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A much-missed medical centre might reopen after it closed in March amid anger and controversy in the town it served.
The Bodmin Treatment Centre on Boundary Road closed its doors to patients on March 31. It was one of the last health facilities in the town, as Bodmin Hospital mainly deals with mental health and minor injuries.
When the private centre opened in 2006, its aim was to speed up treatment for local people and take pressure of the Royal Cornwall Hospital (RCH) in Truro.
However, eleven years and more than 100,000 patients later, NHS Kernow and Ramsay Healthcare, the company running the facility, failed to come to an agreement to renew their contract and keep the centre going.
At the time, Ruth Petherick shared her thoughts on the Cornwall Live Facebook page, saying: “What a loss, had two cataracts done there last year, excellent surgeon, the nurses down to the receptionist were all caring and pleasant. Plus from Bude the journey was less than Barnstaple or Plymouth.
"It will be sadly missed by many in this area.”
Locals also complained that there was not enough local consultation over the closure or enough effort by the NHS to find ways to keep it open.
Now it appears that there are talks taking place aimed at reopen the treatment centre.
Cornwall Councillor Colin Martin, vice chairman of the health scrutiny committee at County Hall, said NHS Kernow was trying to find solutions.
"I met with NHS Kernow on Friday," he said. " They are considering options to bring Bodmin Treatment Centre back into use.
"They are currently shaping our future health service, reviewing everything, and are working towards filling the gap in Bodmin."
It could be some time, however, before the centre reopens if the NHS finds a solution.
"The review will probably take another six to ten months," Councillor Martin said. "NHS Kernow needs to define the needs in Cornwall before opening anything, so it would be difficult to start with another provider."
He added that it could take more than twelve months before the treatment centre could reopen.
He said: "It is a difficult time, but we need more services, which are closer to people's homes. It would be good for everybody, as it would mean less pressure for Truro, cheaper services and less transport."
More information on the review will be available within the next couple of weeks.
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It is not a requirement that all forklift operative require registration with a governing body which enables us to offer In house training certificated by H L Training Services which carries no extra charge and is most suited to companies whose forklift operators work inside their own company and are not required to work on client sites. | <urn:uuid:ca62c94b-f385-463b-b42a-0ba7840cd618> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 960 |
Japan’s SLIM ‘moon sniper’ lander arrives in lunar orbit for Christmas (Image Credit: Space.com)
A Japanese spacecraft just took a huge step toward pulling off the nation’s first-ever moon landing.
Japan’s robotic SLIM moon lander arrived in lunar orbit on Christmas Day (Dec. 25) as planned, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency announced. The spacecraft entered lunar orbit at 2:51 a.m. EDT (4:51 p.m. Japan Standard Time, 0751 GMT).
“The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) is pleased to announce that the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) was successfully inserted into lunar orbit at 16:51 (Japan Standard Time, JST) on December 25, 2023,” JAXA officials wrote in an update. The spacecraft is in an elliptical orbit that takes 6.4 hours to circle the moon, coming within 373 miles (600 kilometers) of the lunar surface at its closest point and reaching out to 2,485 miles (4,000 km) at its farthest.
The milestone keeps SLIM on target to attempt a lunar touchdown on Jan. 19. Success in that endeavor would be historic; to date, only four nations — the Soviet Union, the U.S., China and India — have soft-landed a craft on the moon.
The 8.8-foot-long (2.7 meters) SLIM launched on Sept. 6 along with XRISM, a powerful X-ray space telescope.
Both Japanese spacecraft deployed into Earth orbit, and XRISM remains there today. But SLIM left our planet’s gravity well on Sept. 30, beginning a long, circuitous and energy-efficient route to the moon.
That trek came to an end today, when SLIM inserted itself itself into lunar orbit. The probe will now start gearing up for its touchdown attempt, during which it will try to live up to its “Moon Sniper” nickname: SLIM aims to hit its landing-zone target with an accuracy of 330 feet (100 m) or less, paving the way for even more ambitious exploration efforts down the road.
SLIM “is a mission for researching the pinpoint landing technology necessary for future lunar probes and verifying this on the surface of the moon with a small-scale probe,” JAXA officials wrote in a mission description.
“By creating the SLIM lander, humans will make a qualitative shift towards being able to land where we want and not just where it is easy to land, as had been the case before,” they added. “By achieving this, it will become possible to land on planets even more resource-scarce than the moon.”
If all goes according to plan, SLIM will also deploy two miniprobes onto the lunar surface after touching down. These daughter craft will snap photos, help mission team members monitor SLIM’s status and provide an “independent communication system for direct communication with Earth,” JAXA officials wrote in the SLIM mission’s press kit.
SLIM isn’t the first Japanese spacecraft to reach lunar orbit; the Hiten probe did so in 1990, followed by SELENE (“Selenological and Engineering Explorer”), also known as Kaguya, in 2007.
And Hakuto-R, a lander built by Tokyo-based company ispace, arrived in lunar orbit this past March. Hakuto-R tried to touch down on the moon a month later but crashed after its sensors got confused by the rim of a lunar crater. | <urn:uuid:d5903106-9ea9-4386-ab37-ee1acd9db611> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 3,113 |
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Purchasing a home is one of the largest investments most people make in their lifetimes. Homeownership can be rewarding but can become costly if the home is not properly taken care of. Blue Planet Plumbing, LLC, is dedicated to protecting your home and saving you money in the process. The benefits of our Plumbing Maintenance Agreements are endless. Finding and correcting plumbing issues early can prevent expensive repairs and potential damage to your home. Even minor faucet drips or running toilets can consume hundreds of gallons of water each month, increasing your utility bills.
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This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (January 2014)
A maritime patrol aircraft (MPA), also known as a patrol aircraft, maritime reconnaissance aircraft, or by the older American term patrol bomber, is a fixed-wing aircraft designed to operate for long durations over water in maritime patrol roles -- in particular anti-submarine warfare (ASW), anti-ship warfare (AShW), and search and rescue (SAR).
The first aircraft that would now be identified as maritime patrol aircraft were flown by the Royal Naval Air Service and the French Aéronautique Maritime during World War I, primarily on anti-submarine patrols. France, Italy and Austria-Hungary used large numbers of smaller patrol aircraft for the Mediterranean, Adriatic and other coastal areas while the Germans and British fought over the North Sea. At first, blimps and zeppelins were the only aircraft capable of staying aloft for the longer 10 hour patrols whilst carrying a useful payload while shorter-range patrols were mounted with landplanes such as the Sopwith 1½ Strutter. A number of specialized patrol balloons were built, particularly by the British, including the SS class airship of which 158 were built including subtypes. Later in the war, aircraft were also developed specifically for the role including small flying boats such as the FBA Type C as well as large floatplanes such as the Short 184 or flying boats such as the Felixstowe F.3. Developments of the Felixstowe served with the Royal Air Force until the mid 20s, and with the US Navy as the Curtiss F5L and Naval Aircraft Factory PN whose developments saw service until 1938. During the war, Dornier did considerable pioneering work in all aluminium aircraft structures while working for Zeppelin and built four large patrol flying boats, the last of which, the Zeppelin-Lindau Rs.IV influenced development elsewhere resulting in the replacement of wooden hulls with metal ones, such as on the Short Singapore. The success of long range patrol aircraft led to the development of fighters specifically designed to intercept them, such as the Hansa-Brandenburg W.29.
Many of the World War II patrol airplanes were converted from either bombers or airliners such as the Lockheed Hudson which started out as the Lockheed Model 14 Super Electra, as well as older biplane designs such as the Supermarine Stranraer which had begun to be replaced by monoplanes just before the outbreak of war. The British in particular used obsolete bombers to supplement purpose-built aircraft for maritime patrol, such as the Vickers Wellington and Armstrong-Whitworth Whitley while the US relegated the Douglas B-18 Bolo to the same role until better aircraft became available. Blimps were widely used by the U.S. Navy, especially in the warmer and calmer latitudes of the Caribbean Sea, the Bahamas, Bermuda, the Gulf of Mexico, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, and later the Azores.
Special-purpose aircraft were also used, including the American-made twin-engine Consolidated PBY Catalina flying boats, and the large, four-engine British Short Sunderland flying boats of the Allies. In the Pacific, the Catalina was gradually superseded by the longer-ranged Martin PBM Mariner flying boat. For the Axis Powers, there were the long-range Japanese Kawanishi H6K and Kawanishi H8K flying boats, and the German Blohm & Voss BV 138 trimotor flying boat as well as the Focke-Wulf Fw 200 Condor landplane.
To finally close the Mid-Atlantic gap, or "Black Gap", the British Royal Air Force, the Royal Canadian Air Force, and the U.S. Army Air Forces employed the very long range American Consolidated B-24 Liberator bomber which also saw service in the Pacific as the PB4Y with the U.S. Navy.
New developments in airborne radar and sonobuoys enhanced the ability of aircraft to find and destroy submarines, especially at night and in poor weather, while the need for effective camouflage came under fresh review, with the widespread adoption of white paint schemes in the Atlantic to reduce the warning available to surfaced U-boats, while US Navy aircraft transitioned from an upper light blue-gray and lower white to an all-over dark blue due to the increasing threat of Japanese forces at night-time.
In the decades following World War II, the patrol duties were partially taken over by aircraft derived from civilian airliners. These had range and performance factors better than most of the wartime bombers. The latest jet-powered bombers of the 1950s did not have the endurance needed for long, overwater patrolling, and they did not have the low loitering speeds necessary for antisubmarine operations.
The U.S. Navy flew a mixture of patrol planes such as the Lockheed P2V Neptune (P2V) and the carrier-based Grumman S-2 Tracker. The P2V was replaced by the Lockheed P-3 Orion, which is still in service after many decades. The P-3 is derived from the 1950s Lockheed Electra airliner with four turboprop engines. Produced in United States, Japan and Canada, the P-3 has been operated by the air forces and navies of United States, Japan, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Spain, and Taiwan. The Canadian version is called the CP-140 Aurora.
At first, the Royal Australian Air Force and the Royal Australian Navy had to make do with a stretched-fuselage modification of the Avro Lincoln bomber, before replacing those with the P2V and then the P-3C, still in service.
In addition to their ASW and SAR capabilities, most P-3Cs have been modified to carry Harpoon and Maverick missiles for attacking surface ships. American P-3s were formerly armed with the Lulu nuclear depth charge for ASW, but those were removed from the arsenal and scrapped decades ago.
The Soviet Union developed the Ilyushin Il-38 from a civilian airliner. Similarly, the Royal Canadian Air Force derived the Canadair CP-107 Argus from a British airliner. The Argus was superseded by the CP-140 Aurora, derived from the Lockheed Electra.
The French Navy developed the Breguet Atlantic following a Request for Proposal (RFP) from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Some of these were also produced for some other NATO members that were not flying the P-3 or the CP-140.
Japan developed a purpose-designed aircraft as well, the Shin Meiwa PS-1 flying boat.
The main threat to NATO maritime supremacy throughout the 1960s, 1970s, and the 1980s was Soviet Navy and Warsaw Pact submarines. These were countered by the NATO fleets, the NATO patrol planes mentioned above, and by sophisticated underwater listening systems. These span the so-called "GIUK Gap" of the North Atlantic that extends from Greenland to Iceland, to the Faroe Islands, to Scotland in the United Kingdom. Air bases for NATO patrol planes have also been located in these areas: U.S. Navy and Canadian aircraft based in Greenland, Iceland, and Newfoundland; British aircraft based in Scotland and Northern Ireland; and Norwegian, Dutch, and German aircraft based in their home countries.
Since the end of the Cold War the threat of a large-scale submarine attack is a remote one, and many of the air forces and navies have been downsizing their fleets of patrol planes. Those still in service are still used for search-and-rescue, counter-smuggling, antipiracy, antipoaching of marine life, the enforcement of the exclusive economic zones, and enforcement of the laws of the seas.
The earliest patrol aircraft carried bombs and machine guns. Between the wars the British experimented with equipping their patrol aircraft with the COW 37 mm gun. During World War II, depth charges that could be set to detonate at specific depths, and later when in proximity with large metal objects replaced "anti-submarine" bombs that detonated on contact.
Patrol aircraft also carried defensive armament which was necessary when patrolling areas close to enemy territory such as Allied operations in the Bay of Biscay targeting U-boats starting out from their base.
As a result of Allied successes with patrol aircraft against U-boats, the Germans introduced U-flak (submarines equipped with more antiaircraft weaponry) to escort U-boats out of base and encouraged commanders to remain on the surface and fire back at attacking craft rather than trying to escape by diving. The advantage was short lived as the submarine was defenceless if it tried to dive for long enough for the aircraft to make its attack, effectively preventing it from diving until a surface ship could arrive to destroy it. Equipping submarines with radar-warning devices and the snorkel made them harder to find.
To counter the German long-range patrol aircraft that targeted merchant convoys, the Royal Navy introduced the "CAM ship", which was a merchant vessel equipped with a lone fighter plane which could be launched once to engage the enemy planes.
Maritime patrol aircraft are typically fitted with a wide range of sensors:
A modern military maritime patrol aircraft typically carries a dozen or so crew members, including relief flight crews, to effectively operate the equipment for 12 hours or more at a time.
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Posted by Peter Bowen | January 12, 2012
In USA Today, Morgan Freeman, fresh from wining a Movie Icon Award at the People's Choice Award, spoke about some of the movies he loved. Among them, Joe Wright's HANNA. Here's what he had to say:
I just saw Hanna. Have you seen that movie? The movie is so well-made. The music, the photography, the acting; it's all great," he says of the underrated Saoirse Ronan movie. "That director (Joe Wright), he did a fantastic job -- fantastic! He did this amazing job, and it's like, 'I want to see what else he's going to do!'
Posted by Peter Bowen | September 9, 2011
The World Soundtrack Academy announced the five nominees for their prestigious Discovery of the Year, and we're proud to see The Chemical Brothers score for Joe Wright's HANNA is one of the five soundtracks selected. The winner will be announced on World Sountrack Awards and Concert on October 22 at Kulpke Events Centre in Ghent in Belgium.
Posted by Peter Bowen | July 13, 2011
Getting in early, High-Def Digest is already making thier list of the best 2011 film (so far), and we're thrilled to see Joe Wright's HANNA there. Luke Hickman writes of HANNA, "Wright proves that there's more to action films than guns, explosions, special effects, and scantily clad supermodels. Without a doubt, HANNA is one of my most anticipated Blu-rays of the year." | <urn:uuid:1fa13bf8-f94c-4fff-9284-4a4bd564a20c> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,381 |
Today we are happy to have our guest blogger Pamela Meister from Organwise. She is here to talk to us about “How Organwise can super-charge your online blogging business!” Ready to get your online blogging business organized and thriving? Keep reading.
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Do you wake up in the morning with a plan for your work day? Even if your answer is yes, do you find that something frequently happens to get in your way and suddenly you are headed in another direction? All too often we find ourselves staring at a full email inbox awaiting our attention at the end of the day because our time was spent in meetings and even our best attempt to stick with the initial plan to tackle the day’s tasks went awry when a client had an emergency or a new lead popped up requiring a fast turnaround on a proposal to seal the deal.
If any of this sounds familiar it’s time to look at how you run your online blogging business and take the steps necessary to make your daily operations run more smoothly, save time, and improve the quality of your communications both internally with your team and externally with your clients.
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Find more time in your day
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Even though you CAN do it all, you don’t have to be a hero. Let a consultant work with you to automate some of your repetitive processes, streamline the redundant operations, and organize your operation. You will have more control, more transparency, increased efficiency, and more time! You will also see your profit margins increase and notice the stress from keeping up with all of the details required to keep your business operating melt away!
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Take a deep breath, a hot shower, and prepare to focus on what you do best and delegate the rest! Yes, let it go! Hand off that list! Release control!
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Instead of answering repetitive emails, conducting research, scheduling meetings, or making another to do list, focus on what you do best and make more money! Think about it. Let’s say that you are a baker. Do you enjoy setting up your appointments or designing a beautiful wedding cake? Do you enjoy researching less expensive sources for high quality ingredients to expand your profit margins or testing new pasty fillings? Develop recipes! Design beautiful displays! Bake! Let someone else help you develop your business operations and take care of the details so you can practice what you love.
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You may be thinking that you can’t afford to hire an employee. You are already doing the math to add up the cost of a salary or two, insurance, paid vacation, etc… Put down your calculator. There is another option and it will cost you a fraction of hiring a full-time employee. Find a consultant that you like who specializes in what you need most, build trust, and pay by the hour, by retainer, or by the project. Set a budget and stick with it. Enjoy more time to do what you love and do well. Wake up knowing that your online blogging business is more efficient and productive than ever before!
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Scheduling: Eliminate the back and forth emails and phone calls to schedule appointments.
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Note that Bitcoin is a special kind of technology-supported currency and is based on mutual trust. There is no central management authority that could make decisions which could influence the stabilization of the rate of virtual currency or could take corrective action in order to protect the value of Bitcoin during recession.
However, Bitcoin is an autonomous, largely unregulated global settlement system. Therefore, it is more vulnerable to irrational (or rational) speculation or loss of confidence and that may exert significant influence on the shaping of unitary supply and demand.
The confidence in Bitcoin may break as a result of unexpected changes such as: unfavorable legal regulations, banning electronic legal tenders, introducing the prohibition on trading in virtual currency in specific areas, imposing high taxes, creating competitive alternative currencies, deflation, and other factors which may significantly affect the shaping of the exchange rate of Bitcoin against other currencies.
Prior to the purchase of the currency, one should thoroughly assess whether the current financial standing and tolerance to unforeseeable risk allow for making the purchase or sale of, or trade in cryptocurrency. Funds which are not allowed to be lost should not be spent on trading in currency.
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Three subspecies (protracta, navajoensis, woodi) have been reported from the U.S. They are polymorphic in appearance. T. protracta woodi is featured in the images here.
- Overall dark brown to black
- Mouthparts with short hairs; becoming longer at tip
- Pronotum uniformly light brown to black
- Tip of scutellum short, broad
- Legs short, stout
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Students produce a "Fossil Guide" that covers twelve fossils and includes a drawing and written description for each fossil. The written description should include such things as size, shape, and general appearance.
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Preparing for Guided Reading
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Of Mice and Men: A Literature Guide
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Frindle: A Guiding Reading Unit
Guide your class through a reading of the popular children's book, Frindle, with this comprehensive literature unit. Starting with a brief introduction to the guided reading process, the class goes on to read the story two chapters at a...
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Guided Reading Activities with Pizzazz
Get the most out of your guided reading lessons with this collection of literacy materials. Offering a system for using color-coded tags to mark pages while reading books, as well as an assortment of comprehension and grammar worksheets,...
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Life Science Toolbox for Fifth Grade
Help build young scholars' understanding of living things with the tools provided in this comprehensive life science resource. Including a total of nine lessons that cover topics ranging from plant and animal life cycles to heredity and...
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Great Transitions: The Origin of Tetrapods
The featured movie focuses on the ancestry of our four-footed friends. Find the fundamental pattern of their limbs and vertebrae in fossils of fish. After viewing, biology learners can enjoy interactive websites to zoom in on the...
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A “New English” in Chinua Achebe’s “Things Fall Apart”: A Common Core Exemplar
To examine the “New English” Chinua Achebe uses in Things Fall Apart, readers complete a series of worksheets that ask them to examine similes, proverbs, and African folktales contained in the novel. Individuals explain the meaning...
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So I forgot to tell you yesterday, but we are back in Miami for a couple of days – and this time Miami is so much more welcoming!
And to keep on yesterday’s conversation, here is a pool outfit that I love – a little retro with the cat sunglasses and the headband, but still super sexy with the deep décolleté.
I love it!!! Don’t you?
(The swimsuit is Lisa Marie Fernandez, the headband is Jennifer Behr and the sunglasses are Tom Ford)
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From the heart, crossing cultural boundaries, sounds of joy, sounds of peace, bringing us home, to a place of oneness, the strings of the harp reach deep into our souls
Nicolas Carter was raised in Paraguay where he learned to play the Paraguayan harp, the national folk instrument. He has been composing, recording and performing harp music for more than 30 years and has recorded nearly a dozen albums in the United States, Europe and South America, both as a solo artist and with Latin American and world music ensembles. He is often a featured concert performer and master teacher at national and international harp festivals. Nicolas holds a Master of Fine Arts degree in theatre directing from the University of Minnesota and received a Fulbright research grant in France and was a Fulbright scholar in Uruguay. | <urn:uuid:6f72911b-0e5b-4271-8c1a-cff66fc91801> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 854 |
Get Outside – Protect Nature Challenge
Studies show that time spent in nature makes us happier and healthier. It improves our mood and creates positive feelings. The more people experience nature, the more they appreciate, love and care for it.
The first step is to get outside and connect with nature. Local parks and gardens can be a good place to start. Hiking and camping excursions allow you to disconnect from modern living and reconnect with nature.
In these precious moments outdoors, feel the impact of the natural world and find the motivation to make simple changes to your habits.
Let’s do this together
Share these challenges with your friends and family and show us what you are doing by tagging us in your social media messages and by using the hashtag #ProtectNature.
Check out our list of challenges to help protect nature.
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More than this weekend's series win against a very good Angels squad, we were brought out of our prolonged funk by watching the play of Travis Snider throughout the series.
Given how quickly Snider ascended through the Jays' system, it is easy to forget that he'll be just 22 years old on Opening Day next year. But when you observe the manner in which he is maturing at the plate by leaps and bound, it's hard not to get excited about his potential over the next six seasons.
In particular, Snider's new-found willingness to take close pitches and to lay off breaking balls thrown on the inside part of the plate will help him immeasurably going forward. While he's still going to be a hitter who will strike out a lot, his willingness to take a walk and to work the count makes us think that he'll end up more along the lines of a patient, high average and high OBP hitter like Lance Berkman, and less like am all-or-nothing wailer like Mike Jacobs.
In his six games since the recall, Snider is posting a 1.121 OPS (.455 OBP, .667 SLG) with two homers, five runs scored and four walks.
And amazingly enough, Snider's managed to escape from the very bottom of the order on a couple of occasions, which gives us a vague sense of hope that Cito Gaston isn't going to stifle his development in the way that he did other significant prospects towards the end of his last tenure in Toronto.
The RR Cool Jay RoY Chase
Ricky Romero had a nice solid outing on Sunday, dropping his ERA to 3.91 for the season. At present, he's posting an identical 11-5 record to fellow Rookie of the Year candidate Jeff Niemann of the Rays, while Niemann has the edge in ERA (3.71) and WHIP (1.30).
In the past month, Romero's walk rate has gone up significantly, pushing his WHIP to 1.40. For RickRo to go over the top of Niemann, he'll need to keep his walks down while hoping for a few disaster starts from his counterpart.
And conveniently enough, the Jays face Niemann and the Rays tonight. If this Blue Jays team has any self-respect, they'll light up the Rays' tall righthander and help their teammate's RoY candidacy that much more. | <urn:uuid:7ce6ff4a-fc23-4d0a-9db6-0fb189ef8dd8> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,116 |
For a categorical listing of transmuting-related articles, see Category:Transmuting.
Transmuting is a harvesting ability that allows a player to transmute Treasured, Legendary, Mastercrafted, and Fabled items down into components which are primarily used to make Adornments. All players receive the Transmuting skill at level 1.
There are 4 types of components created by transmuting that are used to make adornments. At each tier (1-9, 10-19, etc.) there will be an adjective prefix (Shimmering, Smoldering, etc.) which describes the tier those materials are appropriate for.
- Fragments - The 'lowest' component, used as a secondary component in all adornment recipes.
- Powders - The medium-grade component, used as a primary component for Treasured adornments and as a secondary component for all others.
- Infusions - The upper-grade component, used as a primary component of Legendary adornments and a secondary component for Fabled adornments.
- Manas - The highest-grade component, used only as a primary component of Fabled adornments.
See "What Can You Transmute?" below for more details on which items reward which components.
What Can You Transmute?Edit
In order for an item to be transmutable, it must meet the following conditions:
- Be of Treasured, Mastercrafted, Legendary, or Fabled quality.
- This excludes all Handcrafted items as well as equipment of uncommon or common quality.
- Although marked as Treasured, Journeyman spells can not be transmuted (because they are of the same actual rarity as Handcrafted items).
- Not be marked as NO-VALUE or ORNATE
- Not be a stackable or consumable item (i.e., not be food, ammunition, etc.)
- Have a level indicated on the item. This excludes items such as furniture.
The general rule of thumb is that it has to be a non-ORNATE item that can either be equipped or scribed that you could sell to a vendor. Typically transmuted items include:
- Adept spells
- Treasured equipment (typically of low desirability)
- Expert spells (typical in the lower tiers)
- Legendary equipment (of low desirability)
The rarity of the item you transmute determines which component(s) you can get:
|Item Type||Common Result||Uncommon Result|
Each item that you break down will become either one, or the other, or both of the raws possible from that type of item. This can make transmuting very expensive especially in later tiers as the cost of each adornment in raw materials increases as the rarity of the adornment and the tier of the adornment go up.
Transmuting Odds Edit
Each item rarity can transmute into two different items in three different ways; two ways are that it produces a single of the lower or higher rarity and the third way is that it produces one of each. Statistical data gathered here on EQ2i suggests a 75% chance of getting the lower rarity item and a 25% chance of getting a higher rarity item when only one item is acquired. In other words, the odds of the results from transmuting various rarities is summarized as follows:
|Item Rarity||Common (75% Chance)||Rare (25% Chance)|
For the purposes of this table, all mastercrafted items other than Expert spells transmute as Treasured items while Expert spells transmute as Legendary items.
The statistical data has been retained on the talk page.
In order to increase Transmuting skill before skill level 20, you must find items appropriate for adventure level 1 to 5 and break them down using the Transmute skill. You usually can break items 5 levels higher than your Transmuting skill divided by 5. That is, if you have a Transmute skill of 60, you can break a level 17 item (60 divided by 5 = 12 plus 5 is 17). The closer an item level is to the the maximum level you can transmute, the higher your chance of getting a skill up.
Your upper level of Transmuting is determined by either your Adventure level or your ordinary Crafting level (whichever is the higher). If you continue to transmute having reach the maximum ie 55/55 or whatever, then you gain no Transmuting experience. Similarly if you Transmute too low a level item you will gain no experience. Remember you cannot transmute an item that is more than 5 levels or 25 points higher than your current Transmuting skill level.
