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May 05, 2023
MoveBit Won the First Top 50 Awardees of Aptos Ecosystem Grant Program
On May 2nd, 2023, Aptos announced the top 50 projects in the first wave cohort of ecosystem grant recipients, with a total amount exceeding $3.5 million.
MoveBit is thrilled to be one of the top 50 awardees, which demonstrates Aptos’s recognition of MoveBit’s contribution to the entire Move ecosystem.
MoveBit, as the security audit expert focusing on the Move Ecosystem, collaborated with Aptos to conduct Formal Verification on Aptos Framework.The security of the Aptos Framework is the foundation for the safe development of various Move project applications on Aptos.Prior to conducting Formal Verification, the MoveBit team comprehensively analyzed the development resources and framework architecture of the Aptos Framework, and worked with the Aptos team to initiate formal verification based on Move Prover, which led to MoveBit being awarded the Phase 1 of the Aptos Ecosystem Grant Program.
We are very grateful for Aptos’ recognition and support, which will give MoveBit full confidence and strength to continue to protect the expansion and innovation of the entire ecosystem. And MoveBit will also continually provide high-quality technical services to all projects, attract more high-quality teams to choose Move ecosystem to build their projects.
MoveBit is a blockchain security company focused on the Move Ecosystem by pioneering the use of cutting-edge Formal Verification. The team consists of security professionals from academia and enterprise with 10 years of security experience. they were one of the earliest contributors to the Move ecosystem, working with Move developers to set the standard for secure Move applications and make the Move ecosystem the most secure Web3 destination. | <urn:uuid:6ce5576d-d789-4b9b-af38-b24dbf1d740c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.movebit.xyz/blog/post/Aptos-grant.html | 2023-09-24T22:45:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.917153 | 370 |
What to Watch this Week: 'Thunder Force,' 'Voyagers,' 'The Power,' & more!
If you're curious as to what new movie this week might be best for you, Moviefone is here to help you find it and watch it. This week's selection of movies features comedic superheroes, kids in space, a haunted hospital, canine companions, French skiers, and a queer war drama from South Africa.
Thunder Force (Netflix)
Melissa McCarthy's Lydia and Octavia Spencer's Emily met in school and have been best friends for decades. Or they used to be, anyway. Living in a world plagued by super-powered bad guys called known as Miscreants, Emily has spent her life working out how to grant superpowers to those that would fight for justice. And Lydia found her calling in... heavy equipment. Emily's brilliantly-derived serum gives Lydia super-strength, and though that strength was meant for Emily herself, she settles for invisibility. Now with comparable powers to the Miscreants, the two estranged friends form "Thunder Force," and with McCarthy's husband Ben Falcone directing, hilarity ensues.
Watch this if... you're a fan of Melissa McCarthy or Octavia Spencer, or if you think that superhero movies have been taking themselves way too seriously lately. Yes, we're looking at you, Justice League.
Voyagers (In Theaters)
One of the biggest challenges facing would-be planetary colonists is how humans could manage to live in an enclosed space to embark one a trip that could last for generations. The scientists in 'Voyagers' (led by Colin Farrell's Richard) theorize that if the humans in question were born into that enclosed space, then they wouldn't know what they were missing, and would be better suited for the trip. As the project's genetically engineered kids prepare for departure, Richard decides to join them at the last minute, to guide them as they grow up. After a few years in space, the now-young-adult colonists start to learn more about their environment, and they begin to question obligations to the colonization program. The disagreements lead to violent confrontations, and soon the entire crew's very survival is at risk.
Watch this if... you've ever wondered what would happen if beautiful people were raised in a bubble and sent into space, or you want to see Colin Farrell as a father figure.
The Power (Shudder)
Val (Rose Williams) is a nurse trainee working in a dilapidated hospital in East London in 1974. That year saw major power outages due to a miners strike, and these historical details set the stage for this ghost story. Most of the patients in the hospital have been evacuated to other facilities, but Val has to work the night shift, watching over the remaining patients in the parts of the hospital powered by a generator. Val hasn't told the other staff about her fear of the dark, related to her childhood trauma. A malevolent force in the hospital senses that fear (like they do), and uses the abuse from Val's past to torment her in the present.
Watch this if... you like scary movies with something to say.
We Don't Deserve Dogs (VOD)
Filmmakers Matthew Salleh and Rose Tucker have put together a documentary that examines the relationship between dogs and humans. By some quirk of evolution, one particular type of canine and one particular type of primate have formed a symbiotic relationship that has lasted for millennia. This isn't a science lesson, though; Salleh and Tucker focus on quite a few specific examples of relationships between dogs and people, and share the universal similarities in those relationships while also celebrating the differences across cultures.
Watch this if... you love dogs or even just animals in general. Or you need the reminder that there are still good things in the world.
Slalom (In select theaters and VOD)
In her debut feature director Charlène Favier takes on this story of Lyz (Noée Abita), a 15-year-old skiing star, and Fred (Jérémie Renier), her coach, and a former champion skier himself. Fred puts her through a grueling training program, both physical and mental, but Lyz meets those challenges and shows she has the potential to be an elite professional athlete. Fred's predatory nature becomes more obvious as training continues, and Lyz will need to discover how to get out from under his control.
Watch this if... you enjoy sharp dramas with powerful performances, and you can handle subtitles.
Moffie (In select theaters and VOD)
In 1980s Apartheid South Africa, military service was compulsory for all white boys over the age of 16. Young Nicolas (Kai Luke Brummer) has to complete his service and support his country against the "black danger," but there's another institutionalized bigotry Nicolas is trying to hide from, in the form of the Army's rampant homophobia. As Nicolas sees a possible relationship with a fellow recruit, it becomes harder and harder for him to survive the brutal sensibilities of the soldiers around him.
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Documentation of movizon CONTROL
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- movizon Control Resource Table Settings
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- movizon Control Installation Guide
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Attempted murder charges were filed Thursday against a Milwaukee woman for allegedly trying to shoot a state trooper who stopped to help after the vehicle she was driving slid into the ditch along Interstate 94 near Moorhead.
Melody Victoria Gray, 30, is also wanted in Wisconsin for kidnapping and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
It started as a routine call for trooper Mark Peterson, who stopped to assist a vehicle in the ditch Monday morning, but quickly turned violent.
Court documents say the vehicle did not have proper license plates, and while checking the vehicle identification, the trooper learned the vehicle was stolen in Wisconsin. He walked back to the vehicle and a passenger, Domonique Crayton, 29, stepped out the car.
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As Peterson attempted to handcuff Crayton, the woman got out of the car from the driver's seat holding a 9mm handgun, her arm extended. She "held the gun to the head area of the trooper and appeared to pull the trigger. The gun however did not discharge," according to the charging statement.
Peterson pulled himself and Crayton toward the back of the car while the woman allegedly tried to chamber a bullet. As she raised the gun again, the trooper fired his service weapon striking her in the right arm; she dropped the gun and ran into a field, where she was later found with a gunshot wound.
The trooper continued to try and handcuff Crayton and they both fell to the ground. He got the handcuffs on Clayton and got him into the back seat of his squad, where Crayton kicked out the windows.
In addition to the charge of attempted murder in the first degree, Gray is charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, and receiving stolen property in Clay County District Court in Moorhead.
Gray was hospitalized in Fargo after the shooting.
Crayton was also charged with damage to property for kicking out a squad car window after he was arrested. Charging documents say he has a current warrant out of Wisconsin for kidnapping, human trafficking, sexual assault and being a felon in possession of a firearm.
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Sustained attention and the frontal lobes.
Manly, T. & Robertson, I.H.
In P. Rabbitt (Ed.) Methodology of Frontal and Executive Function, pp.135-150. Hove: Psychology Press.
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Discusses the concept of vigilance performance in normal subjects and the application of these paradigms to neurological patients. In reviewing studies of frontal lobe lesions, traumatic brain injury and neuroimaging studies on normal subjects, the chapter considers the evidence for a dominant role of right dorsolateral prefrontal structures in maintaining a readiness to respond in the absence of sufficient environmental facilitation. It argues that reliance on simple time based performance decrements may miss fluctuating patterns in attention and that differences in experimental tasks such as rate of presentation, may produce quite distinct reasons for failure. Finally the chapter considers sustained attention as a process of monitoring ongoing performance against goals with the capacity to intervene to maintain activation when necessary - that is as an element of supervisory executive control. | <urn:uuid:0759cf36-003a-4991-a897-ab60170f6f7b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mrc-cbu.cam.ac.uk/bibliography/articles/3500/ | 2023-09-24T22:53:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.875452 | 263 |
There are many different kinds of hair out there, and each type requires additional work to properly style. If you are a hair care professional struggling to adapt to various clients and their needs, it’s essential to understand proper cutting techniques.
When it comes to long hair vs. short hair, which is easier to style? Here are some benefits of different hair lengths and tips to help your customers look their best.
Pros for Long Hair
Long hair is the most flexible hair type in that it’s easily adaptable for most styles. With the added length, you can easily straighten, curl, braid, or crimp the hair, among many other techniques. If your client is looking for a more feminine look, it’s recommended they maintain their length.
Furthermore, long hair fits nearly every jaw and head shape, giving you as the stylist more options. Lastly, it’s much easier to blend long hair, a process that adds texture and leaves your client satisfied.
Pros for Short Hair
We have to show some love for the short-haired individuals out there—this hairstyle is absolutely trendy and workable in the salon. As a stylist, you have less flexibility with shorter lengths, but you can create more unique textures and styles with some creativity!
You don’t have to use as much heat to properly style short hair, meaning your client leaves the salon with healthier hair. Since short hair is very striking, it’s acceptable to attempt more “out-there” shapes and lines. Ultimately, a great short ’do is an excellent choice for styling.
Which Is Easier?
So which hair type is easier to style? Is there really even an answer to that question? In truth, the “ease” factor comes down to two different aspects: the stylist’s skill and the client’s needs.
A successful cosmetologist can effectively communicate what styles are best for a customer’s hair and leave them with a hairdo that pleases both parties. As a stylist, practice cutting different lengths of hair—especially ones that you’re less talented at. With time, you’ll hone your craft, and every hair appointment will become a breeze.
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How quick can we accept a booking?
Most people assume an entertainment company would need weeks to put together something fun & unique for their event and most of the times we love when we have at least 2-3 weeks to really map out your vision and ideas to put it together for you.
Once in awhile we have less than 24 hours notice and we (most of the times) say YES!
With only a few hours to prepare we managed to create a fun, festive and colorful CandyLand Strolling Champagne experience for a wonderful group for CANVAS WORLDWIDE
Please remember if you would love us to exquisite your idea for you -we love having more time but we also want you to know- if you get a great idea at the last minute, we are the company to make it happen for you!
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New Policy Webpage Provides Improved Access to Documents
Policies, procedures and related documents are now more accessible with the launch of the Commission’s new website.
Under the section, Browse Policies and Procedures visitors gain quick access to preview all current policies, procedures, and guidelines. These are documents that have been approved and are in effect. Documents are searchable by title and document type. To search for specific text within a document, users must download the document.
The Policies Under Review section provides visitors access to all policies that are under review by the Commission for substantive revision, technical amendment, or recommendation to withdraw. This section also includes any policies, procedures, or guidelines that have been approved but are not yet active. Once an approved document is effective it becomes available under Browse Policies and Procedures.
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Non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is by far the most common type of lung cancer. About 85 out of every 100 cases of lung cancer are NSCLC. It starts when the cells that make up the lining of the lungs become abnormal. They grow very quickly and form a mass called a tumor. Treatment for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer usually involves surgery.
There are 2 main subtypes (kinds) of NSCLC, called adenocarcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. Other subtypes are not as common, including large cell neuroendocrine carcinomas and sarcomatoid carcinoma. MSK has world-class experts in classifying (describing) these subtypes. This lets us match the non-small cell lung cancer subtype to the best surgical procedures.
Adenocarcinoma starts in the cells that line the alveoli. These are the tiny air sacs in the lungs where oxygen enters the blood and carbon dioxide leaves it. About half of all NSCLCs cases are adenocarcinoma. It is the most common kind of lung cancer among smokers, nonsmokers, and people under age 45.
Squamous cell carcinoma
Squamous cell carcinoma starts in the cells that line the bronchial tubes in the center of the lungs. About 3 out of every 10 cases of lung cancers are squamous cell carcinoma. It is more common in men, and usually is linked to smoking. Squamous cell carcinoma is sometimes called epidermoid carcinoma.
Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma
Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma is also called undifferentiated lung cancer. About 5 out of every 100 non-small cell lung cancers are this type.
Sarcomatoid carcinoma is a rare cancer that is like both sarcoma and carcinoma. Sarcoma starts in the bone, cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, or other connective or supportive tissue. Carcinoma is cancer that starts in the skin or in tissues that line or cover organs. Sarcomatoid carcinoma looks like a mixture of these two types. | <urn:uuid:afab5e43-df98-406f-a038-5a038f3bbdaf> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mskcc.org/cancer-care/types/lung/types/non-small-cell-lung | 2023-09-25T00:36:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.916173 | 463 |
Each week, MPCS highlights a member of the faculty and staff so that our community can further deepen our relationships.
Title: PK4 Teacher
Number of Years in Profession: 13
Education: Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Minor in Spanish, Shorter College
Fun Fact: I enjoy baking specialty sugar cookies.
Connection to MPCS: My three children attend MPCS. Ethan is a sophomore; Katelyn is in eighth grade; and Owen is in fourth grade.
What Makes You Excited About Working at MPCS: The Sewell Cottage is one of the sweetest places on the campus. My fellow teachers are fabulous in every way, and I love helping the youngest Eagles get off to a great start in their school career. Each day is a light bulb day for someone! | <urn:uuid:d06aea00-75d9-4b6f-82fc-dc0cb1005f3a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mtparanschool.com/events/news/faculty-spotlight-angela-smith | 2023-09-24T23:05:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.945003 | 164 |
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- New technologies, capital-intensive infrastructures, and increasing concentrations of values in container traffic: Constantly mounting risks place demands on marine insurers
- Specialist knowledge and professional underwriting more important than ever
- Uniform security code in force worldwide from 1 July to protect ports and vessels
1966 saw the beginning of regular container traffic in the North Atlantic. Since then, this transport system has revolutionised global cargo traffic; more than 90% of the world's seaborne break-bulk cargo is now transported in these standardised boxes. It has required the establishment of logistical and transportation networks that span the entire world and new and complex infrastructures in the ports. The size of container ships has continually grown, the value of the goods transported has risen even quicker. The loss of a fully-laden unit can cost the insurance industry more than €1bn nowadays, a major loss in a large container terminal considerably more. The high loss potential is distributed through the international spread of risks between many markets. Claims experience has been volatile for decades. Professional underwriting and specialist know-how are more important than ever.
International container traffic has grown at an average of 8% p.a. in the last 25 years, a rate that is considerably higher than the 5% growth in world trade in the same period (IMF figures). The driving factor has been the need to save on costs, leading to a more efficient and swift handling and transportation of the goods and a steady increase in vessel size. In Hamburg, the proportion of cargo shipped in containers grew from 68.6% in 1990 to 96.1% in 2003.
There has been an immense increase in the concentrations of values and loss potentials, and the trend is still up. Today's large modern container ships, with capacities of up to 8,500 TEUs (20-foot standard containers), entail values exceeding US$ 1bn for cargo and hull insurers. Given the value of such vessels – approx. €300m each; and there are plans for much larger ones – a total loss would surpass all previous major losses in this sector. It would put a heavy burden on the ocean hull insurance sector, which has already been running at a loss for decades. In order to detach itself from the completely inadequate original conditions in this market, Munich Re has not assumed any reinsurance of this business on a proportional basis since the 1980s, as member of the Board of Management Christian Kluge explained to the press.
Depending on their geographical location, container terminals may be exposed to natural hazards – and in some cases to more than one at the same time: earthquake, hurricane, storm surge, flood, volcanic eruption, tsunami. To combat the potential accumulation of losses from, for example, natural catastrophes, the international marine insurance market has strived for a global division and spread of the risks involved.
In its publication "Containers – Transport. Technology. Insurance", Munich Re draws attention to the fact that it is not only the concentration of values per container, per means of conveyance, and per container terminal that has increased but at the same time the risk of man-made losses too. Terrorist attacks on, for example, container ships or ports may constitute a particular problem. In this context it is necessary to monitor the risks closely, especially as the hazard emanating from the possible application of radioactive, biological, or chemical substances is capable of generating overall losses above the billion euro mark. Against this backdrop, the supranational ISPS Code (International Ship and Port Facility Security Code) calls for radical security measures for terminals, port facilities, and ships as from 1 July 2004. Since 11 September 2001, cover for the terrorism risk is generally only offered for goods that are in the process of being transported or that are in intermediate storage for a short time.
In the wake of globalisation and the increasing international division of labour, container transportation is likely to remain an important growth sector particularly on Far East routes. In order to be able to provide advice and carry the risks emanating from the technical and organisational innovations in container transportation, insurers and reinsurers need expert knowledge more than ever before. The ability to link up technical, logistic, and underwriting knowledge is a precondition for risk assessment and for a selective assumption of risk at adequate prices and conditions. This is a course Munich Re is rigorously pursuing, the aim being to maintain optimum usage of its capital in the future and to continue providing its clients with tailor-made reinsurance solutions.
signed Kluge signed Küppers
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Get to Know Us
Meet Brea, an Herbalist who has been inspired by her experiences living in Thailand. Her desire to make a positive impact on people's lives stems from losing her father due to medical malpractice when she was just seven years old. Brea's journey led her to Virginia State University, where she earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management. However, it wasn't until she moved to Thailand and immersed herself in the world of herbs, holistic living, and minimalist lifestyle that she truly understood the power of food as medicine.
Brea is deeply passionate about enhancing the quality of life for others, and recognizes that each person's path to healing is unique. With her Masters of Science in Therapeutic Herbalism and over 10 years of experience in the field, Brea offers a variety of options to support individuals on their journey to wellness.
In addition to her extensive education and experience, it's worth noting that Brea has been in the herbal business for over 7 years. Her depth of experience has allowed her to develop a keen understanding of the power of plants and natural remedies, and to build a business that offers safe, effective, and compassionate support to individuals seeking to improve their health and wellness.
Musa Moon was created out of a need for safe and effective herbal options during Brea's pregnancy with her son. She developed her first tea blends, including Mommy Milk Tea and Womb Health (Pregnancy) Blend, after researching which herbs were safe for both her and her baby. As her knowledge and expertise grew, Brea expanded Musa Moon to offer over 150 organic bulk herbs, specially crafted tea blends, capsules, yoni steam blends, facial clays, essential oils, healing crystals, and more.
At Musa Moon, we believe that healing is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Brea is also an ordained minister who specializes in creating custom moments for lovers, and a full-spectrum doula with a focus on abortion and miscarriage support. She is committed to providing a safe and compassionate space for individuals to explore their unique healing journey.
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Agricultural chemicals refer to pesticides, veterinary drugs fertilizers, and growth regulators invested in agricultural production. Their use can promote the production of edible agricultural products and play a crucial role in the sustained and rapid development of agriculture. Agricultural chemicals can be divided into three categories, chemical fertilizers, pesticides, and agricultural film. Chemical fertilizer is a kind of fertilizer made by chemical or physical methods containing one or more nutrient elements needed for crop growth, which is mainly used to improve soil fertility and increase crop yield. Pesticides refer to chemicals used to control pests that endanger agricultural, forestry and animal husbandry production and regulate plant growth. The agricultural film is mainly used to cover the farmland, which can improve the ground temperature, ensure the soil moisture, make the seed germination and seedling rapid growth, and also suppress the growth of weeds.
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Christmas is Coming!
11th December 2022 @ 3:30 pm
Nottingham Chamber Singers, Nottingham Community Voices, Vocals Youth Choir, Nottingham Concert Orchestra
A traditional afternoon Christmas concert for all the family, with well-known carols and seasonal songs.
Online booking is now closed. We do have limited tickets still available which can be purchased on the door. The office is closed for the weekend, please come along to the Albert Hall on Sunday from 3pm to watch!
Full £13, £10, £8; Conc. £12, £9, £7; Child/Student £5
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Recently I saw the results of a study by Kenneth Alpus and Carlos Abril (2011) on the current demographics of instrumental music students in our high schools. To put the results simply, males, non native English speakers, Hispanics, and low income students were much less likely to stay in instrumental music into their high school years, if they even participated in them at all. A free analysis of the study is available over at Science Daily. A similar study of middle school students by Daryl W. Kinney (2009) found many of the same generalities in that students from higher income families and two parent households were more likely to join and stay in the band program through the end of middle school. In light of this maybe it is easier to see and understand why enrollment in United States high school music classes have fallen to around 20% nationally while at the same time over 40% of Americans could be classified as being “low income.â€
I recently did a blog post on the concerns that I heard from directors at a recent conference that adding a guitar program in their school will hurt their band program in terms of enrollment and prestige. When I really tried to put the results of the two previously mentioned studies together I began to see the true vision of the ideas put forth by NAfME President Scott Shuler and others that we have to change the way we look at our profession and force our programs to change to meet the needs of the students that we are not currently reaching. When you think of it in those terms the push by our national leaders to add more non-traditional music classes (guitar, piano keyboard,mariachi, steel band, rock ensembles, music technology, etc.) to our curriculum makes a whole lot of sense.
These non-traditional courses appeal more to those lower socio-economic groups when compared to the more affluent instrumental classes. That’s not to say that band programs can’t reach low SES students. We see examples of that fact touted almost every day, but getting those programs to work above that 20% participation level often requires a huge amount of effort and money, both of which are often in short supply in most districts. So, to make a short point from a long discussion here, once again the idea of changing the face of music education in our schools is validated. The hard part for most schools will be finding teachers that are willing to change their own deeply ingrained ideas about traditional band, orchestra, and secondary music education classes.
High School Music Ensemble Students in the United States: A Demographic Profile Journal of Research in Music Education July 2011 59: 128-145, first published on May 11, 2011
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I am professional 42 years (1981) as plumber,pipefitter and Gas Safe Engineer ( Domestic and Commercial) I am trainer at a training centre in Cardiff for newcomer Gas Safe Engineers.
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E-commerce refers to the buying and selling of products or services through the internet. It has revolutionized the way people shop, making it more convenient, accessible, and efficient. In this post, we will delve into the definition of e-commerce, types of e-commerce, examples of e-commerce websites, and the advantages of e-commerce.
Definition of E-commerce:
E-commerce, short for electronic commerce, refers to the buying and selling of goods or services over the internet. It includes various activities such as product browsing, ordering, payment, and delivery. E-commerce has expanded the reach of businesses beyond the traditional brick-and-mortar store, allowing them to reach customers globally. It has transformed the retail industry and has enabled consumers to purchase products from the comfort of their own homes.
Types of E-commerce:
There are several types of e-commerce, including:
1. Business-to-Consumer (B2C)
This is the most common type of e-commerce, where businesses sell directly to consumers. Examples of B2C e-commerce include Amazon, Flipkart, and Walmart.
2. Consumer-to-Consumer (C2C)
This type of e-commerce involves consumers selling directly to other consumers. Examples of C2C e-commerce include eBay, Amazon Marketplace, and Craigslist.
3. Business-to-Business (B2B)
This type of e-commerce involves businesses selling products or services to other businesses. Examples of B2B e-commerce include Alibaba, ThomasNet, and Global Sources.
4. Consumer-to-Business (C2B)
In this type of e-commerce, consumers offer products or services to businesses. This type of e-commerce is less common, but it is becoming more popular as more people are freelancing and starting their own businesses. Examples of C2B e-commerce include Fiverr, Upwork, and Freelancer.
5. Mobile E-commerce
Mobile e-commerce refers to the buying and selling of products or services through mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets. Mobile e-commerce is becoming increasingly popular due to the rise of mobile devices and the convenience they offer. Examples of mobile e-commerce include Amazon’s mobile app and Flipkart’s mobile app.
Examples of E-commerce Websites:
Amazon is one of the largest e-commerce websites in the world, offering a wide range of products, including books, electronics, clothing, and groceries. Amazon has expanded to offer services such as Amazon Prime, which provides access to streaming services and free shipping, making it an attractive option for customers.
Flipkart is an Indian e-commerce website that offers a wide range of products, including electronics, books, clothing, and home appliances. Flipkart has a large customer base in India and is known for its fast delivery and quality customer service.
Alibaba is a Chinese e-commerce website that specializes in wholesale products. It offers a wide range of products, including electronics, clothing, and home goods, making it an attractive option for businesses looking to purchase products in bulk.
eBay is a consumer-to-consumer e-commerce website that allows users to buy and sell items. eBay offers a wide range of products, including collectibles, electronics, clothing, and home goods. eBay is known for its auction-style format, making it a popular option for those looking to purchase unique or hard-to-find items.
