to grow, it needs to watch out for brick and mortar stores trying to leverage low ecommerce valuations. Titan for instance, bought out online jewellery retailer Caratlane, Future Retail acquired Fabfurnish, Tata Group entered the ecommerce space with Tata Cliq, while the Aditya Birla group jumped into online fashion with ABOF.
Who will dominate the Indian ecommerce space this year is anybody’s guess, but it seems likely that Amazon will take the cake and eat it too.
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As an enthusiastic worldwide traveller, I wanted to find a financial product that I could use abroad without paying the exorbitant exchange rates and conversion fees that would further inflate the spending on my plastic cards. After some research, I decided to switch my current account to another bank that offered free cash withdrawal, zero fees on overseas card usage, and other benefits, such as travel insurance. I decided to do the application online. After filling out all the information, when I clicked the submit button, I received a pop up message on my screen saying “Please visit your local branch to complete your application”. I was really disappointed that today, in the 21st century, when there are so many emerging technologies in the market, I still had to go to the branch to finalize my application. Needless to say, I didn’t complete my application and never switched to the other bank.
According to a 2011 American Express Survey, 78% of consumers have bailed on a transaction or not made an intended purchase because of a poor service experience. Furthermore, according to Ruby Newell-Legner in “Understanding Customers” it takes 12 positive experiences to make up for one unresolved negative experience.
I was determined to see what else was out there, believing that FinTech companies would offer a product that I was looking for. One day, chatting with a friend over a glass of wine, I heard about a digital wallet that she learnt of during a start-up conference in Portugal. After researching the company and product, I decided to give it a go. I was super impressed that on-boarding took literally 5 minutes. The wallet application used facial recognition, and its algorithm was quickly able to match my face with my “ID” photograph to validate my identity. I completed the whole process using my mobile, without leaving the house and right away had the option to exchange money in more than 130 currencies and wire transfer money abroad without any fees.
I found myself wondering why banks struggled to offer a similar seamless customer experience. The answer lies in complexity: While banks aim to offer great customer experience over all touch points – online banking portal, mobile app, call center and branch – their operational complexity (so much more than that of a FinTech company), hampers them from adopting the right technologies and processes with speed. Says Klaus Schwab, founder and Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum, in The Fourth Industrial Revolution, “Disruption also flows from agile, innovative competitors who, by accessing global digital platforms for research, development, marketing, sales and distribution, can overtake well-established incumbents faster than ever by improving quality, speed or price at which they deliver value. This is the reason why many business leaders consider their biggest threat to be competitors that are not yet regarded as such.”
Today, customers expect to have a meaningful conversation with service agents and have their problems solved quickly, without waiting in line or being handed over from one executive to another. Yet, according to consumers, customer service agents failed to answer their questions 50% of the time (Source: Harris Interactive). This is the result of the fact that agent performance is measured by average handling time, rather than the success rate of interactions with customers.
The “every time right” multichannel customer experience is a top priority of most banks. Working with financial services clients in Europe, I have observed that there are two ways in which banks adopt disruptive technologies to improve customer satisfaction:
Strategize in the boardroom until all the relevant stakeholders agree on a solution to provide excellent customer experience on all banking channels. This is an ideal scenario, where all the stakeholders are on-board, and in agreement. Unfortunately, the parties rarely reach universal agreement, because they are usually guided by different priorities and agendas.
Go for the low hanging fruit and implement small chunks of technology, such as RPA, augmented desktops for agents, chatbots, facial recognition etc. Such implementations bring quick wins such as cost reduction, lower error rate, fewer customer service interactions, faster resolution, and most importantly, high quality engagement and experience.
The second option, in my opinion, is what banks should take to improve customer experience. Since existing customers are more likely to purchase other products and services from the bank, even at a premium, the importance of serving them well cannot be overstated.
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Carol Schmidlin has been practicing financial planning since 1993 and is passionate about helping families with all phases of Wealth Management. She provides detailed investment consulting and guides her clients to make smart decisions about their money. Her wealth management process continues with advanced planning to minimize taxes, enhance cash flow, maximize federal benefits, protect assets, transfer wealth, and help with charitable giving for those inclined.
As a Certified Financial Fiduciary (CFF), and charter member of the National Association of Certified Financial Fiduciaries, Carol Schmidlin adheres to the CFF Code of Conduct and the strict guidelines of the NACFF. She is sworn to uphold the highest moral, ethical and fiduciary standards of service when providing advice to potential or existing clients. As a fiduciary, she is required to give you advice that is in your best interest. Carol practices the Duties of Loyalty, Good Faith and Good Care for her clients, educating them first, using a Holistic Approach. Carol holds the Master Registered Financial Consulting Designation (MRFC®) from the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants & is a member of Ed Slott's Master Elite IRA Advisor Group. She is required to attend extensive tax planning training courses as well as pass exams on taxes and financial planning on a bi-annual basis. She regularly provides a variety of benefit and retirement classes throughout the country and has appeared on NBC, CBS, ABC, and FOX affiliates across the country and has also been featured in articles on over 350 websites including CNBC, MSN Money, New Jersey Online (NJ.com), Reuters, MarketWatch and Yahoo Finance.
Carol maintains the Series 65, 7 and 63 licenses along with life and health insurance licensing. She holds a BS degree in Business from Rowan University. Carol’s financial planning practice, Franklin Planning, maintains a home office in Sewell, NJ along with a satellite office in Washington, DC. She and her husband Brett are blessed with three children, and one grandson. Carol can be reached at email@example.com or (856) 401-1101.
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Today a friend sent an interesting article from the Wall Street Journal with this notation:
“You gotta love it – drought’s bad, rain’s bad, snow’s … The bureaucrats had better get going on the theft of water rights, boondoggle / pork laden projects …; this is bad news for their agenda! But wait – it’s just another phase of decades worth of cycles?”
I would say I have to agree with his comment. One minute we are anticipating food shortages and huge price increases due to the drought; the next minute we are to worry because the El Nino will cause all kinds of shortages and drive prices up. Meanwhile our State officials are proposing any number of Water Bond issues to raise funds to fight the drought and reducing or totally eliminating water deliveries to farmers and ranchers. Guess the State will continue to utilize whatever emergency allows them to change water laws they have wanted to change for years.
“Never let a good crisis go to waste.” – Winston Churchill
Mother Nature has a way of doing whatever she wants, whenever she wants. Weather is cyclical; I blogged a three-part series (Water) in anticipation of just this – “Markets Gird for Return of El Niño”! It would be good to get to the point where we are not always reacting to crisis and could take the time to plan well for change, remembering that we have spells of floods and drought and need to be prepared to deal with both.
Have you picked up your copy of the latest 2014-15 Plumas County Visitors Guide? Or the 2013 publication. This excellent guide is produced and published by Mike Taborski and his talented folks at Feather Publishing. It is loaded with beautiful photographs of our area and articles that make you want to get out and see all that Plumas County has to offer.
Their resource page lists facts such as population by area, annual temperature averages, contact information for such things as banks, airports, hospitals/clinics, libraries, schools, etc. You will find a calendar listing “not to be missed” events along with extensive guides to lodging and campgrounds.
I think this year’s edition is the best yet! You can pick one up at most all stores, businesses, and restaurants. This is not just a guide for visitors; you will find it a valuable resource as you plan your outdoor activities for the coming seasons.
A friend recently forwarded me an article from the Wall Street Journal. Most of the ideal propounded by the author seemed to me to be spot on! He talks about his ideas for a free society; a society whose vision is based on respect for people and what they value.
He quotes Thomas Jefferson who warned that “The natural progress of things is for liberty to yield and government to gain ground.” As I read the article I couldn’t help but revisit something that has been on my mind of late and wonder when it was that we started expecting government to take care of all our needs and the freedoms we have given over to government in return for that care. Are we truly headed to a complete “nanny state”; or, are we perhaps already there?
Over the years, it has been my experience that government over-regulation and interference has acted to stifle innovation, cost many businesses out of existence, or cause entrepreneurs to give up before they begin. I have also noticed that government usually does not do a very good job when it attempts to do things that are better done by private industry/business. As the author says, “This is what happens when elected officials believe that people’s lives are better run by politicians and regulators than by people themselves.”
In a previous blog I announced that I am seeking reelection for a third term as Plumas County Supervisor representing District 3. The last day to file papers to run for election in June was the 7th of March. As of that date, I am the only candidate seeking that position.
It has been my honor to represent you for a little over 7 years. I want you to know that I take that responsibility very seriously and will do my utmost to be your advocate and represent your interests for the next 5 years.
It is interesting to note, however, that all Plumas County elected officials, with the exception of the District 5 Supervisor position, are running unopposed in this election. On my good days, I like to think that is because we are doing a good job; on my bad days, I fear it is because people are simply so fed up with government at all levels that they do not wish to be involved. It is disappointing and of great concern to me that no one was willing to seek any of the numerous positions currently up for election. I can’t help but wonder why?
I have asked the League of Women Voters to consider hosting an election forum in our area so that those of us who will be your Plumas County elected officials, even though we are running unopposed, will have a chance to introduce ourselves and answer any questions you may have about Plumas County government. If the League is unable or unwilling to host such a forum, I will set one up giving you the opportunity to interact with your Plumas County elected officials on a personal, one on one basis.
I sincerely appreciate your questions or comments; they help frame my decisions on your behalf. You may use the comment link at the top of this blog, the Contact form or email me at firstname.lastname@example.org.
I sincerely thank you for the support you have given me these past 7 years; it has been a privilege to serve my community and Plumas County!
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DESKO and MELOS introduce the first mobile, fully digital coronavirus testing station
Mobile Covid-19 testing stations +++ Two leading Bavarian innovators pool their expertise +++ Tried-and-tested digital solution including hardware and software
Joining forces against Covid
Given the growing number of cases worldwide and a second wave of lockdowns across Europe, the two leading innovators DESKO (Bayreuth) and MELOS (Gessertshausen) have introduced a joint solution in the fight against coronavirus. These mobile Covid-19 testing stations offer the capacity for testing up to 250,000 individuals per day while organizing all processes securely and digitally.
“With this joint solution, we want to enable fast, regular tests and quick and smooth tracing”, says MELOS managing director Andreas Manntz. Breakdowns and errors in data transmission were a recurring problem over the past several months during testing at railway stations, airports and public institutions. This increased the spread of the virus as well as the feeling of insecurity among citizens and employees.
Already proven in practice
DESKO and MELOS first crossed paths when setting up mobile test stations for one of the largest employers in Germany. They both quickly became convinced that a joint solution was the right approach: DESKO is the world market leader for ID and ticket scanners at airports, MELOS is a leading innovator in the field of laboratory software. “Together, we can provide an end-to-end digital process for states and communities to ensure faster, better and safer organization of testing and tracing”, affirms Alexander Zahn, CEO of DESKO. The smooth, tried-and-tested interplay of hardware and software from these two service providers makes it possible to deliver and manage not only tests, data capture and transmission, but also data protection and capacity for high volumes.
The recent sharp increase in new infections and the impending flu season demonstrate that the course of the coronavirus pandemic is far from under control, and increased reliance on mobile test stations is now required in order to deliver the necessary on-site testing capacities where they are needed.
A comprehensive solution that really works
Thanks to the collaboration between MELOS, a company with more than 30 years of experience in the field of laboratory software and IT workflows, and the expertise offered by DESKO, it is now possible to produce mobile testing stations that can be scaled to any company size. The package includes hardware and software, is ready for immediate use and delivers results within 24 hours for PCR lab tests. The solution can also be used for quick tests.
Fully digital from A-Z
From the collection of personal data and the shipment of samples to the lab down to returning the results to the patient, the entire testing process is a self-contained system. This begins before the actual test: On the website www.corona-auftrag.de , patients can reserve an appointment at a testing center of their choice. To ensure mobility, the test results can also be released for communication to standard booking systems (e.g. Lufthansa, Deutsche Bahn, etc.). Payment systems are also integrated. "Integrating our ID scanner into the MELOS solution is an optimal solution to the problem of conclusively allocating identities”, ensures DESKO’s CEO Zahn. The MELOS MDN software provides all the required interfaces for the laboratory systems, physician software, clinic systems, health authorities and the Robert Koch Institute. The Corona Warn app is already integrated. An option is also available to access your own results in PDF form on the website www.corona-befund.de . Handwritten records and manual allocation are thus finally a thing of the past. The testing stations have been successfully tested in live operation and are already being used at mid-sized companies and international company groups.
About DESKO: For nearly 30 years, DESKO has been developing hardware to read documents such as IDs, bar codes, magnetic strips and chip cards. Applications range from simply reading or visually recording data all the way to full authentication. DESKO products are sold in more than 100 countries. More than 250,000 devices assist employees worldwide in their daily work at airports, in banks, government offices or security companies. The company's headquarters is located in Bayreuth. Additional branches and offices are located in the USA, Mexico, Singapore and France.
About MELOS: MELOS is been a leader in innovation and one of the market leaders for laboratory software for more than 30 years. The company develops highly scalable network laboratory systems and offers process modeling and optimization for digital health and networking projects. Clients of MELOS include network laboratories, clinics, laboratory physicians and laboratory associations as well as industrial laboratories and specialized laboratories. The relevant products are certified by the National Association of Statutory Health Insurance Physicians. The company with its headquarters in the Bavarian-Swabian town of Gessertshausen and a branch office in Berlin has 47 employees.
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Hire an Edinburgh airport taxi for a one-way or return trip from Midlothian. You won’t have to worry about transferring your luggage onto a bus, and you won’t have to pay expensive car park fees at the airport.
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TOGETHER and SAFE
DELIMITA is the range of technical nettings that allows to maintain the right social distance, reduce the possibility of contagion and ensure air passage. Installed in double layers, DELIMITA identifies a safe outdoor space. Easily installed, washable and sanitizable, it guarantees long life and an elegant appearance.
Advantages : DISTANCE EFFECT DELIMITA creates its own "private and safe" space, at the necessary social distance and respecting the constraints of the areas available outside in parks, beaches, in outdoor meetings and in all areas frequented by several people.
BARRIER EFFECT DELIMITA with double layer acts as an "inertial filter", able to almost completely reduce the possibility that "droplets" (vectors of bacterial / viral charges) reach us and come into contact with us.
DELIMITA creates a comfortable space in which a good exchange of air and movement of the air find their optimal balance.
Why to use it: DELIMITA is a clear reference - visual and physical - to the space we occupy alone or with our family. Reduces the risk of being reached by "droplets" supported and driven by the wind or air currents, for example produced by people going running or cycling.
Where to use it: DELIMITA is the right choice for common outdoor spaces, shared gardens, residences, parks and areas for children, health trails, beaches, or as a shading screen for queuing at the supermarket.
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- 1 Why is critical thinking important in science?
- 2 Why is critical thinking important in natural resource management?
- 3 Why is environmental science very important?
- 4 What are the 4 important things we learn in environmental science?
- 5 What is the role of critical thinking?
- 6 Why is critical thinking important in daily life?
- 7 How is critical thinking used in environmental science?
- 8 What is the purpose of environmental science to human life?
- 9 What is environmental science in your own words?
- 10 What can you learn from environmental science?
- 11 Which environmental degree is best?
- 12 Is environmental science a good career?
- 13 Is Environmental Science hard?
Why is critical thinking important in science?
Critical thinking is at the heart of scientific inquiry. A good scientist is one who never stops asking why things happen, or how things happen. Science makes progress when we find data that contradicts our current scientific ideas. Critical thinking can be developed through focussed learning activities.
Why is critical thinking important in natural resource management?
Critical thinking skills are essential for natural resource professionals who must make decisions with ethical, politi- cal, and economic implications. Decisions regarding human use of natural resources will have ecological implications for decades, even centuries.
Why is environmental science very important?
Organisms and humans depend on each other to get by. Environmental science is important because it enables you to understand how these relationships work. For example, humans breathe out carbon dioxide, which plants need for photosynthesis. In short, organisms and humans depend on each other for survival.
What are the 4 important things we learn in environmental science?
Environmental scientists study subjects like the understanding of earth processes, evaluating alternative energy systems, pollution control and mitigation, natural resource management, and the effects of global climate change.
What is the role of critical thinking?
Why is critical thinking important? Facts and evidence are important, but it’s equally important to be able to understand the source of the evidence and the relationship between facts. Thinking critically allows you to identify bias and manipulation, and come up with your own informed opinions.
Why is critical thinking important in daily life?
Critical thinking helps us deal with everyday problems as they come our way, and very often this thought process is even done subconsciously. It helps us think independently and trust our gut feeling.
How is critical thinking used in environmental science?
1.1 Critical Thinking is what Counts The site offers specific tools you can use to examine environmental issues with greater clarity, and to disentangle the often abstruse technical arguments in which environmental controversies are often contested.
What is the purpose of environmental science to human life?
Environmental science enlightens us on how to conserve our environment in the face of increasing human population growth and anthropogenic activities that degrade natural resources and ecosystems.
What is environmental science in your own words?
Environmental science is the study of living organisms and how they interact with our environment. It covers a broad range of disciplines including engineering, information studies and research of environmental issues.
What can you learn from environmental science?
When you study environmental science, you commit to learning about subjects like the understanding of earth processes, evaluating alternative energy sources, the effects of climate change, and controlling pollution.
Which environmental degree is best?
Top 10 Green Degrees
- Environmental health sciences.
- Environmental Law.
- Environmental science and sustainability.
- Marine Sciences.
- Sustainable agriculture.
- Wildlife ecology.
Is environmental science a good career?
Then Environmental Science is the best career option for you. Environmental scientists are recruited by the mines, fertilizer plants, textile and dying industry, food processing units, etc. After holding a degree in this field you will get a vast career option to choose.
Is Environmental Science hard?
Environmental science is commonly thought of as one of the easier science degrees to obtain. Despite environmental science’s reputation, it’s still a comparatively challenging major that requires an understanding of core sciences such as chemistry, physics, biology, and geology, as well as scientific methodology.
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I have sold a property at 31516 MONARCH CRT in Abbotsford
I have sold a property at 31516 MONARCH CRT in Abbotsford.
Great location great curb appeal! New Furnace February 2010. New Roof 2 years ago with 25 yr warranty. Outside stained 2 years ago. Gas fireplace. Newer kitchen, Vinyl windows. 2 1/2 foot crawl space. Fenced yard with fantasticentertaining size sun deck part covered just off laundry room. Fenced yard and good size storage shed. Great area to view air shows. Rancher home with 3 bedrooms.
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Why did Councillor Blakeley ask councillors to block a fire station in Saughall Massie?
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Wirral Council’s Regeneration and Environment Committee meeting of the 15th September 2015 (Part 1 of 4) who discussed a notice of motion about a proposed new fire station in Saughall Massie
Yesterday evening’s meeting of Wirral Council’s Regeneration and Environment Committee was well attended by members of the public.
There were also many councillors from the ruling Labour administration to see what was happening first hand.
Many members of the public were there to see what happened on a vote on whether the land at Saughall Massie (owned by Wirral Council) would be blocked from being gifted, leased or sold to Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service for a new fire station.
However let’s start at the beginning.
The sole Lib Dem councillor at the meeting was running late so the Committee started the meeting with just the Labour and Conservative councillors. The first item was declarations of interest.
Councillor Steve Nilbock (a Labour councillor) had to declare a prejudicial interest in the Saughall Massie fire station item as he’s a member of the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority. This meant he had to leave the room during that item and not take part in the vote.
Councillor Anita Leech (a Labour councillor and Chair of the Planning Committee) also declared an interest in the Saughall Massie fire station item as although no planning application has yet been made she may have to make a decision on it in the future.
Councillor Jean Stapleton (a Labour councillor) had to declare a prejudicial interest in the Saughall Massie fire station item as she’s a member of the Merseyside Fire and Rescue Authority. This meant she had to leave the room during that item and not take part in the vote.
So that was three Labour councillors that couldn’t vote (as they wouldn’t be in the room).
The Chair then announced he would be dealing with item 4 (proposal for a fire station on green belt land in Saughall Massie) first due to the large numbers of members of the public present.
Although he was reminded he had to first approve the minutes, he pointed out he hadn’t been at the last meeting so someone else would have to propose approval of the minutes.
At this point three Labour councillors (Councillors Niblock, Leech and Stapleton) had to leave the room (having each declared a prejudicial interest) and took no further part in the discussion or vote on the Saughall Massie fire station issue.
