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2019 Stone Soup Storytelling Festival April 26-28, Woodruff, SC.
By working together with everyone contributing what they can a greater good is achieved. This is the Stone Soup Storytelling mantra. It works.
Storytelling is a performance art! Experience this first hand at the 2019 Stone Soup Storytelling Festival April 26-28 in Woodruff, SC. Storytellers from all over the USA will be sharing tales, putting their creative art of storytelling into our pot. Hear some of both, the best new and upcoming storytellers, and also well-established, well-known tellers ever. Prepare yourself for a “drop the mic” moment with headliner Regi Carpenter with featured tellers Jeff Doyle, Tony Marr, Sam Pearsall and Karen Pillsworth and 12 NEW VOICES. Be sure to stop by and say hello. Check out our tellers and event schedule at www.stonesoupsc.org. Catch up with us on Facebook at Stone Soup Storytelling. Message me for information. I’ll be waiting to hear from you.
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Suit Jacket With Jeans? Why Not?
Other fabrics, case by case basis.
Seriously – you have to be in decent shape to pull off jeans and a jacket – it’s a youthful look and requires a body type whose chest is bigger than the waist. of over 5, results for "jeans suit jacket" Baby Boy Gentleman 3 Pieces Shirt Jacket Jeans Set Toddler Pants Clothing. by TAOJIAN. $ - $ $ 18 $ 24 99 Prime. FREE Shipping on eligible orders. Some sizes/colors are Prime eligible. out of 5 stars So my answer is YES, you can wear your suit jacket with jeans, but you have to know how to match these clothes the right way. Follow the instructions above, and you should be fine. Follow the instructions above, and you should be fine.
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Airobotics says it has become the first Israeli manufacturer to receive authorisation to fly fully automated drones without a pilot.
The recent approval by the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel allows commercial operations to be conducted beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) using the Optimus unmanned air vehicle. The certification process required 24 months and more than 10,000 flight hours, the company says.
With the authorisation now secured, the system is being operated in automated BVLOS mode, without a certified UAV pilot, at Airobotics’ first customer sites: Intel and Israel Chemicals. The company has also announced a first customer in Australia: the mining company South32.
The Optimus air vehicle can fly a 30min mission carrying a 1kg (2.2lb), mission-specific payload. It is deployed from and recovered to an automated base station and uses software that the company says enables operators to control and manage operations with one click.
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2019.03.25【Exhibition News】”Sanami Shimada”, Fri., April 12 – Thu., April 25, 2019.
SEIZAN Gallery Tokyo will be closed for Golden Week holidays from Saturday, April 27, 2019 to Thursday, May 9, 2019 *Office will be open according to the official public holiday calendar.
【Exhibition News】”Sanami Shimada”, Fri., April 12 – Thu., April 25, 2019.
【ART FAIR TOKYO 2019】”Kaku no Kai: Mission Peace / Kengo Takahashi”, Fri., March 8 – Sun., Mar 10, 2019.
【Exhibition News】”Toru Fukuda”, Wed., March 6 – Tue., Mar 19, 2019.
【Exhibition News】”Yoji Kumagai: Japanese style paintings”, Mon., Feb 18 – Fri., Mar 1, 2019.
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Predict the score and outcomes of your favourite matches from the top leageus and win weekly prizes! Points are rewarded for the right prediction and the winner with the highest score wins the round.
Simply predict the correct scores from selected matches for your chance to win RM100,000! There's also a guaranted RM100 prize money for the highest score if no one predicts all six scores correctly.
Predict the score, corner, penalty, own goal, red card and more! The Match of the week feature matches from English Premier League, La Liga, Champions League and Europa League.
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For additional information on The Unwritten Rules: The Six Steps You Need to Get Promoted to the Executive Level (Jossey-Bass, 2010), please visit www.unwrittenrulesbook.com.
© John Beeson, 2011. All rights reserved.
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Registering your car in the state of Pennsylvania is a fairly simple process. In Pennsylvania, you must register your car as soon as possible. Read more to get started on registering your car in the state of Pennsylvania.
Is it time to renew your Pennsylvania car registration? We've compiled information and links to help you with renewing your car registration in the state of Pennsylvania. Read more to get started on renewing your car registration.
Should your Pennsylvania car registration get lost, stolen or destroyed, you must replace it as soon as possible. Luckily, we've compiled information and links to speed up this process. Read more to get started on replacing your car registration in the state of Pennsylvania.
If you move to a new residence in Pennsylvania, it's critical that you change the address on your car registration. The process is rather simple. Read more to see how to complete a change of address on your Pennsylvania car registration.
If you change your legal name in the state of Pennsylvania, you must update your name on your car registration. It's important to get started on this as soon as the legal name change is completed. Read more about how to get started with this process in the state of Pennsylvania.
Air pollution is a huge safety issue not only in Pennsylvania but in the United States as a whole. Read more about the legal limits for smog and emissions testing in the state of Pennsylvania by clicking below.
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Come into a Budds’ BMW dealership near you to find the BMW 5 Series Sedan. The BMW 5 Series at Budds’ BMW is the embodiment of the modern business sedan. Thanks to its dynamic and simultaneously elegant appearance, it convincingly meets the expectations that are placed today on a vehicle of its class: aesthetic athleticism and driving pleasure with state-of-the-art technology. The BMW 5 Series is a statement vehicle, and you will be making yours when you drive it off the lot at Budds’ BMW.
The BMW 5 Series is sporty and stylish and can be driven for every occasion. With its athletic appearance, the BMW 5 Series stay firmly ahead of the pack. The success of this vehicle is evident and not coincidental, after all, success is not simply in the genes, but an expression of precise attention to detail.
Fine design elements help the BMW 5 Series achieve a purely luxurious image and feel. Surrounding the vehicle is high-gloss chrome and matching alloy wheels that give the BMW 5 Series the sophistication it needs. In the interior, highlights such as the exclusive Lines upholstery with contrasting stitching and piping as well as fine-wood decorative surfaces combined with an accent in Pearl-Gloss Chrome generate an especially stylish atmosphere. The instrument panel in artificial leather adds the final precious touch.
The BMW 5 Series comes with a variety of different driving controls. Drivers get their choice of the standard comfort mode, eco pro mode, which is geared towards efficient driving, and sport mode, which allows the driver to have a more dynamic and edge of your seat experience. The BMW 5 Series has it all.
For more information about the BMW 5 Series at Budds’ BMW, please feel free to visit our website, or make an appointment at a Budds’ BMW dealership near you to take one of these premium vehicles for a test drive.
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109 E. Pendle St., South Bend; Star Fire, Friday; Road House, Saturday; 574-277-6256.
115 W. Colfax Ave., South Bend; Kevin Q and the Night Crew with Venitia Sekema, Friday.
1500 County Road 6, Elkhart; Golden Oldies Band, Saturday; 574-264-1712.
127 N. Main St., South Bend; Bill Bosler & Kevin Lockhart, today; acoustic open stage with Al Kniola, Wednesday; Millish, Friday; Anish, Saturday; Uncle John Potthast & Judy Berg, Oct. 24; 574-232-2853 or fiddlershearth.com.
24092 Indiana 2, South Bend; Q-Flat, Saturday; 574-237-9146.
25327 Indiana 23, South Bend; annual Celtic Evening, Saturday; 574-250-5602.
2628 Lakeshore Drive, Niles; Hired Hands, Saturday; 269-683-1558.
718 W. Indiana Ave., South Bend; open jam with Bits and Pieces, today; The Bluegills, Saturday; 574-289-4318.
Middlebury Street and County Road 17, Elkhart; Kevin Q and the Night Crew with Venitia Sekema, Saturday; 574-288-1155.
190 Fifth St., Benton Harbor; Bruce Katz Band, Friday; 269-925-8760 or liverybrew.com.
810 W. Fourth St., Mishawaka; Cornerstone Blues Band, today; Guitar Shorty, Wednesday; Little Frank & the Premiers, Saturday; 574-255-0458 or themidwaytavern.com.
51426 Indiana 19, Elkhart; Driving Reign, Saturday; 574-264-9033 or petessimontonlake tavern.com.
101 Lincoln Way, Mishawaka; open mic with Wellington Jones, Thursday; Trouble Walkin, Friday; Cousin Vinny, Saturday; 574-257-8876 or the phoenixbarandgrill.com.
5675 St. Joe Road, Fort Wayne; Start Me Up, Saturday; 260-486-1979.
137 S. Front St., Dowagiac; Marge Dudeck and Paul Jones, Friday and Saturday; 269-782-5128.
3535 McKinley Ave., South Bend; Golden Oldies Band, Saturday; 574-276-5625.
115 E. Front St., Buchanan; Riely O'Connor & Molly B. Moon with Jan Burda, Saturday; 269-409-7004.
112 W. Monroe St., South Bend; jazz and blues jam, Thursday; 574-232-4090.
3421 W. Sample St., South Bend; open jam with Cut Loose, Tuesday; 574-234-2670 or wiseguyssb.com.
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After their training and evaluation during Level II Coaching Clinic (5-8 January 2017, Rijssen, Holland), ETBF Level III Coaches Wendy Haak and Ben van Spronsen are certified as Level II Program Instructors. They are trained with the latest updates of Level II program and latest physical exercises on the lanes.
ETBF now has four ETBF Instructors and five certified Level II Program Instructors to give the Level II program.
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Página 118 - The LORD possessed me in the beginning of his way, Before his works of old. I was set up from everlasting, from the beginning, Or ever the earth was. When there were no depths, I was brought forth ; When there were no fountains abounding with water. Before the mountains were settled, Before the hills was I brought forth : While as yet he had not made the earth, nor the fields, Nor the highest part of the dust of the world.
Página 316 - Likewise also as it was in the days of Lot ; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold, they planted, they builded ; but the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. Even thus shall it be in the day when the Son of Man is revealed.
Página 400 - Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?
Página 10 - ... how shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him; God also bearing them witness, both with signs and wonders, and with divers miracles, and gifts of the Holy Ghost, according to his own will?
Página 234 - All things come alike to all: there is one event to the righteous and to the wicked; to the good, and to the clean, and to the unclean; to him that sacrificeth, and to him that sacrificeth not: as is the good, so is the sinner; and he that sweareth, as he that feareth an oath.
Página 90 - The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death. For he hath put all things under his feet. But when he saith, all things are put under him, it is manifest that he is excepted, which did put all things under him. And when all things shall be subdued unto him, then shall the Son also himself be subject unto him that put all things under him, that God may be all in all.
Página 9 - And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell : for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the Day of Judgment than for thee.
Página 53 - And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just ; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.
Página 20 - Either make the tree good, and his fruit good; or else make the tree corrupt, and his fruit corrupt : for the tree is known by his fruit.
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cards being shuffled, chips being stacked and slot machines paying out.
thousands of square feet of lights, action, slots & tables.
nine-reel slot machines, including Double Diamonds, Triple Red Hot 7's and One Red Cent.
such as Lil Red, Quick Hit Blazing 7's and Mayan Chief.
Not a fan of playing poker at a table?
such as Jack's Better, Superstar Poker and Keno.
game and play onboard with our various poker options.
odd or even numbers. Then spin the "little wheel" for your chance to win.
wager, roll the dice, and hope that Lady Luck is by your side.
the dealer. Can you reach 21 before our dealers do?
Raise the stakes in Blackjack with this wildly popular optional side bet.
Players who have any combination of 20 win Lucky Ladies with a 4 to 1 payout.
Win even more if you're dealt a Queen of Hearts pair while the dealer gets Blackjack.
Some of our most popular slot machines include reels. Play to win on three- to nine-reel slot machines, including Double Diamonds, Triple Red Hot 7's and One Red Cent.
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Enter a tournament and discover how far your luck can take you. Once you're onboard, be sure to check your Cruise Compass for tournament details.
Ultimate Texas Hold'em, Omaha, Caribbean Stud, Big Raise Stud – name your game and play onboard with our various poker options.
Raise the stakes in Blackjack with this wildly popular optional side bet. Players who have any combination of 20 win Lucky Ladies with a 4 to 1 payout. Win even more if you're dealt a Queen of Hearts pair while the dealer gets Blackjack.
Easy to both learn and play, Baccarat is the perfect card game for players of all levels. Even players with little to no strategy can win.
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Stoke Hundred was a hundred in Buckinghamshire, England. It was situated in the south of the county and was bounded on the east by Middlesex and on the south by Berkshire.
Stoke was a borough constituency in Stoke-on-Trent which returned one Member of Parliament to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Elections were held using the first past the post voting system.
(Stoked (song)) "Stoked" is an instrumental written by Brian Wilson for the American pop band The Beach Boys. It was released on their 1963 album Surfin' USA.
(Stoked (video game)) Stoked is a snowboarding video game developed by Austrian based Bongfish GmbH exclusively for the Xbox 360 video game console in 2009. It is the latest entry in the Stoked Rider snowboard game series and is in association with Absinthe Films.
(Stokes (lunar crater)) Stokes is a lunar crater that is nestled in the curve formed by the craters Regnault to the north, Volta along the northeast, and Langley. This formation of craters lies nearly along the northwestern limb of the Moon, where their visibility is affected by libration effects.
(stoked) adj. euphoric feeling of enlightenment, caused by adrenaline rushing to the brain during a gonzo clean. stoned adj. describes a rider after a crash which imbeds stones into the rider's skin.
(stoked) (Say: st - oh - ked) - To be excited about something; probably that great ride or new carbon frame.
(Stoked) Term used to describe excitement of a rider.
(Stoked) Totally happy about something.
"I'm stoked man! I jus got toobed!"
(Stoked) A totally intense feeling that you just did (or are about to do) something awesome.
(Stoked) Describes riders when they are pumped up and confident.
(Stoked) Extremely pleased and satisfied with the condition of the surf and/or your surf session.
(Stoked) The feeling of doing something well.
(Stoked) To be super pumped on something, friggen awesome!. Ie. The waves are going off, I’m so stoked right now!
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West Moreton Anglican College offers a wide range of Outdoor Education Programs to its students in every year of the College.
As students move through their College years the nature of outdoor educational experiences become more diverse and complex. Overall, the Outdoor Education program offers every student a range of opportunities that can assist with the development of the whole person.
In most year levels, students are involved in off-site outdoor education programs that are facilitated by external service providers in collaboration with College staff. Examples of activities included in the Outdoor Education program are rock climbing, abseiling, mountain biking, orienteering, canoeing and archery. For the other year levels, the Outdoor Education program is carried out on our impressive, spacious, natural bushland setting under the planning and supervision of the College's specialist-trained staff.
Throughout the program students will experience living in a range of different settings such as national parks, outback adventures, beach and sea environments. The Outdoor Education program is included in the College Fees, no additional payments are required to participate these programs.
If you have any queries, these should be directed to Mr Andrew Doyle, Head of Acitivities and Outdoor Education, on 3813 4609 or via ADoyle@wmac.com.au.
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AMMAN — Former managing editor at The Jordan Times and veteran journalist, Maaz Shukayr, passed away on Tuesday, aged 86, his family announced.
Shukayr had served at the paper since its inception in 1976 and left in 1980. His long media career included 17 years with Radio Jordan’s English programmes.
He also served with Radio Kuwait, Jerusalem Star, Palestine News and as general manager at Shukayr & Akasheh — a media and printing services company.
His portfolio also encompassed communication and editing roles at the Noor Al Hussein Foundation and Arab Multi-Media, in addition to being the editor of Dirasat, the University of Jordan’s scientific research journal and the University of Yarmouk’s Abhath periodical.
The Jordan Times team offers its condolences to the family of Shukayr; may he rest in peace.
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“Computers, Freedom, and Privacy 2015” will feature Edward Snowden, Mike German, and Will Potter.
Lindsay France speaks with investigative journalist Will Potter about his call for a Congressional investigation of the FBI’s terrorism lists.
What better way to fight the culture of secrecy and surveillance than to expose it publicly?
Will Potter’s TED talk is live, and on the TED.com homepage!
Mashable asked me to respond to the National Security Agency’s address at TED 2014.
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From the band that brought you Billboard Magazine's Number 1 Song 'Blessed Be Your Name' comes a new worship album. South African Tree 63 incorporates a mix of classic & contemporary worship. The highly anticipated album features several new, original worship tunes, several CCLI worship standards, & brand new re-recorded versions of Tree 63 fan favourites.
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“Sick euthyroid” syndrome – abnormal thyroid function due to hypothalamic-pituitary-axis changes during critical illness, also known as low T4/T3 syndrome. Whether this condition requires treatment or not remains controversial.
How frequent is congenital hypothyroidism?
The frequency of congenital hypothyroidism is approximately 1:3000-4000 live births.
Are you sure your patient has hypothyroidism? What are the typical findings for this disease?
Most newborns have few or no clinical symptoms of thyroid hormone deficiency.
These are non-specific signs and symptoms and cannot be relied upon to diagnose hypothyroidism. For this reason, newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism is now the standard of care.
Maternal-Fetal Thyroid Physiology: What are the steps involved in thyroid embryonic development?
The fetal thyroid begins as a thickening of the pharyngeal floor, which forms a diverticulum that descends caudally to the resting position of the mature thyroid gland. The thyroglossal duct is the track that forms during this migration, connecting the pharyngeal floor to the thyroid bed, and normally involutes. By 7 weeks gestation, a bi-lobed thyroid gland is formed. By 11-12 weeks gestation, the fetal thyroid is capable of trapping iodine, synthesizing, and secreting thyroxine. Prior to this, during the first trimester, the fetus is dependent upon T4 of maternal origin.
Fetal serum T4 and TSH gradually rise from 12 weeks gestation until term. Birth is associated with transient, robust peaks in serum TSH (up to 60 to 80 mU/L), serum total T4 (up to 10-22 mcg/dL), and free T4 (up to 2-5 ng/dL). This normal neonatal thyroid surge typically lasts 1 to 2 days.
What maternal factors can affect fetal hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis development by crossing the placenta?
Table I shows the components affecting fetal thyroid development that cross the placenta.
What factors are involved in regulation of the thyroid axis?
The hypothalamus and pituitary stimulate thyroid secretion, primarily in the form of the prohormone T4, which is then converted in peripheral tissues to T3 by outer-ring deiodination. Both T4 and T3 exert negative feedback on the hypothalamus and pituitary. The hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid (HPT) axis is shown in Figure 1.
What are the underlying etiologies/genetic factors responsible for congenital hypothyroidism?
Genetic mutations have been described but are rarely found in a diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism. Thyroid dysgenesis is found in 85% of congenital hypothyroidism cases. The underlying genetic abnormality for most of these cases remains unknown. Most cases appear to be sporadic.
PAX8, TTF1, and TTF2 are transcription factors involved in thyroid gland development and differentiation. Rarely, mutations in these genes have been associated with thyroid dysgenesis.
Inborn errors of thyroid hormone metabolism account for up to 10-15% of cases. Hereditary defects in each step of thyroid hormone synthesis have been described. The majority of these mutations are autosomal recessive. With the exception of TSH receptor defects, these commonly present with a goiter on exam. Examples include iodide transport defects, organification defects, THOX1 and 2 mutations affecting hydrogen peroxide generation and TPO activity, coupling defects, and thyroglobulin abnormalities.
Maternal antibody-mediated congenital hypothyroidism – Mothers with autoimmune thyroid disease may produce TSH receptor blocking IgG antibodies that cross the placenta during pregnancy. This form of hypothyroidism typically resolves by 3-4 months as the antibodies are cleared.
Iatrogenic congenital hypothyroidism – Etiologies include maternal anti-thyroid drugs, iodine excess, or radioiodine exposure.
Chromosomal anomalies (ex. Trisomy 21) may also be associated with a higher incidence of congenital hypothyroidism.
Newborn Screening Program – Newborn screening for congenital hypothyroidism is universally mandated. In North America.
2) TSH measurement only. Screening programs with a primary T4 approach will pick up infants with a delayed TSH surge and central hypothyroidism, and tend to have a higher recall rate than the primary TSH approach.
Low Total T4; TSH >50 mU/L: Probable hypothyroidism. Infants with low T4 and elevated TSH should be considered to have congenital hypothyroidism until proven otherwise.
When congenital hypothyroidism is detected on newborn screen, send confirmatory serum TSH, T4, and fT4 but initiate treatment without waiting for results.
Table II shows the age-specific normal ranges for serum thyroid tests in children.
Practice variations exist regarding the employment of thyroid imaging in congenital hypothyroidism. Modalities include nuclear medicine imaging (99mTc or 123I) and ultrasound. Scintigraphy is ideal for demonstrating thyroid aplasia (although some infants with normal thyroid glands may demonstrate absent uptake) and ectopic thyroid tissue. Increased uptake on nuclear medicine scan and a large gland are compatible with an inborn error of thyroxine biosynthesis beyond a defect of the TSH receptor. Ultrasound may diagnose absent or enlarged glands but is not accurate in showing ectopic tissue. Treatment of congenital hypothyroidism should not be delayed for imaging.
Imaging does not change the management course of replacing thyroid hormone and adjusting dosing based on an established monitoring schedule [see below].
Imaging modalities have low sensitivity and are operator dependent.
Establishing a precise etiology may guide management (affect treatment dosing and monitoring schedule) and help determine disease severity and outcome, particularly early in life.
Imaging may aid in establishing a diagnosis of dyshormonogenesis, which has implications of a 25% recurrent risk in subsequent siblings.
Figure 2 gives an algorithm for the diagnosis of congenital hypothyroidism.
If you are able to confirm that the patient has hypothyroidism, what treatment should be initiated?
1) Permanent congenital hypothyroidism: Treat with replacement levothyroxine (LT4). Levothyroxine tablets should be crushed and mixed in a few drops of formula and applied directly in the mouth. Do not mix the tablet in a bottle of formula because settling may occur. Administration in the presence of soy formula may decrease absorption. Daily dosing is best, but if a dose is missed, a double dose may be given the next day. IV dosing: In the neonate requiring LT4 treatment with NPO orders, IV LT4 may be administered where the dose is equivalent to one-half the PO dose. IV administration is not the ideal route and results in greater inconsistency in serum levels compared with PO dosing.
