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At next Thursday's Community and Protective Services Committee meeting, Councillors will be discussing my "Parking Improvement" motion.
WHEREAS the 2014 parking study commissioned by Administration and undertaken by MMM Group Limited for the City of Regina, “Current Parking Program Assessment and Downtown and Vicinity Parking Strategy”, provided a rigorous analysis and set of recommendations regarding a city-wide parking strategy;
WHEREAS the study recommended that the City replace existing hardware and software with modern parking management and enforcement technology;
WHEREAS parking has the capacity to fund technological advances and human resource requirements;
WHEREAS the report indicates that technological and policy improvements can improve the public perception of certain areas where parking is thought to be scarce such as Downtown and in the vicinity of the General Hospital;
BE IT RESOLVED THAT Administration bring forward a report in Q2 of 2018 to Community and Protective Services Committee that provides a timeline and cost for modernizing the City’s parking management and enforcement technology, processes, strategy, and policies in accordance with the MMM Group Limited report. | <urn:uuid:e0d6e268-493d-445c-8922-9a9fd4c3ef86> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.andrewstevensward3.ca/parking_improvements | 2023-09-26T04:54:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.897851 | 216 |
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Android Jelly Bean Face Unlock 'liveness' check easily hacked with photo editing
Google improves Face Unlock on Jelly Bean by requiring users to blink, but even this can easily be spoofed through image editing.
With profile pictures easy to access through social networks, Face Unlock could easily be circumvented, which defeats the purpose of securing the lock screen in the first place.
Jelly Bean adds another layer of security, which supposedly ensures “liveness” by checking whether the person is actually moving. For this purpose, the software checks for a blink after the initial scan. After you blink, off goes your phone’s lock screen.
Again, though, this system has been easily circumvented. This time, it will require a bit of photo editing on the hacker’s part. Because the user is supposed to blink to prove he or she is the real deal, Jelly Bean will have to be fooled to think that a blink has been done with simple photo editing.
- First, find a fairly recent image of the smartphone or tablet owner. Facebook should be a great source.
- Using photo editing software, paint over the eyes with the same color as the surrounding skin tone.
- Flash the photos alternately to simulate a blink.
It seems Jelly Bean cannot differentiate between a real blink and one that involves some image editing. While we wait for Google to fix these issues, the Face Unlock feature is likely to remain just a novelty on Android, and we don’t recommend using it if you keep sensitive data on your mobile device. Use a PIN, password or pattern unlock instead. And if it interests you, other platforms also have innovative ways of securing lock screens, such as Windows 8’s picture password feature. It’s also rumored that Apple may include fingerprint scanning on iOS devices, after it acquired AuthenTec in July.
Check out the video below for a sample of how Jelly Bean’s face unlock feature can be tricked. | <urn:uuid:b09198cd-1109-4090-9e22-9c7deb88a7f0> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.androidauthority.com/android-jelly-bean-face-unlock-blink-hacking-105556/ | 2023-09-26T06:54:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.940925 | 494 |
There are various broadly accessible topical products and oral drugs to keep your pets freed from fleas and ticks. Seek the advice of your veterinary workers to search out one that works for you and your pet. Be practical. Do not buy a pill if you realize you won’t be capable to get it in your pet. Tailor your remedy to your budget and your capability. Remember to contemplate your pet’s temperament. If your cat is difficult below normal circumstances, don’t assume you can put a tablet in his/her mouth with no drawback. Your local veterinary employees is an invaluable useful resource. Use their information and experience. Remember that they take care of pets all day lengthy. It’s possible that you are not the primary owner that has skilled issue. Having your pet sitter come to your house can help forestall your pet from being infested with fleas that could be at boarding kennels or vet hospitals.
Maybe one of the simplest ways to resolve whether or not a pet is one thing it is best to add to your family is to ask your self a few simple questions: How To Inform If Your Pet Is Chubby Hibiscus – This frequent houseplant can lead to lack of urge for food, vomiting, diarrhea, and basic nausea in your pet. 4. Fish: 2. Birds:
Hoping your pet remains healthy and comfortable all the time.
