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RALEIGH — The economic recovery from the Great Recession is painfully sluggish — and it’s not all Barack Obama’s fault.
Nor can the fault be laid solely at the feet of George W. Bush, or North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory, or former governors Bev Perdue and Mike Easley. Such an observation may be jarring in the current hyper-partisan atmosphere. It won’t excite party activists or provoke outraged letters to the editor. But it is true.
How do I know that the economy’s slow-growth problem can’t be attributed to any of the politicians I named, or even to all of them collectively? Because the facts won’t permit it. North Carolina’s economic performance, for example, began to lag the regional and national averages during the late 1990s. That’s about the same time that America’s average long-term growth rate — 2 percent a year in inflation-adjusted, per-person GDP — became unsustainable. According to the Cato Institute’s Brink Lindsey, projections of the future economic growth range from about 1 percent to 1.5 percent over the next two decades.
This difference may not sound like much. To grasp its significance, you need to apply the “rule of 70” to see how long it will take for the average standard of living to double. The math is simple: just divide 70 by the annual growth rate. At a rate of 2 percent, living standards will double every 35 years or so. At 1.5 percent, it will take 47 years. At 1 percent, a full 70 years.
Slower economic growth makes virtually every other problem worse. It means fewer people employed, higher poverty, higher demands for public assistance, lower levels of education and health attainment, and lower revenue collection at current tax rates, which will either result in tax-rate hikes or greater public borrowing.
The causes of the great slowdown are complex and often outside the purview of public policy. Indeed, they aren’t even contained within the United States, as much of the developed world is also experiencing slower growth. Because of aging and other factors, fewer people are working as a share of the population. Because of the broadening of international trade and technological change, some people can no longer find work in their previous occupations and must be willing and able to retrain for something else. Because of adverse tax systems and the promise of retirement programs, people are saving less and thus reducing the stock of funds invested in new plants, equipment, and ideas. And the economic sectors growing the fastest — health care, education, and professional and personal services — have had the least success using new technologies and management practices to become more productive.
To put things in a local context, imagine that North Carolina’s economy was a family farm. In the past, we produced many children and trained them effectively to work the land, which they needed to do in order to survive. But the next generation is smaller, less motivated, and in need of new skills to compete in the market for food and fiber. Furthermore, we’ve taken to eating our seed corn, rather than saving it to produce future crops, and failed to invest effectively in the latest equipment, techniques, and management practices.
Although the problem doesn’t really have partisan roots, potential solutions will be politically controversial. Increasing labor quantity means either welcoming new immigrants, raising the retirement age (both in law and custom), or promoting the formation, stability, and fertility of families. Increasing labor quality means shaking up the current system for educating and training future workers, including managers and entrepreneurs. Increasing savings and investment means reforming the tax code and signaling to households that they’ll need to save more for their own housing, health care, education, and retirement needs. And increasing productivity growth probably means spending less money on large bureaucratic institutions such as hospitals and universities as resources shift to more dispersed and wired networks of smaller, more entrepreneurial service providers.
These are the ideas Democrats, Republicans, and independents will be arguing about for years to come.
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Report NEP-SOC-2012-05-02This is the archive for NEP-SOC, a report on new working papers in the area of Social Norms & Social Capital. Fabio Sabatini issued this report. It is usually issued weekly.
The following items were announced in this report:
- Folland, Sherman & Islam, Muhammad Quamrul & Kaarbøe, Oddvar Martin, 2012. "The Social Capital and Health Hypothesis: A Theory and New Empirics Featuring the Norwegian HUNT Data," Working Papers in Economics 04/12, University of Bergen, Department of Economics.
- Prokic-Breuer, Tijana, 2011. "The relative importance of social and cultural capital for educational performance: Eastern versus Western Europe," Discussion Papers, Research Professorship Demographic Development, Social Change, and Social Capital SP I 2011-403, Social Science Research Center Berlin (WZB).
- Berggren, Niclas & Nilsson, Therese, 2012. "Does Economic Freedom Foster Tolerance?," Working Paper Series 918, Research Institute of Industrial Economics.
- Elinder, Mikael & Erixson, Oscar, 2012. "Every Man for Himself! Gender, Norms and Survival in Maritime Disasters," Working Paper Series 913, Research Institute of Industrial Economics.
- Daniel Muller & Benno Torgler & Eric Uslaner, 2012. "Inherited Trust and Growth - Comment," School of Economics and Finance Discussion Papers and Working Papers Series 281, School of Economics and Finance, Queensland University of Technology.
- Niklas Potrafke & Heinrich Ursprung, 2012. "Globalization and gender equality in the course of development," Working Paper Series of the Department of Economics, University of Konstanz 2012-07, Department of Economics, University of Konstanz.
- Malhotra, Deepak & Lumineau, Fabrice, 2011. "Trust and collaboration in the aftermath of conflict: the effects of contract structure," MPRA Paper 38358, University Library of Munich, Germany. | <urn:uuid:1f5685b5-37cc-405c-af5f-88f7980409e2> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,851 |
Rt Hon Robert Halfon MP
Skills Minister Robert Halfon believes that every industry can benefit from the fresh thinking and different approaches that apprentices bring, and offers his insight into why apprenticeships make good business sense.
Apprenticeships have played a pivotal role in helping these businesses to boost their competitiveness; and secure the talented individuals whose future knowledge, skills and industry experience will galvanise these employers to reach greater heights.
Apprentices are good for business
The Government vision is very clear – we want to see 3 million high quality apprenticeships by 2020.
Apprenticeships work. We know that they offer people across Britain a ‘ladder of opportunity’ to get on in highly skilled jobs, with more than 90 per cent of apprentices staying in employment after their scheme ends. Apprenticeships make good commercial sense. That’s the message I hear loudly from employers in meetings across the country.
So, I want other employers to look at the remarkable examples of the companies here and pledge to emulate their successes. And that means employers of all sizes – as well as in the public and private sectors.
Building skills and knowledge
Fundamentally, apprenticeships are designed by employers so we know that they will give businesses the skills they are crying out for. This is one of the key reasons why groups of employers have come together in Trailblazers to design and develop the new high quality apprenticeship standards; to make sure apprenticeships provide employers with the critical attributes, knowledge and behaviours that work in the real world of business.
We are only three months away now from one of the biggest revolutions in apprenticeships in the last forty years.
We are introducing the apprenticeship levy in April as well as the launch of the digital apprenticeship service. The levy will ensure both significant and sustainable investment in apprenticeships; as well as enabling employers to shape their workforce to meet their business priorities through apprenticeships.
A ‘ladder for opportunity’
Since becoming the Skills Minister, I have met hundreds of young people with a passion for apprenticeships. They really do see apprenticeships as a ‘ladder of opportunity’ – where progression towards a higher or Degree apprenticeship is realistically achievable. To all these young people, I say, no matter who you are, or where you are from, or whatever you want to do, an apprenticeship will open doors for you.
One of my priorities is to make sure that the 3 million apprenticeships reflect the talents from the widest spectrum of our society. I want individuals from every community and every background to see apprenticeships as the chance to improve their careers and lives.
Social mobility matters to me. Not just to make up numbers but to make up and reflect the perspectives and unique contributions of our richly diverse society.
And every industry can benefit hugely from the fresh thinking and different approaches that apprentices from diverse backgrounds bring.
Becoming an apprenticeship nation
Imagine the innovation, design, and enterprise that is recognised when a workforce is proportionately made up of the audience it serves. I have met many enlightened employers committed to widening access to apprenticeships – but we need to do more. Let’s also look forward to National Apprenticeship Week between March 6-10 for more inspirational stories from employers and apprentices showcasing what you can achieve through an apprenticeship.
Finally, congratulations again to all the employers listed here. I want to see Britain becoming an apprenticeship nation where people are trained in skills that will make ours a country that works for everyone. | <urn:uuid:3f327806-9969-4462-b577-5cbea28b63b8> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 3,763 |
Join James May Gallery for the August opening reception for their latest exhibit on Aug. 3, 5:30-8 pm. The exhibit runs through Sept. 3 and features paintings by Amy Soczka, mixed media by Tim Abel and ceramics by Justin Donofrio. The show coincides with the monthly art walk on Steele Street.
Soczka said of her work, “I am interested in creating work that is like a memory of a landscape or a garden that you dreamed about … My current series of large paintings attempts to surround the viewer with a wall of saturated florals that are familiar but imagined, an impossible arrangement, the result of my own meditations.”
Abel’s work, in his own words, “quietly confronts ideas of masculinity through my method of making: embroidery, sewing and quilting. I use traditional quilting patterns, or the quilting notion of using a repeated shape to create a sewn composition as my current guiding method.”
“Through the lens of functional pottery I focus on questions about our relationship with objects,” said Donofrio of his ceramic work.
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When direct sunlight strikes falling rain, a rainbow is seen at a point directly opposite the Sun. A double rainbow occurs when some of the light entering the raindrop is refracted into its component colors, reflected off the back interior wall of the drop, and refracted again as it exits the drop. The dark area in between the two rainbows is called Alexander's band.
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Rainbows appear in the sky when there is bright
. Sunlight is known as visible or white light and is actually a mixture of colors. Rainbows result from the refraction and reflection of sunlight by these water droplets. As sunlight enters a droplet, it is refracted (it slows and bends), with violet light bending the most and red light the least. Much of the light passes on through the drop, but some strikes the backside of the drop at such an angle that it is reflected back and is again refracted as it leaves the drop and passes to the observer's eyes. Because each light ray bends differently from the rest, each ray emerges at a slightly different angle. The colors are thus separated from each other as they emerge, dispersed into a spectrum of colors from violet to red. It takes myriads of droplets (each refracting and reflecting light back to our eyes at slightly different angles) to produce the brilliant colors of a rainbow.
You can only see a rainbow if the sun is behind you and the rain in front.
You can even make your own rainbow with a garden hose or water sprinkler on a sunny day.
A double rainbow occurs when some of the light entering the raindrop is refracted into its component colors, reflected off the back interior wall of the drop, and refracted again as it exits the drop. In the second rainbow, the colors are reversed where blue is on the outside and red is on the inside. The dark area in between the two rainbows is called Alexander's band.
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Jhonattan Vegas spun a bogey-free, 5-under-par 32-33=65 in his second round of the Wyndham Championship to reach 8-under 132 at the midpoint, two strokes adrift of the 36-hole clubhouse co-leaders.
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While the steady increase of the number of foreign tourists has played a driving role in the country’s economic growth and now accounts for 10 to 15% of its GDP, the mass tourism model is questioned because of the significant damage it causes. Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is developing initiatives to promote the local economy and the discovery of the Land of Smile in the respect of people and the environment, offering to travel differently and in a more responsible way.
According to a joint study by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the global tourism industry is responsible for 5% of global greenhouse gas emissions. 40% are attributable to air transport, 32% to land transport, 3% to other transports, 21% to accommodation and 4% to various tourist activities.
Thus, mass tourism increases fuel consumption by generating new trips but it causes other types of damage to the environment: for example, the construction of not ecofriendly tourist infrastructure, the large amount of waste generated, the over-consumption of water and electricity, the wastewater sent by hotels to the sea destroying the marine plants essential for feeding fish and building coral (also directly affected by diving activities). However, the development of global tourism can prove to be an incentive to the protection of the environment, tourist regions have an interest in preserving their natural assets, even developing them. Then, Thai or foreigners, what are the alternatives to travel better in the Kingdom?
Breathe, you are traveling…
Appreciating travel while taking care of the environment leads to concrete practices, which the TAT has enshrined in a Declaration of Environmental Protection for Sustainable Tourism with 2 expected results: creating a model of sustainable tourism and reducing the effects of tourism on climate change.
The idea is to highlight another face of Thailand, authentic and preserved, a goldmine for nature lovers. Of course, it’s possible to travel responsibly in common destinations like Phuket with a “community-based tourism” and the discovery of traditions and the meeting of local communities. Nature reserves, however, remain a smart alternative, rarely visited, offering beautiful landscapes: traveling in Thailand means enjoying a spectacular and wild nature, sometimes uncontrollable as in the primary forests of the center and the coast. For example, Khao Yai National Park or Phang Nga Bay with its beautiful waterfalls and authentic villages. Only 25 provinces out of 76 are touristic today, so let’s discover new horizons…
Ethics in choosing your activities and the professionals who will accompany you are essential, especially in the context of exchanges with local communities and the discovery of fauna and flora. Choose tours or places that meet several qualitative criteria to ensure that the region is preserved in a sustainable way: providing biodegradable packaging, choosing hotels that are sensitive to environmental issues, walking, cycling or taking the train rather than other means of transport.
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- Khao Sok National Park is one of the best-protected natural habitats. For example, try a trip to Our Jungle Camp and contribute to their efforts to educate children about protecting the environment in local schools. The treehouses, bungalows and huts of the camp are constructed from bamboo and renewable materials. They set the example by reducing their energy consumption, giving up air conditioning and television, reducing plastic waste with purified water available and owning their own organic farm.
- The Doi Inthanon National Park, located about 115 km from Chiang Mai, is because of its altitude (2565 m) a home for a wide variety of plants, birds, myriads of butterflies, black bears as well as different species of monkeys. The two royal pagodas known as Phra Mahathat Naphamethanidon and Phra Mahathat Naphaphonphumisiri, with their magnificent gardens and panoramic views, are a must, as is the cave of Tham Borichinda with its beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
- In the Kanchanaburi area, local farmers offer travelers an interesting concept with rice harvesting, sugarcane and banana cultivation and weaving workshops.
- Think of small eco-friendly islands such as Mak or Talu. The last one is a small natural paradise located 4 hours from Bangkok, a green island far from its big sisters Tao or Samui attracting partygoers. Talu is a private island, its development as an “eco-resort” has made it possible to fight against the massive destruction of the marine ecosystem by the massive fishing and to revive the local economy by employing the local population in the tourist structures of the island.
- Durable can be compatible with luxury? On the small island of Yao Noi, between Krabi and Phuket, in a stunning environment, Six Senses offers 55 villas nestled in the vegetation. The focus is on optimizing energy consumption, water and waste treatment, social commitment, nature protection and air quality control. An organic garden is used for meals and the place offers holistic wellness treatments using traditional and natural methods.
“How to be 7 green”
The TAT is developing 7 Green concepts to give an idea of what makes responsible tourism experiences in Thailand including Green Heart, Green Logistics, Green Attractions, Green Activity, Green Community, Green Service, and Green Plus. “Green à la carte” is a responsible tourism guide. The traveler can choose his course as he would enjoy a meal with a different green destination for an aperitif, main course or dessert. A wide range of “green” ways of traveling are presented: green roads from Sukhothai to circuits in Khmer reserves and to the Kingdom of Lana; green services or green activities, for example 3 workshops that allow to discover the traditional life of northern and southern Thailand in the heart of its villages (Pa-Ngiam Homestay, Baan Doi Din Daeng Pottery, Varni Southern Wickery).
The curious will also be interested in the efforts made by the authorities to protect the oceans with a waste collection project that began in Ko Samed called “Upclycling the Ocean Project” – in just 5 hours, a group of 100 volunteers managed to recover 700 kilograms of waste! – as well as responsible diving courses that do not damage the seabed. Other initiatives like the “Trash Hero” initiatives in Ko Chang or Ko Tao are famous. TAT Governor Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn says public authorities are “well aware that several tourist destinations in Thailand are deteriorating due to environmental problems such as rubbish and wastewater pollution due to inefficient management” and they wish to “create a stakeholder collaboration network to give back to society while encouraging environmental sustainability.”
On the website, we find a ranking of the greenest cities in the world and are surprised to see Bangkok become part of it thanks to its “green lung” Bang Kra chao. We advise to rent a bike to travel around the peninsula and sleep in a hut perched on the edge of the Chao Phraya in Bangkok Tree House which has a “Green Alphabet”: “Air quality control” to “Zero waste goal” through “Energy efficient Lighting” and “Trash free river”, a celebration of nature in the heart of the capital.
Thailand would produce more than 25 million tons of waste per year. To address this problem, the government has published a teaching booklet entitled “Zero Waste Mission” with useful suggestions on how to reduce, reuse, recycle waste. We also learn on the website that the country is developing its fleet of electric taxis: 150 baht for the first two kilometers and 16 baht per kilometer. This fleet of taxis is expected to expand to 1,000 vehicles in 2019. The TAT also seeks to awaken in an original and artistic way the environmental, cultural and social consciousness of the inhabitants and the visitors by placing the responsible tourism at the heart of a brilliant documentary series of voyages: “The Seasons”.
In the sandstone of the three seasons… “Winter is not coming.”
These 12 3-minute episodes are progressively unveiled from November 2018 until October 2019 and follow the success of the first series “Insight Thainess”. Mr. Tanes Petsuwan, TAT Deputy Governor for Communication, says the series, “continues to promote Thai values (…) while placing emphasis on the importance of sustainable and responsible tourism as each episode narrates inspiring stories of the kingdom through three magical times of the year.”
This sublime series composed of landscape images as stunning as the next, without comments and simply accompanied by delicate music, invites to responsible travel revealing the unique way of life of Thai people and the green bowers, sometimes unknown, from different regions. There are 4 episodes for each of the three seasons: rainy (March-October), cool (November-February) and summer (March-May).
The launched episodes feature diversity of destinations across the country including Hala Bala (in Yala and Narathiwat), Hin-Sam-Wan (in Bueng Kan), Wat Phra Bat Pu Pha Daeng (in Lampang), Doi Pha Mi (in Chiang Rai), Libong (in Trang), Ko Khao Yai’s 1,000 Pagodas (in Satun), Thale Noi (in Phatthalung), Sam Phan Bok (in Ubon Ratchathani), and Ko Pha Luai (in Surat Thani.)
Stay tuned on TATnews because 3 new episodes will enlighten us on the magnificence of Thailand and on the website of Latitudes because the next tourism article arrives in August about gastronomy in the emerging destinations… | <urn:uuid:4c274ac5-97ff-4851-949b-30210449dc2a> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 9,652 |
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Things are turning out to be more coordinated and progressed with the appearance of Indian youth one-sided toward new companies and the advancement of MSMEs beginning around 2001. India, notwithstanding being a youthful nation, is going through quick change. The public authority, as well, is presently not shy about setting up good drives to help MSMEs in existing and quickly developing.
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The Ministry of MSME is additionally striving to persuade MSM Enterprises working in assembling and creation, just as handling or conservation of items, that starting a business doesn’t need to cost a lot.
Understanding MSME under the Law: The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises Development (MSMED) Act, 2006 was drafted by the Government of India. In lawful phrasing, miniature, little, and medium-sized organizations are best characterized as
- Miniature The interest in plant and apparatus is restricted to Rs. 25 lakh.
- Little The interest in hardware and apparatus surpasses Rs. 25 lakh, however, doesn’t surpass Rs. 5 crores.
- Medium-The interest in hardware and apparatus surpasses Rs. 5 crores however misses the mark concerning Rs. 10 crores.
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What are the requirements for turning into an MSME?
You should go through an internet-based interaction that fuses your Aadhar number to have it ensured. The endorsement is accessible online without the requirement for an actual duplicate. Besides, the cycle for acquiring grants, endorsements, and enrollments in any field for their firm from their individual specialists is smoothed out considerably further for undertakings with the MSME Certificate. Accordingly, they can create the Certificate of MSME Registration while presenting an application. That, yet candidates can recover ISO Certificate Expenses by presenting an application to the proper authority joined by MSME Certificates.
What are the upsides of enrolling?
There are various advantages, going from need loaning to group financing with empowering bank advances and the capacity to execute the latest quality administration guidelines.
How might I enroll under the MSMED Act?
MSME enlistment is a direct strategy. You should go to the plan’s true site. At the point when you show up, follow the headings on the screen. Select your classification and adhere to the directions. Any business that falls inside the MSME classification is free to enlist here. Your Aadhar card is the sole record needed here. You should likewise incorporate your PAN and GST subtleties for your venture and turnover. Any remaining data will be accumulated through the site from the public authority’s information base.
Actually, take a look at the Government entryway for changes and give the vital documentation. MSME enrollment is finished utilizing the Government of India’s web eudyogaadhaar.org. As indicated by the data given at this stage, MSMEs can enlist themselves in one of two classes. Both of these classifications are recorded underneath:
Business visionaries who have never enlisted as an MSME and are in this manner enrolling interestingly.
Business visionaries who have recently enlisted as UAM or EM-II, just as the people who have enrolled as UAM or EM-II through helped to document.
New Entrepreneurs who have not yet been enlisted as an MSME
Business people selecting interestingly should go to the MSME gateway’s landing page and snap the button “For New Entrepreneurs who are not Registered as MSME.”. The enlistment interaction requires giving your Aadhar Card number in one of the two different ways expressed beneath –
- Enlistment, just as PAN Card data
- Enlistment without a PAN Card
- Enlistment for Entrepreneurs with EM-II or UAM:
Business people who have effectively enlisted as UAM or EM-II should choose the choice on the public authority entrance’s landing page that states “For the individuals who have enrolled as EM-II or UAM”
This will open a page where the business visionary should enter their Udyog Aadhaar number and afterward click the “Send OTP” button.
The options are to get OTP by portable (as indicated in UAM) or through email (as determined in UAM).
After you’ve picked your OTP settings, click the “Approve and Generate OTP” button. At the point when the Entrepreneur gets the OTP, it should be gone into the crate given. Subsequent to contributing the OTP, the accompanying advance is to finish up the enrollment data. The udyam enrollment process is presently finished.
MSME Registration Requires the Submission of the Following Documents:
- Aadhar number, organization name, address, ledger data, and other normal data
- The endeavor’s proprietor may give self-guaranteed declarations to the equivalent.
- After effectively finishing and transferring the structure, the proprietor will be given an enrollment number.
- This method doesn’t require the installment of any enlistment costs.
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The Best Boarding School in Chandigarh as a Ship
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The ocean has a lot of to show people who are willing to pay attention. Life at the ocean isn’t employment for the weak of mind. Life at the ocean teaches you the cruel realities of life. Real time challenges, long wearying operating hours it teaches you to regulate yourself to the feverish schedule. And apart all this the love for his or her job makes all of them actually happy on board ships. Finding joy within the little and distinctive pleasures is what keeps each of them robust, miles off from home. The basics of The Plenum School, the Boarding School Near Chandigarh are same as of Ship.
The Plenum School is the Best Residential School in Chandigarh that involves teach students teaching them the life lessons for being patience, loyal and hard working. The Plenum school in Chandigarh isn’t simply an academic chance, it may also be a stepping stone for a career. It is the most effective Cambridge International School that has a chance to urge off from the everyday monotony of ancient school life. Here students are going to be ready to straightaway place into follow the theoretical information gained within The Plenum school lecture rooms. It’s a lovely chance for several teenagers trying to expand their horizons. Success in life is closely associated with however you utilize the opportunities offered to you.
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“I had the misfortune to sail with a captain who once called and he created the case worse. He’d created assumptions, jumped to conclusions, offered orders that didn’t be, then left all alone to resolve the issues he’d created. I learned that if the answer seems obvious, I’m missing one thing — if it had been that obvious, the crew would have sorted it out themselves instead of the Master.Even the worst captain I’ve sailed with had a lesson to show. In spite of however awful the expertise was, if I learned the lesson then one thing positive came of the expertise.” He concluded. The Plenum School, the Best Boarding School in Chandigarh teaches its students the importance of taking a moment to assess the situation. It is difficult to run an enormous facility like ship puzzled with utmost timing.
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The Plenum school, the boarding school teaches its students the real value of time. Because seafarers can value time in the toughest working conditions. Being at sea for some months makes a crewman long additional for his family and as a result the bond grows stronger as years go. The family too respects his call to be away for few months to confirm a well placed life within the society. This mutual sacrifice brings additional respect and love within the establishment of family. Within the method, seafarers learns not solely to manage personal life however conjointly to handle the rigorous and monotonous life at sea. Crewman believes in giving his 100% as he is aware of his time on a selected ship is brief and thus he puts most effort to form the simplest out of it. Like the life at sea the students at The Plenum School, the Best Residential School in Chandigarh has freewheeling people that have learnt the way to handle stress in life, a quality the rest of the world also needs to learn.
SMART QURAN ACADEMY PROVIDES ONLINE QURAN CLASSES
Quran Allah’s word is the most beneficial and merciful book not only for Muslims, but for all of humanity online Quran academy. Every Muslim is required to recite the online quran academy on a daily basis. They either read a quarter, a sipara, or a ruku. As a result, they must also teach their children online quran academy.
There are steps to reach the goal of learning for this purpose:
- First and foremost, a child must learn how to properly read the Qur’an Majeed with tajweed. As Allah Almighty has stated.
- Then, in order to learn it properly, it is necessary to understand the meanings of the verses.
After properly learning and reading the Quran, it is simple for them to live their lives in accordance with the teachings of the Holy book.
Zoom for Online Learning
Nowadays, thanks to the internet and online learning classes like Smart Quran Academy, learning the Quran is extremely simple. They are very professional in teaching the Quran to both children and adults. These teachers understand how to manage students while keeping their temperaments in mind. As a result, in Zoom online Quran classes, they create a very lively and beneficial class environment for students. There are also options for students who are comfortable with male and female teachers.
They educate children while keeping the sacredness of the Qur’an in mind. Make them follow the tajweed with their lips and tongue movements as well. Their pronunciation gradually improves as a result of this practise. It also helps non-Arab students improve their spoken Arabic accent.
As Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w) stated, an online quran academyshould be responsible enough not to make any deliberate mistakes. The Quran tutor bears a great deal of responsibility, as explained in the verse below.
They catch for you and mention Allah’s name over it; and be mindful of (your duty to) Allah; surely Allah is swift in reckoning.
The Quran teacher must always keep in mind that teaching the Quran is a delicate matter. He or she must ensure that they convey it as clearly as possible to avoid misunderstandings.
The Quran Learning System is a step-by-step system for learning the Quran.
Step-by-step learning is used by teachers to upgrade their students in any language learning journey. Particularly if they are not fluent in the required language. Their accents are not perfect, and they are unable to recognize the alphabets or grammar of that language. Recognizing alphabets is the most important part of learning to read any language, and the journey always begins with:
- Alphabet recognition
- Correct reading
- After that, learn in small increments.
- Then there are whole stanzas and pages.
Finally, through this procedure, students achieve their goal of learning the
The first step in learning Quran E Pak
The first step is to find a dedicated Quran tutor who will pay attention to a child and point out any errors, as well as assist the child in correcting them. It is necessary to learn to read Arabic characters as well as vowels. One of the most important and first steps in learning the Quran Majeed is to read it.
With Tajweed, you can learn Noorani Qaida online.
In a step-by-step learning system, Noorani Qaida assists the child in recognizing the alphabets and words mentioned above. It is required because a child or adult cannot read the Quran Majeed, especially with Tajweed, unless the huruf (alphabets) of Arabic are similar to theirs.
Online Quran Reading with Tajweed
Reading the Quran with Tajweed is the most fundamental and necessary step in Quran learning because Tajweed teaches us actual Arabic accents and the rules of reading the Quran Majeed. This goal can only be attained with the assistance of a qualified teacher. Tajweed and its practical application can only be learned from a qualified tutor.
The Most Valuable Aspect of Zoom Online Quran Classes
The best part about learning Quran on Zoom online Quran classes by Quran Academy is the feel of a physical class and the one-on-one attention that every student requires. This facility is sometimes more appropriate for complex learners because they require more attention than a typical child. These topics, such as tajweed and noorani Qaida descriptions, are tedious for a new learner until he or she understands the significance and blessings of the Quran. The teachers of our site’s online zoom classes engage children in a fun way so that they enjoy learning and are drawn to the classes and teacher.
Believing in yourself and motivating yourself to work hard
A significant advantage of learning Quran at home with Zoom online classes is the complete focus that you can give yourself without relying on others sitting next to you. Online Quran learning has been an incredible experience in terms of instilling confidence in students, who can now do so from the comfort of their own homes.
When a Quran learner is at home and the teacher and classmates are not present, they require more extravagant motivation to push themselves in every class. Without the other Quran Learners and the environment around them, it is impossible to work hard, so you must believe in yourself. This is a fantastic skill for the future.
To Overcome Camera Phobia
Working online and learning how to perform in front of a camera is another wonderful life lesson learned from Quran Academy’s Zoom online classes. Many camera-shy teachers and Quran learner students are now much more comfortable learning and performing in front of a camera, as well as learning many Quran Lessons Online skills such as Tilawat with tarannum, etc. The ability to concentrate on oneself without relying on others
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Life has been crazy, so I've been trying to have lots of healthy grab-and-go food options ready to go. These muffins are made with sprouted spelt flour, which is far healthier and easier to digest than regular flour, and have added protein from the collagen. The collagen is flavorless and totally optional for the recipe, but great for added health benefits.
•1 2/3 cup sprouted flour
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•1/2 tsp salt
•6 scoops plain grassfed collagen (optional)
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Mash bananas in a small bowl. In another bowl, combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
3. Beat the eggs and maple syrup together. Then mix in the butter, followed by the bananas and sour cream. Fold in flour mixture and collagen. Do not overmix.
4. Fill muffin baking cups with approx 1/4 cup mixture each and bake for approx 25 minutes.
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Homeowner’s Guide to the Kudzu Bug
Their name makes them sound cute, but for homeowners and soybean farmers, the kudzu bug can be a downright nuisance.
To the untrained eye, the kudzu bug may look like a tiny lady beetle. But this button-shaped insect is actually deceptively menacing and capable of destroying your tender green bean plants in no time. The kudzu bug chews through to the veins of plant leaves, sucking up the nutrients and leaving them to die.
According to Katelyn A. Kesheimer, Ph.D., an assistant professor and extension specialist in entomology and plant pathology at Auburn University, the kudzu bug can be a huge nuisance to urban and suburban homeowners, especially in autumn and spring.
Mostly found in the Southeastern U.S., the first kudzu bug migrated from its native Asia more than a decade ago. Since then, this annoying bug has become the main source of yield loss in soybean fields and other row crops. It’s estimated the loss to soybean production alone may reach millions of dollars annually.