Table III gives recommendations on age-specific dosing of levothyroxine.
*N.B. Great differences exist between individual patients. Some infants may require up to 75 mcg/day, while some teenagers only 25 mcg/day.
Hypothyroidism secondary to transplacental passage of maternal anti-thyroid drugs or maternal anti-thyroid antibodies: Anti-thyroid drugs are typically cleared within several days. Monitor thyroid function tests frequently and treat hypothyroidism with LT4 replacement if TSH starts to rise.
3) False hypothyroidism (ex. TBG deficiency, early TSH surge): Recognize that these conditions are normal physiologic states that do not require treatment. Individuals with TBG deficiency will have normal free T4 and TSH levels in the presence of low total T4, total T3, and decreased TBG.
What is the half-life of levothyroxine and how frequently should thyroid tests be obtained while on therapy?
Levothyroxine has a serum half-life of 5 to 7 days and permits the convenience of once daily dosing. Of note, if a dose is missed, administration may be doubled the following day. With adjustments in levothyroxine dosing, thyroid tests should be obtained again in 4 – 6 weeks. TSH is not helpful for monitoring early on, as levels may take months to normalize. The goal of treatment should be to maintain free T4 levels in the high-normal range. After normalization of TSH, subsequent elevations may be used to guide dose adjustments. Monitoring should otherwise be performed according to age-specific guidelines. Because thyroid hormone is critical to infant neurocognitive development within the first 3 years of life, more frequent monitoring is recommended during this time frame.
What is the evaluation and management of Central Hypothyroidism in the neonate?
The objective of newborn screening is to detect primary congenital hypothyroidism; however, evaluation may potentially detect infants with central, or congenital hypopituitary-hypothyroidism.
Laboratory findings in central hypothyroidism are low free T4 with normal or low TSH. Central hypothyroidism commonly occurs in association with other pituitary hormone deficiencies and rarely, as an isolated finding. Symptoms may be the same as those found in primary congenital hypothyroidism. Clinical clues for suspecting pituitary deficiencies include hypoglycemia, prolonged jaundice, micropenis and/or cryptorchidism, suggesting associated deficiencies in growth hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), and luteinizing hormone (LH). Other midline defects that increase the likelihood of hypopituitarism include cleft lip and/or palate or nystagmus, suggestive of septo-optic dysplasia.
Additional work-up should include a brain MRI to assess for central nervous system disease. Findings may include an ectopic posterior pituitary, hypoplastic pituitary stalk, or anterior pituitary. Infants should also undergo an eye exam by a pediatric ophthalmologist for optic nerve assessment.
What is the management of Central Hypothryoidism?
Levothyroxine doses, in general, may be lower on a weight basis than for primary hypothyroidism. Serum free T4 or T4 should be followed at the same intervals as for primary hypothyroidism [see below]. Treatment goals are similar, aiming to keep free T4 or T4 in the upper range of normal for age. Serum TSH is not helpful for monitoring in central hypothyroidism.
What is the recommended Management of Thyroid Dysfunction in the Preterm Infant?
1) Preterm infants, especially VLBW infants, have immature hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid systems.
2) High rates of associated morbidities, such as respiratory distress, cardiac and GI illness, CNS pathology, and sepsis, predispose premature infants to a state of thyroid dysfunction similar to that seen in sick euthyroid syndrome. This can be considered, in essence, a form of transient central hypothyroidism.
3) Preterm infants require higher iodine intake than term infants and, particularly in iodine-deficient regions of the world, there is increased risk for development of transient primary hypothyroidism in the first couple weeks to months of life.
Relative to term infants at birth, the neonatal TSH surge is blunted in preterm infants. Total T4, T3 and TBG concentrations are lower and rT3 levels are higher. fT4 levels are variable within the first 2-4 weeks of life, reach a nadir at 1-2 weeks postnatally, and return to near cord blood values by 3-4 weeks of life. Transient hypothyroxinemia of prematurity (THOP) may be protective from a metabolic standpoint but may have potentially adverse consequences for the developing neonatal brain.
Current trials are underway to determine the long-term benefits, harms, and neurocognitive outcomes of levothyroxine replacement as well as optimal replacement doses. We recommend consideration of levothyroxine replacement, particularly in VLBW infants <28 wks gestational age with persistent hypothyroxinemia lasting >2-3 weeks. Preliminary trials suggest clinical benefit with low dose replacement starting at 4 mcg/kg/day. Concurrent illnesses that may be impacted by a change in the infant’s metabolic state (for example, cardiac dysfunction) should be taken into consideration before starting treatment, and thyroid function studies should be monitored closely to avoid overtreatment.
What are the possible outcomes / prognosis of congenital hypothyroidism?
Congenital hypothyroidism is one of the most common preventable causes of mental retardation in the world, and, when treated, ideally within the first 3 weeks of life, cognitive outcome is excellent. Untreated hypothyroidism is associated with irreversible mental retardation, growth retardation, and the condition known as cretinism. Studies assessing cognitive outcome in pre-school aged children with congenital hypothyroidism have found IQ levels that are inversely proportional to the delay in treatment start.
Pros: the most accurate and reliable method currently available for directly measuring free T4.
Cons: more costly and less widely available than the routine free T4 assay.
Reverse T3 – levels are elevated at birth and during the first few days of life. Values decrease rapidly to adult range by 1 week of life (10-50 ng/dL). Levels are high in sick euthyroid syndrome.
How can congenital hypothyroidism be prevented?
Worldwide, particularly in India, China, Southeast Asia, and Africa, maternal iodine deficiency remains the most common cause of congenital hypothyroidism and preventable mental retardation. An estimated population of 2.2 billion worldwide are at risk for mental impairment as a result of iodine deficiency. Global organizations are working to address and eliminate this public health problem by increasing the availability and consumption of iodized salt. In the United States, overall iodine intake appears to be sufficient; however, some concerns have been reported about mild deficiencies in pregnant and lactating women. The American Thyroid Association recommends that all pregnant women receive 150 mcg iodine supplements daily while pregnant and lactating.
“Update of newborn screening and therapy for congenital hypothyroidism”. Pediatrics. vol. 117. 2006. pp. 2290-303. A review of newborn screening practices for congenital hypothyroidism published by the American Academy of Pediatrics and co-authored by an expert panel on thyroid and pediatric endocrine diseases. This publication contains a detailed algorithm for screening and management, as well as discussion on follow-up and clinical outcomes in children diagnosed with congenital hypothyroidism.
Huang, SA, Kappy, MS, Allen, DB, Geffner, ME. “Thyroid”. Pediatric practice: Endocrinology. 2010. pp. 107-29.. This chapter provides an overview of thyroid disease with a concise summary of the topic of discussion. The chapter is easily readable and tailored to the practicing pediatrician or fellow in training.
LaFranchi, SH, Hanna, CE, Kappy, MS, Allen, DB, Geffner, ME. “The thyroid gland and its disorders”. Principles and practice of pediatric endocrinology. 2005. pp. 284-303. A detailed, comprehensive chapter on thyroid gland development, physiology, thyroid hormone metabolism, and thyroid gland disorders.
La Gamma, EF, van Wassenaer, AG, Ares, S. “Phase 1 trial of 4 thyroid hormone regimens for transient hypothyroxinemia in neonates of <28 weeks' gestation”. Pediatrics.. vol. 124. 2009. pp. e258-68. There is limited evidence to support use of thyroid hormone replacement in preterm infants, with inconclusive data on neonatal mortality, morbidity, and neurodevelopmental outcomes. This preliminary trial sets the grounds for data collection on the safety, potential benefits, and/or detrimental effects of varying thyroid hormone regimens in very low birth weight infants.
Marks, SD. “Nonthyroidal Illness syndrome in children”. Endocrine.. vol. 36. 2009. pp. 355-67. A review examining adult and pediatric literature on nonthyroidal illness syndrome with discussion on pathophysiology and treatment. This article cites evidence for both sides of the argument, debating whether nonthyroidal illness is an adaptive or maladaptive process.
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BEIJING: China said today that it was weighing its options on issuing a travel alert for citizens visiting India depending on the security situation following the border standoff in the Sikkim section.
“The Chinese government attaches great importance to safety and lawful rights and interests of overseas Chinese citizens in accordance with the security condition of the relevant countries,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told reporters here.
“We will decide whether or not to issue a travel alert,” Geng said as he was responding to a question about write-ups in Chinese media cautioning Chinese investors in India.
Yesterday, a leading official newspaper in Beijing warned Chinese companies operating in India to be be alert and take steps to avoid being hit by anti-China sentiment. An article in the Global Times called on Chinese firms to reduce their investments in India in view of the tension.
Since the standoff on June 6, when the People’s Liberation Army destroyed bunkers of the India Army claiming the area belonged to China, Chinese media have carried several pieces blaming India for escalating border tension and “reminding” the Indian Army about the 1962 war.
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Jacob van der Wijk was a pharmacist, and in his leisure time also a social democrat and marxist. However he has become nationally known for his studies about the distribution of wealth and income. His largest merit is the discovery of the logarithmic frequency distribution of incomes and wealth, incidentally at the same time (1931) as the Belgian R. Gibrat. The unique part of the theory of Van der Wijk is the connection of the distribution with the psychical income (say, utility). Thus his studies model the marginal utility of money for various income groups.
Just like Sam de Wolff also Jacob van der Wijk has published merely in the Dutch language. At least this has helped to make their ideas known in the Netherlands. Incidentally both thinkers were friends, and De Wolff makes kind remarks about his comrade in arms in his memoirs1. Both were executives of the S.V.M.V. (Socialistische Vereniging tot bevordering van Maatschappelijke Vraagstukken), at the time an authoritative sociological thinktank. Furthermore Van der Wijk was politically active among others in the Party Council of the SDAP. His main work from that episode is the book Inkomens- en vermogens-verdeling2. In 1942 he was, already very ill, deported to Sobibor in Poland by the German occupiers, where he was murdered by gassing3.
It has already been mentioned in the introduction, that Van der Wijk has developed a theory about the distribution of the incomes and wealth. The theory is built on two pillars. The first pillar is the assumption of the Belgian A. Quetelet, that an "average man" exists. That is to say, the human properties are spread around the universal average value according to a normal distribution. The second pillar is the idea of the Italian D. Bernoulli, that people are inclined to compare monetary sums not according to their absolute differences, but according to their mutual proportions.
Van der Wijk, just like De Wolff, combines an interest in sociology with skills in the use of mathematical methods. This is undoubtedly caused by the fact, that both are inspired by the books of Karl Marx4. Van der Wijk uses the method of Quetelet, which applies the formulas of the probability calculus to personal properties and behaviour. Van der Wijk justifies this approach with the statement, that the law of the large numbers is valid for many social phenomena, not just in a qualitative sense, but also in a quantitative manner. He writes: "Due to the gradual growth of groups, which are the bearers of the social life, this is also ever more the case for the purely economic phenomena" (see p.67 and further in Inkomens- en vermogens-verdeling).
Moreover Van der Wijk follows the view of Quetelet, that also subjective-psychological properties are measurable. For instance Quetelet wants to measure the property "courage" by counting the number of courageous actions of people. Nowadays his idea of measurable properties has become commonplace, among others in the personality psychology5. It is surprising that among all social sciences notably the economists have remained reserved with respect to the measurability of subjective behaviour. Van der Wijk focuses his attention on the psychical income (or wealth) due to a given sum of money.
Van der Wijk defines the psychical income u of a physical income x (that is to say, a monetary sum) as the average valuation of that income x by its owners. The psychical wealth is defined in the same manner. In fact the word "psychical" expresses here, that it concerns a utility valuation. Van der Wijk argues: "In our atomic society the factors, which determine the formation of income and wealth, have an arbitrary character. This does not imply, that there is no cause for these changes, but it means, that there are many factors present, which are unknown to us, because there is a mutual interference" (see p.67 of his book). Van der Wijk believes that the psychical income or wealth is always distributed according to a normal probability distribution.
Thus the frequency distribution of the psychical incomes u has the familiar shape of a bell, which is the hallmark of the normal curve (also called the Gauss curve). Incidentally Van der Wijk prefers to call this curve the line of Quetelet, because Quetelet has introduced her in the sociology. The "average man" has a psychical income u0, which corresponds to a certain monetary income x0. The owners of the income x0 neither feel poor nor rich. Those who have less, feel poor, in gradations which are related to the size of the deviation. Those who have more, feel rich. The law of the large numbers makes deviations less probable, according as they are more extreme. The number of poor and rich people is identical6.
In economics it is common to attach a positive utility value to property. A sum of money, however small it may be, always has a certain utility. However Van der Wijk supposes, that an income below x0 is experienced as a displeasure by its owner, because the owner feels undervalued7. Therefore he attributes a psychical utility value of zero to u0 (see p.79). The figure 1 is a graphical presentation of the distribution of the psychical incomes (or wealth). The values of the psychical incomes themselves are presented on the horizontal axis. The vertical axis presents the fraction f(u) of people, which dispose of the corresponding psychical income. In other word, the vertical axis is normalized in such a way, that the surface below the normal curve equals 1. The parameter σ measures the spread of the psychical incomes; its square is called the variance8. Together this is a frequency distribution.
Next Van der Wijk discusses the second pillar of his model, namely the size of the physical monetary income (or wealth), which is needed in order to realize the psychical income (or wealth). He introduces the hypothesis of Bernoulli, which predicts that the utility of an income increases with equal steps each time when the corresponding monetary sum is multiplied with a given constant (see p.57 in his book). In mathematical terms the hypothesis is: when the monetary income grows from x to μn×x, with μ>1, then the psychical income increases from u to u + n×Δu. Each time when the monetary income x is multiplied by μ, then the psychical income rises with the same step Δu. The hypothesis of Bernoulli takes into account, that €1000 has a different utility for a millionaire and a worker with a minimum wage.
The hypothesis of Bernoulli is satisfied, when the psychical income is a logarithmic function of the monetary income. In order to express this logarithmic relation in the shape of a formula, Van der Wijk assumes that there is an absolute minimum m of human existence. The height of this m is evidently determined by the social conditions. Nowadays m could be equated to the level of social assistance. Van der Wijk defines the height of the monetary income, which corresponds with the average psychical income u0, as m+a. He calls the parameter a the absolute measure of value.
In the formula 1 the quantity k is a scaling factor for the psychical income u. For u is a utility, and this does not (yet?) have a logical unit. Its absolute value is arbitrary. The formula 1 shows, that indeed the income x − m above the minimum must be multiplied with a factor 10Δu/k in order to make the psychical income rise with Δu.
The formula 2 shows clearly, that a is the measure, which scales the income. It removes the influence of the monetary unit. Besides the formula 2 is convenient for the calculation of the marginal utility of money (income). For that marginal utility is defined as ∂u/∂x. Thus it obtains the value k / (x − m). This is precisely the hypothesis of Bernoulli, at least if it is also assumed that m=0.
Van der Wijk has introduced the quantity m, because incomes below the existential minimum do not have a practical meaning. The quantity m is indispensable in order to model the empirical relations in a realistic manner. For the model can be tested by means of the actual income distribution, which can be obtained for instance from the data of the tax assessments. For when u(x) in the population has a normal distribution, then according to the formula 2 the incomes (x − m) / a must be distributed according to a log-normal distribution G. It is immediately apparent from the formula 1, that the frequency distribution of the monetary incomes for the richest part of the population is stretched towards the larger incomes. The figure 2 is a graphical illustration of this phenomenon.
The log-normal distribution of the monetary incomes is called the Law of Gibrat-Van der Wijk (although Van der Wijk himself mentions, that J. Wisniewski has also made the same discovery, in nearly the same period). Note that for the case of G(x) the part of the population with the average monetary income is not equal to the part of the population with the average psychical income. Furthermore x=m+a is the monetary income, which leads to u=0 (of the "average man"). Van der Wijk shows in his book, that the income distribution of many states and times can be approximated accurately by the log-normal distribution.
Thus Van der Wijk derives from the Dutch tax statistics of 1915-1916, that the distribution of the monetary incomes is characterized by m=568 guilders and a=49.84 guilders. In this case the width (square-root of the variance) σof the normal distribution equals 0.896 (see p.253). And the distribution of the Dutch monetary possessions of 1913-1914 satisfies mv = -450 guilders, av = 568 guilders, and σv = 1 (see p.258).
In the formula 3 m0 is a constant, and ln is the function of the natural logarithm (see p.105). This formula is purely empirical, and merely chosen because of her simplicity. Van der Wijk believes, that more appropriate functions than the formula 3 may be available.
This formula concludes the essences of the model, which has been discovered by Van der Wijk. His finding to identify 10log((x − m) / a) with the utility of an income testifies to his originality. Besides his ideas have become courageous, because since then many economists have rejected the measurability of utility. The idea of Van der Wijk, that utility is measurable, is at present called the cardinal interpretation of utility. Whereas she is supported by prominent economists such as Frisch and Tinbergen, she is dismissed by others, such as Robbins, Hicks, and Samuelson9. In the remainder of this column the theory of the income distribution by Van der Wijk is related to the modern ideas about the satisfaction of needs and utility.
When Jevons, Menger and Walras related the price of products to their utility, they supposed that the pleasure itself can be measured. This is even more apparent in the work of H.H. Gossen, who was the first to stress the importance of the consumer preferences. The first law of Gossen states even explicitely that the intensity of a need falls according as it is increasingly satisfied, and that she can also become negative when the point of saturation has been passed10. In other words, the marginal utility ∂u/∂x decreases with each subsequent unit of the product. This groundbreaking idea can only be defended, as long as the consumer can indeed determine the quantitative decrease of the utility, according as he buys more of it. The valuation of the utility must be cardinal.
Cardinality exists in various gradations. Gossen applies his cardinality to the valuations by an individual for the satisfaction of his own needs. An individual can judge how much utility the possession of a product or service will yield. Van der Wijk goes a step further. For he uses interpersonal utility comparisons. The utility, which is obtained from the monetary income x1, is compared with the utility of another individual, who owns a monetary income x2. Moreover this comparison does not concern specific individuals, but the utility, which is experienced by the "average" man in a certain income category. Although this type of cardinality is rejected by many economists, it has yet an intuitive logic and appeal. Man is man. And a feeling is a feeling, a conscious state, certainly within groups11.
Later Pareto suggested, that a utility theory can be construed without the use of cardinality. In this alternative approach the quantity of the utility does not need to be measured, and it suffices to determine the qualitative order. This ordinal approach assumes, that a series of utilities u(i) can be brought in the order u(1) > u(2) > u(3) > ..., without any further knowledge about the actual differences in utility. Then the first law of Gossen must be abandoned12.
However, the first law of Gossen is so important for the economic theory, that its abolition must be followed by some kind of replacement. The ordinal approach makes special demands on the so-called indifference curves in order to fill the void. Indifference curves indicate which combinations of quantities (x1, x2) of two products lead to identical experiences of utility. Therefore they are also called iso-utility curves. The figure 3 illustrates this concept in a graphical manner. Now in the ordinal approach the demand is made, that the indifference curves have a convex shape. That is to say, the bulging side of the curve is directed towards the two axes13.
Although this modern approach, which is based on the mathematical theory of sets, is formally right, the demand of convex behaviour is not self-evident. The hypothesis misses the intuitive logic, which is attached to the first law of Gossen. And that is unpleasant.
The normal distribution of the figure 1 illustrates how the utility of the incomes is distributed across the population. The distribution can be made discrete, so that it is written as f(u1, ..., un), where the population is divided in n income groups. Then (u1, ..., un) can be interpreted as a vector u with n components in the space Ωn of socially allowed utility combinations. Van der Wijk does not state, whether the real distribution is just. That is the field of work of the so-called welfare theory. She is mainly concerned with the study of the collective welfare, and its optimization. That is to say, actions are sought which make the utility vector (u1, ..., un) maximal. Here n counts all individuals, and not certain groups. Besides, the concept of welfare is not simply coupled to income, like Van der Wijk has done in the formula 1. Instead the calculation uses a welfare function W(u)14.
It is interesting and instructive to mention several approaches, which are current for the social welfare function15. In the utilitarian approach the function W(u) = Σi=1n αi × ui must be maximized. Here the αi are weighing factors, which may also equal 1. In this option the cardinality is interpersonal. Note that here the social welfare will even increase, when the poor must give in, at least provided that the rich will be over-compensated for this loss.
This injustice can be eliminated by the demand of an egalitarian distribution, where one has ui = β (constant) for all i. Then the total welfare is W(u) = n×β, and this can not be improved by a redistribution of the incomes or goods. Nowever the most popular demand for the distribution (rightly or wrongly) is the maximin principle, which is based on an argument by the sociologist J. Rawls. The maximin principe requires, that the smallest occurring value of utility ui is maximized. In mathematical terms: maximize W(u) = mini ui. This means for the distribution according to Van der Wijk, in the figure 1, that the left-hand tail of the normal curve must be "cut" as high as possible. In principle it is conceivable, that this may require an excessive increase in the wealth of the rich.
The utilitarian and maximin principles do not a priori make further demands on the welfare distribution. They are rules of thumb in order to steer the society in the desired direction.
In this paragraph a succinct description will be given of the welfare functions in the income theory of the Dutch economist Bernard van Praag16. The interesting aspect of this economist, and incidentally also of his Leyden School, is that they have rehabilitated the cardinal utility functions. However in his approach the cardinality remains individual, and thus does not become interpersonal. It is remarkable, that Van Praag finds a log-normal distribution function for the individual utility of income. Of course here the context differs from the theory of Van der Wijk, which describes the social distribution function. But it does show, that Van der Wijk does not argue in an intellectual vacuum.
In fact Van Praag supposes, just like Van der Wijk, that the individual finds it difficult to oversee situations with very large quantities. In order to evade this problem the valuation transforms the differences between physical quantities of products into ratios, and not into absolute differences. Thus the (individual) utility function can remain simple, although the physical density function has exponential extremes.
This concept can be generalized for a monetary sum, or in the words of Van Praag for the "representative (or homogeneous) good". The utility distributions of all the independent products in the basket of goods of the individual can be aggregated in the distribution of this representative good, which thus itself obtains a log-normal shape. In this way the preference curve of the individual is construed in the monetary domain.