In giving your pets correct care and attention, you shouldn’t normally experience problems with goldfish illness. With a potential exception of a number of the extra unique sorts, the goldfish is a reasonably hardy little fellow, and might live an extended life whether or not stored inside, exterior, or a bit of of each. When hearing the word goldfish, we sometimes envision a pretty little fish swimming serenely round and round in a small bowl. While a goldfish can reside in such an setting, it is not one of the best one for it, if for no different purpose than one must take particular care to keep the water fresh and clear at all times.
Keep in mind, training bengal kittens is tough work, and more than once you’re going to wish to squash the little pest under a big guide for shredding your curtains or refusing to make use of its litter field. Resist the urge and you can be perpetually blessed with a powerful and gentle companion that shall be a miniature power of nature with which you will gladly share your house.
4. Fish: Include Voice Command. Cleansing: Pets Bureau.
Various puppies should have a lot more time and care than others, but they all must have some type of daily time commitment, proper care, interaction and also consideration. You will need to contemplate your personal life style in addition to the time you really have got to put money into a family pet like a pet.
Heartworm disease is often without noticeable symptoms. Circumstances by which canine show no seen indicators of infection are categorized as Class I. When a canine begins to cough, or present an uncharacteristic lack of endurance, the an infection is categorized as Class II. The most extreme stage of the illness, Class III, is outlined by fainting, a bloody cough, and heavy respiration.
Numerous puppies must have a lot more time and care than others, but they all have to have some type of each day time dedication, proper care, interplay and in addition attention. It is important to think about your private life style in addition to the time you actually have gotten to invest in a household pet like a puppy. | <urn:uuid:30d2fbc9-529b-436b-b26d-ce17b40c29eb> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.anecdotoff.com/5-simple-factual-statements-about-anecdote-pets-health-concerns-described.html/ | 2023-09-26T06:16:39Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.944938 | 735 |
LOUISVILLE, COLORADO. Since April, 2009, AFFTA has been in discussions with Nielsen Business Media, owner of the FlyFishing Retailer Expo (FFR) to determine how to improve upon future FFR shows. Nielsen shared AFFTA’s desire to improve upon the design and production of future FFR shows.
Thinking outside the box, as the owner of the Outdoor Retailer Show (OR), Nielsen offered to create a “show within a show” by combining FFR with the 2010 Summer OR Show in Salt Lake City. David Loechner, Nielsen Sr. V.P., delivered the “show within a show” proposal to the AFFTA Board at their meeting in September.
According to AFFTA Chairman, Alan Gnann, “When the Outdoor Retailer proposal was first brought to the AFFTA Board’s attention, the Board was interested in the opportunities this combination offered. The thought of having our show within a show the size and caliber of OR was initially felt to be a reasonably good fit.”
Unfortunately, when the AFFTA Board received the final floor space proposal from Nielsen, the total space allocated to the fly fishing industry was grossly insufficient; the separate space to create the “show within a show” concept was not offered nor was space allocated for indoor casting ponds. In addition, many AFFTA members stated that the timing of the OR Show was not a good fit for the fly fishing industry. Therefore, citing these deficiencies, the AFFTA Board of Directors rejected Nielsen’s proposal.
Immediately after the AFFTA Board voted to reject Nielsen’s Outdoor Retailer proposal, AFFTA and Nielsen engaged in good-faith negotiations to allow AFFTA the opportunity to acquire the rights and licenses to the FFR show. Unfortunately, these negotiations were unsuccessful and AFFTA asked Nielsen to either produce a 2010 FFR show or terminate the agreement.
According to Gnann, “Nielsen and their predecessors have been great partners and collaborators for many years. Prior to the downturn in the economy, trade shows nationwide were generally profitable and well attended. However, the current economic climate dictates that AFFTA and Nielsen pursue a different business model. Therefore, as of November 30, 2009, Nielsen released AFFTA from its show production contract. It is now time for AFFTA to move on and determine its next course of action.”
