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As if SXSW doesn't have enough cool stuff going on — the panels, the bands, the networking, the parties, the culture of Austin, Texas — one of this year's keynote speaker sweetened the deal just a little bit more. The New Zealand native was quick to credit his drummer father for turning him onto his love of country. As a 5-year-old, Urban had the chance to see the legendary Johnny Cash in concert, which captured the young artist's imagination. By age 6, Urban was taking guitar lessons and learning from the country records spinning in his parents' house as well as the local bands in his area. When he discovered the "chicken pickin'" style of guitar players such as Skaggs, the deal was sealed.
Keith Urban's Traditional Tone Obsession
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Drum machines—often mixed with live-in-the-studio drum performances—are all over Ripcord. The record could as easily be called modern country, pop, or, um, urban, as it features collaborations with Carrie Underwood, Nile Rodgers, Pitbull, and others from those various musical worlds. Typical of those genres, the record is light on guitar solos, but unlike them it is rife with guitar. And, despite using backing tracks and samples onstage, Urban is also able deliver shows that are more spontaneous than many self-contained bands. The Australian-born guitarist took time to tell GP just how his human picking interacts with the machine world.
Live Review : Keith Urban at Newcastle Entertainment Centre – 23rd January 2019
When he was two, his family moved to Australia, where he grew up around Brisbane. Urban was already singing and playing guitar for talent shows when he was eight years old. Moving to Nashville in , the aspiring country star formed a band called the Ranch. Though Urban calls the rumors he spent time as a session player after leaving the Ranch untrue, he nevertheless began getting calls from high-profile artists like Garth Brooks and the Dixie Chicks, wanting him to add his brand of guitar excitement to their projects. That same tune contains a concise solo by turns funky, melodic, and raunchy.
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Calendar Girls in King's Lynn is a Triumph!
The musical proves there is no such thing as an ordinary woman.
What a night of fantastic entertainment. Carrying the full to capacity audience from laughter to tears the King's Lynn Players' production at the Guildhall of St George in King's Lynn was outstanding.
The Players staged the play, Calendar Girls, in 2010 and the musical production has been on their 'wish list' for some time. The Players partnered with Blood Cancer UK for the production carrying on the the fund-raising efforts of the original ladies of Yorkshire's brave and bold WI following the death of John Baker, the husband of one of their members.
The Saturday Morning Club created all the props and scenery for the production with more than a nod to the professional set in the West End production and Director, Sharon Fox, certainly got the best from the group of very talented actors and singers. with live music expertly directed by Samantha Ashby, the production was sharp and engaging.
There were so many great performances it is impossible to list them all; Alex Rasberry played Cora, her comic timing and stunning voice perfectly suited to the role. Playing Ruth, Rebecca Pooley's rendition of 'My Russian Friend I' brought a tear to many an eye while the combination of Sky Carver as Chris and Christina Attridge as Annie was inspired, their voices blended beautifully.
Chairman of the Players Wendy Fisher took on the role of Marie, recreating the role having previously played her in the play in 2010. She did not disappoint and was the perfect foil for the young talent Keira Attridge who played her daughter Jenny.
Although a production that focusses on the women, the men should not be forgotten with some stellar performances from the males in the cast - young and old. The understanding Colin played by John West, Josh Chilvers portrayal of the nervous photographer Lawrence and the performances of Logan Petterson-Cooper and Tim Webb as teenagers Danny and Tommo really stood out.
I must mention the front of house; welcoming, smart, efficient and friendly.
When I checked this morning there were a few tickets left for the remaining performances - I suggest you get on and book your seats now. You'll be glad you did.
Tickets are available from the Alive Corn Exchange box office on 01553 764864 or https://kingslynncornexchange....
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Business associations in Latvia play a vital role in the country's economic growth by advocating for favorable business policies, providing networking and collaboration opportunities, and supporting capacity building. Through their efforts, they contribute to the development of competitive industries that drive Latvia's economic prosperity. The active engagement of these associations is essential to the ongoing success and resilience of the Latvian economy.
Roles of Business Associations in Latvia's Economic Growth
- Advocacy and Representation: Business associations play a crucial role in representing the interests of their members, both locally and internationally. They lobby for favorable policies and regulations that promote a conducive business environment and enhance the competitiveness of Latvian businesses in the global market.
- Networking and Collaboration: These associations provide a platform for members to connect, exchange ideas, and form strategic partnerships that can facilitate innovation, market expansion, and access to resources.
- Capacity Building: Business associations support the growth and development of their members by providing training, mentorship, and access to information on best practices, industry trends, and opportunities.
- Promoting Economic Growth: By fostering a competitive and innovative business environment, business associations contribute to Latvia's overall economic growth, job creation, and increased exports.
List of Business Associations in Latvia (Largest to Smallest)
- Latvian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI): LCCI is the largest business association in Latvia, representing the interests of more than 2,000 businesses. It provides a range of services, including business support, networking events, and international trade promotion.
- Latvian Employers' Confederation (LEC): LEC is an influential organization that represents the interests of employers in Latvia. It advocates for a competitive business environment and fosters cooperation between employers and the government.
- Latvian Federation of Food Enterprises (LFFE): LFFE represents food and beverage producers in Latvia. It promotes the industry's interests and contributes to the development of national food and nutrition policies.
- Association of Mechanical Engineering and Metalworking Industries of Latvia (MASOC): MASOC represents the interests of companies in the mechanical engineering and metalworking sectors. It works to promote the industry's development and competitiveness.
- Latvian Information and Communications Technology Association (LIKTA): LIKTA represents businesses in the information and communication technology sector. It supports the industry's growth by promoting digital innovation and education.
- Latvian Association of Power Engineers and Energy Constructors (LAPEEC): LAPEEC represents the interests of companies in the energy sector. It focuses on promoting sustainable and efficient energy solutions and fosters cooperation among industry players.
- Latvian Association of Textile and Clothing Industry (LATIA): LATIA represents businesses in the textile and clothing industry. It promotes the development and competitiveness of the sector through advocacy, training, and networking opportunities.
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Chambers of commerce, business associations, and industry organizations are instrumental in facilitating business growth and economic development in Papua New Guinea. Through policy advocacy, information dissemination, networking opportunities, and various support services, they help businesses navigate the complexities of PNG's business environment and contribute to the nation's economic growth. As PNG continues to develop and attract international investment, the role of these organizations will be increasingly vital in shaping a sustainable and prosperous business landscape.
Key Chambers of Commerce, Business Associations, and Industry Organizations in Papua New Guinea
The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PNGCCI)
PNGCCI is the main organization representing the interests of businesses in Papua New Guinea. It plays an essential role in advocating for a conducive business environment, providing networking opportunities, and advising on economic policy.
The Business Council of Papua New Guinea (BCPNG)
The BCPNG represents the country's business community, from small enterprises to large corporations. It works to foster a sustainable business environment, advocates for policy changes, and promotes PNG internationally as a destination for investment.
The Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce & Industry (POMCCI)
POMCCI, the local chamber for the capital city, provides a range of services to support businesses in Port Moresby, including networking events, business information, and advocacy services.
The Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council (APNGBC)
The APNGBC promotes trade and business relationships between Australia and PNG. It provides valuable information, networking opportunities, and advocacy services for businesses in both countries interested in cross-border trade and investment.
The Lae Chamber of Commerce Inc. (LCCI)
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This tutorial demonstrates how to work with neuronal data using MATLAB, including actional potentials and spike counts, orientation tuing curves in visual cortex, and spatial maps of firing rates.
In this lesson, users will learn how to appropriately sort and bin neural spikes, allowing for the generation of a common and powerful visualization tool in neuroscience, the histogram.
This lesson provides an introduction to biologically detailed computational modelling of neural dynamics, including neuron membrane potential simulation and F-I curves.
In this lesson, users learn about the practical differences between MATLAB scripts and functions, as well as how to embed their neuronal simulation into a callable function.
This lesson teaches users how to generate a frequency-current (F-I) curve, which describes the function that relates the net synaptic current (I) flowing into a neuron to its firing rate (F).
This lecture covers visualizing extracellular neurotransmitter dynamics
This is the first of two workshops on reproducibility in science, during which participants are introduced to concepts of FAIR and open science. After discussing the definition of and need for FAIR science, participants are walked through tutorials on installing and using Github and Docker, the powerful, open-source tools for versioning and publishing code and software, respectively.
In this lesson, while learning about the need for increased large-scale collaborative science that is transparent in nature, users also are given a tutorial on using Synapse for facilitating reusable and reproducible research.
This is a tutorial on designing a Bayesian inference model to map belief trajectories, with emphasis on gaining familiarity with Hierarchical Gaussian Filters (HGFs).
This lesson corresponds to slides 65-90 of the PDF below.
This tutorial is part 1 of 2. It aims to provide viewers with an understanding of the fundamentals of R tool. Note: parts 1 and 2 of this tutorial are part of the same YouTube video; part 1 ends at 17:42.
This lesson introduces the practical usage of The Virtual Brain (TVB) in its graphical user interface and via python scripts. In the graphical user interface, you are guided through its data repository, simulator, phase plane exploration tool, connectivity editor, stimulus generator, and the provided analyses. The implemented iPython notebooks of TVB are presented, and since they are public, can be used for further exploration of TVB.
This hands-on tutorial focuses on a brief introduction to the GUI of TVB. You will visualize a structural connectome and use it for simulation. The local neural mass model will be explored through the phase plane viewer and a parameter space exploration will be performed to observe different dynamics of the large-scale brain model.
Simulate your own stimulation with the TVB graphical user interface. This hands-on shows you how to configure a stimulus for a specific brain region and apply it to the simulation. Afterwards the results are visualized with the TVB 3D viewer.
Explore how to setup an epileptic seizure simulation with the TVB graphical user interface. This lesson will show you how to program the epileptor model in the brain network to simulate a epileptic seizure originating in the hippocampus. It will also show how to upload and view mouse connectivity data, as well as give a short introduction to the python script interface of TVB.
Manipulate the default connectome provided with TVB to see how structural lesions effect brain dynamics. In this hands-on session you will insert lesions into the connectome within the TVB graphical user interface (GUI). Afterwards, the modified connectome will be used for simulations and the resulting activity will be analysed using functional connectivity. | <urn:uuid:5353fb3c-7109-4f25-a537-b749a0f71440> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://training.incf.org/search?f%5B0%5D=lesson_type%3A25&f%5B1%5D=lesson_type%3A32&f%5B2%5D=topics%3A20&f%5B3%5D=topics%3A40&f%5B4%5D=topics%3A42&f%5B5%5D=topics%3A44&f%5B6%5D=topics%3A52&f%5B7%5D=topics%3A56&f%5B8%5D=topics%3A59&f%5B9%5D=topics%3A66&f%5B10%5D=topics%3A66&f%5B11%5D=topics%3A70&f%5B12%5D=topics%3A71&f%5B13%5D=topics%3A73 | 2023-09-25T00:16:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.874336 | 739 |
If you are looking to acquire a bride’s wedding dress, you might have www.elite-brides.com/japanese-brides currently done so in the traditional bridal shops in your town. And, as is the case with most wedding shops (perhaps aside from specialty shops), these usually tend to be quality, shop that charges top dollar for listing dresses and also other unique wedding party attire. It indicates they take the latest types and most fashionable fashions. Yet , for the common woman who would like to look beautiful on her big day, you will probably be better off buying at among the many discount retailers that serve wedding dress customers. These stores are generally found in the mall or around the area where the woman usually is located.
There are several advantages to searching at this type of places to obtain a bride’s wedding dress. To begin with, they generally have less fancy dressmakers than traditional bridal outlets. They may not have the show of whimsy that some of the boutique dress makers have, however you can be sure their particular prices remain very reasonable. Actually you may find that they are less expensive than some of the designer labels.
Also, you will find that almost all of the boutique gown makers can be found on the lower level of the building. The main retailer is at the second floor together with the fitting bedrooms and often the banquet lounge. Therefore , you don’t have to worry about taking walks through the huge fashion malls to find a wedding outfit that fits you perfectly. Because of this, the process of finding a dress best suited properly may be much faster and easier than if you were trying to shop in a important chain of stores.
In case you are having any sort of custom-made outfit made, you may well be able to select one of two fabrics – satin or perhaps silk. In addition to having a large selection of fabric choices, you will also have a significant variety of colorings to choose from. This may make your choice even more interesting because you may find two much the same dresses which can be designed diversely. As a result, you may make the time to get something that you like.
If you are not sure about what kind of dress to get a bride, try visiting one of the community bridal shops. They usually own a special location that is put aside just for attempting on wedding gowns. As long as you include on that type of attire and show the salesperson that you will be interested in that one style, they should be capable to help you. In addition , these outlets often provide suggestions upon what models or designers are well-known for the type of wedding that you want to have. This can save you time and money in the long run.
A great way to find the best wedding dress is always to shop by a marriage boutique for one. There are many possibilities to you, as well as the staff will be very helpful. Usually, they will be able to answer any concerns that you may have, and so they can direct you in finding a good dress that fits you flawlessly. The staff will make sure that you get the dress on the best price tag possible by doing their exploration on the diverse vendors. Whether you want to experience a formal wedding or simply have an informal beach wedding party, there is a wedding boutique that can provide you with exactly what you need. | <urn:uuid:7ef0e199-8adc-4264-aabc-3bd98f165bfb> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://tranhkinhsonha.com/where-you-should-buy-a-brides-wedding-outfit/ | 2023-09-25T00:52:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.972145 | 687 |
Studying Abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark
Viking Kings and Little Mermaids
| Rosenborg Palace and Kongens Have ("The King's Garden") become grounds for play and picnics as soon as the sun comes out.
No one anecdote quite captures my experience in Denmark. The Danish language repeats å, æ, and ø, but never gets them quite right. It is finding out from my host sister that ducks go "rap," not "quack." It is trying to pronounce the tongue-twisting rødgrød med fløde before digging into my red berries and cream dessert. Denmark is studying Nordic Mythology in the Vikings' ancestral home and elbowing tourists for a look at the famed Den Lille Havfrue (The Little Mermaid) statue. Denmark is the crisp cold wind on my cheeks during my walk to the Metro station. It is fishing for herring off-shore from Hamlet's castle and biting into the marshmallow-like center of flødeboller. Denmark is beer and meatballs and tiny Danish flags decorating birthday cakes. The Danes are toddlers waddling in snowsuits and women in three-inch heels riding their bikes to work. Copenhagen is bakeries and shawarma shops, castles and cobblestones, and libraries made of glass.
| Traditional smørrebrød, an open-faced sandwich, typically comprises rugbrød, remoulade, and various fish, pate, and vegetable toppings.
||The Danish flag, or Dannebrog, is a traditional birthday decoration.
My semester in Denmark took the form of a collage of memories and sensations that will always stay with me. Culture shock can be uncomfortable, but it is a small price to pay for months of endless learning. Each moment, each step, each word was an opportunity to discover something brand new. Life in Copenhagen is not always a fairy tale, but it is constant classroom.
Why Study in Copenhagen?
In some ways, Copenhagen is like my hometown of Portland, Oregon. It balances the cosmopolitan atmosphere and cultural benefits of a major city with the intimacy of a smaller one; the metropolitan area's population sits just below the two million mark. Copenhagen is considered an environmentally friendly city, and cars share the road with hoards of fashion-forward bicyclists even when it snows.
| Scandinavians are well known for their blonde hair, but waves of immigration have added diversity to Copenhagen's population.
For most students, Denmark offers new insight into many fields of study, as the country is often glossed over in high school history books and global studies classes. The nation's rich history stretches far beyond what we learned in Lois Lowry's Number the Stars. From the Hanseatic League to H.C. Anderson to World War II to Denmark's current standing, there is much for the humanities student to uncover. Denmark is also an innovator in sustainability, architecture, and positive psychology.
While there is plenty to do in Copenhagen, the city also places students in a prime location to explore the Scandinavian region and the rest of Europe if they can afford to do so. The cost of living in Denmark is exceptionally high, even compared to Los Angeles, so cash-strapped students may find weekend travel hard to achieve.
Before You Leave
Danes are known for their nearly impeccable English, so you can get by if you know nothing but hello in Danish before your arrival. You already know hello—hej is pronounced "hi." However, if your goal is to make real progress in the language, you will need to start before you arrive and try convincing Danes to speak with you in Danish. Whichever language materials you choose, a listening component is imperative. Danish is one of the easiest languages for native English speakers to learn because of its Germanic roots, but pronunciation is a struggle.
Buy the clothes you know you will need. Sturdy, waterproof boots and a down coat are good starters. Layers are important. Hats, scarves, and earmuffs will help keep you warm on the windiest days. Good walking shoes are necessary; heels are nice, but much of Copenhagen is paved unevenly or with cobblestone.
If you have never learned to ride a bike, and you have the opportunity before you leave the States, do learn. Bicycles are an essential mode of transportation in the city, and you will have a much shorter commute if you find yourself possessing a bike. But if you still need to learn how to ride, you will not find much patience for your errors in the bike lanes of Copenhagen.
Arranging a Program
Like many Americans, I spent my semester abroad through the Danish Institute for Study Abroad (DIS). Each semester, DIS enrolls more than 700 students, mostly North Americans. If this sounds like a sizeable American bubble, you are right. However, DIS's size offers significant advantages for students, and the program attracts those with myriad motivations for their months in Denmark. I chose DIS for the ability to customize my experience. A broad range of courses is offered, with 16 core programs, including Architecture & Design, Biomedicine, and Sustainability in Europe.
If a program with other American students differs from what you're looking for, you might study abroad through Danish universities.The University of Copenhagen and Copenhagen Business School offer classes taught in English. An hour-commute from the city center, Roskilde University also offers classes taught in English against the backdrop of a Viking-age town.
Accommodations and Transportation
Housing options are many at DIS. I valued immersive cultural exchange and was placed with a host family in the Copenhagen suburbs. Other immersive housing options include Danish and International dormitories (called kollegiums) set around the city or at a folkehøjskole, a uniquely Scandinavian youth community. Students seeking to live in the city's center may live with other DIS students in the DIS Residential Community.
Students wishing to arrange their housing should research Copenhagen's network of neighborhoods and suburbs. Of Copenhagen's central neighborhoods, Nørrebro is popular with students for its more affordable prices.
Travel in and Around Copenhagen
Many airlines, like SAS Scandinavian Airlines, connect the U.S. and Denmark. If exploring Scandinavia is one of your priorities, check out flights to Copenhagen via Icelandair. The airline allows stopovers in Reykjavik at no additional cost.
Students traveling to Denmark with DIS receive visa support and guidance from the program, and students will obtain a residence permit from Immigration Service after arriving in Copenhagen as a tourist. Students arranging to spend a semester or year through a Danish university should apply for a residence permit from the nearest Danish embassy before traveling. This process is straightforward and can be done via mail. As with some European visa applications, you need not physically appear at an embassy or consulate.
Though Denmark is not centrally located within Europe, it is still a good base from which to explore the region. Despite being located on an island, Copenhagen is part of the Eurail system. Long-distance trains and International buses depart from Copenhagen's Central Station. A popular daily ferry runs between Copenhagen and Oslo. Poland and Germany are also accessible by ferry. Copenhagen's airport connects the city to Europe, and students regularly travel to destinations as far away as Greenland, Morocco, Russia, and Turkey during breaks.
Within Copenhagen itself, travel is easy and convenient. A complex system of buses, metros, trains, and water taxis make public transportation accessible for all. VisitDemark has excellent information about transportation options, including a tool to help map your route and determine departure and arrival times. Ease of public transportation is just one way that Denmark has made its reputation as a "green" country.
| A canal tour is a great way to see Copenhagen's most picturesque places.
Jobs and Volunteering
Young Danes often work while attending school, and international students meeting specific criteria are invited to do the same for up to 15 hours per week. International students searching for a part-time job should consult WorkinDenmark for advice on eligibility and the job search. DIS offers limited work-study allotments to incoming students. Some students occasionally find work as English language tutors or nannies and are paid under the table.
DIS arranges interested students with volunteer opportunities with Danish nonprofits. Students may join CPH Volunteers to help with events like the Chocolate Festival or Copenhagen International Fashion Fair.
Practicums are also offered to DIS students in some academic tracks to work in Danish pre-schools, after-school programs, and mental health facilities.
Denmark consistently tops lists of the world’s happiest countries, but you're not likely to encounter many smiles in the street. Unlike in the U.S., it is unusual for strangers to smile or speak to each other in passing unless intoxicated or attending a festival. Small talk is rare, and a question like "How are you?" will provoke a strange look or a long-winded answer about a person's day and well-being.
Danes appreciate promptness and follow-through. If you commit to an event, even if you click "attending" on Facebook, you are expected to show. There is no Danish equivalent to "fashionably late," so plan to arrive on time. If you're attending a dinner party, bring a gift for your hosts. Fresh flowers are always appreciated. Prepare to spend several hours at dinner, as social events can move slowly and often end in hygge, a "cozy" atmosphere typified by candles, drinking, and comfortable conversation.
Alcohol plays a significant role in the social life of Denmark, and it has for many hundreds of years. It is legal to drink publicly in the street and parks, and the city is home to many eclectic bars and cafés. By tradition, many Danes are introduced to alcohol at their confirmation party (age 13), after which it becomes socially acceptable for them to drink. Denmark is home to international beer brands Carlsberg and Tuborg. Small glasses of Danish snaps are sometimes sipped over dinner or a traditional lunch of smørrebrød, an open-faced sandwich.
Copenhagen is a beautiful and easy city to explore. A walk or stroll down the street will inevitably lead to a garden, statue, museum, store, or café of some interest.The National Museum of Denmark is free and located a short walk from DIS in the Latin Quarter of Copenhagen. The museum spans Danish culture and history from the Vikings to the present day. Another museum in central Copenhagen, Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, houses collections of Danish, French, and Ancient Mediterranean art. Adjacent to the Glyptotek is Tivoli Gardens, the amusement park that purportedly inspired Walt Disney. A visit to Tivoli can be expensive, particularly if you eat in the park, so check for special concerts or fireworks to make the most of your visit.
Whatever you do, don't leave Copenhagen without sampling their cakes and pastries. Amusingly, the pastry we know as a Danish is called Wienerbrød ("Vienna Bread") in Denmark. Bakeries with fresh muffins, drømmekage, croissants, and teboller are abundant. Conditori La Glace is known for its decadent cake and pastries, and is worth an indulgent visit.
When I came home to Portland, I missed the lilt of my host mom's Danish accent. I missed the fresh-cut flowers sold on the streets next to the hot dog vendors. I even missed my 45-minute commute from home to school. I did not buy many souvenirs, but that was ok because I left Denmark with a new perspective on the world, a broadened awareness of global politics, and, most importantly, a Danish family. As I pursue a career in higher education administration or international education, I hope to help students search for personal and academic growth by going beyond our borders.
Ariel Bloomer, after her studies in Denmark, taught for a year in Bulgaria as part of the Fulbright Program. She graduated from Scripps College in 2012 with a major in creative writing and minors in European studies and religious studies. She now lives in her hometown of Portland, Oregon where she works at Powell’s Books. | <urn:uuid:94e2b2bd-d167-4268-8280-b40657804090> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://transitionsabroad.com/publications/studentwritingcontest/study-abroad-in-copenhagen-denmark.shtml | 2023-09-24T23:04:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.952405 | 2,589 |
Visitors planning an extended stay in Washington should consider adding some of the area's nearby attractions to their itineraries. After spending a few days on the Mall, or a few hours standing in lines at the most popular sites, suburban parks and museums offer respite from the crowds. While Metro and bike paths make getting around the city easy, most of the outlying sites require a car.
Fort Washington Park, about 20 miles south of Washington is one of only a few remaining unaltered coastal fortifications. The fort, built in 1809 to protect the city from river attacks, is the site of artillery demonstrations during the summer months. A three-mile-long trail circles the fort, providing guests access to the river and birdwatching opportunities. Picnic tables and grills are scattered throughout the park. Fort Hunt Park, 11 miles south of the city, is part of the George Washington Memorial Parkway system. Little remains to indicate that the site was part of George Washington's farm, a Spanish-American War seacoast fortification and site of a top-secret World War II military operation. As a picnic spot, it offers an unobstructed view of Washington.
The Air and Space Museum's Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, about 22 miles west of Washington contains thousands of artifacts that can't be displayed at the museum on the Mall because of space limitations. Aircraft hang from the ceiling of the three-story Boeing hangar and exhibits contain aviation displays. The McDonnell hangar contains hundreds of artifacts related to the exploration of space. The College Park Airport, about 14 miles north of the city holds the title of world's oldest airport. Established in 1909 when Wilbur Wright used the area to train military pilots, the airport is the site of a number of aviation firsts including the first controlled helicopter flight. A museum displays aviation artifacts.
Chesapeake and Ohio Canal
The C&O Canal begins in Georgetown and stretches 184 miles to Cumberland, Maryland. Glen Echo Park, less than 10 miles from downtown Washington, contains the remains of an amusement park that closed in 1968. Originally a Chautauqua assembly built in 1891, the National Park Service continues that early tradition with lectures, lessons and special events. Two of the park's amusements remain -- an operating Dentzel carousel and the Spanish Ballroom. The scenic five-mile hike from Glen Echo to Great Falls follows the towpath running between the canal and the Potomac River. A Great Falls the Potomac River tumbles through the Mather Gorge. Trails and vantage points on the riverbanks provide views of the rapids and falls. Canal boat rides operate at the visitor center, providing a look at 19th-century life.
George Washington's estate, Mount Vernon, is about 16 miles south of his namesake city. The grounds feature his home and a dozen outbuildings including slave quarters, stables and kitchens. The president's grave is at Mount Vernon and a museum displays original artifacts. Behind-the-scenes tours explore the locations at the estate where the movie, "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" was filmed. Located about 25 miles from Washington, the Sully Historic Site includes the Richard Bland Lee home, built in 1799. Lee, uncle of General Robert E. Lee was Virginia's first congressional representative. Forgotten Road Tours explore the original outbuildings and slave quarters.
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Robert Philip Hanssen, the former FBI agent who was convicted of spying for Russia, passed away on Monday. Hanssen, who had been held at the United States Penitentiary (USP) Florence ADMAX in Colorado since July 17, 2002, was discovered unresponsive in his cell on June 5, 2023. Despite the prompt efforts of the staff and emergency medical services, he was pronounced deceased.
In 2001, Hanssen pleaded guilty to 15 counts of espionage and conspiracy, reaching an agreement with the government to avoid the death penalty. Investigations revealed that he had been receiving payments totaling $1.4 million in cash and diamonds for the sensitive information he provided to the Soviet Union and Russia.
Among the compromised individuals were numerous Soviet personnel who were working for the United States, and some of them faced execution. Hanssen divulged details about various U.S. technical operations, including eavesdropping, surveillance, and interception of communications. Additionally, he disclosed the U.S. plans for responding to a potential Soviet nuclear attack, encompassing the protection of high-ranking government officials and strategies for retaliation.
ADX Florence is one of the most secure prisons in the country and is designed to house inmates who are considered the most dangerous and high-profile individuals within the federal prison system. It is often referred to as a “supermax” facility due to its high level of security measures and the strict conditions of confinement. Some of the inmates housed at ADX Florence include convicted terrorists, high-level organized crime figures, and individuals involved in espionage or high-profile cases. The facility is designed to minimize communication among inmates and between inmates and prison staff.
During his sentencing, Hanssen expressed remorse for his actions and the damage he caused to national security. He apologized for betraying the trust of his colleagues, harming innocent individuals, and subjecting his family to scrutiny and pain.
He stated, “I apologize for my behavior. I am shamed by it. Beyond its illegality, I have torn the trust of so many. Worse, I have opened the door for calumny against my totally innocent wife and our children. I hurt them deeply. I have hurt so many deeply.”
Hanssen was a former FBI agent who gained notoriety for his espionage activities on behalf of Russia. Born on April 18, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois, Hanssen joined the FBI in 1976 and initially worked in the Bureau’s field offices. He later transferred to the FBI’s Soviet Analytical Unit, where he gained access to classified information.
Hanssen’s spying career began in 1979 when he approached the Soviet Union’s intelligence agency, the KGB, and offered his services as a double agent. Over the next two decades, he provided the KGB and its successor, the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR), with valuable information about U.S. intelligence operations and assets.
Throughout his espionage career, Hanssen compromised numerous U.S. intelligence operations and agents, leading to the deaths of several Soviet agents who were secretly working for the United States. He shared classified details about U.S. eavesdropping, surveillance techniques, and methods of intercepting communications. Hanssen’s betrayal also extended to providing the Soviets with information about U.S. plans for responding to a potential nuclear attack.
In 2001, Hanssen’s activities were uncovered by a joint team of FBI and CIA investigators. He was arrested on February 18, 2001, and later pleaded guilty to 15 counts of espionage and conspiracy. Hanssen’s guilty plea allowed him to avoid the death penalty, and he was sentenced to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole. | <urn:uuid:e59660e9-330a-4277-a7b7-467d709306c0> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://trendingpoliticsnews.com/just-in-infamous-fbi-mole-who-shared-american-secrets-with-kgb-for-decades-found-dead-mace/ | 2023-09-25T00:10:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.97731 | 753 |
TY96/TY97 Service Bulletins for pilots
TY96 and TY97 VHF Radio
15.02.2023 version 1.0
A very limited number of TY96A units were shipped with a potentially defective locking cam screw. These units were shipped between 31st October 2022 and 28th November 2022. This hardware service bulletin defines the range of serial numbers affected, indicates the process to identify a defective locking cam screw and provides guidance on the rectification process.
Software versions run numerically, the higher the number the more recent the release – so the latest software will always include all the features of earlier versions.
14/08/2019 version 1.9 – Current software version
Software version 1.9 makes the following changes:
1. Reduces the susceptibility to incorrect squelch opening on aircraft with very high levels of RF noise radiating from the ignition system.
2. Has minor improvements to audio performance on received signals.
3. Allows the radio to recall the previous tuning knob step sizes (8.33/25h/50 kHz when turned off)
4. Corrects an error when trying to load a frequency database with more than 255 entries.
11/06/2018 version 1.8
Extends the functionality of the TY96 when connected to the Garmin G3X system to allow the automatic squelch, dual watch (also known as monitor) and flip-flop to be controlled from either the radio or the G3X, as well as exchange of frequency and database information.
This update also enables an increased variety of USB flash drives to be used with the radio for database updates.
14/05/2018 version 1.7
Reduces background noise from electrically noisy installations and changes the scaling of the receiver volume control (radio volume now increases more quickly with clockwise rotation).
09/08/2017 version 1.6
This software improves memory behaviour by opening at the previously selected frequency record when re-entering the memory screen. Software version 1.6 also improves name lookup by always using the most recently selected memory choice when two entries have the same frequency.
20/02/2017 version 1.5
This software improves receiver performance and radio reliability. This update also improves compatibility with third party devices, including Dynon Skyview and Garmin G3X.
06/09/2016 version 1.3
This improves transmitter side tone performance when using the mono output.
02/08/2016 version 1.2
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When public transportation information was added to WalkScore, FrontSeat realized they needed more open Google Transit feed data to make the feature useful in more markets. CityGoRound makes it easier for people to find transportation applications for their area (see example of the localized search for Portland). The website also highlights the need for open data to make these applications possible. They recognizes and thank the agencies that provide open data (pulling this information from GTFS Data Exchange).
The project team were several hard-working transit and open data advocates: Brandon Martin-Anderson, Jehiah Czebotar, Dave Peck, Josh Livni, and Joe Hughes, who put this together in a few weeks. The site is open source to facilitate its implementation in international markets.
Transit agencies with open data: Put a link to your localized City-Go-Round page on your agency website. One of our clients is already planning to do this, and we’re planning to reach out to more clients to encourage them to refer their online customers to this useful resource. | <urn:uuid:80180a6e-e395-4ef5-bb53-39675c311529> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://trilliumtransit.com/2009/12/11/citygoround-org-a-new-transportation-application-directory/ | 2023-09-24T22:50:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.941655 | 214 |
I’m excited to announce that I’m among over 20 guest speakers, educators, scientists, women’s health specialists, menopause, and gut health professionals, including Kate Codrington, Dr. Sarah Mckay, Professor Joyce Harper, Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, Rachel Lankester, Shola Arewa and many others featured on The Healing Power of Menopause Global Summit 2023.
You’ll receive not only facts, solutions, support, and guidance, but also wisdom, connection, shared experiences, practices and gifts you can apply straight away.
As you age, it’s important to pay attention to your nutrition and fuel your body with the right foods. Superfoods are a great way to boost your energy levels, improve your health, and keep you feeling energetic. Here are some of the best superfoods for women over 40 to help you stay energized and healthy:
• Salmon: Salmon is a great source of lean protein and healthy fats, which can help keep your energy levels up. It’s also an excellent source of omega-3 fatty acids, which can help reduce inflammation and improve brain function.
• Nuts and seeds: Nuts and seeds are excellent sources of healthy fats and protein, which can help keep you energized and your blood sugar levels stable. They’re also a great source of fiber, which can help keep your digestive system working optimally.
• Berries: Berries are packed with antioxidants, which can help fight off free radicals and reduce inflammation. They’re also a great source of fiber and can help keep you feeling full for longer. 1 scoop of Superfood Plus is an amazing way to fuel your energy and stamina. You can purchase this in our shop www.trishtuckermay.com/shop
• Whole grains: Whole grains are a great source of complex carbohydrates, which can help keep your energy levels up and your blood.
Ladies, we need all the help we can get when hormones are fluctuating in the perimenopause and menopause.