It is clear that the probability distributions of Van der Wijk and Van Praag have a different meaning. In the case of Van der Wijk the utility function describes the social spreading of the satisfaction of needs, due to the influence of various biological and social factors. In the case of Van Praag the utility function describes the needs of the individual, irrespective of their eventual satisfaction. He chooses to vary the utility of each good between 0 and 1, so that there are neither negative utilities, nor infinite utilities, such as is the case in the theory of Van der Wijk. A utility of 1 implies that saturation is reached.
A fascinating aspect of the research of Van Praag and the Leyden School is their application of the theory in empirical studies. Here measuring methods are used, which are already common in sociology and psychology. Also for this reason your columnist has felt obliged to include the present paragraph. If possible future columns will return to the findings of the Leyden School, and to their relation with the theory of Van der Wijk.
Finally it is desirable to comment on the present opinion with regard to the theory of Gibrat-Van der Wijk. This can be brief, because she is still among the best that is available. There is criticism, but this is mainly due to the unwillingness to accept probability processes in the formation of incomes17. In the same way the objection is sometimes made, thay the various causes of inequality are mutually dependent. For instance a socially weak posititon will probably correlate with a poor education18. That undermines the assumption of coincidence, which forms the basis of the model of Van der Wijk. Van der Wijk himself acknowledges this objection, and answers on p.76 of his book: "This now (the independency) does not a priori need to be the case. Logic can merely have us assume a priori, whether the fulfilment of these conditions is possible or even probable, the test, in casu the statistical verification must decide whether that assumption was justified"19. And in this perspective it can not be denied, that indeed the theory of Gibrat-Van der Wijk has produced good results.
The reader may remember, that the Gauss curve is defined by the formula f(u) = exp(-(u/σ)² / 2) / (σ × √(2×π)), where exp represents the "power of e" function. The function f(u) is symmetrical around u=0. It is common to call f(u) the density function, the probability function, or the frequency function. Then the integral F(u) = ∫u f(ν) × dν is called the cumulative distribution function.
Intution tells that it is silly to doubt that a millionaire has a more satisfying material life than a person who lives on relief. Your columnist hopes to address this theme in future columns. Van der Wijk argues on p.70 of his book, that the interpersonal utility comparison is better defendable for the case of the "average" felt satisfaction than for the case of the purely individual satisfaction. Blümle states on p.39 of Theorie der Einkommensverteilung, that in practice the utility of incomes is compared continually, that general forms of the utility functions are known, and that the justificaton of the income distribution is a popular theme in the political debate.
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Starting Thursday at 8 p.m. ET, the U.S. Supreme Court's decision allows certain aspects of President Donald Trump's temporary travel ban to go into effect.
Here is what you need to know about the purported "watered-down" version of the president's executive order.
According to the Court's ruling, any applicant hoping to enter the U.S. will need a "credible" reason for doing so.
Individuals must prove their connection to close family members or a work or school-related entity in the country.
A relationship with an extended relative, such as cousins, in-laws, grandparents, grandchildren, and so on, is not grounds for approval and applicants will be rejected entry.
As earlier reports indicated, citizens from Libya, Iran, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, and Yemen are prohibited from entering the country for 90 days and refugees, in general, for 120.
According to a State Department cable obtained by CNN, the following travelers are unaffected by the temporary travel ban.
- Any refugee already admitted to the U.S.
- Foreign nationals with "bona fide" family, educational or business tie to the U.S.
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You may remember one of the most recent jobs DR Main Floors undertook at Toowong, which was staining the floors of a room that were mixed with new pine flooring and old floorboards.
Attempting to blend the stain so the variance between the different types of floors was a challenge, but it was something we overcame.
After the homeowners had been so pleased with the job we did in their living room, the family decided their kitchen and dining floors also needed a refreshment.
The floors were finished with a polyurethane gloss finish, which creates the fresh and bright look of any modern home.
While many may see this as a downfall, DR Main Floors was able to make it an interesting feature of the room.
All of this, including the sanding of the flooring and polishing, took just three days to complete with minimal fuss caused.
This was just another excellent job completed by DR Mains Floors and exemplifies the diversity of needs we can meet.
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Since its creation, Terraillon has chosen the best partners to develop and offer innovative and high quality products that exceed consumer’s needs and expectations. Looking for some proofs? The BA 2000 kitchen scale was developed in 1970 by the Italian designer Marco Zanuso and is now exposed at the MoMA in New-York.
Today, thanks to its latest collaborations with prestigious design agencies such as Design Partners or the French agency 5.5, Terraillon has made its brand unique and different worldwide while receiving several awards at the same time. The latest innovation HOMNI – smart sleep solution can already count four awards and it was only launched early 2018.
During the night, lay down, feel relax and fall asleep peacefully thanks to the new smart sleep solution range. In the morning you will feel refreshed and can understand thanks to the data how to improve your sleep and wellbeing.
By exporting to over 80 countries, Terraillon is today one of the top European leaders in the bathroom and kitchen scale markets. The company sells over 3 million products ever year around the world.
With the Headquarters located next to Paris (France), Terraillon also brings international expertise together – working with its dedicated teams in London (UK) and Hong Kong (China) offices. Thanks to its participation to international trade fairs and events, the company demonstrates its unique know-how and international ambitions.
Willing to be as close as possible to its consumers, Terraillon is also partner of several social events like The Color Run or Taste of Paris. The events are the perfect occasions to meet end users face to face and get their impressions on the brand and understand their expectations.
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Verizon Wireless has singed a wireless phones and services contract with Windstream, a provider of IP-based voice and data services, MPLS networking, data centre and managed hosting services and communication systems.
Under the contract, Verizon Wireless will provide wireless phones and service for Windstream’s corporate and field workforce.
Windstream vice president of procurement Mark Todd said Verizon’s network and device line-up will help Windstream employees work more efficiently whether they are in the office or on the go and provide even better service for their customers.
Verizon Wireless south central region president Steven Smith said with new devices such as the iPad and the Samsung Galaxy Tablet, backed by the largest and most reliable network, Verizon Wireless will offer the technology, service and overall wireless experience to the Windstream business.
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How to vote for 2019 BBNaija Africamagic.tv/BBvote Online for Your Favorite Housemate – Are you one the fans of the ongoing Big Brother Naija 2018 and your favorite housemates are up for potential eviction this week?. Here is a guild on how to Vote for your favorite Housemate online from the 2019 BBNaija Africamagic.tv/BBvote Online portal.
Except you have seen, showing you the way you can use the official BBN Voting portal to vote for the best Housemate of your choice, we shall also show you how to vote for 2019 BBNaija Africamagic.tv/BBvote favorite Housemates through SMS. So carry on with the reading of this post if you want to save your favorite housemates in the BBNaija house.
The main question now is who is your favorite Big Brother Naija 2018 housemates and How can you vote for BBNaija 2019 housemates? Also when should you expect the 2019 BBNaija results? We are here to answer these questions and provide you with the most accurate answers and guides.
To participate in the 2019 BBNaija Vote on at BBNVote portal, you will need to follow the steps below.
Once you have logged in at the top right-hand side of your browser, click on the “Register” button.
Now Enter your mobile phone number in the field provided for it at the website.
Choose a suitable password which you will use to sign in to vote in future rounds. Password must have at least 7 characters.
When you enter both the phone number and password, click the “Continue” button.
Now you can go back to the list of Nominated Housemates for possible eviction and select your Favorite whom you want to vote for.
Big Brother Naija 2019 — This page was created for those who are interested and willing applicants with the desire to apply for Big Brother Naija TV reality program. Based on your interest we will continue to inform you of the newest Big Brother TV Show/reality program Application Details of 2019 right here on this page, once it’s down.
Considering the long break after the last show, The Nigeria reality TV reality show is back, and it will be shown as always but like never before on MultiChoice Nigeria funded satellite, GOtv, and DStv in 2019. The show is now registered as Big Brother Naija, but some people may sometimes confuse it for Big Brother Nigeria. Still, it denotes the same thing.
The chief Pay TV operator in the nation known as MultiChoice Nigeria has made public the return of Africa’s greatest reality television show, Big Brother Nigeria, for a fourth edition proudly sponsored by pay port, Nigeria’s leading online shop.
The coming back of Big Brother Nigeria entails the significant conclusion of the second and third edition which saw the hip-hop aspiring artiste Efe Ejeba obtaining the coveted N25 million reward cash and SUV after about three months of intrigue, drama, betrayal and entertainment in the Big Brother house and others inclusively and exclusively.
The fourth edition is proving to be even more significant as auditions are set to hold in six different locations across the country, a significant increment from the three areas and places of auditions from last year.
Speaking to a much significant distance on the show’s return, the Managing Director of MultiChoice Nigeria Mr. John Ugbe said “ At MultiChoice, we take satisfaction in rendering the most fabulous entertainment possible to viewers not just in Nigeria, but across Africa and the world at large.
The immediate/past Big Brother Nigeria was a very huge success and prompted increment in inquiries about the show’s return from fans. We are very happy to announce to you that the show is with no doubt returning for another intriguing edition, on a very much grander scale more than ever known to be before. The number of audition locations has increased, and we presume that the upcoming edition will pass even more thrill, round the clock and intrigue entertainment that the Big Brother program is globally or internationally notable for”.
In the first edition of Big Brother Naija which took place about 10 years ago, twelve housemates battled for the coveted $100,000 prize cash by performing various mental and physical assignments. After staying in the house for three-months, Katung Aduwak was declared the winner of the first edition of Big Brother Naija 2019.
However, this extremely rated reality TV show has produced some notable stars such as Africa Magic’s Tinsel actor, Gideon Okeke, and TV star Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
As proclaimed by John Ugbe, the Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria, (the show was reinvented by bringing back the Nigerian version to draw pan-African audiences for the same reasons that Big Brother Africa did). He added that the return of the reality show was based on public demand by people who wanted it back. He told the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos.
The most important thing right now is that you are looking for How to apply for Big Brother Naija 2019/2020, don’t worry, sit back as we announce the audition dates, venues, application forms, and requirements right away.
Ibadan > Mauve 21 Events Centre, MKO Abiola Way, Ring Road, by Adeoyo Junction, Ibadan.
NB: Auditions for the 2019 edition of the Big Brother Naija reality show will hold between the 9th and 10th of December, 2018 across six different locations in Nigeria.
Make a video (check out “video” tab on the site for some direction) It is always advised to pre-record a video so you can make sure you are doing, saying, being precisely who you want to be. However, if you are an “on the fly” type of person, the site is provided with a self-video recorder so you can just wing it if that is what you fancy.
Save a current photo/image of yourself, and video to your computer/pc, so they are ready when you apply online.
Fill out the online application and upload your picture and video here.
We’ll email you if we desire to move forth in the casting process with you.
IMPORTANT! Currently, Big Brother Naija 2019 Application Form is not yet out online, IGNORE any form of advert you come across. This page will be updated shortly when the form is out.
After the conclusion of the last successful Big Brother Naija Show (BBNaija) it was observed that so many people have intentions of applying for the next upcoming BBN housemate’s Nigerian television Reality show.
We happy to announce to you that (Big Brother Nigeria) BBNaija 2019 Audition Registration and the date for the Audition has not been announced yet, so you keep in touch with us, and we tell you immediately the Audition Starts.
The most popular Nigeria reality Tv based show is here for the year 2019. Like you already know, it would be featured by MultiChoice Nigeria paid satellite, DStv, and GOtv in January 2019. The show is Big Brother Naija as normally reared to by Nigerians while some people call it Big Brother Nigeria which is not wrong at all.
In the first edition of Big Brother Naija which took place 10 years ago, twelve housemates battled for the coveted $100,000 prize money by performing various mental and physical tasks. After staying in the house for three-month, Katung Aduwak has announced the winner of the first edition of Big Brother Naija.
Nevertheless, The highly rated TV show has produced some notable stars such as Africa Magic’s Tinsel actor, Gideon Okeke, and TV personality Ebuka Obi–Uchendu.
We receive questions on a regular basis via the coming Big Bro Nigerian popularly known and referred to as BBNja, this Questions Includes.
The information you are about to see are not yet the complete requirement for application, so on this note, we promise to keep you updated to the latest information on BBnija 2019. Now the basic requirements are written below; you must ensure that you meet up to this requirement.
You must be at least 21 years of age or above.
Big Brother Naija Audition Requirement, Guides, and Price for BBN Form.
Film yourself (make a video) in that video of yourself you will specifically explain yourself and what you want to become.
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The Inquirer reports AMD will cut prices on some desktop CPUs.
I never thought I’d find myself complaining about a price cut, but I’m pretty close to it. What’s surprising is what is being cut: the low-end processors.
I mean, really, people find $70 for a 2.1GHz 65nm dually overpriced?
How much can it help? How much of a price cut can you have when there’s hardly any price left?
OK, maybe that one doesn’t seriously count, but if you look at Newegg’s page, they’re willing to give you a little bit extra, an OEM game, a discount on a mobo or hard drive, just to get rid of them.
You know, if you were truly an AMD fan, this should bother you, too.
If you fiddle with the financial statements, you know AMD is paying out about $80 (direct and indirect costs) per processor, and they’re certainly not getting every dollar Newegg is collected, so they’re probably losing money already on these CPUs. This just means they’re going to lose more.
The only thing worse for them is to not make them and not get any revenue at all to pay for some of those fixed capital and other expenses they have to pay whether they make the CPU or not.
What are the prices going to be like three, six months from now?
Previous Article Not Going To Pay A Lot For That CPU . . .
Next Article Somewhere, Out There . . .
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Hutchinson County, Texas, is considered a non-metropolitan area located close to a large metro region. The county is the 113th largest county in the state based on population and it's the 175th largest based on size (895 square miles). Hutchinson County is one of 26 counties located in Texas Panhandle. The Texas Panhandle gets its name for its proximity to the handle-shaped portion of its neighbor, Oklahoma. It is the state's least populated region. The most common type of land for sale in Hutchinson County is farms. Other frequent property types for sale in Hutchinson County include . Recent Lands of Texas data totaled 2 acres of land for sale in Hutchinson County valued at a combined $134,000, with a median sale price of $67,000. Based on data for median land prices throughout the state, land for sale in Hutchinson County is currently valued cheaper than in other counties. The city of Stinnett in Hutchinson County featured the most land listings for sale. The average price-per-acre value of land for sale in Hutchinson County places the county fifth overall in the state.
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Build something for the campsite and make yourself unforgettable for the Bucher Berg. Furthermore you can print the Bucher Berg logo on lots of things: T-Shirts, wooden boards, buttons...! So you can take home your personal souvenir.
Commodities around the site and for the site - feel free to be creative! You want to build a special bench - or a mosaic - or a wooden pole with coloured pictures on it? We are looking forward to your beautification of our campsite!
"Surprise us, Staff ... !"
You can book your favorite staff member for a surprise program! Every staff member brings his own and favorite activity to the Bucher Berg; but we don't tell you what it is.
So if you are flexible and you want to be surprised - let's go! The number of participants depends on the activity.
We have a branding iron to burn-in our logo in nearly any wooden thing (wooden board, cooking spoon,..), and we have a screenprint machine to print t-shirts and sweaters and so on. Also you can produce your own buttons with our button machine, e.g. as name plates or decoration.
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MemoryPressure Unknown Fri, 16 Mar 2018 19:54:54 +0900 Sat, 17 Mar 2018 21:10:10 +0900 NodeStatusUnknown Kubelet stopped posting node status.
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[discovery] Trying to connect to API Server "192.168.20.100:6443"
[discovery] Created cluster-info discovery client, requesting info from "https://192.168.20.100:6443"
[discovery] Cluster info signature and contents are valid and TLS certificate validates against pinned roots, will use API Server "192.168.20.100:6443"
[discovery] Successfully established connection with API Server "192.168.20.100:6443"
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Take the first step and chat with a designer about your project. Tell us what you're looking for and a designer will be in touch, ready to help propel your brand forward.
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A Splintered Mind: Depression: Genetic Destiny or Personal Choice?
Depression: Genetic Destiny or Personal Choice?
Two articles for you to consider while I pound away at my novel's backstory. One is a peak inside how I deal with disability over at The Absentminded Bookshelf, and the other is contributed by guest blogger and good friend, Soozcat. Both focus on personal responsibility being the best medicine for self improvement.
If depression is a genetically heritable trait (and there is some research to indicate that it is), I've got it coming at me from at least three directions. There's a long history of depression and other illnesses, both mental and physical, on both sides of my family. My dad's ancestors were quiet, melancholy Southern men who tended to drink themselves to death. On my mom's side, one of my great-grandfathers was a roaring drunken Swede who used to come home in the wee hours and vomit on the kitchen floor just before he passed out; another one, my Dutch great-grandpa who died before I was born, passed away in a mental hospital. As my auntie the nurse used to say, "We don't have a gene pool, we have a cesspool."
So of course, with all these marvelously dysfunctional genes to my credit, I'm destined to become a despairing sot, right?
*BZZT* Wrong! There's more to me than what my ancestors brought to the table, and I'm out to prove it.
When I first started clinging to the ship's wheel of life, barely weathering the ever-deepening storms of depression, I would ask myself, over and over again, a simple rhetorical question: why? The way I saw it, I was basically a good girl. I was active in my church, had a clear sense of right and wrong, and tried my best to do what was right. Why, then, I asked myself, would the God I worshipped allow this terrible burden to weigh on me? Why had He created me this way? Was He trying to punish me for something I'd done, and if so, what was it? Why couldn't He lift the depression from me, leaving the rest of my personality intact and healthy? It just wasn't fair!
Ah, the cri de coeur of the teenager: IT'S NOT FAIR! I was in the slow process of discovering, as most adults eventually do, a startling little secret: life is not fair, even though we somehow expect it to be so. Life has many delightful things to offer us -- love, Yeats, truth, beauty, guinea pigs, and Chocolate Mousse Royale ice cream, just to name a few -- but fairness is not on the menu. Part of the experience of becoming an adult is coming to terms with this fact, and learning to route around the damage when possible -- but most of all, realizing that if you predicate your own happiness on some arbitrary personal standard of "fairness," you are never going to be happy. It took me a while to learn to accept that there would always be some unfairness in life -- in this case, living with a mental disorder that, far from being the will of God, was probably simple genetic inheritance -- and even longer to come to the realization that I could experience peace, even happiness, without demanding fairness as a prerequisite.
When I wasn't busy demanding accountability from God, I was indulging in a phenomenon Douglas sometimes refers to as "wallowing." At the time I thought of it as surrendering to the inevitable. I knew my family history well enough; I was all too aware that I had scads of ancestors who had, so to speak, hung themselves from the family tree. Depression was like the family curse, and apparently there was no getting free of my genetic destiny, so why even bother to try?
Well, for one thing, "genetic destiny" is a somewhat overrated notion. Although genetic inheritance certainly does have a say in helping to form who you are as an individual, it is not the single most powerful force to shape a personality or direct a destiny. The most powerful force of all in determining who you are is your desire to effect change in your own life. This force can, in and of itself, be blunted by depression -- believe me, I know -- but if properly nurtured and encouraged, it will grow. And it can grow to a size and strength where it can overpower the crippling feelings of despair and emptiness so common to depression.
To put it another way, at some point the central question of my life became neither "Why me?" nor "Why bother?", but simply "What are you going to do about it?" The first two questions, although very common, are also essentially useless to a sufferer of depression. They have no clear answers, and are merely rhetorical devices to justify rolling out a full-service pity party, complete with wet blankets and cold tea. More to the point, they tend to lead you in only one direction: down toward despair. Does it make any difference to your mental health to know where the depression came from and who to blame? From past experience, I'd say no -- so why torture yourself with them? The last question, by comparison, does a number of productive things: it places your individual destiny back in your own hands, rather than encouraging you to fruitlessly blame other entities such as God or your ancestors; it encourages you to think, discovering or seeking out methods to combat the depression; and, once you've found methods that have helped you drive off the blackness or at least keep it at bay, it gives you the strength and confidence to continue your efforts.
Of course, knowing that you have some genetic predispositions can also help, if you're willing to learn from that information. For instance, I have successfully used diet, exercise and cognitive therapy to combat my own depression, but if those fail I am prepared to explore other avenues, including medication; however, I will not relinquish responsibility for my own health to any professional, no matter how learned. Since I know there's a long history of chemical dependency in my family, I won't touch alcohol, tobacco or illicit drugs with a ten-foot pole; I know I can't afford to become addicted. Likewise, I need to start eating better and exercising more if I don't want to develop Type II diabetes or heart disease, illnesses which frequently cause deaths in my family. I may not have complete control over all genetic factors -- medical science, for instance, isn't completely sure about the root causes of cancer, which is yet another common complaint (what did I say about a cesspool?) -- but I ought to exercise control over all the factors I can control.
Otherwise I'll feel that I've done all those gentle Southern ancestors, Swedish sots and Dutch depressives a terrible disservice. Because in this day and age, I have access to more options, more possibilities for treatment and assistance, than at any other time in recorded history. In their day, the only social option was turning to the bottle. If I sit still and allow depression to plow me under in the midst of all this bounty of options, then I've earned the right to feel ashamed of myself on their behalf. Sorry, but I choose not to do that.
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National Cathedral School (NCS) seeks an assistant director of communications to assist in promoting the school and reaching new audiences online and in print. The successful candidate will develop and produce content that advances the school's strategic goals and keeps with an established visual identity built on our core values. The assistant director will also identify and implement opportunities to improve our digital reach and reduce our reliance on printed communications. The assistant director reports to the director of communications.
Oversee the school's external and internal websites, including refreshing and, where necessary, creating content.
Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, digital media, or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning.
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This is the documentation of a driver for the Pepperl+Fuchs OMD10M-R2000-B23 laser range finder.
The driver comes as a library, which contains the actual driver, and has additionally a ROS-Node interface to the Robot Operating System (http://www.ros.org), which can be used optionally.