Advantages of E-commerce:
One of the biggest advantages of e-commerce is convenience. Customers can shop from the comfort of their own homes, avoiding the hassle of traffic, parking, and lines at the store. E-commerce also allows customers to shop at any time, as online stores are open 24/7.
2. Wide Selection
E-commerce provides customers with access to a much wider selection of products compared to traditional brick-and-mortar stores. Online stores can offer a vast range of products without having to worry about limited physical space, making it easier for customers to find the products they need.
3. Lower Prices
E-commerce often offers lower prices compared to traditional brick-and-mortar stores. This is due to the lower overhead costs of operating an online store, such as lower rent and staffing expenses. It also allows customers to easily compare prices from different online stores, making it easier to find the best deal.
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E-commerce has increased accessibility for both customers and businesses. Customers can access a wider range of products and services from anywhere in the world, and businesses can reach a global audience. E-commerce has made it easier for small businesses to compete with larger businesses, as it levels the playing field and provides equal opportunities for all.
It allows businesses to personalize their offerings to customers, providing a more customized shopping experience. For example, businesses can use customer data to make product recommendations, send personalized offers and promotions, and improve the overall shopping experience.
6. Easy Payment Options
This offers a variety of payment options, including credit and debit cards, PayPal, and digital wallets. This makes it easier and more convenient for customers to make purchases, as they can choose the payment option that best suits their needs. In addition, the use of secure payment gateways ensures that customers’ financial information is protected and safe from fraud.
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It has improved customer service by providing customers with easy access to information and support. Online stores often have detailed product descriptions, customer reviews, and 24/7 support, making it easier for customers to make informed purchasing decisions. In addition, businesses can use customer feedback and data to improve their products and services, providing a better overall experience for customers.
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HP Pavilion 15-d101tx is an entertainment notebook, which uses Intel Haswell i5-4200M 2.5GHz dual-core processor. It’s integrated Intel HD Graphics 4600 graphics card. The laptop also adopted the NVIDIA GeForce GT 820M graphics card, it also comes with 4GB DDR3L 1600MHz memory, and 500GB HDD hard drive. Today we take a look at its internal structure.
In this guide, I’ll explain how to disassemble HP Pavilion 15-d000 to remove the bottom case, hard drive, RAM, DVD drive, keyboard, palm rest, wireless card, heat sink, cooling fan, card reader, and motherboard.
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Today, Motorola officially showed its long-distance charging technology. The general manager of Lenovo’s mobile phone business department in China, @ Magic Jinge, said that the distance of the charging a can be far greater than the current contact charging based on Qi technology, and it supports simultaneous charging of multiple mobile phones, Has a higher degree of freedom, but also has safety performance, which is a true wireless charging.
He also asked everyone about their needs. It is expected that this technology will be added to the future Motorola Edge series.
The video shows that when two Motorola Edge mobile phones are placed at a distance of 1 meter and 80 cm, both mobile phones can be charged. When the charging transmitter is blocked by the hand, both mobile phones stop charging. After removing the hand, the phone starts to charge again.
It is understood that as early as 2017, the technology company uBeam showed its own wireless charging technology for the first time, claiming to have developed a technology that can convert ultrasound into electrical energy.
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7 Healthy Habits to Relieve Stress
There are many different causes of stress, and there are just as many ways to relieve it. Stress can grossly affect your heart health and can increase your chance of chronic disease. To help you reduce your stress levels, Good Days has 7 healthy living tips.
Throughout the day, your muscles can become stiff and tired. When muscles cramp like that, they can reduce your body’s blood flow causing your blood pressure to skyrocket. You should stretch at least twice a day – when you wake up and when you go to bed. You can also try these stretches for limited mobility.
Spend Time Outside
Whether it’s taking a walk around the block or just eating lunch outside, spending time outside is important to healthy living. Not only can spending time outdoors relieve stress, but it can also ease depression and strengthen your immune system.
Get a Good Night’s Rest
Not getting enough sleep is one of the most consistent indicators of poor health. A good night’s sleep is directly related to stress level, but sleep affects a lot more things than just stress levels. It also affects your heart health.
Do Something You Enjoy
It’s always a good day when you can smile. Studies have shown that when you do something that puts you in a good mood, it creates an upward spiral that positively affects the rest of your day. In other words, doing something you enjoy every day (no matter how small) helps you overcome stress and keep a smile on your face.
Avoid Process Foods
Foods that are rich in refined sugars and white flour dangerously increases insulin levels and release the stress hormone. Junk food, fried foods, artificial sweeteners and foods with lots of preservatives also causes your body to involuntarily release the stress hormone.
Who doesn’t love a warming cup of tea now and then? It helps to calm the nerves and relax. Drinking tea also means you’re consuming herbs that are known for their relaxation and calming effects. The different types of tea also have their own unique benefits.
Eat More Ginger
This is an excellent and simple way to relieve stress. Ginger has been used as a homeopathic stress reliever for a long time, and recently studies have proven that ginger does indeed help to reduce stress levels. Sure, lots of things can happen that may stress us out, but it’s important to remember the ways that can help calm us back down. With healthy living, you can naturally and easily relieve stress, increase heart health and decreases your chances of chronic disease. | <urn:uuid:a993f742-0f38-4abb-b595-af8bb7afff64> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.mygooddays.org/blog/7-healthy-habits-relieve-stress | 2023-09-24T23:50:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.947401 | 532 |
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Works to support your body's use of sugar and also plays a role in the metabolism of proteins and fats. This supplement can be used as part of your diet to help maintain a healthy blood sugar level.
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Project SummaryAntibiotic resistant bacterial pathogens are a major threat to public health. Pseudomonas aeruginosa is aGram-negative opportunistic pathogen displaying high levels of antibiotic resistance even in the absence ofnovel acquired mutations. This resistance is mediated in part by the outer membrane barrier, which alsocontributes to resistance to host-derived antimicrobial peptides and is an essential structure for bacterialsurvival. Despite this, relatively few inhibitors targeting outer membrane biogenesis have been developed andmultiple elements of outer membrane biology are poorly understood. This project has used InsertionSequencing (InSeq) as a transposon mutagenesis strategy to identify genetic determinants of envelope-mediated intrinsic antibiotic resistance. Informed by InSeq results we used a novel resource, an arrayed libraryof P. aeruginosa strains expressing camelid intrabodies, to identify candidate inhibitors of P. aeruginosa outermembrane barrier function. This proposed work will explore the phenotypic impacts of the 14 most promisingcandidate inhibitors and identify binding partners of five selected intrabodies in order to propose mechanismsof action and gain new insights into major antibiotic resistance mechanisms in this opportunistic pathogen. | <urn:uuid:bb562006-0dfb-4157-8234-5730a8910b1d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.nal.usda.gov/research-tools/food-safety-research-projects/using-intrabodies-identify-determinants-intrinsic | 2023-09-24T23:46:02Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.871361 | 252 |
The Power of Memes: How it Shapes Modern-Day Pop Culture
Memes, often humorous and satirical takes on cultural references, have become an integral part of modern-day pop culture. It’s not just about the laughs anymore; the internet phenomenon is changing the way we see things. From politics to music, movies to fashion, memes have the power to shape the perception of entire generations.
The Birth of Memes
The first meme can be traced back to the dawn of humanity, where cave drawings showcased the struggles of everyday life. Fast forward to the 21st century, and memes have evolved to adapt to the digital age. The earliest known meme, the “Dancing Baby,” was created in 1996 and was instantly shared across the web, paving the way for the countless memes we share today.
The Psychology Behind Memes
Memes work because they trigger strong emotions in people. The combination of relatable visuals and witty captions elicits humor, and humor has the power to unite people. The meme culture is a sign of social evolution, as it makes light of sensitive topics, breaking down barriers and building bridges between people of different backgrounds.
Memes and the Music Industry
The music industry has also taken note of the power of memes. Memes have become a tool for promoting music and creating a new fan base. Drake’s “Hotline Bling” is a perfect example of how a meme can launch a song to the top of the charts. A meme featuring the chorus of the song went viral, turning it into a cultural phenomenon overnight.
Memes and Politics
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The Future of Memes
As technology continues to evolve, so will memes. They will continue to adapt and grow in popularity, shaping modern-day pop culture, and influencing our perceptions of society, politics, and more. Memes are a sign of how people are beginning to express themselves in new ways, using images and humor to connect with others around the world.
In conclusion, memes are an undeniable force in modern-day pop culture, offering a unique way to communicate and entertain. They may be silly, but make no mistake, they hold real power in shaping our ideas of society, politics, and more. As we move forward in this digital age, it is clear that memes will continue to hold a special place in our lives. | <urn:uuid:2f5a696d-cf38-436d-a4cd-7c95c88156ab> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.nalug.net/the-power-of-memes-how-it-shapes-modern-day-pop-culture/ | 2023-09-25T00:58:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.948696 | 544 |
To those who have ever had the pleasure of an adventure at Nambiti Hills Private Game Experience, you might have met Ranger Graham Adams. With his contagious smile and incredible knowledge of this bush, he’s become a firm favourite with guests. We asked if we could share a little more on him and his story with our followers and in true Graham style, we got a grin and two thumbs up.
As a level 2 trails guide at Nambiti Hills, Graham has over a decade of experience in the bush. This time has seen him work as a guide, trainer, manager and overall wildlife enthusiast, spending every day seeking new experiences, knowledge, adventures, and the next adrenaline rush with all of Africa’s incredible creatures. Having worked between Zululand, Botswana, the Kruger and now Nambiti, he’s honed his passion for walking safaris and the amazing microflora and fauna of the bush, something he shares wherever he goes.
The start of his career in the bush began after he left school with training on the Limpopo River, bordering Botswana. Although he was never exposed to the bush growing up, he always felt a calling to be part of it, a call we are so glad he answered. His lack of knowledge of the bush never stopped him. In fact, it only increased his hunger to know more about the land and the species who call it home. In starting his career from scratch, he would take guests out for the first time as a qualified guide and see many animals for the first time himself.
Starting out as an 18-year-old ranger with basic qualifications was tough for Graham, which is why he decided to attain further qualifications. He believes he’s stronger for this experience, along with other hardships he’s endured over the course of his life. Struggles aside, Graham believes in gratitude and in being thankful for each day, for his surroundings and a chance to do what he loves every single day. After all, he seems to think we humans lead mundane day-to-day lives and that the animals have it way better than we do. We’ve got to say… we agree.
His favourite part of his job? The co-workers might be wild (pun intended) but the office has a great view, the clients are fantastic and there’s no greater more rewarding industry to be in.
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Consul-General Matsumoto Attends Brentwood High School Japanese Culture Club Inaugural Meeting
On August 17, Consul General Matsumoto visited Brentwood High School in suburban Nashville to attend the inaugural meeting of the Japanese Culture Club. Rachel Buck, a junior at Brentwood High School, has just returned from studying in Japan through the Rotary Club Youth Exchange Program. Brentwood High School is currently hosting Ms. Hikari Maeda from Osaka Prefecture through the Rotary Club Youth Exchange Program too. At the Japanese Culture Club's inaugural meeting, Rachel and Hikari both spoke about their exchange experiences. The inaugural meeting was attended by Brentwood High School students, faculty, and staff, as well as representatives from the Rotary Club. | <urn:uuid:dbee1a7c-7b3e-46c8-a388-726bf281f333> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.nashville.us.emb-japan.go.jp/itpr_en/brentwood-hs.html | 2023-09-25T00:40:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.958367 | 158 |
New exporter-based certification to ease exports of Seychelles products to EU |09 February 2023
● REX system will come into force in July
Seychelles’ exporters have learned about a new online database development system, introduced by the European Union called REX system, which they will be using effective July 2023, when they export to European countries.
REX system will replace the EUR.1 certificate presently being issued for goods originating from Seychelles.
According to the classification, valuation and origin manager at customs division, Gerda Cesar, the system will allow exporters to self-certify the origin of their products without prior authentication by the customs division of the Seychelles Revenue Commission, simply by making a ‘statement of origin’ on their invoice or other commercial documents.
On Tuesday morning, the exporters were able to get details about the new changes in procedure and guidelines, including how to register into the system and make origin declarations on invoices, through a half-day seminar, organised by the customs division at the Care House, in Victoria.
The session included a detailed presentation by a senior trade and customs expert, Danilo Desiderio, on behalf of GOPA Worldwide Consulting, a German-based company that coordinates the EU-funded long-term technical assistance programme to support the implementation of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) in Seychelles.
Registration for a REX number is free of charge. Ms Cesar said the REX number will be issued once, and once this is done, exporters will be using the same number every time they export goods to EU countries. This will save time and cost.
“Currently what happens is that every time the exporter has a consignment leaving the country, he or she has to provide a EUR.1 certificate where they pay R100 for each consignment. With the REX system this will fade out, meaning the R100 will no longer be necessary,” explained Ms Cesar.
She said monitoring of goods by the customs division will continue as the exporters will have to fill in an information sheet detailing all the goods being exported.
During Tuesday’s session, exporters were able to seek clarification about the new system. To note there are presently 18 exporters registered and the goods they export vary from fish to cinnamon.
Paul Rouillon, who is into exporting recycled oil, said although he welcomes the initiative as it will give businesses online presence and make it easier for potential customers to learn about them, the R100 savings they will make on each consignment is not really significant.
“For me at the end of the day, another form, another step. Going online simplifies my work, because I will not have to travel with a lot of documents to Mahé, since I am based on Praslin, sit there and wait for it to be stamped, so it is one less hassle. Also the idea of potential clients learning about you when searching online to see whether you are registered that is a benefit I guess especially if you do not have a website,” said Mr Rouillon.
For his part, Pascal Azemia from Seward Company Limited said they will wait for July to see how the system actually works. “From what they have explained today the new system I suppose will simplify all our procedures but we will wait and see if that is the case,” he told Seychelles NATION.
All details about the REX system are available on the European Commission website.
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Lanin National Park is located in Argentina along the border of Chile. It is situated in central part south of Laguna Blance and north of Los Arrayanes National Parks . The national park encompasses an area of 1,591 square miles (4,120,67 sq km) making it the third largest national park in Argentina.
The focal point of the park is the stunning Lanin Volcano and the surrounding Andean mountains. Among the mountainous region are over 20 lakes accompanied by several rivers, and streams. Huechulafquen Lake is a glacial lake with views of the renowned Lanin Volcano.
Vegetation includes some rare trees that include the Monkey-puzzle tree, Rauli, and the Roble beech. This is primarily a combination Andean-Patagonia forest. The pehuen and the pellin oak are some of the other common trees. The pristine forests combined with the mountain backgrounds and abundant glacial lakes to create incredible breathtaking landscapes.
The wildlife of Lanin is consistent with the animals found in neighboring Nahuel Huapi National Park. It is haven for birdwatchers with both migratory and endemic species found within the borders of the protected area.
The lakes and waterbased activiites like fishing are some of the highlights. Other highlights include the mountainous terrain and the snow-covered Lanin Volcano.
Lanin is a nearly symmetrical cone-shaped stratovolcano that features annual snow coverage. The volcano sits on the border of Argentina and Chile and serves as the focal point of Villarrica National Park in Chile.
Climbing the mountain is one of the highlights. Lanin is easier than many other neighboring volcano mountains, however, it does come with increased exposure. Visitors can contact the Argentine National Parks management team for permits and access.
Lanin Volcano reaches a summit of 12,388 feet (3,776 m) making it the tallest peak in the area. Basalt is the most prevalent rock across the mountain. There are two trekking paths with one occuring on the southern side and the other located on the northern side.
Huechulafquen Lake is a glacial lake nestled in the Andean mountains with views of Lanin. The lake stretches over a distance of 19 miles (30 km) with only a width of 3.1 miles (5 km). The name is drawn from its unique length to width. The surface of the lake covers an area of 30.2 square miles (78.2 sq km).
There are many trails around and near lake Huechulafquen for those who want to hike. There are also water activities such as canoeing and fishing that can be leveraged as well.
Things To Do:
Horseback riding, fishing, canoeing, and hiking are common activities for visitors of the park. There are over 20 glacial lakes, several rivers and streams, and abundant summits creating many different opportunties for exploration. Difficulty levels vary from easy to more challenging leaving something for everyone.
Lanin National Park Trails
Hiking is one of the most common activities associated with the park. Climbing Lanin is relatively easy and can be accomplished in two days. Trail difficulty ranges from the short and easy to the full-day treks up to mountian summits. Many different hiking environments and experiences are available as well.
Chivo Summit Climb
This day trek ascends 6,771.6 feet (2,064 m) and is a popular option for visitors who like to climb up to summits within the same day. It is one of a few peaks that can be ascended in one day.
Colorado Summit Trail
Reaching the top of Colorado peak is another single day trek. Hikers will ascend 5,820 feet (1,774 m) and is a popular option for visitors who like to climb up to summits within the same day.
Mallo Peak Trail
Mallo This day hike treks up 6,368 feet (1,941 m) and is another popular summit for visitors who like to reach mountain peaks within the same day.
Cascada Chacin Trail
This trail is a short 1.3 mile ( km) trail that only ascends 390 feet ( m). Hikers will walk along the Chachin river and one of the highlights is the Chacin Waterfall. Much of the trek is through the Valdivian jungle ecosystem.
Cascada Quechuquina Trail
This trail can be completed in about an hour. The hike covers a distance of 1.7 miles ( km) with an ascent of 479 feet). It follows part of the Quechuquina Stream and reveals a striking waterfall. Much of the trail is through rich vegetation and lush forests.
Lanin National Park was created to protect a significant collection of Andean-Patagonian trees. Some of the more rare parts of the forest include the Roble beech, the Rauli, and the Monkey-puzzle trees.
- Lanin Volcano
- Lakes: Huechualfquen, Alumine, and Lacar
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Quercetin benefits the body in a great variety of ways. What is quercetin and how can it do so much?
Quercetin (pronounced KWAIR-sit-in) belongs to a class of water-soluble plant pigments called flavonoids. It is found in onions, apples, green tea, black tea, leafy green vegetables and beans. It is a potent antioxidant combating the destructive "free radical" molecules that play a part in many diseases. Research into plant flavonoids is fairly recent so expect more benefits to be discovered.
Here are some of the many known quercetin benefits:
Quercetin inhibits the aggregation (abnormal clotting) of platelets, fibrin and other blood components and thus has an anti-clotting function that can help improve circulation.
Quercetin protects the lens of the eyes from opacification (becoming cloudy) and oxidative damage from the high levels of hydrogen peroxide common in people with cataracts. It is a strong inhibitor of an enzyme that plays a part in the formation of diabetic cataracts, neuropathy, and retinopathy.
Quercetin reduces the production of uric acid by inhibiting xanthine oxidase, and thus can ease gout symptoms.
Quercetin reduces allergy symptoms especially those to pollen by inhibiting the production and release of histamine and other allergic and inflammatory substances. It has been shown in lab studies to reduce the effects of IgE mediated reactions.
It may also be helpful for hayfever, hives, sinusitis, asthma, and inflammation disorders.
Quercetin reduces joint inflammation. There have been several reports of people who increased their flavonoid intakes and felt symptomatic relief from rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia.
Improves the health of capillaries and connective tissues.
Quercetin can help with alleviating bruising, edema, varicose veins, and fragile capillaries.
Quercetin has shown in test tube and animal studies to have anti-cancer effects.
One study suggests that quercetin is helpful for prostate health. Preliminary studies indicate that quercetin may inhibit the proliferation of androgen-independent human prostatic tumor cells.
Test tube, animal, and some population-based studies suggest that quercetin may reduce the risk of atherosclerosis.
It enhances the action of vitamin C, another antioxidant.
Quercetin, may be associated with decreased risk of cardiovascular disease by stabilizing and protecting vascular endothelial cells against oxidative and proinflammatory insults. (J Nutr. 2004 Apr;134(4):771-5.)
Quercetin appears to be one of the first plant compounds proven in a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial to reduce susceptibility to viral illnesses such as the common cold. (Med Sci Sports Exerc. 2007 September. Nieman DC, et al.. Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science, Appalachian State University, Boone, NC). This may one of the quercetin benefits with the greatest potential.
Quercetin reduces damage to kidneys in rats given a toxin or a chemotherapy drug such as cisplatin. Pre-treatment with quercetin protected the livers of rats given toxins. (Phytomedicine. 2004 Jul;11(5):424-30)
Quercetin provides significant symptomatic improvement in most men with chronic pelvic pain syndrome.
Quercetin may protect brain cells from damage. Rat brain cells exposed to the antioxidant quercetin resisted damage much better than those not treated, a team at Cornell University in New York found.
Quercetin can slow pancreatic cancer cell growth in mice and curb the spread of cells by triggering a series or reactions that causes the cells to self-destruct. (International Journal of Cancer 2002:98;761-769.)
Quercetin, in combination with the flavonols kaempferol and myricetin reduced the risk of pancreatic cancer by 23 percent in an 8-year. (American Journal of Epidemiology 166(8): 924-931)
Quercetin also increases mitochondria which are the organelles in every body cell that produce energy.
Mark Davis, Director of the Psychoneuroimmunology of Exercise and Nutrition Laboratory at the University of South Carolina in Columbia (It's an exercise just saying all that!) found that mice given even fairly low doses of quercetin for seven days had a 30% increase in the number of mitochondria in their muscle and brain cells.
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Welcome to Notes from the Field, a video series straight from our TNC scientists in the field.
Meet some of the amazing species that support the ecosystems we all rely on—they’re also pretty cute! This variety of life is what we call biodiversity. The habitat we protect for these species can sequester carbon at incredible rates, a critical tool in our fight against climate change.
Say hello to the animals and plants that work behind the scenes to make our lives possible, and find out what The Nature Conservancy is doing to protect them.
EPISODE 11: Environmental Education
EPISODE 10: Mapping Kelp with Drones
EPISODE 9: Rats! Protecting Santa Cruz Island from Furry Invaders
EPISODE 8: Building Homes for Salmon
EPISODE 7: Scouting for Whales
What would our oceans be without whales? Thanks to Scout, we have a better way to keep them safe.
EPISODE 6: Join the Fire Line on a Controlled Burn!
We are living in a world where the fire season never ends. The work we do to protect our forests today, will ensure that we still have forests tomorrow and beyond.
EPISODES 4 & 5: Tracking the Elusive Giant Kangaroo Rat and Blunt Nosed Leopard Lizard
At TNC we often say that nature is our solution, and the giant kangaroo rat is a natural problem-solver.
EPISODE 3: Red-legged Frogs Hop to New Habitat
The California red-legged frog was once common up and down the West Coast. As the largest native frog in the Western United States, it was even a food source for the 49ers during the California Gold Rush.
EPISODE 2: A Dating Service for Salmon
In some years less than 10 adult coho survive to spawn in the Garcia River. Which makes it really hard to find a mate, especially one who isn’t a sibling or a cousin.
EPISODE 1: Making a Splash in Baja California Sur
In just 24 hours, El Manglito took what is normally a multi-year process that requires fisheries scientists and government funding, and did it with local community members for free. | <urn:uuid:d8b3b2f6-c37f-4bca-9fc4-09c83b41bf98> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/protect-water-and-land/land-and-water-stories/notes-from-the-field/ | 2023-09-24T23:54:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.930925 | 458 |
The Red Bull Arena is home to the New York Red Bulls Soccer Team, a member of Major League Soccer (MLS). The design of the Arena, which is on par with major soccer stadiums around the world, features a roof that extends past the field’s touchlines and provides coverage from inclement weather. Located in Harrison, New Jersey, the Arena has a seating capacity of 25,000 including 30 luxury sky boxes and 1,000 clubseats. It is within walking distance of the Harrison PATH ( commuter) station, making it accessible via a 15-minute subway ride from New York City.
Large entertainment venues such as the Red Bull Arena require specialized security solutions and experienced system integrators to implement the system. The design/build had to take into account the differences in how the video surveillance and security system would be used on game/event days as opposed to non-game/event days. Additionally, to help ensure complete visual coverage, several of the cameras had to be installed at extreme heights both inside and outside the building. Finally, because management offices are located in the facility, additional security for these private areas of the Arena had to be implemented and integrated into the main system.
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Jennifer Moeller Lechner is the Executive Director of the North Carolina Equal Access to Justice Commission, a position she has held since 2008. Before moving to North Carolina, she founded and operated a Maine-based company focused on legal association management. . Lechner began her career as the legislative counsel to the Maine State Bar Association where she lobbied the state and federal government on behalf of Maine’s largest professional trade association.