Your sex drive, or libido, is greatly influenced by biological and physical factors. What you put into your body can have a direct impact on how you feel and how your body reacts to physical stimulation.
Different foods stimulate different hormones and chemicals in your body and stimulating the right ones can help improve your libido.
Here are some foods that can help improve your performance and increase your sex drive.
1.Strawberries are rich in Vitamin C and a host of antioxidants, both of which have been linked to higher sperm count in men.
2.Avocados are good for your health in general, but especially for your heart health and blood circulation. They are packed with vitamins E and B6, potassium, and monounsaturated fats, which are all important for a strong, healthy heart.
3.Almonds contain selenium, zinc, and vitamin E. These minerals and vitamins have been shown to improve sexual health and performance. Zinc is helpful in producing testosterone, while vitamin E is good for heart health and selenium is helpful with fertility issues. The omega-3 fatty acids in almonds may also improve sex drive.
4.Sweet potatoes are rich in potassium, beta-carotene, and vitamin. Potassium helps with high blood pressure, which has an impact on erectile function. The beta-carotene provides vitamin A, which may be helpful in cases of infertility.
5.Pesto is great for peak performance because of its high levels of zinc. Women with higher levels of zinc are found to have better sex drive, and the pine nuts in pesto are an excellent source for this.
6.Watermelon is a great libido booster. It contains more lycopene than tomatoes and is comparable to Viagra in its ability to relax muscles and increase blood circulation to certain areas of your body.
7.Pomegranate is good for virility. Pomegranate has a positive effect on erectile dysfunction and has antioxidants that are linked to improved blood flow.
8.Coffee contains a particular stimulant that promotes a good mood, especially women.
9.Chocolate increases both serotonin and dopamine levels, leading to a happier, more relaxed, and less stressed state of mind. It is a great mood booster and has been shown in studies to heighten feelings of arousal and sexual passion.
10.Celery contains steroids called androsterone and androstenol. When consumed, these chemicals travel through our sweat glands and work to attract the opposite sex. It also has arginine, which helps expand blood vessels in the same way Viagra does.
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As a busy facility owner, you need a solid and motivated team behind you to keep the facility rolling. Unfortunately, you are not alone if you’ve experienced a high staff turnover rate. It can be costly, and the competition for skilled and qualified new hires is high too. However, you can find great employees who love working at your treatment center and want to feel fulfilled by their long-term career with you.
Why is employee retention so low?
There are many reasons for leaving a job, but the most common reasons we have noticed is lack of benefits or perks, pay, low morale, and inability to progress in their position. Some of these may be out of your control right now at your facility. But, the good news is that these dissatisfactions at work can be addressed and fixed.
How do you build an employee retention plan that works?
With lots of workforce shortages and declining retention rates, it’s essential to keep morale up around the office. Your employee satisfaction is crucial, and it’s why employee retention is important. You have many opportunities to make your facility an enjoyable workplace for everyone.
If you think about employee onboarding in stages, you may find it easier to manage all new hires in stages:
- Refine your hiring process and offering as a company
- Prepare everything for new employees before they arrive
- Provide structure and guidance for their first two weeks
- Recognize and encourage routinely
- Check-in frequently after their first two weeks.
Start with these five stages to help you build an employee retention plan that works.
Successful Employee Retention = More Time Onboarding Them
Stage 1 – Retention Starts with the Hiring Process
How to create a job listing that attracts skilled and qualified applicants with employee benefits.
It’s important to care for your patient’s mental and physical well-being at your treatment center. However, it’s equally essential to care for your employee’s well-being. Let current and future employees know that you care by providing excellent work-life balance benefits and opportunities. Addressing health insurance, paid leave options, and amenities will powerfully attract employees, especially against competitive pay rates.
When you’re posting the job listing and hiring for the new position, make sure to include employee benefits like:
- Health insurance, dental, and vision options
- Life and AD&D insurance plans
- 401(k) and retirement plans
- Paid Time Off, holidays off, and birthdays off
- Sick leave and parental leave options
- Wellness Programs – anxiety & stress management, reimbursement for fitness classes/memberships, or workshops at the office
- Flexibility and support for a work-life balance
- Paid lunches, office snacks, or coffee
Think of your employee benefits as incentivized items for your new employees. Especially if your salary range is currently lower when compared to the average, your benefits will be an encouraging factor against the competition.
DID YOU KNOW: Offering insurance, 401K, and/or an HSA can be done at no cost through an Operational Partner? Whether you currently offer these benefits, or it’s been on your radar to offer them, it’s worth exploring to attract and retain talent.
*Keep in mind that it’s more expensive to replace an employee than provide programs, benefits, and care.
Stage 2 – Prepare for the New Employee Ahead of Time
How to build a sustainable employee retention plan with your team.
Your new hires should feel welcome and included starting on their first day. Starting a new job can be exciting and a little nerve-racking. So, help your new team member feel comfortable by preparing your team and taking these steps before their first day.
- Prepare the new employees’ desk and workspace with supplies and equipment needed.
- Announce who the new employee is to your team and tell them when they will start.
- Take time to communicate and game plan with your team.
- Would someone like to give the new employee a tour when they arrive?
- Is everyone available for a team lunch on the new employee’s first day?
- Make sure to introduce yourself when you pass them during their first few weeks.
By encouraging and including your team, they will feel empowered and responsible for taking your new employee under their wing. Allow your group to boost morale and have a leadership role by including them in the new employee journey through their first few weeks.
Stage 3 – Include Structure and Guidance
How to structure their experience and give your new employees recognition during their first two weeks at work.
The first few weeks at a new job can feel overwhelming, so try to pre-schedule their first two weeks to help guide them through the information and processes. Take some time to write down what they need to do and add an estimated time necessary to complete each task.
- Training program (~20 hours)
- Team lunch (1 hour)
- Orientation (2 hours)
- HR paperwork, onboarding documents, staff photo, etc. (~3 hours)
- One-on-one meeting with their manager (3x per week for ~30 minutes)
- Meeting with each team member to discuss roles and responsibilities (~30-60 minutes per team member)
Once you have your list, you can pre-schedule their first two weeks for a solid onboarding structure. You can share this schedule with your team so they better understand their expectations during the onboarding process.
*Remember that employee retention and development is for all employees, whether it’s their first day or 5th year.
After their schedule and structure for the first two weeks are complete, you are ready for the new employee to start!
Stage 4 – Continue Employee Retention with Recognition and Encouragement
How to motivate and encourage employees for better retention long-term.
All employees want to feel like their work matters, and they are making a positive impact. So, make sure to take the time and recognize those good behaviors, starting with their first day.
- Tell them how happy you are to have them on the team.
- Point out that their positive attitude or personality is contagious and a great example within the team.
- Make them feel welcome by including them in lunches or small chats around the office.
- Let them know that you see their potential at the facility and the efforts they have made up until that point.
- Ensure they know three people they can come to with concerns or questions. (i.e., a trusted co-worker, a manager, and the HR manager)
These moments of praise and encouragement help make new or existing employees feel like management cares about them, and they belong here. It means a lot to have your superior cheering you on, especially during those first two weeks of employment.
Stage 5 – Maintain Retention Plans Long-Term
How to ask the right questions and support an employee retention plan for your team and treatment center.
A great way to maintain employee retention is by checking in with employees often. You can build a quick check-in survey or list of questions to ask your new hire in the first two weeks and beyond.
During a one-on-one meeting, ask them:
- What went well this week?
- What didn’t go well?
- Were you missing information or instructions for anything?
- How do you feel about the workload?
- How far along are you on (orientation, training, meeting with team members, etc.)
- Do you have any questions for me?
Use this time to gain honest feedback and build trust between you and your new employee. They will feel happy that you care and help you iron out any kinks in their work structure or duties.
When using these five employee retention stages, you’d be surprised how sustainable and successful your employee retention plan will become. This process will help you address employee concerns, create a supportive workplace, and grow current employee development. Furthermore, your treatment center will thrive with employees that love their work and happy patients getting the best care possible. | <urn:uuid:f4b97ca3-0d7d-4e3a-847f-05b68f9d74d3> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://tru-novus.com/resources/blog/how-onboarding-is-affecting-employee-retention/ | 2023-09-25T00:50:45Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.957521 | 1,690 |
Many parts in your vehicle work together in order to ensure your engine gets the right fuel-to-air ratio.
One of the most important is your intake manifold, which distributes fuel from the engine’s carburetor to each cylinder. When this part wears out, it can cause several issues, including poor performance and overheat.
This component is crucial in controlling airflow into each cylinder. Made from durable metal, it attaches to the engine block and has passages for fuel and air.
These passages are located between each of the cylinders so that when a piston moves up, it draws in fuel and air from its specific passage.
Then, there’s the MAP sensor, which is also located in the intake manifold. This sensor measures air pressure and sends that information to the engine’s computer which determines how much fuel should be delivered. If this sensor fails, your vehicle may not get enough fuel or it could overheat due to a lack of coolant flow.
The MAP sensor is usually placed on top of the intake manifold so you’ll want to make sure you’re buying one made specifically for your vehicle. Not only will it fit perfectly, but it will work properly as well.
Your vehicle’s engine requires a certain amount of air pressure to function properly and this is what helps give it the power needed for acceleration as well as maintaining fuel efficiency at cruising speeds. If there’s too much or too little, your engine won’t be able to perform its duties correctly. This is why it’s important to have a properly functioning intake manifold along with other components such as a performance exhaust system, which will improve airflow.
When replacing your intake manifold, it’s best to work on it in a well-lit area. Many of the parts are small and can be easily lost or misplaced if you’re not careful. You’ll want to disconnect all the hoses from the manifold before removing them from the engine block.
If there are any vacuum lines attached, make sure they don’t get tangled up with any other components while removing them.
Next, use something sharp like a screwdriver to pry off the manifold as it may have some adhesive underneath it. Make sure you clean the area where it was attached thoroughly before installing the new one as even a small particle can cause problems later on.
Now, install the new manifold and make sure all of the hoses are connected properly. The vacuum lines should be placed back into their original positions and tightened with an adjustable wrench or socket set.
Next, check to see if there’s any residue left over from when you removed the old part. If so, use some carb cleaner to get rid of it and then spray with water to dry off the area.
To check if your vehicle’s MAP sensor is working properly, you’ll need to turn on the ignition and wait until the engine has reached operating temperature. With a scan tool or diagnostic tool connected to your vehicle’s computer system, look for any codes relating to cylinder four.
If there are no codes present, this means that the MAP sensor is functioning normally. If there are codes related to cylinder four, it means that the sensor has failed and needs to be replaced.
When choosing replacement MAP sensors, it’s important to get one that’s made by a reputable manufacturer as this will ensure its longevity. You’ll also want to check the part number of your current sensor and compare it with what’s listed on the box of the new one before buying. This will help you get the right fit for your vehicle.
Once installed, you can use a scan tool or diagnostic tool again to see if there are any engine trouble codes present. If so, you may need to do some additional work such as checking the wiring or replacing the computer. If there are no codes, this means that the sensor is working properly.
If you still aren’t getting the right fuel-to-air ratio, then perhaps you have a problem with the fuel injectors. Fuel injectors are responsible for delivering the right amount of fuel to each cylinder.
If they fail, then your vehicle will have issues with poor performance and it may not idle properly.
Next, if there are any bolts that hold down the intake manifold, remove them and place them in a cup or container. Next, remove the intake manifold from the vehicle. It’s best to do this in a well-lit area so you can clearly see where each component belongs.
Do not touch the injectors as they’re very delicate and can easily break if handled too roughly. Instead, use a flathead screwdriver to pry them out. If there are any seals or gaskets that need replacing, make sure to get them from the box of your new fuel injectors.
When buying replacement fuel injectors, it’s important to make sure that they are compatible with your vehicle. Here are the factors that determine injector compatibility and how to check if the replacement parts will work in your car or not.
A common reason why some injectors may not be compatible is that they were made for another vehicle. As a general rule, auto parts manufacturers tend to make parts that are compatible with their own products. Therefore, it’s important to look at the make and model of your current fuel injectors before buying replacements.
The first thing to check is the manufacturer’s logo on your current injectors. If they have a sticker that says “made by” then the manufacturer, it’s safe to buy compatible replacement parts from them. Another way of checking compatibility is by looking at the type of fuel injector you currently have.
There are two types of fuel injectors: mechanical and electronic. Electronic ones are more complicated and therefore require special care when replacing or repairing. You should only replace them with electronic injectors that have the same voltage and current rating as your vehicle’s original components.
Another factor that determines injector compatibility is its type. There are two types of fuel injectors: direct and port injected.
Direct-injected ones are mostly used in newer cars while port injected are common on older vehicles. To check if your replacement parts are compatible, you should do a careful inspection of all the parts of your fuel system.
Lastly, install the new fuel injectors and make sure they’re properly secured with an adjustable wrench or socket set.
You’ll also want to check for leaks after installing them by spraying some soapy water onto the engine block. If you see bubbles forming around the injector’s connection point, then it means there’s a leak in its seal.
Then, spray some soapy water onto the cylinder heads and make sure there are no bubbles forming around the injector’s connection point.
If there is, then you may have a problem with its wiring harness or it needs to be tightened further.
Joe lives and breathes cars and trucks. After many years working in the Auto industry, he decided that it is only right to share his knowledge with the public. As a qualified expert in trucks and cars, he started working for Truckile.com and is the main editor and publisher. | <urn:uuid:70ed6fa7-04f8-4908-94a6-ec0583780046> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://truckile.com/replacing-intake-manifolds-air-pressure-sensors-and-fuel-injectors/ | 2023-09-25T00:42:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.950167 | 1,506 |
Firewall on Linux server
I’m working on a project that uses Clojure. Usually, for these kind of project, I will open up an nREPL server for inspecting the web app while fixing bug. However, the problem is that the nREPL server seems to allow all kind of connections, from the local connections to the external ones without prompting for password. I also have a Neo4j instance running the graph database used for the website on another port and sometimes I need access to its web interface to look up the data inside the graph. That leads me to the need of setting up a firewall on my VPS to block all untrusted connections.
iptables seems to be the most popular firewall tool on Linux server out there. However, working with the complex iptables table rules through the command line can be a bit struggling. Fortunately, there is ferm, an utility tool that helps you maintain complex firewalls, without having the trouble to rewrite the complex rules over and over again. It allows the entire firewall rule set to be stored in a separate file, and to be loaded with one command.
Organize ferm with Ansible
Usually, the Ansible config for each project consists of some roles that is reusable among projects and the custom tasks for that project (as I mentioned before in this post Vagrant and Ansible - Organize for reusability). In order to apply that structure, we need to an Ansible role for installing ferm and generate a default config file for it. That config file should have some directives for including the per project config file. In each project, there will be some Ansible tasks in each project for defining particular firewall rule for that project.
The ferm role
As I mentioned earlier, the config file need to define some directives for automatic loading of per project config file. It’s best to create another folder for that, put all the config files for specific projects there and have all of them included in the main config file. The main ferm config file will look similar to this
This config file will be part of the ferm role and can be re-used for multiple project. Here is the main task file of this role
You can take a look at a sample ferm role that I defined here.
Ferm config file for each project
Now you have ferm installed on your server and the main ferm file that will
include all files in one of the three folders (
The task for each project is to define the rule and put it into the
corresponding folder. The config file will look like this
Here is a project that I used this approach https://github.com/tmtxt/clojure-pedigree/tree/master/ansible. Feel free to take it yourself.
Extra: Connect to restricted services when firewall enabled
There will be the case when you want to connect to one of your service that is blocked by the firewall on the server (for example debugging purpose). If you are in that case, you can set up an SSH Tunnel between your computer and the server. All connections through that tunnel will be recognized as local ones by the server.
First, you need to make sure that the forwarding option is enabled by your ssh
service on the server. Usually, it is enabled by default. If not, change the
AllowTcpForwarding no in your server’s /etc/ssh/sshd_config file to
yes and restart the ssh service.
Next, ssh into your server with this command
That will start a SOCKS proxy server in your computer, listening on port 12345. Now, everything you need to do is to config your browser or your tool to connect through that proxy server
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Mother-Enmeshed Men: Can A Mother-Enmeshed Man Carry A Lot Of Rage Towards His Father?
As soon as a guy obtains to the phase where he becomes aware that he is mentally entangled with his mother, he might wind up experiencing a whole lot of rage and also craze. He can see that not just was he used during his more youthful years yet he has actually remained to be used.
Mother-Enmeshed Men: Why Does A Mother-Enmeshed Man Hide His Needs In A Relationship?
What a male can locate, that’s if he was to take a step back and also review his life, is that he disregards his demands when he is in a partnership. As an outcome of this, he will act as though he does not have requirements. | <urn:uuid:54a911eb-7ce4-40a7-ab14-7a85df6635cc> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://truthhacker.com/thoughts/ | 2023-09-24T23:00:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.939618 | 538 |
As I pen my guest editor column for this edition of the Journal of Corporate Renewal focused on retail, it is the first week of 2023, and retail is once again challenged. Inflation is high, consumer confidence is down, and inventory levels remain challenged. A number of large retailers appear to be close to filing Chapter 11, including Bed Bath & Beyond, Party City, and others. We’re seeing continued challenges with home goods and beauty. Customers are increasingly bifurcating their spend between discount and luxury, with the middle tier being hit the hardest.
We have a tremendous lineup of authors to offer their perspectives on what they are seeing in the retail marketplace.
We start with the team at Paul Hastings, who focus on how to avoid a retail liquidation. In my experience, without careful planning and diligent execution, distressed retailers can find themselves in liquidation mode overnight. A road map for avoiding that fate offered by Frank Merola, Gabe Sasson, and Samantha Martin includes rightsizing the store fleet, understanding the cost of the process, and clearly communicating to stakeholders why restructuring is better for them than a liquidation.
Members of Ankura’s new retail performance improvement group, led by Keith Jelinek, focus their article on the customer, including how to acquire and retain customers in this rapidly evolving retail landscape. Keith, Laura Wheeler, and Frank Jones explain how physical stores have reemerged as strategic assets and the interplay between ecommerce, stores, and technology.
M3 Partner’s Colin Adams, Matt Manning, and Ken Ehrler look at recent retail cycles for clues on what lies ahead for retailers. They examine 2008 and the disruptions caused by COVID and look at winners, losers, and categories. It’s a tremendous read for those thinking about what’s to come in our current cycle.
Next, it’s over to the UK for a look at the need for what Interpath’s Suren Thadani and Stuart Reid call “the big reset” and the need to simplify end-to-end retail in response to inflation. Their viewpoint is that retailers generally need to simplify their approach. They suggest better demand forecasting, inventory management, fulfillment, and operational execution are key for retailers to survive.
Lastly, Andrew Mordkoff and Erin Ryan of Willkie Farr revisit issues around providing post-petition interest for unimpaired creditors, a topic Andrew and another of his colleagues first addressed in the pages of the JCR in March 2020. It’s an important issue in large cases, and one with developing case law. The article is an important read and offers perspective for investors and practitioners.
Having completed my final year as chair of TMA’s Editorial Advisory Board for the JCR, I would like to thank the committee and our in-house editor Eddy McNeil, who helped publish 10 excellent issues of the JCR every year. It’s a tremendous journal, and I’m proud to have been part of it for so many years. | <urn:uuid:c189298a-018a-4d65-bd2c-1208cfc73e84> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://turnaround.org/jcr/2023/01/new-year-familiar-challenges-retailers | 2023-09-24T23:37:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.953291 | 629 |
Choosing Virtual Info Rooms
There are a few factors that need to be regarded as when developing a digital data room. It is critical to maintain your sensitive data secure. To preserve your information, you should think of using a non-disclosure agreement (NDA). straight from the source These agreements can be tied to individual documents or entire sections of a data space. If the record changes usually, you can set up dynamic NDAs, which require viewers to sign the agreement each time they gain access to a new rendition. Lastly, a very good data bedroom should have established security protocols, including a effective firewall, get permissions, and browser suitability.
To choose a VDR, go through user reviews and take advantage of absolutely free trials. The majority of VDRs offer by least one month of free pub or a free 60-day or three-month trial. Try different styles and find the one that suits your preferences and budget. Make sure the electronic data room provider provides 24/7/365 support and has got experience in complex economical transactions. The purchase price of an VDR is dependent upon how a large number of users should access the files and exactly how much storage space they need.
Another feature of any VDR is usually its capability to protect delicate information. Files are rendered only to users who have validated their details. These authentication methods consist of SMS-based OTPs, RSA tokens, and biometrics. SMS-based two-factor authentication is considered hazardous by the U. S. National Commence of Benchmarks and Technology. While multi-factor authentication defends your documents by unauthorized gain access to, it does not secure your customers coming from illegal leakages. | <urn:uuid:abc74ea4-a78c-4d59-8bb8-80924c7fc90e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://tuvanthietkethicongquangcao.com/choosing-virtual-info-rooms/ | 2023-09-24T22:44:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.919903 | 341 |
The novel corona virus has surely brought a new world order in the ways that we conduct ourselves including how we work. And as companies continue to embrace staff working from home, somethings aren’t quite easy getting used to at home as they were in an official office setup. We now do a lot of videoconferencing to accomplish meetings that would have otherwise required physical meetups, under normal circumstances and Google meet has been the most preferred tool alongside Zoom to accomplish that.
As stated above, home setup is quite different from an official office setup, there are often things in places that some may consider inappropriate or children running around. And rather than clients of fellow colleagues having to witness such things, Google meet introduced virtual custom backgrounds so people don’t have to see the color of your wall, your house arrangement, in some cases your bed! Quite frankly I do sometimes videoconference while sitting on my bed myself. And as promised around mid this year, Google finally activated virtual backgrounds for anyone on the Google Meet platform. The platform has been lacking in so many ways compared to Chinese counterpart – Zoom.
We have therefore come up with a guide for anyone looking to place a virtual neat background in their Google Meet videoconferences. Unfortunately, the feature is currently available on the web platform, meaning app users on iOS and android might need to wait a little bit longer or instead use their computers for the web alternative to access this feature. Additionally, organizations using G-Suite for education plan are also not currently supported.
How to use a custom background on Google Meet
- The process doesn’t require any kind of special technical skill, anyone who can use the platform can easily use this feature. Once you have an active video call, tap on the 3-dots at the bottom right corner of your window and choose “Change Background”
- Next, select your preferred virtual background from the list. You could also choose to blur the background with a set of preloaded images ranging from cafes to libraries, beaches, and more.
- Besides the preloaded images, you could choose to upload your own by clicking on the “+” icon, which should then let you choose from a local storage location such as desktop, documents or pictures. The pictures must not exceed 16MB file size and be in jpg format.
- Proceed to apply to apply your virtual background and enjoy!
From our experience, there are still some things that need to be further ironed out for the platform to be as good as Zoom. Things like separating face detection from background aren’t as smooth as they should be, but the blur background emerged as our favorite from them all. | <urn:uuid:62b46d61-e98b-4423-a858-9635babe8435> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://tuvuti.com/2020/11/how-to-videoconference-in-google-meet-using-neat-virtual-custom-backgrounds.html | 2023-09-24T23:28:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.951057 | 552 |
Commonwealth Games organisers have defended Camilla for looking jaded during Wednesday’s opening ceremony at the Gold Coast, saying the Duchess of Cornwall was “shattered” from her travel schedule rather than disinterested in the show.
Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, is a member of the British royal family, the second wife of Charles, Prince of Wales, and the heir apparent to the British throne.
The ceremony at Carrara Stadium garnered mostly positive reviews in local media but many reports focused on the British royal family member’s wavering attention.
Pictures of Camilla thumbing through a programme in the VIP box between her husband, Prince Charles and Australia’s Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull were widely circulated on social media.
The development prompted some users to criticise the 70-year-old for failing to show more appreciation.
Commonwealth Games Federation President Louise Martin said the Duchess was exhausted, rather than bored.
“She was jet-lagged, she’d just got off the plane in the morning,” Martin said at a media briefing on Thursday.
“She did full duty right through and the only time she got a break was when she sat in the car from Brisbane down to here.
“Then she got 20 minutes to change before she went to another reception.
‘’When you’re back to back like that, coming off a long-haul flight… and she literally hates flying. She really wanted to go to sleep.” | <urn:uuid:aad54a88-a41f-4ef6-88ef-7db5ef48396e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://tvcreed.com/commonwealth-games-camilla-tired-not-bored-at-opening-ceremony-organisers/ | 2023-09-24T23:22:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.965934 | 314 |
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Attention all nerdy and geeky couples! We’ve compiled a date night list just for you! Presenting 13 fun and nerdy date ideas you’re going to love.
Everyone likes going out to dinner and catching a movie, but some couples have unique, niche interests that aren’t captured on the typical list of date ideas. This date night list includes ideas for both self-proclaimed nerds and the hidden nerd inside each of us.
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Go Back in Time at a Renaissance Festival
Interested in history? Like knights, damsels, and beer? If so, you may well already be familiar with the institution of renaissance festivals.
But for the uninitiated, these festivals feature a full-on renaissance village: a cast of quirky costumed characters; performances with music, comedy, magic, and acrobatics; yummy (if pricey) food and alcohol; and knights jousting in tournaments!
If you and your partner share a love of magic, fancy costumes, and all things nerdy, a renaissance faire offers great fun and can take all day to explore. These can be an amazing choice for romantic date ideas!
Have a Board Game Night
Nothing suits a nerd’s heart like a combination of fun, strategy, and the opportunity to socialize. Playing board games lets a couple spend time together on a shared date activity without having to fill all of that time with conversation.
Friendly competition is fun and flirty (as long as no one takes the competition too seriously), and gives nerds a chance to indulge in intellectual activities in a nonthreatening environment. Possible choices for board games for couples range from classics like chess and Trivial Pursuit to more challenging and involve options like Settlers of Catan. Choose based on your experience level and how long you want your date to last!
Boardgaming is also very compatible with a group date. You can game with friends, and some cities even have board game cafes. Sites like Meetup let you connect groups and clubs of like-minded people who enjoy gaming.
Live it up at a Convention
Looking for a weekend away with a special someone? Conventions, such as Dragon Con, Comic-Con, and numerous smaller regional gatherings, are a great excuse for a minivacation to an event where a couple of nerds can find loads of activities that fit their unique and mutual interests.
Whether your tastes are in TV shows, video games, books, or movies, there is a convention that has you covered. Conventions may feature appearances by the stars of your favorite geeky TV shows, book signings by authors, musical performances, and opportunities for group gaming.
Attend (or Host) a Meetup
If you and your partner are looking for group activities with people who share your interests, the website Meetup is a great place to go. You can find groups dedicated to board games, hiking, or just hanging out.
The more heavily populated the area where you live, the more options you will have, but it is a useful resource almost everywhere. If you can’t find a meetup to suit your fancy, you can try hosting one of your own.
Try Your Hand at Role-playing Games
Also called RPGs, these are much different from the activities the word “role-playing” might bring to mind. If you’re at all familiar with Dungeons & Dragons, you’ve got the idea: a group of players take on the roles of fictional characters in an imaginary setting, typically based in science fiction or fantasy.
The players sit at a table and create a story together by describing their actions in response to the situations thrown at them by the player who is running the game. (This person is also called the gamemaster.) Most games require the players to roll dice to see if their characters succeed at the actions they attempt.
Role-playing gaming is loads of fun, letting the players’ nerdy imaginations run wild at the story possibilities. It is also a social activity, meaning that a couple who participates will likely be part of a group. However, there are role-playing games specifically designed for two players.
Gaming groups can be found by asking at local hobby shops or by checking sites like Meetup.
Get Your Learning on
How about a little learning for your next date night? If you live close to a college or university, chances are you are close to some nerd date opportunities! Universities are hotbeds of clubs, classical and choral concerts, film screenings, and other events. Often these are open to the general public, though they fly under the public’s radar.
Checking the website of a nearby university can yield lots of ideas for unique dates suited to those with educational interests. Afterwards, you can get dinner together and discuss what you learned. Knowledge is attractive!
Get Your Hands Dirty at a Pottery Studio
Insert Ghost reference here.
Lots of towns have studios that offer pottery lessons or chances to paint pre-made pottery. This gives a couple a chance to learn a new skill together or to express themselves (and their feelings for each other) using decorations on pre-made pottery that will be baked and made into permanent decorations (or potential gifts?) for homes and offices!
Speaking of creative pursuits, there is a whole world of them out there for you and your partner to explore. You can have fun, meet new friends, and pick up new hobbies by taking classes in whatever activity interests you and your loved one.
You can learn to paint, to dance, to knit, and countless other routes of creative expression. Pick a class and get busy!
Search for Treasures at a Flea Market
Nerds tend to have an eye for the old, the quirky, and the antique–all qualities that abound at flea markets. A trip to a flea market is a fun outing that lets a newer couple learn about each other’s interests and tastes and a longer-term couple look for decorations for their mutual dwelling. Not to mention that the odds and ends found at flea markets can be building material for new creative projects–projects that you can work on together!
Hold a Harry Potter Movie Marathon
Speaking of pizza, how about a movie marathon for a fun, intimate evening? Pick a movie or television series that you both love and binge away! Get cozy under a soft blanket.
Maybe even better is to watch a series that one of you loves and the other hasn’t seen. One of you gets to experience a brand new show or movie (one that your partner has a passion for), and the other gets to revisit a beloved favorite and experience it again through their partner’s eyes!
Got a love for costumes? Wish Halloween could last all year round? Cosplaying is a hobby that attracts people with a wide array of interests. You can invest as much time and money as you want into creating a personalized costume of your favorite superhero/anime/fantasy/sci-fi character, and show it off at conventions and other events!
If your partner’s interests run in the same direction, this is a great hobby to get into together! You can even create complementary costumes: Captain America and Black Widow! Frodo Baggins and Sam Gamgee! The possibilities are endless.
Do you and your partner like reading and collecting little bits of knowledge? Try your hand at a trivia contest, held regularly at many bars and pubs. Since these contests usually involve teams, you can join up with your friends or take on the competition with just your partner at your side! Small prizes are available to the winners, usually including a bit of cash or free drinks.
In any event, trivia nights are a chance for you to flex your nerd muscles as a couple!
Have a Video Game Night
Looking for a night in? What could be better than a little competitive (or cooperative) video gaming? For couples who have access to an XBox, Playstation, or other video game console, video games offer a fun, nerdy, romantic evening of friendly competition. Loser pays for the pizza!
Want some more inspiration for date night? Check out these posts:
- 50 of the Best Fall Date Ideas
- 29 Sweet & Sexy Summer Date Ideas
- Long Distance Date Ideas
- 50 Cheap and Free Date Ideas
- 25+ Adorable Rainy Day Date Ideas for You
- 50 of the Absolute Best Date Ideas for Couples
- 32 Christmas Date Ideas To Celebrate this Magical Season
- 25 Cute Outdoor Date Ideas for a Fabulously Fun Date
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All newlyweds dream of spending their honeymoon somewhere on an island, lying on the beach surrounded by paradise landscapes. This is an amazing and romantic period when couples only want to enjoy each other’s company longer without prying eyes and noisy environments. So, you need to choose the right place, to make your honeymoon trip truly unforgettable.
This place is, without a doubt, the island of Santorini in Greece. A Santorini honeymoon is a dream destination for many romantic couples and this island is rightly among the top 10 romantic places in the world.
Natural beauty is not the only reason why the Greek island of Santorini is popular among honeymooners. You will find a large number of monasteries, churches, traditional villages with narrow cobblestone streets, snow-white colored houses with blue terraces, ruins of its ancient cities and a view of Santorini’s volcano. All these create a unique romantic atmosphere, ideal for spending your honeymoon in Santorini.
This special event for honeymooners needs to be well organized and thought out to the smallest details. The easiest and fastest way for you could be to order one of the classic Santorini honeymoon packages. But, if you are looking for something truly unique for your honeymoon trip to Greece, then my guide is what you need. For this reason, I’ve created this ultimate Santorini honeymoon guide, where you will find all necessary and useful information and my suggestions on how to make your honeymoon trip the most memorable event.
This is a guest post from Katerina of Limitless Travelling with K.
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Your Guide for the Perfect Santorini Honeymoon
Best time to visit Santorini
This is one of the most important things before planning your honeymoon trip to Santorini. Although many tourists visit the island all year round, weather conditions do not always contribute to a perfect vacation, so it is best to choose dates for your honeymoon trip from mid-June to mid-July and September.
I’m sure you have a question like, why just these few months, and what about the rest? Of course, you probably read that many tourists and bloggers advise visiting the island in May or October, forgetting to clarify about the cool sea and quite cold and pretty windy evenings. But we want the perfect honeymoon with perfect weather!
Why not August? Imagine you (a beautiful couple), magnificent sunset overlooking the caldera, and on the background of your photo, there are crowds of tourists and couples who also want to capture the romantic moment. Yes, yes, yes in August it is almost impossible to find a private place for beautiful photos. Is it worth it?! No, I don’t think so!
Where to stay in Santorini for Honeymoon
When going on a romantic trip to Santorini, you should definitely choose Santorini honeymoon resorts, which are located on the caldera side, where you will enjoy unforgettable panoramic views from your honeymoon suite with a private pool or jacuzzi. Such unimaginable beauty!
Oia is considered one of the most beautiful and romantic villages in Greece. In Italy, Oia received the first prize in the European competition as the village with the most beautiful traditional architecture. One of the features of this area is that all power lines are drawn underground, without interfering with its fantastic view. The main observation deck is located at the highest point – which is the remains of a Venetian castle. I guarantee that most of your photos will probably be from this point.