The ROS package pepperl_fuchs_r2000 consists of the driver library and a node named r2000_node, which is linked to the library. This is the actual driver node. The dummy_slam_broadcaster is only needed if you want to display the sensors data using the QuickStart method mentioned below.
scan (sensor_msgs/Laserscan) A standard ROS Laserscan message containing the measured data. The message rate per second depends on the scan_frequency parameter.
samples_per_scan The number of distances measured per scan/rotation in the range [72;25200]. Only certain values are allowed (see Manual). Examples are 72, 360, 720, 1440, 1800, 3600, 7200, 10080, 25200.
This starts RViz (http://wiki.ros.org/rviz) and the driver and you should see the measuring output of the scanner.
This builds a SHARED library which can be used in your program. To build a static library remove the SHARED in the add_library command in the CMakeLists.txt.
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1. A sense of the dignity of the human person has been impressing itself more and more deeply on the consciousness of contemporary man,(1) and the demand is increasingly made that men should act on their own judgment, enjoying and making use of a responsible freedom, not driven by coercion but motivated by a sense of duty. The demand is likewise made that constitutional limits should be set to the powers of government, in order that there may be no encroachment on the rightful freedom of the person and of associations. This demand for freedom in human society chiefly regards the quest for the values proper to the human spirit. It regards, in the first place, the free exercise of religion in society. This Vatican Council takes careful note of these desires in the minds of men. It proposes to declare them to be greatly in accord with truth and justice. To this end, it searches into the sacred tradition and doctrine of the Church-the treasury out of which the Church continually brings forth new things that are in harmony with the things that are old.
First, the council professes its belief that God Himself has made known to mankind the way in which men are to serve Him, and thus be saved in Christ and come to blessedness. We believe that this one true religion subsists in the Catholic and Apostolic Church, to which the Lord Jesus committed the duty of spreading it abroad among all men. Thus He spoke to the Apostles: "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have enjoined upon you" (Matt. 28: 19-20). On their part, all men are bound to seek the truth, especially in what concerns God and His Church, and to embrace the truth they come to know, and to hold fast to it.
3. Further light is shed on the subject if one considers that the highest norm of human life is the divine law-eternal, objective and universal-whereby God orders, directs and governs the entire universe and all the ways of the human community by a plan conceived in wisdom and love. Man has been made by God to participate in this law, with the result that, under the gentle disposition of divine Providence, he can come to perceive ever more fully the truth that is unchanging. Wherefore every man has the duty, and therefore the right, to seek the truth in matters religious in order that he may with prudence form for himself right and true judgments of conscience, under use of all suitable means.
Truth, however, is to be sought after in a manner proper to the dignity of the human person and his social nature. The inquiry is to be free, carried on with the aid of teaching or instruction, communication and dialogue, in the course of which men explain to one another the truth they have discovered, or think they have discovered, in order thus to assist one another in the quest for truth.
Moreover, as the truth is discovered, it is by a personal assent that men are to adhere to it.
On his part, man perceives and acknowledges the imperatives of the divine law through the mediation of conscience. In all his activity a man is bound to follow his conscience in order that he may come to God, the end and purpose of life. It follows that he is not to be forced to act in manner contrary to his conscience. Nor, on the other hand, is he to be restrained from acting in accordance with his conscience, especially in matters religious. The reason is that the exercise of religion, of its very nature, consists before all else in those internal, voluntary and free acts whereby man sets the course of his life directly toward God. No merely human power can either command or prohibit acts of this kind.(3) The social nature of man, however, itself requires that he should give external expression to his internal acts of religion: that he should share with others in matters religious; that he should profess his religion in community. Injury therefore is done to the human person and to the very order established by God for human life, if the free exercise of religion is denied in society, provided just public order is observed.
There is a further consideration. The religious acts whereby men, in private and in public and out of a sense of personal conviction, direct their lives to God transcend by their very nature the order of terrestrial and temporal affairs. Government therefore ought indeed to take account of the religious life of the citizenry and show it favor, since the function of government is to make provision for the common welfare. However, it would clearly transgress the limits set to its power, were it to presume to command or inhibit acts that are religious.
4. The freedom or immunity from coercion in matters religious which is the endowment of persons as individuals is also to be recognized as their right when they act in community. Religious communities are a requirement of the social nature both of man and of religion itself.
Provided the just demands of public order are observed, religious communities rightfully claim freedom in order that they may govern themselves according to their own norms, honor the Supreme Being in public worship, assist their members in the practice of the religious life, strengthen them by instruction, and promote institutions in which they may join together for the purpose of ordering their own lives in accordance with their religious principles.
Religious communities also have the right not to be hindered, either by legal measures or by administrative action on the part of government, in the selection, training, appointment, and transferral of their own ministers, in communicating with religious authorities and communities abroad, in erecting buildings for religious purposes, and in the acquisition and use of suitable funds or properties.
Religious communities also have the right not to be hindered in their public teaching and witness to their faith, whether by the spoken or by the written word. However, in spreading religious faith and in introducing religious practices everyone ought at all times to refrain from any manner of action which might seem to carry a hint of coercion or of a kind of persuasion that would be dishonorable or unworthy, especially when dealing with poor or uneducated people. Such a manner of action would have to be considered an abuse of one's right and a violation of the right of others.
In addition, it comes within the meaning of religious freedom that religious communities should not be prohibited from freely undertaking to show the special value of their doctrine in what concerns the organization of society and the inspiration of the whole of human activity. Finally, the social nature of man and the very nature of religion afford the foundation of the right of men freely to hold meetings and to establish educational, cultural, charitable and social organizations, under the impulse of their own religious sense.
5. The family, since it is a society in its own original right, has the right freely to live its own domestic religious life under the guidance of parents. Parents, moreover, have the right to determine, in accordance with their own religious beliefs, the kind of religious education that their children are to receive. Government, in consequence, must acknowledge the right of parents to make a genuinely free choice of schools and of other means of education, and the use of this freedom of choice is not to be made a reason for imposing unjust burdens on parents, whether directly or indirectly. Besides, the right of parents are violated, if their children are forced to attend lessons or instructions which are not in agreement with their religious beliefs, or if a single system of education, from which all religious formation is excluded, is imposed upon all.
6. Since the common welfare of society consists in the entirety of those conditions of social life under which men enjoy the possibility of achieving their own perfection in a certain fullness of measure and also with some relative ease, it chiefly consists in the protection of the rights, and in the performance of the duties, of the human person.(4) Therefore the care of the right to religious freedom devolves upon the whole citizenry, upon social groups, upon government, and upon the Church and other religious communities, in virtue of the duty of all toward the common welfare, and in the manner proper to each.
The protection and promotion of the inviolable rights of man ranks among the essential duties of government.(5) Therefore government is to assume the safeguard of the religious freedom of all its citizens, in an effective manner, by just laws and by other appropriate means.
Finally, government is to see to it that equality of citizens before the law, which is itself an element of the common good, is never violated, whether openly or covertly, for religious reasons. Nor is there to be discrimination among citizens.
It follows that a wrong is done when government imposes upon its people, by force or fear or other means, the profession or repudiation of any religion, or when it hinders men from joining or leaving a religious community. All the more is it a violation of the will of God and of the sacred rights of the person and the family of nations when force is brought to bear in any way in order to destroy or repress religion, either in the whole of mankind or in a particular country or in a definite community.
8. Many pressures are brought to bear upon the men of our day, to the point where the danger arises lest they lose the possibility of acting on their own judgment. On the other hand, not a few can be found who seem inclined to use the name of freedom as the pretext for refusing to submit to authority and for making light of the duty of obedience. Wherefore this Vatican Council urges everyone, especially those who are charged with the task of educating others, to do their utmost to form men who, on the one hand, will respect the moral order and be obedient to lawful authority, and on the other hand, will be lovers of true freedom-men, in other words, who will come to decisions on their own judgment and in the light of truth, govern their activities with a sense of responsibility, and strive after what is true and right, willing always to join with others in cooperative effort.
Religious freedom therefore ought to have this further purpose and aim, namely, that men may come to act with greater responsibility in fulfilling their duties in community life.
9. The declaration of this Vatican Council on the right of man to religious freedom has its foundation in the dignity of the person, whose exigencies have come to be are fully known to human reason through centuries of experience. What is more, this doctrine of freedom has roots in divine revelation, and for this reason Christians are bound to respect it all the more conscientiously. Revelation does not indeed affirm in so many words the right of man to immunity from external coercion in matters religious. It does, however, disclose the dignity of the human person in its full dimensions. It gives evidence of the respect which Christ showed toward the freedom with which man is to fulfill his duty of belief in the word of God and it gives us lessons in the spirit which disciples of such a Master ought to adopt and continually follow. Thus further light is cast upon the general principles upon which the doctrine of this declaration on religious freedom is based. In particular, religious freedom in society is entirely consonant with the freedom of the act of Christian faith.
10. It is one of the major tenets of Catholic doctrine that man's response to God in faith must be free: no one therefore is to be forced to embrace the Christian faith against his own will.(8) This doctrine is contained in the word of God and it was constantly proclaimed by the Fathers of the Church.(7) The act of faith is of its very nature a free act. Man, redeemed by Christ the Savior and through Christ Jesus called to be God's adopted son,(9) cannot give his adherence to God revealing Himself unless, under the drawing of the Father,(10) he offers to God the reasonable and free submission of faith. It is therefore completely in accord with the nature of faith that in matters religious every manner of coercion on the part of men should be excluded. In consequence, the principle of religious freedom makes no small contribution to the creation of an environment in which men can without hindrance be invited to the Christian faith, embrace it of their own free will, and profess it effectively in their whole manner of life.
11. God calls men to serve Him in spirit and in truth, hence they are bound in conscience but they stand under no compulsion. God has regard for the dignity of the human person whom He Himself created and man is to be guided by his own judgment and he is to enjoy freedom. This truth appears at its height in Christ Jesus, in whom God manifested Himself and His ways with men. Christ is at once our Master and our Lord(11) and also meek and humble of heart.(12) In attracting and inviting His disciples He used patience.(13) He wrought miracles to illuminate His teaching and to establish its truth, but His intention was to rouse faith in His hearers and to confirm them in faith, not to exert coercion upon them.(14) He did indeed denounce the unbelief of some who listened to Him, but He left vengeance to God in expectation of the day of judgment.(15) When He sent His Apostles into the world, He said to them: "He who believes and is baptized will be saved. He who does not believe will be condemned" (Mark 16:16). But He Himself, noting that the cockle had been sown amid the wheat, gave orders that both should be allowed to grow until the harvest time, which will come at the end of the world.(16) He refused to be a political messiah, ruling by force:(17) He preferred to call Himself the Son of Man, who came "to serve and to give his life as a ransom for the many" (Mark 10:45). He showed Himself the perfect servant of God,(18) who "does not break the bruised reed nor extinguish the smoking flax" (Matt. 12:20).
Taught by the word and example of Christ, the Apostles followed the same way. From the very origins of the Church the disciples of Christ strove to convert men to faith in Christ as the Lord; not, however, by the use of coercion or of devices unworthy of the Gospel, but by the power, above all, of the word of God.(22) Steadfastly they proclaimed to all the plan of God our Savior, "who wills that all men should be saved and come to the acknowledgment of the truth" (1 Tim. 2:4). At the same time, however, they showed respect for those of weaker stuff, even though they were in error, and thus they made it plain that "each one of us is to render to God an account of himself" (Romans 14:12),(23) and for that reason is bound to obey his conscience. Like Christ Himself, the Apostles were unceasingly bent upon bearing witness to the truth of God, and they showed the fullest measure of boldness in "speaking the word with confidence" (Acts 4:31) (24) before the people and their rulers. With a firm faith they held that the Gospel is indeed the power of God unto salvation for all who believe.(25) Therefore they rejected all "carnal weapons:(26) they followed the example of the gentleness and respectfulness of Christ and they preached the word of God in the full confidence that there was resident in this word itself a divine power able to destroy all the forces arrayed against God(27) and bring men to faith in Christ and to His service.(28) As the Master, so too the Apostles recognized legitimate civil authority. "For there is no power except from God," the Apostle teaches, and thereafter commands: "Let everyone be subject to higher authorities.... He who resists authority resists God's ordinance" (Romans 13:1-5).(29) At the same time, however, they did not hesitate to speak out against governing powers which set themselves in opposition to the holy will of God: "It is necessary to obey God rather than men" (Acts 5:29).(30) This is the way along which the martyrs and other faithful have walked through all ages and over all the earth.
12. In faithfulness therefore to the truth of the Gospel, the Church is following the way of Christ and the apostles when she recognizes and gives support to the principle of religious freedom as befitting the dignity of man and as being in accord with divine revelation. Throughout the ages the Church has kept safe and handed on the doctrine received from the Master and from the apostles. In the life of the People of God, as it has made its pilgrim way through the vicissitudes of human history, there has at times appeared a way of acting that was hardly in accord with the spirit of the Gospel or even opposed to it. Nevertheless, the doctrine of the Church that no one is to be coerced into faith has always stood firm.
Thus the leaven of the Gospel has long been about its quiet work in the minds of men, and to it is due in great measure the fact that in the course of time men have come more widely to recognize their dignity as persons, and the conviction has grown stronger that the person in society is to be kept free from all manner of coercion in matters religious.
13. Among the things that concern the good of the Church and indeed the welfare of society here on earth-things therefore that are always and everywhere to be kept secure and defended against all injury-this certainly is preeminent, namely, that the Church should enjoy that full measure of freedom which her care for the salvation of men requires.(31) This is a sacred freedom, because the only-begotten Son endowed with it the Church which He purchased with His blood. Indeed it is so much the property of the Church that to act against it is to act against the will of God. The freedom of the Church is the fundamental principle in what concerns the relations between the Church and governments and the whole civil order.
In turn, where the principle of religious freedom is not only proclaimed in words or simply incorporated in law but also given sincere and practical application, there the Church succeeds in achieving a stable situation of right as well as of fact and the independence which is necessary for the fulfillment of her divine mission.
This independence is precisely what the authorities of the Church claim in society.(34) At the same time, the Christian faithful, in common with all other men, possess the civil right not to be hindered in leading their lives in accordance with their consciences. Therefore, a harmony exists between the freedom of the Church and the religious freedom which is to be recognized as the right of all men and communities and sanctioned by constitutional law.
14. In order to be faithful to the divine command, "teach all nations" (Matt. 28:19-20), the Catholic Church must work with all urgency and concern "that the word of God be spread abroad and glorified" (2 Thess. 3:1). Hence the Church earnestly begs of its children that, "first of all, supplications, prayers, petitions, acts of thanksgiving be made for all men.... For this is good and agreeable in the sight of God our Savior, who wills that all men be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth" (1 Tim. 2:1-4). In the formation of their consciences, the Christian faithful ought carefully to attend to the sacred and certain doctrine of the Church.(35) For the Church is, by the will of Christ, the teacher of the truth. It is her duty to give utterance to, and authoritatively to teach, that truth which is Christ Himself, and also to declare and confirm by her authority those principles of the moral order which have their origins in human nature itself. Furthermore, let Christians walk in wisdom in the face of those outside, "in the Holy Spirit, in unaffected love, in the word of truth" (2 Cor. 6:6-7), and let them be about their task of spreading the light of life with all confidence(36) and apostolic courage, even to the shedding of their blood.
The disciple is bound by a grave obligation toward Christ, his Master, ever more fully to understand the truth received from Him, faithfully to proclaim it, and vigorously to defend it, never-be it understood-having recourse to means that are incompatible with the spirit of the Gospel. At the same time, the charity of Christ urges him to love and have prudence and patience in his dealings with those who are in error or in ignorance with regard to the faith.(37) All is to be taken into account-the Christian duty to Christ, the life-giving word which must be proclaimed, the rights of the human person, and the measure of grace granted by God through Christ to men who are invited freely to accept and profess the faith.
15. The fact is that men of the present day want to be able freely to profess their religion in private and in public. Indeed, religious freedom has already been declared to be a civil right in most constitutions, and it is solemnly recognized in international documents.(38) The further fact is that forms of government still exist under which, even though freedom of religious worship receives constitutional recognition, the powers of government are engaged in the effort to deter citizens from the profession of religion and to make life very difficult and dangerous for religious communities.
This council greets with joy the first of these two facts as among the signs of the times. With sorrow, however, it denounces the other fact, as only to be deplored. The council exhorts Catholics, and it directs a plea to all men, most carefully to consider how greatly necessary religious freedom is, especially in the present condition of the human family. All nations are coming into even closer unity. Men of different cultures and religions are being brought together in closer relationships. There is a growing consciousness of the personal responsibility that every man has. All this is evident. Consequently, in order that relationships of peace and harmony be established and maintained within the whole of mankind, it is necessary that religious freedom be everywhere provided with an effective constitutional guarantee and that respect be shown for the high duty and right of man freely to lead his religious life in society.
May the God and Father of all grant that the human family, through careful observance of the principle of religious freedom in society, may be brought by the grace of Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit to the sublime and unending and "glorious freedom of the sons of God" (Rom. 8:21).
1. Cf. John XXIII, encycl. "Pacem in Terris," April 11, 1963: AAS 55 (1963) p. 279; ibid., p. 265; Pius XII, radio message, Dec. 24, 1944: AAS 37 (1945), p. 14.
2. Cf. John XXIII, encycL "Pacem in Terris," April 11, 1963: AAS 55 (1963), pp. 260-261; Pius XII, radio message, Dec. 24, 1942: AAS 35 (1943), p. 19; Pius XI, encycl. "Mit Brennender Sorge," March 14, 1937: AAS 29 (1937), p. 160; Leo XIII, encycl. "Libertas Praestantissimum," June 20, 1888: Acts of Leo XIII 8 (1888), p. 237-238.
3. Cf. John XXIII, encycl. "Pacem in Terris," April 11, 1963: AAS 55 (1963), p. 270; Paul VI, radio message, Dec. 22, 1964: AAS 57 (1965), pp. 181-182.
4. Cf. John XXIII, encycl. "Mater et Magistra," May 15, 1961: AAS 53 (1961), p. 417; idem, encycl. "Pacem in Terris," April 11, 1963: AAS 55 (1963), p. 273.
5. Cf. John XXIII, encycl. "Pacem in Terris," April 11, 1963: AAS 55 (1963), pp. 273-274; Pius XII, radio message, June 1 1941: AAS 33 (1941), p. 200.
6. Cf. Leo XIII, encycl. "Immortale Dei," Nov. 1, 1885: AAS 18 (1885) p. 161.
7. Cf. Lactantius "Divinarum Institutionum," Book V, 19: CSEL 19, pp. 463-464, 465: PL 6, 614 and 616 (ch. 20); St. Ambrose, "Epistola ad Valentianum Imp.," Letter 21: PL 16, 1005; St. Augustine, "Contra Litteras Petiliani," Book II, ch. 83: CSEL 52 p. 112: PL 43, 315; cf. C. 23, q. 5, c. 33, (ed. Friedberg, col. 939); idem, Letter 23: PL 33, 98, idem, Letter 34: PL 33, 132; idem, Letter 35: PL 33, 135; St. Gregory the Great, "Epistola ad Virgilium et Theodorum Episcopos Massiliae Galliarum, Register of Letters I, 45: MGH Ep. 1, p. 72: PL 77, 510-511 (Book I, ep. 47); idem, "Epistola ad Johannem Episcopum Constantinopolitanum," Register of Letters, III, 52: MGH Letter 1, p. 210: PL 77, 649 (Book III, Letter 53); cf. D. 45, c. 1 (ed. Friedberg, col 160); Council of Toledo IV, c. 57: Mansi 10, 633; cf. D. 45, c. 5 (ed. Friedberg, col. 161-162); Clement III: X., V, 6, 9: ed. Friedberg, col. 774; Innocent III, "Epistola ad Arelatensem Archiepiscopum," X., III, 42, 3: Friedberg, col. 646.
8. Cf. CIC, c. 1351; Pius XII, allocution to prelate auditors and other officials and administrators of the tribune of the Holy Roman Rota, Oct. 6, 1946: AAS 38 (1946), p. 394; idem. Encycl Mystici Corporis," June 29, 1943: AAS (1943) p. 243.
13. Cf Matt. 11:28-30; John 6:67-68.
14. Cf Matt. 9:28-29; Mark 9:23-24; 6:5-6; Paul VI, encycl. "Ecclesiam Suam," Aug. 6, 1964: AAS 56 (1964), pp. 642-643.
31. Cf. Leo XIII, letter "Officio Sanctissimo," Dec. 22 1887: AAS 20 (1887), p. 269; idem, letter "Ex Litteris," April 7 1887: AAS 19 (1886), p. 465.
32. Cf. Mark 16:15; Matt. 28:18-20, Pius XII, encycl. "Summi Pontificatus," Oct. 20, 1939: AAS 31 (1939). pp. 445-446.
33. Cf. Pius XI, letter "Firmissiman Constantiam," March 28, 1937: AAS 29 (1937), p. 196.
34. Cf. Pius XII, allocution, "Ci Riesce," Dec. 6, 1953: AAS 45 (1953), p. 802.
37. Cf. John XXIII, encycl. "Pacem in Terris," April 11, 1963:AAS 55 (1963), pp. 299-300.
38. Cf. John XXIII, encycl. "Pacem in Terris," April 11, 1963:AAS 55 (1963) pp. 295-296.
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In India, Crystal is also called SPHATIK. The name quartz comes from the Saxon word querklufterz which means "cross vein ore" Crystal is from the Greek word Krystallos, which means "ice", due to the early Greek belief that rock crystal formed from ice. There isn't just a single crystal that is all-powerful. Rather, there are several crystals and minerals that can be used to heal and provide spiritual guidance. However, when most people think of healing crystals, they think of the clear quartz crystal. Many practitioners that use crystals and minerals for healing work would agree that the quartz crystal, in various shapes and sizes, is truly one of the most versatile and useful crystals the earth has to offer.
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Once a common sight within the Federation, these staions are now reaching the end of their operational life and being phased out of service. Designed as interstellar border trading posts to encourage increased trade with other species, the stations more than accomplished their goal. Over 92% of the stations deployed have more than paid for themselves over their lives, while over half have returned more than double the initial investment.