Lechner has served as a consultant to access to justice entities, legal aid organizations, bar associations, and political candidates. She is the Vice President of Membership for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. She is an author of articles on access to justice and a frequent speaker at law schools and state and national conferences.
Lechner has found her legal community home in NCAJ. It is a member-driven, diverse organization where all volunteers have an opportunity to be involved. Her work with NCAJ has allowed her to collaborate with other members and use her professional skills to advance both the mission of NCAJ and justice in North Carolina. | <urn:uuid:e87ab3fc-156a-4a36-9dbd-92549aa1050d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ncaj.com/people/jennifer-m-lechner | 2023-09-25T01:01:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.968772 | 219 |
Professional Development Seminar Planning Committee
The committee plans session content and activities, identifies speakers, and conducts other tasks that contribute to the success of the Professional Development Seminar. Committee members serve a one year term of office.
Legislative Staff Achievement Award Committee
The annual Legislative Staff Achievement Award was created by the Legislative Staff Coordinating Committee to recognize excellence in supporting the work of a state legislature and strengthening the legislative institution. Each staff section associated with NCSL may name up to two recipients–individuals, teams or legislative offices–for recognition each year. The NALIT Staff Achievement Award Committee solicits nominations and recommends award recipients for the NALIT Legislative Staff Achievement Award, based on criteria outlined on the NALIT website. Committee members serve a one year term of office.
The NALIT Nominating Committee is responsible for compiling a slate of nominees for the offices of chair, vice chair and secretary. This slate is submitted by the chair of the Nominating Committee for a vote of the general members of the Association at the NCSL Legislative Summit. Nominees are elected by a simple majority of the general members of the association present and voting. Committee members serve a one year term of office.
Online Democracy Award Committee
The Online Democracy Award is sponsored by NCSL’s Legislative Information and Communication Staff Section (LINCS) and the National Association of Legislative Information Technology (NALIT). Each year, the Selection Committee, made up of past winners, considers nominations from official legislative websites developed and maintained by or under the authority of (a) a state legislature, (b) a legislative chamber, or (c) an officially-recognized legislative partisan caucus. Committee members serve a two-year term of office. | <urn:uuid:e9870f40-30b4-4d45-8f90-cc87442cd295> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ncsl.org/legislative-staff/nalit/nalit-2013-legislative-summit-agenda | 2023-09-24T23:19:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.927321 | 362 |
Bone marrow stromal cells create a permissive microenvironment for myeloma development: a new stromal role for Wnt inhibitor Dkk1.
Fowler JA., Mundy GR., Lwin ST., Edwards CM.
The rapid progression of multiple myeloma is dependent upon cellular interactions within the bone marrow microenvironment. In vitro studies suggest that bone marrow stromal cells (BMSC) can promote myeloma growth and survival and osteolytic bone disease. However, it is not possible to recreate all cellular aspects of the bone marrow microenvironment in an in vitro system, and the contributions of BMSCs to myeloma pathogenesis in an intact, immune competent, in vivo system are unknown. To investigate this, we used a murine myeloma model that replicates many features of the human disease. Coinoculation of myeloma cells and a BMSC line, isolated from myeloma-permissive mice, into otherwise nonpermissive mice resulted in myeloma development, associated with tumor growth within bone marrow and osteolytic bone disease. In contrast, inoculation of myeloma cells alone did not result in myeloma. BMSCs inoculated alone induced osteoblast suppression, associated with an increase in serum concentrations of the Wnt signaling inhibitor, Dkk1. Dkk1 was highly expressed in BMSCs and in myeloma-permissive bone marrow. Knockdown of Dkk1 expression in BMSCs decreased their ability to promote myeloma and the associated bone disease in mice. Collectively, our results show novel roles of BMSCs and BMSC-derived Dkk1 in the pathogenesis of multiple myeloma in vivo. | <urn:uuid:5f054bed-673b-4255-8878-043f91091d1c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ndorms.ox.ac.uk/publications/312811 | 2023-09-24T23:01:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.896465 | 354 |
New construction of a 3600 sf “flagship” branch office for the Union Bank. This technologically advanced branch office has quickly become a community focal point for the Town of Jeffersonville, VT.
Designed with the corporate practice of environmental sustainability, the shell of this building far exceeds the typical standards for energy efficiency. While achieving the demands of the future, it also maintains the classic traditions of high-end finishes, typical of the time honored banking industry. Attention to detail and fine custom woodwork throughout, projects the strength and quality a customer would expect to find in a Vermont bank. | <urn:uuid:4ab0e408-dc6a-4dd3-aeee-e06c913f76c1> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.neagleychase.com/case_study/union-bank/ | 2023-09-25T00:21:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.928637 | 135 |
I would highly recommend the Nelson Boyd firm to anyone
After being dragged through the legal system for six (long and excruciating) years my wife and I were frustrated, stressed, and burned out. Our experiences with lawyers was less than positive, and we needed real help. I reached out and interviewed several firms to help us resolve our never-ending case. Within 10 minutes of speaking with Jeff I knew they were the firm we needed. My wife and I live in Idaho and dealing with a group from Seattle was a little unnerving. Jeff and Deborah flew to Boise to meet us over dinner. They are genuinely kind people with deep compassion for their clients and a razor-sharp legal strategy. We just finished our case, and a massive weight has been lifted. Jeff and Deborah were literally life changing for our family. I would highly recommend the Nelson Boyd firm to anyone in need of legal services.
C.H., Boise, ID, Legal Malpractice Client
Excellent, straightforward representation
Deborah is highly capable, knowledgeable, effective and an excellent communicator. I was always clear on what was going on with my case and felt she was competently handling all issues. She isn’t afraid to play hardball with the opposing side but also knows when subtle finesse will be more persuasive. Deborah has represented me on two occasions, and I wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again
J.H., Seattle, Car Accident Client
Deborah and Jeff did a wonderful job while representing me in a personal injury case. Both were very compassionate to my situation and kept me well appraised as to what was happening with my case. My emails and phone calls were answered promptly and any questions were answered fully. I was never left wondering what was the next step. Both worked tirelessly on my case till the very end and always made me feel like I was more than just a client. I could not have asked for a better team!
C.R., Ohio, Trucking Accident Client
…they did everything in their power to get the best settlement that they could.
Deborah Nelson and Jeffrey Boyd represented my claim professionally and with great concern for the way my initial case was mis-handled by another lawyer. Unlike the previous lawyer, they did everything in their power to get the best settlement that they could. They were responsive to my questions and constantly kept me informed as to the status of the litigation and presented me with all the facts to make an informed decision about my claim. Their professionalism and legal knowledge resulted in getting adequate compensation through mediation prior to taking the case to court.
J.E., Edmonds, Legal Malpractice Client
It was great working with this firm.
We used the firm of Nelson Boyd, and were represented by Deborah Nelson and Jeffery Boyd in our lawsuit against an attorney who mis-handled our earlier medical malpractice cases. In both our underlying cases we had received inadequate compensation for our injuries and received an amount way below what other, similar, cases had been settled for by other attorneys. Nelson Boyd helped us receive equitable compensation in mediation just before trial. They were responsive to our questions and kept us informed throughout the two-year process. It was great working with this firm.
A.J., Shoreline, Legal Malpractice Client
…I was impressed with her experience, intelligence, and compassion.
After contracting a disabling illness and losing the ability to work, I filed for disability benefits with my long term disability insurance provider. After my claim was unfairly denied, I hired Deborah to handle the appeal. From the first meeting, I was impressed with her experience, intelligence, and compassion. She has a proven strategy for disability appeals using credible and respected medical and rehabilitation experts for evaluations and testimonies. Having Deborah manage the appeal was a huge relief; this allowed me to focus on my health care. She was tenacious, firm, and professional when dealing with the insurance company. Deborah provided timely and clear updates and always answered my many questions promptly. I know that it was in large part to her excellent work and perseverance that I received a favorable settlement. I hope to never have another legal issue again, but if I do, Deborah will be the first person I call.
T.S., Seattle, Long Term Disability Client
I could not have been treated any better.
I had a great experience with Nelson Boyd. They took care of everything that needed to be done, which made it much easier on me. I could not have been treated any better.
D.K., Seattle, Construction Site Accident Client
…she was extremely knowledgeable, kind, compassionate…
Deborah came into our case and was a great breath of fresh air, she was extremely knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, and awesome at what she does. She was quick to get back with me with my questions however small or large they were. She was appropriate in the courtroom, which you can tell she knows her way around in. Should I ever need an attorney again, I will go straight to Deborah.
H.P, Renton, Wrongful Death Client
…very human, and yet tough and extremely competent
Deborah Nelson got me a surprisingly high settlement, considering the weakness of my case, and complications. She is one of those attorneys who are obviously very human, and yet tough and extremely competent. Bravo.
P.P., Seattle, Car Accident Client
…her expertise helped me stay focused and calm…
Deborah was my lawyer during an auto accident case that involved myself and an uninsured, drunk driver who totaled my car. She was more than professional, kept me very well informed and was timely in her correspondence with me. During a difficult time in my life, her expertise helped me stay focused and calm and produced an outcome with which I was more than satisfied.
K.S., Poulsbo, Car Accident Client
She kept all the ducks moving in the right direction…
Ms. Nelson impressed me with the little things that distinguish a professional. It doesn’t matter how bright you are, how well you argue before a jury, or how well trained you are if you don’t treat every client like your most important customer. Ms. Nelson made me feel that way. She returned phone calls in a timely manner, she kept me informed on my case with detailed e-mails, she made me feel that I had been given all the options and she used gentle but firm persuasion to keep me from shooting myself in the foot. She kept all the ducks moving in the right direction without my having to worry about it. My only complaint is that I can’t use her for ALL my legal needs.
F.E., Port Townsend, Civil Litigation Client
I recommend Deborah without reservation.
Deborah helped me after I was involved in an auto accident with an uninsured motorist who ran a red light and struck my vehicle. Over a period of several years we filed and settled three separate lawsuits against my insurance company stemming from this accident. Deborah is extremely knowledgeable, a great strategist and tireless in pursuing the best outcome possible. She kept me informed of other cases that were working through the courts that had bearing on mine and explained what was going on. I have recommended her services to several friends and family members who have found themselves in similar circumstances and all have been taken care of just as I was. I recommend Deborah without reservation.
M.P., Sequim, Car Accident and Insurance Bad Faith Client
…having Deborah at the helm was very reassuring!
Upon finding myself the victim of a pedestrian accident involving a school bus company, I found I needed to secure an attorney. Deborah was recommended by a good friend of mine and she did not disappoint! Aside from my own personal injuries and emotional stress I was dealing with as a direct result of the accident, I found myself in the midst of a bunch of legal drama that was dealt with professionally and efficiently by Deborah. I was allotted the time to take care of my own needs while she was the one that took care of the “details.” As someone that has never had to use an attorney, it was a new and at times stressful situation to be in, and having Deborah at the helm was very reassuring! The results of my case more than met my expectations. Not that I would wish my own situation on anyone, but if you need an attorney, Deborah is your top choice.
S.M., Seattle, Pedestrian Accident Client
She was excellent at explaining every move.
This was my first experience with a lawyer. She was comfortable to work with and a warm personality. She was excellent at explaining every move. She was very prompt at answering my inquiries by email or phone. I am more than pleased with the outcome of the legal matter. I highly recommend her.
D.P., Sequim, Slip and Fall Accident Client
She is an outstandingly smart attorney and a wonderful and caring person!
Deborah Nelson is the best attorney I have ever worked with. She provided guidance and support that was beneficial for winning the case. Deborah gets right to the point and clearly lays out all of the details, as well as communicates the specifics on my role in completing tasks pertinent for a successful outcome. She is an outstandingly smart attorney and a wonderful and caring person!
C.G., Seattle, Car Accident Client
…she went out of her way to make sure I was taken care of …
Deborah took on my case even though I lived in a city 3 hours away and was so honest, upfront, had excellent communications with me and helped me in a case that was life altering for me. I would highly recommend her to anyone that requires her legal services. There was not one thing Deborah failed to do for me. In fact she went out of her way to make sure I was taken care of and understood every aspect of the application process and made sure that I was awarded fairly. Thank you, Deborah Nelson.
T.A., Port Angeles, Long Term Disability Insurance Client
I would suggest them for their professionalism, quick response and follow-through.
I was involved in an accident which left me with 2 broken arms and 2 broken legs. The Nelson Boyd team pulled together all the information needed for me to be able to at least get the funds that were available in a settlement and I am quite thankful. I would suggest them for their professionalism, quick response and follow-through.
C.W., Port Townsend, Motorcycle Accident Client
…Deborah and Jeff did an awesome job.
First let me say that I am a very kept to myself person. I don’t like people knowing my business. I don’t like talking about myself, especially to people I don’t know. After my injury and things not being resolved, a friend put me in contact with Deborah. I was very nervous about even talking to her in the beginning. Each time I spoke with her I felt more comfortable and confident. She is very personable, compassionate and knowledgeable. I didn’t have to worry about any of it and if I had a question she had the answer. Very long story short Deborah and Jeff did an awesome job preparing for and in court. They will never fully know how much I appreciate them and the countless hours of work they did. I hope to never need another lawyer but if I were to need one I wouldn’t hesitate to call Deborah and Jeff.
K.C., Sequim, Premises Liability Accident Client
…I ended up with tens of thousands of dollars more…
Let me first state that my previous experiences with lawyers have been with divorce attorneys and has been a very negative experience. Because of this, I had no interest in giving an attorney any share of money awarded to me when I was in a motorcycle accident in Reno where the other party was clearly at fault. I knew I couldn’t get the same settlement an attorney could, however, I wouldn’t have to choke up a third of it to a lawyer that didn’t do much to earn it. I just needed the insurance company to deal in an upright and honest manner with a guy who wanted enough of a settlement to upgrade his motorcycle and maybe a couple thousand for pain and suffering. After 3 months of dealing with the insurance companies, it became obvious that the whole lot of them were not being honest with me and trying their best to force me into a settlement. Right off the bat after my initial Emergency Room visit, no one would see me for follow up care. I have great health insurance (Gov. Regence BlueShield) they would pay nothing because it was an accident and someone else was liable. My insurance company (State Farm) would pay nothing because PIP personal injury protection is not available on motorcycles. The at-fault parties’ insurance (Farmers) would pay nothing until the claim settled. I was finally able to get Regence to cover (lot of hassle) if I signed over a right of recovery form which enabled them to be 1st in line to recover their losses from the other party. I was already out of pocket several thousand dollars in fees, co-pays, and other uncovered and undocumented expenses and it looked like I was actually going to end this case several thousand dollars in the hole rather than recovering my full expenses when my aunt suggested I try an attorney friend of hers. Deborah Nelson and partner Jeff Boyd interviewed me and actually explained to me how my insurance coverage actually worked. I was informed of a lot of facts that were previously not disclosed to me. My underinsured motorist coverage is supposed to pay for my time loss from work and any pain and suffering award given me by a jury amongst other things. To make a long story short, Deborah was able to take the case, even after I had provided a lot of information to the other insurance companies and even signed away some of my legal redress recovery and obtained a sizable monetary recovery for me. After taking the case Deborah dealt with all of the insurance contacts and other hassles. I was kept very well informed on the case proceedings and had access to Deborah via telephone and/or email as needed. After the case was over and the vehicle insurance companies had settled my claims, Deborah (receiving no additional funds) pursued my health insurance company to have them pay for a portion of my attorney fees getting me several more thousand dollars that I had not expected. I ended up with tens of thousands of dollars more than I was originally after because the insurance companies would not deal with me in an open and forthright manner. Thank you, Deborah and Jeff.
T.P., Port Orchard, Motorcycle Accident Client
I would NEVER go to anyone else…
This is hands down the best team and office I have to say. I used this law firm in 2006 when my 20-year-old son passed away, and this TEAM went to bat for our family far and beyond our imagination with their knowledge and research to WIN our case favorably. I have again come back to use this law firm again recently, when I was rear ended while sitting at a stop sign. Once again Deborah and her team put together another favorable outcome in our favor. These are the most caring attorneys with a backbone to go get it done. They have knowledge and the drive to go to bat for you. I would NEVER go to anyone else for ANY legal matters.
H.P., Renton, Auto Accident Client
My case was handled with empathy and I was treated with the utmost respect.
I am delighted to provide an endorsement of the attorneys and staff of Nelson Boyd. My experience with this firm was sterling from the beginning to its most successful end. Nelson Boyd exhibited the highest degrees of professionalism and compassion. Their knowledge of personal injury and insurance law is exemplary, and they applied their expertise with fantastic clarity and effectiveness. Most importantly, my case was handled with empathy, and I was treated with the utmost respect. You will find the same. Thank you, Nelson Boyd!
M.O., Seattle, Auto Accident Client
Jeff and Deborah changed my life…
Deborah and Jeff are by far the most amazing attorneys in Seattle! I cannot thank them enough for the time, patience, care, and attention they put into my case. I actually had another attorney who ended up quitting on me after months of wasting my time because he accepted a job somewhere else. I was so scared and nervous about what would happen to my case. I walked into their office and all of that fear melted away. They took over my case and handled every single thing that came our way with such grace and professionalism. They fought for me until the very end and my case settled for more than I could ask for. Jeff and Deborah changed my life and are now a part of my family. If you are looking for a personal injury attorney Deborah and Jeff are the only ones you should be going to. I cannot thank them enough.
M.A., Burien, Slip & Fall Client
No stone has gone unturned in an effort to secure me the highest possible award, compensation and event closure.
It is with great privilege that I give Nelson and Boyd, especially Deborah Nelson, the highest stars possible for their character and representation. What started out as a traumatic personal injury nightmare for me has concluded with “no stone has gone un-turned” in an effort to secure me the highest possible award, compensation and eventual closure. Nelson and Boyd are extremely good people and went above and beyond in my expectations in personal injury representation. They are dedicated, persistent and great listeners. In addition to their legal expertise, their wealth of medical and workplace knowledge, they facilitated referrals to medical specialists, i.e. neurologist, physiatrist and orthopedic surgeons right away for accurate diagnosis and treatment of my TBI, ankle fracture and multiple trauma that my local emergency department, hospital and physicians had missed. They assisted me with in obtaining long term disability through my employer, social security disability, compassionate care for unpaid medical bills, plus the maximum amount of PIP medical, wage loss, and liability from the insurance policies available to me. They were patient and kind throughout the duration of my complicated case, communicated exceptionally well and promptly, have tremendous support staff, and held my utmost trust in them for a successful outcome. I highly recommend Nelson and Boyd, with no doubts to anyone reading this review.
S.K., Wenatchee, Pedestrian Collision
When we contacted and met with Deborah Nelson and Jeff Boyd of Nelson and Boyd Attorneys, they were very knowledgeable regarding my husband type of injury, and Deborah directed us toward the best doctors to deal with my husband’s traumatic brain injury. They always kept us informed of what was happening. We could always reach them, or they always called us back immediately. If you are looking for attorneys that are trustworthy, thoughtful, hardworking and go the distance on your behalf, look no further. We spent a lot of time with them during our lawsuit, and it was like being with family. Someone who truly has your back, and truly cares about the outcome.
K.S., Richland, Trucking Accident/Traumatic Brain Injury Client
She was direct. She was informed. She was responsive.
When I moved across the country for health reasons, my disability insurer cut off my benefits. I was miles from my doctors, my lawyers, and barely settled into my new home. I needed a lawyer who could help me file an appeal with my insurer and sue them if necessary. I also needed a lawyer who could help me deal with my transition to the West Coast. I found Deborah Nelson on the internet. She was direct. She was informed. She was responsive. She was aggressive. She even used computer databases and sent email (for informal communications). We developed a plan of action. She helped me find a new doctor in Seattle and helped with the transfer of my medical records from the East Coast. Whenever there was a development in the case, she kept me informed. She knew how to respond and either handled it directly, or made sure that I did it properly. She stood between me and my insurer, advising me of my legal rights and how I should exercise them. With the appropriate documentation and medical testimony, she won my appeal. We didn’t have to go to court. Since then I have kept her on retainer to deal with routine matters with my insurer, and it has been worth every penny. It is comforting to have someone like Ms. Nelson on my side.
S.S., Port Angeles, Long Term Disability Insurance Client
I am grateful I had their representation and support.
Deborah Nelson and this firm receive my highest praise and recommendation. Their dedication and attention to detail went above and beyond expectation. I could not have endured dealing with my insurance carrier (after a car wreck caused by an uninsured motorist) without them. I am grateful I had their representation and support throughout this endeavor.
J.L., Woodinville, Auto Accident Client
Diligence and expertise” for cyclists
Highly recommended legal team for personal injury--especially cycling-related--based on their diligence and expertise. Outcome far exceeded expectations.
J.K., Seattle, Bicycle Accident Client
They are a caring, professional team
Nelson Boyd Attorneys represented me in a bicycle crash and did an excellent job. They are a caring, professional team, where I got the benefit of them both working on my case together. Each brought their individual strengths to my representation. As much as a legal intervention is an inherently stressful undertaking, Nelson Boyd made the experience as low-stress as possible. They did this by being good listeners, providing assurances that they were fighting for me, providing prompt and excellent communications, and always doing what they said they would do. My suit was settled satisfactorily (they worked on contingency) prior to reaching court, which was preferable since it took nearly two years to get to that point-- though not due to any fault of Nelson Boyd. Going to court would likely have taken another six months or longer. My case involved personal injury and I would highly recommend this team to anyone needing this sort of representation -- and probably other issues, as well. At minimum, it will be worth your while to call them to discuss your problem.
D.C., Seattle, Bicycle Accident Client
From day one they were on top of every aspect.
Love this team! From day one they were on top of every aspect. Filings, documents, discovery.... It made it easier to start the healing, not having to worry about the legal aspect of all this. Very professional and assertive towards getting a positive resolution for me.
M.S., Seattle, Car Accident Client
She answered all of my questions
Deborah was amazing from start to finish. She answered all of my questions (there were lots!) and explained each step in the process. I would highly recommend them!!
T.M., Seattle, Car Accident Client
I know my husband that I lost in this tragedy would be pleased
Life can be extremely hard after a tragedy. A difference can be made when you seek out assistance for the answers and results to final steps are positive. The representation from this firm was totally amazing. I know my husband that I lost in this tragedy would be pleased. It’s fantastic to know their compassion & diligent work was one more step for a closure in the tragedy.
J.W., Ohio, Wrongful Death Client
Deborah and Linda were amazing from start to finish. They answered all of my questions (there were lots!) and explained each step in the process. I would highly recommend them!!
T. M., Seattle, Motor Vehicle Collision
We have referred numerous clients to Nelson Boyd over the years. They are prompt, courteous, empathic, and battle to the end for their clients. It’s no surprise that they have won multiple industry acknowledgements. I highly recommend them as they truly care for their clients’ interest first.
A.C., Business Associate, Port Angeles
Nelson Boyd is an exemplary legal team. Jeff, Deborah, and assistant, Kristi, could not have done a better job preparing and guiding me through the arduous legal process that resulted from injuries sustained in a serious bicycle collision. Although spread over two years, I never felt like I was forgotten or not a priority. Their support, insight and expertise were outstanding and helped to achieve a favorable outcome that was not a foregone conclusion. I highly recommend their services.
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Manish Mehta of The New York Daily News certainly doesn’t believe Ryan Fitzpatrick is the Jets‘ long-awaited savior at quarterback, but given Fitzpatrick’s performance in the team’s preseason win over the Giants on Saturday night, along with the Jets’ corps of talented wideouts and loaded defense, Mehta does think the Harvard grad could keep Gang Green in playoff contention all season.
Now for some more links from the AFC East:
- Judge Richard Berman is set to meet with NFL and NFLPA reps in court again today regarding the Tom Brady case, and a source in the Patriots quarterback’s camp tells Josina Anderson of ESPN.com (TwitLonger link) that, barring a settlement, a decision is expected by week’s end. Meanwhile, Ian Rapoport of NFL.com tweets that Giants owner John Mara is attending today’s hearing.
- Ben Volin of The Boston Globe wonders if the Patriots regret signing Alan Branch to a two-year deal worth as much as $6.6MM this offseason. Branch played well for New England in 2014, but he skipped the team’s offseason workout program this year and arrived to training camp overweight and out of shape. Branch has a history of similar behavior, and since the Pats have some defensive line depth and only gave Branch $700K in guaranteed money, it would not be hard for the team to move on.
- Armando Salguero of The Miami Herald would not be surprised if the Dolphins made the somewhat unorthodox decision to try and sign kicker Andrew Franks to the team’s practice squad. Salguero notes that Franks has tremendous upside. (Twitter link).
