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“Start by doing what's necessary, then do
what's possible and suddenly you are doing THE IMPOSSIBLE” – Francis
The W.H.O states that globally 2.4 billion people are
currently affected by conditions that would benefit from rehabilitation and
highlights rehabilitation to be an essential
part of universal health coverage. Rehabilitation is defined as- “a set of interventions designed to optimize
functioning and reduce disability in individuals with health conditions in
interaction with their environment”.
With the prime goal of enhancing rehabilitation service
quality and efficiency in Karnataka, we a group of Medical, Specialist Doctors
– Physiatrists, specializing in
Rehabilitation Medicine have established the Kaveri Association of Rehabilitation Medicine (KARM) on 23rd
April 2021 (registered under Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960). We
through our expertise in Rehabilitation medicine i.e. Physical Medicine &
Rehabilitation (PMR) strive to break infirmity barriers and raise patients to
their best and most independent potential possible, utilizing best scientific
principles and practices. As doctors, we use our medical knowledge and skills
to facilitate this neglected aspect of essential healthcare.
medical conditions we treat include Cerebral palsy, Amputation, Spinal cord
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is not only for people with long-term physical impairments. It is rather a core
health service for anyone with acute or chronic health conditions, impairment
or injury that limits functioning.
As a budding society, we strongly encourage doctors to enrol
and participate in research, education and healthcare planning for the
betterment of rehabilitation services in Karnataka.
Aims and Objectives:
To conduct regular workshop and scientific meetings for doctors in order to
facilitate the application of the latest knowledge and best practices for
– To support the establishment of new Rehabilitation medicine services in
Karnataka, enhance the services of existing centres and provide a centralized
online patient information resource for the betterment of rehabilitation in the
To encourage cutting edge research and provide expert guidance in research
To encourage collaboration between various rehabilitation centres in the state
and provide a launchpad for their collaboration with centres in other states
via the guidance of our national association – Indian Association of Physical
Medicine & Rehabilitation (IAPMR).
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continue to criticize the reporters who had farewell drinks with outgoing
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders. Here’s
a good takedown by New York Magazine’s Sarah Jones.
SUNLIGHT IS THE BEST DISINFECTANT: Both as a law student and a guest speaker I felt unwelcome at Yale. Ted Cruz’s investigation can be a step toward increasing true diversity and tolerance.
ANALYSIS: TRUE. Dalai Lama warns that the whole of Europe could become ‘Muslim or African’ if migrants are not returned to their home countries.
“More than 100 cops in St. Louis and Philadelphia under investigation for offensive social media posts.”
I’m wondering where the stupid idea that people are inherently good got started. Until fairly (in historical terms) recently, everyone understood that the basic rule of human conduct was, as Thucydides put it, “The strong do what they can, the weak suffer what they must.” Was it Rosseau? Marx? And why would anyone believe humans were inherently good when all of human history shows the opposite?
A few years ago I chatted with a taxi driver in Atlanta who told me he had just gotten out of prison, where he served time for peddling dope. Happily he had undergone “therapy.” I asked him what kind. He responded, “All kinds— depth-psychology, transactional analysis, but what I liked best was Gestalt.” Some of the German ideas did not even require English words to become the language of the people. What an extraordinary thing it is that high-class talk from what was the peak of Western intellectual life, in Germany, has become as natural as chewing gum on American streets. It indeed had its effect on this taxi driver. He said that he had found his identity and learned to like himself. A generation earlier he would have found God and learned to despise himself as a sinner. The problem lay with his sense of self, not with any original sin or devils in him. We have here the peculiarly American way digesting Continental despair. It is nihilism with a happy ending. | <urn:uuid:090d9324-6ca4-413f-99d4-a44e0efc58de> | {
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Last week, New Republic contributing editor, Yossi Klein Halevi, came to town. I was surprised to see other La Cañadans in the crowd when Halevi spoke at Valley Beth Shalom synagogue in Encino, but on further reflection, my reaction was misplaced. La Cañada Flintridgians are a well-read and inquisitive group. Plus, the event was free.
I went to the event with a friend from Pasadena.
To get to Encino, we took the 210 to the 118 to the 405and avoided the traffic on the 2 to the 134 to the 101, as depicted on my Sprint Centro real time Google Map.
When we arrived, the parking lots were full, the auditorium was full, but we found seats in the back.
There are times when a world class speaker comes to town and the audience just says, "Wow." Yossi Klein Halevi is that kind of guy.
Halevi is an American-born and educated journalist who moved to Israel in 1982. He is the author of several books on Israeli culture and politics. He has been a contributor to both the New York and our mother ship, the Los Angeles Times. He currently is a Fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, a Jerusalem-based research center.
Halevi has street cred due to his activities in Arab-Jewish reconciliation efforts in the Middle East, and related educational projects. His efforts to "to pray and meditate with my Christian and Muslim fellow believers," are reflected in his book, At the Entrance to the Garden of Eden: A Jew's Search for God with Christians and Muslims in the Holy Land.
Because he is active in reconciliation efforts, Halevi actually listens to others, a habit not often seen in U.S. media. His comments on the recent "Ground Zero" or "Park Avenue" Mosque dispute were clearly critical without personal attacks, and left room for further dialogue.
If there is reconciliation in the Middle East in our lifetimes, it will be due to the involvement of people like Halevi.
Halevi gave an anecdote of his interactions with a Jordanian official who said that the Jews do not need a nation, that just as there are Arab Christians and Arab Muslims, there have always been Arab Jews, and the Jews are merely a religion and not a nation. Halevi told us that this is a common view in the Arab world.
In response, Halevi countered that there are Jewish atheists, Jewish agnostics, and Jews with a variety of religious perspectives, therefore there is Israel is a Jewish nation and that the Jewish narrative is equally deserving of recognition as other narratives. He made the point that at the core of the Middle East struggle is the refusal to recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state.
In his remarks to us, Halevi made the distinction between "peace" and "reconciliation." He said that Yasser Arafat, the late chairman of the PLO, had a vision for peace in the Middle East. Once Israel was destroyed, there would be "peace."
For Halevi, "peace" is not the only goal. The goal is reconciliation.
There was a lot to think about as we drove home. We took Ventura Boulevard to Coldwater Canyon, to the 101, to the 134. On the satellite radio, cable news shows featured talking heads interrupting one another. Charlie Rangel. TSA enhanced searches. The move to defunding NPR. Charlie Rangel. Bristol Palin. The White House. Not much news about the Middle East. No news at all about Yossi Klein Halevi.
We turned off the radio and continued to talk.
Tower of Tuna count, as of Tuesday: 58. Readers are invited to add one or more cans of tuna to the tower being built in the Valley Sun lobby. The food will be donated to a pantry in North Hollywood that serves people in need. To drop-off your donation, stop by our office, 727 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
ANITA SUSAN BRENNER is a longtime La Cañada Flintridge resident and an attorney with Law Offices of Torres and Brenner in Pasadena. E-mail her at email@example.com.
Around Town: Yossi Klein Halevi comes to town - La Canada Valley Sun
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Do nagród zgłoszono ponad 900 serów! Liczba nowych, niezależnych producentów rośnie tu z dnia na dzień, i nie ma chyba kraju, który pod tym względem może się równać z Wielką Brytanią.
Do serów brytyjskich pałam niekłamanym afektem, dlatego pisałam o nich już kilka razy: tu o tym, jak Alex James z zespołu Blur zamienił charlie* na cheese (BTW, recenzowana w tym wpisie książka zdobyła tytuł najlepszej książki o serach na ww. rozdaniu nagród), a tu o tym, że kornwalijski ser pleśniowy Cornish Blue zdobył w 2010 roku tytuł Najlepszego Sera na Świecie. O tym, jak ważną rolę odgrywa Cheddar i prawdziwej rewolucji serowej, dzięki której Wielka Brytania to nie tyle kraj mlekiem i miodem, co serem stojący, pisałam też tutaj.
Doskonałym źródłem informacji nt. serów brytyjskich jest strona British Cheese Board, organizacji, która zrzesza producentów sera i zajmuje się jego promocją. Jeśli szukacie sklepów oferujących największy wybór gatunków, polecam dwie renomowane sieci: La Fromagerie oraz Neal's Yard Dairy - obie prowadzą też sprzedaż internetową. Jednak nawet stoiska serowe w tutejszych supermarketach (szczególnie w tym z wyższej półki, Waitrose) są przyzwoicie zaopatrzone.
Tak się składa, że do serów pasuje też kolejne hasło na C, czyli chutney (widziałam już też spolszczenie "czatnej"). To wywodzący się z subkontynentu indyjskiego gęsty dżemopodobny produkt - od dżemu różni go dodatek cebuli i/lub czosnku, musztardy, octu i pikantnych przypraw. Sporządzany z różnych owoców i warzyw, w smaku może się wahać od bardzo pikantnego do łagodnego, wręcz słodkiego. Brytyjczycy bardzo sobie czatneje upodobali i zwykle podają je do deski serów. Niektóre znakomicie komponują się też z wędlinami czy pieczonym mięsem. Przepisy na nie łatwo znaleźć, także na polskich blogach, ale tym z Was, którzy wolą kupić gotowy, polecam wyroby marki Tracklements, które są w UK łatwo dostępne.
Ta sama firma produkuje też coś w rodzaju skrzyżowania czatneja i marmolady - żeby Was jeszcze bardziej skonfudować, dodam, że ów produkt nosi nazwę... cheese. Nazwa stąd, że jest to dodatek do serów, ale jest to b. gęsta marmolada, robiona z dwóch rodzajów owoców, których nie je się nigdy na surowo: śliwek - damaszek (damsons) oraz pigwy (pigiew? quinces).
Często jemy właśnie tak - oatcake lub krakers, kawałek sera i damson cheese lub chutney - pyszne co nieco |
Zarówno damson cheese, jak i quince cheese bardzo polecam - czasami, z wyjątkowej okazji, urządzamy sobie ucztę serową: kilka wyśmienitych serów, do tego znakomite szkockie oatcakes i różne rodzaje krakersów (jest tu ogromny wybór), czatneje i damson lub quince cheese, plus dobre wino. I czujemy, że jesteśmy w (serowym) raju.
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Q1. What are the basic import customs clearance procedures?
The basic import customs clearance procedures are as follows:
The Indonesian Customs Service classifies importers into three levels: Priority, Green, and Red, and applies differentiated customs clearance procedures when clearing imports. Priority Channel is a rating given to companies with the highest credit rating as assessed by the Korea Customs Service, and allows customs clearance without inspection before paying import taxes. However, in the following cases, customs clearance is completed after cargo inspection.
- When importing items classified as high risk
- When importing temporary import cargo
- When importing re-import cargo
- When importing cargo designated as controlled items by government ministries
Green Channel is cleared through customs without customs clearance documents or cargo inspection after payment of import tax.
Red Channel is cleared through customs after payment of import taxes and completion of customs clearance documents and cargo inspection. Abolition of the existing Yellow Channel (as of April 22, 2022)
Documents for import customs clearance
- Divided into required and supplementary documents.
Required documents |
Supporting documents |
In principle, all required documents must be original. |
Auxiliary documents are submitted upon customs request during customs clearance screening and are used as the main basis for import value screening and tariff rate application. |
- Original Bill of Lading
- Delivery Order (cargo delivery instruction)
- Invoice, Packing List
- Insurance Policy (cargo insurance)
- FTA certificate of origin
(When FTA application customs clearance is in progress) |
- Sales Contract
- Purchase Order
- Remittance Slip / Bank Statement
- Catalog / Specification |
The types of import taxes payable upon import are as follows, and since the applicable taxes differ for each item, you must check the tax rate according to the HS code before payment.
- Import Duty: Bea Masuk
- Value Added Tax (VAT): PPN (Pajak Pertambahan Nilai)
- Corporate Tax in advance: PPH22 (Pajak Penghasilan Pasal 22)
- 특별소비세(Sales Tax on Luxury Goods): Value Added Tax on Luxury Goods
- Excise: Cukai
The import tax calculation method is as follows, and cargo insurance must be secured and submitted at the time of import customs clearance.
- Import tariff = customs value (CIF) × tariff rate
- Value added tax = (duty amount + import tariff) × 110%
- Corporate tax = (taxable amount + import tariff) × 2.5% (or 7.5% / 10%)
- Special excise tax = (taxable amount + import tariff) × special excise tax rate
- Physical Inspection: We conduct a 100% inspection of all products, and if items not specified in the shipping documents are discovered, customs duties and administrative fines will be imposed.
Q2. Is there a way to find out if the product I wish to export to Indonesia is subject to import restrictions in Indonesia?
Whether there are import restrictions or bans on items to be exported to Indonesia is subject to approval.
You can check this through the Indonesia Customs Service portal site (www.insw.go.id). Through this site, you can also check the required certification types and taxes for export items.
However, if it is not confirmed through the above portal site or is unclear, we recommend that you request separate confirmation from the buyer. Confirmation is also possible through KOTRA's overseas market research service, so please use it.
Q3. I am trying to file a customs declaration to import goods, but the 8-digit HS number exported from Korea does not exist in Indonesia. In this case, how should I report the HS code classification?
The first 6 digits of the HS code are common throughout the world, but the last 6 digits are different for each country. You can check the Indonesian HS code of the item you wish to export through the Indonesian Customs Service portal site (www.insw.go.id).
If you search the 6-digit HS code here, you can search sub-Indonesian codes and items for that HS code. Then, you can find the item with the sub-code corresponding to the first 6 digits searched for, and then find the HS code that matches the imported item.
However, if confirmation is not possible or is unclear through the above portal site, you can request confirmation from the buyer or confirm and investigate through KOTRA's overseas market research service. When using the overseas market research service, search for ‘KOTRA overseas market research service’ in the search box to check detailed information.
Q4. The same product was exported to the buyer twice. The first time was cleared through customs without a problem, but during the second time of customs clearance, the customs office informed me that the HS code was inappropriate and asked me to collect customs duties and pay an administrative fine for inappropriate application of the HS code. received. In this case, we would like to inquire about a solution.
In this case, there is a high probability that customs cleared customs without properly reviewing it during the first customs clearance. Afterwards, during the second customs clearance, it is discovered that the HS code of the item was entered incorrectly, and if an additional fee is requested, there is no choice but to pay it.
However, if you believe there were no problems with your import declaration, you can request a reconsideration with the Korea Customs Service along with relevant data. The exact HS code is provided by the Korea Customs Service.
Please note that you can check with your local government or customs office.
Q5. Can the import customs clearance process be carried out by the exporter rather than the importer? When a Korean company exports to Indonesia, import customs clearance in Indonesia is not possible in the name of the Korean exporter. Import customs clearance requires local import permission from Indonesia.
This is because it is only possible for one company. Generally, these are the B/L, invoice, and packing list that Indonesian importers request to be sent to exporters. Please note that the certificate of origin based on the FTA agreement is also required for procedures such as tariff exemption.
If a Korean exporter needs to directly handle Indonesian import customs clearance, they may consider establishing a local corporation and importing through that corporation.
Q6. It is said that the Mutual Recognition Agreement for Excellent Export and Import Safety Management (AEO) between Korea and Indonesia will come into effect. If you are recognized as an AEO company, I would like to know what benefits you can receive when clearing customs in Indonesia.