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The stations generally had an uneventful life, but a few have been involved in important events. Deep Space Station K-7 was heavily involved in the Federation's colonisation and development of Shermans planet, over the objections of the Klingon Empire. This station was also the site of a time-travelling attempt to assasinate Captain James T. Kirk by a Klingon citizen, an attempt prevented by the crew of the USS Defiant.
Although many of the stations have been retired, the Federation decided to keep the remainder in service though the Dominion War in order to use them as supply depots for the Starfleet. Now that the war is over, these are either being seldom used, or contracted out to civilian operations.
The K class stations are often operated under civilian authority.
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It's not very often that I get hung up on early season cliffhangers of shows. I have to admit, that final scene of the Season 2 premiere of Marvel's Cloak & Dagger stuck with me all week. The LITERAL split personality of Mayhem was a big one, and the reaction was priceless. So I could not wait to dive more into that reaction in this upcoming episode. Little did I know that we would get another major revelation at the beginning of this episode.
Remember Mina, the Roxxon scientist? We get a flashback of her working on an experiment with mice. During one of these experiments, one of the mice gets duplicated, with the second being much more aggressive. Sound familiar? Now, we knew that Roxxon was responsible for what happened to Brigid, but we did not necessarily know that they were DIRECTLY responsible. So Jeph Loeb was right when he told us that Ty and Tandy were not quite done with Roxxon yet (hear it on our podcast or see the video.) I'll admit, part of me was hoping Roxxon wouldn't be a focus of this season. When I saw this, I was a bit worried. As the episode went on, it felt like more of a footnote than a focus, so I put my fears to rest. Yes we do see Brigid, Ty and Tandy find this information out, but it doesn't shift to a Roxxon investigation. They did find out that the aggressive personality has killed the normal personality before, so Brigid is understandably upset.
Let's talk about that for a minute. We saw in a flashback that Mayhem did have an opportunity to kill Brigid in the hospital. Just as she was about to do it, she heard some police officers talking about Connors and what had happened to Brigid as a result of her investigation. Not only does she not kill Brigid, she puts the pillow behind her head and actually seems like she wants to help Brigid. To me, this was a big scene because it shows that Mayhem does have a sense of control and emotion. This is not just some reckless, bloodbath of a mission that she is on. Her path is more deliberate than chaotic, but that could make her even more dangerous.
The flashbacks continue as we see Mayhem try to track down Connors, and almost avenge what happened to Brigid. Here is the other thing we found out from Roxxon, Mayhem has all of Brigid's memories as well. So really, these things happened to her as well. So if Brigid's boyfriend was murdered, so was Mayhem's. While Mayhem doesn't find Connors, she does end up killing his partner during the course of her investigation. She is also constructing quite the epic crazy person room, with stuff all over the walls. These rooms never get old for me, and I have no idea why. Why don't they have an HGTV show or something where we get to see different crazy person rooms? I'd watch that, and Mayhem could get her own feature episode. Anyway...I should probably talk about Ty and Tandy at some point.
Mayhem is on another mission, and that is to find all of these girls that have gone missing in the New Oreleans area. Tyrone, Tandy and Brigid just happen to be investigating the same thing. Every step they take, Mayhem seems to be there. Here's the other thing, she is getting results. While Team Cloak & Dagger can't seem to get anywhere, Mayhem is getting the job done. This creates a bit of a clash between Tyrone and Tandy, as Tandy can't help but notice Mayhem's success. Tyrone, of course, thinks that their has to be a better way. Even Brigid has a chance to stop Mayhem, and doesn't take it. I have a feeling that will be a big theme this season. Despite her methods, do you disagree with Mayhem or root for her? I'm all in for this being a regular thing.
Here's another angle to the story, Cloak & Dagger finally get their superhero win. They track down one of the locations where these girls are being held. Long story short, Tandy creates a distraction that allows Tyrone to Cloak the girls out of their cells and to safety. This seems to prove Ty's point that there is a better way, and Mayhem's way is not necessary. Problem is, Mayhem shows up and essentially kills every single of of the bad guys. Again, that has to create a lot of mixed feelings for viewers.
All in all, this was a very Mayhem heavy episode and I don't hate that. Emma Lahana is brilliant, and if flawlessly playing this dual role in the very early stages of this season. Going in, it was easy to feel like Mayhem would be the big bad of this season. Is she, though? I guess you could make that argument, or is she the anti-hero of this season? It's way too early to make that kind of a determination, but she definitely doesn't feel like the big bad after this episode. She has direction and motive, and actually seems like she is trying to do the right thing. So who's right way is THE right way? That's for you to decide, and for us all to see play out in the upcoming episodes. Personally, I can't wait!
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I owe this idea to @teamonfuego. He brought it up to me a couple weeks ago. Unfortunately, I was on vacation and I was slow to the punch. As it was I ended up picking up the stock at $1.10 on average.
Liqtech has been your typical little energy technology company. They have an interesting technology but have struggled to sell it into established markets that aren’t all that interested in new ideas.
The consequence is that the stock has spent years bouncing around with no real upward momentum, every year losing money and raising capital.
Liqtech sells a suite of silicon carbide filter products. They’ve tried to break into oil and gas, into mining, even into pools and spas. But they’ve only had moderate luck. They have a small but fairly steady business selling diesel particulate filters (around $8 million a year of revenue). Beyond that they sell a few filter systems a year but never enough to break-even on a consistent basis.
From what I can gather, their lack of success is not because of the product. The silicon carbide filter is a better product for many industrial waste/purification applications than what is used right now. But that doesn’t always guarantee a win.
My initial, and most important focus point was to turn the Company around from being a supplier of membranes into a supplier of complete water treatment systems. Since LiqTech started commercializing its membranes in 2009, it has proven very difficult to convince system integrators to invest time and money in developing systems around our membrane technology. The reason is simple, most engineers know how to build a system around sand filters, polymer membranes or other well-known technologies, but they don’t know how to handle our silicon carbide products.
Beginning in 2015 Mathiesen made the transition from selling membranes to selling filter systems. They began to research and invest in building a full filter assembly so they could by-pass the system integrators.
Three years has passed and the stock hasn’t exactly lit the world on fire. But they’ve been slowly built out a product line of filter systems for various applications. And now one of those applications appears about to take off.
IMO 2020 refers to new regulations from the International Marine Organization that come into effect in 2020. These regulations change the pollutant requirements of bunker fuel, reducing the maximum SO2 concentration in marine fuel exhaust from 3.5% to 0.5%.
About 60-70% of the shipping fleet uses a bunker fuel that has >0.5% SO2. The most common bunker fuel has SO2 of about 2.7%. The ships that use this fuel will have to do something about that by 2020.
The ship owners don’t have many choices. They can either switch to a more expensive low sulphur fuel or install scrubbers that clean out the SO2 from the high-sulphur bunker fuel.
The cost of installing scrubbers is somewhere between $3 million and $6 million depending on the ship (though I have seen estimates that use a high-end number as much as $10 million). The payback on scrubbers can be 1-3 years. Most of the articles I’ve read peg the number at 2 years, which is not too bad.
So how does this impact Liqtech?
Liqtech filters are installed as part of the scrubber assembly.
Scrubbers can operate in open loop, closed loop or hybrid configurations. When a scrubber operates in an open-loop, sea water is used to remove pollutant from the exhaust stream. The sea water is then discharged back into the ocean.
But in harbors and in some regulated waters seawater discharge is not possible. In these areas a closed loop or hybrid system needs to be used where no polluted water is discharged.
The closed loop requires that the effluent water be filtered for re-use. This is where Liqtech filter systems come in. The silicon carbide filter is ideal for the application (in terms of durability, temperature resistance, corrosion and operating performance).
The opportunity for Liqtech is large. Each scrubber installation needs a filter. Ships require on average 1.6 scrubbers (so some need 1, some need 2). The shipping fleet is about 70,000 vessels. Some percentage of those ships will be retrofitted for filters. As well more new builds will include scrubbers going forward.
Analysts believe that by 2025 roughly 14,000 vessels are roughly 20% of the global fleet with have a scrubber.
Whatever the number, its meaningful to Liqtech. Liqtech sells the marine scrubber filters for about $450,000 a unit. At 1 scrubber per ship, the total addressable market is somewhere between $1.8 billion and $6.3 billion.
Liqtech has 72.7 million shares outstanding and no debt. So even after the latest run, its only a $87 million market capitalization company. The addressable market is truly multiples of the capitalization.
The obvious question is what sort of market share can they capture? Things look pretty good so far.
In April they announced a second framework agreement for “a minimum of 35 systems are estimated to be delivered during the initial term” of 2018 and 2019.
Also in April they announced a letter of intent with “one of the world’s largest marine scrubber manufacturers”. This was extended in July. On the second quarter call they said the LOI was for 95+ systems.
we believe that we see a lot of the orders in the future come directly from the shipyard operators. It doesn’t necessarily mean that — or it doesn’t mean that we’ll not see orders coming from scrubber manufacturers, it just means that I have told to several sources for orders in the future.
I’d make a guess that the 95 system framework agreement is with Yara, which is a large scrubber manufacturer. Liqtech has previously disclosed they have been working with Yara. A look at this Yara video shows a filter that looks pretty much the same as what Liqtech shows in their own presentation.
I’m not sure who the other 35 systems or the LOI are with. The list of scrubber manufacturers includes: Alfa Laval, Wartsila, Saacke, Yara, Puyier, DuPont, and Feen Marine. Liqtech has said there are 10 major manufacturers in total.
So what kind of impact is this going to have on the bottom line?
I think its going to be significant. Here are a few points to consider.
I’m assuming they need to sell about 20 systems in 2019 to hit a break-even point at current run-rates. If the two framework agreements come to fruition they will sell 130 systems, heavily weighted to 2019. Let’s say they sell a total of 80, so 60 that are incremental to the break-even number.
I’m throwing in the 21% tax rate even though they shouldn’t be taxed through most if not all of 2019. Un-taxed EPS is over 23c with these assumptions.
One downside is that sales of filters to the existing marine scrubber fleet is not going to last forever. There are limits on ship-yard capacity which will extend the retrofits out to 2025. But probably some time around then (maybe sooner, maybe later depending on how things play out) the installs will taper off.
There will be continued sales from new-builds after 2025. There are 70,000 ships globally. It seems like for most markets (containerships, dry bulkers, tankers) at least 3% of the fleet is added every year. So that’s ~2,000 ships a year. On the first quarter call Liqtech said they expect to see a further uptick on the 30-40% of new-builds that are currently being built equipped with scrubbers. So the opportunity is not insignificant.
Also, by the time the retrofit opportunity is exhausted, and assuming everything plays out positively, Liqtech will have an install base numbering into the 100’s of ships.
I would expect it will be a lot easier to hock their product to big oil producers, power producers, miners, and municipal water suppliers with a resume that includes a major vertical that has accepted their filters in an extreme environment.
But that’s a long way off. For now, its enough to say that the stock is cheap if they can secure the expected number of deals from the existing framework agreements and have those agreements project forward, and it is very cheap if they can capture even more market share from other scrubber manufacturers and shipyards.
A second risk is that they start to see price pressure. They are the only provider of a silicon carbide filter but there is competition by way of centrifugal filters. Liqtech has said before they are the cheaper and better option. But as the higher volumes are borne out you have to expect competition. The margins I’m showing in the table above are admittedly very high, and unlikely to be sustainable in the long run.
A third risk is that IMO 2020 gets delayed. From everything I’ve read I don’t see this happening. But you never know.
The bigger upside is that they capture a larger share of the market. I’m assuming about 80 filters a year. The opportunity size is significantly larger (as much as 14,000 installs according to Liqtech) next 5 years.
The other upside is that I have to think it will be easier to sell into other verticals once they can come to these customers with a portfolio of installs throughout the marine scrubber industry.
Anyways, it seems like a pretty tiny capitalization for such a big opportunity. Worth a portfolio spot in my opinion.
Can you explain your model a bit more? The numbers don’t add up to me.
How do you get the incremental operating income?
You just add up column one and two. Other than that I don’t really know what to say? What are you expecting to see for “unit ecomics”? I don’t think you’ll find the company willing to break down what their costs are with more granularity.
Oh I see. Yeah I haven’t seen them talk about anything like that. But the 75% gms and 65% contribution margins are pretty much the unit costs after you get beyond the first few systems.
Also the 54% margin number?
Did you mean these numbers?
And so we’ll start to see the actual unit margins on the systems drop through pretty fully?
Do you have an idea about the unit margin?
Nice writeup Lane. The way I see it is its basically a Y2K type event. Just reading the scrubber announcements the past couple of weeks I think some of the shippers are starting to get antsy…as it gets closer to the event and if the spread between low and high sulfur fuel stays wide then I’d imagine the shippers start to panic.
And like we talked about, the ongoing new build opportunity could be $300 to $400M per year. Crazy numbers.
I’ve heard others suggest it. I really don’t know. Do you think that being bought by one might lead others to look at technology alternatives?
Could be a possibility. I was thinking that it might limit the market for LIQT since its doubtful the manufacturer would want to sell to a direct competitor (or not without a premium price). Perhaps there are larger direct competitors of LIQT that would be interested? Are you aware of any other write ups on LIQT? I picked up some shares today and we’ll see how this plays out.
Is Australian Vanadium available for you to buy?
It has almost as much vanadium as Largo, but earlier stage and just 87M AUD market cap.
Do you have any concern that they run out of cash and need to issue shares again? Only having had a 5-min look at their recent financial statements their number of shares outstanding increased from 44.4m at March 2018 to 72.7m at August 2018 and based on their current burn rates their isn’t a large amount of cash on balance sheet. I don’t know at what discount those additional shares were issued but could think of this being a significant risk in the near term.
I do agree with your thesis and overall view on the company and that IMO2020 is more real than many people looking at the marine industry from the outside may expect it to be.
Not sure what you are saying. Why do you think they will run out of cash if the thesis plays out? I’d be interested in understanding how you reach that conclusion. Or are you saying that if things don’t play out positively they may run out of capital? If that is what you are saying I would agree, without question.
Any idea why the sell off?
The WSJ came out with an article on how the Trump administration will be supporting a paper that was proposed by some flag states back in August. The article also described how the administration is concerned about potential impacts of IMO 2020, particularly that it is being adopted in the year of a presidential election and that it might effect the price of oil.
The flag states that wrote the paper issued a clarification on thursday or friday as well. In it they specified exactly what they are asking for. My understanding of this (after having read it 3-4 times at least) is that they are asking for an experience building phase and assurances that ships won’t be penalized if they can’t get compliant fuel come January 1st, 2020.
However this article (behind a paywall but you can get a two-week trial) suggests that there may have been more behind the flag states proposal than meets the eye. It talks about a coup that failed. It also goes on to say that according to one “prominently placed source in the industry” the [flag state] proposal is dead and won’t even be discussed at the upcoming IMO meetings.
So it is as clear as mud. We also don’t really know what is going on behind the scenes and we of course don’t know if the Trump admin has more at play then just supporting this flag state proposal. It also doesn’t help that other news sites have picked up the WSJ story but framed it that the Trump administration is looking for a “delay”.
I think that the characterization of this as a “delay” is incorrect if we are talking about the flag state proposal. The clarification written by the flag states (that I linked to above) clearly states that there is “no suggestion in the paper to delay or weaken the general enforcement provisions” and that the “paper absolutely does not attempt to change the standard, nor does it seek to delay the 1 January 2020 effective date”.
But I also don’t know for sure if what we are talking about is just the flag state proposal. I don’t think anyone knows for sure what exactly is being contemplated or going on behind closed doors. So when journalists start using words like delay in the headline, its easy to be scared off by it.
My personal guess (and it is a guess) is that a lot has gone on behind the scenes this last week. There was an article back in september about how the US was staying on the sidelines wrt the flag state paper because they said it was too vague. There were other articles saying the flag state paper was vague. My guess is this was intentional as the flag states were looking to get consensus around a bigger change wrt the fuel carriage ban for high sulphur fuel. That the US sided with the flag states one the same day that the flag states released their clarification seems pretty coincidental – it kinda suggests this is what they could get agreement on. And like I said, if I am understanding this clarification correctly, its not really that negative (but I could be wrong, I am as far from an expert in IMO legalese as you can get).
Nevertheless, the market prepared for the worst on Friday, both hammering Liqtech, refiners and fuel spreads.
I’m still trying to wrap my head around all of this. I only figured out much of what I have described here today and I’m still not really sure if I’m thinking about it right. I guess the one negative thing is that Trump’s administration is now involved and they aren’t necessarily predictable. So its hard to say how this plays out. The IMO Marine Environmental Protection Committee meets Monday, so this is all going to get ironed out then. That is also why this all came to a head on Friday with a bunch of articles coming out. There must be lots of positioning going on.
Sounds pretty positive and to address one of the comments about it sounds like they are in good shape as far as cash position goes.
Yeah I think it was positive. There is more risk with what has happened at the IMO. On the other hand the stock has correct a lot which should price that in.
1. The adoption of scrubbers has to some extend a self defeating effect for the producers of the equipment. The more ships that adopt the scrubber solution the narrower the spread between MGO and HFO should become in the future, which would then make scrubbers less economically compared tonlos sulfur fuil.
2. Although I see revenues and earnings from scrubbers to take off, I still wonder what a fair multiple for such a company would be given that their growth is concentrated on the next seven years and will massively flatten or even be negative thereafter.
3. I read the transcript of the recent call and understand that we have to differentiate between system (450k per unit) and component (230k per unit) sales. So we will see lower sales per unit but a higher number of units with a slightly higher margin. I guess your numbers would not change dramatically for the bottom line, right?
4. The company claims that the current capital base (>4.5 Million) is sufficient to cope with future growth. I’m not sure if that is really realistic. How likely is another capital increase?
1. A couple points. First, assuming there is a point where its self defeating to install scrubbers I believe that level is high enough that if it happened LIQT will have benefited far beyond what is justified by the current share price. Consider that right now we are talking a couple thousand ships getting scrubbers out of a 70k fleet. And my numbers aren’t even assuming that LIQT gets most of those ships (ie. I don’t have the latest framework agreement modeled in there). Second, are you sure it would be self-defeating? Consider this – What are current HSFO to LSFO equivalent spreads (you have to use a gasoil equivalent for LSFO because there isn’t a true LSFO right now) and what would be the payback on scrubbers at those spreads? I was looking at this a month ago and thinking that at current spreads (so right now, with all ships still using HSFO) scrubber payback would still be pretty good. Isn’t this the worst case scenario for spreads after 2020? To put it another way, the reason ships aren’t installing scrubbers right isn’t because spreads aren’t favorable, its because they don’t have to.
2. First there is the new build opportunity – 60% of newbuilds are being installed with scrubbers. 1,000-1,500 ships a year get built I believe (I’ve never been able to pin that number down exactly, its always given on a DMT basis, not ship basis). So the opportunity is quite large. Second, I think the upside from the ramp could far exceed the share price on its own. Its tough to project because we don’t know yet whether LIQT will hold its market share through the build, how many scrubbers will be closed-loop or hybrid, etc, but if an optimistic scenario holds then the cash should easily exceed the existing share price by a fair bit. Apart from that there are other verticals where the exposure from being used in shipping will help give them a foothold to expand into – such as scrubbers for power industry, oil and gas flowback filtering, and the DPFs maybe. But I think the newbuild opp is going to be large. The bigger question is what does the regulatory regime look like in 7 years and have even stricter environmental regs come in.
3. No I don’t think that’s right. Consider that the new framework agreement is entirely incremental to my model. So you can basically add 80-100 units at $230K and 70% margin (they said higher margin and we know existing units at scale are 65% with the Mark 6 design so that’s my guess). So I think my numbers actually change pretty dramatically with these additions. Also, consider that my numbers of 80 are actually less than the other two framework agreements. I conservatively said 80 but if you read the transcripts LIQT said they expect 120 from these two.
4. Well they just came out and said they don’t need to raise capital this week. They said they had more cash then they had at the end of Q2. And soon they are going to be getting a tonne of cash from orders. I mean I don’t know what they will do and I agree $4mm doesn’t seem like a lot but it would definitely be a surprise to me if they raised at this point.
3. I‘m still confused by their announcements. What you are saying is that their announced three framework agreements? The latest was the one signed on October first which will lead to 80-100 filter components with 230k each in 2019. on top of that are the other two agreements that lead to up to 120 Mark 6 orders for 450k each? Is that correct?
I thought that the agreement signed October 1 was for a prior already announced order.
4. They might get some pre-payments from their clients but is that enough working capital to handle 44mm (modelled above) plus about 13mm from the latest order?
Thats right, they have announced 3 separate framework agreements. The other two were announced early in the year and should be ~$450k ASPs. This one was 80-100 at $230k ASPs. I’m pretty sure this latest one was with Wartsila. One of the earlier one’s was almost assuredly with Yara. Not sure who the second one was with, maybe Alfa Laval, but hard to triangulate with any certainty.
I really don’t know what to say about (4). The company said they don’t need capital. They do have some access to debt and they are getting cash from orders (ie the cash balance being up since Q2). You can believe them or not.
How did you figure out the latest agreement was with Wartsila and previous one with Yara?
With Yara they’ve talked about their relationship a number of times on cc’s. Yara was a partner when they developed the product. With Wartsila the CEO let it slip in one interview that it was the largest scrubber manufacturer, so that would be Wartsila.
I just listened to the Q3 conference call and I‘m still somewhat confused about the product pricing. The management was asked about the current backlog for 2019 deliveries and the respective pricing of these orders. They plan about 50 system deliveries for next year. These are complete filtration systems entirely produced by LiqTech which go for an ASP between 200 and 400k USD each instead of the assumed 450k USD which was published in the company presentation. For the orders from the framework agreements (I remember a figure of 120 over 2 years) LiqTech delivers the filtration component of a system assembled by their partner. Here the ASP is 230k USD.
I don’t think you are right about the framework ASPs. There is 1 framework with an ASP of $230k (80-100 units) and 2 other framework agreements (min 130 units, 95+35, and those are for the entire system so they would be in the $400k to $450k range (I believe Sune gave that range on the Q1 or Q2 call for those framework agreements).