Though generally harmless to houseplants, indoor kudzu bugs will feast on bed bugs, a double whammy of gross. In home gardens, kudzu bugs go after organic beans and legumes.
Exactly What Are Kudzu Bugs?
Named after the invasive kudzu vine/weed, one if its favorite foods, the kudzu bug (AKA globular stink bug or bean plataspid) is a 1/4-inch-long, odorous pest. Besides infesting soybean fields, kudzu bugs are also known to embed themselves in home lawns, turf systems and pastures.
Mature kudzu bugs measure 1/6- to 1/4-in. long with a hard-shelled, oblong-shaped, olive-green body. They emit an obnoxious scent when threatened or crushed.
Females lay rows of small, light-brown egg masses. Nymphs immediately ingest their birth capsules. As they grow, they start to look more like tinier versions of the adult kudzu bug.
The kudzu is often confused with the more common stink bug. Here are ways to tell them apart:
- A kudzu bug’s shielded back is square and flat across the bottom. Stink bugs have a triangular thorax.
- Kudzu bugs are olive-green with brown specks. Stink bugs are grayish-brown all over.
- A kudzu bug’s second antenna segment is shorter than that of a stink bug.
Fun fact: Some believe the kudzu bug was deliberately released into the landscape to control the growth of the insidious kudzu weed, but that theory has been debunked as an urban legend.
What Impact Do Kudzu Bugs Have on Lawns and Gardens?
“It is unlikely that kudzu bugs will damage your lawn or other plants in a garden,” Kesheimer says. “They will feed on legumes and might be found on other plants, but they are usually just stopping by on their way to soybeans.”
In the fall, kudzu bugs wind up in homes and cars. “They are looking for a warm place to spend the winter and will do so in very large numbers,” she says. In spring, kudzu bugs venture out in search of food. If your backyard is near a soybean farm, you could encounter lots of them.
What Are the Signs of a Kudzu Bug Infestation?
On the lookout for kudzu bugs? Here’s what to look for.
If kudzu bugs are in flight, they’re pretty hard to miss, especially on a sunny day near light-colored, reflective backgrounds like white houses. “You’ll see them on cars or near structures,” Kesheimer say. “Where there is one, there are usually more.”
Another tried and true indication is their putrid smell. “To me, they smell like rotten peanut butter” says Kesheimer.
Avoid crushing the bugs, she says, because they may stain your clothing or other household items. “If you are removing the bugs by hand, consider putting on gloves to avoid any chance of irritation,” she says. “Their odor can be transferred to your hands, and some might experience skin irritation.”
Always make sure to wash your hands with soap and water after touching kudzu bugs, to avoid red welts or a burning sensation.
If you happen to be cultivating wisteria, green beans or other legumes (i.e., peas, chickpeas, lentils) in your garden, your burgeoning crops are likely to attract kudzu bugs as if they were candy.
How To Get Rid of Kudzu Bugs
“The only time you will need to control kudzu bugs is if you experience large aggregations in the fall that are moving into your home,” Kesheimer says.
To decrease bug populations, clean up your property by getting rid of kudzu vines, as well as pruning trees and other plants that kudzus like to feed on. Chemical control is an option, particularly if you have large numbers on plants. Most garden insecticides that contain Bifenthrin, a pyrethroid, are effective against kudzu bugs. That can limit the number trying to move into your home in the fall.
Kesheimer believes most solutions can be carried out by homeowners themselves. She says there’s seldom a need to involve pro exterminators.
How To Prevent Kudzu Bugs
Like many other garden insects seeking shelter, the best way to prevent the insects from entering your house is by sealing cracks and crevices around the perimeter. Even the smallest holes are big enough for this pea-sized bug to get through.
If you do find kudzu bugs in your home, Kesheimer suggests following these steps:
- Vacuum up the bugs.
- Seal the dust bag and place it in the freezer for up to 48 hours or immerse it in soapy water.
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Considerations and Requirements for Franchising Agreements:
The franchisee is licensed to use both the trademark and the operating system according to the terms and conditions mentioned in the franchise agreement. Both the franchisor and franchisee must fulfill their obligations under the contract. Before granting franchisee the right to use the name,logo and run the business, franchisee and also the franchisor must reach some requirements. It is same for Aarong. Aarong also has to consider the fact seriously. Before it starts signing agreements, it has to be confirmed both parties are meeting minimum requirements for the deal. Areas of requirements are mentioned bellow that can be used by Aarong to grant international franchise agreement.
Information: We can also refer to term “knowledge about franchisor”. Franchisees must have researched on the background, mission, vision, goal and ...view middle of the document...
UFOC or Uniform Franchise Offering Circular is the other name for the discloser. There are number of other documents and legal requirements that will have to be met in order to set up retail franchised stores of Aarong. Registration requirements to offer franchises in different countries are different. Lawyer or attorneys with experience in franchise law will have to be hired to fulfill legal requirements.
Key Considerations: How much will be the franchise fee for Aarong, how large will be the local area for each franchise these are issues to be brought under consideration. As Aarong plans to be an international franchisor, it will also have to appoint new employees to handle this newly created department that establishes communication with franchisees. Staffs of this department will help franchisees to operate the business in given territory with ease.
Financial and Budgetary: Franchise Company or organization must have financial statements audited. It is also a discloser requirement in most countries. Aarong also will have to consider budgets of franchisees. Sometimes franchisee may need financial help in loan means.
Teaching and Guiding: Franchisees require training most times. Aarong may create a training method and systematic approach toward educating franchisees about operating the business. Aarong will have to be ready with advertising plans to offer franchisees. Aarong will have to formalize any plans those will retain existing customers and attract new customers.
Mutual Understanding and possibilities for trust: Aarong should only tie up with franchisees who it considers as trustworthy. Having a right attitude towards success and focus on goal is a prerequisite to start a franchising deal. Understanding franchisees and having a clear picture of operation areas of franchisees will help build mutual understanding between two parties. Aarong as a franchisors have to use lot of persuasion to get what it wants. Mindset of treating franchisees as employees will obliterate the way of building mutual understanding. As a result overall success will be hindered. | <urn:uuid:793782d6-d14c-441e-a473-d1bdd92948e4> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 3,028 |
Statements just released by Washington Wizards' Gilbert Arenas and his attorney about the ongoing investigation into Arenas bringing unarmed guns into his locker at the team's Verizon Center:
Statement on behalf of Gilbert Arenas
Kenneth L. Wainstein, a partner in the Washington, DC office of O'Melveny & Myers LLP and attorney for Gilbert Arenas, stated today:
"This afternoon, Gilbert Arenas voluntarily met with federal prosecutors at the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia and detectives of the Metropolitan Police Department to explain the circumstances surrounding the presence of his unloaded firearms at the Verizon Center last month.
From the outset of this incident, Mr. Arenas has been fully cooperative with the investigation. He acknowledged his possession of the guns when questioned by Washington Wizards team officials; he immediately offered and relinquished the guns to Wizards security personnel; and he had me proactively reach out to the U.S. Attorney's Office and make an immediate self-disclosure about the guns.
Consistent with that cooperative approach, Mr. Arenas felt it important that we meet with law enforcement at the first possible opportunity so that he could tell the full story. Over the course of a two-hour interview this afternoon, Mr. Arenas answered every question asked of him.
Mr. Arenas has been constrained in his public comment about these circumstances out of concern that he not do anything to interfere with the ongoing law enforcement investigation. Please understand that his public comments will continue to be limited as long as the investigation continues. Nevertheless, now that he has completed his interview, Mr. Arenas wishes to make the following statement about last month's events and today's interview."
Mr. Arenas' statement
"I appreciated the opportunity to meet with law enforcement officials today. As the person who caused this trouble in the first place, I thought it was my duty to be the first witness to come forward and meet with the prosecutors and detectives. I told my attorney I wanted to get in for an interview as soon as we could arrange it, and that was today.
I told the detectives and prosecutors the whole story about my storing the unloaded guns at the Verizon Center and what I was intending to do when I took them out of my locker on December 21st.
As I have said before, I had kept the four unloaded handguns in my house in Virginia, but then moved them over to my locker at the Verizon Center to keep them away from my young kids. I brought them without any ammunition into the District of Columbia, mistakenly believing that the recent change in the DC gun laws allowed a person to store unloaded guns in the District.
On Monday, December 21st, I took the unloaded guns out in a misguided effort to play a joke on a teammate. Contrary to some press accounts, I never threatened or assaulted anyone with the guns and never pointed them at anyone.
Joke or not, I now recognize that what I did was a mistake and was wrong. I should not have brought the guns to DC in the first place, and I now realize that there's no such thing as joking around when it comes to guns — even if unloaded.
I am very sorry for the effect that my serious lapse in judgment has had on my team, my teammates, the National Basketball Association and its fans. I want to apologize to everybody for letting them down with my conduct, and I promise to do better in the future.
I also want to thank the detectives and prosecutors on the case for the professionalism and courtesy they showed me during the interview today. I stand ready to continue to give my full cooperation to them and to the League as they investigate this incident."
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Every school in New Zealand is this year to have access to materials about the climate crisis written by the country’s leading science agencies — including tools for students to plan their own activism, and to process their feelings of “eco-anxiety” over global heating.
The curriculum is to put New Zealand at the forefront of climate change education worldwide; governments in Australia and the UK have both faced criticism for lack of cohesive teaching on the climate crisis.
The New Zealand scheme, which will be offered to all schools that teach 11 to 15 year-old students, will not be compulsory, the government said.
“One of the pieces of feedback we’ve got from teachers around the country is that they’re really crying out for something like this, because kids are already in the conversation about climate change,” said New Zealand Minister for Climate Change James Shaw, the co-leader of the left-leaning Green Party.
“They’re seeing stuff on social media on a daily basis and none of it’s good news, and the sense of powerlessness that comes from that is extremely distressing,” he said.
Hundreds of thousands of school and university students around the world, including in New Zealand, walked out of their classes for a series of climate strikes last year, a year when scientists said that climate change was an “existential threat to civilization.”
Young people feel betrayed and abandoned by older generations over their lack of action on the climate issue, and worry about it has increasingly sparked anxiety and depression, a group of British psychologists said in September.
A pilot of the New Zealand scheme, which ran in one school in the city of Christchurch in 2018, had led to the introduction of materials for the national roll-out that helped students process their emotions about the climate issue, Shaw said.
“Being in the conversation itself causes stress,” he said.
By necessity, students would “delve into the bad news” of the science explaining the climate crisis, he added.
However, the resources had been bolstered with “quite an emphasis on talking through with students how they’re feeling about it,” he said.
Materials created for teachers that were provided to the reporters suggest students keep a “feelings thermometer” to track their emotions, learn how to change defeatist self-talk, and consider how their feelings could generate action and response.
“It helps kids to see that it is a fixable problem and people are working on it, and there is something they can foresee for themselves in terms of their own futures,” Shaw said.
Another tool in the curriculum helps students create and carry out an action plan on a particular environmental issue — such as creating an edible garden.
The curriculum included text, video, and advice for teachers, New Zealand Minister of Education Chris Hipkins said in a statement.
“It explains the role science plays in understanding climate change, aids understanding of both the response to it and its impacts — globally, nationally and locally — and explores opportunities to contribute to reducing and adapting to it impact on everyday life,” he said.
Italy this year will become the first country in the world to make sustainability and the climate crisis compulsory subjects for students, with material integrated into regular lessons, such as geography.
‘CONFESSED’: A court in Beijing said that former CCP member Ren Zhiqiang abused his power at a state firm and embezzled almost US$7.14 million of public funds A Chinese tycoon who called Chinese President Xi Jinping (習近平) a clown and criticized his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic was yesterday jailed for 18 years for corruption, bribery and embezzlement of public funds. Ren Zhiqiang (任志強) — once among the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) inner circle — disappeared from the public eye in March, shortly after penning an essay that lambasted Xi’s pandemic response. His outspokenness had earned the former chairman of state-owned property developer Huayuan Group the nickname “Big Cannon.” Yesterday’s verdict said that Ren embezzled almost 50 million yuan (US$7.4 million) of public funds and accepted bribes worth 1.25 million
AUSTRALIAN SITE: China has had a contract with SSC’s Yatharagga station since at least 2011, but the last time it used it was in June 2013. No final date has been given China would lose access to a strategic space tracking station in Western Australia when its contract expires, the facility’s owners said, a decision that cuts into Beijing’s expanding space exploration and navigational capabilities in the Pacific region. The Swedish Space Corp (SSC) has had a contract allowing Beijing access to the satellite antenna at the station since at least 2011. The station is located next to an SSC satellite station primarily used by the US and its agencies, including NASA. The Swedish state-owned company said it would not enter into any new contracts at the Australian site to support Chinese customers after
OFF BORDER ISLAND: The fisheries official disappeared from a patrol vessel wearing a life jacket and leaving behind his shoes, indicating an intentional move, Seoul said North Korean soldiers shot dead a suspected South Korean defector at sea and burned his body as a COVID-19 precaution after he was interrogated in the water over several hours, Seoul military officials said yesterday. It is the first killing of a South Korean citizen by North Korean forces for a decade, and comes with Pyongyang at high alert over the COVID-19 pandemic and inter-Korean relations at a standstill. The fisheries official disappeared from a patrol vessel near the western border island of Yeonpyeong on Monday, the official said. More than 24 hours later, North Korean forces located him in their waters and
The scarcity of commercial flights landing at Sydney Airport has been a disaster for airlines and workers, but for hobby pilots the COVID-19 pandemic has provided the opportunity of a lifetime. The quieter-than-usual runways mean that private pilots have been given the chance to land at the international airport for the first time. When Sydney Flight College club captain Tim Lindley put out a call, he received an overwhelming response. He eventually organized for 14 light aircraft to fly into Sydney airport on Sunday. “For a lot of the pilots involved, including myself, it was a childhood dream to land in a big | <urn:uuid:60241f5d-2778-4cd1-a8ab-f3229f53863a> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 6,393 |
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KeepAndBearArms.com -- Operation Self Defense is seeking
volunteers with access to Lexis-Nexis. Unfortunately, one of our best resources
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Drop Down Questions are used when you want the respondents to select one answer choice from a drop-down list of answer choices. This question type serves as a single choice question type, the only difference being that you can use this question type when you have a lot of answer choices and displaying them all at once would not be feasible.
Example of Drop Down Question
Let’s say you want to ask a question to respondents and want them to select one answer choice from the list. Rather than having to display all the answer choices, you can use a drop-down question and create a drop-down list of answer choices. For example, “Select your state from the list”. Drop-down question type is used when you want respondents to select one option from a vast list of answer choices.
The steps to adding this question type in a survey are as follows:
1. Click on the + button on the page you want to add the question
2. Select Drop Down on the left side of the screen under the New Question tab
3. On the left tab, type the question text
4. Type the answer choices and if you want to add more than two options, press the enter key after every option
5. Manage the question setting and insert piping if needed
6. Click on the Save button or Save & Create New if you want to add one more Drop Down question
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Archeologists have unearthed remains of a church in an ancient city in the Mediterranean province of Isparta, head of the team said on Monday.
Associate Professor Mehmet Ozhanli, the head of Suleyman Demirel University's Archeology Department who heads excavations in the ancient city of Pisidian Antioch, said they had discovered remains of a church during their excavations.
"We have found the remains of a three-nave church one and a half meters below the surface," Ozhanli told AA correspondent.
Ozhanli said the building was constructed as a Pagan temple, however it was converted to a church after the spread of Christianity.
"This is the fifth church we have brought to daylight in this ancient city," Ozhanli said.
Ozhanli said this recently found church was also below the Men Temple, and the number of churches in the area rose to six.
"This indicates that this area was an important center for Christianity, and it was the capital of Pisidia," Ozhanli said.
Pisidian Antioch (also called Antioch-of-Pisidia) was a major Roman colony that was visited by St. Paul on his First Missionary Journey. Pisidian Antioch marked an important turning point in Paul's ministry, as the city became the first to have a fully Gentile Christian community.
Situated on the southern foothills of the Sultan Mountains, Pisidian Antioch was spread over seven small hills in a manner reminiscent of Rome. The city was founded in the early 3rd century BC by the Seleucid dynasty.
It was one of 15 different cities named "Antioch" after several members of the family with the name Antiochus. The original settlers of the new Hellenistic city came from Magnesia on the Meander, a town near the Aegean coast.
The inhabitants of Antioch at this time were a mixture of Roman veterans and their families, descendents of the earlier Hellenistic settlers, and people of Phrygian and Pisidian background. Several of the Romans from Antioch became members of the Senate.
Around 50 AD, Paul and Barnabas visited the city and established a Christian community. The city continued to prosper in the 2nd and 3rd centuries, and in 295 AD it became the capital of Pisidia, a new province created by Diocletian. The theater was enlarged and anew agora and porticoes were built.
Antioch was the seat of the bishops of Pisidia, including Bishop Optimus who attended the Council of Constantinople in 381. There is no evidence of any churches before the 4th century, and Christians were actively persecuted under the governor of Pisidia in the early 4th century, Valerius Diogenes. But by the end of the 4th century, when persecuted had ceased, Antioch had between one and three church buildings.
Archaeological interest in Pisidian Antioch has been ongoing since its re-discovery in 1833 by British Chaplain F.V.J. Arundell.
The first major museum in Turkey dedicated to toys has recently added to its collection a toy, which was produced in the United States in 1914 as a single toy for Charlie Chaplin's "The Tramp" character.
Ahmet Davutogly will meet with Ban Ki-Moon next week.
Erhan Tuncel, the suspected mastermind behind the killing of Turkish-Armenian journalist Hrant Dink has been released.
Crew rescued by coastguard after water floods engine room.
Deputy PM Bulent Arinc said investigations have revealed the surveillance of tens of thousands of people.
The Russian plane remained in international airspace, according to a statement on the website of the military General Staff
It will be the first time Turkey's head of state is elected by the voters and not by the parliament following a change of the constitution
A Turkish court has ordered the release of former Chief of Staff Ilker Basbug.
The Turkish NGO appealed to International Criminal Court for fair result in the ongoing Mavi Marmara case against Israel.
Ocalan's supporters see the vote as a make-or-break moment for stalled peace talks aimed at ending 30 years of conflict
Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey will back Crimean Tatars to protect their rights amid the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.
Abdullah Gul told reporters under a recently passed law authorities could block access to material on such sites if a person's privacy is violated.
One of the unique services of Turkish Airlines: 'Sky Library' application.
According to findings, 257,454 people had their phones tapped in 2012 and 252,063 had their phones tapped in 2013, totalling 509,516 people over the two year period.
Britain’s former Foreign Secretary David Miliband says Turkey deserves applause in receiving Syrian refugees fleeing the violence in their country.
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Using pairwork: Why does my teacher make us work in pairs?
Summary: The two biggest disagreements between teachers and students all over the world on how it is best to study English in class are about the amount of error correction and the amount of pairwork.
The two biggest disagreements between teachers and students all over the world on how it is best to study English in class are about the amount of error correction and the amount of pairwork. Although there are exceptions, students usually want more correction and less pairwork- and teachers want to opposite. There are arguments on both sides, but most teaching experts agree that pairwork is a good thing if used at the right time in the right way. Some of the good reasons for using pairwork in class are given below. Not all teachers use pairwork in the right way all the time, though, and it might be that your doubts about pairwork were prompted by a teacher who was not using pairwork in the right way and for the right reasons. Bad reasons for using pairwork that could make you doubt its usefulness are given at the bottom of this article.
Good reasons for using pairwork in an English class
- More speaking time - If 15 students speak in turn in a 30 minute class, that equals 2 minutes of speaking each- and for shy students it might work out as just one minute of speaking or less. If students work in pairs for the whole class, they could theoretically speak for as much as 15 minutes each, and certainly no one could speak as little as 1 minute.
- Speaking skills - There are certain speaking skills that happen much more naturally and more often in pairs than in large groups, such as interrupting each other, using tag questions etc. to invite the other person to speak, and asking people for confirmation and clarification of what they said. In general, if you are going to be speaking English one to one in real life the best practice for it is one to one speaking in class, which usually means pairwork.
- Cutting down on embarrassment - In a whole class speaking activity, not only do you have the stress of everyone listening to you but there is also usually silence while you are thinking of what you are going to say. In pairwork, the background noise of other pairs speaking to each other can make you much less embarrassed about speaking out.
- Fun - Working in pairs allows the teacher to use more games, and therefore increases the students' motivation and concentration.
- Individual attention - Although some students think that being asked to work in pairs is a sign of the teacher being lazy or of avoiding talking to the students, in fact the teacher can sometimes ask the whole class to work in pairs so he or she can talk to or listen to one student at a time without everyone else noticing.
- Error correction - If one person is talking in front of the whole class and the teacher writes something in a notebook, everyone will know that the person speaking has made a mistake and will know whose mistake it is in the following error correction stage. People working in pairs means that the teacher can more easily hear people's mistakes and correct them later without embarrassing anyone.
- Fluency - According to research, students who speak out in front of the class improve their accuracy but lose fluency, and the opposite is true of speaking in pairs. If you need to improve your fluency, this is usually best done with pairwork speaking activities.
- Exam practice - Some speaking exams, such as the FCE and CAE, include speaking in pairs. The most efficient way to practice exams that are just one to one speaking with the examiner is also usually to do it in pairs. This is usually done with one student pretending to be the examiner.
- Classroom dynamics - Speaking to your classmates individually will help you to get to know them better- and so make the atmosphere in class nicer and the communication between you in all classroom activities more natural.
Bad reasons for using pairwork in an English class
- A break - Although teachers are human and need a break from speaking sometimes, a good teacher will actually be busy all the time when you are doing pairwork- listening for errors, cleaning the board, rewinding the tape etc. If you see your teacher just standing around during pairwork, it is usually okay to call them over to your pair to ask for help or to join in the conversation.
- Habit - Most English teachers are taught that they must use pairwork in class, and like anyone in their jobs they sometimes get into a routine and don't think too carefully about whether it is the best response to every situation. In small classes, for example, pairwork might not lead to much more speaking time and so might not be needed so often. If you usually happily accept pairwork, the teacher will be more likely to listen if you occasionally ask if you can work as a whole class instead.
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Last updated on March 9, 2019
By: Riley Holcraft
Volunteer State Community College continues its Let’s Talk series with a discussion about post-traumatic stress disorder. The audience was mostly made up of students studying to become EMTs; a better understanding of this common condition is useful on the job.
Tiffany Zwart, Coordinator of Student Support, organized this event near Veteran’s Day due to the fact that PTSD targets many members of the military community.
Guest speaker, Joanna Finney Dixon, gave a presentation concerning the causes, symptoms, and treatment of PTSD. Dixon is a licensed marriage and family therapist, mother to three children, and founder of Matters of the Heart Counseling.
Dixon opened the lecture with a breathing exercise. “When you are upset, the first thing to do is breathe, whether you are experiencing triggers for PTSD or you are just stressed out like I assume many college students are,” stated Dixon.
She explained the importance of mental health because manifesting negative emotions can lead to severe anxiety, depression, and other conditions.
Certain things such as stress or social anxiety are components of PTSD that most people can relate to. It is common to pair PTSD with war-related violence, but it has many faces.
Abusive childhoods, domestic violence, experience with crime, major car wrecks, and bullying are other causes for the diagnosis. Essentially, any person can be affected by trauma and it’s important to be aware of others.
“Our bodies are the last thing to release trauma. We can have a physiological response to something and no cognitive reason or recall as to why we are feeling distressed,” explained Dixon.
This is one aspect that makes the treatment of PTSD a tricky one. Yoga, meditation, and medications are popular forms of treatment. The key to conquering PTSD is releasing all of your emotions and then storing them in a healthy and beneficial way.
Dixon also specializes in the trauma treatment, Eye Movement Desensitization, and Reprocessing. EMDR is a type of psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences.
The treatment contains a preparation phase in which the patient identifies the trauma and a processing phase in which the patient learns to maintain it.
EMDR activates parts of the brain that are rarely used and retrains the participant to control stressful triggers. Dixon performed an example of the treatment with a volunteer.
She utilized a device that had two buzzers for the volunteer to hold. The buzzers would vibrate one at a time, activating both parts of the body while she soothed the volunteer with calming words and thoughts. After the exercise, the volunteer stated he felt a sense of relaxation.
She closed the seminar with a call to action. Dixon encouraged audience members to recognize triggers and always implement safety.
PTSD episodes are preventable through the monitoring of substance abuse, having a plan, and knowing safe locations. In the moment strategies include staying calm and calling for help if needed.
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Learn these finance lessons for a richer life
Finance is about money — making it, saving it, and helping it grow. For many people, their lives revolve around these three activities. However, making money, no matter how much you make, does not make a person’s life rich.
A rich life is based on that intangible quality that makes a person content. Although many people believe that money brings contentment, this is not really the case. Consider all the rich people who have had multiple marriages, have gone bankrupt in spite of earning millions, or whose family is quite dysfunctional. Money did not solve their problems or offer comfort and contentment.
There are some basic life lessons that should be embraced and infused into our lives, if possible. If they can be adopted, they can alert us to those impracticalities that reduce our quality of life.
READ MORE:5 financial tips to live by starting now
1. The biggest killer of our long-term goals is impulse buying. We can see a bright future for ourselves based on what we want to accomplish. We set a goal and work hard toward achieving it. Then suddenly we see something that is a “must have” item. So instead of sticking to our plan, we buy the “must have.” Now our goal is farther away and will take longer to realize. Impulse buying satisfies the here and now, but ruins our future. If we can remember this, we can make a plan to avoid temptation.
2. Our expenses should be based on building memories, not acquiring stuff. Impulse buying provides momentary satisfaction. Look at garage sales. How much did all that stuff originally cost? Now it is no longer wanted. When buying, think long term and long-lasting. Current trends and fads fade. Put your money into providing a quality of life — time with family and friends, working with a charity, or creating picture-worthy moments.
3. Advertising is designed to separate us from our money. Although advertising does provide us with information on products that we are considering for purchase, the main goal is to separate us from our money — to convince us to buy things. It is designed to present a product in the best possible light and create a need to acquire it. Advertising tries to alter our thinking so that we believe what we don’t have is better than what we do have. In many circumstances, the new is no better than the old. It is important to consider this when viewing any form of advertising.
4. Failure can propel us to achieve better things. Many people fear failure. A failing test grade or a failing business can send some into a panic. But failure can be a springboard. Failure illustrates what we did wrong. We can remember what did not work and dedicate ourselves to doing better the next time. Often failure is the start of success.
5. Money doesn’t buy happiness. We have heard this a lot. However, we still think that the answer to our problems is more money. If that is the case, then why do lottery winners want to remain anonymous? How many winners blow through their winnings in a short amount of time? How many have discovered that money can be more problematic than beneficial? Millionaires are not immune to the problems that life throws at us. We need to find our happiness in those activities that are lasting, memorable and rewarding. Happiness is not based on things but on the personal connections we make every day.
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The decision to embark on the pilgrimage of Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam, is a momentous and deeply personal endeavor for Muslims around the world. Alongside the spiritual significance, undertaking this journey entails careful financial planning. Consider the case of Ahmed, a devout Muslim from Pakistan who has dreamt of performing Hajj since his youth. Like many others in similar circumstances, Ahmed faces the challenge of managing his finances effectively to cover all expenses related to his pilgrimage. This article aims to provide guidance and insights into non-obligatory Hajj financial management specifically within UMRA programs.
Financial planning plays a crucial role in ensuring that individuals like Ahmed can fulfill their religious aspirations without compromising their overall financial stability. With rising costs associated with travel, accommodation, food, transportation, and other miscellaneous expenses during Hajj, it becomes essential for pilgrims to plan ahead meticulously. By allocating funds appropriately and adopting smart saving strategies, individuals can avoid unnecessary debt or financial strain while embarking on this sacred journey.
In light of these considerations, this article will explore various aspects of financial planning specific to UMRA programs and offer practical advice on managing resources efficiently. Topics such as setting savings goals, creating budgets, exploring cost-saving measures without sacrificing quality experiences, and exploring financial assistance options will be discussed.
Setting savings goals is the first step in effective financial planning for Hajj. Ahmed should determine how much money he needs to save by estimating the costs of travel, accommodation, transportation, meals, and other expenses. He can research different UMRA programs to get an idea of the average costs involved. Once a target amount is established, Ahmed can create a timeline for saving by dividing the total amount into smaller monthly or weekly targets.
Creating a budget is crucial to track income and expenses during the saving period. Ahmed should start by listing all sources of income and categorizing expenses into fixed (rent, bills) and variable (groceries, entertainment). By analyzing these categories, he can identify areas where he can potentially cut back on spending and redirect those savings towards his Hajj fund.
Exploring cost-saving measures without compromising quality experiences is essential for pilgrims like Ahmed. He can consider opting for shared accommodations or booking well in advance to secure better deals. Researching different travel agencies and comparing prices can also help him find affordable yet reputable options. Additionally, being flexible with travel dates might allow him to take advantage of off-peak seasons when prices are lower.
Financial assistance options are available for individuals who may need extra support in funding their Hajj journey. Ahmed can explore scholarships, grants, or sponsorship opportunities specifically designed to assist Muslims in fulfilling their religious obligations. Local Islamic organizations, charities, or community centers may provide such resources or have information on where they can be found.
In conclusion, careful financial planning is crucial for Muslims like Ahmed who aspire to undertake the Hajj pilgrimage. By setting savings goals, creating budgets, exploring cost-saving measures without sacrificing quality experiences, and considering financial assistance options if needed, individuals can ensure that their spiritual journey does not impact their overall financial stability. With proper planning and discipline, Ahmed can embark on his dream pilgrimage while maintaining control over his finances.
Understanding the Importance of Financial Planning for UMRA Programs and Haj
One example that highlights the significance of financial planning in UMRA programs and Haj is the case of Fatima. Fatima, a working professional with limited savings, had always dreamt of performing Haj but was unsure about how to manage her finances effectively. Without proper financial planning, she faced numerous challenges such as not having enough funds for accommodation, transportation, and other necessary expenses during her pilgrimage.
To ensure a smooth and stress-free experience during UMRA programs and Haj, it is crucial to engage in effective financial planning. This section will discuss why financial planning plays an essential role in these religious journeys by examining its benefits and potential consequences when neglected.