The expensive way is to buy items on the broker and transmute them. It's fast and easy, but expensive. Keep in mind that you should buy a selection of fabled and legendary items because otherwise you will not recieve the more rare results like manas. Less expensive is to buy or harvest rares and make level 1-9 mastercrafted items, such as spell and ability upgrades, and transmute those until you get Transmute of 25, meaning, you can transmute level 10 items, then chrono to level 10, and go to a starting area, and grind for level 10+ items. When you can transmute level 30 items, head for Nektropos Castle and perform the unlocking of the castle via Everling Lockets Quest (note: do all the side quests, and all the quests offered by clicking on objects, many of them offer mutable items - go from Shiela's room to the Library and click on the stack of books for more quests that offer 'mutable items). There is a 90 min lockout on the zone now. Don't bother with the level 50 zone of Nek castle ("The Return") right now, as of 6/7/2012, it is badly broken with trash loot and no loot yield from the key chests. If it were fixed, it would be great. Alternatively, you might choose to do the Bloodline Chronicles questline which offers Potions of Marr (handy even later in the game), but note that the loot will be mostly Treasure Chests from trash mobs as it is a very old zone. Just keep going after 40/50/60 mobs until you're up to your own level, and remember that books may be muted as well as equipment. There is no need to be an adorner to transmute, you can just sell the components for in game money.
Ideas For LevelingEdit
- For low level transmuting, keep in mind that regardless of your chosen tradeskill profession, anybody can craft the level 1 - 9 expert spells as well as the level 1 - 9 mastercrafted armors/weapons.
- You can lower your level via the Self-Mentoring system by talking to a Timeless Chronomage. Then you can receive chest drops from monsters with equipment of the required level you need.
- What might or might not be helpful for skilling in T7: The quest Kicking the Bird out of the Nest rewards crafting books which produce tradeable non-lore legendary items, made from drops in The Nest of the Great Egg, which are as of today quite cheap on the broker compared to other T7 transmutable (legendary) gear.
- The Unlimited Repeatable Quest Keeping Up the Pressure in Zek always gives a level 38 Legendary equipment reward.
- You can now trade unused currency items to Barnaby Blunderbuss in the Butcherblock Mountains to receive Gnomish Currency Exchange items that can be used to buy lower level items that can be transmuted.
Transmute Levels Edit
The skill cap for transmuting is based on whichever is higher of your adventure level or tradeskill level.
Skill continues to 500 now, if you continue to transmute items, your skill goes up further than there are items.
|Tier||Fragment||Powder||Infusion||Mana||Icons by tier|
|T1||Lapis Lazuli||Ulteran||Earth||Refined|| |
Ingredients pricing is, of course dependent on server and day-to-day price fluctuations but some things seem to be true on most servers at most times: In early tiers, powders are the bottleneck, because early tier treasured recipes require very few fragments. Infusion are also very cheap at early tiers because people are mostly doing Treasured recipes at those levels in order to skill-up quickly.
At Tier 4 or 5 and above, the price on fragments will rocket up and the price on powders will go down. This is because higher tiers' treasured recipes require more fragments and transmuters end up with too many powders on their hands.
Prices for infusions and Mana tend to increase each tier and skyrocket at Tier 7.
As you can see, leveling Transmuting can quickly become very pricey. If you go the purchasing way, check prices of all kinds (treasure, legendary, adept 3, harvested rares, powder, etc) at the broker and decide the cheapest way to level this skill. Many players will create a new low level character just to farm adept and treasured items to fuel their transmuting addiction. Typically to purchase adept spells and items of armor/weapon in order to maximum level (currently 475/475) will cost around 100 plats. It is certainly the quickest way to level your character. To reduce the cost it is recommended that you level your transmuting ability in line with your adventure level thus can make use of the various adept and armor/weapon drops that you cannot use, instead of selling them on the broker; much slower but very much cheaper. | <urn:uuid:9cf0360b-7632-4a21-927c-8f83eca21dbc> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 8,775 |
This is another Easter game. Once again you are a bunny and you need to collect eggs. Your bunny keeps walking, and you need to press space or to click on him to make him jump. Collect as many eggs as you can and avoid hitting the obstacles.
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UAA’s Center for Human Development is working to better understand brain injuries
by Vicki Nechodomu |
In Alaska, brain injuries are particularly prevalent compared to the rest of the country. Alaska leads the nation in traumatic brain injury-related deaths, with falls being the leading cause of brain injury (41%), followed by motor vehicle incidents (24%) and assaults (11%). March is Brain Injury Awareness Month and UAA’s Center for Human Development is engaging in significant work to better understand traumatic and acquired brain injuries in Alaska.
“A brain injury can happen to anyone at any point in their life,” said Danielle Reed, director of Community Services at the UAA Center for Human Development. “Following an injury, many people are sent home with few resources and have limited access to appropriate follow-up care. Brain injury is an invisible disability and someone recovering from an injury might have challenges with things like thinking, memory, sleep, vision or depression. It’s important they have access to the right support and resources to aid their recovery.”
Building on the work of and in partnership with agencies such as the Alaska Brain Injury Network and the Alaska Department of Seniors and Disabilities Services, UAA’s Center for Human Development coordinates the Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury (TABI) Advisory Council. The council engages in advocacy at the state and federal levels and creates a vision for Alaska’s system of support for persons with TABI through development of the Alaska State Plan for Brain Injury focused on prevention, awareness, resources, data and infrastructure.
This month, members of the TABI council and the broader Alaska community are sharing their experiences, perspectives and knowledge to raise awareness of the impacts of brain injury in Alaska.
“Brain injury does not discriminate — if you have a brain, you are already vulnerable,” said Guylene Derry, TABI project coordinator/resource navigator at Daybreak and Alaska TABI Advisory Council member.
“As common as potholes in spring, so are the number of brain injuries in our state,” said Derry.
Many council members have become advocates because they have first-hand experience and understand how important useful resources are for individuals and families of individuals who have sustained a brain injury. Rebecca Young, LPC, CBIS, is a UAA clinical-community psychology graduate student]. "Recovering from a traumatic brain injury can be a slow process,” said Young. “We do not hike a mountain with a broken leg. When recovering from a head injury we must manage our expectations on what we can achieve day to day.”
- Follow the UAA Center for Human Development and the College of Health social media channels (Facebook, Instagram and Twitter) for Alaska brain injury facts and personal stories.
- Practice prevention by wearing a helmet, ice cleats and rubber soled shoes. Use handrails and take care on the road.
- Get a brain injury screening if you’ve fallen, been in an accident or had a recent concussion.
- Share your stories through the #MoreThanMyBrainInjury awareness campaign.
- March 3: Creativity Throughout Brain Injury Recovery webinar from the Brain Injury Association of America.
- March 7: Where Americans Live Impacts Their Chance of a TBI-Related Death webinar from the Center for Disease Control.
- March 9: Understanding the Cellular Roots of Alzheimer's Disease webinar from the Allen Institute.
- March 14: Panel Discussion with Brain Injury Providers, hosted by the UAA Pre-Med Club for UAA students.
- March 15: Brain Injury ECHO for individuals and family members, a free online training from UAA’s Center for Human Development.
- March 16: Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill webinar from the Brain Injury Association of America.
- March 16: Congressional Brain Injury Task Force for Awareness Day Virtual Briefing hosted by the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators.
- March 25: CESA student interview of Dr. Adam Grove, naturopathic physician, Alaska TABI Advisory Council member on UAA’s Student Health and Counseling Center.
- March 26: Brain Bee, a fun neuroscience competition for high school students hosted by UAA, providing activities such as a Neurotour in the Planetarium, sheep brain dissections and live rat training demonstrations. Encourage high school students to register.
- March 31: Self-Advocacy after Brain Injury: An Evidence-based Model of Empowerment webinar from the Brain Injury Association of America.
- April 8: Traumatic and Acquired Brain Injury (TABI) Advisory Council meeting hosted by UAA’s Center for Human Development.
- April 22: Springfest: Shine the Light (Goose Lake, 5-9 p.m.), an event offering information about domestic violence and partner-inflicted brain injury as well as food trucks, canoes, games and more. | <urn:uuid:2b29ab1a-38ae-413f-a8c3-096e00d0a5ff> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 4,845 |
There are people who love street markets abroad and garage sales at home, primarily because they love being able to talk down the price of whatever it is, with elaborate theatrics. You can pretend to be insulted by the high initial price and the shoddy quality of the goods, or offer an impressive sob-story about just not having that kind of money right now – something about a sick mother or having just lost your job, with big tears if you can manage that. You can also try to insult and shame the vendor, or even better, suggest you’re both insiders – you’re both shrewd and cool people, not like everyone else in this miserable crowd – and you both know that florescent painting of Jesus on black velvet is pretty much worthless, but you’ll take it off the guy’s hands for a few bucks so he can move on and find a real sucker, and then offer to point out a few for him.
The variations are endless, as are the variations open to the seller of the crap in question – the item is really unique and rare, really it is, and because he or she kind of likes you they’ll offer you, and you alone, a special price. Appeals to ego always work, as does talk about how everyone has one of these and you surely don’t want to be the only person who doesn’t have one. Insecurity and shame can work wonders – all it takes is getting one whiff of the buyer’s thinly disguised core self-loathing. The seller can also offer a matching sob-story, about how they really have to sell the velvet Jesus at that price, because of their own sick mother or having just lost their job, with their own big tears if they can manage that. That can cut both ways – but in the end someone’s going to get screwed and someone’s going to gloat about having found another real sucker, while counting their money alone in the shade.
It almost goes without saying that the item in question is some bit of useless crap – the seller didn’t want it around anymore and the buyer didn’t really want it in the first place. The whole thing is essentially a winner-take-all game, where what you win is the satisfaction of humiliating that other person who thought they were so smart. This was never about that velvet Jesus at all. This was about dominance and humiliation, and what you win in this game is the indisputable right to sneer and gloat. It’s heady stuff.
Everyone loves this game – but maybe that’s a myth. Yes, it could be said that the American economy, and all of American culture, is built on the notion of all of us selling useless crap to each other and sneering at the fools who bought the three hundred dollar sneakers or the twenty dollar cup of weak coffee, or the amazing mortgage with monthly payments of next to nothing for years and years and years. We are a country of hustlers and slick salesmen, and we love that about ourselves. We get what we want and we want to stick it to the other guy. Still there are those perverse few who figure out what they want or what they need at the moment, look at the price, decide that it’s fair, or close enough, and then simply plunk their money down. Yes, there are people who don’t like haggling, as un-American as that seems – they find the intense process of negotiating a “great deal” tedious and stupid. Look at the price. Buy it or not. They’re no fun at all, and they also undermine the whole idea of free-market capitalism. The intense process of negotiating a “great deal” is what life is all about after all. And after all, the Invisible Hand of Competition will drive down prices and drive up quality and assure no one will really get screwed-over too badly – Adam Smith said so. Karl Marx disagreed.
It’s just that it’s so dreary. Try to buy a car. There’s the sticker price on the window, but that means little. There’s what they’ll offer you for your old beat up car, and you did look up its current Blue Book value, but that also means little. You have to haggle, and then you work out a price – a lump sum or what you’ll be paying monthly for them to take your old car and give you a new one – and then the salesman will tell you he has to have his sales manager approve the deal. That’s when the good-cop bad-cop business begins, because the salesman eventually returns and tells you his sales manager can’t let the new car go at anything like that price. Now the pressure is on you, and yes, you know there was no sales manager and the guy just went out back for a smoke – but you lost any leverage here. You agree to pay more or you walk out – but if you try to walk out the salesman will tug at your sleeve and the whole process with the phantom sales manager will begin again, with the salesman saying he’s really putting his job on the line for you now. You’re supposed to feel grateful and more than a little guilty, which will make you pay more of course. Thus you find yourself in a death spiral of elaborate theatrics, and you do know someone is going to get screwed over – probably you. This accounts for the increasing number of old beat-up cars on the road. The whole business of trying to buy a new one can suck what’s left of your soul right out of you, although there are some people who love every minute of this sort of thing. You find them at garage sales every weekend.
You’ll also find such people eagerly following the current negotiations in Washington about the fiscal cliff – the nutty agreement that the Republicans would allow Obama to raise the debt ceiling once again, as usual, as long as he and the Democrats agreed that in the future we’d not borrow so much money, or actually, that we’d not print so much money to cover the interest payments on what we’d already borrowed by selling treasury notes. Of course any country that controls its own currency can print money forever, with the risk that the value of that currency will decline, which it hasn’t ever done in our case. Still there is that possibility, which scares the living daylights out of Republicans for some reason – so stop spending and stop borrowing and get the damned deficit under control. Democrats have long argued that’s precisely the wrong thing to do with our weak economy. Borrowing costs are at record lows and spending now, spending even borrowed money, will keep the economy going and even help it grow, and once it’s humming again we can work on the deficit. Republicans violently disagreed – keeping the Bush tax cuts in place, especially those that heavily favor millionaires and billionaires, is the only thing that will get the economy humming again – and they suggested a deal. In exchange for letting Obama raise the debt ceiling again, just this once, make so that on the last day of the year, at midnight, all the Bush tax cuts expire, even those that favor the ninety-eight percent of us who aren’t millionaires and billionaires, AND require a twenty percent cut in all government spending on everything, with no exceptions. Each side would face a nightmare of exactly what they didn’t want at all – suddenly higher taxes AND deep and drastic cuts to programs for people in need. This was a fiscal cliff neither side would dare go over, so each side would have to negotiate things, to find a way out of what was essentially a mutual suicide pact. What could go wrong?
Obama agreed to this – he didn’t want the United States to stop paying its bills, to stiff its creditors and essentially declare itself bankrupt. He had to give in. The world’s economy – interlocked by the dollar and held together by the certainty that we alone always made our payments to our creditors – would collapse. The Republicans had him by the short hairs. It was a brilliant move – give in or we’ll make sure the world as we know it ends right now. It worked, and their assumption seemed to be that, when the year drew to a close, Obama would have lost the election and they also would have taken back the majority in the Senate, so that fiscal cliff, that mutual suicide pact, would mean nothing at all. With the House and Senate and the White House they could cut what they didn’t like – all aspects of the social safety net and stuff having to do with science and climate change and all that crap – and heavily fund what they did like – the military and so on – and also reward those millionaires and billionaires with even bigger tax cuts, even if the middle class and below would have to pay much more. There’d be no problem, except that Obama won handily and their predicted takeover of the Senate failed – the Democrats even gained seats there, and ten more seats in the House, although certainly not enough to matter in that body. Thus the problem is that now they actually have to negotiate. They’re the ones sitting in the new car showroom without much leverage. They don’t even have a trade-in.
That means it’s time to haggle, and we are seeing a death spiral of elaborate theatrics. As November draws to a close, Obama is still saying he ran on letting the tax cuts for the top two percent expire so the rich pay a bit more, and, by the way, he won, and, by the way, all the polling shows that two-thirds of the public agrees with this, and has for a year or more. The Republicans have no leverage here. As for cuts to Social Security, Obama says those are off the table – Social Security doesn’t add to the debt, if you know the first thing about accounting – and anyway, the Republicans are the party of angry old white men. The House Republicans have no leverage there either. Millionaires and billionaires may fund their campaigns, but the party rank and file vote. Massive cuts to Medicare seem unlikely too – the idea of moving the eligibility age up to sixty-seven to save big bucks, floated once again, polls badly. More than two thirds of us oppose that, even more than two-thirds of Republicans. This is not a good initial negotiating position.
And here’s where things stood as November ended:
Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner presented the House speaker, John A. Boehner, a detailed proposal on Thursday to avert the year-end fiscal crisis with $1.6 trillion in tax increases over 10 years, $50 billion in immediate stimulus spending, home mortgage refinancing and a permanent end to Congressional control over statutory borrowing limits.
The proposal, loaded with Democratic priorities and short on detailed spending cuts, met strong Republican resistance.
That was a nice way of characterizing Boehner’s negotiating position, which is basically a stance that his side doesn’t have to present any ideas about spending cuts – they can just sits back and say yes or no to whatever Obama thinks up. In fact, they don’t have to do a damned thing – please us or we walk, and then the country goes down the tubes. Propose your cuts and, like the car salesman going out back to talk to his phantom sales manager, Boehner will go back to his House caucus and see what they think – but don’t get your hopes up. This is your problem, not ours:
“The Democrats have yet to get serious about real spending cuts,” Mr. Boehner said after the meeting. “No substantive progress has been made in the talks between the White House and the House over the last two weeks.”
Hey, John, you’re the one who wants massive spending cuts. What is it that you want, exactly? And of course he was called on this in another way:
Amy Brundage, a White House spokeswoman, said: “Right now, the only thing preventing us from reaching a deal that averts the fiscal cliff and avoids a tax hike on 98 percent of Americans is the refusal of Congressional Republicans to ask the very wealthiest individuals to pay higher tax rates. The president has already signed into law over $1 trillion in spending cuts and we remain willing to do tough things to compromise, and it’s time for Republicans in Washington to join the chorus of other voices – from the business community to middle-class Americans across the country – who support a balanced approach that asks more from the wealthiest Americans.”
And then it seems Republican aides said the details of the White House proposal pointed to an arrogant re-elected president who believes he can bully Congress, which is an interesting negotiating strategy. You’re hurting our feelings? Try that when you’re trying to get a good deal on a new car. Still there was other advice:
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich said Wednesday that House Republicans should stop negotiating with President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats on the fiscal cliff, saying that by doing so they give Obama all of the leverage in the talks.
“One of the things I would say to House Republicans is to get a grip,” Gingrich said in a speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, Calif.
“They are the majority. They’re not the minority,” he said, enunciating the words as if explaining the concept to someone who did not understand it. “They don’t need to cave in to Obama; they don’t need to form a ‘Surrender Caucus.'”
“So my number one bit of advice to the congressional Republicans is simple: Back out of all of this negotiating with Obama. The president is overwhelmingly dominant in the news media. You start setting up the definition of success finding an agreement with Obama, you just gave Obama the ability to say to you, ‘Not good enough,'” Gingrich said.
That’s the equivalent of just walking out of the showroom, but of course you don’t get the new car if you do, but then Gingrich also went on to say that the fiscal cliff was a manufactured crisis – it was “absolute, total, nonsense.” No one else seems to think so, but Newt is Newt. Would you buy a used car from this man?
The Washington Post’s Ezra Klein has an interesting take on what’s really going on here:
The problem isn’t, as most analysts expected, taxes, where Republicans seem increasingly resigned to new revenue. It’s Medicare. And the particular Medicare problem isn’t that Democrats are refusing the GOP’s proposed Medicare cuts. It’s that Republicans are refusing to name their Medicare cuts.
That goes like this:
Politico quotes a “top Democratic official” who paints the picture simply: “Rob Nabors [the White House negotiator], has been saying: ‘This is what we want on revenues on the down payment. What’s your guys’ ask on the entitlement side?’ And they keep looking back at us and saying: ‘We want you to come up with that and pitch us.’ That’s not going to happen.”
That’s partly politics. If nothing else, Republicans are respectful of Medicare’s political potency. Recall that a core Republican message in both the 2010 and 2012 elections was that Democrats, through Obamacare, were cutting Medicare too much. Republicans, already concerned about their brand, don’t want to rebrand themselves as the party of Medicare cuts.
They have no leverage, and there’s a policy problem too:
The fact is that short of converting the program to a premium support system – a non-starter after they lost the 2012 election – Republicans simply don’t know what they want to do on Medicare.
Scour the various outlets for Democratic policy ideas and you’ll find plenty of proposed Medicare cuts. President Obama’s 2013 budget, for instance, includes hundreds of billions in Medicare cuts (see pages 33-37), and caps the program’s long-term growth at GDP+0.5 percent. More recently, the Center for American Progress released a 46-page proposal for cutting Medicare by almost $400 billion.
Republicans, meanwhile, have focused their energy on a long-term effort to convert Medicare to a premium-support model. Paul Ryan’s 2013 budget kept the Affordable Care Act’s Medicare cuts for the next 10 years and proposed to convert the program to a premium-support model in the future. Mitt Romney’s platform proposed reversing Obamacare’s Medicare cuts and offered a vague framework for converting the program to a premium-support model in the future.
A premium support system is where you get a voucher you can only use to buy commercial for-profit health insurance on the open market, allowing you to haggle to your heart’s content for the best deal possible, just like haggling over the price of a broken lamp or a velvet Jesus at a garage sale. Perhaps the thought is that everyone loves that game of dominance, that winner-take-all game, where what you win is the satisfaction of humiliating that other person who thought they were so smart. The idea that people might simply want basic health insurance at a fair price, that you buy once, not new each year, without haggling over minute details of coverage and exemptions, didn’t seem to occur to Paul Ryan. Maybe it’s an Ayn Rand thing.
Klein is not impressed:
That’s left Republicans in a peculiar negotiating position: They know they want “Medicare reform” – indeed, they frequently identify Medicare reform as the key to their support for a deal – but aside from premium support, they don’t quite know what they mean by it, and they’re afraid to find out.
The solution they’ve come up with, such as it is, is to insist that the Obama administration needs to be the one to propose Medicare cuts. “We accepted this meeting with the expectation that the White House team will bring a specific plan for real spending cuts – because spending cuts that Washington Democrats will accept is what is missing from the balanced approach that the president says he wants,” Boehner spokesman Michael Steel said in regard to the most recent round of talks.
Democrats find this flatly ridiculous: Given that the Obama administration would happily raise taxes without cutting Medicare but that Republicans will only raise taxes if we cut Medicare, it falls on the Republicans to name their price. But behind their negotiating posture is a troubling policy reality: They don’t know what that price is.
That is a problem, and Ed Kilgore adds this:
Add in to that the fact that Republican politicians have been proclaiming themselves the saviors of Medicare since at least 2009, right up to the recent point where champion premium-support advocate Paul Ryan was constantly posing with his mother and other seniors and promising to claw back every dime in Obama “cuts” to the program, and you can see why they don’t want to be first out of the gate with a “reform” proposal.
Truth is the Ryan Budget was and remains the sum and substance of GOP domestic policy preferences. That ain’t happening, a circumstance that flushes years of Republican prevarications and evasions and euphemisms and back-loaded, under-handed assaults on the New Deal/Great Society safety net. So now they are relying on Democrats to propose “entitlement reforms” they can then reluctantly accept as a price for also accepting revenue increases.
I can’t imagine why they for a moment think Obama or congressional Democrats owe them the courtesy of doing their dirty work for them. But that’s where they are until such time as they are forced to acknowledge their whole “we’re saving Medicare” rap was as deep and authentic as Sarah Palin’s “death panel” posts at Facebook.
Maybe we are a nation of hustlers and slick salesmen, simply selling each other crap, and we love that about ourselves – or maybe that’s only Republicans. Or maybe we finally are seeing the death spiral of such elaborate theatrics. Everyone loves haggling, but only over a broken lamp or that velvet Jesus. When it matters, haggling just sucks the soul out of you. | <urn:uuid:49a3ebf4-155d-441c-bd5d-85abf35aaf3c> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 19,303 |
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It’s been almost a year since the owners of a property on the Rappahannock River cleared more than a dozen acres of trees along a historically significant stretch of cliffs without the needed permits — and the violations are now being referred to the Virginia Attorney General for potential legal action.
Heavy spring rain contributed to erosion on the newly cleared land and was linked to a landslide in late May on the edge of the site owned by Virginia True Corp.
The company had already received two notices of violation from the state Department of Environmental Quality for lacking the proper permits while prepping the land for development. The second violation in March led to fines and an agreement with the state to come into compliance or face additional penalties.
But last week, amid “ongoing issues” at the site, DEQ spokeswoman Ann Regn said the case was referred to the state Attorney General’s office for further review. She said there is no additional information available about the process at this time. The agency has the option to refer serious environmental violations to the Virginia Attorney General or the U.S. Attorney on a case-by-case basis.
Environmental groups such as the Chesapeake Conservancy lauded the decision regarding a property they have long wanted to see preserved.
Joel Dunn, the conservancy’s president and CEO, said in a statement that the decision is a recognition by Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration of “the uniqueness of Fones Cliffs.”
“[The] Chesapeake Conservancy will continue to speak out about what we feel is an injustice to current and future generations,” Dunn said in the statement. “The developer’s reckless and illegal actions have significant impacts on the bald eagle population, the preservation of American Indian artifacts likely to exist at the site, and the water quality of the Rappahannock River and Chesapeake Bay.”
A consent order issued by state regulators and signed by Virginia True’s executive vice president, Howard Kleinhendler, at the end of May details violations at the site that resulted in a $42,000 fine. The order also requires the company to submit weekly reports to the DEQ on their progress toward stabilizing erosion at the site and implementing a stormwater management plan.
Jeff Howeth, a professional engineer based in Tappahannock, VA, was hired by Virginia True to get the site back into compliance with state and local laws. He said that he visits the site weekly to ensure it’s moving toward stabilization and submits the weekly reports with dozens of photos of the property. He said that the cleared portions of the site are growing grass and stabilized except for a few small sections.
“I've been out with DEQ as recently as last Friday, and we had an onsite inspection with DEQ on Thursday,” said Howeth. “We've done — barring bad weather, which has been pretty horrendous — everything they've asked us to do along the way.”
The Chesapeake Bay Foundation advocated for “significant penalties” to be issued against the New York-based property owners for bulldozing trees without having the work first approved to ensure it would prevent erosion and sediment pollution. Richmond County officials said this summer they had finally approved the erosion and sediment control plans that should have been in place before work began in May. The approval lifted the stop-work order that had been in place, but county administrator Morgan Quicke said that additional permits would be required for any further clearing or construction to take place.
Virginia True has been working with contractors since May to erect silt fencing, catch sediment and grow grass on the property to prevent sediment-laden runoff, regulators said. But the DEQ must also find the site in compliance with the property’s plan for managing stormwater runoff, which has not yet happened.
Conservation organizations have spent more than a decade trying to protect the land along the 4-mile stretch of cliffs, which have remained largely undeveloped for 400 years and are home to a high concentration of eagles. After a Richmond County board rezoned the property to allow for increased density in 2015, Virginia True purchased it, aiming to construct a 1,000-acre luxury golf course and resort that its owners vowed would be environmentally sensitive.
Peggy Sanner, the CBF’s Virginia assistant director and senior attorney, said those promises and the significance of Fones Cliffs makes the violations that much more acute. In a statement, she urged the Attorney General’s office to consider a “substantial penalty for damage to the cliffs, a Virginia treasure.”
Joe McCauley worked to preserve sites on the cliffs for more than 30 years while at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service before joining the effort at the Chesapeake Conservancy. For him, having the violations referred up the state’s chain of command provides some validation.
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Amazon Asks FAA Permission to Test Drones
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Amazon has petitioned the FAA to get its drones – or rather, small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) -- outside and off the ground as soon as possible.