At this point the Lib Dem councillor on the Committee, Cllr Dave Mitchell arrived and apologised for being late.
The Conservative councillor for Moreton West and Saughall Massie, Cllr Chris Blakeley (in the foreground of the photo above) was then invited to introduce his notice of motion (which had been referred by the Mayor to this Committee at the Council meeting on the 6th July 2015).
At this point (and I’m trying not to take sides on what is now a party political issue) and as this issue has had many decisions and press coverage over the years, I will feel it would be better to just quote his speech (and declare an interest as he mentions me twice in it). The Chair told Cllr Chris Blakeley he would have ten minutes (although the procedural rules on notices of motion agreed by the Coordinating Committee earlier in the year (see rule 17) don’t give any time limits at all).
Councillor Chris Blakeley (a Conservative councillor for Moreton West and Saughall Massie) said,
“Thank you Chairman, Members, I’ll try not to take up ten minutes, but I have to say it’s an improvement on Council which comes to only seven minutes! So if I do use the ten please forgive me but I will try and keep it as brief as I can.
Thank you Chairman and Members, first of all can I put on record my admiration for the work Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service do and make it clear that this Notice of Motion is not an attack on them. This is simply saying that while the Chief Fire Officer may believe the closure of Upton and West Kirby and building a new fire station on green belt land in Saughall Massie is his only option, the residents of Saughall Massie have made it very clear that they do not want their green belt developed with this or any other development.
As you will see on the Notice of Motion it states that there has been massive public opposition to this proposal which now has risen to over twelve hundred signatures and is growing daily. Also there’s opposition from Saughall Massie Village Area Conservation Society and the Wirral Society and the Chairman of the Saughall Massie Village Area Conservation Society is here tonight.
Sadly however, the proposal for a fire station at this location on our precious green belt appears to have the support of the Labour Party on the Wirral or at least its candidate in this year’s local election who made it very clear in his paperwork and his election address when he said in a leaflet, "I’ll be calling on the Fire Service to guarantee any design for the new fire station is sympathetic to the neighbourhood and will minimise disturbance to the residents of Saughall Massie."
Sadly this begs the question, has Wirral made up or already made up its mind and that’s very difficult to see?
Chairman and Members, the Chief Fire Officer says he has to have a site that is near to the midpoint of West Kirby and Upton as possible in order to give him the best response times.
On response times there’s a little bit of confusion there because at all the public meetings I went to the Chief Fire Officer said about response times and at other public meetings he said let’s not get hung up on response times. So I’m very concerned that the message that’s going from the Chief Fire Officer were to say the least mixed and confused and I don’t think anybody at any public meeting got the same words other than we need this fire station.
So it’s to give him what he says the best response times for West Wirral residents, the protection he believes is necessary.
Yet Chairman, for the last two years, West Kirby he says because these are his words has only been operational for 50% of the time and so he’s covering West Wirral from Upton without any problems and has been for the last two years!
In fact firefighters I talk to on the doorstep told me for all intents and purposes West Kirby Fire Station is not operational at all and of course what about the most at risk site if he moves from Upton which is Arrowe Park Hospital?
The response times to that vulnerable site will be extended, so why the need to move a mile at a cost of over £4 million?
Assuming the Chief Fire Officer is right and they need a new fire station for whatever reason, why does it have to be on our precious green belt? A green belt that has, kept by this Council, has historically defended to the hilt, green belt that according to the very eminent Doctor Hilary Ash, Honorary Conservation Officer for Wirral Wildlife and the Wirral ??? and Cheshire Trust who says the proposed site is used as foraging for barn owls who are nesting on the north side of Saughall Massie Road, who says that bats are feeding here, who says that kingfishers were reported here, who says that if some of the green belt is lost here it would affect these species of protected wildlife along the corridor along there.
Surely this Committee and Council do not want to be responsible for neglecting its biodiversity duties?
Moving on, it’s come to light there’s been an ongoing string of emails. I’d like to thank Mr. Brace for this, because he got all these emails and I will say a long string of emails as you can see. These are them here so thank you Mr. Brace for your tenacity in getting those emails.
The emails are between senior fire officers and senior council officers, including senior planning officers. Therefore it’s no wonder that local people perceive that this is a done deal!
Look Chairman, Members for the avoidance of doubt I’m not saying that there has been any deal at all, I’m simply expressing views said to me by many residents who I represent and given the evidence who can blame them?
One of those emails was from Kieran Timmins. He was Deputy Chief Executive, I hear he’s retiring, I don’t know whether he’s quite gone so I’ll refer to him as the current Deputy Chief Executive of Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service and Council.
Officers talked about sites that had been discounted and sites considered in more detail. According to Mr. Timmins’ email, six sites were considered in more detail, however according to him there were only two runners left. Saughall Massie bypass, which is not the green belt site currently proposed and the library community hub site in Greasby.
Now having had the Greasby site withdrawn by the Leader of the Council, one has to ask why the other frontrunner, their second choice of Saughall Massie bypass described by Mr. Timmins as owned by Wirral Council and looks quite positive based on recent correspondence, was not then turned to. Instead a brand new green belt site, that has never been in the mix previously.
This site which we’re talking about tonight, has never been in the mix until Greasby was withdrawn. Where and how did Council officers suddenly identify a brand new site?
And this isn’t a case of NIMBY [Not In My Back Yard]ism, the site in Saughall Massie Road at the bypass is still in the north-west of Saughall Massie ward. The site at Saughall Massie Road/Upton bypass, like the Greasby site is not in greenbelt and while it’s wooded I checked with Council officers, there are no tree preservation orders on any of the trees. In fact one senior Council officer said the site would already have its own perimeter buffer with the trees that are already in situ.
So Chairman and Members here is a Council owned site that is not in green belt, that is described by Mr Timmins as looking positive. So the Chief Fire Officer’s assertions that there are no alternative sites is clearly is incorrect.
Now I know that the Committee raised earlier this is something that Wirral Planning Committee should a planning application be submitted, however this Committee can act before that in sending a message to Council and the Fire and Rescue Service that this Committee recommends to Council that this Committee asks Council to retain the protection of its green belt, as set by the Authority to stop inappropriate development, ask Council not to give, sell or lease the land concerned at Saughall Massie because of the value it has to the community and ask Council to continue work to work cooperatively with Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service in identifying and facilitating a more suitable site, for operational purposes and to maintain the amenity of local people.
And in closing Chair I will just say that site is available. It’s six hundred metres from this site we’re discussing tonight, it will add nothing or very little to the response times the Chief Fire Officer has been quoting, maybe fifteen or twenty seconds either way. Fifteen or twenty seconds closer to Upton, fifteen or twenty seconds further away from West Kirby and Hoylake.
And one final thing Chairman, that wasn’t in my initial thing but, given the floods we had last week and the horrendous scenes we had in Moreton, with over a hundred families displaced, that field, that green belt, was also underwater from the brook.
By building on that field, you’re taking away natural drainage, you are assisting the freak weather conditions that are becoming more and more frequent to flood that area.
So Chairman I would ask that this Committee fully supports the Notice of Motion that was put forward to Council but moved to this Committee and sends those messages back to the Council.
Thank you for your time Chairman and Members.”
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CHESTER and Wirral are the second worst 'hotspots' for mobile phone theft in the country.
Halifax Home Insurance reveals this area was second only to Lancaster in the phone theft league, based on the number of claims.
Ipswich is the safest place to have a mobile phone with the fewest number stolen, followed by High Wycombe and Oxford and then Bradford.
Halifax says Britain is being swept by a mobile phone theft epidemic in which one is stolen every 12 seconds - saddling the country with a £390m bill every year.
Research has revealed that of the 37 million Britons who own a mobile, more than two million people have their phone stolen every 12 months.
The most expensive phones were taken in Romford and Ilford in Essex, where the average claim was for £300, double the national average.
The shocking figures come in the wake of an increase in high-profile cases of 'phone-jacking', where thieves snatch mobiles from victims in the street.
Nationally, a rise in violent crime has been blamed in part on the popularity of MP3 players and new mobile phones. Police say that the trend for expensive accessories has fuelled a wave of muggings.
Halifax Home Insurance spokeswoman Vicky Emmott said: 'Mobile phones are constantly getting lighter and more compact which makes them easier for opportunistic thieves to swipe.
'Phone users should avoid 'walking and talking' and keep their mobiles out of sight whenever possible.
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Scousers were left fuming after those responsible for Rhys Jones's death finally faced trial as the last episode of Little Boy Blue aired tonight.
The final episode showed Sean Mercer and his gang brought to justice after the persistence of Detective Superintendent Dave Kelly.
The four-part drama touched the hearts of many Scousers, as the senseless murder of Rhys Jones and the families subsequent battle for the truth was played out on screen.
Tonight's sickening courtroom scenes in which we saw Mercer and his cohorts laughing and joking and generally showing contempt for the memory of Rhys, for his family and for the entire judicial process outraged many on social media.
This weeks episode also focused on the strain placed on Mel and Steve's relationship.
Mel faced being excluded from the court after her emotional reactions were said to be influencing the jury.
Following the trial Steve moved out, as the couple struggled to return to normal life, but eventually the couple reconciled.
The testimony of brave witnesses including Kevin Moody - known as Boy X - and Claire Olsen were crucial in putting the gang behind bars - leading to people on Twitter praising their bravery.
When the gang were found guilty Rhys's parents broke down, as the defendants remained defiant in the dock.
Scousers praised the Jones family for their dignity throughout the trial and praised the actors for their portryals, saying the whole series was "heartbreaking."
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West Virginia Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin on Tuesday spoke out against an IRS bank-monitoring proposal, predicting that the provision would ultimately be omitted from his party’s spending package.
“I think that one’s going to be gone,” Manchin said at The Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
Democrats introduced the provision as a way to partially finance their budget. It would require banks to report the total amounts of money that go in and out of accounts where totals exceed $10,000, which Democrats said would better enable the IRS to catch people trying to evade taxes.
The original proposal applied to accounts whose inflows and outflows exceeded $600 in a given year, but that was scaled back to the current amount.
Manchin is not the only Democrat to express concern about the provision. Rep. Abigail Spanberger, a moderate from Virginia, wrote this week that the proposal could “jeopardize my constituents’ rights to privacy without any clear tax law enforcement purpose,” adding that small and medium banks could face disproportionate burdens as well.
Manchin later Tuesday expanded on his remarks to Bloomberg News. “No one should be in anyone’s bank account,” he said.
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The brain holds a "visual dictionary" of words we have read, allowing quick recognition without sounding out words each time we see them, a new study finds.
The research, presented today (Nov. 14) at the annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience in Washington, D.C., could be useful for understanding the causes of reading disorders such as dyslexia, according to the researchers. The study reveals how the brain works with words, which have both a visual, written component, and a sound-based phonology component.
"One camp of neuroscientists believes that we access both the phonology and the visual perception of a word as we read it, and that the area or areas of the brain that do one, also do the other," study leader Laurie Glezer, a postdoctoral researcher at Georgetown University Medical Center, said in a statement. "But our study proves this isn't the case."
Instead, Glezer said, the brain dispenses of sound-based processing when reading and focuses on what words look like on paper.
"What we found is that once we've learned a word, it is placed in a purely visual dictionary in the brain. Having a purely visual representation allows for the fast and efficient word recognition we see in skilled readers," Glezer said. "This study is the first demonstration of that concept."
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To unravel the brain's reading strategies, Glezer and her colleagues had 12 volunteers read words while in a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) machine. This machine measures blood flow to various brain areas, revealing which are most active at any given moment in time.
The volunteers read words that were different, but sounded the same, such as "hair" and "hare." The fMRI results showed that these two homophones activated different neurons, much as if the two words were stored on different pages of a dictionary.
"If the sounds of the word had influence in this part of the brain we would expect to see that they activate the same or similar neurons, but this was not the case, 'hair' and 'hare' looked just as different as 'hair' and 'soup,'" Glezer said. "This suggests that all we use is the visual information of a word and not the sounds."
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Glezer suspects that the finding may explain why people with the reading disorder dyslexia struggle over written words. If people with dyslexia have trouble with the initial phonological sounding out of words, then they may never transfer that laborious sounding-out process into a visual "shortcut" that allows for instant word recognition without the need for sound.
"They can't take advantage of the fast processing of words using this dictionary," Glezer said.
If Glezer's hypothesis about dyslexia turns out to be true, it could open up new avenues of treatment for the disorder, she said.
"If people with dyslexia have a problem forming this visual dictionary," Glezer said, "it may be that there could be ways of helping train children with dyslexia to form a more finely tuned visual dictionary."
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Prescriptions will be filled with the veterinarian's approval as long as the pet has been treated at Smithville Animal Hospital within the last 12 months. If your pet has not been seen within the last 12 months, an examination is required before a prescription can be dispensed. If you need a prescription refill, we request you call during office hours. Please provide the receptionist with a phone number and allow at least 3 hours to approve and prepare your prescription to be picked up.
We do not fax any prescription authorizations. Our online pharmacy is available. If a different pharmacy is preferred, you can request a written prescription. That written prescription cannot be faxed or copied but has to be physically given to the pharmacist to be filled.
Smithville Animal Hospital is excited to offer an online pharmacy as a new option for prescription refills. With Vetsource, you can submit prescription requests and have medications and diets delivered straight to your door.
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DCIS is a Denver Public Schools (DPS) middle and high school in the Baker neighborhood of Denver that has garnered state and national recognition.
U.S. News & World Report named our school the No. 2 DPS-run school in the district in 2019, and in 2018 we were No. 1. Also in 2018, we won the Colorado Succeeds Prize for Transformational Impact in a High School.
All of our students have the opportunity to become proficient in one of six languages and to learn about and experience different cultures. Our unique curriculum enables DCIS to graduate global citizens who are multilingual and interculturally competent.
We are proud of our students’ community-building skills, and of their drive to serve others through taking action for positive change in the world.
Please complete the SchoolChoice application, and once accepted, one of our team members will contact you.
DCIS is part of Denver Public Schools’ SchoolChoice program and adheres to all deadlines set by the district. SchoolChoice decisions are not made by DCIS, but through the DPS SchoolChoice lottery system. Please visit DPS Choice & Enrollment for the most current information regarding this year’s process and deadlines.
Please visit our Admissions/How to Apply page for more info!
If you are interested in joining us for a school tour, please fill out this form. Thank you!
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Swiss Peak excels in designing practical lifestyle products and this compact yet powerful 5000mAh power bank is no exception. It has an input of 5V/800mA and an output of 5V/1 Amp. Recharging time is 5-6 hours from a USB port or a mains adapter. The power bank has a handy LED power gauge and its own carry pouch with a belt loop. It is beautifully presented in a Swiss Peak gift box along with a Micro-B USB cable and an instruction leaflet.
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Weekly YouTube Top 5 Trending searches in Malaysia. Last 7 days (July 18)
For top videos, people around the world search for information on YouTube. What follows is a summary of YouTube Zeitgeist results for the top gainers on www.youtube.com.my when comparing search queries that have risen by the largest percentage for the last seven days.
1. Germany vs Argentina
Footie fans searched for clips related to the FIFA World Cup 2014 final match between Germany and Argentina.
Malaysian searched for the latest news and video clips on the situation in Gaza.
3. Lagu Raya
With the festive season around the corner, searches for raya songs intensified.
Argentina captain Lionel Messi won Fifa’s “Golden Ball” award as the best player of the World Cup.
5. Magic Rude
Magic!, a musical act that fuses pop, R&B and reggae, known for the hit single Rude just released their first full album, Don’t Kill The Magic.
* These are separate but related search items, so we grouped them into one line.
Note: This list shows the fastest rising searches, meaning these were the search terms that saw the largest spike in video searches this week.
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Embroidered Dresses in the UK
Always being a part and parcel of ethnic style, embroidered patterns are the latest seasonal trend. Widely loved among all fashion mongers, embroidery decorates blazers and blouses, jeans and pants, and, of course, dresses. Embroidered floral patterns look delicate, romantic, and exquisite and allow easily creating a unique image. If you look for something special, check our choice of embroidered dresses to find out gorgeous wedding dresses, stylish and chic cocktail dresses, boho lacy gowns, cute beach dresses, and retro-style flappers. Whatever your size and body shape, we'll get you covered.
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How to Enroll In the Right LPN College near Bettles Field Alaska
Now that you have decided on a fulfilling career in the field of nursing, it’s important that you choose a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) college near Bettles Field AK that will deliver the proper education. If you reside in Texas or California, then you will be searching for a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) school instead. There is no difference, aside from the names, between an LPN and an LVN. They both undertake the same job functions and work in health care facilities under the guidance of Registered Nurses (RN) or Doctors. However their duties do differ depending on the state they practice in, which we will address in the next segment. When beginning their search for schools, many future nursing students begin with the ones that are the closest to their houses or that are the least expensive. Even though tuition and location are significant considerations, they are not the only qualifications that you should base your decision on. Other factors, for example if the schools are accredited or have high pass rates on the licensing exam are extremely important too. There are even more questions that you should ask potential schools before enrolling in a LPN or LVN course that we will talk about later in this article. But first, let’s have a look at the job of an LPN and what is involved in the instruction and licensing process.
What is an LPN?
Licensed Practical Nurses have many different duties that they complete in the Bettles Field AK health facilities where they practice. As their titles imply, they are required to be licensed in all states, including Alaska. While they may be accountable for supervising Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), they themselves usually work under the supervision of either an RN or a doctor. The medical care facilities where they work are numerous and assorted, for example hospitals, medical clinics, schools, and long-term care facilities. Anywhere that you can encounter patients requiring medical assistance is their domain. Every state not only oversees their licensing, but also what functions an LPN can and can’t perform. So based on the state, their everyday work activities can include:
- Taking vital signs
- Providing medications
- Starting IV drips
- Monitoring patients
- Collecting blood or urine samples
- Maintaining patient records
- Supporting physicians or Registered nurses with procedures
Along with their job responsibilities being controlled by each state, the healthcare facilities or other Bettles Field AK healthcare providers where LPNs work can additionally limit their job roles within those parameters. Additionally, they can practice in various specialties of nursing, such as long-term care, critical care, oncology and cardiology.
LVN and LPN Training
There are basically two academic credentials available that provide education to become an LPN near Bettles Field AK. The one that may be finished in the shortest amount of time, normally about 1 year, is the certificate or diploma course. The next option is to earn a Practical Nursing Associate Degree. These LPN programs are more comprehensive in nature than the diploma alternative and normally require 2 years to complete. The benefit of Associate Degrees, aside from offering a higher credential and more comprehensive instruction, are that they furnish more transferable credit toward a Bachelor’s Degree in nursing. Regardless of the type of credential you seek, it should be state approved and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) or any other national accrediting organization. The NLNAC guarantees that the core curriculum effectively prepares students to become Practical Nurses, and that the majority of graduates pass the 50 state required NCLEX-PN licensing exam.
Online LPN Programs
Enrolling in LPN programs online is growing into a more preferred way to obtain instruction and earn a nursing certificate or degree in Bettles Field AK. Certain schools will require attendance on campus for a component of the training, and virtually all programs call for a specific number of clinical rotation hours completed in a local healthcare facility. But since the balance of the training may be accessed online, this method may be a more practical answer to finding the free time to attend college for many students. Regarding tuition, some online degree programs are less costly than other on campus choices. Even supplementary expenses such as for commuting and study materials may be lessened, helping to make education more economical. And a large number of online programs are accredited by U.S. Department of Education recognized organizations. And so if your job and household commitments have left you with limited time to work toward your academic goals, maybe an online LPN training program will make it easier to fit a degree into your busy schedule.
What to Ask LPN Programs
Once you have decided on obtaining your LPN certificate, as well as if you will attend classes on campus or on the internet, you can use the following pointers to begin narrowing down your choices. As you undoubtedly realize, there are a large number of nursing schools and colleges near Bettles Field AK as well as within Alaska and throughout the United States. So it is necessary to decrease the number of schools to select from in order that you will have a workable list. As we previously mentioned, the site of the school and the price of tuition are undoubtedly going to be the primary two things that you will consider. But as we also stressed, they should not be your sole qualifiers. So before making your final selection, use the following questions to evaluate how your pick compares to the other programs.