Financial planning offers several advantages for individuals embarking on UMRA programs and Haj:
- Peace of Mind: By creating a comprehensive budget and sticking to it, pilgrims can alleviate unnecessary worry regarding their finances. They can focus more on their spiritual journey without constantly stressing about monetary matters.
- Avoidance of Debt: Proper financial planning helps individuals avoid accumulating debt or relying on credit cards to cover their expenses. This ensures that they do not return from their pilgrimage burdened with significant debts.
- Sustainable Savings Habits: Through careful budgeting and saving strategies, individuals can develop sustainable habits that extend beyond the duration of UMRA programs or Haj. These practices can help them achieve future financial goals even after completing their religious obligations.
- Opportunity for Generosity: With effective financial planning, pilgrims have the opportunity to allocate funds towards charitable causes while still ensuring they meet all necessary expenses during their journey.
|Benefits of Financial Planning
|Peace of mind
|Avoidance of debt
|Sustainable savings habits
|Opportunity for generosity
By considering these benefits mentioned above, it becomes evident that financial planning is not just a mundane task but an essential aspect of UMRA programs and Haj. Neglecting proper financial management can lead to unnecessary stress, debt accumulation, and hinder the overall experience.
In the subsequent section, we will explore how setting specific financial goals can further enhance one’s preparation for UMRA programs and Haj. By establishing clear objectives, individuals can better allocate their resources and ensure a smooth journey towards accomplishing their religious obligations.
Setting Financial Goals for UMRA Programs and Haj
Section H2: Understanding the Importance of Financial Planning for UMRA Programs and Haj
As we delve deeper into the significance of financial planning in UMRA programs and Haj, it is essential to recognize that proper management of finances can greatly impact one’s ability to undertake these non-obligatory religious journeys. A prime example illustrating this importance is the case of Ahmed, a devout Muslim with limited financial resources who dreamt of embarking on an Umrah pilgrimage. However, due to inadequate financial planning, he found himself unable to afford the trip and was left disappointed.
Financial planning plays a crucial role in ensuring individuals have sufficient funds to partake in UMRA programs and Haj. To emphasize its value, here are four key reasons why effective financial planning is imperative:
Responsible Resource Allocation: By engaging in meticulous financial planning prior to undertaking these journeys, individuals can allocate their resources judiciously. This includes setting aside money specifically for travel expenses such as flights, accommodation, transportation within the holy cities, and food costs.
Avoiding Debt Accumulation: One common pitfall many pilgrims encounter when they fail to plan their finances adequately is accumulating substantial debt. Without careful budgeting and saving strategies, individuals may resort to borrowing money or using credit cards excessively – resulting in long-term financial burdens that overshadow the spiritual experience.
Managing Unexpected Expenses: The journey towards fulfilling one’s religious obligations often comes with unexpected expenses along the way. From unforeseen medical bills to additional charges incurred during transit or stayovers, having a well-planned budget enables individuals to tackle these contingencies without jeopardizing their overall financial stability.
Ensuring Future Pilgrimages: For many Muslims, performing Umrah or Haj becomes a lifelong aspiration rather than a one-time event. Effective financial planning not only ensures successful completion of the current journey but also paves the way for future opportunities by incorporating savings plans tailored specifically for these religious obligations.
To further emphasize the significance of financial planning, consider the following table illustrating the potential impact on Ahmed’s journey had he implemented proper financial strategies before embarking on his pilgrimage:
|Unable to afford the trip
|Able to complete Umrah
|Can fulfill future pilgrimages
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With a clear understanding of why financial planning is crucial in UMRA programs and Haj, it is now necessary to explore the process of creating a realistic budget. By carefully considering expenses and income sources, individuals can ensure they have adequate funds to embark on their spiritual journeys without compromising their financial stability.
Creating a Realistic Budget for UMRA Programs and Haj
Transitioning from the previous section on setting financial goals, it is crucial to establish a clear understanding of one’s financial objectives before embarking on UMRA programs and Haj. By having well-defined goals in mind, individuals can better manage their finances and make informed decisions throughout their journey.
For instance, let us consider a hypothetical case study involving Fatima. She aspires to perform UMRA programs and Haj within the next five years. To achieve her goal, she first establishes specific financial targets such as saving a certain amount each month or investing in suitable avenues that offer halal returns. These measurable goals provide Fatima with a clear roadmap towards accomplishing her dream pilgrimage.
To effectively set financial goals for UMRA programs and Haj, consider the following strategies:
- Prioritize your aspirations: Identify what matters most to you during this spiritual journey – whether it be visiting key religious sites or engaging in charitable activities.
- Calculate estimated costs: Research the current prices associated with travel expenses, accommodation, transportation, meals, visa fees, and other miscellaneous expenditures.
- Assess personal affordability: Evaluate your existing income sources alongside ongoing monthly expenses to determine how much you can realistically allocate towards saving for UMRA programs and Haj.
- Establish a timeline: Set a realistic timeframe for achieving your financial objectives by considering factors such as potential salary increments or additional streams of income.
Utilizing these strategies will assist individuals like Fatima in creating personalized and achievable financial goals tailored specifically to their circumstances.
|Estimated Amount (USD)
By referencing the table above outlining potential costs involved in UMRA programs and Haj, individuals gain insight into the approximate amounts they need to save or budget for. This table serves as a reminder of the financial commitment required, instilling a sense of responsibility and motivation.
Transitioning into the subsequent section on exploring financial assistance options for UMRA programs and Haj, let us now delve into potential avenues that can help individuals achieve their goals without compromising their financial stability.
Exploring Financial Assistance Options for UMRA Programs and Haj
Section H2: Exploring Financial Assistance Options for UMRA Programs and Haj
Transitioning from the previous section on creating a realistic budget, it is essential to explore financial assistance options available for UMRA programs and Haj. Many individuals may face financial barriers when embarking on these religious journeys, but there are resources and programs that can provide support. Let us consider an example of how financial assistance can make a difference in someone’s ability to fulfill their spiritual aspirations.
Fatima has dreamt of performing Umrah for years but has always been hesitant due to limited financial means. However, she discovers several avenues of financial assistance specifically designed to help individuals like herself pursue their religious obligations. By taking advantage of these opportunities, Fatima is finally able to realize her dreams and embark on her spiritual journey.
To further understand the various forms of financial assistance available for UMRA programs and Haj, we will explore some key options:
Scholarships and Grants:
- Organizations such as mosques or Islamic centers often offer scholarships to assist eligible individuals with travel expenses.
- Governments in certain countries also allocate funds to sponsor citizens who wish to perform UMRA or Haj.
- Online platforms have emerged where individuals can create campaigns explaining their need for financial support.
- These campaigns allow people from around the world to contribute towards funding others’ religious endeavors.
- Numerous non-profit organizations operate globally, providing financial aid through grants or interest-free loans.
- These organizations aim to alleviate the burden faced by those seeking pilgrimage while facing economic constraints.
Community Support Initiatives:
- Local communities often organize fundraisers or charity events aimed at supporting members who aspire to undertake UMRA or Haj.
- Through collective efforts, community members come together to ensure everyone gets an opportunity to fulfill their religious duties.
Table: Financial Assistance Options Comparison
|Scholarships and Grants
|Financial aid offered by organizations
|Varies based on organization’s requirements
|Online campaigns to collect funds
|Open to anyone who can create a compelling case
|NGOs providing grants or interest-free loans
|Depends on the organization’s guidelines
|Local initiatives to raise funds for individuals
|Participation in community events
By exploring these financial assistance options, individuals like Fatima are able to overcome monetary obstacles and fulfill their religious obligations. The availability of scholarships, crowdfunding platforms, non-profit organizations, and community support initiatives ensures that finances do not become an insurmountable barrier.
Transitioning into the subsequent section about managing expenses and saving strategies for UMRA programs and Haj, it is important to consider practical steps that can be taken in order to maximize savings and minimize costs throughout this journey. By adopting effective expense management techniques, individuals can better prepare themselves financially while ensuring a fulfilling spiritual experience.
Managing Expenses and Saving Strategies for UMRA Programs and Haj
Many individuals who wish to embark on the spiritual journey of Umrah or Haj face financial challenges in funding their trip. However, there are various options available that can provide financial assistance to those seeking to fulfill their religious obligations. To better understand these possibilities, let’s consider an example.
Imagine a family of four with limited financial resources planning to undertake Umrah. They have been diligently saving money but still find it difficult to cover all the expenses associated with travel, accommodation, and other related costs. In such situations, exploring different avenues of financial assistance becomes essential.
Here are some potential sources of support:
- Community organizations: Local mosques and Islamic centers often offer scholarships or grants specifically designed to help individuals participate in Umrah or Haj.
- Fundraising events: Organizing fundraising activities within your community can be an effective way to gather funds for your pilgrimage. This could include charity dinners, auctions, or crowdfunding campaigns.
- Government programs: Some countries may have government schemes or initiatives aimed at supporting citizens financially for religious journeys like Umrah or Haj.
- Personal loans: If all other options are exhausted, obtaining a personal loan from a bank or credit institution might be considered as a last resort.
To get a clearer picture of how these alternatives compare, let us take a look at the following table:
|Engages community involvement
|Quick access to funds
By examining both the opportunities and drawbacks presented by each option, you will be able to make an informed decision based on your specific circumstances and preferences.
In order to ensure successful financial management throughout your Umrah program or Haj journey, monitoring and adjusting your financial plan is essential. In the subsequent section, we will delve into strategies for effectively tracking your expenses and making necessary adjustments to stay on track with your goals.
Monitoring and Adjusting Your Financial Plan for UMRA Programs and Haj
Section Title: Monitoring and Adjusting Your Financial Plan for UMRA Programs and Haj
Having established effective strategies for managing expenses and saving money in the context of UMRA programs and Haj, it is crucial to continuously monitor and adjust your financial plan. This proactive approach ensures that you stay on track towards achieving your goals while adapting to any unforeseen circumstances or changes in the economic landscape.
To illustrate the importance of monitoring and adjusting one’s financial plan, let us consider a hypothetical scenario involving a couple preparing to embark on an Umrah journey. At the beginning of their planning process, they created a budget based on estimated costs for travel, accommodation, meals, transportation within Saudi Arabia, and additional activities during their stay. However, as they progressed with their preparations, exchange rate fluctuations resulted in increased prices for flights and accommodations. Without actively monitoring these changes and adjusting their budget accordingly, the couple may find themselves facing unexpected financial strain upon arrival.
In order to effectively monitor your finances throughout your UMRA program or Haj journey, consider implementing the following practices:
- Keep detailed records: Maintain a record of all expenditures made before and during your pilgrimage.
- Regularly review your budget: Compare actual spending against projected amounts outlined in your budget to identify any discrepancies.
- Utilize technology tools: Take advantage of mobile applications or online platforms that can assist in tracking expenses.
- Seek professional advice if needed: Consult with financial advisors who specialize in religious journeys like UMRA or Haj to ensure you are making informed decisions regarding your finances.
When faced with unexpected challenges or changes in circumstances, it is important to be flexible and willing to make adjustments along the way. Consider employing these strategies when revising your financial plan:
|Identify essential expenses such as visa fees or medical insurance and allocate funds accordingly.
|Evaluate discretionary expenses and determine if any can be reduced or eliminated to free up additional funds.
|Research alternative options for accommodations, transportation, or activities that may offer cost savings without compromising quality.
|Engage in open communication with your travel companions or group leaders to collectively identify potential opportunities for financial adjustments.
By actively monitoring your finances and adapting your plan as necessary, you can ensure a smoother financial journey during UMRA programs or Haj. Remember that unexpected situations may arise, but with careful attention and proactive decision-making, you can navigate through them successfully.
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Here is the list of local products available for purchase through Motherlode Harvest, for pickup on Tuesday between 10:30 am and noon, or 4:30 to 6 pm at the Golden Country Produce Stand in Sutter Hill. To make an order, please reply to this email, or email me at motherlodeharvest, or call me at 419-2503 before 9 am on Sunday. Payment may be made by cash or check made out to Motherlode Harvest at pickup.
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Local Products Order List
Please contact Michelle Grondin at 419-2503 or at motherlodeharvest
by Sunday at 9:00 am with your order requests.
Produce/Flowers/Herbs/Plants, by Grower
–Herbal Teas $5.00/1 oz. tin:
Tulsi RoseTea- holy basil, rose petals, calendula flower, nettle leaf
Sweet Dreams- hops, lavender, chamomile, skullcap, catnip
Manzanita Ridge Blend- bergamot, hyssop, lemon balm, borage
Sun Earth Energy
–Sprouted Black-eyed peas $3.75/1-lb. Bag $2.00/1/2-lb. Bag
Sprouting makes these sustainably-raised beans more digestible when cooked.
Casa de la Pradera
–Dried lavender flowers $1.25/1/2-oz. Bag
Boggs Market Farm
–-Organic Herbal Tea $2.00/oz.: Chamomile
Lucero Organic Farm
–Strawberries, Organic $3.50/basket 3 baskets/$10.00
–Fresh Culinary Herbs $1.25/1/2-oz. Bunch Grown using organic methods
Edible Flowers Mixture (borage, calendula, pansies, chive blossoms, rose geranium, nasturtium, lavender, dandelion, chamomile ~ mixtures may differ slightly depending on availability)
–Goat, Stew meat $7.50/lb., from Always Enough Ranch
–Goat, loin and rib chops $10.50/lb., from AE Ranch
–Goat, leg roasts $10.50/lb, from AE Ranch
–NEW! Goat meat pet food, 2-4” chunks, 5-lb. Bags $4.00/lb., from AER
–Beef, Ground $4.50/lb., from Mendoza Red Angus
–Beef, Ground beef 1/3-lb. Patties, 3 to a package $5.00/lb., from Mendoza Red Angus
–Beef, London Broil $5.50/lb., from MRA
–Beef Teriyaki Snack Sticks $1.50 each or 10 for 1.25 each, from MRA
–-Extra-large, Organic $5.88/doz., from Butte Mountain Farm
–Medium/Large, Organic $5.25/doz., from Butte Mountain Farm
–Medium/Large, Free-range $4.38/doz., from Always Enough Ranch
–Medium/Large, Free-range $4.38/doz., from Casa de la Pradera
–Medium/Large, Free-range $4.38/doz., from the Olive Farm
–Duck eggs, Medium/Large $3.00/1/2-doz., from the Olive Farm
–Gluten-free Granola Mix containing Bob’s Redmill GF oats, local honey, a variety of nuts and dried fruit
$6.00 12 oz. Bag Great topping for yogurt!
–Organic, 1 quart $3.00 or 1 gallon $10.00, from Humbug Creek Farm
Grown and pressed in Calaveras County from many heirloom varieties.
–-1-lb. Jar $14.00, from Paloma Pollinators
From hives in Paloma and outside of Jackson
–CCOF certified, 2009 pressing $18.00/500 ml bottle, from the Olive Farm
–Extra Virgin Estate Grown 2010 Vintage, $15.00/12.7 oz or 375 ml bottle, from Amador Olive Oil
Body and Health Products
–English Analgesic Balm $11.00, from AE Ranch
–Shea Body Butter, 4 oz. $11.00, from AE Ranch
Skin moisturizer for body and face, all natural ingredients
–Shea Body Butter, Peppermint Orange 4 oz. $11.00, from AE Ranch
–Shea Body Butter, Lavender 4 oz. $11.00, from AE Ranch
–Soothing Shea Ice, 3.75 oz. $12.00, from AE Ranch
A salve for congestion, arthritis, gout, headaches, and muscle aches
–Shea Ice +Plus, 3.75 oz. $13.50, from AE Ranch
Has the same ingredients as the Soothing Shea Ice, plus added herbs and essential oils to address skin problems such as psoriasis, nail fungus, athlete’s foot, and eczema.
–Golden Deep Treating Lotion, 1 oz. Roll-on $11.50, from AE Ranch
Used to relieve pain, improve circulation, remove toxins and help heal injuries such as muscle strains, tendonitis, and arthritis.
–Colloidal Silver, 4 oz. $11.00, from AE Ranch
Used topically or taken internally as an antibiotic, a fungicide, and a virucide.
–Soap, Milk and Honey, 4 oz. bar $6.00, from Paloma Pollinators
Olive oil, coconut and palm oils, shea butter, wheat germ oil, vitamin E, oatmeal, honey, goat milk, beeswax, fragrance oil, lye, distilled water.
–Calendula Salve 4 oz. $10.00, from Paloma Pollinators
Organic local olive oil, sweet almond oil infused with calendula and lavender flowers, vitamin E, local beeswax, pure essential oil of lavender.
–Honey Rose Face Mask 4 oz. $10.00, from Paloma Pollinators
Local honey, Rose petals
–Soap, Olive Oil, Handcrafted Natural 4 oz. Bar $5.00, Almond or Apricot 3 oz. Bar $4.00, from Amador Olive Oil
Amador Olive Oil, coconut oil, castor oil, glycerin (water & sodium hydroxide), almond or apricot fragrance.
–Chrysalis Woman Herbals ~ Organically raised, Handcrafted
Teas ~ Decorative & refillable bag $7.25 / 8oz bulk $17.00
Fertility Tea (red clover leaf & blossom, red raspberry leaf, nettle, alfalfa, dandelion root, ginger root)
Stress Free Tea (chamomile, lavender, oatstraw, peppermint)
Pregnancy Tea (red raspberry leaf, nettle leaf, oatstraw, dandelion leaf, alfalfa, peppermint)
After Birth Sitz Bath (comfrey leaf, chamomile, chickweed, plantain, lavender, sea salt)
Salves ~ 2oz $14.00
Soothing Salve (Infused oils of Calendula blossom, Comfrey leaf, Elder blossom, beeswax, lavender EO)
A nourishing salve great for cuts & scrapes, also good for itchy, flaky and irritated skin
Single Tinctures ~ 1oz $7.25 / 2oz $13.25
Black Walnut Green Hulls
(Strong anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties; cleanses internal parasites)
(Improves lymphatic drainage from infection; swollen glands)
(Weight loss; tatty tumors; arthritis; bronchitis; congested lymph system; constipation, diarrhea, weak or inflamed stomach or bowels)
Cleavers Flowering Top
(Supports urinary system function; supports lymphatic system function)
(Alleviates colds, flu & upper respiratory infections; fevers; laryngitis)
Motherwort Leaf & Flower
(Support for menstrual discomfort and stress, supports cardiovascular system health)
Nettle Leaf and Stem
(Promotes urinary system function; promotes healthy immune response to allergens)
(Supports the female hormonal system; promotes hormonal balance during peri-menopausal years; supports healthy levels of progesterone; aids fertility)
(Ulcers, hemorrhoids, postpartum bleeding; regulates length of menstrual cycle; alleviates menstrual cramps; bladder infection; enlarged prostate; high blood pressure; poor circulation/vein elasticity)
Combination Tinctures ~ 1 oz. $7.25 / 2 oz $13.25
More Milk: goats rue
(Aids in increasing breast-milk production)
Milk Be Gone: sage
(Helps in the weaning process decrease milk supply)
Moon Ease: red raspberry, vitex, oatstraw, black haw
(Eases menstrual cramping and emotional distress)
Hot Mamma!: vitex, motherwort, black cohosh and oatstraw
menopausal formula: balances hormonal changes, eases irritability, tension and hot flashes)
Maiden’s Moon: vitex, lady’s mantle, black haw, red raspberry leaf, burdock root, dandelion root)
(menarche formula: for young women during their monthly menses ~ alleviates pms, bloating, cramping, mood swings)
MEDICINAL VINEGARS – 5oz $10.50
Boney Brew: chickweed, nettle, mallow
(incredibly high in absorbable minerals, aids in the prevention of osteoporosis ~ use in salad dressings, marinades, cooked greens)
All of our remedies are things that you can make yourself. We encourage you to make remedies of your own and we offer classes and workshops to show you how.
Always consult your physician before taking herbs.
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Quick Heal Salve 2oz. $10.00 1/2 oz $4.00
The kids named this one because it works so well as a general purpose first aid salve. It does wonders for cracked feet and scaly skin. It contains Comfrey, Calendula, Plantain, Goldenseal and lavender in a cold pressed Virgin olive oil base with bees wax added.
Pain Away Salve 2oz. $10.00
This relieves the pain of sore muscles and joints when applied with a little friction and/or moist heat. A gently warming analgesic salve that contains St.John’s Wort, corydalis, arnica, ginger and cinnamon in a cold pressed virgin olive oil base with bees wax. Helps relieve the pain of carpal tunnel syndrome as well as arthritis.
Cough Elixir 4oz. $8.00
This cough elixir soothes a rough dry throat while encouraging expectoration. It contains elecampane root, marshmallow root, pleurisy root, wild cherry bark, anise, ginger, lobelia and uncooked honey. This product is very concentrated and may be diluted by 50% with honey. It is not intended for children under age 2.
Tinctures are a method of preserving plant essence with alcohol. They are quite concentrated and work quicker than a capsule.
Crud Buster $9.00
This one is for the acute condition. It is not meant to be taken on a regular basis or for maintenance of the immune system. If you have the crud give this one a try– it contains echinacea, usnea and goldenseal. For best results take 20-40 drops every two hours or so, until the bottle is gone or you are well.
Immune Support $8.00
We take this one if there is a bug going around and we don’t want to catch it or any time our immune system could use a boost. As the name suggests try this one before you get sick. It contains Astragalus, echinacea, turkey tail mushrooms
Nighty Night $7.00
This will cause drowsiness, do not use before anything except bed. It contains valerian root, skullcap, California Poppy.
Hot Flash $7.00
Hormone balancing phytoestrogens work together to cleanse the liver and blood. Black Cohash, Red Clover and Dandelion Root.
Emotional Balance $7.00
This is an herbal alternative to antidepressants. St. John’s Wort is known for its mood elevating qualities Skullcap helps to turn off the mental chatter as well as helping to overcome addictions, Biota Seed calms and supports the heart.
Headache Relief Formula $7.00
The name says it all. Contains feverfew, skullcap, white willow, wood betony
Simples are not formulas, they contain only the one herb on the label. Listed below are a few of our more popular simples.
St. Johns Wort
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ANGEL, large – $5.00
ANGEL, small – $3.50
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BEAR & SKEP – $4.25
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PoliticalNews.me - Dec 25,2013 - Defense Bill Includes Ayotte Legislation to Combat Military Sexual Assault, Provide Support to Victims
Legislation also includes Ayotte measures to strengthen Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Pease
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Senate approved the Fiscal Year 2014 defense authorization bill, which includes several proposals authored or cosponsored by U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) - including historic measures aimed at combating sexual assault in the military. The final bill contains dozens of major reforms to address sexual assault in the military, including a key provision authored by Senator Ayotte and Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) that would provide sexual assault victims in all military branches with a Special Victims' Counsel - a trained military lawyer to guide the victim throughout the legal process. The bill also includes provisions Senator Ayotte fought for that will strengthen Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Pease Air National Guard Base, and support military families.
"This bipartisan legislation includes major reforms to better protect and support victims of sexual assault in our military, boost prosecutions, and hold military commanders accountable - including a provision I authored with Senator Murray to provide sexual assault victims in all branches with their own military lawyer," said Ayotte, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. "I'm also pleased that the final bill includes important priorities for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard and Pease and strengthens our military readiness. In addition, this bill and Senate report include my provisions to ensure our service members and their families have better housing, to improve our efforts to find and bring home our fallen heroes, and to prevent Americans' tax dollars from falling into the hands of terrorists."
AYOTTE PROVISIONS INCLUDED IN THE FY 2014 NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT (NDAA):
Combating Military Sexual Assault
Ayotte, a former prosecutor and state attorney general, worked with Senator Murray and with Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO) for much of the year on legislation to ensure that victims of sexual assault in the military receive the support they need, criminals are punished for their crimes, and commanders are held accountable for what happens in their units. The defense bill contains major reforms to protect and support victims of sexual assault, boost prosecutions, and hold military commanders accountable -- including a key provision authored by Ayotte and Murray that will provide sexual assault victims in all military branches with a Special Victims' Counsel, a trained military lawyer to guide the victim throughout the difficult legal process. The final bill also includes Ayotte-Murray language aimed at improving support for victims of sexual assault in the National Guard and Reserve.
Never Contract with the Enemy
The defense bill includes key provisions of the Ayotte-Blumenthal "Never Contract with the Enemy" legislation that would give federal contracting officials in all geographic combatant commands the tools they need to more easily terminate or void contracts that are directly or indirectly benefitting America's enemies. The Ayotte-Blumenthal bill expands and enhances successful legislation authored by Sen. Ayotte and former Sen. Scott Brown (R-MA) that was included in the FY 2012 NDAA. The | <urn:uuid:9bbd6d70-5a72-4faa-9122-114298a5c74f> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 3,369 |
Ruzious wrote:Chocolate City Jordanaire wrote:The Lakers versus Warriors game is outstanding!
GS up by 2 to start the 4th quarter. This game is living up to all the hype, GS has to stop the turnovers. Lakers double-teams have bothered Curry, but he's made a few amazing shots. Green's defense has been all-world.
The way the referees stole this game was they called two offensive fouls against Green.
Draymond was just standing there one time and a Laker guy ran behind him and fell down. another time a guy intentionally acted like he got tripped. Took away potentially 4 to 6 points. Took away time of possession. Gave the Lakers the opportunity to win with the shot that LeBron made for three.
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Gazing up into heaven - Not to the top of a mountain, to which an unbridled fancy, influenced by infidelity, would intimate he had ascended, and not to heaven.
This same Jesus - Clothed in human nature, shall so come in like manner - with the same body, descending from heaven by his sovereign and all-controlling power, as ye have seen him go into heaven. Thus shall he come again to judge the quick and the dead. It was a very ancient opinion among Christians, that when Christ should come again to judge the world he would make his appearance on Mount Olivet. Some think that his coming again to destroy the Jewish nation is what the angels refer to. See a connected account of the different appearances of Christ at the end of this chapter.
Ye men of Galilee - Galilee was the place of their former residence, and they were commonly known by the name of Galileans.
Why stand ye - There is doubtless a slight degree of censure implied in this, as well as a design to call their attention away from a vain attempt to see the departed Saviour. The impropriety may have been:
(1)In the feeling of disappointment, as if he would not restore the kingdom to Israel.
(2)Possibly they were expecting that he would again soon appear, though he had often foretold them that he would ascend to heaven.
(3)there might have been an impropriety in their earnest desire for the mere bodily presence of the Lord Jesus, when it was more important that he should be in heaven. We may see here also that it is our duty not to stand in idleness, and to gaze even toward heaven. We, as well as the apostles, have a great work to do, and we should actively engage in it without delay.
Gazing up - Looking up.
This same Jesus - This was said to comfort them. The same tried friend who had been so faithful to them would return. They ought not, therefore, to look with despondency at his departure.
Into heaven - This expression denotes into the immediate presence of God; or into the place of perpetual purity and happiness, where God especially manifests his favor. The same thing is frequently designated by his sitting on the right hand of God, as emblematic of power, honor, and favor. See the Mark 16:19; Mark 14:62 notes; Hebrews 1:3; Hebrews 8:1 notes; Acts 7:55 note; Romans 8:34 note; Ephesians 1:20 note.
Shall so come - At the day of judgment. John 14:3, “if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again,” etc.
In like manner - In clouds, as he ascended. See the Acts 1:9 note; 1 Thessalonians 4:16 note. This address was designed to comfort the disciples. Though their master and friend was taken from them, yet he was not removed forever. He would come again with similar majesty and glory to vindicate his people, and to tread his enemies under his feet. The design for which he will come will be to judge the world, 2 Peter 3:4. It is right that he should defend his cause. Hence, the Lord Jesus will come to guard the avenues to heaven, and to see that the universe suffers no wrong by the admission of an improper person to the skies.
(4) the great transactions of redemption have been public, open, often grand. The apostasy was public, in the face of angels and of the universe. Sin has been open, public high-handed. Misery has been public, and has rolled its deep and turbid waves in the face of the universe. Death has been public; all worlds have seen the race cut down and moulder. The death of Jesus was public: the angels saw it; the heavens were clothed with mourning; the earth shook, and the dead arose. Jesus was publicly whipped, cursed, crucified; and it is proper that he should publicly triumph - that all heaven rejoicing, and all hell at length humbled, should see his public victory. Hence, he will come with clouds - with angels - with fire - and will raise the dead, and exhibit to all the universe the amazing close of the scheme of redemption.
(5) we have in these verses a description of the most grand and wonderful events that this world has ever known - the ascension and return of the Lord Jesus. Here is consolation for the Christian; and here is a source of ceaseless alarm to the sinner.
Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven. Acts 1:11. FLB 351.1
The angels who lingered upon Olivet after Christ's ascension, repeated to the disciples the promise of His return: “This same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.” FLB 351.2Read in context »
The glory of Christ's humanity did not appear when He was upon the earth. He was regarded as a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief. We hid as it were our faces from Him. But He was pursuing the path the plan of God had devised. That same humanity now appears as He descends from heaven, robed in glory, triumphant, exalted.... His believing people have made their calling and election sure. They come forth at the first resurrection, and the song is sung by innumerable voices, “Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away” (Revelation 21:3, 4). HP 358.4Read in context »
There will be calamities by land and by sea, “men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory” (Verses 26, 27). In just the same manner as He ascended will He come the second time to our world. “And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh” (Verse 28).—Manuscript 40, 1897. 3SM 417.4Read in context » | <urn:uuid:f134e435-835c-4489-9b34-7de21f7ab0d8> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 6,018 |
Major League Soccer's commissioner, Don Garber, took some questions on twitter during Bayern Munich's 4-0 drubbing of Barcelona. Perhaps the best exchange took place between Garber and former LA Galaxy player Herculez Gomez.
@herculezg Because they tried to sign you and you declined. We would love to have you back.— Don Garber (@thesoccerdon) April 23, 2013
So we've got a player who has expressed interest in returning to MLS, wondering why Sporting Kansas City retains the right of first refusal. This rights bit means that if Gomez were to return to MLS, any interested club would have to buy those rights from Sporting. How does Gomez feel about this answer?