- The Dolphins have their starting lineup mostly set as the regular season approaches, but the one exception is who will start at corner opposite Brent Grimes, writes Adam Beasley of the Miami Herald. Jamar Taylor was the leader before injuring his quadriceps, and Brice McCain hasn’t locked up the spot in his absence. Beasley writes that the great pressure the defense has gotten on the quarterback has made it difficult to evaluate the cornerback depth chart with the starting unit.
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NHL by EA
NHL by EA Application
The following page provides details on domains, platforms, networks and IPs used by NHL by EA.
NHL by EA is a series of ice hockey video games developed and released annually by Electronic Arts under the EA Sports label.
|Web Link||NHL by EA - Home Page|
The network data shown here is also available via our Data Feed API. Network intelligence to help deliver better digital experiences to end users and businesses.
For real-time analysis, Netify also provides a deep packet inspection (DPI) engine that integrates with firewalls, quality-of-service (QoS) engines, and other network tools.Netify DPI | <urn:uuid:34aded5f-39be-4335-803e-452280cdd74a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.netify.ai/resources/applications/nhl-ea | 2023-09-25T00:54:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.713726 | 359 |
Blue Coat ProxySG
Version: Blue Coat ProxySG Appliance SGOS 5.3 and later.
The Blue Coat ProxySG device is designed to integrate protection and control functions for Internet and intranet traffic without sacrificing performance and employee productivity. The device assists you in managing internet abuse by increasing security, limiting liability, and managing bandwidth usage. The Blue Coat Syslog range of appliances provide points of control that accelerate and secure business applications for users across the distributed organization.
Netsurion Open XDR enables you to capture log data and report on critical points of your Blue Coat ProxySG internet access control solution including web cache usage. Netsurion Open XDR provides an additional level of support by enabling you to generate reports and run searches on data to improve your ability to manage your Blue Coat ProxySG activity.
Netsurion Open XDR supports Blue Coat ProxySG, after configuring logging and forwarding events to Netsurion Open XDR, It generates the alerts and reports.
Once logs are received into Netsurion Open XDR; alerts and reports can be configured into Netsurion Open XDR.
The following are the key Data Source Integration available in Netsurion Open XDR.
|Security||Blue Coat ProxySG – Web access denied||This alert is generated when web access denied event occurs.|
|Security||Blue Coat ProxySG – Web access allowed||This category based report provides information related to web access allowed.|
|Security||Blue Coat ProxySG – Web access denied||This category based report provides information related to web access denied.|
The configuration details are consistent with Netsurion Open XDR 7.x and later, Blue Coat ProxySG.
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By analyzing hybrid work patterns, we’re building Future Proof Collaboration Design which is a means to foster organization agility, resilience, and constant reinvention in digitized, hybrid workplaces.
The key to it lies with enabling people leaders with the right skills and team collaboration insights that will let them make bespoke, real-time team adjustments to their teams’ ways of working.
Team and company responsiveness and agility in remote and hybrid work depend not on control but the culture based on trust, autonomy, transparency, AND on quality context—i.e., real-time data.
The data we provide aims to help people leaders build habits and rituals within and across teams that result in greater well-being of employees, better-performing teams, and ultimately improved business outcomes.
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The Fed and How It Got That Way
Here is a quick history of the Federal Reserve and an overview of what it does.
Have A Question About This Topic?
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Whatever your relationship with your car, it may eventually come time for a new one. Familiarize yourself with your options.
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Boris Johnson looks to be facing further investigations into his refurbishment activities, after evidence revealed a litany of trading standards breaches, and cowboy behaviour by the PM.
A dossier against Johnson includes numerous examples of misleading quotes for refurbishment work, including an unfulfilled promise to build 40 new hospitals, and to return £350 million a week to some customers from a client that he no longer worked with.
'A decade ago he was suspended on a zip wire over the Thames', noted one voter today. 'Now he's using 'build back beaver' soundbites and doing that really annoying elbow-pump thing with his sleeve rolled up and an inane grin on his face all the time. It's hardly a Grand Designs style transformation, is it?'
Experts in the DIY trade have suggested a range of tips and techniques that Johnson should use. 'He needs a basic primer on leadership', said one painter and decorator. 'And please stop using that rag and roll technique on his hair. Its so 1980s Eton.'
'If its a distressed style that he is aiming for, though what most of what he does is certainly distressing', continued the decorator. 'And this insistence on only using Farrow and Ball wallpaper? Well, with his actions through the pandemic he's half way there as that's been a total Balls up.' | <urn:uuid:8b8c0886-2b59-4b93-9b80-66b446c1df91> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.newsbiscuit.com/post/pm-refurbishment-johnson-now-accused-of-papering-over-the-cracks-of-shite-leadership | 2023-09-24T23:38:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.975347 | 278 |
Use-by-dates on food products have created “a culture of us not trusting ourselves or not trusting in our own senses,” according to the environmental charity VOICE.
In an attempt to reduce food waste, multinational retailer Marks and Spencer has removed use-by-dates from fresh milk.
Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast, Voice of Irish Concern for the Environment (VOICE) spokesperson Lyndsey O’Connell said the supermarket chain has “set a good precedent”.
“The Irish Government is committed to reducing our food waste by 50% by 2030," she said.
“So, we'd love to see the Irish retailers follow suit.”
Ms O’Connell said the best-by-dates have become “quite confusing for people.”
“They've created a culture of us not trusting ourselves or not trusting in our own senses,” she said.
“[It is] a race to the bottom really, in terms of food waste.
“The EPA report in 2020 [said] we waste about 900 tonnes of non-meat dairy products every year.
“Moves like this would just give us a little bit of confidence.”
Ms O’Connell said use-by-dates are more relevant depending on the food type.
“If you see them on meat, that's something that we would always say to people that you should follow,” she said.
“For everything else, we have our own indicators of quality.
“We have our sense of touch; we have a sense of smell.
“For anyone who pours a bowl of cereal with gone-off, they’ll know within two seconds whether or not it's gone-off.
“Truth be told, the milk is actually good three or four days past that use-by-date anyway.”
Ms O’Connell said the labels were introduced at a time when producers were “erring on the side of caution.”
“We need to move away from them because of the amount of food waste created because of these labels,” she said.
“We just can't continue in that way.
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Hopefully you have all been able to log onto the Rising Stars Online Books and have started to read the book I assigned to you. If not, simply click on the following link below and log in using the details I sent you in Teams, in the feedback section of Wednesday's work (13.01.21).
All worksheets to accompany the following activities can be found on Teams. Please complete all tasks before handing in your work. Don't forget to use the 'turn in' function when you have finished your work. Also look out for feedback when I return your work.
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10 in 10
10 in 10 (10 minutes of mental maths)
Click on the link below to go on the Mental Maths Train
Y1- Choose Subtraction up to 20 minus single digits
Y2- Choose Multiplication, Mixed tables x2,5,10 or whatever tables you want to practise!
Y1: Subtraction - crossing 10 (counting back)
Y2: 2 Times Tables
Y1: Alternative Pronunciation 'ch' chef
Complete the worksheet on Teams. Don't forget to write your own sentence at the end.
Y2: Drop the 'e' add -ing or -ed
Complete the worksheet on Teams. Don't forget to write the sentence at the end.
Handwriting: Watch the video presentation below and practise forming 'd and e' in your Home Learning Book. Do a row of each letter. Don't forget to start and finish on the line.
Awongalema Lesson 8: In this lesson, we will use all of our senses as we describe the first scene in the story of Awongalema. Write your descriptions in your Home Learning Book.
Art: Can you use your amazing sketching skills to draw a beautiful eye? Watch the step-by-step guide below to find out how to do it. Use lines of different shapes and thickness to create your picture. If you have any graded pencils you could experiment with those too to create different effects. Why not send me a picture of your completed work. Keep your drawings safe in your green folder.
Let's finish this busy week with a story from one of our favourite authors!
Tiddler the story telling fishBy Julia DonaldsonIllustrated by Axel SchefflerThe smallest fish can tell the tallest tales. 'Sorry I'm late, Miss. I set off r...
Unfortunately not the ones with chocolate chips.
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There’s a new EIC at One World Trade. Today, the publishing house announced that Jamila Robinson will step into the role of editor in chief at its culinary media brands, Bon Appétit and Epicurious.
Robinson joins the masthead in the top editor role from her most recent position as assistant managing editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer, having previously worked for The Atlantic and USA Today Network, among other outlets over her twenty-year career. She’ll relocate to New York City and begin her major new role on September 18, reporting directly to Condé Nast chief content officer, Anna Wintour.
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Remembering ‘Robbie’ Bass, analyzing the Manchester election
No sooner had I written the last column about the late Perkins Bass, former 2nd District congressman, Robert P. Bass Jr., his younger brother, died at age 88.”Robbie” Bass, who died Nov. 2, was 11 years younger than Perkins and had a distinguished career as an attorney, civic and political activist as did his brother.Bass attended Harvard College and the Harvard Law School, and, along with James C. Cleveland, Perkins’ successor as 2nd District congressman, and Warren Waters, founded the Concord law firm of Cleveland Waters and Bass, where he worked well into his seventies.Bass was the Republican National Committeeman from New Hampshire for many years, at a time when moderate Republicans still had influence in the party. He was involved in many charitable activities and causes.*****In the Nov. 8 municipal election, Manchester voters went to the polls and dramatically changed the school board while leaving the board of mayor and aldermen largely intact.Why this is important to people elsewhere in New Hampshire is that the largest city in the state, and its business hub, matters with ten percent of the population and a significant number of the social and economic power and problems.In this year’s election, incumbent Mayor Ted Gatsas garnered over 70 percent of the vote against school board member Christopher Herbert, who ran a campaign notably short of money and organization.While Manchester elections are nonpartisan in form, in the past the Republican and Democratic parties have put on fairly vigorous campaigns on behalf of candidates who are members of their respective parties. This year, the Democratic Party did not appear involved in the mayoral election — if it was, it was a well-kept secret. The Republican Party promoted Gatsas and other candidates of that persuasion effectively.Gatsas has served as an energetic leader for the last two years and his re-election was not unexpected, although the size of it may have surprised some observers.On the Board of Aldermen, the biggest surprise was that Republican Joe Kelly Levasseur was the top vote-getter, besting longtime Alderman-at-Large Dan O’Neil and the other incumbent, Mike Lopez, who now will not sit on the board because there are only two at-large members.Incumbents won in all other races, save one: In Ward 8, Thomas Katsiantonis, a school board member, beat state Rep. Steve Vaillancourt.Vaillancourt, Levasseur and Will Infantine, another Republican state representative, are controversial activists who have been accused of erratic behavior in the past. Some observers advised Gatsas that he might have a problem if his coattails were too long in that he might bring several of these people back into office. Only Levasseur was victorious.On the school board, however, the situation was very different. Of the 14 members elected to that position, seven new members emerged after the election. Since Manchester School Board has been quite contentious in the past, there is some hope that new members will make it less so, although many of the new members will be first-time office holders.The top vote-getter was Kathryn Staub, who received over 7,000 votes in her run for member at-large. Former Alderman and Deputy Labor Commissioner David Wihby was second with 6,645 votes with Joshua Harwood and Ross Terrio receiving fewer than four thousand votes each.What effect does a city election have on New Hampshire politics?First, local elections are incubators where politicians start out and where political parties test their strength and organization. Second, especially in an election held two months before a presidential primary, the organizational skills of candidates sometimes can be transferred to those running for president. Third, large victories for candidates for one party or another sometimes predict trends and future election results.Based on these criteria, the recent Manchester city election is somewhat confusing. A light turnout was not a good sign, and only a small percentage of the city’s voters turned out, unlike what undoubtedly will happen at least in the Republican presidential primary in January. There does not seem to be any particular anti-incumbent trend which may be an interesting predictor of future results.Brad Cook, a shareholder in the Manchester law firm of Sheehan Phinney Bass + Green, heads its government relations and estate planning groups. He also serves as secretary of the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire. | <urn:uuid:42256f99-9589-4013-8c09-c3c523588751> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.nhbr.com/remembering-robbie-bass-analyzing-the-manchester-election/ | 2023-09-24T23:33:09Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.977043 | 919 |
If you have selected our Custom Experience Session for your experience with our studio. You may have noticed that it comes with an optional in home art design & planning consultation. Do you need to schedule this option? In today's blog we'll discuss whether or not you should take advantage of having our studio come to your home.
The in home art design & planning consultation was created to offer clients additional assistance & expertise in the selection of products for their home. Although clients are able to see, touch & feel all products in our signature product line in person at their session design consultation in our studio, some clients may need to have pieces brought into their home for additional confidence in what will work best for them & their decor within their home.
If you are leaning towards wall art pieces, for example, as a way to showcase your portrait session then an in home art design & planning consultation might benefit you as a client to ensure that what you select will work best for you & the spaces you are wanting to fill with wall art.
At your in home art & design consultation we will come with products you most adored to see how they would fit within your home, we will measure walls & spaces to ensure the correct size is selected in the pieces you might like to purchase & we can use samples of framing to see which colors & styles will best suit your decor perfectly.
Our clients that are leaning towards our signature heirloom albums & our folio box would probably not need to have an in home art design & planning consultation. The in home art & design consultation is for those who are interested in wall art or other showcase pieces to be displayed within their home.
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When effectively planned and used, PowerPoint (or similar tools, like Google Slides) can enhance instruction. People are divided on the effectiveness of this ubiquitous presentation program—some say that PowerPoint is wonderful while others bemoan its pervasiveness. No matter which side you take, PowerPoint does offer effective ways to enhance instruction when used and designed appropriately.
PowerPoint can be an effective tool to present material in the classroom and encourage student learning. You can use PowerPoint to project visuals that would otherwise be difficult to bring to class. For example, in an anthropology class, a single PowerPoint presentation could project images of an anthropological dig from a remote area, questions asking students about the topic, a chart of related statistics, and a mini quiz about what was just discussed that provides students with information that is visual, challenging, and engaging.
PowerPoint can be an effective tool to present material in the classroom and encourage student learning.
This section is organized in three major segments: Part I will help faculty identify and use basic but important design elements, Part II will cover ways to enhance teaching and learning with PowerPoint, and Part III will list ways to engage students with PowerPoint.
PowerPoint is especially useful when providing course material online.
Use of a light background with dark typeface or a dark background with a light typeface is easy to read in a large room.
Use clip art and graphics sparingly. Research shows that it’s best to use graphics only when they support the content.
PowerPoint’s Slide Sorter View is especially helpful to check slides for proper sequencing and information gaps and redundancy.
PowerPoint provides multiple options for print-based handouts that can be distributed at various points in the class.
Before class: students might like having materials available to help them prepare and formulate questions before the class period.
During class: you could distribute a handout with three slides and lines for notes to encourage students to take notes on the details of your lecture so they have notes alongside the slide material (and aren’t just taking notes on the slide content).
After class: some instructors wait to make the presentation available after the class period so that students concentrate on the presentation rather than reading ahead on the handout.
Never: Some instructors do not distribute the PowerPoint to students so that students don’t rely on access to the presentation and neglect to pay attention in class as a result.
Alley, Schreiber, Ramsdell, and Muffo (2006) suggest that PowerPoint slide headline design “affects audience retention,” and they conclude that “succinct sentence headlines are more effective” in information recall than headlines of short phrases or single words (p. 233). In other words, create slide titles with as much information as is used for newspapers and journals to help students better understand the content of the slide.
Avoid reading from the slide—reading the material can be perceived as though you don’t know the material.
PowerPoint can be used to prepare lectures and presentations by helping instructors refine their material to salient points and content. Class lectures can be typed in outline format, which can then be refined as slides. Lecture notes can be printed as notes pages (notes pages: Printed pages that display author notes beneath the slide that the notes accompany.) and could also be given as handouts to accompany the presentation.
Using PowerPoint can help you present information in multiple ways (a multimodal approach) through the projection of color, images, and video for the visual mode; sound and music for the auditory mode; text and writing prompts for the reading/writing mode; and interactive slides that ask students to do something, e.g. a group or class activity in which students practice concepts, for the kinesthetic mode (see Part III: Engaging Students with PowerPoint for more details). Providing information in multiple modalities helps improve comprehension and recall for all students.
Providing information in multiple modalities helps improve comprehension and recall for all students.
PowerPoint allows users to type directly during the slide show, which provides another form of interaction. These write-on slides can be used to project students’ comments and ideas for the entire class to see. When the presentation is over, the new material can be saved to the original file and posted electronically. This feature requires advanced preparation in the PowerPoint file while creating your presentation. For instructions on how to set up your type-on slide text box, visit this tutorial from AddictiveTips.
PowerPoint also allows users to use tools to highlight or write directly onto a presentation while it is live. When you are presenting your PowerPoint, move your cursor over the slide to reveal tools in the lower-left corner. One of the tools is a pen icon. Click this icon to choose either a laser pointer, pen, or highlighter. You can use your cursor for these options, or you can use the stylus for your smart podium computer monitor or touch-screen laptop monitor (if applicable).
You can make your PowerPoint slides, outline, and/or notes pages available online 24/7 through Blackboard, OneDrive, other websites. Students can review the material before class, bring printouts to class, and better prepare themselves for listening rather than taking a lot of notes during the class period. They can also come to class prepared with questions about the material so you can address their comprehension of the concepts.
The following techniques can be incorporated into PowerPoint presentations to increase interactivity and engagement between students and between students and the instructor. Each technique can be projected as a separate PowerPoint slide.
This technique provides visual interest and can include a series of questions for students to answer as they sit waiting for class to begin. These questions could be on future texts or quizzes.
PowerPoint supports multimedia, such as video, audio, images, and animation.
As with any technology, the way PowerPoint is used will determine its pedagogical effectiveness. By strategically using the points described above, PowerPoint can be used to enhance instruction and engage students.
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The Big Cybersecurity Threats Facing Accountants and How to Protect Yourself
Accountants often ask me what the most current cybersecurity threats are that might disrupt their practice. While these are generally of an IT nature, which this article will outline, my initial response startles most accountants: Focus on your staff as your first line of defense.
No Staff Surprises
Surprisingly, accounting practices, regardless of size, seldom have a meeting to discuss in-house rules for protecting their data. The threat comes from social engineering, a fancy term IT people use, which is nothing more than tricking recipients through impersonation. Hackers pretend to be someone else to fool targets into acting in the attacker's favor, usually by sending money. The best defense is education and training. Have your in-house IT security expert (or outside consultant) go over a detailed approach about what rules to follow to ensure that staff doesn't fall prey to creative scammers. Ensure that new employees also receive training when they join the firm.
Other security threats include the following:
- Ransomware: I describe it as expensive, unpredictable and terrifying. Ransomware simply means that an outside actor has taken control of your IT system and will not return control to you until you pay a ransom. Think: IT kidnapping. It can occur simply by opening an attachment that appears to be an invoice, and in doing so, you've launched the malware that allows the attacker to take over your computer. A 2017 IBM Research report said that this approach, called phishing, was responsible for 59 percent of ransomware attacks. Just because it looks legitimate doesn't mean that it is. You can prevent ransomware by using tested monitoring applications, backing up frequently, installing the latest anti-malware protection and, yes, training your staff.
- Deficient Post-Attack Procedures: If you’re a victim of a cybersecurity attack, don't relax thinking you're safe. You're not. You must patch any holes in your system immediately after the attack. A survey of 1,263 IT professionals by Cybereason found that 80 percent of victims who submitted a ransom payment said they experienced another attack soon after. The survey also found that "60 percent of cyber attacks could have been prevented if an available patch had been applied, and 39 percent of organizations say they were aware they were vulnerable before the cyber attack occurred."
Two Defense Options
- 2 Factor(2F) or Multifactor Authentication (MFA): These are not threats but rather the gold standard for protecting your data. There is a difference, however, between the two. 2F authentication requires precisely two steps. The most common version is when the site you wish to enter will send a code to your cellphone. Upon receiving and entering the code, you gain access to the site. Accountants should consider this the minimum-security barrier. MFA requires two or more methods of verifying your identity. Every 2F is an MFA, but the reverse is not necessarily true. Think of MFA as an extra door lock that creates an additional barrier more likely to dissuade an intruder. You might have the login and password as your first line of defense, but you might also add a retina scan or a fingerprint with an MFA. Employing MFA adds a substantial extra layer of protection, and accountants should note that the cost is modest. Utilizing an MFA security system might add an extra moment to implement or require you to remember which type of MFA a site demands. Still, this slightly added irritant is worth the considerable increase in security.
- Next-Generation Antivirus (NGAV): NGAV is the latest in antivirus protection using artificial intelligence. If you created a digital recipe that combines artificial intelligence, behavioral detecting and machine learning algorithms and exploits mitigation techniques, you would have NGAV. To explain it more simply, "NGAV is the next step in endpoint protection, using a signature-less approach to deliver more complete and effective security possible with legacy AV [antivirus]," according to Crowd Strike. This is an accurate description because NGAV is cloud-based, immediately deployable and removes updating barriers across the network, such as updating software or maintaining infrastructure.
It might be a cliché but invest in prevention now or pay much more in the future after a cyber attack.
Anthony Mongeluzo, CEO of PCS, is a serial entrepreneur and founder of a 175-person IT managed services support firm with a national client base. He has been the on-air IT expert for FOX-TV Philadelphia for 14 years. Anthony is also the founder of or a partner in 13 other companies, seven of which are in the IT sector. Contact him at firstname.lastname@example.org, on Twitter at @PCS_AnthonyM or online at helpmepcs.com.
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You've made your will, now what should you do with it? When deciding where to store your will, you'll need to balance security with accessibility.
On the one hand, you'll want to keep your will in a place where it will be safe from disasters like fire or flood and secure from thieves or snoops. On the other hand, if the storage space is so secure that it's impossible to find or access, it will defeat the purpose of having a will in the first place. No one will know what your wishes are, and instead intestate succession laws will say what happens to your property and money.
As with most estate planning considerations, there's no one-size-fits-all answer about the best place to store your will. You'll have to consider many factors and come up with the best solution for you.
Where is a will stored typically, and what are the pros and cons of each option? Let's take a look.
It used to be common for attorneys to store wills for their clients. Now, attorneys tend to avoid storing wills because they fear liability if a client's will is lost or damaged.
If an attorney drafted your will and is willing to store it, you might want to consider your attorney's law office as one option for storing your will it.
If you do store your will at your attorney's office, write down your lawyer's name and contact information for your executor—and anyone else you trust, in case something happens to your executor. And make sure to let them know if you make a new will and where it is stored.
Some states let you file your will with your local probate court for safekeeping before you die. Courts tend to be very secure, but they still have drawbacks that you need to consider.
Before you use this option, make sure you understand what state laws and local court rules say about storing wills at a court. You also should let your executor know about the filing to avoid wasted time trying to track down a will that's already with the court.
Many people get a safe deposit box at a bank and keep all of their important papers in it, like their will, power of attorney, and other estate planning documents. Although a safe deposit box is a very safe option, it has several drawbacks that cause many attorneys to advise against it.
If you decide to store your will in a safe deposit box, you need to talk to your bank to make sure it will let your executor—or other people you name—access the safe deposit box when you die. You could consider letting your executor or other trusted person have an extra key in case yours is misplaced.
Some banks will allow you to name a revocable living trust as the owner of the safe deposit box. This option lets your successor trustee access the box after your death without having to get a court order. Unfortunately, many banks do not allow trusts to own a safe deposit box, so it might be difficult to find a bank willing to do so.
You might decide to keep your will in a safe location in your home such as in your desk, a locked filing cabinet, or a fireproof safe or lockbox. But before automatically saying, "There's no place like home," think about whether this is the best option for you.
If you choose to store a will in your home, the safest bet is a fireproof, waterproof safe or lockbox. There are plenty of reasonably priced options available that are great for storing a will. As with any other storage place, let your loved ones know where your will is located so that they can quickly find it after your death.
Another option is to keep your will with your executor. It can be comforting to know it's with a person you trust, but you'll need to consider whether your executor's home is a better option than your own.
An executor must be extremely trustworthy and well organized if you are considering this option. In most cases, it's probably better to store your will elsewhere.
A newer option that's growing in popularity is to use an online storage service. A number of online document storage options are available that can store electronic versions of your important documents. But this option might not be the best in many states.
Less than a third of states allow electronic wills, and a few of the states that do recognize them have strict requirements on how these wills are stored with online "custodians."
If your state doesn't accept electronic wills, online storage won't replace keeping a hard copy of your original will in a secure but accessible location. But you might decide to keep electronic copies of your will in case your original will is lost. Probate judges often will not accept a copy of an original will, but they might accept one if there's other evidence that it's a valid copy.