- Accreditation. It’s a good idea to make sure that the certificate program along with the school are accredited by a U.S. Department of Education acknowledged accrediting organization. In addition to helping verify that you obtain a premium education, it may assist in obtaining financial aid or student loans, which are oftentimes not available for non-accredited schools near Bettles Field AK.
- Licensing Preparation. Licensing prerequisites for LPNs differ from state to state. In all states, a passing score is required on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-PN) as well as graduation from an accredited school. Certain states require a certain number of clinical hours be completed, as well as the passing of additional tests. It’s imperative that the school you are enrolled in not only delivers an exceptional education, but also readies you to comply with the minimum licensing standards for Alaska or the state where you will be working.
- Reputation. Visit online rating companies to see what the assessments are for each of the LPN schools you are considering. Ask the accrediting agencies for their reviews also. In addition, check with the Alaska school licensing authority to determine if there are any complaints or compliance issues. Finally, you can call some local Bettles Field AK healthcare organizations you’re interested in working for after graduation and ask what their judgements are of the schools as well.
- Graduation and Job Placement Rates. Find out from the LPN schools you are looking at what their graduation rates are as well as how long on average it takes students to finish their programs. A low graduation rate may be an indication that students were displeased with the program and dropped out. It’s also imperative that the schools have high job placement rates. A high rate will not only verify that the school has a superb reputation within the Bettles Field AK medical community, but that it also has the network of relationships to help students attain employment.
- Internship Programs. The best way to acquire experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse is to work in a clinical setting. Almost all nursing degree programs require a specified number of clinical hours be completed. Various states have minimum clinical hour mandates for licensing too. Ask if the schools have associations with local Bettles Field AK community hospitals, clinics or labs and help with the placement of students in internships.
LPN School Online Bettles Field Alaska
Picking the ideal Licensed Practical Nurse school is probably the most critical step to beginning a new career in the medical care field. There are a number of aspects that you should think about when deciding on a nursing school. These aspects will be prioritized differently contingent on your current career objectives, lifestyle, and economic situation. As we have stressed in this article, it is essential that you enroll in an LPN college and a certificate or degree program that are each accredited and have outstanding reputations within the healthcare community. You originally decided to visit this website because of an interest in LPN School Online and wanting to get more information on the topic Licensed Vocational Nursing School. However, by using our checklist of qualifying questions, you will be able to develop a short list of schools to select from so that you can make your final selection. And with the proper degree and training, combined with your hard work and drive to succeed, you can become an LPN in Bettles Field AK.
More Nursing Locations in Alaska
Bettles (Kk’odlel T’odegheelenh Denh in Koyukon) is a city in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, Alaska, United States. It is home to Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. The population was 12 at the 2010 census.
The city was founded in 1896 during the Alaska Gold Rush. The airstrip that serves the community was built in World War II and is now used for commercial air service. The Hickel Highway was used to transport equipment and supplies to the North Slope for oil exploration, and to build the Dalton Highway, which is now used as a truck route to the oilfields.
Bettles first appeared on the 1930 U.S. Census. At that time, it was located on the north/west side of the Koyukuk River where it meets the John River. This would later be known as "Old Bettles." It would last appear on the 1960 U.S. Census. The "New" Bettles site is 7 miles east of the old settlement and was originally known as Evansville. It is located on the south bank of the Koyukuk River and east of where the John River flows into it. In 1985, a section of unincorporated Evansville was carved out and incorporated as Bettles, and it has appeared on the U.S. Census again beginning in 1990.
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Chapel Ossario Beolchi
The chapel Beolchi is today in Via Cesare Battisti, famous as „Ryga di moort“ means that is set on the same place where the cemetery of Arona was, behind the church of the Santi Martiri and the town hall. It has its name from the patrician Bartolomeo Beolco from Milan, who let build it in 1683 as a house for the remains thanks for his favour for the souls of the hell. The chapel is a little piece of jewellery of the Lombard baroque: interesting are the facades that are collocated to north and east and the precious iron bars of red and black, worked out marble that is surrounded like relief. In the internal part of this little constructions that are set on a squared ground plan, one can see macabre paintings that are possibly from the painter Francesco Beloto between 1683 and 1694.
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Norwich-based emo band PREY DRIVE have released a new music video for their track ‘Glitch’ featuring a passionate performance from vocalist Bradley Smith.
The track was written during lockdown of summer 2020 as Bradley and guitarist Steve Larke-Meija bounced ideas back and forth over email. The creation through computers gave the track a more digital element and feel, including a lot of reverse vocals and sampled drum beats.
The track is “about obsessing over past mistakes or decisions that you replay over and over again. The ones that creep back into your head In the shower or late at night in bed while you’re trying to sleep and you wonder what if… What if I’d taken a different route? Made a different choice? Where would I be now?” says Bradley.
He adds “It’s about trying to make peace with yourself and creating some sort of closure and moving on in a positive manner.”
‘Glitch’ features on Prey Drive’s ‘Neon God’ EP, out now. It’s their first release with Lockjaw Records and comprises five new tracks following themes of hopelessness, fears of an ever-growing technological future, and our dependence on devices like our phones and the internet to actually be able to live in it and not feel like you’re missing out.
From the 5-track EP, listeners can expect a powerhouse of authoritative rock riffs intertwined with intricate mathematical lead lines and a dream-like ambience, with soaring vocals soaked in canorous harmonies. The lyrics reflect on self-frustration and the personal challenges of adhering with society’s expectations – something we can all relate to.
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Are you planning a camping trip? Then you’ll want to keep your food cold while camping, as this may determine whether or not you’ll have an amazing time.
I think you’ll agree with me when I say: a camping trip is one of the best experiences that you can get in your lifetime. The weather is cool, the views are astonishing, everything is simply great! However, a lot of things can go wrong if you don’t plan your trip well, and ahead. One major issue you might experience is how to keep your food and drinks cold throughout your trip.
But not to worry. In this article, we’ll be sharing really helpful tips on how to keep food cold while camping. We’ll also be sharing some food safety tips to help make your trip hassle-free. Sound good? Let’s get started!
Need to boil water while camping, check this article!
How To Keep Food Cold While Camping
Here are some top tips on how to keep food cold while on that camping trip.
1. Invest In a High-end Cooler
One thing that you should be at the top of your list is packing a quality cooler box. You must avoid a cheap low-grade cooler— truth is, most of these products are poorly insulated and can’t preserve your food for long.
There are several varieties of coolers you’ll find on the market, and this often ranges from cheap styrofoam to high-end fiberglass or steel which have better insulation and effectively prevents the melting of ice.
In any case, you should always choose a well-insulated cooler and well keep your food and drinks cool throughout the entire camping trip. Check Amazon for quality coolers.
2. Keep Your Cooler Closed
While camping, it’s not advisable to open your cooler frequently. You also wouldn’t want to have to comb through your frozen food in search of a particular item. By doing this, you’ll only be letting out all the cold air, and giving room to warm air.
It takes a lot of work for the cooler to get the air to that frozen temperature, so once you open it too often, you’re allowing it to use up all the refrigeration a lot faster. This will cause your ice to melt too quickly, therefore affecting the integrity of your food.
It’s advisable to open your cooler only once or twice daily. You should open it in the morning while it’s still cool outside, and take out enough food for breakfast and lunch. Then you can open it later at night.
3. Opt For Long-Lasting Ice
There’s something you should know about loose ice, they melt quickly, and you’ll later have a cooler full of water and soaked food items. In any case, it’s important to get large blocks of ice, as these take longer to melt and keep your food cool for a long time.
You may also decide to make your own ice. You can do this by filling your plastic bottles or jugs with water, then freezing them four t five days before your trip!
4. Keep Your Cooler In The Shade
Obviously, keeping your cooler out of the sun will make stay cold for a longer time. If you can’t find a shade close by, then it’s okay to keep it in your tent. However, if it’s colder outside, you should leave the cooler in the cold as much as you can.
You wouldn’t want any pests or scavengers opening it, hence, you must keep it safe and secure.
5. Freeze Your Food
It’s also advisable to freeze your foods and drinks a few days before your camping trip. This will keep it cool and frozen till you’re ready to cook it at your campsite. The bright side to this is that you can also use the frozen foods as ice blocks.
6. Pack Your Cooler Right!
While this may sound obvious, a lot of people make the mistake of packing wrongly. It’s easy. Always pack your food according to when you’ll be eating it, and hot-cold it is. How?
The colder food should always go deeper in the cooler. Basically, you’ll have your frozen food at the bottom, then the cold foods should be above. Secondly, you should place yours according to when you’ll be eating it. This way, you’ll be eating the food at the top first, then gradually work your way down to eat the frozen food last.
7. Two Coolers Will Suffice
This depends on whether you have enough space to house them. But in any case, bringing two separate coolers for your food and drinks is highly recommended.
This will come in handy in situations where you or your kids make the constant trip to the cooler for more drinks. You can be rest assured knowing that your food is staying cool in the food cooler.
8. Pre-Chill The Cooler
While on your trip, you wouldn’t want your warm cooler heating all your chilled food even before you use them.
Simply pre-chill your cooler by throwing in some ice cubes few hours ahead. Any type of one will suffice in this situation.
Some Food Safety Tips To Remember
While you out on your camping trips, it is quite easy to forget some basic, yet important food safety requirements. Taking cold camping food is not enough to ensure the total safety of you and your family. That being said, here are some useful tips to pay attention to during your trip:
- Always wash your hands before and after touching your food.
- Avoid cross-contamination by all means. In simpler terms, keep uncooked meat and poultry from other foods
- Don’t expose your food to avoid contamination
- Cook/roast food properly
- Tote a food thermometer to help you know when the food is safe or unsafe to eat. This will help prevent food poisoning
- For safe drinking water, you can bring your bottled water or boil your water
Foods that don’t Need Cooler
This is a frequently asked question, and it comes in handy when you don’t want to worry about keeping food cold while camping.
There are lots of non-perishable food that you can bring along with you. You can pack a variety of snacks, canned soups, bread, cured meat and cheese whiz, baked beans, breakfast cereals, instant noodles, dried fruits and nuts, beef jerky, and many more!
We hope this article has provided enough valuable information on how to keep foods cold while camping. Let us know if you have any additional information in the comment section. Good luck!
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Hemp Extract and Autism
Beverly is the mother of an autistic son. As a single mother, she struggles every day and due to the autism, her son struggles with tantrums, uncontrollable movement, anxiety, and stress. Everything she previously tried always resulted in a resounding failure, even though she tries exactly what the government recommends. That’s because the government programs for raising children with autism are outdated and archaic. Truthfully, they don't understand autism, and therefore the programs offer little-to-no solutions, mostly working to maintain the current status quo in treatment for people with disabilities. As a result of these methods, symptoms like uncontrollable movements and tantrums see no improvements. Ultimately, the only options Beverly has involve giving her son hardcore narcotics.
After searching high and low for a natural solution for her son, Beverly discovers CBD. She does plenty of research and decides to give it a try, since nothing else up to this point has had any long-lasting positive impacts. Almost immediately, her son’s autism symptoms lessen, and her son starts to speak – something he has not been able to do thus far.
This is Beverly’s story about how CBD helped her son’s autism and improved her life.
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PART ONE: THE POET
Paul: Where are you from and what was it like growing up?
Pam: I’m from a small town called Bedworth. It’s near Coventry in Warwickshire. It was a mining area then and trucks of coal were shuttled up and down railway-line opposite my house. I was an only child and quite independent; an avid reader and always wanting to be a little bit different, was probably a bit of a pain. I passed my 11 plus and went to a grammar school and was then reckoned to be a ‘snob’ by some of my friends. Nothing could have been further from the truth. I never felt clever enough for school and was glad to leave.
Paul: Where are you based now and how did you end up there?
Pam: I’m based in Leicester in the East Midlands. I went to university here (the first person in my family to go) and stayed.
Paul: I was only in Leicester once, though I believe my father’s mother grew up there. It was on German reunification day (3 October 1990), on an A-level German trip, so I just saw a little of the University of Leicester. I remember my teacher dressed up as the German flag: black skirt, red blouse, orange neck scarf. If I go back, what should I visit?
Pam: Well, Leicester has benefited from all the tourism associated with the discovery of the skeleton of King Richard III in a local car-park. You should visit the King Richard Centre and the Cathedral where he is interred. The New Walk Museum has impressive Expressionist and Picasso pottery collections. Then there’s the Space Centre, and the Belgrave area, the ‘Golden Mile’, for Indian food. Of course you should come to one of our poetry nights: Shindig, at The Western pub, and the night I’m involved in, Word!, which moved to the Richard Attenborough Centre in May. And there’s Bradgate Park. I sound as if I work for the tourist-board!
Paul: When did you start reading poetry? Who did you first read?
Pam: Properly, when I was about 13 or 14. I was into the Liverpool Poets (Adrian Henri, Roger McGough and Brian Patten), Dylan Thomas, Leonard Cohen, Sylvia Plath, Ted Hughes, later T.S. Eliot when I studied him for A-level, then, importantly, Carol Ann Duffy and Simon Armitage.
Paul: What about writing poetry?
Pam: I started writing poetry around the same time. Some of my poems were bad pastiches of other people’s, but don’t all poets do that at some point? I was ‘good at English’ and frequently contributed poems to a school magazine.
Paul: Did certain poets inform your early approach to writing?
Pam: Possibly all of the ones I’ve mentioned above. I ‘over-wrote’ and emoted in a sub-Plathian way. Dylan Thomas and T.S. Eliot, in particular, alerted me to the possibilities of language and form –particularly Eliot: the fragmentation and images. In my twenties, I imitated Carol Ann Duffy. I loved how bold she was with her subject-matter; her adoption of other voices and her way with sounds and images.
Paul: Do you like the workshop environment? Do you need constraints and prompts to help you write?
Pam: I do like the workshop environment, on the whole, but will add the caveat that, more and more, I am less interested in workshops that merely try to ‘fix’ poems. I’m more interested in having discussions about what a poet is trying to do with any individual poem – too much emphasis on tweaking here or there often detracts from the whole. Like you, I enjoy constraints and prompts; something unexpected often arises but I don’t necessarily need them to write. I love experimenting with form. I try to have a rationale for why I’m trying something rather than just playing language games. Having said that, I think language games are fine!
Paul: Have particular tutors been important?
Pam: Oh, Paul, where do I start? I have been so lucky in having some great tutors. I have to mention Peter and Ann Sansom as being very influential for similar reasons to what David Tait said when you interviewed him. They encourage the use of straightforward language and always provide a range of poems as models/prompts; Tamar Yoseloff, particularly with regard to ekphrastic poetry, Anne-Marie Fyfe, Sharon Olds (one workshop but it was terrific), Luke Kennard, Caroline Bird. Online, Catherine Smith, Tom Chivers, Melissa Lee-Houghton, Claire Trévien, Suzannah Evans, Nuar Alsadir, Kim Moore, David Clarke. I must have forgotten some. I reckon that Peter Sansom and Tamar Yoseloff have been most influential and supportive—they seem to ‘get’ my work. I have to mention also my PhD supervisors, Simon Perril and Kathleen Bell, both good poets. Simon, as Reader in Contemporary Poetics at DMU, introduced me to a whole range of poetries that I would never have discovered myself e.g. Denise Riley, Maggie O’ Sullivan, Erin Mouré, John James, Wendy Mulford.
Paul: What about residential courses? I think we first met at Lumb Bank seven or eight years ago?
Pam: We did! On a Poetry Business course. I go on them, yes. I started back in 1993 with a Arvon Course at Lumb Bank with Michael Longley and Carol Rumens, followed by one at Totleigh with Simon Armitage and Glyn Maxwell, and in 2001, another at Totleigh with Carol Ann Duffy and Gillian Clarke. Then, there was a Smiths Knoll weekend, and the Poetry Business course where we met, and another with them at Moniack Mohr. I have been to several at poet Christopher North’s place in Spain, Almàserra Vella, and one in France at L’Age Baston with Anne-Marie Fyfe and Cahal Dallat. And, more recently, last year, a fab Arvon course at Lumb Bank with Luke Kennard and Caroline Bird. I think you can say that I enjoy residential courses!
Paul: Which poets do you regularly go back to?
Pam: Roy Fisher (who we’ll mention later); Barbara Guest, James Schuyler, Frank O’ Hara, John Ashbery, WS Graham, George Mackay-Brown, Peter Sansom, Ann Sansom, Cliff Yates, Louis MacNeice, Tomas Tranströmer, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Elizabeth Bishop. These come to mind immediately. There are many more.
Paul: Have you ever written prose?
Pam: Yes, short stories that have never seen the light have day. I admire fiction writers enormously but I don’t have the confidence to pursue this genre. I write reviews and features; and critical prose. I am writing more prose poems and would like to have a go at flash-fiction.
Paul: What is it about the poem that most enthralls and intrigues you?
Pam: What you can do with language in a compressed space; the mental juggling with language and form that all poems need; the way that poems can be like ‘magic boxes’ and yield different things to different readers; the way that ‘meaning’ doesn’t have to be transparent, and to reveal itself in a linear fashion, that if it does do this, the best poems will still have something interesting going on technically.
Paul: You published a first pamphlet Spin (Waldean Press, 1999) almost twenty years ago, followed up by your sequence Parting the Ghost of Salt (Redbeck Press, 2000). Could you tell me a little about the poems that went into these early publications?
Pam: Waldean Press, then run by Phil Kirby, produced some lovely looking pamphlets by East Midlands poets. The poems in Spin included some of those I had begun to send to magazines and competitions. Parting the Ghosts of Salt was produced as a pamphlet after being one of the winners of a competition run by Redbeck Press and judged by Ian McMillan. It comprises the Japanese ‘letter’ poems, which later reappear in The Japan Quiz.
Paul: And then you won the Poetry Book and Pamphlet competition in 2005, and subsequently published Show Date and Time (Smith/Doorstop) in 2006 (a few poems at Write Out Loud). What was that like? What impact did this have?
Pam: It was wonderful, especially so as Simon Armitage was the judge that year. I’m sure you can appreciate the thrill having won the competition yourself. Peter Sansom’s sharp editing made it a much better pamphlet. It gave me more confidence and credibility, I think, and who doesn’t want to be published by smith|doorstop!
Paul: And then you had a fourth pamphlet (Hologram, Sunk Island Publishing, 2009). What were the poems about?
Pam: Michael Blackburn, poet and editor of Sunk Island Publishing, noticed (and liked) some of the poems on my blog, Heckle. When I started blogging it was as the result of a NaPoWriMo initiative, and, for my attempts, I would always post a poem and an image. Michael, generously, offered to publish a selection of these. It was the same year I began my PhD and was becoming fascinated with the subject of holography, with ways of seeing. I ‘customised’ special editions of the pamphlet with a 3D lenticular image of David Bowie which my colleague and adviser at De Montfort University had taken for the cover of Bowie’s album, Hours. My poem of the same name draws on this image.
PART TWO: THE BOOK
Paul: Your first collection, The Japan Quiz (Redbeck Press, 2008) was published a decade ago now (a few poems at Peony Moon). How did the book come about?
Pam: David Tipton of Redbeck Press got in touch with me to say that there had been a demand for Parting the Ghosts of Salt. To this day I don’t know why that was. As the pamphlet was nearly out-of-print (I think it probably had quite a small print-run) he said he would be willing to publishing it as part of a whole collection. It was almost certainly the last, or one of the last, collections that Redbeck published. I agreed to this and put the book together rather hurriedly – too hurriedly, in retrospect.
Paul: Could you tell me a little about your editor and press?
Pam: Redbeck Press was a very established, well-regarded press based in Bradford. David Tipton, the editor, published a lot of books and ran a pamphlet competition. David was very kindly and helpful but only corresponded by letter. He did not use email and his press did not have an online presence. This seems very strange these days. Consequently, The Japan Quiz is hard to find. I am its only distributor and only have a few copies left.
Paul: What was your approach to structuring the collection after a healthy set of pamphlet publications? Was it a challenge to decide what to include and what not?
Pam: As I say, it was put together hurriedly; virtually in a single day. David didn’t change anything. I had to include the whole of Ghosts, and other sections were structured around previous pamphlets or newer groups of poems. It was a challenge to make those decisions but it was necessary to put it together quickly so I didn’t have that much time to deliberate. Having said all that, I think it hung together okay in the end. Carole Bromley wrote a lovely review of it for The North. She had small quibbles about how the collection was divided saying that she felt that there were connections between poems which a different order would have brought out. I agree with that. With more time and other eyes on the collection that might have happened.