“Since April, the Board of Directors has been working diligently with Nielsen to consider a wide range of options and combinations for FFR,” said AFFTA President Gary Berlin. “Because of confidentiality and non-compete provisions in the Nielsen agreement, the AFFTA Board has been unable to notify the industry of the on-going discussions or issue a press release on the status of the show. Now that AFFTA and Nielsen are no longer contractually obligated, the AFFTA Board is considering multiple options for a 2010 fly fishing industry trade show, including hosting a standalone show or combining with an existing show.”
Berlin promises to keep the fly fishing industry up-to-date on AFFTA’s plans for a 2010 fly fishing industry trade show.
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The editors of the New York Times Style magazine invited four woman to write letters of appreciation to Michelle Obama for the October 23, 2016 issue. The first – and arguably the most powerful – letter came from Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who won an Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for her second novel, “Half of a Yellow Sun” in 2007. The following year she won a MacArthur Foundation “genius grant” and her third novel, “Americanah,” was named one of the ten best books of 2013. Adichie’s TED talks, “We Should All be Feminist” and “The Danger of a Single Story,” have attracted more than 14 million viewers. She splits her time between Nigeria, where she was born, and the United States.
Her letter to Michelle Obama already has the feel of a classic:
by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
She had rhythm, a flow and swerve, hands slicing air, body weight moving from foot to foot, a beautiful rhythm. In anything else but a black American body, it would have been contrived. The three-quarter sleeves of her teal dress announced its appropriateness, as did her matching brooch. But the cut of the dress scorned any “future first lady” stuffiness; it hung easy on her, as effortless as her animation. And a brooch, Old World style accessory, yes, but hers was big and ebulliently shaped and perched center on her chest. Michelle Obama was speaking. It was the 2008 Democratic National Convention. My anxiety rose and swirled, watching and willing her to be as close to perfection as possible, not for me, because I was already a believer, but for the swaths of America that would rather she stumbled.
She first appeared in the public consciousness, all common sense and mordant humor, at ease in her skin. She had the air of a woman who could balance a checkbook, and who knew a good deal when she saw it, and who would tell off whomever needed telling off. She was tall and sure and stylish. She was reluctant to be first lady, and did not hide her reluctance beneath platitudes. She seemed not so much unique as true. She sharpened her husband’s then-hazy form, made him solid, more than just a dream.
But she had to flatten herself to better fit the mold of first lady. At the law firm where they met before love felled them, she had been her husband’s mentor; they seemed to be truly friends, partners, equals in a modern marriage in a new American century. Yet voters and observers, wide strips of America, wanted her to conform and defer, to cleanse her tongue of wit and barb. When she spoke of his bad morning-breath, a quirky and humanizing detail, she was accused of emasculating him.
Because she said what she thought, and because she smiled only when she felt like smiling, and not constantly and vacuously, America’s cheapest caricature was cast on her: the Angry Black Woman. Women, in general, are not permitted anger — but from black American women, there is an added expectation of interminable gratitude, the closer to groveling the better, as though their citizenship is a phenomenon that they cannot take for granted.
“I love this country,” she said to applause. She needed to say it — her salve to the hostility of people who claimed she was unpatriotic because she had dared to suggest that, as an adult, she had not always been proud of her country.
Of course she loved her country. The story of her life as she told it was wholesomely American, drenched in nostalgia: a father who worked shifts and a mother who stayed home, an almost mythic account of self-reliance, of moderation, of working-class contentment. But she is also a descendant of slaves, those full human beings considered human fractions by the American state. And ambivalence should be her birthright. For me, a foreign-raised person who likes America, one of its greatest curiosities is this: that those who have the most reason for dissent are those least allowed dissent.
Michelle Obama was speaking. I felt protective of her because she was speaking to an America often too quick to read a black woman’s confidence as arrogance, her straightforwardness as entitlement.
She was informal, colloquial, her sentences bookended by the word “see,” a conversational fillip that also strangely felt like a mark of authenticity. She seemed genuine. She was genuine. All over America, black women were still, their eyes watching a form of God, because she represented their image writ large in the world.
Her speech was vibrant, a success. But there was, in her eyes and beneath her delivery and in her few small stumbles, a glimpse of something somber. A tight, dark ball of apprehension. As though she feared eight years of holding her breath, of living her life with a stone in her gut.