On June 30, 2022, the “Korea-Indonesia Export and Import Safety Management Excellent Company Mutual Recognition Agreement” came into effect. This system provides benefits such as reduced customs inspection and expedited customs clearance during the import and export process to companies certified by the Korea Customs Service, and is being introduced in 97 countries around the world. A mutual recognition agreement refers to an agreement between customs authorities that allows a company to be recognized as a certified company in the other country and receive benefits from customs clearance procedures in that country. Korea began negotiations with Indonesia in April 2019, and signed the Mutual Recognition Agreement in February 2020, which officially entered into force on June 30, 2022.
Once the mutual recognition agreement goes into effect, certified companies from both countries will receive benefits such as reduced inspection rates and priority customs clearance at the customs office of the exporting partner country, which will reduce the time required for customs clearance. Korea has mutual recognition agreements with 22 countries, including the United States, China, and Japan, and trade volume with these countries accounts for more than 70%, so exporting companies will receive a lot of help when utilizing the “Mutual Recognition Agreement for Excellent Export and Import Safety Management Companies.” You will be able to.
Q7. Are there any customs clearance issues if manufactured in a third country other than Korea and then exported to Indonesia?
If you are an exporter (Korea), manufacturer (China), or importer (Indonesia), you can issue and apply a certificate of origin in accordance with the ASEAN-China FTA agreement when producing products in China and exporting them to Indonesia.
The precautions for this type of business between three countries are that when receiving a FORM-E, a certificate of origin issued for products originating from China, the Korean exporter must be specified on the FORM-E, and the invoice between the three countries, i.e. the Korean exporter, must be specified. , the invoice must contain the Invoice Number issued by the Korean exporter. It must also be marked as Third Party Invoicing.
Q8. What are the main causes of problems with customs clearance, and what are the solutions if a problem occurs?
Generally, for sea freight sent from Korea, it takes about 10 days to reach an Indonesian port, and for air freight, it takes about 7 hours. In cases where customs clearance is delayed, customs clearance may usually be delayed when defects are discovered in the shipping documents submitted by the importer or when cargo is inspected. Customs clearance is usually completed within 1 to 3 days after payment of import taxes.
If customs clearance is delayed, you can inquire with the customs clearance company that requested customs clearance, or visit the customs office and request a meeting with a customs clearance officer. The reason for the delay can be confirmed through the interview. If the delivery period for a product sent by mail such as EMS is delayed, tracking is possible through the EMS registration number.
If customs clearance of cargo is on hold during import customs clearance, you must first visit the customs office for an interview to determine the reason. Most cases where customs clearance is withheld during import customs clearance occur due to discrepancies between shipping documents and cargo or failure to meet licensing requirements. After carrying out cargo inspection, if the actual cargo is different from the cargo on the customs clearance document, or if the quantity on the document is inconsistent with the actual quantity, customs clearance is often put on hold, and customs clearance is carried out without obtaining the license required for importing a specific cargo. It is also subject to import customs clearance hold. In many cases, cargo quantity discrepancies and cargo mismatches are usually cleared through customs duties and administrative fines. However, if the relevant permits and permits required for import are not obtained, import customs clearance is usually required.
This is not permitted. In this case, you can submit a request for return processing to customs and receive approval before proceeding with the return process.
Q9. What is the pre-shipment inspection procedure?
- SUCOFINDO: Application agency for pre-shipment inspection of mechanical equipment
- KSO SUCOFINDO: Organization that applies for pre-shipment inspection of items excluding machinery and equipment
Among Indonesian imported cargo, there is cargo that can only be cleared through customs after undergoing a pre-shipment inspection (Laporan Surveyor). Most cargoes require professional verification, and customs clearance is only possible when shipped after conducting a cargo survey at the shipping inspection agency. In the event of a pre-shipment inspection, the application and reception organizations are as follows.
Upon receiving approval after completing the application for cargo inspection at the pre-shipment inspection application agency, the exporter at the shipping location consults with the inspector of the designated cargo inspection agency to confirm the cargo inspection date and completes the export shipment after the cargo inspection.
Indonesian importers who have applied for pre-shipment inspection receive a cargo inspection report from the relevant agency, specify the pre-shipment inspection report number on the import declaration form at the time of customs clearance, and, if necessary, submit the pre-shipment inspection report to customs to proceed with customs clearance.
The approximate sequence of pre-shipment inspection progress is as follows:
Importer's first registration on the Indonesian inspection agency SUCOFINDO website (import permit, etc.)
Company corporate documents required) |
3 days |
ID/Password granted upon completion of application |
After receiving ID/Password, apply for online pre-shipment inspection based on Packing list and Invoice (Verification Request) and Verification Order are issued and delivered to shipping location) |
SUCOFINDO/KSO, an inspection agency after online application for pre-shipment inspection
An inspection cost estimate will be sent from Suconfindo, and after payment, SUCOFIN-DO/KSO Suconfindo will send the inspection agency to the shipping location.
Notification of inspection request to |
Inspection carried out and completed at the shipping point |
Designated inspection agency |
Within 7 days |
1. The application form is sent by email to the exporter’s representative at the shipping point of SUCOFINDO.
- After filling out and submitting the application, you will receive an inspection schedule (inspection is usually conducted within 1 week after submitting the application)
2. Inspection is usually completed on the same day
3. The inspector prepares the product name, country of origin, HS code, etc., and the inspection results and sends them to Indonesia for inspection.
old book notice |
Indonesian Sucofindo/KSO Sucofindo issues final cargo inspection report based on pre-shipment inspection report
(Surveyor's Report) |
Indonesia Sucofindo/KSO Sucofindo issues an inspection report based on the inspection report at the shipping point. |
Q10.Is there an import quota system in Indonesia?
The system that acts as an import quota to control the amount of imported goods is the pre-import permit system. The Indonesian name for the islands is Persetujuan Impor, abbreviated as PI. Main target items include steel, textiles, horticultural crops, tires, energy-related products, and forestry-related products. Therefore, before importing by a buyer or local corporation (trading company, etc.), you must check whether the item you wish to import is subject to prior import permission before importing it.
Pre-Import License (Persetujuan Import) Approval Process*
*Applicant: Indonesian importer
The details |
① Submit application |
Before submitting an application, the importer must
You must register by accessing INSW, the Nesia customs portal site.
*Address: ht tps://www.insw.go.id
The application for prior import approval must be submitted online through the INATRADE portal, and must be accompanied by documents showing the following:
- Business registration number (NIB, Nomor Induk Berusaha) including importer registration number (API) information
- Technical review issued by the Indonesian Ministry of Industry (or designated agency) through INSW (Indonesia National Single Window)
- Sales contract or purchase order (if the importer is an importer with a NIB in the nature of an ordinary importer registration number (API-U) importing non-steel derivative products)
- Mill certificates (limited to alloy steel imports) |
② Approval or
Once pre-import approval is completed, the validity period is as follows.
- 1 year for API-P importers
- 6 months for API-U importers |
③ Edit |
If modifications occur after the pre-import approval request has been approved
Access the INSW website and submit the application for correction online.
Application is possible. |
④ Extension |
Not exhausted at the time of expiration of the pre-import import approval
When importing an item, the importer must request an extension application through INSW 14 days before expiration.
※If the extension is approved, it is valid for up to 30 days |
Q11. We plan to import raw materials for export from a local Indonesian manufacturing corporation, not a bonded company. In this case, is it possible to be exempt from import taxes and permits?
If imported goods are used for export, import tariffs may be deferred or refunded, but registration and approval as a KITE company must be completed. Once registered as a KITE company, you can benefit from import tariff exemption and value-added tax deferral when importing raw materials for export.
Items registered as KITE by a non-bonded import company and approved as export raw materials are subject to approved import quotas and pre-shipment inspection exemption. However, some items require import quotas even if they become KITE, so detailed confirmation is required before import.
If a KITE company wants to pay import tariffs, clear customs, export products, and receive a refund of import tariffs, the procedure is as follows.
Q12. Do I have to pay customs duties when goods are imported into a bonded area? A bonded area refers to a place where the payment of import taxes is deferred when goods are imported into a bonded area. When overseas goods are imported, they must be placed in Indonesia’s bonded area.
During the period in which the goods are stored, payment of import tax is deferred, and when finished products are made from imported goods and exported, the obligation to pay import tax is lifted.
However, among the raw and subsidiary materials imported by companies located in bonded areas for the production of goods for domestic consumption in Indonesia, import taxes must be paid. Indonesia's bonded areas are as follows, and goods imported into the bonded areas are exempt from various permits.
- When importing raw materials for export, the payment of import taxes is bonded, and after export, the final tax exemption is processed through customs audit.
- A bonded corporation located in a bonded area can sell domestically up to 50% of the previous year's export performance (overseas exports/domestic bonded zone/domestic free trade zone).
- Types of bonded areas in Indonesia
- Bonded Company
- Bonded Industrial Zone
- Bonded Warehouse*
- Bonded Exhibition Place
- Duty Free Shop
- Bonded Auction Place
- Bonded Recycling Area
- Bonded Logistic Center**
* Bonded Warehouse: Bonded Warehouse (Gudang Berikat) can store imported cargo such as raw materials in a bonded state for up to one year and allows for simple tasks such as sorting and packing, making it an industry suitable for VMI (VENDER MANAGEMENT INVENTORY).
(▼Types of bonded warehouse)
▶GUDANG BERIKAT: Cargo is imported in a bonded state, no work other than packing and sorting is allowed, and it must be supplied to customers in the imported condition.
▶PUSAT LOGISTIK BERIKAT: Cargo is imported in a bonded state, but operations such as repackaging and sorting can be performed internally, so it is operated more flexibly than GUDANG BERIKAT.
- Cargo (finished products) from general companies can be imported and stored in a bonded state at PUSAT LOGISTIK BERIKAT, and if necessary, repackaged, reclassified, etc. for customs clearance and export after payment of taxes.
** Bonded Logistics Center: The Bonded Logistics Center (Pusat Logistik Berikat) is similar to a bonded warehouse, but finished products can be stored in a bonded state for up to 3 years, and tasks such as sorting, packing, and partial export are possible, and imports from outside the customs area are possible. Allows storage of one good or goods imported from another place within the Indonesian taxation area. Temporary storage (up to 3 years) of imported goods and goods scheduled for export is possible.
As part of its economic revitalization policy, the Indonesian government announced regulations on bonded logistics centers (PER-01/BC/2016) to create a logistics hub in Southeast Asia.
Q13. A local corporation wants to import infrastructure-related equipment and use it for the infrastructure project it is participating in. It is a capital product scheduled to be exported to Korea in the future. Can it be exempted from import tax and licensing?
You can take advantage of the temporary import cargo customs clearance system (Impor Sementara). This system is a system that grants import tariff exemption or import tariff reduction benefits to cargo that will be re-exported within a fixed period after confirming the period of use of imported cargo. The maximum permit period is 3 years. Therefore, it is a useful system that can exempt or reduce import taxes for cargo that requires temporary import, such as the import of construction equipment for domestic infrastructure construction companies in Indonesia. Applications for temporary import cargo can be made through the competent customs office.
Indonesian Minister of Finance Decree 178/PMK. Overview of the temporary import cargo customs clearance system on 04/2017 (revised 106/PMK.04/2019), application procedures, approval conditions, main benefits, import duty-free cargo, import tariff reduction cargo, related precautions, temporary import cargo containers It contains information on conditions for cancellation of government approval, submission of collateral for import tariff exemption, and recovery of collateral.
Approval for temporary import cargo must be non-consumable and non-deformable. Additionally, the type of cargo must be the same at the time of initial import and export (re-export). You can apply only if the purpose of use of the product is clear and proof of export (re-export) is provided. Companies utilizing this system are exempt from import regulations such as licenses for products required for import, and cargo subject to import tariff exemption can receive benefits such as import tariff exemption, value-added tax (special tax) exemption, and corporate tax exemption.
In addition, cargo subject to import tariff reduction must pay 2% of the import tariff amount every month during the temporary import period, and payment of value-added tax (special tax) and corporate tax exemption are possible. The same benefits as above are granted when importing parts related to temporary import cargo (equipment). And the tax exemption/reduction amount must be submitted as collateral to customs.
Import duty-free cargo (import duties, value-added tax, corporate tax) includes exhibition cargo, performance equipment, sports or various competition supplies, cargo transportation packaging materials and tools, tourist boats (yachts), animals, and disaster relief equipment (goods). ), cargo for the Army, Navy, Air Force and police, merchant ships and fishing vessels, aircraft and helicopters, personal cargo for passengers and crew, cargo for national projects imported through loans or donations, international passenger or cargo transport, containers, etc.
Import tariff reduction cargo (2% of import tariff amount paid monthly, value-added tax paid, corporate tax exempted) includes machinery for production or infrastructure construction, repair equipment, and testing equipment.
However, there are some things to keep in mind when proceeding with temporary import cargo. Firstly, when partial import is carried out, the permit period is calculated based on the initial import cargo. Second, the import must be made within 3 months from the date of approval, and if the period is exceeded, the approval effect is lost.
In addition, if the cargo is moved arbitrarily without the approval of the competent customs office, if the cargo is used for a purpose other than the original permission, and if the cargo exceeds the permission limit, it will not be recognized as a temporary import cargo, so it will not be possible to pay the import tax benefited at the time of import. You must be careful as you may be subject to administrative fines.
When importing import tax-exempt cargo, collection of collateral submitted to customs is possible only in the following cases.
When using this system, you must apply for a re-export permit to the competent customs office at least 30 days before the expiration of the temporary import cargo customs clearance permit, but it is recommended to proceed with the re-export procedure at least 2 months before the expiration period. This is because import taxes and fines will be imposed if re-export is not completed within the permit expiration period. The standard for imposing fines is 100% of the import tariff to be paid, which is a huge burden on companies, so you must carefully understand the regulations in advance to avoid being fined.
This system appears to be useful for construction companies or manufacturers.
Q14. I would like to make a donation to the Indonesian government, school, religious facility, etc. In this case, do I still need to obtain all certification required for customs clearance?
If you wish to proceed with donated goods, this is only possible if it is an aid project between central ministries. Therefore, it is realistically impossible to send cargo as a donation from an individual company in Korea to an individual company (or corporation/organization) in Indonesia without certification.
Therefore, there are two ways to proceed. The first is to obtain the relevant license (SNI certification) from a company located in Indonesia and then proceed with the formal import procedure and then donate to an organization or corporation. The second is to donate to an organization or corporation. This is done through donation cargo through the Indonesian central government. In this case, an import permit is not required and taxes and various permits are exempted. If you choose the first method, despite its good intentions, you must obtain a difficult certification called SNI, Indonesia's national standard certification. It costs a lot and the process is complicated. Therefore, we recommend the second method rather than the first, and for this, it is important to search for an appropriate central government agency in Korea.
Q15. Sam♘ How should I do customs clearance?
Most samples must also go through normal import customs clearance procedures. If samples are sent via express freight, import duties are exempted only for USD 3.-(FOB) or less. Therefore, in most cases, sample customs clearance is not possible. In addition, since products subject to licensing can only be cleared through customs if they meet the requirements for licensing, it is difficult to expect virtually tariff-free sample customs clearance.
When sending a sample, first check with the importer and the license section, and if it is a non-exchange transaction,
Even in this case, the normal value of the sample must be specified before customs clearance to prevent disadvantages due to customs arbitrarily setting the import value.
Q16. What should I do if I want to bring Sam♘ to Indonesia to use at an exhibition, but it is too bulky to hand carry?