In Oia, you will find mainly luxurious honeymoon hotels with private pools that are perfect for newlyweds. My personal favorites are the Canaves Oia (hotel chain), Andronis Hotel (hotel chain), Katikies (hotel chain) and Kirini Santorini. These hotels enter the leading hotels of the world, and that is saying a lot about the high standards that they adhere to.
Other popular honeymoon areas in Santorini are Imerovigli and Fira. The hotels at Imerovigli are elongated along the caldera, forming something like an amphitheater. This village will appeal to couples who love privacy, as it offers not only quiet privacy, but also an excellent hotel service that meets the basic requirements of international standards. The most romantic hotels in Imerovigli Santorini are Dreams Luxury Suites, Rocabella Santorini Hotel & Suites, Aqua Luxury Suites, and Honeymoon Petra Villas Santorini.
Thira is the capital of Santorini, which is located on a cliff. This village is so cozy, colorful and charming which honeymooners will feel like they are part of a fairy tale. Thira is suitable for your honeymoon vacation if you prefer enjoyable activities with dancing all night, as there are numerous clubs and bars. The best Santorini honeymoon hotels in Thira are Dana Villas (many suites even booked a year in advance), Volcano View, the Majestic Hotel, Aressana Spa Hotel and Suites.
How to get to Santorini
Αfter you have chosen your travel dates and hotel in Santorini for your honeymoon, it’s time to check how to get there.
It is very easy to get to the island of Santorini, as it has excellent ferry and airplane connections. At the same time, the island can be reached not only from Athens but also from some of the biggest Cyclades islands and the island of Crete.
One of the fastest ways is by airplane. A pleasant trip, from Athens to Santorini, will take you about 40 minutes and there is quite a wide variety of airline companies, from budget to regular.
If you want to make your trip more delightful, then choose ferries. Traveling from Athens to Santorini by ferry will take five to eight hours (depending on the ferry), but it’s worth it! Imagine only: you with your soulmate, a sea breeze, and a slight wiggle. What can be more romantic?!
Keep in mind, if you only have a few days in Santorini, it is better to book airplane tickets, as sometimes ferries could be canceled due to bad weather conditions or even strikes.
What to do in Santorini during your honeymoon
Santorini is such a magical island, and it seems that this “piece of paradise” was specially created for romantic getaways. Here, every couple will find something special for themselves.
The most romantic things to do in Santorini:
#1 Walk along the beautiful streets of Oia and enjoy the magic sunset.
The village of Oia is located on a cape, from where a magnificent view of the sun, slowly drowning in the Aegean Sea, opens. Every evening, many couples come here to enjoy the sunset and take unforgettable photos.
#2 Book a professional photo session.
Whatever camera you have, there is nothing like booking a professional photographer. On such a beautiful island, it’s hard not to take advantage of this. Only a professional photographer will help you to get the right unique photos and show the most beautiful and secret places in Santorini. What photo shooting is possible without beautiful outfits? You won’t have a problem with this in Santorini either. The island has a large number of salons, where you can rent an indescribably beautiful dress for her and a costume for him, for several hours or for a whole day.
#3 Go on a volcano tour and have a romantic dinner on a yacht overlooking the Greek sunset.
Where else can you walk along a real volcano? A cruise to the volcano must be 100% in your program. This tour includes a visit to Nea-Kameni small island (walking along the volcano) and Palia-Kameni island (swimming in hot springs). After that, you can visit the island of Thirasia and end such a rich program with a romantic dinner on board the yacht, with a beautiful sunset. Isn’t it fascinating?
#4 Taste the famous Santorini’s wine Vinsanto with a view of the caldera.
Although Santorini is not a big island, it is famous for its vineyards and wineries, and you have the opportunity to taste one of the best wines in Greece. Due to the location of several wineries on the caldera side, wine tasting with a magnificent view is a quiet romantic experience.
#5 Sunbathe and swim on the colorful beaches.
The calling card of the island is the white, red, and especially black beach. The beaches are located on the opposite side of the caldera, but it is very easy to reach them. The most popular black sand beach Kamari is awarded the Blue Flag for the cleanest and pure waters. This popular resort has a promenade where you can stroll along the sea, good seafood restaurants for lunch and dinner, shops, and water activities.
#6 Have a romantic dinner with a fabulous view.
The village of Oia, famous for its magnificent sunsets, has many restaurants with the most fabulous views. One of these places is called Ambrosia – a small restaurant with 11 tables located in the rock. Imagine: a terrace, a beautiful view of the caldera, stars shine in the sky, and you enjoy a deliciously cooked lamb with rosemary and mountain herbs.
After dinner, you can go to the terrace and sip white wine, lying on the couch. This is also a great opportunity to sample some of the most decadent Greek desserts. Do not forget to book a table in advance, as there are always a lot of romantic couples, who want to have a romantic dinner in Santorini.
Conclusion – Last romantic touch
Santorini is one of the most romantic places on Earth. Everything here is as if it was specially created to make your honeymoon and vacation in Santorini unforgettable. Isolated luxury hotels, stunning sunsets and sunrises, unique black beaches, panoramic views, magnificent architecture, and romantic dinners under the stars.
Τhe villages of Oia, Imerovigli, and Thira are magical places for newlyweds. The island itself, its rhythm of life, time zone, climate – absolutely everything is inexplicably disposed to stay in euphoria, a state of happiness and love!
If you are looking for the perfect destination for your romantic getaway, then honeymoon in Santorini is exactly what you need. Just be sure to do it in advance, as there are many loving couples, and there is only one such unique island!
About the author: Katerina is a multinational travel blogger with roots from Ukraine and Latvia, who works and lives in Athens, Greece. From a very young age, Katerina was involved and surrounded by tourist activities, which this, in turn, became her passion in life. She has a Master’s degree in International Hospitality & Tourism Leadership, from the University of Wales in Greece. Since 2009 she has been living and traveling through Greece, thanks to her work as a travel agent, which helped her explore many unique places in this beautiful country. For over a year she runs her own personal travel blog called, Limitless Travelling with K., where she shares her travel stories and useful travel tips, both for Greece and abroad.
She specializes in solo traveling, as well as traveling with as a couple or with friends. Katerina’s blog consists of all her personal useful tips, which will help anyone looking for travel ideas, give answers, and information in general. A unique approach that will satisfy everyone’s needs of a great organized and affordable traveling experiences…with K…Her mission is to inspire everyone to travel without any limits in the budget, time and company.
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Good shoes. But they do not last long enough. 200 miles and wooot they're gone. Nice gear, but fragile. Use primarily for showing out ;)
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Prep time: 15 minutes
Total time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
for the Mother Africa peanut sauce:
1 tablespoon olive oil
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
½ white onion, diced
1 medium carrot, chopped
1 plum tomato, chopped
1 rib celery, diced
¼ cup chopped cilantro
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
1 bird’s eye chile, seeded and minced
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup unsweetened, creamy peanut butter
4 cups vegetable stock
for the noodles:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup julienned carrot
½ cup thinly sliced onion
2 cups Mother Africa Peanut Sauce, warmed
1 pound udon noodles
1 cup shelled edamame, boiled in salted water for 5 minutes
½ cup cilantro leaves
½ cup Thai basil leaves
- Make the Mother Africa peanut sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium. Add the cumin seeds and fry for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the cumin is aromatic and a few shades darker. Add the onion, carrot, tomato, celery, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, salt, chile, and bay leaf, stirring to coat the vegetables in the toasted cumin oil. Sauté until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Once the tomato paste is incorporated, add the peanut butter, working it into the vegetables with a little stock, if needed. Cook until the oil separates from the peanut butter, about 5 minutes.
Add the vegetable stock and stir, making sure to bring up all of the tomato paste and peanut butter from the bottom of the pot so it is well blended. Increase the heat to medium-high to bring the sauce to a simmer. Cook, stirring, for 45 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf. Using an immersion blender, puree the sauce until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
Make the noodles: Heat the oil in a wok over medium. Stir fry the carrot and onion for 1 minute. Add the Mother Africa sauce and stir to coat.
In an 8-quart pot, bring water to a boil, season liberally with salt, and cook the noodles according to the package directions. Drain and add the noodles directly to the peanut sauce mixture, tossing to coat. Plate the noodles and top with edamame, cilantro, and thai basil leaves.
AUTHOR’S NOTE: This recipe has been reprinted with permission of the author from Between Harlem and Heaven: Afro-Asian-American Cooking for Big Night, Weeknights and Every Day.
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Two Parks and Community Events Commissioners resign for different reasons
CATHEDRAL CITY — The City Council on Wednesday is poised to accept the resignations of Chip Yarborough and Robert Puentes from the Parks and Community Events Commission effective immediately.
Yarborough was appointed to serve on the Parks and Community Events Commission on October 23, 2019, and reappointed on June 16, 2021, for a full-term expiring on June 30, 2023.
He told Uken Report that he is resigning for health reasons. “… so, it is purely to relieve stress and take care of myself.”
Puentes was appointed to serve on the Commission on June 16, 2021, for a full-term expiring on June 30, 2024.
Puentes told Uken Report there are “numerous reasons” for his resignation, but added, “At this time I’m not making any statements.”
In recent months, he has repeatedly posted on social media his frustrations with the lack of progress at city parks. At the Jan. 3 Commission meeting during a discussion on the Dream Homes Park program, his frustrations reached a boiling point and he abruptly walked out of the meeting.
“I’ve been on this (Commission) for 18 months and nothing’s gotten done,” Puentes said.
You can watch the meeting here. It all begins after the presentation on the Dream Homes Park program.
The city doesn’t typically comment on commissioner resignations, Ryan Hunt, Communications & Events Manager, said. “We’re accepting both and will work to fill the vacancies as soon as possible. We currently have three commissioners which will allow us to run meetings and have a quorum if full attendance takes place.”
The five-member Parks and Community Events Commission assesses the recreational services and facilities of the community. It makes recommendations to the City Council on such matters as implementation of the Parks Master Plan, parks facilities and usage, funding and sponsorship solicitation, recreational programming, special events and cooperative partnerships with other agencies, businesses and organizations to leverage resources.
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“There are a lot of great roles and opportunities to explore in the Superyacht industry.”
Designed to support diversity in the industry, the Edmiston Superyacht Crew Training course is a great starting point to begin a career at sea with Edmiston. Working in the superyacht industry can offer you the opportunity to travel all over the world to remote and exotic locations. We catch up with Will who recently graduated from the course and is now working in the industry for Edmiston.
What were you doing before you came to UKSA?
While completing my 5-week course at UKSA I was in my last year of college revising for my year 13 final exams.
How did you hear about UKSA and what made you do the Crew Training course with us?
I have always wanted to pursue a maritime career. Growing up, I loved watersports, especially sailing and windsurfing and I competed nationally as well as completing my instructor qualifications. Through extensive research, I ended upon UKSA’s website where I explored the deck crew course in partnership with Edmiston.
Did you receive assisted career funding for the course? If so, who from?
I was extremely fortunate to receive funding for my course through the Edmiston Foundation.
If you received funding, how did it help you with your future ambitions?
The funding that I received enabled me to connect with opportunities throughout the industry and allowed me to undertake the required qualifications at UKSA that I otherwise would not have been able to access.
What was life like at UKSA?
The tuition and knowledge that I gained from UKSA was some of the best in the industry. The care and support you receive from all of the staff as well as the encouragement to push yourself further is what makes you want to achieve more.
Describe your three highlights of UKSA
My main highlights of the course would have to be the Tender Operator Course, fire fighting training and deck maintenance.
What is it like in the Superyacht Industry?
Being a part of the industry is something so unique. At present I am working on my B.Sc in Business Management with Marketing, but I spend time working in the superyacht industry outside of term time.
The people you get to meet and work with is what makes any role one that you want to remain in – there are a lot of great roles and opportunities to explore in the industry.
Now that you’re in the industry, please explain your typical day-to-day duties
The brokerage side of the industry was always a path that I wanted to explore.
In the summer of 2022, I gained an internship working out of Edmiston’s London office; focussing on different areas of the company.
Last September, I gained the role and responsibility of coordinating and managing the tender service which Edmiston operates at the Monaco Yacht Show. My job throughout the show was to liaise with clients and staff to ensure that everybody was able to gain access to points around the show as well as to yachts at anchor. I’ve recently been asked to go back and run this service again in 2023 which is something I can’t wait to do!
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In this week’s installment of our recurring series, a senior reflects on the appearances of New Left activists, two students are lauded for solving a jewel robbery case, and more.
March 7, 1967—Robert Griss ’67 theorizes that growing a beard and long hair predisposes students to join the Students for a Democratic Society. “By adopting its regalia, the follower of the New Left subjects himself to social ostracism that reinforces his notion that the system is oppressive, which stimulates his appreciation of the urgency for radical social change. It is therefore not coincidental that so many social reformers exhibit the regalia of social deviants.”
March 8, 1868—John Maclean preaches at the funeral for Anthony Simmons, who was formerly enslaved, and who more recently has been a prosperous local entrepreneur. Simmons owned and operated an eatery popular among students, many of whom attend the funeral.
March 10, 1940—Dean of the Faculty Robert K. Root issues a statement on the health of the University’s president, Harold Willis Dodds. Following a bout with influenza in January, Dodds has not yet recovered. Doctors have ordered “entire relaxation from his usual activities” until further notice. In the meantime, deans and administrative offices will assume extra duties.
March 11, 1892—Two Princeton students are credited for bringing about the arrest of a Yale graduate, Webster C. Hill, for stealing $150 worth of jewelry (about $5,000 in 2023 dollars) from Alice McElvaine in Princeton, New Jersey. As newspapers nationwide will report, the students, among many other of their peers, attended a party at McElvaine’s home, after which she discovered her belongings missing. The Princetonians became suspicious of Hill when they learned he registered at a local hotel using a different name and extracted a confession from him. At the time of his arrest, Hill had several of McElvaine’s stolen jewelry pieces on his person.
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Self-care is so important, but sometimes it can be difficult to know how to implement it into our daily lives. The best way to start, is to just begin. Here are seven tiny habits we can all start today. They’ll help jumpstart our self-care journeys, by making small changes that will reap big results.
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Two teenagers are murdered and their bodies placed on railroad tracks.
In the pre-dawn hours of August 23, 1987, a 6000 ton cargo train made its regular night run to Little Rock, Arkansas. The train was just over a mile long and was traveling at a speed of 52 miles per hour. The train had been riding smoothly as engineer Stephen Shroyer approached the small town of Bryant, Arkansas. Suddenly, he saw something in his path, but couldn’t tell what it was. As the train drew closer, Shroyer made the horrifying discovery that two boys were lying motionless across the railroad tracks:
Despite the engineer’s frantic emergency stop, the weight of the heavy cargo train carried it for a full half-mile. The boys’ bodies were terribly mangled. The two victims were identified as 16-year-old Don Henry and 17-year-old Kevin Ives, best friends and popular seniors at Bryant High School. The state medical examiner said the boys had been under the influence of marijuana and he ruled the deaths accidental. Don and Kevin’s parents, however, could not accept that ruling. Larry Ives began a crusade to find out what really happened and to salvage the reputation of his son Kevin:
Kevin and Don were typical teenage boys. They loved to work on their cars. They loved to hunt. Don was a natural comedian and Kevin was his best audience. Most weekends, the two double-dated with their girlfriends. However, on the night of Saturday, August 22, 1987, Kevin and Don met a group of friends at the commuter parking lot, a favorite gathering place for the local teenagers. Around midnight, the two boys left to go back to Don’s house. Kevin waited on the porch while Don went inside to talk with his father, Curtis Henry:
The two boys set off to go “spotlighting,” a form of night hunting which is illegal in Arkansas. One of them would shine a light in the animal’s eyes, transfixing the prey, while the other fired. That night, the boys chose their usual hunting ground, along the railroad tracks that ran behind Don’s house. Three hours later, the train came speeding down Bryant Hill. The boys were lying exactly parallel on the tracks, their arms straight down by their sides. According to the train crew, they were partially covered by a light green tarp. Lying parallel to both of them was Don’s .22 caliber rifle. According to Stephen Shroyer, neither boy was moving:
What had caused the two boys to lie side by side on the railroad tracks? The State medical examiner concluded they had smoked the equivalent of 20 marijuana cigarettes. He determined that Kevin and Don had been in a deep sleep induced by the drug and had never heard the oncoming train. He ruled their death an accident. Don and Kevin’s parents would not accept the medical examiner’s conclusion. Kevin’s father Larry hired a private investigator to find out what really happened:
Five months after their sons were killed, the boys’ parents held a press conference. They hoped to force the authorities to re-open the investigation. The day after their press conference, the investigation was officially re-opened. Newly appointed Prosecutor Richard Garrett had the boys’ bodies exhumed for a second autopsy. The doctor concluded that, together, the boys had smoked, not 20, but between one and three marijuana cigarettes. He also found evidence that one boy was already dead, and one unconscious, before the train ever hit them. A grand jury reversed the medical examiner’s original finding of accidental death and officially ruled the boys’ deaths were “probable homicides.”
Prosecutor Garrett then focused on the green tarp reported by the train crew. Neither boy owned one. Garrett wanted to know who had covered them with it, and why:
However, police who searched the scene later denied that Engineer Shroyer had even told them about the tarp. According to Shroyer, they even questioned the tarp’s existence:
Then, another intriguing lead surfaced. One week before the boys were killed, a man wearing military fatigues was spotted near the train tracks. His behavior aroused suspicion. When police officer Danny Allen stopped to question him, the man opened fire:
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Computational analysis of ion cyclotron resonance frequency heating for DEMO
Document typeMaster thesis
Rights accessOpen Access
Ion cyclotron resonance frequency heating (ICRH) is one of the most important mechanisms to heat fusion plasma. The magnetic field generated by the magnetic coils forces ions to follow a cyclotron trajectory around the magnetic field lines due to the Lorentz force. Therefore, ions revolve around the magnetic field lines in a determined frequency, the so called ion cyclotron frequency. ICRH is based on launching electromagnetic waves from the low-field side in such a way that their frequency matches the one from ions cyclotron frequency. When both frequencies match, another effect begins to occur, the wave-particle interaction. At this point, ions start damping the wave by absorbing its energy. This effect modifies the distribution function of ions which develops a tail in the high energy region. The fast ions produced by the energy absorption from the electromagnetic waves play an important role in heating the bulk plasma. Therefore, it is crucial to know how the energy of the wave is distributed among ions and electrons, and how the fast ions produced deliver their energy to the other particles, ions and electrons. This Msc thesis is a first computational assessment of bulk plasma heating for DEMO. The DEMOnstration power plant is a proposed nuclear fusion power plant that is expected to be built after the experimental reactor ITER. It will be the first fusion reactor to produce electrical energy. Its parameters and scope are still not fixed yet, a few different yet similar designs exist. However, the physical dimensions and energy output in DEMO are much bigger than that of ITER. In fact, DEMO’s 2 to 4 gigawatts of fusion power will be in the scale of the modern electric power plants. In this sense, the analysis here presented, takes into account the evolution of the fast ions and assesses their behavior at DEMO. The ICRH scenarios studied are the second harmonic tritium with and without 3He in D-T plasma as they are regarded as the most promising ICRH scenarios. Plasma parameters, as temperature T and electron density ne, are scanned in order to obtain the behavior of the fast ions. A DEMO design point which has been used to perform deeper analysis for a determined case has been established at T = 30 keV , ne = 1.2 · 1020 m−3. The analysis has been carried out using the PION code. PION has been extensively benchmarked against JET results. It is able to solve the evolution in time of the distribution function and to compute the absorption of the electromagnetic wave. This problem must be solved self-consistently. PION simulations consist in a number of time steps. First of all, for each time step, the power absorbed is calculated. This information is then used for computing the distribution function with a Fokker-Planck model, which will be used to compute the absorption power at the beginning of the next time step. This process is repeated iteratively until convergence is reached. The results obtained in this work are two: i) the bulk ion heating and ii) fast ion parameters. We have noticed that by placing the resonance region slightly closer to the outer side the bulk ion heating is improved in both scenarios by reducing the direct electron damping. The values for bulk ion heating of a 100 MW electromagnetic wave launch are 55.84 MW for a plasma with 3% of 3He and 43.00 MW for a plasma without 3He. The plasma without the 3He dilution shows a higher reaction rate and also its fast ions are considerably more energetic. So, as the minority heating scenario has an enhanced bulk ion heating, the second harmonic tritium scenario presents two advantages, firstly that no 3He is required and secondly that there is no 3He dilution.
SubjectsElectron cyclotron resonance sources, Cyclotrons, Ions, Fonts de ressonància ciclotrònica electrònica, Ciclotrons, Ions
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Originally published in Issue 12
As the U.S. market for ornamental and food crops continues to evolve, Westland Orchids and Westland Produce are looking for products that consumers are willing to pay for and are profitable.
When Jerry Van Wingerden started growing greenhouse cut flowers at Westland Orchids Inc. in Carpinteria, Calif., in 1971, he never imagined that someday he would be growing greenhouse food crops along with flowers. But in 2010 a sister company, Westland Produce Inc., began growing hydroponic lettuce. Even before a lettuce crop was planted, Westland Orchids went through an evolution in terms of the flowers it was producing.
“We started with carnations and chrysanthemums and then later added cymbidium orchids,” said David Van Wingerden, who is Jerry’s son and president of Westland Produce. “We were also doing bouquets for the supermarkets, but we evolved and stopped doing those and began to specialize in orchids. Five years ago we started growing the produce.”
Cut flower competition
Van Wingerden said the reason for the change in the cut flower crops was a direct result of the flowers that started to be shipped in from South America.
“The flowers coming from South America were competing too much with our standard crops including chrysanthemums,” he said. “Chrysanthemums were one of our biggest crops. These were the flowers that would go into our bouquets. Bouquet prices were driven down by offshore product. We were not able to increase prices on our bouquets, yet our costs were rising. Since we weren’t able to make much money on the bouquets, we discontinued them and started focusing on the floral crops that generated more revenue and profit for us.
“We grow primarily cut orchids and sales are increasing every year. We also have an 8-inch pot program for cymbidium and phalaenopsis orchids and we do some poinsettias for Christmas sales. Our floral products are sold to supermarkets across the United States. There are some that are sold wholesale. The cut cymbidiums are sold in the form of sprays in a sleeve. Sometimes we add aspidistra leaves to make spray bouquets. For the holidays, including Mother’s Day and Easter, we sell a lot of orchid corsages.”
VanWingerden said sales of the potted orchids have remained steady.
“At one point sales of our potted orchids had declined because several other U.S. orchid growers were pushing 6-inch plants, which have a lower price point to make it more affordable for consumers. We lost some traction on the potted plant side.
“More recently our 8-inch orchid program has started to gain in popularity because consumers have begun to value larger plants. These plants have taller spikes, more flowers and larger flowers. About 80 percent of our orchid sales are cut flowers and the remaining sales are potted plants.”
The cut orchids are grown in 12-inch plastic pots containing rockwool.
“Rockwool is an inert growing medium that allows us to control the fertility of the crop in order to maximize yields,” Van Wingerden said. “We have our own tissue culture lab in which we multiply all of our orchid varieties to rejuvenate the crop. It takes six to seven years before we have a sizable plant that is producing flower sprays.
“The cut orchids stay in the same pots until the yields start to decline. The orchids remain in the pots from 12-15 years depending on the variety. Every year we evaluate the plants for vigor. We pull out some plants with less vigor and replace them with ones from the tissue culture lab.”
In 2006 Van Wingerden went to the Netherlands to look at potential vegetable crops that could be added to Westland’s production.
“There were other growers in Carpinteria who were producing hydroponic greenhouse vegetables and it was a crop that we wanted to take a look at,” he said. “We knew we had to diversify what we were doing because we didn’t know for how long cut flowers would be sustainable. In Holland they grow a lot of hydroponic vegetables and they have the technology to grow those vegetables.
“We looked at various Dutch crops. Lettuce seemed to be the most economical crop to grow. So it was relatively easy to add to our production. Our total greenhouse production area for both the floral and vegetable crops is about 32 acres.”
Water-saving production system
Van Wingerden said some changes were made to the infrastructure of the greenhouses to accommodate the deep water culture system used for vegetable production. The biggest investment was in a water treatment system to clean recycled water.
“The deep water culture system is a less expensive investment initially than nutrient film technique or water film,” Van Wingerden said. “We are using well water for both the orchids and the vegetables, but it is sterilized before it used with the vegetables.
“We don’t replace the water in the deep water culture. The plants are floated in extruded polystyrene foam rafts on the water. The only water that is lost in the system is taken up by the plants. The system refills the bath with fresh water and fertilizer once it has dropped below a certain level. We never change the water out in the bath.”
With the drought in California, Van Wingerden said water is always an issue.
“People ask us what are we doing to help conserve water for the drought?” he said. We haven’t been doing anything different than what we’ve been doing for many years. Hydroponic production in itself is water conservation. Using hydroponics allows us to produce the highest yield per acre foot of water vs. conventional field growing.”
When Van Wingerden first began trying to grow lettuce he used a small trial bath.
“I’m still using it,” he said. “Anything that I want to trial I use the small bath. I can move it wherever I want. That’s how I started with the different varieties to find out if we could even do this. We gradually built a full production size bath. We trialed it and it proved to be successful. We are now producing over 1.2 million heads of lettuce per acre per year.”
Marketing food crops
Westland Produce grows lettuce (green butter and red butter), upland cress and a mix of red oak lettuce, green oak lettuce and red multi-leaf lettuce that are grown together and called a Medley. Green butter lettuce is the biggest crop.
“Everything we grow and harvest is with the roots attached,” Van Wingerden said. “We sell our produce to a mix of wholesale and retail outlets. We sell to a lot of wholesale markets in California, which distribute our product across the United States. We also sell to wholesale customers across the United States.”
The upland cress is packaged in a poly bag. It is marketed in a retail bag or a food service bag that is sold to restaurants.
Butter lettuce is a soft variety so it is packaged in recycled plastic clamshells.
“We also have a food service pack for the butter lettuce,” Van Wingerden said. “It’s a freight-saver for shipping across the United States. It allows us to ship double the amount of product we can with the clamshells. It’s good for food service because it cuts down on unnecessary costs.”
Van Wingerden said Westland Produce adheres to a stringent testing protocol for food safety. The company is certified by Primus GFS. The company also grows some of its lettuce organically and it is certified organic. The company also is certified by the Non-GMO Project for not producing genetically modified food crops.
Van Wingerden said he could grow many different food crops in the deep water system.
“Growing the crops really isn’t the issue,” he said. “The issue is whether or not there is a market for the crops and whether there are customers willing to pay for them. Growing hydroponically it costs more to produce so we need a higher price for the product. Another question is will consumers see the value in the product and be willing to pay for it? Growing hydroponically results in higher yields and the product is cleaner and has a longer shelf life.”
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Join us for an open discussion with represenativeves from FGM Architects and City Staff to answer questions and receive public input about the construction projects for Firehouse #2 (2103 South Philo Road) and Firehouse #3 (1407 North Lincoln Avenue).
Drop in anytime on Thursday, January 12, 2023 between 5:30 and 7:30 p.m. in the Urbana City Council Chambers.
A majority of a quorum of the Urbana City Council may be in attendance.
No official action will be taken
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Unlimited Resources Corporation was recently contacted by a customer who wanted to add to his tire shredding business by installing a system to take his product smaller. We designed a system utilizing a Granutech M80 Grizzly and Rotex screen to reduce the size of his product.
We took the rotor out of the Grizzly and had it hard faced at a machine shop in northern Indiana. Then we sent the newly hardfaced Grizzly to a shop in southern Indiana to be dynamically balanced.
The improved Grizzly was put into a system with a custom built surge bin and drag chain feeder. A crossbelt magnet and stainless steel auger were used to remove the wire from the product. An aspiration system was designed to remove the fluff and dust from the product. Sizing was accomplished with a two deck Rotex screen resulting in clean tire-rubber landscape material.
Material was moved from stage to stage using augers and conveyors built or assembled in our shop.
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The latest issue of Ericsson Business Review magazine, in a Theme entitled “Creative Cities”, examines some of the processes needed for a Networked Society to become more intelligent than a traditional one.
Theme in short
- Cities will have a significant impact on a growing share of the world’ s population
- Examples of how ICT can promote a city’ s growth, from an economic, environmental and social perspective
- Connectivity plays a central role in the new creativity
- Redefining urban life. Cities have become the engine for humanity and are, now more than ever, shaping our lives as human beings. Cities will drive development in all industries, and ICT will play a key role in the ability of cities to grow economically, socially and sustainably.
- Networks for urban life. Providing both control and agility simultaneously is the greatest challenge that faces those attempting to design future networks that meet the demands of urban life.
- Networked urban life ‘“ commonality, creativity & concerns. A rather homogenous global middle class is fast developing, with many people seeking similar solutions to their day-to-day challenges. In order for the Networked Society to become a reality and address these challenges, people’ s concerns for security, integrity and simplicity need to be taken seriously.
- Delivering smarter cities. The smart city could be a dystopia as much as a utopia, so planners must be mindful and ensure that policies to preserve individual freedoms are in place. The public will only accept new technologies if the majority deems them to be ethically acceptable.
- Stockholm Royal Seaport ‘“ A matter of attraction. When it comes to sustainability, Stockholm is an example of a city that has not waited for its national government to act ‘“ instead, the city has taken the lead itself. Stockholm’ s administration has secured great support in its aim to create an attractive sustainable city.
- Genoa’ s transformation into a smart city. Genoa in northern Italy is bidding to become one of Europe’ s first smart cities.
- Prescription for a city with growing pains. The Beijing municipal government is promoting the “Smart Beijing Action Plan’ which consists of more than 60 projects. Such projects are seen as vehicles to promote China’ s ICT industry, and rank highly in government planning goals on all levels.
- Smart-city projects key to China’ s bid for ICT leadership. As the advantage of low labor costs diminish, China is looking for new ways to boost its ICT industry. “Smart living projects can definitely become new sources of revenue and this is needed because we see lower growth in a lot of the traditional areas,’ says Chen Chang, analyst at CCID Consulting, Beijing.
- Networked Society City Index ‘“ learning from the best. What’ s the point of benchmarking cities? The answer: they are more universally comparable than nation-based frameworks. A city focus provides opportunities for faster learning and global best-practice sharing.
- As the number of megacities rises, decision-makers must ensure that this urban growth is sustainable
- People’ s concerns about their security and integrity, and their need for simplicity, need to be taken seriously. We can learn from the successes of top-performing cities
- Network architecture will have to be reconsidered
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DALLAS - A multi-million dollar investment by Invited will transform Brookhaven Country Club into a first-class racquet club with 68 tennis, pickleball and padel courts. The project is underway and will be completed ahead of the 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships, presented by PPA Tour, to be held Nov. 5-12. The event will kick-off on Nov. 5 with clinics and other activities, while tournament competition will officially begin on Nov. 6.
The $5 million investment includes creating a pickleball center featuring a state-of-the-art play area. The USA Pickleball National Championships, the largest-ever pickleball tournament, will host an expanded field of more than 4,000 amateur and professional players competing on up to 100 pickleball courts.
The renovations represent a significant investment in Dallas’ racquet sports community and continue to solidify Invited’s commitment to encouraging the remarkable growth of pickleball, America’s fastest-growing sport.
“We continue to see incredible growth in the game across our nationwide portfolio of clubs. Invited has made strategic and substantial investments in creating world-class pickleball facilities for our members and its capabilities of hosting the highest level of professional pickleball events,” said Invited CEO David Pillsbury. “We’re looking forward to working with USA Pickleball, PPA, and our partners, creating an unforgettable sporting and entertainment experience for the city of Farmers Branch and thousands of fans.”
Upon completion of the project in October, Brookhaven Country Club will feature 28 permanent outdoor pickleball courts, four of which are covered, along with new fencing with a lower height between courts, new lighting pole placement with new LED lights, new court surfaces and new pickleball net systems that will further improve the overall playing experience. New landscaping and enhanced member and player hospitality areas are also in the works.
Previously announced upgrades for Nationals include designating the street outside of Brookhaven Country Club as “Pickleball Boulevard” to make space for nightly musical performances and family-friendly activities with sponsors and local businesses during the event. The estimated economic impact of this week-long pickleball festival is expected to hit $10 million.
Nationals feature the largest prize purse in tournament history, promising to turn the Brookhaven community into the biggest pickleball party of all time with a unique blend of entertainment and culinary celebrations to create unforgettable memories for players and an estimated 25,000 spectators.
“With Invited’s substantial investment, Brookhaven will be a spectacular venue for this historic tournament. The significant number of permanent pickleball courts available year-round is outstanding for the sport’s local growth,” said Connor Pardoe, CEO of the PPA Tour. “We cannot wait to showcase the incredible upgrades to the players and fans. The atmosphere for Nationals will be off the charts, and we are excited to continue to work with our partners as we look to grow the event year after year.”
"As we work with the PPA, Invited, and our partners to present the premier tournament in pickleball, I am pleased to see Invited's significant investment into our sport . We are confident that this will create a best-in-class facility for the 2023 USA Pickleball National Championships and future tournaments,” said Robert Quicksilver, USA Pickleball Board Chair. “Invited and Brookhaven Country Club's commitment to pickleball was a key factor in our decision to bring the crown jewel of our sport to Dallas. All of us at USA Pickleball look forward to seeing how these renovations and upgrades will further elevate this year's player and fan experience."