Sune has said in the past (I think it was Q417 call) that the upper range is $400k to $450k. I’m not sure why he said $400k today. Maybe for those 50 orders thats the biggest so far? Maybe they have discounted a bit for a large purchase?
In the presentation you saw it in was it part of the addressable market calc? Thats the only place I’ve seen the $450k referred to.
Yes exactly, I saw the 450k USD when they described the addressable market. From minutes 35 onwards in the replay he comments about ASP‘s.
The stock has revovered from recent lows in Q4. Meanwhile short interest has reached close to 4mn shares. The company will give an operational update on January 14th.
I read the transcript of yesterday’s update call with the management. According to the CEO China will only allow closed or hybrid scrubbers in the future which plays into Liqtechs hands.
They seem to beat their initial guidance and expect record Q1 and Q2 numbers. Cash was at 3,8 mn at year end and they will not need to raise any capital in the near future. Production capacity will be doubled by year end. They reported 110 orders for 2019 so far.
I’m still confused about their definition of what is part of which agreements and what the margin under the different agreements are. Maybe someone here can put bring some light on this.
Where did you find the transcript?
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Marriage licenses recorded at the Franklin County Courthouse Nov. 9-13, 2015.
CHAMBERSBURG -- The following marriage licenses, as of Nov. 9 to Nov. 13, 2015, are part of the public record at Franklin County Courthouse. They are published by Public Opinion as a service to readers.
Dylan Michael Wright, Chambersburg, and Shelby Lauren Nikolasus, Chambersburg. Married on Nov. 9, 2015.
Jonathan Lee Rost, Chambersburg, and Brenda Kay Martin, Chambersburg. Married on Nov. 9, 2015.
Rudy C Byler, Spring Run, and Mary B. Peachey, Spring Run. Married on Nov. 9, 2015.
Donald Eugene Gettel, Clear Spring, Md., and Sherry Delores Wenk, Clear Spring, Md. Married on Nov. 9, 2015.
Jaime Rosas, Chambersburg, and Olfania Beatriz Martinez Garcia, Chambersburg. Married on Nov. 9, 2015.
Joshua Alan Karper, Shippensburg, and Macaelagh Sandra Carolyn Risser, Shippensburg. Married on Nov. 10, 2015.
Melvin Franklin Smith, Waynesboro, and Pauline Suzanne Gonzales, Hagerstown, Md. Married on Nov. 10, 2015.
Eugene Herman Shields, Upper Strasburg, and Cindy Lee Shew, Upper Strasburg. Married on Nov. 12, 2015.
Joseph Leon Gildon, Chambersburg, and Samantha Ann Keffer, Chambersburg. Married on Nov. 12, 2015.
Thomas Constantine Jr. Serkedakis, Chambersburg, and Tara Leann Nichols, Chambersburg. Married on Nov. 12, 2015.
Justian Javieer Roberts, Mont Alto, and Venine Victoria Virginia Steeple, Mont Alto. Married on Nov. 12, 2015.
Dylan Anthony Radabaugh, Shippensburg, and Annalise Rene Rininger, Shippensburg. Married on Nov. 13, 2015.
Timothy Lynn Wiley, Chambersburg, and Morgan Lynn Kadar, Chambersburg. Married Nov. 13, 2015.
Marshall Allan Warden, Dry Run, and Theresa Margaret Donelson, Dry Run. Married on Nov. 13, 2015.
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What are your most embarrassing moments?
Lipstick on your teeth? Skirt stuck up your backside? Tights got massive ladders at the back? Eye-liner smudged all over your face?
If you’re anything like me, all these things have happened to you time and time again.
People are afflicted by a need to be polite, but sometimes, our attempts not to embarrass someone end up leading to them becoming a greater source of embarrassment as their indiscretion is witnessed by a larger number of people. Bizarrely, by not making someone aware of a fashion faux pas, we are actually making them become a greater subject of ridicule as people snigger at them behind their backs or write them off as an oddball.
I’m sure I’ve been dismissed as a batty woman on numerous occasions as I’ve walked around oblivious to the fact I’ve got something on my face or absentmindedly gone out wearing odd shoes.
Two particular incidents stick in my mind and make me flush with embarrassment.
The first was after I’d been for a visit to a hairdressers in Preston city centre. Before my mop was tackled, I was made to put on one of those fetching capes – you know the ones where you put your arms in first like an apron.
I’m not sure how it happened – or why they didn’t stop me – but somehow I managed to leave the premises still wearing said cape. It was a good 10 minutes and I was halfway down Fishergate when realisation dawned and I sheepishly made my way back to the salon to return it.
The second incident was at Boots. I had popped into the shop to pick up a few things and, in preparation, picked up a basket on entrance and put it on my arm.
On walking around the store, none of the items I wanted were in stock, so I decided to come back another day and realised I still had time to get to Debenhams.
Deep in thought and hurriedly making my way across the high street, I was almost at the Fishergate Centre when in horror I looked at my arm to find a basket on it!
With a burning face, I rushed back to Boots to return the offending item. I’ve never shoplifted in my life and suddenly I’d attempted to shoplift an empty shopping basket!
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1971-73 Mustang NASA Hood Scoop Insert Grilles, Price per pair. Honeycomb pattern. Made from Original Ford Tooling.
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Profit maximization rule (also called optimal output rule) specifies that a firm can maximize its economic profit by producing at an output level at which its marginal revenue is equal to its marginal cost.
Marginal revenue is the change in revenue that results from a change in a change in output. For example, if a firm sells 99 units for $198 and 100 units for $200, marginal revenue of the 100th unit is $2. If ∆TR is the change in total revenue and ∆q is the change in output, MR equals ∆TR/∆q.
Marginal cost, on the other hand, is the incremental cost of additional units of output. For example, if total cost of 99 units is $148.5 and total cost of 100 units is $150, the marginal cost of the 100th units is $1.5. If ∆TC is change in total cost and ∆q is the change in output, MC equals ∆TC/∆q.
It makes intuitive sense that a firm should continue increasing its production as long as marginal revenue is higher than marginal cost because each additional sale increases profit by $0.5 ($2 minus $1.5). But if the marginal cost is higher than the marginal revenue, it means that the firm is spending more money on the unit than it earns, and it doesn’t make sense to produce it. It follow that if MR is greater than MC, a firm should increase production and if MR is less than MC, it should decrease production. The only point at which a firm doesn’t need to do anything to reach profit-maximization is the one at which MR=MC.
Why MR = MC is Profit-Maximizing?
It means that the rate of change of profit equals the difference between the rate of change of revenue and rate of change of cost.
Now, at the profit-maximizing output, rate of change of profit should be 0 because we have reached the peak of the profit curve. The rate of change in profit was positive till we reached the peak and it would turn negative if we move over it. Hence, it follows that profit maximization is possible if ∆π/∆q is 0.
But ∆TR/∆q is the definition of marginal revenue (MR) and ∆TC/∆q is the definition of marginal cost.
The beauty of MR = MC as the profit maximization point is that it applies to all firms, both in perfect competition or monopoly.
The profit-maximizing output can also be determined from the intersection of marginal revenue and marginal cost curves.
The total revenue and total cost graph shows that 10 units are indeed the profit-maximizing output because the distance between the total revenue curve and total cost curve is maximum at 10 units.
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Shell Catalysts & Technologies rigorously tests refinery and petrochemical plant equipment in pressurized testing facilities and advanced simulations. Results and experience from both customer and Shell affiliated applications of our technology ensure continuous improvement and development of the equipment, and yield the superior results for our customers.
Having trouble avoiding systemic pressure drop? Is cycle length unexpectedly decreasing? Are product specifications becoming difficult to achieve? Are safety and maintenance costs exorbitant?
Shell Catalysts & Technologies’ UFQ interbed internals are designed to mix the gas and liquid phases separately. Highly homogeneous mixing is achieved regardless of quench load, resulting in increased performance.
Shell Catalysts & Technologies’ state-of-the-art reactor internals can optimize catalyst utilization, maximize cycle length, and decrease turn-around times.
An extensive refining technology portfolio is at the core of our offering. However, refinery and plant equipment alone won’t guarantee optimal outcomes and profitability. Shell Catalysts & Technologies’ customers benefit from our diagnostic and holistic recommendation methodologies.
Leveraging our unique expertise and years of experience as owners and operators in the market allows the introduction of new hardware into refineries with maximum efficiency. Helping refiners improve refinery margins by optimizing processes and equipment performance is, in many cases, as valuable as the cutting-edge equipment itself.
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Welcome to the FranchiseResearch.net listing of Best Western Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD) available for sale. The Best Western FDD is a federally mandated document that includes information on 23 critical areas. This covers the rights and obligations of the franchisor and franchisee, background information on the franchisor and its officers, lawsuits, and other important information. The FDD is often hundreds of pages long and should be closely reviewed by prospective franchisees or anyone else interested in researching the franchise.
Each Best Western FDD is $99 and is immediately available as a PDF download upon purchase.
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What's more gross than a fungus gnat larva? Thousands of fungus gnat larva swarming together to look like a giant blob snake. From afar, it just looks like a rotten log or snake trying to slide by on the sidewalk but when you get up close, the horror, the horror.
Here's some more videos of other larva swarms in action below. They're clearer, which makes them even more gross.
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Emotionally and physically scarred, Dr Frances Nin has come to Pelican Bay in search of tranquillity. But motorcycle–riding local rebel Sergeant Jacob Hawke gets her pulse rate spiking!
Journalist Holly Harding is looking for her first big scoop on the infamous cattle king, Brett Wyndham. But when their plane crashes in the middle of the Outback, she's forced to rely on Brett for protection. Then how will Holly deny their sizzling attraction?
Sapphie Thomas came to the Outback to fulfil her sister's wishes to find her nephew's father. But poor Harry no longer has a daddy, and she's forced to stay with his uncle, Outback Cattleman Liam Stapleton. Sapphie has seen Liam's tough edges soften when he sees Harry's smile. Maybe she can make his heart melt, too?
Pampered Amanda Winchester was like an itch that Jared James couldn't scratch. But the tables have turned now Amanda has nothing, and Jared is her new boss! It's payback time! And bedding the delectable Amanda will be his reward.
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While the trading world was focused on the latest news involving Deutsche Bank, namely that the troubled German bank had been contemplating a merger with Germany’s other mega-bank , Commerzbank as part of a strategy to sell all or part of a key business to speed up its flagging overhaul, a more troubling report emerged in a German gold analysis website , according to which Deutsche Bank was unable to satisfy a gold delivery request when asked to do so by a client of Germany’s Xetra-Gold service.
Transparent: Xetra-Gold tracks the price of gold on a virtually 1:1 basis, and is always up to date. Tradeable in euros per gram: While in the past, gold was mainly denominated in US dollars per troy ounce, you trade Xetra-Gold in euros per gram.
We, on the other hand, have a more focused question: is the inability to deliver physical gold an incipient issue with Xetra-Gold, or with the company’s “designated sponsor” Deutsche Bank, and if the latter is suddenly unable to satisfy even the smallest of delivery requests by retail clients, just how unprecedented is the global physical gold shortage?
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Things hit rock bottom for Zoya when, during the last rites ceremony, she sees everyone falling on the ground writhing in pain. After learning that the offering prepared by her is the reason for everyone’s pain and Hooda’s deteriorating health, Zoya feels guilty. What new hurricane is waiting at the horizon for Zoya?
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Robert De Niro has moved into one of New York’s most expensive rental apartments — an entire floor of a tower at 15 Central Park West for a whopping $125,000 a month.
De Niro and his wife, Grace Hightower, recently moved into 35AB at the tony residence. The pad is two condo apartments combined into one, occupying a whole floor of the tower, and owned by steel magnate Leroy Schecter.
The 6,000-square-foot unit boasts five bedrooms, seven baths, a library and dining room, plus sweeping views of Central Park, downtown Manhattan and the Hudson River. Schecter had originally put it on the market for sale for $95 million in 2012.
The De Niros have been homeless since a 2012 blaze in their Upper West Side co-op. The fire at their triplex at 88 Central Park West started in the laundry room and quickly spread, requiring an extensive gut renovation.
A source tells Page Six that after renting in the West Village, De Niro was ready to come back uptown. While his rep did not comment, sources say De Niro will live at 15 CPW until renovations on his place are complete.
Schecter bought the two 35th-floor apartments for a total of $18.9 million in 2008. Prior to the construction work, he rented the two units for a total of $70,000 per month to Yankee Alex Rodriguez and investor Henry Silverman.
After listing the combined apartments for $95 million in 2012, Schecter reduced it to $85 million in April last year, then slashed it to $70 million in November. It’s now on the market for $65 million.
De Niro’s neighbors in the storied building — said to be New York’s most exclusive address and nicknamed the “Limestone Jesus” — include Goldman Sachs’ Lloyd Blankfein, hedge funders Dan Loeb and Barry Rosenstein, Denzel Washington, Bob Costas and Sting.
De Niro’s rent at 15 CPW is one of the highest for a Manhattan condo or townhouse, adds The Post’s Jennifer Gould Keil. But it falls below the highest NYC rent ask, $250,000 a month for each of the two penthouses at the New York Palace.
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Chair of Network of Local Enterprise Offices (LEO), Sheelagh Daly, will be one of the key speakers at this year’s “Irish Made Summit” taking place at the Guinness Storehouse on the 28th February. The Summit follows on from the hugely successful Irish Made Awards in 2017, which saw over Irish 200 companies compete.
The Irish Made Summit is designed to support Irish made products and the range of people behind them to give Irish made products the very best exposure. The Summit will include a full day of educational and interactive talks and break out sessions where new, start-up and established businesses can learn about finance, marketing, funding and retail from some of Ireland’s best-known successes stories.
Sheelagh Daly will be speaking on the Funding and Finance panel, lending her considerable knowledge of the sector to aid new, established and start up businesses on the day with advice on the how to access funding for their businesses and what finance may be available to them.
Some of those speaking alongside Chair of Network of LEOs, Sheelagh Daly, on the day will be Irish designer Helen James, Eddie Shanahan, Chairperson of the Council of Irish Fashion Designers, Emma Kelly of Elevate PR and award winning Irish jewellery designer Chupi Sweetman.
Ahead of the Irish Made Summit, Sheelagh Daly, Chair of Network of Local Enterprise Offices, said; “The Irish Made Awards and the Irish Made Summit are a great initiative that give Irish businesses, both new and established, the chance to learn from Irish expertise that have led the way both in Ireland and internationally with their success.
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5" x 7" designs are precut on self-adhesive board. 3 each of 4 styles. Pack of 12. Sand sold separately.
The younger girls enjoyed these. They were of the appropriate difficulity and alloed them to do their own thing as far as colors go. They are sweet for the younger girls.
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Gina lists and sells residential and commercial properties, as well as farms, ranches and undeveloped land.
Gina could well be the face of Durango – friendly, resourceful and always ready to lend a hand. She’s been recognized as a leader within the Southwestern Colorado community, both in real estate circles and local charitable entities. Since beginning her career in 1982, Gina has distinguished herself by serving on local, regional and statewide real estate boards as well as taking on high-responsibility positions within the United Way, Volunteers of America and many other public service organizations.
Along the way, Gina has shaped countless residential and commercial real estate transactions – all while raising two wonderful sons right here in Durango.
In her free time, you’re likely to find Gina participating in a charitable golf tournament, hiking with her dogs, or spending time in the mountains with her family, most of whom still live in the area.
Get to know Gina better and find out what she can do to help with your latest real estate transaction by contacting her today.
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As always, I thank you for your support and for the small commission I make on the Amazon purchases made through my links.
I eat a lot of fruit (usually three whole fruits a night as a bedtime snack) and in a SHTF situation, fruits will be something I will really miss. The Freeze-Dried Fruit Favorites Combo from Emergency Essentials is something I use all year round. With the grocery store a 20 mile round trip journey, I like the thought of being able to rehydrate my own fruit, in the quantity I want, at a moments notice.
The selection includes Apple Dices, Bananas, Peaches, Pineapple Dices, Blueberries and Strawberries.
But not to be left out, there are veggies too. The deluxe supply of Freeze Dried Vegetables includes 18 #10 tins of the following veggies in various quantities: Broccoli, Cauliflower, Sweet Corn, Green Beans, Green Peppers, Green Peas, Mushrooms, Potato Dices, Spinach, and White Onions.
Amazon has a cool feature called Shop Amazon – Most Wished For Items. This is an easy tool for finding products that people are ‘wishing” for and in this way you know what the top products are. Like I said, very cool.
Absolute Rights is offering a free 8 page report “How to Identify and Avoid Chokepoints”. This refers to avoiding the crowds and obstacles to getting out of dodge when you need to flee in order to stay out of harm’s way following a disaster.
One of the tips they offer is to avoid roads that are near churches, hospitals, stadiums and schools. This all makes sense but why didn’t I think of that?
Anyway, you will need to enter your email address but other than that, there is no pressure or obligation to purchase anything. Here is a link to get How to Identify and Avoid Chokepoints.
Since I started prepping, I have been having so much fun with it. It has made me think a bit differently on what to shop for and has enhanced my gardening thoughts. I have expanded my gardening (even more), added fruit and nut bearing trees, and so on.
Yes it does take some money, but, do a little at a time. You won’t be disappointed.
@John – Good point. I do not have life insurance either. And yes, I agree that the economy going south is the major risk that I am preparing for at the moment. That and the banksters stealing my life savings.
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At Sorella Vita we work tirelessly with our authorized retailers to ensure that you not only get the bridesmaid dresses of your dreams, but that you get the experience of a lifetime as well.
Please be aware! Sorella Vita bridesmaid dresses are not available to purchase online. They can only be purchased through one of our authorized retailers you can find below. If you see one of our dresses listed for sale on a web site, it is most likely a cheap knock-off.
For more information in counterfeit dresses, see this “Buyer Beware” post on Pretty | Happy | Love.
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The third became irrelevant as policy changes were enacted, but the first two are even more germane to today’s investors than they were back in 1921.
The goal of allowing a tax-exemption on continuation of a taxpayers investment through different, but like-kind, property, was at the root of Congress’s intention in enacting the statute.
The original statute was modified through the Revenue Acts of 1924 and 1928. In 1935, the Board of Tax appeals added safe-harbor through Qualified Intermediaries, to make sure the taxpayer didn’t receive proceeds or other property during an exchange.
A 1954 Amendment to the Federal Tax Code changed the exchanges to Section 1031. The current language defining and describing tax-deferred, like-king exchanges was adopted and these exchange transactions took their modern form.
The industry was dramatically changed by a case in the late 1970s. That’s when T.J. Starker transferred his timber property to Crown Zellerbach Cooperation, with the promise that Crown would transfer like-kind property over a five-year period.
The IRS stepped in and denied the transaction. They argued that the exchange required a simultaneous swap. The case went to court, and in a landmark decision, the Ninth Circuit Court ruled against the IRS. Starker and Crown’s were allowed to make their exchange.
A few years later, Congress set the 45-calendar day identification deadline and 180-calendar-day exchange period and outlawed exchanges of partnership interests as part of the Deficit Reduction Act of 1984. Preferential capital gains treatment were eliminated in the Tax Reform Act of 1986.
In 1990, the Department of Treasure issued tax-deferred like-kind exchange rules and regulations, providing guidance and clarifying rules. More guidelines were given to investors through Revenue Procedure 2000-37, and in 2002, Revenue Procedure 2002-22 had the most significant impact on the industry since 1986 and was responsible for a big growth in 1031 exchange transactions.
Recently, in 2012, the JOBS Act allowed private equity crowdfunding for real estate investments, giving investors access to replacement properties digitally. And in 2018, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, preserving exchanges of real estate, but disallowing personal property assets from 1031 exchanges.
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New amenities blocks & camp kitchen - you're in for a treat! The two new amenities blocks have separate mens & womens sections with additional new laundries, family bathrooms and easy access bathrooms. Also we have a fabulous new camp kitchen and TV room with sheltered dining and cooking areas.
The tea-tree scented waters of Lake Ainsworth have long thought to have had recuperative powers. The same can be said for the North Coast Holiday Parks Lake Ainsworth where a visit will invariably leave you feeling revived, relaxed and rejuvenated. Only a short drive from the hustle and bustle of Ballina and Byron Bay, the park is within easy walking distance of the relaxed village atmosphere of Lennox Head with its Al fresco dining and boutique specialty shops. On your doorstep is the mighty Seven Mile Beach, renowned by surfers across the world for its challenging right-hand point break and a popular spot for fishing. The calm waters of the lake are ideal for you to bring a kayak, wind-surfer or stand up paddleboard. It doesn’t matter if you’re taking a dip or making use of one of the many picturesque BBQ settings in the area, Lake Ainsworth will still have a chance to work its magic. The North Coast Holiday Parks Lake Ainsworth is large and spacious, ideal for groups travelling together.
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Florida is one of only 14 states that have not expanded Medicaid. As a result, approximately 445,000(1) Floridians fall into the “Coverage Gap,” meaning they have no path to affordable coverage. For example, a working parent with one child who earns just $500/month (less than 50% of FPL) is above the income threshold, and therefore ineligible, for Florida’s very limited Medicaid coverage, and at the same time is below the income cut-off for, and therefore unable to purchase, Marketplace coverage. Additionally, approximately 392,000(2) low-income Floridians who do qualify for Marketplace insurance (those between 100 and 138% FPL) are severely burdened by out-of-pocket costs and challenges in accessing care, many of which would be resolved with Medicaid expansion.
A large body of data and evidence show that those states which have chosen to expand Medicaid under the ACA have witnessed improved healthcare access and individual financial stability, as well as economic benefits for states, local communities and providers.
Until Florida expands Medicaid, policy makers and the public must hear from uninsured residents about the suffering and loss that comes with lacking health coverage. The Florida Health Justice Project is working with impacted individuals, advocates and health care providers to help bring these stories to light through our Florida Health Justice STORIES initiative.
1 Garfield, Rachel, Kendal Orgera, and Anthony Damico. 2019. “The Coverage Gap: Uninsured Poor Adults in States That Do Not Expand Medicaid.” Issue brief. Washington, D.C.: Kaiser Family Foundation. https://www.kff.org/medicaid/issue-brief/the-coverage-gap-uninsured-poor-adults-in-states-that-do-not-expand-medicaid/.