Paul: Japanese myth runs through your sequence ‘Parting the Ghosts of Salt’ and also opens the first section of your full collection. Where does your interest in Japan, its history and religion, come from?
Pam: I have a longstanding interest in Japan, its mythologies and culture but the sequence was prompted by an article I read in Marie-Claire about sumo-wrestlers and their women. I was fascinated by their lives, the rituals, the power dynamic sexual activities between those huge men and slight women! I was mostly interested in the relationships between the women themselves, hence the dialogue between the mother and daughter in the poems.
Paul: Your sequence ‘Parting the Ghosts of Salt’ comprises a series of letters. Are these completely imagined or did you draw on found documents?
Pam: They are completely made up! In retrospect, drawing on found documents would have been a great idea. It became more and more apparent that the poems were also ‘ghosted’ autobiography reflecting people in my lives, and my circumstances at the time. My own daughter was very young when the poems were written, as is Kasane’s.
Paul: What is it you like about the letter as a poetic form? What opportunities does it provide? Is there other epistolary literature you admire?
Pam: I think it is a liberating form. If you write letters, it curbs a tendency to be overly poetic which I am conscious of being in my letter poems. It allows the development of characters and different voices and because each letter will probably have a response it is a satisfying structural device. In fact, I might try it again. No specific epistolary literature comes immediately to mind but I am definitely interested in the genre.
Paul: You use quotes from medieval and modern Japanese poetry. Could you talk about one or two favourite quotes, and perhaps poets/poems?
Pam: Many of these quotations are both beautiful and heartbreaking, like this one by Basho, which fronts the concluding poem about the retirement of the sumo wrestler, through his wife’s eyes:
Coming home at last
At the end of the year
I wept to find
My old umbilical cord.
I was also taken with the random witty (and bitchy) social observations from The Pillow Book of Sei Shongan, like in this extract where she is referring to escorts to the palace, and which comes before the poem ‘Paper Houses, Burning Water’:
Some of them were not properly powdered; here and there their skin showed through unpleasantly like the dark patches of earth where the snow has begun to melt.
She herself was a high-standing women at the Heian court of Empress Teishi. A ‘pillow book’ was a private journal or diary, sometimes slipped under a lover’s pillow.
Paul: You have a poem ‘Geisha of the Singing Sea’. What fascinates you about the geisha?
Pam: The combination of strength and submissiveness; the ritual involved in a geisha’s work; a geisha’s canniness in often getting a good life for herself. The geisha’s beauty and artistic talent; the psychology behind the role.
Paul: Tamiko and Kasane exchange letters. Both are married to sumo wrestlers. How did you get into their heads?
Pam: I have mentioned above that the mother/daughter relationship was/is a strong one for me and that dynamic was very strong when I was writing these poems. The sumos represent an oppositional male energy that the women have to manoeuvre around. There is a lot of tenderness in the poems but the male foibles and pretensions are also shown up for what they are. I found it a pleasure to inhabit these characters and to imagine the different ways that they could relate instances of their lives to each other. There are evident displays of love and protection between mothers and daughters, and the imparting of wisdoms.
Paul: Which would you rather be: a geisha or a sumo wrestler?
Pam: Neither! I would like to be a rebellious Sei Shonagan type that goes around observing and writing down what she sees and hears.
Paul: There has recently been some heated exchange among poets on the use of haiku by non-Japanese poets. Do you have any opinion on this matter?
Pam: I think any poetic form is up for grabs by anyone. How do we move on, develop, if not? I like to think of it has homage rather than cultural misappropriation. I recently found a review of Parting the Ghosts of Salt that I had forgotten about, written by John Duffy for The North. Duffy begins the review: “We have seen many poets come to grief in the limpid waters of Japanese verse, so my heart sand when I began to read Parting the Ghosts of Salt with three haiku on the first page, under the collective title of “What the I-Ching Told Them’, but I read through to page 24 without stopping and with a sense of thrill and apprehension …’ He concludes by saying that “The collection is an act of love and one to return to.” That sums it up. It was very heartening to read and remember this review when the poems now seem so much in the past.
Paul: It is suggested on the back cover of your book that you explore relationships and places, and re-create them through memory and voice. To what extent is writing poems an act of creation/re-creation/recreation?
Pam: It is one hundred per cent all of those things. By creating, poets re-create worlds and experiences. The reader experiences them and re-creates them again. It is enjoyable writing poetry but it is work. It is not just the personal expression of emotion although this may come into it. I hate it when people refer to my poetry writing as a hobby just because it isn’t a main source of income. I still feel precious when I say I am a poet but I don’t know why.
Pam: I thought she was spot-on there. My poems reflect a ‘skewed’ reality that might, at times, be called surreal. I rarely aim for total literalism. That doesn’t interest me. I like ‘meaning’, such that it ever is, to be suggestive and multi-faceted. I am aware that we are all very vulnerable when moving through the world, and that world can be scary and unsafe.
Paul: Britain’s social and political landscape seems particularly scary and surreal at present. Has it been inspiring your writing? What have you noticed?
Pam: It has indeed. Maybe because I am ageing, I am increasingly aware of what we are losing, what is passing from the world, and that includes people. It is a time of massive consumption, obscene social divisions and of ‘the spectacle’. My poems are taking on a more elegiac/dystopic edge, perhaps; more consciousness of climate-change and the fragility of humans. Mental illness permeates some of the poems in the new collection – sadly, I am drawing on my son’s experiences of it here.
Paul: You have poems such as ‘Valentine’ and ‘The Boatman’s Love Song’. Do you consider yourself a romantic?
Pam: Yes I do, Paul, although not the rose-tinted glasses sort! Those two poems were quite significant: ‘Valentine’ was taken by Kate Kellaway from The Observer when they still published poems, and poems from relative unknowns at that. She rushed it out in time for Valentine’s Day. Carol Ann Duffy kindly bought my collection when I met her at a reading In Loughborough. She later published ‘The Boatman’s Love Song’ in her poetry column (long since gone) for the Daily Mirror.
Paul: Wendy Cope in Mslexia said of your work, the ‘tone of voice and the rhythm are just right’. That’s quite a compliment from Britain’s perhaps best-selling poet. Do you have a favourite Cope poem?
Pam: She was saying that about a poem she had selected for the magazine. I don’t have a particular favourite Cope poem although I enjoyed her collection Making Cocoa for Kingsley Amis when I taught it many years ago.
Paul: The section of your book that brings in poems from Show Date and Time begins with a quote from Roy Fisher. Could you tell us why you chose this quote back then?
Pam: It was just so right and, in typical Fisher fashion, so aptly put. I was very much enjoying his poetry at the time. Don’t we all ‘play for time / all of it’? I like to pinpoint dates, times, seasons in my poems wherever I can. It is a way of trying to pin down time. I think all poetry attempts to do that.
Paul: Roy Fisher died earlier last year. Could you tell me what influence he has been on your writing? Did you meet him?
Pam: A massive influence, Paul. I began to read him as a result of the Poetry Business Writing School (the first one). I then went to his reading and chatted to him at the Aldeburgh Poetry Festival in 2005, and soon after asked for permission to use his poem for my book. I think I had done actually, so it was in shameful retrospect I actually asked. Anyway, he was only too pleased. I sent him the pamphlet and he said how much he found my work conducive to his own preferences. We began a sporadic email correspondence and were friends. I met him on two more occasions. He was from the West Midlands, like me. I loved his poem ‘City’; knew Birmingham, his city, pretty well, and I also loved his experimentation and the humour that was so evident throughout his work.
Paul: Bloodaxe’s The Long and the Short of It: Poems 1955-2010 was published in 2012. There was also Slakki: New and Neglected Poems in 2016. Do you have particular favourites among his poems and collections? For a reader not familiar with his work, where would you recommend beginning?
Pam: The Long and the Short of it is a good starting-point. I’ve mentioned ‘City’. ‘For Realism’ comprises a kind of poetics where Fisher attempts to capture ‘reality’ in an objective way whereby the ‘self’ is kept out of the way. I have poems based on Fisher’s ‘Interiors with Various Figures’. Fisher told me that he wanted these poems to be like installations you could walk around. I totally get that. The hilarious ‘Paraphrases’ which begins, ‘ Dear Mr Fisher, I am writing a thesis on your work …’. I like the volume Standard Midland very much. Many of these poems are concerned with landscapes, particularly that of Derbyshire where he lived for the latter part of his life (note: there are five poems available online at Poetry Foundation).
Paul: You often situate your poems in gritty urban settings: pubs, pavements, petrol stations. What is it about these spaces/places that speaks to you?
Pam: I know them. I am intrinsically a city-dweller. I’m interested in the spaces themselves and the edgelands between city and country. This idea has become popular now; liminality. Roy Fisher delved these spaces. Think of the paintings of George Shaw; of Coventry ‘edgelands’. There is something surreal and sinister about them. They are unpeopled. Those paintings attract me and the spirit of them I inhabit my poems to an extent. I’m particularly interested in how night, and various lighting transforms the city; reflective surfaces, of rain on black roads, for instance. Rooms glimpsed through lit windows and the goings-on inside them. I am a voyeur, yes.
Paul: You use contemporary culture as currency in your poems: rap music, Red Bull, designer perfume and mobile phones, spliffs and fast food. This creates a distinct contrast with the settings and props of the Japanese poems. How aware of this opposition were you when putting the book together?
Pam: I was aware of it. This was a consequence of including poems from different pamphlets. Although, the contemporary world is there in the Japanese poems. That contradiction in Japanese society fascinates me: the high tech coupled with the archaic and ritualistic. Contemporary rituals: taking drugs, drinking, sexual practices, clothes, phone obsession, selfies, obsessive spending, cooking (!). What is the current cooking/baking obsession about??
Paul: I really admire the sequence poem ‘Hoodie Season’ as a portrait of adolescents. You seem to have sympathy with the boys in the hoodies. Can you tell me a little more about the poem?
Pam: It was written in response to the, then, demonization of boys wearing hoodies. My son, a hoodie-wearer, was sixteen at the time, and I wanted to incorporate what I saw as his combined vulnerability and assumed toughness with the media’s hysteria about young men wearing hoodies. That poem drew a lot of attention.
Paul: In the last part of the book ‘Black Petals’ there are clouds, storms, sun and shadows: from ‘Noir Crossing’ (‘there’s a guy in a cab whose face / has been eaten by shadows) to ‘Testing His Shadow’ (‘Some days he wore it inside-out / like a tail or map of sorts’). Who are the protagonists of these poems?
Pam: Around this time I was interrogating ideas that circulated around ‘the holographic’; this involved interactions with film and with ideas of perception and perspective. “Black Petals’, in two parts, is set around Halloween. The first part involves discussing another poet’s poem in a bar. The poem is about ‘flight’, among other things. The second part features a poetry workshop that I ran which took place on Halloween itself. The world does seem to show its underside on that night: ‘black petals’, their appearance, feel and texture, become a symbol of such a transformation. ‘Noir Crossing’ won first prize in a local Crime Poetry competition: the narrator is omniscient and I plunder a heap of Noir tropes. I had been reading about the history of the shadow in art in A Short History of the Shadow by Victor I. Stoichita. The protagonist in ‘Testing His Shadow’ is no one person in particular. I was intrigued by the idea of being able to manipulate your own shadow; also the idea, that the shadow might try to control you.
Paul: How was the book received?
Pam: Well, the reviews it received were great. I know a lot of people liked the book.
‘…It didn’t surprise me to find that a number of the poems had won major prizes. Thompson’s is a strong confident voice and she is able to handle both deeply personal material and subjects which handle empathy and the dramatic monologue with equal skill. I also enjoyed the variety of form, and, in particular, this poet’s flair for using whitespace and her often bold line-endings…’ (Carole Bromley The North)
’Pam Thompson’s collection (The Japan Quiz) is bold and quirky consisting of five main sections that work to form intense, fascinating narratives. Many of the poems are arranged as longer sequences, a technique at which Thompson excels. The reader becomes deeply invested in the unfolding stories and desires of the characters contained within these. I enjoyed the collection immensely … There’s a great range to this work, and a sense of the celebration of language …’ (Abi Curtis)
Paul: What was your approach to writing poetry afterwards, and in recent years?
Pam: I have been even more experimental in my use of form, and in finding different approaches, but I’m sure that a lot of the traits evident in The Japan Quiz have carried over into more recent work.
PART THREE: POETRY LIFE
Paul: You were until recently a full-time lecturer at De Montfort University. Could you tell me a little about your former professional life?
Pam: Yes. I have been a teacher of sorts for a long time: in schools, further education, and latterly, a university. I taught English for years, and on an Access course. I moved on to teaching Education courses at Undergraduate and Masters levels, and led and taught on a Post-Graduate Certificate for new lecturers. This was also at Masters level. I enjoy teaching, and of course there should be accountability, but marketisation has sucked the joy out of universities, in my opinion.
Paul: Did you enjoy training future teachers? What did the process teach you?
Pam: Yes, on the whole, I did. It was double-edged though: the lecturers were my peers and yet they had to be ‘developed’. Some took to this entirely; others resisted, which is what you might expect. Workloads of university staff are horrendous. It taught me to listen, be sensitive to individual contexts, to be flexible in approach and to retain a sense of humour. It taught me that how important creative approaches are across the disciplines.
Paul: Was working in education a help or a hindrance for your writing? Did it inform it or was it a distraction?
Pam: Well, it gave me subject matter: teaching and students appear in several of my poems. When I began a PhD in Creative Writing in 2009, it was somewhat at odds with the research interests of my department but my spiritual home was always in creative writing anyway. So it both informed it, and was a distraction from it. Working full-time is energy-sapping, as you know, but it is sometimes no bad thing to have to write around the edges. I am now working on a freelance basis as a writing tutor and am doing some part-time work for the Workers Education Association (WEA).
Paul: You have also taught creative writing in schools and the community? What did this bring?
Pam: I taught it as part of a Leicester University Certificate in Creative Writing. This brought me nostalgia for the old notion of evening-classes, where people came along after work because they really wanted to learn. I have led other workshops in museums, art-galleries, museum-stores, a records-office, an environmental resource centre and also poetry walks through Leicestershire villages which were fun. I like working with people who have a passion for poetry, in any context.
Paul: You run Word!, the regular spoken word/open mic night in Leicester. How did you get into this? What’s the format?
Pam: I’m one of the organisers of Word!, the longest running, spoken word, open mic night in the Midlands. In 2007, Word! lost its funding from the organisation Apples and Snakes. It needed a fresh start with ideas for new funding streams. Lydia Towsey, who works as Arts in Mental Health Coordinator for Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, is the Chair of Word! In 2007, Lydia and I were part of a larger committee who began to rebuild it. Lydia is ace at getting funding though it has always been a struggle. We have relied on support and goodwill of artists who have been prepared to perform for a fee less than their usual one. Lydia and I are the only ones who remain on the organising committee from the ‘old’ days, along with Tim Bombdog and Richard Byrt. We are all volunteers. Word has recently taken place at The Y Theatre in Leicester but we are due to relaunch a new singing and dancing version of the night in May, at the Richard Attenborough Centre, part of Leicester University.
Word! is a supportive and inclusive night. It has pronounced mental health agenda, which you might expect considering Lydia’s work. There is a focus on intersections of gender, mental health, ethnicity and sexuality. Members of the committee act as comperes on a rotating basis. People sign up with the compere for the open-mic, and then we usually have two open mic halves with an interval in between with the guest poet at the end of the evening. More recently we have incorporated one or more local acts for short sets at various stages of the evening. There is also the infamous Word! raffle-all takings go towards Word!’s finances.
Paul: Who have you featured and most enjoyed? What do you like about the spoken word scene?
Pam: This is a difficult one, Paul, as there have been so many. It is pretty usual for guest poets to comment afterwards on the warmth and inclusivity of the night. We have been lucky in having Jean ‘Binta’ Breeze as our patron when she lived in Leicester. Jean has performed several times and is always amazing. Another frequent performer is the fabulous John Hegley who also supports what we do. In no particular order of brilliance, the following come to mind: Rosie Garland, Mark Pajak, Kayo Chingonyi, Tiffany Atkinson, Adam Horovitz,Vanessa Kisuule, Cheryl Smyth, Joelle Taylor, Peter Sansom, Ann Sansom, Clare Shaw, Kim Moore, Nick Field, Caroline Bird, Francesca Beard, Maitreyabhandu, Salena Godden, Malika Booker, and local artists such as Andrew Graves, Maria Taylor, Ambrose Musiywa, Will Horspool, Roy Marshall, the Bradgate Writers, Cynthia Rodriguez, Bernice Reynolds. I like the fact that the scene is so diverse and reaches many different audiences.
Paul: Spoken word and performance poetry seems to been gaining more ground and recognition by the traditional page poetry publishers, as we have seen recently with Kate Tempest and Hollie McNish. Do you have any thoughts on this?
Pam: I think it’s a good thing. I know a lot of people say that Kate Tempest’s work doesn’t stand up on the page but I don’t agree.
Pam: They blew me away, Paul. It was a highlight of the festival. Such energy, takent and passion. Here is an example of performance and page colliding brilliantly.
Paul: I understand you are also part of a poetry collective. Can you tell me more?
Pam: No, not any more. I was part of a collective called Inky Fish for a while. We were very lucky to get Arts Council Funding to support a reading tour of the Midlands. We read in groups of three or four and tried to experiment in our performances such as isolating lines from our individual poems and putting them together in a kind of aural collage. Other members were Mark Goodwin, Robert Hamberger, Katie Daniels, Chris Jones, the late (and woefully underrated) A.E. Baker, Catherine Byron, Helen Johnson and Michael Tolkien. Eventually we all went our separate ways although I am still in contact with most of them.
Paul: You have recently completed a PhD. What was the research focus and where did the journey take you?
Pam: The research focus was on the science of holography and how this might inform the development a collection of new ekphrastic poetry. It took me all over the place. Let’s say it was a very steep learning curve. There are no definitive models for creative PhDs. I had to come up with one which was conceptually appropriate. That took a long time. But it took me into realms of poetry I knew nothing, or very little about: modernist, post-modernist, experimental, open-form, whatever all these terms actually mean, and this all filtered into my own work.
Paul: What will you do with the critical component and poems that emerged from the PhD?
Pam: This is the million dollar question. I passed with minor corrections which involved mostly building up the Introduction with ‘fat’ footnotes. My poetry was commended but they thought the collection could have been shorter. I agree. I think I need to look at how I might split it up. The critical section is a form of ‘poetics’. I need to have a long hard look at it all again when I can bear it. One of the poems, ‘Postcards from Belfast’, appears in the new collection.
Paul: You are about to launch a new collection with Pindrop Press (the same publisher as Elizabeth Sennitt Clough who I recently interviewed). What’s it called and does it have a particular theme or focus?
Pam: It is out now but I have yet to plan the launch or launches. It’s called Strange Fashion after one of the poems in there. It is eclectic in style and theme. This is what Sharon Black wrote about it for the Pindrop site:
‘Pam Thompson’s second collection bursts with strangers and with intimates, with colour and with cool dispassion; these poems travel the world and through history from the Belfast Troubles to slave smuggling in Illinois, from out-of-season Alicante to a croft in the Scottish Highlands, to parachuting from the St. Louis Gateway Arch. They take us into the worlds of artists via the imagined lives of assistant to Louis Daguerre or Georgia O’Keeffe, and sail confidently out into the fantastical: witness Emily Bronte and Emily Dickinson hunting for antiques in Church Stretton or the journalist trying to winkle tidbits from Virginia Woolf in an elevator. Sit back and enjoy the ride.’
Paul: Did you receive a lot of guidance from your editor Sharon Black and/or feedback from poets and/or workshop groups?
Pam: I received a lot of excellent editorial input from Sharon and many of the poems had been subject to the scrutiny of other poets in one forum or other.
Paul: You must have had ten years’ of poems to choose from? How did you determine what to include?