Since its founding in 1957, Dallas-based Invited has operated with the central purpose of Building Relationships and Enriching Lives®. The leading owner-operator of private golf and country clubs, city and stadium clubs in North America, Invited is relentless in its pursuit of providing extraordinary experiences, meaningful connections, shared passions, and memorable moments for its more than 414,000 members. With approximately 17,000 peak-season employees and a portfolio of over 200 owned or operated golf and country clubs, city clubs, sports clubs, and stadium clubs in 27 states, the District of Columbia, and two foreign countries, Invited creates communities and a lifestyle through its championship golf courses, workspaces, handcrafted cuisine, resort-style pools, tennis facilities, golf lounges, fitness centers, and robust programming.
About USA Pickleball
USA Pickleball is the National Governing Body (NGB) for the sport of pickleball in the United States. Its mission is to promote the development and growth of the sport while sanctioning events and providing annual members with premier tournaments, educational opportunities, player rankings, official rules and other exclusive benefits. USA Pickleball is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation that is governed and operated by a Board of Directors and a national office staff, who provide the guidance and infrastructure for the continued expansion of the sport.
About Carvana PPA Tour
The Carvana PPA Tour is the professional tour of pickleball, organizing events and rankings for the top male and female pickleball players worldwide and awarding more than $5.5 million in annual prize money with equal play and pay. The Carvana PPA Tour is set to host 25 events in 2023 at world-class facilities like the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Cincinnati, Mission Hills Country Club in California, and the Darling Tennis Center and Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas. Inviting all to compete and “play where the pros play,” the Carvana PPA Tour offers amateur divisions of play for every level, unparalleled experiences for fans and spectators, gorgeous venues, pro player meet-and-greets, food/beverages, live entertainment, VIP upgrades, giveaways and games, shopping, vendors, and more. Founded in 2018 and based in Salt Lake City, the Carvana PPA Tour is owned and operated by parent corporation, Pickleball.com. For more information, go to www.ppatour.com. | <urn:uuid:5d4cd453-0266-4803-bfc5-d11d3aa2815c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://usapickleball.org/news/brookhaven-country-club-undergoing-major-transformation-ahead-of-nationals/ | 2023-09-24T23:40:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.93755 | 1,290 |
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By: Veronica Harper
Last week I touched on special districts, what they are and the high number of them in our state. Buckle up, as this ride just keeps getting wilder with each article.
I wanted to discuss how, with each bill passed, the noose gets tighter and tighter around the necks of Utah citizens. Transparency in this state is like a blackout curtain. It is getting harder and harder for Utahns to have confidence in their representatives and yet we are still too trusting. We have faith that they will do the right thing. While some work diligently on behalf of the people, there are some who leave us to wonder if they have our best interests at heart. However, things are changing in our great state. People are becoming more involved and communicating with their representatives on a regular basis. Utahns have a duty and responsibility to ensure our elected officials are acting on behalf of their constituents. Special districts take control from the people and place power in often unelected officials. If they do have an election, it is often unknown to the public. If they are unelected or their elections are unknown, who do they answer to? I’d argue it is not the people.
Special districts will eventually be the cord that will bind all Utahns if we do not push back against these unconstitutional developments. I questioned why our legislators are enacting bills that would create special districts that run contrary to our state constitution. I keep coming back to the same conclusion, and that is power, control, and money. When you have 28 different bills (that we know of), initiatives, and resolutions pertaining to local district amendments, public infrastructure, independent special districts, etc., it is hard to see how they all tie together.
Disclaimer: Some of the issues with the port were prior to our current Utah Inland Port Authority (UIPA) board and the current director of the board taking over. The current director has been diligently working to correct some issues and Utahns are appreciative of the effort.
Take for instance, the Utah Inland Port Authority, it may not be something you specifically think about, but the Utah Inland Port Authority has connections to Utah’s railways. Makes perfect sense, yes, but would you be actively monitoring bills related to Utah’s railways if you weren’t specifically aware of how the two tie together? If you look at HB51, Railroad Right Of Way Amendments, a small bill respectively, with only 89 lines, lines 35-41 define government entity,
“means the state or a county, city, town metro, township, local district, or special service district. Railroad means a rail carrier that is a Class I railroad, as classified by the federal Surface Transportation Board. Railroad does not include a rail carrier that is: exempt from assessment under 49 U.S.C. Sec. 24301; or owned by a government entity.”
The Utah Inland Port Authority is a special service district, meaning, they are a government entity and government entities can tax the people. What is different in this case is because they are a special district, they are not accountable to the people. That should concern every Utah citizen, regardless of political affiliation.
Another interesting twist, Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is considered a Class I railroad, which means their revenue is greater than $250 million per year. As of 2013, Union Pacific’s fair market value was determined by the courts to be $340,719,960. “Union Pacific is also the “dominant freight rail owner in Utah.”
As I was reading HB51, my interpretation, regarding the taxing process, would allow the UIPA to pass whatever tax imposed upon them by the Union Pacific railroad to the citizens of Utah. It would allow the port a way to tax the people without being held accountable to the people. This could mean the port could tax the people for the use of the railroad even if the railroad was exempt from assessment and does not have to pay tax. On the other hand, one could argue that the legislature might have been attempting to provide more oversight to ensure the UIPA was not overstepping their boundaries. Whether this interpretation is correct or not, it is worthy of further discussion and clarification.
As I stated in my previous article, https://utahfreedomcoalition.org/shadow-government-feature-part-1/, the Utah Inland Port Authority is considered a government entity because they are a Special Service District. And because they are a Special Service District, they can tax the people without the people having a say in the matter. If I am sounding repetitive, it is on purpose. I want the reader to really understand the severity of this issue. As I mentioned above, the current board director has been diligently working to correct some issues, but he needs continued support and input from the people.
Turning your attention now to the new development, The Point. This development project is made possible by the passing of HB372, Point Of The Mountain State Land Authority. The bill was passed in 2018 when most of us were unaware of the dangers of special districts.
Title 17B. Limited Purpose Local Government Entities – Special Districts, 17B-1-103.
A special district is:
a body corporate and politic with perpetual succession;
a quasi-municipal corporation; and
a political subdivision of the state; and
may sue and be sued.
Combined, this allows special districts to act as their own authority as evidenced in the bill;
The bill further states that;
102 (1) There is created the Point of the Mountain State Land Authority.
103 (2) The authority is:
104 (a) an independent, nonprofit, separate body corporate and politic, with perpetual
105 succession, whose purpose is to facilitate the development of state land;
106 (b) a political subdivision of the state; and
107 (c) a public corporation, as defined in Section 63E-1-102
The authority has a very broad scope of powers, some of which are the ability to;
128 (4) enter into contracts generally;
129 (5) buy, obtain an option upon, or otherwise acquire any interest in real or personal
130 property, as necessary to accomplish the duties and responsibilities of the authority, including
131 an interest in real property, apart from point of the mountain state land, or personal property,
132 outside point of the mountain state land, for publicly owned infrastructure and improvements,
133 if the board considers the purchase, option, or other interest acquisition to be necessary for
134 fulfilling the authority’s development objectives;
The way the language is written is extremely concerning. Does this allow for the taking of private property for the greater good? Where does the public voice come in to play here?
When you couple the wording in HB372 and Title 17B-1-103 which says;
A special district may:
acquire, by any lawful means, or lease any real property, personal property, or a groundwater right necessary or convenient to the full exercise of the district’s powers;
acquire, by any lawful means, any interest in real property, personal property, or a groundwater right necessary or convenient to the full exercise of the district’s powers;
you can see how concerning this is for private homeowners and the public in general. Why would our legislators give these land developers, who are not elected officials, so much power?
A public official, asking to remain anonymous, was willing to address my question concerning Title 17B-1-13 and its wording in relation to the taking of personal property. The source said they believed our concerns were correct and that local special districts would have the capability of taking personal property.
I would encourage everyone to email their representatives and ask them if the wording in the code allows for the taking of our property. Ask for clarification as you are trying to understand the language in the code. It will open dialogue between you and your representative and shed some light on the subject. I would also ask how bills like this could be considered constitutional and have them explain why it is or is not constitutional. It is a conversation worthy of having. | <urn:uuid:84aca57e-f540-4307-821e-c55c73de479c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://utahfreedomcoalition.org/shadow-government-feature-part-2/ | 2023-09-24T23:27:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.964582 | 1,709 |
UU Rev. Shirley Ranck hits the nail on the head in her rewrite of the popular feminist Cakes for the Queen of Heaven, -- " Perhaps our most important religious task of the 21st Century will be learning to take pluralism seriously." This you can find in her essay "A Statement of Feminist Thealogy."
The chance to be with such creative and dedicated women leaders at the March 20th celebration of UU Women as leaders, as Agents of Change has given me an opportunity to think more on the challenges of our diverse faith practices under one roof. Today I am noticing our difficulty in living up to "true religious pluralism." Other days there seems to be movement. Recently I had a Wisconsin woman ask how to attract people of color, another from Chicago how to attract Caucasians to a Kwanza celebration African American film series.
Ironically, in one salon I learned about another prejudice I hadn't recognized or thought much about before -- an atheist/humanist expressed concern about the lack of respect and sometimes disrespect for Atheists/humanists. Incredulous, she explained that humanists made important contributions to UU's Seven Principles which call us to religious pluralism.
I shared an experience at the same salon where I was awakened to how much Christianity has unconsciously been derided. It was at a coffee house at a retreat several years ago -- a cute Christmas song about "J.C." written by a clever Kindergarten teacher was such a funny hit. I laughed like everyone else, until the next morning at breakfast when I sat with a nun who recently left the convent and was "trying out UU." She came as a workshop presenter that year but I never saw her again.
Pagans are given short shrift too in some congregations where CUUPS groups flounder and frequently fail because lack of support in the church population or their lack of connectedness to the congregation, perhaps? In one California UU congregation at Winter Solstice the CUUPS group sold out 500 tickets to this pagan holiday ritual. The irony of the festive spirit of Wintery blessings for each creature, great and small, every one of us...alone knocks me down.
The world is smaller in so many ways. Didn't know the word "connection" would become so important when it was suggested as part of our new name in 2003. I like the idea it sometimes implies -- "reconciliation" -- part of the task of thoughtful people of peace who are able to allow each individual his/her, well, individuality. The test ground for practicing that in the world is our congregations. Maybe we try and fail sometimes, but that so many keep trying is encouraging and at the end of the day sometimes all we can really say about a failed program or missed demographic target is, "I will try again tomorrow." | <urn:uuid:581206a2-1c4d-4f3a-b7b5-645f217a9e60> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://uuwomensconnection.org/blog/religious-pluralism | 2023-09-24T23:58:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.968221 | 577 |
Craig directed me to this piece today after I complimented him on the new version of Twitterrific for the iPhone, stating how much I love seeing different approaches to Twitter client design. I hadn’t seen his post (from December 2008) before today, but it’s a good read that gives insight into some of the decisions behind Twitteriffic’s design that are still applicable now.
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Most visitors to the town of Roden would normally be shown around the 14th century Mensinghe estate with its picturesque moat. Visitors with young children might enjoy a trip to the toy museum, while nature lovers would appreciate taking in the vistas of Roden’s meadows, woodlands and Highland cattle grazed heath. Anglers and swimmers might opt for some time by one of Roden’s lakes where the water is so clean you could almost drink it. But if you like something a little bit different, I could take you to the local cemetery instead.
Roden’s cemetery is situated in a quiet corner on the outskirts of town. For centuries, Roden’s departed were interred at this verdant haven of peace, where only the sounds of woodpeckers and owls mark the passage from day to night and from night to day. Fragrant honeysuckle and lime tree blossoms mark the seasons, and Mother’s Day visitors and Christmas wreaths indicate the arrival of celebrations and holy days.
Nothing sums up the life and times of Roden like the graveyard: from fifties style tiles graves to sleek modern marble-and-glass architectural features – each one illustrating life in Roden through the ages. the cemetery in Roden will reveal to you the psyche of this town unlike any other venue. | <urn:uuid:3f832f01-55a7-4b44-b7bc-420316e6b9eb> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://vakantiehuisaandezandweg.nl/en/a-visit-to-the-cemetery-in-roden-3/ | 2023-09-25T00:09:37Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.944976 | 284 |
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This is an easy tutorial on how to make a leaf in Inkscape. This very simple sheet can be created by anyone using Inkscape. If you have any interest in creating a sheet similar to this one, please follow along as the sheet was created using a line tool and an editing tool in Inkscape.
We can find so many beautiful leaves when it is autumn. Or design it yourself, try different colors and use them as fall decorations.
In this post, we will show you how to draw autumn leaves with Inkscape. Inkscape is an open-source vector graphics editor that can be downloaded for free.
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Step by Step on How To Make A Leaf In Inkscape
- Open the Inkscape program on your PC.
- Select the line tool
- On the left side, there’s the toolbox and we are going to use the line tool first.
- You can start drawing any type of leaf you want. You can start by placing the points with the line tool.
- Select editing tool
- You can add some curves with the editing tool. It can be found in the toolbar on the left side of your Inkscape.
- To add curves, locate the section you want to edit, tap and drag it left or right.
- You can add petiole and veins.
- Scroll to continue
- Now we add some points where the color will be different.
- Add add colors.
You can use these outline colors:
- for petiole and veins #d02929,
- for full sheet #841515,
- for the spots we used five colors: #9a5f24, #dc9224, #e4b423, #dac825 and #dee22a.
And for the filling I used these colors:
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- for the spots we used five colors: #a8652d, #e38332, #e3ab32, #e3d132 and #e3bf32.
Use filters here àBlurs à Noisy blur.
Use filters here – Textures – Inkblot for petioles and veins
E Filters à Textures à Ink for whole leaves and yellow spots.
And our first leaf is ready.
Let’s try another leaf, we are using yellow this time. The colors can be changed and add different effects to get different leaves.
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And that’s the third leaf with a slightly different shape.
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The first quarter of 2018 has already finished and predicted design trends for 2018 are clearly taking hold.
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So if you have the courage and want to add extra flair to your designs, check out 7 design trends that can elevate your artwork and impress your clients:
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Gradients or color transitions are back! YAS! Good-bye single color design, hello color transitions. Don’t confuse this with the old gradients from 2000. We are talking about vibrant color gradients and subtle transitions.
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We are moving from Flat 1.0 to Flat 2.0. So what does that mean? It’s all about shading. Rather than strong, in-your-face shadows, semi-flat design use subtle, opaque shadows . That creates depth without sacrificing the appeal of the minimal design of Flat 1.0.
As a child of the 80’s and 90’s, I can’t express how excited I am to see colors and style reappearing from these times. Bold colors, simplistic patterns, funky styles, keep it coming :). Electric hues and pretty pastels and geometric patterns are starting to dominate the web design and packaging design world.
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Microinteractions and animation gifs with style are the thing to look for. So what are microinteractions? Simply put, they are tiny animations used to communicate with app user to help them perform tasks. They are useful in making the user feel like they are interacting with the interface. Think of scrolling with the mouse on websites that create movements on the page or swiping and clicking on apps with your phone that invoke animations in the interface.
The bigger and bolder, the better That’s the motto. Big fat letters, thick hand drawn typography, have a look around and not only will you find this bold typography style in print, it has already been used on the web as well.
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As you might already know, I am a total sucker for Illustrations, be it simplistic, flat or intricate. The new trend seems to elevate vintage illustration into a modern world without loosing the details.
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Don’t freak out, the old duotone design isn’t coming back. It’s a whole new take on Duotones! Vibrant, bold and in your face colors are used to create gorgeous looking Duotones in 2018.
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True. 49. Bone remodeling is not possible after closure of the epiphyseal plates. When bone remodeling occurs, bone mass may stay the same. A. Bone remodeling helps to shape long bones during growth. Best answer. d) It occurs at different rates at different locations. answered Sep 26, 2016 by Rebels . View desktop site, Question 14 (2 points) Which of the following is FALSE regarding bone remodeling? Increasing the percentage of collagen in a bone would make it become more rigid. When blood calcium levels drop below homeostatic levels, the parathyroid glands release PTH, a hormone which activates osteoblasts in bones. asked Sep 26, 2016 in Anatomy & Physiology by clutch22. Bone remodeling, continuing process of synthesis and destruction that gives bone its mature structure and maintains normal calcium levels in the body. Find the best study resources around, tagged to your specific courses. B. In normal bone development, bone remodeling conventionally refers to the removal of calcified bone tissue by osteoclasts. Bone remodeling involves all of the following factors except: asked Aug 11, 2019 in Anatomy & Physiology by SuperMario. We’ve got course-specific notes, study guides, and practice tests along with expert tutors. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Which of the following statements about bone remodeling is FALSE? Quizlet will be unavailable from 4-5 PM PT. These anabolic/catabolic concepts are useful for understanding bone repair without giving the false impression of temporally distinct stages that operate independently. Which of the following statements about bone remodeling is FALSE ? Normal bone growth requires vitamins D, C, and A, plus minerals such as calcium, phosphorous, and magnesium. In this model, soft callus remodeling is a non-specific catabolic process that can involve the contribution of multiple cell types. Also in young skeleton estrogen deficiency leads to in … False. Study Week 5 - Bones flashcards from jaclyn Walsh's Southern School of Natural Therapies class online, or in Brainscape's iPhone or Android app. True or False. When bone remodeling occurs, bone mass may decrease. Bone remodeling is LEAST likely to be used in ____ asked Jun 16, 2017 in Biology & Microbiology by MrCDub. C. Thus, living bone is totally different from the skeleton in the closet. Free radicals are formed as a by-product of healthy metabolism. A. periosteum B. osteoblasts C. osteoclasts D. epiphysis ____ 24. As a long bone increases in diameter, the size of the marrow cavity decreases. Describe the process of bone remodeling. 47. They are also relevant when considering intervention. Intramembranous and endochondral ossification Welcome to … Course Hero has all the homework and study help you need to succeed! The purpose of bone remodeling is to regulate calcium homeostasis, repair micro-damage to bones from everyday stress, and … is the only bone of the body that does not articulate with any other bone Which of the following statements regarding bone formation, growth, and remodeling is/are false? Privacy 00:13 One is bone microdamage, which we’ll use in your example. 00:01 Bone remodeling. ce dui lectus, congue vel laoreet ac, dictum vitae odio. Start studying Bone Remodeling. Estrogen plays an important role in the growth and maturation of bone as well as in the regulation of bone turnover in adult bone. D. Sesamoid bones form within certain tendons. The _____ bones form the lateral portion of the eye orbits, are lateral to the nose, and articulate with the maxillae. B. Irregular bones include the vertebrae and hip bones. Based on this recent data, we propose a new model regarding osteoclast function and bone repair: that osteoclastic resorptive function may be redundant during initial endochondral bone union. b) It involves bone resorption. During bone growth estrogen is needed for proper closure of epiphyseal growth plates both in females and in males. Terms Satisfaction guaranteed! This is the end of the test. The sternum is an example of a flat bone. Question 14 (2 points) Which of the following is FALSE regarding bone remodeling? Why does this process exist? Bone also continually undergoes remodeling, replacing old bone with new bone. Osteoblasts and osteoclasts are referred to as bone remodeling units. anatomy-and-physiology; 0 Answers. 00:17 Stress on the bone will also cause bone remodeling. Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Remodeling also allows bone to respond to changes in mechanical forces. True or False. In the classical model of bone remodeling, bone-resorbing substances activate new teams of osteoclasts to resorb bone. Question 14 (2 Points) Which Of The Following Is FALSE Regarding Bone Remodeling? © 2003-2020 Chegg Inc. All rights reserved. Bone remodeling involves removal of old bone by osteoblasts.B. All of the following are required for bone remodeling except which one? Julius Wolff (4.1.2) published his seminal 1892 monograph on bone remodeling; the observation that bone is reshaped in response to the forces acting on it is presently referred to as Wolff's law. ____ 23. 91. & 0 votes. d) It occurs at different rates at different locations. 63 Bone healing is triggered and mediated by the inflammatory response (Fig. D. Appositional bone growth deposits bone at the epiphyseal plate, allowing the bone to grow longer. Wolff’s work and his general view of how a limb bone’s morphology develops has evolved into a nebulous concept known as “Wolff’s law”, which is essentially the observation that bone changes its external shape and internal (cancellous) architecture in response to stresses acting on it. FALSE 0 … Bone growth that occurs due to weight lifting at age 40 is most likely: appositional ossification: A shallow, basin-like depression in a bone often serving as an articular surface is a: fossa: Which of the following statements regarding bone formation, growth, and remodeling is false. Ordinary activity causes microscopic cracks in the bone, and these are dissolved and replaced with new bone. Donec aliquet. Bone remodeling involves resorption by osteoclasts and replacement by osteoblasts. The aim of BR is to adapt the bone's structure to the forces to which it is subjected. Get one-on-one homework help from our expert tutors—available online 24/7. 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If you’re wondering whether Chicago-based rap artist Lil Durk adheres to a vegetarian diet, here’s a quick answer: No, Lil Durk is not vegetarian.
In this in-depth article, we’ll explore Lil Durk’s background, his statements about diet, and analyze any evidence of vegetarian eating habits to definitively answer whether the hip hop star abstains from meat.
Lil Durk’s Background and Music Career
Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Growing up in the tough neighborhoods of Englewood and South Side, Durk faced numerous challenges and obstacles. However, his passion for music and his determination to succeed helped him navigate through the hardships and carve a path for himself in the music industry.
Upbringing in Chicago
Durk’s upbringing in Chicago greatly influenced his music and lyrical content. He often raps about the struggles and violence he witnessed in his neighborhood, shedding light on the harsh realities of life in the inner city.
His authentic storytelling and raw emotions have resonated with fans around the world, making him one of the most respected and influential rappers of his generation.
Despite the challenges he faced, Durk managed to stay focused on his music and use it as an outlet for self-expression. His honest and introspective lyrics have earned him a dedicated fan base who appreciate his authenticity and relatability.
Rise to Fame as a Rapper
Lil Durk’s rise to fame began with the release of his mixtapes, which gained significant attention and praise from both fans and industry insiders. His unique style, melodic flow, and poignant lyrics set him apart from other artists in the rap genre.
Over the years, Durk has collaborated with several notable artists, including Lil Baby, Polo G, and Meek Mill, further solidifying his position in the music industry. His collaborations have consistently charted on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing his ability to create hit songs and connect with a wide audience.
Today, Lil Durk is not only known for his music but also for his philanthropic efforts and community involvement. He has used his platform to bring attention to social issues and to support charitable organizations in Chicago and beyond.
Lil Durk’s Statements on His Diet
Lil Durk, the popular rapper known for his unique style and lyrical prowess, has made various statements about his diet over the years. Let’s take a closer look at what he has said regarding his lifestyle and diet choices.
Interviews and Social Media Posts
In interviews and social media posts, Lil Durk has been vocal about his diet preferences. While he hasn’t explicitly stated that he is a vegetarian, he has mentioned his efforts to incorporate more plant-based foods into his meals.
In one interview, he explained how he has been trying to eat healthier by cutting back on processed foods and increasing his intake of fruits and vegetables. This suggests that he may follow a primarily plant-based diet.
On social media, Lil Durk has also shared posts about trying out vegetarian and vegan dishes. He has posted pictures of colorful salads, vegetable stir-fries, and plant-based protein sources like tofu and tempeh.
These posts indicate that he is open to exploring different dietary options and incorporating more plant-based meals into his lifestyle.
Lyrics Referencing Meat Consumption
While Lil Durk has expressed an interest in incorporating more plant-based foods into his diet, it’s important to note that some of his lyrics reference meat consumption. In certain songs, he mentions enjoying dishes like steak and chicken.
However, it’s essential to understand that artists often use creative expression and storytelling in their lyrics, and these references may not necessarily reflect their personal choices or beliefs.
It’s possible that Lil Durk’s lyrics about meat consumption are metaphorical or simply a way to connect with his audience. It’s important not to take every lyric literally when trying to understand an artist’s personal lifestyle choices.
Evidence Against Lil Durk Being Vegetarian
Photos and Videos of Eating Meat
One of the main reasons that cast doubt on Lil Durk’s claim of being a vegetarian is the numerous photos and videos of him consuming meat. On multiple occasions, he has been spotted indulging in dishes that clearly contain animal products.
These images and videos circulate on social media platforms, leaving fans questioning his commitment to a vegetarian lifestyle.
For instance, a series of photos posted on Lil Durk’s Instagram account show him enjoying a mouthwatering steak at a fancy restaurant. In another video, he can be seen grilling burgers at a backyard barbecue. These visual pieces of evidence suggest that he is not adhering to a vegetarian diet.
Collaborations with Fast Food Chains
Another factor that raises eyebrows is Lil Durk’s collaborations with fast food chains. In recent years, he has partnered with several popular fast-food establishments to promote their products. This includes endorsing menu items that are specifically meat-based, such as burgers and chicken sandwiches.
While it’s not uncommon for celebrities to engage in brand partnerships, the nature of these collaborations contradicts the idea of Lil Durk being a vegetarian. It is unlikely that a true vegetarian would actively promote and endorse products that go against their dietary choices.
It’s worth noting that this evidence is based on public information and observations. Without a direct statement from Lil Durk clarifying his dietary preferences, it is difficult to definitively determine whether he is truly a vegetarian or not.
The Importance of Diet for Rappers and Athletes
Diet plays a crucial role in the lives of both rappers and athletes, as it greatly impacts their performance, energy levels, and overall well-being. Whether it’s on stage or on the field, maintaining a healthy diet is essential for these individuals to excel in their respective fields.
Vegetarian Diets in Hip Hop
In recent years, there has been a noticeable shift towards vegetarian and vegan diets among rappers in the hip hop industry. Lil Durk, a popular rapper known for his unique style and lyrical prowess, has also embraced a vegetarian lifestyle.
By eliminating meat from his diet, Lil Durk is not only making a positive impact on his health but also contributing to a more sustainable future.
Many rappers choose to follow vegetarian or vegan diets for various reasons. Some do it for ethical reasons, as they believe in the humane treatment of animals. Others do it for health reasons, as plant-based diets are known to be rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Additionally, vegetarian diets can also help in weight management and reducing the risk of chronic diseases.
It’s worth noting that adopting a vegetarian diet doesn’t mean compromising on taste or variety. There are plenty of delicious plant-based alternatives available, ranging from mock meats to flavorful vegetable dishes.
By incorporating a wide range of fruits, vegetables, grains, and legumes into their diet, rappers like Lil Durk can still enjoy a diverse and satisfying meal plan.
High Protein Needs
While vegetarian diets can provide ample nutrition, it’s important to ensure that rappers and athletes meet their high protein needs. Protein is essential for muscle repair and growth, making it crucial for individuals who engage in intense physical activities regularly.
Vegetarian sources of protein include legumes, tofu, tempeh, quinoa, and nuts. These plant-based protein sources not only provide the necessary amino acids but also offer additional health benefits. For instance, legumes are high in fiber and are known to promote heart health, while nuts contain healthy fats that are beneficial for brain function.
It’s also worth mentioning that there are several vegetarian protein supplements available in the market that can help rappers and athletes meet their protein requirements. These supplements are often made from plant-based sources such as pea protein, soy protein, or hemp protein.
Lil Durk’s Exercise and Fitness Routine
When it comes to maintaining his physique and overall fitness, Lil Durk follows a dedicated exercise routine. His commitment to staying in shape is evident in his energetic performances on stage and in his music videos.
Let’s take a closer look at his workout plan and the types of exercises he incorporates into his routine.
Lil Durk’s workout plan involves a combination of strength training and cardio exercises. He understands the importance of building muscle while also improving cardiovascular health. By incorporating both types of exercises into his routine, he is able to achieve a well-rounded approach to fitness.
His workout plan consists of a mix of compound exercises, such as squats and deadlifts, which target multiple muscle groups simultaneously. These exercises help in building overall strength and improving muscle tone.
Additionally, he incorporates isolation exercises that focus on specific muscle groups, such as bicep curls and tricep extensions, to further enhance his physique.
In addition to weightlifting, Lil Durk also incorporates bodyweight exercises into his routine. These exercises, such as push-ups, pull-ups, and planks, help in improving functional strength and overall body stability.
Cardio and Weight Training
Cardiovascular exercise plays a crucial role in Lil Durk’s fitness routine. He understands the importance of maintaining a healthy heart and improving endurance. To achieve this, he incorporates various forms of cardio into his workouts.
Running and jogging are among his preferred cardio exercises. These activities not only improve cardiovascular health but also help in burning calories and maintaining a lean physique. Additionally, he enjoys participating in high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts, which involve short bursts of intense exercise followed by periods of rest.
HIIT is known for its effectiveness in burning fat and improving overall fitness.
Weight training is another key component of Lil Durk’s exercise routine. He understands that building muscle not only improves his physical appearance but also helps in boosting metabolism and burning calories even at rest.
By incorporating weightlifting exercises into his routine, he is able to build and maintain lean muscle mass.
It is important to note that Lil Durk’s exercise routine may vary depending on his schedule, personal preferences, and any specific goals he may have. It is always recommended to consult with a fitness professional before starting any new exercise program to ensure it is suitable for individual needs and capabilities.
In conclusion, an analysis of Lil Durk’s lyrics, media posts, collaborations, and lifestyle make it clear that he is not a vegetarian. While some rappers do follow plant-based diets, Lil Durk’s high protein needs as an athlete appear better met through consumption of meat and other animal products. | <urn:uuid:967d9ff8-42fc-4875-b7a4-f00a75854866> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://vegetarian-vacations.com/is-lil-durk-vegetarian/ | 2023-09-25T00:31:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.965945 | 2,231 |
Vertex Hydrogen has signed agreements to supply over 1,000MW of low carbon hydrogen to leading industrial names in the region. This is a similar amount of energy that powers a major city like Liverpool, secures the entire initial hydrogen production capacity of Vertex and enables the vital hydrogen infrastructure investments in the region. This milestone reflects Vertex’s status as the largest and most advanced low carbon hydrogen hub in the UK.
The Project will capture some 1.8 million tonnes of CO2 per annum to be stored by the HyNet project to reduce more than 10% of the region’s industrial emissions – the equivalent to taking 750,000 cars off the roads.
The Project will see over £2 billion of direct investments in the hydrogen plant and associated regional hydrogen transport and storage infrastructure – securing and growing vital jobs in the region.
Joe Seifert, CEO of Vertex Hydrogen, said: “We have always said that Vertex is demand-led from leading industrial companies and we have now signed agreements for over 1000MW of hydrogen – our entire expected production capacity from the initial phases of our project. This milestone gives us huge confidence in the economics of the project and the long-term demand for low carbon hydrogen in the coming decades.” | <urn:uuid:3d31b628-2578-44b4-89ce-3204579ee387> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://vertexhydrogen.com/vertex-hydrogen-signs-agreements-to-supply-over-1000mw-of-hydrogen-to-decarbonise-leading-uk-industries/ | 2023-09-24T23:31:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.924338 | 259 |
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If you want to block ads and stop trackers, one good tool to use is Pi-hole. Pi-hole enables network wide ad block, not just a single device.
Pi-hole acts as a DNS server. So, every request made in your network looks up in the DNS to resolve the IP. Pi-hole checks if the request is going to a blocked IP based on the blacklisted IPs. So, when a page tries to fetch the ad, it gets no response and is unable to load the ad.
One of the quickest and easiest way to setup Pi-hole is to run it on a Docker container. I would suggest you to run it on a Raspberry Pi as intended as its a low cost always on option.
First, we will write a docker-compose.yml, you can find it in this link.
We will run the compose file.
docker-compose up -d
- Next, we need to change the default password, execute the below commands to move into the container and change password. Once done exit the container.
docker exec -it pihole bash pihole -a -p
- Access the URL. Naviate to http://localhost/admin/.
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VIKAND is thrilled to announce the addition of Holly M. Love to our team as Manager, Medical Services.
After completing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Holly began her career in the fast-paced environment of the emergency room, before joining Holland America Cruise Line as part of their onboard medical team and later in her career as Holland America’s Director of Fleet Medical Operations. Holly has spent several years working in leadership positions and customer service management positions in the air ambulance industry, most recently as Director of Operations and Partnership Relations. With her extensive experience in Medical Management and Operations as well as a strong background in Customer Service leadership, Holly is uniquely positioned to bring a wealth of knowledge and capability to her position as Manager, Medical Services, in which she will manage the day to day medical operations and client relationships, as well as ensuring satisfactory communication and service delivery to clients.
Holly is joining VIKAND from Santa Rosa, California where she lives with her family and German Shepherd named Murphy. She enjoys playing golf, wine tasting, traveling and spending time with friends in her spare time.
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There are a number of ailments that can affect a companion animal’s skin, and the symptoms can be unpleasant. You don’t want your pal to suffer and neither do we!
Village Vet of Urbana’s professional allergy and dermatology services are designed to help get your loved one as healthy on the outside as on the inside.
To get your pet on the path to healthy skin, we must identify precisely what’s causing the problem in the first place. We may be able to tell what’s wrong just by examining your pet, or we may need to dig deeper. Blood work, skin scrapings and biopsies help us get the answers we need to move forward with a cure.
Some dermatological conditions we routinely assist with include:
Once we’ve pinpointed the problem, the next step is determining how to best treat it. Depending on the situation, we may suggest something as simple as applying a topical cream. More complex conditions may call for a longer-term strategy or involve multiple treatment methods.
Signs of a possible skin problem include:
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The vibrant car culture of Hawaii is a celebration of speed, style and automobile artistry. Every year, the island comes alive with one of the biggest events in the motoring world – The Crew Motorfest. This annual event has become a staple on the Hawaiian calendar, drawing car enthusiasts from all over the country and beyond. The event has something for every kind of petrol head, from custom-built hot rods to classic cars and sleek modern machines. With live music, food trucks, and a sea of revving engines, The Crew Motorfest is an adrenaline-fueled extravaganza that celebrates the proud tradition of car culture in Hawaii.