Eight years later, her blue dress was simpler but not as eager to be appropriate; its sheen, and her edgy hoop earrings, made clear that she was no longer auditioning.
Her daughters were grown. She had shielded them and celebrated them, and they appeared in public always picture perfect, as though their careful grooming was a kind of reproach. She had called herself mom-in-chief, and cloaked in that nonthreatening title, had done what she cared about.
She embraced veterans and military families, and became their listening advocate. She threw open the White House doors to people on the margins of America. She was working class, and she was Princeton, and so she could speak of opportunity as a tangible thing. Her program Reach Higher pushed high schoolers to go further, to want more. She jumped rope with children on the White House grounds as part of her initiative to combat childhood obesity. She grew a vegetable garden and campaigned for healthier food in schools. She reached across borders and cast her light on the education of girls all over the world. She danced on television shows. She hugged more people than any first lady ever has, and she made “first lady” mean a person warmly accessible, a person both normal and inspirational and a person many degrees of cool.
She had become an American style icon. Her dresses and workouts. Her carriage and curves. Toned arms and long slender fingers. Even her favored kitten heels, for women who cannot fathom wearing shoes in the halfway house between flats and high heels, have earned a certain respect because of her. No public figure better embodies that mantra of full female selfhood: Wear what you like.
It was the 2016 Democratic Convention. Michelle Obama was speaking. She said “black boy” and “slaves,” words she would not have said eight years ago because eight years ago any concrete gesturing to blackness would have had real consequences.
She was relaxed, emotional, sentimental. Her uncertainties laid to rest. Her rhythm was subtler, because she no longer needed it as her armor, because she had conquered.
The insults, those barefaced and those adorned as jokes, the acidic scrutiny, the manufactured scandals, the base questioning of legitimacy, the tone of disrespect, so ubiquitous, so casual. She had faced them and sometimes she hurt and sometimes she blinked but throughout she remained herself.
Michelle Obama was speaking. I realized then that she hadn’t been waiting to exhale these past eight years. She had been letting that breath out, in small movements, careful because she had to be, but exhaling still. | <urn:uuid:1abf5ff1-d8bb-485f-9fb1-74f0119873da> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.anisfield-wolf.org/2016/10/chimamanda-ngozi-adichie-salutes-first-lady-michelle-obama-in-new-york-times-style-magazine/ | 2023-09-26T06:15:01Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.986796 | 1,609 |
Puma Data Breach
Industry: Manufacturing | Level: Strategic | Source: BleepingComputer
As the result of a ransomware attack on Kronos, a workforce management solutions provider in December 2021. Puma SE, a sportswear and apparel manufacturer disclosed a data breach. The compromised data included employee information and their associated dependent's information, along with social security numbers, the data was stored on Kronos Private Cloud (KPC) cloud environment. Puma was notified of the incident on January 10th, 2022, due to Kronos conducting reviews of impacted environments. | <urn:uuid:9b695b3a-bc81-4a0f-8eb6-8ad632e11f54> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.anvilogic.com/threat-reports/puma-data-breach | 2023-09-26T05:53:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.942238 | 115 |
RagnarLoocker - FBI Flash Report
Industry: Energy, Financial Services, Government, Information Technology and Manufacturing | Level: Tactical | Source: DocumentCloud
The United States Federal Bureau of Investigation provides an update of RagnarLocker ransomware, which the bureau has been tracking since April 2020. The ransomware family has made significant impacts, "As of January 2022, the FBI has identified at least 52 entities across 10 critical manufacturing, energy, financial services, government and information technology sectors." The ransomware does a system check on the victim host and terminates if the following locations are identified; Azerbaijani, Armenian, Belorussian, Kazakh, Kyrgyz, Moldavian, Tajik, Russian, Turkmen, Uzbek, Ukrainian, or Georgian. Prior to encryption the ransomware will delete shadow copies. Not all files are encrypted on the victim host as only "all available files of interest" are encrypted.
