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"Office Pro" LLC is the first company set as its goal to deliver the goods directly from the importer to the end consumer, bypassing the chain of multiple intermediaries. At present, our company imports European A4 paper, the whole range of office supplies from 6 countries, as well as part of the household goods on the site.
The company is the official representative of the European brands Target (Target Personal, Target Corporate, Target Professional) and Globulus (Globulus Excellense, Globulus Classic). “Target Personal” brand has all the necessary certificates of international standards including FSC, PFES and Ecolable. These certificates provide an excellent succession of paper for printing machines of all manufacturers (Xerox, HP, Canon, Epson and others.), as well as all kinds of printing (laser, inkjet, high-speed, color.
Saudi Arabia, Riyadh – February 19, 2018: As part of its commitment to provide the best customer experience and care, HUAWEI Consumer Business Group has made SuperCharge platforms available at several airports of Saudi Arabia for travelers to charge their devices easily and be able to use them as they are waiting at the lounges.
Therefore, HUAWEI offers charging platforms supported with SuperCharge technology, which is developed by HUAWEI, at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Terminal 1, 2 and 3 as well as at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, Northern and Southern Terminals. The SuperCharge technology allows travelers to charge their smart devices in less time to be able to enjoy using them during their waiting for their flights.
Moreover, the President of HUAWEI Consumer Business Group, Pablo Ning said: "As HUAWEI is a customer centric company, we work towards providing consumers with the best experience wherever they go, to achieve that, we offered charging platforms supported with SuperCharge technology at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah to enable travelers to do their tasks and enjoy their smart devices during their waiting at the airports."
It is worth to mention that SuperCharge technology by HUAWEI was designed to make the charging process faster and easier, supporting heavy use. For instance, these platforms can charge HUAWEI Mate 10 and HUAWEI Mate 10 Pro up to 58% within 30 minutes only.
Furthermore, HUAWEI believes in the importance of fast charging for users, and it is committed to make the charging process easier, which allows travelers to stay fully connected during their work, travel and daily activities. However, the company’s focus isn’t exclusive to speed, it extends to include three main pillars: speed, efficiency and safety.
Youth for Technology Foundation (YTF) is an international non profit working at the intersection of technology for education and entrepreneurship. Our clients are youth, ages 8-25, and women living primarily in low income and developing nations. YTF develops technology inspired programming in the U.S, Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda and Colombia.
YTF is seeking an administrative coordinator and Board Liaison. Reporting directly to the President & CEO, the Board Liaison will maintain Board records, organize board meetings in support of the organization.
Provide administrative support for the Youth for Technology Foundation board including meeting scheduling and management, preparing and sending notices, keeping attendance, creating agenda and minutes, creating meeting presentation materials, providing administrative support for Trustee nomination process, collect and maintain contact information of Trustees, coordinate new Trustee orientation.
Maintain Board records and committee proceedings. Serve as primary staff support for all Board Meetings.
Schedule, coordinate, attend (with CEO) and keep records for various Board Committees and Task Forces.
Write bi-weekly “Board Talk”, an internal newsletter for the Board.
A Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 to 5 years experience. Must have a strong commitment to the values and mission of YTF. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communications skills (oral and written),the ability to work closely with a variety of constituents (including board members, donors, staff, vendors, general public), excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines effectively, strong attention to detail; ability to work independently; commitment to collaborative work environment; unwavering commitment to confidentiality. Strong computer knowledge req1uired.
Please submit your cover letter, resume and 3 professional references who can attest to your professional experience to careers@youthfortechnology.org. Only those whose applications are being considered will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
It’s a long time since I’ve updated you about my daughter Ellie. Here, in her own words, is the latest instalment.