Rumbling Engines, Bold Colors, and Dazzling Showcases: The Crew Motorfest Celebrates Car Culture in Hawaii
The annual Crew Motorfest is an extravaganza of cars and culture that attracts automobile enthusiasts from across Hawaii. It’s a celebration of vehicles in all shapes and sizes, from classic muscle cars and hot rods to sophisticated, modern imports. The event is a testament to the power of creativity and innovation, as owners and enthusiasts alike come together to display their meticulously restored showpieces.
Attendees can roam through the showgrounds, basking in the bold colors and stunning showcases that exemplify the golden age of automobile design. The festival is replete with revving engines, screeching tires, and the occasional burst of flames as a driver shows off their car’s power with a burnout. Car enthusiasts can also indulge themselves in discussions with other car enthusiasts, sharing knowledge and tips on restoration techniques, performance enhancements, and classic car trades. The Crew Motorfest is a must-attend event for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the culture and beauty of the automotive world.
Honolulu’s Biggest Car Show is Back: The Crew Motorfest Brings Together Car Enthusiasts from Across Hawaii
For car enthusiasts in Hawaii, this year’s Crew Motorfest is a can’t-miss event. The largest car show in Honolulu is back, and it promises to be bigger and better than ever before. People from all over the state will come together to share their passion for cars, catch up with old friends, and make new ones.
The event, which takes place at the Aloha Stadium, will feature hundreds of vehicles on display, including classic cars, high-performance models, and customized imports. Attendees can expect to see rare and exotic vehicles, as well as some of the latest releases from major manufacturers. There will be something for everyone, from luxury sports cars to vintage muscle cars, and everything in between. In addition to the impressive displays, the Crew Motorfest will feature live music, food vendors, and a car parts swap meet, making it the ultimate event for car lovers in Hawaii. So, plan your day out, get your tickets and have a blast at this amazing spectacle!
From Classic Muscle Cars to Supercars: The Crew Motorfest Showcases the Best of Hawaii’s Car Scene
The Crew Motorfest brought together car enthusiasts from all over Hawaii to showcase their prized automobiles. From classic muscle cars to exotic supercars, the event had something for everyone. Attendees could immerse themselves in Hawaii’s car scene and witness the passion car owners have for their vehicles.
Owners proudly displayed their cars’ unique features, from custom paint jobs to high-performance engines. Some notable cars in attendance were a 1969 Chevrolet Camaro, a 2021 Porsche 911 GT3 RS, and a 2022 Tesla Model S Plaid. Attendees also had the opportunity to talk with the car owners and learn about the modifications they made to their vehicles. The Crew Motorfest was a celebration of the skills, creativity, and dedication of Hawaii’s car culture.
Experience Hawaii’s Thriving Car Culture at The Crew Motorfest: A Celebration of Speed, Style, and Passion
If you are a car enthusiast, you definitely don’t want to miss The Crew Motorfest in Hawaii! Join this one-of-a-kind event that celebrates the thriving car culture of the island. Get ready to feast your eyes on an impressive collection of vehicles that showcases various styles, models, and performance levels. From classic hot rods to modern exotics, this event has something for everyone.
The Crew Motorfest is more than just a car show. It’s an opportunity to mingle with fellow car enthusiasts, connect with local car clubs, and discover new trends in the industry. There are also interactive activities such as test drives, drift exhibitions, and car audio competitions. You can even learn from the experts during car care workshops or industry talks.
- Feast your eyes on a diverse collection of vehicles
- Connect with local car clubs and enthusiasts
- Experience interactive activities such as test drives, drift exhibitions, and car audio competitions
- Learn from the experts during car care workshops or industry talks
The Crew Motorfest is not just about speed and style; it’s also about passion. It’s a celebration of the car community that brings people together from different backgrounds and interests. You’ll be surrounded by people who share the same love for cars, whether you are a long-time collector or just starting to explore the hobby.
Mark your calendar and get ready to experience Hawaii’s car culture like never before. The Crew Motorfest is the ultimate event for car enthusiasts and anyone who appreciates the art and engineering of automobiles.
As the sun sets on another successful year of The Crew Motorfest, it’s clear that car culture in Hawaii continues to thrive. From classic muscle cars to modern imports, every type of vehicle and style was represented at this unique event. The passion and dedication of the automotive community in Hawaii was on full display, reminding us all of the power of a shared interest to bring people together. We can’t wait to see what the next edition of The Crew Motorfest will bring, but one thing’s for sure: car enthusiasts in Hawaii aren’t slowing down anytime soon. | <urn:uuid:71895ce8-30ba-4826-badf-fa710043fdd1> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://vipera.games/the-crew-motorfest-celebrates-car-culture-in-hawaii/ | 2023-09-25T00:15:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.936124 | 1,246 |
VIPS Pickleball Classic
Visually Impaired Preschool Services (VIPS) invites you to our third annual Pickleball Classic on August 18, 19 & 20, 2023!
This year, we will be providing an Open Play night on Friday, August 18th. This is only for those who register, so please visit https://
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We will be hosting raffles each day during the Tournament. If you would like to donate a raffle item, please contact Ashley Ford at email@example.com.
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‘Make full use of the gift that God gave you.’ 2 Timothy 1:6 CEV
Unless you maintain your enthusiasm, life can wear you down. A job that once challenged you can become monotonous, a relationship that once excited you can grow stale, and a daily walk with God that once inspired you can feel like just going through the motions. The word enthusiasm comes from the Greek word which means ‘possessed by or inspired by God’.
But how do you stay inspired? Just as the Israelites gathered fresh manna every morning, you need a daily infusion of God’s Word and God’s Spirit. Paul challenged the Christians in Rome: ‘Serve the Lord enthusiastically.’ (Romans 12:11 NLT) And the believers in Galatia: ‘If someone is eager to do good things… that’s all right.’ (Galatians 4:18 NLT) So instead of complaining about all the things you don’t like, realise that the presence and power of God lives within you and put a smile on your face and a spring in your step. Remember whose Kingdom you’re a citizen of: God’s!
Author Sheldon Vanauken says: ‘The best argument for Christianity is Christians: their joy, their certainty, their completeness. But the strongest argument against Christianity is also Christians—when they are sombre… joyless… self-righteous… smug… narrow and repressive.’ The Christian life is not meant to be a journey to the grave with the goal of arriving safely in a well-preserved body, but a race to the finish line, used up, totally fulfilled, and loudly proclaiming, ‘Wow! What a ride!’
David tells us God lifted him out of a pit of despair, put his feet on solid ground, and gave him a new song (see Psalm 40:1–3). And hasn’t He done the same for you? So show some enthusiasm!
SoulFood: Jonah 1–4, Mark 8:27–38, Ps 62, Pr 11:15
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Enjoy live music from the outdoor Memorial Ampitheater in Coleman Park! Admission is by donation and food will be available for purchase.
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Kill The Free Radicals
by Dr. Ben Lerner
Free-radical-scavengers, also called “anti-oxidants,” guard your cells from damage from these scavengers. Getting them in your diet is difficult and due to the constant bombardment of free-radicals, you use them up. Therefore, they likely require supplementation.
One really important antioxidant is CoenzyMe Q10 (CoQ10): a naturally occurring enzyme in the body, CoQ10 is the catalyst of all cellular energy in the body. As cancer cells are developing, CoQ10 initiates apoptosis (self-destruction) of the cancer cells. CoQ10 is one of the most powerful antioxidants and protects the cells from damage by oxygen and stimulates immune function. It has been shown that cancer patients lack this vital enzyme in their blood.
CoQ10 has been proven to inhibit oxidation, stimulate the immune system, and induce tumor remission. Deficiencies in CoQ10 have been documented in cancer patients. The ideal form is known as ubiquinol, which is a reduced form of CoQ10. Ubiquinol has electrons to donate, enabling it to feed destructive free radicals hungry for them , as well as to slip through the cell membranes with greater ease (which also requires the donation of electrons).
CoQ10 has become a popularly known nutrient as cholesterol medications deplete the body’s levels of this critical nutrient which can lead to death.
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What is a Hydrometer Used to Measure?
A hydrometer is a device that measures the density of a liquid in relation to water. It typically consists of a graduated glass tube with a weighted bulb at one end that is used to determine the specific gravity or density of a liquid sample.
Understanding the Basics of Hydrometer Reading
Understanding the basics of hydrometer reading is essential for obtaining accurate measurements. Here are some key factors to consider:
- Gravity and density: A hydrometer measures the density of a liquid in relation to water. This is often referred to as specific gravity. Gravity is the force that pulls objects towards each other, while density refers to how tightly packed the molecules in a substance are.
- Temperature’s impact on hydrometer reading: Temperature can affect the density of a liquid, which can in turn affect the accuracy of a hydrometer reading. It is important to take temperature into account when measuring with a hydrometer.
- Measuring with a graduated cylinder: A graduated cylinder is a laboratory tool used to measure the volume of a liquid. When using a hydrometer, it is important to measure the liquid in a graduated cylinder to ensure accuracy.
- Preparing the sample: The liquid being measured should be well mixed and free from any bubbles or debris that could affect the density measurement.
- Reading the meniscus: When measuring a liquid in a graduated cylinder, the meniscus (the curved surface at the top of the liquid in the cylinder) should be read at eye level to ensure accurate measurement. The bottom of the meniscus indicates the liquid’s surface level, and this is where the hydrometer reading should be taken.
By taking these factors into account, you can ensure accurate and reliable measurements with your hydrometer.
How Does a Hydrometer Work?
Here are the key steps involved in how a hydrometer works:
- The hydrometer is placed in a liquid sample, and it floats based on the density of the liquid.
- The weight of the hydrometer is concentrated in the lower bulb, which allows it to float upright in the liquid.
- The hydrometer is calibrated to a specific scale, which allows for the measurement of the specific gravity or density of the liquid.
- The hydrometer sinks deeper into liquids with higher density and floats higher in liquids with lower density, and the level at which it floats is read at the meniscus line.
- The temperature of the liquid can affect the density of the liquid, so it is important to account for this in the hydrometer reading.
What’s a Hydrometer Used for?
A hydrometer is a versatile tool that is commonly used to measure the specific gravity or density of liquids. It is widely used in various fields, including:
- Brewing beer and making wine
- Measuring the state of charge in batteries
- Testing engine coolant concentration
- Checking the concentration of salt in aquariums and swimming pools
- Measuring the density of urine in medical testing
- Monitoring chemical reactions in laboratories
In summary, hydrometers are used to measure the density of liquids in a variety of applications.
How to Use a Hydrometer
Learning how to use a hydrometer is crucial for obtaining accurate measurements of liquid density. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to use a hydrometer for wine, beer, and spirits.
Retrieve the sample and insert hydrometer
Start by retrieving a sample of the liquid you want to measure and pour it into a clean and sanitized container. Then, carefully insert the hydrometer into the liquid, making sure it is floating freely.
Obtain the original gravity reading
Take a reading of the liquid’s specific gravity or density by reading the scale where the hydrometer is floating. This is known as the original gravity (OG) reading. Make sure to take the reading at the meniscus, which is the curved surface at the top of the liquid.
Calculate with temperature
Since the density of the liquid can vary with temperature, it’s important to take temperature into account to get an accurate reading. Use a thermometer to measure the temperature of the liquid and adjust the reading according to the hydrometer temperature correction chart.
Repeat to obtain the final gravity reading
After the liquid has undergone a process, such as fermentation or distillation, take another reading using the same process as before. This is known as the final gravity (FG) reading.
To calculate the alcohol by volume (ABV), subtract the FG from the OG, then divide the result by 7.36. The resulting number is the ABV percentage.
Clean and store
After using the hydrometer, clean it thoroughly with warm water and allow it to air dry. Store it in a safe place where it won’t be damaged.
By following these steps, you can accurately use a hydrometer to measure the specific gravity or density of a liquid and determine its alcohol content.
How to Read a Hydrometer
Reading a hydrometer is a simple process that involves a few basic steps. Here’s a quick summary:
- Retrieve a sample of the liquid you want to measure and pour it into a container.
- Insert the hydrometer into the liquid and make sure it is floating freely.
- Take a reading of the specific gravity or density of the liquid by reading the scale where the hydrometer is floating. Make sure to take the reading at the meniscus, which is the curved surface at the top of the liquid.
- Adjust the reading for temperature, if necessary, using a hydrometer temperature correction chart.
- If taking multiple readings, repeat the process and calculate an average for accuracy.
Why Do I Need A Hydrometer To Make Alcoholic Drinks?
Here are some reasons why a hydrometer is essential for making alcoholic drinks, such as: beer, wine and spirits:
- Measure specific gravity: A hydrometer is used to measure the specific gravity of the liquid during the brewing or distillation process. This helps in determining the alcohol content of the finished product.
- Determine fermentation progress: The hydrometer can be used to monitor the progress of fermentation by taking readings at different stages. This helps in determining when fermentation is complete and the alcohol content is at the desired level.
- Ensure consistency: Using a hydrometer can help in ensuring consistency in the alcohol content of the finished product. This is especially important for commercial brewing or distilling, where consistency is key to maintaining product quality.
- Adjust recipes: By measuring specific gravity, a hydrometer can help in adjusting the recipe to achieve the desired alcohol content or flavor profile.
So, a hydrometer is an essential tool for making alcoholic drinks, as it helps in ensuring consistency and accuracy in the alcohol content of the finished product.
Hydrometer Temperature Correction Chart
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How to Measure Alcohol Content Without a Hydrometer?
While a hydrometer is the most accurate tool for measuring alcohol content, it is possible to estimate alcohol content without one. Here are some methods:
A refractometer is a tool that can be used to measure the sugar content in a liquid, which can be used to estimate alcohol content. However, this method is less accurate than using a hydrometer.
An alcoholmeter is a similar tool to a hydrometer but is specifically designed to measure alcohol content. However, it may not be as accurate as a hydrometer and is less versatile in its applications.
There are many online calculators that use the initial and final gravity readings to estimate alcohol content. However, these estimates may not be as accurate as using a hydrometer.
Note that while these methods can provide an estimate of alcohol content, they may not be as accurate as using a hydrometer. If precision is important, it is recommended to use a hydrometer for measuring alcohol content.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Using a Hydrometer
Here are some common mistakes to avoid when using a hydrometer:
- Overfilling the hydrometer: Filling the container too high can cause the hydrometer to sink too deep and give a false reading.
- Reading the wrong scale: Many hydrometers have multiple scales for different applications. Make sure to use the correct scale for your specific measurement.
- Ignoring temperature: Temperature affects the density of liquids, so it’s important to take the temperature of the liquid into account when using a hydrometer. Not adjusting for temperature can result in inaccurate readings.
- Not cleaning the hydrometer: Any debris or residue on the hydrometer can affect the reading. Make sure to clean the hydrometer thoroughly before each use.
- Not taking multiple readings: To ensure accuracy, it’s recommended to take multiple readings and calculate an average.
By avoiding these common mistakes, you can ensure accurate and reliable measurements when using a hydrometer.
Tips for Using a Hydrometer
A hydrometer may be used effectively by following these following tips:
- Use a clean and sanitized container: Make sure the container you use to hold the liquid sample is clean and sanitized to avoid contamination.
- Avoid bubbles: Bubbles in the liquid can affect the density and give inaccurate readings. Ensure the liquid is free from bubbles before taking a reading.
- Use a graduated cylinder: A graduated cylinder can provide a more accurate measurement of the liquid volume, which can help in obtaining accurate readings.
- Read at eye level: When taking a reading, make sure to read the scale at eye level to avoid parallax errors and ensure accuracy.
- Adjust for temperature: Temperature affects the density of liquids, so it’s important to adjust for temperature using a hydrometer temperature correction chart.
- Take multiple readings: To ensure accuracy, take multiple readings and calculate an average.
Advanced Hydrometer Techniques
Here are some advanced hydrometer techniques:
- Calculating the alcohol by volume (ABV) using differential readings: This involves taking readings at multiple stages of the brewing or distilling process and using the differential to calculate the ABV more accurately.
- Using a digital hydrometer: Digital hydrometers can provide more accurate readings and may have additional features like temperature compensation.
- Measuring dissolved oxygen: Hydrometers can also be used to measure dissolved oxygen in the liquid sample, which can be important for maintaining product quality.
- Using a colorimeter: Colorimeters can be used to measure the color of the liquid, which can provide information about the malt or grain bill used in brewing.
These advanced techniques require additional equipment or knowledge and may be more appropriate for experienced brewers or distillers.
How Much Does a Hydrometer Cost?
The cost of a hydrometer can vary depending on the type, quality, and brand. In general, a basic glass hydrometer can cost anywhere from $5 to $20, while more advanced digital models can cost upwards of $100.
In addition, specialty hydrometers designed for specific applications, such as testing battery acid or aquarium water, can have different price points. The cost of a hydrometer is also affected by the location and the store from which it is purchased.
Differences Between an Alcohol Meter and a Hydrometer
|Purpose||Used to measure the alcohol content||Used to measure the specific gravity or density|
|Measurement||Measures alcohol content directly||Measures specific gravity and requires calculations to determine alcohol content|
|Scale||Typically has one scale for alcohol content||May have multiple scales for different applications|
|Material||Made of glass or plastic||Made of glass, plastic or metal|
|Accuracy||Generally more accurate than a hydrometer for alcohol content||Generally more accurate than an alcohol meter for specific gravity|
|Application||Used specifically for measuring alcohol content||Widely used for various applications such as brewing, winemaking, testing battery acid, etc.|
|Cost||Generally more expensive than a hydrometer||Generally less expensive than an alcohol meter|
|Maintenance||Requires regular calibration and maintenance||Requires cleaning and proper storage to prevent damage|
What is 1.025 on hydrometer?
A reading of 1.025 on a hydrometer typically indicates a liquid with a specific gravity of 1.025, which is commonly found in seawater.
What happens if hydrometer floats too high?
If the hydrometer floats too high, it may give a false reading, as the liquid level may be below the calibrated part of the scale. This can result in inaccurate readings and incorrect calculations.
Can a hydrometer be wrong?
Yes, a hydrometer can be wrong if it is not calibrated properly, damaged or used incorrectly. It is important to regularly calibrate and maintain the hydrometer to ensure accurate readings.
Does sugar affect hydrometer?
Yes, sugar can affect hydrometer readings, as it increases the density of the liquid. This can result in a higher reading on the hydrometer, which can lead to an incorrect calculation of alcohol content.
What are the cons of hydrometer?
The cons of hydrometer include the need for calibration, temperature correction, and the potential for inaccurate readings due to user error or other factors. It also requires a larger sample volume compared to other measuring tools, which may be a concern in certain applications.
Who uses a hydrometer?
Hydrometers are used by a variety of industries, including brewing, winemaking, distilling, chemical engineering, and medical testing.
How long does it take for a hydrometer to get an accurate reading?
It typically takes a few minutes for a hydrometer to settle and obtain an accurate reading. However, this may vary depending on the liquid being measured and the specific hydrometer used.
Where is the best place to put a hydrometer?
The best place to put a hydrometer is in a clean and sanitized container with enough liquid to allow it to float freely. It is also important to take the reading at eye level for accuracy.
Can you use a hydrometer without a test jar?
While a test jar can provide a more accurate reading, it is possible to use a hydrometer without a test jar. However, it is important to ensure the container used is clean and the hydrometer can float freely.
What temperature should you use a hydrometer?
The temperature of the liquid being measured should be taken into account when using a hydrometer, as temperature affects the density of the liquid. The hydrometer temperature correction chart can be used to adjust the reading for temperature.
Generally, learning how to use a hydrometer can be an essential skill for those involved in brewing beer, making wine, testing battery fluid, and checking engine coolant. Personally, I have found that using a hydrometer has greatly improved the quality of my home-brewed beer, allowing me to achieve the desired alcohol content and flavor profile. By understanding the basics of hydrometer reading, avoiding common mistakes, and following the step-by-step guide, anyone can learn how to use a hydrometer effectively. With practice and patience, you too can become an expert in reading this simple yet powerful tool, unlocking the secrets of your liquids’ gravity and density.
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Outsourcing logistics is an important step for many companies. This can be the signpost for the future development of the company or for a temporal location determination. If you outsource a part of your business process (business process outsourcing), a consistent, honest and trusting basis between customer and fulfillment service provider becomes essential. Building trust can be easily achieved through transparent offers and well-planned communication between fulfillment providers and online retailers. However, multi-page offer and price lists are often sent out, causing confusion rather than open and comprehensible cooperation.
With this article, VONEXIO would like to provide its partners and those interested in fulfillment with a clear, structured and transparent overview of the composition of the current fulfillment pricing structures.
If you already know exactly how many parcels you send per month, what size your shipments are or how high the order volume is, feel free to use our fulfillment price configurator. In just a few steps, this will lead them to an individual fulfillment offer that is tailored to your needs.
Since we not only operate in the business-to-consumer (B2C) sector, but also facilitate business-to-business(B2B), there are gradations for many fulfillment prices that are adapted to the respective business structures of our partners. This may concern the volume, the type of business or the weight of the shipments.
An individual price composition is unique for each online retailer and depends on various factors.
Since fulfillment is a complex subject that entails even more complex cost structures, we have assigned a price block to the individual cost factors. These are intended to facilitate the overview and bring with them a positive reading experience. Our offers are divided into 6 areas:
Read on to get an overview of the different price blocks and how fulfillment costs are made up at VONEXIO.
In fulfillment, the goods receipt with the storage of the goods, is the first contact between the fulfiller and the physical goods. This is sifted, inspected and then placed in racks or pallet locations created for this purpose. The receiving department is divided into four different price categories. Single product, acceptance per carton, acceptance per Euro pallet and goods acceptance per carton for container unloading (for international or pan-European deliveries).
We distinguish the storage per pallet, pick pallet or pick compartment. In the best case, you will be charged for the entire pallet space, but only for the weight of the goods actually stored. Prices for goods receipt and storage include unit prices and lump sum prices. The monthly fulfillment fee and the storage fee are also listed here.
Picking is the composition of goods or commodities. Another common name for this is pick & pack. At fulfillment, picking is one of the main tasks, because it is the only way for goods to find their way from the warehoused state, to your customers’ homes.
At this, goods are not only taken from the storage bins (Pick), they are also scanned here, packed and provided with the EAN barcode (Pack). If necessary, inserts can be added to the shipment. Branding is possible as well.
The following prices may apply to picking:
Through many years of experience in the logistics and fulfillment sector, we have established a professional, efficient and, above all, reliable cooperation with various shipping service providers. You can profit with us.
This price block consisting of shipping and return costs, shows our diverse shipping offer. All online retailers will find the right price structure for their respective business model here.
With the possibility of sending parcels nationally as well as internationally (prices vary depending on the size of the shipping box and the weight), VONEXIO adapts to progressive globalization and gives you access to worldwide markets.
In addition to the various shipping costs, a well-functioning returns management system is definitely important for e-commerce retailers. A smooth and fast process retains customers and makes them happy. We will take care of this step for you and charge returns per order and carton.
Cost centers for shipping and returns:
Like every company, we also have to compensate our employees. These costs are also included in VONEXIO’s final fulfillment offer. However, hourly rates are only incurred for employees who have direct contact with the goods or track them at their workstation via an ERP system.
Modern fulfillment without IT would not be efficient and its not imaginable today. Through the integration of ERP systems, this efficiency is created. For example, they enable multi-channel connectivity or the integration of customer relationship management systems.
Besides the ERP system, the API interface (programming or application interface) is of high importance. It provides the connection of your system, to our system.
The integration and maintenance of the IT infrastructure, requires care and diligence. Therefore, the following costs are incurred:
The last block of prices consists of various operating costs and those that ensure that we, as a fulfillment service provider, can offer our service at all. They are also the prices least likely to be associated with the fulfillment service per se. They therefore often cause surprise when they appear in a price list.
An excerpt of operating costs:
All VONEXIO fulfillment prices are scalable. They can be applied to any customer and can also be updated in case of changes (e.g. order volumes).
If you have any further questions now, please feel free to contact us. We will discuss everything else with you.
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Security firm Kaspersky Lab have revealed that cyber attackers based in Brazil have recently increased their tactics and have adopted a new ransomware to use against internet users as their new means of attack.
Some security researchers from the security firm which is based in Moscow, Russia analyzed a new variant of the Brazilian made malware named Xpan Trojan. The malware is Bing used by the TeamXrat hacking group. The group is also known by its other alias, CorporacaoXRat, and they are known to be targeting the local companies and hospitals in Brazil. The ransomware has the signature, xratteamLucked, and it is appended to the encrypted files.
The Xpan ransomware is not the first to come out of Brazil, with other copycats such as the TorLocker and the HiddenTear being seen in the country also. The threat of the ransomware is developed by the organized gang that has been making some targeted attacks through the Remote Desktop Protocol, so as to infect the systems, the security researchers noted. The Xpan is unlike the other malware which were used by the TeamXRat group in that it does not use the persistence which will be switched from the Tiny Encryption Algorithm to the AES-256.
The researchers said they had managed to identify about two versions of the Trojan solely based on the extensions and their different encryption techniques. The first version is known to use the ___xratteamLucked (3 _ symbols) and is able to generate a single 255 symbol password for all the files it gets. The second one makes use of the ____xratteamLucked (4_ symbols), extension and then generates a new 255 symbol password for each single file.
Before the encryption process, the ransomware will try to stop the popular databases and then delete itself after the completion of the process. After the device is infected, the Trojan then modifies the registry and when the victim then clicks on the file with the extension, the ransom note is then displayed using the msg.exe utility.
The Xpan attacks are also being performed manually by the RDP brute force methods and then installing the ransomware on the devices. When they gain access to a server, the attackers will then disable the antivirus installed on the device and starts to install the malware.
Kaspersky noted that Brazil was seen as the country where the most compromised servers were being offered in a recent study. Fortunately, Kaspersky managed to break the malware encryption for Xpan and therefore there is free file decryption available. The researchers have already managed to help one hospital in Brazil which had been attacked. The researchers also said that they expected more attacks to come from the same threat actor. | <urn:uuid:c4f6a2a5-1e2b-4ce9-9ced-07d4947a8a64> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://vpnpick.com/brazilian-hackers-prowl-new-xpan-ransomware/ | 2023-09-24T23:36:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.966611 | 542 |
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Picture this: It’s a crisp Saturday morning, and the smell of freshly-made waffles wafts through the house, drawing everyone out of bed and into the kitchen. The anticipation builds as the waffle maker works magic, transforming the batter into a warm, golden masterpiece.
Waffles are a beloved breakfast staple, so it’s no surprise that a waffle maker might be on your list of potential gifts for a loved one. But is a waffle maker truly a good gift? In this post, we’ll dive into the pros and cons of gifting a waffle maker to help you decide if it’s the perfect present or if you should consider other options.
From its versatility and enjoyment factor to practicality and potential drawbacks, we’ll cover it all to ensure you make the best decision. So, let’s get into the delicious world of waffle makers and find out if it’s a gift worth giving!
The Enjoyment Factor:
One of the most compelling reasons to consider a waffle maker as a gift is an enjoyment it brings into the lives of those who use it. Let’s examine how a waffle maker can create memorable experiences and foster togetherness.
A. Bringing families and friends together for a fun and delicious breakfast or brunch
There’s just something about gathering around a warm plate of waffles that brings people together. A waffle maker can be the centerpiece of a cozy family breakfast or a festive brunch with friends. By gifting a waffle maker, you’re not just giving an appliance; you’re creating opportunities for your loved ones to bond and share quality time over a delicious meal.
B. Encouraging creativity in the kitchen
A waffle maker is more than just a one-trick pony. It encourages people to get creative in the kitchen, experimenting with different batters, mix-ins, and toppings. The possibilities are endless, from savory waffles loaded with cheese and bacon to sweet, fruit-filled creations. This spirit of culinary exploration can be a real joy for those who love to cook, making the waffle maker a thoughtful and inspiring gift.
C. Creating memories and traditions
Finally, a waffle maker can become the catalyst for creating lasting memories and cherished family traditions. Imagine your loved ones awaiting weekend mornings to whip up their favorite waffle recipes or establishing a yearly waffle-making contest during the holidays. By giving a waffle maker, you might set the stage for unforgettable moments that will be cherished for years.
While a waffle maker offers several benefits, it’s essential to consider some potential drawbacks before deciding if it’s the right gift for your loved one. Let’s explore these concerns to ensure you make an informed decision.
A. Frequency of use
- The risk of becoming a rarely-used appliance
One concern when gifting a waffle maker is whether it will gather dust at the back of a cabinet. Waffle makers can be fun occasionally, but not everyone regularly craves homemade waffles. Consider the recipient’s cooking habits and preferences to gauge if a waffle maker would be a valued addition to their kitchen or just another seldom-used gadget.
- Assessing the recipient’s cooking habits and preferences
To avoid gifting an unused appliance, take the time to assess the recipient’s cooking habits and preferences. Are they avid home cooks who enjoy trying new recipes or prefer simpler, fuss-free meals? Do they have a sweet tooth or lean more toward savory breakfast options? By understanding their tastes and habits, you can better determine if a waffle maker is a suitable gift.
B. Health concerns
- The temptation to indulge in high-calorie, sugary treats
Waffles, when loaded with syrup, whipped cream, or other rich toppings, can be a high-calorie, sugar-laden indulgence. Gifting a waffle maker might inadvertently encourage the recipient to indulge in these treats more often than they otherwise would. This could be a concern if the recipient tries to maintain a healthy lifestyle or adhere to a specific diet.
- Healthier waffle alternatives and recipes
If you still think a waffle maker could be a great gift but are worried about health, consider including a collection of healthier waffle recipes along with the appliance. This thoughtful gesture will show your loved one they can enjoy homemade waffles without compromising their health goals. Look for recipes featuring whole grains, alternative flour, or reduced sugar to help them get started on a healthier waffle journey.
Tips for Choosing the Perfect Waffle Maker Gift:
A. Researching various models, features, and reviews
Waffle makers come in all shapes, sizes, and styles, so you must do your homework before purchasing. Start by researching different models and comparing their features. Look for product reviews from experts and everyday users to understand each model’s pros and cons comprehensively. Consider the waffles they prefer, such as thick Belgian or thin, crispy ones, as this will impact the waffle maker you should choose.
B. Assessing the recipient’s needs and preferences
To select the ideal waffle maker, keep the recipient’s needs and preferences in mind. For example, opt for a compact, space-saving model if they have a small kitchen. If they frequently entertain guests, a larger waffle maker that can cook multiple waffles at once may be more suitable.
Think about any special features that might appeal to them, such as removable plates for easy cleaning, adjustable temperature controls, or a timer to ensure perfectly cooked waffles every time.
C. Ensuring easy maintenance and cleaning
Let’s face it: no one wants a gift that’s difficult to maintain or clean. Look for waffle makers with non-stick surfaces, removable plates, or dishwasher-safe components to make cleaning as hassle-free as possible. A waffle maker that’s easy to clean and care for will likely see regular use, ensuring your gift is truly appreciated and enjoyed.
Is a Waffle Maker a Good Gift?
Yes, it can be an excellent gift for someone who enjoys cooking and experimenting in the kitchen. A waffle maker offers versatility, fosters creativity, and brings people together for fun and delicious meals. However, consider the recipient’s lifestyle, cooking habits, and preferences before deciding to ensure it’s a gift they’ll truly appreciate and use.
Why a Waffle Maker is a Perfect Holiday Gift?
- Versatility: A waffle maker is a versatile appliance that can be used to make classic waffles, creative variations, and even other foods such as hash browns, grilled sandwiches, and omelets. It’s a space-saving and multipurpose appliance that can come in handy for cooking a variety of meals.
- Enjoyment Factor: A waffle maker can bring families and friends together for a fun and delicious breakfast or brunch. It encourages creativity in the kitchen and creates memories and traditions that will last a lifetime.
- Practicality: A waffle maker is a practical gift that offers a range of cost options, from affordable models for various budgets to premium models with extra features. It also comes in different sizes and designs, making it suitable for those with limited kitchen space or those who entertain frequently.
- Health Benefits: A waffle maker can also be a healthy gift option. By including whole grains, alternative flours, or reduced sugar in the recipe, it can help your loved one indulge in their favorite waffles while maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
a waffle maker can be a delightful and thoughtful gift that brings joy, creativity, and togetherness into your loved one’s life. However, it’s essential to consider the potential drawbacks, such as the frequency of use and health concerns, before deciding. By carefully weighing the pros and cons and considering the recipient’s interests and lifestyle, you can determine if a waffle maker is the perfect gift for them.
If you do decide to move forward with a waffle maker as a gift, be sure to research various models, assess your loved one’s needs and preferences, and choose an appliance that’s easy to maintain and clean.
By putting in the effort to select the ideal waffle maker, you’ll be giving a gift that creates not only delicious treats but also fosters warm memories and cherished traditions for years to come. So, spread some waffle-induced happiness by giving the gift of a waffle maker!
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I went out for drink the other night with my friend and we started chatting about Burma, specifically my time in Bagan. I spent most of my time in Bagan while I was in Burma so a lot more happened than just visiting some temples like I wrote in my post. I was telling him about it and laughing. He said I should write about it, so here you go!
It all started at the airport. It’s a rather small, nondescript airport, but they had free wifi. This might not seem like a big deal to you, but getting any internet to work in Burma is like surfing a porn site on a 14.4 baud modem—it doesn’t work! I managed to login into Google Latitude and tried to check into “Bagan.” Unfortunately, Google doesn’t seem to know that Bagan exists or where it is. But, before I could do anything else, I was wisked away to my waiting taxi.