The condition that must be observed when using the above temporary import cargo customs clearance system is that the imported product must be re-exported without any changes in its physical properties. Therefore, this does not apply to products imported for the purpose of selling or tasting, or any other activity that may modify the product. For short-term exhibition purposes, a carnet is more useful. In other words, it is useful to use the temporary import cargo customs clearance system for cargo that is expensive and must actually be used, such as equipment for construction companies or machinery for manufacturers, while carnets are considered better for simple exhibitions and buyer samples.
Indonesia is a carnet agreement country that has joined the ATA agreement and can utilize the system. Carnet application and issuance are done through the web. When you access the 'Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Trade Certification Service Center (http://cert.korcham.net)' and fill out the application form on the web screen, the issuing person will review it and request corrections or approve issuance. Issuance is completed when the user pays the issuance fee. Since the original certificate with the issuing agency's seal must be submitted when clearing a carnet, you must visit the issuing agency in person or receive the original by mail. When visiting in person, it takes one day to receive the certificate after applying for issuance, and when receiving by mail, it takes about 3 days from the date of issuance.
Whether a product can be temporarily exported as a carnet is determined by determining (1) whether the product can be re-imported after being exported, and (2) whether the product can be re-imported in its original form when exported without modification. . Products that do not meet the above conditions are excluded from carnet coverage.
Items excluded from carnet are as follows:
Carnet is a security deed that replaces customs duties, value-added tax, security deposit, etc., and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce guarantees the payment of duties, etc. due to non-compliance with re-export imposed by Indonesian customs, so the customs office of the importing country needs to take complicated measures to secure separate customs bonds. there is none.
The carnet validity period cannot be extended up to one year from the date of issuance, and even within the validity period, if the customs office of the importing country explicitly specifies a re-export period in the ATA carnet certificate, it must be re-exported within the same period.
Q17. I would like to purchase overseas directly or indirectly. Is it possible to use Indonesian e-commerce companies?
Cross Border Trade (abbreviated as CBT) is cross-border e-commerce that involves selling products to overseas customers through B2C online or through mobile devices. In other words, it means the combination of overseas direct purchase and reverse direct purchase markets. When an overseas consumer orders an overseas product through a local e-commerce platform, it is called overseas direct purchase, and when an overseas consumer purchases a product from an overseas internet shopping mall, it is called reverse direct purchase.
B2C Customs Clearance Overseas direct purchases of less than $3 (FOB basis) can be cleared customs without tax. However, if you wish to expand your transaction platform from online to offline transactions, that is, if you want to sell through an offline store in Indonesia, food, products that touch the human body, toys, infant and toddler products, etc. must obtain a Food and Drug Administration Certificate (BPOM) or an Indonesian National Standards Certification (SNI) is required.
According to an official at JD.ID, one of the e-commerce platforms capable of CBT operating in Indonesia, approximately 90% of Korean products are sold through CBT. According to our company, we use a local logistics company for logistics delivery. It directly connects overseas sellers with JD.ID-collaborating logistics companies, and logistics costs are said to be calculated separately from store entry fees. In the case of JD.ID, the logistics delivery method is where a logistics company receives e-commerce goods from overseas sellers and delivers them to the final consumer in Indonesia. For example, the seller of the product
After sending the product to a designated warehouse in Korea, the logistics company transports the product from Korea to Indonesia, and then JX (J-Express) or another logistics company delivers it to the final consumer. Air shipping is usually used because it is faster than sea shipping. JD.ID says that popular Korean products include fashion products, beauty products, skin care products, and products and foods related to lifestyle and hobbies.
Export Procedures in Korea
Recently, as e-commerce exports and imports have become more active, the Korea Customs Service has simplified the export declaration process so that ordinary individuals can use it conveniently. Export declaration items have been simplified, and bulk registration is possible in the electronic customs clearance system (UNIPASS).
To use the simplified export system, you must first report to customs as an e-commerce business. If an e-commerce business that has been reported as a mail order business wishes to register, it must apply for an e-commerce export business report to the competent customs office by mail or fax. The target goods are e-commerce goods worth less than 2 million won (FOB standard). If you file an export declaration under the simplified export system, your export performance will be recognized and you will be able to benefit from export support systems such as customs duty refunds, zero VAT rates, and trade finance. You can receive detailed guidance by contacting the customs clearance support department at your local customs office.
* Excluded items: Export goods pursuant to Article 226 of the Customs Act and Article 3 of [Notice on Designation of Goods and Confirmation Methods Confirmed by the Head of Customs in accordance with the provisions of Article 226 of the Customs Act], goods re-exported because they are different from the contract details, or goods subject to customs clearance and export under conditions of re-export. article
Import procedures in Indonesia (overseas direct purchase method)
Korean sellers can deliver goods through local e-commerce platforms through Indonesian import distributors or directly located on Indonesian e-commerce platforms. After a transaction contract is signed between Korean and Indonesian trading parties and payment procedures are completed, the Korean seller delivers the product to the collection point in Korea. Afterwards, the Indonesian distributor brings the products from the Korean distribution point to Indonesia via air delivery. Once customs clearance procedures are completed, the product will be delivered to the Indonesian warehouse.
In the case of online distribution, when an online sale is made, supporting documents are delivered to the warehouse manager. Warehouse staff locates the products, packages them, and delivers them to the final buyer through logistics couriers such as JNE, J&T express, and SICPEAT. If the local e-commerce platform where the distributor operates has a designated logistics company with which it has entered into a direct agreement, such company may be used.
For reference, the Indonesian government has mainly focused on importing raw materials and capital goods for domestic production in accordance with the contents of Finance Ordinance No. 272/PMK.04/2015, but the revised law, Finance Ordinance (PMK) No.28/2018, With this announcement, we have entered a new phase in bonded logistics window operations. The second bonded logistics warehouse is classified into large-scale industrial PLB, small and medium-sized industrial PLB, e-commerce PLB, basic product PLB, air baggage hub PLB, floating storage PLB, and finished product PLB.
* PLB: Bonded logistics warehouse
Article 4A of the Ministry of Finance Decree (PMK) No.28/2018 stipulates that e-commerce bonded logistics warehouses are to be used only as e-commerce platforms, and for this purpose, e-commerce platforms must be in a cooperative relationship with a bonded logistics warehouse operator. specified. Through this e-commerce platform, the Indonesian government systematically conducts customs audits of e-commerce products, whether product quantity matches, whether the product matches the relevant tariff, whether import/export regulations are complied with, and whether income/expenditure/inventory storage are appropriately reported. It is said that it is managed by .
Import duties are assessed as soon as the import is declared at customs, and the import value and tax classification of the product are implemented when the goods are shipped from the bonded logistics window, and the applicable tax must be paid. A company can decide whether to use a bonded logistics warehouse by considering the import size of the product and the benefits of using a bonded warehouse. In particular, the government expects that the larger the transaction size, the greater the effect in reducing logistics costs.
Q18. It has recently been said that Indonesia is regulating the import and export of major raw materials. Can you tell me about the legal background?
Indonesia, a 'resource-rich country', is continuing its policy of restricting exports of major raw materials, including enforcing export restrictions on palm oil in May 2022, following coal in January 2022. Because of this
International raw material prices have also soared.
A ban on exports of bauxite and copper ore, which are materials for electric batteries, is expected from June next year. This is a result of the Indonesian government's policy to create high added value by transforming the country from a simple exporter of raw materials to an exporter of finished products and semi-finished products processed from raw materials.
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Wil jij je beter voor je mond zorgen? Kom dan voor controle. Er zijn dingen die u thuis kunt doen die u daarbij helpen. Slecht poetsen, tandenborstels niet op tijd vervangen, niet stoken en het eten van veel suikers en koolhydraten kunnen oorzaak zijn van slechte mondhygiëne. De symptomen zijn:
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Met een goede mondhygiëne kunt u zelf al veel tandheelkundige problemen voorkomen. Daarom adviseren wij om eens per half jaar voor een periodieke tandcontrole te komen. Tijdens deze controle is er ruimte om eventuele andere gezondheidsproblemen te bespreken, omdat deze ook van invloed zijn om de gezondheid van de mond. Wanneer er tijdens de controle eventuele gaatjes, of andere problemen, zichtbaar worden, dan gaat de tandarts samen met u een behandelplan maken. Ook de kosten van dit behandelplan worden met u besproken. Uiteraard in samenspraak met u gaan we over tot behandelen.
Heeft u een of meer mondklachten, dan kunt u het beste en afspraak met ons maken. Wij raden u aan elke 6 maanden op controle te komen.
Preventie neemt een belangrijke rol in tijdens de behandeling. Daarom zal de tandarts u zoveel mogelijk uitleggen over hoe u uw gebit, maar ook uw algehele gezondheid zo optimaal mogelijk kunt maken en behouden. Door lichaamsvriendelijke materialen te gebruiken, en een holistische benadering toe te passen, zorgen wij ervoor dat u de beste resultaten krijgt. Ook vinden we het belangrijk dat u zich op uw gemak voelt.
Wanneer noodzakelijk, zal de tandarts u medicatie voorschrijven
U kunt ervoor kiezen homeopathische middelen te gebruiken, die helpen bij uw wondgenezing, pijnbestrijding en angstreductie. Ze helpen u ook met het versterken van uw gebit en actief tegengaan van ontstekingen en tandbederf.
Wanneer bepaalde klachten een dieperliggende oorzaak hebben, kan de tandarts u eventueel doorverwijzen naar één van onze zorgpartners.
Erik van Sluizen
Heeft u angst voor de tandarts?
Ik heb angst voor de tandarts. Wat kan ik doen?
Een kwart van de Nederlanders heeft angst voor de tandarts. Onze praktijk is daarom gespecialiseerd in angstreductie. Laat ons bij het eerste bezoek weten dat u kampt met angsten en wij zullen er alles doen om u verder te helpen.
Onze holistische tandarts Jessica is angsttandarts. Zij is gespecialiseerd in het geruststellen van uw agitatie en zorgen en kan u helpen met het loslaten ervan. Zij vertelt u precies waar zij mee bezig is, zodat u zich geen zorgen hoeft te maken tijdens de behandeling. Daarnaast kunnen wij voor uw behandeling homeopathische middelen geven die helpen bij het kalmeren. | <urn:uuid:e80805d0-7c3f-4a3d-84a1-35b994706afc> | {
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Embassy Statement, February 2000
Why the U.S. Congress should
support the Clinton Administration's proposed assistance package to Colombia
- Support for this initiative
is in both Colombia's and America's political and strategic interests.
Success against drug trafficking in source countries (Colombia accounts
for 80% of U.S. cocaine imports) will have real benefits to the United
- Drug trafficking is today
a global problem - one which requires a shared commitment by both
producing and consuming nations. The Clinton Administration's program
is a firm U.S. commitment to burden sharing.
- President Pastrana is
committed to the fight against drug trafficking in Colombia, and to
increasing U.S.-Colombian cooperation. (Earlier in his political career,
he was kidnapped by drug traffickers because of his outspoken opposition
to them.) The Pastrana Government is firmly united in its support
for implementing this program.
- Colombia will provide
the majority of funds to implement Plan Colombia - $4.0 billion in
new monies over five years. Colombia is asking the U.S. and the international
community to contribute an additional $3.5 billion. Colombia (and
its neighbors) do not have the resources to fight this battle alone.
The U.S. has to contribute, if we want to achieve real results in
reducing drug trafficking and its violence.
- The core elements of
Plan Colombia include: modernize and professionalize Colombia's armed
forces to dismantle drug trafficking organizations, and reduce overall
illegal drug production by 50% over five years; develop alternative
sources of employment and income for farmers in coca and poppy growing
regions; strengthen institutions of the State, including the judiciary
and law enforcement agencies; improve respect for human rights among
all sectors of the population; implement economic reforms designed
to produce long-term economic growth, a stable currency, increased
exports and lower unemployment; and advance the Colombian peace process
with guerrilla organizations.
- The U.S. assistance package
will contribute to Colombia's economic recovery. Colombia is currently
experiencing its worst economic recession in 70 years. Colombia is
a major trade and investment partner of the United States. It is home
to more than $7 billion in U.S. direct foreign investment; bilateral
trade was approximately $10 billion last year.
- Plan Colombia and the
Clinton Administration's assistance package has been developed as
a result of extensive cooperation and consultation between the U.S.
and Colombia during the past year. There is broad bipartisan support
among the House and Senate leadership for this initiative.
- President Pastrana deserves
U.S. support. He is committed to reducing narco-trafficking, and to
cooperating with the United States on this issue. He has begun a difficult
peace process with the largest guerrilla organization (FARC) in Colombia.
His Administration is implementing tough economic and political reforms.
President Pastrana is not sitting idly by, waiting for U.S. aid. He
has already taken a number of initiatives, and achieved successes,
against trafficking organizations.
- There has been some criticism
that the Clinton Administration's program is too heavily focused on
support to Colombia's military and national police, and does not provide
sufficient economic assistance and support to judicial and law enforcement
institutions in Colombia. However, because of the current security
situation in Colombia, there is an immediate need to first strengthen
the ability of the Armed Forces and Colombian National Police to secure
law and order in the country, and reduce the level of violence associated
with narcotrafficking. Moreover, Colombia is committing additional
resources to economic and Government reform, and intends to ask the
European Union, international financial institutions and others to
also contribute to this effort.
- Some argue that U.S.
assistance to Colombia risks creating an "Andean Vietnam."
This analogy has no basis in history. First, Colombia - unlike Vietnam
- is a strong democracy. Its democracy lies at the core of its politics
and society, and is not imposed by outsiders. Second, unlike in Vietnam,
Colombia's guerrillas have no support among the country's population.
Their strength lies only in an ability to commit violence and in being
well-financed through drug activities and "commercial" kidnappings.
Third, unlike in Vietnam, Colombians will fight the drug war with
or without U.S. support. The country is not a "domino" in
a larger global conflict. And finally, Colombians do not want, nor
need, American troops to fight alongside them. They are only asking
for the tools - training, arms, equipment and intelligence sharing
- to fight the battle themselves.
- Approving this assistance
package in early 2000 will help Colombia at a critical time - when
the Pastrana Government is strengthening the military, trying to lift
the economy out of recession, and moving forward with peace talks.
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I mentioned earlier in the week, I decided to evaluate the reason behind why I began the crazy endeavor of blogging. Yes, I understand most people would know this before they even started, but I’m not like most folks. I like to do things backwards, and I don’t like to think about anything too serious or too deeply for any length of time. When things are smooth sailing, I see no reason to explore the depths of my psyche. Seriously, self-analysis is tough and can suck sometimes, so of course I wouldn’t willing subject myself to it. Food Blogging for Dummies (Pffftt – stupid book) argues you should know your reasons for starting a blog, and since I want to give this my all, apparently I need to understand the Why (Damn Logic).
Let’s begin, and let’s put it in list form because nothing makes me giddier than a list.
Question: Why Toss Your Sanity Out The Window and Join the Madness of Blogging? (at least that’s how I read it).
- “Well, yeah, I guess it’s obvious, I also like to write. All ya had to do was give (Meghan) a chance and now I’m gonna do my dance.” I used to write all the time in high school and even a tiny bit in college, but one day my creative side just shriveled up and retreated to a long-lost corner of my mind. There might have been outside influences involved (it was college after all), but the cobwebs have cleared, and I’m ready to give it a whirl. Dust off that saddle because I’m back (and not a big fan of dirt).