I haven’t written an update for a while, and to be honest, I’ve been enjoying getting back to normality (and trying to learn how to parent teenagers), with limited success. I think that writing Fanny through my grief and treatment was my way of releasing stress when I had nobody else to tell. Now, I do have someone to tell, who loves me deeply, but with that happiness and contentment has come a bit of Writers’ Block. Our stories don’t end as long as we’re alive, but perhaps I wanted Fanny to have her happy ending, and I wasn’t sure if there really was any such thing.
Author margaret21Posted on October 5, 2018 October 5, 2018 Categories UncategorizedTags bereavement, breast cancer, Cancer22 Comments on The Car Park of Destiny.
In 2016 Elinor Hamilton’s life changed in a way she never would have imagined. Phil – her loving husband and father to their two young sons – passed away. Press the link to keep reading.
New beginnings for Ellie and her boys. A special day.
Author margaret21Posted on July 20, 2017 July 20, 2017 Categories UncategorizedTags bereavement, breast cancer, Cancer, radiotherapy21 Comments on End of Part Two.
More even than any of her other posts, I think it’s worth re-blogging this one from my daughter, my still beautiful daughter. Read and take note.
Author margaret21Posted on July 6, 2017 July 6, 2017 Categories UncategorizedTags breast cancer, Cancer, cancer treatment29 Comments on A Picture of Denial.
I’ve found this most recent post from my daughter the hardest of all to read, because we’ve seen at first hand the boys’ anger and fear over their mother’s cancer. I doubt if I could have found it in me to reblog her thoughts if we hadn’t been in Bolton this last weekend.
We were there because Ellie wanted to be at her annual professional conference overnight. Voice overs work in the main alone, so theirs is less a conference more a knees-up and a chance to bond. Her colleagues have been unendingly supportive and helpful since Phil’s death, and she spent the weekend being hugged and loved.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, the boys were doing their own thing. Twin Number One got invited for a sleepover. Twin Number Two wasn’t, but elected to come shopping and bake a cake with me instead. Then he too found himself off playing footie with his mates and being invited to spend the night at a friend’s house.
Suddenly, we were only babysitting the dog, who required a long, energetic and healthy walk on Sunday.
Perhaps it’s the light at the end of the tunnel. Ellie was happy. She had a much needed break. The twins were happy. They had time away from each other, and they could see their mum was OK.
It’s chemotherapy again on Wednesday. But it’s the LAST ONE. However bad it might be, it’s THE LAST ONE. Then there’s radiotherapy, which will tire her out. But that’s the LAST TREATMENT. She’s booked a family holiday for August. Perhaps they can dare to hope that this is the year when cancer finally pushes off and leaves them alone.
Author margaret21Posted on June 6, 2017 June 7, 2017 Categories UncategorizedTags breast cancer, Cancer, Chemotherapy18 Comments on Happy Birthday, Dear Chemo.
We’ll all remember 20th January 2017, the day Donald Trump took his oath as President of the United States. No comment.
The 20th January was special within our family too. It was the day my son Thomas celebrated his 40th birthday. Really? How did that happen? Is it forty years since my son kicked and chortled in his pram, his simple world revolving round milk, sleep, fluffy nappies (no disposables then) and besotted parents? Now he’s a besotted parent in his turn. And nobody much remembers that it’s forty years since Jimmy Carter became President of the United States.
Thomas is no longer newborn here. All those colour photos got so faded. But here he is, nearly a whole year old in his splendid woolly bear coat that I crocheted for him- all by myself.
Unexpectedly, 20th January turned out to be even more special for our family. It was the day that my daughter Elinor, having seen off her husband to cancer nine months ago; having been diagnosed as a cancer sufferer only four months after that; having had one operation that failed to dig it all out; and having had a mastectomy only the week before last was declared cancer free. She’s got preventative chemotherapy and radiotherapy to face still, and breast reconstruction. But she’ll be fine. And that was more than we dared to hope only a few weeks ago.
This makes 20th January a Red Letter Day for this family. Even Donald Trump can’t take that away from us.