@thesoccerdon you mean that $20k (a year) raise (while so enticing) was a legit offer? I’m aware of the CBA, was a player rep. Saludos.— herculez gomez (@herculezg) April 23, 2013
So that's fun. Let's do some investigation. Under the current collective bargaining agreement there is the concept of a bonafide offer, and it's definition is worth reviewing (link):
"Bona Fide Offer" is an offer from MLS to an Out of Contract Player that meets the following minimum conditions: (1) for "25/4 players," contains a first-year salary at least equal to the player's 2010 annual base salary and for "30/8 players," contains a first-year salary at least 5% greater than the player's 2010 annual base salary; (2) a term of 1+1+1; (3) option year salaries that increase by at least 5% each year; (4) performance bonuses that are at least the same as the performance bonuses in the previous year of the player's contract.
According to the roster rules, a team holds the right of first refusal indefinitely if there are attempts to resign a player. So Herculez Gomez is out of contract with the Kansas City Wizards at the end of 2009, having made $54,408 the previous year. Gomez says he was offered a $20k raise, which would be $74,408 a year. That's well more than 5% of his previous base salary.
Liga MX is just as stingy with salary information as MLS, perhaps more-so as at least MLS salary information comes out eventually through the players union. Still, it's safe to assume Gomez is making more than $75k abroad in Mexico. It's also safe to assume it's less than the MLS minimum DP salary, as knowing he has DP leverage appears to be part of why he wants to return to MLS.
However, the MLS right of first refusal puts Gomez in a similar situation to the one he's complained about in Mexico; lack of free agency. Twitter has given players a chance to vocalize their frustration with this process, Robbie Rogers being another who has spoken up about it.
It's not easy being a professional soccer player in North America.
Herculez Gomez and the right of first refusal wasn't the only topic Don Garber got to touch on.
- Most of the other questions were about MLS expansion (folk love talking about expansion). St. Louis came up, and Garber mentioned the Manchester City friendly could kindle interest.
- On the Queens Stadium situation, it was talked about in the executive staff meeting this morning but it wasn't specified what they talked about.
- He also said he loves what's happening in Orlando. Miami was mentioned briefly.
- He also began the session by saying he thought thirty teams, the current capacity of most of the other major US leagues, would be too much for MLS. So how far MLS expands beyond twenty is a very interesting question. | <urn:uuid:fee8f22f-e866-4e33-ac60-3b14b8bec6a3> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 3,408 |
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Welcome to Orlando Weekly
's "Band of the Week
." Every week, we highlight one of our favorite local bands. This week, we're pleased to bring you Boy Without Batteries
Boy Without Batteries is playing Will's Pub on May 19.
Just the facts:
Who's in the band?
I'm Cole Jaques and I write and perform music on a Nintendo Game Boy.
When did the band form?
I started writing music in 2011, but I didn't consider myself an official act until 2013.
Currently available releases:
My latest release is an album titled Young
which came out at the end of 2015. I also have an EP titled The Digital Age
which came out in 2013.
Describe your sound in five words:
Thoughtful, high-energy Game Boy music
What has been your most memorable show so far?
Freq Fest 5 in L.A. It was my first time heading to L.A. and I got to see some of my favorite chiptune performers live.
Which local band is your favorite one to play a show with?
Melt Channel. I've been a huge fan since before I was releasing music and they blend my two favorite genres: Chiptune and Pop Punk.
What description gets used for your band that you would most
like to correct people on? Why?
I often get lumped with nerd music and nerd culture, but I don't feel like that description fits me and what I do. Yes, my instrument is a Game Boy, but the video game association ends there for me. My music is more about pushing the Game Boy's sound capabilities to its limits than it is for 8-bit aesthetic.
What’s your favorite thing about being an Orlando band? What's your least favorite? Why?
Favorite: The people here are really open minded and friendly.
Least Favorite: I just about always play nerd events here. I'd like to move on from that and play more punk and electronic shows.
Any big news to share?
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Image source: Newcastle University
A team of researchers has developed a visualisation tool that combines high-speed cameras and fluorescent injection to distinguish tumour tissue from normal tissue across cancer types. The experts evaluated the new imaging technology, known as fluorescence lifetime (FLT) imaging, using specimens from more than 60 patients, including those from Newcastle Hospitals, who underwent surgery of various cancers.
In a paper, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, the team reported that the technique was over 97% accurate across tumour types, with the potential to improve the accuracy of cancer surgeries.
Many technologies have been pursued to improve visualization of tumours during surgery, including fluorescence imaging and advanced microscopy, but such technologies have not yet been widely adopted and most are restricted to specific types or subtypes of cancer. Fluorescence imaging can use dyes to target cancer-specific molecules, but standard imaging techniques can have limited accuracy for detecting tumour margins—or the edges of normal tissue that surround a tumour—since the expression of these molecules can vary widely within and across tumour types.
The technique used by the team, known as FLT imaging, takes a different tact. Instead of relying on dyes only for targeting cancer, the technique uses high-speed cameras to detect changes in the property of the light emitted by tissue. In their current study, experts applied the same principle to samples from patients. The team began by analysing samples from patients undergoing liver, head and neck surgery. Patients had received an ICG injection at least a day before the surgery. Building on this initial work, the team collaborated across multiple institutions and evaluated specimens from more than 60 patients representing multiple cancer types, including liver, brain, tongue, skin, bone and soft tissue.
The team was able to detect an FLT shift at the cellular level that was consistent across tumour types and in multiple patients. The technique was also able to distinguish benign from metastatic lymph nodes. Overall, it was more than 97% accurate at distinguishing tumour tissue from healthy tissue.
Dr Kenny Rankin, Honorary Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Newcastle Hospitals, said: “On behalf of the North of England Bone and Soft Tissue Tumour Service it has been exciting to work on this project.
“Our contribution has included input from patients undergoing surgery for musculoskeletal cancers who kindly donated their tumours for research and also the NovoPath laboratories who were able to support the processing of the tissue. We look forward to the next developments which will put Newcastle at the forefront of the introduction of this technology into clinical practice.”
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The first week of January, Brene Brown posted this image.
This year, she said, she’s committing a whole lot of her energy to focusing “on how we raise courageous children and build messy, beautiful, wholehearted families.”
Emboldened by the fact that Brene and I have the same thing on our minds to start the new year, I’m going to stay on the parenting topic for another week or two. I hope you don’t mind.
The day after Christmas, I headed up to Mammoth Mountain to go snowboarding with Finn and Molly, Maddie and Nick, my niece and nephew, as well as Jack and JT, two of Finn’s friends I’ve known almost since birth. That’s right – me and six teenagers for four long days – and it was awesome.
On one of those beautiful days, we piled into the gondola and headed to the top. The sun was shining; the snow was light and our spirits were high, right up until a skier, a man in his late fifties, joined our car. He looked around at all of his snowboarding companions and asked, “How high can a snowboarder count?” Without waiting for an answer, he shouted out, “Two, since that’s all that ever get on a chair lift together!” He chuckled to himself – the joke being that snowboarders are stupid.
No one else laughed, but I gave him a small smile anyway, just to be polite.
Apparently it was enough, because he plowed on.
“I’ve got the best story for you,” he said, looking directly at me.
“I was riding on a chair with this couple on snowboards and they told me that they had two kids. These parents taught their kids to ski when they were small, but when the kids were ten or so, they wanted to learn to snowboard. After a couple years, the parents thought it looked like a blast. They learned to snowboard too, so they could hang out with their kids, but as soon as the parents learned, the kids went back to skiing! They wanted nothing to do with the old folks! Anything to get away from the parents, right?” He laughed and repeated again, “Isn’t that the best story?”
I looked at him, and around the car at my own six teenage companions, and said, “Oh, I don’t know about that. I kinda think it’s the best when your kids want to hang out with you. It’s a lot more fun that way.”
That kind of killed the conversation, but we were almost at the top anyway. After enjoying the view, our crew strapped on our boards and were off, hooting and hollering our way down the peak.
But his story stayed with me and got me thinking. Why do people cling to the negative stereotypes about teenagers? Why do they relish stories about dysfunctional relationships between parents and kids? Why do so many people find those narratives satisfying, instead of sad, which is how they always come across to me?
My experience is that teenagers – my own and others – are like everyone else going through a difficult time. They are sensitive and emotional, prone to exuberant highs and tragic lows; they seek support and solace wherever they can find it. Hormonal, social and cultural changes hit teens full force, along with a morass of competing agendas and advice. They have to navigate those transitions mostly on their own. They only have the skills we’ve given them (for good and bad) and the support we offer. But if we haven’t earned their trust, they aren’t going to seek those out very often. Instead, they are going to turn to other sources like their peers, social media and celebrity culture and that just exacerbates the bum rap “kids these days” get.
Here’s another example. A couple weeks ago, Tim told me about a video that many of his friends had shared on Facebook about workplace behavior, and smartphone etiquette and personal relationships. When he asked if I had seen it, I wondered if it was a big rag on Millennials, because that was the video firing up my Facebook feed. No, he said, it’s not bagging on them. It’s about them, but it’s about all of us, really.
Here are the different ways that the video was presented. Guess which one was going to have a greater appeal to my gondola companion?
I had refused to watch the video on the right, though it had popped up on repeatedly, because the title was so insulting to the generation behind me. When Tim showed me the “clean” version on the left, I was glad I watched it, but why do we have to throw kids under the bus to make ourselves feel better?
When I heard that story about those parents, I didn’t know what troubled me more – that their children wanted nothing to do with them, or that the skier thought the story was “the best,” a qualifier he repeated at least six times in the telling. Later that night when I was talking to my dad about it, he mused, “We have no idea the depth of people’s injuries and how it shapes their world view. The sadder part is that they don’t know it either. They think it’s normal.” When separation and rejection are the models you’ve been given for family conflict, stories like that make you gleeful. They confirm your deepest suspicions about what a crock love and family really are. You can’t imagine that disagreements and hurts can be solved with grace, or that forgiveness and generosity really are assets in any situation.
But that woundedness doesn’t stop with family life. No matter what the subject is – relationships, religion, economics, politics, education – few of us can admit that our deepest assumptions about life and human nature might be flawed, a result of our own limited experiences. It’s painful to concede that a different approach might lead to a better outcome. It’s even more painful to consider that by clinging to those assumptions, instead of shedding them for healthier perspectives, we’ve created much of the pain in our own lives.
I wish that man hadn’t gotten into the gondola with us that day. Before he hopped in, there was laughter, storytelling and selfie-taking. After his clueless contributions, there was awkwardness and impatience, but he did teach me a lesson, (besides reminding me to read my audience better.) When I am feeling cynical about a group of people, or unhappy with a set of circumstances, I need to check my assumptions, and look for the bigger picture. Who am I judging and do I know the whole story? What part have I played in creating the mess? And besides critiquing it, how can I make it better?
Which brings me right back to parenting, especially parenting teens and my last blog. I took it as a huge compliment that all those kids spent all that time with me, but I think it goes back to what I talked about in the Contemplify podcast about being conscious of your own projections and expectations. If you haven’t been able to give it a listen, I hope you will.
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The NC State Triathlon team took on more than just fellow collegiate racers at the MACTC champs at the Rev3 Half Full Triathlon in Ellicott City, MD on Oct. 7th, 2012. With temperatures hovering in the upper 40's at race time, and a steady rain throughout the entire race, the men’s and women’s teams completed a fantastic fall season which culminated in both teams qualifying for the 2013 USAT Collegiate National Championships to be held in Tempe, Ariz. in the spring.
The women’s team came into the race needing to finish seventh or better in order to qualify for as a team. Things looked bleak after several key athletes were out due to school sponsored events and injuries, but the depth of the team shined through as the women finished in seventh place on Sunday, guaranteeing them a spot in the top seven overall for the conference season. Coach Brooks Doughtie stated, “We had some girls that really stepped up their game today, and our depth and teamwork was key to finishing strong. Today was a tough day for some of our athletes, and I was really excited to see everyone step up and finish so well.” With their seventh place in the MACTC conference championship race they guarantee themselves a team slot at the 2013 USAT Collegiate Nationals.
The men’s team knew coming in it would take a great team effort to pull off a win. With the one of the men’s top athletes, Benjamin Rachunok, out due to an injury sustained less than one hour before the race, the men finished in fourth, with Navy winning the meet. With a fourth place finish at the conference championships, N.C. State solidified third place for the 2012 fall MACTC season. This means that the men’s team gains its first team podium for a season in the team’s history. Club president Chris Fundanish summed up the season, “My first goal for the team was to send a complete (7 athletes per team) men’s and women’s team to nationals. The first stage of this has been completed, and we are excited for the future.”
The offseason training is the next phase for the team, as the team doesn’t race again until the spring of 2013. Fundanish is looking forward to the team fundraising which will help get the entire team to Tempe in the spring. He stated, “The NC State Triathlon Team is thankful for all the sponsors and support we have received, and I look forward to working with more sponsors to promote this team and the sport.” The NC State Triathlon team looks forward to getting more exposure and as the team's top female, Colleen McCarthy put it, “We accomplished some great goals so far, and the future is looking bright for this team.”
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Why It Works
- The combination of sautéed shrimp paste and dashi fortifies the pinakbet with a slightly smoky and seafood-forward flavor.
- Staggering the addition of vegetables ensures that they are tender and properly cooked through, without becoming mushy.
Pinakbet is a pungent Filipino vegetable stew made by simmering a variety of vegetables with shrimp or lechon kawali (crispy fried pork belly) in a fermented seafood-infused broth. The dish originated on the northern island of Luzon and has since spread throughout the country and abroad. Served alongside cooked white rice and fried or grilled fish and meat, this nourishing dish is a staple on Filipino dinner tables.
In the Philippines, there are two popular versions of this dish: pinakbet Ilocano and pinakbet Tagalog (a derivative of the former). Pinakbet Ilocano, the traditional version, relies on bagoong isda, a thick fermented fish sauce typically made from a mix of anchovies and salt, to flavor the stew. Pinakbet Tagalog, on the other hand, utilizes bagoong alamang, which is a fermented shrimp or krill paste. Each bagoong lends a different flavor profile to the pinakbet; bagoong isda increases the funky savoriness of the dish, whereas bagoong alamang adds a hint of sweetness that complements the umami flavor.
My mom only uses ginisang bagoong—a variation of bagoong alamang that is sautéed with onion, garlic, vinegar, and sugar—which imbues the pinakbet with a sweeter, more complex flavor. Consequently, I prefer pinakbet Tagalog made with ginisang bagoong (and call for it in this recipe), but if you have another type of bagoong you’d like to use (whether bagoong isda or alamang), feel free to substitute with an equal amount by volume.
While the above versions exist and interpretations are plentiful, pinakbet should, at minimum, include a mix of hearty vegetables—eggplant, long green beans, bitter melon, okra, and squash or sweet potato—and your fermented seafood of choice. Besides slicing the vegetables (the most time-consuming part of this recipe), this one-pot dish, which uses dashi instead of water to build a punchy broth, is remarkably simple in its preparation. I start by sautéeing onion, garlic, tomatoes, and ginisang bagoong to build a flavorful base, then add dashi and the vegetables in staggered additions. Within thirty minutes, you'll have a slightly funky, hearty stew you can eat along with white rice for a simple but delicious meal, or you can serve it as part of a large meal, perhaps alongside chicken inasal and tortang talong (and, of course, rice!).
1 bitter melon (about 8 ounces; 225g), halved lengthwise, seeded, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (optional)
2 tablespoons (30ml) vegetable oil
1 small yellow onion (4 ounces; 115g), finely chopped
2 medium garlic cloves, minced
2 plum tomatoes (about 8 ounces; 225g), cored and chopped
2 ounces (1/4 cup; 60g) ginisang bagoong (see notes)
1 small sweet potato (about 8 ounces; 225g), peeled, quartered, and cut into 1/4-inch slices
8 ounces (225g) Chinese long beans or string beans, stem ends trimmed and beans cut into 2-inch lengths
1 medium Japanese eggplant (about 6 ounces; 170g), halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2-inch-thick slices
8 ounces (225g) okra, caps trimmed, pods cut in half on a bias
Cooked white rice, for serving
If using bitter melon, combine 2 cups (475ml) water and 2 teaspoons (8g) salt in a medium bowl, and whisk to dissolve. Add bitter melon, and stir to combine. Set aside for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 hour.
Meanwhile, in a 4-quart stainless-steel saucier or saucepan, heat oil over medium heat until shimmering. Add onion and garlic, season lightly with salt, and cook, stirring frequently, until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until they’ve softened and released their liquid, about 5 minutes. Add ginisang bagoong and stir until well incorporated, about 1 minute.
Add dashi, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add sweet potato and green beans. Cover and cook until vegetables are tender enough to be pierced with a knife, but not completely cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Drain bitter melon (if using), and add to saucepan along with eggplant, and okra. Cover and continue to cook until all vegetables are tender and completely cooked through, about 10 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
Transfer to individual serving bowls and serve immediately with white rice.
4-quart stainless-steel saucier or saucepan
Ginisang bagoong is fermented shrimp paste that has been sautéed with onion, garlic, vinegar, and sugar. It can be found in Filipino or Asian specialty markets and online.
Make-ahead and Storage
Pinakbet can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
|Nutrition Facts (per serving)|
|Amount per serving|
|% Daily Value*|
|Total Fat 12g||15%|
|Saturated Fat 1g||7%|
|Total Carbohydrate 74g||27%|
|Dietary Fiber 6g||22%|
|Total Sugars 10g|
|Vitamin C 41mg||203%|
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Novel drug delivery system is a good innovative approach to drug distribution system that addresses the limitations of the conventional substance shipping and delivery systems. In advance of we all learn about Novel Drug Shipping System, let us very first get a clear thought of a new substance supply system.
What is Pill Delivery Technique?
Modern medicine cures the particular ailment by targeting exactly the particular damaged zone inside the patient’s physique and transporting the drug to that area. Drug delivery product is often the method by which that is permitted. A good ideal amount of the worried drug is given to help the patient in like a way that that reaches exactly the ‘site connected with action’ and begins operating then and right now there.
How it changes the drug following being used?
After ingesting the pill, it reaches the stomach and pauses down to the components of the drug. The pill dissolves in the fluid connected with stomach together with intestinal tract. Subsequently it crosses this gastro intestinal barrier plus gets to the blood. Finally, that goes to the aim for area.
Its disadvantages, in the event that any
You will find quite the few disadvantages, especially in the event the sufferer in concern is a good child or an aged individual. This becomes challenging to supply the medicine orally. Also if the substance is in liquid form, flavor becomes the hindrance in making that agreeable. If this is mixed with food, presently there remains problem of the way the medicine will reply with the foods constituents.
How you can get over it
The particular design of a real substance shipping and delivery system overriding all these issues is not that will effortless. Novel drug shipping technique attempts to get rid of all the negatives related with conventional drug shipping and delivery devices. It is attained by developing a special coating on the tablet that will dissolves together with the spit subsequent to placing in the oral cavity.
The mouth dissolving issue of the drug raises it is bioavailability
Bioavailability involving a medication is typically the percentage or practical given drug that reaches up to typically the site of action after going through all the particular metabolic capabilities and blending with the the disgestive system fruit drinks. The higher the bioavailability, the greater is the particular efficacy of the drug. This bioavailability will be 100% if a medicine is definitely used through intravenous injection therapy. This lowest bioavailability is when a drug is administered orally. Most of the time it is not assimilated completely and its intake into the digestive system decrease the drug concentration significantly in advance of it starts taking care of the disease. A oral cavity dissolving tablet gets no time to combine with the particular digestive juices and thus presents a large level connected with bioavailability.
Why is Story Medication Shipping and delivery important for herbal medicines?
In www.recreatelifecounseling.com of plant based extracts, there is a good great possibility that quite a few compounds will be destroyed inside the highly acid ph level of the stomach. Other pieces can be metabolized by this liver ahead of reaching often the blood. As a end result, you see, the amount of the particular drug may not grasp the blood. If often the drug won’t reach the blood at a least stage which is identified as ‘minimum useful level’ then there will end up being little or no therapeutic effect.
In the event that the work of fiction drug supply technology exists in the herbal medicine, that will help in dissolving fast together with the saliva after it’s put into the oral cavity. Thus that bypasses the acid pH of the stomach, and foliage no area for the interference regarding metabolic processes. This can be a basic idea behind including fresh method of drug shipping and delivery in herbal medicines.
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Fast meals are often cheap, convenient, and satisfactory, but unfortunately, is not always very healthy.
Some takeaway can increase the recommended daily intake of salt and fat, leading to a range of health problems, such as heart disease and diabetes.
Today some restaurants and fast-food stores have calories on their menus, which allow you to choose food with lower calories.
Here are some tips on what foods to avoid and the most healthy options when ordering your favourite meal.
Fish and potato chips.
There are many ways to make your trip to the fish and chips shop healthier. Get a meal of cooked beans or soft peas and bread with fish and chips of fried potatoes. Watch out for other high-fat foods, such as pancakes and sausages.
The thicker the potato chips, the better it will absorb less fat. Try a smaller meal or share potatoes with others. Order a meal of fish and chips without salt – if you want some salt, add a small amount yourself.
Do not eat all the mixture around the fish because it absorbs a lot of fat. Ask for thicker, covered with breadcrumbs because it absorbs less fat, if available.
Fish and potato chips cooked in oil at an appropriate temperature have a better taste and absorb less fat. So be careful of the mixture saturated with water and chips because that is often a sign that the oil was not hot enough.
- Try to avoid eating: thin potato chips, pancakes such as cheese, onion pie or steak pie and kidneys, large sausages.
- More healthy options: Fish covered with breadcrumbs, soft peas, and thick potato chips without salt.
If you eat pizza, choose low-fat classes, such as vegetables, meat, fish and prawns. You can order some extra vegetables for pizza to raise your daily fruits and vegetables. However, if you do not want to increase the level of saturated fat and the number of calories in your meal, do not ask for extra cheese.
For pasta dishes, if you want a lower fat option, choose a sauce that depends on tomatoes or vegetables instead of cream.
If you eat an entree or dessert dish, you can choose a smaller main meal such as pasta with the size of an appetiser dish with a side salad – Italian restaurants offer mostly standard pasta dishes. Instead of bread with garlic, which often contains a lot of butter (and therefore contains high fat), you can try the bruschetta, a delicious Italian toast toasted and covered with fresh tomatoes and herbs.
- Try to avoid eating: the large, thick pizza, pizza with cheese-crusted cheese, triangular cheese with pepperoni pizza, fatty noodle sauces, and bread with garlic.
- More healthy options: a small or medium sized pizza with thin thickness and a top layer of vegetables or lean meat, sauces based on tomato, bruschetta.
Nothing crunchy or rated as “crispy” on the menu is well fried. Beware appetisers such as prawns and spring rolls because they are well fried. Anything dipped in the milk mixture will be in the high-fat dough. The meat cooked with sweet and sour meat is usually concentrated.
Steamed dishes are the best choice, but the fried food is good enough because it is usually less fat and has vegetables.
- Try to avoid eating: meatballs cooked with sweet and sour rice with special or fried eggs, toast prawns, spring rolls.
- More healthy options: corn and crab soup, steamed dumplings, steamed vegetables Plain boiled rice, steamed fish, Chinese dish with chicken pieces, Sichuan shrimps.
Try to stick to fast fried or steamed dishes that contain chicken, fish or vegetables instead of curry dishes.
Thai curry dishes, such as green and red curry dishes; contain coconut milk, which is high saturated fat. If you choose curry, try not to eat all the sauce. Eat some steamed rice with your meal instead of the fried rice with eggs.
- Try to avoid eating: fried rice, fish cake, spring rolls, prawns, grilled meat skewers with peanut sauce and sweet and sour dishes.
- More healthy options: pure soup like Tom yum, salads, fast fried meats, fish or vegetable dishes, steamed seafood dishes such as fish or mussel.
Try to avoid anything creamy or well fried. To reduce the amount of fat in your meal, choose dishes with sauces based on tomatoes, such as Indian bread with spices and Madras, plain rice or young women. Also, choose many vegetables, including lentil dishes (known as stray).
- Try to avoid eating: fatty curry dishes like Korma, Sanda or Masala with Belo rice, Nan, pais, pakoras and popadums.
- More healthy options: Tandoori or Madras with chicken, prawns or vegetables, plain rice and chubby.
Kebabs and beef sandwiches.
The donut can be high fat. For a healthier option, choose grilled kebabs, a skewer with whole pieces of meat or usually grilled fish.
If you want to eat a sandwich, avoid chicken or bacon or coated with ground bread, extra cheese, strips of bacon and high-fat sauces such as mayonnaise. Instead, choose a single beef sandwich without mayonnaise or cheese with extra salad.
- Try to avoid eating: a large donut kebab with mayonnaise without salad, a sandwich with cheese and mayonnaise, thin potato chips, chicken pies or fried fish well in buttermilk and eggs.
- More healthy options: Shish Kebab and Greek bread and add the salad, grilled burger made by fish or meat (beef) without cheese and mayonnaise. | <urn:uuid:82790083-48d5-4f1a-8bd9-5da748b5524f> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 5,259 |
Klein Tools has named the six finalists for the 2013 Electrician of the Year Award. Each regional winner will take home an “ultimate garage package” that includes a 41-piece tool set, mini-refrigerator, golf bag, bar stools, can insulators, beverage openers and peg board display.
From the six regional winners, one grand prize winner will be chosen in January. In addition to the Klein Ultimate Garage Package, the grand prize winner will receive $2,500 in cash plus $2,500 in new Klein tools.
Region 1 “Northwest”
Chris Morgan, an electrical superintendent for Automation and Electronics in Wyoming, has taken on a number of roles to promote safety in the electrical industry. Some roles have included outreach safety trainer, PEC safe land instructor/trainer and Certified OSHA 10/30 instructor.
Region 2 “West”
Sergio Cortez is an electrician at Mountain View Hospital in Las Vegas, NV but on evenings and weekends you can find him teaching aspiring electricians for Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). He also has developed and implemented a Spanish language curriculum to help Hispanic apprentices prepare for electrical certification and licensing exams.
Region 3 “Great Lakes”
Jamie Mance, with IBEW local 38 in Cleveland OH, uses his skills as an electrician to give back. He spends every weekend and most nights fixing up houses in programs such as Habitat for Humanity and Purple Heart Homes. Jamie has been responsible for getting contractors and supply houses to donate electrical materials in addition to recruiting 22 electricians to volunteer their time.
Region 4 “South”
Byron Braquet of Lake Charles, LA was an electrician with Triangle Electric when the original owner was diagnosed with terminal cancer. For two years Byron helped run the business. After the owner passed, the business was left to Byron.
Region 5 “Southeast”
Billy Teaford has been an electrician at Roanoke Cement for 40 years and has never had a lost time accident. As the lead man for the electrical department, he’s the guy other electricians and engineers turn to when they need help trouble shooting a problem. In his spare time, he works with Toys for Tots on a program that donates bicycles to children at Christmas.
Region 6 “Northeast”
On April 15, Stephen Shinney, a member of IBEW local 103 and a Journeyman electrician, was headed to the finish line to cheer on a friend running in the Boston Marathon. When the first of two "pressure cooker" bombs ripped through the crowd, Stephen ran to the location of the first blast to help, with total disregard for his own safety. | <urn:uuid:9231b905-7703-42ba-9bcc-eb3181920d47> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,578 |
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Area prep golfers part of winning Panhandle Cup team
Catholic High senior Abby Herrmann and Navarre's Alisa Clark teamed with Niceville standouts Lauren Miller and Sarah Pabst to help lead their team to a lopsided win in the ninth annual Panhandle Cup team golf event.
The four players combined to go 11-under for the West Team in a win against the East Team, consisting of players from Panama City and Tallahassee. The event was played at the Jack Nicklaus Course at the Bay Point Resort in Panama City.
The West girls swept their fourball (best ball) and foursome (alternate shot) matches from the East girls on Saturday. The singles matches Sunday were rained out.
However, the West had already accumulated enough points in both boys and girls play through Saturday play to retain the Cup. The local Pensacola area boys participating were Nolan Remig and Brian Richards from Gulf Breeze. Both won their matches Saturday.
UWF runner makes national meet
University of West Florida junior Tim Wenger was selected to participate in the NCAA Division II Men’s Cross Country Championships later this month. The event will be held at the Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course in Joplin, Mo. on Nov. 21.
Wenger has been UWF’s top finisher in five of the team’s seven meets this season. The Inverness native finished fifth at the NCAA South Regional Championship last weekend in Dade City, completing the 10,000-meter course in a personal best time of 32:51.25.
With his selection to the national meet, he becomes the first UWF men’s runner to qualify since Pensacola's Michael Padilla ran in three-consecutive NCAA races from 2004-06.
UWF volleyball players honored
UWF volleyball sophomore Monique StCyr and junior Tori Martella were named Gulf South Conference Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, it was announced Tuesday morning. This is the second time Martella and StCyr have been awarded the weekly conference honor this season.
StCyr earned GSC Offensive Player of the Week honors after tallying 113 assists last week against three GSC opponents. Martella earned GSC Defensive Player of the Week honors after tallying 60 digs last week in three matches.
The No. 22 ranked Argos will wrap up the regular season with a two-match home stand this weekend against a pair of conference opponents. UWF will host North Alabama on Friday at 7 p.m. before facing Alabama Huntsville on Saturday.. | <urn:uuid:4b12c12c-66d9-4bc8-8c89-9a1683110060> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,406 |
Bladder Problems In Parkinsons
The primary function of the bladder is twofold to store urine as it is made and then to empty the urine. With Parkinsons, problems can emerge in both areas.
Recent studies suggest that 30-40% of people with Parkinsons have urinary difficulties. Despite the frequency of urinary dysfunction, actual urinary incontinence is relatively uncommon. Troublesome incontinence develops in only about 15% of people with Parkinsons.
The most common urinary symptoms experienced by people with Parkinsons are:
- The need to urinate frequently
- Trouble delaying urination once the need is perceived, creating a sense of urinary urgency
These symptoms usually mean you have an irritable or overactive bladder. Your bladder is signaling the brain that it is full and needs to empty when, in fact, it is not. This can happen at any time, so you might have to get up multiple times during the night to go to the bathroom.