- I’m hoping to find like-minded individuals. Although I love Cleveland, let’s face it, it’s not the mecca of health consciousness for food and fitness. Quite the opposite really, and I’m tired of being dismissed for passing on meat, for eating “healthy” (please stop saying it like it’s a bad thing) or labeled a crazy person because I think food choice impacts your overall health. I need to know I’m not alone, and since the majority of my friends, co-workers and peers are still wearing rose-colored shades (can you say so 1982!), I needed to broaden my network. Hello Internet.
In my non-blog life, I don’t really broadcast my vegetarian ways and here’s why…
True Story and Quite the Norm here:
Random Person: “So you don’t eat any meat?”
Me: “Nope, no meat at all.”
Random Person: “Do you eat chicken?”
Me: (Um last time I checked, chicken was still meat, so yeah) “no
Random Person: with a chuckle, “How about salt? Are you allowed to eat salt?”
Me: verbally “Yep, salt’s ok,” and internally “Ass”
The funny thing is I don’t think being a vegetarian is a huge deal, and I’m not against eating meat. Personally I’m not a huge fan (except bacon), and it’s high in saturated fat, but if you want your pork chop (the other white meat – does anyone else think this phrase is weird?), you should have it, in moderation.
I would define myself more as a “clean, albeit messy, eater,” and did I just make up a whole new category…Yes, fist pump. Bad jokes aside, clean eating is a subject I’m tremendously passionate about. I speak from experience, and I want to share it with others who feel the same, which leads me to my third reason….
- I want to inspire people (who’s wearing rose-colored glasses now?). I know, I know, it’s crazy but true. The Hubby and I went through a pretty rough patch health-wise, a far more serious patch than anyone in their early thirties should have to endure, and clean eating has turned things around for us. Believe me, I didn’t always think this way and would eat any processed piece of junk, but I’ve lived it now, and I believe everyone can be healthy and feel great about themselves (and you don’t have to be a stick figure existing on carrot sticks or an exercise fanatic to do it). It does have to be your choice though, and you have to make the connection between what you eat and how you feel. I listen to dramatically overweight people talk about constant aches and pains, yet see no relationship between the two. I would suggest anyone walking around with a fifty pound weight strapped to their waist all day, every day, will eventually feel it in some part of their body (bad back, sore knees, swollen ankles, joint paint, headaches). It puts a real strain on your body, but let me be perfectly clear, I’m not saying all health problems are solely due to being overweight. This isn’t just about poundage. Neither the Hubby nor I were terribly overweight prior to the switch; heavier yes, obese no. You can be as skinny as a rail and still feel badly, and be at a higher risk for having health problems if your diet consists of processed junk with a bunch of additives, chemicals and ingredients you can’t pronounce. What I’m trying to say (in far too many words…again, I know) is your quality of life will improve and your weight will decrease if you change your habits. You have a choice between existing in pain, being tired, crabby, lackluster, and angry, or you can change it and feel amazing. You have to work at it, but it is most definitely worth the effort, and YOU ARE WORTH THE EFFORT; I can’t imagine wanting to live any other way.
This is not a diet; I’m really not a fan of those because they don’t last, and sometimes they leave you feeling more dejected than when you started. Instead, it’s eating the right food and making the smart choices. You want to know the best part: healthy food can be mouth-wateringly good, like lick the bowl clean in public, good. Think divine, enticing, finger-licking, gum-smacking, gratifying, healing, nurturing, and rewarding. Food can be all those things, and you can also be truly healthy, happy, energized and eager to start each and every day. This is one of the many reasons I love reading other bloggers; their food is off the chain ridiculous (I’m talking crazy good) and still healthy. It can be done.
In a rather large nutshell, this is how I feel. Sue me for wanting the same for you, but don’t really sue me because it would suck. And then check out this commercial because it is so inspiring. If he can do it, we can all do it. You might want to get the tissues ready.
And the next time you see someone, regardless of size, shape and color, working out, give them a shout, a clap, a whistle, some kind of encouragement or reinforcement because everybody needs to hear it.
So am I completely crazy? Do you believe the type of food you eat impacts your health? And is chicken no longer considered meat, and I just missed it?
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The recent mandate by the Lahore High Court, requiring a dedicated weekly lesson on ‘environmental awareness’ to address the smog issue, raises questions about the government's commitment to tackling the problem effectively. As to when officials aim to tackle the issue head on still remains to be seen.
Mere "awareness" isn't the root issue here; we are already well aware of the challenges we face. The crux of the matter lies in rampant capitalist greed, widespread apathy, and a noticeable lack of determination to change. Our society is steeped in hate, lack of empathy, lack of willingness to learn, to reflect and to be better individuals. What urgently needs addressing are the values ingrained within our education system. Critical thinking and creativity are seen as a threat, stifling new ideas and societal evolution.
Ironically, it was our very connection to nature, which nurtured our skills, fostered community structures, and developed our collective consciousness. This seems to have been forgotten in our pursuit of comfort and convenience.
Schools, the very playgrounds for learning and growth, churn out conformists, incapable of challenging the status quo. It's imperative that we transform this paradigm and cultivate a generation equipped to confront the pressing issues of our time.
Progressive education theories such as Environmental Education, Education for Sustainable Development and Outdoor Education, all imbibe the very skill sets individuals need to survive in a constantly changing world. It is paramount to indicate, that these teaching paradigms are more than creating ‘awareness’. By developing the necessary skills and expertise to address the challenges, these theories foster a change in attitude and commitment to make informed decisions. Through an interdisciplinary and holistic approach, the aim is to increase interconnectedness between humans and natural systems, both local and global. It aims to promote interdisciplinary thinking and problem-solving skills. At the same time fostering an environmental ethic, by bringing the students outside of the classroom to directly address real world challenges.
Under-resourced schools will emphasise that they have no walls, no desks and stationery. Yet it is the classroom without walls that is the best teacher. Wonder is the sense greatest to a child. We must nourish it to root itself deeper in them, so that they may follow that intellectual pursuit to the world beyond. The natural world, that is in fact tangible and existing, the world children have access to. As Education Philosopher E.O Wilson put it, “Provoke the students, give them a new slant, challenge the assumptions and comfortable beliefs they brought with them, turn them into colleagues, propel them on intellectual and spiritual searches of their own”.
We must ask: what is wrong with our current form of pedagogy? It is where the teacher is the rambunctious leader, the authority on all knowledge, and the student an empty vase to be filled. The conservative stance towards education might have stemmed from the boom of industrialisation and the dawn of division of labour. To this day, the populace is convinced that they must ‘specialise’ in a skill set and must make this decision at a very young age.
Students then miss out on an entire realm of literature and thought – death to enlightenment and thinking. There is an expansion of certain knowledge but a complete loss to all the other kinds of knowledge and limiting skill sets. This is so that proceeding generations are not a challenge to the present ‘working’ system. Ask yourselves, why do we not breed philosophers, scientists, poets and thinkers? Are we really so arrogant as to believe there is nothing more we can learn in this world? How was education different before? There must have been good education to grant the world with thinkers such as Allama Iqbal, Manto, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Marx, Galileo and the like. What is progressive education really? What are the goals? It is to make the newer generation leaders - leaders of change.
Torn as it is with myriad issues, human health, poverty, security, human rights and education, the environment does not make it to the even top five most crucial problems for citizens. The lay man does not think about the effects he is having on his country’s resources, only that he has to make ends meet.
Yet this is largely attributed to the ignorance incorporated by our education institutions. What people do not realise is the manner in which they are degrading their natural resources will not only affect where they live, but it will impact their own existence. The first to suffer from environmental injustices are our poorer segments of society many who died in floods, fierce heat waves, and water scarcity between 2014 and today. Yet these issues and the people affected remain ignored.
The study of the environment is often considered ‘scientific’ (true as that may be), but it is far more. It is actually the crossroads where science, politics, mathematics, economics architecture and societal norms meet.
The Tbilisi Declaration, adopted in 1977 during the Intergovernmental Conference on Environmental Education by UNESCO and UNEP, outlined the significance of integrating environmental education into formal and informal learning settings. It emphasised the critical role of education in fostering environmental awareness, promoting sustainable development, and empowering individuals to make informed decisions for the well-being of the planet. Environmental education plays a pivotal role in nurturing a sense of responsibility towards nature, fostering a deeper understanding of ecological systems, and equipping learners with the skills and knowledge needed to address pressing environmental challenges in today's world. It is more than “creating awareness”.
Nearly 50 years since, we have only seen the progression of a complacent society worldwide. Environmental literacy makes use of cognitive, affective and behavioural attributes as recognised by the North American Association for Environmental Education (NAAEE) and other studies. This is so that students understand a range of environmental concepts, then relate these to socio-political struggles that then effectually change their behaviour.
Schools in Pakistan, through no fault of their own, lack readiness to rise to the occasion. Rather than a compulsory weekly “environmental awareness” lesson, a comprehensive policy is required to not only introduce environmental education, but to equip teachers with the requisite skills. Without support to and of teachers, this LHC announcement only adds totheir already heavily burdened shoulders.
Between what is communicated by media and by science, a lot of information and understanding is lost. Education institutions stand as the crucial bridge between that gap. Environmental education cannot be taught in silos. It integral to our existence, shaping our way of life. Therefore, integrating it into the national curriculum is vital, yet it requires a carefully thought-out plan. | <urn:uuid:602273a8-4ff7-4790-819f-c88620fbac5c> | {
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School uniforms increase equity and decrease bullying. But school choice is leading to significant upscaling of uniform costs at exactly the same time as the government removes financial assistance aimed at defraying those costs. The result will be sharply less access to our education system for those who depend on it the most.
I served my time at primary school in a selection of government schools in Western Queensland in the 1970s. It was the dawn of “school choice”. The federal government was yet to dabble in funding private education so almost everybody went to either their local public or their local Catholic. And there wasn’t a lot of difference between the two (except the government schools tended to have more money).
We all wore pretty much the same uniform. Cotton button-up shirts for the boys and checked dresses for the girls, khaki for the public kids and blue for the Catholics. The only distinguishing feature was a school badge which was usually pinned to the collar. It was a simple, cheap uniform that could be bought from any supermarket.
Roll forward four decades and much has changed. We have many more choices about where we send our kids to school. This marketisation of schooling (school choice) is increasingly driving schools to see the school uniform as a branding exercise. And it’s not just the swanky independent schools giving their uniforms a zhoosh. Increasingly public schools, especially those which become “independent” are using their uniforms as a weapon in the marketing wars against each other and their private competitors.
Blazers, ties, cotton shirts and formal school dresses are starting to be part of the required “kit” and all of it is intentionally different to anything you can pick up at Kmart. This inevitably and significantly increases the costs of those uniforms.
Suddenly uniforms are no longer a way of keeping us, well, uniform. We are no longer on an even playing field. There are those who can afford the gear and those who can’t. And those who can’t, frequently choose not to attend school at all. As Julia Gillard once said (as part of announcing subsidies for school uniforms) “having a uniform helps undercut the kind of unhealthy competition we can see at schools to have the latest, most expensive, fashionable gear”.
Most Australian state governments maintain schemes aimed at defraying the costs of education incidentals (such as uniforms) for those who need it most. In Victoria, the scheme is called the Education Maintenance Allowance. It pays up to $300 per child a year to help with education costs. In 2014 the allowance was paid to a quarter of the state’s schoolchildren (more than 208,000 kids). Next year it will be paid to nobody because the state government has killed the allowance. In 2016, the Feds will join the party by cancelling the Schoolkids Bonus, a similar scheme worth up to $842 per student a year.
In place of its allowance the Victorian Government has implemented a scheme of increased funding for schools in disadvantaged areas but the disbursement of the money is entirely at the discretion of the school principal. It turns an administrative entitlement into a degrading demonstration of need at the school gate (not to mention competition for that terrific new professional development course, the principal had their eye on). Worse than that, it will completely exclude disadvantaged children who happen to attend schools in more advantaged areas. There will be no replacement for the Schoolkids Bonus.
The OECD has closely examined the relationship between the equity of a country’s education system and its performance, and decided: “The evidence is conclusive: equity in education pays off. The highest performing education systems across OECD countries are those that combine high quality and equity.”
When the OECD ranked the equity of the various education systems in 2007, Australia came in just a little below average (lagging behind Italy and Switzerland but ahead of France, the United States and the United Kingdom). And as the OECD suggests might happen, that result seemed to predict our plummeting academic ranking. Each new round of international testing tells us we are falling further and further behind.
You don’t need to have won the Nobel Prize in economics to calculate that, at a time when parents need more help than ever with uniform costs, pulling the economic rug from under them is likely to have dire consequences for many families. And the destruction in equity that will follow, will have even more disastrous consequences for the performance of all of our children, uniformly.
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Up until fairly recently, I've been transcoding videos for playback on my (ancient, 1st-gen) iPod Touch using mencoder. But it's less than ideal. mencoder is, by admission of core mplayer devs, an unsupported, unmaintained piece of software that may or may not work at any given moment, and which isn't particularly high on the fixit list. When it comes to transcoding, ffmpeg is the better platform.
ffmpeg isn't too great with subtitles, and I watch a great deal of subtitled content. So what's really required is something that's as good at playback and subtitle rendering as MPlayer, but with FFmpeg's encoding capabilities. So the answer really is to use both: mplayer to write raw video frames to a pipe, and ffmpeg to transcode from that pipe. As a final step, package the encoded video in an iPod-ready m4v
file and copy the audio stream(s) from the original source:
This will block immediately, as there's nothing reading from the pipe that mplayer is writing to, and the pipe only has a small buffer. In another terminal (in the same directory), run this to pull video frames from the pipe into ffmpeg:
Once mplayer terminates at end-of-file, you'll have video-only-file.avi, a silent-movie AVI encapsulating a video stream that's iPod-ready. If you had subtitles, they're burned into the video. You can discard a-named-pipe.fifo. Now, you just need to take the encoded video in the AVI, splice in an AAC version of the audio stream from the original source, and pack it into an M4V container that your device can work with.
Once you've checked that output-video.m4v is good, you can discard the intermediate video-only-file.avi.
Now, this all looks like a lot of hassle (and it kind of is), but it's far more resilient and reliable than the mencoder
-only version. It even gives you chapters and multiple audio streams, if they were in the source.
If all that's a bit too fussy, I've wrapped it up in a Perl script hosted on GitHub, meaning that you can do everything with just:
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Education is a dynamic process that constantly adapts to evolving needs and challenges. In today’s world, where diverse learners navigate a rapidly changing landscape, understanding and addressing educational needs is more crucial than ever. From individual learning styles to societal advancements and technological innovations, the factors influencing educational needs are multifaceted and interconnected. This exploration delves into the multifaceted nature of educational needs, offering insights into identifying, meeting, and shaping the future of learning.
This journey begins by defining educational needs in the context of diverse learners, exploring the impact of individual, societal, and technological influences. We then delve into the process of identifying these needs, examining assessment methods and the importance of student voices. The focus then shifts to strategies for meeting diverse needs, encompassing curriculum development, differentiation, and the transformative power of educational technology.
Defining Educational Needs
Educational needs encompass the diverse requirements and support individuals require to learn effectively and reach their full potential. In a world of diverse learners, understanding these needs is crucial for creating inclusive and equitable learning environments.
Individual Factors Influencing Educational Needs
Individual factors play a significant role in shaping educational needs. These include:
- Learning Styles: Different individuals learn best through various methods, such as visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or tactile learning. Recognizing these preferences allows educators to tailor their teaching approaches for optimal learning outcomes.