Donald Trump was inaugurated in Washington DC. Thomas was born in Wakefield, Yorkshire. Elinor lives in Bolton, Greater Manchester.
A third Christmas with cancer as an unwelcome guest. Regular readers of my blog know my son-in-law died of cancer after living with it for two tough years. Regular readers also know that his widow, my daughter, got her own cancer diagnosis only weeks after his death. Regular readers have read some of her feisty, angry, witty pieces about this wretched disease. They know that her initial hopes : ‘Breast cancer is NO BIG DEAL’ vanished in the face of evidence of more and larger tumours. She faced more invasive tests and scans. Friday was results day.
A month ago, news that she will need a mastectomy, probably six months of chemotherapy, and perhaps radiotherapy as well would have pitched her, and all of us into a pit of helpless gloom. Now it’s a reprieve. Now we can face 2017 hopeful that after all this she will live, will see her twins grow up, will continue to be an important part of the lives of all her friends and family.
I don’t feel like glibly heading this post ‘Snapshot Sunday’ as I usually do. But this week’s theme, ‘New Horizon’ is relevant. My daughter – all of us – have a new horizon to work towards as her treatment seeks to return her to a cancer-free future.
Ellie and the boys’ dog Brian dashes towards the horizon in Anglesey in August, just before Ellie’s diagnosis.
Will El Chapo Guzman Be Extradited To The United States?
Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, one of the most notorious drug kingpins in the world, was arrested Saturday in Mexico. The burning question question now is what will happen to El Chapo. The Sinaloa drug cartel leader faces charges in at least seven U.S. federal judicial districts — Brooklyn, N.Y.; Concord, N.H.; Chicago; Del Rio, Texas; El Paso, Texas; Miami; and San Diego. The United States would love to try El Chapo in the U.S. on charges ranging from conspiracy to commit murder to drug distribution. However, on Monday, Mexican authorities formally charged El Chapo with violations of Mexico’s drug-trafficking laws. This development will likely delay any swift extradition of El Chapo to the U.S., Mexican officials said Monday.
A Mexican judge has until Tuesday to decide whether to release Guzman or start the process of bringing him to trial. Authorities believe the judge will launch the trial process, a Mexican federal official told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to publicly discuss the matter.
We’re obviously appreciative of fact that El Chapo was captured and we congratulate the Mexican government.
While the United States doesn’t have an official comment, surely there are talks proceeding behind closed doors regarding where El Chapo will ultimately stand trial. Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto is in a very sensitive position. His administration is being pulled in opposite directions. On one hand, it would take a huge burden off of his Administration to move Guzman to a virtually impenetrable U.S. maximum security prison. Conversely, Pena Nieto wants to prove that Mexico can try and convict one of the highest ranking drug kingpins in the world, especially since Guzman has escaped in the past, embarrassing the Mexican government.
Another potential snag in the extradition process is that if charged under the King Pin Act, which carries a possible death sentence, Mexico would likely refuse to extradite. Mexico has taken a position that it will not cooperate in extraditing a criminal if they will be facing a death sentence in the new jurisdiction.
El Chapo’s attorneys have already begun fighting any efforts to bring Guzman to the United States. They filed a petition asking the Mexican court for an injunction to block any extradition request from the United States. In the past, similar appeals by other drug suspects have taken months, and sometimes years, to resolve.
The extradition process of El Chapo Guzman is shaping up to be a long, drawn out affair. There are many political issues from both the American and Mexican perspectives. At this point is unclear where El Chapo will ultimately stand trial for the wide ranging crimes he is being accused of committing. To date, the Obama Administration has not formally put pressure on Mexico to extradite. What appears certain though is that El Chapo will strongly fight any attempts to move him to the United States.