Pam: I sent Sharon a wide selection. She chose her preferred poems in the end, and I didn’t disagree. Here’s a poem from the new collection:
Say how young you were,
tell the story, how you walked between
two purple towers, how no one held your hand,
how you climbed into the bumper car,
strapped yourself in, the smell of diesel
and fried onions, say how cold, that there was a queue –
you’d been in it – say how rackety, how empty,
how you whipped around dark corners,
how your bones jumped, how tightly you’d clung
to the rail, and all that screaming was coming from you,
even before the werewolf, the stinging cobwebs,
the mummy rising, before the first gorilla,
the beautiful zombie beckoning behind a window before
plummeting, say how you crashed through rubber doors,
found yourself outside, slowing down with people looking,
how in the end it wasn’t even scary, tell the story.
Don’t mention your wet face, how getting out you nearly fell,
how you never went back. Couldn’t stay away.
Paul: Do you see a big difference between the new book and The Japan Quiz? In what way does it take forward previous subject matter and concerns, and to what extent is it a new departure?
Pam: I think it is very different on the whole. There is more of a sense of autobiography or quasi-autobiography running through the new collection although certain poems may not be ‘true’ in the literal sense. It is more experimental formally. Contemporary urban existence continues its strong hold though, and poems come from a range of different ‘voices’, like before. There is probably even more of a heightened attention to the senses in the new collection.
Paul: How do you see you have evolved as a writer in recent years, in terms of your approach to writing, using form, developing your style/voice/aesthetic?
Pam: I have evolved tremendously in the past ten years. Elsewhere here I’ve commented on my more extensive experimentation with form, sometimes via the use of specific constraints. My aesthetic is a sensory one, mainly visual; the influence of the New York School, particularly James Schuyler and Barbara Guest, is more apparent in my work. I let ‘meaning’ sort itself out. I don’t write to be deliberately obscure but the poem as itself, an experience, is more important than what it actually ‘means’.
Paul: Which are your poetry go-tos – websites, journals, online resources?
Pam: I like Poetry magazine and the Poetry Foundation website, also Penn Sound for its range of recordings of poets. I used one of the ‘cut-up’ engines on Language is a Virus for experimenting with collage poems for my PhD. I always renew my subscriptions to The North as it is always excellent. I am biased because I write for it. I like Magma, Mslexia, The Interpreter’s House, PN Review. Poetry Film Live is a great site with lots of poetry films to watch.
Paul: What are you doing when not reading, writing or listening to poetry?
Pam: I’m an infrequent blogger though so I’m not doing that. I’m probably thinking about doing it. In fact, I’ve made my blog part of a web-site and am supposed to be developing that. I’d like to say that I’m doing art but no, I’m thinking about doing it. I make the occasional collage. Oh, I have got into making videopoems. I went on an excellent workshop with Claire Trévien which has given me some insight into the software available and some of the techniques. I am sorting stuff. That’s what I’m doing.
Paul: Where does the poem begin?
Pam: Out there.
Paul: Is there a question I should have asked?
Pam: What advice would I give my younger(teen) self about poetry/being a poet? And the answer: Don’t give up writing poetry if you go to university, which I did. Continue. Have confidence. Get your work out there. Apply for an Eric Gregory Award. I see such talent in younger poets today. Social networking has been a big help – although it has its downsides. Thank you Paul for such thoughtful questions.
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First, the good news: Phil Jones starts in midfield, and Spurs defence of Chiriches and Dawson with Vertonghen at left-back looks a bit of a disaster.
Then, the middling news: Shinji Kagawa starts in the hole, Danny Welbeck starts on the left, and Rafael returns to the bench (excellent news if he's not quite fit, terrifying news if he is.) Spurs' midfield three of Sandro, Paulinho and Mousa Dembele looks a bit off, too, as does Nacer Chadli starting.
Then, the bad: There's no Adnan Januzaj in the squad at all, Smalling continues at right-back, Ashley Young and Anderson are granted a place on the bench, Tom Cleverley starts, there's no Robin van Persie.
So, a mixed bag. Difficult to say what will happen, and the lack of Januzaj is a worry regardless of the reasons. Nonetheless, there's nothing to suggest imminent disaster here, but we'll see how it goes.
Manchester United starting lineup: David De Gea; Chris Smalling, Nemanja Vidic, Jonny Evans, Patrice Evra; Tom Cleverley, Phil Jones; Danny Welbeck, Shinji Kagawa, Antonio Valencia; Wayne Rooney.
Subs: Anders Lindegaard, Rafael, Anderson, Marouane Fellaini, Nani, Ashley Young, Javier Hernandez.
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The different ways in which we communicate — and don’t — get a real workout in the high-school-lesbian romance First Girl I Loved. Its central couple is a classic coming-of-age mismatch: Anne (Dylan Gelula, excellent), is a nerdy, gawky (but of course actually quite pretty) yearbook editor, and Sasha (Brianna Hildebrand, similarly excellent) is a softball star. Neither of them quite understands what’s going on: Anne is clearly romantically drawn to her more popular, beautiful classmate, and Sasha finds herself reciprocating, though the question of whether they’re an actual thing is one they themselves dance around. And the way they speak — or, rather, all the ways they “speak” — reflects that.
All around these kids swirls a matrix of communication: voice-over, multiple languages, text messages, innuendo, made-up diction, fake accents, even softball signals. Writer-director Kerem Sanga finds stylistic ways to express this diversity of speech. Words gain multiple malleable meanings. During one remarkable passage of scenes, we see Sasha and Anne texting each other, as their voice-overs read the messages for the audience’s benefit. Then we see Sasha at her game, communicating with her coach via hand signals, which are subtitled onscreen. Then we see Sasha and Anne, later that night, texting again, only this time there are no voice-overs; we just see the words on their phones, accompanied by the quiet whomp of their notifications. But then, as the girls become more intimate, the phone sounds go away, and the words take over the screen. Anne sends Sasha a song; the girl puts on the headphones, and we only hear snatches of it. All language, it seems, is flexible — both in the world of the film and in how it communicates with its audience. And some things are hard to put into words.
Sanga jumps around in time, abandoning pivotal scenes and then returning to them later to provide additional information. Anne and her onetime best friend, Clifton (Mateo Arias), have a conversation about Sasha early on in the film, and Sanga cuts out of it at key points; when he comes back to the scene later, in drips, we learn startling new things about Anne and Clifton’s relationship. This is a manipulative way to tell a story, to be sure — withholding key details that in some cases the characters themselves are already aware of is a familiar let’s-create-tension-where-there-isn’t-any cinematic trick — but it’s a pointed, appropriate one in terms of this film’s overall effect. The way the narrative starts and stops and doubles back mirrors the characters’ own confusion. We try to make sense of the story along with them — who did what, said what, when, and what did it really mean.
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When tested against all other helmet technologies, Koroyd is scientifically proven to absorb the most direct force (linear energy) regardless of the impact type (direct or angled).
Koroyd’s welded tubes crumple instantly and consistently on impact, absorbing maximum force in a controlled manner, minimising energy transferred to your head.
From the moment of impact, Koroyd instantly crumples under pressure, absorbing the most amount of energy in a more controlled and consistent manner.
Studies prove, in the event of an angled impact, when direct acceleration is reduced (by absorbing energy), there is a 91% correlation* with a reduction in the rotational motion of your head and brain. In simple terms, if your helmet absorbs more energy, you are better protected from any angle of impact.
*For more information refer to independent study: 2001 COST 327.
Beyond the test lab, riders who lose control are faced with potential impacts against rocks, roots, tarmac, cars, walls and other multi-faceted objects.
In the event of an accident, it is vital that your helmet absorbs the maximum amount of energy to reduce the risk of direct pressure and rotating motion on your head and brain.
Regardless of the surface or object your helmet collides with, Koroyd absorbs more energy than other alternatives. This performance advantage may help to reduce the risk of suffering a life-changing injury.
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Tajima Upper Thread Hook Long Arm
Product Code: EC0A02030000
Tajima Upper Thread Hook - Long ArmUpper Thread Hook sweeper with long arm for Tajima Embroidery Machines. The extended rod is 2 1/4" (57mm) long and is used on Tajima DC2 embroidery machines. The stainless steel extension has a pronounced curved and tapered profile.
Genuine Tajima Part.
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Have Scandinavians always been able to live in high latitudes? The conclusion: No! They adapted!
Americans have adopted many Scandinavian habits as of late such as minimalism and even fermented foods
Norway will ban the sale of all fossil fuel-based cars in the next decade…
It is with great sadness that we convey the passing of Gudrun Harstad this past week at the age of 96. Gudrun was one of the charter members of Vikingland Lodge and served as lodge president in 1971.
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https://scandinaviantrade.org/category/tba-announcements/
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In a large pot over medium-heat, add the quartered potatoes and chicken broth. Cook until the potatoes are fork-tender, about 20-25 minutes. Remove from heat.
While you're waiting for the potatoes to cook, add the bacon slabs to a medium-sized pan and cook the bacon until crispy, about 6 minutes on each side. Set aside on a paper towel-lined plate to cool, then crumble into small pieces.
Once the potatoes are fully cooked, purée the potato-broth mixture with an immersion blender until smooth or transfer to a food processer in batches and blend until liquified, returning to the pot when finished. Add in the milk and cheese and mix until fully incorporated. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
To serve, garnish with a dollop of sour cream, a sprinkle of shredded cheese and crumbled bacon, and a little of the sliced parsley or scallions.
Granny’s Hearty Potato Soup
It feels like just about nothing is worse than when you’re really looking forward to a recipe and it just doesn’t turn out the way you’d hoped. At least, when you’re working away in the kitchen and chopping veggies and standing over a hot stove…when it doesn’t turn out it feels like it was all for naught, which we hate! Well here’s one recipe you’ll never have to worry about!
This is our Granny’s potato soup recipe and man, is it good. It’s thick and hearty, lots of chunky potatoes, plus plenty to keep it creamy and amazing. This is far from diet food, but you won’t even care about the calories once you try it, you’ll see! Bacon begins and ends this recipe, so its flavor is infused throughout the whole soup. That, along with potatoes, onion, celery and garlic make up the crux of this soup, but what makes it really stand out are the cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese and half-and-half that go in at the end.
That’s right, Granny packed in not one, not two, not three, but four different types of dairy to make this the creamiest potato soup you’ll ever have. Well Granny sure did know what she was doing, because we’ve never tasted better and we can’t get enough of it!
- 1 bunch scallions
- 1 (12-oz.) pkg. bacon, roughly chopped
- 3 pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1⁄4-inch pieces (7 to 8 cups)
- 2 cups chopped yellow onion (from 1 large onion)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 small garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces white Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 ounces yellow Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1⁄2 cup), for topping
Chop scallions, separating green and white parts. Set aside.
Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 10 to 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, leaving 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in Dutch oven.
Add potatoes, onion, butter, garlic, and white scallion pieces to Dutch oven, and cook over medium until onions are slightly softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add flour, salt, and pepper, and stir until all ingredients are coated. Cook, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Stir in broth until combined. Bring mixture to a boil. Then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 12 minutes.
Using a potato masher, lightly mash mixture, leaving some whole pieces of potato. Add white Cheddar and cream, stirring until cheese melts. Keep warm.
Ladle soup into bowls. Top servings with bacon, green scallion pieces, and yellow Cheddar.
Delicious Potato Cheddar Soup with Bacon
This hearty potato and cheddar soup is a perfect choice for cool fall evenings. Be sure to use a good quality cheese. It is important for the dish&rsquos full bodied flavor. This soup is one of my favorite one pot meals.
I like chunks of potato in my soup. For a creamier soup, puree the mixture before serving.
This soup makes a good meal starter, but it is also the perfect choice for a light lunch or dinner when you team it with a salad and crusty bread.
One of the best things about the soup is how easy it is to do. You can put it together very quickly on a busy week night when you are pressed for time. Garnish it with some crumbled bacon and a dollop of sour cream and your family will love it!
My husband just loved the flavor of the soup. (Check out my vegan butternut squash soup for another of his favorites.)
I was amazed at how filling it is. Normally, if we have just soup for dinner we have two bowls of it. It was all I could do to finish it. The recipe says it serves 4 but my feeling after having it is that 6 would be satisfied with it.
- 2 cups (480 ml) milk, or dairy alternative
- 1 (240 g) russet potato, baked
- ⅓ cup (40 g) low fat cheddar cheese, cubed
- ¼ (20 g) small onion, peeled
- ½ teaspoon dried dill weed
- ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
- ½ teaspoon salt, optional
- 1 Slice (55 g) bacon, cooked
- Place milk, 1/2 potato, cheese, onion, dill weed, rosemary and salt, optional into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed
- Blend for 5 minutes 45 seconds, or until heavy steam escapes from the vented lid.
- Reduce speed to Variable 3. Remove lid plug. Drop in remaining 1/2 potato and the bacon, and blend for an additional 5 seconds, or until chopped.
These step by step photos and instructions are here to help you visualize how to make this recipe. Please scroll down to simply print out the instructions!
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Add onion sauté 3 minutes. Add garlic sauté 2 minutes.
- Add potatoes and broth bring to a boil. Reduce heat simmer 12 to 14 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
- Return mixture to saucepan. Stir in milk heat over medium heat until hot (do not boil). Season to taste with salt.
- Stir one cup of the cheddar cheese into the soup until melted and heated through. soup into four bowls top with remaining 1/4 cup cheese.
- Garnish with crumbled bacon and chopped chives.
Homemade Cheddar Potato Soup Recipe
Baby it's cold outside! There's a certain chill in the air that's hinting at the inevitable arrival of a cold and snowy winter. It's nothing that a piping hot bowl of creamy potato cheese soup can't fix.
Personally I’m a major fan of a hearty rib-sticking potato cheddar soup. Creamy, silky and cheesy, with a hint of bacon, you will quickly become a mega fan too!
Cream of potato soup with bacon and cheddar will be your go-to homemade soup on those blistery cold evenings.
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Cooked in about 30 minutes on top of the stove and pureed to perfection with an immersion blender, this soup is a quick and easy way to warm up to the chill of an impending winter. Bring it on winter, we’re ready for you now!
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Bacon Cheddar Potato Soup
Per Serving = 356 Calories, 33.9g Carbs, 19.3g Fat, 14.1g Protein, 4.5g Fiber.
- 6 strips of bacon
- 1.5 tbsp of rendered bacon fat
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1/2 cup chopped carrot
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 4 cups peeled and cubed potatoes
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped scallions (optional)
- Cook the bacon in a large soup pot until it reaches your desired level of crispiness. Remove bacon from the pot to drain on paper towels. Pour the bacon fat from the pot, reserving 1.5 tablespoons.
- Add the 1.5 tablespoons of fat back into the pot on medium low heat. Add the chopped carrots, onion and celery and saute until the onions are soft but not browned, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the chopped potatoes and saute for about a minute before adding in the chicken stock and pepper. Bring everything to a boil, then cover, reduce the heat and simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender.
- Stir in cheese until just barely melted and remove from the heat. Taste and season with salt if needed. Chop and stir in the cooked bacon. Top with chopped scallions, a dollop of sour cream or plain greek yogurt just before serving.
Before you go, add this recipe to your healthy eating Pinterest board!
Potato Soup with Bacon, Cheddar and Scallion
When looking for a hearty, comforting dish to satisfy your hunger pangs, this savory combination of potatoes, cream and bacon is a sure-fire pleaser. You would never guess that this warm-your-bones dish begins with a can of store-bought soup and can be prepared in under 20 minutes.
Total Time: 20 minutes
1 can cream of potato soup
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 russet potato, diced
2 slices bacon, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced
1. Fry bacon in saucepan until crisp. Remove and let cool on paper towel for 5 minutes.
2. Discard bacon fat from saucepan.
3. Wash and peel potato. Dice into small, bite-sized pieces.
4. Cook potato in saucepan until brown, about 10 minutes.
5. Add potato soup and cook over medium heat for about 6 minutes.
6. Ladle soup into two serving bowls and sprinkle with cheese, bacon and scallions.
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The residual stress caused by drilling in photoelastic plastics was investigated by using the photoelastic measurement. The distribution of residual stresses around the drilled hole on a circular plate is apparently axisymmetric when the hole is small as compared with the size of the plate. We can obtain the distribution of residual stresses on the circular plate with a small hole drilled at the center, by measuring the isochromatics which arises from the superposition of compression being applied along a diameter of the circular plate and the initial stresses. The specimens were circular discs, 7mm in thickness and 29mm in diameter, which were prepared by slicing the rods of polycarbonate. The discs were drilled at the center with straight shank twist drills under several different drilling conditions. The isoclinics of the discs drilled at the center were examined under a no loading state, so as to ascertain that the distribution of residual stresses was approximately axisymmetric. Higher residual stresses were caused by smaller diameter of drill and faster rotational drill speed. The maximum value of residual stresses was about one-tenth of the yield stress of the material. The residual stresses were relieved by annealing the discs at 130°C for five hours.
The effects of Mn and Cr on tensile properties of Al-Mg alloys were investigated by the tensile test performed in the temperature range from room temperature to 400°C. The compositional ranges of the test alloys were Mg=0-5%. Mn=0-1.0% and Cr=0-0.5%, respectively. Specimens were preannealed at 450°C for 1hr to bring them up close to the steady state at high temperatures, and then heated up to the test temperature and held for 30min. The results obtained are as follows: (1) The strength of alloy at relatively low temperatures depends largely on Mg content and increases with increasing its content. On the other hand, Mn and Cr have little effects, increasing slightly the strength but decreasing the elongation with the increase of their contents. (2) It would be satisfactory to consider that the strength of alloy at relatively low temperatures is primarily caused by the effect of Mg dissolved in Al, which improves the solid solution hardenability and work hardenability. (3) With rising temperature, the contributions of Mn and Cr on the strength gradually increase but that of Mg decrease, on the contrary. The strength of alloy, therefore, turns out to be dependent on Mn or Cr content rather than on Mg. (4) The behavior at relatively high temperatures is caused by disappearance of the effect induced by the dissolved Mg on account of the expansion of crystal lattice and of the high diffusion rate of Mg in Al. It is also caused by the contribution of Mn and Cr on the maintenance of strength owing to the small diffusion rates of these elements and the derivative effect of delayed recrystallization.
The observation has been made on the surface cracks initiated on extremely pure aluminum fatigued by tension and compression. Plate specimens, 0.7mm thick were completely annealed and then electropolished. The resulting grain sizes were from 0.2 to 1mm diameters. The tests were made with the strain amplitudes of 0.05% and 0.25%. Their surfaces were observed with an optical microscope and a scanning electron microscope. The slip band patterns observed could be classified in three types: x1, long and straight one, x2, wavy one, and x3, meshlike one. Specimen I subjected to the smaller strain amplitude of 1.7×106 cycles revealed the many intergranular cracks when the slip bands were removed by a slight electropolishing. By examining the relation between the silp bands and the cracks, the following facts could be clarified: The slip bands of pattern x1 which lie in direction of from 40° of 55°to the stress axis were in high angles with the cracks along the grain boundaries. On the specimen II fatigued at the larger strain amplitude, the intergranular cracks could also be observed after 2×104 cycles. The cracks propagated along the grain boundaries until about a half of fracture life (1.4×105 cycles). The relation between the cracks and the slip bands was the same as that which was observed on the specimen I. The following conclusion may be driven: The glides are impeded at the grain boundary and many dislocations pile up there. The grain boundary should be destroyed. Those microcracks join with each other and grow up into an observable crack.
In the experiment, length of crack, which had started from a notch hole, was measured by a microscope, under the basically tested conditions of Δε=1.0%, ν=5cpm. Additional test conditions are some combinations of Δε=0.3, 0.5, 1.5%, ν=0.1, 1.0, 10, 30, 60cpm. The temperature level is between R. T. and 600°C. The results obtained are summarized as follows: (1) During a strain controlled low cycle fatigue test at 5cpm, the rate of crack propagation is the largest at the blue-brittleness temperature range (200-300°C) and the smallest at the high temperature range (500-600°C). Temperature dependence of the rate of crack propagation seems to be opposite of that of tensile ductility. The period of crack initiation becomes shorter as a temperature increases. (2) At higher temperatures (≥400°C) and low frequencies, numerous micro cracks are initiated in the vicinity of a main crack tip. The main crack propagates rather rapidly by coalescing these micro cracks. Temperature dependence of the rate of crack propagation is effectively influenced by the change of test frequency. (3) The increase in the rate of crack propagation due to coalescing process is estimated qualitatively with the assumption that the micro cracks prohibit the decrease of ductility of a material in the vicinity of a main crack tip.