Regardless of where you keep your original will, you might want to consider sharing copies of it with loved ones—if you trust them and don't think doing so will cause conflicts—so that they can present the copy to a judge if your original will is lost. (But as mentioned, courts are often reluctant to accept copies.)
Depending on your family dynamics, giving copies of your will to loved ones also might make it less likely that they will argue. After all, they will know your intentions up front and won't be surprised by any decisions you've made. On the other hand, if you're likely to revise your will later, you might not want to distribute copies of it, because copies of an old will can lead to confusion or conflict.
If you decide to share a copy of your will, you can keep a digital copy with an online document storage service (see above), or you can share it more informally—for example, by scanning your original will or even taking a photo of it and sending the document to your executor or other trusted person. Or you can make a physical copy and hand it to a loved one.
If you do give your loved ones copies, you'll need to keep them informed if you make a new will, and you'll need to provide them with copies of the new one. You might also want to locate copies of the old will and destroy them.
You might have noticed a common theme: Your executor or other loved ones need to know where you keep your will. If they can't find it after you die, the probate court will use your state's intestacy laws to distribute your property, and the wishes you expressed in your will, as well as the effort of making it, will have been for nothing. So, no matter where you decide to keep your will, let trusted people know where to find it, as well as any key, password, or other information required to gain access to it. And if you make a new will or update any passwords or codes, remember to keep these people informed of the changes. | <urn:uuid:4819fea9-6a86-4969-9b22-20c195b0d49e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/how-to-keep-your-will-safe.html | 2023-09-25T00:29:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.96153 | 1,453 |
Conjunctions are used to join clauses, phrases, and words together for constructing sentences. Conjunctions make a link between/among words or groups of words to other parts of the sentence and show a relationship between/among them.
- Alex and Robin are playing together.
- Alex plays well, but Robin plays better than him.
- I play cricket, and Robin plays football.
- When he was sick, I went to see him.
Types of Conjunctions
- Coordinating Conjunctions
- Correlative Conjunctions
- Subordinating Conjunctions
The job of coordinating conjunction is to join two words, phrases, or independent clauses, which are parallel in structure. There are seven coordinating conjunctions which are by far the most common conjunctions: and, but, for, nor, or, so, yet.
- We went to the stadium and enjoyed a cricket match.
- Do you want ice cream or chocolate?
- Go away and never come back.
Correlative conjunction uses a set of words in a parallel sentence structure to show contrast or to compare the equal parts of a sentence. The words of correlative conjunctions have a special connection between them.
The correlative conjunctions are not only - but also, either- or, neither - nor, both - and, not - but, whether - or.
- Neither Alex nor Robin can play baseball.
- I want both ice cream and
- He ate not only the ice cream but also the chocolate.
A subordinating conjunction joins elements of an unparallel sentence structure. These elements are usually a dependent clause and an independent clause.
Most commonly used subordinating conjunctions are:
After, how, than, when, although, if, that, where, as, in order that, though, which, as much as, inasmuch as, unless, while, because, provided, until, who/whom, before, since, what, whoever/whomever.
- Before we left home, I had had my breakfast.
- Provided they come, we can start class on Tuesday.
- When he was washing my car, I went to the store.
- Even though the weather was horrible, they still went outside.
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Lemon Krumkake Recipe
PREP: 15 MINUTES
COOK: 45 MINUTES
SERVINGS: 1 SERVINGS
Learn how to make Krumkake with this simple Lemon Krumkake recipe. Serve plain or try filling with homemade whipped cream and sliced strawberries.
- 1/ 2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs, well beaten
- 1/ 2 cup butter, melted
- 1/ 2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
To Prepare Iron for Use: Place iron directly over medium heat on top of stove. Alternately heat both sides of the iron until water sprinkled inside sizzles. Grease inside of plates when making the first few cookies.
Add sugar to eggs and beat well. Melt butter and add to mixture; add flour and extract.
To Bake: Spoon about 1 tsp. of batter in center of baking surface. Close iron and gently squeeze handles together. (Batter flowing out indicates too much batter being used and this surplus should be scraped off immediately before it burns.) Bake 5-10 seconds before turning iron over to continue baking on other side. Bake until cookie is a light golden brown; open iron to check for doneness. Remove quickly with a spatula and roll immediately on cone to shape. Remove cone and cool seam side down on wire rack. When completely cool store in shallow airtight container, stacking carefully 1-2 deep. Makes about 30.
Optional: Fill with whipped cream and fruit
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Chairman of the Sakha Republic Government Evgeniy Chekin had a meeting with the Norwegian delegation led by Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Norway in Russia Leidulv Namtvedt, who is paying an official visit to Yakutsk.
Chekin and Namtvedt discussed further cooperation in science and education, as well as the ways to enhance trade relations between the Sakha Republic and Norway.
During their visit, the Norwegian representatives took part in the international workshop on the Arctic Council EALLU project: Reindeer herding youth, adaptation to climate change and traditional food, had a meeting with the Northern Forum Secretariat to discuss cooperation opportunities. The delegation also visited research and educational institutions, delivered lectures at M.K. Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University and signed cooperation agreements with NEFU and Yakut Scientific Centre of Complex Medical Problems of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences. | <urn:uuid:ae9ec60e-e8ad-4016-9a72-d7f6c19ba7ff> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.northernforum.org/en/news/263-sakha-republic-and-norway-to-cooperate-in-science-and-education | 2023-09-24T23:14:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.95905 | 195 |
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It is a pandemic that has spread fear across the world, brought economies to their knees and confined millions of people to their homes.
But coronavirus has also, it seems, helped create some of the strongest neighbourly bonds seen in Nottingham in decades.
That’s according to Facebook community administrators across the city – who say their platforms are being used more than ever by locals helping each other out.
This is how social media community leaders became the lockdown gatekeepers overnight, supporting their neighbours and looking after the vulnerable.
“In a way, I really do think that coronavirus made us go back to basics”
For Amanda McDade, admin of the Sherwood community group on Facebook and also mum of two, the lockdown gave her the opportunity to engage with her group even more.
“Lockdown to me has meant that I’ve managed to focus all my attention, not that it wasn’t 100 per cent there anyway, but it’s now 200 per cent”, she says.
“It’s about giving back. And it makes me feel good.”
Living in Sherwood for more than 26 years, Amanda has always been “people based”, ultimately becoming a key person to her community.
“I’ve always been community based, my initial role was as a teaching assistant at a very local school in Sherwood and I don’t find it boring”, she said.
Her work within the community evolved naturally, and became a focal point during lockdown, as she later explained: “If I’m going to do my groceries, I’ll tell people I’m passing by and ask if they need anything.
“It’s better for just one person to go out, rather than ten.”
Amanda’s priority during the last four years since the group was established was to create a safe space, where everyone can share and express their thoughts.
However, this progressed since lockdown as she recognised the importance of looking after the vulnerable in the community, particularly the ones who suffer from mental health issues.
“The next step I’m very concerned about is reaching out to those who are really suffering, and are too proud or too low to reach out to anybody”, she says.
“I’m going to be posting for mental health awareness week, just to let people know that I’m here, I’m available even if it’s just a chat about the weather - it doesn’t matter.
The ‘Sherwood/Community Group in Nottingham’ has been running for four years, and it currently has 2,300 members, and it's the epicentre of the neighbourhood.
Such large groups however, require time and good management - and it sometimes becomes a full time job.
The pandemic motivated group admins to keep going
“I said to my wife that I need to step out of community activism and focus on other things”, said Emlyn Mousley, who runs Arnold Community Group UK.
“But obviously, this was before the coronavirus outbreak, and I feel the need to help people during these times.”
Emlyn, 43, initially set up the group to promote environmental awareness, and educate people on the issue. He also runs a co-operative called Save the Earth , and hopes his message to reach out wider audiences.
Asked how does he manage to do evrything at once, Emlyn simply added: “I wasn’t put on this planet to pay taxes and die.
“I’m trying to create things and put my mind to tasks.”
On the technical side of group administration, Emlyn is strict with what gets posted on the group, aiming to create a community where “no one feels intimidated to ask question”.
“We don’t allow racism, offensive comments and bullying.
“We want people to feel able to ask questions because a significant part of our group are elderly people”, he added.
This means that each and every post has to be approved by one of the four existent admins. Within the last 28 days, this equated to 54,600 posts, comments and reactions - all of them needed to be filtered and removed if necessary.
“Running a Facebook group is not that easy”, Emlyn says, “but I’m one of those guys who when I'm told ‘you can’t do it’ I just don’t see why I not.
“Ultimately, I think it’s about having a positive mental attitude.”
Emlyn recognizes that Facebook groups can have an impact on people’s mental health, saying that admins have a responsibility to protect that.
“We get vulnerable people in the group as well, we have people who are struggling with mental health issues, so we need to make sure that they’re okay.
“We promote things that are good causes, Thursday claps, and various activities and competitions within the group.”
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About fake news and negativity on Facebook
Another important group for Nottingham was created just a week before lockdown, and is currently at 20,000 members.
Nottingham Covid-19 Mutual Aid has 20 administrators and moderators who are in charge of any content that goes on the group.
John Morris, of Clifton, 27, said rules and guidance were put in place from the beginning to prevent any form of bullying, negativity and fake news spreading.
“When I set this up, I wanted all the posts to be actually useful and accurate”, he explained.
“We only post information that comes from the NHS or the government.
“So this way, we can make sure that people can find what they need.”
Being the front lead for such a wide audience comes with huge responsibility, and John is aware of this as he also works in local politics.
For him, being positive is key. And the coronavirus lockdown is no exception.
“I’m always trying to do something positive. We’re all a part of a community, and there are people who just want to help”, he said.
“People needed to be able to ask questions, have reassurance and good news.
“There is no point in having daily updates on deaths and cases because we don’t want people to get scared.”
As coronavirus will eventually come to an end, there is the question as to whether this group will still be relevant to people in Nottingham after this is over.
But John is optimistic about this, saying that the next step would be to think about “how we could turn this into a bigger thing and make use of it.”
“The idea behind it is to encourage people to help each other, to support everyone so no one feels neglected.”
But the fear of living in isolation, loneliness and the anxiety of what tomorrow will bring can show the worst in people, challenging Facebook admins to take the next step.
“I have felt a responsibility, more than ever, to try and rise above the negativity”
More than simple social media users, Facebook group admins become pillars of their communities and dedicate their time to looking after their members.
Alan Dawson, who is a self-employed writer and publisher of Porchester Press, says he has felt a “responsibility, more than ever, to try and rise above the negativity”.
He got into social media in 2014, when he set up the Mapperley People Facebook group because he wanted to see “what a 'good news' page would look like”.
Since then, the group has evolved gradually, reaching 10,000 members and receiving “very positive feedback”.
Alan, 57, says he spends an hour a day managing the page, and posts “other interesting articles which takes extra time too”.
“The difference with Mapperley People and other pages and groups is that I have control on what is posted.
“This allows me to manage the content and keep it interesting. I try to avoid repetition. ”
Asked about how his role has changed since lockdown, Alan says he noticed “the strain that coronavirus is putting on people”.
“In particular, I see that people are allowing their anxiety to manifest itself in quite aggressive behaviour towards others.
“People are now being judgemental about people whose circumstances they know nothing about.”
“I have had to ban one individual from the page. Almost as a reaction to this behaviour, people seem to have settled into the situation with more optimism now.
Thanks to Alan’s strong leadership, the community took his advice on board and revised their behaviour on this matter. The group is now a safe place where members can help each other and be responsive to other people’s needs.
“There have been lots of messages about people sharing book, toys and useful unwanted items”, he added.
“There have been so many pictures of positive messages to each other.”
Alan recognises the advantages of having a strong online community, especially amid global pandemic: “Managing Mapperley People has allowed me to build up a network of useful contacts in the area.
“We have been able to use these contacts to support people.
“The page is followed by people who live elsewhere but have family members in the area. Many of them are self-isolating or in need of a little support.
“We have helped arrange this, thanks to the network of support.”
Ultimately, these Facebook groups become virtual shelters for those in need, reaching thousands of people with various backgrounds every day.
“There are some followers who grew up in the area and now live as far away as Australia”, Alan adds.
“The thing that unites us is our pride and respect for the area. People who are new to the area want to find a connection with the people and the history.”
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Pass The Mic
Just as MC culture was exploding, Kiss FM went from pirate radio station to Britain’s most vital urban broadcaster. So who better to partner with on an oral history of British MCing? Presented by Ellie Prohan over eight episodes, this is the box set version. It's Ken Burns’ Civil War, but for the Brixton Riots. It’s Asher Senator talking about how he and Smiley Culture would be cussed in the schoolyard for mixing up English slang and Jamaican patois. It’s Lisa Maffia talking about the dent So Solid Crew made in the mainstream – and the legal troubles that made a dent in them. All the way up to Big Narstie and beyond. | <urn:uuid:5410d8c0-3caa-4fe4-a754-a1d8bcb52818> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.novel.audio/shows/pass-the-mic | 2023-09-25T00:10:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.943308 | 158 |
In the dynamic world of digital advertising, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. Multi-screen signage management has emerged as a powerful tool for businesses to captivate their audiences and convey their messages effectively. In this blog post, we will explore the reasons why integrating multi-screen signage into your marketing strategy can make a significant impact. Additionally, we will delve into the features that make ‘NowSignage’ an exceptional choice for managing your multi-screen signage needs.
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- Enhanced Brand Visibility and Recognition: Consistency is key in building brand recognition, and multi-screen signage enables you to reinforce your brand identity across various touchpoints. By displaying your logo, tagline, or brand visuals consistently across screens, you create a cohesive and memorable brand experience. The repeated exposure to your brand elements fosters familiarity and helps establish a strong brand presence in the minds of your audience.
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For many families, Halloween signals the start of the holiday season. But many parents worry about keeping their children safe while also allowing them to have fun trick or treating. Knowing a few simple safety tips can help you ensure this Halloween is full of spooky good memories and not frightening trips to the emergency room. To help keep your family safe while trick or treating, the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests the following:
Halloween safety begins long before the night of. You should already be thinking about your child’s safety when you are choosing Halloween costumes. Some costumes add safety risks that can be avoided. Here are a few costume safety tips:
- Make sure all costumes, wigs, and accessories are fire-resistant.
- Apply reflective tape to your child’s costumes and treat bags.
- Try to make costumes bright by choosing light colors and incorporating glow sticks into costumes.
- Do not use decorative contact lenses. Doing so without a prescription is both dangerous and illegal.
- If using Halloween makeup, ensure makeup is non-toxic and test on a small area before fully applying.
- Choose costumes that are short enough to prevent tripping hazards. Children should wear their normal tennis shoes and be comfortable walking in their costumes.
- Avoid face masks as they can obstruct the senses. Face masks can obstruct a child’s vision or hearing. They can also block the nose or mouth and obstruct their breathing.
Using Street Smarts
Here’s a scary fact: children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a car on Halloween than they are on any other day of the year. Here are a few safety tips for the street:
- Avoid running.
- Stick to the sidewalk.
- Everyone, both adults and children, should carry a flashlight.
- Avoid distractions. Using a cell phone while walking creates a distraction and can be dangerous.
- Children under the age of 12 should always be accompanied by a responsible adult. It is best to stay in groups for greater visibility and safety.
- If older children are going out alone, make sure they stay with a large group of friends, know an approved route, and check infrequently.
- Cross the street safely. Always use street corners and crosswalks. Never cross in-between parked cars. If there is a car coming, make eye contact with the driver before crossing.
Skip The Tricks, Go Straight For Treats
It might be called trick or treating, but you want to ensure your children make it through the night without encountering any tricks that put their safety at risk. Here are few safety tips to keep in mind when it comes to treats:
- Children should never enter someone’s home or car.
- Only go to homes that have their porch light on. Try to stick to homes you know.
- Eat dinner before going trick or treating so children aren’t tempted to eat their candy before they get home.
- Encourage children to wait until they get home and you inspect their treats before eating any. A responsible adult should always check for any signs of tampering and throw away any spoiled, unwrapped, homemade, or other suspicious items.
- Keep food allergies in mind when accepting and inspecting treats. Children should be encouraged to take non-food treats when they are available.
Discuss Safety Concerns With Your Child’s Pediatrician
If you still have any additional concerns about your child’s safety this Halloween, discuss them with your child’s pediatrician. The board-certified pediatricians at Children’s Medical Center are happy to address any concerns parents have about protecting their children all year long. We can help you come up with a safety plan that will meet your child’s unique needs. | <urn:uuid:59d6aea8-39ef-4121-b5e4-7150f9703405> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.npcmc.com/2019/10/28/choose-safety-not-scary-keeping-your-child-safe-this-halloween/ | 2023-09-25T00:33:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.937165 | 779 |
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Coco is living the dream at Roosevelt Elementary School, where she fills the essential role of “School Dog.”
November 2, 2022
Welcome back - school is in session Nov. 28
Buses may be running late
November 28, 2022
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X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, has reinstated the account of rapper and designer Kanye West about 8 months after he was suspended.
As of Sunday afternoon, Mr. West’s account was not suspended. However, the rapper—known as Ye—has not posted anything since he was banned in December after he posted a stylized swastika.
A spokesperson for X told The Wall Street Journal over the weekend that Mr. West’s account was reinstated on Saturday. However, Mr. West’s account won’t be eligible for monetization, while advertisements will not appear next to his posts.
The owner of the social media firm, Elon Musk, has not publicly commented on the reinstatement. A spokesperson for X said that Mr. West reportedly had reassured the company that he won’t post what the WSJ described as harmful language.
Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the controversial left-wing Anti-Defamation League, wrote that it was “absolutely sickening” that Mr. West “was unsuspended from Twitter/X and given a gold verification check mark.” He added, In December, Mr. West had posted a swastika inside a Star of David, which Mr. Musk claimed at the time was an “incitement to violence.” The billionaire owner of X previously had welcomed the return of Mr. West back to the platform, without elaborating, that “he’s done absolutely nothing to make amends.”
After Mr. West was suspended, Mr. Musk wrote: “I tried my best. Despite that, he again violated our rule against incitement to violence.” He did not elaborate at the time.
Before that, Mr. Musk reinstated the account of former President Donald Trump, whose account was suspended in January 2021 following the breach at the U.S. Capitol building. A number of other prominent conservatives and formerly banned individuals were also reinstated on the social media website.
Mr. Trump, however, has not posted anything on the platform, instead sticking to posting on his own platform,Truth Social, which he set up in the wake of his ban from the other major platforms.
As for Mr. West, he’s remained mostly silent on social media. He made a post on Instagram earlier this year that said, “Watching Jonah Hill in 21 Jump street made me like Jewish people again.” However, his Instagram account has since been deleted.
Controversial comments made by Mr. West last year cost him multiple business deals after he appeared to launch a 2024 presidential bid. Adidas announced that it cut ties with the rapper and abandoned his Yeezy-branded shoe company, while Gap and Balenciaga also cut ties with him.
“Adidas does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech,” Adidas said in a statement last year. “Ye’s recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they violate the company’s values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect, and fairness.”
Before that, Mr. West had appeared on Alex Jones’ show and made a number of unusual comments alongside Nick Fuentes. Before his Twitter account was suspended, it was locked after he said, in part, that he wanted to go “death con [sic] 3 on Jewish people.”
Mr. West’s account was later reinstated, but Mr. Musk said that the company did so before he purchased it last November. “They did not consult with or inform me,” he said at the time.
The rapper has claimed he lost $2 billion in business deals over his public comments, including the loss of the Adidas deal. About a week ago, Adidas said it would launch a second batch of Yeezy sneaker sales as part of a plan to go through an inventory of products that still remain after it cut ties with Mr. West.
Last week, Mr. Musk announced he’s changing Twitter to X, which CEO Linda Yaccarino said would encompass “audio, video, messaging, payments/banking” and more.
The social media platform did not immediately respond to an Epoch Times request for comment.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced last week that the state’s Cannabis Social Equity Fund has secured a $150 million investment to support entrepreneurs licensed to open recreational cannabis retail stores. bottom. Under the terms of the agreement, Chicago Atlantic Admin LLC will invest up to $150 million in collateral capital to provide loans to business owners adversely affected by years of cannabis prohibition.
“New York City has always strived to lead the nation in providing opportunities to those who have been unfairly denied privileges and opportunities.” Hochul said. said in a statement from the governor’s office. “Today’s announcement reinforces New York City’s commitment to building partnerships that benefit New Yorkers and to righting the wrongs of the past. We commend them for recognizing the value that cannabis programs provide to so many.”
Fund created last year
Last year, Ho-Chol included the creation of the New York State Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund in the Fiscal Year 2023 state budget. The public-private partnership provision sets a goal of $200 million, which includes $50 million from state cannabis taxes and $150 million in outside investment. The investment is intended to fill the shortfall in investment capital available to cannabis businesses facing difficulties in securing capital due to ongoing cannabis illegality at the federal level.
This fund will be used to help individuals affected by unfair enforcement of cannabis laws who have a conditional adult-use cannabis dispensary (CAURD) license from the New York State Cannabis Control (OCM) and Cannabis Control Board. be done. Under the state’s cannabis regulations, at least 300 of the state’s original CAURD licenses are reserved for legal entrepreneurs.
Chicago Atlantic manages a diversified portfolio of credit investments in the cannabis industry, with over $1.8 billion in over 50 investments. The Company’s flagship investment vehicle, Chicago Atlantic Real Estate Finance, is a mortgage real estate investment trust that provides secured loans to state-licensed cannabis businesses.
“We thank Chicago Atlantic for investing in New York’s first adult retail licensee,” said Chris Alexander, executive director of the New York State Cannabis Authority. “This infusion of funds will provide much-needed support to licensees and further New York State’s efforts to establish a comprehensive cannabis market that creates opportunities for entrepreneurs harmed by prohibition and barred from markets in other states. It will help us move forward.”
Financing a new hot pot shop
The Cannabis Social Equity Foundation of New York is helping people with CAURD licenses cover the costs of establishing a recreational cannabis retail dispensary, including identifying and leasing suitable retail locations, space design, construction and equipment. Assist. Social Equity Servicing Corporation (SESC), a subsidiary of the New York State Board of Dormitory Administration (DASNY), performs pharmacy development operations as an agent for the Cannabis Social Equity Investment Fund.
Last year, DASNY launched a call for proposals for a team to manage a cannabis social equity fund and raise an additional $150 million through private investment. In June 2022, Social Equity, a joint partnership between Weber Willis Ventures LLC, a company led by NBA Hall of Famer Chris Weber and his business partner Labetta Willis, and affiliates of Siebert, will be launched. The agency announced that it has signed a contract with Impact Ventures. Williams Shank.
“We are honored that Chicago Atlantic recognized the Foundation’s role in promoting social equity in New York State’s cannabis industry. We are committed to creating ,” Webber said. “This transformative collaboration marks an important milestone in our collective journey towards a future where all individuals have equal access to opportunity and funding, thereby empowering communities and creating positive change. promote.”
New York state’s cannabis social equity program’s goals have been hailed as a way to ensure access to the legal recreational market for those who have borne the brunt of decades of prohibition and disproportionate enforcement. But critics mock the slow pace of pharmacy openings. The first adult cannabis retail store will open in late 2022. Since then, fewer than a dozen stores have opened statewide. Information from OCM. | <urn:uuid:9fdb7130-2545-4dbd-b71c-0873d1fb2170> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.nugmag.com/new-york-cannabis-social-equity-fund-secures-150-million-investment/ | 2023-09-25T00:59:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.929172 | 854 |
A Franchise on the Rise: The First Twenty Years of the New York Yankees
Yankee Stadium is loud. Before the game, the sound system is cranked up, often accompanying documentaries flashing on the gigantic centerfield video screen and hundreds of TVs scattered around the concourses, all redundantly attesting to the greatness of the team in a looping-litany of baseball stars—Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Thurman Munson, Reggie Jackson, Derek Jeter, Mariano Rivera, and if you want to add admitted steroid user Alex Rodriguez to the pantheon (he won two Most Valuable Player awards playing for the Yankees), go ahead. It can be reasonably argued that the vibe at Yankee Stadium is the most bombastic experience in all of sports.
So it’s easy to forget that things weren’t always so glitteringly, and loudly, triumphant. It all started in 1903 for the American League franchise that would become the Yankees, on a scrappy lot in upper Manhattan that became Hilltop Park. It took 20 years of failure, some semi-success, and a gallery of scoundrels both on and off the field, for glory to settle in with an astonishing new stadium and its first World Championship, both in 1923, and to establish the culture of winning and arrogance that has become The Yankees.