- Cognitive Abilities: Learners possess different cognitive abilities, including memory, attention span, problem-solving skills, and critical thinking. Understanding these variations enables educators to provide appropriate challenges and support.
- Prior Knowledge and Experiences: Previous learning experiences and existing knowledge significantly impact how individuals learn new information. Educators must consider this factor when designing curriculum and instruction.
- Interests and Motivations: Students are more engaged and motivated when they are interested in the subject matter. Understanding individual interests and motivations can enhance learning experiences.
- Physical and Emotional Well-being: A student’s physical and emotional health can influence their ability to learn. Educators should be aware of these factors and provide necessary support when needed.
Societal Factors Influencing Educational Needs
Societal factors also play a crucial role in shaping educational needs. These include:
- Socioeconomic Status: Socioeconomic disparities can impact access to resources, educational opportunities, and support systems, leading to variations in educational needs.
- Cultural Background: Different cultures have unique values, beliefs, and learning practices. Educators must be sensitive to these differences and create inclusive learning environments that respect cultural diversity.
- Language Diversity: In multilingual societies, students may have different language proficiencies, requiring educators to provide language support and adapt teaching methods accordingly.
- Gender and Sexuality: Gender and sexual orientation can influence educational experiences and access to resources. Educators must promote inclusivity and address any biases or inequalities.
Technological Factors Influencing Educational Needs
The rapid advancements in technology have significantly influenced educational needs. These include:
- Digital Literacy: In the digital age, students need to be proficient in using technology for learning, communication, and research. Educators must integrate technology effectively into their teaching practices.
- Access to Technology: Equitable access to technology is essential for all students. Educators must address digital divides and ensure that all learners have the necessary tools for success.
- Evolving Learning Environments: Technology has created new learning environments, such as online courses, virtual reality experiences, and personalized learning platforms. Educators need to adapt their teaching methods to these evolving environments.
The Evolving Nature of Educational Needs in the 21st Century
The 21st century is characterized by rapid change and evolving needs. These include:
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving: Students need to develop critical thinking skills and be able to solve complex problems in a rapidly changing world.
- Collaboration and Communication: In a globalized society, students need to be able to collaborate effectively with others and communicate their ideas clearly.
- Creativity and Innovation: The ability to think creatively and come up with innovative solutions is essential for success in the 21st century.
- Lifelong Learning: The pace of change demands that individuals be lifelong learners, continuously adapting and updating their skills and knowledge.
Identifying Educational Needs
Identifying educational needs is a crucial step in ensuring that learning experiences are effective and tailored to the specific requirements of students. This process involves understanding the individual and collective needs of learners within a particular learning environment. By accurately identifying these needs, educators can design and implement appropriate learning strategies that cater to diverse learning styles, abilities, and interests.
A Process for Assessing and Identifying Educational Needs
A systematic approach to assessing and identifying educational needs is essential to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the learning environment. This process involves several key steps:
- Data Collection: Gathering information about students is the foundation of the needs identification process. This can be achieved through various methods, including:
- Student surveys and questionnaires: These tools allow students to provide feedback on their learning experiences, strengths, weaknesses, and areas where they require additional support.
- Teacher observations and assessments: Teachers can observe students’ engagement, participation, and performance in class to identify areas where they may be struggling or excelling.
- Parent/guardian interviews: Parents can provide valuable insights into their children’s learning styles, strengths, and challenges, as well as their expectations for their child’s education.
- Review of existing data: Analyzing previous academic records, standardized test scores, and attendance data can provide valuable information about students’ learning patterns and progress.
- Data Analysis: Once data is collected, it must be carefully analyzed to identify patterns and trends. This step involves:
- Identifying common themes and areas of concern: Analyzing data can reveal common challenges or areas where students require additional support. For example, if a significant number of students struggle with a specific concept or skill, it indicates a need for targeted interventions.
- Comparing student performance against benchmarks: Comparing student performance against established benchmarks, such as national or state standards, can help identify areas where students are meeting expectations and where they may need additional support.
- Identifying gaps in learning: Analyzing data can help identify gaps in students’ knowledge and skills, which can then be addressed through appropriate interventions.
- Developing Action Plans: Based on the data analysis, educators can develop action plans to address the identified needs. This step involves:
- Prioritizing needs: Not all identified needs will have the same level of urgency or impact. It’s essential to prioritize needs based on their severity and potential impact on student learning.
- Developing specific goals and objectives: Action plans should Artikel specific goals and objectives that aim to address the identified needs. These goals should be measurable and achievable within a defined timeframe.
- Identifying resources and strategies: Educators need to identify the resources and strategies that will be required to implement the action plan. This may include additional staffing, specialized equipment, or professional development for teachers.
- Implementation and Evaluation: The final step involves implementing the action plan and evaluating its effectiveness. This step involves:
- Monitoring progress: Regularly monitoring student progress is crucial to ensure that the action plan is having the desired impact. This can be done through ongoing assessments, observations, and student feedback.
- Making adjustments as needed: Based on the monitoring data, educators may need to adjust the action plan to better address the identified needs. This may involve modifying strategies, providing additional support, or changing the focus of the intervention.
- Documenting results: Documenting the results of the needs identification process and the implementation of the action plan is essential for future planning and improvement. This documentation can provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of different interventions and strategies.
Assessment Methods for Different Age Groups and Learning Contexts
The choice of assessment methods should be tailored to the specific age group and learning context. Here is a table outlining different assessment methods for various age groups and learning contexts:
Age Group | Learning Context | Assessment Methods |
Early Childhood (Pre-K – Kindergarten) | Play-based learning, whole-group instruction | Observations, checklists, portfolios, informal assessments, play-based assessments |
Elementary School (Grades 1-5) | Structured learning, subject-specific instruction | Formative assessments, summative assessments, standardized tests, projects, presentations, peer assessments |
Middle School (Grades 6-8) | Increased academic rigor, transition to high school | Formative assessments, summative assessments, standardized tests, research projects, group projects, self-assessments |
High School (Grades 9-12) | College and career preparation, advanced academic coursework | Formative assessments, summative assessments, standardized tests, college entrance exams, performance tasks, portfolios, self-assessments |
Adult Learners | Workplace training, continuing education | Needs assessments, performance evaluations, skills tests, portfolio reviews, self-directed learning assessments |
Incorporating Student Voices and Perspectives
Students’ perspectives and voices are invaluable in identifying their educational needs. Incorporating their feedback and insights into the needs identification process can lead to more effective and relevant learning experiences. Here are some ways to involve students in the process:
- Student-led surveys and questionnaires: Allow students to design and administer surveys and questionnaires to gather feedback from their peers about their learning experiences, preferences, and areas where they need additional support.
- Focus groups and interviews: Conduct focus groups and interviews with students to gather their insights on specific topics or challenges they are facing in their learning.
- Student-led discussions and reflections: Encourage students to participate in discussions and reflections about their learning experiences, sharing their thoughts and ideas on how to improve the learning environment.
- Student-driven projects and presentations: Allow students to choose topics for projects and presentations that are relevant to their interests and needs. This can provide valuable insights into their areas of strength and areas where they need additional support.
“When students are involved in the process of identifying their own educational needs, they are more likely to be engaged in their learning and to take ownership of their education.”
Meeting Educational Needs
Meeting the diverse educational needs of learners is a crucial aspect of effective teaching. This involves understanding the unique strengths, weaknesses, learning styles, and interests of each student and designing learning experiences that cater to their individual needs. One key strategy for achieving this is through curriculum development.
Curriculum Development and Diverse Needs
Curriculum development plays a pivotal role in addressing diverse educational needs. By incorporating a variety of learning materials, teaching methods, and assessment strategies, curriculum can be tailored to meet the specific requirements of different learners. For instance, a curriculum that includes both visual and auditory learning materials can benefit students with different learning styles. Similarly, differentiated instruction, which involves providing different levels of support and challenge based on student needs, can be effectively integrated into the curriculum.
Strategies for Differentiation
Differentiation is a crucial strategy for catering to individual learning styles and abilities. Here are some effective strategies:
- Content Differentiation: This involves presenting the same content in different ways to accommodate various learning preferences. For example, providing both written and visual explanations, using multimedia resources, or offering different levels of complexity within the same topic.
- Process Differentiation: This focuses on varying the learning activities and tasks to cater to different learning styles. For example, offering hands-on activities, group projects, independent research, or online simulations.
- Product Differentiation: This allows students to demonstrate their understanding in different ways based on their strengths and interests. For example, allowing students to choose from a variety of assessment options, such as essays, presentations, portfolios, or performance tasks.
Technology and Personalized Learning
Technology offers a powerful tool for personalizing learning experiences and meeting individual needs.
- Adaptive Learning Platforms: These platforms use algorithms to adjust the difficulty and pace of instruction based on student performance. They provide individualized feedback and support, allowing students to learn at their own pace and focus on areas where they need more help.
- Personalized Learning Tools: There are numerous online tools that can be used to create customized learning experiences. For example, interactive simulations, virtual labs, online tutorials, and personalized learning pathways.
- Digital Content Libraries: Online resources such as Khan Academy, Coursera, and edX offer a wealth of educational content that can be accessed by students at any time and place. These platforms allow students to explore topics that interest them and learn at their own pace.
Educational Technology and Needs
Educational technology has revolutionized how we learn and teach, offering a vast array of tools and resources that can effectively address diverse educational needs. From interactive learning platforms to assistive technologies, these innovations empower educators to create more engaging, accessible, and personalized learning experiences for all students.
Impact of Educational Technology on Meeting Diverse Educational Needs
Educational technology has significantly impacted meeting diverse educational needs by providing tools and resources that cater to individual learning styles, learning disabilities, and cultural backgrounds. It offers a range of benefits, including:
- Personalized Learning: Educational technology allows for customized learning experiences, tailoring content and pace to individual student needs. Adaptive learning platforms, for example, can adjust difficulty levels based on student performance, ensuring optimal engagement and progress.
- Accessibility: Assistive technologies, such as screen readers, text-to-speech software, and closed captioning, enhance accessibility for students with disabilities, enabling them to participate fully in the learning process.
- Engaging Learning Experiences: Interactive simulations, virtual reality experiences, and gamified learning platforms make learning more engaging and immersive, fostering deeper understanding and motivation.
- Differentiated Instruction: Educational technology empowers educators to differentiate instruction by providing a variety of tools and resources that cater to different learning styles and abilities.
Comparing and Contrasting the Use of Different Technologies for Addressing Specific Learning Challenges
Different educational technologies address specific learning challenges in unique ways. For example:
- Students with Learning Disabilities: Text-to-speech software can benefit students with dyslexia by converting written text into audio, improving reading comprehension and fluency. Assistive technology such as graphic organizers and concept mapping tools can help students with ADHD focus and organize their thoughts.
- Students with Visual Impairments: Screen readers provide audio descriptions of digital content, enabling students with visual impairments to access information independently. Braille displays allow students to read and write in Braille, enhancing their literacy skills.
- Students with Hearing Impairments: Closed captioning and sign language interpreters provide access to auditory information for students with hearing impairments, ensuring they can participate fully in classroom discussions and activities.
Examples of Innovative Educational Technologies that Promote Personalized Learning and Accessibility
Several innovative educational technologies promote personalized learning and accessibility, including:
- Adaptive Learning Platforms: These platforms adjust the difficulty level of content based on student performance, providing personalized learning experiences that cater to individual needs. Examples include Khan Academy, Duolingo, and IXL.
- Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) Experiences: VR and AR technologies create immersive learning environments that enhance engagement and understanding. They can be used to simulate real-world scenarios, such as exploring historical sites or conducting scientific experiments.
- Gamified Learning Platforms: These platforms use game mechanics, such as points, badges, and leaderboards, to motivate students and make learning more engaging. Examples include Kahoot!, Quizizz, and Blooket.
The Future of Educational Needs
The landscape of education is constantly evolving, driven by technological advancements, societal shifts, and the changing needs of learners. As we look towards the future, it’s crucial to understand the emerging trends that will shape educational needs and design learning environments that effectively address them.
Emerging Trends Shaping Future Educational Needs
The future of education will be characterized by several significant trends. These trends will impact how learners acquire knowledge, develop skills, and engage with the learning process.
- Increased Personalization: Learning experiences will become increasingly personalized, tailored to individual learner needs, learning styles, and goals. This will involve leveraging data analytics and adaptive learning platforms to provide customized content and pacing.
- The Rise of Lifelong Learning: The traditional model of education, with its focus on formal schooling, is giving way to a lifelong learning approach. Individuals will need to continuously acquire new knowledge and skills throughout their careers and lives, requiring flexible and accessible learning opportunities.
- Focus on 21st-Century Skills: The future workplace demands skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, collaboration, and communication. Educational systems will need to prioritize the development of these skills, moving beyond traditional content-based learning.
- Integration of Technology: Technology will play an increasingly central role in education, enabling interactive learning experiences, personalized feedback, and access to vast resources. This will require educators to be adept at integrating technology into their teaching practices.
- The Importance of Global Citizenship: As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, learners need to develop an understanding of global issues, diverse perspectives, and cultural sensitivities. Education will play a vital role in fostering global citizenship.
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning on Personalized Learning
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are poised to revolutionize personalized learning. These technologies can analyze vast amounts of data to identify individual learner strengths, weaknesses, and preferences, enabling educators to create highly tailored learning experiences.
- Adaptive Learning Platforms: AI-powered adaptive learning platforms can adjust the difficulty and pace of learning based on individual student performance. These platforms provide personalized feedback and support, ensuring that learners are challenged and engaged.
- Intelligent Tutoring Systems: Intelligent tutoring systems can act as virtual tutors, providing individualized instruction and support. They can identify areas where students need additional help and offer tailored explanations and exercises.
- Personalized Content Recommendation: AI algorithms can analyze learner data and recommend relevant learning resources, such as articles, videos, and interactive simulations. This helps learners explore topics of interest and deepen their understanding.
Designing a Vision for a Future Learning Environment
The future learning environment should be flexible, adaptable, and responsive to the evolving needs of learners. It should be a space that fosters collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking. Here’s a vision for such an environment:
- Hybrid Learning Models: Learning will occur in a variety of settings, including traditional classrooms, online platforms, and real-world experiences. This hybrid approach allows learners to choose the learning environment that best suits their needs and preferences.
- Experiential Learning: Learning will be more hands-on and experiential, focusing on real-world applications and problem-solving. This could involve project-based learning, simulations, and internships.
- Collaborative Learning: Learners will collaborate with peers, mentors, and experts from diverse backgrounds. This will foster teamwork, communication, and cross-cultural understanding.
- Lifelong Learning Hubs: Educational institutions will evolve into lifelong learning hubs, providing opportunities for continuous learning and skill development throughout life. These hubs will offer a range of programs, from formal courses to informal workshops and online learning platforms.
As we navigate the future of education, embracing the power of technology and fostering personalized learning experiences becomes paramount. By understanding the evolving needs of learners, we can create dynamic and inclusive learning environments that empower every individual to reach their full potential. The future of education is one where technology enhances learning, individual needs are met, and every student thrives in a personalized and engaging learning environment.
Question & Answer Hub
What are some examples of educational needs that are often overlooked?