The rotating bending fatigue tests were perfomed on the specimens of nodular cast iron with unnotch, semicircular notch and 60°V-notch at room temperature, 150°C, 300°C, 400°C, 550°C, and 800°C with the frequency of 3600rpm. Their values of fatigue strength were obtained at 107 cycles. The results are as follows: (1) The fatigue strength of the unnotched specimen decreases with the rising test temperatures. At about 400°C, however, the fatigue strength takes the slightly high value due to the blue brittleness. Beyond the range of 500°C to 550°C, the fatigue strength decreases rapidly. (2) The fatigue strength of the notched specimens decreases with the rising test temperatures. At about 300°C to 400°C, however, the fatigue strength shows a near constant value. Beyond 400°C, the fatigue strength decreases rapidly. (3) The value of fatigue notch factor gradually increases with the elevating temperatures above room temperature and then increases rapidly beyond about 400°C to 500°C.
In this report, the fatigue properties of an ausformed 12-Cr stainless steel have been clarified by means of S-N curves, crack growth rates and microscopic observations of propagating cracks and fractured surfaces. The results obtained are as follows: (1) The endurance limits of a plane specimen are improved in proportion to the reduction ratio of ausforming and the fatigue lives at a definite stress level are lengthened markedly by ausforming. At the same time, the crack growth rate slows down in the ausformed specimen. (2) The modes of crack growth, precipitation of carbides and fractographs differ clearly between conventional and ausforming processes and these differences seem to cause the above results. (3) The crack growth rates are represented by the equations which contain a stress intensity factor and a parameter of mean stress in each process. By these equations, we can recognize that the effect of mean stress on crack growth rate becomes larger for the ausformed specimen. (4) The fractographs show that the fracture surface of the conventional heat treated specimens exhibit either relatively rough striations or intergranular fracture patterns, while the fracture surfaces of the ausformed specimens are almost covered by the mixed patterns of rather irregular striations and flat areas which look like rub marks.
It is well-known that the corrosion rate of iron and steel is affected by the Fe3+ concentration in acidified solutions. Experimental works on oxidation from Fe2+ to Fe3+ by the dissolved oxygen in various electrolytes have been carried out. Generally, the process is first order with respect to Fe2+, and it depends much on the pH. The reaction rate increased with decreasing pH in HCl, while the rate decreased with decreasing pH in other solutions such as phosphate, sulfate and citrate buffer solutions. The reaction rate was less than 10-3min-1 in solutions of pH<4, or the increment of Fe3+ was only 10-5M/min in solutions containing Fe2+ of 10-2M. The limiting current density for the cathodic process of those Fe3+ to Fe2+ would be 1.6×10-5ma/cm2, which is very small in comparison with the corrosion rate of Fe in aerated solutions. Therefore, it is concluded that the effect of oxidation of Fe2+ by the dissolved oxygen is negligible on corrosion of iron and steel.
The mechanical properties of unsaturated-polyester resin mortar is adversely affected by water when it hardens. This is a serious problem when it is applied as cast-in-place mortar, because in a field work there are few places where water can completely be eliminated. The demand for the cast-in-place resin mortar, however, is becoming greater. Therefore, the decrease in strength of resin mortar caused by water must be solved. Two kinds of effect of water have been proposed. (1) When resin mortar is placed or joined in water, it occludes water. This occluded water decreases the mechanical strength of resin mortar by abstracting the complete adhesion between resin and aggregate. (2) Aggregate for resin mortar is required to be completely dry. Water content of aggregate is usually kept less than 0.3%. In this paper, aggregate was treated with silane coupling agent in order to minimize the influence of water. Three kinds of silane coupling agents, γ-methacryloxypropyl trimethoxysilane, vinyltriethoxysilane and vinyltris (β-methoxyethoxy) silane were used. The results are as follows: (a) When the resin mortar made of untreated aggregate had been molded in water, it showed 13% lower tensile strength than that which was hardened in air, while the resin mortar made of treated aggregate preserved the strength as much as 95%. (b) As for the tensile strength of the joint, the resin mortar made of untreated aggregate showed 40% lower strength than that which was joined in air, and more than 88% of the strength could be preserved with the resin mortar made of treated aggregate. (c) The effect of water content in aggregate on the tensile strength of the resin mortar was examined. The resin mortar made of untreated aggregate showed a steep strength drop even at small water content. The resin mortar made of treated aggregate showed only a mild strength drop even up to 10% water content.
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https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/browse/jsms/23/251/_contents/-char/ja
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If you are visiting IVF centres for fertility treatment you must be familiar with FSH & LH. These fertility hormones together are called the gonadotropins. Structurally they are protein derivatives regulating function of your ovary. These hormones are also found in your male partner controlling testicular function. Like other hormones these are also essential for normal growth, sexual development and reproduction. Your pituitary gland in the brain secrets these gonadotropins which include follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
FSH & LH hormones share some similarities in their structure but have unique action. Their specific action is due to the beta chain in their peptide chain. This makes them attach specific receptors and deliver special functions. Gonadotropins are under the control of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH), and blood levels of estrogens and progesterone.
What are FSH & LH?
In women: Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) controls your menstrual cycles and growth of follicles. It is a product of pituitary gland in the brain which regulates growth, sexual development and reproduction. FSH attaches to receptors on ovarian follicles and stimulates the maturing follicles. When there is a spike in the release of FSH in the middle of the menstrual cycle it leads to ovulation.
In men: FSH regulates production and maturation of sperm. Spermatogenesis and androgen responsiveness of the testes depends on FSH level. Thus, FSH is essential for reproduction in men as well. FSH along with testosterone, actos on the supporting Sertoli cells to help proliferation, maturation and function of developing germ cells. FSH level in men is also regulated by GnRH produced in the hypothalamus and circulating levels of sex hormones.
In Women: Luteinizing hormone (LH) is also a hormone product from the pituitary gland. It is essential for sexual development and reproduction in women. LH functions by acting on receptors present over ovarian follicles and helps in their maturation. Surge of this hormone occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle. It triggers ovulation and production of hormone progesterone by the follicle after ovulation. LH is also necessary for the growth of the uterine endometrium for implantation of the fertilized egg. It is controlled by GnRH from the hypothalamus directly and indirectly by the circulating levels of sex hormones.
In men: LH stimulates production of testosterone in males. FSH & LH hormones are essential part of assisted reproduction techniques (ART) and in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Uses of FSH & LH in IVF Treatment
If you are going through IVF treatment your doctor will use hormone injections to stimulate ovarian follicle growth & maturation. These injections contain the hormones FSH & LH in various proportions and doses.
Follicular Stimulating Hormone (FSH): FSH is the most common hormone in assisted reproductive technology (ART). It is used in all protocols in ART. Daily injections of recombinant human FSH (r-hFSH) induces multiple follicle growth in the ovaries. This condition is controlled ovarian hyper-stimulation (COH). Along with FSH your doctor will use agonist or antagonist injections to prevent premature LH surge and premature ovulation. Your doctor advises gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist or antagonist daily or as per requirement.
Luteinizing hormone (LH): Along with follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), LH also stimulates normal follicular growth and ovulation. FSH is often used in assisted reproductive technology (ART) with LH for a complementary effect. LH is useful in patients with advanced age, low ovarian reserve and patients with hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. Luteinizing hormone (LH) is essential for reproductive function in male and females. LH along with follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)is essential for follicular growth and ovulation. Hence, FSH & LH control normal follicular growth and are complementary to each other in function.
Types of FSH & LH
These hormones are either urinary products or synthetic chemicals. Urinary forms can have contaminants in the preparation and may be less efficacious. Highly purified and recombinant formulations of the gonadotropins are used in infertility. Synthetic forms of gonadotropins are more popular in assisted reproductive techniques and in vitro fertilization.
LH is given by injection under the skin. The dosage of injection can be in a cyclic and stepwise fashion. Your doctor will decide dosages and regimens of administration according to your problems. Partially and highly purified urinary FSH and recombinant forms of FSH are widely available. These injections are inevitable part of treatment of infertility and hypogonadism. Your fertility nurse administers these injections under the skin daily.
Side effects of IVF Hormones
Usually IVF treatment is an outpatient procedure as it is a relatively safe procedure. However, in high doses, these hormones can hyperstimulation your ovaries. Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) is a rare but dreadful condition in severe form. This may lead to liver test abnormalities, jaundice, swelling of body and fluid accumulation in the abdomen. However OHSS usually occurs in mild forms and is a curable condition. Your doctor will be able to predict the risk of OHSS in you during follicular monitoring.
Changes of FSH & LH in a normal menstrual cycle
The levels of FSH & LH hormone vary in a normal menstrual cycle. These are interdependent on each other and also influenced by other fertility hormones in the body. Usually these hormones are in base levels at the start of menstruation. FSH hormone starts rising in the initial days of cycle which helps in growth of tiny follicles. As these follicles grow they produce estrogen in the follicles. This estrogen slows down the rise of FSH. Subsequently LH hormone rises, this helps in production of more estrogen. FSH and LH attain their peak levels just before ovulation. Surges in LH triggers ovulation. After ovulation again their values fall.
Hormones in IVF cycle
The changes seen in the normal menstrual cycle mimic in your IVF cycle. First your doctor will confirm the baseline blood levels of FSH & LH on day 2 or 3 of the menstrual cycle. If your LH is high at this stage your IVF specialist will suggest to take antagonist injections to bring it down. After this FSH injections or combination of FSH & LH help in follicular growth in the first 5 -6 days. As the follicles are growing your doctor may change pure FSH injections to combined FSH & LH as LH is essential at this stage for oocyte growth and maturation. Beyond 14mm growth, your doctor prevents the LH surge by giving antagonist injections daily along with the gonadotropins.
Regulation of Hormone secretion
Your ovary contains two types of cells which don’t depend on LH and FSH. These cells secrete the ovarian steroids. Estrogen hormone production from the ovary depends on FSH & LH. LH and FSH have complementary functions for maturation of egg and ovulation. Initially FSH stimulates follicle growth and induces receptors for LH action. Later LH acts on these receptors and prepares androgen from cholesterol. This is the base material for estrogen production. Androgens convert into estrogen with help of FSH hormone. Estrogen helps in the actions of FSH in turn. As estrogen level rises it regulates the FSH concentration. In short all these hormones act in harmony to produce a mature egg and help in fertilizations and implantation to result in pregnancy.
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Thousands of young children in the counties west of Charlotte receive annual dental care in their schools’ parking lots. With an active, and growing, mobile dental network, Kintegra Health’s Dental ACCESS Program is improving children’s oral health, and teledentistry is a vital piece of the puzzle.
On board one of Kintegra Health’s mobile buses, complete with three chairs, an x-ray room, and plenty of cartoons to keep children occupied.
“The program has just blossomed,” said Melissa Boughman, director of the ACCESS Program. “We have 60 schools that we work with now, and we saw 5,500 children last year.”
If schools remain open this fall and avoid COVID-19 outbreaks, the ACCESS Program is on track to see between 6,000 and 7,000 students this year, according to Boughman.
Students now receive temperature scans to screen for COVID-19 symptoms at the beginning of their visits to the Dental ACCESS Program.
“Parents working (with limited) access, specifically transportation access, means that parents sometimes can’t get to the dental office, or they can’t get time off of work to come to the dental office,” said Dr. William Donigan, dental director at Kintegra Health. “We need these children to get as much care as we can give them without the parents having to be here.”
“In Title I schools, transportation is such a major issue,” said Boughman. “It’s so wonderful that we’ve been blessed with these mobile dental units that we can drive right up, park, and they bring the children out to us.”
In one day at Battleground Elementary in Lincoln County, the hygienists and assistants on this mobile bus will see around 30 kids.
The ACCESS Program has two mobile dental buses, complete with three dental chairs and an x-ray room, as well as a dental van for follow-ups and dental sealants.
Once a child is on the bus, Kintegra’s dental team takes a series of nine photographs of the child’s teeth as well as x-rays, if necessary. While the dental hygienists and assistants can only provide preventive care on the mobile buses, the care doesn’t stop once a child goes back to class. Thanks to the Kintegra’s teledentistry software, those photos and x-rays are automatically uploaded, made immediately available to dentists and staff at one of their brick-and-mortar sites.
The computers on Kintegra Health’s mobile buses transmit data in real time to staff at clinic sites.
“Literally immediately, we can view all of that information at one of our sites,” said Donigan. “So, our Dental ACCESS Program navigators can then talk to the dentist and direct the parents to get the patient in for the care that they need.”
Dental navigators are another vital piece of the puzzle. Kintegra employs navigators to help parents and patients efficiently get the care that they need. For parents experiencing any of a slew of social determinants of health that make accessing care more difficult, having someone there to guide the process along can have a big impact on the care a child receives.
With a complete network, connecting the staff on Kintegra’s dental buses to the dentists at their clinic locations, children who may have not received care otherwise now have the opportunity to receive regular care.
“We see the difference in the children we have seen for many years versus the newcomers like the kindergarteners, and in some schools pre-k,” said Boughman. “When we see them yearly, we see a big difference. We also do education because we all know that education is the most important part of all of this. Once we clean their teeth (plaque and tartar) will come back quickly, but if we teach them how to take care of their teeth, they can have a lifetime of great (oral health).”
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After more than a decade of having only two certified learning coaches, the Learning Center finally has the funding to add a graduate student coach as part of a new pilot program.
Theresa Maitland and Kristen Rademacher have been coaching at UNC for more than 10 years, and said they are looking forward to expanding.
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The Learning Center was one of 14 organizations that recently received grants from the Carolina Parents Council, and it was awarded the second largest grant amount of $10,000.
Maitland said the center hopes to impact more undergraduate students while working within budgetary restraints. The graduate coaches will gain experience in education while costing the center less than a professional coach, she said.
Stephanie Miller, 2013-14 national co-chairwoman of the Parents Council, said the council was impressed with the Learning Center’s proposal to increase academic support for undergraduates through coaching because it coincided with the council’s objectives, she said.
“Coaching gives students the opportunity to set goals and develop action plans while meeting one-on-one with learning coaches and in group meetings,” Miller said.
The Learning Center did not receive the full $15,000 grant it originally requested.
“Our dream was originally to have three graduate coaches,” Maitland said. “This will not happen, but we will certainly look to how the Writing Center has expanded with graduate students as a model. We would start with a small core, train that small core, and then expand.”
Bill Miller, 2013-14 national co-chairman of the council, said it cannot fully fund every grant and had asked applicants to list the money necessary to create an effective program. The Learning Center listed this amount at $10,000, the amount of money it would cost to hire one graduate student.
The pilot program will provide important information to full-time staff about the effectiveness of graduate students as coaches and employees of the Learning Center, Maitland said.
This information will be crucial if the Learning Center plans to expand the graduate student staff and seek further funding from the University and potential donors, she added.
“We know there is an interest (in the coaching programs),” Maitland said. “We simply do not have the capacity to reach the numbers of undergraduates who need our help.
“We hope to help students balance their social and academic experience here at Carolina.”
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- A rejuvenating detox that helps promote a natural, gentle, and regular digestive cleanse
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Triphala (three-fruits) is a perfect blend of three very potent medicinal fruits – Amalaki, Bibhitaki and Haritaki. It has been used as a healing medicine for over 1,000 years. According to Ayurveda, Triphala helps to re-establish the natural, balanced harmony of all three dosha - vata (air), pitta (fire), and kapha (water) within the human body.
Triphala is cooling in nature, and it nourishes and rejuvenates the body’s tissue. It is most effective for cleansing and revitalizing. Also, regular use of Triphala supports healthy digestive, circulatory, and respiratory systems.
Each capsule contains an herbal blend of chebulic myrobalan extract (haritaki fruit); belleric myrobalan extract (bibhitaki fruit); and emblic myrobalan extract (amalaki fruit) for balancing tri-dosha.
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By using recycled plastic to create modular building elements, one Norwegian startup hopes to build affordable housing and reduce plastic pollution at the same time.
Currently, around one billion people worldwide live in slum conditions, with the largest such communities being located in regions of Africa and Asia. Often these communities consist of cramped informal settlements with only basic access to amenities, such as clean water, health services and garbage collection and recycling.
Now, with the demand for housing in areas of Africa rapidly increasing, a Norwegian startup wants to build high quality housing quickly, and clean up the environment while they do it. Othalo, which was officially founded in 2019, is currently exploring methods of recycling plastic waste to construct clean, affordable and dignified housing across the African continent.
Currently, the startup is still within its research and development phase, and founder Frank Cato Lahti has been developing technology in association with research orgaisation Sintef and the University of Tromsø since 2014. Central to his approach is using plastic waste in the construction of high quality housing units, thereby providing accomodation, employment and helping to reduce Africa’s plastic waste pandemic.
According to Othalo, their design – developed in conjunction with architectural “wunderkind” Julien De Smedt – involves a range of pre-fabricated construction elements, connected together via open spaces such as terraces and loggias. While they haven’t revealed details about the process of turning the plastic into suitable building materials, Othalo claim they use waste found in the local construction area. Each house will require around 8 tons of plastic waste for a 60 metre-square building, and although it sounds like a significant amount, there is no shortage of building materials in the regions they hope to work.
Vast rubbish dumps are a common sight near many slum communities, much of it consisting of PET plastic waste. In many cases, the plastic was dumped locally, but many African nations have also imported plastic waste from abroad – to the tune of 230 metric tons between 1990 and 2017. Othalo suggests that globally there is enough plastic waste to build over one billion homes.
The startup is also not limiting itself to housing, its designs can also be applied to refugee shelters, temporary buildings or climate-controlled storage space. Initially, Othalo aims to concentrate on sub-Saharan Africa, where rapid urbanisation has increased the demand for housing. Currently, there is a shortfall of 160 million low-cost housing units, with the number expected to rise to 360 million by 2050.
An Increasingly Global Problem
Access to affordable, safe housing has long been a perennial problem in many African nations, including the most affluent. In South Africa, for example, there is currently estimated to be a shortage of 2.1 million homes for around 12 million people. Currently, much of those waiting for housing are left residing in cramped apartheid-era townships on the periphery of larger cities. Although many have now grown into sprawling communities in their own right, many still lack basic sanitation or civic amenities. Although the ANC started a massive programme of construction following their election in 1994, the number of new housing being built steadily declined from 1999. It is a story typical of elsewhere in Africa, where the construction sector is often marred by inefficiency, high costs, unsustainable practices and corruption.
However, the the issue also goes beyond Africa. The housing crisis is indeed global, with European, American and Asian states having to rapidly adjust to increased urban migration and expansion.
Othalo’s approach has already gained attention from some major players. The United Nations Human Settlements Program (HABITAT) partnered with Othalo in October 2020 and is assisting in starting pilot programmes in Nairobi, Dakar and Yaoundé. Currently, the modular building pieces are being built in a factory in Estonia, but Othalo hopes to start a similar manufacturing plant in Kenya if the trial proves successful.
For UN HABITAT, sustainable, affordable and comfortable housing provides an essential base for promoting the UN’s other Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The vast majority of the goals, such as reducing poverty, improving education, equality, sanitation and infrastructure, can benefit from the foundational support clean, safe and quality housing can provide.
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Brendan Rodgers paid tribute to Liverpool FC matchwinner Daniel Sturridge – and to the medical team who kept him in shape over the summer.
The striker has been sidelined with an ankle injury for much of pre-season, but took his Reds goal tally to 12 from 17 appearances with his decisive 37th-minute strike in the 1-0 win over Stoke at Anfield on Saturday.
And Rodgers said: “I think the biggest credit you can give him is that in all the time he was off, he never put on any weight whatsoever.
“His body fat remained the same as when he was playing, which shows you how hard he was working.
“And I have to give credit to the medical team, because they’ve got to make sacrifices as well. Daniel was keen to get himself right, so he was ready to fire at the beginning of the season.
“For a bit of time it was touch and go, but once we saw his progress and how he was working, he was back probably three weeks earlier than what we anticipated, purely because of his attitude.
“I always believe he’s got a goal in him. That’s why we took him here. As long as he’s on the field, he can end up being one of the top goalscorers in this league.”
Rodgers said he was keen to add “one or two” players to his squad before the transfer window shuts in two weeks’ time, though stopped short of naming names.
But he says he is satisfied that his side are in far better shape than this time last season.