While the technology is developing at a speedy clip, it seems that the company views the current regulations as the remaining obstacle in its quest to populate the skies with Amazon deliveries.
"We are committed to making Prime Air available to customers worldwide as soon as we are permitted to do so," wrote Paul Misener, the company's vice president of global public policy. "One day, seeing Amazon Prime Air will be as normal as seeing mail trucks on the road today, resulting in enormous benefits for consumers across the nation."
The request was made so the company could conduct more research on its Amazon Prime Air vehicles. The program was unveiled by CEO Jeff Bezos on CBS' 60 Minutes back in December. The drones are expected to that can travel at more than 50 miles an hour, carry up to five pounds and deliver 86 percent of products available on the Amazon site.
Citing the FAA's Modernization and Reform Act of 2012, the company is asking to be exempt from aspects of the current rules that prevent them from testing the drones outdoors in the US. To this point, Misener noted that as a "commercial enterprise," the testing had been relegated indoors and in other countries to this point, whereas "hobbyists" and manufacturers of model aircraft have a bit more leeway with outdoor R&D.
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Also about: places to eat in Seattle.
We just got back from a five-day visit to Seattle. Our motto and mission on vacation always has been: “Go places and eat things!”
If you’ve read my blog for long, you know I believe in eating healthy most of the time, but making allowances for the occasional bending of the rules. For me, vacation definitely falls under the rule-bending side of things, but I don’t want to completely throw all rules out the window, every meal. One of my main strategies is to start the day off with a decent breakfast. In other words, some protein and healthy fats, some fruit and/or vegetables, with a minimum of carbs and sweets.
It would be easy to rationalize cinnamon rolls and french toast for breakfast every morning — after all, it’s vacation, right? But I know that starting the day out that way will make me hungry (and probably cranky) by mid-morning, and set me up for bad decisions all day long. So here’s my advice for starting the day out right on vacation.
7 tips for eating a healthy breakfast on vacation
1. Eat well before you leave home. On our day of departure, I allowed myself enough time to get up and have my normal, healthy breakfast. For me, this is two eggs with sweet potato hash. Because I always have onions and already-cooked-sweet potato diced and ready to go in the fridge, this is quick and easy to throw together. (I didn’t actually bother with sausage and avocado the day we left. This is an old pic. #latergram)
2. Be prepared with healthy snacks. Before we left, I stocked up on my favorite version of trail mix: mixed nuts and diced prunes. Laugh if you want, but prunes are some of the lowest glycemic dried fruits — and that extra fiber can’t hurt when you’re traveling!
Oh, and by the way: most of these shots are not going to be beautiful. Part of keeping vacation relaxing for me means I don’t work too hard to get a perfect shot; one or two shots as-is. Case in point…
This turned out to be my lunch on our flight there and my dinner on our flight home, so I’m glad I came prepared!
3. If possible, stay in a place with a kitchen. And 4. Eat what’s fresh and local. We found a great apartment on airbnb that was 9 minutes from the main attractions, at less than half what a cheap hotel room would have cost! On top of the great price, we had a fridge, microwave, stove and dishwasher. Enough equipment to have some eggs and fresh local fruit some mornings…
Other mornings it was eggs and this amazing local yogurt…
If you’re ever in Seattle, track down some Ellenos Greek yogurt! It’s the mildest, creamiest yogurt I’ve ever had! My favorite flavor was marionberry, but the plain sweetened with honey was great, too. (This is not a sponsored post. I just truly love this stuff!)
5. If you can’t get a kitchen, try for a mini fridge and microwave. Then pick up some pho the night before. Our first night in Seattle, we went to Ba Bar, where they have phenomenal Vietnamese pho (pronounced “fuh”), a bone broth featuring various ingredients; mine had ramen noodles, duck confit, mushrooms, and lemongrass. The broth and ramen noodles were so delicious, I ordered extra to take “home,” and had this for breakfast the next couple days. (This photo is terrible, but the breakfast was not!) On the side, I had peaches and strawberries with a drizzle of cream. So, slight bending of Paleo rules – noodles, cream – but still a whole-foods, low-carb, no-sugar breakfast. And quite delightful! I did not feel one bit deprived.
If you can’t find pho, egg-drop soup would probably work well, too.
6. When you’re in a pinch, just make the best choices you can. One day, we were stuck with nothing in the fridge and no ride for a couple hours, so we walked to the nearest place — which happened to be a Starbucks. (No surprise, in Seattle!) This is the best I could do there: a low-glycemic KIND bar, and water. Not a great breakfast, either from a health or satisfaction standpoint, but it was enough to get me by till we could get something more substantial.
7. Bend rules: sometimes a little, sometimes a little more! One of the days, we ended up having “second breakfast” at a place called Oddfellows. While there were lots of bready things on the menu — even gluten-free biscuits — avocado toast sounded delicious to me. It came on whole-wheat bread, sprinkled with pepitas and sprouts, and shaved radish. I removed the latter (not a radish fan), then cut up the bacon I ordered on the side, and added that on top. Yum!
Our last day, we ate at Glo’s Cafe; a very small mom-and-pop diner type place. One of my MOST favorite things to order for breakfast is eggs benedict, not just because I love it, but also it’s something I never make myself. The white bread English muffins that come standard with bennies are definitely not Paleo. I’ve tried benedict without any bread at all, but then so much of that yummalicious yolk-and-hollandaise sauce goes to waste on the plate! So my compromise is to order it on whole wheat toast — which works out quite nicely. I also order a side of avocado to healthy it up a bit. Glo’s has really good eggs benny, and it comes with a heap o’ hash browns…
I’m not the huge hash brown fiend my husband is, but I do enjoy them if they’re crispy. So bending the rules a little more, I enjoy the crispy bits, and leave the rest behind.
This was a fully satisfying, delicious, treat of a breakfast, but still with no guilt.
Some other places to eat in Seattle
Just to be real, I DO bend the rules more during the rest of the day on vacation! On this trip, I enjoyed street tacos at Tacos Chukis, creme brullee at Ray’s Boathouse, Molly Moon’s ice cream, and more!
My husband really enjoyed the coffee and quiet at Storyville Coffee. I may have had a sip or two. Cream and sugar included.
Although it wasn’t a meal, my favorite food discovery was the Quintessential Gourmet tasting room, where you could taste wines, hard ciders, olive oils, and — the thing that made me giddy — almost 20 different flavors of balsamic vinegar! Strawberry, blueberry, espresso, chocolate, cranberry-pear. Mix them with orange-infused or lavender-infused olive oil, or any of the several other flavors. Oh, we had fun, and walked out with a ridiculous amount of small bottles!
My favorite meal of the week, though, was a picnic we enjoyed at Gas Works Park, feasting on smoked salmon that tasted like bacon (from Pure Food Fish Market), nothin’-paleo-about-it pastries from Peroshky Peroshky, and drippy-ripe slices of nectarine dipped in my aforementioned new love, Ellenos! (All of which we discovered on the Seattle Bites Food Tour — also highly recommended!)
I do confess to pigging out on the yogurt. It was our last night, and we couldn’t take it on the plane!
So I did not live a regimented life while we were there. But I just find that making the effort to start the day with some good protein and minimal sugar keeps my energy and mood up all day long. And who wants to spend vacay tired and cranky?!
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For a long time, I was in denial.
It started with a dosage of one pack of potato chips daily. And after a quick promotion at work, with the stress shooting and workload piling up, my cravings fired up faster than my body could handle. Each night became a medley of junk food, soda and fast-food ice cream. The pounds crept up due to one pack of potato chips daily. After that, there was no turning back.
In a matter of months, I transformed into this wiggly, gelatin-like, overweight mass. Everyone was telling me how big I was, but I refused to believe it.
Worse, I was hooked. Stress and food became my body’s fuel, the building blocks of my everyday existence.
How I bounced back is a long story involving capsules, slimming teas and coffees, yo-yo diets and a lot of wasted clothes. But how does one curb food addiction? First things first, I accepted it and like any other addiction, I had to go through rehab:
a daily regimen of diet and exercise.
Here’s a list of the diets I have tried and the corresponding results, if any. Know that sticking to one diet is better than trying all of these consecutively. But I hope you gain something from the lessons here and use it to curb your food addiction too, and hopefully, lead you to living a healthier lifestyle.
Diet # 1: JUJU CLEANSE
The Juju Cleanse diet lets one's body be in an alkaline state. Since I was addicted to food, I needed to detoxify my body from my daily dose of junk. This was the perfect way to jump-start my diet.
What it is
Juju Cleanse is a juice diet made from vegetables and fruits. Some people find this unacceptable (What? No solid food???) but Juju Cleanse is not an everyday thing. One can give his or her body a break with either a one-day cleanse or a three-day cleanse.
Cleansing enabled me to get rid of the “trash” in my body and start on a “blank slate” tummy. After a day of cleansing, I was able to rid my body from cravings for fatty and calorie-laden food.
I also found comfort in the fact that the juices allowed my body to be in an “alkaline state,” as opposed to acidic. According to their website, we function well when our interior bodies (tissues and blood) are in alkaline state. Unfortunately, most food we eat (and that are readily available) are acidic, where fungus, bacteria and yeast thrive.
How I fared
I braced myself for a bad-tasting, vomit-inducing experience. Surprisingly, the juices tasted good!
It didn’t taste like grass at all. My favorite was my second drink (to be consumed at 10 a.m., as was written in my juju cleanse kit), the spicy limonada, which had a nice zing from the cayenne pepper.
During my cleansing day, I went out shopping with my fiancé, which didn’t turn out wise. I felt weak later in the day. As indicated in the website, cleansers are encouraged to stay home and rest.
If you plan to cleanse, it’s best to schedule it on a weekend.
Weight loss: None. I browsed through blogs and some attested to losing almost three lbs. after a three-day cleanse.
Diet # 2: NUIU LIFE CUISINE
Obviously, starvation is never a good way to lose weight, unless you’re in a reality show for model wannabes, where fainting spells are de rigueur.
But because we need the energy to function in our daily lives, calorie-counting for me is the best way to shed that unwanted weight and in a healthy way.
What it is
NUIU (pronounced as “New You”) is a diet program, involving gourmet, calorie-counted meals, with the right portions and the fat, salt and sugar content controlled.
I simply called up NUIU and they computed my BMI and deduced I should be ingesting only 1,400 calories per day to lose weight.
The food are delivered every night in microwaveable containers, complete with notes on which food you will eat for breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner, and whether it’s for reheating or not.
Calorie-counting won’t make you miss out on the food that your body needs. NUIU’s meals are complete with protein, carbohydrates (yes, there’s brown rice, pasta and bread, even cookies!), fruits, and vegetables.
How I fared
The first day, I had a hard time since I commuted to three different places in Manila, so I felt kind of woozy mid-afternoon. I texted NUIU and asked if I can drink tea (without the milk and sugar of course) to keep my grumbling stomach in check and they said yes.
During the succeeding days, I got used to the portions and I started to look forward to the meals since they change their menu every day.
Weight loss: Success! After 10 days, I lost 5 lbs. (That included breaks in between. I begged off weekends because I often went out dining with my family anyway. But of course, I was a picky, intelligent eater).
Diet # 3: PALEO OR CAVEMAN DIET Fruits and tea are part of the Paleo or Caveman Diet. Come to think of it, no caveman was overweight or even slightly chubby during the Paleolithic era. They were muscular, burly, with abs to boot.
This is the inspiration of the so-called Caveman or Paleo diet, which prescribes a diet of unprocessed and organic foods.
What it is
This includes a diet of lean meat, organ meats, fish, poultry, eggs, vegetables, fruits, and nuts—presumably what cavemen ate.
Dieters are not allowed to eat dairy, grains, sugar, legumes, potatoes, and processed oils.
Skip the salt and any drinks, except water, coconut water and organic tea.
As cavemen did not live sedentary lives, dieters are also required to move a lot and exercise. This is the diet that CrossFit, an elite fitness program imported from the US, is promoting. They encourage gym-goers to complement their strength-training with a reduced caloric intake.
How I fared
As someone who’s not well-trained in the kitchen, I had a hard time with this diet. Fruits and vegetable salads? No problem. But unprocessed and organic meats? I was too lazy to shop and prepare my own meals.
I ate whatever was available at home. I was lucky if there was tinola, or nilagang baka. Otherwise, I opened my trusty can of tuna (which is processed food, so yes, I cheated).
Since grains are not allowed, I bid my favorite brown rice a temporary farewell. The thought made me swallow hard and wet my lips.
I exercised every day, with either a 40-minute or 60-minute workout using the elliptical trainer.
Weight loss: I finally quit my Paleo diet after six days and I lost two lbs. Not bad, huh?
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To end this piece, I leave you with a few tips to help jump-start your weight loss this 2013:
1. Quit junk food. It’s addictive, especially sugar (I was once addicted to milk teas!). You don’t need junk food to starve. Just quit the bad stuff (pizza, burgers, chocolates) and eat healthy (vegetables, lean meat, and fruits).
2. Drink lots of water.
3. If you love coffee like I do, order it with non-fat milk (or soy milk), without sugar.
4. Avoid stress and get enough sleep every day.
5. Avoid night-outs with friends. Alcohol is the culprit to those bulging tummies.
6. Stock up on fruits, almonds and whole-grain biscuits. You’ll need those when you feel like munching on something.
7. Count calories. You can use an Apple app or browse the Internet for the calorie equivalents.
8. Find an exercise that won’t bore you to tears. Try zumba or boxing! Exercise four to five times a week.
9. Lastly, stick to your diet. You will be tempted to finish that slice of cake, order a frappuccino and relapse. Close your eyes and imagine your sexy, healthy body in a few months’ time. Call a friend to help you resist the temptation. Remind yourself why you are dieting. Resist! Succeed! Happy dieting! —KG, GMA News | <urn:uuid:6caa0855-3486-4bbb-ab85-d615643920a4> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 7,593 |
(Bloomberg) — A senior official accountable for driving technological innovation at the U.S. Office of Protection has resigned, saying the Pentagon needs “structural change” and need to behave extra like SpaceX, Elon Musk’s satellite business that has shaken up rocket launches.
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“We’re slipping guiding the business foundation in important locations, so we have got to capture up,” Preston Dunlap, the 1st man or woman in the U.S. Office of Protection to satisfy the part of main architect officer, told Bloomberg Information in an interview. As a result the U.S. risked losing its technological edge from potential adversaries, he explained.
Dunlap, who handed in his resignation on Monday immediately after a few years in the write-up at the U.S. Area Pressure and U.S. Air Force, was responsible for pushing far more technologies into a $70 billion spending budget for exploration, advancement and acquisition. He strategies to start a area computer software firm focused on the nexus with satellites, info and artificial intelligence. The Pentagon was powering the domestic commercial sector in data, distributed computer system processing, computer software, AI and cybersecurity, he claimed.
“By the time the Authorities manages to deliver some thing, it’s much too normally out of date,” he mentioned in a nine-site resignation assertion he billed as a “playbook” to assist tutorial the Pentagon, which he later made general public on LinkedIn. “Much extra will have to be carried out if DoD is likely to regrow its thinning technological edge.”
Dunlap mentioned the Pentagon, which he dubbed “the world’s largest bureaucracy,” desired to stop concentrating on internal turf wars and reinventing the wheel and alternatively function with each other to faucet the personal sector, defend the state and contend with China.
“Ironically as I’m creating this, I gained notification that the cellular phone lines are down at the Pentagon IT help desk. Cell phone strains are down? It’s 2022, individuals,” he wrote.
In a statement, an Air Power spokesperson verified Dunlap’s resignation, and explained the navy was grateful for his public support. Dunlap experienced “worked tirelessly” for 3 decades, claimed Ann Stefanek, main of media functions at the Division of the Air Drive.
Dunlap’s comments occur following two other senior tech officials in the U.S. Division of Protection resigned, contacting on the Pentagon to modernize its technique to technological know-how on the way out the doorway.
Previously this thirty day period, David Spirk, the Protection Department’s outgoing chief facts officer, advised Bloomberg that the Pentagon required to speed up attempts to counter adversaries who are establishing military equipment supported by highly developed technologies this kind of as synthetic intelligence, equipment mastering and quantum science. Nicolas Chaillan, the U.S. Air Force’s initial main software officer, resigned previous 12 months, telling the Monetary Situations the U.S. was getting rid of the AI race to China.
These kinds of problems are also shared by senior Pentagon officers. Michael Brown, director of the Defense Innovation Device, the Pentagon’s tech hub, told the Senate Armed Expert services Committee this thirty day period that a slow pace of inventing and adopting new technology was a “glaring weak point,” incorporating the U.S. risked falling at the rear of China.
Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen Hicks voiced worry very last 7 days more than “real resistance” from Congress to taking technologically risky approaches that might fail.
In purchase to emulate SpaceX and other modern organizations, Dunlap mentioned, the governing administration have to become braver about enterprise tests that may well originally fail, spanning hypersonics to synthetic intelligence algorithms.
He included the consolidation of the protection-industrial foundation from dozens of firms for the duration of the Cold War to a handful now was bad for competition and the state. To deal with that, he claimed the Pentagon must alternatively contract many businesses at a time in much far more flexible ways.
Michele Flournoy, a former senior Pentagon official who has targeted on the problem to the U.S. army from China’s have military services modernization, stated Dunlap had managed to bring in extra than 100 new commercial contractors to the U.S. Air Pressure, but that the Pentagon struggled to do that at scale.
“It’s way too difficult,” she stated, describing Dunlap’s departure as “a loss” and stating the Pentagon should really obtain a substitution who is similarly “entrepreneurial.”
She mentioned there was a powerful strategic critical for the Pentagon “to determine out how to convey these new technologies in promptly and at scale if we’re heading to properly discourage aggression by China in the upcoming and/or defeat it if it comes about.”
(Updated to move point out of Dunap’s future place to the third paragraph. Deleted point out of some artificial intelligence progress in closing paragraph. Other structural improvements through.)
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did I not tell (warn) you we would be doing this? Were you losing faith? I know it’s taken forever, but if you saw what’s holding this thing together (duct tape and kite string) you would understand why.
efore we go further, I want to thank everyone who worked so hard to make this blog happen, Kellee Raser, Gary Gatel and Judy Watkins, and who else — all you patient people with your emails of encouragement! Hello FOSB! Hi Diane, Gayle, Elaine, Sharon, Terrie, Sarah, Rachel, Siobhan, Elizabeth (I can do this now ’cause I have a blog!), Hi Dad, Shell, Lowely, Martha, Margot, Annie, Carol, Jaime. Hi Tweetettes! Hi all my friends and family. So 21st century! We have to keep meeting like this!
espite the fact that this is a blog now, nothing has really changed, there are new free screen savers, stationery, and bookmarks you can print out; they’re in the same place they’ve always been (in Shopping, under From Me to You with Love). You are safe here, click on everything and take a tour . . . it won’t blow up on you (I always think if I click wrong, the computer could explode) … and tell me what you think.
ou can visit Martha’s Vineyard and go across the pond to England; plus, there are all new recipes for Summer. And lots of fun menus (just click on the words in the menus, and you get the recipe). We even have FAQ’s. We’re very professional! Pretty soon there will be more pictures of the Peter Rabbit room; more short videos, Stories of Home, Kitchen ideas, and a lot more. So stay. Take off your shoes, I’ll go make tea!
Hi Laura, Gert, Pam, Sandy, Dawn, Nancy, Sherrie, Joann, Angie, Erika, Joan, Rosinda, Erin, Jan, Morwenna….
or a few days, there may be a glitches in the shopping part of the blog…we had to unhook all the shopping wires from the website and rehook them to the blog, and maybe we missed a few. Would love your help, if you go shopping, and something’s not right, please click on Comments and let me know.
hat’s the best part….now you can leave your Comments and I won’t be the only one who can read them! You will finally get to see how wonderful you all are, how much we have in common…from your letters, I already know we love all the same things — home, family, beauty, nature, creativity, tradition, inspiration, best friends, gardens, food, and fun. (Books, tea, quilts, and old movies. Autumn. Decorating. Travel. Just for starters.) We are multi-faceted women of the world. Yes, that is us.
o if you feel like testing out our Comments, please be my guest; you know I can’t wait. Tell me what you’d like to see most on this blog. You’ll still be getting your WILLARDS; there will still be art and quotes, recipes and photos, all the I can possibly stuff into one space. | <urn:uuid:6d47e771-9e07-4b64-833f-863b808d3998> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,712 |
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We embrace all forms of digital communications including websites, social networking and blogs and we have an excellent understanding of the food and drink blogging scene.
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This year the relationship between the softness of leather and the warmth of wood was further explored, inspiring the simple style of Gordon Guillaumier's creations. Once again, the designer entrusted his new line of chairs, tables and poufs to Frag's
decades of experience.
The chair, lounge chair and pouf presented at the preview accentuate the sensuality of this pairing of leather and wood, emphasizing the unique natural characteristics and shapes of the materials and lending the pieces lightn
ess and balance.
The appeal of the Ponza product line is also evident in the attention given to fine details – the frame, covered in white leather, is composed of a rounded seat that blends seamlessly into the slightly curved, enveloping back; the c
ontinuous line is broken only by the soft cushion that fits into the seat. The wood legs, which have a semi-circular cross-section and taper towards the base, provide the finishing touch.
The monochromatic colour schemes featured at the fair are grey
ash with grey leather and dark ash with mocha leather.-
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Eighty million baby boomers are reaching their late 50's. Will an aging population burden the young or use the wisdom that comes from experience to create a better society? On this archived edition of To the Point, originally broadcast in April of this year, we look at the pros and cons of an aging America. Also, an update on healthcare reform. On Reporter's Notebook, for decades, union membership has been declining as a percentage of America's work force. What's the state of the AFL-CIO? We get a progress report.
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im all about humor! and lust, ill take pics of your GF too, ill spank to here if she tickles my fancy!
but for you or anyone to talk shit about Ronda, either your dating Miranda Kerr or Candice Swanapoel.... or your gay and trying to look cool... OR!!! you want Ronda, but dont want people to think you do!
rep me... neg me... whatever..... if you can look at Ronda and say "no i would never ever!!" your gay.
not that there is anything wrong with that, i have lots of gay friends.... but just stop being something your not...... tha5ts all im saying
She's ******* ugly, dude.
Only a little immature bitch boy would put THAT on a pedestal.
"OMG! Creature has vagina! Must worship and have sex with".
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We are creating an advertising campaign in English. We also want to create it in spanish.
You will need to translate about 3000 or 4000 words from English to Spanish.
This is direct response copywriting for an online advertising campaign, so you need to have experience of translating marketing copywriting. Please show me some examples of this when you apply for this job.
BIG PLUS: If you've translated marketing copywriting in the medical field, this is a big advantage.
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The Milan Planetarium teaches The School of Night
It’s all in the stars. The matter that forms our bodies comes from the universe and its celestial bodies. This is attested by the conferences that take place in the prominent Milan Planetarium, which was established in 1930, and has been in operation since then.
The Yuletide season has featured a series of astronomical conferences with two that stood out for allure and poetry. The evening dedicated to William Shakespeare’s Sky was explained by the illustrious Dr. Anna Lombardi. During the era of the Bard, natural science walked hand in hand with astrology, hence the study of mathematics, physics, and chemistry intertwined with the mysticism of astrology. As 2016 marked the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death, the conference tributed the English poet and playwright exploring the incredible astronomical revolution that occurred through personalities such as Thomas Digges, Giordano Bruno, Thomas Harriott, and John Dee (who allegedly inspired the character of Prospero in The Tempest).
These freethinkers became known as the members of The School of Night, a group of poets and scientists who centered on Sir Walter Raleigh, who was once referred to in 1592 as the School of Atheism. Dr. Lombardi engagingly retraced the Elizabethan era’s astronomical discoveries and the way William Shakespeare thoroughly referenced the universe and its elements in all his works, with Troilus and Cressida, that demonstrates an example of the characters speaking of the Sun following the other planets in circles around the Earth:
The heavens themselves, the planets, and this centre,
Observe degree, priority and place.
Insisture, course, proportion, season, form,
Office, and custom, in all line of order:
And therefore is the glorious planet Sol
In noble eminence enthroned and sphered
Amidst the other …
And Julius Caesar that uses the Polaris as pillar of immovable center:
I am constant as the northern star,
Of whose true-fixed and resting quality
There is no fellow in the firmament.
The most famous Shakespearean quote about the universe comes from Romeo and Juliet, when the Capulet maiden pleads her star-crossed lover not to avow on the Earth’s natural satellite, whose gravitational influence produces the tides to change as it constantly morphs its crest:
O, swear not by the moon, the fickle moon, the inconstant moon, that monthly changes in her circle orb, Lest that thy love prove likewise variable.
Sonnet 14, introduced a variant of the procreation theme, tying it in with predictions of the future made through celestial bodies that during that era possessed an astrological trait:
Not from the stars do I my judgement pluck,
And yet methinks I have astronomy.
But not to tell of good or evil luck,
Of plagues, of dearths, or season’s quality;
Nor can I fortune to brief minutes tell,
Or say with princes if it shall go well.
The enchantment of the 17th century firmament streamed into the magic of another enchanting evening at the Milan Planetarium, dedicated to the Christmas sky. An enthralling alchemy occurred betwixt the vault of heaven and the power of music, as Stefania Ferrori and Riccardo Vittorietti from Associazione LOfficina educated an audience of both children and adults on star charts.
The strategic role of the Lombardy capital emerged from their storytelling, starting with the Milanese astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli who seems to have unwillingly spread the notion of Martians. Amongst Schiaparelli’s contributions were his telescopic observations of the Red Planet: he observed a dense network of linear structures on the surface of Mars which he called canali in Italian, meaning channels but the term was mistranslated into English as canals. Since the latter term indicates an artificial construction, various assumptions were made about life on Mars. In other words we must thank a Milanese astronomer for giving rise to waves of hypotheses about the possibility of intelligent life on other planets!
This and many other anecdotes, as well as scientific notions, lead to a beguiling exploration of the sky, as the music by I The Canter band overwhelmed with its swing. Barbara Campo’s nightingale voice jammed through a jazz repertoire, accompanied by Max Ferri’s guitar and Filippo Perelli’s saxophone and flute.