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Being in a startup business can be a lot of fun. You have the ability to turn your ship on a dime, so to speak, and move with agility as your business demands it. But let’s face it, being a startup means you’ve got passion and you’re ready to do great things. That also means there’s a lot of work that needs to be done, especially when it comes to marketing your business.
Online exposure is best left to be navigated by professionals. It’s a competitive space that most startups don’t have the bandwidth or resources to manage right off the bat. Even with most people on the verge of digital overload in their personal lives there’s no better way to meet a potential customer than face to face. One of the best ways to put yourself and get great exposure out there as a startup is to exhibit at a trade show. Here’s what startups need to know about successful trade show exhibition.
You have a budget, should you choose to accept it. Don’t let your budget self-destruct. The first step is developing a trade show budget that covers costs like drayage, travel expenses, trade show booth, marketing materials, and more.
When planning for the trade show, consider what your motivation and overall goal is. Are you exhibiting to raise brand awareness, make sales, or build your lead generation sales funnel? Knowing what your overall strategy is will go a long way to ensuring you’re consistent with your brand’s message and presence. People do love consistency!
Are your palms already clammy at the thought of exhibiting at a trade show? Get first hand knowledge and experience simply by visiting a trade show near you.
Your own backyard, figuratively speaking, is a perfect place to start exposing your brand to potential customers. Exhibiting at a local trade show allows you to present the human side of your brand. Allowing customers to see the people behind the products or services gives them the ability to humanize your brand. Gaining a customer’s’ trust can be tough, but once you have it you can turn them into a brand ambassador.
Staying local also means you can keep your budget intact. Without the uncertainty of travel delays, how on earth will you sleep at night?
Selecting the perfect trade show for your business is essential to ensuring that you’re placing yourself in front of prospects that are interested in what you have to offer. Exhibiting your revolutionary new cotton candy machine at a medical device trade show may not be the best use of your time, money and resources. Choose your trade show wisely. Do your research and due diligence to make sure your business compliments those at the trade show. One quick way to test this is to see where your competitors are exhibiting.
What are the benefits of the product / service?
Are the booth staff smiling and approachable?
Consider the pain points of your customers and tailor your trade show exhibit around answering those questions and addressing those needs.
You made some sales, some friends, and hopefully some leads. Now what? Don’t let that hard work go to waste. Make sure your follow up with your leads; as time passes your ability to connect with them decreases rapidly.
Trade shows can be extremely beneficial to a business and should be considered in your marketing plans. If you’d like more information on how to have the best trade show booth, or tips on how to have a great show, all you have to do is contact us today!
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American Built Arms Company now offers the Remington Model 700 SPS Tactical AAC-SD barreled action. This barreled action is an ideal accessory for the MOD*X GEN III Modular Rifle System™. Perfect for FFL gunsmiths and custom gun shops looking to provide an accurate, proven barreled action for their rifle builds.
I bought this Remington 700 SPS AAC-SD 308 to mate with a Magpul Hunter stock as a deer rifle. I put a budget scope on it and was shooting sub-moa at 100 yards. I was also consistently hitting a 10" gong at 500 yards and a 12" gong at 800 yards.
Some people are leery of new Remington products but you can put aside the doubt on this one. I could not be happier with my new Remington 700 SPS AAC-SD. The barreled action mated perfectly with the Magpul Hunter stock and the complete rifle turned out awesome and shoots perfectly.
Barreled action arrived just as described and at a good price. Very fast shipping also. Thanks!
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Steph Bowe: I only ever wanted to become an author so that I can go to my own book signings dressed like this.
I only ever wanted to become an author so that I can go to my own book signings dressed like this.
Public decency: You know it's overrated.
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Controversial Dance hall star Gully bop says he is ready to dominate the dancehall space again. The rags to riches deejay who has had a very colourful career has teamed up with former manager Karl Durrant to pilot a massive promotional campaign including a high school tour, new music videos and new singles for several established producers. According to Bop he now has a greater understanding of the music business and he is confident that his space in dancehall is reserved.
“Gullybop is a star, unlike many artistes who find a hit song and then fade Gullybop actually won the love of the people which makes him a very valuable artiste despite the fact that he was missing from the scene for sometime. Any stage Bop walks upon he tears it down no matter who else is on the line up. Bop is full of drama and excitement so he will always offer high entertainment value. The fans miss him he cannot be forgotten, one Gullybop” stated Karl Durrant.
Currently Gullybop is gearing up to release a slew of new singles, music videos and has embarked on all island promotional high school tour. Gullybop is working closely with Karl Durrant.
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BMI will present its 12th Annual Unsigned Urban Showcase Thursday, April 23, featuring some of the recording industry’s eminent stars and most promising unsigned talent. Held Thursday, April 23 at E.S.S.O Nightclub (1599 Memorial Drive, Atlanta, GA), the event begins at 9 p.m.; doors open at 8 p.m. The festivities are open to the public; attendees must be 21-years-old with valid identification. please call (404) 378-1095 or log on to www.ticketalternative.com to purchase tickets.
Headliners for the highly-anticipated night of music are inimitable MC NAS; mellifluous crooner Trey Songz; and multi-talented troubadour Novel, who will each bring their respective high-energy sounds. DJ Khaled will host the event.
Hopefuls from across the country vied for a chance to display their talent in front of Atlanta’s influential, superstar-spotting music community, and the showcase finalists were chosen by a group of top BMI songwriters, producers and industry executives from over 300 submissions. The contenders include songwriting siren Ryn Nicole (San Diego); genre-smashing showman Kameron Corvet (Atlanta); Source Magazine-“hyped” MC Rain (NYC); and r&b wranglers 718 (NYC).
The night provides a unique opportunity for BMI affiliates to showcase before a room of industry professionals. The final four will perform for a panel of celebrity judges including singer/songwriter Dallas Austin (Madonna, TLC); Capitol Records Senior Vice President, Urban Music Leonard Brooks; Myspace Records President, Urban Music Marquis Collins; manager and Imani Entertainment Group CEO Manny Halley (clients include Keyshia Cole & Lyfe Jennings); Def Jam Recordings Executive Vice President Chris Hicks; Polo Grounds Music President and RCA Music Group Senior Vice President, Urban Bryan Leach; manager and Czar Entertainment CEO Jimmy Rosmond (clients include The Game, Gucci Mane & Pleasure P).
BMI will also present the Legends of ATL Award to a community leader, recognizing his or her contributions to the Atlanta music scene. Past recipients of the prestigious honor include Big Oomp, Organized Noize and Dallas Austin.
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The Fox 40 Marine EcoBlast Air Horn by will receive attention with powerful 120 dB sound can be heard up to one mile away. Once this air horn runs out, and it will, you can recharge it using the pump included. Once charged you can get up to 50 half-second blasts per 80 PSI charge.
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Block pallets are much more labor intensive than stringer pallets and require a different collection of machinery to both process the lumber and construct the pallet. They also use different kinds and styles of nails than stringer pallets. Block pallets often use ring shank and clinch nails; most block pallets have been built using softwood lumber, which is one of the major reasons why ring shank nails are common. Stringer pallets are often constructed with drive screw nails, a style of nail that is common in hardwood pallets. Hardwood lumber is most often used when building stringer pallets.
We prefers block pallets and principally uses block pallets in its pool systems.
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Coloring Pages Ideas Printable Rose Pictures. Treasure Chest Pics. Printable Spiderman Pictures. Snowman Coloring Pages. Bulldozer Coloring Pages. Trucks For Coloring. Patriotic Coloring Page. Drawing Pictures Of Kids. Cool Cars Coloring Pages.
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Automated Fare Collection (AFC) poses particular challenges for passenger individualisation systems. They not only have to reliably check large numbers of passengers, but must also accelerate paths within stations and reduce process costs. AFC gates from Magnetic meet these requirements exactly – with their MHTM™ drive technology: offering extremely long service lives, high energy efficiency, and sensitive impact detection. And they can be precisely adapted to your application thanks to the wide choice of barrier elements, housings and speeds available.
Wing gates with extremely short opening and closing times for automated ticket inspection with very high throughput frequencies.
Swing gates for rapidly inspecting the tickets of travellers and commuters where there are medium security requirements.
Swing barriers with high swing gates for high security during ticket inspections at unsupervised platforms or passages.
Turnstiles with a robust design for use outdoors (optional) with high visitor volumes.
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This graphic art watercolour illustration will add an element of elegance and mystery to your wall decor, with an Eastern flair.
This graphic art watercolour illustration celebrates the elegance of the art deco style. The lotus flower has long been associated with eastern philosophies and the natural layered qualities of its petals lends itself well to this art deco motif. Dramatic elements are brought together in one graphic art image that is sure to add visual impact to your wall decor.
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Onboarding someone onto a remote team is similar to onboarding someone onto a co-located team. A successful onboarding process gets a new colleague integrated into the team and contributing to the project in as little time as possible.
Put a very basic onboarding plan in place if you don’t already have one, and then keep repeating it to make it better. It should be really visible to the team so that everybody knows what’s going on.
The onboarding process for each company will differ, but the principles are the same: we want to set expectations, get to know the team, and learn about the company.
A successful onboarding process gets a new colleague integrated into the team and contributing to the project in as little time as possible. And there is little difference in onboarding someone onto a remote team compared to a co-located team.
The Happy Melly team uses a Trello board for their onboarding process. Anyone on the team can make suggestions and contribute to the process. When someone is hired, they are added to the Trello board, and they, together with the team, make sure that the onboarding process is completed.
Onboarding starts with a thoughtful and generous welcome. You can do this by setting up a virtual tea, coffee or even an adult beverage where everyone can meet for an online get-together. Something as simple as this can go a long way.
Define what both success and failure look like.
Create a team agreement. Be sure to introduce the new team member to the existing one.
Jurgen Appelo from Management 3.0 created an exercise called Personal Maps. It’s basically a mind map of somebody so others can get to know you.
Virtual Icebreakers are also a great way to get to know the team in a fun and relaxed way.
Howard Esbin came up with a trust game called Prelude. It’s a series of interactions between virtual team members that helps them get to know the strengths and weaknesses of their personality.
Create a channel specifically dedicated to getting to know you in your group instant message tool (Slack, Stride, etc).
Related to that, create an “Onboarding” channel in your group instant message tool.
This ties into setting expectations because we need to define what success and failure look like, and then find ways to align around the company goals.
Learn how to align around the company goals with your day-to-day tasks.
Onboarding is Culture with Jessie Shternshus – by .NET Rocks!
Welcome to the Collaboration Superpowers podcast. My name is Lisette and I’m interviewing people and companies doing great things remotely. Welcome to another episode, everyone. I’m glad you’re here. A couple of episodes ago, we talked about what to do on a virtual team when someone leaves the team. And I highlighted the process that Happy Melly uses when someone leaves the Happy Melly team. Today what I want to focus on (and this may seem a little backwards) is onboarding. So what happens when we hire somebody? And what does the onboarding process for a virtual team look like? There are a lot of similarities between co-located teams and remote teams when it comes to onboarding. For example, when somebody is new to the team, we want to give them a generous welcome and really make them feel like we’re glad to have them there. I know it seems very basic and it should go without saying, but I can’t tell you the number of stories where people have showed up to work and have been, let’s just say, underwhelmed. And a generous welcome doesn’t mean that it needs to be extravagant or expensive.
I mean for example, I went on this hike a couple of years ago in Switzerland, which took us about seven hours to get to [The Hut – 01:23]. And it was a long hike and a long hike up. And when we got to [The Hut – 01:27], the woman who was there came out and brought us tea and cookies and welcomed us. That gesture went a long way and everybody sat outside watching the sunset, drinking a nice, warm cup of tea. So this is the kind of thing that I mean by generous welcome. Now this translates directly into the remote world because we can also have virtual tea with each other. So when somebody joins your team, set up a virtual tea or a virtual coffee or a virtual adult beverage with people and sit down and have a drink together. Something as simple as this can go a long way. You can also give people virtual gifts, for example. One might be you send them a gift certificate to a local restaurant where they and their family can go one night, maybe sending them a Beer of the Month Club membership. There are lots and lots of little things like this that you can do. And for inspiration on that, listen to episode 53, perks for remote employees. There’s a lot of great remote gift ideas and remote celebration ideas there.
Once we welcome somebody to the team, then what? And this is where most companies drop the ball. They don’t have a plan. So the next, most important thing after welcoming somebody is have a plan. Have an onboarding plan. The first time this concept of having a plan became so clear to me is when I interviewed Jeremy Stanton way back in episode 10. But instead of paraphrasing him, I’ll just let him say it. Here’s Jeremy.
[Jeremy] So if we’re talking about onboarding, I think that’s the thing where a lot of companies drop the ball. [inaudible – 03:04] well, we did the best we could. We interviewed. And now [inaudible – 03:07] we really hope this person works out. And then there’s no follow-up. So you get six months, a year into a position. And this person is wasting all kinds of time. And everybody wishes that they could [inaudible – 03:17]. But there’s no rigorous process to get them out. And I think you’ve got [inaudible – 03:21] people as fast as possible. Find out that they’re not going to work out as soon as possible because the longer they stay there without being the right kind of fit, that’s just money being flushed down the drain because you’re going to have to find somebody else. And this person is working out. And they’re probably [inaudible – 03:34] everybody else down because everybody else has got to deal mentally with the fact that this person isn’t a fit. So having a really well-planned onboarding process is essential to that. So for us, [inaudible – 03:46] off the top of my head here, something along the lines of multiple points at the beginning, sort of on a logarithmic scale. So there’s like a week, maybe two weeks, then four, and then eight, and then maybe it’s like six months. So you want to have things that you’re looking for each of these stages where you want everybody to sign off that yes, this person is working out. And it’s not just you looking at them. You want to make this process very visible to them so that there are no surprises, so that they know if they’re failing or not because oftentimes, that process is made completely transparent. They’ll know it’s not a fit before you do. And sometimes, they’ll quit before you have to tell them to leave because they’ll feel very uncomfortable if it’s not [inaudible – 04:30] and they should know that. And if your process [inaudible – 04:35] provide you that level of clarity on both sides, there’s something wrong with it. And if you don’t have a process for doing that, then that’s a huge mistake.
Thanks, Jeremy. Okay, so here’s what a plan looks like. I’ve broken it down into three basic parts. The first is to set expectations, the second is to get to know the team, and the third is to learn about the company. For setting expectations, we just go back to what Jeremy says. We need to know what success looks like and what failure looks like. So really clearly define that.
Another way of setting expectations is to create the team agreement together. And when somebody new is coming onto the team, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce them to the existing team agreement.
Now what we do on the Happy Melly team is that when a new person comes on board, they sink into the existing team agreement. And during the next review session which we do about once every two to three months, then this person has input into how the team works and how things should change.
And the last component of setting expectations is building in feedback loops. Especially in the beginning, you want to build in regular feedback loops where you’re assessing success or failure and any hurdles that may have gotten in the way. While we’re setting expectations, we also want to get to know the team. There are a number of ways to do this. I’ve already mentioned the virtual drinks. But another really fun way of getting to know the team is a Jurgen Appelo exercise called personal maps. And it’s basically a mind map of somebody. So you’ll start out with your name in the middle and then around the name or other circles with your hobbies, your work, your values, family, whatever you want to put there. And then you basically draw a mind map of yourself. And on remote teams and co-located too, actually, the trick is that you don’t show your personal map and then give a presentation about yourself. You hold up your personal map for other team members to see. Or you share your screen, whatever you’re doing. And they get to ask you questions about yourself. So that is a way of keeping it a two-way, engaging conversation and getting to know somebody in a more well-rounded way. There are of course Virtual Ice Breakers that you can play. And I’d like to refer you to virtualicebreakers.com where they have some great ideas, especially for virtual teams, for ways to get to know each other.
There’s also the awesome trust game that Howard Esbin came up with. It’s called Prelude. It’s a series of interactions between virtual team members that helps them get to know the strengths and weaknesses of their personality, really fun to do. You can find more about that at playprelude.com. And a really easy way of doing this is to create a group chat specifically dedicated to getting to know you. On the Happy Melly team, what we use is the Getting to Know You channel in our Slack group. So periodically, somebody will just post a random question. And whoever is around and whoever wants to participate can answer. So that’s just a fun way of getting to know each other in a very asynchronous, low-key way.
Getting to know each other doesn’t need to be a one-day, team-building event necessarily. We can build it into our daily interactions with each other, just takes a little bit more conscious effort and deliberate effort.
Okay, so while we’re setting expectations and getting to know the team, the last component of the onboarding plan should be learning about the company, of course. And this ties into setting expectations because we need to define what success and failure looks like, and then we need to figure out how to align around the company goals. Some teams do this by setting OKRs. Some just have regular check-in periods. It’s hard to give specifics because it really is so different between different companies.
But the important thing is that when you’re learning about the company, you really want to learn how to align around the company goals with your day-to-day tasks. So the onboarding plan has three components: setting expectations, getting to know the team, and learning about the company.
Another thing that Jeremy mentions in his interview is that the onboarding plan really should be visible to the team so that everybody knows what’s going on. The Happy Melly team uses a Trello Board for this, for example. There’s a column that says, “Before the first day.” And another one says, “The first day.” And another one that says, “During the first couple of weeks.” And in each one of these columns, there are separate tasks. So like before the first day, for example, we ask everybody on the team to connect with each other on social media where they’re comfortable, of course. And on the first day, we add them to all of the folders on Google Drive. And we add them to the Slack group, and we add them to Trello and to I Done This and some of the other tools that we use. And during the first week, we help them create their own work profiles. And we have a virtual drink with the team. And then the rest of the Trello Board is made up of columns [inaudible – 09:37] where do I find out about invoicing, for example. So there’s a whole column. And where do I find out about the team agreement. And then there’s a link to the file. Another column is who do I talk to about. And then in each of the cards, it lists who’s responsible for various aspects. But this kind of open, transparent system makes it clear to everybody how people are going to move through the system. It gives the team a chance to review and make suggestions for how to make the onboarding process better. And it lets the new person know where they are in process and what’s expected of them.
So now I’ve only touched the surface of onboarding on virtual teams. But what I want people to walk away from is to remember, give a generous welcome to a new person that’s just coming onto the team and have a plan. Put a very basic onboarding plan in place if you don’t have one now, and then keep iterating to make it better.
That’s all for this week. If you want to hear more stories and more tips and tricks about working together from anywhere, then please visit the website collaborationsuperpowers.com. You’ll find lots more podcast episodes, video episodes, virtual team meeting cards, the latest book, workshops, facilitators. How can you not be typing collaborationsuperpowers.com into your computer right now? Stay tuned next week when I speak with Mariana Rego. She is the co-founder of a company called LeadWise, which is actually interesting. It’s a new initiative from Ricardo Semler, which is helping to modernize management practices of companies across the world. And if anybody can do it, Ricardo Semler can do it. And not only are they doing it, but they’re doing it with a remote team. So stay tuned next week to hear all about that.
A very special thanks to Nick, the podcast monster who keeps this podcast so pro. You can hire him to make you a star at podcastmonster.com. And another big thanks to my very favorite, dazzling designer, Alfred Boland. You can hire him to make you look cool at bolanden.nl. All right, everybody. Until next week, on-board the best and be powerful.
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Four heads total .. mechanisms controlled eye blinks, right and left eyeball movement, and bottom lip flappage.
This ticked and rotated intermittently. Laser cut plex with cast resin pills.
This was filled way past the capacity we had agreed on. It bowed out but did not leak or break :] scary!
We made steel spines sewed into vests that held the bubble helmets centered over the heads of the main actors.
Store window for John Carter @ Spaeth. The screw of the snow blower turned.
Historical Society in NYC. General Lafayette returns. Inside the red drum was a 360 degree image of a famous painting of Versaille, which rotated with the crank. later replaced with a motor.
SNL commercial parody. A company that offers mustache rides.
these worked really well, but did not get used in the SNL skit. Conan O'brien tried them during one of his shows.
This is upside down. It hung under the table and guided a long strip of paper up to the surface and flat across a rectangular cut out in a book. I forget the product.
This is what it looked like on the surface of the table. The paper had to slide across that 'window' . The idea being that you can see paper texture moving while digital images scrolled along at the same speed.
The job was to create a Red Eared slider - that's a type of turtle - whose head and feet retracted using radio control. Really fun to make. The head also turned and looked up.
Here is the radio controlled turtle strapped to the dog. I found the commercial on Youtube and all the comments were about how cruel it is to use real turtles flopping around on the backs of dogs. Ha!
There were real turtles there...but well cared for and barely used.
These two turned and looked at each other while they rounded a corner in a miniature city scape.
This was a floor plan model for a real estate company. The floors slide forward and back, so you can pick your condo while visualizing where is it in the building.
This was created so that an actor could collapse all the layers of a cell phone together at once. They supplied me with the layers and I rigged them so they swing together, and register with the neighboring layers. They removed the rig in post.
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Take your pick from five stunning holiday across the North, South and West of Wales - the idyllic staycation destination. From exploring historic landmarks to taking coastal walks, there’s so much to discover in this fantastic region. On park, you’ll find a whole host of activities such as swimming pools and exciting entertainment programmes to enjoy fun-filled holidays again and again.
Enjoy spellbinding views of Cardigan Bay and the Cambrian Mountains from this hillside park. Aberystwyth is just 6 miles away.
Jump and slide at the all-weather playgrounds and heated indoor pool or visit the nearby beaches for classic seaside fun.
From the on-park facilities to the stunning local area, there are so many reasons to own a holiday home at Brynowen.
You’ll enjoy stunning scenery and sunsets from this privileged spot on the Gwendraeth Estuary, with a bounty of beaches nearby.
There’s plenty to keep the family occupied on park, like kids’ clubs, all-weather playgrounds and a heated indoor pool.
With a beach on your doorstep and lots of walks to discover, you’ll love holiday home ownership at Carmarthen Bay.
Located directly on the Carmarthenshire Coast, this lovely parkland is moments away from a gigantic Blue Flag beach.
Make a splash at the indoor pool, climb 2 adventure playgrounds or simply chill at the Showbar.