- Anvilogic Use Case: AVL_UC1115 - Inhibit System Recovery Commands | <urn:uuid:b21f3111-11ba-4aae-aa3a-9df73ed808b4> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.anvilogic.com/threat-reports/ragnarloocker-fbi-flash-report | 2023-09-26T04:56:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.888976 | 204 |
Remote Desktop closes immediately after login
The Remote Desktop Connection app closed immediately after login every time, can anyone has the same issue or has any idea about how to fix it.
1) My laptop is running Windows 10 Home Pro.
2) The issue start about a few weeks ago.
3) There is now an error message that shows up after the app closed.
4) The internet is stable and in good status.
- Question from answer.microsoft.com
Why does my Remote Desktop close as soon as I log in?
It's frustrating to encounter RDP disconnecting immediately after login in Windows 11/10/8/7 and Windows Server 2012 R2/2016/2019/2022 when we access a PC from another PC remotely. Follow me to get possible reasons that trigger off "Remote Desktop Connection closes immediately after login".
▪ Reason 1. The blockage of firewall
Remote Desktop connections do not have the permissions allowed by the firewall. Therefore, the Defender Firewall will block the Remote Desktop Connection, thus the Remote Desktop connection closes immediately after login.
▪ Reason 2. The system files are corrupted
It is said that if you miss some system files like the .dll file, then your Windows features, including RDP aren’t working or Windows crashing.
▪ Reason 3. Update broke those patches
If you update to Win 10 or Win 11, there may be because of your update breaking the patches, indirectly causing the Remote Desktop to close or disconnects after the update immediately.
4 ways to fix Remote Desktop closes immediately after login
There are 4 useful solutions to help you address Remote Desktop closes immediately after login Windows 10/11/8/7 and Windows Server. Just follow them in order, step by step, and we’ll try to get you back on track.
Method 1. Turn off Firewall
First of all, make sure that you have enabled Remote Desktop through Firewall.
Step 1. Press Windows + R, input the control panel, and then click “System and Security”, choose" Windows Defender Firewall", then “Allow an app or feature through Windows Defender Firewall”.
Step 2. Go to the Allowed apps screen, click on “Change settings" and then scroll down to check Remote Desktop in this list. Make sure that you’ve allowed this app to the Public. Click "OK".
Step 3. After finishing the above steps, reboot the machine.
Method 2. Perform a system file check using CMD
If Remote Desktop closes unexpectedly or Windows crashes, use the System File Checker to scan Windows and restore your files.
Step 1. In the search box, input "cmd", right-click "Command Prompt", and choose "Run as administrator".
Step 2. Enter "sfc /scannow" (This process will take some time so don’t interrupt it)
If sfc/scannow doesn’t work for you, just try DISM scan. Enter “DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth”(bear in mind that it also takes some time.)
Method 3. Create a Windows 10 installation Media
If method 2 can't fix Remote Desktop close immediately after login issue, you can run Startup Repair to fix the system automatically. Here are the detailed steps.
Step 1. Insert the installation CD/DVD to the PC and enter BIOS to boot from the installation CD/DVD.
Step 2. On the "Windows setup" page select the "Language to install", "Time and currency format“, and the ”Keyboard or input method" and click on "Next".
Step 3. Click on "Repair your computer".
Step 4. Choose "Troubleshoot" click on "Advanced options", select "Startup Repair" and then “the operating system”.
Step 5. Remove the Windows installation CD/DVD, and reboot your PC from its system hard drive. Then, run RDP to see whether Remote Desktop can work normally after login. If you have backup Windows via professional backup software, you can choose to restore the OS to its previous status.
Method 4. Lower the display properties
Trying to lower the display properties is also another useful way to fix the issue.
Step 1. Go to Settings > System > Display > Display Resolution.
Step 2. Set resolution to low (800X600) 8bit.
Step 3. Navigation: Setting>Clipboard>Clipboard history. Turn “Clipboard history” off to disable the clipboard.
Note: Now you can find that Remote desktop connectivity can be more fluid because the resolution of the screen is reduced and the clipboard is disabled.
The final solution to Remote Desktop closes immediately after login
It’s time and energy-consuming to settle out RDP closes immediately after the login issue. If you want to connect to a remote computer easily, you can turn to a third-party remote connection software for Windows, AnyViewer.