The stellar mood that one can experience with the celestial navigation through time and space, projects us into the origins of what has shaped virtual and augmented reality today. Man in the past was captivated by the understanding of the universe, to find a direction in his life. Sailors would do so literally just as poets would metaphorically. We should embrace once more this tradition and follow Stephen Hawking’s advice when he said:
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Since U.S. taxpayers are the biggest contributors to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) it’s not unreasonable to wonder how the socialist “public servant” who heads it paid for a $3,000-a-night hotel suite and a first-class transatlantic airfare that runs about $11,000.After all, the Washington D.C.-based IMF aims to reduce poverty around the world by, among other things “enhancing the voice of low-income countries.” Much like the famously corrupt United Nations, which is also largely funded by Uncle Sam, the IMF pushes to redistribute wealth. With $340 billion in its coffers—18% of it from the U.S. government—the organization “assists” countries in need with handouts from thriving nations.It may seem like a noble cause, but now that IMF Managing Director Dominique Strauss-Kahn is in a New York jail on sexual assault charges many questions have come up. For instance, how does the French socialist—promoted as a “public servant”— finance his lavish lifestyle? Local news reports reveal that the luxurious Manhattan hotel suite where Strauss-Kahn is accused of sexually assaulting a housekeeper costs $3,000 a night.When authorities arrested him, he was on a Paris-bound flight at John F. KennedyInternational Airport. As he always does, Strauss-Kahn was traveling first class on Air France, which lists the one-way New York-to-Paris fare at a tad over $11,000. As head of the IMF Strauss-Kahn, a former member of the French National Assembly, makes $420,930 a yearand an additional $75,350 for expenses.In France he’s known as a “champagne socialist” because he lives an extravagant lifestyle that includes driving an expensive imported sports car, travel between multi million-dollar homes in the U.S. and Europe and wearing designer suits that cost thousands of dollars each. Technically, U.S. taxpayers are financing some of it while he works to redistribute the wealth of others.
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Certified Nurse Assistants have a lot of job responsibilities, and this certainly includes nursing assistants that work at a healthcare facility that performs surgeries. CNAs are busy doing a lot of different job duties during their shifts, and many have to keep track of patients and patient records while also performing other job duties we have previously discussed. CNAs though are often the first line of communication between doctors and nurses, giving valuable information about a patient’s location and up to date condition, especially when it comes to surgery. CNAs are essentially the eyes and ears of the office.
To be a great CNA, you have to be able to multitask. When nursing assistants have this essential skill on the job, it helps provide nurses and doctors with the resources they need when an atmosphere is tumultuous. While nursing homes usually have a less intense pace and require mostly routine job duties of a CNA, medical and surgical nurses will more frequently see more complex conditions and have to help prepare patients for surgery. In this article, we’ll cover some of the situations that CNAs will see when assisting doctors and nurses with prepping patients for surgery and also some of the job duties post-surgery.
Why do Nursing Assistants prepare patients for surgery?
Surgical teams want to ensure that patients are happy and healthy for the duration of their stay.. Because surgery is such a detailed and serious endeavor, patients require both pre-operative and post-operative care. Patients who are prepped for surgery have to understand relevant information about their surgeries, while doctors and nurses have to know about allergies and other patient information within their files.
After surgery, CNA’s are responsible for monitoring shock, infection, and patient wounds as well as implementing surgical drains and monitoring all post-surgery concerns with nurses, providing essential surgical care procedures.
Who else helps nursing assistants prep patients for surgery?
Nursing staff is also responsible for prepping patients for surgery. In many situations, therapists, nurses, and supporting physicians also provide essential post-surgery examination and follow-up support.
How do nursing assistants prepare patients for surgery?
Nursing assistants have a very broad job description, but there are several specific duties that CNAs have to do to prepare patients for surgery.
Certified nurse assistants have to be able to provide the following services:
-Vital signs need to be taken and monitored regularly. These duties include taking a patient’s temperature, monitoring their blood pressure, and noting their heart rate and respiratory rate. If any of these figures changes, nursing staff should be informed immediately.
-Nurses have to be able to monitor pain and help patients feel better after surgery. CNAs let patients know that staff is ready and available to take care of the problem. Then, CNAs deliver information regarding the level of pain that a patient feels to help administer medicine. CNAs have to be compassionate and supportive to help patients feel comfortable.
-Moving the patient as soon as possible following surgery to help with circulation. In cooperation with nursing staff, CNAs are responsible for moving patients in bed every two hours to prevent bed sores, discomfort, and blood clots. This can also include walking, leg exercises, and compression stockings to improve movement.
-Patients need intravenous fluids after surgery, and it’s the responsibilities of CNAs to make sure that they aren’t retaining these fluids. CNA’s do this by emptying urine containers and documenting output during their shifts. When intravenous fluids are involved, CNAs have to monitor the bags.
-CNAs monitor dehydration as well, keeping track of skin elasticity, mucous membranes, thirst, and small amounts of urine. CNAs can suggest sips of water and additional treatment.
-Nurse assistants are also responsible for helping patients with daily activities like brushing teeth, combing hair, and dressing.
What are some difficulties of preparing patients for surgery?
Patients can vary greatly between surgery conditions, and their vitals can vary greatly. In emergency situations, nursing procedures have to take place very quickly. CNAs have to think quickly and react immediately in critical situations.
What kind of skills should a CNA have to be successful at prepping patients for surgery?
Certified Nurse Assistants have to be highly flexible:
-Excellent communication skills, and able to understand non-verbal communication
-Thoroughness in nursing procedures
-Ethical and legal morals. CNAs practice ethics in everything they do.
-Good “hands on skills.” Nursing assistants have to do their job quickly and correctly, no matter the circumstance.
Everything considered, certified nursing assistants have to be highly trained and disciplined individuals. They have to act on a moment’s notice if something goes wrong, and be highly trained to perform all of their care responsibilities. Without a doubt, CNAs are an essential part of effective patient care. | <urn:uuid:0b91ac79-2638-4c0a-9d3b-51f7bddd95c7> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 5,125 |
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A key to preventing fires in your home is safely removing ashes from the fireplace. Amica Insurance advises building small fires that will burn out completely, using screens and doors on fireplaces to control sparks and burning properly seasoned wood to keep your heating system safe.
Fires can start quickly if fireplace ashes are not disposed of carefully and at a safe distance from your home. That’s why Amica and the National Fire Prevention Association recommend taking the following steps when discarding ashes:
- Remove the ashes with an ash shovel.
- Place them in a metal ash container, one with a bottom edge that keeps the base of the container off the floor.
- Cover the container and take it outside.
- Place the ashes on the ground or on a concrete surface away from flammable materials like leaves or twigs.
- Finally, soak the ashes with water and then cover them with dirt.
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Amica Mutual Insurance Co., the nation’s oldest mutual insurer of automobiles, was founded in 1907. The company, based in Lincoln, R.I., is a national writer of automobile, homeowners, marine and personal umbrella liability insurance. Life coverage is available through Amica Life Insurance Company, a wholly owned subsidiary. Amica employs more than 3,200 people in 40 offices across the country.
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Five-time premiership player Dermott Brereton says he can understand why Essendon's playing roster would have taken unnamed supplements under the club's fitness program.
The Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) is joining with the AFL integrity unit to look into supplements that were given to Bombers players last year as part of their fitness regime.
If the investigation shows that players were given banned substances, the ramifications are massive.
The nature of the supplements have not been disclosed and the Bombers have denied their players used performance-enhancing drugs.
The Bombers went to the AFL with their concerns about the supplements and the league referred the matter to ASADA.
The club says it only became aware of the potential problem this week, but rumours had been circulating for months.
Former Bomber Kyle Reimers, who left the club at the end of last season, claims players were asked to sign a waiver before taking the supplements.
Brereton, who works as a forwards coach with Greater Western Sydney, says the Bombers' players would have simply been following the direction of the club's fitness management.
"You do what the rest of the team does, so if the rest of the team has told you to do something, you toe the line," he said.
"You trust that those people are making the right choices. I feel for the players, I feel for the club. They are going to go through a bit of heat."
Brereton says the Bombers' use of supplements simply illustrates that clubs are looking for whatever edge they can get over their rivals.
"You go back 10 years ago and the Brisbane Lions when they were top of the tree - they had the intravenous drip permanently in the arm taped over and that was cutting edge," he said.
"That was outlawed and that was banned for the look it gave the game, but was it contravening any laws at the time? Probably specifically not."
Port Adelaide said in a statement on Wednesday afternoon that former Bombers Angus Monfries and Henry Slattery (now SANFL-listed) "will cooperate fully with investigators examining matters raised" by Essendon.
Monfries and Slattery played at Windy Hill during the period of time under scrutiny before both joined Port at the end of 2012.
The Power's Alipate Carlile says he has never encountered performance-enhancing drugs during his senior career.
But he says the players usually rely on the club's medical staff to check the legality of what they are taking.
"Most of the time we just trust the club doctors ... and we've got full trust and faith that they'd do everything right by the book," he said.
"Our club doctors are up there with the best in the world, as we've seen, so we just go with what they've given us."
Former ASADA chairman Richard Ings says players need to take responsibility for whatever supplements they use.
"The jury is out on this at the moment," Ings told Fox Sports.
"But if this substance does come back and it turned out to be a prohibited substance, [then] it's a house of cards.
"This could be very serious for the players involved and extremely serious for the club."
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Company cars: important considerations
Written by: Simon Pavey, Last updated:29th March 2023
Leasing or buying a car for business use can be a great option with many benefits, but the list of things to consider can seem long and complicated. Ultimately, a company car has the potential to be a useful tool for both employer and employee, but there are some crucial assessments fleet operators and managers should look to make before deciding how company cars are acquired and distributed.
What is a company car?
A company car is a vehicle owned or leased by a business and used by an employee for business use, and possibly also personal travel. For a company car to be justified, the employee is likely to be required to drive a notable amount for the role, or alternatively it might be offered as a perk or part of company branding.
Things to consider for company car buying and leasing
If you are offering your employees company cars, whether for the sake of practicality or as a useful workplace perk, there are important things to consider. Different factors will guide the choices you make through the process of company car acquisition, including the following.
1. Decide whether you are buying or leasing
The first thing you need to decide is whether you will be purchasing the company vehicles or leasing them. This decision will be guided by your business’ financial situation as well as other considerations such as business size and the nature of the work.
- Leasing a company car can be beneficial because it can eliminate any upfront costs, offer affordable payment schemes that only apply to a period of usage, and can avoid the expenses related to ageing vehicles.
- Buying a company car, on the other hand, offers the potential benefits of having no ongoing payment when bought outright, no mileage limit, and the freedom to sell the vehicle at any time.
Each means of acquiring company cars has its benefits and drawbacks. The decision about which is the best fit for your business should be carefully considered to ensure you have the right set up for your fleet and business finances – and having a serious conversion with your senior management team about whether your vehicle portfolio is fit for purpose could be a good starting point for the 2023-24 financial year.
2. Consider the usage of your company cars
Understanding what type of use your company cars are going to get is vital to gauging whether investing in company cars is a good idea for your business in the long-term. It’s also key to determining the type of insurance you will need on the company cars you acquire – which is an important operational cost to consider.
For SMEs considering company cars for the benefit of work-based commuting, visits, and deliveries, company cars can seem like an big investment – but the payoff of being able to claim a vehicle as a company expense could bring about serious savings moving forward.
3. Choosing the right company cars for your fleet
Deciding what type of car/s to purchase or lease is a huge part of the company car acquisition process. There are many factors to consider when ensuring that your fleet portfolio matches the everyday needs of your business, including:
- Petrol, diesel, hybrid, or EV models.
- Emissions and tax.
- Safety and comfort features.
- Mileage and efficiency.
Whether you are acquiring cars for your business or are compiling a list of company approved cars for your employees to choose from, it’s important you know which vehicles are appropriate and capable of fulfilling journeys effectively. Here are some noteworthy distinctions to help you decide on the future of your fleet.
Electric company cars
Choosing the type of vehicles is a pivotal moment for a business, particularly if you choose to begin building an electric fleet. Making the move to electric vehicles is a great idea, both for cutting down emissions and for building up a reputation as a forward thinking and environmentally considerate business, something that will pay off moving into a more sustainably focused future. However, if you are deciding to bring electric cars onboard, you will need to be prepared to accommodate them with the necessary infrastructure to support them.
Purchasing used cars
If you are looking to purchase used vehicles for your company cars, there are savings to be made but also important things to consider. If this is the route you decide to take when acquiring your company cars, ensure that any cars you are considering have been checked by a reputable mechanic. Also consider the aforementioned factors, namely the emissions and engine type of the vehicle, to ensure that you are getting the best vehicle for your needs and money.
4. Fuel economy as a priority
If you are looking to cut the tax payments wherever possible, then opting for low and zero emission vehicles can help keep the money in the bank. The current tax system means that the higher the amount of emissions a vehicle produces, the higher the vehicle exercise duty (VED) you will need to pay. This means that it pays to opt for less polluting vehicles, such as hybrid and electric vehicles.
You can also currently claim 100% first year allowances on newly purchase electric cars as well as charging point equipment.
Reputation is an important consideration for many business ventures, and your company car fleet is no different. Not only are electric and hybrid vehicles better for the environment, but demonstrating to your clients and customers that you are invested in sustainability could pay off when it comes to brand reputation and environmental credentials.
To improve your fleet’s fuel economy, a route optimisation tool like My Transport Planner can help you to make your route planning and fuel consumption as efficient as possible.
5. Create a long-term cashflow forecast
As with any investment, it’s important to consider all the costs involved in real terms. For example, consider loans required to purchase vehicles and the interest you will be paying on them, how much money will need to be spent on maintenance and fuel costs, and any associated costs if you lease the vehicles.
Comparing this data with the usage of the vehicle and the benefit it will serve the business will give you a clearer understanding of whether it is a worthwhile business endeavour. This practise will also mean you can anticipate any costs ahead of time, which could put you in a better position to handle any cash-flow complications should they arise.
For the management of maintenance and servicing costs, software tools like MyService.Expert can help you to manage maintenance schedules and unlock a range of pre-negotiated competitive rates to help you save money on admin, maintenance, servicing and repairs.
6. Ensure your employees understand their relationship with their company car
From the difference between a company car and a car allowance to whom the tax responsibility falls upon, its important your employees understand the arrangement and their responsibilities.
A company car is a car that is leased or owned by the company that the employee can use for both work and personal travel if agreed upon. On the other hand, car allowance is a sum of money that is added to an employee’s wage to assist them with the purchase or leasing of a car in their own name.
For some companies, car allowance might be a more suitable choice as it reduces the amount of costs the company is responsible for, however there is still a legal responsibility on the company to ensure the car is ensured and MOT tested.
Company cars are a benefit in kind, and as such have different tax responsibilities for the employer and employee. You can learn more about this in our company car tax guide.
It’s important you and your employee are on the same page about the car agreement you are using and what the tax expectations are, as well as who holds responsibility for the vehicle’s maintenance and servicing.
7. Invest in telematics and other management programmes
The right combination of telematics and other fleet management software can ensure that whatever your choice of company cars and however many vehicles you add to your fleet, your fleet is operating safely and efficiently.
Telematics like Tele-Gence offer flexible and customisable fleet tracking to help you ensure that your drivers are operating safely, track vehicle location, record journeys and more. Telematics can be integrated with cameras and asset trackers to create a fleet management system that keeps you in control of your company cars.
There’s a great range of other fleet management tech that can help you to keep on top of important tasks like the servicing and maintenance of your company vehicles, and prioritise driver safety. You can browse our range of fleet management tools and software here.
Fuelling your company car fleet with Fuel Card Services
Acquisition of your fleet of company cars can be a complex process with much to consider. Once you have built your fleet, make sure you keep refuelling it simple and cost-effective. Fuel Card Services offer a range of fuel cards and EV charge cards designed to make the administration of refuelling your fleet simple and keep costs low.
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Welcome to issue number 88 of Last Week in AWS.
Apologies on the late issue this week. I’m recovering from re:Invent by spending the next week or so on vacation in London. Short of AWS getting acquired outright, I don’t care what happens to cloud computing for the next seven days. re:Invent was too much cloud!A great dive into the value of increasing your deployment frequency comes to us from ThoughtWorks’s GoCD. If you’re looking to get actionable metrics out of your deployment pipeline, this article series is well worth your time to investigate. Thanks to GoCD for their continuing support of this newsletter.
We begin with a personal favorite “unheralded hero:” Jennine Townsend has a wonderfully opinionated guest post on Eric Hammond’s Alestic blog highlighting some notable AWS re:invent sessions.
“Build a URL shortening service” used to be a toy problem I’d mention to candidates in interview and then spend half an hour discussing architecture, now it’s a serverless blog post that takes less time to actually implement. The world sure has changed… Note that this was a discussion problem, not an actual assignment. Good lord.
Someone’s already gotten Android running in AWS on top of the new EC2 A1 instances. They’re not just ARM powered, they’re named after America’s most popular brand of steak sauce.
I provided some feedback on a demo app that AWS published. Apparently the joke wasn’t obvious enough.
A curated list of Lambda Layers for your monstrosity-building pleasure.
Paul Johnston begins the work of setting out best practices for Lambda Layers and Custom Runtimes.
How Netflix prevents credential compromise in AWS, or “what your boss will tell you you should do later this week while ignoring that Netflix has orders of magnitude more resources and different constraints than you do.”
“Forgotten more about AWS than the rest of us will ever know” James Hamilton discusses the new AWS designed processor: Graviton.
A first look at how the lost-in-the-noise-of-reInvent drift detection in Cloudformationworks.
AWS CEO Andy Jassy shared his thoughts on the future of AWS. No, not in the keynote; in an interview.
I’ve offered a free service to AWS; I’ll give each new service name a 30 second reviewbefore it gets shipped, in an effort to spare us all a whole lot of grief.
Lessons learned on Working with AWS Limits from RealSelf.
I was listed as “Serverless Star of the Week” by Jeremy Daly’s latest Off-by-nonenewsletter issue, so his family will be released unharmed as agreed.
Just in time for the holidays – DigitalOcean is giving the gift of $500 in credits for those interested in joining their agency partner program to try out their platform. See how DO can help your clients simplify their infrastructure while saving them money, get the scoop on some of the perks, and apply here: do.co/agency-program-lastweek
Choice Cuts From the AWS Blog
Announcing Amazon Aurora Global Database – Writes are still bound to a single region, but we’ll allow calling this a Global Database for the time being. I suppose. It’s no Google Cloud Spanner, but I’d bet you a car that this service sticks around longer.
Introducing AWS License Manager – A rare perfectly-named service, I suppose AWS figures that if you have to deal with the pain of software license issues you at least deserve a service to help you with it.
Amazon EBS Increases Performance of General Purpose SSD (gp2) Volumes – …and eliminates even more use cases in which you’d want provisioned IOPS. Seriously; use larger gp2 volumes and save roughly 2/3.
Amazon ECR Console Version 2 – For those wondering if the service is real, it is; it’s a Docker Private Repository that somehow manages to have a worse name.
Amazon MQ Introduces Support for PCI and ISO Compliance Programs – This is incredibly handy for those of you in regulated environments. Until now you’ve only been able to use fourteen other message-passing AWS services.
Amazon Pinpoint Announces a New Email Deliverability Dashboard to Help Customers Reach their Users’ Inboxes – The service you didn’t realize sent email now lets you know how well your email deliverabilty works. While interesting for this newsletter, I’m not super interested in increasing what I pay Sendgrid by 10x. Maybe next year…
Amazon Virtual Private Clouds can now be shared with other AWS Accounts – That loud, wet “SNAP” you just heard was your fragile understanding of how VPCs work stretched past its breaking point.
Announcing 15 Free Digital Training Courses on New AWS Services Launched at re:Invent 2018 – Education is always a good thing, but if you need a full on course to come up to speed on a new service, perhaps you may wish to consider whether or not that service is going to help your business directly.
AWS CloudFormation macros can now be used in templates with nested stacks – The not-very-straightforward CloudFormation becomes even less so. Once you wrap your head around this update it’s convenient, but there’s a bit of a learning cliff here.
AWS Database Migration Service Adds Support for Parallel Full Load and Enhanced LOB Migration – “Now that migrations work well, let’s focus on making them faster” is approximately the correct order of operations here.
AWS Server Migration Service Adds Support for Multi-Server Migration – “So you run this tool, yes? And it migrates your server. It’s simple; now you try. Very good! Now run it ten thousand times.” is no longer the stuff that some poor intern’s Summer of Hell is made of.
AWS X-Ray Adds the Ability to Group Traces by Root Cause – …and sparks a holy war about the term “Root Cause” amongst the Human Factors crowd.
Introducing Amazon EC2 P3dn Instances, Our Most Powerful GPU Instance Yet – Conveniently named after a full dump of its firmware, “p3dn.24xlarge” just rolls off the tongue.
Points for the evocative name; cfripper rips apart a CloudFormation template and checks it for security compliance.
Building new and exciting interfaces on top of KMS isn’t for everyone, but rkms is a good stab at it.
cloud9-nativefier runs Cloud9 as a native MacOS app–wait. Isn’t that just vim, SublimeText, or a terminal?
If you want to find the closest AWS region, consider the appropriately-named aws-closest-region.
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By Tom Steward | Watchdog Minnesota
As anyone who’s tuned in for our Watchdog series on Sunshine Week can verify, government officials — as a general rule — tend to hoard information. You don’t need unidentified sources to confirm it goes with the territory.
Reporters can get pretty worked up about their right — and your right — to know what’s really going on behind the scenes, using the tricks laid out with adequate transparency in the Watchdog series to pry from the backrooms of bureaucracy what should be public information. Often it’s not so much about finding out what you think you know than about what the government thinks you should know.
Still, it’s one thing to launch Freedom of Information Act requests from your laptop demanding a database from a GS-11 ranking official on what you suspect may or may not be happening behind the scenes. A lot of inside baseball stuff.
But what if government authorities refuse to acknowledge, much less disclose, the hard-core facts on events playing out right in front of you? The job suddenly becomes much less theoretical.
Just ask Ildefonso Ortiz, a reporter for The Monitor, a daily newpsaper in the Rio Grande Valley near the border with Mexico in McAllen, Texas. Monday, Ortiz filed a story from the Mexican side of the border with this headline: “Four trucks filled with bodies after Reynosa firefight.”
His riveting piece made the Drudge Report for reasons that had nothing to do with Sunshine Week but had everything to do with the 32-year-old reporter’s determination to write about a massacre, which Mexican authorities stonewalled and U.S. officials evidently ignored.
Taking a closer look, I guess you could say Ortiz’s story had everything to do with Sunshine Week.
I reached out to Ildefonso on Twitter: “Courageous example for Sunshine Week by @ildefonsoortiz.” I had to call after seeing his response: “Thanks, just doing my job hehe.”
Ortiz just happened to be in Reynosa, Mexico, on Sunday night when a barrage of bullets burst out in what became a three-hour firefight between rival factions of a drug cartel.
The official version according to a news release from the Tamaulipas Attorney General’s Office? Two local residents killed in the crossfire, a taxi driver and a teenager unlucky enough to be out on the streets.
Ortiz’s version reported in The Monitor? Truckloads of bodies with an estimated three dozen dead, though the exact number could not be ascertained as the cartels carried off many of the bodies.
“The Mexican authorities will put out a press release, but you will not be able to get more than that,” Ortiz said from his office in McAllen. “A lot of times they don’t even provide the basic information. They confirmed two civilians killed but never mentioned all the gunmen that were killed.”
Mexican officials even failed to acknowledge a vehicle pockmarked with bullet holes and four bodies inside near the A.G.’s office that issued the release. One of Ortiz’s local Tamaulipas law enforcement sources called it an “insult to common sense.”
“One of the things we’ve seen is this media blackout,” Ortiz said. “ … The criminal organizations don’t want the attention, so they will tell the local media on the Mexican side to stay quiet. When you add to that the fact the local governments also stay quiet, they won’t release any information out of fear or coercion.”
It’s not just about the Mexican media imposing a news blackout, says Guadalupe Correa-Cabrera of the University of Texas at Brownsville. “This has me very worried because this blackout is coming from both sides,” Correa-Cabrera told Ortiz. “Not only are we seeing organized crime shushing the media but now we are seeing the government at all levels put a lid on the media where you now have virtually no mainstream coverage of a battle of this magnitude.”
Ortiz intends to continue his uncompromising coverage. His guiding journalistic principles: Keep a low profile and don’t trust anyone. “I have a vested interest in whatever happens in the cities in the Rio Grande Valley. I grew up here,” Ortiz said. “For somebody outside, the risk may not be worth it, but for me, it’s a personal choice I made a long time ago.”
Sure, from time to time he files FOIA requests for government information on the U.S. side. But the reality of reporting what’s unofficially not going on right in front of him puts it in perspective.
“I’ll be complaining about this department has never responded to my FOIA request when I’m waiting days,” Ortiz said. “I consider that frustrating, but when you’re talking about basic information out of Mexico? That’s a real headache.”
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Here is a look at the latest COVID-19 headlines from around Houston, Texas, and the world for Thursday, March 26.
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Microsoft-backed artificial intelligence company OpenAI has introduced latest features that allows users to upload and analyze PDF files and various other documents on its popular chatbot ChatGPT, reports noted. This new functionality is currently in beta and exclusively available to ChatGPT Plus members, according to a report by The Indian Express.
Users can now upload a wide range of document types, including PDFs, data files, and more, and have ChatGPT analyze them. To enable the latest “Advanced Data Analysis” feature, users can navigate to the ChatGPT settings and turn it on within the “beta features” section. This capability opens up numerous possibilities for users who wish to extract information, obtain document summaries, and understand data points based on the data contained within the file.
In addition to the document analysis feature, OpenAI has reportedly also introduced “multimodal support” to ChatGPT. This feature automatically selects various modes, such as Browsing, Advanced Data Analytics, Code Interpreter, and DALL.E., without the need for users to manually switch between them. While some of these features are still in the process of being rolled out, ChatGPT Plus members can expect a more seamless and efficient user experience in the near future.
According to another report by Mint, the two features are currently available within the ChatGPT Enterprise plan, which prioritizes privacy, security, and deployment tools for corporate clients. However, OpenAI is now making them accessible to ChatGPT Plus subscribers, further enriching the capabilities of this AI chatbot.
The growth of ChatGPT in 2023 has been nothing short of remarkable. Since its debut in November 2022, ChatGPT has captivated users worldwide with its ability to generate content spontaneously. ChatGPT has managed to capture significant user attention and it is evident by its rising app installs and revenues. September broke records, tallying 15.6 million downloads and $4.6 million in gross revenue across iOS and Android platforms globally.
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Hey Birdie Readers! I am so excited to be here again!
I know that all of you love Little Birdie Secrets because of the fantastically talented chica's that run this blog and all of their ideas. So, I was flattered when they asked me to share a bit of crafty craziness!