By taxi, I mean horse-drawn carriage! This was a bit of a surprise at a first. I mean, it’s a horse and carriage. I thought, well maybe this will be charming. After all, people spend stupid amounts of money in Central Park and Paris to be pulled around in an uncomfortable wooden box with a horse shitting in their face. I thought it might also mean that the hotel wasn’t too far away.
Wrong! It was a ridiculously long ride. And it was in a horse-drawn carriage!
If that wasn’t bad enough, it was literally 105 degrees or more outside. Cars are passing us as we are trotting along, or rather plodding along. I’m sure the horse hated the situation as much as I did. I’m baking in the heat and wondering if I’ll ever get to the hotel when it started. Yes, I am one of THOSE people. I’m allergic to everything, especially farm animals (that’s why I pre-booked a taxi, not a horse!). I start sneezing, my eyes started watering and the snot started flowing. I was not happy.
By the time we finally got to the hotel I was drenched in my own sweat, eyes bloodshot and watering, snot was dripping from nose, and I was sneezing every five seconds. Nice.
This went on for pretty much the entire time I was in Bagan. My friend was patient and nice about it, but the amount of snotting and tissue couldn’t have been much fun to deal with. She gave me some cold medicine, which helped a bit, but I needed to bomb this with some real stuff like 10 Benadryls.
Oh, but I’m in Burma!
I went around to the drug stores and pharmacies asking for antihistamines, Benadryl—anything that would help. I would have mimed sneezing if it weren’t for the fact I was sneezing every moment. One “pharmacist”—and I use the term lightly—asked what was wrong and what I needed the medicine for. I was like, really? Look at me dip shit! I am dying here!
Finally I managed to find some cold and sinus medicine. I spent most of the day in my room, which wasn’t so bad. I mean, it was really hot and dusty outside, and I felt like crap. The room had air-conditioning, except when the power went out which was fairly regular. Welcome to Burma! They have the ability to follow you and imprison you, but not to get the power to stay on.
After resting for most of the day, I needed a beer. It’s hard lying around, and it was after all, a thousand degrees outside. Besides, nothing goes better with antihistamines than beer.
I drank 5 bottles. Yeah, no big deal to you lushes, but a bottle is actually the same as 2 and half or even three regular bottles of beer. Mix that with antihistamines and I was lit up and flying higher than a kite. I managed to get Burmese makeup put on my friend’s face (that was fun for me, if not for her) and made friends with the cute servers (alas, nothing came of that other than repeated questioning if I wanted more beer the next day).
Throughout this whole ordeal I still had 2200 temples to see. In my infinite wisdom I thought we would ride bikes to the temples. Thank god my friend can’t ride a bike. She practically killed herself trying one out in the driveway of the hotel. That meant taking a jeep. The driver was nice, but didn’t speak any English and didn’t know his way around the temples. Seriously? You are a tour guide in Bagan where there is one single thing to do—see temples—and you don’t know where they are?
That didn’t go over so well. Aside from paying roughly $25 which was way too much, we actually missed out on a good sunset one night. Yeah, I know, $25 doesn’t seem like much. But would you like it if you walked into McDonald’s and they told you a hamburger was $25? You know what the price should be, so getting jacked, and jacked by an idiot no less, doesn’t make you feel good.
While all this is going on, I’m in the back of a jeep dying from my constant allergy attacks and massive hangover as dust is flying up around us while we search for the right temple. Oh yeah, I neglected to mention. These aren’t jeeps like in America. No, they are fully open pieces of crap that let every bit of dust kicked up by the tires surround you and cover every part of your body—even places you thought were sufficiently covered. How the hell does dust get THERE?!?! Really, I want to know!
Fortunately, all this BS gets us back to the bar a lot quicker because we never did find the temple. I was secretly thankful. I needed to douse my sinuses in copious amounts of alcohol. And it was as hot as balls outside, so a cold beer was a god send. I think my friend was happy too. She was saying she could barely breathe because she felt like she was in an oven. Everyone knows you can breathe better with a beer attached to your lips, so we were both happy.
Don’t get me wrong, I’m glad I saw Bagan and the people are great (even the hotel keeper that is always charging you triple what you should have to pay). I’m just not sure it worth spending more than a couple of days there. More than three and you are seriously pushing the limits. No doubt there are some travelers that will find the dust and horses charming. I’m not one of them.
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Thank you for these suggestions. I followed every step you suggested (this time using the Generic drivers you gave me), The only step that didn’t work exactly as you said was that I could never completely delete older drivers. I was able to uninstall and delete the most current driver (184.108.40.206) and that left a driver on the machine from March. When I went to uninstall that I was not given an option to delete it. So I restarted and just installed the latest driver. Please remember that I have already tried a complete OS reinstallation of Windows 10 for this problem.
So I did all of this and the problem still occurs. I’ll answer your questions below and then give you the repro steps I’m using for this and what errors I encounter:
To your questions:
Q: Was this working fine before?
A: I have had this problem for as long as I’ve owned the laptop which I purchased back in May of this year.
Q: We noticed you are using virtualization, would it be possible to disable the Virtual Network functions and check if the issue persists?
A: I’ve done that and the problem still occurs
Q: Are you using any software or app to monitor the network, and that may modify the way the wireless driver works?
A: I don’t think so (at least not intentionally. I’m not sure how I would know this
Q: Provide the exact errors or warnings you receive when the system halts, or in the event logs.
A: Here is how I can reproduce this consistently.
1. Put the computer to sleep by pressing the power button
2. Wait for about 5-10 minutes
3. Press the power button to wake the computer up
4. Not immediately but after a few minutes (2-3) the wireless adapter loses connectivity and the adapter settings say it is Disabled. In Device Manager for Device Status it says “No drivers are installed for this device” 5. In the System Event Log the sequence looks like this when the adapter loses connectivity and becomes disabled
Warning – NDIS – No drivers are installed for this device Information – Netwtw04 – Event ID 5007 (twice), 6510 (3 times), 5032 (twice). There is no friendly view instead you get “The description for Event ID XXXX from source Netwtw04 cannot be found. Either the component that raises this event is not installed on your local computer or the installation is corrupted. You can install or repair the component on the local computer. Error – WLAN Auto-Config – Event ID 4003
Then a repeaiting sequence of the NDIS Warning and Netwtw04 information messages (around a repeat of this for 5 times)
Also as I’ve said before, you can also get a bugcheck 9F (bluescreen) pointing to this driver. That doesn’t happen consistently
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There are several things you need to take into consideration. First, you need to contrast various Dentist in Conroe, to ensure that you understand when you have located the best one. The best method to contrast dental practitioners is to consider individual pros and cons of each and make sure that each one effectively receives any kind of and all operations that you might have finished with them.
Any dental professional you utilize must have a degree in dentistry. Undoubtedly, they can have acquired degrees from other places, but the overall accreditation must coincide with those colleges.
Knowing that you are opting for just one of the most specialist and effective dental practitioners reveals additional top quality on their component. Additional accreditation might be had between dental experts, which permits them to work in either nation.
Overall assessments are overseen by the, so this should be described when considering various qualifications that dental professionals must have, while the Payment sees additional certification. Dental professionals must be certified in both states as well as government degrees.
There is likewise rural law which you can check into also, as this is required for various districts to look into dental practitioners overall to guarantee they are working as they should. There are codes of the method to be followed and basic expectations of expertise within the workplace, so any dental professional must also adhere to these rules.
On the whole, any Dentist in Conroe Texas you choose ought to be professional. Also, if their credentials are not instant after that, they should not be against sharing them with you. Nevertheless, it is just a clever point to check the individual certifications of each exercising dental practitioner, especially if you are exploring having a specialist job done.
If you are unclear of any dental expert after that, browse and see what competing dental experts in your location deal with. Compare qualifications between dental experts. Suppose you are ever before unclear about whether or not a dental professional is properly qualified enough to do work with you, after that. In that case, you should be most likely to any of the certification boards pointed out, to be specific. It is always a wise move to inspect if you are ever unclear, so do not lose time to look and see, particularly if you are reserved to have specific procedures finished with a certain details’ dental practitioner currently.
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FIORINA DISMISSES GLOBAL WARMING AS ‘THE WEATHER’…. A few years ago, Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) argued that climate change has “very important” implications for national security. That’s clearly an accurate assessment, endorsed by military and intelligence officials.
In California, Carly Fiorina, one of the Republicans hoping to take on Boxer, has decided this is worthy of mockery. “Terrorism kills — and Barbara Boxer’s worried about the weather,” Fiorina says with indignation in her new attack ad.
This inanity is interesting on a variety of levels. The first is the obvious one — anyone who pretends there are no national security implications for global climate change isn’t paying attention to the facts, and anyone who thinks global warming fears are comparable to “the weather” isn’t very bright.
The second is that Fiorina must perceive this as a winning issue in her primary campaign, since it’s one of the last ads she’ll air before Republicans head to the polls on Tuesday. It’s a reminder then, that, even in California, the GOP rank-and-file still don’t take global warming seriously.
And third, it’s worth remembering that as recently as 2008, Fiorina said she took climate change seriously.
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While water heaters are designed to heat up water, doing this excessively can be dangerous. For instance, water temperatures that reach more than one hundred and forty degrees Fahrenheit can easily cause skin burns that are so severe you might require surgery. Below are some additional consequences of setting your water heater too hot.
The Thermostat Can Become Damaged
The thermostat is responsible for controlling the off/on cycle for the heater elements, but if a malfunction occurs the safety feature might be activated when the thermostat doesn’t shut down power for boiler-based elements during its routine cycling. If your reset button activates, no power will be transferred to heating elements, culminating in hot water loss. However, in the event that the safety mechanism fails to do its job, elements will continue heating up the water, which can result in temperatures that are too high.
The Pressurized Release Valve is Blocked
The pressurized release valve enables steam that has accumulated to escape. However, should this valve become blocked for any reason, it will cause the water to become hotter than usual. If the issue isn’t addressed quickly, the tank can become damaged and seriously injure anyone in close proximity to it. Should you hear the sound of water boiling within the tank, the water heater should be shut down immediately, because if not you might have a literal explosion on your hands.
Excessive Mineral Content
It isn’t possible to filter out every mineral during the home-based purification process. This means that some minerals might conglomerate whenever your water is heated and then sink towards the containment housing’s bottom, settling near heating elements. If you own a gas-based water heater, it won’t work at the same level of efficiency since they heat up from the bottom. Once the bottom becomes covered in a hard sediment layer, it takes longer for the heat to be transferred to the water you use.
However, as the heated elements become coated due to sediment, they will be forced to work harder just to get the water hot, which can cause the sediments themselves to overheat. This will result in the water becoming far hotter than it needs to be. As you can imagine, it will also reduce the lifespan of multiple interior heater components which will require replacement sooner.
What Is The Ideal Temperature for Water Heaters?
Most water heaters utilize dial indicators that enable you to manage the temperatures and will be set from ninety to one hundred and twenty degrees Fahrenheit by default. While this might be okay for some residents, it may be inadequate for others.
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Reputation is crucial in the hospitality industry, especially so with hotels where everything is riding on your guests’ expectations. Guests expect to be able to take a warm shower instead of an icy cold one, and to have their meals served to them either in your restaurant or as room service. Have you ever thought about how you will be able to meet those needs without hot water?
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Importance of Water Heaters for Hotels
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The Wheeler Ridge Maricopa Water Storage District held its board of directors meeting on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 by teleconference. The public portion of the meeting was scheduled to begin at 9:00am. I called in a little early and when folks started talking it was an echo chamber but someone got it fixed pretty quick; still some echo and it sounded like some one’s dog was hungry. WRMWSD Chairman Dennis Atkinson called things to order shortly after 9:00 and dispensed with the flag salute.
Attorney Steve Torigiani, it sounded like him anyway, he had nothing to say about the closed session that had just taken place. He did report on the recent TRO on the biops and said it is worrisome the federal judge in Fresno may have found a reason to believe there could be prevailing concerns in the request.
The minutes were approved. The financial reports were given by Director Jeffrey Mettler. It’s been a while since I attended a Wheeler Ridge meeting, a few years actually. That’s some hands on directing. Financials reports are usually given by staff. The agenda lists the item under the name Mettler. That’s why I was led to believe Mettler gave the report. It might have been Director Colby Fry. Someone asked General Manager Sheridan Nicholas what “home expenses” were. Nicholas said it’s a $30 a month allowance to help reimburse employee’s work related expenses incurred while working at home. Sounds good. The accounts payable was approved. WRM is the largest member unit of the Committee for Delta Reliability group and there were questions about how much was being spent. All the financial reports were accepted and approved.
The controller’s report was next on the agenda and I’m guessing the name of the presenter was Jim Smith from folks referring to him by his first name and the last name listed on the agenda. Took a while to get the system to unmute the poor guy. He started with delinquent reports saying Blue River owes $22,000 plus penalties. Blue River asked to hang on and they’ll get it taken care of and to please wave penalties due to problems with international customers dealing with coronavirus. Atkinson said the market with India and Spain are having real problems. He asked if anyone with overseas issues due to COVID-19 will become a domino effect of late payments. Director Jon Reiter said he shares that concern but the board was willing to consider waving penalties, not payments, until the virus issue fades. Torigiani said there is no executive order from Governor Gavin Newsom mandating the waiver of fees, although there is a prohibition to shutting off water and it isn’t clear if that applies to ag water suppliers. One director said it’s not just almonds, there are many growers who have been having trouble with the virus and have made payments. The idea was floated to allow them to accrue interest but putting off the payment of penalties until the last payment to give them a chance to catch up. But if they don’t make the payments their water will be cut off. The board approved this strategy. Staff reported the adjusted budget for the virus actions has been in line with estimates with a larger than planned savings on gasoline. Amen.
Each year in June the district passes a resolution to fix charges to the amount to pay for the benefits created by Wheeler Ridge and it will be published in the Bakersfield Californian announcing it will be in effect in June. The board authorized the resolution after a long pause. The mysteries of teleconference. Everyone may have went to get coffee all at once. Staff reported in an echo-y disembodied voice the draft audit will be ready by next week and will be ready to review at next month’s meeting.
Atkinson asked what the next item was and it was the President’s report of which he had none.
Nicholas gave his report and said staff asked him to inform the board of the district’s infrastructure. It was designed in the 1960s for specific flow rates and things have changed over the years. The system in places is running to capacity and there are not enough buffers to adjust to the changes in crop and husbandry. There will need to be some consideration of the concerns regarding future contacts. Speaking of the State Water Project allocations are not increasing from I believe 15 percent. There are questions going to the state as to why in almost identical years in the past there was a 35 percent allocation. Nicholas said the pump-in to the California Aqueduct issue has been resolved.
Nicholas invited WRM Resource Manager Wendy Jones to give her report but I’m pretty sure she didn’t mean to give chime tones reminiscent of those featured in the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind. So Nicholas gave the report saying there is a plan to utilize more water banking supplies. He expects to get enough water from the water banks if district pumps do not fill the job.
Next Nicholas reported on water rates saying the water supply allocation of 15 percent SWP will cause usage of other supplies. But this deliverable amount will be less than the contracts state for per acre supplies. There will be 118,000 a/f available this year. Jones was able to get unmuted but there was a so much echo Nicholas continued. He said the O&M rate has been increased from $30 to $40 due to more pumping and conveyance with district facilities. He recited several different components of the rate costs like administration fees and other such. There are several different types of supplies and cost inputs but if I understood the cost was set at $538 per a/f. There was a long conversation of how rates are calculated for various types of water; i.e. SWP, water bank, north of Delta purchases, etc. It was asked how much to get water from the Kern Water Bank to WRM turnouts on the Aqueduct. Nicholas said without a spreadsheet in front of he guessed costs broke down by acre foot to $120 for pumping, $8-$10 conveyance charges, $20 capital cost and replacement costs of $100 to put new supplies in place at the bank. A grower in WRM can sell his water back to the district. Atkinson said to come to a question cause his phone is running out of juice. The board approved.
I believe it was Jim Smith who returned to the speakership to talk about fixed obligations. Water buyers in WRM have an eight installment payment option and how these payments are constructed can make a big difference in even payments or spikey balloon payments. Staff recommended a “smoothing” method to help prevent these big payments. The board approved.
Nicholas said miscellaneous water rates are approved each year and this year it’s $1,500 per a/f. The drier the year the more expensive this water becomes. The board approved.
Next former GM Rob Kunde spoke about the Delta Conveyance Project, the tunnels, or tunnel. Once again there were problems hearing the speaker. Kunde was also going to update the board on the Incidental Take Permit and the coordinated operations of the Delta between the feds and state.
Nicholas skipped ahead to meeting reports. He said the Kern Water Bank reviewed its audit and will be voted on next meeting. The Kern Groundwater Authority doesn’t have much happening. The audit and a grant deal were discussed at the last remote meeting. There are discussions with KGA and DWR about subsidence on the Aqueduct. There are still some boundary issues and what to do with scattered white lands. Part of WRM sits in the White Wolf GSA but the June meeting was cancelled. The Kern River Watershed Coalition, part of IRWMP, has swapped law firms. The South Valley Water Resources received an update by Scott Hamilton on the San Joaquin Valley Water Blueprint.
Kunde was able to join and he had about a clear a connection as anyone all day. He started on the tunnel project saying DWR is expecting CEQA in March of 2022 and no contract involving the Delta Conveyance Project can be entered into until CEQA is completed. He gave an intense and thorough written presentation taking into account all manner of consideration such as what happens to Article 21 Water if the tunnels produce more of that color of water. You can find that online in the board packet. Read it and you’ll know more about this topic than you thought you might ever want to. It still isn’t certain which member units will participate or not but Kunde said this process is no longer a “cram down”. Participation can be opt in or opt out. The Kern County Water Agency and 20 others throughout the state prepared an Agreement in Principle, AIP to allocate participation costs between participants.
Kunde said there could be more state water in San Luis Reservoir and greater danger of spills of carryover. The Kern County Water Agency is speaking with Metropolitan Water District about sharing costs. Kunde acknowledged getting a grasp of the amount and complexities of this matter might benefit from “talking points” type outline to present a higher elevation view of the subject. There was a schedule that showed if the schedule is adhered to the tunnels could be moving water by the 2030s. Where is the money coming from? That depends on what it will be spent on; construction, permitting? Will gap funding be instituted? Kunde said this issue isn’t really being addressed but it won’t go away.
Next Kunde spoke about the State Water Project and the Incidental Intake Permit. He had another presentation but I couldn’t find it. He said there have been a number of lawsuits against the state from Met Water and many, many others over the ITP. There are now two plans; the federal Biops and the state ITP managing exports. The presentation included a Power Point slide deck. I couldn’t see it but from what Kunde was saying it is as good an explanation as I have heard. It even includes the X2 line. What it boiled down to as I gathered it the biops use fish presence and location and are new and improved allowing much more flexibility to pump. The ITP is based on data decades old and is set up to follow the calendar. Crazy, whether the fish are in danger or safe it doesn’t matter under the ITP, it’s based on the calendar developed from when the fish should be there. The Department of Fish & Wildlife had substantial input on the federal biops. But CDFW is choosing de facto implementation of SB1 based on outdated science. Shameless. It has been proven time and again throwing more water through the Delta based on the calendar has not improved the fish population.
There were many other pertinent nuggets of information in Kunde’s slide show, but I have to be straight to you, I couldn’t follow it without the visuals and have requested a copy. I hope to be able to share this with you because it lays out how the biops can actually help fish and water users and the ITP hurts the environment and the economy. I’ve long wondered if much of the through Delta flows are meant to dilute wastewater discharge in the Bay Area. What would happen if the amount of water from the Delta sent out to sea was reduced? Would the communities and industries on the Bay have to upgrade their treatment facilities to meet clean water standards? What would that cost?
I hope to get a copy of Kunde’s presentation to share with you. It was excellent.
Under unfinished business there were a couple of board members who needed to turn in their 700 forms. Under public comment I was joined in praise of Kunde’s ITP report. Good to know. Nicholas apologized for the dodgy audio situation and I’ll bet you money he’ll get it straightened out by next meeting. In my opinion one of the unreported effects of the virus forcing remote meetings is this; most district general managers are engineers. Engineers love to play with things and fix them. I could be wrong but I think many of the men and women in Nicholas position have gained some satisfaction from conquering audio visual meetings. And that was that.
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WHEELER RIDGE WATER STORAGE DISTRICT
12109 Highway 166 Bakersfield CA 93313 Office 661/858-2281 firstname.lastname@example.org
WRWSD is a member of the Kern Groundwater Authority Groundwater Sustainability Agency DWR # 5-022.14
Board: Dennis Atkinson – President, Mark Valpredo – Vice President, Jose Marin – Secretary, Michael Blaine – Assistant Secretary, Jeffrey Mettler – Treasurer, Colby Fry – Assistant Treasurer, Allen Lyda, Jonathan Reiter and Kyle Richardson
Staff: Sheridan Nicholas-General Manager/Engineer, Wendy Jones – Water Resource Manager, Thomas Suggs – Staff Engineer, Gregg Loveless – O&M Superintendent and Steve Torigiani – Attorney
ABOUT: The Wheeler Ridge-Maricopa Water Storage District (“District”) is a public agency whose jurisdiction encompasses about 147,000 acres (230 square miles) of land in Kern County, California, at the extreme southern end of the San Joaquin Valley south of Bakersfield. The District provides water supplies to about 90,000 acres of farmland within its boundaries. The District is governed by an elected nine member Board of Directors, and operated by a staff of 43 employees. The 2016 budget totals approximately $95.8 million to pay for facilities and operation of the State Water Project, various water banking projects, and the District’s water distribution system.
The District was formed on August 11, 1959 under California Water Storage District law for the purpose of securing a surface water supply for agricultural purposes from the Feather River Project (now the State Water Project). The District’s Project, including authority to execute a water supply contract for State Water Project supplies, and construct a water distribution system, was approved by the District’s landowners at an election on November 14, 1967. | <urn:uuid:f5c7f908-d74b-47a5-aead-a1a891675e4e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://waterwrights.net/wheeler-ridge-maricopa-water-storage-district-may-13-2020/ | 2023-09-24T23:41:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.971965 | 3,074 |
Washington, DC – Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R- MI) issued the following statement on the August jobs report.
“We are still not seeing the job growth Americans deserve. Worse yet, a record number of Americans have dropped out of the labor force altogether. The Senate needs to act on the over forty House-passed jobs bills so we can jumpstart this economy. This month, the House will vote on another package of jobs bills, including bipartisan tax bills that strengthen the economy, and allow businesses to grow, create new jobs, and increase wages for their employees. It is time for this Administration to engage Congress in a serious discussion of how we can overhaul our uncompetitive tax code and complete high-quality trade agreements to open new markets to American-made goods and services. This is critical to creating more jobs and higher wages that hardworking Americans across the country need in these tough economic times.” | <urn:uuid:78cb64bf-1706-4ac0-911b-66660555b0e6> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://waysandmeans.house.gov/camp-statement-on-august-jobs-report-3/ | 2023-09-24T22:40:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.931433 | 192 |
This guy wants to know if he is wrong for keeping his brother’s insurance payout. While he is the beneficiary, his brother also left a wife and two kids behind.
He Lost His Brother
The Original Poster (OP) is a 40-year-old man. His brother was 42 years old when he died in a car accident a few months ago.
His brother left behind a wife and their twin daughters. While OP has been financially successful, with a great job, he has faced ongoing financial struggles. And because money has always been tight, OP and his wife have not been able to start a family.
OP’s brother had a joint savings account with his wife, and they owned a home together, which they purchased after selling their previous individual properties. Money was not an issue for them; they even had a nanny for their girls.
His brother’s wife has a solid career, too, and makes good money of her own. She also has two college-age children from a previous relationship.
After his brother’s death, his wife learned through his employer that OP was named as the beneficiary of both his 401(k) and life insurance policy. The brother had set up both those payouts before he ever met his wife.
His Brother Was His Beneficiary
And, even after he got married, OP’s brother never updated his policies to make his wife the beneficiary.
The life insurance benefit alone paid OP 150k, and the 401(k) was worth a whole lot more. Suddenly, OP was awash in cash thanks to his dead brother.
Once she found out about the financial situation, OP’s sister-in-law approached him and begged for a portion of the life insurance and 401(k). She had inherited her husband’s share of the house and the joint savings account, but that wasn’t going to be enough.
She Asked For More
She explained that without her husband’s income, she would have to sell the house, give up the nanny, and would still struggle to provide for their children. She also couldn’t help her older children pay for college as she had intended.
Without the money from her husband’s life insurance and 401(k), her life would be turned upside down even more than it already had been.
But OP firmly refused to share the money, believing that it had been his brother’s responsibility to update the beneficiary designation. OP and his wife plan to use the money to buy a home and start their own family, prioritizing their own needs for once.
OP’s parents sided with their late son’s wife, arguing that the money should go to his children. They suggested using the life insurance payout to pay off the mortgage, support the older children’s education, and secure the entire family’s future.
They Tried to Compromise
Instead, OP offered to create a trust fund with $50,000 for the girls’ education. However, his parents emphasized the immediate financial strain his brother’s widow was facing and her desperate need to support the family now, not just in the future.
OP is torn between his parents’ expectations and his own desire to prioritize his family’s needs. He is also worried about the long-term strain that keeping the money could put on his relationship with his parents and others in the family.
OP feels conflicted about the decision and sought guidance on Reddit about whether he is being unfair or selfish by keeping the money.
Some commenters sympathize with OPr’s position, agreeing that his brother should have updated his beneficiary information to align with his current circumstances.
Supporting the Family’s Wellbeing
Others argue that the money should indeed go to the brother’s children, emphasizing the importance of supporting their education and well-being.
Several commenters suggest seeking legal advice to understand the implications and potential responsibilities associated with being the beneficiary of his brother’s assets.
Still, others advise OP to have open and honest discussions with his sister-in-law and his parents to find a compromise that considers the needs of both families involved.
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Students from the Universities of Potsdam, Paris Nanterre, Rennes 1, Masaryk and Pécs can apply until the 30th September on EDUC course catalogue https://courses.educalliance.eu/ for a wide offer of online courses that will start in spring.
University of Cagliari offers 60 places (10 students for each University) for each one of the six courses listed below.
The asynchronous courses will start the
30th September 7th October 2022 and will have to be concluded by the 2th of December 2022. The organizing teachers will be available for online tutoring. Students will take the evaluation test in October, November and December.
All the students will receive the result of the acceptance before the 7th October 2022.
Browse the course offer on the EDUC catalogue:
1) Marketing and Corporate communication Prof. Lovari (2 ECTS)
The main goal of the course is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, tools (theoretical and methodological) that will enable them to:
- Learn the strategic role of marketing for companies and organizations
- Learn the evolving characteristics of corporate communication, with a specific focus on its strategies and tools
- Learn the importance of digital platforms and social media for companies and organizations
- Create and manage a digital communication project work, with a particular focus on social network sites.
The course does not require specific competences or prerequisites. Basic knowledge of communication and media could be useful. Students without these competences could study specific didactic material uploaded into the platform like slides, short articles, or podcasts. Minimum B2 English knowledge
2) History of medieval art Prof. Pala (2 ECTS)
Students will have to acquire the ability to read a work of medieval art in its technical, iconographic and iconological, formal and stylistic, historical and cultural values, and understanding the historical-artistic path.
The main course contents are the following:
- Methods of reading medieval works of art
- Evolutionary phases of medieval art from the beginning of the IV to the end of the XIV century, with reference to Sardinia
- Monumental contexts and single late antique, Roman-Barbarian, Byzantine, Longobard, Carolingian, Ottonian, Romanesque and Gothic works of art, with reference to Sardinia
- Comparisons between Mediterranean and European medieval and Sardinian artistic monuments
None. Minimum B2 English knowledge
3) The future of Europe Prof. Rossi (3 ECTS)
The students of the Virtual Module of Future Europe, at the end of the course will get a general knowledge about the present and future politics of the European Union in a multidisciplinary framework. The course's aim is to give a basic knowledge that can help the students in understanding the functioning of the European Union and its action. The students will acquire the necessary tools to critically analyse the interaction between the EU ant the international and global dynamics and present problems. Students will also master the historiographic and political debate concerning the European Union issues; and will be able to elaborate analytical interpretative and autonomous judgement on the international role of the European Union.
General knowledge of History and International Politics, Contemporary History, Minimum B2 English knowledge
4) “International Environmental Law & Policy” Prof. Amoroso (3 ECTS)
The course pursues following aims:
- to provide students with basic knowledge as to the functioning of the international and UE legal orders, having regard to their sources of law, their compliance mechanisms, and their incorporation within the Italian legal order
- to offer a broad introduction to the principles governing international and EU environmental law, by paying particular heed to the foundational principle of sustainable development
No formal prerequisites are envisaged. Minimum B2 English knowledge
5) Culture and Society of Arab contemporary countries Prof. Manduchi (2 ECTS)
The course aimed at providing students with basic knowledge, analytical and methodological tools, and notions about history and institutions of the Arab world. In the last part of the course, the topics of the current best-known debate will be focused, even by specific workshops.
- Arab world and Muslim world: geographical areas, peoples, languages, cultures;
- Brief history of Islam (cent. VII-XX)
- The Prophet Muhammad
- The Qur'an, Sunnah (Hadiths), Shari'a (Sacred Law), and Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence)
- The Five Pillars of Faith,
- Sunnism, Shiism
- Contemporary Arab World
No specific prerequisites are provided, beyond those envisaged for the study course. Minimum B2 English knowledge
6) Law and Religion in Europe Prof. Durisotto (2 ECTS)
The course analyses European integration processes in the area of religious freedom, referring in particular to the European Court of Human Rights and the European Union. The course analyses UE legislative and jurisprudential measures concerning the religion in its different forms of expression, in particular the protection against all forms of religious discrimination.
Thanks to the course the students will be able to:
- Deepen their knowledge and ability to understand European integration processes in the area of religious freedom
- to master interactions between European and domestic law concerning religious freedom
- to independently evaluate and argue possible legal solutions to the main issues related to religious freedom, linked to European integration processes
- to communicate acquired legal skills and his or her opinions on issues addressed, including through the preparation of reports on the issues discussed
None. Minimum B2 English knowledge
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Vow Fm Drive - Rape examination with Dr Ditiragalo Molao
Rape rates are so high that a woman in South Africa is more likely to get raped than she is to learn how to read. Furthermore, in a survey out of 1200 schools across the country, two out of five male learners have been raped.
We are clearly in a crisis, thus Kgosigadi and Ayanda Ntuli thought to have a conversation with medical doctor, founder and director of Sediba of Hope NPO - Dr Ditiragalo Molao, to understand which medical procedures should one anticipate should they fall victim to ‘what-seems-not-so-inevitable’ heinous crime of rape
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Upgrading to PHP8 on Webdock Focal Stacks
Last updated: November 10th 2022
In this guide we provide specific steps on how to upgrade to PHP 8 if you are on a Webdock LAMP or LEMP stack running on Ubuntu 20.04 Focal.
For older distributions, i.e. Xenial 16.04 or Bionic 18.04 you will need to upgrade your system entirely before following these steps. This procedure can then become rather involved and it is in that case probably easier to just provision a brand new Webdock server on the latest software and migrate your application files and database by hand. If you want to try the upgrade, we have guides available here.
If you want further information on how to migrate an application, we have a guide for that here. Although the guide is Wordpress-centric, the general steps are the same for most web applications.
For this procedure you need
- To be sure you are on a Focal stack, these steps will probably not work on older Ubuntu versions
- You have shell (SSH) access to your server set up and working - all commands in this guide assume you have executed "sudo su" and are working as root. You can also choose to pre-pend "sudo" in front of all the commands below in order to achieve the same thing.