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More on lateral connections is coming, but I got sidetracked by a thought this weekend. Someone on twitter was talking about bringing "Roleplay" oriented mechanics, like Aspects, into 4e, but was worried that getting his players to RP would be like pulling teeth. I sympathize with this a great deal, so I just wanted to throw out a few observations about systems out there and what purposes they serve, in hopes of finding a toolset that might appeal to recalcitrant players.
First and foremost, if you're going to do anything like this in 4e, you need to retool action points. As they currently exist, the limits on spending them make them poor rewards, so you want something that makes them easier to use more often. There are lots of cool ideas for this, but I favor using the model introduced in 3.x Eberron - each AP is a 1d6 that you can add to any roll after the fact. You can limit it to attack and skill rolls, or you can expand it to things like damage and saves - totally a function of taste. The only real limiter I would suggest is that they be a one shot thing - you can't keep spending them 1 at a time until you succeed. Just spend however many as you like, roll them, and move forward (and if you really want, put a cap of, say, 5 rolled at once).
Making a change like that make it much easier to hand out AP rewards for whatever you want more of in your game. In this conversation it's broadly "roleplaying" but it could be different or more specific. If you want to reward playing to alignment or engaging NPCs or even just following the plot, then you can do that. Just try to have a clear sense of what you're rewarding.
Anyway, given that, I would strongly suggest against using Aspects in straight 4e, if only because they can cause too much whiplash. Invocations aren't the problem, but compels can be a sticky wicket, especially since they can seem to be a tool for GM fiat or bullying. Some groups take to the idea easily, but don't rely on that, since it's very much a taste thing. You're much better off with a less fuzzy mechanic.
This is one of the smart things about Leverage's distinctions. For the unfamiliar, they either grant a d8 bonus or a d4 penalty and grant a plot point, which is structurally aspect-like. The big difference is that it is totally up to the player whether something helps or hurts. The GM might quibble about whether it applies (usually resolved by the player incorporating it into his narration more fully) but the player is choosing to take the penalty himself.
This is hard to map directly onto 4e as there's no good standard model for penalties, but it's still useful as an illustration - things that players might be uncomfortable with the GM imposing on them, they are often more than willing to do themselves if you give them the chance. To this end, it's not unreasonable to put out _offers_ of plot points in return for bad or dramatic choices, nor is it unreasonable to reward players with PP when they do awesome things, but they will balk if you start telling them what they MUST do.
That said, some players still aren't happy with the GM having his power, and one other option is to move the reward mechanism to the table at large. The most common model of this is "Fan Mail" (from Primetime Adventures) , where players give points to each other when they do awesome things. Generally, this requires some sort of method to keep the points straight, such as giving each player a budget, or putting a common bowl in the center and letting people pay out of that. That may sound simple on the surface of it, but since we're assuming worst case here, you want to have some reason why players wouldn't just optimally distribute points to each other (even though that's pretty lame). One option, for example, is to have them grant them out of a common bowl, which the GM replenishes occasionally, with replenishment based on how many points remain, or how the points were distributed. In this case, you're trying to incentivise using the points as intended, but if your players REALLY won't, then you're better off falling back on a simple reward model.
Anyway, my general advice would be this: Get players used to the idea of d6 action points as rewards before you do anything weird with them. Give them out as reward for skill challenges or cool scenes. Get the idea that they're rewards into people's heads. Once you've done that, start being more explicit about what they're rewards for. Tie them to specific things, like milestones or quests, but also give them out when a player makes the table laugh, or does something awesome. If they get comfortable with this, then things like fanmail or specific incentives using action points as rewards will not be much of a stretch. If they stay uncomfortable with this, then you know it's not for your group. If they call it metagaming, then they need to spend less time on the Internet.
But the bottom line is that introducing in-game rewards (mechanical bonuses) for roleplay is, for many players, a non-intuitive leap. They're different things, and the difference can be jarring. Far better to ease them into it and see if it works than it is to just throw them into the deep end and hope they swim.