Impairment of bladder emptying is a less frequent but still troublesome feature of urinary dysfunction in Parkinsons. This may be caused by delay or difficulty in relaxation of the urethral sphincter muscles. These muscles must relax for the bladder to empty. This can result in hesitancy in initiating urination, difficulty in generating a stream and incomplete emptying of the bladder. Dystonia involuntary muscle contractions of the urethral sphincter has also been described.
Causes Of Bladder Infection In Men
Cystitis is less common among men. In men, a common cause is bacterial infection of the prostate that causes repeated episodes of cystitis and urethritis. Urethritis Urethritis is infection of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body. Bacteria, including those that are sexually transmitted, are the most common cause of urethritis… read more Although antibiotics quickly clear bacteria from the urine in the bladder, most of these drugs cannot penetrate well enough into the prostate to quickly cure an infection there. Usually antibiotics must be taken for weeks at a time. Consequently, if drug therapy is stopped prematurely, bacteria that remain in the prostate tend to reinfect the bladder.
Evaluation Of Excessive Or Frequent Urination
Many people are embarrassed to discuss problems related to urination with their doctor. But because some disorders that cause excessive urination are quite serious, people who urinate excessively should be evaluated by a doctor. The following information can help people know when to see a doctor and what to expect during the evaluation.
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Urinary Tract Infection Diagnosis
If you think you might have a UTI, dont worry. Diagnosing one requires a simple urinalysis. You urinate into a cup, and your clinician examines the urine for signs of infection. The standard course of treatment is three to five days of antibiotics.
In some cases, especially if your infections keep coming back, your practitioner may order a urine culture, a specific test for UTIs. A culture identifies the bacteria causing your infection so your clinician can choose the most effective antibiotic to treat it. The results of a urine culture are typically not available for two to four days.
How Is Urinary Tract Infection Diagnosed
In order to ensure a clean urine sample, a physician will likely have you clean your genital area with a special wipe beforehand, and ask that you do a midstream catch of the urine.
If a UTI is diagnosed, youll be treated with antibiotics. Its important to note that false negative results do occur and that almost all women who experience typical UTI symptoms and a negative urine culture actually do have a UTI. 30209-4/fulltext” rel=”nofollow”> 11)
If youve had a prior UTI, your healthcare provider will look at prior cultures to see which bacteria were found, if any, and which antibiotics were used this often guides therapy in recurrent UTIs.
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Treating Urinary Tract Infections
Your recommended treatment plan by your GP will depend on whether your infection is in the upper or lower urinary tract.
Both types of urinary tract infection can usually be treated at home using a course of antibiotics.
If an upper UTI is more serious or there is increased risk of complications, you may need hospital treatment.
Duration Of Urinary Tract Infections
Once treatment has started, symptoms of simple bladder infections usually go away within one to two days, though you’ll need to continue taking any course of antibiotics as prescribed. If the infection is complicated and has spread to the kidney, it may take a week or longer before symptoms disappear.
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Complications Of Urinary Tract Infections
Delayed treatment for UTIs can lead to complications. Most UTIs cause no lasting damage if they are treated quickly. But if left untreated, UTIs can lead to complications that include:
- Recurring infections
- Narrowing of the urethra in men
- A potentially life-threatening infection called sepsis, especially when kidneys are infected
Research And Statistics: Who Gets Urinary Tract Infections
In the United States, UTIs result in about 10 million doctor’s office visits annually. People of any age can get a UTI, though most commonly it affects women. According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, 40 to 60 percent of women develop a UTI during their lives.
Twelve percent of men will have symptoms of at least one UTI during their lives, per the American Urological Association. While UTIs are uncommon in young men, the risk of infection increases with age, especially in men over 50.
In children, UTIs are common and also occur more frequently in girls than boys. About 3 percent of girls and 1 percent of boys will have a UTI by the time they’re 11 years old.
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Enhancing Healthcare Team Outcomes
UTIs are best managed in an interprofessional fashion, and besides physicians, most nurses will encounter a patient with a UTI. The key to preventing recurrences is patient education. Once a UTI has been diagnosed, the patient should be encouraged to drink more fluids. Sexually active women should try to void right after sexual intercourse as this can help flush the bacteria out of the bladder. Some women with recurrent UTIs may benefit from the prophylactic use of antibiotics. Several other non-medical remedies may help some women with UTIs. Anecdotal reports indicate that using cranberry juice and probiotics may help reduce the severity and frequency of UTIs in some women. Primary clinicians should refer patients with recurrent UTIs to the urologist to rule out reflux and anatomical defects.
The majority of women with a UTI have an excellent outcome. Following treatment with an antibiotic, the duration of symptoms is 2 to 4 days. Unfortunately, nearly 30% of women will have a recurrence of the infection. Morbidity is usually seen in older debilitated patients or those with renal calculi. Other factors linked to recurrence include the presence of diabetes, underlying malignancy, chemotherapy, and chronic catheterization of the bladder. The mortality after a UTI is close to zero.
Symptoms Of Recurrent Utis
UTIs cause a range of symptoms, which can vary depending on which part of the urinary tract is affected.
Common symptoms include:
- A feeling of pain or burning during urination
- Pain or pressure in the pelvic area
- A strong urge to urinate
- Frequent urination in small amounts
- Urine that is cloudy
- Urine that is colored slightly red, pink, or brown
- Urine with a strong, unpleasant odor
A UTI that has spread to the kidneys is a potentially serious infection that requires immediate medical attention. Contact your physician right away if you have a UTI along with nausea, vomiting, fever, chills, and/or back pain below your ribs on one side.
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What Is The Long
Urinary tract infections are uncomfortable and painful. Most chronic UTIs will resolve with a prolonged course of antibiotics, but monitoring for further symptoms is important since the chronic UTIs usually recur. People with UTIs should monitor their bodies and seek immediate treatment with the onset of a new infection. Early treatment of infection decreases your risk for more serious, long-term complications.
If youre susceptible to recurring UTIs, make sure to:
- urinate as often as needed
- wipe front to back after urinating
How Are Utis Treated
UTIs are treated with antibiotics. After several days of antibiotics, your doctor may repeat the urine tests to be sure that the infection is gone. It’s important to make sure of this because an incompletely treated UTI can come back or spread.
If someone has a lot of pain from a UTI, the doctor may recommend a medicine to help relieve the spasm and pain in the bladder. This will turn pee a bright orange color, but it’s harmless and will usually make a person much more comfortable within hours. In the case of a kidney infection, a doctor may prescribe pain medicine.
If you’ve finished all the medicine or if your symptoms aren’t much better after 2 to 3 days of treatment, contact your doctor.
Drink lots of water during and after treatment because each time you pee, the bladder cleanses itself a little bit more. Cranberry juice may also be helpful. Skip drinks that containe caffeine , such as soda and iced tea.
People who get a doctor’s help for a UTI right away should be clear of symptoms within a week. Someone with a more severe infection may need treatment in a hospital so they can get antibiotics by injection or IV .
A doctor may tell people with UTIs to avoid sex for a week or so, which lets the inflammation clear up completely.
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How Is This Condition Diagnosed
If you think you have a bladder infection you should talk with your healthcare provider. To help diagnose a bladder inflammation , you will typically be asked for a urine sample. Your urine will be collected in a sterile cup in a restroom at your providers office. You may want to avoid peeing right before your appointment so that youll be able to provide a sample during your office visit. Your provider will most likely do two tests on your urine: a urinalysis and a urine culture.
- Urinalysis: This test involves checking the appearance, concentration and content of urine.
- Urine culture: This test determines the type of bacteria causing the infection and to which antibiotics the bacteria is sensitive.
Your healthcare provider may also order additional testing if you continue to get bladder infections including an imaging test to look at your kidneys and a cystoscopy, which uses a special scope to look inside the bladder.
Preventing Urinary Tract Infection
You can reduce your chances of developing a UTI by keeping your bladder and urethra free from bacteria.
You can help prevent an infection by:
- drinking plenty of fluids
To help keep your urinary tract free from bacteria:
- go to the toilet as soon as you feel the need to urinate , rather than holding it in
- wipe from front to back after going to the toilet
- practice good hygiene by washing your genitals every day and before having sex
- empty your bladder after having sex
- if you’re a woman, avoid hovering over a toilet seat as it can result in your bladder not being fully emptied
Diaphragms and condoms
If you use a diaphragm and have recurring UTIs, you might want to consider changing to another method of contraception. This is because the diaphragm may press on your bladder and prevent it emptying completely when you urinate.
If you get recurring UTIs and you use condoms, try using condoms that don’t have a spermicidal lubricant on them it will say whether it does on the packet.
Spermicidal lubricant can cause irritation and may make it more likely that you’ll experience symptoms similar to a UTI.
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Urinary Tract Infections During Pregnancy: Symptoms Treatment And Common Questions
In addition, as the uterus grows throughout pregnancy, it can put pressure on the bladder, making it more difficult to empty completely.
Pregnancy can also make a UTI more difficult to treat, which can have serious consequences, including pyelonephritis preterm labor low birth weight and .
A urinalysis and a urine culture are routinely performed at an initial prenatal visit to screen for UTIs, but if you’re pregnant and suspect you may have an infection, seek medical attention quickly.
Can Urinary Tract Infections Be Prevented
These steps may help reduce the chance of getting UTIs:
- Drink plenty of water every day.
- Drink cranberry juice. Large amounts of vitamin C limit the growth of some bacteria by acidifying the urine. Vitamin C supplements have the same effect.
- Urinate when you feel the need. Do not wait.
- Take showers instead of tub baths.
- Clean the genital area before and after sex, and urinate shortly after sex.
- Women should not use feminine hygiene sprays or scented douches.
- Cotton underwear and loose fitting clothes help keep the area around the urethra dry. Tight clothes and nylon underwear trap moisture. This can help bacteria grow.
- Repeated bouts of urinary tract infections can be treated with small doses of regular antibiotics.
Please consult your health care provider with any questions or concerns you may have about UTIs.
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When Urinary Tract Infections Keep Coming Back
If you are prone to recurrent UTIs, you can head them off before they take hold.
Unless you’re in the fortunate minority of women who have never had a urinary tract infection , you know the symptoms well. You might feel a frequent urgency to urinate yet pass little urine when you go. Your urine might be cloudy, blood-tinged, and strong-smelling. For 25% to 30% of women who’ve had a urinary tract infection, the infection returns within six months.
If you have repeated UTIs, you’ve experienced the toll they take on your life. However, you may take some comfort in knowing that they aren’t likely to be the result of anything you’ve done. “Recurrent UTIs aren’t due to poor hygiene or something else that women have brought on themselves. Some women are just prone to UTIs,” says infectious diseases specialist Dr. Kalpana Gupta, a lecturer in medicine at Harvard Medical School.
Can Utis Be Prevented
A few things can help prevent UTIs. After peeing, girls should wipe from front to back with toilet paper. After BMs, wipe from front to back to avoid spreading bacteria from the rectal area to the urethra.
Also, go to the bathroom when needed and don’t hold the pee in. Pee that stays in the bladder gives bacteria a good place to grow.
Keep the genital area clean and dry. Girls should change their tampons and pads regularly during their periods. Bubble baths can irritate the vaginal area, so girls should take showers or plain baths. Avoid long exposure to moisture in the genital area by not wearing nylon underwear or wet swimsuits. Wearing underwear with cotton crotches is also helpful. Skip using feminine hygiene sprays or douches, as these can irritate the urethra.
If you are sexually active, go to the bathroom both before and within 15 minutes after sex. After sex, gently wash the genital area to remove any bacteria. Avoid sexual positions that irritate or hurt the urethra or bladder. Couples who use lubrication during sex should use a water-soluble lubricant such as K-Y Jelly.
Finally, drinking lots of water each day keeps the bladder active and bacteria-free.
UTIs are uncomfortable and often painful, but they’re common and easily treated. The sooner you contact your doctor, the sooner you’ll be able to get rid of the problem.
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How Long Does It Take To Recover
Both UTIs and yeast infections should clear up after taking medications within days or a few weeks. You must make sure to take prescribed or over-the-counter medication as directed for the entire recommended length of time to prevent the infection from returning.
You may be able to prevent both UTIs and yeast infections by practicing good hygiene and making changes to your wardrobe. Here are some prevention tips:
- Wipe from front to back after a bowel movement.
- Avoid tight-fitting clothing around your genital area, such as pantyhose and restrictive pants.
- Change out of wet swimsuits quickly.
- Avoid scented feminine hygiene products.
Further prevention of UTIs include:
- using the bathroom frequently
- regularly drinking lots of fluid
- urinating before and after sex
Its also possible that drinking cranberry juice can prevent UTIs. The research results are mixed. Make sure to choose a sugar-free version. If the juice is too tart, you can water it down to make the juice more palatable.
You may also be able to reduce your chances of contracting a yeast infection if you:
- avoid hot baths and hot tubs
- change your feminine products often
- control your blood sugar if you have diabetes
Home Remedies For Urinary Tract Infection Symptoms
In addition to antibiotics, many people seek natural, at-home remedies to help UTIs. A heating pad can relieve pressure and pain, and wearing loose cotton clothing is recommended. For those with recurrent UTIs, modifying certain habits may help: Choose fragrance-free personal care products to reduce the risk of irritation, and cut back on foods that can irritate the bladder caffeine, alcohol, spicy food, raw onions, citrus fruits, carbonated drinks, and artificial sweeteners.
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What Is A Bladder Infection
Cystitis is inflammation of the bladder thats generally caused by a bacterial infection. Bladder infections occur when bacteria from the area between the vagina/penis and rectum enter the urethra and travel into the bladder.
Bladder infections are the most common type of urinary tract infection . UTIs can occur in any part of the urinary tract in the kidneys, ureters, bladder or urethra. They account for more than 8.1 million visits to health care providers every year. Approximately 60% of women and 12% of men will have at least one UTI during their lifetime. | <urn:uuid:30dc6f82-3e8f-452e-807c-9dbef73402b5> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 18,381 |
Discussion in 'OT Driven' started by huge, Oct 24, 2007.
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the torque curve, probably
Mr. Rogers did, but they killed him for it
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i don't even know what this thread is in reference to
r we talkin about?
c6z06 vs nissan gtr
I don't know what your talking about but that's a pretty shitty rule to live by. Lots of things play a roll... how it's geared, shape of car, etc...
3 turbos > none
Your math is wrong. AWD adds at least 180 hp
it's all in the dsg gearbox and awd
american vs. japanese!
i thought this was about the heavier car actually being faster
wait the gtr>c6zo6????
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Women's crew defeats RIT in varsity eights
Hamilton College defeated Rochester Institute of Technology in the varsity eights on the Erie Canal in Rome, N.Y., on April 9.
Hamilton's varsity eight finished the 2,000-meter course in 7:13.72. Race conditions were sunny with temperatures in the high 40s to low 50s, and calm winds that built to a 5 mile-per-hour tailwind during the later races. RIT finished with a time of 7:23.85.
Hamilton also finished first in the second varsity eights with a time of 7:20.76. RIT was right behind with a time of 7:23.62.
Kelsey Burke ’13 was coxswain for the varsity eight. The rest of the boat included Rachel Johnson ’13 at stroke, Allie Boyaris ‘12 in the bow seat and the following rowers (seats seven through two in descending order): Katie Peterson ‘12, Antonia Villa ’12, Becca Straw ‘14, Helen Higgins ‘13, Fiona Hoffman-Harland ’13 and Leah Sorensen ‘14.
Sophie Breene ‘12 was coxswain for the second varsity eight. The rest of the boat included Pam Lewis ‘11 at stroke, Ally Fried ‘13 in the bow seat and the following rowers (seats seven through two in descending order): Virginia Slattery ‘12, Allie Hoeltzel ‘14, Alice Dannenberg ‘11, Michelle Shafer ‘14, Meg Schlosser ’13 and Dom Paiement ‘12.
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Universities Scramble to Understand Impact of Generative AI
(Bloomberg) -- Generative artificial intelligence is making its way into the classroom, putting a spotlight on how students learn and raising questions about the value of higher education. It's a test many educators weren't prepared for.
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There's little doubt AI will shake up education, but how faculties and institutions will adapt is the focus of this week's episode of the Bloomberg Originals video series AI IRL.
“I think education is going to have a huge reckoning,’’ said Andrea Jones-Rooy, a professor of data science at New York University. "Faculty are in a huge panic. We get more emails about generative AI than we got in the early days of Covid when everything was shutting down."
Aside from concerns that chatbots are making it easier for students to cheat, Jones-Rooy said the rise of AI is a long-overdue “wake-up call’’ that is forcing institutions to rethink how they're preparing students for the real world. “We can't keep telling ourselves that we're here to teach them how to do code or have these tangible skills because you can teach yourself all of those things,’’ she said.
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To adapt, professors will need to get creative and develop new methods of teaching and assessing less-defined skills like critical thinking, which she says will always require in-person interaction. Still, universities will need to better outline what they offer, especially as tuition fees soar in the US and similar squeezes affect students in Britain and Europe. "I think education just needs to start to be more honest about what our value add is, because what we think the value add is — or at least what we're telling our students the value add is — is rapidly being replaced."
One advantage of AI could be increasing access for students who need extra help and better tailoring standardized tests to assess their understanding of a subject, said Pamela Gay, an astronomer and senior scientist at the Planetary Science Institute.
However, she fears a greater reliance on online systems could have a disparate impact if access to the internet at home remains unequal, seen during the pandemic with “students trying to do all their schoolwork through a phone because that's all they had," Gay said.
Watch previous episodes of AI IRL here.
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Jose Luis Acanda Montano made quite an impression on everyone in attendance with his knowledge and intelligent suggestions to fight the problem of obesity in children. While talking about the main causes of obesity, he said that it can be related to wrong eating habits, lack of exercising, overeating, stress, medications, medical illnesses, etc. If not controlled, obesity can lead to increased risk of heart-related diseases, diabetes, respiratory problems, high blood pressure, etc.
Jose Luis Acanda Montano further said that the only way for obese children to lose weight is to trim down their calorie intake. For quick results, they must make physical activities a part of their daily routine. He also advised parents to keep a check on what their child is eating. By planning their meals and making healthy food selections for them, parents can play a significant role in their child's weight loss journey. Jose suggested many other ways that can help parents manage obesity in their kids, such as not using food as a reward, controlling portions, encouraging the children to eat meals with the family rather than in front of the computer or television, limiting habits like snaking, etc. | <urn:uuid:3a20d874-b5f9-4440-b979-775c35c02782> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 1,195 |
Hearing aids are expensive and contain some very sensitive circuitry that should be taken great care of. Cleaning your hearing aid on a regular basis helps to ensure that it lasts as long as it possibly can. A dirty hearing aid can also cause ear infections, which is another good reason to clean it properly!
The process of cleaning a hearing aid varies from type to type because different types of hearing aids have different structures and different degrees of delicacy. You should consider certain precautions before attempting to clean your hearing aid. Make sure your hands are washed and dried, remember not to get the electronic parts wet, so be careful! It is advised that you use a soft, cotton cloth to clean the entire device, you can use cleaners, but try not to go overboard.
- Cleaning Behind-The-Ear Hearing Aids: BTE aids are sufficiently big enough to hold in your hand while you're cleaning them. They consist of an ear mold (the casing that fits behind the ear) and tubing. Dirt can accumulate behind the ear especially if you're wearing something over there. When you take off the hearing aid at night, make sure to wipe it off with a dry cloth and examine it carefully to find any dried spots or earwax. BTE hearing aids can be washed occasionally using soap and water, however make sure not to soak them for too long. Also make sure you dry them completely before putting them back on.
- Cleaning In-The-Ear Hearing Aids: The procedure for cleaning ITE aids is almost the same as the procedure for cleaning other hearing aids. They are more sensitive and smaller than other aids, so you need to take extra care while cleaning them. Like BTE aids, you should inspect them daily after taking off at night to look for any dried earwax on them, especially on the area that goes directly into the canal. After looking for wax use a soft cloth to clean it. If there is earwax found on any of the parts, sometimes it can be quite stubborn, in this case you can use some hard material.
Many manufacturers provide necessary cleaning tools along with the device and instructions on how to clean them.
It's not very difficult to clean most hearing aids as long as you remember to take the necessary precautions. Hearing aids can also be taken care of by cleaning your ears and preventing any earwax accumulating in the first place. There are many ear cleaning products available out there, don't use dry cotton buds, try some wipes.
Other cleaning products are dri-aid, sanitized spray and ear cream. Dri-aid is a tool to keep your ears dry and so in theory they shouldn't have as much wax. Spray tools work like cleaning wipes in a way that ensures germ control for longer periods of time, these spray products are very effective and easy-to-use.
In addition to individual products, you can also purchase cleaning kits that are quite inexpensive when compared to the individual costs of all the tools combined. These kits also contain all the necessary tools that you will require.
Ear candling is a technique of ear cleaning in which a candle is made by folding a piece of paper like a tube. One end is ignited and the other is put into the ear to naturally remove wax and other dirt. Although the process is simple and totally natural, it's not always very effective. Furthermore, you need to take extra care and know exactly when to extinguish the flame, otherwise it can prove to be painful, for both the patient and the lighter of the candle! Therefore, it's highly recommended that you buy some form of sanitized spray along with some other tools to clean your ears on a regular basis.
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Chevy Chase, MD -- Heart failure is associated with a 30 percent increase in major fractures and also identifies a high-risk population that may benefit from increased screening and treatment for osteoporosis, according to a recent study accepted for publication in The Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism (JCEM).
Osteoporosis and heart failure are common, chronic and costly conditions that share common etiologic factors like older age, post-menopausal status and diabetes. Previous studies have suggested that heart failure may predispose a patient to fractures not only because it increases incidence of falling, but because both heart failure itself and its medical treatments can lead to loss of bone mass.
"Our study demonstrates for the first time that heart failure and thinning of bones go hand in hand," said Sumit Majumdar, MD, of the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada, and lead author of the study. "Understanding the mechanism between heart failure and osteoporosis might lead to new treatments for both conditions."
In this study, researchers conducted a population cohort study consisting of 45,509 adults undergoing bone mineral density testing for the first time and followed them for up to ten years. Of the 45,509 adults included in the study, 1,841 had recent-onset heart failure. After adjusting for traditional osteoporosis risk factors, researchers found that heart failure was associated with a 30 percent increase in major fractures.
"Part of screening for osteoporosis should involve looking at chest x-rays of patients with heart failure," said Majumdar. "Heart failure patients get a lot of x-rays and they often incidentally show many fractures of the spine that would automatically provide an indication of severe osteoporosis and need for treatment."
Other researchers working on the study include: Justin Ezekowitz of the University of Alberta; Lisa Lix of the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon, Canada; and William Leslie of the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, Canada.
The article, "Heart Failure is a Clinically and Densitometrically Independent Risk Factor for Osteoporotic Fractures," appears in the April 2012 issue of JCEM.
Founded in 1916, The Endocrine Society is the world's oldest, largest and most active organization devoted to research on hormones and the clinical practice of endocrinology. Today, The Endocrine Society's membership consists of over 15,000 scientists, physicians, educators, nurses and students in more than 100 countries. Society members represent all basic, applied and clinical interests in endocrinology. The Endocrine Society is based in Chevy Chase, Maryland. To learn more about the Society and the field of endocrinology, visit our site at https:/ | <urn:uuid:12ac45eb-289f-479b-a5b3-39206fc9719b> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,768 |
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The keys to secrets of museums and collections.
The follow-up Master’s studies in museology are focused on acquisition of theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of museology. Unlike the complex orientation of the Bachelor’s study programme, Master’s studies are specialized in the teaching of two key museological sub disciplines: museological exhibition making (theory and practice of exhibition making, museum architecture, museum exhibition criticism, exhibition didactics) and museum pedagogy (theory and practice of museum pedagogy, museum psychology, inclusive museum pedagogy, presentation didactics). The common theoretical and methodological base of the Master’s study programme consists of a series of lectures on general museology (theoretical museology, special museology, museum management, scientific research and museology). The completion of studies provides a complex training for qualified work mainly in leading positions and positions of professional staff in museums and galleries and creates potential for further education in related scientific disciplines.
Museology studies also include practical training in museums and other cultural-educational institutions, which is supervised by professionals and enables to apply the knowledge acquired in lectures and seminars (e.g. preparation and realisation of a museum exhibition, educational programme and didactic tools, excursion). Individualised practical training (in the extent of maximum 100 hours) at the same time makes the students familiar with real operation of the institution and presents to them a complex spectrum of activities with special accent on the problems of exhibition making and education. Expected is a direct involvement of students in everyday museum practice with particular professional outputs, including the activities intended for the public.
Website of the discipline: http://archeo-muzeo.phil.muni.cz/.
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Students are mainly prepared for the work in memory institutions, which are engaged in protection and presentation of cultural heritage (e.g. museums, heritage institutes). The graduates can also work in departments occupied with protection of cultural heritage in state administration bodies and self-government authorities, various foundations, private museums, galleries, auction houses etc.
Students have a pre-defined list of required courses, which are supplemented with selective and elective courses. The student pays full attention to the single field of study chosen.
An example of your study plan:
Students who complete the follow-up Master’s study programme (when meeting the conditions of admission) can continue with doctoral studies in scientific disciplines employed in museum institutions (e.g. history, archaeology, ethnology).
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NSA spying through Angry Birds, Google Maps
We can’t even play Angry Birds anymore? Oh come on! This is beyond ridiculous.
Check it out:
The NSA and its British counterpart are tapping popular smartphone apps such as Angry Birds to peek into the tremendous amounts of very personal data those bits of software collect — including age, location, sex and even sexual preferences, according to new reports from the New York Times and The Guardian.
Citing confidential documents provided by whistleblower Edward Snowden, the reports detail efforts to supplement data collection from cell phone carriers and smartphones by tapping into “leaky” apps themselves.
“Some apps, the documents state, can share users’ most sensitive information such as sexual orientation – and one app recorded in the material even sends specific sexual preferences such as whether or not the user may be a swinger,” the Guardian said.
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Fan travel packages include game tickets, hotel, exclusive event with team personnel, ballpark tour and more
ST. LOUIS, MO (February 20, 2014) – The St. Louis Cardinals and Cardinals Vacations announced today that registration is now open for two exclusive travel packages that take fans on the road to see their team in Chicago, and for the first-time ever, Los Angeles, California.
With each travel package, Cardinals fans will join the team on the road for a summer weekend series against the Dodgers and/or Cubs. Each package includes game tickets, first class hotel accommodations, an exclusive event with team personnel, tour, and custom Cardinals polo shirt.
From June 26 through June 30, Cardinals Vacations will take fans on a four-day road trip to Los Angeles for an exciting rematch of the 2013 NLCS with the Dodgers. The vacation package includes four nights deluxe hotel accommodations at the Sheraton Universal, tickets to three games at Dodger Stadium, motor coach transportation to all games and events, an exclusive event with Cardinals team personnel, a Starline Tours “Hop On, Hop Off” City Sightseeing Pass (a narrated tour which picks fans up at the hotel and provides the freedom to experience Hollywood, Beverly Hills, the Walk of Fame, and much more), and a Cardinals Vacations Road Trip polo shirt. Fans may also purchase discounted airfare from St. Louis to Los Angeles as part of the package.
From July 25 through July 28, fans can travel from Busch Stadium to Wrigley Field on the “Cardinals Coach” for a classic Cards/Cubs matchup and to celebrate 100 years of Wrigley Field. The Chicago vacation package includes round trip motor coach transportation from St. Louis to Chicago, complimentary parking at Busch Stadium in a secure lot, three nights deluxe hotel accommodations at the Embassy Suites Chicago Downtown/Lakefront, an exclusive lunch at Ditka’s with Cardinals team personnel, game tickets to three games at Wrigley Field, a ballpark tour of Wrigley Field, motor coach transportation to all games and events, and a Cardinals Vacations Road Trip polo shirt. | <urn:uuid:95654333-d30b-423b-b374-138ee6157809> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,095 |
I have had two abortions. One at the age of 22 which I paid privately for at 9 weeks gestation, and one at age 38 which I had through the NHS at 8 weeks gestation. By no means was this an easy option as many people think but I 100% made the right choice and definitely have no regrets. On both occasions I had no hesitation with choosing a termination and had vacuum aspiration under general anaesthetic. No complications, very little pain and no lasting effects. On the first one there were protesters outside but it made no difference to me at all. It is my life, my body, my choice.
Never feel bad for making this decision for yourself as you won’t regret it. Once you have been and had it done you will feel relief and nothing but gratitude for having been unburdened. It isn’t pleasant to have to terminate but it is the right thing to do when you are in no place to be bringing up a child.
We have the right as women to choose.
I feel no guilt, no regret, no post-abortion psychosis, nothing. I am lucky to be able to access the services I did.
Never stay silent and never be ashamed. YOUR body, YOUR choice.
2015 United Kingdom
What were your feelings about doing the abortion/s?
Didn’t feel guilty but felt like I was ‘old enough to know better’. This passed once the operation was completed. I have not looked back. Not once.
How did you do the abortion?
Pain free as I was unconscious. After pain was minimal. Hardly any bleeding.
What was your situation at this time?
Hoe het ander mense op u aborsie gereageer?
My partner was supportive. My parents disapproved. Didn’t matter to me as it was my choice.
What is your religion?
Tengo 22 años y aborte en febrero de este año. Me di cuenta de que estaba…
This will be my 5th abortion today. This is the first time I've do e it with…
Yo interrumpí un embarazo no deseado.
Vamos lá, tenho 31 anos um filho de 7.
Voltei a me relacionar…
The best decision for me.
Se puede acceder de forma legal
I was lucky enough to be able to have an NHS surgical termination at 8 weeks.
I was not in a stable relationship and was already raising a daughter on my own.
Fiz um aborto porque adoro crianças e acredito que só podemos deixar um…
Stało się, nie udany związek, grube problemy z aktualnym jeszcze partnerem a i…
Há 5 anos atrás fiz um aborto,e hoje vejo claramente que foi a melhor escolha e…
La decisión más difícil de mi vida
Oxaprost / 7 semanas
ABORCJA BEZ BÓLU
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Some of yours users report issues when they are dialing extensions located in other branch offices. Sometimes the calls are set up successfully, and sometimes users experience problems during call setup. Which two reasons for the issue are true? (Choose two)
A. Not enough bandwidth is available between the two locations and Automated Alternate Routing is disabled on this cluster.