- You should probably take a snapshot of your server before you begin, or do this on a staging copy of your server in case something goes wrong
Optional: Remove your old php version
This step is not strictly required, but recommended. Start with removing all the old php packages for your current version of PHP. Replace 7.4 with the version of PHP you are on now:
apt remove --purge -y php7.4-cli php7.4-dev php7.4-pgsql php7.4-sqlite3 php7.4-gd php7.4-curl php-memcached php7.4-imap php7.4-mysql php7.4-mbstring php7.4-xml php-imagick php7.4-zip php7.4-bcmath php7.4-soap php7.4-intl php7.4-readline php7.4-common php7.4-pspell php7.4-tidy php7.4-xmlrpc php7.4-xsl php7.4-opcache php-apcu php7.4-fpm
Upgrade your system
Make sure all packages are up to date
apt update; apt upgrade -y
Install the new PHP 8 packages
apt install -y php8.0-cli php8.0-dev php8.0-pgsql php8.0-sqlite3 php8.0-gd php8.0-curl php8.0-memcached php8.0-imap php8.0-mysql php8.0-mbstring php8.0-xml php8.0-imagick php8.0-zip php8.0-bcmath php8.0-soap php8.0-intl php8.0-readline php8.0-common php8.0-pspell php8.0-tidy php8.0-xsl php8.0-opcache php8.0-apcu php8.0-fpm
Update PHP CLI configuration
sed -i "s/error_reporting = .*/error_reporting = E_ALL/" /etc/php/8.0/cli/php.ini sed -i "s/display_errors = .*/display_errors = On/" /etc/php/8.0/cli/php.ini sed -i "s/memory_limit = .*/memory_limit = 512M/" /etc/php/8.0/cli/php.ini sed -i "s/;date.timezone.*/date.timezone = UTC/" /etc/php/8.0/cli/php.ini
Tweak PHP-FPM settings
Please note: We are suppressing PHP error output here by setting these options to production values
sed -i "s/error_reporting = .*/error_reporting = E_ALL \& ~E_NOTICE \& ~E_STRICT \& ~E_DEPRECATED/" /etc/php/8.0/fpm/php.ini sed -i "s/display_errors = .*/display_errors = Off/" /etc/php/8.0/fpm/php.ini sed -i "s/memory_limit = .*/memory_limit = 512M/" /etc/php/8.0/fpm/php.ini sed -i "s/upload_max_filesize = .*/upload_max_filesize = 256M/" /etc/php/8.0/fpm/php.ini sed -i "s/post_max_size = .*/post_max_size = 256M/" /etc/php/8.0/fpm/php.ini sed -i "s/;date.timezone.*/date.timezone = UTC/" /etc/php/8.0/fpm/php.ini
Tune PHP-FPM pool settings
sed -i "s/;listen\.mode =.*/listen.mode = 0666/" /etc/php/8.0/fpm/pool.d/www.conf sed -i "s/;request_terminate_timeout =.*/request_terminate_timeout = 60/" /etc/php/8.0/fpm/pool.d/www.conf sed -i "s/pm\.max_children =.*/pm.max_children = 70/" /etc/php/8.0/fpm/pool.d/www.conf sed -i "s/pm\.start_servers =.*/pm.start_servers = 20/" /etc/php/8.0/fpm/pool.d/www.conf sed -i "s/pm\.min_spare_servers =.*/pm.min_spare_servers = 20/" /etc/php/8.0/fpm/pool.d/www.conf sed -i "s/pm\.max_spare_servers =.*/pm.max_spare_servers = 35/" /etc/php/8.0/fpm/pool.d/www.conf sed -i "s/;pm\.max_requests =.*/pm.max_requests = 500/" /etc/php/8.0/fpm/pool.d/www.conf
If you are using MongoDB
add extension=mongodb.so to PHP-fpm and PHP-cli configuration:
echo "extension=mongodb.so" > /etc/php/8.0/fpm/conf.d/30-mongodb.ini echo "extension=mongodb.so" > /etc/php/8.0/cli/conf.d/30-mongodb.ini
Update your web server configuration to use php8.0-fpm
For Nginx you would edit /etc/nginx/sites-available/webdock. Look for this line and replace the PHP version number with the one you want:
For Apache you would edit /etc/apache2/sites-available/webdock.conf and /etc/apache2/sites-available/webdock-le-ssl.conf. Look for this line and replace the PHP version number with the one you want:
Reboot your server
After a reboot you should now be running on PHP version 8.0. You can check it by creating a small php file in your web root with the following contents and visiting it in your web browser:
<?php phpinfo(); ?>
Optional for LEMP Stacks: Upgrade Nginx to the latest version
As the Ondrej Sury Nginx PPA is no longer keeping up with the latest releases of Nginx you may experience that you are now stuck on version 1.19.0 - as the latest mainline builds of Nginx now include http2 by default, there is really no reason to use the Ondrej PPA anymore.
In order to remove the Ondrej PPA and switch back to the mainline repository and get up to the latest version of Nginx, you can follow the below steps:
Remove the ondrej PPA
apt-add-repository --remove ppa:ondrej/nginx-mainline; apt update
Add the Nginx Mainline repository
echo "deb http://nginx.org/packages/mainline/ubuntu `lsb_release -cs` nginx" | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/nginx.list curl -fsSL https://nginx.org/keys/nginx_signing.key | sudo apt-key add -
Now do a dist-upgrade in order to force the upgrade.
apt update; apt dist-upgrade -y
When apt asks you what to do about existing config files, you should choose the default (keep existing config)
This should be safe to do on Webdock stacks. If you are not on a Webdock stack, be aware that dist-upgrade may be a dangerous operation and that apt may remove packages you do not want removed. Use with caution in other contexts.!
Now you can check the version with
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Q: What is the Excluded Parties Lists System (EPLS)?
A: EPLS is the electronic version of the Lists of
Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs (Lists),
which identifies those parties excluded throughout the U.S. Government (unless
otherwise noted) from receiving Federal contracts or certain subcontracts and
from certain types of Federal financial and nonfinancial assistance and benefits.
Q : How do I confirm or obtain more information on a listed individual/firm?
A: For additional information regarding an
excluded party, please call the appropriate agency contact person. To find the appropriate agency, refer
to the record found on the EPLS. Agency points of
contact are listed under "View Agency Contacts".
Q: What is the difference between reciprocal, procurement, and nonprocurement
A: There are three (3) Exclusion Types: reciprocal, procurement and nonprocurement:
The Reciprocal Lists, is a
listing of procurement and nonprocurement exclusions taken after August
25, 1995. The Federal Register on June 26, 1995, published the final rule to
ensure that exclusions from Government procurement and nonprocurement programs
were applied reciprocally. The effective date of this change was August 25,
1995. In other words, any procurement or nonprocurement action initiated on or
after August 25, 1995, means exclusion from both programs. This list includes
individuals, entities, and contractors that are excluded Governmentwide (unless
otherwise noted) from Federal procurement sales programs, nonprocurement
programs, and financial and nonfinancial benefits.
The Procurement List, is a
listing of procurement exclusions only. All exclusions in this section
were added before August 25, 1995. Currently, only updates and deletions are
being performed on this section and it will eventually diminish and no longer
appear. This list includes contractors that are excluded governmentwide,
unless otherwise noted, from Federal procurement and/or sales programs.
The Nonprocurement List, is a
listing of nonprocurement exclusions only. All exclusions in this
section were added before August 25, 1995. Currently, only updates and
deletions are being performed on this section and it will eventually diminish
and no longer appear. This list includes persons (individuals and entities)
excluded govermentwide, unless otherwise noted, from certain types of Federal
financial and nonfinancial assistance and benefits.
Q: How do I obtain a copy or subscription to the Lists of Parties Excluded
from Federal Procurement or Nonprocurement Program (Lists), the monthly hardcopy?
The monthly hardcopy of the List of Parties Excluded from Federal Procurement
and Nonprocurement Programs (Lists) has been discontinued and is no longer
being published. The last printed copy is dated July 11, 2003.
The Excluded Parties List System (EPLS) is the electronic version of the Lists.
Q: Do I have to check all three exclusion types
(reciprocal, procurement, nonprocurement)?
A: The three exclusion types are separate and distinct.
Users should therefore download the Reciprocal List and the appropriate
Procurement or Nonprocurement List. However, when searches are performed
under the search menu (current exclusions) or the archive menu (past
exclusions) the entire database is searched.
Q: Is this the same list as the OIG List, Echo System, LDP, etc?
A: GSA's EPLS and the Lists of Parties Excluded from
Federal Procurement and Nonprocurement Programs are separate from any other
listing. GSA is required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to
compile and maintain a list of parties debarred, suspended, proposed for
debarment, or declared ineligible by agencies or by the General Accounting
Q: What is an SDN?
As part of its enforcement efforts, the U.S. Treasury Department, Office of
Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) publishes a list of individuals
and companies owned or controlled by, or acting for or on behalf of,
targeted countries. It also lists individuals, groups, and entities,
such as terrorists and narcotics traffickers designated under programs
that are not country-specific. Collectively, such individuals and
companies are called "Specially Designated Nationals" or "SDNs."
Their assets are blocked and U.S. persons are generally prohibited
from dealing with them.
Q: What do I do if I have a match to the SDN list?
If you have checked a name manually or by using software and find a match,
you should do a little more research. Is it an exact name match, or very
close? Is your customer located in the same general area as the SDN? If not,
it may be a "false hit." If there are many similarities, contact the Office of
Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) "hotline"
at 1-800-540-6322 for verification. Unless a transaction involves an exact match,
it is recommended that you contact OFAC Compliance before actually blocking assets.
Q: What is the Control list? Who do I call about the Control list?
What is the difference between the Control list and OFAC's SDN list?
The Control List was developed by the law enforcement community in response to
the events of September 11. It is separate from the OFAC's SDN list and is not
disseminated by OFAC. If you have received a copy of this list, you should follow
the instructions received with it.
Q: What is a Denied Persons List?
The purpose of 'The Denied Persons List' to prevent the illegal export
of dual-use items before they occur;
investigate and assist in the prosecution of violators of
the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and
the Fastener Quality Act (FQA);
and inform and educate exporters, freight forwarders, and manufacturers
of their enforcement responsibilities under the EAR and FQA.
The list is created by U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security
as part of BIS's Export Enforcement (EE) program
Q: What is an Entity List?
The Entity List contains a list of foreign end users involved in proliferation activities
and informes the public of export license requirements related to these entities.
The listing is based on the Enhanced Proliferation Control Initiative (EPCI), which
has been implemented in the Export Administration Regulations, and has been created by
U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security.
While this list will assist exporters in determining whether an entity poses proliferation
concerns, it is not comprehensive. It does not relieve exporters of the responsibility
to determine the nature and activities of their potential customers.
Q: How often is EPLS updated?
A: EPLS current exclusions and past exclusions available
from the search menus are updated in real time as changes to the list are required.
Records available through the reports menu are updated nightly.
Q: How do I find out
about an individual/firm that was convicted or plead guilty but is not on EPLS?
A: If an individual/firm is not listed, GSA has not
been notified of the action. The action could be in route to GSA. If you have
checked EPLS and found the name not listed, you have checked the most current
information available. GSA does not have access to additional information.
Q: How do I obtain information
on an exclusion that has been removed from the list?
A: Past exclusions can be obtained by searching the
Q: What is a cross-reference and a primary record type?
A: When more than one name and/or company is involved
in a single action they are linked by making one the primary and the others
cross-references. A primary will give you a list of cross-references (others
involved in the same action) and a cross-reference will list the primary only.
If you need to know all the parties involved in a single action you should
refer to the primary.
Q: What is a Cause and Treatment (CT) Code and how do I apply it to the entry?
A: The treatment to be accorded to a party listed
depends on the type of exclusionary action taken and the authority under which
the action was taken. Therefore, the cause for the exclusion and the treatment
of the party excluded are noted by a CT Code. All codes are explained under
"View Cause and Treatment Codes".
Q: What is an Action Date and Termination Date?
A: The action date is the effective date of the
exclusion and the termination date is the date the action terminates.
Q: What is an Archive Date?
A: The archive date is the date that the record was removed
from the system manually or by its termination date.
Q: What is the function of the Reports Menu?
A: Reports are downloads of selected exclusion types:
reciprocal, procurement, nonprocurement and procurement/nonprocurment. The
procurement/nonprocurement exclusion type is a combination of both the
procurement and the nonprocurement exclusion types combined to reduce the number
of program downloads. There are (4) Exclusion Types and (7) Report Options.
a complete listing of current excluded parties for the exclusion type selected;
a listing of current excluded parties added,
modified or deleted for a specific timeframe for the exclusion type selected;
a listing of current excluded parties taken by a
particular agency for the exclusion type selected;
a listing of current excluded parties in a
particular state for the exclusion type selected;
Lists Date Report:
a complete listing of current excluded parties for
the exclusion type selected with fields delimited by special characters;
Supplemental Data Report: a listing of current excluded parties added,
modified or deleted for a specific timeframe for the exclusion type selected
with fields delimited by special characters;
Cause and Treatment Code(CT):
a listing of current excluded
parties by a particular CT Code for the exclusion type selected;
Q: What is the function of the Search Menu?
A: Searches the entire database of current exclusions
simultaneously for the search option selected. You do not have to select an
exclusion type. There are (8) search options:
Name: searches for an exclusion of a particular name by
partial name or exact name. The partial name search performs a search on one
word only. Therefore, you would use the individuals last name or the first
word of the firm's name. The exact name search searches for the name exactly
Multiple Name: searches for multiple names simultaneously.
Performs the same as the search by name option;
DUNS: searches for all current exclusions under the CT code specified;
Agency: searches for all current exclusions taken by the agency specified;
State: searches for all current exclusions in the state or country specified;
Action Date: searches for all current exclusions taken effect on
the specified date; Action date is defined as the effective date of the
current action in the system. (format - dd-mm-yyyy).
Termination Date: searches for all exclusions terminating on the specified date.
Termination date is defined
as the date the actions were removed from the system automatically (because the
termination date expired) or removed manually by the agency. (format - dd-mon-yyyy).
Exact Name and SSN/TIN: searches for a current exclusion that matches by
exact name and SSN/TIN. (Exact Name and SSN/TIN must be in system to receive a
matching criteria; therefore this may not be the optimal way to determine if an
entity is excluded)
Q: What is function of the Archive Menu?
A: Searches for archived record. There are (2) archive search options.
Name: Searches for an archived record (past exclusion) by the exact name
or all archived records (past exclusions) with the partial name specified.
Multiple Name:Searches for at least (5)
archived records (past exclusions) by the exact name or all archived records
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If you haven’t heard about it already. I swear to you it’s not what it sounds like. Rubber is a B-Movie directed by French musician Mr. Oizo, also known as Quentin Dupieux, which is about a possessed tire, called Robert, which has telepathic powers giving it the ability to destroy everything in its path. Sounds completely bananas but at the same time hilarious. It played in Cannes last year in the Un Certain Regard section but surprise, surprise picked up no prizes. | <urn:uuid:ea06dc2e-6c08-4c3c-83ae-196b8e082234> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://wegotthiscovered.com/movies/new-trailer-for-rubber/ | 2023-09-24T23:00:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.978671 | 106 |
Case study of using full spherical 360° images in Agisoft Metashape
Author: Christiane Zhao, Marketing Specialist
Organisations involved: Agisoft, Weiss AG
Hardware used: Civetta 360° (Weiss AG), Phantom 3 Professional (DJI)
Software used: Metashape (Agisoft), CivettaUtility (Weiss AG)
Creating point clouds, textured meshed models and orthophotos with Weiss AG Civetta -230 megapixels 360° HDR camera
The Civetta is an automated 360° HDR (High Dynamic Range) capturing system, that produces 360° x 180° images with 230 megapixels resolution and a 32 bit (HDR) colour depth, making it the perfect tool for photogrammetry and 3D reconstruction applications. The Civetta is used across a wide range of industries and organisations to capture high precision calibrated 360° full-spherical images.
Developed by Weiss AG in Germany now available in the 5th version, Civettas all around the world are in daily use at clients like Shell, ATF, BP, Guardia civil, FBI, Nvidia, BMW and many more.
The system was designed to be absolutely reliable in also extreme environmental and light conditions.
The power of working with calibrated 360° images from the Civetta is that the location is captured once and can be converted to 6 different results:
Process with the CivettaUtility software:
- Capture HDR images with 230 MPixel and 32 bit colour depth
- Perform tonal compression to cover the light and the dark areas in one 8bit image
- Take measurements in m or ft in 360° stereo pairs without further calibration
Process with the Metashape software:
- Create coloured point clouds (8 bit, 32 bit)
- Create textured 3D models (8bit, 32 bit)
- Create orthophotos (8bit, 32 bit)
The excellent image quality and the prior calibration make the output of the Civetta the perfect basis for 3D reconstruction.
The aim of this report is to use HDR panorama images from this high precision camera, and process them with Agisoft Metashape to create a measurable 3D point cloud for documentation and reconstruction. This study shows that the Civetta is one of the most accurate and simple capturing devices to use for highly automated point cloud generation.
02. Tools used/Software used
03. Our tasks
06. Photo capture
07. Camera settings
08. Hour worked: Field hour/ office hours
09. General workflow
This study aims to showcase and analyze Civetta’s standardized workflow to achieve a high-quality digital twin production in combination with Agisoft Metashape.
The Civetta automatically records a 230 MPixel HDR 360° within 40 seconds, with a focus area of 0.3 m / 1 ft to infinity. Agisoft were the first software developer who integrated the reconstruction functionality from 360° images in their software, based on the Civetta images provided by Weiss AG. The combination of Civetta with Metashape can provide accurate and reliable 3D point clouds for clients in oil & gas, aviation, cultural heritage, entertainment, e-training, law enforcement and more.
02. Tools / Software used
Hardware: Civetta from Weiss AG, DJI Phantom 3 Professional
Software: CivettaUtility (comes with the purchase of Civetta), Agisoft Metashape 2020
Install Agisoft Metashape : Agisoft installer
03. Our tasks
A long-term user of Weiss AG technologies has been hired to record a district of a rural area. The 3D point clouds and HDR panorama images were then used for different departments in the documentation, construction planning, urban planning and digital reconstruction. The 360° image pairs and the 3D point cloud are provided on VAM2, a web-platform to enable the end-user to investigate and take measurements of streets, doors, windows, walls and other relevant objects in the scene.
04. Building / region
– Region: Long Hu Gu Zhai, Chao Zhou, Guangdong Province, China
– Streets: The total length of all streets covered in this project is 3 KM in total. It includes seven main streets (1.5KM) and three side streets (1.5KM). There are 154 panorama pairs captured by the Civetta.
– Building: 1 ancient temple (area covered 45*57m), there are 58 panorama pairs captured by the Civetta.
– 3D documentation and measurement are difficult as there are passengers, bikes and other factors disrupt the static photo capturing of the scenes.
– Difficulties in capturing the street and building of the area, due to parked vehicles, tables and other objects might block the vision.
– Lighting variance, the region was having high sun exposure with many dark areas in holes and under the roofs
– Drafters can only collect a certain amount of data and dimensions on each trip.
06. Photo capture
With the photogrammetry method, here are a few key points to address if you are considering using panorama images to produce 3D models:
1. The higher the number of photos captured, the more redundancies occur with object point overlaps. Ensure any zone has been captured by the Civetta from at least two spots. Most practical is a capture from an upper and a lower position what can be easily realised with the calibrated measurement tripod that comes with every Civetta.
2. As 360° images cover every direction the registration of 360° one to each other is very fast and accurate.
3. Using the Civetta capturing the full sphere the number of image-captures on-site is heavily reduced. It also minimized the profession and experience required for the staff in the capturing process as it is nearly impossible to forget a view.
07. Hours worked
Some of our clients work alone some work in teams of two whereas one mainly takes care to keep the area clear of people and vehicles.
Field Hours: 3 days capturing for 2 persons to capture ten streets and one building
For one street: The staff captured approximate between 17 and 20 image pairs with the Civetta, along with 100 photos captured by the drone to capture the roof topside only. Each street requires approximately one hour to capture all the data.
For the ancient temple:The staff captured 58 image pairs with the Civetta, along with 140 photos captured by the drone at the same time to cover the roofsides, not visible from the ground. The entire field work was done in 6 hours.
Office Hours, -download and processing of the 360° images: Back in the office the 212 image pairs were downloaded from the Civetta, and the backup storage. As the Civetta has an internal storage for about 800 captures only one download was necessary on location.
Back in the office the 212 image pairs were downloaded from the Civetta, and the backup storage. As the Civetta has an internal storage for about 800 captures only one download was necessary on location.
Downloading pre-processing and processing are fully automated by utilizing CivettaUtility and does not require human monitoring.
On a Standard PC (e.a.: i7, 16 GB RAM, SSD, USB 3) the download, pre-processing and post-processing steps, are ready in about 90 second per 360° end-result.
For the streets:
Agisoft Metashape requires 3 hours to process data from each street, with density points as the final output (requested by the clients). The project produced 13 point clouds; each point cloud contains more than 3 hundred millions data points.
For the ancient temple:
Agisoft Metashape requires 8 hours to process its 3D point clouds.
08. General workflow
For the 360 Panoramic Photogrammetry technique, the Civetta was positioned to have the best coverage of the structures. Typically, the distance between each measurement pair is between 5-10 meters. Civetta always acquires HDR images to cover very bright and very dark areas in a scene. The project requires capturing measurable data for 3D models and panorama images, so the panorama images were acquired by the Civetta from the same spot from the upper and lower positions.
The tripod is pre-calibrated to ensure an exact 600 mm distance between upper and lower position. It means you can add measurement values to the point cloud by adding 600 mm in the distance field when processing it with Agisoft Metashape. In addition you can take measurements in the 360° images without further calibration when working with VAM2.
The total time of 212 panorama pairs (with measurement data) captured was around 16 hours, which included setting up the camera, and the automatic capturing process operated by the Civetta itself at each spot. It does not include transportation time and the time waiting for passengers to leave the area. As a photogrammetry method, it requires to secure 60% and more overlap between the panorama images captured from different spots.
The data processing and registration were conducted using Agisoft Metashape, a high-quality software product for photogrammetric processing of digital images and generating 3D spatial data. Before uploading the photos, users can use the mask function in Metashape to cut out the bottom tripod area of the 360° images. After importing all the panorama images into Agisoft Metashape, users can input the distance values into Agisoft for a pair of panorama images captured on the same spot. Users shall assign proper camera type, a Spherical camera, for the corresponding image groups in the Camera Calibration Dialog of the Tool Menu. It goes through the general workflow of data processing, including aligning photos, building dense point clouds, mesh, texture, tiled model, digital elevation model, and export result. The result can be a sparse point cloud in the viewer with the camera positions’ position estimations indicated as bubbles.
Civetta has produced accurate colored point clouds with data processed by Agisoft Metashape. In the past 12 years, Weiss AG’s Civetta has been used by a wide range of professionals across different industries, including but not limited to Oil & Gas, Aviation, Cultural Heritage, Factory Planning/Maintenance/Re-production, as well as those in the Museum & Galleries, Gaming, and Movie industries. Within only one button on the hardware’s body, it is easy to use with almost no prerequisites on the person who uses it.
The combination of Agisoft Metashape and Civetta can help you with:
● Detailed documentation with fast scanning time
● Quality point cloud data and panorama images for reconstruction, rendering, and modeling
● A full pack of assets for digital management, maintenance, and virtual training
Weiss AG has been in the field of photogrammetry for more than 12 years; ever since then, Weiss AG and its users have been a group of users of the Agisoft Metashape Software to produce stunning results for a variety of purposes in their professional sectors. We sincerely appreciated Agisoft Metashape for supporting panorama images in 3D model construction, and for providing essential support and guidance for this study.
Author: Christiane Zhao, Marketing Specialist
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Reviews: The Action Movie Recreation Experience
The Action Movie Recreation Experience has gained significant popularity in recent years, providing individuals with the opportunity to immerse themselves in an adrenaline-fueled adventure reminiscent of their favorite action films. This article aims to explore and analyze the concept of this recreational activity through a critical lens, examining its appeal, impact, and potential drawbacks.
Consider John, a self-proclaimed movie enthusiast who eagerly signs up for The Action Movie Recreation Experience. As he steps into the carefully crafted set resembling his favorite action film franchise, he finds himself thrust into a world where danger lurks around every corner. With heart-pounding excitement, he navigates through thrilling scenarios that mirror those seen on the big screen – engaging in high-speed chases, intense combat sequences, and daring stunts. It is within this context that we delve deeper into the phenomenon of The Action Movie Recreation Experience and its ability to provide participants like John with an unparalleled sense of immersion and escapism.
Utilizing an academic approach, this article seeks to examine how The Action Movie Recreation Experience capitalizes on human psychology by tapping into our innate desire for thrill-seeking experiences. By analyzing relevant literature and drawing upon case studies, we aim to understand why individuals are drawn to such recreations and what factors contribute to their overall satisfaction and enjoyment.
One of the key factors that contribute to the appeal of The Action Movie Recreation Experience is its ability to provide a temporary escape from reality. In today’s fast-paced and often mundane world, individuals crave excitement and adventure. By immersing themselves in an action-packed environment, participants can temporarily disconnect from their everyday lives and engage in thrilling scenarios that allow them to feel like the heroes they admire on screen.
Furthermore, The Action Movie Recreation Experience offers a unique opportunity for individuals to test their physical and mental limits. Engaging in high-intensity activities such as combat simulations or stunt sequences challenges participants both physically and mentally, providing them with a sense of accomplishment and personal growth. This aspect of the experience appeals to those seeking personal development or a break from their comfort zones.
Another factor contributing to the popularity of The Action Movie Recreation Experience is its social dimension. Many participants choose to partake in these activities with friends or family members, enhancing the overall enjoyment through shared experiences and bonding moments. Additionally, these recreations often involve teamwork and cooperation among participants, fostering a sense of camaraderie and collaboration.
However, it is important to consider potential drawbacks associated with The Action Movie Recreation Experience. Firstly, there is always an inherent risk involved in engaging in high-intensity physical activities. Despite safety measures put in place by organizers, accidents or injuries may still occur. Participants must carefully assess their own physical capabilities and be aware of any potential risks before participating.
Moreover, there exists a concern about the blurring of lines between fiction and reality within these recreations. As participants immerse themselves in action-packed scenarios resembling their favorite films, it becomes crucial for them to maintain a clear understanding that what they are experiencing is staged entertainment rather than real-life situations. Failure to do so may lead to unrealistic expectations or misguided perceptions.
In conclusion, The Action Movie Recreation Experience provides individuals with an exhilarating opportunity to step into the shoes of their favorite action film characters. By capitalizing on the desire for thrill-seeking experiences, offering an escape from reality, and promoting personal growth and social interaction, these recreations have gained significant popularity. However, it is essential to approach them with caution, considering potential risks and maintaining a clear distinction between fiction and reality.
Imagine being able to step into the shoes of your favorite action movie hero, experiencing the adrenaline-pumping thrills and heart-stopping moments firsthand. This is precisely what “The Action Movie Recreation Experience” offers its participants – an opportunity to immerse themselves in a world of excitement and danger.
Participants are first introduced to a variety of scenarios inspired by iconic action films. From intense car chases through bustling city streets to high-octane gunfights in treacherous locations, each scenario is meticulously designed to recreate the exhilaration found on the big screen. For example, imagine finding yourself behind the wheel of a sleek sports car, racing against time as you navigate through narrow alleys while evading pursuing enemies.
To enhance the overall experience and evoke an emotional response from participants, “The Action Movie Recreation Experience” incorporates various elements such as:
- Heart-racing sound effects that intensify every moment
- Realistic props and set designs that transport participants into another world
- Skilled actors who convincingly portray both allies and adversaries
- State-of-the-art visual effects that add cinematic flair to each scene
This immersive experience goes beyond mere entertainment; it allows individuals to temporarily escape their everyday lives and become part of something extraordinary. The following table illustrates some emotions commonly experienced during “The Action Movie Recreation Experience”:
|Excitement||A surge of energy and anticipation as participants face thrilling challenges|
|Fear||An overwhelming sense of apprehension when confronted with dangerous situations|
|Satisfaction||A feeling of accomplishment upon successfully completing difficult tasks|
|Adrenaline Rush||Intense physical sensations caused by heightened levels of excitement|
By providing participants with these engaging experiences, “The Action Movie Recreation Experience” creates lasting memories that blur the line between fiction and reality. In the subsequent section about “Experience Selection,” we will delve into the various options available to cater to individual preferences and interests.
Moving forward from the overview of the action movie recreation experience, let us now delve into the selection process. This section will provide valuable insights on how to choose the most exciting and immersive cinematic adventures.
To illustrate the importance of choosing the right action movie recreation, consider a hypothetical scenario involving two individuals seeking an adrenaline-pumping adventure. Person A, a fan of high-speed car chases and intense explosions, opts for ‘Fast & Furious: Race Against Time.’ On the other hand, person B, fascinated by espionage and covert operations, selects ‘Mission Impossible: Operation Stealth’. Both experiences promise excitement but cater to different preferences within the action genre.
When deciding which action movie recreation to embark upon, it is crucial to consider factors such as personal interests, preferred intensity level, and desired duration. To assist in this decision-making process, here are some key points to keep in mind:
- Immersive Environments: Look for experiences that offer realistic sets with detailed props and special effects.
- Interactive Elements: Seek out opportunities for active participation within the storyline through various challenges or tasks.
- Dynamic Storylines: Choose simulations that feature engaging narratives with unexpected twists and turns.
- Multi-Sensory Stimulation: Opt for experiences that incorporate visual effects, surround sound systems, and even tactile sensations to enhance realism.
|Experience||Intensity Level||Duration (hours)|
|Fast & Furious||High||2|
|The Bourne Identity||Moderate||2|
This table provides a concise comparison of four popular options based on their intensity levels and durations. By referencing such information, you can align your expectations with the experience that best suits your preferences.
In summary, selecting an action movie recreation involves considering personal interests, intensity level, duration, and other factors that contribute to a truly immersive adventure. With this knowledge at hand, let us now explore the pricing options available for these experiences.
Moving on to the next section, let’s examine the various pricing options offered for these captivating action movie recreations.
Imagine being transported into the heart-pounding world of an action-packed movie, where you become the protagonist and embark on thrilling adventures. At The Action Movie Recreation Experience, we offer a range of exhilarating experiences that allow participants to step into their favorite action films and engage in adrenaline-fueled scenarios. Whether you have always dreamed of being a secret agent evading capture or a fearless superhero saving the day, our experience selection has something for everyone.
Our carefully curated experience selection caters to different preferences and interests, ensuring that each participant can find their perfect adventure. From high-speed car chases through bustling city streets to intense hand-to-hand combat with skilled opponents, every scenario is designed to provide an immersive and unforgettable experience. For example, imagine finding yourself locked inside a top-secret facility filled with laser tripwires and security systems. Your mission? To retrieve a valuable piece of information before time runs out. With your heart racing and adrenaline pumping, you must rely on quick thinking and physical prowess to complete your objective successfully.
To give you a glimpse of the diverse experiences available at The Action Movie Recreation Experience, here are some highlights:
- Engage in intense gunfights while navigating through a maze-like urban environment.
- Execute precision driving maneuvers as you attempt to outrun pursuers in a high-stakes chase scene.
- Test your marksmanship skills by participating in sniper missions from concealed positions.
- Take part in close-quarter combat training sessions led by experienced instructors.
These experiences aim to evoke emotional responses such as excitement, suspense, and empowerment among participants. Through engaging narratives, realistic props and sets, and expert guidance from trained professionals, we strive to create an atmosphere that truly transports individuals into the world of their favorite action movies.
Get ready to take your action movie fantasies to new heights as we delve into the details of what The Action Movie Recreation Experience has to offer.
Equipment and Facilities
Transitioning from the discussion on pricing options, it is crucial to explore the equipment and facilities offered by ‘The Action Movie Recreation Experience.’ To provide a comprehensive understanding of what you can expect, let’s delve into the available resources.
Imagine stepping into an immersive world where you become the protagonist in your favorite action film. At ‘The Action Movie Recreation Experience,’ cutting-edge technology is utilized to create an unparalleled adventure. For instance, one case study involves a participant who had always dreamt of being a secret agent. Equipped with state-of-the-art virtual reality headsets, motion capture suits, and realistic props, they were able to fulfill their fantasy like never before. The attention to detail and commitment to authenticity truly elevate this experience.
To enhance your journey further, here are some features that contribute to making ‘The Action Movie Recreation Experience’ exceptional:
- Extensive collection of high-quality weapons for participants to use during simulated combat scenarios.
- Advanced audio systems providing crisp sound effects that intensify every moment.
- Custom-designed sets meticulously crafted to replicate iconic movie scenes, allowing for complete immersion.
- Dedicated safety measures implemented throughout the facility ensure all participants feel secure throughout their adventure.
Additionally, we have compiled a table below summarizing key elements of our equipment and facilities:
|Virtual Reality||Cutting-edge VR headsets|
|Motion Capture||Realistic motion tracking suits|
|Weapons Arsenal||Wide selection for combat scenes|
|Set Design||Authentic replication of movies|
This combination of top-notch equipment and thoughtfully designed environments ensures that each participant feels fully engaged in their chosen action scenario. Whether dodging bullets or engaging in hand-to-hand combat, ‘The Action Movie Recreation Experience’ provides an adrenaline-fueled adventure unlike any other.
As we move forward to discuss customer feedback in the subsequent section, it is important to consider the impact that such immersive equipment and facilities have on participants. By providing a realistic and exhilarating experience, ‘The Action Movie Recreation Experience’ has garnered acclaim from thrill-seekers worldwide.
[Transition sentence into next section: Customer Feedback]
Having explored the equipment and facilities provided by The Action Movie Recreation Experience, it is now imperative to examine the customer feedback received by this unique recreational establishment. In order to better understand the experiences of patrons, a case study involving Sarah, a regular customer at The Action Movie Recreation Experience, will be presented.
Sarah has visited The Action Movie Recreation Experience on multiple occasions and her feedback highlights several key aspects that contribute to the overall experience. Firstly, she commends the professionalism and expertise of the staff members who guide participants through each action-packed scenario. Their extensive knowledge not only enhances safety measures but also ensures an immersive and authentic experience for all visitors.
Furthermore, Sarah emphasizes the adrenaline rush that she consistently experiences during her visits. This can be attributed to various factors such as cutting-edge technology, realistic props, and meticulously designed sets that replicate iconic moments from blockbuster action films. These elements come together seamlessly to transport customers into heart-pounding situations where they feel like genuine action heroes.
To further illustrate the impact of The Action Movie Recreation Experience on its customers’ emotions, here are some testimonials:
- “I’ve never felt more alive than when I was dodging bullets in their Matrix-inspired simulation.”
- “The intensity of their car chase sequences had my heart racing faster than ever before.”
- “From hand-to-hand combat to high-speed stunts, their attention to detail is unparalleled.”
Above table demonstrates how different aspects of The Action Movie Recreation Experience evoke emotional responses:
In conclusion, based on both Sarah’s case study and numerous positive testimonials from other customers, it is evident that The Action Movie Recreation Experience successfully delivers exhilarating thrills while maintaining a safe environment. By combining expert guidance with state-of-the-art facilities, this establishment offers an opportunity for visitors to step into the shoes of their favorite action heroes. As we delve into future developments, it is worth considering how The Action Movie Recreation Experience can continue to innovate and provide even more captivating experiences for its clientele.