Let me introduce myself.. My name is Tausha and I have the blog Sassy Style Redesign. This is where I post about my obsessions with using my glue gun, spray painting anything that doesn’t move, & my constant need to decorate then re-decorate.
I am a mom to 3 chickadees. My lovely little drama queens keep me on my toes and always stocked with hairspray and bobby pins.
My husband is wonderful and supportive of my NEED to create. He almost always does whatever crazy thing I ask him to do. (ha, you so know that I'm lying right?)
No, he really is wonderful and I love him a LOT!
I love to decorate and redecorate my house AND other people's houses too. I had to branch out to other people's houses because I have run out of room, and I still have to feed my
addiction to before and after process.
So, I started a business, so I could do just that. My mom and I work together as "re-decorator's" for our business Sassy Style. We specialize in coming into your home and redoing with what you have.We strive to give that cozy, homey, familiar feeling without breaking the bank.
When I am not redoing other people's homes, I am trying to redo my own.
(trying is the key word here..I change my mind a lot!)
I started with my $300 kitchen makeover
(if only it was this clean all the time)
I spruced up my Master with some fabulous damask stencils
then I tackled my Craft Room. This room makes me happy and all of us should have a room that makes us happy..right?!
My garage is looking more and more like the worst episode of Hoarders-minus the mice and nasty stuff.
Basically I am obsessed with more things than I am sure is healthy. I am sounding more and more like a total nut! Hope that wont deter you from coming and visiting me .
So, one day when I was spray painting, I thought that it would be totally rad if I made a Twister game on my grass with my trusty, rusty spray paint.
Yep-you read that right!
You can make your own huge, homemade, outdoor, Twister game!
(try saying that fast 3x)
This would be so fun for a family reunion, block party, school carnival-whatever really.
I talked about my opinions on spray painting .
You are all super smart now-when it comes to painting.
I know, you are so excited!
You can thank me later..
BUT..If you still are wanting to know some of my favorite tips and tricks and a couple more ideas on what else you can spray paint..check out Spray Paint 101!
Supplies needed to make Outdoor Twister:
A pizza box-or other piece of cardboard
Large Mixing bowl-or something else that is round
Pen (I know, this is probably assumed-just trying to be thorough)
Red, blue, yellow and white spray paint
1 piece of paper
Container of some sort to hold the slips of paper.
OK-first thing you need to do-trace a circle (mixing bowl) on a lid of a pizza box or some other piece of cardboard.
Use your handy dandy craft knife/box cutter to cut it out.
Throw the circle away-now you are left with your circle stencil.
(I would have taken pics of this part-but...
I am pretty sure that you all know how to trace a circle and cut it out)
Now you are ready to paint.
My favorite part.
You really SHOULD use the Rustoleum 2x coverage paint for this project. The other brands did not cover as well.
I made my board in my back yard, but you can make it anywhere that
you have a large enough piece of grass.
Let it be know that I am NOT a perfectionist.
I did NOT measure out my game board, or line up my circle in a perfectly straight line.
If you are one of those people who like super straight lines, you might want to measure.
If you are not one of those type of people-just go with the flow.
When you make your board-you need 4 columns. One column in each color.
You need to have 6 circles of each color.
Your game board will look like this.
Now you get to paint.
I just sprayed a circle, picked up the stencil and looked to see if it was straight.
(again, I am not a perfectionist-so "looking straight" was totally cool with me.
I did this with each color until I had 6 circles.
I did not have a twister twirly thing and I refused to pay $13 for a twister game.
So, my genius friend Bonnie suggested that I just use slips of paper.
I know, super smart right?
The kids made slips of paper that said: Head, Rt. Foot, Rt. Hand, Left. Foot, Left hand
They also made color slips- red, blue, yellow and white.
I put each set of strips in their own jar.
When it was time to play-the caller person, or whatever you want their title to be-pulled one slip out of each jar.
IE- Left Hand, Red
This was much easier than trying to make my own spinner or spending $13 on a new one.
I so love my smart friends!
Now-you will have a rockin back yard!
This could be a good or bad thing....
I had kids of all ages in my back yard.
Look at those young, spry, 15 yr, old boys. I so wish that my body would bend like that.
No, wait, I am totally OK with it not bending that way.
Your twister board will grow out in about 1 to 2 weeks.
The paint will NOT hurt your grass.
Repeat-the paint will not hurt your grass.
If you do this and your husband freaks out, he can totally call my husband. While they are talking about the fact that the paint will NOT ruin your lawn, they can discuss how totally crazy their wives are for spray painting a giant twister board in their yard.
Consider it male bonding time.
If you really want to have a good time-invite some friends over and you can all play twister.
Lets just say that I am not as bendy as I used to be.
Although, it was fun to watch people fall on their butts when they were reaching their left leg for white.
Think of it..
I made all kinds of random, fun things with spray paint for the TV segment.
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How to Predict the Future with WGSN Insight’s Trend Forecaster Laura Saunter
Haley Crawford contributed to this story.
The woman who predicted the millennial pink craze, Laura Saunter, trend forecaster and senior strategist for WGSN Insight, is an expert at detecting cultural shifts. A former student of French language and literature at the University of Oxford, Saunter has always been a diligent researcher and cultural observer, with a keen interest in connecting the dots between the societal changes she detects.
One of the world’s most important trend forecasting agencies, WGSN has rarely gone wrong in predicting a cultural shift. His team of more than 250 global forecasters, based everywhere from São Paulo to Melbourne to London, read a combined total of 800 blogs per day and observe changes in consumer behavior in stores, attending music festivals and lectures on retail (pre-Covid), and keeping a close eye on patterns, whether it’s the colors in a store’s locker room or the tone of voice used in the brand’s messaging.
From migratory and geopolitical shifts to local subcultures and artists, the big and small changes in our world combine to shape consumer behavior and sentiment, and the WGSN team is here to experience these currents first.
“Anytime you see something that relates to what you’re following, you join the dots in your head,” Saunter explained of their process. “Then you realize that it becomes a movement – with the way it evolves and how people embrace it – and that’s how you start to identify and write about a trend.”
A forecaster’s instinctive sense of where retail and consumers are headed is a unique talent supported by being all eyes and ears. The ability to think creatively and pick up subtle clues while tabulating the numbers of certain changes is essential in determining where the world will be next month or two years from now.
“We combine intuition, or that ‘magical experience’, with hard data,” Saunter said. “We say part of it is art, science, math and magic.”
By tracking changes in our societal needs and preferences, WGSN serves businesses by identifying how and when they should be trending. For example, after accelerating the movement towards less visible consumption after the 2008 financial crisis, the team traced our collective progress towards wellness, athleticism and the green juice mania as a new form of behavior in the field of green juice. ‘purchase.
“We take a look at these signals and illustrate how businesses can embrace and implement them to stay on the right side of culture, consumers and movements,” Saunter said. “We identify trends before they reach critical mass. In doing so, we help businesses take advantage of unlimited potential for future growth. “
The team of trend forecasters also brings their Midas touch to the table by advising brands on prime time to activate certain changes based on given cultural shifts.
“Filtering out the trends in your own brand’s DNA and figuring out how you can hit them on the curve is really important,” Saunter said. “Are you one of the early adopters, are you an innovator, or are you lagging behind? It’s about finding the right place, the right time to innovate for your customer. What we’re trying to do is educate brands on how they can implement the trends in the right place at the right time. “
Saunter’s specific role as an expert on the retail and consumer landscape makes him a key player in the Insight team, which serves as the backbone of the business and is a point of reference for all fashion, beauty and other forecasters. A personal prediction of hers that has become even more relevant throughout the pandemic and which has fed into the advice other teams have provided to designers, buyers, and more is the emergence of the ‘market for’. mood”.
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“In 2017 it was a really emerging idea, but now it’s become a mainstay,” Saunter said. “We have seen a massive shift towards mindful selling. It’s about how retailers can tap into mental wellness to create more human and personal connections through design, merchandising and messaging as we move towards an emotion-driven economy. Leveraging mood creates more memorable shopping experiences and therefore more loyal customers. “
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A data packet may go through multiple servers and nodes upon its journey. At times, these packets will be sent over wired networks, while other times, it could be sent over wireless networks as well.
What is Packet Loss?
Anomalies and inconsistencies in the network can cause data packets to get lost, delayed, or dropped altogether. Every time a data packet fails to reach its intended destination, it’s called a packet loss. If the network is congested, the packets may arrive late, resulting in lagging and missing information.
How to Fix Packet Loss
i. Check Physical Network Connections
If you have faulty cables or if your RJ45 clips are too old and rusty on their terminals, chances are that you will face severe packet loss. Cables that are faulty, scratched, and over twisted create resistance within them. This resistance reduces the speed at which data flows, resulting in delayed delivery of packets and eventually packet loss. Be sure that you have fixed your cables and connectors before further troubleshooting.
ii. Restart Your Router/Hardware
After hours of consecutive operation, network devices such as network switches and Wi-Fi routers can end up in problems. The most common problem is indeed packet loss, which is quite often caused by a cached memory that is full. Clearing the cached memory from your network hardware can help in overcoming packet loss problems. Just reboot your network devices to clear their cache.
iii. Remove Sources of Interference
All wireless devices emit signals to communicate and operate. Wireless devices are known to cause interference with your Wi-Fi signal, and result in packet loss. To be sure about the reason why packet loss is occurring, turn off all wireless devices such as Bluetooth speakers, wireless cameras, and any IoT hardware that you may have installed in your home. After turning off all other wireless devices, check your primary device for packet loss. If the issue has been resolved, you can be sure that the packet loss was happening because of wireless interference.
Wireless interference can also affect wired connections. If a strong electromagnetic device is placed in a location from where Ethernet cables pass, the electromagnetic fields from the device can distort the flowing data in the cables and result in packet loss.
iv. Switching to a Wired Connection
The packet loss could be appearing over your wireless network. One of the reasons why such a problem occurs could be due to low Wi-Fi coverage in the room you are sitting in. If you are further away from your router, the Wi-Fi signal can get blocked because of the walls and result in packet loss.
A quick fix to this problem is a wired connection. Use a Cat 5e or Cat 6 cable to connect your laptop’s Ethernet port with the Ethernet ports on the rear of your router.
v. Wi-Fi Amplifier
Not all devices have an Ethernet port. While a laptop can be easily connected to a wired connection via Ethernet port, other devices such as tablets, smartphones, and even some laptops such as the MacBook, don’t have an Ethernet port. If you are facing packet loss on a device that does not have an Ethernet, the only corrective measure to take is to improve the Wi-Fi signal in your room. A good way to do so is by using a Wi-Fi amplifier in the room where Wi-Fi signal is weak. A Wi-Fi amplifier increases your Wi-Fi signal in its vicinity, allowing you to reduce packet loss.
vi. Update Device Software
This rule is not written in ink anywhere, but most tech companies live by it – for any hardware, the manufacturer will release new firmware and updates for 4 years. After 4 years, that piece of tech is considered outdated. If you are using a device that was launched less than 4 years ago, you will notice that you receive updates and patches to install on it every few months. These updates and patches are to resolve the most common issues and big fixes. Surprisingly, keeping your network hardware and internet connected devices up to date with the latest software helps by a great deal in reducing packet loss.
vii. Replace Outdated Hardware
Are you using old network hardware? Packet loss can occur if you are using outdated hardware. Newer hardware incorporates all the latest network protocols and supposedly has fewer bugs as compared to its predecessors. Replace your old network hardware with newer equipment to overcome packet loss.
viii. Use QoS settings
Quality of Service (QoS) is a feature provided in almost all of the modern routers. If you go into the control panel of your router, you will be able to locate a tab for adjusting QoS settings. With this, you can specify which apps are to be prioritized and which ones can be given less priority. For instance, if you binge-watch on Netflix regularly, using QoS settings to give priority to Netflix will allow you to avoid packet loss at least when you are streaming on Netflix.
ix. Free Up Bandwidth
If you are a power user, you would already be aware of the countless background tasks that are always running and taking up your bandwidth. If you are not a power user, you would be surprised to know that more than half of your bandwidth is getting consumed by apps and software that you don’t use much, or even at all. Freeing up bandwidth can help overcome packet loss issues. To free up your bandwidth, close any tasks or apps that are running in the background.
What Causes Packet Loss?
Packet loss can be caused by many reasons, some of which are mentioned below. Knowing the reasons behind packet loss can help you in troubleshooting and improving your network speed.
i. Network Congestion
The most common reason for packet loss on the internet is network congestion. A network that is handing more user requests than its capabilities will become too crowded with packets. In such a case, the data packets take more time to reach their intended destination. Severe network congestion can cause packet loss, as the data packet gets dropped after a few minutes of not reaching at its intended destination. Network congestion is common during weekends, holidays, and at other times when online activity has surged, such as during Black Friday and Christmas.
ii. Problems With Network Hardware
Keeping your network up-to-date and expanding it alongside your organization or institution is essential for avoiding packet loss. If your network hardware has aged over the years, or if it is running on drivers and OS that are outdated, you are prone to data loss.
Newer network equipment such as network switches, routers, and firewalls come preinstalled with the latest firmware. Newer versions of the firmware not only address vulnerabilities but also improve the functionality of the hardware, allowing it to perform even better and consequently avoid packet loss.
iii. Software Bugs
Software contracts bugs all the time. These bugs can appear because of extensive use, or because the software is faulty. Once a bug has been introduced to your software or network, it will result in discrepancies and anomalies. These anomalies will cause data packets to get delayed and eventually dropped and lost. In some cases, the bugs can be removed by rebooting the device and clearing up the cached memory. However, in most cases, you will have to reinstall or patch the software to fix bugs and avoid further packet loss.
iv. Overloaded Devices
Multiple devices connected to one network that is not strong enough can also cause network congestion and result in packet loss. Such an issue is common at places such as universities and workplaces. The only way to fix packet loss caused by multiple devices being connected at the same time is by increasing your network infrastructure hardware and improving its device support capabilities.
v. Security Threats
DDoS attacks are the most common security threats to any network. Devices and network hardware affected with a DDoS Attack will face severe packet loss and will remain completely nonoperational until reboot. Other cyber threats that can cause packet loss include man-in-the-middle attacks, where a malicious server is placed in between the user’s device and his intended server. The man in the middle can capture, modify, and delete any data packets, resulting in packet loss.
vi. Damaged cables
Damaged cables are the most common cause of packet loss. Cables get damaged every few months even if there is no visible wear and tear. For instance, if you live in a region that has a hot climate, your Ethernet cable will lose its efficiency a year down the road. If you use it for another six months, you would face severe packet loss and service outages. This happens due to the constant heat on the cables that melts the insulation in it.
Neighborhoods with rodent problems have the most damaged cables. More so, if the Ethernet cable is not installed underground, it will attract birds to sit on it. Too many birds sitting regularly on the Ethernet wire can cause it to stretch and snap from inside.
Packet Loss and Consequent Issues:
For an average user, it is easy to mistake a packet loss problem for a service outage. Getting to know the following consequences of packet loss can help you spot it easily if it is happening on your network.
i. Out-of-date / Missing information
Missing information is the first consequence of packet loss. When you load a webpage on a network connection that is suffering from packet loss, you will see a watered-down version of the webpage where many elements would be missing. The images may seem out of place, and the font and colors might seem weird. This is happening not because of a problem on the page, rather due to packet loss that is causing web page information to get lost on the way.
ii. Unclear VoIP Audio
When using VoIP services such as Skype calling or Zoom, you may notice that the audio is breaking up and is often inaudible. While such issues can occur due to a faulty microphone or a speaker, the chances of this being the reason of unclear audio on VoIP are slim. Audio breaks up or stutters when the data packet containing the audio gets lost or delayed.
iii. Slow Loading Times
When VoIP services lose a data packet, it cannot be recovered (unless you ask the other person to repeat what they last said). On the other hand, streaming services or social media networks deploy a different protocol in dealing with lost packets. If a packet gets lost on the way, it is requested again by the recipient device, and then resent by the destination server. This causes a delay in the rate at which data packets are delivered to your device, resulting in slower loading and browsing.
iv. Streaming interruptions
If you are streaming over a network where data packets are being lost, your streaming experience will be hindered frequently by constant buffering and lagging. When a data packet gets lost on its way to you, your streaming will pause and your streaming device will resend the request for that particular data packet. Until that data packet is received on the streaming device, your video will keep buffering.
How to Detect Packet Loss
Packet loss affects users differently depending on whether they are connected to a wired network or a wireless network. However, the method of detecting packet loss is the same for both types of network.
The following is a step by step guide on how to detect packet loss on your network.
- Press ⊞ + R, type cmd, and hit Enter
- Type ipconfig and hit Enter
- Look for your IP4 address
- Type ping [IP4 address] –n 25 (for example: ping 184.108.40.206 –n 25)
- Wait for your device to ping itself 25 times
- Once the ping is complete, the result would be calculated based on the number of packets sent and received.
Alternatively, you can try an online packet loss testing service such as https://packetlosstest.com/. Paste the URL in your web browser and hit Enter. Once the page loads, click Start Test. The browser will start making calculations and give you the results in a few seconds. The provided result specifies the percentage of packet loss on your connection.
It is important to note that as little as a 5% packet loss can result in a lot of problems. If you are using VoIP services such as Skype or WhatsApp, or if you are streaming, a 5% packet loss will mean constant breaking up in the audio during voice calls, or constant buffering during streaming.
Moreover, if you are testing packet loss over a wireless network, the ideal way to do it is to test it twice. The first test could be done sitting near to the router, while the second could be done sitting at a distance. If the results for packet loss are the same in both the tests, you can be sure that the packet loss is not occurring because of the wireless network. On the other hand, a difference in the results will mean that packet loss is occurring over the wireless network due to distortions and barriers between your device and router, such as walls and doors.
Best Tools to Detect, Troubleshoot, and Fix Packet Loss
i. Network Performance Monitor
Specialized software for monitoring your network performance can be used to monitor your network activity, which apps are using the most bandwidth, and whether there is any packet loss happening or not. Using a network performance monitor can help you to visualize, monitor, optimize, and troubleshoot your internet connected devices. It tells the performance and efficiency of your connected devices in real time. This allows you to zero in on the real problem that is causing packet loss, and address it.
ii. Use a Premium Streaming VPN
Using a premium VPN connection to browse the internet can help reduce packet loss. It is important to know that only premium VPNs help in reducing packet loss. If you opt for a free VPN, you will face more packet loss and your internet connection will become vulnerable to other online threats as well, such as cyberattacks and hacking.
As We Pack(et) Up…
Packet loss is a server concern of most power internet users. It cripples your network and restricts users from carrying out ordinary tasks like streaming and browsing. It is important to have some tools or regular testing in place so that you can know if your network is facing packet loss issues.
Packet loss issues, if not addressed promptly, can result in huge losses due to service outages faced by employees and customers. It is essential for the viability and performance of any network that the administrators check it regularly for issues related to packet loss. | <urn:uuid:09dd7a16-c86e-43b3-be87-e9fe67662447> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 14,704 |
CHOOSE THE LABELER THAT BEST MEETS YOUR NEEDS
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Both having been born in Yonkers and having met in the early 1950's while living in the same apartment building, George and Arline began a "love story" that continues even today.
Early on George served in the Marines and then worked for Otis Elevator, while Arline worked as a secretary. On May 6, 1962 they married, her 19 and he 20, began a family, and faced the usual difficulties of newlyweds. Fast forward, and in May 6, 2012 they celebrate their 50 years of marriage, and are asking where the years went.
They have two beautiful daughters, Cheryl Ciofalo and Debra Grippo who have blessed them with three precious Grandchildren; Danielle 16, Michael 14, and Lianna 14. George retired from the Yonkers PD as a Deputy Chief after 36 years service and Arline is a retired dental office manager.
To celebrate their anniversary they both enjoyed a Caribbean cruise. The Rutledge's lived in Yonkers until 2007, but now spend most of the year in Florida and the Summer months in Yorktown enjoying family and old friends. | <urn:uuid:10441f92-b42f-4b23-8214-bb8d2b4f3b8e> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,033 |
Deploying Perl Web Applications
Cory Watson will give a talk at YAPC::NA 2012 described as:
In this talk we’ll take the journey from concept to deployment. We’ll discuss the advantages, limitations and lingering problems. We’ll cover local::lib, cpanm, Dist::Zilla, carton, pinto and how much I hate all of them. We’ll culminate with a self-contained, repeatable, upgradeable Perl application and only a few unsolved gotchas.
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- 1 Best Survival Knife Under 100 Dollars
- 1.1 1. Ka-Bar Becker BK2 Companion Fixed Blade Knife
- 1.2 2. Spyderco Resilience Black G-10 Plain Edge Knife
- 1.3 3. Spyderco Tenacious G-10 Handle Folding Plain Edge Knife
- 1.4 4. Tops Knives TBT040 Mini Tom Brown Tracker Fixed Blade Knife with Black Linen Micarta Handles
- 1.5 5. Ontario 8604 RAT-7 Knife
Best Survival Knife Under 100 Dollars
Best Survival Knife Under 100 Dollars – Love being outdoors and looking for the best survival knife under $100? Below are some great options; you might want to read on, since some are even under $50.
1. Ka-Bar Becker BK2 Companion Fixed Blade Knife
This is a very popular option as many people tend to choose it over others. You might want to check this out; after all, it has received more than 800 reviews on Amazon. It is such an impressive piece of item, designed for practicality and aesthetic in the same package. If you are a real enthusiast, your heart might skip a beat once you’ve laid your eyes on it. It has a long build-up, measuring 10½ inches and the blade itself stretches to 5½ inches. This accommodates for ease of cutting even through thick foliage and of course to help you during emergency situations.
The fact that it cuts through fresh meat effortlessly is pretty amazing. The sharpness of the blade results in a ‘gliding effect’ when skinning fresh meat. Its ability does not stop there; it is ideal for skinning potatoes as well. This really comes handy whenever there are no meat supplies to be found.
This amazing knife can be yours with only $68++. It’s wise to grab one while it’s still within an incredibly low price range.
2. Spyderco Resilience Black G-10 Plain Edge Knife
If you are a collector of knives, this valuable piece must be yours as it’s definitely at the top under $100. It appears big, rather ‘beefy’ and strong. The blade is quite large, but it balances nicely with the holder. Nevertheless, it still fits well in a regular sized pocket; thus it is the perfect choice for an outdoor use.
It almost pops out of its handle whenever you want to use it. Thus, it really is suitable for emergency purposes as it springs into action just like the way you want it. However, when it is idle, i.e. kept in your pocket, it doesn’t get lose on its own. The blade stays where it should be – safe, sound and folded nicely. In other words, you won’t get injured unexpectedly when this buddy sits in your pocket.
This knife doesn’t choose its owner. You can be a left hander, or a common right hander. It does not matter as it’s practical for any manner of handling. It tips up, down, left and right in a breeze, regardless of whether held in your right or left hand.
As the blade is made of steel, you can imagine how sharp it is. It cuts through thick and thin materials excellently. It can even cut hair strands and paper thin materials in a snap.
This sweetheart is only priced for around $40 after a discount.
3. Spyderco Tenacious G-10 Handle Folding Plain Edge Knife
The minute you open the box, you will most probably fall in love with this piece. Unlike other knives, for this one, it might take a while before you would get bored with it. In fact, you might not get bored at all. It has all the reasons to be favoured, that is. For one, it has a chunky steel blade and the design of a leaf shape. It has an added strength, thanks to its wide chord and flat grind features. In short, it can be relied on for carrying out dirty, laborious chores.
You might fall in love with its adjustable pivot tension, as well as the switchable pocket clip to accommodate your personal preference. Its liner locks add more strength too; it makes you feel more confident come what may.
For just around $40 this darling could be yours.
4. Tops Knives TBT040 Mini Tom Brown Tracker Fixed Blade Knife with Black Linen Micarta Handles
You can rely on it to break through your car window’s safety glass whenever you need a quick escape route. It has always been regarded as one of the top best survival knife under $100, simply because it’s the one you’ll carry with you all the time.
The blade is made of high carbon; complete with sawback and coated with black traction. The handle depicts of elegance due to the use of classy black linen micarta.
This adorable baby is available for around $100; with it you’ll also get an emergency whistle.
5. Ontario 8604 RAT-7 Knife
This cutie measures 14½” x 3” x 2”. It’s quite phenomenal to some, which explains why it has been regarded as one of the top 5 chart under $85. Literally designed for survival purposes, it could be your best buddy even during the toughest life moments. One user has deep faith on it for nearly ten years already; it’s that good.
This knife is somewhat indestructible. It carries out rigorous tasks like chopping and carving wood in an impressive manner. When you’ve caught a fish, this little thing can come for rescue as it’s also designed for cleaning fish.
Maintenance for this knife isn’t hard at all. You can simply use common detergents and then apply a thin coat of mineral oil right before storing. With these two steps taken, you’ll have a store-bought looking knife for years. It’s that simple.
From the list of top 5 best survival knife under $100, looking at its top notch quality, this one has got an unbeatable price of about $80. | <urn:uuid:7711f9d4-aea2-4ac7-8a43-6b1e7c1930fa> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 5,329 |
Most people have heard of the TV show Wheel of Fortune and this free online pokies game does so much more than that. The standard 5x3 pokies game layout is apparent of course, and with this game being highly interactive and hopelessly engaging, you won’t be disappointed in what you get. There’s a ton of multipliers on offer in this one and next to this you get an ultra wheel bonus and a scatter wheels bonus. We all love a pokies game with fun features and Wheel of Fortune: Ultra 5 Reels from IGT doesn’t fail!
Playing the game
While the grid may be small, the impact of the game is mighty. There are 30 paylines available to play and loads of combinations of symbols to go for to win. Fruit icons are in abundance, with cherries, blueberries and apples making their appearance along with pears. Not just any fruit, these have gemstones and diamonds laid into the fruit. These jewels give the player the biggest hint of the riches that are yet to be won.
There’s a lot to be said for a game like this and above the reels on the board, Wheel of Fortune: Ultra 5 Reels glitters like a Vegas casino! There are seven different icons for this game and the scatter wheels emblem and ultra wheels crest make their appearance too. The wild is an easy one - it’s literally the word WILD in capital letters. There are some big payouts to be won if you hit the right symbol combinations and that’s exactly what you want for an online pokies game. A coloured combination of 7s pays 75 for five in a line and you can get 400 when you spin five reds and five blues pays 250. Significantly more than you were expecting right?
Scatters, wheels and bonuses - oh my!
Wilds transform into multipliers when they’re used in a line win. Whether you win 2x or 3x your bet you have the chance to win 4x or 5x the bet amount. The only icon that the wild doesn’t substitute for is the ultra wheel, scatter wheel or wheel of fortune. The logo of the game is another wild and this can give you a 5x win multiplier. You could well earn even more if you hit two wilds in one spin and it does happen!