“I remember last year and people saying to me ‘should we be losing 3-0 to West Brom?’,” he said. “They were absolutely right.
“But we’ve got better and better as we’ve gone on. It’s a big job here. We’re having to sell players to gain money to get players in, and obviously you’re trying to balance all that whilst trying to progress.
“But I just got the feeling in the dressing room beforehand, when the players were getting together, some of our staff were saying that it just feels different this year. There’s a spirit, a camaraderie and a togetherness there. Long may it continue.
“Listen, we haven’t won the World Cup, it’s a game of football. But the lads are happy, they’ve done their job. They knew this was a big three points. A lot has been written over the summer, and it would have been easy to be distracted.”
Rodgers also praised £9m goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, who secured the points with a double save from Jonathan Walters’ penalty and Kenwyne Jones’ follow-up.
“He’d done his homework,” said Rodgers. “He knows exactly where all the penalty takers are going.
“When the penalty was given I asked (goalkeeping coach) John Achterberg if I needed to give Simon the side or the information, but John told me he knew exactly where he was going.
“He does his work, studies the penalty takers, and he went the right way. It was a good first save and then obviously the reaction to get up and make the second save was impressive too.”
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management needs of the special populations of juvenile offenders
Case Management Plan
For this Assignment, you will assume the role of a case manager assigned to create a case management plan for four (4) juvenile offenders now assigned to your caseload from the juvenile court. Each juvenile comes to you as a member of a “special population” and presents individual treatment needs. You will present your plan in a PowerPoint presentation to your manager.
Prepare a 12-18 slide PowerPoint presentation (not including the cover and reference slides), describing the multidisciplinary case management needs of the special populations of juvenile offenders now assigned to you. These special populations were discussed in weeks 3 and 4. In your presentation, create a general case management plan for each of the different four (4) special offenders of your choice, but be sure to identify them from the special populations discussed this term, analyzing the particular assessment, treatment and management needs of each. As to each population, identify both challenges, risk/protective factors, and solutions to managing that population. Make sure to identify the key players, including treatment providers, necessary for each juvenile’s case management plan.
Also include Speaker’s Notes on the slides to explain what is being discussed as though you are presenting to an audience. Remember to add the appropriate citation to your slides, either on the slides directly or in the speaker’s notes section.
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PowerPoint Formatting Directions:
- Use one basic slide design and layout.
- Limit slides to between 6 and 8 lines of content.
- You may use pictures, charts and graphs to supplement your material as long as they do not take up the entire slide.
- Use bullets for your main points.
- Use speaker notes to explain what is being discussed in the bullet points as though you are presenting to an audience. To learn more about using speaker notes, open PowerPoint and press F1. In the search box, type “create notes” and press Enter. The related topics on notes appear.
- The presentation should contain a title slide and a slide with a list of references in APA format.
- All internal citation of outside sources plus the listing of all references should also adhere to APA format.
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I'm wondering is there anything specific I should take into account when writing CMS logging (debug/alerts) into a plain text file? To specify more what I have in mind, think of logging into SQL database, and how stuff need to be escaped to be sure there won't be injection-attack thru log-mechanisms.
In my personal project, there's logging into MySQL database, but I've left out plenty of (perhaps) useful data to minimize possibilities for security-holes, as I'm not entirely convinced that mysqli_real_escape_string() is "do it all"-solution. It's flawed too, so there's need for rewrite anyways. If it wouldn't be my CMS, I would find it extremely hilarious to read a log notation that user had no connection to database (probably a spider-flood).
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An agreement between private parties creating mutual obligations enforceable by law. The basic elements required for the agreement to be a legally enforceable contract are: mutual assent, expressed by a valid offer and acceptance; adequate consideration; capacity; and legality. In some states, element of consideration can be satisfied by a valid substitute. Possible remedies for breach of contract include general damages, consequential damages, reliance damages, and specific performance.
Contracts are promises that the law will enforce. Contract law is generally governed by the state Common Law, and while general overall contract law is common throughout the country, some specific court interpretations of a particular element of the Contract may vary between the states.
If a promise is breached, the law provides remedies to the harmed party, often in form of monetary damages, or in limited circumstances, in the form of specific performance of the promise made.
Elements -- Consideration and mutal assent
Contracts arise when a duty comes into existence, because of a promise made by one of the parties. To be legally binding as a contract, a promise must be exchanged for adequate consideration. There are two different theories or definitions of consideration: Bargain Theory of Consideration and Benefit-Detriment theory of consideration.
1) Under the Benefit-Detriment theory, an adequate consideration exists only when a promise made to the benefit of the promisor or to the detriment of the promisee, which reasonably and fairly induces the promisor to make a promise for something else for the promisee. For example, promises that are purely gifts are not considered enforceable because the personal satisfaction the grantor of the promise may receive from the act of generosity is normally not considered sufficient detriment to constitute adequate consideration.
2) Under Bargain-for-Exchange theory of consideration, adequate consideration exists when a promisor makes a promise in return for something else. Here, the essential condition is that the promisor was given something specifically to induce the promise being made. In other words, the Bargain for Exchange theory is different from the detriment-benefit theory in that the focus in bargain for exchange theory seems to be the parties’ motive for making the promises and the parties’ subjective mutual assent, while in detriment benefit theory, the focus seems to be an objective legal detriment or benefit to the parties.
Contracts are mainly governed by state statutory and common (judge-made) law and private law (i.e. the private agreement). Private law principally includes the terms of the agreement between the parties who are exchanging promises. This private law may override many of the rules otherwise established by state law. Statutory law, such as the Statute of Fraud, may require some kinds of contracts be put in writing and executed with particular formalities, for the contract to be enforceable. Otherwise, the parties may enter into a binding agreement without signing a formal written document. For example, Virginia Supreme Court has held in Lucy v. Zehmer that even an agreement made on a piece of napkin can be considered a valid contract, if the parties were both sane, and showed mutual assent and consideration.
Most of the principles of the common law of contracts are outlined in the Restatement of the Law Second, Contracts, published by the American Law Institute. The Uniform Commercial Code, whose original articles have been adopted in nearly every state, represents a body of statutory law that governs important categories of contracts. The main articles that deal with the law of contracts are Article 1 (General Provisions) and Article 2 (Sales). Sections of Article 9 (Secured Transactions) govern contracts assigning the rights to payment in security interest agreements. Contracts related to particular activities or business sectors may be highly regulated by state and/or federal law. See Law Relating To Other Topics Dealing with Particular Activities or Business Sectors. In 1988, the United States joined the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods which now governs contracts within its scope.
Remedies for Breach of Contract -- Damages
If the agreement does not meet the legal requirements to be considered a valid contract, the “contractual agreement” will not be enforced by the law, and the breaching party will not need to indemnify the non-breaching party. That is, the plaintiff (non-breaching party) in a contractual dispute suing the breaching party may only win Expectation Damages when they are able to show that the alleged contractual agreement actually existed and was a valid and enforceable contract. In such case, expectation damages will be rewarded, which attempts to make the non-breaching party whole, by awarding the amount of money that the party would have made had there not been a breach in the agreement plus any reasonably foreseeable consequential damages suffered as a result of the breach. However, it is important to note that there is no punitive damages for contractual remedies, and the non-breaching party may not be awarded more than the expectancy (monetary value of the contract, had it been fully performed).
However, in certain circumstances, certain promises that are not considered contracts may be enforced to a limited extent. If one party has made reasonable reliance to his detriment on the assurances/promises of the other party, the court may apply an equitable doctrine of Promissory Estoppel to award the non-breaching party a Reliance damages to compensate the party for the amount suffered as a result of the party’s reasonable reliance on the agreement.
In another circumstance, the court may award Unjust Enrichment to a party, if the party who confers a benefit on another party, if it would be unjust for the party receiving the benefit to keep it without paying for it.
Finally, one modern concern that has risen in the contract law is the increasing use of a special type of contract known as "Contracts of Adhesion" or form-contracts. This type of contract may be beneficial for some parties, because of the convenience and the ability by the strong party in a case to force the terms of the contract to a weaker party. Examples include mortgage agreements, lease agreements, online purchase or sign-up agreements, etc. In some cases, courts look at these adhesion contracts with a special scrutiny due to the possibility of unequal bargaining power, unfairness, and unconscionability.
Last Updated May 2017, Jonathan J. Kim
Last updated July 2019, Krystyna Blokhina Gilkis
menu of sources
U.S. Constitution and Federal Statutes
Federal Agency Regulations
- Code of Federal Regulations: 41 C.F.R. - Public Contracts
Federal Judicial Decisions
- U.S. Supreme Court:
- U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals: Recent Decisions on Contract Law
- Uniform Commercial Code
- State Statutes Dealing with Commercial Law
- Uniform Commercial Code as Adopted by Particular States
State Judicial Decisions
- N.Y. Court of Appeals:
- Appellate Decisions from Other States
Conventions and Treaties
Key Internet Sources
- Institute of International Commercial Law (Pace)
- Department of Commerce
- Contract Law (Nolo)
- ILRG Legal Forms Archive: Basic Agreements
Useful Offnet (or Subscription - $) Sources
- Good Starting Point in Print: E. Allan Farnsworth, Contracts, Aspen Law and Business (4th ed. 2004).
- Restatement (Second) of Contracts - American Law Institute
- LII Downloads
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MANA Trading Competition: 1,875,000 MANA + 1 Binance-branded Parcel of LAND to Win!
Competition period: 2018/12/04 0:00 AM to 2018/12/11 0:00 AM (UTC).
To celebrate the integration of BNB and Trust Wallet in Decentraland's upcoming LAND auction, Binance and Decentraland have committed a total of 1,875,000 MANA + 1 Binance-branded parcel of LAND as prizes to give away to our users worldwide!
Trading competition: 1,800,000 MANA + 1 Binance-branded Parcel of LAND to Win!
- The top 100 users with effective trading volume in MANA on their Binance accounts (including both buys and sells, excluding wash trades) during the competition period and across all MANA trading pairs, will split a pool of 1,800,000 MANA, based on the proportion of each user’s total trading volume within the top 100 users’ total trading volume. Binance reserves the right to disqualify trades which are deemed unfair or display attributes of market manipulation.
- First Place will also receive one Binance-branded LAND parcel.
Lucky draw: 10 Winners to be drawn, each winning 7,500 MANA!
10 lucky Binancians will each have a chance to walk away with 7,500 MANA. Traders with a total effective trading volume of 30,000 MANA or more on Binance during the competition period in MANA trading pairs will be eligible for the lucky draw.
- Decentraland is a blockchain-based virtual world, where users are able to create, experience, and monetize 3D content and applications.
- A Binance-branded parcel of LAND will be auctioned off in Decentraland’s LAND auction. Users who use BNB through Trust Wallet when participating in Decentraland’s upcoming LAND auction will get a chance to win the Binance-branded LAND provided by Decentraland.
- Effective trading volume refers to the total of buys and sells (excluding wash trades). Binance reserves the right to disqualify trades which are deemed unfair or display attributes of market manipulation.
- Trading competition prize for each user within the top 100 = (each user’s total trading volume / top 100 users’ total trading volume) × 1,800,000 MANA
- To ensure the fairness and transparency of the draw, we will broadcast the lucky draw live on multiple social media platforms. The live draw time will be announced at a later date.
- The top 100 will be excluded from the lucky draw.
- Binance reserves the right to cancel or amend the competition or competition rules at our sole discretion.
- Rewards will be issued within 2 weeks after the competition ends. You will be able to login and see your prize via Distribution History > Account Center.
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Presidents Cup 2017: Do Saturday morning's foursomes offer any hope for the International team?
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The question facing the two Presidents Cup captains as they made their selections for Saturday morning’s foursomes pairings were uniquely opposite. For Steve Stricker, he had to shake his head, think hard and wonder who do I sit out from the American lineup. For the Internationals’ Nick Price, he had to shake his head, think hard and wonder who do I actually play.
Not surprisingly then, the four matches will consist of some familiar duos on both sides. The U.S. will lead with Patrick Reed and Jordan Spieth, who’ll try to make up for grabbing only a half-point on Friday afternoon. And in the anchor match, Justin Thomas and Rickie Fowler will see if they can continue the Baker’s Bay bromance and run off another blowout win. Mix in flat-liners Dustin Johnson and Matt Kuchar and the Batman and Robin combo of Phil Mickelson and Kevin Kisner, and well, Stricker’s work couldn’t have been easier.
For Price, it’s come to this: Despite having the No. 3-ranked player in the world, Hideki Matsuyama, the reigning Players Championship winner, Si Woo Kim, and a former major champion, Charl Schwartzel, two days of play at Liberty National suggests he can’t trust any of them if he wants to somehow rally and make the overall match a competition rather than an exhibition come Sunday. His hands tied, Price thus logically brought back the Aussie duo of Jason Day and Marc Leishman (who salvaged a half point together in foursomes on Thursday) and Branden Grace and Louis Oosthuizen, who saw their five match win streak come to an end Friday, but remain the most reliable twosome Price has.
As for teaming Adam Scott and Adam Hadwin and rookies Jhonattan Vegas and Emiliano Grillo in the other two groups, should anyone question the decision, we’ve got to think Price would have just one response: Got any better ideas?
SATURDAY MORNING FOURSOMES
7:02 a.m.: Jordan Spieth/Patrick Reed vs. Jason Day/Marc Leishman
7:13 a.m.: Matt Kuchar/Dustin Johnson vs. Adam Scott/Adam Hadwin
7:24 a.m.: Kevin Kisner/Phil Mickelson vs. Jhonattan Vegas/Emiliano Grillo
7:35 a.m.: Rickie Fowler/Justin Thomas vs. Branden Grace/Louis Oosthuizen
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Apartments for Rent in Atlanta, GA
Browse through our gallery and picture yourself living the life at Collier Ridge Apartments. Our community is designed around you, striving to be the very spot where upscale elegance and elevated comfort meet. Our West Midtown Atlanta apartments not only offer a world of modern convenience, but they also come with stunning finishes and lovely views that inspire you every day.
As a resident, you have tons of ways to entertain yourself without having to leave our premises. You can simulate a day on the beach using our resort-style swimming pool with sundeck or put fun in your workout at the lighted tennis court. For something more intense, head over to the on-site fitness center open 24 hours a day. You can also take advantage of the outdoor kitchen and the modern clubhouse with Wi-Fi. We haven’t forgotten about the smaller residents, either, so we’ve prepared a bark park and a playground exclusively for them.
Our apartments have undergone extensive renovations so they can always keep up with your needs and wishes. The stainless-steel & energy-efficient appliances, air conditioners, gas ranges, microwaves, closets, and W/D connections cover the basics. While the granite countertops, faux-wood flooring, and fireplaces add a lavish and distinct touch. All homes exceed 1,300 square feet, so there is plenty of room for your whole entourage.
All this happens in a superb location in Buckhead neighborhood, minutes away from Georgia Tech and Downtown. Give us a call and come check out our apartments in Atlanta today!
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Announcement POP LIFE ARTS carries the best vintage clothing from swinging 50s, mod 60s, hippie 70s, glam 80s, grunge 90s, and more. We love all things vintage and unique, and have a special fondness for finding rare high style vintage and plus size vintage to make you look and feel stylish.
POP LIFE ARTS carries the best vintage clothing from swinging 50s, mod 60s, hippie 70s, glam 80s, grunge 90s, and more. We love all things vintage and unique, and have a special fondness for finding rare high style vintage and plus size vintage to make you look and feel stylish.
Mara on Nov 29, 20195 out of 5 stars
Product is exactly what I wanted! Perfect records! And it shipped quickly. Thank you so much! Highly recommend!
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Item as described. My cousin loved this!!!!!
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Original idea, they look very pretty.
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They were exactly as described and fit my rock n roll - themed office perfectly ! Thank you so much for excellent product & service :)
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Item was exactly as described! My brother loved his bookends. Wish we were able to select type of genre though.
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Bought this gift for my brother, the Jazz record collector. I can't wait to give these book ends for Christmas! Good price, fast shipping and a really creative idea! Will shop again in the future.
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Great communication, honest and fair company. Thanks
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Couldn't be happier with my purchase and the contact I had with Hope! She was super friendly and got back to me really promptly, not to mention the fact she met me halfway on one of the issues. Thank you for your excellent job!
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Lovely dress. Prompt shipping. Thanks!
It all started with a birthday gift!
4 years ago Hope was invited to a friend's birthday party, and uncertain of what to give as a gift. She made a wood based cake stand with vintage records. The stand was a hit, and others at the party asked if she could make one for them.
Quickly her workshop was abuzz with activity, making products out of vintage vinyl records. From there she and Blaine started the guitar pick jewelry line, music magazine wallets and then they cleaned the garage and Hope the vintage clothing horse stared up-cycling and selling off part or her own large collection. -
Owner, Maker, Designer
Hopey & Blaine Kaplan live in Los Angeles. Hope is a designer, artist. Blaine is in the music business and runs the business aspects of Pop Life. Their love for art, fashion, music and pop culture assisted them in starting POP LIFE.
I have a huge passion for the 60s, 70s and 80's so those are the main eras we love bringing back for you! The music & fashion of those times are definitely worth revisiting! Take a look around, we hope you like what you see!
All vintage items come from a smoke-free home. I wash most items before shipping them out so they arrive ready to wear! (with the exception of delicates, coats & items that are dry clean only)
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
I gladly accept exchanges
I don't accept returns or cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
- Perishable products (like food or flowers)
- Digital downloads
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
Returns and exchange details
We do not offer refunds, however, I will provide refunds only if we have misrepresented the item. We take special care with each item to measure it accurately however, we do make mistakes.
I also take care of providing correct information regarding imperfections in the garments or whatever the item may be.
Our goal is to make the customer happy. If you receive an item and you absolutely cannot use it, we will gladly exchange it for an item of equal or greater value, although if you chose to exchange you will be responsible for shipping the product back as well as the shipping of your new item.
DAMAGE OR LOSS
We do not accept responsibility for items damaged or lost in the mail. I take great care in the package the items properly. It will be your responsibility to purchase insurance if you so desire.
Payment can be made however it's convenient for you.
My preferred method of payment is PayPal, but I will also take visa, mastercard and checks in the mail.
For items with check or money order, payment must be received within five days of the *purchase date. This gives you time to gather the money if you don't already have it and it is an acceptable amount of time for me to hold onto that item for you.
I do not charge taxes unless you are a buyer in CA. Buyer is responsible for any local taxes due to their state or country, as well as Duties and GST.
I prefer you not bid unless you are sure you want the item. However, if an unforeseen problem does arise I will be happy to cancel the transaction if I'm notified within TWO days of the *purchase date.
*Purchase date is defined by the date you confirm your desire to purchase the item. This is the day the item is seen an unavailable to other Etsy users.
I ship via USPS Priority Mail. This is the easiest and most efficient method for me.
I am happy to provide insurance if it is requested, however, I will pass this cost onto the buyer.
I will always email confirmation that your package has been sent on the day I send it. I do my best to send items no later than the day after payment is received.
I will list the shipping prices for First Class International Mail. If you prefer priority or express mail, just send me an email with your country name and I will give you a variety of pricing!
Please be aware that we can not track international orders and are not responsible for items lost in the mail. We can send a proof of shipping, but if you chose first class as opposed to a higher class of shipping, we are not responsible for items that do not arrive in your country.
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A remade, revamped and more in depth video on melee attacks for GameMaker Studio 2. Part 1 covers a basic attack using a state machine, part 2 will cover combo chains.
Shout outs to PixellatedPope and other members of the GameMaker subreddit discord channel for their help in making this video.
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- Lý do khiến bạn nhất định không nên bỏ qua game cây bắn zombie
- GameMaker Studio 2: Complete Platformer Tutorial (Part 1: Basics)
- NBA 2K20 – How To Use Player DNA (Tips)
- "Gilligan's Island" DARK CINEMATIC COVER (feat. Nicole Serrano) // Produced by Tommee Profitt
- Learn Colors with Soccer Balls and Funny Baby Elephant | Learning Videos for Kids, Toddlers
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Residents in the Headington area of Oxford will soon be able to rent an e-scooter as part of a trial to allow residents to both travel in a socially distanced manner and cut carbon emissions.
The launch is part of a 12-month trial led by Oxfordshire County Council and e-scooter operator Voi Technology. The plans come as part of the Government’s active travel grant announced in 2020.