Section H2: Future Developments
Following the positive customer feedback received, our team at The Action Movie Recreation Experience is committed to continuously improving and expanding our offerings. In response to the growing demand for more immersive experiences, we have identified several key areas where we plan to develop and enhance our services.
Firstly, technology will play a pivotal role in elevating the realism of our action movie recreations. By incorporating cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) systems into our experience, participants will be able to fully immerse themselves in thrilling scenarios that closely resemble those seen on the big screen. This advancement will enable them to feel every adrenaline-pumping moment as if they were truly part of their favorite action movies.
To further enhance the overall experience, we are planning to introduce a wider range of interactive elements. For instance, participants will have the opportunity to engage with advanced motion capture technology, allowing them to perform intricate stunts or combat moves alongside professional actors who serve as guides throughout their adventure. Additionally, we aim to incorporate realistic special effects such as pyrotechnics and practical explosions for an even more authentic atmosphere.
In order to cater to diverse interests and preferences, we intend to expand our selection of action movie themes available for recreation. From high-octane car chases and intense hand-to-hand combat sequences to daring heists and espionage missions, participants can look forward to a broader range of exhilarating scenarios that appeal to various tastes within the action genre.
As we strive towards these future developments, it is important for us as a company to maintain focus on providing exceptional customer service. Our dedication lies not only in creating unforgettable experiences but also ensuring safety standards are upheld throughout each interaction. We understand that trust between ourselves and our customers is paramount, which is why we continue investing in comprehensive training programs for both staff members and actors involved in delivering these exciting adventures.
Emotional Bullet Points:
- Unleash your inner hero as you step into the shoes of your favorite action movie stars.
- Feel the rush of adrenaline as you dive headfirst into heart-pounding stunts and thrilling combat sequences.
- Immerse yourself in a world where reality blends seamlessly with fantasy, creating an unforgettable experience.
- Create memories that will last a lifetime as you embark on daring missions and face exhilarating challenges.
In line with our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, The Action Movie Recreation Experience is excited about these future developments. By leveraging technology advancements, incorporating interactive elements, expanding theme options, and upholding safety standards, we strive to deliver unparalleled excitement and adventure to all who seek an immersive action movie recreation. | <urn:uuid:884b2a4f-9281-4796-bc4e-00e91ad74a51> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://werepad.com/reviews/ | 2023-09-25T00:33:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.908984 | 3,525 |
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WDP-AMP is an electronic pulse amplifier designed to amplify pole-switching pulses or hardwired time code, and which can function in sync or slave mode.
Summer/Winter time adjustment is preprogrammed, and if the amplifier is used in sync mode, adjustment is fully automatic.
In the event of a power failure, internal time is updated by the built-in real time clock. After a power failure, connected slave clocks are reset automatically by rapid impulses.
|Automatic summer/winter time adjustment:||Yes (in sync mode)|
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West Seattle, Washington
As of 3:30 am. North side of the intersection (Corner Inn, Washington Federal) has power – street lights are on along Morgan on the north side of the Thriftway — but the businesses (Thriftway, Tully’s, Starbucks) are clearly still out, as is the traffic light at that intersection and the next light south (Caffe Ladro/Stella Ruffington/Akina Designs block).
Took one more spin through Fauntleroy/California a short time ago – still out – no City Light crews in sight (but Comcast had a couple trucks a few blocks south). The City Light site says 10,000 people citywide were still in the dark as of 10:30. 11:22 PM UPDATE: One more outage that seems not to be on the city website:Read More
Just got this uploaded; we shot it at the height of the wind craziness:
Just drove through Fauntleroy/California – intersection’s out, most businesses at that spot dark (Thriftway appears to still be on generator power), the businesses along California south of Fauntleroy are out too (Caffe Ladro, Subway, Starbucks, McDonald’s, etc.) though there’s spotty power on some parts of the left side of the street (like the Watermarke condo conversion). Full power picks up right after Seattle International Baptist Church. Going out in a bit to survey the waterfront areas. No wind left, at least. P.S. The City Light outage page doesn’t mention the entirety of this outage – it mentions Myrtle to Othello/38th to 40th (west slope of Gatewood) and Spokane to Charlestown/53rd to 55th.
Signifying the first large storm of the season.
Some areas of West Seattle are now into a phase of off-and-on-again outages. We will be in transit for a while and checking things out so leaving this post for an “open thread” on what’s happening where you are.
Newest information first: 5:55 PM: The number of people affected by outages in Seattle is starting to drop, so while there’s no definite estimate for when everyone in WS will be back, that’s promising. Watching the barometer suggests the worst is over. 5:30 PM: In addition to the Fauntleroy/California intersection, we saw power out to at least the Seattle International Church vicinity a few blocks south, at last drive-past. 5:26 PM: Comcast cable internet service is out in at least one Upper Fauntleroy neighborhood. 5:18 PM: West Seattle outages on the city list total more than 10,000 homes/businesses. Also — great wave pix up at Beach Drive Blog. 5:00 PM: Power is back on at High Point Community Center. 4:40 PM: Qwest DSL service is reported down in at least one neighborhood near The Junction, though the land-line phones are still working. 4:32 PM: Power is out at the Fauntleroy/California intersection in Morgan Junction. 4:19 PM: Thanks to reader Margelyn for providing the City Light link to the latest outage list. Also, here’s the latest Weather Service “forecast discussion” – analysis to come. 4:14 PM: Update from the City Light hotline, more than 3,300 households/businesses are reported out in various areas of south and east WS; SCL doesn’t know when the power will be restored. 3:59 PM: Adding photo below this post showing tipping power pole that caused the wire trouble on Thistle. Also, report of power out in the High Point Community Center vicinity – activities are still happening but if the power’s not back by dark evening activities might be in jeopardy. 3:50 PM: From reader M, “Stoplights are out starting at Barton & 35th to at least Trenton & 35th (probably further but that is my turn). Arbor Hts Elementary 35th & 104th lost power about 3:15.” 3:25 PM: Reports of tree trouble in The Junction, including one near the Post Office and one in front of Seattle Fish. EARLIER: Washington State Ferries says power is restored at the Fauntleroy dock … City Light has reported various outages on the south side of West Seattle … City 911 reports “wires down” at 4615 SW Thistle, which is just east of Lincoln Park. NOTE: If you have photos of fallen trees or anything else weather-related, please send them in. We will be out and about getting some too, but yours are the best WSB eyes, ears, and cameras!
At least one Weather Service update predicted 2 pm, and indeed, that’s when things kicked up. You can monitor windspeeds here (includes a link explaining the station names; KBFI is Boeing Field and K91S is Alki Point). One comment on our previous post says there’s power out somewhere near Lincoln Park. Also, we have a storm-related bulletin from elsewhere in south WS: The goats coming to Gatewood Elementary to munch invasive ivy are delaying their arrival till tomorrow because of the weather, but everything should be great for the big highlight event on Saturday.
The “wind advisory” mentioned earlier remains in effect. But for everybody stuck outside West Seattle right now, here are a couple shots from Lowman Beach a little while ago … even a little blue sky through a hole in the clouds to the west:
This according to the P-I. This is West Seattle-notable not just because Venus Velazquez has West Seattle community ties, but she also was scheduled to be part of tonight’s candidates’ forum at the Alki Community Center. 12:55 UPDATE: Velazquez comments in this Times article.
Remember our bumper-sticker PhotoShop “competition” last week? (Updated here with all the images we received; thanks to everyone who played along!) The “I (rock) West Seattle” version inspired Skylark proprietor Jessie Summa-Kusiak to write to make sure we all know her fab restaurant/club is actually selling hoodies with a similar inscription:
Get ’em at Skylark … “soft and cozy for fall,” notes Jessie … $34.95.
This per attendees at two major community-group meetings the past two nights (thank you!), West Seattle Community Safety Partnership and Delridge District Council: Police leadership at those meetings said the 59th/Admiral shooting is believed to have been drug-related and that neither suspect nor victim lived in West Seattle (the Medical Examiner, by the way, has yet to publicly identify the victim); also, police reported that crime stats in WS are at a “two-year low.” The Westcrest Park problems were discussed, according to the report we received, but police said at the meetings there is no current plan to change the level of patrol at Westcrest.
The National Weather Service has just published its midmorning “forecast discussion,” and it seems to be in line with the overnight change to a “wind advisory” — this afternoon’s wind in our area likely to be 20-30 mph “sustained” with maybe some 40, 50 mph gusts — not to be taken lightly, but also probably not hugely catastrophic. Excerpt:
THE INTERIOR WILL SEE THE STRONGEST WINDS DURING THE MID AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING WITH SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS 40 TO 50 MPH. ASIDE FROM STRONG WINDS IN THE STRAIT…WILL SEE WINDS DIMINISH ACROSS THE AREA THIS EVENING …AS THE LOW EXITS THE REGION. THIS SYSTEM IS ALSO BRINGING PRETTY GOOD PRECIP TO THE AREA WITH RAIN…MODERATE AT TIMES…SWITCHING TO SHOWERS DURING THE AFTERNOON.
If you don’t always pay such close attention to weather details … south-to-southwest wind means that west- and south-facing areas of WS (as well as the higher hills) are likely to see more of it than north-facing areas such as Alki.
Good thing it’s sounding more like we won’t just have to hunker down and hide inside tonight (unless the forecast changes again – next update should be out within an hour or so), because there are some big things happening tonight (all from the WSB Events page – keep sending us the word on what’s up with your school, business, organization, community group, etc., thanks!):
GOOD FOOD, GOOD WINE, GREAT CAUSE: 6:30 pm tonight at the Hall at Fauntleroy, it’s the winetasting fundraiser and auction for West Seattle Helpline.
GOOD BEER, GREAT CAUSE: Murphy’s Furniture on Avalon has a benefit tonight for the West Seattle Food Bank — Oktoberfest beer tasting with Elliott Bay Brewery’s brewer talking about the price of hops (almost as hot a topic these days as the price of gas). Brats to go with the beer, too!
INFO NIGHT FOR INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM @ CHIEF SEALTH HS: If you haven’t heard about IB, it’s a rigorous high-school program and CSHS had to go through a lot to get it — this is its first year and the CSHS community is incredibly excited about it. Find out more about IB at Chief Sealth at 7 pm tonight.
ALKI COMMUNITY COUNCIL: Tonight’s the monthly meeting, featuring Q/A with candidates for key open seats on the City Council and School Board. ACC meetings are always great places to find out what’s happening in West Seattle’s highest-profile neighborhood. 7 pm, Alki Community Center.
The National Weather Service has canceled the “high wind watch” and issued a “wind advisory” in its place — the predictions are a little less dire, and the strongest gusts are now expected to be not as strong as first feared:
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN SEATTLE HAS ISSUED A WIND ADVISORY…WHICH IS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM PDT THIS EVENING. THE HIGH WIND WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT.
WINDS WILL INCREASE OVER MOST OF THE LOWLANDS THIS AFTERNOON RIGHT AHEAD OF THE INCOMING WEATHER SYSTEM. SOUTH WINDS IN THE 10 TO 20 MPH RANGE WILL INCREASE TO 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH BETWEEN 2 PM AND 8 PM. THE WINDS WILL DECREASE SIGNIFICANTLY AFTER 11 PM.
According to the accompanying “forecast discussion” from early this morning, the rain might be more worrisome than the wind, at this point, with up to an inch likely in the city today.
Westcrest Park, home to West Seattle’s only off-leash area, got a microburst of attention recently after a tv report about public sex in the park. However, frequent visitors are focusing right now on a different concern — theft. A member of the Westcrest Off-Leash Area Yahoo! group asked us to get the word out about two thefts this week alone. The victim of the first one reported that a man stole her purse out of her car while she was just feet away unloading dogs. The purse contained her cell phone; here’s what she tried a while later:
“I also called my cell phone and the guy answered it. I told him I would be filing a police report with a description of him and his car and the theft and he told me to F off.”
The other theft happened today, according to a note posted by park steward Steve:
“We got hit again this morning, Wednesday, about 10 am. This is getting really ridiculous. I’ve been to the south precinct on Delridge to ask if they could patrol the lot once in a while, but no one was even there. Perhaps others could stop by there to ask as well ..squeaky wheel theory. Once again, I don’t think anyone is looking out for us except for us.”
The National Weather Service‘s nighttime “forecast discussion” is online now, and the predictions haven’t changed much. The strongest wind tomorrow is expected out at the (ocean) coast and up Whatcom/Skagit/Whidbey way, but we’re still likely to get gustiness here in the big city. Excerpt, including talk about a second storm to follow:
PLENTY ENOUGH SUPPORT FOR THE CURRENT FORECAST WITH WARNING CRITERIA (GREATER THAN 40 MPH SUSTAINED AND/OR GUSTS 58 MPH OR MORE) OVER THE COAST AND NW INTERIOR. STILL IFFY IF THE CRITERIA WILL BE MET ELSEWHERE…BUT IT WILL BE WINDY REGARDLESS. ENOUGH FOR AN ADVISORY ANYWAY. THE STRONG WINDS WILL LAST THROUGH A LARGE PART OF THE DAY FOR THE COAST…WITH THE STRONGEST WINDS OVER THE INTERIOR DURING THE MID AFTERNOON INTO THE EARLY EVENING…THEN EASING UP INTO THE LATE EVENING HOURS.
ON FRIDAY…ANOTHER SYSTEM WILL MOVE INTO THE AREA WITH PLENTY OF RAIN AND CLOUDS AND CONTINUED COOL TEMPERATURES. WIND WISE…THIS SYSTEM LOOKS A GOOD DEAL WEAKER THAN THE THURSDAY SYSTEM…BUT IT WILL HAVE A DECENT SW BREEZE IN ITS WAKE. THE OFF AND ON WET WEATHER IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE INTO THE EARLY PART OF THE WEEKEND.
This comment just in from Garybert on the original “opening this Friday, preview Thursday” post:
Stopped by Ama-Ama around 3:30 to see if we were on their list. Very full for Thurs, but having “Soft Opening†TONITE! Just returned from a great meal with less glitches than a normal experience. Seafood chowder is a great buy.
Mixed Green Salad and Salad with Shrimp are very good. Black cod was cooked perfectly and Monk fish was “interestingâ€Â. No wine yet, but they did have beer. Might be worth checking into to see if there is still more room tonite.
First — King County leaders have chimed in, including preparedness advice; read it here. (Helpfully, that page includes this link to more information about food spoilage when your fridge loses power; that was a big point of confusion for us and others during the longterm outage last year.)
Second — the city Transportation Department issued this alert, including a phone number that is worth writing down someplace:
Stormy conditions are forecast for tomorrow’s afternoon commute period. An abundance of leaves brought down by the wind and rain may clog street drains and result in spot flooding. Drivers should use caution and proceed slowly where water has accumulated on the roadway, and should not drive through deep water.
In the event of heavy winds, trees and branches or other debris may fall into the roadway, and power may be lost in some areas. Drivers should be alert for obstacles on the roadway, and treat dark or twisted traffic signals as all-way stops. Blocked roadways, damaged traffic signs or malfunctioning traffic signals within the City of Seattle may be reported to SDOT’s 24-hour Street Maintenance Office at 206.386.1218.
Today SDOT crews readied equipment and supplies to prepare for tomorrow’s forecast of bumpy weather. The crews are ready to clear roads of storm debris, repair damaged traffic signals and signs, and work with other city departments to keep roads open and power on throughout the city.
Press release just out of the inbox. Please note the line about the trees — go check yours if applicable:
With a windstorm expected in the greater Seattle area Thursday evening, Seattle City Light is preparing crews and stocking its trucks to respond to any outages that occur and restore service.
The National Weather Service is forecasting sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph and gusts of 40 to 50 mph. The peak of the storm is expected between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Winds of that level are slightly stronger than a typical winter storm in this area. They have the potential to damage the electrical system, causing outages.
One particular concern is trees that were damaged in last December’s major storm but are still standing. Those trees have been weakened and are more susceptible to wind. Also, because many of the trees still hold a majority of their leaves, they act more like a sail in catching the wind, further increasing the risk.
On the good side, soils are not saturated, giving trees more of an anchor. City Light also has trimmed trees along more than 100 miles of power lines this year to provide clearance that helps reduce the likelihood of damage.
Residents are encouraged to take this opportunity to get prepared for winter storms and other emergencies. Three ways you can begin preparing today are to make an emergency plan for your family, build an emergency kit and get involved with your neighbors.
You can learn more at www.seattle.gov/emergency.
The National Weather Service has just published its latest “forecast discussion,” and it’s still calling for strong winds tomorrow afternoon/evening:
THE STRONGEST WINDS IN THE PUGET SOUND AREA WILL OCCUR DURING THE LATE AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING. AS FOR HOW STRONG…IT ALL DEPENDS ON HOW TIGHT THE SOUTH TO NORTH PRESSURE GRADIENT IS…WHICH DEPENDS ON THE TRACK OF THIS SYSTEM AS IT MOVES ONSHORE. AT THIS TIME WE ARE EXPECTING SOUTH TO SW WINDS 25 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 50 MPH FOR THE INTERIOR.” | <urn:uuid:c1b61264-7175-41e0-95eb-7332dc84e148> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://westseattleblog.com/2007/10/page/6/ | 2023-09-24T23:45:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.93533 | 3,950 |
(the Fauntleroy stretch targeted for restriping, “dashcam” view heading northbound)
Drivers and bicyclists had a lot to say when we first reported two and a half weeks ago that Fauntleroy Way between Alaska and California is up for restriping – reconfiguration – as part of next year’s planned repaving, and after our Q/A followup two days later with the project’s SDOT point person. Now – it’s almost time for you to go get information, and offer comments, in person, on the proposal to change it from two lanes each way to one lane each way plus a center turn lane: Tomorrow night is the SDOT “open house” about the proposal, 5:30-8:30 pm at High Point Community Center (map). When we spoke with department reps earlier, they said it would be a true “open house” – no formal presentation planned, just drop by, get info, offer feedback – we will reconfirm that tomorrow with SDOT. Comments offered in person mean a lot, so if you have strong feelings about the proposal one way or the other, we suggest you go to the event at some point during that three-hour window. If you absolutely cannot – the e-mail address for your comments is: firstname.lastname@example.org – the sooner the better, though the timetable for the project is uncertain, since some of the Fauntleroy Way repaving money was redirected in the city-budget process (WSB coverage here) and SDOT director Grace Crunican told us they would be working to figure out how much they have and what they can do with it (also the case with 16th SW, as reported here last week).
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How to Become a Life Coach in Utah
Helping people reach their dreams and goals can be a rewarding way to make a living in Utah. That’s why life coaches are in business. These motivational professionals help clients identify goals that will improve their lives, make plans to achieve those goals and offer motivation and accountability along the way. Life coaches may specialize in various areas such as finance, health and fitness or relationships, or they may offer a broad set of life coaching services.
Most life coaches are self-employed, though some are employed by organizations that seek life coaching services for employees or patrons. Clients usually meet with life coaches to identify and set goals, and then check in regularly to monitor progress and communicate. The services of a life coach may last anywhere from a few weeks to a few years, depending on the types of changes clients want to make. It takes some training and certification to be a successful life coach in Utah, but it’s a simple process.
There are no official requirements for Utah residents to become life coaches, but not just anyone can call themselves a life coach. To be successful, you’ll want to train in an accredited life coaching program and pursue certifications from a professional agency. By taking these steps, you’ll show potential clients that you have the background and experience to do the job well.
Programs of Study
After graduating high school or earning your GED, the first step to becoming a successful life coach is training. Most reputable life coach schools are accredited by the International Coach Federation (ICF). Here are some life coach training options for Utah residents:
- The University of Utah. Earn a Professional Coaching Certificate in 12 months at this school in Salt Lake City. Graduates of the program are prepared to receive their Associate Certified Coaching (ACC) credential from the International Coach Federation (ICF). Coursework includes experiential lab experiences to practice and learn coaching skills.
- The Institute for Life Coach Training. This school offers a distance-learning program that takes place over the phone in teleconference format and includes some courses in online format. The Institute for Life Coach Training offers two levels of training to help students pursue Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and Professional Certified Coach credentials from the ICF.
Get Certified as a Life Coach
Of all the life coach certifications you can pursue, those from the International Coach Federation (ICF) are the most widely recognized. This organization accredits life coach training programs that meet its high standards, so obtaining a credential from ICF shows that you have the knowledge and skills to be an excellent life coach. There are three levels of credentials that can be awarded from ICF, depending on your level of training and coaching experience.
A Look at Utah Life Coaches
ZipRecruiter.com reports that the average salary for Utah life coaches as of October 2019 was $60,017 per year. However, incomes ranged widely, from $10,397 to $145,552, suggesting that income for life coaches depends on many factors, like location, experience and reputation. Based on ZipRecruiter’s analysis of job postings for life coaches, Salt Lake City and its surrounding area have an active job market for life coaches. Because many life coaches can be self-employed, the employment opportunities for these specialists are endless. Specializing in certain niches, such as family or finance, will help further distinguish you from others in the field.
Finding Work in Utah
The higher the population of a city, the better chances you’ll find people in need of life coaching services. For this reason, the best location in Utah to search for work will be Salt Lake City and its surrounding areas. Organizations like schools, non-profit agencies, health centers and private agencies may hire life coaches to serve the needs of their clients.
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Take A Bite Out Of New York’s Best Breakfast Sandwich
Is there anything better than a greasy breakfast sandwich to start your day?
Yes, there are healthier options. But yogurt with some granola and maybe a bowl of fruit on the side does not tickle your taste buds like a perfectly crafted breakfast sandwich.
Maybe for you, it's a bacon egg, and cheese on your favorite bagel. Or maybe like me, it's sausage, egg, and cheese on a Kaiser roll. No matter what your favorite combo is, there is just something about a greasy combo on some sort of bread that hits just right. Maybe it's the compact nature of a handheld breakfast that makes it so stellar!
If you are looking to eat the best of the best when it comes to a great breakfast sandwich, ya gotta go to the greasy spoon and bagel capital of the world: New York City. Tempo 24/7 has named their best breakfast sandwich in every state, and a Big Apple bagel shop took home the title for the Empire State.
Ess-A-Bagel Recognized For New York's Best Breakfast Sandwich
Well, I know where I am eating the next time I head to NYC: Ess-a-Bagel on 3rd Avenue between 50th and 51st Street. What makes their breakfast sandwiches the best in the state of New York? Here is what 24/7 Tempo had to say about giving them this high honor for their Bacon, Egg, & Cheese sandwich:
New York City might well be considered the capital of the breakfast sandwich, so any designation of a single purveyor as “best” will be controversial — but this Midtown bagel shop, whose bagels are often called the city’s finest, also regularly makes the top of various lists for its morning sandwich combinations. Of the many available, this one, served on one of 14 bagel varieties, is the classic.
The beauty of Ess-A-Bagel, it is not just about breakfast. Like any NYC bagel shop that is worth talking about, they have a menu with a full lineup of deli sandwiches and more, not to mention pizza bagels!
See The Capital Region's 10 Best Bagel Shops [RANKED]
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Minecraft Roleplay Servers: Immersive Storytelling and Roleplaying
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Minecraft is a game that has captured the hearts of millions with its endless possibilities and creative freedom. While building and exploring are at the core of the Minecraft experience, some servers take it a step further by offering immersive roleplaying opportunities. Minecraft Roleplay Servers provide a unique and engaging environment where players can dive into imaginative narratives, assume different roles, and embark on epic adventures. In this article, we delve into the world of Minecraft Roleplay Servers and explore the captivating realm of immersive storytelling and roleplaying.
Embracing a New Identity: Minecraft Roleplay Servers allow players to step into the shoes of a character and assume a different identity. Whether it's a valiant knight, a mischievous thief, a powerful mage, or a humble villager, players have the opportunity to explore and inhabit a fictional world from a fresh perspective.
Engaging Storylines: Roleplay servers often feature intricate and engaging storylines that unfold over time. These narratives can range from epic quests and battles against evil forces to intricate political machinations and interpersonal dramas. The rich lore and captivating plots create a sense of immersion, drawing players deeper into the world and their character's journey.
Custom Maps and Builds: Minecraft Roleplay Servers often boast custom-built maps and meticulously designed environments that reflect the setting and atmosphere of the roleplaying experience. From bustling medieval cities to post-apocalyptic wastelands or enchanted fantasy realms, the attention to detail in these custom maps adds depth and enhances the immersion of the roleplaying experience.
Interaction with Other Players: Roleplay servers foster a sense of community and collaboration as players interact with one another in character. Engaging with fellow roleplayers allows for dynamic and unpredictable interactions, building relationships, alliances, or even rivalries. The social aspect of Minecraft Roleplay Servers adds an additional layer of depth and realism to the roleplaying experience.
Character Development: Roleplay servers encourage players to develop their characters over time, allowing for growth, personal stories, and arcs. Through their interactions, experiences, and choices, players can shape their character's personality, beliefs, and relationships. This character development adds depth and complexity to the roleplaying experience, creating a more immersive and personal journey.
Role-Specific Gameplay: Roleplay servers often introduce mechanics and systems that are tailored to specific character roles. For example, warriors may engage in combat-focused gameplay, while merchants may focus on trading and economy. These role-specific mechanics provide a unique gameplay experience that aligns with the character's role and contributes to the overall immersion.
Custom Plugins and Mods: Roleplay servers may incorporate custom plugins and mods that enhance the roleplaying experience. These modifications can introduce new features, mechanics, or even magic systems that align with the server's theme. Custom plugins and mods expand the possibilities of the roleplaying experience, allowing for unique abilities, interactions, and gameplay elements.
Events and Quests: Roleplay servers often host events and quests that propel the narrative forward and provide exciting challenges for players to overcome. These events can range from grand battles and tournaments to intricate puzzles or diplomatic negotiations. Participating in events and quests adds a dynamic element to the roleplaying experience, fostering cooperation and competition among players.
Server-Supported Roleplay: Roleplay servers typically have dedicated staff members who facilitate and support the roleplaying experience. They ensure that players adhere to the server's rules, maintain continuity in the narrative, and provide guidance and assistance when needed. The presence of server staff enhances the immersive and cohesive nature of the roleplaying experience.
Creativity and Expression: Minecraft Roleplay Servers offer a platform for players to unleash their creativity and express themselves through their characters and stories. From elaborate character backstories to intricate roleplaying interactions, players have the freedom to shape their roleplaying experience and contribute to the overall narrative.
Minecraft Roleplay Servers provide a captivating and immersive platform for players to engage in storytelling, assume different roles, and embark on epic adventures. These servers offer a unique blend of creativity, community, and gameplay that transport players to imaginative worlds filled with engaging narratives and endless possibilities. So, if you're ready to step into the shoes of a new character and immerse yourself in a vibrant roleplaying experience, Minecraft Roleplay Servers await your arrival. Embark on an extraordinary journey where imagination knows no bounds. | <urn:uuid:06673576-b0cf-43ee-bcc1-47a9e03ad0f0> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://wickedfrise.com/minecraft-roleplay-servers-immersive-storytelling-and-roleplaying/ | 2023-09-24T23:07:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.921156 | 901 |
Uncle Sam (which has the same initials as United States) is a common national personification of the federal government of the United States or the country in general. Since the early 19th century, Uncle Sam has been a popular symbol of the U.S. government in American culture and a manifestation of patriotic emotion. Uncle Sam has also developed notoriety for his appearance in military propaganda, popularized by a famous 1917 World War I recruiting poster by J.M. Flagg.
According to legend, the character came into use during the War of 1812 and may have been named for Samuel Wilson. The actual origin is obscure. The first reference to Uncle Sam in formal literature (as distinct from newspapers) was in the 1816 allegorical book The Adventures of Uncle Sam, in Search After His Lost Honor by Frederick Augustus Fidfaddy, Esq.
While the figure of Uncle Sam specifically represents the government, the female figure of Columbia represents the United States as a nation. An archaic character, Brother Jonathan, was known to represent the American populace.
The earliest known personification of the United States was as a woman named Columbia, who first appeared in 1738 (pre-US) and sometimes was associated with another female personification, Lady Liberty.
Uncle Sam finally appeared after the War of 1812. Columbia appeared with either Brother Jonathan or Uncle Sam, but her use declined as a national person in favor of Liberty, and she was effectively abandoned once she became the mascot of Columbia Pictures in the 1920s.
A March 24, 1810, journal entry by Isaac Mayo (a midshipman in the US Navy) states:
weighed anchor stood down the harbor, passed Sandy Hook, where there are two light-houses, and put to sea, first and the second day out most deadly seasick, oh could I have got onshore in the hight [sic] of it, I swear that uncle Sam, as they call him, would certainly forever have lost the services of at least one sailor.
An 1810 edition of Niles' Weekly Register has a footnote defining Uncle Sam as "a cant term in the army for the United States." Presumably, it came from the abbreviation of the United States of America: U.S.
Samuel Wilson legend
The precise origin of the Uncle Sam character is unclear, but a popular legend is that the name "Uncle Sam" was derived from Samuel Wilson, a meatpacker from Troy, New York, who supplied rations for American soldiers during the War of 1812. There was a requirement at the time for contractors to stamp their name and where the rations came from onto the food they were sending. Wilson's packages were labeled "E.A.—U.S." When someone asked what that stood for, a co-worker jokingly said, "Elbert Anderson [the contractor] and Uncle Sam," referring to Wilson, though the U.S. actually stood for "United States".
Doubts have been raised as to the authenticity of this story, as the claim did not appear in print until 1842. Additionally, the earliest known mention definitely referring to the metaphorical Uncle Sam is from 1810, predating Wilson's contract with the government.
Development of the character
By the 1850s, the names Brother Jonathan and Uncle Sam were being used nearly interchangeably, to the point that images of what had previously been called "Brother Jonathan" were being called "Uncle Sam". Similarly, the appearance of both personifications varied wildly. For example, one depiction of Uncle Sam in 1860 showed him looking like Benjamin Franklin, while a contemporaneous depiction of Brother Jonathan looks more like the modern version of Uncle Sam, though without a goatee.
When we meet him in politics we call him Uncle Sam; when we meet him in society we call him Brother Jonathan. Here of late Uncle Sam alias Brother Jonathan has been doing a powerful lot of complaining, hardly doing anything else. [sic]
Uncle Sam did not get a standard appearance, even with the effective abandonment of Brother Jonathan near the end of the American Civil War, until the well-known recruitment image of Uncle Sam was first created by James Montgomery Flagg during World War I. The image was inspired by a British recruitment poster showing Lord Kitchener in a similar pose. It is this image more than any other that has influenced the modern appearance of Uncle Sam: an elderly white man with white hair and a goatee, wearing a white top hat with white stars on a blue band, a blue tail coat, and red-and-white-striped trousers.
Flagg's depiction of Uncle Sam was shown publicly for the first time, according to some, on the cover of the magazine Leslie's Weekly on July 6, 1916, with the caption "What Are You Doing for Preparedness?" More than four million copies of this image were printed between 1917 and 1918. Flagg's image was also used extensively during World War II, during which the US was codenamed "Samland" by the German intelligence agency Abwehr. The term was central in the song "The Yankee Doodle Boy", which was featured in 1942 in the musical Yankee Doodle Dandy.
There are two memorials to Uncle Sam, both of which commemorate the life of Samuel Wilson: the Uncle Sam Memorial Statue in Arlington, Massachusetts, his birthplace; and a memorial near his long-term residence in Riverfront Park, Troy, New York. Wilson's boyhood home can still be visited in Mason, New Hampshire. Samuel Wilson died on July 31, 1854, aged 87, and is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, Troy, New York.
In 1989, "Uncle Sam Day" became official. A Congressional joint resolution designated September 13, 1989, as "Uncle Sam Day", the birthday of Samuel Wilson. In 2015, the family history company MyHeritage researched Uncle Sam's family tree and claims to have tracked down his living relatives.
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- Jacques, George W. The Life and Times of Uncle Sam (2007). Troy, NY: IBT Global. ISBN 978-1933994178.
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- Uncle Sam: The man and the meme by Natalie Elder (National Museum of American History)
- Historical Uncle Sam pictures
- James Montgomery Flagg's 1917 "I Want You" Poster and other works at the Wayback Machine (archived October 28, 2004)
- What's the origin of Uncle Sam? The Straight Dope
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Labs/Ubiquity/Ubiquity 0.1.5 Release Notes
Back to Labs/Ubiquity.
Ubiquity 0.1.5 is a stability and reliability release. It's much more stable than 0.1.4 was, and has a wonderful new look that works across all platforms.
- New Look: Ubiquity has a new skin, called "Ubiquity Evolved" based on designs by Stephen Horlander.
- Stability: Ubiquity 0.1.5 is much more reliable.
- Developer Documentation: An easy-to-use and easy-to-read documentation system was incorporated into Ubiquity. See the latest documentation here.
If you already have Ubiquity, it will automatically update itself soon (you can also go to the add-ons manager and click "Find Updates" if you are feeling impatient). If you don't already have Ubiquity installed, you can get the latest version here.
Over ten people contributed to the code changed between Ubiquity 0.1.3 and 0.1.5. There way more thanks that should be given than can be expressed here. We did, however, want to call out two folks in particular for their work on envisioning and creating the skinning functionality: Yatrik Solanki and Abimanyu Raja.
We'd also like to thank Zach Lym for his ongoing work on Ubiquity user testing.
Finally, we'd like to extend a warm welcome to Christian Sonne, who has joined the group of core contributors. We'd also like to welcome Blair McBride to the team that's working on Ubiquity full time. You both of them, and the rest of us on #ubiquity on irc.mozilla.org.
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