The journey from a rocky, vacant lot, and no roster, in 1903, to topping the world in 1923, is joyously told in A Franchise on the Rise: The First Twenty Years of the New York Yankees, Don Amore’s new book. In 1903, we find American League president Ban Johnson eagerly, perhaps desperately, trying to establish a team in New York over the objections and obstruction of the National League’s New York Giants, and Johnson’s old nemesis, Giants’ manager John McGraw.
After fits and starts, Johnson settled for two New York operators, former police chief “Big Bill” Devery, who coined the term “honest graft,” and bar-owner/gambling operator Frank Farrell. Farrell and Devery are an astonishing duo—above the law, bestride the law, skirting the law—a pair that knows how big decisions come to fruition in their city.
Farrell presented Johnson with a $25,000 check for the right to attempt to put a team together, and as important, find a site for a ballpark. Devery and Farrell put a deal together with the New York Institute for the Blind for a lease on a scrappy ten-acre parcel between 165th and 168th Street, bordered on one side by 11th Avenue, in Washington Heights, with nice views of the Hudson River and the New Jersey Palisades. The dynamic duo convinced the powers-that-be to close off the streets that threatened to dissect their lot, and so work began.
The rocky site was subjected to aggressive drilling and dynamiting, but within a few months, a 16,000-person ballpark and baseball field were ready for opening day, April 30, 1903 (albeit with a swale in right field). As important as getting it done, Joseph Gordon and John B. Day—gents with good reputations—would be the faces of the new franchise, leaving Devery and Farrell content with raking in ticket receipts and “honest graft,” and whatever prestige and side benefits (gambling could never be ruled out) might accrue from running a team.
A Franchise on the Rise lets us spend time with early Highlanders (“Yankee” would stick about a decade later) “Wee Willie” Keeler, Roger Peckinpaugh, “Prince Hal” Chase, Frank Chance, “Home Run” Baker, Jack Chesboro’s 41-win season, delves into a 1909 scandal involving stealing opposing teams’ signs, explores May 15, 1912, when Detroit’s Ty Cobb climbed into the stands to beat up a heckler who was revealed to be a cripple, and futile pennant chases—all of it retold with plenty of detail and wit.
What made the Yankees THE YANKEES is when Devery and Farrell sold the team to the two colonels: Ruppert and Huston. Jacob Ruppert, as many Yankee fans know, was a brewer with a plant on the Upper East Side, a civic-minded former U.S. Congressman. Tillinghast L’Hommedieu Huston was a civil engineer originally from Buffalo, N.Y., who raked in a fortune clearing Cuban harbors during and after the Spanish-American war. The two bought the team from Devery and Farrell for a bit less than half a million dollars, as the deal was announced on New Year’s Day, 1915.
Perhaps only Devery and Farrell could have set up a team so quickly in 1903, and perhaps only Ruppert and Huston could have set the operating procedures, hired the right staff (Ed Barrow, who oversaw baseball operations), architects, and builders, to create the most valuable franchise in all of sports.
The Institute for the Blind didn’t renew Hilltop Park’s contract, so for ten seasons, 1913 to 1922, the Yankees shared the Polo Grounds with John McGraw’s Giants, and Ruppert and Huston methodically sifted possibilities for building their own ballpark. The result, in 1923 (a year after Huston sold his part of the Yankees to Ruppert for $1.5 million) was Yankee Stadium, the most astonishing stadium ever built in North America up to that time.
The content of A Franchise on the Rise is choc-a-block with great stories. It’s a thoroughly-enjoyable must-have for any seasoned Yankees fan, fan of baseball, or fan of New York City history. The physical book itself, with somewhat widely spaced lines, cheap newsprint, lack of an index, and glaring typos, seems rushed into being, not unlike old Hilltop Park, and oddly, adds to its appeal. Dom Amore has accomplished something almost impossible, a book about the New York Yankees that is utterly charming. | <urn:uuid:d94675dc-310c-45be-842e-5043c698acc8> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.nyjournalofbooks.com/book-review/franchise-rise | 2023-09-25T00:32:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.949328 | 1,308 |
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1Casey Anthony Found Not Guilty in Murder of Her Daughter
She is now the most hated woman in America, if not the world. Anthony's three-year-old daughter Caylee went missing for 31 days, all while her mother partied, participating in Hot Body contests and showing no concern for her missing daughter. When her daughter was finally found dead in the woods near the family home, Anthony was put on trial. The case against her was strong – Anthony's car smelled like a dead body, there were pieces of evidence like a blanket and stickers that matched items in her home, as well as her habitual lying about the incident. But apparently not “beyond a reasonable doubt,” as the jury came back with a Not Guilty verdict. Even though the month-long trial featured 400 pieces of evidence and 90 witnesses, jurors returned their verdict in just one day of deliberation.
2Vince Neil Killed His Best Friend
Did you know that the singer of Motley Crue is also a murderer? ‘Tis true. Neil, wasted at the time, drove himself and his good friend Nicholas "Razzle" Dingley, the drummer for Hanoi Rocks, and two other people to the liquor store to get more booze. Vince lost control of the vehicle, killing Dingley instantly, and causing brain damage to the other two passengers. Neil emerged basically unscathed, and only had to spend 15 days in jail, 5 years on probation, and a couple million dollars in restitution. To make things worse, Motley Crue later unleashed their horrendous album “Theatre of Pain” to the world, in memory of Dingley.
3Robert Blake Shot His Wife and Got Off
Known for many years as Baretta, an undercover cop, the real Robert Blake ended up on the wrong side of the law. On May 4, 2001 Blake and then-wife Bonnie Lee Bakley were having dinner at Vitello's, a favorite Italian diner. They parked several blocks away in a dark area near a dumpster. After dinner, Blake escorted Bakely back to the car. According to Blake, he realized that he left a handgun he was carrying back at the restaurant. When he returned to the car, he says he found her shot in the head. With a media circus similar to O.J. Simpson (see #9) the case seemed open-and-shut: two people were put on the witness stand, saying Blake had approached them about killing his wife, as well as describing Blake's strange behavior that evening. However, also like O.J., he was found not guilty, set free, and later found culpable in a civil trial.
4Lizzy Borden Took An Axe... (You know the rest)
This woman's name is synonymous with axe murders, nursery rhymes, and bad heavy metal bands, yet did you know that she got away with her crimes? That's right, Lizzy Borden, the only suspect in the axe murder death of her father and stepmother Andrew and Abby on the night of August 4, 1892, was found not guilty. There is a lot of circumstantial evidence pointing to her guilt, including inconsistencies in her alibi on the night of the murders, the fact that she tried to buy poison earlier that day, and that she was seen burning the dress she wore the night of the murders. But jury procedures, luck, and the fact that no one could fathom how a young woman could be so violent, played into the jury's verdict, which was delivered in under an hour. The case still continues to fascinate today, as it is still technically unsolved.
5Richard James Herrin, the “Yale Murder Case”
This is one of the most outrageous miscarriages of justice, and you've probably never even heard of it. But in 1977, it was nationwide news in the US. The case itself is straightforward enough: on July 7, 1977 Richard James Herrin murdered his girlfriend Bonnie Garland brutally with a hammer. Herrin even admitted that he did the deed – the two met while they were students at Yale (hence the moniker “The Yale Murder”). However, what was truly strange was the incredible outpouring of sympathy… for the murderer. From almost the moment he was caught, he was treated with kid gloves. Herrin, they said, was a “misunderstood youth” who grew up in a poor section of Los Angeles. Not only had he not been able to “fit in” at Yale (he had dropped out before the murder) but he had been rejected by Garland, who told him she wanted to be able to sleep with other men – it was Herrin that was the “victim” of society. This groundswell of support was spread by the media and carried him through the trial. Garland was portrayed as the monster who rejected this poor man and he had no choice but to murder her, the logic went. People bought it, so much so that he was found not guilty of murder in the 1st or 2nd degree but merely guilty of manslaughter. But while the astounded judge sentenced him to the maximum amount he could – 25 years -- in 1995, after serving 2/3 of his sentence, he was paroled and disappeared.
6Al Capone – Jailed for… Tax Evasion
Notorious gangster Al Capone ruled Chicago's Underworld with an iron fist. In spite of his infamy as the violent mob leader, nobody could ever pin any crimes on the man. For example, there's the infamous St. Valentine's Day massacre that he orchestrated, where 7 members of rival Bugs Moran's gang were gunned down. Capone merely ordered the hit: he was in Florida, bedridden, complete with a doctor's note for a perfect alibi. Fierce loyalty from his underlings played a part, as well as strict legal protections that required search warrants at all times. On top of that, he dealt strictly in cash, having no bank account and only endorsing one check his entire life. But believe it or not, that's what finally got him. Working with the Treasury and the IRS, the FBI was able to cobble enough evidence to convict him of tax evasion. He served 7 years of a 10 year sentence, later contracting syphilis and dying. Isn't mob life glamorous?
7Don King aka Stompy
This crazy-haired boxing promoter was known for throwing his weight around, literally. King has killed two people, Hillary Brown and Sam Garrett. He was charged with murder for shooting Ms. Brown in the back, but got off on self-defense. For the stomping death – that's right I said stomping death – of Mr. Garrett, who owed Mr. King some money, he was merely convicted of “non-negligent” homicide and served less than 3 years behind bars. It's good to be King!
8William S. Burroughs – Played “William Tell” with Wife
“Anyone up for a game of William Tell?”
Poet, junkie… murderer. Yes, in 1951 drunken Beat Icon William S. Burroughs shot and killed his wife Joan Vollmer while allegedly playing a game of “William Tell” at a party in Mexico City. But instead of an apple, as it is commonly believed, it was actually a shot glass. Burroughs spent 13 days in the slammer before his wealthy parents stepped in and bribed their son's way back into the US. He was later found guilty of “culpable homicide” in absentia, but served no more time. The upside? The “pivotal” event sparked Burroughs' celebrated literary career.
9O.J. Simpson... Need We Say More?
This is perhaps the most famous court case of all time. But in case you are not familiar, it goes something like this: Nicole Brown Simpson, ex-wife of famed footballer OJ Simpson, was found viciously murdered, along with friend Ronald Goldman, just outside of her Brentwood home.
There was a lot of evidence: bloody footprints at the scene matched both Simpson's DNA as well as his very expensive-and-rare Bruno Magli shoes. Bloody socks at OJ's home tested positive for Nicole and Ron's blood. Long time friend Robert Kardashian stayed at the house in the days after the murder and was seen leaving with a suspicious garment bag.
There were a ton of witnesses for both sides, and it became known as the Crime of the Century. In the end, however, OJ Simpson was found not guilty of the murders.
How did they do this? Some people say evidence, such as the glove found at the scene of the crime that didn't fit, played into it. Others say that defense attorneys played the “race card” which helped exonerate him. There are still theories that OJ didn't do it at all, with one suggesting that his son Jason did it, and a recent documentary that pointed the finger at a serial killer named Glen Rogers.
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6 Bellevue Court, Delgany, Co. Wicklow
6 Bellevue Court, Delgany, Co. Wicklow
This imposing detached four bedroom family home presents beautifully both inside and out. The current owners have spared no expense upgrading kitchens and bathrooms whilst adding bespoke fitted furniture throughout. The south facing rear garden is an outdoor masterpiece created by a professional design company enjoying views of rolling countryside featuring a sandstone patio area and sunken lounge area.
The accommodation briefly comprises of three reception rooms, four double bedrooms, two ensuites and a family bathroom. The open plan kitchen/dining/family area with direct access out to the garden features a hardwood kitchen impressive in style, design and layout. The utility room provides even more storage with access to side entrance.
Bellevue Court is a well established development located at the foot of Bellevue Hill within Delgany Village itself. This quaint picturesque village has a lot to offer namely the Delgany Grocer and Pigeon House, Bear Paw Café, Wicklow Arms restaurant, convenience store, pharmacy and craft butchers. to Two primary schools, St Laurence’s and Delgany National School are within walking distance from the property. The N11 is easily accessible by car and there are regular public bus links within walking distance.
Large bright hallway featuring attractive solid oak flooring and radiator cover. The glass window in hall door and full length window allow natural light to stream through this space. Understairs storage.
Tiled floor and partly tiled walls with mosaic tile border. Wc and whb.
Attractive solid oak flooring. Bespoke fitted bookcase incorporating storage units.
Well proportioned elegant reception room. Attractive solid oak flooring. Ceiling rose. Polished stone fireplace. Double doors leading out to:
Attractive solid oak flooring throughout family area. Extensive range of built in solid ash units incorporating Media section and display shelving. Vertical radiator. Ceiling Rose. Sliding patio door leads to the rear garden. Stunning traditional solid ash fully equipped kitchen with polished granite worktops. Marble tiled floor. An impressive feature is the wraparound breakfast counter with display cabinet and granite worktop. There is a stainless steel sink unit with mixer tap and a separate filter tap. Fitted double Neff oven and fitted microwave. Gas hob and extractor fan. Integrated Neff dishwasher and provision for American fridge freezer. Other features include wine rack, glass display unit, pull out larder press and overhead pelmuts. Recessed lighting.
Marble tiled floor. Solid ash high and low level fitted units. Plumbed for washing machine and provision for dryer. Glass door to side entrance. Recessed lighting.
Bright Space with ceiling light well. Double sized shelved hotpress. Access to attic.
Beautifully proportioned room. Wall to wall modern slidrobes provide access to walking in wardrobe fully fitted with drawers and hanging space. Recessed lighting.
Accessed from the master bedroom and landing. Tiled floor. Bath with shower connection. Mosaic tiled walk in shower unit with glass door. Wc and whb set in to storage unit. Fitted wall mirror with recessed lighting. Heated towel rail.
Attractive laminate flooring, Mirrored slidrobes
Attractive laminate flooring. Mirrored slidrobes. Two windows. TV Point. Recessed lighting.
Jack and Jill Tiled floor and partly tiled walls. Step in mosaic tiled shower. Heated towel rail. Recessed lighting. Velux roof window. Wc and whb set into storage unit. Mirror over whb with recessed lighting.
Floorboards. Recessed lighting.
To the front Wrought Iron entrance gates lead to cobblelock driveway. Steps lead to front door. Lawned area with mature clipped hedges, mature shrubs and plants.
To the rear This south facing garden with views of rolling countryside was professionally designed and landscaped by Outdoor Living. Feature sandstone patio area. Timber boundary fencing and garden shed. Purpose built concrete seating area with composite deck area bordered by clipped topiary hedging and impressive plant and flower bed, outside tap, recessed lighting and electrical sockets.
Well established development within walking distance to Delgany Village.
Wrought iron entrance gates.
Cobblelock driveway provides off street parking.
Professionally designed and landscaped gardens.
Gas fired central heating
Double glazing throughout
Excellent decorative condition throughout
Bespoke fitted furniture and understairs storage
Hardwood and marble tiled flooring.
Stunning kitchen with polished granite worktops
Utility room with door to garden.
Two ensuites and Master Bedroom walking wardrobe
Gated side entrance
South facing rear garden with patio and lounge area
Beautiful views of rolling countryside.
Timber garden shed
Recessed patio lighting
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So many drugs for plaque psoriasis!
There are constant commercials on TV.
Among the drugs are:
(Skyrizi), (Ilumya), and (Tremfya).
How big a problem is psoriasis?
How do these drugs work?
Basically, these drugs block the action of an inflammatory chemical in the body. That chemical (interleukin-23) promotes the activity of immune cells (T-helper cells-17). These cells appear to be more prevalent in people with plaque psoriasis.
When you block the action of the chemicals, no more T-helper cell activity and hence, reduction in psoriasis. Voila!
These drugs are also used in the treatment of other autoimmune conditions like Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, and psoriatic arthritis.
Do we need these chemicals?
Yes! These chemicals are critical. T-helper cells make sure that we have mature and effective cell-mediated immune response.
What is cell-mediated immune response?
It is how your body responds to a foreign invader. So when you are attacked by let's say....Covid 19... your cell mediated immune system is what makes antibodies to that virus and kills it. I would say that it's pretty important.
This is where I get in big trouble.
So I have to tell you all, that nothing I say, write or do is intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Nor are any recommendations made intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition.
(Because the medical community and the FDA in their infinite wisdom have determined that if you name something a disease, then the ONLY cure for that disease is a drug).
Since I am not allowed to talk about psoriasis, I will talk about how to help with a skin issues related to gut lining problems. Sometimes it can cause "thick red skin with silvery flakes."
A simple lesson in anatomy
Question: Is your digestive system (esophagus, intestines, etc.) considered internal or external?
Answer: It's actually considered OUTSIDE the body. In fact, your skin is considered to be contiguous to your digestive system and vice versa.
(This simple medical fact will be important in a second).
Using your gigantic brain and powers of deductive reasoning,
If you have-
"patches of thick red skin and silvery scales, typically found on elbows, knees, scalp, face of palms, soles of feet, and lower back...
is that a problem with the outside of your body or inside your body?"
Not only is it a problem with the INSIDE of your body, but it's basically a problem with the lining of the gut.
Your gut- aka "gastro-intestinal system" or GI
Your gut lining is protected by what are called tight junctions:
You can visualize them in the image below as the mess of stuff between the epithelial cells.
There are a few things that will degrade the lining and breakdown the tight junctions:
Stress- cortisol produced by the adrenal glands in times of stress will inhibit probiotic activity and lead to a breakdown of the tight junctions of the gut lining.
Stress also causes the cells that produce the protective mucus lining of the gut to stop working hence speeding up that lining degradation.
Now, if you have a healthy functioning immune system AND especially a healthy cell-mediated antibody response the likelihood of bacteria, fungus, virus and parasites to get out of control and attack the tight junctions would be significantly reduced. Hmmmm...
A natural approach
How do we protect and/or repair the tight junctions?
Easy to say, I know.
But a simple tool to help reduce the effects of stress or "fight or flight" response is to help your body flip the switch from a stress response to a relaxation response.
No. I'm serious.
Take 3 deep breaths into the bottom of your rib cage.
This is diaphragmatic breathing and will switch your nervous system to the relaxation response. It decreases the cortisol response and gets the probiotic activity up to help improve your overall immune response.
Supporting the repair of the gut lining is pretty straight forward.
Bone broth- buy it pre-made or make it yourself. My favorite is to take a whole chicken, roast it, eat it. Then take all the bones from it and cook it down into a broth. Add whatever vegetables you want and you have a wonderful chicken soup with gut repairing bone broth.
Probiotic rich foods- anything fermented. kimchi, miso, kefir, yogurt (unsweetened), real pickles, sauerkraut.
Topically- Coconut oil seems to do a great job of reducing the inflammation and promoting healing.
Will food alone do it?
Unfortunately, I don't think so.
It probably could but it seems to take a really long time. ;-)
Supplements- using supplements to accelerate the repair process.
I personally like the Standard Process line which you all know.
So for help with gut repair I like to use the following:
You can order these direct from our online store using the links above.
The concept is pretty simple-
"What you see on the outside skin is a reflection of what your gut lining looks like."
Pretty crazy, right?!
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The Game Boy was a huge part of my childhood, games such as Tetris, Mario and even PaperBoy was played for many hours, even when trying to see the damn thing on long haul travels. So to see a new Game Boy and Game Boy Colour game called ‘ Magic & Legend: Time Knights ‘ announced as available for purchase, I just had to give it a shout out! You see this game doesn’t just have lots of dynamic levels, but there’s a ton of gameplay to be had in this new game from Giles Hamson and his two kids (4 & 5yr olds).
Yes indeed if you’re looking for a new Game Boy and Game Boy Colour game, then make sure to check out Magic & Legend: Time Knights: A game that features 5 dynamic levels such as the journey, Medieval times, Sengoku Period, Ancient Rome and The Crown Jewel Heist, different themed areas which includes swimming through water, bonus stages, multiple enemy types, and much much more as you play as Magic and Legend defending the world from an Alien invasion!
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In the past few years, mRNA has become a mainstream word with the swift creation of mRNA vaccines to treat SARS-CoV-2. This new technology was already in development, placing it in the perfect position to meet an urgent global need. Yet, there are still challenges to be met to further improve mRNA vaccines and other mRNA therapeutics. Another RNA – circRNA – has garnered a lot of interest due to its potential not only as a vaccine for infectious diseases, but also for regenerative medicine and in treating genetic diseases, autoimmune diseases, and cancer, as well as providing cancer vaccines. Research teams and biopharmaceutical companies around the world have focused considerable efforts on better understanding these unique and abundant types of RNA.
Abundant circRNAs Perform Many Biological Functions
Circular RNA (circRNA) are prevalent in eukaryotic cells where they naturally occur (1). Thousands are expressed from human genomes (2), and they are highly abundant in the heart, brain, and liver (3). CircRNA is most often produced through back-splicing during RNA splicing, in which a 5’ splice donor site in a downstream exon is fused to an upstream exon’s 3’ splice acceptor site (2).
CircRNAs are comprised of single-stranded RNA molecules that are covalently linked head to tail (1), forming a circle that allows greater stability than their linear counterpart. High stability is a key advantage of circRNA, as it allows for a prolonged therapeutic effect. Since they lack a free end, circRNA can escape the RNA-mediated immune response and are resistant to exonuclease degradation because they lack a 5’-cap and 3’-poly(A) tail (3). However, they can still be degraded by other means such as endonucleases (4).
CircRNA is translated differently than linear mRNA since they are covalently linked head to tail and do not have a 5’ terminus. So, they must rely on other mechanisms to initiate translation, such as internal ribosome entry sites (IRES). Many research teams have endeavored to optimize circRNA and improve protein yields. In one recent example, Chen et al. worked to improve translation of circRNA, and after a series of optimizations that included upstream IRES topology, 5′ PABP spacer, HBA1 3′ UTR and HRV-B3 IRES with proximal loop Apt-eIF4G insertion, they were able to improve circRNA protein yields by several hundred-fold. The team tested the optimized circRNA in mice and found that expression in engineered circRNAs is similar to or greater than that of modified mRNAs, but the duration of expression was much longer in circRNA (1).
Once thought to be artifacts of aberrant RNA splicing (5), research indicates that circRNAs may perform specific, biologically meaningful functions (2). They are often tissue, cell type, and developmental stage-specific (3). There are many potential functions of circRNA, such as protein coding and translation (4), regulating gene transcription (4), and acting as miRNA sponges (5). It is interesting to note that the functions of a circRNA are independent of the parental mRNA.
There are challenges, such as the possibility of producing mis-splicing byproducts that could include cognate linear RNAs, or that using RNAi approaches to knock down circRNAs could affect linear cognates or other genes (3). Some circularization methods leave behind fragments of cyanobacterial ribozyme mRNA which, although short and non-coding, could be immunogenic, and it is possible that the circRNA itself could prove to trigger an immune response (7).
Should the challenges be overcome, CircRNAs may have therapeutic potential, as endogenous circRNAs regulate cancer development, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurogenesis, and neurological disorders (3). Given the focus on SARS-CoV-2, it is not surprising that circRNA is being investigated as a vaccine, and they are showing promise as an effective, stable alternative to existing vaccines. CircRNA has also been tested as therapeutic interventions in mouse disease models of myocardial infarction, multiple types of heart failure, and stroke, with promising results (2).
A Brief Highlight of Teams Working to Advance circRNA
Orna Therapeutics, Inc. has developed a proprietary method to engineer linear RNAs that undergo highly efficient autocatalytic circularization. The resulting circRNAs, called oRNAs, consist of IRES, therapeutic protein, and a circularization ribosome, which are combined with custom lipid nanoparticles (LNP) for delivery to target cells.
The technology builds on the work of engineering circRNAs that R. Alexander Wesselhoeft, co-founder of Orna, took on as a PhD student (6). Among other important discoveries, Wesselhoeft used internal ribosome entry sites (IRESs), which are cap-independent RNA translation sequences, and determined that a large amount of protein can be produced if the right IRES is chosen (7).
The company also developed a proprietary screening platform, called FoRCE to discover and create a library of novel IRES elements. The IRES elements can be selected to drive higher protein expression in the desired cell type.
ORN-101, Orna’s lead candidate, delivers chimeric antigen receptors (CARs) directly to patient’s immune cells within the body, as an in situ CAR (isCAR) therapy to treat B-cell lymphomas. This is meant as an alternative to existing CAR-T cell therapies, in which cells are engineered ex vivo.
Thomas Barnes, CEO at Orna, explained the differences. With ORN-101, biomanufacturing is done inside the patient, making cell expansion more predictable, and “It’s going to behave like a classic drug … with a half-life; it’s going to have peak expression, and it’s going to taper off. And, lastly, no lymphodepletion.” These advantages should provide a safer, cheaper treatment (7).