Students with hidden disabilities, such as learning disabilities or mental health challenges, often require specific accommodations and support that may not be readily apparent. Additionally, the needs of gifted students who may be advanced in certain areas but require enrichment opportunities to continue their intellectual growth can also be overlooked.
How can technology be used to address the unique needs of individual learners?
Technology offers a wealth of possibilities for personalized learning. Adaptive learning platforms can adjust the difficulty level of content based on a student’s progress, while assistive technologies can provide support for students with disabilities. Personalized learning tools can also cater to different learning styles, such as visual, auditory, or kinesthetic learners. | <urn:uuid:bbecfa9b-4a3b-4c32-a032-0c76d16ce18f> | {
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Nachdem im ESXi4-Bereich des VMware-forum.de ein Posting namens cpuid.coresPerSocket keine Wirkung im W2003 Enterprise auftauchte, habe ich mit dem genannten Tool "mpdetect" mal ein wenig im Server2 getestet.
Der passende Hintergrund dazu verbirgt sich im c't-Artikel Mit Händen und Füßen - Maßnahmen und Tools zur Nutzung vieler Kerne und das Prog dazu ist downloadbar unter http://www.heise.de/ct/06/08/links/206.shtml
Wobei zu sagen ist, daß sich das unter Linux wesentlich einfacher entweder über "numactl" von Andi Kleen oder über die Ausgabe von "/proc/cpuinfo" rausfinden ließe. ;)
Ich habe also einige Tests gemacht und meine bisherigen Vermutungen haben sich teilweise bestättigt. Der Server2 sieht bei 2v.CPU-Kernen in einer VM meistens 2 Singlecores in einem Dual-Sockel-Board und Bilder sagen ja bekanntlich mehr als Worte. So sieht ein E6600 auf dem Host aus...
...und so wird in einer VM mit monitor.virtual_exec="hardware" dann dieselbe CPU angezeigt:
Jetzt wird es kompliziert.
Der Parameter "monitor.virtual_exec" ist enorm wichtig. Falls dieser nicht gesetzt ist, lautet die VMware-Vorgabe dafür "automatic". Dieser Vorgabe folgend, erscheint im "vmware.log" auf einer Conroe-CPU die Einstellung "dynamic". Leider wechselte dann bei jedem Prog-Aufruf die Erkennung der Package-ID und die Anzeige wäre damit nicht reproduzierbar. Mit der Einstellung "Software" hingegen ist die Package-ID zumindest bei Win-Win-Systemen immer gleich der Ausgabe der Host-CPU. Eine Erklärung dafür könnte ein Eintrag im VMware-Log sein:
“Software virtualization is incompatible with long mode on Intel EM64T CPU. Virtual execution will begin in software mode, but will automatically switch to hardware mode if the enters long mode.”
Durch diesen ständigen Wechsel wäre dann in meinen Augen auch klar, weshalb die Last von Host und Gast mit 2 CPU-Kernen ansteigt, obwohl die VM im Leerlauf dümpelt. Wie sich das Ganze nachher in Rechenleistung oder dessen Verlust darstellt, müßte man mal bei Gelegenheit überprüfen...
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Gorbeh a.k.a Persian Cat
Persian cat has graced the show scene for more than 100 years. Judges and spectators have
been impressed with their sweet, gentle nature and long flowing coats which occur in
multitude of colours and patterns. "The ideal Persian should present an impression of a heavily boned, well balanced
cat with a sweet expression and soft, round lines. The large round eyes set wide apart in
a large round head contribute to the overall look and expression. The long thick coat
softens the lines of the cat and accentuates the roundness in appearance." The Origin of Persian Cat
Experts believe that today's domestic cat is the descendent of Felis libyca, a cat that is still found in Africa and Asia. A short-haired, brown mackerel tabby, its adaptation to the environment caused many early mutations, one of which was the development of the long-haired gene. The first of these cats, the Persian, was believed to have evolved on the high, cold plateaus of the country then named Persia, hence their name.
The cats were introduced into Europe by the Phoenicians and Romans in the 1500s as highly valued items of trade. The Europeans were impressed by the Persian.s long silky coat and purposefully bred the cats to perpetuate the trait. By the 1900s the cats were being exported to the United States and since then their popularity has spread throughout the world.
The Persian is the most popular breed among the long-haired cats; others include Birman, Turkish Van, Ragdoll, Mayne Coon, Norvegian Forest Cat and the Exotic (short hair version of the Persian).
In Australia today, while Persians are still out-numbered by the short-haired breeds, they continue to be popular as both a family pet and for showing purposes.
The Persian is a medium to large cat with heavy bones and excellent balance from section to section.
My Persian Roksanna
I always thought, I am a dog person. I have 5 dogs and I was convinced, never ever will I have a Persian. My friend sent me an email that she found this longhaired cat sleeping in her flower bed but she can not keep it because it does not like her dogs and she does not have time and she would bring it to the shelter. That was my keyword. Shelter - NOOOO.
I took it in, this ragged little furball, full of fleas and ticks. Scared to death and it's big amber eyes full of fear. I gave it a bath, killed the fleas, treated the skin which was scratched and bitten open in many places, cut off the matts and tangles, still working on the ear mites, and brushed and blow dried. And out o that ragged little thing came a purebred Persian, snowwhite. She is the most beautiful and grateful cat. She gets along with the dogs just fine (and with the other cats too).
For now she is still in a cage to heal and get accustomed to her new environment. I named her Roksanna - supposedly Alexander The Great's Persian favorite - Gerti
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A British neonatal nurse who is serving a life sentence for murdering seven babies and attempting to murder six others was convicted Tuesday of trying to kill another infant in her care.
Lucy Letby, 34, tried to kill a baby girl known as Child K in February 2016 at the Countess of Chester Hospital in northwestern England, a jury decided after a previous panel failed to reach a verdict on that count.
Letby, who testified that she never harmed a child, was found guilty in Manchester Crown Court last August of most of the crimes she was charged with that took place between June 2015 and June 2016 at the hospital's neonatal unit.
On Tuesday, a different jury convicted her of trying to murder a "very premature" baby girl by dislodging her breathing tube in the early hours of Feb. 17, 2016.
The parents of the baby gasped and cried as the verdict was read after three and a half hours of deliberations.
Letby showed no emotion.
Senior Prosecutor Nicola Wyn Williams said Letby removed the baby's breathing support and a doctor found her standing by doing nothing as the child struggled. She added that Letby removed the breathing tube two more times over the next few hours, "in an attempt to cover her tracks and suggest that the first dislodgment was accidental."
"These were the actions of a cold-blooded, calculated killer," she said. "Staff at the unit had to think the unthinkable — that one of their own was deliberately harming and killing babies in their care."
Dr. Ravi Jayaram, a pediatrician at the hospital, told jurors he saw "no evidence" that Letby had done anything to help the baby as he walked in and saw her standing next to the newborn's incubator.
Letby told the jury of six women and six men she had no recollection of any such event. She denied she harmed Child K, and added that she had not committed any of the offenses she had been convicted of.
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It's time for me to start setting up the games of the 3rd MAME Olympiad. This Olympiad hasn't been around since 2007, and that was more of a team competition. We're going back to the "represent your country" model. With that in mind... here are the rules. (subject to change until a reasonable point in time, of course)
1a. The Olympiad will be four weeks in duration. There will be four blocks of games, each one week in duration, back to back. This is going to be a five game, five week tournament. There will be no breaks in between games. The first block will begin on July 31st at 00:00:01 GMT, and the final block will end on August 27th at 23:59:59 GMT.
1b. Each block will begin on Sunday at or around 00:00:01GMT, and will end at the next Saturday at 23:59:59 GMT. The blocks of games will be announced in advance. They may be theme-related, depending on the games selected.
2a. All members of MARP will have the opportunity to coordinate up to three games in the tournament.
2b. These "coordinators" will be able to set DIP switches, versions allowed (but they can only choose one or a combination of WolfMAME 99, 106, or the latest version, unless there's a rare reason to allow a different version) as well as determine if the game will be a traditional "most points wins" game or a "time trial"... or any other reasonable way to determine who's awesome.
2c. The three games a coordinator may coordinate may be in different blocks, or the same block, depending on various factors.
2d. If you coordinate a game, you may not participate in that game. (except in fun, in which case your score doesn't count) So pick a game in which you want to see some awesomeness that you haven't seen in a while!
3a. You may remember in the first Olympiad that there was a qualifying round. There will be no qualifying rounds in this Olympiad; all players, save the coordinator, will be allowed to participate in each game that is coordinated.
3b. Each game will be submitted to the main site. Submitting to the forums will not count. I will be respectfully requesting that games are set up in this format: *o3-gamename. If these don't get built, then we will use the MARP regulation play games as usual.
4a. Each player will represent a country. You must be a citizen in that country in order to represent that country. If a player is a "permanent resident alien" in a country, that player can't represent that country, but if a player has dual citizenship, then he can choose which country to represent.
4b. All games will be awarded platinum, gold, silver, bronze, and steel joysticks... well, virtually. Those joysticks will be worth 9, 6, 4, 2, and 1 points to the country the player is representing, respectively.
And now the mundane rules:
5a. As mentioned previously, a maximum of three versions will be allowed for all games: WolfMAME 99, 106, or the latest version. Exceptions may be granted based on game-specific factors.
5b. All recordings must average 99%-101% in speed. No exceptions.
5c. The "24 hour rule" is dropped. It really can't be enforced. But I do expect file dates to be within the time limit of each game.
6a. Sportsmanship is an expectation in all MARP tournaments. In this tournament, I will caution you that any poor sportsmanship may (and probably will) result in penalties up to and including expulsion from the Olympiad.
6b. "Sniping", i.e. doing the following within the last 24 hours: submitting only one recording in a game, or submitting a horrendous recording early(i.e. close to last place) then submitting a spectacular recording(i.e. close to first place) late, is considered poor sportsmanship. In these cases, the player will be penalized according to rule 6a, depending on the severity of the violation. (if you "snipe" a 5th place recording, you won't be penalized as harshly than you "sniping" a 1st place recording)
6c. At the end of the tournament, the coordinator will select a "fair play award" recipient. (or two or three or whatever ) Best sportsmanship will receive the honor.
7. These rules may change without notice, but don't expect them to change during the tournament.
8. Most importantly, have fun!
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The astrology for this week of December 5th through the 11th of 2022 suggests we use a little tenderness, although the tenderizing process could be fraught with wild swings of moods and emotions.
The week begins with our old ‘friend’ [sarcasm indicated] of the Saturn Uranus square engaged. We may feel that we’ve turned a corner, put ourselves on a new trajectory, and are proceeding ahead easily until we hit some bumps with stumbling blocks of old issues or frustrating delays.
A key to this week is not to believe the hype and spin presented to us by which we might easily be seduced. Yes, everything is beautiful in its own way, but putting lipstick on a pig doesn’t make it a beauty queen. It’s still a pig. As the powers-that-be flip the narrative with their pitch that the economy is getting better and virus threats are worsening, it would be wise for us to engage critical analysis and due diligence to cut through the hokum.
Being oblivious can be entertaining only for so long before it becomes deadly dangerous.
As we approach mid-week, Mercury exits Sagittarius, a Sign of Detriment for Mercury, ending the Sagittarius Stellium of three planets transiting the Mutable Fire Sign, and Mercury enters Capricorn. Although this entry into Capricorn of Mercury might make us slightly depressed at times, it also affords us greater practicality and seriousness of thought.
The Gemini Full Moon on Wednesday may intensify the sense of speed-up and acceleration of our daily life with us trying to juggle any number of things. The balance between our self interests and the interests of other people can be part of our juggling act with the need of finding balance between self and other.
The fast-paced, high anxiety of these times can be ratcheted up from mid-week into the end of the week with the Mutable Sign T-Square accentuated. We might feel as though we need to be here, there and everywhere, a disposition that could be truly exhausting.
Another Sign change occurs on Friday as Venus exits Sagittarius to enter Capricorn, triggering a Stellium of three planets in the Cardinal Earth Sign as Venus joins Mercury and Pluto in Capricorn. Some of the rose may come off the bloom, as our enthusiasm and exuberance begin to diminish to the obligation of commitments and practical agenda.
The weekend might be a time to regroup and replenish our depleted energy. Time spent at home could provide a sense of sanctuary in our ever-increasing maddening world. We are likely to end the weekend looking for good times with good friends. Enjoying the holiday decorations, the flourish of lights and the bustling about can put a smile on our face and have us more involved with the festivities of this time of year.
Monday, December 5th – One More Once – Uranus, Saturn. Monday begins this week with the Taurus Moon engaging our old nemesis of the Saturn Uranus square as the Moon conjuncts Uranus and the Moon squares Saturn. Although we are dealing with a Mutable Sign T-Square that could have us all over the place and racing around, all the while juggling any number of things, we could find our attempts to streamline operations, take alternate trajectories and engage the new and the different eventually hitting the wall. This is a day when we might try to move too far too fast. It would be wise to add any additional involvements in a probationary manner in order to see if they work and can work on the long term. These times could have us feeling like we’re betwixt and between. Delays are frustrating but likely on this Monday. Let’s try to maintain patience and a forgiving attitude. It would be wise to keep in mind that often we see where we might be going and then are pulled back into past responsibilities. Yes, this is a day when we are liable to fall into the pattern of one more once [to borrow from Count Basie and Duke Ellington].
Tuesday, December 6th – Flying High Before… – Neptune, Pluto Jupiter, Moon Void-of-Course, Mercury, Mercury Capricorn. Tuesday continues with the Taurus Moon with the Moon today trine Pluto and the Moon sextile both Neptune and Jupiter both in Pisces. The Moon then goes Void-of-Course for over an hour and a half with the Moon making no further connections to the planets as the Moon finishes its transit of Taurus and before the Moon enters Gemini. The Gemini Moon makes no connections to the planets today. Mercury squares Jupiter early in the day, and Mercury exits Sagittarius to enter Capricorn [5:08 PM EST] towards the end of the day. Relieved of yesterday’s Saturn Uranus square, we could be feeling optimistic about things on this Tuesday. It might seem as though everything is coming together the way we wish it would. While we can be feeling upbeat and as though everything is right in the world, the liability of fooling ourselves or being fooled cannot be discounted. We might be more enamored with our personal perspective of things than acknowledging the true reality of situations. This fool’s paradise can be heightened by what we see, what we hear, as the narrative tries to sell a positive outlook and successful results to bump up the holiday immersions and increase in sales. The beauties of deception are hard to dismiss, but is it any surprise when we have been conditioned by television programs, movies, tabloids and other information media to accept the reality of unreality, to adopt fiction as fact, and to affirm opinion as being empirical? The entry of Mercury into Capricorn ends the Stellium of three planets in Sagittarius and provides a greater serious of thought and a willingness to consider a practical approach. This day can be one of extremes when anything and everything is possible early in the day only for us to come back to earth late in the day.
Wednesday, December 7th – The Fool’s Moon – Gemini Full Moon, Sun, Mars. The Moon continues its transit of Gemini, but not much seems to be going on early in the day except a frantic pace akin ‘nowhere to run to, nowhere to hide’. The day picks up increased energy as the day unfolds with the Gemini Full Moon [11:08 PM EST] when the Moon opposes the Sun and the Moon conjuncts Mars. Relationships can be dicey. People may be more interested in what they personally want rather than seeking a collaborative approach. Let’s keep in mind that Mars is in Gemini and will be in the Mutable Air Sign into mid-March 2023. The liability of shooting from the lip, being impetuous in action, and downright reckless is something we have to tame. Have you noticed how drivers increasingly viewing stop signs and red lights as optional? Even some drivers are going down the street the wrong way. Talk about a time when caution is imperative, defensive driving and staying alert to unexpected curveballs more than a necessity. The Mars in Gemini is a key component of the Mutable Sign T-Square, so our nerves can be shot and our diplomacy in our relationships could be close to nil. It is essential that we not jump to conclusions, since what we see may not be what we get. If we could slow things down, avoid getting caught up in the whirlwind of frenzied action, and think things through before we participate in virtually anything, we could avoid making huge mistakes and dangerous missteps.