Good advice. The Eberron-esaue d6 AP worked at my table. We had the option of the d6 usage at-will or the regular "gain an action" once/encounter. It worked well, and allowed me to give out more APs as rewards without altering much else.
My players are open to mechanics for RP and they've gotten good at owning the story lately. I'm interested to try something like the fanmail idea.
Something else to keep in mind when you're doing this is that the potential for diminishing returns is high. What you don't want is a situation where the players treat the reward as one of the hoops they have to jump through to be at that table.
Ideally, the bonus dice should highlight mutual appreciation of whatever the group enjoys. Trying to adopt a system like this as a means of changing your group's behavior, at least without plenty of upfront communication about it, is a much dicier prospect.
Recently, I have been using the D&D fortune cards as my fate points. I have a big stack (half a box's worth) and the hand them out to reward both good role play and reinforcement for teamwork and role protection.
The sordid state of Nigeria’s power sector have made previous governments to privatise it for effective generation, transmission and distribution of power. In spite of these innovative ideas from the government with huge amount of money involved in the exercise, there is virtually nothing to show for it.
Apparently disturbed by the ugly trend, the Federal Government has decided to inject fund into the sector.
Meanwhile, the electricity distribution companies (DisCos) have cautioned the government against unilaterally investing N72 billion to upgrade their distribution networks, stating that they may not be able to recover it from the current tariff they charge for distributing power to consumers. The DisCos have reiterated that tariff paid by consumers and electricity users cannot encourage the power distributors. The value is minimal.
Expressing its views on government intervention, the Association of Nigerian Electricity Distributors (ANED), explained that the DisCos would have welcomed the planned investment but were cautious of it based on their evaluation of its processes.
If the investment is not evaluated and appropriated by the Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC), as part of the laws governing investments in its networks, it will become a pitfall to DisCos operations. Liquidity crisis in the sector has bedevilled the operations of DisCos, hence any intervention might result to a Greek gift that will further hamper progress.
Meghan O'Grady is a senior French major. She likes traveling, baking and long walks on the beach. Her favorite novel is The Scorpio Races by Maggie Stiefvater.
O'Grady, Meghan E. (2015) "Casualty of War," The Mercury: Year 2015, Article 3.
The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (LASPO) limited the availability of civil legal aid, removing large areas of law from within scope of legal aid. In response to concerns about LASPO, the government included a provision for funding to be made available in certain cases, which would otherwise be outside of the scope of legal aid: exceptional case funding (ECF).
This briefing paper looks at the history of ECF funding, including application and success rates, the accessibility of the scheme and major litigation that occured concerning its operation. The paper draws conclusions as to whether the scheme is in fact providing a safety net for those otherwise excluded from legal aid.
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Better generate awareness of Sheraton’s new ad campaign tagline “Where Actions Speak Louder” while provoking change in existing brand perception.
The Bait Shoppe developed a campaign called: Sheraton “Delight my Delay.” DMD sought to alleviate the stress that comes with the hustle and bustle of the holiday season by allowing consumers to use their delay as a means to win travel themed prizes. Installing kiosks past security at major airports, consumers could scan their boarding passes and convert their delay/wait time into chances to win using a custom UX. Consumers participating via social could tweet their holiday delay to @sheratonhotels with #delightdelaysweeps for a chance to unlock a prizes and pay them forward on a custom landing page.
94.8 Million Americans travel during the holidays – almost 1/3 of the country! Despite the joy of being ‘together’ over the holidays, flights are cancelled 2.6x more and the average consumer is delayed 94+ minutes.
Last night I ventured into the sublevels of the Woodruff Arts Complext to the Alliance Theatre's Hertz stage. As the neon sign for the theatre drew closer, my excitedment mounted. I was going to see 'Tick...Tick...Boom!' I had read about it, I had listened to the cast recording and I had learned everything I could about the show. Still, I was not expecting what I saw last night. As you enter the theatre, you see the set (beautifully designed and very well constructed, as always with the Alliance) and hear ambient noises of New York City. It made me anticipate my November trip to the city even more!