In a recent presentation, preclinical data was shared that ORN-101 demonstrates tumor suppression and eradication in animal models after 2-3 doses in a mouse model. Tumor regression was dose-dependent, and with low doses, ORN-101 controlled leukemia growth when dosed every other week. “oRNA-enabled isCAR therapies promise a transient, re-dosable and scalable immune cell therapy without requiring immunodepletion for the treatment of cancer.”
In addition to cancer, oRNAs are being developed to treat genetic disorders and autoimmune diseases and to create vaccines.
Therorna Biotechnology Co. is a Chinese company whose science founder is Professor Wensheng Wei, a professor and researcher at Peking University. His team developed the first circRNA vaccine, which provides robust protection against SARS-CoV-2 and emerging variants in mice and rhesus monkeys (8). The press release explained that “the circular RNA process is relatively simple, and does not require capping, tailing, and base modification like mRNA; on the other hand, the expression of circular RNA in cells lasts longer and the expression level is higher.”
A novel design strategy was utilized in the circRNA vaccine to express the trimeric receptor-binding domain (RBD) of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein (8, 9). Linear RNA was circularized, an IRES element was placed before the RBD-coding sequence to initiate translation, and the circRNAs were encapsulated in LNPs for delivery (9).
The team found that the SARS-CoV-2 circRNA vaccine induced sustained humoral immune responses with high levels of neutralizing antibodies, and a potent Th1-biased T-cell immune response. Five weeks after the boost dose, the rhesus monkeys were challenged with the SARS-CoV-2 native strain and were found to have significant protection from COVID-19 (8).
The circRNA vaccine did not cause clinical signs of illness or enhanced pathology in non-human primates. Additionally, after being stored at room temperature for two weeks, the circRNA vaccine still expressed RBD antigens without detectable loss (8).
Wei Wensheng and his team previously established a company that focuses on gene editing technology called Boya Gene Biotechnology Co., Ltd., and the team plans to “continue to advance the related projects of gene editing and circular RNA technology in the laboratory, and try to combine these two technical routes for further cross research.”
Circio has developed a circRNA platform to create novel circRNA medicines for cancer, vaccines, protein replacement for genetic disorders, and cell therapy. Circio is developing cancer medicines in-house and seeks partnerships in other therapeutic areas.
Their clinical immunotherapy programs are designed to activate the patient’s own immune system to fight cancer cells. Lead candidate ONCOS-102 is an oncolytic adenovirus (AdV5) carrying a genetic cassette for mRNA-based expression of the cytokine GM-CSF, designed to selectively target cancer cells and drive an anti-tumor immune response. In Phase 1/2 studies, ONCOS-102 has been tested as a monotherapy and in combination with checkpoint inhibitors or standard-of-care chemotherapy. It demonstrated an excellent safety profile, strong immune responses, and clinical efficacy in several cancer types, including refractory advanced melanoma and malignant pleural mesothelioma (an aggressive form of lung cancer).
The Guarnerio Lab at Cedars Sinai combines techniques of biochemistry, molecular biology, and genomic approaches, in addition to the use of innovative mouse models to understand the interactions between highly aggressive cancers and the non-malignant cells of the tumor microenvironment in order to identify molecular vulnerabilities and develop novel therapies. Research areas include investigations of new mechanisms of sarcoma genesis and progression, the Leukemia microenvironment, and circular RNAs in the tumor microenvironment, with a goal of identifying novel therapeutic interventions for cancer and new strategies of precision medicine.
The Guarnerio Laboratory has discovered tumor-associated circRNAs that act as oncogenes in the process of tumorigenesis (11) and has observed that the circRNA derived from the Zbtb7a gene can impact the tumor cells’ secretome and, ultimately, the composition of the tumor microenvironment (12). They are currently studying the unique mechanisms by which tumor-associated circRNAs define the immune and non-immune composition of the tumor mass.
The Kadener Lab, a Molecular Neurobiology and RNA Metabolism Laboratory at Rosenstiel Basic Medical Sciences Research Center at Brandeis University, is investigating how molecular processes in the brain determine behavior with special emphasis on RNA metabolism, the role of circRNAs at the molecular and neural levels, as well as the mechanisms underlying circadian clocks.
The team identified the first factor involved in circRNA production, and showed that circRNA biogenesis competes with canonical splicing and circRNAs can function in cis as “RNA traps”. They also recently showed that some circRNAs are translated. The translation is mediated by IRES-like sequences, is enhanced in response to starvation, and happens in association with membranes and in synapses.
Currently, they are combining molecular, computational and RNA biology with advanced techniques in genetics and neurosciences to answer questions such as: What are the functions of circRNAs in vivo? How do circRNAs work at the molecular level? What are the key functions of these molecules in the brain and during aging? How do circRNAs evolve? Are circRNAs involved in neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative diseases?
The Jakobi Lab is part of the Translational Cardiovascular Research Center (TCRC) in the Department of Internal Medicine at The University of Arizona College of Medicine, Phoenix. Dr. Jakobi is a bioinformatician trained with an emphasis on the interconnection of wet lab research and computational research. The lab focuses on the interplay of coding and non-coding RNAs, such as the novel class of circular RNAs in the healthy and diseased heart, and develops software for circRNA research. They also develop new computational tools that can be used by other researchers in their field of interest.
Esperovax, an innovative developer of targeted mRNA oral biologic medicines, partnered with Ginkgo Bioworks, which is building the leading platform for cell programming and biosecurity, to develop circRNAs for a variety of therapeutic applications. Initially, they will target colorectal cancer. They intend to exploit circRNAs by developing a novel mechanism to facilitate RNA circularization in colorectal cancer cells, resulting in extended expression of the toxic payload that induces cell death only in the cancer cells. This should reduce toxicity as well as reduce side effects caused by the death of normal, non-cancerous cells.
Laronde was launched by Flagship Pioneering in 2021. Endless RNA (eRNA) is Laronde’s proprietary, closed-loop RNA construct that was engineered to be translatable. Synthetically designed circRNA with an IRES allows translation of the circRNA. Endless RNA medicines are programmable by switching the eRNA “protein-coding cassette” and can be programmed to express therapeutic proteins.
Flagship Pioneering owns the IP rights of Laronde and has filed numerous patent families which cover key aspects of structure, a modification to decrease circRNA immunogenicity, preparation, delivery, dosing method, therapeutic uses, and for utilizing circRNA as SARS-CoV-2 therapeutics.
According to Laronde, “eRNA makes it possible for us to create best-in-class medicines in any therapeutic area with the option to deliver through multiple routes of administration,” including subcutaneous, intramuscular, intravenous, and topical.
Circular Genomics is utilizing circRNA in a different way. Their team is developing the first diagnostic and therapeutic circular RNA-based genomic assay for depression. The test aims to help meaningfully improve the timeliness and efficacy of therapeutic selection for patients by determining the best treatment protocol for an individual patient even before the onset of treatment and validate treatment effectiveness in days to weeks rather than months. Initially, the technology will be used to benefit those with depression, and then the company plans to expand into other brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s, PTSD, and Bipolar Disorder.
CircRNA Could Provide an Additional Source of Stable, Safe, Effective Vaccines
Therorna is not the only team investigating circRNA as a vaccine for SARS-CoV-2. Seephetdee et al. formulated a circRNA vaccine using the spike protein of the original SARS-CoV-2 strain with six rationally substituted amino acids to reflect emerging variants. Mice that received this vaccine had detectable antibody titers against the variants for up to seven weeks, and a balance in Th1 and Th2 responses (4, 10).
Wang et al. reported developing a “self-catalyzed system to efficiently produce circRNAs in a co-transcriptional fashion.” The scarless circRNAs were encapsulated in LNPs, were very stable, and had low immunogenicity. In mice, strong RBD-specific memory B cell responses and balanced Th1/Th2 cellular immune responses were elicited. Serum IgG titer was much higher than in mice vaccinated with a linear mRNA vaccine, and the circRNA vaccine could perform continuous expression in cells for six days, in contrast to the self-formulated mRNA vaccine that lasted two days (4).
As Bai et al. explained in their review of research progress on circular RNA vaccines, recent studies “demonstrate that circRNA vaccines not only possess stronger immunogenicity, but also express proteins for a longer duration than self-formulated linear mRNA vaccines. Accordingly, stronger immune responses may be elicited by circRNA vaccines when administered at lower doses” (4).
There are a few key differences between linear mRNA vaccines and circRNA vaccines. They have different means of degradation and different translation pathways. One significant difference is that circRNA vaccines do not need modifications to prevent degradation by exoribonucleases.
This is just a small sample of the recent developments and the many companies and research teams investigating circRNA. RNA-based therapeutics and vaccines have already saved an untold number of lives, and circRNA may prove to be another safe, effective, more stable tool to improve human health. There is still much work to be done and researchers must carefully perform well-controlled experiments to establish mechanism and prove whether circRNA can truly be used as a therapeutic agent or vaccine. | <urn:uuid:34f41253-c6a6-446b-89bf-6af57497ef20> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.oligotherapeutics.org/investigating-the-biology-and-potential-of-circrna/ | 2023-09-24T23:05:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.94491 | 3,517 |
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Venturing out to Yellowstone National Park offers a wild feast for the eyes. Its picturesque landscapes are dotted with magnificent wildlife like bison. However, there’s been a recent surge in some park-goers testing boundaries for a selfie moment, posing severe risks to both themselves and the animals. A recent incident involving a woman getting dangerously close to a bison in the park’s Biscuit Basin in May underscores the pressing need for awareness and safety.
This thrill-seeking visitor was seen posing for a selfie just inches away from a resting bison, a clear violation of the National Park Service’s (NPS) regulations. The park officials recommend maintaining a safe distance of at least 25 yards from all wildlife, including bison. A breach of these rules could lead to not just penalties but also severe injury or death. While this woman’s daring stunt may have made for a unique social media post, it placed both her and the bison in potential harm’s way.
Bison are a prominent feature of Yellowstone’s ecosystem, and contrary to popular belief, these animals are far from docile. Bison have been known to injure more visitors in Yellowstone than any other creature. They’re noted for their unpredictability and impressive agility; they can run three times faster than humans. The misjudgment of their nature can result in dangerous encounters like the one this woman had, putting both parties at unnecessary risk.
Such incidents aren’t isolated. On the same day, another tourist was seen trying to pet a bison, provoking the animal to react defensively with its horns. A fortunate escape, but the encounter served as yet another reminder of the need for wildlife respect and safety. In another heartbreaking event, a man faced charges after a newborn bison calf had to be euthanized following his interference, leading to the herd rejecting the baby.
The rising tide of such episodes illuminates the essential balance between enjoyment and respect for wildlife in our national parks. Yellowstone is not a petting zoo but a protected space where these majestic creatures live. Their safety and ours depend on our actions and choices.
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A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR: I recently collaborated on a series of blogs with my son Jake Potter for HERstory, a digital magazine aimed at women. The blogs offer, from a male perspective, some reflections on a unique though what I view as quite normal father-son relationship. Our story now includes Jake’s son, Landon, who turned 4 in January. Jake and I wrote the series after a recent trip to Florida for music and beach therapy. This was the concluding entry I put together. I want to share it with my friends here at One Place in Jacksonville, where I now serve as a communications consultant. Jake also is in communications, working at a major airport in the Raleigh area. Fathers play such a critical role in the partnerships for children we promote at One Place; to me, a dad’s positive presence hinges on sticking around to have meaning and influence in his children’s lives. (All four blogs in the series can be found at https://jsg-associates.com/herstory-blog) — Elliott Potter
I wonder if my father ever took stock of his life and asked himself, “What kind of dad have I been to my son?” I wonder if that is a question to which he ever gave much thought; if he did, what was his answer?
Other than my conception sometime in September 1955, Charles Jesse Potter barely had a role in my existence. If we ever slept under the same roof, I was too young to know about it.
Charlie was a sharp dresser, to the point of wearing suits even in casual situations, but that could have been cover for his shortcomings. In the South, we say if you can’t fix it, chrome it. My father always struck me as a braggart, a bit of a legend in his own mind.
Perhaps Charlie believed he met his paternal obligation when he came to my high school years down the road and tried to unload his Rambler station wagon on me. Though I already had a better car and turned his offer down, for that reason and others, the Rambler likely represented a more materialistic gift than he ever received from his dad. (That’s merely a guess, by the way.) For Charlie, maybe the offer of a free car to a son turning 16 checked an important box for being a good father; I just didn’t see things that way.
So, what does that say about me? What kind of son was I?
I never gave Charlie much of a chance to make amends for his absence from my life. I didn’t give him room to explain. I never heard his reason for only showing up when I was riding to church on Sunday mornings and caught a passing glimpse of him while looking out a car window. There he was, standing on a sidewalk in a rundown section of James Street in downtown Goldsboro, N.C., still drunk from the night before.
On the three or four times later in life when we did talk, he only seemed interested in shifting blame for our disconnect on everyone but himself. My youth did not prevent me from seeing right through him; getting an explanation struck me as a lost cause. I guess I was still a little angry.
My bitterness eventually turned to apathy. It became my turn not to give him the time of day. He had lost his chance, and I wasn’t charitable or loving or mature enough to give him a break. Reminds me of that Harry Chapin classic, “Cat’s in the Cradle.”
These days, many years after his death, I would say we failed each other. As a father-son team, we came up empty. At Charlie’s funeral, when one of his brothers asked me what I thought about my father, all I could think of was, “I hope I made him proud.”
In hindsight, that seems awfully weak and self-centered. You need to strive to do more than make your father proud, sons and daughters. You need to be a part of his life. Though we all know reality can present insurmountable obstructions, dig deep and make a thoughtful, prayerful effort.
Maybe something good came out of my shortcomings with Charlie. I feel a lot better about my relationship with my own son, Jake. We both tend to be somewhat reflective and expressive, so Jake and I don’t back away from exploring what has brought us to this point in our lives. (He’s 35, and I am 65.)
We appreciate the ties that bind: the father-son trips, the music and now my grandson. It’s not a perfect picture, but what we share amounts to more than a Rambler station wagon.
There are plenty of things I could have done differently; for starters, as a divorced dad, I could have done better as a husband to his mom. I wish I had taken Jake to church more often. I prematurely abandoned our golf lessons when chasing down his wild shots produced more tick bites than found balls. It’s a fairly long list.
But I did do one thing that Charlie never did: I hung around. I made critical career and personal decisions with Jake as the primary consideration. A journalist’s life often is nomadic, following a relentless pursuit of job opportunities; I settled. I ended up working and living in a city where I never intended to end up.
I am not complaining. True sacrifice requires giving up something precious for the sake of some other benefit. Children are not a mere benefit; they are a part of life—they give it meaning and continuity. If a parent spends a lot of time lamenting what they might have lost for the sake of their own children, they have it all wrong.
Such profundity brings us full circle in this most recent excursion in the blogosphere—a mid-journey assessment of one father-son relationship. These trips that Jake and I cherish and write about, and this exploration of common ground, are our means of discovery. Other parents and children find their means of discovery using their own maps of experiences and circumstances.
One-on-one travel is time and resources well spent. Finding other horizons opens our eyes to the roads that lie behind us and helps us navigate the landscape still ahead. There is no substitute for shared experiences and time spent together. That was lost on Charlie, but his loss was my lesson.
Jake and I have a distance to go. Our journey now includes my grandson, Landon, and his life journey on the spectrum of autism. It will bring us to new crossroads, where experience serves as a guide but does not determine the destination. As he does so often, Landon has taken our hands and is leading us into new territory.
Like every family living during this pandemic, we are coming off a period of interruption, uncertainty and change. The tools of resilience have been put to a test. In our case, the results have been amazing, but they are by no means complete. Every parent-child relationship is a work in progress. | <urn:uuid:3200e5ed-c2be-4d4a-aebf-859932d4154a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.oneplaceonslow.org/blog/this-father-son-trip-requires-more-than-a-rambler/ | 2023-09-25T00:29:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.982193 | 1,476 |
Japanese PM may visit Sri Lanka in early September
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering visiting Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in early September, a Japanese government source said Friday.
If Abe makes the visit, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is likely to announce the withdrawal of her country’s candidacy for a 2016-2017 nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council.
When Hasina made a trip to Japan in May, she invited Abe to visit Bangladesh in late August.
At a news conference hosted by the Japan National Press Club during her trip, Hasina hinted Bangladesh could withdraw before the council election in 2015, saying, “For a trusted friend, Bangladesh is ready to do any sacrifice.”
“Definitely we will get some good news” during Abe’s visit, she said. Only one member state from the Asia-Pacific region can win in each election.
Abe hopes to agree with the leaders of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka on the importance of the rule of law in light of China’s bid to expand its maritime presence.
Abe also plans to attend a session of the U.N. General Assembly in New York in late September and explain his drive to make Japan a proactive contributor to international peace. (Kyodo)
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- Malaysian Police tracking down two Sri Lankan triple murder suspects September 23, 2023
- Sri Lanka’s Agriculture Minister explores opportunities to export eggs and chicken September 23, 2023
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Oilcloth is a PVC laminated fabric with a poly/cotton scrim backing. It's a popular choice for both indoor and outdoor use due to its durability, water resistance, and easy-to-clean surface. Oilcloth can be used for many purposes, including tablecloths, outdoor cushions, aprons, place mats, shelf liners, lunch bags and more. This retro fabric often features bold colorful patterns, ranging from floral to geometric designs and is highly sought after by sewing enthusiasts for its unique and nostalgic aesthetic.
Oilcloth can be used to make tablecloths, aprons, place mats, tote bags and cabinet and drawer linings. It's heavy duty and will not rip or fray. It is unsafe for children under 12 due to chemicals in the PVC vinyl in which oilcloth is made. Oilcloth is available in a variety of prints and solids. It's waterproof with a shiny and smooth surface. You cannot put oilcloth in the washer or dryer, making it wipe clean only. Check out the video for a closer look! | <urn:uuid:3ae692b3-0c48-4ece-bc90-64b71549da99> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.onlinefabricstore.com/product-group-oilcloth.aspx | 2023-09-25T00:27:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.953803 | 218 |
Roof Inspections in Cherry Hill, NJ
Proudly Serving Residential Customers in Camden County
As a responsible homeowner, one of your top priorities is to ensure that your roof is in excellent condition. That’s where Only The Best Builder comes in. We provide professional roof inspections to evaluate the condition of your roof and make any adjustments necessary to keep it in top shape. Following our comprehensive inspections, we provide detailed reports of our findings to help you understand the state of your roof before explaining your options to you and helping you make the right choice for your roofing system.
Our free inspections and no-obligation quotes help make it easier than ever before for you to make informed decisions about repairs or replacements. Put your trust in our team and rest assured your home is in excellent hands.
How Often Should I Get My Roof Inspected?
The importance of having a sturdy and reliable roof over your home cannot be overstated. To make sure your roof stays in good condition for as long as possible, we recommend keeping up with routine inspections. Homeowners should have their roofs inspected by qualified professionals at least twice a year, in the fall and spring. Inspections help identify potential issues early on, before they become costly problems.
Work with Only The Best Builder to come up with an inspection schedule that works for you. We provide you with expert advice and recommend a specific inspection schedule based on your unique circumstances.
Our team considers the following factors when coming up with a schedule for you:
- Local weather conditions
- The age of your roof
- The type of roofing materials used
- Any previous roof repairs or maintenance
Give our roofing service experts a call to learn more! We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have.
3 Reasons Why Roof Inspections Are Important
Wondering if roof inspections are really all that important?
Consider some of the following benefits of professional inspections for your roof:
- Early detection of potential issues: Regular roof inspections can help identify potential issues – such as cracks, gaps, or leaks – early on before they get a chance to worsen. This can save you both time and money in the long run.
- Extends the life of your roof: Identifying and addressing issues early on can extend the life of your roof and prevent the need for premature replacement.
- Ensures safety: Unchecked roof damage can leave your home vulnerable to the elements, which can result in severe structural damage caused by water and mold. Roof inspections can ensure your roof is structurally sound and that there are no safety hazards.
Best of all, routine roof inspections give you peace of mind knowing that your home is safe and protected. Make sure to schedule your next service with Only The Best Builder. Call our Cherry Hill roof inspection experts today to discover the difference that working with the most trusted roofer makes.
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“Highly recommend! They replaced the roof on my historic home built in 1844. Professional craftsmanship and excellent customer service.” - Julia Smith
“Only The Best Builder replaced all of our exterior wood trim with Versatex solid white vinyl trim, eliminating the need to repair and paint basically forever. This included soffits, facia and rake trim. New gleaming white gutters were then installed...” - Robert Van Meter
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As a family owned and operated company, Only The Best Builder treats your home as if it were our own, providing personalized solutions and careful service with every appointment. In our 15+ years of service, our fully licensed and insured roofers have completed thousands of roofing services. We are familiar with all different types of roofs and can pinpoint the exact cause of any roofing problem, big or small.
Whether you are ready for your regularly scheduled inspection or experiencing problems with your roof that need to be addressed, we’ve got you covered. We arrive at each appointment in fully stocked service vehicles ready to inspect your roof and do what it takes to keep it in great condition for many years to come.
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Comparative pathogenesis of different phylogroup I bat lyssaviruses in a standardized mouse model
A plethora of bat-associated lyssaviruses potentially capable of causing the fatal disease rabies are known today. Transmitted via infectious saliva, occasionally-reported spillover infections from bats to other mammals demonstrate the permeability of the species-barrier and highlight the zoonotic potential of bat-related lyssaviruses. However, it is still unknown whether and, if so, to what extent, viruses from different lyssavirus species vary in their pathogenic potential. In order to characterize and systematically compare a broader group of lyssavirus isolates for their viral replication kinetics, pathogenicity, and virus release through saliva-associated virus shedding, we used a mouse infection model comprising a low (102 TCID50) and a high (105 TCID50) inoculation dose as well as three different inoculation routes (intramuscular, intranasal, intracranial). Clinical signs, incubation periods, and survival were investigated. Based on the latter two parameters, a novel pathogenicity matrix was introduced to classify lyssavirus isolates. Using a total of 13 isolates from ten different virus species, this pathogenicity index varied within and between virus species. Interestingly, Irkut virus (IRKV) and Bokeloh bat lyssavirus (BBLV) obtained higher pathogenicity scores (1.14 for IRKV and 1.06 for BBLV) compared to rabies virus (RABV) isolates ranging between 0.19 and 0.85. Also, clinical signs differed significantly between RABV and other bat lyssaviruses. Altogether, our findings suggest a high diversity among lyssavirus isolates concerning survival, incubation period, and clinical signs. Virus shedding significantly differed between RABVs and other lyssaviruses. Our results demonstrated that active shedding of infectious virus was exclusively associated with two RABV isolates (92% for RABV-DogA and 67% for RABV-Insectbat), thus providing a potential explanation as to why sustained spillovers are solely attributed to RABVs. Interestingly, 3D imaging of a selected panel of brain samples from bat-associated lyssaviruses demonstrated a significantly increased percentage of infected astrocytes in mice inoculated with IRKV (10.03%; SD±7.39) compared to RABV-Vampbat (2.23%; SD±2.4), and BBLV (0.78%; SD±1.51), while only individual infected cells were identified in mice infected with Duvenhage virus (DUVV). These results corroborate previous studies on RABV that suggest a role of astrocyte infection in the pathogenicity of lyssaviruses. | <urn:uuid:9f330a63-970d-44d6-8413-609eb6f747b5> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.openagrar.de/receive/openagrar_mods_00077107 | 2023-09-24T23:38:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.919183 | 603 |
Apple removes 6 fraudulent loan apps from App Store in India: Read how ‘quick loan’ apps exploit the vulnerable
Apple removed predatory loan apps from App Store.
Chanda Kochhar and her husband Deepak Kochhar were arrested by CBI in connection with Videocon loan fraud.
Odisha: Congress MLA Md Moquim sentenced to 3 years of rigorous imprisonment in a loan fraud case, granted bail
The court sentenced Cuttack MLA Moquim, former IAS officer and Managing Director of ORHDC, Vinod Kumar.
Maharashtra: ED attaches Shiv Sena MP Sanjay Raut’s properties worth Rs 11.5 crore in the 1034 crore land scam case
Earlier, the ED had arrested Maharashtra based businessman Pravin Raut in connection with the floor space index (FSI) fraud at Patra Chawl in Goregaon.
Many Twitter users flagged that Dhani disbursed micro loans against their PAN but they never availed them, pointing to a large scale financial fraud.
‘Never applied for a loan but loan got disbursed by Dhani’: Suspected loan fraud at IndiaBulls’ loan app, what we know so far
Fraudsters are using PAN cards of unaware citizens to avail micro loans from apps like Dhani
Punjab: Bank of India writes to ECI, asks to reject the nomination of Congress candidate for defaulting on loan worth Rs 6.35 crores
The Bank Of India has written that Congress candidate from Khadoor Sahib Ramanjeet Sikki is a loan defaulter and hence should not be allowed to file nomination.