If you get three or more scatter wheels, the scatter wheels feature will activate and each symbol changes into a wheel that will start to spin. When the wheels stop, they will be added together to provide the bonus win. The ultra wheel bonus can be discovered when three symbols are landed by the player. The symbols can be any position but all you have to do is spin and see what happens.
This is a game of bonuses, multipliers and cash! It’s impressive in its graphics and layout even though it’s a little short on animations. For those who love old-school pokies, this is a game for you.
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THE TIGHT TEE: Spliced Active Top, $15 (at 50 per cent off) from Postie Plus. For those of you who are all about singlets because you hate working out in baggy, cumbersome T-shirts but sometimes find yourself a touch embarrassed on those in-between shaving days.
THE SPORTS BRA: CottonOn Active Body Bra, $24.95 from CottonOn and Shock Absorber Ladies Active D+ Underwire Bra, $46.45 from wiggle.co.uk. Exhibit A: It's cheap as chips, funky-coloured and functional - perfect for the smaller ladies. And Exhibit B: It may not be the prettiest thing, but for bigger ladies craving support this maximum impact sports bra is breathable, comfortable and won't break the bank.
COVER UP: Fluoro pink jacket, $20 at Kmart. This snug-fit jacket is a) pretty styling b) so bright it's a great safety tool for dawn or dusk runs and c) light enough that it'll keep you from freezing but without turning your daily constitutional into a Bikram run.
THE RACER-BACK: Active Intent Women's Racer, $20 at The Warehouse. These mesh/cotton singlets look pretty cool, and while we'd normally pooh-pooh a drawstring bottom on a top, in this case it's super handy if you want your top to stay down while your arms fly through the air mid aerobics class.
THE CAPRIS: Active Intent women's capris, $12 at The Warehouse. Once you've worked out in don't-get-in-your-way leggings, you'll never want to wear your old saggy, swingy jogging pants ever again.
THE STORAGE: Mi-Pac Camo Leaf Backpack, $33.60 at Asos.com. While Team L&S love our Country Road over the shoulder 'giant baguette' bags, they're not handy for the times we want to run into the gym, do a class, and then shower and head straight to the office. This backpack is the perfect home-gym-work-home solution.
THE SHORTS: Running Short, $24.95 from CottonOn. Shorts are to your gym gear wardrobe what chocolate is to life - essential. These ones come in over ten colours and patterns and are so reasonably priced, you could buy a pair for every day of the week.
MORE CAPRIS: Two-tone workout leggings, $20, Kmart. If you love to colour coordinate with your bright Nike sneakers, Kmart offers these great options, which are crafted from a thick yet stretchy material.
JOCK-CHIC: Active Intent Stripe Sleeve Tee, $20 at The Warehouse. We love this bright tee - and a loose top half is definitely a good option for those of you new to tight bottoms in the gym. Skin-tight across the whole body can sometimes be a bit nerve-wracking!
THE FULL-LENGTH TIGHTS: Adidas Response Long Tight, $54.19 from wiggle.co.uk. If you're not so into the way capri tights cut your legs in two, but want something more covered up than shorts, full-length tights are your answer. This pair is made from that great fabric that will keep you dry plus the reflective details are perfect for that evening run. All for under 55 bucks? Sold.
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First Molecular Profiles of Severe COVID-19 Infections
Posted on by Dr. Francis Collins
To ensure that people with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) get the care they need, it would help if a simple blood test could predict early on which patients are most likely to progress to severe and life-threatening illness—and which are more likely to recover without much need for medical intervention. Now, researchers have provided some of the first evidence that such a test might be possible.
This tantalizing possibility comes from a study reported recently in the journal Cell. In this study, researchers took blood samples from people with mild to severe COVID-19 and analyzed them for nearly 2,000 proteins and metabolites . Their detailed analyses turned up hundreds of molecular changes in blood that differentiated milder COVID-19 symptoms from more severe illness. What’s more, they found that they could train a computer to use the most informative of the proteins and predict the disease severity with a high degree of accuracy.
The findings come from the lab of Tiannan Guo, Westlake University, Zhejiang Province, China. His team recognized that, while we’ve learned a lot about the clinical symptoms of COVID-19 and the spread of the illness around the world, much less is known about the condition’s underlying molecular features. It also remains mysterious what distinguishes the 80 percent of symptomatic infected people who recover with little to no need for medical care from the other 20 percent, who suffer from much more serious illness, including respiratory distress requiring oxygen or even more significant medical interventions.
In search of clues, Guo and colleagues analyzed hundreds of molecular changes in blood samples collected from 53 healthy people and 46 people with COVID-19, including 21 with severe disease involving respiratory distress and decreased blood-oxygen levels. Their studies turned up more than 470 proteins and metabolites that differed in people with COVID-19 compared to healthy people. Of those, levels of about 300 were associated with disease severity.
Further analysis revealed that the majority of proteins and metabolites on the list are associated with the suppression or dysregulation of one of three biological processes. Two processes are related to the immune system, including early immune responses and the function of particular scavenging immune cells called macrophages. The third relates to the function of platelets, which are sticky, disc-shaped cell fragments that play an essential role in blood clotting. Such biological insights might help pave the way for potentially effective new ways to treat COVID-19 down the road.
Next, the researchers turned to “machine learning” to explore the possibility that such molecular changes also might be used to predict mild versus severe COVID-19. Machine learning involves the use of computers to discern patterns, or molecular signatures, in large data sets that a human being couldn’t readily pick out. In this case, the question was whether the computer could “learn” to tell the difference between mild and severe COVID-19 based on molecular data alone.
Their analyses showed that a computer, once trained, could differentiate mild and severe COVID-19 based on just 22 proteins and 7 metabolites. Their model correctly classified all but one person in the original training set, for an accuracy of about 94 percent. And importantly, in further prospective validation tests, they confirmed that this model accurately identified mild versus severe COVID-19 in most cases.
While these findings are certainly encouraging, there’s much more work to do. It will be important to explore these molecular signatures in many more people. It also will be critical to find out how early in the course of the disease such telltale signatures arise. While we await those answers, I find encouragement in all that we’re learning—and will continue to learn—about COVID-19 each day.
Proteomic and metabolomic characterization of COVID-19 patient sera. Shen B et al. Cell. 28 May 2020. [Epub ahead of publication]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) (NIH)
Blood Tests (National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute/NIH)
Tiannan Guo Lab (Westlake University, Zhejiang Province, China)
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Differences in Chinese and American negotiating styles are rooted in the Staircase and Roller Coaster Models of Cultural Reality. For Chinese, with a strong sense of relationship, negotiations are used to develop long-lasting and trusting relationships. While Americans are not adverse to relationships, their primary purpose in negotiating is to achieve a favorable “deal” – as quickly as possible. They also place a huge amount of faith in a contract – considering it to be “written in concrete. While Chinese tend to see “deals” as conditional – if change occurs in one area, then other areas (already decided upon) are fair game to be re-negotiated. These perceptions of what negotiations are basically about can cause huge culture bumps.
Another area that can contribute to culture bumps is the idea of what a contract is meant to do. For Americans, contracts are detailed long documents that spell out exactly what each party is meant to do. It includes provisions for worst case scenarios. For the Chinese, a contract is to establish a positive relationship between the parties – one that focuses on shared principles and will continue indefinitely. Thus it cannot be rigid in its interpretation as Americans’ legalistic approach.
Still another difference occurs in the area of how long it takes to negotiate. For Chinese, who need to confer with many people – both at their own level and above them – the process is lengthy. In addition, since from their perception the purpose to develop relationships, time is of less importance than to the Americans who usually have more authority to make decisions – face to face with the opposite side.
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Okay, Media. Here’s the deal. For over a year, President Trump (previously Presidential Nominee then President Elect Trump) has grown increasingly hostile towards you. Why? Well, primarily because he’s a dick. Also, because he knows that if voters stop trusting you and only trust what he says, it won’t matter what you say. The people won’t believe it anyway.
Luckily for you, Trump’s an idiot. He’s been so obvious about denigrating and mocking you that the majority of the American people find his claims a bit far-fetched. Most of us see him for the bullshit artist that he is, and this affects how we perceive his war that he has forced on you. When he tweets that the free press is the “enemy of the people,” we feel sick to our stomachs. When he bans certain mainstream journalists from a routine White House briefing, we grow scared. Trump is obsessed with discrediting you, and he doesn’t seem to care how obvious his actions are.
This might surprise you, but a large number of the American people are behind you. We might not always care for the content that you cover. You certainly seem fond of those fluff pieces as well as the ones that scare the living daylights out of us. It’s like you want us to feel heartwarmed or terrified, and no in-between. Yet, we still need you. You are the ones who investigate and tell the public what’s going on. Without you, we’d only know about Trump’s antics from the White House. And no one wants that.
So, we have your back. Having said that, you have got to get over Trump, man. Seriously. Every time he sets aside the racism, dictatorial anger, blatant misogyny, etc. for a single speech, you grow all gaga over him. For instance, pundits nationwide have praised Trump’s recent speech to Congress for his “presidential tone.” He spoke of lofty ideals like health care for all, clean water and air, and less fear among immigrants. He even condemned anyone displaying antisemitism. His speech wasn’t bad. My biggest problem with it is that this speech isn’t real. None of it actually reflects reality.
The reality is that he’s gutting the EPA, which sets the guidelines for cleaner water and air. It also cleans them up when corporations get greedy.
The reality is he’s about to rewrite the Muslim travel ban via executive order. Who knows if this one will be as easily overturned?
The reality is he really is horribly gropey and gross with women. He likes us to dress like women and shut up so he can talk.
The reality is people really are desecrating Jewish cemeteries. People really are killing members of the transsexual community. ICE really is deporting illegal immigrants (and even some legal) to Mexico. It doesn’t even matter if you’re Mexican.
The reality is that Republicans genuinely hate Obamacare, and they’ll do anything to repeal it. It doesn’t even matter that they have no current plan to replace it.
The reality is he still considers the free press fake news. And that’s not going to change any time soon.
So…my advice? Stop trying to praise Trump to earn your way back into his good graces. He has a short memory. I’m not even telling you to bitch about him like I do. I’m not a journalist. I’m way too opinionated to be one.
It’s your responsibility to present the facts in as unbiased a manner as possible. Please, try that. Don’t praise him for lying his ass off to Congress. Instead, fact check his speeches, call him on falsehoods, point out the racism, and just do your jobs! It’s why you’re needed. It’s Donald J. Trump who is disposable. | <urn:uuid:0f5f3801-dd72-4bf6-bb75-d37f224181d2> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 3,515 |
PATIENT BILLING INFORMATION
Please read carefully
Your physician has prescribed speech (voice) therapy for your problem. Please contact your insurance company to determine if speech therapy is a part of your health benefit package.
Direct billing for your speech therapy to your insurance company will be completed for those companies with whom we have contracts. We will be happy to bill to your insurance company for insurances we do not carry, but we do ask that you pay for services at the time they are rendered. You are responsible for any balance your insurance company does not assume (i.e., co-payments, missed appointments, late cancellations).
If pre-authorization is necessary, please make these arrangements before your appointment. Typically, your insurance company requires a letter of medical necessity, which your physician needs to provide, and a speech therapy treatment plan, which is provided by your speech pathologist here at Exceptional Voice, Inc. Any other documentation required by your insurance company will gladly be provided.
We accept cash, checks and credit card payments (Visa, Master Card and Discover Card). All credit card charges are processed via a virtual terminal. We do not swipe your card, but write down your credit card information to use later to upload into the virtual terminal provided by a credit card processing company. Your credit card information is then shredded. We do not keep a permanent record of your credit card information. If you would like a receipt of your co-payments please ask.
It is our goal to provide the best possible care at the most reasonable cost. Fees are based on the amount of time devoted to the care of each patient.
· Initial evaluation (hourly fee): $225.00
· Follow up individual therapy (hourly fee): $150.00
· Half hour therapy session: $80.00
If you do not cancel within 24 hours or miss your scheduled appointment you will be responsible for a $65.00 missed-appointment fee. It is our goal to provide the best possible care and to treat all those who seek our help. Same day cancellation and missed appointments make it impossible for us to schedule someone on the waiting list.
Cash, checks and credit card (Visa, MC, and Discover) payments are accepted. Please make checks payable to: Exceptional Voice, Inc.
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) regulations pertaining to transactions, privacy, and security apply to speech pathologists and audiologists who electronically bill insurance companies for their services or use a clearinghouse to do so. Please read and sign our HIPAA Privacy statement.
Kathe S. Perez, MA, CCC-SLP
Certified Speech-Language Pathologist
President, Exceptional Voice, Inc.
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“This is a Holy Knight badge of the temple. Why do you have this kind of thing?” Jojo looked at what Du Wei was holding in his hand and saw Du Wei with a tense expression on her face. The Holy Knight badge was absolutely impossible to be obtained by outsiders! You … you have forged this badge! Do you forge the holy knight badge? No… maybe you stole it! ”
Du Wei smiled bitterly: “This thing is really ‘mine’!”
Jojo didn’t believe him and she said as shook her head, “You can’t lie to me. This Holy Knight badge is stamped with Holy Power and the owner’s name is printed on the back of each badge. Even the magician cannot forge it. If you say that the badge is yours, turn it over and show it to me. ”
Du Wei froze. On the back … Aragon’s name was engraved. Should I show this to this woman?
Du Wei was in distress but Jojo sneered and snatched it. After all, Jojo was also a high level warrior., Du Wei was an ordinary mage. How can she stop her?
Jojo grabbed the badge and turned it over. When she saw the back, she suddenly covered her mouth and exclaimed, “Ah”. Then she looked at Du Wei again with strange look.
Just as Du Wei sighed and wondered how to explain it, Jojo said with a weird look: “Here, this thing is really yours? I can see that the badge doesn’t look like a fake but how could the temple give you this kind of badge? Do you have faith in the temple?”
Du Wei was shocked. He took the badge from Jojo and glanced at the back, his expression couldn’t help but change.
The name on back was no longer “Aragon-Roland”! A brand new name was engraved on the back!
Du Wei opened his mouth and took a deep breath before he smiled reluctantly: “Look, I said it was my thing but you didn’t believe it.”
He quickly put the badge in his arms.
Jojo narrowed her eyes as she said: “I do not doubt that you don’t believe in the temple but you really don’t have much respect for the goddess. Even if everyone in the world believes in God, you won’t be. I know you well. ”
Having said this, Jojo suddenly had a rare and gentle smile on her face, especially when she said “Know You”.
She immediately noticed that she looked different. She coughed quickly and then said in a deep voice: “But you got this Holy Knight badge. Do you want to play with Gods? I just want to remind you that Gods are not easy to mess with. ”
Du Wei laughed twice… this was not easy to explain.
Du Wei and his team moved in the direction of the Imperial City. In the evening they reached a small town. As Du Wei ordered, the team decided to rest here for one night. This move was immediately unanimously supported by the accompanying cavalry.
Du Wei couldn’t help sighing as he watched these lazy guards.
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Latrelle Dubose is a native of Savannah, Georgia and currently, lives in Atlanta. Born into a family of artists and performers, she was encouraged at an early age to develop her interest in art. She went on to study art at the Savannah College of Art and Design from which she graduated with a degree in Fine Arts. The Artist admits to having a love affair with colors and to having fun creating her art. This approach is evident in her work - in the kaleidoscope of colors she uses, the uncommon physiology of her figurative work and the playful whimsy of some of her subjects. But behind the fun is a thoughtful exploration of human psychology and a serious intent to communicate powerful emotions. Latrelle executes facial features in a dual profile to illustrate, she says, 'the dichotomy of the inner person'. Colors, too, are often assigned emotional traits and many of her themes are really allegories of our journey through life. The artist has exhibited in solo and group shows in Atlanta and many cities in the South. Collectors of her work include Ambassador Andrew Young, Secretary of Labor, Alexis Herman and publisher Earl Graves. | <urn:uuid:f971cb7b-457a-4eff-8b36-9f5de20bac44> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,544 |
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Our Berkeley research team has spent more than a decade studying why so many women begin the climb but do not make it to the top of the Ivory Tower: the tenured faculty, full professors, deans, and presidents. The answer turns out to be what you’d expect: Babies matter. Women pay a “baby penalty” over the course of a career in academia—from the tentative graduate school years through the pressure cooker of tenure, the long midcareer march, and finally retirement. . . .What is a conservative to do? Most middle class women want to work and many are very dedicated to their careers. So if you want middle class women to have more babies, you have to help them combine work with motherhood. How? Well, you might try the sort of measures European countries use, things like requiring employers to provide paid maternity leave and to count that time toward seniority, requiring universities to give female professors more time to earn tenure, requiring that male and female employees be promoted at the same rate, or even paying large subsidies to parents. In other words, use the power of the government to force family-friendly social change.
The early years are the most decisive in determining who wins and who loses. Female graduate students and postdoctoral fellows who have babies while students or fellows are more than twice as likely as new fathers or than childless women to turn away from an academic research career. They receive little or no childbirth support from the university and often a great deal of discouragement from their mentors. . . . .
Before even applying for the first tenure-track job, many women with children have already decided to drop out of the race. They have perceived a tenure-track job as being incompatible with having children. . . .
What makes academia so difficult for mothers? In large part it is because it is a rigid lockstep career track that does not allow for time out and which puts the greatest pressure on its aspirants in the critical early years. Most Ph.D.s are achieved and tenure granted in the critical decade between 30 and 40, the “make or break decade” as we call it. It is also the decade in which women have children, if they have them at all. Low fertility is not a coincidence among tenured women; they believed they must wait to get tenure (average age around 40) before beginning a family. The university does little to provide a more flexible career path or to put in place family responsive programs that would make it possible to balance work with babies.
But if that sort of state interference in the workplace makes you squeamish, what can you do to combat the steady fall in birth rates among educated women? European pro-parenthood policies may not work very well, but the evidence suggests that they work at least a little. In a libertarian world, in which the cost of raising and educating children is born mostly by the families and employers cut parents no slack, the birth rate will continue to fall rapidly and the population will get older and older. Do conservatives care more about keeping government small or favoring a family-centered society? | <urn:uuid:9fd66d0a-27ea-4d11-bc9e-1644edabd20e> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 3,130 |
Michael Eisen is an evolutionary biologist and a strong supporter of keeping scientific open to the public. He is a co-founder of the Public Library of Science. Eisen reports that the Public Access Policy of scientific papers is under threat in the USA. NY Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney is looking to put an end to the NIH Public Access Policy (as she also tried to do back in 2009). Eisen writes:
The policy has provided access for physicians and their patients, teachers and their students, policymakers and the public to hundreds of thousands of taxpayer-funded studies that would otherwise have been locked behind expensive publisher paywalls, accessible only to a small fraction of researchers at elite and wealthy universities…
But the policy has been quite unpopular with a powerful publishing cartels that are hellbent on denying US taxpayers access to and benefits from research they paid to produce… Why, you might ask, would Carolyn Maloney, representing a liberal Democratic district in New York City that is home to many research institutions, sponsor such a reactionary piece of legislation that benefits a group of wealthy publishers at the expense of the American public? Hmm. Wouldn’t happen to have anything to do with the fact that she’s the biggest recipient of campaign contributions from the publishing industry, would it?
At the moment the proposed changes will affect biomedical research, but if this trend continues, it will affect other disciplines in other countries. If you’re still studying this may not mean much because you can currently access research papers through your libraries. In a few years, when you finish your degrees, you may well end up working somewhere that can’t afford to pay the exorbitant publisher’s fees. Currently, most applied researchers (non-academics) have to pay at least AUD$25-$35 PER RESEARCH PAPER. This price may even go up if the Public Access Policy is changed. Back in August, the UK sociologist George Monbiot wrote in The Guardian:
The average cost of an annual subscription to a chemistry journal is $3,792… Some journals cost $10,000 a year or more to stock. The most expensive I’ve seen, Elsevier’s Biochimica et Biophysica Acta, is $20,930… Though academic libraries have been frantically cutting subscriptions to make ends meet, journals now consume 65% of their budgets… which means they have had to reduce the number of books they buy. Journal fees account for a significant component of universities’ costs, which are being passed to their students…
The returns are astronomical: in the past financial year, for example, Elsevier’s operating-profit margin was 36% (£724m on revenues of £2 billion)… They result from a stranglehold on the market. Elsevier, Springer and Wiley, who have bought up many of their competitors, now publish 42% of journal articles…
Heather Piwowar (Research Mix) has just put out a couple of very good posts on the fear and bully tactics being used to push research publishers away from making their content publicly available. Piwowar, Eisen and others argue that there is an alternative business model for scientific publishers.
Scientific research means nothing if it can’t be accessed by communities, organisations and not-for-profit groups that apply our knowledge to real life problems.
What can you do? Eisen urges you to write to Maloney:
So I urge you to call/write/email/tweet Representative Maloney today, and tell her you support taxpayer access to biomedical research results. Ask her why she wants cancer patients to pay Elsevier $25 to access articles they’ve already paid for. And demand that she withdraw H.R. 3699.
Twitter: @RepMaloney @CarolynBMaloney
Email: Use this form
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Bonnie started with athletics at a very young age, and into high school with cheerleading and dance. After high school, Bonnie remained very active. Eventually, her weight had spiraled out of control and she was at risk for diabetes and other complications.
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We’ve all, no doubt, heard that saying about seeing life as a glass half empty or half full. It seems that most of us are prone to either a positive or negative outlook. To take an example from Winnie The Pooh, some people are a Tigger and some are an Eeyore.
I read an article this week by Lisa R. Yanek, M.P.H. psychologist who works with John Hopkins Medicine. She reported that in recent studies, she and her colleagues noted that, “people with family history who had the most risk factors for coronary artery disease but were positive people from the general population, were 13 percent less likely than their negative counterparts to have a heart attack or other coronary event.”
Medical researchers discovered long ago that stress and negativity were often factors in people developing stomach ulcers. Some medical professionals feel that positive thinking even helps to guard against the common cold, and offers a longer life span.
While I’m happy for these medical studies and discoveries, it’s interesting to note that God has already informed us of these truths. The Old Testament book of Proverbs has several helpful instructions concerning positive thinking that aids our physical health. Here are a few:
“A joyful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones.” Proverbs 17:22
“My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to a man’s whole body.” Proverbs 4:20-22 (Speaking of God’s Words)
“Gracious words are a honeycomb, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” Proverbs 16:24
The above encourages the reader to align their thoughts with God’s own Word. Paul encourages this in Philippians 4:8 when he writes, “…Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”
I like to remind myself that it’s impossible to think of something negative and positive at the same time. Also, it’s a choice to make. We can choose to practice thinking on what is true, reminding ourselves that God is bigger than our worries, He can handle all our dilemmas, and He can speak peace, joy, and guidance into our everyday living situations. When we choose to think on God and everything possible with Him, it lessens the focus on negativity and heightens optimism. That leads to better overall health. What a good plan God gave in assisting us to be half full rather than half empty. | <urn:uuid:5f0d820f-ad20-4cf5-a270-a4f2159c26d2> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,539 |
Amara Hark-Weber: Speaking in Color, 2006-2007
Many friendships were created in games where children used their hands. Photograph by Amara Hark-Weber.
Introduction by Amara Hark-Weber
In 2006, as a Lewis Hine Documentary Fellow, I spent ten months working with Schedia, an NGO based in Athens, Greece. Schedia was founded in 1987 with the goal of using art as a tool for dialogue in Greece’s increasingly multicultural society. Today they run arts and theater programs for minority children between the ages of four and sixteen, as well as conduct training courses and seminars for grade school teachers.
In 2005, Schedia began Elele II, a project in the town of Elefsina intended to promote respect for diversity through afterschool and weekend arts, theater, and academic programs. While the targeted audiences are primarily children of Albanian and Turkish decent, many native Greek children participate as well. In addition to youth programming, Elele II also offers arts classes to families one day each week.
The Elele Center in Elefsina is a space in which everyone is encouraged to use paints, markers, rolls of paper, and swaths of fabric to express themselves as they see fit. In a culture where xenophobic slogans and anti-immigrant sentiment are highly visible, the freedom and safety that the children experience is a much-needed relief. Children and instructors employ movement, color, song, and dance to construct theatrical scenes, enormous murals, and larger than life sculptures.
My role as a Hine Fellow was to document Schedia’s programming at the Elele Center, and as a photographer, I was able to watch the creative process unfold, while native Greek, Turkish, and Albanian speakers communicated through art. For the children, the challenge was not just to find their own voices, but to form a cohesive group in which everyone was heard in spite of language barriers. Moments of stillness were few, and by the end of the year, the children had achieved new ways to communicate—with their eyes, hands, toes, legs, fingers, and with paint. Most importantly, they created bonds that overcame the linguistic and cultural barriers that had been so evident at the beginning of the year. My hope was to capture the emotions of the children as they worked together or alone but always with imagination.
During Elele II’s spring sessions, teachers and students spent many weeks exploring the Greek myth of Persephone, Demeter, and the creation of the seasons. Elefsina is where Persephone entered the underworld, and by exploring this myth, Turkish and Albanian children, considered cultural outsiders by their peers, were able to touch the mythic history of their town and reinvent it for themselves. They staged elaborate plays and created murals in anticipation of a field trip to the archeological site where the cult of Demeter was active in ancient times. Schedia, which means “raft” in Greek, carried the participants from the shores of modern Greek society to other banks, whether mythic, historic, or imagined.
Lewis Hine Documentary Fellow 2006-2007
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I thought I’d take a moment to share some cozy art by other artists on Society6 (by the way you can click on the image to get taken to the art print, and they are affiliate links so I get paid a bit if you buy from them as well)
Looking through all that cozy art makes me want to create some art! Just like walking through a bookstore makes me want to go home and read.
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This is the Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999, the fuel cell-powered car that Ford is hoping will break some records at Bonneville. The green speeding machine just might be able to smash the world land speed record for a production-based fuel cell-powered vehicle. Phew, I'd like to see how they fit that on the trophy.
Ford will be teaming up with Ohio State University, Ballard and Roush to build and engineer the hydrogen fuel cell electric powertrains. The Ford Fusion Hydrogen 999 was designed by Ford engineers and put together by Roush. Ohio State students will be providing a 770 horsepower electric motor, while Ballard is supplying the hydrogen fuel cells.