Take a look at our caravans and lodges for sale at Pendine Sands and start enjoying life as a holiday home owner.
A prestigious Blue Flag beach is seconds from your door and some of South Wales’ best scenery and sights are nearby.
We offer an unrivalled choice of facilities, like an indoor pool complex, wet outdoor play area and numerous bars and restaurants.
There’s nowhere better to own than at one of the UK’s biggest holiday parks. Browse our holiday homes for sale today.
At the base of a mountain and just a short stroll from Pensarn Beach, this seaside park is ideally placed for adventures in North Wales.
A heated indoor pool, adventure playground and kids’ clubs, make every stay fun-filled.
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Take walks on sandy beaches and discover quaint villages.
Explore castles, landscapes and fun-filled days out.
From coastal to countryside views, they’ll take your breath away.
Our action-packed parks provide all the fun!
We have to say that moving to Brynowen has turned out to be simply the best thing we ever did regarding owning a caravan and we now go out of our way to recommend Brynowen to our friends on nearby parks.
I absolutely love spending all my free time down at Carmarthen Bay. I have been an Owner here for nearly two years and have enjoyed every minute. The team are fantastic, very friendly and will go out of their way to help anyone.
We went into caravan ownership because we wanted an escape away from the hectic lifestyle our family leads. Purchasing a caravan is like buying a house, it’s a big decision with the help of the fantastic sale staff, they take time to understand your needs and budget, it becomes more a personal and hasslefree service.
A 1,000 acre park with orangery, gothic castle and more!
Make a splash in Wales’ largest indoor water park.
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Book your flights from Little Rock to Appleton at OneTravel.com, and enjoy your journey hassle-free. OneTravel is a one-stop website for all your travel needs. From flight bookings, hotel packages, and vacation bookings to car rentals, we help you book everything with few clicks. OneTravel offers cheap airfares that help you save big. Book your Little Rock to Appleton flights with OneTravel and save money like never before.
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A Different Theme Loaded with Features!
If you have even a little interest in the mythology, probably Greek mythology, then Titan Storm is the game for you. This game is kind of a parody of the typical mythological characters. Oversize muscles of the characters, weird dresses, and a huge cat in the battlefield. Expect the unexpected here! But whatever it is, this game will make you richer for sure.
This 5 reels slot machine has 243 ways to win, and we are not complaining at all. The graphics may not match the picture you might have had when you read the title Titan Storm, but they are not outright bad or disappointing! You will probably smile every time something new comes up. Purpose solved! The symbols are very rewarding themselves!
Between three to five swords or masks, you can get up to 200 times your bet; if you happen to encounter 5 winged beasts, you win 500 times your bet! If you still want more, look out for the beautiful goddess. If 5 of them appear, count your blessings because she will reward you with 2,000 times your bet! A slot game with a little entertainment touch! What more can you ask for from a mobile slot?
Titan Storm bonus rounds will be nothing like you have ever played before! The wild symbol, which is the muscle-man himself, can substitute any symbol in the game – NO EXCEPTIONS! The most fascinating thing about this game is that the wild is the scatter, and the scatter is the wild! Confused? Play it to believe it!
It does not mean that both the symbols are same; it only means that in the Titan Storm Bonus round, the wild and the scatter are interchangeable.
Three scatter symbols alone or with wilds give out 10 Titan Storm Free spins. And since the wild and the scatter become one of a kind, the possibility to have more free spins is endless! Apart from that, you could also get a 5x multiplier when the scatter and the wild symbols combine for a five-of-a-kind win.
The theme is overall fascinating, though a little off-beat. But once you get to know how rewarding it can be, you will not let go off this beauty for long! Even without the bonus rounds and Titan Storm free spins, you can win a lot with the rewarding symbols in winning combinations.
It has an easy gameplay and you can play it, whether you are a newbie or a gambler. The main aim of mobile slots is to provide entertainment on the go, so rewards mostly do not matter. But if the rewards are as high as in this particular slot machine, who doesn’t want it?
Play now from your Android or iOS devices and get the power in your hand. Place bets wisely because if you are lucky enough, you can walk out with so much more! Base game or bonus game, the probability to win big is high in both, only on Titan Storm!
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We are water removal and cleanup specialists and are ready to service your Lisle home when flooding or water leaks cause water damage. We quickly dry your property using state-of-the-art water removal equipment and advanced drying techniques. We document the drying process to make sure your property is dry and job is done right.
We know that water and flooding emergencies can happen any time, so we’re ready 24 hours a day, 7 days a week – including holidays. We provide immediate emergency water services to you Lisle home or business, day or night.
SERVPRO has over 1,700 U.S. and Canadian Franchise locations, strategically positioned to be faster to any size disaster. If your Lisle home or business is affected by water damage, we can provide an immediate emergency response that helps to prevent secondary damage and mold.
We are proud to be an active member of this community. SERVPRO of Binghamton West is locally owned and operated so we’re already nearby and ready to help Lisle residents and business owners with any-sized water and flood damage emergencies.
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National Testing Service NTS Sindh Medical Test Result 2018 MBBS, BDS can be get online from this page. This year all the Private and Public Sector Medical and Dental Colleges of Sindh Province will depend on the NTS Test. An Advertisement is published few days back that all those candidates who wanted to take admission in the MBBS and BDS in all the Private and Public Sector Medical and Dental Colleges of Sindh Province should have to register themself for the NTS Entry test. The last date to register for the entry test is 9th October, 2018. As the last date is gone so all those students who register already will have to appear in the Written test. That Sindh MCAT test is conducted by the National testing service NTS on this Sunday 28th October, 2018.
After the result of the NTS it will decided that either you are able to take admission in the Medical Colleges of Sindh or Not. The merit List which is finally prepared by the Medical and dental Colleges of Sindh is totally depended on this NTS Sindh Medical Test Result 2018 MBBS, BDS. So you need to get really good marks in this Test. The Entry test is taken on 28th October, 2018 and on the same date all the candidates can get the complete NTS Sindh Medical Test answer Keys from here too.
In order to get your NTS Sindh Medical Test Result 2018 MBBS, BDS you need to stay on this page so that as soon as the officials will declare the result you would be able to get it from this page.
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The Village Hall was built in 1930 from funds raised by public subscription and in the late 1940s the stage and dressing room area was added. A lottery grant enabled substantial imrovements to be made in the late 1990s. With seating for up to 120, it is the focus for large village gatherings. It has a public entertainment licence, stage, audio and lighting equipment, hearing aid induction loop, piano/keyboard and a projection facility.
For all enquiries and a booking form please call Vicky Ord (01765) 676112.
Tables and chairs may also be hired for a donation.
A booking form will soon be available to download here.
The Hall was originally built in 1841 as the Primitive Methodist Chapel. With the building of the present Methodist Church, it became the centre for village activities until the Village Hall was built in 1930. It was bougt by the parish church for £150 in 1921. Smaller groups meet here and it is the venue for coffee mornings in aid of many different charities.
The field was purchased for £800 in 1966 and laid out during the next two years for football, cricket and tennis. Almost the entire project was completed by volunteers and formally opened in August 1968. The bowling green was added in 1983. There are facilities for football, cricket, tennis, bowls and there are thriving junior coaching sessions. There is also a small playground.
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Joel Ortiz, a 20-year-old college student, pleaded guilty and accepted a plea-deal of 10 years in prison. Ortiz stole more than $5 million in cryptocurrency, by hijacking phone numbers from more than 40 people. According to reports, Ortiz is also the first person to be sentenced for SIM swapping, where hijackers basically trick carriers into swapping SIM cards and moving services to the ones they control. Once in control of the phone number, they control all account to which said phone number has been tied to, two-factor authentication or not.
“We think justice has been served. And hopefully this is a strong message to that community”, and agent on the Ortiz case told Motherboard. Ortiz is just one of the hackers arrested for hijacking phone numbers in order to gain access to emails, social media accounts, and online Bitcoin wallets. He, however, is the first one to be convicted, according to the authorities. Ortiz will be sentenced on March 14. “Each arrest that we made sent shockwaves through that community”, said Erin West, the Deputy District Attorney in Santa Clara County, California.
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Genuine Mercury & Mercruiser parts. Look here for Smartcraft Harnesses, Connectors, junction boxes, etc.
Browse for Active Trim, harnesses, junction boxes, weather caps and other components for Mercury Marine Smartcraft. Most products for sale at discounted prices when ordering online.
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Biological Basis of Fracture Healing Author: Jones CB. Journal: JOT Volume: Vol. 19, No. 10 Supp, Nov/Dec 2005, pp S1-S3.
A unified theory of bone healing and nonunion: BHN theory. Author: Elliott DS, Newman KJ, Forward DP, et al. Bone Joint J. 2016 Jul;98-B(7):884-91.
Evolution of the internal fixation of long bone fractures. The scientific basis of biological internal fixation: choosing a new balance between stability and biology. Author: Perren SM. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 2002 Nov;84(8):1093-110.
Locking plates: tips and tricks. Author: Smith WR, Ziran BH, Anglen JO, et al. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007 Oct;89(10):2298-307.
Biomechanics of locked plates and screws. Author: Egol KA, Kubiak EN, Fulkerson E, et al. J Orthop Trauma. 2004 Sep;18(8):488-93.
How much do locked screws add to the fixation of "hybrid" plate constructs in osteoporotic bone? Author: Freeman AL, Tornetta P 3rd, Schmidt A, et al. J Orthop Trauma. 2010 Mar;24(3):163-9.
Compartment syndrome associated with tibial fracture. Author: Tornetta P III, Templeman D. Instr Course Lect. 1997;46:303-8.
Acute Compartment Syndrome: Update on Diagnosis and Treatment. Author: Whitesides TE, Heckman MM. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 1996 Jul;4(4):209-218.
Compartment monitoring in tibial fractures. The pressure threshold for decompression. Author: McQueen MM, Court-Brown CM. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1996 Jan;78(1):99-104.
Diastolic blood pressure in patients with tibia fractures under anaesthesia: implications for the diagnosis of compartment syndrome. Author: Kakar S, Firoozabadi R, McKean J, et al. J Orthop Trauma. 2007 Feb;21(2):99-103.
Use of the Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin Reviparin to Prevent Deep-Vein Thrombosis after Leg Injury Requiring Immobilization * Author: Lassen, Michael R.; Borris, Lars C.; Nakov, Roumen L. Journal: NEJM Volume: Vol. 347, No. 10, Sept 5, 2002, pp 726-730 *New England Journal of Medicine created special permission link to access article.
Treatment and Complications in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients with Symptomatic Pulmonary Embolism. Author: Bogdan Y, Tornetta P III, Leighton R, et al. J Orthop Trauma. 2014;28(supplement 1):S6-S9.
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients: A Survey of OTA Member Practice Patterns and OTA Expert Panel Recommendations. Author: Sagi HC, Ahn J, Ciesla D, et al. J. Orthop Trauma 2015 Oct;29(10):e355-62.
East Practice Management Guidelines Work Group: update to practice management guidelines for prophylactic antibiotic use in open fractures. Author: Hoff WS, Bonadies JA, Cachecho R, et al. J Trauma. 2011 Mar;70(3):751-4.
Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma practice management guidelines for hemorrhage in pelvic fracture--update and systematic review. Author: Cullinane DC, Schiller HJ, Zielinski MD, et al. J Trauma. 2011 Dec;71(6):1850-68.
Evaluation and management of penetrating lower extremity arterial trauma: an Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma practice management guideline. Author: Fox N, Rajani RR, Bokhari F, et al. J Trauma Acute Care Surg. 2012 Nov;73(5 Suppl 4):S315-20.
Incidence, risk factors, and diagnostic evaluation of postoperative fever in an orthopaedic trauma population. Author: Petretta R, McConkey M, Slobogean GP, et al. J Orthop Trauma. 2013 Oct;27(10):558-62.
Preoperative Diagnosis of Infection in Patients with Nonunions. Author: Stucken C, Olszewski DC, Creevy WR, Murakami AM, Tornetta P J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2013 Aug 7;95(15):1409-12.
Dead Space Management After Orthopaedic Trauma: Tips, Tricks, and Pitfalls. Author: Gage MJ, Yoon RS, Gaines RJ, et al. J Orthop Trauma. 2016 Feb;30(2):64-70.
Masquelet technique for the treatment of bone defects: tips-tricks and future directions. Author: Giannoudis PV, Faour O, Goff T. Injury. 2011 Jun;42(6):591-8.
Cigarette Smoking Increases Complications Following Fracture: A Systematic Review. Author: Scolaro JA, Schenker ML, Yannascoli S, Baldwin K, Mehta S, Ahn J. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2014 Apr 16;96(8):674-81.
Factors Influencing Infection Rate in Open Fracture Wounds. Author: Patzakis MJ, Wilkins J.Clin Orthop Relat Res. 1989 Jun;(243):36-40.
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Problems in the Management of Type III (Severe) Open Fractures: A New Classification of Type III Open Fractures. Author: Gustilo RB, Mendoza RM, Williams DN. J Trauma. 1984 Aug; 24(8):742-6.
Type III Open Tibia Fractures: Immediate Antibiotic Prophylaxis Minimizes Infection. Author: Lack WD, Karunakar MA, Angerame MR, Seymour RB, Sims S, Kellam JF, Bosse MJ. J Orthop Trauma. 2015 Jan;29(1):1-6.
Does Timing to Operative Debridement Affect Infectious Complications in Open Long-Bone Fractures? A Systematic Review. Author: Schenker ML, Yannascoli S, Baldwin KD, Ahn J, Mehta S. J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2012 Jun 20;94(12):1057-64.
Timing of closure of open fractures. Author: Weitz-Marshall AD, Bosse MJ. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2002 Nov-Dec;10(6):379-84.
A Trial of Wound Irrigation in the Initial Management of Open Fracture Wounds. Randomized controlled trial. Author: FLOW Investigators. N Engl J Med. 2015 Dec 31;373(27):2629-41. doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa1508502. Epub 2015 Oct 8.
High-pressure pulsatile lavage propagates bacteria into soft tissue. Author: Hassinger SM, Harding G, Wongworawat MD. Clin Orthop Relat Res. 2005 Oct;439:27-31.
Negative Pressure Wound Therapy After Severe Open Fractures: A Prospective Randomized Study. Author: Stannard JP, Volgas DA, Stewart R, McGwin G Jr, Alonso JE. J Orthop Trauma. 2009;23(8):552-557.
Timing of Fracture Fixation in Multitrauma Patients: The Role of Early Total Care and Damage Control Surgery. Author: Pape HC, Tornetta P 3rd, Tarkin I, Tzioupis C, Sabeson V, Olson SA. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2009 Sep; 17(9):541-9.
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CompView Medical recently released its new NuBOOM display and space management system for minimally invasive surgery. The NuBOOM S is a budget conscious system ($55 K) designed for outpatient facilities that features two high definition displays and provides an optional third arm for lighting or to hang a leaded radiation shield.
The system is floor mounted, and unlike more complicated ceiling mounted units, can be installed in a day. It can be setup to use gases with the purchase of a set of valves and can accept more wiring on the inside for additional equipment. The electronic hardware is hidden inside the trunk to give the NuBOOM a clean look and reduce the number of external wires that are the bane of ORs.
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This Website is designed and hosted on behalf of Alton & Co by PracticeWeb a trading division of Sift Media Limited (company registration number 05923499) a subsidiary of Sift Limited (company registration number 03230061) who provide some of the information which is on this Website. This Website may have links to another website hosted by Sift Limited ("Sift Website") which enables you to access third party services.
If a user’s personally identifiable information changes (such as your postcode) the User can update or remove that user’s personal data provided to us in the User's personal profile page or by sending an email to info@alton.co.uk.
If you have any questions about the security at our website, you can send an email to info@alton.co.uk.
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Did you know that 47% of children that suffer swimming pool injuries experience them at residential pools? Scarier yet, drowning is the number one cause of unintentional death for children between the ages of 1 and 4. While these statistics can be startling there are many simple and highly effective ways to protect yourself, your children, and your guests in your pool. Here are a few helpful safety tips to keep everyone in and around the pool safe year round.
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We invite parents to join us for our SFEC meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 27th, prior to our Back to School Night. Immediately following our SFEC meeting, please join us at our Back to School Night from 6:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. We will begin in the gym at 6:00 p.m. with staff introductions and classroom visits/presentations will begin at 6:20 p.m. We look forward to seeing our Ward Families there! Lastly, as a reminder, our school t-shirt sale ends October 3rd. Don’t miss out on your chance to show your Ward school spirit! Thank you for your support and have a great week!
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Ah the festive season. Shoppers are frantically buying presents, offices are celebrating, and families are making merry away from home and around the dining room table. At this time of year, like no other, employers in the hospitality industry are scrambling to keep up with demand. That spells opportunity for job seekers looking for an entrée into hospitality jobs, especially in restaurants, hotels and catering operations. Just consider: if a restaurant usually operates with 20 servers, it will likely need 50 to meet holiday needs. A catering company’s functions will more than double for a few frantic weeks in December.
So, should you take a seasonal, part-time job when you really want a full-time position? Absolutely, Shrive advises. Here’s your opportunity to show how well you can handle stress and extreme workload. When operations like restaurants are seriously short-handed, you might very well find yourself in a position with more responsibility. If you applied to be a server but show grace under pressure in that role, you might be offered a shot at managing the front desk. You’ll also be well placed for the added gratuities that come with the season.
The holidays are a perfect time for you to shine. And if you shine, you step to the front of the line for consideration for the next full-time job.
It’s never too early to ask hospitality employers about holiday opportunities. Start asking as early as possible, even six months in advance, when employers won’t be as stressed.
Always keep your resume and credentials up to date. Make sure to add any hospitality-related courses, training and diplomas. Look at your documents regularly so you and they are ready for a good position that comes along, especially during the busy holiday season.
Keep your interview skills razor sharp during the holidays because the hiring authority won’t have much time to spend with you. Describe your career in a sentence or two, be equipped with brief anecdotes to make a positive case for yourself.
Once on the job, be prepared to be busier than you anticipated yet able to handle responsibilities in the spirit of the holiday, with good humor and professionalism.
Seize the part-time opportunity in the hopes of turning it into full-time work.
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Двери для ванной и туалета по материалам novodoors.ru.
Coupling can be removed on the engine established on the car.
The sharp otpuskaniye of bolts of fastening can lead to breakage of a diafragmenny spring and adjusting pins.
- remove a coupling casing assembled with a press disk. It is thus released and a conducted disk of coupling.
At engine or transmission removal, coupling always assort to estimate its condition.
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An amazing new 2015 portrait of Miki by photorealist painter Keith Klein. Yes, this is a painting, not a photograph! Keith is also working on a painting of the entire band.
Read the artist's comments about the painting on his website and Instagram.
In December 2015 Keith completed this amazing 3' x 4' painting of the full band.
Read about his inspiration, and the difficulties he experienced creating the painting, on his website.
"First in an occasional series, Indie Crush is a series of illustrations recollecting those indie bands and singers from the 90s that made your teenage heart sing. First in the series is Miki Berenyi from Lush. This A3 sized print features an original Hand Drawn Creative illustration, professionally printed in Belfast, using the finest textured paper (Nettuno Bianco Artico 140GSM)"
Miki herself has print #1 and describes it as "really cool....The bottle in my hand is Red Stripe!"
Oil Painting 30" x 40"
These cool wallpapers for your PC Desktop were designed by Andy Von Pip of the VPME, who also published a new interview with Miki in January 2008.
then right-click on the full-size image and select "Set as Background"
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This composition for Guitar Tab includes 5 page(s). It is performed by Jack Johnson. The style of the score is 'Rock'. Catalog SKU number of the notation is 22409. This score was originally published in the key of D. Authors/composers of this song: Words and Music by Jack Johnson. This score was first released on Thursday 1st January, 1970 and was last updated on Thursday 1st January, 1970. The arrangement code for the composition is . Minimum required purchase quantity for these notes is 1. Please check if transposition is possible before your complete your purchase.
* Where transpose of 'It's All Understood' available (not all our notes can be transposed) & prior to print.
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Treating mild, moderate and severe plaque psoriasis..
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Some of our products are powerful enough to help support the health of your body even when it is under attack from shingles and MRSA. We use plants that strengthen and protect. Additionally, we help many people find a natural option to help relieve pain & swelling, facial blemishes, lines and wrinkles, itchy skin, and so much more! Plants can do amazing things and our formulator, Aliya Trinity, is naturally gifted in this field and has over 20 years of experience.
Why are our products so amazing? Every time you wash or moisturize with Alywillow products, your body receives bio-available vitamins (not synthetic) from the plants, and these nutrient rich uploads can improve your complexion and overall health. There are no synthetic ingredients in any of our products - only plants and minerals! It's pure delight!
Read our reviews to see the power of Alywillow. We are non-toxic, cruelty-free, and offer a plethora of vegan options. Even the scents and colors of our products are derived from plants.
We have also classified our products into different Safety Grade Levels based upon their benefits and power. Additionally, we offer allergy reports to those who may be allergic to plants, ensuring you have a list of which Alywillow products are safe for you.
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Respect and kindness are very important to us. We are based on Native American principles, honoring the Earth, and recognizing the plants and animals as part of our larger family. With a commitment to zero-waste, we are always looking for ways to reduce waste, reuse, and recycle. Additionally, our ethical choices are to find ways of living with more joy and happiness, and less stuff. With a single Alywillow cleansing bar, you can wash your hair, your face, your body, and even shave!
Our moisturizers can be used from head to toe and we offer 5 Levels of Moisturizers so you can choose the right level for you. They can also be used as detanglers and conditioners for your hair. Choose Level 3 if you want a light moisturizer, Level 5 to help restore cracked and flaking skin, or a Level 1 for the t-zone on your face.
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As I've mentioned before, I really need feedback from you guys.
Whats your thoughts on the combined gallery of the Anthro works? Do you think the lewd work needs to be separated from the others?
Also, what kinds of other works are you interested in? I'm looking at filling the other folder with tons and tons of sketches and things that are ideas for future projects and stuff that's currently in the works.
Anything else you think that should be added?
Please give me a shoutout on Twitter!
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