B. The Partition that contains the called extensions is not assigned to the line or device CSS of the calling users.
C. A firewall rule blocks traffic between the branch offices so the call setup cannot be completed.
D. The called extension is used only on a device profile for extension mobility and the user has been authenticated to a second phone in a different branch so the calls are delivered randomly to only one of his phones.
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It is true that this advocate for youth financial literacy sits on many boards and travels in well-known circles. It is also true that she is sought after by many organizations eager for the words of wisdom and encouragement that enable their participants to strive for their dreams. But it wasn’t always so for her.
Left in the hospital after her birth, perry-Mason began her life in foster care. It seemed that she was unwanted and could wind up another statistic of the state. However, as an infant unaware of life itself, an inflection point occurred that began forming the woman we know as a financial wizard: a middle-aged woman adopted her and gave her love. The typical life of a child of the state would not capture and hold her hostage. She was able to attend college, which was the great equalizer and she found herself in the financial industry as a receptionist at a financial firm. She was able to turn that J.O.B (just over broke) into a career.
Another inflection point came when she read about a financial literacy camp for youth. The cost to attend that particular camp was $10,000.00 per person. There was no doubt that the youth in the inner city of Detroit would be unable to attend such a camp. It was apparent that the camp was for the elite. It was then and there that she turned all that she had learned and experienced into efforts to give at-risk youth the opportunity to become more than just P.O.O.R (Passed Over Opportunity Repeatedly). For 26 years she has energized young people to realize dreams that they never thought of. She has even influenced youths to be entrepreneurs at the young age of 9 years old! Through her efforts at Money Matters For Youth, young investors have had the opportunity to attend the Berkshire Hathaway Shareholders Meeting in Nebraska. they, along with Gail met Warren Buffet, investor, tycoon, philanthropist, chairman, and chief shareholder of Berkshire Hathaway.
From foster care, Gail Perry-Mason grew to foster youth and turn them into entrepreneurs. From greeting visitors and answering phones at a financial firm, Ms. Perry-Mason shakes hands with and welcomes million-dollar clients. The financial guru who is Gail Perry Mason in her own words says, “this is all I want now. This is my desire, to give our youth opportunities on purpose!” if her motto: “Success Benefits Others First” is any indication, then she is the most successful woman.
When first speaking with Gail Perry-Mason one can hear the excitement in her voice. She tends to always be working on something and anticipating great results. That’s what she exuded when I interviewed her.
Gail Perry-Mason, Senior Director of a Financial Firm is the author of the book, “Girl Make Your Money Grow,” and the founder of Money Matter for Youth, a non-profit organization with the mission to make young investors and entrepreneurs of Metro Detroit area youth, who might not otherwise have the opportunity to realize their potential and expand on it. Every year for more than 25 years, she has hosted the Money Matters For Youth Money Cam. during that exciting week, she along with other professionals and volunteers coach, teach and mentor Metro Detroit area youth in financial literacy. They have visited banks, attended shareholder meetings, been instructed in etiquette, and learned to golf (on the golf course where many lucrative deals are sealed).
Even more, she encourages these young investors to give back to their communities. Many of those students who have been influenced by her come back in their own young adulthood to coach and mentor and serve other youth during the Money Camp. in 2020, because of the pandemic, Gail hosted the Money Camp virtually. The result was more than 300 attended the camp from all around the country. | <urn:uuid:f28131d2-c483-49a1-a885-f056dd7e9c5b> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 3,769 |
The completion of secondary schooling marks the end of the tenth grade. But, at this point in your schooling, you must select between finishing senior secondary school in either the Commerce, Arts or Science streams or choosing directly from a broad list of courses available after 10th grade. Instead of continuing on to 11th grade, many kids enroll in developing skills or training programs that will help them find work in their subject of interest.
If you want to start a program directly after 10th grade but don’t know where to begin, you’ve come to the correct place! Diploma courses after 10th grade provide learners with different variety of options for enrolling in institutions without finishing the 12th grade.
Diploma courses provide training in a specific sector, making it easier for students to find work. Diploma programs have the benefit of enabling students with comprehensive information and abilities in a particular discipline that is required in the business in a shorter amount of time. Diploma programs are hands-on and short-term. It also assists students in finding internships and jobs in a lesser duration after the course is completed.
We have put together a list of the top 10 best courses you can do to have a successful career after your 10th grade.
1. Aeronautics and Astronautics
Aeronautics and Astronautics programs delve into the science behind the research, development, and production of aircraft, race cars, satellites, and missiles. You’ll study how they work in both our environment and space as part of the degree. Aeronautical/astronautical engineer, researcher, designer, or technician are common employment opportunities for Aeronautics and Astronautics students. These are just a few of the many options accessible to Aeronautics and Astronautics students, with many of them continuing their education. Aeronautics and Astronautics graduates may expect to earn roughly US$73,100 as a base salary, rising to an average of US$131,600 later in their careers. 59 percent of graduates active in the sector say their employment has a high meaning. This is one of the best career options out there after high school even though the price of the course can be quite high. If you are okay with shelling out some money, then this course is perfect for you.
Producing, distributing, and evaluating medications, as well as offering additional healthcare services, is the science of pharmacy. Pharmacy students will study pharmaceutical chemistry and medical science in depth, which will prepare them for a successful profession following graduation. Community pharmacists, hospital pharmacists, pharmacologists, and research scientists are all common employment for people with a pharmacy education. For fresh pharmacy graduates, salaries start at roughly $79,600, rising to a much higher $132,500 after 10 years. Surprisingly, a whopping 77 percent of pharmacy graduates say their work provides a lot of importance for them. Pharmacy is one field where there will always be scope. The latest medicines are introduced every month and as a trained pharmacist, you will always have to keep yourself updated.
3. Business Analysis
Business degrees are quite well known for being extremely popular in a variety of fields. Students of business analysis programs frequently have great mathematics and data analytic abilities, making them ideal candidates for accounting and financial management, finance, consultancy, and a variety of other business-related fields. It’s somewhat surprising that business analysis graduates generally land well-paying jobs, with starting salaries of roughly US$57,200 and rising to $133,200. This is why business analytics is a great career option to pursue after your 10th. You don’t need any prior experience and you can still excel in this field.
4. Electrical Power Engineering
Electrical power engineering graduates, like other engineering students, have a bright future ahead of them. With the new emphasis on global warming, there is an even greater urgency to shift to renewable energy, resulting in a higher need for electrical power engineering graduates. Electrical power engineering graduates will have solid scientific knowledge, as well as good arithmetic, IT, and problem-solving abilities. Electric power network analysts, electric vehicle designers, and development and market analysts are among the jobs available to graduates. Graduates start with a high income – per the most current PayScale compensation report, graduates start with a salary of $72,400, rising to $134,700 after ten years. A whopping 63 percent of electrical power engineering graduates believe their work is meaningful. The course might be a little more difficult than the others on the list but, if you manage to finish it, you will be able to come out with flying colors and a bright career ahead of you.
5. Actuarial Mathematics
Actuarial mathematics degrees apply arithmetic, analytical, economic, and industrial theory to tackle business issues such as risk, unpredictability, and the financial consequences of unanticipated events, and they have a bright future ahead of them. Risk analyzers, chartered accountants, audit analysts, and statisticians are some of the most common jobs for students. Graduates earn good salaries, ranging from $57,600 for those with less than five years of experience to $136,200 for those with more than five years of experience. PayScale, on the other hand, finds that only about half of graduates believe their profession has a high meaning and significance. If you are into mathematics and calculations, you will definitely enjoy studying actuarial mathematics. Lately, it has been one of the best choices for students who do not want to take the conventional routes like medical or engineering or a pure science stream.
6. Political Economy
The analysis of economic relations, as well as their interactions with customs, legislation, and government, as well as issues that occur from or are influenced by global politics, is known as political economics. Economists, monetary analysts, communications officers, and political consultants are just a few of the employment options available to politics and economics graduates. During the first five years following graduation, political economist graduates earn an average of US$57,600, rising to US$136,200 after ten years. The course is not very popular yet, but it has a lot of potential in today’s scenario which makes it a top choice. Political economy is an integrated part of social studies that studies how people, governments, and public policy interact. Political economists research how economic ideas like capitalism, socialism, and communism operate in practice.
7. Operations Research
Operations research (OR) is a problem-solving and judgment call analysis tool that is beneficial in business administration. Questions are dissected down into simple parts in operations research, and then the mathematical analysis is used to answer them in predetermined steps. Management teams receive statistics and advice from operations researchers. Students with diplomas in this field have excellent mathematical, analytical, and communication abilities that can be applied across a wide range of businesses. Operations researchers operate in a variety of settings, including consulting firms, financial firms, airlines, and federal agencies, to mention a few. Starting salaries are often substantial, averaging $77,900 on average. After ten years or more, they grow to £137,100, and there is plenty of room for advancement.
8. Applied Economics and Management
Most colleges help learners to specialize later in their degree to better match their hobbies and future goals. Professionals in applied economics and management are usually satisfied with their careers, with 69 percent believing that their work improves the world. Students of applied economics and management are said to earn $58,900 at the outset of their professions, rising to $140,000 after 10 years, putting them among the highest-paid graduates. Students gain an understanding of current empirical economic research techniques, which can be used as analysis instruments in a variety of circumstances. The bulk of courses are taught in English, allowing students to improve their active or passive communication skills. The course will give you a wide variety of job opportunities in today’s job market.
9. Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Electrical engineering graduates are the second greatest earners, with an average salary of $88,000 in the first five years after college and $142,200 ten years later. Electrical engineering and computer science students both have relatively low unemployment rates, thus studying these two topics combined can lead to some excellent job opportunities! Electrical engineers, IT analysts, and computer programmers are just a few of the options available to graduates. Despite this, alumni place a great value on their work, so be sure it is a good option for you before committing. Electrical Engineering may include a bit of risk at times but the job is really satisfying once you are good at it.
10. Petroleum Engineering
Petroleum engineering comes in the first position as the top degree subject to finish with this year. Petroleum engineers discover and collect oil and gas in an effective and eco-sustainable manner; as long as power is consumed, petroleum engineering graduates will still be popular! In the first five years of their professions, petroleum engineering degree holders earn an astounding $94,500 on aggregate (significantly higher than any other degree). This annual compensation increases to US$176,900 after ten years. In addition to the high pay, 77 percent of petroleum engineering graduates say their work provides a high level of purpose. | <urn:uuid:37f0db80-cacd-42ee-9d13-77db58739016> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 9,829 |
Nearly 43% of brands consider cost as a major barrier in their transition to sustainable packaging. It's reasonable to examine the immediate financial consequences of switching to more sustainable packaging. However, choosing sustainable packaging is not expensive, since its cost is outweighed by long-term gains, including better customer loyalty, adherence to regulation, and reduced waste. Managing the waste can cost a business around 4% to 10% of its annual revenue. Furthermore, people are getting more inclined towards sustainability. In response to the public’s outrage government is proactively implementing laws, hefty fines, and launching acts for the use of non-sustainable materials. All these factors are prompting companies to integrate sustainability into their packaging. Besides this, higher adoption of sustainable packaging will be the ultimate solution for increasing its affordability. As the demand for sustainable packaging increases, manufacturers can achieve economies of scale in production. Larger production volumes will lead to lower per-unit costs, which will reduce the overall cost.
Sustainable packaging refers to the creation, production, and utilization of packaging materials and solutions that have a low environmental effect over time. It aims to reduce the negative environmental and social effects associated with packaging, including resource depletion, pollution, and waste generation. When comes to opting for sustainable packaging, various factors are taken into consideration, such as material selection, packaging design, social considerations, and others. Sustainable packaging is an inclusive strategy that incorporates cooperation among packaging makers, brand owners, retailers, consumers, and government agencies in order to drive change and promote more ecologically friendly packaging practices.
Sustainability has become a critical factor in brand reputation and consumer loyalty. In the United States, South America, and Europe, around 74% of consumers are willing to pay more for the products that are provided in sustainable packaging, and nearly a quarter agree to pay a 10% or higher price increase. Companies that prioritize sustainability and adopt sustainable packaging strategies, such as flexible packaging are often viewed more favorably by consumers. Brands that align with consumer values and demonstrate a commitment to environmental responsivity are more likely to attract and retain customers. As a result, businesses are incorporating sustainable packaging as part of their corporate social responsibility efforts and marketing strategies. Our analysis shows that over a third of the consumers globally were purchasing products basis on the effects reflected by the environment that they stay in and also on their other social aspects.
The sustainable packaging landscape is been shaped by various factors:
The report from Research Nester indicated that the global sustainable packaging market is expected to be valued at around USD 412 Billion by the end of 2027 by expanding at a CAGR of 6.23% between 2020 and 2027. The market is strengthened by major players that are contributing to sustainable packaging. Sappi Limited, BASF SE, International Paper Company, Amcor Limited, DS Smith, Tetra Pak International S.A., Transcontinental Inc., Mondi PLC, Bemis Company, and Smurfit Kappa Group Plc, and some key players in the market.
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A man who returned from America has won a ruling that his brother pressured their father to sign over the family home before his death.
Paul Tociapski, 52, sued his brother, Boris, over the transfer of Hillcrest Cottage, in Weedon which was signed over to Boris by their father, Igor, in February 2010.
Paul’s barrister, Araba Taylor, told London’s High Court the transfer of the £350,000 home was “procured by undue influence” by Boris.
Judge Stuart Isaacs QC accepted that the property transfer “calls for an explanation” and told the court: “There is no sufficient evidence before me to satisfy me that the deceased executed the transfer with full, free and informed thought. For reasons of undue influence I consider that the transfer should be set aside.”
Paul Tociapski, who lives in Florida, also challenged the validity of a May 2009 will, claiming his father lacked full understanding. The will left Boris the rest of the estate - worth around £250,000.
Judge Isaacs said he was “not satisfied” Igor Tociapski understood what was in the 2009 will or its effect.
The ruling means the 2009 will is invalid, and a 2007 will - splitting the estate equally - will now take effect.
Boris, 47, was not in court. Miss Taylor said his whereabouts are unknown.
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We're used to seeing celebrities cross the line of appropriateness on Halloween but it's usually nothing more than an overly skimpy costume. In Julianne Hough's case, good sense was thrown out the window when she decided to go as "Orange Is the New Black" character Crazy Eyes.
Hough, 25, donned blackface for her costume yesterday, which she completed with an orange jumpsuit and Crazy Eyes' signature bantu knots. The actress attended the Casamigos Tequila Halloween party in Hollywood with friends, who appear to have all gone as the cast of the hit Netflix series. No one in the group, however, seems to have given Hough a heads up about her offensive getup.
UPDATE 3:45 p.m.: Hough tweeted an apology, writing:
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London, England (February 5, 2013) – THE BIGGEST mixed martial arts event ever to hit Wales will take place at the 5,000-capacity Motorpoint Arena on Saturday, May 4, 2013, when Cage Warriors Fighting Championship returns to Cardiff.
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Swansea’s John Phillips is set to have massive home support in the Welsh capital as he challenges for the CWFC middleweight belt against Jesse Taylor.
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Early childhood custody gives excessive preference to women in the case of divorce * If necessary, it is a mitzvah to divorce; but often, a marriage crisis can and should be solved to prevent suffering from the family * Through the regulation of the ‘ketubah’, Chazal established balance between husband and wife, and created a situation preventing either side from rushing into divorce * When children automatically remain with the mother and the father must pay their child support, it’s no wonder that almost 90% of divorce cases are initiated by women * Crowd sourcing: Halachic questions concerning the absorption of glass and metal utensils
Problems with Early Childhood Custody
There are two problems with early childhood custody where, in the case of divorce, the mother automatically gets custody of the children, and consequently, the father must pay her full alimony. In consequence, even when the children mature they usually remain with the mother after having done so for so long, and often, even develop a certain animosity towards their father.
The first problem with early childhood custody is that it encourages divorce by granting excessive power to divorced women, as will be explained below. The second problem is the absence of the father in the education of the children, who need both parents, even though they are divorced. In this article, I will deal with the first problem.
The Torah’s Attitude towards Divorce
According to the Torah when a couple cannot find a way of living peacefully together, in spite of all the sorrow, it is a mitzvah to divorce. Often, however, marriage crises’ can be resolved, and only if adequate efforts are not made to solve the crisis will it lead to divorce, resulting in great suffering for the husband, wife, and children.
Various surveys indicate that after five years, about half of the people who initiated divorce wish they had worked harder to restore their marriage. In all probability, even among those who say they are satisfied with their divorce, some regret it in their hearts, but lack the emotional strength to reach this painful understanding, and thus, say divorce improved their lives.
In order to avoid unnecessary divorce, our Sages enacted the ‘ketubah’. Additionally, couples finding themselves in a marriage crisis are advised to do their utmost to reach ‘shalom bayit’.
The Gradual Process of the ‘Ketubah’ Enactment
Human relationships are built on a certain sense of balance. When that balance is disrupted, relations are shaken. Even in the past when earning a livelihood involved hard physical labor, and as a result, men’s economic status was greater than that of women, it was crucial to find a balance between men and women. So we have learned in the Talmud, in the Tractate of Ketubot (82b), that in a gradual process, the optimal balance point was arrived at.
Initially, so that men would not take divorcing their wives lightly, our Sages enacted that every husband, even if he was poor, would have to pay his ex-wife at least two hundred zuz in the event of divorce. This was an amount of money a person could live on for an entire year, and this was the basis of the ‘ketubah‘. The more financially established a couple was, the higher the sum of the ‘ketubah’ was, seeing as it was determined in negotiations between the families of the bride and groom. It is important to understand: This enactment was not determined just for the benefit of women, but rather to reinforce the institution of marriage. For if it was easy for men to divorce their wives, women would also be deterred from marrying, because they would be nervous that perhaps in a time of crisis, men would divorce them. Therefore, our Sages enacted the ‘ketubah‘, and determined that its sum would be a significant figure, so that it would cause financial pain to a woman’s husband, and make him think twice before rushing to divorce his wife.
However, our Sages did not want to put in writing that all of a husband’s assets would be collateral for the ‘ketubah’, so as not to hurt real-estate transactions essential for maintaining a farm; for if buyers were aware that the land they wished to purchase was mortgaged to the ‘ketubah‘, they would be nervous about buying it.
The Search for Balance between Spouses
However, the Talmud in Ketubot goes on to say that since it was not determined that the husband’s assets were mortgaged to the payment of the ‘ketubah‘, there were women who refrained from marrying, preferring to stay single. They were afraid that despite the obligations of the ‘ketubah‘, if husbands were to fall into financial difficulties, they would divorce them, and throw them out of the house empty-handed, because in actual fact, they had no money to pay them. Thus, our Sages enacted that the sum amount of the ‘ketubah’ would be deposited in the home of the woman’s parents, and thus, even if the husband fell into financial difficulties, the sum of the ‘ketubah’ was guaranteed.
However, it turned out that when the cash money was deposited in the home of the woman’s parents, many men felt that it did not belong to them, and in times of anger, would tend to divorce their wives more frequently. Because in reality, during marriage, almost every couple experiences times of crisis; but since the value of marriage is understood, and the couple also realizes that divorce is an expensive and painful ordeal, they resolve their differences and get back to living agreeably. But when the ‘ketubah’ money was left with the woman’s parents, it was easy for an angery husband to divorce his wife in a time of a crisis, because there was no need to withdraw the money from his own pocket.
Therefore, our Sages enacted that the sum of the ‘ketubah‘ remain in the couple’s home, and be exchanged for fine vessels. Wealthy women whose ‘ketubah’ was substantial, bought silver and gold utensils while the poor purchased simple ones, and in the case of divorce, the woman would take the vessels of her ‘ketubah’, and leave.
However, it turned out that in this situation as well, husbands did not sense a significant financial loss in divorce, because they did not consider these vessels as belonging to them, and in a time of crisis, with relative ease, the husband would write his wife a ‘get‘ (bill of divorce) and tell her: “Take your vessels, and leave.”
The Balance Point of the Enactment of Shimon Ben Shetach
Therefore, Shimon ben Shetach enacted that all of a husband’s assets be mortgaged for payment of the ‘ketubah’. This was the optimal balance point, for on the one hand, the payment of the ‘ketubah‘ caused pain for the husband, since he had to remove cash from his pocket, or was forced to sell property to pay the ‘ketubah‘; on the other hand, the payment of the ‘ketubah‘ was assured, because all assets of the husband, including land he owned while married and later sold, were mortgaged for the payment of the ‘ketubah’ (this enactment was also a financial success, because by means of it, assets of the ‘ketubah’ were invested in resources that could bear fruit for the benefit of the family).
An Illustrative Example from the Kibbutzim
Among kibbutzim, as a result of their privatization, the probability of divorce significantly decreased (according to the thesis of Ro’i Bass, 2010 at Haifa University, under the guidance of Prof. Bar-Ilan, and Prof. Palgi). Beforehand, the kibbutz had taken care of all the member’s needs, and a couple’s decision to divorce carried no economic consequences. The kibbutz took pains to provide each one of them with an apartment, and continued providing for the needs of the children as before. However, after privatization, each one of the divorcing couple had to pay for his own apartment and continue providing for their children’s needs, which became more expensive after the divorce. In such a situation, couples thought twice before deciding to divorce, and some of them found ways to get through the crisis and remain married. Many of them are happy they did so.
The Damage of Early Childhood Custody
Early childhood custody granted excessive power to women and radically affected the balance between a couple, because it made divorce profitable for women – they were now confidant that no matter what, the children would remain with them, while the husband would have to pay their alimony, estimated at the average cost of child support – at least NIS 2,000 a month, per child. If a father fails to pay, Bituach Leumi (Social Security) pays in his place, and the husband is chased after by bailiffs, seizing his possessions and proceeds towards the payment of alimony. About half of all men earn less than 7,000 shekels a month, and if they have to pay child support for two children, they must pay about 4,000 shekels a month. Besides that, they have to pay rent for their own apartment, buy food and clothes, provide for their children when they come to visit, and assist them in special cases not included in regular child support. It’s no wonder that in such a situation, nearly ninety percent of divorce cases are initiated by women.
Women who detest men, provoked today by various organizations, argue that men are closed-minded, violent, evil, and deserve to be punished for what they, and their predecessors, have done to women for generations … However, reasonable folks, fond of people, understand that in both sexes there is good and bad. And when women are given excessive power in divorce agreements, the percentage of divorce rates rise. Presumably, many divorced women would argue that this is not true because, subjectively, they feel deprived. However, it seems that anyone who contemplates honestly divorce cases he is familiar with will find that in most cases, men have lost a lot more.
However, if we measure the situation of divorced women down the years, their situation may be worse off. But in times of crisis and anger, women who initiate divorce think only about the near-term, and within this range of time, they have the upper hand.
In all probability, after early childhood custody is annulled, the divorce rate will decrease. It’s too bad that good and decent Members of Knesset fail to understand this, and in the meantime, heighten the suffering of men, women, and children.
Halachic Questions for Experts in Metal and Glass Utensils
In this paragraph, I turn to experts and all interested parties with a request for help and assistance in clarifying a halachic issue. Recently, I have engaged in studying the laws of meat and milk and their mixtures. From the Talmud and Rishonim it appears that the sides of utensils made of metal absorb a great measure of the flavor of foods cooked in them, to the point where even if the utensils are cleaned, one can still taste the flavor of the food absorbed in the utensil in a subsequently cooked food. And because it is impossible to estimate just how much taste is released from a utensil, our Sages were ‘machmir‘ (stringent), and considered all sides of the utensil as if they are fully absorbed with the taste, unless a trustworthy Gentile tasted the cooked dish, and failed to discern the prohibited flavor.
About eight hundred years ago, halachic discussions concerning glassware arose, and the Rishonim were divided about their status – if they absorb, or not. In practice, according to tests conducted recently (by Rabbi Yair Frank and Rabbi Dr. Dror Fixler), it has been shown that metal and glass utensils absorb only a tiny bit, to the point where it is impossible to taste the flavor absorbed in the utensil.
My questions are: 1) Have there been significant changes in the composition of metal since ancient times, or perhaps the absorption in question also includes foods stuck to the utensil, which were difficult to remove without modern detergents, which were only invented some two hundred years ago? 2) Is it possible that the taste absorbed in the utensils or stuck to them could be stronger than its volume, i.e., the taste of one such gram of food stuck to the utensil could be ten times stronger than the taste of a gram of the cooked dish itself? 3) Why did halachic discussions concerning glassware begin only eight hundred years ago: were glassware utensils for use in kitchens not produced earlier? 4) Is it possible to say that the utensils made of glassware discussed were used only as a ‘kli sheni’ and not as a ‘kli rishon’ used to cook on fire, because if used on fire, they would crack? 5) When was fireproof glassware invented?
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Choosing the right plate, bowl, glass or cutlery can also significantly improve the look of your shot. When you shoot food, it is important to choose a color scheme that that will complement the color or character of the food. A darker background can intensify the color of a dish, while shooting on a white background will always create a clean look.
Accenting food with texture and added color will add to the appetite appeal and
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Nov 2, 2012
Minnesota scientists find restaurant violations correlate with outbreaks
Restaurant food safety violations correlated well with outbreaks of foodborne disease in Minnesota, according to a study yesterday in the Journal of Food Protection. Minnesota researchers analyzed data collected during routine inspections at restaurants connected to outbreaks and those not connected to outbreaks. They found significantly more violations at outbreak restaurants, and they also identified 11 violations significantly more likely to be associated with outbreaks of norovirus, Clostridium perfringens, and Salmonella illnesses, which cause most US foodborne illness. They conclude, "This approach can help identify criteria more likely to be associated with outbreak locations and allow operators to focus on interventions that will have the most significant impact in higher risk establishments." The authors detailed their three-pathogen-focused tool in a separate report in the same journal.
Nov 1 J Food Prot study abstract
Nov 1 J Food Prot report abstract
Scientists identify 'nearest neighbor' to 2011 sprout E coli outbreak strain
A genomic analysis of the 2011 Escherichia coli O104:H4 strain traced to contaminated sprouts in Germany reveals that its "nearest neighbor" is a 2009 strain from the Republic of Georgia, according to a report in PLoS One yesterday. Differences between the two strains, however, indicate that the outbreak E coli strain probably didn't directly evolve from the older strain. Researchers from the United States and Georgia detailed the complete genomes of an isolate from the 2011 outbreak—which sickened more than 4,000 with enterohemorrhagic disease—and two isolates from cases of bloody diarrhea in Georgia in 2009. "Comparative genome analysis indicates that, while the Georgian strains are the nearest neighbors to the 2011 outbreak isolates sequenced to date, structural and nucleotide-level differences are evident" between the isolates, the authors wrote. The nucleotide-level differences probably occurred more than once since 2009, the authors conclude, or the outbreak strain may be the result of a recent reassortment.
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Nevada January 29, 2019
The Longest Tunnel In Nevada Has A Truly Fascinating Backstory
If you’ve ever found yourself driving along Interstate 80 just east of the tiny community known as Carlin, chances are you passed through a set of tunnels known collectively as Carlin Tunnel. Believe it or not, these tunnels have been around for well over a century. You may be thinking “What’s the big deal?”, but you have to consider the history that has traveled through these tunnels over the years. In fact, Carlin Tunnel is a must-see for any Nevadan who enjoys exploring the places that have made our state the place that it is today. Take a look:
Construction on Carlin Tunnel first began in 1903 by the Southern Pacific Railroad. They've become a notable landmark in Nevada over the years and it's their history that makes them so fascinating.
The tunnels were meant to be part of straightening the First Transcontinental Railroad, since prior to this time the railroad followed the curved river through the canyon.
The second tunnel was constructed by the Western Pacific Railroad for the Feather River Route, a historic rail line that connected Oakland with Salt Lake City. It's been over a century but trains still regularly travel through these tunnels, even to this day.
U.S. Route 40 was originally routed through the canyon's old railroad grade and with the construction of I-80, two more bores were constructed to accommodate increased traffic. All in all, Carlin Tunnel encompasses four separate bores.
The tunnel themselves have made the news a handful of times over the years. Soon after the Carlin Tunnel was originally constructed, a 1908 rock slide caused the Southern Pacific tunnel to collapse and a huge effort was made to save the historic rail line. In 1939, a City of San Francisco passenger train derailed nearby and killed 24 people. The derailment was later ruled as sabotage.
The average traveler may drive through these tunnels without giving it a second thought, but the historic value of these impressive tunnels must be acknowledged. After all, a lot of history has made its way through these tunnels over the past 116 years.
Experience Carlin Tunnel for yourself. Check out the brief YouTube video below of this iconic landmark, courtesy of DiversifyNevada.
Have you driven through Carlin Tunnel before? Do you know any other fascinating stories associated with these tunnels? Let us know in the comments! It turns out the Silver State is home to all sorts of interesting man-made wonders. Have you seen this
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When it comes to shopping for video cameras, it can get a bit messy since there are not only so many different shapes and sizes out there but also price-points. Today we continue to provide our readers with more budget-specific reviews, and in our case today, some video cameras for budgets of under $200. It did take quite some time to make sure the models we gathered were even worth looking at in the first place, and ultimately we’re happy with what we were able to compile. But first, let’s look into some insight to read before we get into choosing the actual ‘best’ for you.
Just as we explained in our video cameras guide, let’s highlight a few factors for you to keep in mind while you read our roundups below. When choosing a video camera, there are some certain ‘specifications’ and ‘terminology’ you’ll be seen thrown around by camera companies when they market their products. To simplify it for you, here are some standard guidelines we’ll recommend for video cameras at under $200 or less: At least 720p resolution (no lower, please — although we usually do prefer at least 1080p; however, this price-point makes that more difficult to reach), SD card storage as opposed to on-board memory, LCD monitorsscreens to help us navigate, built-in WiFi for easy transfer, and other additional features to help out our flow such as on-camera editing, image enhancement (red-eye reduction, image assist), auto-focus, and more. These last features won’t be ‘make or break’ by any means, but any additional help is always a plus.