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Homework 7: April 4 Karch
BRIEF: In favor of Honeywell
The patent under discussion was obtained by Honeywell in 1982 for a technology that controls airflow surges in an auxillary power unit (APU) using inlet guide vanes (IGV). It has been determined in the courts that Sundstrand did not not infringe on Honeywell’s patent for two main reasons:
- At the time of application for patent, Honeywell revised and narrowed its claims in order to be valid relative to prior art. This action concedes the use of the Doctrine of Equivalents, as if the Doctrine cannot be used to determine Honeywell’s patent invalid, Honeywell cannot use the Doctrine of Equivalents to determine that Sundstrand infringed.
- Sundstrand used the IGV technology for an additional purpose to what Honeywell’s claims lay out. Due to the speed in which Sundstrand implemented this additional purpose from the time Sundstrand first started using the technology, this use was foreseeable, and should have been included in Honeywell’s patent in order to determine infringement.
Both of these points should be found to be faulty. The concept of history estoppel is to prevent parties from using conflicting arguments in court at different times relating to the same thing. While Honeywell did surrender some equivalents through the action of revising and narrowing its claims, this does not mean Honeywell surrendered any and all uses of the Doctrine of Equivalents. Both versions of the Honeywell patent included the IGV use to control surge, which is the central issue as far as infringement by Sundstrand, and this claim was not ammended or restricted at any time. Honeywell should not be able to use the Doctrine of Equivalents for every claim, as some of them were changed from the original patent, but for the claim at issue, the Doctrine is still valid, and should not be blocked by estoppel.
Sundstrand claims their additional use of IGVs to be foreseeable in nature, but this use did not occur until nearly a decade after the Honeywell patent was issued. If this use was foreseeable, this substantial amount of time would not have passed before Sundstrand or anyone else used IGVs in this fashion. Sundstrand used much the same system to accomplish a substantially similar goal in a substantially similar way, with an added step to what the Honeywell patent lays out, making Sundstrand’s invention dependent on the Honeywell patent, meaning Sundstrand infringed. Additionally, Sundstrand previously contended that their invention was unique, which would imply unforseeability.
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Nostalgia is a powerful tool for selling re-releases of last-gen titles, one which has helped the PS1 and PS2 classics sections of the PlayStation Network become attractive destinations for older gamers in search of bargains. Who can resist downloading old favorites for $10 or less? I, for one, was ecstatic when PS1 classics came to the Vita, which goes to show how much milage some 10+ year old titles can have. Recently, Disgaea 2: Cursed Memories made its way to the PS2 classics section, but my brief sojourn in the land of classic tactical RPGs has, surprisingly, served only to strengthen my impatience for upcoming current-gen releases.
It all comes down to an issue of timing. This year’s first quarter lineup simply has too much to look forward to, what with Tomb Raider, BioShock Infinite, Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance, and a number of other juicy titles gracing the early 2013 lineup list. Getting excited for the release of a lengthy classic in its original form is just too difficult in this atmosphere of intense anticipation, even if the game in question is actually good. Imagine if Gone With The Wind had come back to theaters last summer in the midst of The Amazing Spider-Man, The Dark Knight Rises, and The Avengers, with little to no marketing to support it.
Imperfect simile aside, releasing niche PS2 titles in current circumstances could doom them to even further obscurity. A vast proportion of the gaming population is gearing up for several major action titles just over the horizon. Tactics games like Disgaea 2 just don’t have the pacing to keep up with the mindset many of us are in. How many athletes do you think get ready for a big game by playing chess? For most players, Disgaea 2 is simply under the radar, and the major titles launching in the not-too-distant future are doing a good job of keeping it off.
There are, of course, always exceptions; die-hard tactics fans will almost certainly have kept a keen eye out for re-releases of classics like Disgaea 2, especially those who found their tactical RPG fires kindled from Fire Emblem: Awakening. Even in this case, however, Disgaea 2‘s age may serve Fire Emblem: Awakening better than it serves itself.
When it comes right down to it, Disgaea 2 has aged, and this fact can easily turn nostalgia into disenfranchisement. As games evolve, they can easily spoil us to their predecessors. A mechanic that once felt fresh and exciting feels rehashed and stale, even though it may well have been the game that pioneered it! Suddenly, the newer game looks that much better, and the re-release you just got has left a bad taste in your mouth. In order to demonstrate what I mean, here’s a bit of show and tell:
The above video features a little bit of everything that once excited me about the PS2-era Disgaea series. First, voice acting! When sprite-animated games began to feature voice acting, I was thrilled. The acting in Disgaea 2, however, mirrors the shoddy quality of the Pokémon animated series. Next, while the sprites are well-rendered and the art style still holds up as good today, there’s no life in this exposition. Completely motionless sprites conduct an entire scene without really moving! By today’s standards, you’d think your graphics had locked up!
Combat in Disgaea 2 feels similarly stale these days. Characters remain flat and exhibit expression only when executing attacks, which are pleasantly flashy, but get tiresome when you’ve watched them several times. Now remember combat revolves around executing these moves over and over again for possibly hundreds of hours. At the very least, Disgaea‘s penchant for silly narrative remains enjoyable. In other words, it’s not the story that’s aged, it’s the medium.
These problems aren’t Disgaea 2‘s alone to bear, and, though some titles age better than others, any classic may face them. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a die-hard fan of the classics, but as time goes on my collection of PS1 and PS2 RPGs gathers more and more dust. Instead, I spend hundreds of hours playing The Witcher series, Skyrim and Dragon’s Dogma, all titles that feature more visceral fantasy combat.
Maybe my tastes have simply changed, but with today’s RPGs blending the fantastic and the realistic, the glory days of sprites and speech boxes are more appealing when they remain fond memories. They say you can’t ever go home again, and replaying Disgaea 2 brought new meaning to that phrase for me.
Ultimately, classics on console networks are never going to outsell new releases, and putting them out virtually unannounced during a major new release season isn’t doing them any favors. Nostalgia is a great selling point, but it’s not enough on its own. Plenty of us want to relive our personal gold and silver ages of gaming, but we can’t do that if we never know what vintages are in stock. It helps to bring in the golden oldies at a time when flashy new releases don’t hold our rapt attention, but with game release schedules becoming increasingly more crowded, will that time ever come? Maybe the classics would be served better by being enhanced, rather than simply re-released for a quick buck. | <urn:uuid:fc718c71-76af-4b00-a78b-706f8915972a> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 5,136 |
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Rollin deep, holdin heat, don't even think about sleep
When we creep, niggas goin down for the count
It ain't sweet, fuck around and knock money out
C'mon fella, you don't want the dog with the camp
Not Old Yeller, a pitbull and dog is the champ
You know better, think about crossin the line
Hit your sweater, with about ten from the .9
Double R and we get down for life!
Let a nigga KNOW we can go down tonight
From the tops of our heads, the tips of our toes
WHAAAAT! We untouchable, AIGHT?
Yea, yeah, YEAH! Be strong..
I represent the have and the have-nots
All the niggas with the weed spots
And all my niggas on them cell blocks
We gon' R-U-double-F R-Y-D-E
You can't fuck with my army
My niggas is untouchable, eatin niggas like Lunchable
.45 be crushin you when the bullets be touchin you
Paul bearers'll carry you
To the cemetary where your momma gon' bury you
Black suit be fittin you nigga, I got hood degrees
Plus I'm street like powder, milk, and government cheese
If you a runnin man nigga, then I'mma shoot up your knees
Then it's me against the world, man against machine
S.D.T.S. - stick to my routine
My knuckle game impeccable, crack game incredible
Lawyers for my niggas who be sittin in the Federal
Nigga, I'm untouchable
Lyrically I'm, untouchable..
Infa-Red nigga, let's go..
All I can know is 365 days of pain
My name, how to sell cocaine
And I was taught to buy guns so big when I go to the roof
I can aim and shoot down a plane
Infa-Red's my name but fuck all that
Fall back and witness how the streets made me the grimiest nigga alive
I sell you a fake pie, shoot out your fake eye
Give niggas a break, nah; I gotta chase mine
Don't wear your watch around me nigga I take time
Like niggas that them blue tried to like
I turn men to mice, canary yellow my ice
And Ruff Ryde on anybody, to be precise
But I handle my business like I'm supposed to
When you go in the precinct, that's the only time you see my poster
But I could post up and get rid of my pieces
I own collies sellin rocks the size of Domino pizzas
I'm untouchable, nigga
Double R.. whoo! All day..
Yo, aiyyo X let me get 'em daddy - yo, yo, yo
Sheek the new Elliott Ness (no doubt)
Nigga, Bloodline, D-Block; two of the best
Hang the Double R chain from the side of the car
Drive by and put your brains on the side of the bar
Sheek heavy in the hood (uh-huh)
And I don't mean cause I gained weight in the hood (nah)
My aim is good, aiyyo X what they want it to be here?
Our hammer's cocked, outside of the house on the lawn chair
Yeah nigga what? The new rap LeBron's here
Get 'em dog, we the new America's nightmare
And we don't say much, we just get it on
That's why we don't get touched, y'all like a dutch
Hands all on you, I'm tryna warn you
To stay in your place, so you don't get laced
And them pretty ass shades, can stay on your face
Uhh, uhh, uhh, c'mon!
You motherfuckers got me back on my grizzly, I'm back on the grind
I'm back to the streets, catch a beef, come back with the nine
I'll murder ya man, come back with his shines
I tote two guns, I don't care if you box, I don't care if you blind
I spit in your eye like niggas is eatin, I'm splittin the pies
Frank Nitty your rap, how gritty am I? The city is mine
Yeah, you get in my way I pity your moms
Yeah, my block is real, my niggas is armed
My borough is thorough, we bang with each other
I'm switchin my diamonds and changin the color
With change of weather, canary in the sun, uhh
I bury ya nigga then bury the gun, X whattup?
Me and you is untouchable (uh-huh)
We both had bricks they couldn't sniff cause the coke was uncrushable
Guns is fingerprint-proof, we "Ryde or Die"
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Although Switzerland has an excellent rail network, many travellers prefer to rent a car and travel around the country at their own pace.
Having your own car allows you to stop wherever you like and for as long as you like. With your own car, there are no more timetables to adhere to and your itinerary can be as flexible as you want it to be.
If you’re travelling with one or more adults, renting a car can be much more cost effective than buying multiple rail passes, too.
Regardless of whether you prefer to have your entire route planned in advance or are more of a ‘go-where-the-wind-takes-you’ style of traveller, renting a car in Switzerland offers so many advantages.
And just because you have a car, that doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on the chance to ride on one of Switzerland’s scenic trains if you want to.
Many of Switzerland’s most popular mountain peaks – and the mountain village of Zermatt – can only be reached by rail or cable car so you can combine the best of both worlds – the freedom to travel where and when you want by car and the chance to experience Switzerland’s incredible mountain excursions.
In this guide to driving in Switzerland, I’ll cover the essential information you need to know about renting a car and enjoying your own Switzerland road trip.
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Essential information for planning your Swiss road trip
Booking your car rental for Switzerland
Before you book your rental car, you’ll need to determine exactly what size vehicle you require as well as any specific features you need. The main things to consider are:
What size vehicle do you require?
Be sure to choose a vehicle that will comfortably accommodate all passengers but also has enough boot (trunk) space for your luggage.
Do you require a vehicle with automatic transmission or is manual transmission ok?
Manuals are almost always considerably cheaper than automatic vehicles, so if you’re prepared to drive a manual (and have a manual licence in your home country) you can make some big savings.
Do you need to rent a GPS (satellite navigation system) with your vehicle?
If you are happy to rely on printed maps or can access Google maps or other navigation aids via WiFi whilst on the move, a GPS may not be essential for you.
Where will you collect and return the vehicle?
Generally speaking, if you collect and return the vehicle within the same country, no additional charges apply. If you collect a vehicle in one country and return it to a depot in a different country, one way drop off fees usually apply. These can be in excess of CHF 350.
Will winter tyres (tires) be required?
If you plan to drive in Switzerland during winter, special winter tyres are compulsory and may incur an additional cost.
Do you plan on taking the car into another country?
Some car rental companies charge additional fees if you wish to drive your vehicle in a country other than Switzerland.
Once you know the answer to these questions, then it’s time to get a car rental quote.
When to book
The best way to get cheap car rental in Switzerland is to book early. Many suppliers offer ‘early bird’ deals months in advance so book your rental car as soon as your travel dates are confirmed.
Leasing instead of renting
If you require a car for more than 21 days, it’s worth considering leasing a vehicle instead of renting. The Leasing program is available for durations of between 21 and 175 days and is basically a system whereby you purchase a brand new vehicle with the guarantee that the manufacturer will ‘buy it back’ from you at the end.
Whilst that can sound a bit daunting and that you might have to fork out tens of thousands of dollars for a car, in actual fact, you’re paying less than what you would for a hire car for the same period but you’re getting a brand, spanking new vehicle which you just hand back at the end of your trip.
Collection and drop off at any of the depots in France is complimentary but fees do apply when you pick up and/or drop off your vehicle in another country. The good news for those folks travelling to Switzerland is that the depots in Geneva and Basel (Mulhouse) are classified as French depots.
The program is open to drivers aged 18 years or older who reside outside the European Union and hold a valid drivers’ licence. The driver must not stay in Europe for more than 185 days in any consecutive 12 month period, and may not work during the period of the contract.
Some of the benefits of the tax-free leasing program include:
- Unlimited kilometres
- Full insurance with no excess (no added Collision Damage Waiver fees to pay)
- 24-hour roadside assistance
- Brand new car straight from the factory floor with a full factory warranty
- Guarantee you will receive the model you request
- Additional drivers allowed for free (conditions apply)
- You can take the car into some normally ‘restricted’ countries like Hungary, Montenegro, Bosnia-Herzegovina to name a few
- Choice of almost 30 locations in Europe and UK – including Geneva and Basel – from which you can collect and return your vehicle
What it costs
Obviously the cost will vary depending on the size of vehicle you lease, how many days you will lease it for, and a number of other factors. To give you an idea of just how economical leasing can be, below is what I have paid for a 37 day lease in 2020.
Vehicle type: Citroen C4 Cactus, automatic transmission, air conditioning and GPS
Collection: Collect from Basel Mulhouse Airport / Return to Basel Mulhouse Airport
Total cost: AUD 2246 = AUD 60.70 per day (equivalent to approx. CHF 1477 or CHF 39.91 per day). Incredible value!
This rate includes full comprehensive insurance with no excess, full factory warranty and 24 hour Citroen Roadside Assist.
Collecting your car
On/off airport collections
If you’ve booked a car to collect from an airport location, it is wise to check whether the collection point is on-airport or off-airport. On-airport means that the rental company’s office/desk is located inside the airport terminal and your rental car can be collected from the adjoining parking lot.
Off-airport collections mean that you will be met by a representative of the rental company at the airport and transferred to their office which may be 10 to 15 minutes’ away. The paperwork is completed at the off-site office and the vehicle is collected from this location, too.
Make sure you factor in the additional time to transfer to the airport if you are returning your vehicle to an off-airport depot, too.
If your flight arrives (or departs) early in the morning or late at night, or you are short on time, on-airport collections have many advantages.
Note: Almost all collections for the tax-free leasing program are off-airport.
What documentation you need to present
When you arrive at the car rental office or depot you’ll need to present your current driver’s licence from home and a credit card in the name of the driver.
If you hold a valid national (Roman alphabet) driving licence, Switzerland regulations do not require you to also present an International Driving Permit (IDP) however some other countries in Europe do.
This means you should be fine driving in Switzerland on a US license (or a licence from a country that uses the Roman alphabet – Australia, UK, Canada, etc.) – however, I always obtain an IDP prior to travel in the event that I will drive to a neighbouring country during my visit to Switzerland.
International Driving Permits can be obtained from the national motoring organisation in your home country and cost around USD 25 / AUD 40.
Reducing the vehicle’s excess
Rental car rates generally include basic insurance covering Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), Third Party Liability and Theft Protection, however should the vehicle be stolen or damaged (no matter who is at fault), the renter is usually liable for an excess.
At the time of vehicle collection it is sometimes possible to pay an additional daily fee to reduce the excess you are liable for but these days it is more common for the excess amount to be ‘blocked’ on the driver’s credit card.
If the car is returned undamaged, the excess is then removed from the credit card, although this can take a few days to take effect.
Many travel insurance policies include cover for hire car excess charges. Should you be charged an excess for damage caused to your rental vehicle you can then claim the excess amount paid (up to a pre-specified amount) via your travel insurance. (Refer to your policy’s PDS for full terms and conditions.)
Allow time for the paperwork
Collecting your rental or lease vehicle does take some time. At busy airports like Zurich there are likely to be numerous people waiting to collect their vehicles. You might be lucky and arrive at a quiet time but chances are you’ll have to wait to join a queue, so I recommend allowing an hour to collect your car.
At larger airports you may also need to walk some distance to the parking lot where your car awaits.
What to check before you drive off
Once you have completed the paperwork and have the keys to your rental car there are a few things I suggest you check before you drive off.
- Firstly, you should check all the panels on the vehicle for any dents and scratches. These should all be marked on your rental contract but if they are not, you should bring these to the attention of a representative of the car hire company.
- You should also check the tyres and windscreen and raise any concerns you have.
- Check that all doors – including the rear doors – lock. We learnt this the hard way when we discovered a rear passenger door on a car we hired would not lock.
- If the vehicle is fitted with a GPS, check that it is set to English. If not, ask the rental company representative to change this for you.
- Familiarise yourself with the gear shift – including how to select reverse, lights, windscreen wipers, fuel tank release lever, boot (trunk) release lever and how to start the ignition. It’s amazing how different each vehicle can be.
- Check that a current Swiss vignette is affixed to the windscreen/windshield.
Now that you’re familiar with the vehicle, it’s time to hit the road!
Switzerland driving rules and regulations
- In Switzerland, vehicles drive on the right hand side of the road.
- Minimum driving age in Switzerland is 18 years.
- Seat belts are mandatory.
- The blood alcohol limit is 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood.
- It is compulsory to carry a high-visibility vest in the glove box which must be worn in case of an accident or breakdown.
- Third party insurance is mandatory.
- It is against the law to use a mobile phone while driving, except when using a hands-free system.
- All vehicles are required to drive with their lights on, even during the day.
- All distances are measured in kilometres.
You can read further information about Switzerland’s driving rules here.
As I mentioned above, all drivers must carry a current Driver’s Licence from their home country. It is highly recommended that drivers also carry an International Driving Permit which can be obtained from the Automobile Association in your home country.
Speed Limits in Switzerland
The speed limit on motorways is generally 120 km/h, 100 km/h on main roads, 80 km/h on normal roads outside towns and 50 km/h within towns.
Driving in tunnels requires heightened attention. Maintaining sufficient distance from the car in front of you and paying attention to traffic signals are mandatory.
Swiss speed limits should be strictly adhered to. Speed cameras are used throughout Switzerland and fines can be expensive – and infringement notices will be sent to your home address.
Switzerland Road Tax and Toll Roads
Switzerland has an excellent road network and you might be surprised to hear there are no Switzerland toll roads.
Instead, all motorists travelling on highways in Switzerland are required to display a Swiss motorway vignette (road tax sticker) on the windscreen of their vehicle.
The benefit of displaying a Swiss road tax sticker is that traffic on motorways is that traffic remains free flowing as drivers aren’t required to slow down and queue at booths to pay tolls in Switzerland.
A Switzerland vignette costs CHF 40 per calendar year. You must purchase an annual vignette even if you will only be driving in the country for a few days – or one day.
Vignettes can be purchased at Swiss border crossings, petrol stations, post offices and tobacconists or you can buy your Swiss vignette online*.
*Allow time to have the vignette delivered to your home address if ordering it online.
If you are collecting a rental car in Switzerland, you should check that the vehicle has the vignette attached to the windscreen and, if not, purchase one immediately.
Should you be driving to Switzerland from another country, you should ensure you purchase a vignette at the border crossing.
Even if you are just driving through Switzerland, you should ensure you purchase and affix a vignette. Switzerland traffic authorities can issue fines in excess of CHF 200 to drivers not displaying a vignette.
Children under the age of 12 must be secured in a child car seat if they are less than 150cm in height.
Child seats can be ordered when reserving your rental car.
Useful tips for when you hit the road
Swiss Road Signs
Most traffic signs in Switzerland are of standard international design and you’ll already be familiar with most of the symbols used on road signs. Even the English word ‘STOP’ is used on stop signs in Switzerland.
Different coloured signs represent different kinds of roads. Green signs indicate motorways. These roads usually require a vignette (road toll sticker) to be affixed to your vehicle. Blue road signs indicate main roads that aren’t toll roads.
You can familiarise yourself with Swiss road signs here.
Common signs that you’ll see when driving include Ausfahrt (exit), Einfahrt (entrance), Zentrum (centre of town), Einfahrt verboten/Kein Eingang (no entry), Straße (street/road), Parkplatz (parking place), Rastplätze (rest area),
It’s a good idea to know the name of the place you are heading to in the local language. The French name for Lake Geneva is Lac Leman whilst German’s call it Genfersee! Lucerne is called Luzern in German. If you know the correct name to look for on a road sign there’s less chance you’ll miss the turn off.
There are some good translation apps now available that enable you to snap a photo of a sign for instant translation. These are also handy when trying to decipher parking signs.
Parking in Switzerland
Parking in the street in Switzerland can be tricky as many town centres date back to medieval times and the streets are very narrow (often one-way) and cobblestoned.
Often the centre of town is a pedestrian-only zone, too, so look for public car parks and use them. Public car parks are always sign-posted with the internationally recognised ‘P’ sign and are generally only a few hundred metres from the town centre.
You’ll rarely find somewhere to park for free in Switzerland, but paying a few francs to park your car can save quite a bit of stress – not to mention costly parking fines.
To save having to carry around loose change, you may be able to use the SEPP parking app. The app allows you to charge parking fees to your predetermined credit card simply by swiping to start the timer.
It’s currently available in a number of locations including Bern, Interlaken, Thun, Grindelwald, St. Gallen and Winterthur with more locations being added.
In Switzerland, unleaded 95-octane and 98-octane petrol (bleifreies Benzin) and diesel, are available at all petrol stations.
Petrol stations in many small towns and villages are often closed for a two hour lunch break, and many are also closed on Sundays, so make sure you have enough fuel in the tank if you plan on travelling any distance on a Sunday.
In some cases, fuel can be purchased by pre-paying with a credit card at special pumps when the petrol station is unattended.
Fuel is sold by the litre in Europe and is generally more expensive at service stations located along the autobahns and motorways. Larger supermarkets in towns sometimes have their own service station in the parking lot and these can be an economical place to purchase fuel.
Major fuel brands in Switzerland include Eni, Avia, Socar, BP, Coop and Migros.
Approximate prices for unleaded petrol (gasoline) in Switzerland in February 2020 were CHF 1.66 per litre and CHF 1.70 per litre for diesel. You can check current fuel prices in Switzerland on this link.
Since October 2018, fuel pumps (and vehicles) in EU member states have been labelled with standardised symbols instead of the name of the fuel (Unleaded or Diesel). Fuel pumps for Unleaded 95 and Unleaded 98 will display the letter E followed by the amount of biofuel it contains, and diesel pumps will display the letter B, again followed by a number representing the percentage of biofuel.
In Switzerland, gasoline antifreeze is included in the fuel at the pump if needed depending on the weather. This means the fuel is different between countries and is modified to suit the weather conditions.
Fuel stations which are situated along the motorways, often have restaurants which offer an excellent choice of food. You’ll often find a buffet-style restaurant with a full menu, not just the usual fried take-aways.
If you plan on driving your rental vehicle from Switzerland to another country (or vice versa), you should advise the rental company at the time of making your reservation and the countries you are allowed to drive in will be noted on your rental contract.
Border crossings are indicated with a Zoll – Douane sign. If you are not requested to stop, you should pass through the area at 20 km/h.
When driving between Schengen-member countries*, there is generally no physical border crossing point and you will not be required to show your passport, however all passengers should carry their passport with them just in case.
If you cross from a Schengen-member country to a non-Schengen-member country (or vice versa) you will be required to stop at the border crossing booth of both the country you are leaving and the country you are entering and have your passport stamped.
If at all possible, I recommend you avoid border crossings that require passport control checks on weekends, particularly during the summer holiday season.
*See a list of Schengen-member countries on this link.
Driving in Switzerland in winter
Alpine winters often make driving more difficult and vehicles rented in Switzerland from 15 November to 31 March are required to be fitted with winter tyres. Your rental company will charge a Winterisation fee (sometimes included in the rental fee) which covers the cost of winter tyres.
Switzerland, of course, has many mountainous roads and snow chains are obligatory in some winter conditions. You should check road conditions before you set off.
You’ll find more tips for driving in Switzerland in winter in my eBook “The Stress-Free Guide to Driving in Europe”. Click here to learn more.
If the unfortunate happens and you are involved in a traffic accident in Switzerland involving injury to any person, you must immediately report the accident to the police. Accidents involving material damage must only be reported when mutual identity has not been established. Accidents involving material damage must only be reported when mutual identity has not been established.
In the event of a breakdown, assistance can be requested 24 hours a day by dialling 117. The TCS patrol can be contacted on 140 in the event of a breakdown. Non-members are charged a fee for this service. The Automobile Club of Switzerland (ACS) offers members’ breakdown assistance across Europe.
Planning a Trip to Switzerland?
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Never leave your valuables on display in your car, even if you are only going to be away from it for a short time.
Always carry your passport, money, credit cards and other valuables on your person, and remember – thieves love cameras and laptops, so lock them in the boot out of sight if you can’t take them with you.
You should also familiarise yourself with your travel insurer’s policy when it comes to theft from a vehicle. Many insurers will not pay claims if items are stolen from a vehicle after dark.
Emergency road service: 140
Fire brigade: 118
Mountain rescue (helicopter) 1414
Best driving roads in Switzerland
The beauty of doing a Switzerland road trip is that there are an incredible number of roads that could easily be classified amongst the best drives in Switzerland.
Mountain passes like the St. Gotthard Pass, Furka Pass and the San Bernadino Pass (to name just a few), are superbly maintained roads that offer amazing scenery – and sometimes a few whiteknuckle moments!
You can even combine three mountain passes in one. The ‘Three Passes Tour‘ is a 120-kilometres long driving route that includes the Susten Pass, Grimselpass and Furkapass.
If you’re planning a Swiss alps road trip, you will marvel at the quality of roads and the work it would have taken to build them.
Don’t be afraid to take the smaller roads, either. Whilst you can often see sparkling lakes and pretty villages from the motorway, taking the smaller road means you’ll be able to travel at a more relaxed pace and stop on a whim.
Take a look at our guide to the most beautiful villages in Switzerland, too, and make sure you visit at least one of them on your drive through Switzerland.