“Our electric scooter trials in Oxford with Voi have brought us an exciting opportunity to explore alternative and green transport options for our communities,” said councillor Yvonne Constance, cabinet member for environment, Oxfordshire County Council. “As a county council, we have set out our continued commitment to addressing climate change and transport innovation is a key part of that.”
Richard Corbett, regional general manager of UK, Ireland and Benelux for Voi, added: “We are delighted to be working with Oxfordshire County Council to bring our shared e-scooter scheme to the region. Voi e-scooters play an essential role in getting people, particularly key workers, to move around safely during the pandemic.
“As we move on, micromobility will continue to play a strategic part in the green recovery of our cities and towns, offering a flexible and low carbon way to travel. E-scooters can easily be integrated with public transport, replacing short car journeys, ultimately creating better cities for living, free of pollution and congestion.”
The trial will begin with an area of Headington but will gradually expand to include wider areas of the city as demand increases. Rental scooters will be allowed to use on roads and cycle lanes within the trial area but will be banned on pavements.
Under current regulations, rented e-scooter users must be over 18 and hold a provisional or full driving licence. Users are strongly encouraged to wear helmets and scooter speeds will be restricted to 10 mph. Privately owned e-scooters remain illegal to use in public spaces and roads.
Voi will collaborate with Oxfordshire County Council to support rider education encouraging riders to take Voi’s accredited e-scooter traffic school, RideLikeVoila, which has trained over half a million users to date.
The trial is due to begin in February after a licence to operate is granted to the council by the Department for Transport.
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Tsinghua Yao class is by world-renowned computer scientist Yao Jizhi academician established 2005, devote oneself to to foster international person with ability of science of excellent innovation computer, the classmate that can enter Yao Ban is an unusually lucky person commonly. But a Yao class graduate is scolded to go up however recently hot search.
The master of this story is Tsinghua Yao Ban gives birth to Zhang Mou, he was asked for in fabaceous valve recently marriage, because appearance lacks ego management to be oppugned by the netizen " drive is poor " " overconfident " , it is Pu Xinnan's representing.
As we have learned, zhang Mou is after Tsinghua college graduate, resolutely the high pay that abandoned Gu Ge works, return home town Shanxi school of a 2 this academy teachs. Actually, he once was in a year ago some platform has been asked for marriage, at that time because of every month income 3000 yuan, be mocked " do not deserve to look for a girlfriend " .
Through effort of a year, zhang Mou is asked for again marriage, this he is well-prepared. Compared with a year ago 3000 yuan income, he is passed now now religion contest, write the pluralistic month such as the program to enter 50 thousand, income broke up decuple more than. The to the woman requirement in asking for marriage content is: Be willing to head development in Shanxi advance, but did not think of to be scolded to go up however hot search.
On April 2, dispatch of problem of angst of pieces of small involute, figure, sexual distinction, say " the victim of sexual problem also includes the silent great majority in the schoolboy " , put forward " the male makes money besides hardship, when tool person, still have the value of existence? Still have the value of existence??
In the meantime, he expresses to won't consider the 3rd times to send marriage of post ask forring again at present.
This thing causes heat to discuss on the net, the netizen expresses: "I do not know those condemn the woman with piece of some poor drive, do oneself have many outstanding? " , " have because is appearance common,to hit ruffian all one's life? ? ? ? ??
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The surface of the leather has little scratches from displaying at our store. The leather will age beautifully and you won't notice after a short time wearing.
Tàpies Calvert Leather rucksack in brandy is a strong leather backpack that's constructed without lining and weighs in at only 900g. It's perfect for work with an internal sleeve to carry a laptop, and a bridle leather top handle.
Tàpies is made from a special vegetable tanned Italian leather that is washed to make a variable grainy surface, resulting in highly individual bags. Calvert Leather bags have some of the most enduring and identifying looks. Straight talking and honest they age with dignity and as far as possible are unlined and confident in their no nonsense simplicity.
Size: 33 x 38 x 12 cm
Volume: 16 L
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Parent & Family Association Registration
The University of Toledo Parent & Family Association provides communication between the university through the Office of Student Advocacy & Support to the parents and families of enrolled UT students in order to support student success. The association is designed to:
prepare and guide parents and families during the transitional phase of becoming a UT Parent.
provide information regarding university resources, campus events & activities, and inter-campus direction.
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SAU39 - Amherst, NHJoint Facilities Advisory Committee
The Future of Amherst Public School Buildings
Draft Conceptual Designs 12/2021
PUBLIC INFORMATION SESSION:
December 9, 2021 at the Wilkins School
Join Amherst School Board members, Joint Facilities Advisory Committee members, DEW Construction and Banwell Architects to discuss the building projects being proposed for consideration on the March 2022 ballot.
ZOOM WEBINAR ACCESS IS ALSO AVAILABLE:
AUGUST 2021 – Construction Manager & Site/Civil Engineer Selected
We are pleased to announce that the Amherst School Board has approved the hiring of DEW Construction (Construction Manager) and Tighe and Bond (Site & Civil) for the next phase of the project. We look forward to bringing you updated site, phasing, and cost information. Join us on OCTOBER 12 at the Wilkins multi-purpose room for our first public forum.
MAY 2021 – Architect Selected
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU
Clark School Exploration Committee – SURVEY
Building a Better Tomorrow
Sustaining our Future
The Amherst School District has struggled with a capacity crisis for decades. Today, we continue to operate costly buildings that are undersized and at end of life. This plan builds a new PK-5 school and modernizes and maintains Amherst Middle School for grades 6-8. A plan that will serve the community for the next 50 years.
This plan puts the 5th grade back in Elementary school, where it belongs.
Health & Safety at Every School
New and renovated schools will have proper ventilation, adequate air changes per hour, new and energy efficient mechanical/electrical systems and ample security features.
Kicking the Can is Costly
We will spend, on average, approximately $1.0 – $1.5m per year on capital improvements to existing facilities just to maintain our current configuration, which does not address the fact that we have some of the highest class size ratios in the state.
Better Education, Lower Class Sizes
TODAY – Amherst K-8 schools have some of the largest class sizes in NH, with 21-25 students per class. We do not have the space to lower our class size ratios with our current student population, and enrollment in Amherst is projected to increase in the future, further adding to the problem.
THE FUTURE IS NOW
The Amherst School District has struggled with a capacity crisis for decades. Today, we have some of the largest class sizes in New Hampshire in grades K-8. We continue to operate costly buildings that are undersized and end of life. The Clark, Wilkins, and AMS buildings are all due for major repairs and renovations. For many years, we have implemented patches and temporary solutions, at a significant cost. Unfortunately, these short term fixes did not adequately address our space needs for the long term.
The Joint Facilities Advisory Committee, with the support of the Amherst School Board, is proposing a plan that builds a new PK-5 school and updates and maintains Amherst Middle School for grades 6-8. These new and updated buildings will serve the community for the next 50 years and accommodate current and future generations adequately. This plan brings the 5th grade back to the elementary school where it is most appropriate, provides new and energy efficient HVAC and mechanical systems, and takes advantage of low municipal bond rates. This plan also allows construction phasing to occur in a way that provides minimal disruption to students and the community.
The path forward is one that requires a substantial commitment from our community. If there ever was a time to undertake major renovations and new construction, this is it. Borrowing rates are at historic lows, making debt cheap. The cost of construction is expected to increase significantly over the next 5 years. If we do nothing, we will still need to spend a large amount in the near future on major repairs to Clark, Wilkins, and AMS, including purchasing many portable classrooms to adequately meet our space needs. We will be investing in buildings that do not meet our needs. If we put off building projects for later down the road, costs will only escalate.
It is fiscally prudent to put funds towards a solution that lasts, enhances the quality of the Amherst school system, and protects and strengthens our property values. The future is NOW for Amherst School Buildings.
Please explore this website to learn more about the project and how you can help support this effort.
This website represents the work of the Joint Facilities Advisory Committee. This website is maintained by community volunteers and members of the committee. The content of this website is the work of the Joint Facilities Advisory Committee.
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The corona vaccinations for children may start earlier than expected. Germany and the other EU countries will receive the children’s vaccine from Biontech / Pfizer on December 13th, one week earlier than previously planned. The delivery date for the vaccine for five to eleven year olds applies to all EU countries, said the Federal Ministry of Health.
The delivery was originally scheduled for December 20th. The manufacturer has promised the new delivery date, said the Managing Minister of Health Jens Spahn. In view of the current pandemic, this is good news for parents and children. Many waited longingly for it.
In Germany there are around 4.5 million children in this age group. Spahn had said that the 2.4 million vaccine doses should be enough for the start, and there should be more deliveries in 2022. According to the government, 46.1 percent of the 12 to 17 age group have been fully vaccinated so far.
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) approved Biontech’s children’s vaccine last week. The Standing Vaccination Commission (Stiko) had recently announced that it would complete a recommendation on Covid-19 vaccination of children by the end of December, if possible by the start of delivery of the vaccine to the federal states. Stiko boss Thomas Mertens recently emphasized that the role of children in fighting pandemics was overemphasized by some. When the vaccine was approved by the EU for those aged twelve and over in May, Stiko initially only recommended vaccinations for adolescents with previous illnesses. It was only in August that she recommended this to everyone aged twelve and over and referred to a broader database. (01.12.2021)
Nationwide incidence falls for the second time in a row
The Robert Koch Institute (RKI) reports 67 186 new infections within 24 hours. That is 302 cases more than on Wednesday a week ago when 66,884 were reported. The seven-day incidence drops for the second time in a row to 442.9 from 452.2 the previous day. In the previous weeks, the value had risen daily. It indicates how many people per 100,000 population have contracted the coronavirus in the past seven days. 446 other people died linked to the virus within 24 hours. This increases the number of reported deaths within one day to 101,790. In total, more than 5.9 million corona tests have so far been positive in Germany. (01.12.2021)
RKI boss Wieler: The extent of the fourth wave can only be assessed in spring
According to the President of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI), the full extent of the fourth corona wave in Germany should only become clear in a few months. “We will only see in the spring how bad this fourth wave really turned out,” said RKI boss Lothar Wieler of the German press agency. For example, blood donation examinations or population-representative samples will show how high the proportion of people is who have already developed antibodies against corona – be it through vaccination or infection. In this way, among other things, the extent of undetected cases can be better assessed.
“The higher the proportion of people with antibodies in the spring, the better it looks for us,” said Wieler, referring to the hoped-for build-up of basic immunity in the population. At the end of 2020, when vaccination had not yet started, only about two percent of the population had the corresponding antibodies, said Wieler. “That said, we were very successful at containment.”
Much has been achieved with the large number of vaccinated people in the population. “We are of course already far. This is now the second winter season. We know from previous influenza pandemics that there were usually two to three very strong waves of illness before the events leveled off.”
However, new variants or changes to existing variants could strongly influence the further course. The global success of measures is important “because we are just seeing again that the containment measures can only buy us some time”. Preventing the spread of new or changed variants is extremely difficult.
In view of the still existing vaccination gap in Germany, the course of next winter also depends on what is done now. “If many people still do not have basic immunity, we could have another big wave next winter. The best would be if everyone who can be vaccinated can be vaccinated. Then we still have this virus in our country, but the percentage the seriously ill next winter would be much less. ” (01.12.2021)
Future Justice Minister Buschmann wants to make vaccinations subject to a fine
The designated Federal Minister of Justice Marco Buschmann (FDP) assumes that the violation of a general obligation to vaccinate against the coronavirus, should the Bundestag decide it soon, would be punished with a fine. “If it came to a general compulsory vaccination, there would be a broad consensus among constitutional lawyers that it would not be permissible to force people to vaccinate,” he told the editorial network Germany. “Presumably one would treat the violation of the vaccination requirement like an administrative offense and attach a fine to it.” (01.12.2021)
City of Düsseldorf: First Omikron case confirmed
According to the city, a first case of the new Omikron variant of the corona virus has been confirmed in Düsseldorf. It is a person who entered from South Africa on November 21 and had contact there with a case that has now tested positive, as the city announced on Tuesday evening.
The person who entered the country had himself tested on November 25th because of symptoms – the result was positive. The investigation for virus variants showed abnormalities that spoke against a delta variant. “A follow-up test was performed on November 27th and brought straight to the university clinic for sequencing,” it said. The sequencing was not successful because of the low viral load.
Therefore, another test was carried out on November 29th. “In this smear, the viral load was high enough to unequivocally identify the Omikron variant with sequencing,” said a city spokeswoman when asked by the dpa. The virologists at the university clinic had transmitted: “Yes, it is Omikron.”
Oliver Keppler, board member at the Max von Pettenkofer Institute of the Ludwig Maximilians University in Munich, assumes that there may already be “a few hundred cases” in Germany in which people have become infected with the Omikron variant. He considers a larger undiscovered omicron spread in Germany to be unlikely. (01.12.2021)
In the future, dentists and pharmacists will also vaccinate
At a conference call, the Executive Chancellor Angela Merkel (CDU), her likely successor Olaf Scholz (SPD) and the prime ministers of the federal states discussed the corona situation. Now a general vaccination requirement is approaching. A decision to prepare for this measure should be made on Thursday, announced North Rhine-Westphalia’s Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst. Then a new prime ministerial conference is to take place.
Scholz and several prime ministers spoke out in favor of the general compulsory vaccination. It should apply from February, Scholz said according to reports. The vote in the Bundestag should take place without group pressure.
In order to vaccinate as many people as possible as quickly as possible, pharmacists and dentists will also be allowed to participate in the vaccination campaign in addition to the vaccination centers and resident doctors, announced Bavaria’s Prime Minister Markus Söder (CSU) after the talks. Saxony-Anhalt’s Prime Minister Reiner Haseloff also named veterinarians. The federal and state governments plan to make 30 million first, second and booster vaccinations possible by Christmas.
The top politicians are planning tougher measures such as additional contact restrictions for unvaccinated people to combat the corona pandemic. The introduction of a 2-G obligation in retail and a general mask requirement in schools could also come. Details should be worked out in the next few days.
In the negotiations, the SPD side apparently showed itself ready to tighten the recently amended Infection Protection Act again. The federal government should examine what needs to be added so that the highly infection countries would have an appropriate toolbox available in the future. Even after December 15th, the measures should be possible.
The full football stadiums from last weekend were also an issue in the group of Merkel, Scholz and the Prime Minister. You don’t want to see that again this week, Scholz said according to reports. Söder announced that they had agreed, but had not yet taken a decision. However, he announced that there should be no spectators in the stadiums in Bavaria by the end of the year. Ghost games are also threatening nationwide. “One can assume that the Bundesliga will continue to play without spectators,” said Saxony’s Prime Minister Michael Kretschmer (CDU). That is the right decision. “(30.11.2021)
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There are three concrete parts to the Balance sheet. The parts comprise of assets, liabilities, and Equity. These three parts are also based on the accounting equation is:
Shareholder’s equity= Assets – Liabilities
In simple words, the primary difference is that equity is the investors’ resources in the company and liabilities are the outsiders’ resources used by the company for time being for consideration called interest or for operating purposes. Now, let’s discuss the top 7 differences on the basis of the following:
Equity is the capital of the business. It is the money that is invested by the owner of the business i.e., the shareholders of the company.
In other words, equity can be defined as the assets which are created by the company after discharging its liabilities. It is always shown on the liabilities side of the balance sheet. It has a credit balance.
Liabilities are the obligations of the company arising out of past actions where is a probable outflow of money in the future. It is shown on the left side of the balance sheet. It is classified as a current and non-current liability.
Equity is two types with various iterations in them in terms of features. These are equity share capital and preference share capital. The retained earnings are attributable to equity shareholders.
Hence, it also forms part of equity. Equity is also termed stockholders’ equity. Technically equity does not have any classification.
Liabilities can be classified in two categories as Long-term liabilities or Non-current liabilities and Current Liabilities. Long term liabilities are those liabilities which are payable after one year. Current liabilities are those liabilities which are payable within current year.
3) Line Items
Line items are the presentation items as being shown in the balance sheet. Equity consists of contributed capital, treasury stock, preferred shares, and retained earnings. It is shown on Liabilities and Capital Side and under journal entries, these items are always credit items.
While making journal entries, liabilities are always credited unless there in decrease in liabilities. Liabilities consist of Non-current liabilities and Current liabilities. The line items consist of notes payable, long term debts, advance receipts, accounts payables, etc
Equity is the kind of fund invested by the shareholders to accrete value i.e. generate profits and optimize the value of the company as a whole.
On the other hand, liabilities are resources from the outsiders for the time being either a result of arrangement or transaction. The liabilities out of arrangements are long term liabilities and out of transactions are current liabilities.
5) Accounting Equation
The fundamental concept of the accounting equation is based on
Assets = Liabilities + equity
Here, Equity can be derived by subtracting liabilities from assets. Liabilities on the other hand is derived by subtracting equity from assets.
6) Link with Income Statement
Assets and Equity both are balance sheet items. However, they are closely linked to profit and loss statement. Retained earnings is part of equity.
Every year, the net profits are transferred to retained earnings after making the required payment of dividends.
On the other hand, liabilities are not directly related with income statement. However, all those payables which are accrued for the current year are still being shown on both income statement and balance sheet due to concept of accruals.
Under equity, outflows are necessary only under the case of dividend distribution or when the company is liquidated.
On the other hand, there is regular payments being made to current liabilities and occasional cash flows to long term liabilities.
The summary of differences between them are given below:
|Basis of difference||Equity||Liabilites|
|Definition||It is the money invested by owners in the business||It is the money owed by the company.|
|Purpose||Used for buying assets or discharging debts of company||Laibilities are burden to the company and are paid off by the company in due course.|
|Classification||Divided into equity share capital, preference share capital, reserves and surplus etc.||Classified as current and non-current liabilities.|
|Ownership||Equity is the fund of owner.||Funds go out from the company in payment of liabilities.|
|Accounting equation||Equity= Assets- Liabilities||Liabilities = Assets- Equity|
|Nature||Equity is the source of funds to acquire resources||Liabilities arise during procurement of funds and application of funds.|
|Link with income statement||Retained earnings link equity with income statement.||There is no direct link between liabilities and income statement|
|Line items||Equity consists of contributed capital, treasury stock, preferred shares and retained earnings.||The line items consist of notes payable, long term debts, advance receipts, accounts payables, etc|
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https://www.wikiaccounting.com/equity-vs-liabilities/
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Here is a snapshot of the RDP status. Looks good:
When I go to connect from a remote machine I get an error:
"This computer can't connect to the remote computer. Try connecting again. If the problem continues..."
I've tested the port 3389 remotely, it is open. I've tested it with netstat.
TCP 0.0.0.0:3389 hostname:0 LISTENING
- No Windows firewall
- No Network Firewall
- Brand-new self-signed certificate
- Machine was recently rebooted, worked before that
- Terminal Services is running
- When I inspect the SSL cert, it shows all the details, looks good, expires in 2014
- hklm:\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\Terminal Server\fDenyTSConnections is 0
- C:\ProgramData\Microsoft\Crypto\RSA\MachineKeys administrator has all privleges
Now I'm finding this in the event log under Administrative Events:
"A fatal error occurred when attempting to access the SSL server credential private key. The error code returned from the cryptographic module is 0x8009030D. The internal error state is 10001."
I'm not sure how to resolve the above error. I'm not certain it's my imported RD cert, either, though I do know it happens when I try to RDP from my machine.
I've tried using powershell to generate certs with private keys. No luck. Used techniques here and here with no luck. Each time I have added the cert to trusted roots and personal for the system user in MMC Certificate snap-in.
This Forum indicates that windows may have updated during the reboot, causing an unrecoverable error in installing the Remote Desktop Connection Broker role (needed, apparently, to generate a private key pfx file to import into MMC). The bug is with hotfix June 2013 KB2821895. This might be remidied with this? http://support.microsoft.com/kb/2871777
So I ran the latest windows update and tried to install the Remote Desktop Connection Broker so that I can generate the pfx file. No luck. It says one or more parent features are not installed-- even though Hyper-V etc. Are. And it does not say what other roles to add...
Update Summary Question!
So, all said and done, theoretically, would getting the RD Connection Broker to install (in order to generate a private key) likely solve my encryption error?
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https://serverfault.com/questions/541364/how-to-fix-rdp-on-windows-server-2012
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