The type of video camera you’re looking for will also deter you in a specific direction here. And if you have not chosen your ‘type’ yet, that will take us a step down into looking at what you’ll actually be using your video camera for. The $200 or less range is a bit limiting (as compared to perhaps under $500 video cameras). We’ll always recommend DSLR cameras for video since their lenses are interchangeable and provide the best quality; however, not many come in at $200 or less, and others may but the lenses could start to cost you. Others also feel they’re a bit too large if they’re traveling or prefer to hold their camera more steady. In that case, check out traditional camcorders with a strap to help keep it sturdy with one hand. There are also ‘compact’, ‘pocket’, or even ‘action’ cameras out there (we have a few below) to help with those in need of a travel camera or merely those on-the-go. We tried to find a bit of each to give you some options.
The Best Video Cameras Under $200
Canon VIXIA HF R600
To begin, the Canon Vixia HF R600 is one of our top picks as the best video camera under $200, and this one brings us a reliable small compact build in the traditional camcorder look and feel. This camera has some simple yet useful features that makes it easy to use and is a great option for both advanced videographers as well as amateurs on a strict budget. Some of the top features of the HF R600 comes with are its variation of optical zooms, removable SD card, and 1920×1080 high-definition finish.
It’s also known for its whopping 57x zoom count which lets you get in close for those long distance shots you may be looking for. Reviews and overall consensus on this camera are great and many people recommended it for semi-pro and personal use. With these features and users rating the camera high to give us confidence, this camera is one of the best video cameras under 200 dollars. Not to mention that high-resolution, amazing zoom as well as sleek and compact build to give us versatility in shooting our video clips.
Kodak PIXPRO FZ201
Next on the list we have the Kodak Pixpro FZ201. Coming in a more traditional and ‘DSLR-like’ build, the FZ201 has a wide variety of different options for the video and picture enthusiast. Although a bit larger than others, this one is still relatively small and compact to fit in handheld bags and makes it easy for any adventurous person to take pictures or videos in the blink of an eye.
Some of the standout features this camera has includes a 20x optical zoom, a 3 inch lens, and 720p HD video capability, 25mm Wide Angle lens (not interchangeable), 16 Megapixels in case you’re into photos as well, and a nifty Optical Image Stabilization unit to help you focus. The price range on this particular camera is in the higher range but still won’t put you over your budget. The simplicity of FZ201 is what sets the camera apart from the others cameras on this list which makes it one of the best video cameras under $200.
The Kodak Zi6 introduces us to a different shape and size that may be perfect for your travel or on-the-go uses for a video camera. This one has a sleek and slim design sets it apart from most modern-day recording devices. Considered a ‘pocket camera’ (which is a term we haven’t seen much the past few years), the Zi6 records high-definition video at 720p (60 fps with 16:9 aspect ratio) and makes it easy to upload videos to your computer for some post-production with its built-in USB drive. It also includes cables to hook up to you HDTV for a better viewing platform.
You have a nice color 2.4-inch viewfinder for easy navigation and viewing of your clips on-the-fly, and it uses an expandable SD/SDHC card slot up to 32 GB. The battery is rechargeable (both batteries and charger included in the box) so be wary if you’re going on long trips without an electrical outlet. Online uses reviewed this camera extremely well and is highly rated among the best cameras for under 200 dollars.
Rockbirds may not be as well-known as Kodak and Canon but that doesn’t mean they don’t have high quality camcorders. The Rockbirds HDV-5052STR is one of their signature cameras is for those looking to purchase a handheld video recorder for a cheaper price than other popular and highly marketed brands. It is stacked with essential features and more, such as night vision, WiFi, real-time broadcasting (essentially live since it has WiFi), long-lasting battery and 32 GB storage. Its small compact design also makes it friendly with travelers who carry cameras in small bags.
Some other specs include a 5MP CMOS Sensor, SD card support (doesn’t come with one, so buy it separately), and digital zoom (not optical, so it gets a bit choppy when you’re zooming but focuses once you’re done). It isn’t the most eye-popping video camera out there, but is still a feasible choice if you wanted a camcorder design and build at a budget-friendly price since this one is way under our $200 or less mark.
The Akaso EK7000 camera is a similar design to the modern-day GoPro — or shall we say, pretty much an exact design? Considered an action camera, its small build is great if you’re into action sports, adventurous clips or outdoor events. It easily attaches to many different objects such as helmets, cars, handlebars, and handheld sticks (the package does come with quite a few accessories and mounts so you can get going immediately). What probably stands out the most here is that it records in 4K ultra HD and has a 12 megapixel camera for photos — some of the highest in this guide. It also comes with a wireless wrist remote so you can start recording or snap pictures while you’re on the move.
Like the others, the EK7000 also comes with is the built-in WiFi — you can connect to the internet in seconds and upload your video straight to YouTube or edit the video with a phone app. Reviews on this camera were high and recommended by users who have purchased this model despite the knock-off brand name. The price range on this camera is not too high and lower than the majority of the cameras on the list while we’re at it. Overall this is one of the best video cameras under $200 if you wanted some action filming in your repertoire.
JVC PICSIO GC-FM1A
JVC has always been the budget friendly camera company and its no different when they came out with the JVC Picsio GC-FM1A. This camera has a simple design and resembles more of a phone-like shape. Although it’s the cheapest camera on the list it still has a lot of built-in technology to go along with it. Its records in 1440 x 1080p HD, has a two-inch LED monitor, and an 8 megapixel camera in case you’d like to take photos as well. If you’re looking to keep your budget low while still grabbing a rather versatile video camera in term of its size, this would be the best choice. It is missing some important features however.
It doesn’t come with a flash and in order to upload photos you have to insert the SD card into you computer to upload images and videos. Reviews on the camera were decent and did not compare as well to the Kodak Zi6 which shares a similar design, albeit it’s much cheaper so you’re getting what you pay for. All in all it’s still a great camera for under 200 dollars but id say it’s on the lower-end of the list for a reason. | <urn:uuid:207b593f-35d3-4fed-aeee-572d035cb9bb> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 8,831 |
TAP Colloquium: Dr. Graciela Gelmini
What Is the Dark Matter Made Of?
Dr. Graciela Gelmini
University of California, Los Angeles
What the dark matter, the dominant form of matter in the Universe, consists of is one of the major fundamental open problems in physics, astrophysics and cosmology. This problem has been with us since the 1930’s and although we have made considerable progress, the nature of dark matter remains elusive. We will review what we know about dark matter, why we think of either new elementary particles with particular characteristics or primordial black holes as the potential constituents of the dark matter, and how we are trying experimentally and observationally to find out what the dark matter is made of. The extent of the worldwide effort to try to detect dark matter through interactions other than gravity in direct, indirect and collider searches is truly impressive, and has so far resulted in some hints of possible dark matter signals. We will discuss some of these hints and then future search prospects. | <urn:uuid:660e4cb0-8cbf-4f3d-8967-e5a8ca0f86d5> | HuggingFaceTB/smollm-corpus/tree/main/fineweb-edu-dedup | smollm-corpus | eng_Latn | 1,045 |
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The students investigated special places in their community and explored the reasons why these places are special and significant in their lives, recommending their friends visit these places on a ‘Virtual Tourist’ page.
This project was truly democratic – by the students, for the students and of the students. The rationale for the project was to give students across Asia and Europe a platform to voice their opinion on any and every topic.
Through this project, the students shared information, opinions and creative works about modern day heroes via Facebook apps and multimedia presentations.
The rationale of the Chain Stories project was to allow the students to have fun while writing a story, and at the same time have the opportunity to learn about different genres as they explore the English language.
This project explored the everyday lives of young people. By taking, describing and sharing photos on a blog, students learnt to appreciate their own lives and the lives of others.
Continuing the previous year’s project, students explored sea-related topics such as places, ecology, food, myths, proverbs, songs and legends. Focussing on a single topic each month, peers shared findings and gave feedback.
Through this project, students learnt how to recycle non-biodegradable materials like plastics, and transform these seemingly hazardous wastes into exciting art pieces, landscaping materials, novelty items and other art forms.
This project encouraged students to engage in a collaborative learning task swhich required them to research national and local heroes in their country. Students created and shared multimedia outputs in tribute of these people.
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The Egyptians have opened the Rafah crossing to PEOPLE only, not to GOODS. They are not fools, and are not willing to take upon themselves the burden of Gaza; they prefer to leave it to Israel. The Gazans are still unable to import some raw materials and export finished goods to the outside world. As long as this situation continues, the Gaza economy will remain in a very poor state and the flotilla problem, intended to call attention to the Gaza suffering, will remain. Of course, Israel should lift the economic siege which has failed to achieve any intended goal. The original intent of the siege was to get the Gazans to overthrow Hamas, which was not acieved. Later, new excuses were found, the latest being Shalit's captivity. Now that Shalit was released, let us watch out for a new improved excuse. All this said, the military threat from Gaza remains real. The air and sea blockade will have to remain in place. An economic recovery will take the wind out of the sails of future flotillas.
Iran's oil exports to South Korea quadruple to 400,000 barrels a day after sanctions lift (Reuters)
from the article: Israel Navy intercepts Gaza-bound aid vessels; no injuries reported
Yael Patir, Israel director of the left-leaning U.S. Jewish body, sat down with Haaretz to talk about Trump, the gap between U.S. and Israeli Jews, and the growing anger at the Israeli peace camp. Though she concedes boycott efforts by some on the left have a negative effect, she rejects calls to keep peace efforts local.01:12 01.05.16 | 5 comments | <urn:uuid:5e9336f1-ca40-4c08-95b3-d97cbccdbcd2> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,539 |
The news that Christopher Sign, the news anchor for ABC TV in Birmingham, Alabama, who broke the story about former President Bill Clinton’s secret 2016 tarmac meeting with then-
Attorney General Loretta Lynch, whose suspicious death over the weekend was quickly ruled a “suicide,” has gotten Clinton watchers doing some new math.
If you start with Linda Thompson’s 1993 list of 34 and add Seth Rich, Jeffrey Epstein and now Christopher Sign the Clinton body count is up to at least 37. Former Congressman Bill Dannemeyer pegged his list at 24 back in 1994, so with Rich, Epstein and Sign that would make the low end of the body count 27. The “Clinton Blood Trail” lists 90 killings, but it includes those killed at the Waco, Texas, Branch Davidian compound. You can also see another list of 46 mysterious deaths related to the Clintons reported by the Las Vegas CBS local affiliate through this link.
The fact that these deaths have been all been investigated and ruled suicides, accidents or murders by persons unknown doesn’t negate the fact that people who cross, P.O. or embarrass the Clintons have a bizarre habit of turning up dead.
As Matt Margolis reported for our friends at PJ Media, Christopher Sign definitely fit the profile of a likely addition to the Clinton body count:
Hillary Clinton was under investigation for her private email server by the FBI when Sign revealed a secret meeting between her husband, Bill Clinton, and Lynch on June 27, 2016, on the tarmac at Phoenix’s Sky Harbor Airport, mere days before former FBI Director James Comey announced the FBI would not recommend charges against her.
The optics of the meeting proved problematic for Clinton, despite both Bill Clinton and Loretta Lynch insisting that the ongoing investigation wasn’t brought up during their conversation.
“Bill Clinton was on that plane for 20 minutes, and it wasn’t just about golf, grandkids, and Brexit,” Sign said on Fox & Friends in February 2020. “There’s so much that doesn’t add up.”
Sign also told Fox News then that his family had received numerous death threats after he broke the story. “My family received significant death threats shortly after breaking this story. Credit cards hacked. You know, my children, we have code words. We have secret code words that they know what to do.”
What’s more, Christopher Sign’s reporting led conservative media to point out that Loretta Lynch had no grandchildren and didn’t play golf, so the golf and grandkids conversation cover story was a lot of transparent nonsense.
Matt Margolis also reported:
His [Christopher Sign’s] death is being investigated as a suicide. He was 45 years old and leaves behind a wife and three children. He was described by ABC 33/40 as a dedicated family man, who “turned down an opportunity to work for one of the national networks to come to ABC 33/40, and he made that decision because of his family.”
“That decision put him in a place where he could see his boys off to school in the mornings, watch them play baseball in the evenings, and take them fishing on the weekends.”
Other than the fact that he crossed the Clintons, does that sound like Christopher Sign was a likely candidate to commit suicide?
As for others who might be in the Clinton’s crosshairs, you can check the Vegas odds on Jeffrey Epstein’s girlfriend/procurer Ghislaine Maxwell committing suicide or otherwise dying in jail before her trial through this link. I'm not a betting man, but the odds don't look really good for Ms. Maxwell, especially after Mr. Sign's "suicide."
Christopher Sign suicide
Linda Thompson's list
Clinton Blood Trail
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First of all, I would just like to clarify things. I was here in wordpress way back college but then I forgot everything when I started to work. Now that I am working and doing nothing in front of the computer, I kind of just googled around and decided to blog again. So here I am… Introducing myself once again. This version is definitely not version 2 of myself for the lots of downs that I have had but it’s for the better anyway. Without further ado, Here’s the 100 simple/complicated facts about myself:
1. 100% Filipina but Chinese think I am Chinese. (Kinda doesn’t like it but what to do)
2. Korean Drama/Variety Show addict. I can watch shows all day long.
3. Currently 14 hours across the country. I’ve been doing this since ’17 and looking forward to many more.
4. I am a graduate of Culinary Arts but I don’t have a talent in cooking.
5. Trying hard dancer and singer. (Very much guilty!!)
6. Was 99% drama queen now it’s 98.99% hahahaha!
7. If sleep vs. eat, I would choose sleep.
8. I love rainy days.
9. Rainy road trips are my kind of road trip.
10. I don’t know how to drive and I don’t want to learn ever.
11. I have tried Go Kart racing and when asked if I know how to drive, I confidently said “YES… bump cars”
12. I have umbrella, but I don’t want to use them especially when raining! Too much hassle!
13. I am into chocolates with nuts. Shoutout to Kirkland chocolates only $12.99 in Costco ♥
14. My dream is to travel around the world for free and getting paid at the same time. (Living the dream!)
15. I love the moon, trees, mountain and clouds.
16. I am very strict with people who throw garbage anywhere. I always make them pick it up. I don’t care if we will spend a day there. JUST. PICK. IT. UP.
17. I was once scared of the color red (blaming Shutter the Thai version not the US version) but I now love it, thus my favorite color is green. Kidding! It’s red.
18. I laugh at my own jokes. I think I am a funny person – very funny to be exact.
19. I have this very confident and arrogant feeling that I can be an actress if only i have the body and the face.
20. If given a chance to change my profession, I would like to be a writer or a film maker.
21. I really love reading. My dream is to have a library in my home.
22. I want to go to Disneyland again for two days. One for dressing up like a princess with photo shoot and two for riding those rides.
23. Ever since I was 7 years old, I badly want to go to Korea. If you would ask me what’s my wish every time? I always say trip to Korea!
24. My visa was ALWAYS denied that’s why I can’t go to Korea HAHAHAHA.
25. I have never had a legit boyfriend. (It’s not as sad as you think it is)
26. When I was in college, I was known as Joygina Wilson (from Georgina Wilson my girl crush model)
27. I love Rootbeer, Mountain Dew, Ginger Ale & Aranciata Rossa Orange Soda. The rest, I’ll pass. 🙂 BUT if water vs. sodas? I’ll choose water!
28. I want to stay and live for a while in Europe.
29. I want to do Skydiving in Switzerland.
30. I want to try Bungee Jumping in Macau Tower.
31. I love writing. I compose essays and sometimes poems when I am in the mood of it. Sometimes, words just came rushing out of my head and I have the urge to write it down.
32. Even though I love writing, I have never finished one of those things that I have written.
33. I don’t like hot places.
34. Whenever I feel down, I will eat frozen/very cold foods.
35. I only have one username in all of my social media so that it won’t be hard for me to remember.
36. I used to have an issue with best friends before but now I can confidently say that I have 2 best friends that I will keep (with maximum effort!). Gezelle & O’neal ♥
37. I used to hate my full name. For 22 years, I was trying to hide my first name to people.
38. I love Brooklyn nine-nine, Black-ish, Superstore, How I Met Your Mother, Stranger Things, The Bigbang Theory and Modern Family for US TV series
39. Ask me anything about Marvel Cinematic Universe, I will do my best to answer you right away! Big fan!!
40. Never watched Harry Potter, Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings.
41. I love Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series!
42. Stephanie Perkins and Rainbow Rowell are 2 authors that are so close to my heart.
43. I really really love Running Man and Knowing Brothers.
44. Up until I was 21 y/o, I don’t know how to use make up. When I was in college, I used to slap my cheeks and bite my lips to have color. Then I saw these Korean ladies….
45. I don’t like my hair. It is too thick and I have weird bangs curls.
46. I rarely produce sweats (even though it’s too hot!) I don’t know if I should brag this. Hah!
47. My favorite Disney Princesses are Belle, Jasmin, Rapunzel, Ariel and yes, Elsa.
48. I was once addicted to High School Musical that I know not just their songs but also their dialog. (Poor DVD I used to repeat everything haha)
49. While all of my friends hate Sharpay Evans, I personally love her! FABULOUS! And I used to hate Gabriella because she was too… pa-victim ew. haha.
50. I am not that good in Math but not bad either but I gotta own this, I was BEST IN MATH in 4th year HS. SUCK IT O’NEAL! Hahahaha.
51. I have an adopted cat and her name is Yeppeo. She now has 2 sons named Oreo and Spidey. I love them so much and they know me even though I rarely go home. Then when I got home, my friend gave me 2 cats 1 is a pure black cat and the other was supposed to be another black but it’s mixed. I now have a total of 5 cats. Looking forward for more!
52. I am scared of wearing necklaces, watches and bracelets cause I am acidic 😦
53. I don’t like bringing bag with me when going to the mall. Too hassle.
54. I can hold my pee for 6 hours. Okay, gross haha.
55. I am never a picky eater.
56. Top 5 favorite cuisines: KOREAN, CHINESE, FILIPINO, INDIAN & ITALIAN.
57. I suck at drawing.
58. I named my room C.R. “Cute Room” (and then my dad decided to erase it I think he didn’t believe me)
59. Milk Tea is life. ♥
60. Low-key lactose intolerant. (I don’t care, I love milk tea, I love ice cream!)
61. I went to Taiwan on 2017 just to watch Coldplay concert.
62. First ever outside of the country travelling alone without the knowledge of my parents was in Taiwan 2017. Best 4 days of my life!!!
63. I easily get bruises.
64. I tend to cry very fast.
65. I love adventures!
66. Prayer is the key as to where I am now.
67. I am a very chatty person. I can talk for a day continuously. However, I give way if there is someone talking in the group.
68. I always give harsh and mean comments to only 1 person here on Earth.
69. I am into colored pens but I love brown the most when I am writing.
70. I am not a competitive person. I always give way. Scared. Hah
71. I like cute things. (SHARPAY EVANS!)
72. I have 2 favorite triplets: 1. Daehan, Minguk & Manse 2. Grizzly, Pan-pan & Ice Bear ♥
74. I love listening to music.
75. When we were in HS, we cut class to go to the nearest mall and to eat Chinese food. ROTC HAHAHAHA
76. I can easily fall asleep, wherever I am, whatever the weather is.
77. No matter how people tell me that I look confident in what I do, deep inside I feel so awkward.
78. I can say that I have a little bit long patience. I once waited for a friend for 4 hours from 5AM.
79. I am more of a night person. I can stay up until 5AM and sleep until 11AM.
80. I have tons of celebrity crush and 24 hours are not enough for me to tell you how many are they. (Not an exaggeration!)
81. When someone asks me “what is your favorite…” I cannot answer anything except my favorite color.
82. I don’t like insects/animals that crawl. Just by typing it, I am getting goosebumps.
83. I love the combination of French fries and ice cream!
84. I always sing in the shower and I have to sing louder to annoy my sister.
85. I don’t like wearing jeans because I feel suffocated and it feels hot wearing it.
86. When a song I like comes while having a conversation with someone, I will stop talking and will start singing.
87. I don’t like it when people touch my hair and my face.
88. I used to be sarcastic. I think I changed a lot when I started switching jobs.
89. The only sport that I like is sports car.
90. I am tall enough to be in the criteria of Flight Attendant in the Philippines.
91. I found Romeo and Juliet’s love story non-romantic and eye rolling moment.
92. I tried to finish this facts about me last year on October and I failed obviously ’cause I am just about to post it now, almost a year after. Thus number 32.
93. I am now trying to live healthily. Am now trying to be aware of my calorie intakes, less carbs, less sweets, and more water! Let’s all be healthy please because health is wealth!
94. Because of my job, I have been to one of the top 5 cities I wanna go to: NEW YORK! (YES I LOVE MY JOB)
95. Whenever I’m preparing like to go to work or just to go outside to do some errands, I have a playlist and it’s BLACKPINK (in your area). I just love dancing to their songs.
96. I’m so sorry but it’s so fun to make children cry. I love playing with them but I love making them cry more than making them laugh. I’m so mean huhuhahaha.
97. I love surprises!
98. 24 years of living and I’ve never received bouquet of flowers from someone. Not that I’m complaining because I’m not a fan of flower but I think it’s going to be special if I received one while I’m still alive.
99. I am an overthinker. I create scenarios in my head.
100. (FINALLY!) I have experienced the goodness and the grace of God the most in my life on March 03, 2019. The day I got to know that I am chosen and I am loved. ♥
Finally I have finished this facts about me! It’s fun but tiring at the same time! I hope to write once again!
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August 23, 2008
Heavy Metal Hopes Dashed – Here’s My Hair-Raising Story
By Stephen McGinty
IWOULD put my failure as a Heavy Metal fan down to my hair. While my peers in black leather biker jackets encouraged their follicles to grow into the most luxuriant manes, cascading rivers of black and brown hair that swept over their shoulders and dangled halfway down their back, my own barnet stubbornly refused to yield. For some unknown reason my hair was possessed by a most recalcitrant nature, namely its refusal to touch my shoulders, preferring instead to grow to within an inch or two, then begin to curl back up towards my ears and bestow upon me the appearance of a little Dutch girl.The absence of a fine head of hair made headbanging problematic. Those with a decent length needed only to embark on a gentle nod and the hairy edifice would jangle and jig like a sandstorm. I, meanwhile, had to headbang to the point of inducing a tumour in order to shift my poor thatch. Afterwards, you couldn't help but feel like you had stumbled off a petrol-driven merry-go-round. I remember being told that each headbang killed off 10,000 brain cells and carefully calculating that I could probably afford to lose a few million per concert.
The man who made me doubt that spurious figure was Angus Young, the diminutive guitarist from AC/DC. Born in Glasgow, he and his brother Malcolm emigrated to Australia with their parents and there founded, with Bon Scott, himself an export from Kirriemuir, perhaps the greatest rock band in the world. Since the early Seventies, Angus had been headbanging at such a furious rate that, if true, he would surely now be a dribbling goon, confined to a wheelchair, instead of preparing once again to embark on a world tour whose Scottish date I await with eager anticipation.
There is something about AC/DC that brings out the best in people. They are universally loved, guaranteed to sell out any tour and almost unique in the musical firmament for refusing to write songs with any political message, unless you include peons to the pleasures of having sex with large-breasted women, an anti-feminist diatribe, or a skewed celebration of femininity.
Their lyrics are woefully direct. When my wife finally succumbed to their brilliance and began singing the songs out loud, I had to stop her when she sang one lyric as: "Let me cogitate with my mind..." The very notion of Brian Johnston, the Newcastle singer who took over after Bon Scott choked on his own drunken vomit in 1980, actually using the word "cogitate" in a song is hilarious. The line, in fact, was: "Let me cut your cake with my knife".
Back in 1986 I failed in my bid to win a place with the legion of fans dressed as duplicates of Angus Young, in schoolboy uniform of shorts, blazer and satchel and armed with cardboard guitars, who got to film the band's video for Who Made Who. (The song, one of my favourites, was written especially for the soundtrack of the film Maximum Overdrive, directed by Stephen King, a turkey whose dollars 15million budget is a price worth paying for the song.)
So I felt for the fans who this week lost out on the opportunity to appear in the band's new video for their forthcoming single, Runaway Train, but I recommend they check out the YouTube video of one lucky winner's rendition of the song, played in his bedroom, complete with wild air-guitar moves.
* The new AC/DC album, Black Ice, is out in October. The concert is scheduled for early next year. My trips to the barber are on hold.
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It has taken seven years of hard work, headaches, and sometimes almost complete abandonment, but I have finally completed my University studies. Some weeks after I finished my last assignment, my elation was hampered by doubts and confusion. Not used to being idle, I felt lost.
I can be pretty hopeless when it comes to a sense of direction. I can’t venture into unknown territory without a map, which is why I always need my husband to read the maps while I drive.
Some years back, I drove home alone after visiting my sister’s place in a suburb in southern Sydney. After a few visits, I knew the route home, but on this particular day I must have been overly confident, for I had taken a wrong turn. I had detoured into unfamiliar territory and felt instant panic. I tried to keep as close to the highway as possible, knowing this was the only way I could get back home. I pulled over to the side of the road and consulted the street directory, but this didn’t help as I could not locate any street signs, let alone read them. Now I knew how Dorothy felt in the Wizard of Oz; being lost can be a frightening experience. I saw some people walking on the path nearby and was faced with a dilemma. Which fear was greater – being lost or talking to strangers? I chose the former and asked these people directions that would see me safely on my way home again.
From this experience, I came to realise three important things:-
- The future is full of uncertainties.
- Have a plan.
- It’s alright to ask for help.
So now, after finishing my studies, my husband asked me what I was going to do. I reverted back to my favourite childhood saying: ‘I don’t know’. Without hesitation, my husband calmly replied ‘You’ve always wanted to write; now’s your time to do it’.
Sometimes we may stray off course once in a while, but it’s good to know that someone always has our best interests at heart – even complete strangers.
Have you ever been lost and needed help? What scares you the most – being lost or talking to strangers? Are you afraid of the unknown? Do you see uncertainties as opportunities? Do you believe strangers are friends we haven’t met yet?
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The Peace Filled Sanctuary is in your heart, right now.
Sitting silently last night with others, I was filled with the peace that requires nothing. Mind gratefully surrendering its inflammation and worry to the source of itself - illuminated stillness. Emotional body came home to the Heart and deep fulfillment was revealed, bringing quiet joy. This simple act of Stopping All Doing is the most radical act of my lifetime. I encourage one and all, with my life, to take up the practice of the Samurai with no Sword and surrender to living silence that cuts through ego, cuts through distraction, and points immaculately to that which is Present in All. The reward is natural integrity from which one can live in peace and harmony. And it spreads... May Love Rule on Earth. Peace Peace Peace - I am that. I am Peace itself; Freedom Itself; Love alive, living my life right now.
I go forward without moving, I stand Still and see. I respond like a Samurai whose Sword is Stillness.
LOVE will lead this life.
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Basic Detailing Tutorial By Finzy
This tutorial aims to provide you with some basic ways of extending your architecture and making it look better without using very advanced tools.
When creating basic architecture, I usually use two primary tools: the knife tool and the bevel tool. The knife tool can be used to cut polygons into smaller sections, and while it is more crude than, say, the edge cutter, it can be used to create simple doorways for instance.
The bevel tool can basically be used to create small "holes" into existing architecture, or creating a leveled surface, so to speak (for instance a small platform, raised/lowered areas). Its applications include making windows for instance.
Merge polygons (from the Modify tab to the right) can often be used to ease editing and optimize your model.
Let's try creating a doorway in the first step using the knife tool.
TIP : For the knife tool to work optimally, I recommend having at least 5 polygons on each axis for your model. I haven't been able to make horizontal cuts on horizontal surfaces with this tool yet (it only seems to work horizontally on a flat plane), so having 5 polygons on every axis removes the need for horizontal cuts and saves time.
TIP #2 : It's a good idea to have a reference model for the doorway before making any cuts. In my maps for instance, I've often placed wooden tresholds to mark doorway spots for easier editing. These "tresholds" can also prevent players from seeing (possible) bad cuts... :P
- Go to mesh editor if you haven't already, and select the area of wall polygons you wish to make a doorway to.
TIP : You may wish to merge the doorway polygons for easier editing by going to the Modify tab on the right and selecting "Merge polygons".
- With the polygons selected, draw a vertical line along the floor to where you want to make the cut (this will represent the edge of the doorway) To be precise, you may need to have grid view enabled (although the grid only shows up on a flat plane). A slight upwards mouse movement is usually enough to draw the line. You should see a yellow line appear, indicating the direction of the cut. Press Enter to accept the cut and see what happens.
TIP : If something goes wrong, remember that you can always press Ctrl+Z to undo...
- Repeat this process on the other edge of the doorway.
- Once you think you have a good enough shape for the doorway, delete the polygons remaining in the middle between the two cuts and you should have a hole in your model.
- Next you can simply create a new mesh (primitive) or model on the other side of this hole and then repeat the same cutting process on it to create a hole that matches the hole on your current model. Note that you have to be very precise in placement or you may leave "holes" to your doorway from where you can see the background. Scale the model precisely to make it fit the new hole. If the doorway is supposed to connect two rooms, you may wish to make a small corridor inbetween to ease editing (note: you can also use the "drag align" tool like in world editor to position primitives after they have been created).
- If you've done all this, you're done! The knife tool doesn't require you to adjust your texturing or uvmaps, so don't worry about that.
In the next step we'll try creating simple windows with the bevel tool.
- Select the wall polygon(s) you wish to make a window to.
TIP : You can combine your knowledge from the previous step by using the knife tool in combination with bevel to create bits of walls between your windows, or differently shaped windows.
- From the Add tab on the right, select "Bevel"...
- Keep your left mouse button pressed and try moving the mouse around to see what happens to the selected polygons. By drawing your mouse forward, the polygons should move backwards, creating a small hole. Move the camera around to get a better view of your work.
- By precisely moving the polygons, you should be able to create a straight line (try viewing the beveled surface from the left or right side to see this better). Once satisfied, unselect all polygons and you should have deepened holes to mark the window spots.
- Repeat same process for all windows you wish to create (you can also just bevel all polygons at once by having them selected at the same time).