Suggested Switzerland driving itineraries
When planning your Switzerland self-drive itinerary you’ll need to factor in a number of things. These include how much time you will spend in Switzerland and which places you want to visit.
To make it easier for you, you can read my suggested 7 day Switzerland itinerary (Plus 3, 5, 10 and 14 day options).
I’ve also designed my own 14 day version of the Grand Tour of Switzerland by car.
Start planning your driving holiday in Switzerland
Have I convinced you that driving in Switzerland is a great way to travel? Renting a car has allowed us to explore so many places in Switzerland that I’m sure we wouldn’t have found without our own wheels.
You, too, can get off the beaten path and discover your own hidden gems at your own pace.
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Unit 5: TEENAGE LIFELesson 1: What is a teenager?
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Advise on being a teenager.By RudyThis is the time in your life when you want to make your parents very happy. You want them to trust you. You want them to believe that what you are a good student. You want to get good grades. You want to do a good job on your chores. You want to be polite and kind to your little brothers and sisters. You need to be home at the time they want you are a very responsible person. Because when they think you behave responsibly, then they will trust you. Then good things will happen in your life. They will allow you to do more activities because they know they can trust you. You may not always believe this, but your parents really want to do nice things for you. They want you to be happy.
c. Essay 1. What do you feel after you read the text? 2. What do you think of Rudys advice?3. What you have to do to make your father trust you?4. When you have to make your father happy?5. How do you do to make your father be happy?
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Officers at Gosnells Police Station worked around up to 20 tradespeople each day while the entire station received a significant facelift.
The station, which was described by District Superintendent Brad Sorrell as having ‘good bones’ was in dire need of a refurbishment to allow for increased operational capacity and improved working conditions.
Senior Sergeant Jodie Pearson said the substantial upgrade took a month to complete but had been in the works since March.
“The entire floor plan was assessed and the architects rationalised the entire plan,” she said.
“The floor plan was increased through the use of a demountable as overflow locker area, the records store was moved to an outside area where it was converted to an inside space, and externally space was created by removing a wall and erecting a new perimeter fence.”
Snr Sgt Pearson said although it was difficult at times to work with the chaos of the renovation she praised her team for continuing to give the community their best efforts.
City of Gosnells Mayor Glenn Dewhurst said the city had assisted with the refurbishment by resurfacing the adjacent land to provide officers with an improved car parking area.
“This new set-up increases the capacity for more officers to be based in Gosnells and enables them to have greater control for special operations,” he said.
The improved facilities will enhance the every-day operation of the state’s new sub-district policing model, which will see the Gosnells sub-district take care of the suburbs of Champion Lakes, Kenwick, Maddington, Martin and Orange Grove.
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Manhattan, for the most part, is a grid. It is easy to navigate. The simple layout of the city makes it intuitive and predictable. You can go from point A to point B without much effort.
Indore, my hometown in India, or for that matter most cities in the World that are not developed on a grid pattern, can be called a maze. It is not easy to navigate unless you have a GPS or have intimate knowledge of the place. The city has grown without a planned layout, so to go from point A to point B, you need help.
Grid and maze analogy is a simple way to contrast something intuitive, simple and well-planned to something non-intuitive, complex and in some cases over-planned.
It’s as much applicable for designing products, and even websites and presentations. The most useful designs are the ones that are simple and intuitive. Design that makes the outcome second nature. The design that makes product easy and pleasant to use. The design that doesn’t need a manual (which is equally complicated) to explain how to use your product.
The key is to understand who your customer is and then design your product in a way your target customer finds it pleasant to use. Anything, no matter how complex it is, should be simplified to a level your customer finds it easy to use. Don’t kill the sophistication, hide it or present it in a way that is easy to consume for your customer.
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I’ve enjoyed your site for many years. Thank you for your contributions. I do have a question for you that you may be able to help. I’ve had a debt settlement company for about 20 + years. I deal mainly with Commercial, business to business debt and not consumer.
Occasionally I get people wanting me to settle their personal credit card debt from various states. I am away of the FTC restrictions, but I do not know what additions restrictions may apply on a state by state basis. Do you have access to a resource where I can look up each state’s requirements to operate with consumers and businesses within their states?
Let me first commend you for doing the right thing and getting the facts.
Frankly it is a dysfunctional patchwork quilt with many states having widely different regulations, licensing, and bonding requirements.
In the past we offered this free compliance program to help companies research the different state rules and regulations.
It was managed by USDR and I have no idea if they are still managing it.
But, just to make double and triple sure you are not wandering into hot water I would strongly suggest you contact one of the following law firms that specialize in debt settlement laws and compliance.
I would suggest focusing on one state at a time with whoever you decide to work with and making sure you are compliant. Until then you should absolutely avoid Washington, Kansas, West Virginia, Georgia, Colorado and Connecticut.
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Gas Filter Correlation Radiometry (GFCR)
GFCR is a well-established, simple but efficient, remote sensing spectroscopy technique for the detection of trace gases with high sensitivity and selectivity. This technology, first developed in the 1960s was first employed for atmospheric remote sensing of the atmosphere from space in 1970.
As the name suggests, a sample of the target gas fills a container, usually named correlation cell, located within the path of the incoming electromagnetic radiation and acts as a spectral filter. The radiation incident upon the cell is only the part of total incoming radiation that passes through a narrow band-pass filter matching the instrument spectral sensitivity range. This range is chosen so that it contains the absorption lines of the gas, which is the reason why filtering takes place. When the radiation passes through the cell containing the gas sample, the part of it corresponding to the wavelengths of absorption lines is partially absorbed. What remains is measured by a detector and associated electronics.
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Newswise — Female swallowtail butterflies do something a lot of butterflies do to survive: they mimic wing patterns, shapes and colors of other species that are toxic to predators. Some – but not all – swallowtail species have evolved several different forms of this trait. But what kind of genetic changes led to these various disguises, and why would some species maintain an undisguised form when mimicry provides an obvious evolutionary advantage?
In a new study published this week in Nature Communications, scientists from the University of Chicago analyze genetic data from a group of swallowtail species to find out when and how mimicry first evolved, and what has been driving those changes since then. It’s a story that started around two million years ago, but instead of steady, progressive changes, one chance genetic switch helped create the first swallowtail mimics. And it has stuck around ever since.
“In butterflies with one color pattern, we have a gene in a normal orientation on the chromosome. In the butterflies with the unusual, alternate color pattern, that gene was spliced out, flipped, and then spliced back into the chromosome at some point,” said Marcus Kronforst, PhD, associate professor of ecology and evolution at UChicago and the senior author of the study.
“That flip, or inversion, keeps the two genes from recombining if those two different kinds of butterflies mate, so they’ve kept both copies of the gene over evolutionary time, since they split from their common ancestor two million years ago,” Kronforst said.
For a long time, scientists thought that butterfly mimicry was controlled by “supergenes,” groups of several tightly linked genes that were always inherited as a group. In a 2014 study, Kronforst and his colleagues showed what appears to be a supergene is actually a single gene called doublesex that controls the different color patterns and shapes we see in female swallowtails.
The doublesex gene was already well-known for its role in differentiating between sexes, but in females the inverted, or flipped, version also dictates wing patterns. It can still be thought of as a supergene because it controls the entire, complex process of wing patterning, but in this case, it is just the single gene.
In the new study, led by postdoctoral fellow Wei Zhang, PhD, the team analyzed whole-genome sequence data form Papilio polytes, the Asian swallowtail butterfly, and several similar species to see how they are related to each other, and how their copies of doublesex compare. Using these data, the team compared some alternative explanations for the origins of mimicry and identified key factors that have maintained different forms of mimicry long-term.
The most closely related species to the P. polytes group, called Papilio protenor, is spread across mainland Asia from India to Japan and did not develop mimicry—both males and females look alike. Other species that spread from the mainland to islands in the Philippines and Indonesia developed three or four distinct forms, a feature known as polymorphism. Still other swallowtail species spread further to Papua New Guinea and the northeast coast of Australia, but those females display only one disguised wing pattern.
The researchers compared the patterns they saw in the genome sequence data to some possible explanations for how these patterns of mimicry developed over time and geography. Did mimicry evolve independently in different species at different points in time? Did it evolve in one species, and then spread through cross-breeding or hybridization?
It appears that mimicry actually has a single ancient origin, when the doublesex gene flipped two million years ago. Since that initial inversion, Zhang and Kronforst did see signs of what’s known as balancing selection. When one type of butterfly becomes more common, predators realize they aren’t toxic and start to feed on them. This reduces the number of that particular butterfly, until another one becomes more common, and so on. Eventually this process balances out and preserves the relative number of each form.
They also saw that some butterfly populations have maintained multiple female forms for millions of years, while others lost the original, undisguised form. Historically, the smallest groups—e.g. the ones that spread the furthest to Australia—lost the polymorphism, allowing random genetic drift and natural selection to weed out the original form.
The researchers also looked at what maintained polymorphism over time. One cause could be sexual selection, that males prefer certain female color patterns over another. Previous research on mating behavior doesn’t back up that idea though. Another possibility is “crypsis,” or the idea that undisguised females blend into their natural surroundings better than the mimics. Kronforst and the team tested that hypothesis by comparing mimetic and non-mimetic females against a green forest background using models for predator (i.e. bird) vision. The non-mimetic, undisguised females actually don’t blend in to the background any more than mimics, so this idea is out too.
Those two findings, combined with the genomic sequence data, led the researchers to start thinking about another intriguing possibility. It could be that the genetic changes that led to mimicry in the first place also built in some long-term disadvantages. When the original doublesex gene inverted, it probably carried a bunch of other unrelated genetic material with it. Since the flipped doublesex gene can’t be recombined with its original version, the extra stuff has “hitchhiked” ever since—and it could have consequences. In fact, some research shows that female mimics don’t live as long as standard ones.
“We think a bunch of differences were accidentally captured when one copy of the gene flipped and became the mimetic copy. Because a lot of those changes are functional, they could be detrimental to health,” Kronforst said.
“The idea is that you have this hardwired disadvantage to mimicry. The standard females don’t have the protection of mimicry, but they also don’t have this inherent genetic cost and these two things offset one another” he said.
Now that they have unraveled some of the history behind the evolution of mimicry, Kronforst said his team wants to start looking for the specific genetic mutations on doublesex that cause different kinds of mimicry.
“If we can find ways to piece through all the differences that we see, we should be able to narrow it down to something much more discrete than all the differences we see now,” he said.
The study, “Tracing the origin and evolution of supergene mimicry in butterflies,” was supported by University of Chicago Neubauer research funds, a Pew Biomedical Scholars Fellowship, the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health. Additional authors include Erica Westerman from the University of Arkansas, along with Eyal Nitzany and Stephanie Palmer from the University of Chicago.
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Edward Henry Eugene Fletcher (1857-1945)
He was the son of a Bengal Pilot & is a good example of the numerous meritorious but scantily recorded marine artists of the 19th century.
Fletcher was born at 27, The Grove, Hammersmith. He was educated at Christ's Hospital & studied at the Chelsea Art School. He lived firstly at Blackheath and then Thames Ditton. He painted for a dealer by the name of Casteloni of Islington, who sold his works in America. Later he moved to Winchelsea, near Rye, and then to Tilhurst in Sussex, where he died.
While living n London Fletcher produced a considerable number of Thames views, the best of which compare favourably to those of William Wyllie.
He also painted under the name John Hayes, and is often referred to incorrectly as 'Edwin' Fletcher.
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Alcohol addiction and alcohol withdrawal can lead to Dts. This is a serious medical condition that can be severe or even life threatening if medical treatment is not provided to help reduce the alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Symptoms of DTs that require medical oversight include severe vomiting, fever, confusion, disorientation, severe agitation, convulsions, hallucinations, seizures, and other very serious problems that can be fatal if left untreated. An alcohol addiction treatment program with a detox component is better able to handle serious alcohol withdrawal symptoms. There are medicines that can be used to keep you more comfortable and minimize the symptoms that you experience. Anyone who experiences alcohol withdrawal symptoms that indicate delirium tremens needs to seek emergency medical treatment right away. This condition affects how your brain controls the breathing and other functions of your body, and it is a life threatening issue that requires treatment. | <urn:uuid:b8e11bfa-0586-4472-b074-e4fdbdcd2b79> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,775 |
Officials propose changes to Paseo use bill
Legislation initially intended to prohibit non-sporting events from occurring at Paseo Stadium and Jose C. Guerrero Field is likely to be modified to instead tighten restrictions on events held at the two venues.
At Paseo Stadium on Tuesday, Republican Sen. Tommy Morrison, who introduced Bill 120-33, held a meeting with several members of the island's baseball community and officials from the Department of Parks and Recreation, Guam Visitors Bureau and Festival of Pacific Arts 2016 Coordinating Committee.
During the meeting, a handful of suggestions for the measure were proposed.
"What we were able to discuss going forward is making necessary amendments to open (the stadium) up to other activities," said Morrison, a former Guam Major League baseball player. "We definitely want FestPac to be held there. … We need to find a way to make it work for everybody — the cultural aspect, the tourism aspect and, of course, the baseball community."
Morrison introduced the bill earlier this month when the field at the stadium was damaged as a result of inclement weather and the Lotte Duty Guam Live International Music Festival. Morrison said the damage kept some of the island's baseball programs from holding games and practices.
"Bill 120 was introduced the way that it is because of the ongoing issues that kind of delayed a lot of these sports communities and events," he said. "The bill is in line with what the intended use of the field is for."
GVB instructed the Guam Major League Baseball organization in March not to schedule games from June 6 to 12, so it could hold the festival. Part of the plan was to make any needed fixes after the concert.
The field has since been repaired, although not to the standard a baseball field should be, Morrison said.
Earlier this month, Morrison announced he and the Calvo administration were partnering to identify alternative solutions and compromises to the bill so Paseo could be used for cultural and tourism events, such as next year's FestPac.
Morrison added Gov. Eddie Calvo felt some changes to the bill were necessary, but he never opposed it as "he's always been in support of protecting the field."
Morrison said he wanted the baseball officials to attend the meeting so they could be made aware that the intent of the bill was going to change. He said he also wanted them to be part of the discussions to amend his measure.
"It was a very, very good meeting," Morrison said. "The intent, like all of my bills, is to strike a balance and find a compromise. … The on-site meeting was a key indicator that moving forward we can make certain changes."
One of the ideas offered for the bill is to strengthen and update standing rules and regulations relating to the use of Paseo Stadium, according to a letter Morrison sent to Calvo on Tuesday. The proposed change also requires event organizers to pay a security deposit that could be used to cover repair costs.
Another suggestion is for Parks and Rec to hire a "diamond keeper" or specialized groundskeeper who knows how to maintain grass for a baseball field. A public-private partnership idea was also proposed that would allow a private entity to operate and maintain the stadium.
The new version of bill may also incorporate a proposal for Parks and Rec to reconsider where they construct the stage, having them set it up closer to the outfield wall instead of near center field, Morrison said.
"I look forward to providing a whole new version to Bill 120 that will be a win-win or a compromise between the sports community and cultural and tourism (events)," he said. | <urn:uuid:734fea11-fa7b-4c72-b14a-38cfb7a30113> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 3,629 |
Curiosity Rover is heading toward active dunes on Red Planet
NASA’s Curiosity Rover is on its way to get the first close look at the dark sand dunes on Mars. The dunes’ known as Bagnold Dunes’ are scattered around the northwestern side of Mount Sharp and they are active, shifting their place about 1 meter (3 feet) per year.
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This is the first time when an extraterrestrial active dune will be visited by a rover. Though, small ripples of sands have been explored before.
“These dunes have a different texture from dunes on Earth,” said Nathan Bridges, the lead planner for active dunes campaign. “The ripples on them are much larger than the ripples on top of dunes on Earth and we don’t know why. We have models based on the lower air pressure. It takes a higher wind speed to get a particle moving. But now we’ll have the first opportunity to make detailed observations.”
NASA explains that sand dunes on Mars are quite massive. One of the dunes, which rover will probe into, is as tall as a two-story building and as large as a standard size football field.
Curiosity Rover is already there on the planet to monitor wind direction and speed each day and is taking closer images of the area. Less than 200 yards are remained to reach the first dune. Upon reaching there, rover will use its spoon-like hand to scoop out the material and will roughen the surface to find out the difference between its outermost layer and its interior.
“We’ve planned investigations that will not only tell us about modern dune activity on Mars but will also help us interpret the composition of sandstone layers made from dunes that turned into rock long ago.” Bethany Ehlmann of the California Institute of Technology and NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, said in a statement.
Bagnold Dunes on Mars are named after Ralph Alger Bagnold who thoroughly researched on wind’s ability to transport the sand and shape the surface of the Earth. The ripples of sand on Mars may be blown away by the wind and that’s the thing researchers want to confirm.
"We will use Curiosity to learn whether the wind is actually sorting the minerals in the dunes by how the wind transports particles of different grain size," Ehlmann said.
Curiosity’s campaign at Mars dunes is the first to learn dune activity on a planet with lower gravity and less atmosphere. This will help scientists to find how the windblown dunes were formed and what kind of role size and weight of various mineral grains play in it.
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“By being yourself, you put something wonderful in the world that was not there before.” - Edwin Elliot
Apart from a lot of online counseling emails, I also recieve a lot of questions from readers about the fine art of blogging. So this is the first article of the New Heart Centered Blogging column! Yay a 2012 first
Readers Question: I see a lot of interaction in the comments section of your blog. What makes people come to your blog again and again?
My answer: Up until I actually started this blog(in 2009), I had no idea on earth what a blog was. really really! I remember when I visited a blog for the first time, I thought ‘oh my God, I love the author of this article. She is so thoughtful to respond to all the readers.’ Its only after I poked around that site, did I realize that there was a new article every few days, from the same blog owner/blog author….I thought to myself(still as a first time reader) ‘woohoo….more awesome writing from this lovely author. I want more.’ So I looked around and subscribed. Yes, my very first visit to a blog, and I made my way to subscribe…and yes I also left my very first comment there. From then on ofcourse I developed an amazing connection with this blogger.
So whats the point of my above rant?? To answer the reader’s question about what makes people come back again and again to the blog…
In the above experience of being a first time visitor to a blog, I didn’t fall in love with the site, or the design, or even the actual topic of the blog….I fell in love with the writer/blogger. And thats what I incorporated in Positive Provocations, when I began blogging.
There is nothing narcissistic about being authentically YOU. Infact I applaud people who stay true to themselves online and offline. There is a certain humility that comes through when you can respond to every interaction on your blog. I am just exactly the same in person as I am online.
A few ways I sprinkle a bit of personal touch to this blog:
- I read and respond to every comment, even if it takes me a little while to get to it.
- I think of each person who comes to my blog as a beautiful soul.
- I end every article with Love and Gratitude to the reader.
- I create a lot of Free Ebooks, Handbooks etc for the readers.
- I keep myself open to and love connecting with each reader on facebook, twitter, google+ and email.
- Every week I write a small thank you note to a few readers, thanking them for being part of the Positive Provocations community.
- When I am on the blog reading the comments and responding, nothing else matters. I am completely there heart and soul in the conversation.
- I share stuff about my life, without inhibitions but with some amount of filtration. I know my personal stories and experiences help many face their challenges everyday. One reader emailed me right after receiving one of my newsletters and said, “I cant tell you how much I needed to read your soothing words. Your emails make my day and recharge me to be better even when I am having a very bad day. Thank you for all you do.”
- I am polite and react to every comment with love and respect for the commenter/reader.
- Most of all, I am Me only me.
What are your thoughts on this topic? As a blogger with heart, how do you add YOU to your blog? Do you have any tips to share? And dont you think adding these tips to our offline lives can help us live more heart-centered lives too? Do share your thoughts, questions and comments in the comments section below.
What is Heart Centered Blogging?
Heart Centered Blogging is now a weekly column on Positive Provocations.
Heart Centered Blogging simply means to blog with Love, completely. In this column I’ll share my personal experiences and give you first hand info on how you too can become a Heart Centered Blogger.
I’m opening myself up more to answer any questions you may like me to address about Heart Centered Blogging. Lets put the LOVE back in blogging! I know there is a lot of technical stuff that goes into making a blog, but here in this column I’ll share what I feel works to touch a readers heart and soul, not just tickles their fancy.
Please Note: This Sunday I will be talking about how you can free yourself from the ‘being judgmental’ bug!
With Immense Love & Gratitude,
Counseling Psychologist/ Spiritual Counselor
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Matt Murdock may have somehow managed to hide his identity from the rest of the world, but there are some pieces of his past he cannot escape. This April, the past comes back to haunt him in DAREDEVIL #6 – the exciting first chapter of the new storyline “Elektric Connection”! Writer Charles Soule and guest artist Matteo Buffagni bring the fury of an assassin scorned to the choked streets and smoky rooftops of Hell’s Kitchen. Elektra is back and she’s got a score to settle with the Man Without Fear! As these once lovers battle across the Big Apple, Daredevil may rue the day he ever crossed paths with Elektra. The fireworks begin this April as “Elektric Connection” kicks off in DAREDEVIL #6!
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Anna Selina Westin was a sophomore in college when her body weight dropped precipitously. Anna’s family knew that she struggled with anorexia and worried about her. When she lost 34 percent of her body weight, her doctor recommended immediate hospitalization. But the family’s insurance company told her parents that the treatment wasn’t necessary. Then, on a snowy February morning in 2000, Anna took her own life.
“It’s heartbreaking to me that when we were really helping Anna fight for her life, we were forced to fight with our insurance company,” says her mother Kitty Westin. As the country recognizes National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, it’s crucial to understand that nearly 30 million Americans suffer from an eating disorder. The most vulnerable population for these disorders are women between the ages of 15 and 24.
Ever since her daughter’s death, Kitty Westin has been advocating for a federal bill to help prevent other deaths from eating disorders. The Anna Westin Act, which was introduced to Congress last year and is currently in a House subcommittee, the bill would do three things: train public health professionals on how to identify eating disorders, clarify that eating disorders must be covered by insurance like other mental health disorders, and require a federal study into whether the government should regulate Photoshopping in advertisements.
“A statistic that really takes people back is that every 62 minutes, someone in the United States dies from an eating disorder,” says Westin. Soon after Anna’s death, her parents filed a lawsuit against Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, the insurance company that had denied paying for her treatment. The family won and used part of the settlement to establish a foundation in their daughter’s name to raise awareness about eating disorders, treatment, and recovery.
During National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, public health groups are encouraging people to take a three-minute test to see if they may have an eating disorder.
In October 2008, when the federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act was passed, it did not include eating disorders as a mental health issue. As a result, insurance companies can still deny coverage based on the grounds that it is not mentioned explicitly as a form of mental illness. With the introduction of the Affordable Care Act, access to insurance and consumer protection improved, but the new systems did very little to help those suffering from eating disorders.
“The reason for the issues around lack of insurance coverage is a lot of misunderstanding. A lot of people just don’t recognize that eating disorders are serious biological-based illnesses,” says Westin.
According to the national Eating Disorders Coalition, eating disorder specialists and treatment centers have reported that insurance coverage is now worse than ever. If passed, the Anna Westin Act will help cover the wide gap in the insurance coverage, making treatment for eating disorders more accessible. Another key part of the act is that it would use federal funds to train healthcare providers and school officials on how to recognize and prevent eating disorders. Right now, many medical schools offer zero formal education about eating disorders, and medical programs that do discuss eating disorders provide an average of just two to five hours of training.
Another part of the Anna Westin Act is focused on media. The bill requires the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) study the public health impact of using “digitally altered humans” in advertising. In 2011, the American Medical Association cited connections between the practice of altering images of bodies in advertising and adolescent health problems. The Anna Westin Act follows previous attempts, such as the 2014 Truth in Advertising Act, to regulate the use of software like Photoshop that makes models appear thinner than they could ever be in real life. While the Truth in Advertising Act didn’t pass, Westin is optimistic that the bill honoring her daughter will lead to crucial change.
“We are at the stage where we are lobbying and spending time at the Capitol Hill getting more members to sign on,” says Westin. “It’s been a long, hard, slow process. But I’ve done a lot of coping in my life and I am not about to stop now.” | <urn:uuid:ef10dd42-3f2d-470e-b5ae-9d44ddb0ceb4> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 4,342 |
On Tuesday, the children had a special visitor, a real Maya archaeologist; in fact, the only Maya archaeologist in the UK! The children started off the day with a presentation from Dr Davies, where the children learnt about the ancient but advanced civilisation. The Maya's built beautiful pyramids right in the middle of a rainforest, they created the first calendar, the studied the stars and the planets in our night sky, they invented a ball game like no other called Pok-a-tok, they created their own writing system and above all they invented chocolate!! The children also had a chance to study, up close, real life Maya artefacts and even have a go at playing Pok-a-tok! Year 5 had a fantastic day of learning and fun, which we hope will take their knowledge even further throughout this half of the spring term! | <urn:uuid:ffdf1819-14f2-4dcb-b729-93455f301a81> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 819 |
CEDAR SPRINGS, MI - Dragon, the white-faced fawn that captured hearts after being rejected by his mother, recently gave his owners a scare.
He developed an infection as his teeth were coming in and had to spend a couple of weeks in the farm's "ICU" at Deer Tracks Junction.
"His jaw swelled up, and we had to medicate him," said Hilary Powell, who has been bottle-feeding Dragon since he was born. "He is kind of prone to issues. Everything is a big deal for him."
He is back out in the enclosure with the other deer now. Powell shot a video of Dragon scampering around the field. He has grown a bit, but still is all legs.
The other deer, which were wary of Dragon at first, now are accepting him.
"We were out there and watching him a while to make sure the introduction went well," Powell said.
Powell was with Dragon's mother, Bunny, when she gave birth to twin fawns. Bunny accepted Dragon's brother but rejected Dragon.
Dragon is a Piebald, a type of white-tailed deer with a genetic defect that causes large splotches of white fur in the coat. Piebalds also are prone to hearing and vision problems, and they have a tough time surviving in the wild. Powell thinks the mother's rejection of Dragon was her natural instinct.
Powell took him home and bottle-fed him. Eventually, Dragon was able to move into a large enclosure with about 10 deer. A couple of those deer, including Dragon's mother, also are Piebalds.
Dragon became a star of Deer Tracks Junction, a farm that provides activities and hands-on interaction with animals. On the safari tours, visitors stopping at Dragon's pen liked feeding him a bottle and watching him play.
But when he was sick, he was off-limits to visitors, Powell said. She says she tries to make it clear on the farm's website that she can't guarantee Dragon will be available.
"We have to do what's best for him," she said.
Dragon, now almost 6 weeks old, was back receiving visitors Tuesday, June 30.
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