Thursday, December 8th – Keeping it Straight – Saturn, Neptune, Sun, Mars. Thursday continues with the Gemini Moon with the Moon today trine Saturn and the Moon square Neptune. The Moon square Neptune is the incipient Mutable Sign T-Square stronger tomorrow when the Moon opposes Venus and the Moon squares Jupiter. The Sun opposes Mars. This is a day when it would be wise for us to plan out our schedule, although doing so in pencil with a big eraser, since these are times when things can change dramatically and suddenly and often without notice. While we can devise a best practices approach to the day, we might need the support of someone to keep us on track. Otherwise, with all the Mutable energy flying around, we could easily get distracted and our attention diverted to whatever catches our fancy, the whim of the moment. Even if we have a great amount going on, it would be wise for us to notate what we wish to accomplish early in the day and be flexible in how we choose to go about it. Wednesday through Friday of this week are high energy days, and days when we need to rein in our impetuousness and impulsive action. If we are going shopping, it would be wise to keep our receipts in case we think better of our impulsive purchases after the fact.
Friday, December 9th – Generous to a Fault – Lunar T-Square, Venus, Jupiter, Mercury, Venus Capricorn. The Moon finishes its transit of Gemini with a Mutable Sign T-Square with the Moon opposed Venus and the Moon square Jupiter. The Moon then moves into Cancer where the Cancer Moon today opposes Mercury. The two ‘good guys’ of the planetary realm, Venus and Jupiter, square each other. Venus exits Sagittarius to enter Capricorn [10:54 PM EST] and triggers a Stellium of three planets in the Cardinal Earth Sign as Venus joins Mercury and Pluto in Capricorn. This day is liable to have us engage excess. We could indulge ourselves under the guise of intended projects in our future or splurge on gifts for our loved one[s]. The beauty of credit and credit cards is the ability to buy now without much thought of the eventual payment when the bills come in sometime later this month or next month. Instant gratification can beguile us and entice us into being generous to a fault. Let’s be certain that we budget our expenditures and keep an eye on our purchases today. Although we are still dealing with the Mutable Sign T-Square influence, the Venus entry into Capricorn helps us be more practical and more focused on decorum. Relationships may seem either a burden or an assist in achieving our ambitions. We are entering a time of holiday festivities with their obligatory social celebrations of lunches, cocktail parties, and evening get-togethers. Let’s do what we need to do but avoid overindulgence in the process.
Saturday, December 10th – Switching it Up, Slowing it Down – Uranus. This Saturday has the Cancer Moon sextile Uranus. After a fairly intense week, we might choose the weekend to slow things down and free ourselves up from obligations and responsibilities. Today is a good day to do things we wish to do, when and how we want to do them. We might use this day to buy things for our home, put up our holiday decorations, or just take some down time without feeling the need to accomplish anything on our ‘to do’ list. Although much of our attention may be on the holidays, it would be wise for us to also use this day to do an inventory taking and rid ourselves of the old and outdated. Anything that we haven’t used for awhile and don’t intend to use in the foreseeable future is a good candidate for removal. Switching things up, streamlining our operations and slowing things down are all suggested under today’s energy configuration. Even if we have social commitments on this Saturday, let’s try and have some time when we can be alone, quiet and give thought to alternatives to our present life conditions. An unexpected event could be exciting and inviting, so it would be suggested that we take advantage of any surprising developments.
Sunday, December 11th – Connecting with Spirit – Neptune, Pluto, Jupiter. Sunday continues with the Cancer Moon with the Moon today trine Neptune, the Moon opposed Pluto, and the Moon trine Jupiter. The Moon then goes into Leo, but the Leo Moon makes no connections to the planets today. This Sunday is a day for us to recognize the importance of the holidays [holy days] that we are celebrating. By taking time to reflect, contemplate, pray, and / or meditate, we have the ability of getting out of our little personal self and make contact with the source, the higher powers, the god force. Whether we are involved in holiday preparations or taking care of our responsibilities, it would be wise for us to acknowledge our spirit in action. During this time of paradigm shift when magic and mini-miracles are more apparent, we too could be more aware of our spiritual strength and how our spirit manifests into the many things we do. By coming from our truth, honor and integrity, we both affirm and strengthen our spiritual being, and in the process we go through an awakening, increased awareness, and an ascension into greater BE-ing. Later in the day, we might choose to be out and about and take in the holiday lights, decorations, and evidence of this uplifting and celebratory time of year. | <urn:uuid:cccb3834-3966-4d7d-b876-d1f82b7f2448> | {
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With the news this week of high street giant H&M opening its first ever store in India, one may wonder with anticipation whether this is to have any artistic influence on the store’s future collections. In light of this month’s exciting Banana Republic x L’Wren Scott Holiday Collection, we can speculate on such a thing happening in India, and take a look at the country’s greatest designers.
Since breaking onto the scene in the ’80s Rina Dhaka has been at the heart of fashion in India. Her collections are known for looking beyond her home country for themes and trends, not so much blending cultures as slapping them firmly on top of one another. As when she combined Russian fur with the Indian sari, Dhaka’s results are often surprising and always exciting. In deep, rich colours, her clothes are consistently evoking India, but never seeming to quite fit.
Wendell Rodricks is debated and celebrated for his character as well as his clothes. Always good for a soundbite, when once asked what he was to wear for the launch of one of his collections, he replied, ‘Who cares? It’s only fashion.’ Originally trained in gastronomy, after he graduated Rodricks began working on his first collection, designed and managed from a small fishing village. Now based at the beaches of Goa, alongside the hipsters eating papaya by day and partying throughout the night, Rodricks creates his simplistic and chic designs, white like the sand, flowing like the waves.
Finally we come to new-kid-on-the-block Hema Kaul, who launched her first collection, Déjà-vu, this year at London Fashion Week. Citing her inspirations as Alexander McQueen and Coco Chanel, Kaul’s clothes have none of the looseness of Rodricks, or the zest of Dhaka’s. They are spectacular and absorbing nonetheless. Often cast in metallic colours or pastel, the collection as a whole has an ashen look, that when coupled with lace and silk conjures a mournful but elegant tone that seduced the critics in London.
Whether will see the influence of any of these three on the shelves of H&M in the near future is anyone’s guess. However in the past the store has succeeded in bringing top-end, fashion house designs down to high-street prices. You can ensure that you find the best deals available at sites like this one here, preparing your senses for the flavours of the East. India’s fashion continues to impress, and H&M’s move has brought it a step closer. | <urn:uuid:eb64092c-4caa-4724-9c32-145229206167> | {
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You'd be forgiven if the headlines of the last year or so have turned you off of the idea of travelling to the United States of America. But you'd also be missing out. Despite the news, there's much more to the U.S. than contentious politics and civil unrest. In this occasional series, travel writer Bert Archer will highlight some of the reasons why a trip to America is worth your time and travel dollars. First up: a closer look at Washington DC.
The first time I went to DC, I was overwhelmed.
I’m not the biggest fan of the United States, and I had been expecting its capital to be all that America is, multiplied.
It wasn’t. In fact, the more I wandered its wide streets, visited its monumental museums, and walked by icon after icon of the U.S. of A., from the Lincoln Memorial to the Washington Monument, the Capitol to the White House, I was suffused with a sense that Washington was not so much America multiplied, or America distilled, as it was America idealized: a physical, urban manifestation of how America saw itself.
Walking through the Smithsonians, the National museums and galleries, I saw a collection of everything America had brought to the world, and everything it had taken from it.
This idea of mine this vision of DC, persisted through several visits, right up until some friends of mine moved there, and I started getting glimpses of life beyond the district’s monumental core.
Washington DC has, from its very beginnings, been a city where Black people live, more than a city where white people do. And yet, through all those initial visits, I’d been snowblind, transfixed by the white marble and pink granite, and the white and pink people staring benevolently down at me from the walls, plinths, and pedestals. The Washington that had surprised and delighted me was a Washington where Jefferson, FDR, and Kennedy did all the things they did, not Frederick Douglass, Mary McLeod Bethune, or Mary Church Terrell, nor the hundreds of thousands of others who built and defended this temple to America, and who lived and worked and kept it floating on top of the marshes and swamps upon which it was so famously constructed.
But through my friends, I saw that other DC. And I heard one friend, raised on the West Coast, educated in Montreal, white and gay and as liberal-seeming as that combination so often seems, telling me he had caught himself crossing the street when he saw groups of Black youth walking towards him, and rolling up windows when driving through pretty much every neighbourhood other than the ones I, and most tourists, stroll through.
My friends moved away, as they said they would if Bush Jr. was elected (one of them worked for the government, and didn’t like the idea of working for him), and I stopped visiting.
And then, about a decade later, they moved back. I visited a couple of months later.
DC had changed. It wasn’t about the museums, or the public buildings. In fact, it wasn’t about anything that would be directly affected by the recent government shutdown.
My first clue was Busboys and Poets. I saw Ta Nehisi Coates’ Between the World and Me, which I bought, and nearby was Toni Morrison’s God Help the Child. I saw Spectacle by Pamela Newkirk, and Loving Day by Mat Johnson. I’d not heard of those, and flipped them to take a look at the author note, and because I’m very slow as a person, it was only then I noticed all these books were by Black writers. Every single one in the bookstore (which is run as a sort of permanent pop-up by renowned DC booksellers Politics and Prose).
As I was to find out later, this Busboys and Poets at 14th and V was the first location of what’s since become a mini-chain. Comfy and unfussy furniture sits beneath a collage of text and images of freedom fighters and boxers, singers and poets. The name of the place comes from poet Vachel Lindsay, who after being served by an especially poetic busboy at DC’s Wardman Park Hotel (now the Washington Marriott Wardman Park) in the 1920s, called the young man, whose name was Langston Hughes, the busboy poet. There are 365 events a year at this place, all to do with Black DC, whether it’s politics or religion, music, sports, or identity. I go to Busboys and Poets every time I go to DC now. It’s a DC café the way Café du Pont Neuf is a Paris café, or Zum Schwartzer Kameel is a Vienna café. Everything you need to know about DC, you’ll get sitting right here.
The fact that Busboys and Poets was founded by Andy Shallal, a man who immigrated from Iraq about 50 years ago, just adds to the fact, rather than the image (or at least my old image) of what kind of a place DC is. This is a city that’s better than the man sitting in the White House, better than most of the men and women who jet in to sit in Congress and do the questionable things they do. This city is better than Jefferson, and better than FDR, who wouldn’t invite a Black person to the White House. It’s better than Ferguson, Missouri and Sanford, Florida, and Houston and Phoenix, too.
So, go to DC. Check out the galleries if you like, buy a Federal Babe Inspector t-shirt outside the J. Edgar Hoover Building. But your real visit should be to the DC that’s still there when the rest of it gets shut down. See the old bits — like the '70s chic Georgetown of the Four Seasons (catch the Sunday brunch, it’s a social phenomenon) and the (1973 SPOILER ALERT) death stairs from The Exorcist, but do not miss the DC Busboys and Poets was pointing to when it opened, the DC that was always there. Go to the U Street Corridor, where Duke Ellington was born, where Ben’s Chili Bowl has been serving Half-Smoke (chili dog) since the Trinidadian Ben Ali opened it with his wife Virginia in 1958, and Oohh’s and Aahh’s, the soul food spot that later joined a whole strip of DC excellence.
If you’re going in November, look out for Black Restaurant Week Nov. 3-10. The Florida Avenue Grill is another historic staple (even older, opening in 1944), and DC’s status as an international hub has given rise to a bunch of African spots, like Askale Cafe, Harrar Coffee, and Sankofa Video, Books & Café.
But probably the best symbol of the DC that is, always was, and should have been celebrated a long time before this, is the National Museum of African American History and Culture, resonantly designed by David Adjaye. First conceived under Herbert Hoover (!), and later re-proposed by James Baldwin, and Reps Mickey Leland and John Lewis over the years, it finally opened in 2016, just in time to get inaugurated by Obama, with donations of $20 million from Robert F. Smith, and $21-million from Oprah (to whom weirdly but entertainingly large parts of the museum are dedicated).
Then just get right back out of the core. Maybe out to the Eastern Market, or the Navy Yard and Capitol Riverfront, or the newly developed District Wharf, out where DC can breathe, and you can, too.
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[True Ending Spoilers]
Gonna talk about Ending E and the fate of Pascal, to keep in mind.
So after all the lies and atrocities that happen in the third act, the game gives a little mercy by having my OTP Pod 153 and Pod 042 take parts and memories of the last few YoRHa Androids so they can be revived. Hurray, the sexy androids are back (assuming they don’t kill each other after they wake up)! Except Pascal is still doomed, and that’s the most frustrating outcome I’m having with the experience.
He still lost his whole village, all his children either killed themselves or were destroyed by other beings, everything he fought for and his entire belief of a better tomorrow remains irreparably shattered. He still failed. When I met the ever affable Pascal and his tribe, I knew something bad’s gonna happen to him. I anticipated him to die, but the actual outcome is even worse than I anticipated. Technically, there’s an option to kill him, but I ended up choosing the Memory Wipe option. But by doing that, he’ll remain alone with no purpose, avoiding the hopelessness that affected him. I played a lot of games with depressing outcomes, but this…this SUCKS!
This is part of why I think the game’s true ending is more of a pyrrhic victory. Sure, the main threat is gone (whether by destroying the machine empire or they go to space), but YoRHa or Council of Humanity or whatever’s on the Moon is still there. The lie remains intact, and now the surviving androids have no base to back up their memories, so their bodies and personas are now finite. I get the feeling the next NieR title will have these machines decay over the years, and that there will be a religion forming en masse as a result of the illusion that the All-Mighty Humanity exists. And if 9S has his way, he’s gonna preach against that lie, he’s gonna have his followers, and thus they’ll have a Holy War. Yoko Taro has to have some kind of material for the next downbeat installment.
Why am I reminded of Casshern Sins all of a sudden?
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As there are a vast array of different property types in the commercial and industrial sector, each property type must be considered carefully before we can give you a quote due to the number of variables involved in assessment procedures. Property types can include offices, factories, retail units, industrial type buildings, mid terrace shops or supermarkets, warehouses, hotels, guest houses and other non domestic dwellings.
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Shelves, Checkstands, and Game Engines, oh my!
- New Shelf Types and Checkstands
- Game Engines
- Next Steps
- Alpha Access
It’s taken a bit longer than planned to get around to writing this blog post. Fret not, because I’ve spent a good chunk of time expanding the set of shelf archetypes and building a new game engine for Grocery Game’s foundation.
If you’d like to play the game:
Subscribers of $5 or more on Patreon and other donors will also receive access to an Alpha version of the game.
New Shelf Types and Checkstands
I’ve expanded the game’s procedural generation primitives to generate:
Already these few shelf types add better visual variety to the game, which was lacking given just the wooden shelves.