Finally, the show started, and I scooted to the edge of my chair, and would end up staying there for the rest of the show. The cast was unbelievable. Matthew Scott perfectly captured the frustration, the stubborn optimism and the charm of Jon's character, and his voice was great. I hope to see more of him in the future. As Susan, Soara-Joye Ross was wonderful. A magnificent actress with a phenomenal voice, her "Come To Your Senses" was one of the most memorable moments of the show. Michael was played by Dwayne Clark, a veteran of two Rent tours. I had high expectations after reading his credits, and they were lived up to tenfold. The audience could sense his mounting fear and feel his pain, and he shined through some very difficult scenes.
The highlights of the show for me were "Johnny Can't Decide," "Come To Your Senses," "No More," "Why," and "Louder than Words."
Every time I see a Kent Gash show it further proves to me that the man is an absolute genius. He took what was already a strong piece of theatre and found new moments, opportunities for humor and interpretive tricks that continue to wow me as I sit here the next morning, still affected by the splendor of this production, of one of the best shows I've seen in a long time.
I could not imagine it better!
I was fortunate enough to see Pace Academy's production of the world's longest-running musical twice! And, to be perfectly honest, I wish I had been able to see it again.
The directors decided that such an intimate production was too small for Pace's 600 seat auditorium, so they downsized, putting seating for 250 on the stage. The small stage, with it's "prop trunk" trap door and functional corner ropes (used for hanging up random set dressings) was positioned by the fly system. If only all black boxes were designed like this makeshift blackbox!
The show was directed by Pace's usual brilliant team, and such an intimate production gave them a chance to truly show what they could do.
In the role of the narrator (El Gallo) was Jeff Crosley. In the past, Jeff has had such roles as Bottom in "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and Thenardier in "Les Miserables", so it was nice to hear him talk and sing in a normal voice, with no accent! His singing was lovely and his interpretation of the character was perfect, big and outrageous when necessary, yet sensitive and reserved when appropriate.
The two lovers, Matt and Luisa, were played by Cameron Smith and Lara Goodrich. Cameron's lyrical tenor voice was perfectly suited for the music. A personal highlight for me was his "I Can See It." His performance was youthful and fearless. Lara Goodrich has got to be one of the best high school performers around. Her voice is powerful and gorgeous, and this hard-to-act role seemed effortless for her. Her "Much More" was arguably the best musical number in the show.
The two parents were played by Vanessa Petrosky and Jack Garcia. These two had outstanding chemistry, and some of the best comic timing I've ever seen. VIVA PUERTO RICO!
The two actors were played by Jay Gard and Eli Mazursky. Both of them were definitely playing different roles than we have seen from them in the past. After all, in November, Jay was playing Gavroche in "Les Miserables" and now he's playing someone well into their 70s or 80s. The two were outrageous, and you couldn't help but laugh every time they were onstage, whether they were speaking or not.
Last, but certainly not least, we had Alyssa DeSocio as the Mute. An underrated role, the mute is responsible for the flow of the show, and, since the stage is totally open, must act as the stage manager. Knowing Alyssa personally and knowing how OCD she is, this was perfect for her. She also has very good body control, and that is of course important for a mime-type role.
One of the best shows I've seen in a long time, and I can't wait for the spring, when Pace Academy will be presenting "Little Shop of Horrors."
Last night I ventured out to the Cobb County Civic Center to see some friends of mine in Pebblebrook High School�s production of West Side Story. Let me start off by saying that my initial reaction when they announced the show was negative, seeing as how the masterpiece is often not done properly. I tried my best to go into the theatre with an open mind. The first thing the audience experienced was the overture. Problem: the music was canned. But then the dancers came out, and the choreography was outstanding. These kids really can dance. There was not one piece of choreography I didn�t like, and everyone danced beautifully as well.