Bengaluru: Illegal firm run by Chinese nationals that gave loans charging exorbitant fees and interest busted, two employees arrested
Karnataka Police busted a loan racket run by two Chinese Nationals who were involved in fraudulent money transactions
Delhi police arrest 3 associates of lobbyist Niira Radia in Yes Bank loan fraud case, accused of siphoning off Rs 300 crore
The economic offences Wing (EOW) of the Delhi Police in November 2020 had booked Niira Radia, her sister Karuna Menon and accomplices SK Narula and Yateesh Wahal in this loan embezzlement case.
London court declares fugitive Vijay Mallya bankrupt. | <urn:uuid:77203790-0141-4931-a6db-5c9c1f8c4bfe> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.opindia.com/tag/loan-fraud/ | 2023-09-24T22:49:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.938959 | 498 |
Casual, stylish glasses with round and square shapes
Friday, October 21 2016 | 00 h 00 min | New Products
Mexx introduces two new styles for women with ultra-clean lines (Mod. 5167, 5168-photo). The casual, rounded stainless steel front with an understated keyhole bridge, combined with high-quality acetate temples fit in perfectly with the current trend towards a slim, light aesthetic. New acetates come in modern colour combinations and have a linear milling which reveals vibrant flashes of colour that match the inner side of the front. Two casual styles for stylish women of all ages.
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We’ve talked to so many janitorial teams who thought they were doing a great job . . . only to find out their client was actually unhappy with the cleaning quality. (In fact, that’s why some of our clients seek out OrangeQC in the first place.) On the flip side, there’s nothing more frustrating than having a client with unreasonable expectations about what you’ve agreed to do. That’s especially true when the client’s upset that you’re not doing something, but it turns out it’s not even in your contract.
Why do these things happen? In the custodial industry, there’s often a bottleneck with the quality control process. Even when teams perform inspections regularly, they’re usually internal and hidden from the clients and stakeholders. Fortunately, there’s a solution that a lot of high-performance teams are already using to achieve success.
The Public Relations (PR) report, sometimes called a Joint Management inspection, incorporates everyone into the quality control process. A type of inspection form, the PR report is different from a standard inspection in that it allows the team to collaborate with its customers to reach a mutual understanding. Instead of a customer-and-vendor type relationship, you’re now working toward the same goal and collaborating and communicating on the issues.
So how does the PR report work, and how can your team benefit from this idea?
Is a PR report right for me?
The value in a PR report is being able to close the gap between what the custodial team thinks it’s achieving and where the customer’s satisfaction level really is.
Being able to see that gap is huge. If there are deficiencies the customer is seeing, or things they believe are critical issues, they are now sharing that with you in the context of you asking for that feedback. That means they’re not silently disappointed (and looking around at what other teams can offer) if you’re not hitting expectations. You also have the opportunity to address even minor problems.
For example, if a team thinks it’s hitting 95%, but the customer thinks it’s closer to 75%, what’s the discrepancy? Perhaps the team needs to make a correction. Maybe the customer views it as a deficiency, but it’s actually not the team’s responsibility.
Either way, minding the gap allows you to address their concerns early, before it becomes a larger issue.
The PR report opens the lines of communications and allows you and your customer to be on the same page. It’s a great practice to use the PR report when first working with a customer to establish a baseline and determine expectations. Additionally, checking in regularly will help keep you both on the same page.
How is a PR report done?
You or a member of your team will work directly with the customer or key stakeholder to complete the inspection. Oftentimes, the team member will hand the iPad with the form to the customer. The customer will fill out the criteria and add in their own notes and comments. They can also take photos of specific problem areas, which can be really helpful for sharing with your team and comparing internal ratings with the customer’s perceptions.
What if you only have 10 minutes with a customer to complete a detailed inspection with 20-30 line items? In that case, don’t worry about filling out the form line by line. Have an open conversation with the customer. The idea is to encapsulate the key elements of your more detailed from into something quick and easy that you can discuss. (One option is to use the text-to-voice feature to capture the comments in the note section.)
In addition to more detailed line items, it’s also really helpful to capture a summarized grade. Add a single line item on your PR report that asks: “What is the customer’s overall impression of the services being performed?” This is a great way to track the “temperature” of your client and their satisfaction level.
The idea is to encapsulate the key elements of your more detailed form into something quick and easy that you can discuss. One option is to use the text-to-voice feature to capture the comments in the note section. You can also use advanced features on your device, such as iOS’s Text Replacement, which lets you create shorthand that expands into full-fledged comments (so typing “NS” could expand into “Not satisfactory”).
Who should participate in the PR report?
Once you have established a consistent rating between you and the customer, it’s time to ask who the stakeholders are. You usually know this information from the contract, which is a good first step.
Second, take a look at the people who are already engaged in the process without you looping them in. Then, reach out and see if they’re willing to participate as well. Think about the people who routinely either by submitting tickets, requests or complaints. By the nature of them reaching out to you, they’re good candidates to be involved in the process.
Optionally, you can go onto a third step, which is the anonymized survey process. This is basically a random sampling of students or tenants of a facility that happen to be there; you’re just documenting their impressions in a very quick inspection. It’s about including the people who are using the facilities, day in and day out, so you can have another data point to work with. (For example, universities will sometimes incorporate student feedback; the University of Minnesota has had great success involving students in their quality control process.) Depending on the responses, this can be a great win to bring to your client.
How often should the PR report be completed?
Ideally, the PR report would be completed frequently, especially for high priority accounts. As new inspections are being run, you will want to compare them to make sure you’re grading based on the PR report and adjusting as needed. OrangeQC allows you to run comparisons between the PR report and standard inspections.
We typically see teams doing PR reports typically on a monthly, quarterly, or semi-annual schedule. If you are new to PR reports, we recommend starting with a quarterly goal, then adjusting based upon your client and team needs.
At first, you may have wider gaps between what you and the customer are reporting. But over time, through training, communication with the client or changes to the form and rating, that gap should be smaller and smaller as you and the customer are in sync.
Want more help putting together a PR report for your clients? We’d be happy to walk you through the process. Email us at email@example.com. | <urn:uuid:48ab1213-5cda-4e4f-b13f-dfee63cb5f12> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.orangeqc.com/blog/pr-report-best-practices/ | 2023-09-24T23:37:35Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.955424 | 1,415 |
When it was announced that their in-house inspection software would soon be discontinued, Dave Crane, the director of Office of Classroom Management, needed to find a new way for his team to perform inspections across campus.
Dave knew that going back to a pen and paper process wouldn’t cut it. With a team of 20 students across campus who perform inspections and fix issues, something simple and real-time was needed. “Our goal is to keep our spaces 100% ready, 100% of the time,” Dave said.
That’s when Dave and his team found OrangeQC.
They were delighted that the app worked across all mobile devices. And whether they wanted to inspect flooring, furniture, or equipment, ad-hoc inspection templates could be set up in a matter of minutes. “We really enjoy the idea of putting a simple and intuitive tool in the hands of our students,” Dave said.
In addition to performing daily inspections, Dave’s team manages service agreements with their custodial and maintenance departments. One of Dave’s project managers compiles OrangeQC inspections into reports that are sent to them in order to help improve and optimize their services.
Dave said, “Our friends in the facilities management department will routinely tell us that our space is some of the best managed space on campus because of the awareness that we’re able to provide them, and the knowledge that they’ll be receiving feedback on a daily basis. It really helps them prioritize work, identify trends, improve training, and adjust staffing.”
Across functions, the constant awareness OrangeQC provides has become indispensable to ensuring a positive experience for their students and faculty.
“We know when we go to sit down at the table with anyone — whether it be a customer, a vendor, a faculty member — that we will be the most informed people at that table because of OrangeQC.”
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Here in DAS Employee Relations we partner with DAS and our client agencies to provide consultations, recruitment and position management, training and professional development and HR operations and systems.
Our team of HR business partners provide a full range of HR services and consultation to DAS and client agencies. Managers and employees alike can bring questions or concerns to the attention of a professional, caring HR professional.
Recruitment and Position Management
Our Recruitment and Position Management team provides assistance in recruiting a skilled, diverse workforce for Oregon state government, and work to increase the number of minority candidates in recruitment pools.
HR Operations and Systems
Our HR Operations and Systems team oversees state government’s personnel-related computer systems, databases and tables, including iLearnOregon and eRecruit. From development activities to daily operations and security, they ensure the availability of the state’s personnel-related systems.
Training and Professional Development
Our HR training and professional development team oversees the development needs for all DAS employees, Client Agencies, and Oregon's project, program, portfolio management development.
Diversity and Inclusion
Our workforce diversity coordinator promotes a culture of diversity and inclusion within DAS and client agencies, and oversees any issues or complaints of discrimination, harassment or ADA accommodation. For information on these topics or to file a complaint without fear of reprisal contact our diversity coordinator at firstname.lastname@example.org. | <urn:uuid:4a8417a2-cc67-424e-98ea-6ee24e1f313b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.oregon.gov/das/HR/Pages/Svcs.aspx | 2023-09-25T00:23:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.890868 | 295 |
Bimini Diving Holidays: An Overview
Bimini is the westernmost chain of islands in the Bahamas and home to some extraordinary marine life. Most notably, the great hammerhead shark which can be found in under 8m of the clearest blue water at arm's length. This is a very special and unique experience.
The small islands of Bimini are known as the gateway to the Bahamas and harbour an amazing amount of marine life. The clear, warm water of Bimini flow from the Gulf Stream up onto the Great Bahama bank which is thought to attract marine life in all shapes and sizes.
There is a lot to see in Bimini but the star of the show is the great hammerhead shark. Nearly impossible to see anywhere else in the world, Bimini has become famous for its almost guaranteed sightings and we would go as far to say 'friendly' specimens. For photographers or videographers the opportunities are remarkable - crystal clear water, very close encounters and 8m of water so bottom time is longer.
But it is not all about the hammerheads! Throw in a bull shark or two and a nurse shark and this is one of the very best spots for shark diving on earth. | <urn:uuid:9dba01c6-32dc-4ee9-b95c-d4fd5a01d731> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.originaldiving.com/caribbean/bahamas/dive-bimini | 2023-09-25T00:24:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.954516 | 250 |
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Marie A. (Iafelice) DiSiena
June 14, 1926 ~ September 4, 2023 (age 97) 97 Years Old
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Marie A. DiSiena (nee Iafelice), age 97, formerly of Willoughby and former longtime resident of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully September 4, 2023. Mrs. DiSiena was born on June 14, 1926 in Wickliffe, OH.
Marie was a longtime parishioner of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church where she was also a member of the Mt. Carmel Society. She loved cooking, especially for her family, friends and during the holidays, working on word search puzzles, telling jokes and writing poems for everyone’s birthday, going to casinos and traveling with her late husband Al.
Marie was the loving mother of Cyndy DiSiena and Linda Munnings; devoted grandmother of Randy Munnings; dear aunt of Carol (Keith) Clark, Dan (Linda) Iafelice and many other nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Albert; brother, Val (Del, deceased) Iafelice, sister, Victoria (Jeff, deceased) Fatica, and many other brothers and sisters-in-law, and nephew, Nicky Catanese.
The family would to thank Rae-Ann Geneva for their wonderful care and kindness to mom and a special thanks to her friends, Michelle and Cameron of Rae-Ann, and to the Hospice of the Western Reserve.
A Funeral Service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 12th at The Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home 29550 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, where the family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until time of service. Private inurnment will be in Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Marie’s memory to Rae-Ann Geneva 839 West Main St. Geneva, OH 44041 or Hospice of the Western Reserve P.O. BOX 72101 Cleveland, OH 44192 or a charity of your choice. | <urn:uuid:cc4e9d60-2fb8-4163-a8f1-f9b3946919de> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.orlandodonsantefh.com/obituary/Marie-DiSiena | 2023-09-25T00:32:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.948517 | 560 |
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff today released the following statement:
“With its decision in Dobbs, the Court has stripped American women of autonomy over their most personal health care decisions.
“The Court has given license to prosecute and imprison women for making the intensely personal decision to end a pregnancy — even when their health is at risk, even in the first hours or weeks after conception, and even when pregnancy results from rape — and to prosecute doctors and nurses whose private relationships with their patients have been protected by Roe v. Wade for half a century.
“Under Georgia’s HB481, the Court’s decision means Georgia women and medical providers could face prosecution for ending a pregnancy as early as six weeks after conception – before many women even know they are pregnant. This decision also creates risk of investigation and prosecution for women who miscarry and will force some women seeking access to abortion toward unsafe, unqualified alternatives that put their lives at risk.
“The Court’s reasoning imperils other longstanding precedents upon which Americans rely for privacy, civil rights, and civil liberties — including precedents that establish rights to contraception and to interracial and same-sex marriage.
“Here is the inescapable fact: the Justices’ determination to demolish these long-established protections means our only defenses are at the ballot box, in our state legislatures, and in the Congress — where I will continue to fight for the principles of Roe v. Wade and the privacy of women’s health care.”
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Offer incl. breakfast or half board at Oberweissen - Hittl.
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*** parking free
*** WIFI free
In the center of the Nationalpark Hohe Tauern is the village St. Jakob; near the church St. Leonhard is the restaurant Oberweissen Hittl. We are 100m near the ski lift and near the cross country line. Holiday, you'll like it. | <urn:uuid:6b586641-8d53-443b-890f-501f9d1d9441> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.osttirol.com/en/book-a-vacation/booking/detail/unterkunft/gaestehaus-oberweissen-st-jakob-id/ | 2023-09-24T23:39:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233506669.96/warc/CC-MAIN-20230924223409-20230925013409-00598.warc.gz | en | 0.930321 | 97 |
Memories of fleeting goodbye kisses, games of marbles in the hall, and DIY projects, came flooding back when Nantmawr couple June and Bill Braddick, and daughter Ruth, visited Derwen College’s Dame Agnes Hunt Village in Gobowen.
Derwen College welcomed June, Bill and Ruth to view Bungalow number 6 – one of the homes at the Dame Agnes Hunt Village which was built in 1952 to provide independent housing to people with disabilities. The bungalow, named ‘Tintagel’ is one of 28 which was built in memory of the pioneering founder of Derwen College and was part of her vision for a more independent life for those with disability.
As former Derwen trainees, June’s parents Peggy and Bob Parry were eligible to live in one of the modern bungalows set in a quadrant around a centre lawn and officially opened by The Duchess of Kent. June’s mother Peggy had a paralysed leg due to childhood polio and trained as a toymaker and seamstress at what was then called ‘Derwen Cripples Training College’. June’s father Bob lost his leg as a young boy after complications resulting from being kicked by a pit pony when working down Gatewen Colliery, near Wrexham. He trained as a shoemaker at Derwen.
The pair met at Derwen College but didn’t fall in love until they met again at a specialist training facility in London. They married, and by many twists and turns of fate – including war, work and a daughter – came to live back in Gobowen. Bob began working at Derwen as a maintenance painter while Peggy was offered a job in the surgical appliance department.
During her mother’s latter years, June spent many hours talking to her mother and compiling a book around her life at Derwen. The book, called Entwined Lives, follows the varied paths which cross back and forth, but always seem to return to Derwen.
In the book Peggy says:
“Thank you to dear Dame Agnes Hunt who was in a way like a guardian angel, not only to me, but to many others in similar circumstances.”
Peggy and Bob have now passed away, but for daughter June and her husband Bill the modest bungalow is filled with memories. The pair remember sneaking goodnight kisses in the porch when June lived with her parents in the bungalow. They also joined June’s parents to live in the bungalow for nine months when they were first married and waiting to move into their first home together. Bill remembers putting up shelves in the larder at ‘Tintagel’ and helping to level the back lawn by hand.
The couple even held their wedding reception at Derwen College’s Concert Hall (which sadly burnt down in January 1982)
The Braddick story now moves to the third generation, which is still entwined with Derwen. Peggy’s granddaughter Ruth works as a teacher at Derwen @Walford in Baschurch.
Ruth has fond memories of playing marbles in the hallway of Bungalow number 6 with her younger brother David, sheltering under the old tree in rain, playing around the workshops in amongst the roses and playing pooh sticks with David on the bridge. She started work as a teacher at Derwen in 1997. She now works at the college’s Baschurch satellite site – in the same village where Dame Agnes created a revolutionary open-air hospital back in 1900.
The hall where Ruth and David played is now carpeted, and No 6 is currently home to three young men who are Derwen College students. It has recently had a new kitchen and bathroom fitted, yet the layout is the same as June, Bill and Ruth remember. The family visit was an emotional experience.
June says: “Derwen has been a significant part of our family history. Talking to my mother about her memories was fascinating, with so many stories of resilience, co-incidence and happiness. Like Agnes Hunt, disability never held her back, and she always said that through her life she was happy.”
“Visiting the bungalows brought back so many fond memories. I am looking forward to meeting the young men who now live in Number 6, to talk to them about how the village is bringing them independence. I hope the bungalow brings them as many happy memories as it has for our family.”
Derwen College Charity is raising funds to modernise the bungalows to become a bespoke housing complex for people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). After 70 years, the needs of students have changed and the homes are in need of modernisation to make them as life-changing as they were back in the 1950s.
The bungalows provide the opportunity for independence and are a stepping stone for students to achieve independent living.
The charity is asking for families with links to the bungalows to share their stories of how Dame Agnes Hunt Village shaped their lives. It also hopes that people will back the appeal by making donations or organising fundraising events.
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SALT LAKE CITY – Today Utah Governor Gary R. Herbert announced a deal has been reached with the U.S. Department of Interior to re-open the State’s five national parks, Cedar Breaks and Natural Bridges national monuments, and the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area.
This evening the Governor signed an agreement with Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and the National Park Service (NPS) whereby Utah agrees to pay the NPS up to $1.67 million- $166,572 per day-to re-open eight national sites in Utah for up to 10 days. If the federal government shutdown ends before then, the State will receive a refund of unused monies.
“Utah’s national parks are the backbone of many rural economies and hard-working Utahns are paying a heavy price for this shutdown,” Governor Herbert said. “I commend Secretary Jewell for being open to Utah’s solution, and the world should know Utah is open for business and visitors are welcome.”
The national sites specified in the deal include Zion, Capitol Reef, Arches, Canyonlands, Bryce Canyon, Cedar Breaks, Glen Canyon and Natural Bridges.
Under the terms of the deal, the Interior Department will notify site-specific personnel to return to work as soon as the State of Utah wires the money. Secretary Jewell indicated to the Governor that within 24 hours of receiving wired funds, the national sites could be open and fully operational. At the time of this release, Utah expects parks to begin re-opening tomorrow and become fully operational by Saturday.
Utah’s initial funding for the agreement will come from existing resources within the Division of State Parks of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Further action may be warranted by the Utah State Legislature in a special session expected for next Wednesday, October 16. The Governor’s Office continues to work closely with legislative leaders to make DNR whole and identify optimal solutions. If the government shutdown continues beyond 10 days, Utah can make additional payments to keep the national parks and monuments open.
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Stellar Biotechnologies announces new hires
Port Hueneme immunotherapy developer Stellar Biotechnologies announced the expansion of its operations team, including new hires Liliana Marghitoiu, Luis Gonzalez Agraz and Kalam Azad.
Marghitoiu will head up the company’s quality control department for protein processing and manufacturing. Azad will join Stellar’s senior aquaculture team, working with the giant keyhole limpets from which the company derives the protein it uses in immunotherapies for diseases like Alzheimer’s, diabetes and cancers. Agraz joins Stellar as general manager for the company’s subsidiary in Mexico.
The new additions are part of ongoing efforts to improve manufacturing processes at the company, expand the footprint of its aquaculture technology platform and increase throughput capacity. The company had around 23 employees in 2015.
“These scientists and industry experts bring valuable experience in scaling up production, process validation and regulatory compliance, and we are confident that they will contribute greatly to our growth initiatives,” Gregory Baxter, executive vice president of corporate development, said in a news release.
Marghitoiu has more than 12 years of experience in quality, regulatory and compliance programs in pharmaceutical manufacturing. She holds master’s degrees in regulatory affairs and biotechnology from the University of Southern California and CSU Channel Islands.
Among his more than 25 years of experience developing aquaculture production systems, Azad was most recently at the Centre for Aquaculture and Environmental Research and spent 12 years in North America developing new hatchery and production technologies for various shellfish, including giant keyhole limpets. He received his doctorate from the University of British Columbia.
Agraz will oversee Stellar’s development projects in Mexico after working for six years as director of aquaculture for the Mexican state of Baja California. He attained a master’s degree from the Center for Scientific Research and Higher Education at Ensenada in aquaculture and marine biotechnology.
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§ 250.708. Postremediation care attainment.
(a) After engineering controls are in place and the groundwater concentration levels have stabilized following any effects from the remediation, a statistical test shall be used to demonstrate that regulated substances in groundwater do not exceed the selected standard at the point of compliance. A statistical trend analysis, knowledge of the plume stability, or other acceptable method shall be used to demonstrate that contaminant concentration at the point of compliance will not exceed the selected standard in the future.
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(d) A person shall implement a postremediation care plan, as identified in an approved final report.
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CONSTITUENTS OF POTENTIAL ECOLOGICAL CONCERN
METALS ORGANICS Arsenic III Dichlorobenzene,1,3- Arsenic V Dichlorobenzene,1,4- Barium Dieldrin Beryllium Diethyl phthalate Cadmium Di-n-butyl phthalate Chromium III Endosulfan (mixed isomers) Chromium VI Endosulfan, alpha Cobalt Endosulfan, beta Copper Endrin Iron Ethylbenzene Lead Fluoranthene Manganese Fluorene Mercury, inorganic Heptachlor Mercury, methyl Hexachloroethane Molybdenum Hexachlorocyclohexane (Lindane) Nickel Kepone * Selenium Malathion Vanadium Methoxychlor Zinc Mirex * Cyanide Naphthalene Pentachlorobenzene ORGANICS Pentachlorophenol Acenaphthene Polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons Aldrin * Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) Benzene Phenanthrene Benzo(a)pyrene Pyrene Biphenyl Tetrachloroethane,1,1,2,2- Bis(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate Tetrachloroethylene Bromophenyl phenyl ether,4- Tetrachloromethane Butylbenzyl phthalate Toluene Chlordane * Toxaphene Chlorobenzene Tribromomethane DDT (and metabolites) Trichlorobenzene,1,2,4- Diazinon Trichloroethane,1,1,1- Dibenzofuran Trichloroethylene Dichlorobenzene,1,1- Xylenes Dichlorobenzene,1,2-
The provisions of this Appendix A amended under sections 104(a) and 303(a) of the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act (35 P.S. § § 6026.104(a) and 6026.303(a)); and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. § 510-20).
The provisions of this Appendix A amended November 23, 2001, effective November 24, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 6395; amended January 7, 2011, effective January 8, 2011, 41 Pa.B. 230; corrected February 11, 2011, effective January 8, 2011, 41 Pa.B. 840; corrected March 19, 2011, effective March 5, 2011, 41 Pa.B. 1458; corrected May 16, 2014, effective March 5, 2011, 44 Pa.B. 2975; corrected May 30, 2014, effective February 2, 2002, 44 Pa.B. 3235; amended August 26, 2016, effective August 27, 2016, 46 Pa.B. 5655; amended March 16, 2018, effective March 17, 2018, 48 Pa.B. 1503; amended November 19, 2021, effective November 20, 2021, 51 Pa.B. 7173. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (390690), (382783) to (382812), (390691) to (390692), (382815) to (382828), (390693) to (390694), (382831) to (382834) and (390695) to (390696).
This appendix cited in 25 Pa. Code § 250.301 (relating to scope); 25 Pa. Code § 250.304 (relating to MSCs for groundwater); 25 Pa. Code § 250.305 (relating to MSCs for soil); 25 Pa. Code § 250.306 (relating to ingestion numeric values); 25 Pa. Code § 250.308 (relating to soil to groundwater pathway numeric values); 25 Pa. Code § 250.310 (relating to minimum threshold MSCs); 25 Pa. Code § 250.311 (relating evaluation of ecological receptors); 25 Pa. Code § 250.312 (relating to final report); 25 Pa. Code § 250.605 (relating to sources of toxicity information); and 25 Pa. Code § 250.707 (relating to statistical tests).
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|Bank of Maharashtra||8.80% – 11.25% p.a.||10.00% – 12.80% p.a.|
|Bank of India||8.45% – 10.65% p.a.||10.25% – 14.75% p.a.|
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|Canara Bank||9.80% – 11.85% p.a.||10.65% – 15.65% p.a.|
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