Though raylib has served me well so far, I’ve hit a wall using its simple, albeit limited, abstraction. For example, I spent more time than I’d have liked trying to integrate the ambient shader I teased in the last post.
Continue to use D lang
Use a modern graphics stack
Use GLFW for window management
Raylib uses this library under-the-hood. Given Grocery Game’s HTML UI and the CSS cursor property, the UI should change the window’s cursor. However, Raylib didn’t support that until I contributed a pull request.
As an unabashed bleeding-edge apologist, I first investigated wgpu-native, even going so far as to write an idiomatic D wrapper for the library.
wgpu-native is a Rust implementation of the up-and-coming WebGPU specification web platform standard with a bright future. Mozilla and Google are developing an interoperable C header for their different implementations, wgpu and Dawn. wgpu is built on gfx-rs, a graphics-backend-agnostic library supporting Vulkan.
However, wgpu is still a bit too green at the moment. For example, I encountered issues setting up a swap chain.
Eventually, in an effort to KISS the problem away, I decided just to use Vulkan directly given its solidly widening support.
- Built-in Game Loop
- Multiple Windows
Time-to-Triangle: The time required to code graphical systems at a level the hardware’s capable of, essentially analogous to how long it takes to create the base for games that match the hardware’s graphical power.
Mark Cerny, PS4 Lead Architect. Engadget, Cerny: PS4’s ‘time-to-triangle’ to rival PS1
Eventually, there were fruits of my labor:
- Switch to the gfx D library, which implements a fuller Vulkan abstraction
- Re-Integrate Ultralight
- Back port the existing store floor space system, i.e. walls, doors, shelves, and checkstands
- Get back to fleshing out more game systems, starting with shoppers
- 1: Chance Snow, Teraflop’s original C# implementation
- 2: Apple, macOS Mojave 10.14 Release Notes, Open GL and Open CL Deprecations
- 3: Sascha Willems, Vulkan Hardware Database
- 4: Alexander Overvoorde, Vulkan Tutorial
Subscribers of $5 or more on Patreon and other donors will receive access to an Alpha version of the game for play testing.
What would you like to see in the game? Let me know your thoughts and suggestions! | <urn:uuid:ab5d9b15-fa02-4dc2-9822-195d37771bfc> | {
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Breakfast can be delivered to your door as a delicious hamper for you to enjoy in your own time in the privacy of your room.
Breakfast hamper can include:
- Fresh local bread
- Selection of cereals
- Fresh Fruit salad
- Freshly baked Croissants
- Local Jams & marmalade
- Fresh fruit salad
- Fresh Orange
We can also Bacon or sausage on a freshly baked baguette or a delicious porridge if you would prefer to have something warm!
Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirements and we can cater for your needs. All of the above will have been prepared in a kitchen where we cannot guarantee there are no traces of nuts.
If you decide to take your room without breakfast, there are many cafes open in the Town Centre for Breakfast.
For your evening meals, we are happy to make recommendations and table reservations on your behalf. Please be aware that Newport can become very busy, particularly during the holiday season and bookings are advised in most places.
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(English version see below)
16 лютого 2021 року відбулися веб-збори комітету Всеукраїнського Товариства Гемофілії “Молодіжний рух гемофілії”.
У зборах прийняли участь молоді хлопці з гемофілією з різних областей України.
При обговорені роботи за 2020 рік, було визнано, що пандемія значно порушила плани в проведені заходів. Тож було вирішено врахувати нові життєві вимоги та обставини до плану роботи на 2021 рік.
Продовжити роботу з звернення уваги до владних структур з питання недостатнього забезпечення препаратами для лікування гемофілії.
Розроблено план роботи “Молодіжний рух гемофілії” на 2021 рік.
Посилити роботу у пропагуванні, інформуванні руху та більше залучати молодь з гемофілією до “Молодіжного руху гемофілії”.
Налаштувати роботу з молодіжними комітетами гемофілії з організаціями інших країн.
Проводити збори “Молодіжного руху гемофілії” 1 раз на місяць.
On February 16, 2021, a web meeting of the committee of the All-Ukrainian Society of Hemophilia “Youth hemophilia movement” was held.
The meeting was attended by young men with hemophilia from different regions of Ukraine.
When discussing the work for 2020, it was recognized that the pandemic significantly disrupted plans for action. Therefore, it was decided to take into account the new life requirements and circumstances of the work plan for 2021.
Continue to draw attention to the authorities on the issue of insufficient supply of drugs for the treatment of hemophilia.
The work plan of the Youth Hemophilia Movement for 2021 has been developed.
Strengthen efforts to promote, inform the movement and involve more people with hemophilia in the “Youth hemophilia movement”.
Set up work with youth hemophilia committees with organizations in other countries.
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A prominent member of Republican leadership recently announced support for cutting Medicare and Social Security benefits to pay for the ballooning budget deficit created by last year’s sprawling federal tax cuts.
Rep. Steve Stivers of Ohio, who heads the campaign arm for Republican U.S. House candidates, made the comments in an interview last month with CNBC, suggesting that tax cuts for the very richest Americans should come at the expense of working families’ retirement security.
“For decades, the government has withdrawn a small amount of money out of every American’s paycheck and put it toward insurance programs designed to help protect working people against economic hardship in sickness or retirement,” said IBEW International President Lonnie Stephenson. “It’s outrageous how some in Congress continue to think of Social Security and Medicare as nothing more than convenient piggy banks that are available to bail them out of their bad ideas.”
Last November, both houses of Congress approved a bill that, among other things, provided the wealthiest 1 percent with the vast majority of incremental tax cuts over the next 10 years, alongside dozens of loopholes tailored to help the richest Americans pay a much lower percentage of taxes than working people, who make far less.
The bill, signed into law by President Donald Trump on Dec. 22, also incentivized American corporations to move jobs — and profits — out of the U.S.
But Congress failed to include a way to pay for the cuts. In April, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office concluded that, without offsetting spending cuts, America’s budget deficit was on track to swell to $11.7 trillion by 2027.
A CNBC reporter brought up the prediction in an August interview with Stivers. Rather than address the issue directly, Stivers — the chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee — pivoted to attack Medicare and Social Security.
“I do think we need to deal with some of our spending,” Stivers told the reporter. “We’ve got to try to figure out how to spend less.” He went on to propose so-called “entitlement reform” as the solution.
“I don’t want to be, you know, mean and kick people off of programs,” he said. “It might cost them a little more for their social subsidy, but they actually can keep their Medicaid expansion, or they can keep their housing, but they actually have an incentive to take that pay raise and do better and pay more taxes.”
Stivers was not proposing anything new. Shortly after Congress passed the tax cut bill, House Speaker Paul Ryan told KHOW radio in Denver that “entitlement reform…is how you tackle the debt and the deficit.
“[I]t’s the health care entitlements that are the big drivers of our debt,” Ryan claimed, “so we spend more time on the health care entitlements — because that’s really where the problem lies, fiscally speaking.”
Ryan, who is not running for reelection to his Wisconsin House seat, recently told a gathering organized by the WisPolitics website in his home state that the success of such ideas hinges on who controls the House and Senate following the midterm elections on Tuesday, Nov. 6.
Stephenson said that this is one of the many things that all IBEW members — and their family and friends — should consider as they cast their votes.
“Do our elected representatives want to cut our hard-earned benefits or do they want to work to protect them?” Stephenson said. “And are we willing to work a few years longer simply to pay for such cuts?
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Some knots help–keeping your shoes on, tethering the dingy to the dock. Some are downright delicious, like garlic knots. Then there are the majorly irksome, like hair knots or infernal earpod wires. This June, we’re looking at Gordian knots–and the ingenious work-arounds that free us from those seemingly impossible snarls.
This week in particular, we’re focusing on one of the most impossible and perplexing snarls of all–love. Danielle Trussoni, writing as her alter ego, Dani Tru, shares some excerpts from True Romantic, a weekly column featured in The Rumpus. For the full True Romantic story, visit Dani Tru’s column here.
I used to have an old red suitcase where I kept my journals, about fifty or so notebooks, each filled with stories and poems, travel notes, bits of this and that I’d glued onto the pages: A note from my first boyfriend, failed short stories, a rejection letter from the New Yorker, a receipt from the coffee shop where I’d written my first poem. The pages were filled with disfigured self-portraits, twisted and half-real reflections of me at sixteen, at twenty, at twenty-three. Much of what was inside these notebooks was badly written, and some of it was even abysmally written, but I felt too attached to the efforts—the deformed beauty of my ungainly sixteen-year-old handwriting—to throw them out. As a result, I’d lugged these notebooks with me from apartment to apartment for years. I never opened the red suitcase, but slipped it under the bed or into a closet of whatever apartment I was renting.
One day, not long after we moved in together, The Magician saw the suitcase and asked what was inside. I opened the brass clasps and showed him the rows of neatly arrayed notebooks. He picked one up and turned over the cover. I eased it from his fingers and replaced it in the suitcase,
snapping the clasps closed.
See more of Trussoni’s Featured Creative posts on our Ideablog
~~~Danielle Trussoni is the author of four books: Falling Through the Earth (2006), Angelology (2010), Angelopolis (2013) and the forthcoming memoir The Fortress (2016). In addition to being published in The New York Times, The Guardian and Tin House, her writings have been widely anthologized.
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Home Sweet Home
Photo Workshop, 2015
In collaboration with social worker Clifford Phillips,
the social worker organisation Buret, and SixtyEight Art Institute.
By using black and white film, the participants learn artistic skills.
Through creating visual narratives they investigate and reflect on their emotions connected to the idea of feeling at home, learning something about themselves.
Finally, by exhibiting and sharing their pictures with the neighbourhood, the participants acquire a sense of empowerment.
• Series of visual narratives.
• Pop-up exhibition at Glassalen, Amager Øst library
• Publication of an analytical catalogue collecting the visual narratives and insights from the process.
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Art + Technology + Social Justice
The Arts for All initiative partners the arts with the sciences, technology and other disciplines to develop new and experiential offerings that nurture different ways of thinking to spark dialogue, understanding, problem solving and action.
Top public national university
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Top 25 undergraduate and graduate rankings
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Source: Forbes' list of America’s Top Colleges
Undergraduate program for entrepreneurship
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The University of Maryland is one of the world’s premier research institutions. With our strategic location and scores of partnerships with government and businesses, UMD conducts groundbreaking research on some of the biggest challenges facing our global community, including cybersecurity and terrorism, bioengineering, public health equity, food safety and climate change. We strive to discover new knowledge and put it to work through innovation and entrepreneurship, advancing economic development and transforming lives.
The newly launched Innovation Gateway will guide you to the resources, programs, partners, and spaces you need to activate and scale your fearless ideas into innovations that launch new ventures, catalyze growth, and advance economic development.
To improve the lives of every person on Earth, we will reimagine teaching and learning; accelerate solutions to the grand challenges of our time through creativity and discovery; and forge a diverse and inclusive community where our differences are celebrated and equity is relentlessly pursued. Together, we will dedicate ourselves to advancing the public good because our individual well-being is enduringly bound to our collective well-being.
Home of the Terrapins, the University of Maryland has one of the nation’s most recognizable and successful athletics programs. More than 550 student-athletes compete each year in 20 intercollegiate sports—12 for women and eight for men. Since 2005 alone, Maryland has won 19 national championships, including NCAA titles in women’s basketball, men’s soccer, men's lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, and field hockey. Since joining the Big Ten Conference in 2014, UMD has won a combined 32 regular season and tournament championships. Fear the Turtle!
The University of Maryland is proud to be the nation's first Do Good Campus.
Remember that college experience or course that changed you? The one that got you excited about learning and what you wanted to do with your life? Imagine a campus where most of your college experiences were that inspiring and enabled you to Do Good.
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Frequently asked questions?
Why choose us?
Joyful Wonderland is a registered, safe, loving, nursery school that strives to provide the best care for all children who are entrusted to us. We encourage development and learning according to each individual child’s personality and learning abilities .
What are our operating hours?
Joyful Wonderland Nursery school operates from 06:45 AM t 6:00 PM
Where is your school situated?
Our school is situated at 15 Blenheim Avenue, Airfield, Benoni. We are just off of Great North road and only 1.6 km’s from the N12/Tom Jones off ramp.
Are meals provided for at your school?
We provide a balanced menu for all children. Our menu is provided to all parents for them to familiarise themselves with the meals their children are provided with.Breakfast, a morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack are provided to all children.
Do you follow a specific curriculum?
At Joyful Wonderland Nursery we follow the CAPS curriculum.
How many children per class?
Full capacity classes would have a max of 12-15 children per class.
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Przyszłościowe witryny internetowe potrafią zachwycić już od samego początku. Piękna szata graficzna na blogu, idealnie zoptymalizowana strona internetowa czy również przejrzysty oraz intuicyjny sklep internetowe. Na ten moment sporo stron www prezentuje rzeczywiście wysoki poziom wykonania.
W zasadzie nie jest to nic zadziwiającego, ponieważ jakiś czas temu projektowanie i tworzenie witryn internetowych wkroczyło na naprawdę wyższy level. Sporo firm czy również osób prywatnych de fakto długo wyszukuje odpowiedniego zleceniobiorcy, który zajmuje się projektowaniem innowacyjnych stron www. I właśnie wyszukiwania dobrego wykonawcy stron www powoduje, że klient jest de fakto zadowolony z wykonanego projektu. Jednakże znalezienie takiego podmiotu zdarza się, że nie jest łatwe, ponieważ w tej branży pojawiło się wiele naciągaczy, którzy pragną w intuicyjny sposób zarobić pieniądze. A projektowanie stron www Poznań jest realnie skomplikowanym zajęciem. Wymaga ono olbrzymiej wiedzy oraz doświadczenia, aby móc wykonywać w pełni innowacyjne projekty witryn internetowych. Stąd też zanim wybierzemy konkretnego zleceniobiorcę warto przeprowadzić z nim szczegółowy wywiad. Nam jako klientom przede wszystkim powinno zależeć na stronie, która będzie całkowicie dostosowana do urządzeń mobilnych. To właśnie osoby wykorzystujące telefon stanowią największy odsetek wszystkich użytkowników sieci w dzisiejszych czasach. W takim razie bardzo dobry projektant www powinien skupić się głównie na dostosowaniu strony pod innowacyjne smartfony. W przeciwnym razie konwersja na stronie www może w ogromnym stopniu się obniżyć. A to właśnie ruch na stronie stanowi podstawowy punkt, który wskazuje na bardzo dobre wykonanie witryny internetowe, optymalizację strony a także dobre pozycjonowanie w Google. Firmy wykonujące na co dzień nowoczesne witryny internetowe dla swoich klientów firmowych a także indywidualnych mają już doświadczenie, by wykonać świetny projekt strony. O ile zapewnią oni odpowiednią szybkość ładowania, brak błędów w kodzie strony oraz przyjazny interfejs dla odwiedzających osób, to pozycjonowanie witryny internetowej w Google może przynieść faktycznie wysokie pozycje. Nie warto wiec zastanawiać się ile kosztuje projektowanie i tworzenie witryn internetowych. Warto po prostu zadbać o doświadczonego projektanta, aby w późniejszym czasie nie narzekać, że projekt witryny internetowej jest po prostu słabej jakości.
Zobacz: tworzymy indywidualne strony internetowe z myślą o twoich klientach | <urn:uuid:038884fd-5189-4396-9a4e-590040b0010c> | {
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