NOTE : All surfaces that have been changed with the bevel tool typically need new surfaces and uvmaps. You should edit your model first before adding any surfaces, otherwise you'll have to redo them later. For beveled horizontal surfaces, you'll typically need a cylinderical uvmap, and you may have to stretch the texture a lot on the U axis to make it appear correctly, like you'd do with walls.
- If you just want to see the background from the window, delete the polygons inbetween the window walls.
- ...Alternatively, create a new surface for those window polygons (like you normally would), but set blend mode to translucent. Then, on the base color property, drag your mouse to the left/right on the fourth white box (representing the alpha channel), until the texture begins to fade...once you think it has enough fade, exit to world editor and enable "view background" from the rendering tab.
- Go back to mesh editor and you should now see through the window to the other side, while having a textured surface on it.
- However, due to the way the engine handles translucent surfaces and particle effects, we'll need to cut the window surface off and save it as a seperate model. Enter mesh editor again and cut the window polygon(s) (Edit --> Cut). Exit mesh editor and insert a new static model to the window's place. Enter mesh editor on the new model and paste the cut window polygon(s) there; you may wish to move them with the align grid tool closer to the original window frame. Once done, exit again to world editor, and if your cut window doesn't fit the window frame entirely, stretch the model so that it does (something like 1.1 1.1 1.1 is usually enough).
- Copy the newly created window model and paste it a short distance from the other window (so that there is a small space in the middle), and you should have a window that looks like it's solid.
- You're now done. But there are lots of more applications for the bevel tool. The best way to learn them is to just experiment with it yourself and see what you can do with it: you could for instance create lowered or raised areas, platforms, etc...
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Cycle England, a Discover England Fund project led by Visit Lincoln, Access Lincoln and Welcome to Yorkshire, has launched a new grant scheme for tourism businesses so they can get ‘cycle ready’ in 2019.
The project will create new bookable cycling packages in Lincolnshire and Yorkshire, targeting Dutch and German holidaymakers. Working with Tour Operators the new packages will launch in March 2019 and up to £100,000 has been set aside to help tourism businesses improve facilities for cyclists.
Businesses can apply for grants up to the value of £15,000 and the deadline to apply is Friday 30 November 2018. The grant funding will be discussed at three upcoming tourism events on Tuesday 27 November (hosted by East and West Lindsey District Council), Wednesday 28 November (hosted by North Lincolnshire Council) and Thursday 29 November (hosted by Visit Lincoln) for booking details visit VisitLincoln.com/CycleEngland.
Chief Executive at Visit Lincoln, Lydia Rusling said: “This is a very exciting project to be involved in and will tap into overseas visitor markets that have not been fully explored before. The new packages include three new cycling routes which highlight the iconic scenery of historic Lincoln, Lincolnshire Wolds and the Humber to the Wash.
“The cycling packages will include accommodation, attraction passes, transport, bike hire and other elements which are needed for a top quality cycling holiday. As part of the overall Cycle England project, grant funding of £100,000 has been set aside to help businesses get ‘cycle ready’ by improving their facilities; such as cycle parking, storage, changing facilities, route signage and e-bike hire.
“Lincoln’s reputation as a cycling destination continues to grow with events such as the Lincoln Grand Prix elite road series, and Yorkshire already has a thriving cycling market linked to the Grand Départ of the Tour de France in 2014 and the success of the annual Tour de Yorkshire. Using these as a foundation stone, we want Cycle England to attract more visitors to Lincolnshire, whilst also improving the facilities of tourism businesses and enhancing the local infrastructure”.
Cycle England was one of a number of projects to receive funding from the UK Government’s £40 million Discover England Fund.
The Discover England Fund is administered by VisitEngland and involves a programme of activity to ensure that England stays competitive in the rapidly growing global tourism industry, by offering world-class English tourism products to the right customers at the right time. The Fund is a central government-funded programme of activity, supported by match funding by partners in the public and private sectors.
VisitEngland Chief Executive Sally Balcombe said: “Cycle England showcases the outstanding locations packaged together on a variety of routes, giving visitors the opportunity to discover the region and experience the cultural and rural charm of the wider area.”
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Mary Hopper delivered a talk that usually marks part of a 30 hour course over 6 weeks. In 55 minutes.
Your race is a constant.
Your culture constantly changes.
She recommended reading a book called “Desert Flower”, by Waris Dirie.
She mentioned that simple things like Dermatology books rarely have pigmented skin, making medicine itself culturally inaccessible, but then Marli emailed me an African Skin Guide, which is not added to my ridiculous pile of things I need to read… | <urn:uuid:b12db58e-20fb-4317-83a8-d210d23e999a> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 478 |
Coordination, an alert card and effective transition from paediatric to adult care for those with rare diseases, along with better access to research - promises given by Conservative MP Nicola Blackwood on Rare Diseases day at the end of February this year. What does this mean for people in the UK with superficial siderosis and how might these developments have a more global impact?
I was invited to join a webinar with Rare Disease UK on Thursday 14th, hosted by Evan Wroe from Rare Disease UK and Fiona Marley, Head of Specialist Technology Commissioning for NHS England. I was joined online by a number of rare disease organisations and Fiona Marley spoke about how she intends to implement the proposals.
The Silent Bleed - our position
Considering that the UK’s strategy’s aims are to:
...many Silent Bleed members in the UK are faced with inconsistency in care, doctors who are unaware of research and developments in chelation therapy, lack of awareness when accessing primary and emergency care and contraindications across therapies and medication.
So, consistency of provision, awareness and access to research are our priorities.
For further Silent Bleed discussion of the UK Rare Disease Strategy, see here.
What are the next steps?
There is some uncertainty over the form it will take and how long it will take to roll out:
The aim is to prevent contraindications and keep patients safe, the focus being A&E care but it may have other applications such as when seeing a locum GP, for example.
A physical card but with an electronic link (to say an online database) to carry the sheer weight of information needed for effective care.
A consultation with the Royal College of Emergency Medicine raised the issue of how readily accessible information needs to be in order to treat someone in an emergency situation, so the card would also need to be substantial enough to carry physically printed details, available in an instant.
Authenticity is an issue – there have been instances where patients have made up a condition in order to access narcotics.
Awareness is also important – making sure that providers know to look for the card and know how to use it.
There would be an easily recognisable logo to prevent fraud and aid visibility.
The appointment of someone with oversight and overall responsibility for linked-up care across an array of disciplines (hearing, sight, neurology, medicines and pain management, for example):
Will be a member of medical staff already involved with treating the condition (either a specialist doctor or nurse).
Where a condition has a centre for excellence, the centre will organise the appointment.
There was some uncertainty for those without a centre for excellence (for example, patients with superficial siderosis). Will their own neurology department be responsible for making an appointment? Who knows?
The subject of research came up in the webinar, particularly how to make it easier to access information about trials.
There was some discussion on how these proposals would roll out across NHS Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland as well. They are considered self-contained services, in terms of NHS provision and there was no clarity on how the roll-out would happen, save that it would.
The Silent Bleed – our response
As previously mentioned, we're already concerned about inconsistencies in care across the UK from area to area and consultant to consultant.
It's also important to consider that there is, as far as we know, no formal medical research into superficial siderosis in the UK. We've been supporting Dr Michael Levy's drug research at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore for years but are there other areas that UK institutions could be looking at such as cause, prevention and better for support for those who are unable to withstand the physical demands of treatment.
The core concepts behind the proposals are consistency, safety and progress but how fair is it that some patients will still receive better provision than others, depending on where they live? Is that not also an area of consistency that needs addressing?
Would outcomes for superficial siderosis patients be better if there was a centre for excellence?
How will other rare disease organisations fare under the new proposals?
In seeking to become a beacon for rare disease provision within a universal healthcare system, NHS England have made mighty promises, for which they should made accountable. For other nations with a universal healthcare system, what lessons can be learned in terms of cost and availability? For those countries with a less centralised system, how do providers ensure safe emergency care, proper access to research and coordination?
What’s next for the Silent Bleed?
For a tiny charity, we have big dreams. We have a number of projects underway this year, including research on navigating UK rare disease policy, keeping our members updated, supporting medical research and stronger links with other organisations such as Rare Disease UK.
We will keep fighting to make sure our voice is heard.
The Silent Bleed is a UK registered charity caring for the needs of people with the rare, neurological condition, superficial siderosis. Like other rare disease groups, we're a small organisation determined to improve outcomes despite being few and far between. Join us.
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So nix everything I said about Chipotle. Soon after my last blog, a Chipotle brand manager came to my marketing class to talk about his company and his job. First off, I need to correct an error; Chipotle has not been a part of McDonald's since 2007. In fact, prior to that, McDonald's was just a venture capitalist with a majority stake in the company, and it never made any management decisions.
And to clarify about Chipotle's food sources. Turns out their suppliers for raw materials from meat and vegetables all the way down to their paper napkins are all natural. Nowadays, the term "natural" is slapped on any company, even Roundy's potato chips say they have all natural flavorings (which is crap-they just keep extracting chemicals from natural sources until there's nothing "natural" left). But Chipotle actually goes to all of its suppliers and does routine checks to make sure no hormones are thrown in chicken feed and no pesticides are sprayed on the avocados. Their napkins are a dirty brown because they refuse to bleach them due to the environmental degradation that causes.
But all this information should be taken with a grain of salt because it is the brand manager of Chipotle telling me all this afterall, and he's the giant burrito in the advertising field. Still, I've changed my mind regarding the healthy-eatability of Chipotle's food. I think that Pollan would approve of their fajitas, although he'd probably only eat half and save the rest for dinner. | <urn:uuid:c0800a06-82f2-4c8e-b44d-fe00e2ce7ebd> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 1,480 |
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Creating a Fall Leaf Collection For All Ages
“Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” Albert Camus
The month of September always excites me for fall – even though I live in the south and it still feels like summer!
Leaf collections are a great way to celebrate fall and fit in some fun nature study. There are a variety of ways you can do leaf collections tailored for different ages and learning styles.
As you collect the leaves you can learn more about the trees they come from, different types of leaves, and other plant identification. You can go in-depth or keep it simple.
(That’s the beauty of homeschooling, right?)
Let’s talk about creating a leaf collection – for all ages. I will give you resources for the identification, storage – and even artistic presentation – of leaves. And of course there will be some book suggestions (and maybe even a little music) thrown in!
You can do a leaf collection in other seasons, but I love doing them in fall because of the beautiful fall colors. It doesn’t hurt that the temperatures are a bit cooler, making collecting them more pleasant.
Resources and Tips for Leaf Collection
We love using Peterson’s First Guide to Trees to help us with our leaf identifications. It is easy to use and not overwhelming. (If you have older children and want something more thorough you can get the full guide for your area.)
*Tip: Collect them after they turn color but before they begin drying out for the best results.*
Collecting the Leaves
The first step in any type of leaf collection is finding leaves. If you want to keep it simple and small for young children, you can simply take a walk outside of your home and see what leaves are available. For a more robust collection, find a few different trails or parks in your area and see how many different types of leaves you can find.
It can be a great learning opportunity for older students to see how the location of the park or trail affects the types of trees you locate.
Physical Leaf Collection
This is a great way to let your children’s creativity shine! How would THEY like to collect leaves? You can give them some examples you find online and then let them choose.
Collect leaves from various trees.
Decide how to store the leaves. (You can use a scrapbook for a more formal collection, or create a leaf collection book with card stock and a three-ring binder.)
Place each leaf in the book using glue or adhesive. (We have found that the adhesive used for scrapbooks works well.)
Use a tree identification guide to identify and label each leaf. For younger children, you may just want a basic identification such as maple or oak. For older children, you can get more specific, organize by classification, or possibly add other information about the tree to your book. (Age and size are often favorites)
“Every leaf speaks bliss to me, fluttering from the autumn tree.” Emily Bronte
Digital Leaf Collection
Some older students may feel that they are ‘too old’ for a leaf collection, but turning it into a digital project is a great way to make it interesting for them. Instead of collecting physical leaves, they can use photographs to make their collection.
Take a walk and use a phone or digital camera to capture images of different leaves and the trees that they come from.
Upload the photos into a presentation program. (I recommend either PowerPoint or Canva for the presentation program, but you can use any program that your student is comfortable using. Canva is a free online program that only charges for premium features that you will not need for this project. )
Create a slide/page for each leaf and upload the picture.
Add information about the leaf and the tree. Students can also put the location where the tree was found.
If you want to work on public speaking, you could have your student present their final project to the family.
Artistic Leaf Collection Variations
For an artistic student, it may be more enjoyable to do an art-based leaf collection.
You could start in the same way with collecting and identifying leaves, but instead of putting the actual leaf into the collection, they can do a painting or drawing of the leaf. Your highest achievers may want to create their own field guide entry like James Audubon.
Younger students could even do leaf prints by dipping the leaf into paint and then pressing them onto paper. This can be a great chance to explore textures and shapes.
Overall, leaf collections can be a fun way to learn more about nature, get active outside, and work on art or photography skills. You can tailor the project to your specific child’s age, ability, and interest. You can even work on it together as a family.
Some of our fondest family memories happen as we talk walks outside or go for hikes on local trails.
As you create your leaf collections, remember that the process and experience are more important than the final project!
Add Music for The Fall
As your children are organizing their leaves and being artistic with their leaf collections, why not play some music to add to your study?
Mary has a great playlist over at SQUILT Music – A Classical Playlist for Fall.
Books About Leaves
Finally, here are some books to assist in your fall leaf collecting and storytelling – because everything is always better with books!
What style of leaf collection do you think your students would most enjoy?
Have you ever done a leaf collection?
Dawn is a passionate follower of Jesus, wife to Chris, and homeschool mom of four. In her spare time she loves to read, hike, and write on her blog Schoolin’ Swag. She enjoys reviewing curriculum and helping moms find the right fit for their family. Some of her favorite parts of homeschooling are hymn studies, living history, and read alouds. She and her children also enjoy incorporating food into their studies as often as possible.
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Damned Texans took my daughter at the beginning of the year now my youngest son
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|Eddies in the Gulf of Alaska|
|It was in mid-September 1998 that Bill Crawford and Frank Whitney met over
coffee to discuss Whitneys cruise on the Coast Guard Vessel
John P. Tully into the Gulf of Alaska. While senior scientist on
board ship the previous three weeks, Whitney had found a huge, warm,
relatively fresh water mass 200 km wide and more than 1000 m deep, about 600 km
west of Vancouver Island.
"Do you see this feature in the TOPEX data?" Whitney asked. TOPEX/Poseidon can measure sea surface height accurate to within 2 centimeters. Crawford and colleague Josef Cherniawsky of the Institute of Ocean Sciences had been processing TOPEX/Poseidon data for several months to look for sea level rise in coastal waters, as part of the El Niño event the previous winter. The idea is that as its temperature increases, sea water expands, and TOPEX/Poseidon can measure the corresponding change in sea surface elevation. Although most water in the eddy is warmer than the surrounding ocean, the waters near the surface are either similar or even slightly cooler than surrounding seas. For this reason, satellites that sense ocean surface temperature seldom find these eddies.
An American-French program launched TOPEX/Poseidon in 1992, and released the first data from it in October that year. The satellite senses sea surface height along a 20-km-wide swath, on an orbital track that repeats about every ten days. Each ten-day sample is denoted a "cycle." "TOPEX" refers to the American dual-frequency radar sensor that is turned on for nine of the ten cycles. "Poseidon" is the French radar unit that samples on every tenth cycle. The satellite can measure sea surface topography accurately to within several centimeters.
Cherniawsky told Crawford that he found a new Web site that posts
near-real-time TOPEX images. Crawford signed on and entered the
latitude and longitude range of the Gulf of Alaska, and the cruise date,
and there it was: a red bulls-eye of water whose core rose 30 cm above
the surrounding ocean, at the same place and diameter as Franks
warm, relatively fresh water mass (see letter "A" in sea surface height image below). He had
just found a Web site that posts, for free, the most up-to-date,
accurate information on these eddies!
|Temperature (°C) in the Gulf of Alaska as measured in Aug-Sept 1998 from the Canadian Coast Guard Ship John P. Tully. The depressed isotherms near 600 km from the coast are at point A in the sea surface height image below. Canadian scientists have sampled ocean waters from Vancouver Island to Station P at 50°N, 145°W for more than 40 years. (Image courtesy Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Institute of Ocean Sciences)|
Robert Leben of the University of Colorado had posted the web site only three weeks before Cherniawsky looked. Leben wanted to enable the public to find their own eddies. He combined TOPEX/Poseidon altimetry data with similar observations by the ERS-2 satellite, launched by the European Space Agency. Leben then applied spatial filters to enhance the display of ocean eddies and suppress large-scale seasonal signals. He developed this tool for his own studies in the Gulf of Mexico, but by putting all the data on his web site, he provided a new "digital eye on the world." To see for yourself, visit his altimeter data viewer site.
Crawford used this web site to plot images of the eddy over the previous seven months, and continues to track the eddy. Its status in June 2000 was ambiguous, but a trace of it might be found at 45.5°N, 142°W. The satellite images revealed that the eddy formed in winter 1997/1998 along the West Coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands. He labeled it Haida-1998, after the First Nations of the region and its year of formation. Crawford and Cherniawsky have completed their own analysis of TOPEX/POSEIDON and ERS-2 data, beginning with processed data provided by Richard Ray and Brian Beckley of NASA Goddard Space Flight Center. Crawford and Cherniawsky have applied their own tidal constants near shore, and have found that the eddy first began to form off the west coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands in November 1997. (These tidal constants are provided by a detailed numerical model of tides in the Gulf of Alaska computed by the team of scientists at the Institute of Ocean Sciences led by Michael Foreman.) They also determined that some of these eddies might be the source of meanders and eddies in the Alaskan Stream (Crawford et al., 2000).
This team is presently using the same models to determine the average seasonal height of the sea surface along the Canadian margin of the Gulf (Cherniawsky et al., submitted; Foreman et al., submitted). Once combined with all satellite altimetry data, they will be able to determine absolute sea surface heights, and use them to compute northward flow of surface currents along our coast.
The Colorado web site showed Haida-1998 to be one of an annual supply of eddies that transport fresh water and nutrients into the Gulf from the Alaskan Panhandle and the Canadian West Coast. The unusually high elevation of the eddy core marks it as one of the largest eddies observed in this region. Haida eddies belong to a class of anticyclonic, coastal-generated eddies first noticed in water property data near Sitka, Alaska at 57 °N (Tabata, 1982), and later in satellite infrared measurements by Thomson and Gower (1998). Crawford and Whitney (1999) identified another region where eddies are typically generated between 51°N and 54°N, off the West Coast of the Queen Charlotte Islands. Over the years 1994 to 1999, they found that three to five large eddies formed along the Alaskan Panhandle and Canadian West Coast in any one winter.
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If your Zimbra server's storage is running out or you try to keep your virtual machines lean and easily transferrable it might be necessary to put Zimbra's mail storage on a different file system or storage medium.
The process is straightforward; they key is knowing that Zimbra stores mail in /opt/zimbra/store.
In my case, I'm creating and attaching a 20 GB sparse file to a virtual machine:
# dd if=/dev/zero of=storage.img seek=20000 bs=1M count=0 # mke2fs -j storage.img
After attaching your storage and creating the file system boot your Zimbra server (if necessary) and mount the file system to /mnt/tmp
# mkdir /mnt/tmp # mount /dev/sda2 /mnt/tmp
Shut down Zimbra if it is running.
# /etc/inid.d/zimbra stop
Change the ownership of the new file system's root directory to your zimbra user:
# chown zimbra: /mnt/tmp
Move the contents of /opt/zimbra/store (or wherever your store directory is located) to /mnt/tmp:
# mv /opt/zimbra/store/* /mnt/tmp/
# umount /mnt/tmp
Now create an appropriate fstab entry for /opt/zimbra/store using the new file system's device node/label/etc.:
/dev/sdb1 /opt/zimbra/store ext3 defaults,noatime 0 0
Mount /opt/zimbra/store and start Zimbra:
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Nowadays, looking for the best vacuum cleaners for tile floors is an important task for every homeowner. You can find the material of the floors in so many different forms. And, they require cleaning machines with particular capacities. You can easily see so much dirt on the floors if you don’t clean them frequently.
Your tile floors can attract more dirt and dust than rugs, carpets, as well as other types of floors. Therefore, you have to clean your tile floors more frequently. In this post, we will show you the most important features you should look for when choosing a vacuum cleaner for tile floors. Moreover, we will also give you a list of the top 5 products on the market now.
Features to Look for in a Vacuum for Tile Floors
Brush Roll On/Off button
This feature is not essential for a vacuum cleaner for tile floors. However, you can have many different surface areas besides tile floors in your house. Indeed, you can have area carpets or rugs in particular spaces.
Therefore, it’s a good idea to get a rotating brush for these carpets and rugs. It’s best to look for a vacuum equipped with the brush roll-on/off button. You can switch the button off if you want to clean your tiles and switch it on when cleaning your carpets.
You can see tile floors in various forms. Some of them require extra care while others may face rough conditions while you clean. For instance, a Glazed tile can keep dirt and dust away better than the quarried type.
It gives you a vacuuming experience with ease. It’s not essential to have a model with strong suction for cleaning glazed tiles. Also, you haven’t to buy multifunction devices.
In addition to tile, you also have to clean shelves, ceilings, upholstery, as well as other areas in your house. Most vacuum cleaners are equipped with great features to increase versatility.
Many cleaning models also come with excellent accessories to improve the reach of hard-to-clean areas such as corners, edges, nook and crannies, under furniture, and more. Therefore, it’s essential to look for attachments that make your cleaning easier.
The tile floor is easier to clean compared to other floors, but the tile floor can accommodate so much dust, dirt, and other allergens. If you just sweep them normally, you can’t remove them effectively.
That’s why it’s essential to choose a vacuum with an effective filtration system to remove allergic things trapped in the device. We recommend you to choose ones with HEPA filters since they are sure to give you the best filtration performance.
If you have tile floors and carpets in your house, there will be a problem with getting the best vacuum cleaners for tiles. Each type of floor has different requirements. Therefore, you need to find which type of floor makes the biggest portion.
It’s better to get a vacuum for tile floors if your home is mostly covered with tile floors. On the contrary, you should go for one that works well on carpets like canister vacuum with a powerful suction if the largest part of your house is carpet.
Top 5 Best Vacuums for Tile Floors Reviews
The Dyson V8 Absolute is a lightweight and compact device. It doesn’t come with a cord. Therefore, it’s simple to move it from one room to another. It can be used as a handheld model as well. You can also use the Dyson in your car.
Moreover, the model is known for its powerful suction. It comes with a motorized floor tool attachment. It allows you to remove grime as well as other allergens that you can breathe in with ease. Another highlight feature is the maximum power mode. It allows you to clean your tile floor in a short time.
Also, there is a hygienic dirt ejector to remove all the dust and dirt from the bin. You can also store this model with ease. It brings a slide button to choose maximum power mode.
- Powerful model
- HEPA filters
- Great run time
- Ease of transferring into a handheld model
- Without cord and compact design
- Ease of maneuvering
- Great for hardwood floors, tile, and linoleum
- Expensive a bit
- Dust bin seems to be small
With this device, you can sweep and steam your floors in a single motion. It is one of the top-rated products for tile floors out there. It is an affordable model. It offers you easy touch digital controls. Therefore, it’s easy to change the model to steaming.
It has the steaming feature. It makes the vacuum ideal for both the tile floor and the hard floor. Moreover, it also comes with a dry tank to keep the tank dry while steaming. Another great feature is a mop pad tray with 4 washable pads.
Additionally, there is also an adjustable handle to steer with ease. Many homeowners choose this vacuum since it works well for different kinds of flooring. Besides, the vacuum is also lightweight for ease of carrying around.
- Gives good suction and steam at once
- Lightweight and versatile
- Ease of washing pads
- Ease of changing microfiber pads
- Doesn’t require to add hot water
- Requires to purchase another vacuum to handle your carpet
If you have carpets, rugs, hardwood, and tile floors in your house, you should buy the Miele Compact C1 Vacuum. It can work well for all the floors you have. The vacuum features powerful suction. Moreover, there is also a great filtration system.
Besides, the vacuum is built with a high capacity dust bag. Therefore, you can dispose of it with ease. It’s also easy to carry around your house due to its lightweight design. If you need one for daily use, this model is just for you.
The model features some great accessories such as a hose, dusting brush, crevice tool, upholstery tool, accessories clip, pure suction floor head, and more. Overall, it performs well for tile floors as well as hardwood floors.
- Gives some floor surface options
- Comes with all TeQ Combination Floorhead
- Ease of maneuvering and storing
- Offers a warranty for 20 years
- A bit hard to empty at a time
- A bit hard to understand cleaning control mode
Another vacuum you can choose for a tile floor is the Bissell Crosswave 2306A. There are 4 different cleaning solutions available. They include Area Rug, Multi-Surface, Multi-Surface Pet, and Wood Floor. It also comes with digital controls. Therefore, it’s easy to switch it to carpets and hardwood floors.
With this device, you needn’t any mop or broom when cleaning your tile floor. It is built with two different tanks-one tanks. Another good thing is a multi-surface brush roll. This feature helps to prevent the tangle of pet hair.
- High-quality design for tile floors
- Includes two tank systems
- Great for cleaning multi-surfaces
- Ease of cleaning and maintaining
- Compact and lightweight
- High power consumption
Not just for tile floors, this vacuum cleaner is designed to work well on the rest of your house. This is a lightweight vacuum cleaner. You can maneuver it with comfort. Moreover, you can also use the Shark Rocket for higher spots.
It is equipped with a strong bristle brush along with a soft brush roll. These features allow you to easily handle the tiny places on your tile floors. You haven’t to worry about the vacuum damaging the tile floors because of its softness.
The vacuum cleaner comes with an LED light that allows you to see all the dust as well as fine particles of your house. This model is also perfect for pet owners who need to deal with their pet hair. It is sure to keep your home clean.
- Affordable price
- Great for tile floors
- Comes with a power cord of 30 feet
- Washable filters
- Great attachments, including Pet multi-too, crevice tool, and more
- Doesn’t require an extra bag
- LED light for cleaning any hard-to-reach places
- A 5-year warranty
- The large and bulky handle
It’s not easy to choose the best vacuum cleaners for tile floor among hundreds of products out there. However, our guides are sure to make your search easier. We have just looked at the top 5 best vacuums for the tile floor on the market now.
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On May 24, 2011, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) posted guidance on its website to remind ports of U.S. Customs and Border Protection's (CBP) policy concerning the appropriate issuance of CBP Form 28, Request for Information and CBP Form 29, Notice of Action.
In its guidance, CBP states:
The CBP Form 28 is used by CBP when there is insufficient information in the entry summary package to determine admissibility, appraised value, or classification of imported merchandise. Brochures, descriptive literature, blueprints, samples, proof of payment, affidavits, etc. may be requested.
CBP has advised the field to limit the use of the CBP Form 28 for the purposes stated above and not extend its use as notification that a formal investigation has commenced as a matter of enforcement policy, not a matter of law. The preferred mechanism to inform the importer of the commencement of an investigation is by correspondence on CBP letterhead or the CBP Form 29.
CBP has also advised the field that the CBP Form 28 shall not be used to request proof of a properly executed valid power of attorney. CBP shall request proof of a properly executed valid power of attorney during a broker compliance visit or via an individually drafted letter.
CBP has also advised the field concerning the use of the CBP Form 29. Generally, as stated in 19 CFR 152.2, an entry which is entered at a rate or value of merchandise which is too low, or the import quantity exceeds that of the entered quantity, and the estimated aggregate increase in duties exceeds $15, CBP will notify the importer of the specific nature of the difference. If the rate advance is a proposed action, the importer is afforded 20 days, from the date of CBP mailing the CBP Form 29, to furnish CBP with specific reasons why the rate advance should not be issued.
It is CBP's goal to act uniformly in providing legal notification to the appropriate party when proposing or taking certain actions. CBP should avoid using language on these forms such as "failure to provide information could lead to penalties under 19 USC 1592..." or "this office is investigating the classification of..." if in fact an investigation is not already in process. Such language defeats the goal of informed compliance and may dissuade importers from filing valid prior disclosures. | <urn:uuid:c9f9c053-ef74-4f53-b643-a4fd2347d3e8> | HuggingFaceFW/fineweb/tree/main/sample/350BT | fineweb | eng_Latn | 2,319 |
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Being held at ONE°15 Marina Club, the first two days of this year’s Singapore Yacht Show were attended by a steady stream of high profile visitors, and exhibitors say they expect healthy sales this weekend.
The past two days have seen a lively grand opening, a glamorous gala dinner at the W Singapore – Sentosa Cove and VIP parties aboard yachts in the evenings.
Buyers, brokers, exhibitors and VIPs enjoyed a fabulous evening at the gala preview on Thursday night, during which the prestigious Helm Singapore Yacht Show awards were presented to recognise the high quality of this year’s exhibitors.
Among the winners were motor yacht Tanvas, named best superyacht (motor), charter yacht Shamoun, named best superyacht (sailing), Princess Yachts, for the best brand collection, Wider Yachts, for best cutting edge design and sailing yacht Twizzle, which took the environmental award.
The vibrant atmosphere continues this weekend, with a fashion show of international resort wear brands today at 4pm at the Jax Coco Bar and Boujis DJ Miles Slater will be playing from 2pm today and tomorrow.
Managing director of Singapore Yacht Events, Andy Treadwell says, “whether you are a novice to yachting, or have been boating all your life, there truly is something for everyone at Singapore Yacht Show 2013″.
Helm Singapore Yacht Show Award winners:
Best Superyacht (motor)
Best Superyacht (sailing)
SYS Environmental Award
Best Brand Collection
Cutting Edge Design
Best Asian Premier Vessel
Best Brokerage Vessel
M/Y Moon Sand
Best On Water Display
Best Yacht Show Stand
ONE°15 Marina Club
Best New Exhibitor
Asia Pacific Superyacht Conference Award
Simon Turner, Director, Northrop and Johnson
The Singapore Yacht Show 2013 is open from 2pm – 8pm today and Sunday. Visitor admission is $50.Share this:
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