It’s free, stable, and secure. With it, you can access computers from another computer anywhere, anytime. It’s compatible with all editions of 11/10/8.1/8/7 and Windows Server 2022/2019/2016/2012 R2 (64bit and 32bit), thus you don’t consider the Windows version of the computers. See how it works:
Step 1. Download and install AnyViewer on the host computer (the PC you want to control) and the client computer (the computer that you start remote control).
Note: AnyViewer has also released apps for mobile devices. You can download it from Google Play on Android devices or App Store on iOS devices to access computers from mobile devices.
Step 2. Run AnyViewer on both devices. Create an AnyViwer account and log into it on both devices.
Step 3. On the client computer, go to "Device", locate the computer that you want to access, click it and click "One-click control".
After a while, you can see the desktop of the remote computer and use it as if you were physically present. If you want to connect the remote computer in privacy mode, it's required to upgrade your account to Professional or Enterprise. And you can get other rights, including faster file transfer, high-quality image, assigning more devices for secure one-click access, etc.
One-click unattended remote access is more suitable for accessing your own computer frequently. To access a remote computer for offering one-time support, you can choose to send a remote control request.
Step 1. Run AnyViewer on both devices. On the client computer, input the device ID of the host computer, choose "Remote control", and then click on “Connect”.
Step 2. Choose "Send a request to your partner" and click "OK". If your partner has shared the security code, you can choose the second option.
Step 3. On the host computer, there will be a pop-up window. "Allow" should be chosen for establishing a remote connection.
Now, I guess you already address RDP keeps closing issue through the above ways, like scanning, running Startup Repair, and so on. Of course, if all the ways cannot make sense for you, you can also try the third-party remote access software, AnyViewer, which can rapidly and safely solve your problem. | <urn:uuid:ff98a1ca-0c7e-4750-bcee-7dca1cc9fb3c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.anyviewer.com/how-to/remote-desktop-closes-immediately-after-login-0007.html | 2023-09-26T06:52:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.876871 | 1,556 |
I'm a bit obsessed with Picadillo Sauce, the scrumptious Cuban (with Spanish, Latin American versions) explosion of ground meat, raisins, and green olives (and whatever embellishments you want to add in)! It's tempting to just make a pan of it and eat it right out of the pan with a fork - but you can serve this over white rice, in a taco, over couscous - your call. But I like to roll it into tortillas make enchiladas - no extra sauce needed, just fill up the tortillas and sprinkle more over the pan before cooking. Your dinner guests will be surprised when the bite into these salty and sweet enchiladas - an unexpected blast of flavor.
Make your Picadillo: In a large skillet, over medium heat, warm up a few tablespoons of vegetable oil - then add a diced onion, a clove of minced garlic, and a diced green bell pepper. Let it soften up, about five minutes. Stir in a pound of ground beef, a teaspoon each of Kosher salt and fresh black pepper, and a teaspoon of Chinese Five Spice. Cook, stirring, until meat browns about three minutes. Stir in a 14 ounce can of tomato sauce, a tablespoon of capers, 1/2 cup of sliced green olives, and 1/4 cup of golden raisins. Let this all cook together for about five minutes - it should thicken up nicely. If needed, season with a bit more salt and pepper.
At this point, your Picadillo is done - you can stop here, and do you want with it...or, make enchiladas!
Make the enchiladas: In a small pan, heat up some vegetable oil (about 1/4 cup)... once heated, quickly dip in a 6-inch corn tortilla, a few seconds on each side, and place on paper towels. This dish will need 12 tortillas. Now, use a 9 x 13 baking dish, and put about 1/4 cup of the picadillo along the bottom, of the pan, spread out well. For each tortilla, put about a heaping spoonful of the picadillo and a tablespoon of cheddar cheese on one side of the tortilla, carefully roll up, and gently put in the baking dish, seam down. Fit all 12 tortillas like this in the pan. Spoon the remainder of your picadillo all over the top, and then cover well with more cheddar cheese. Bake at 350, for about 12 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Prior to serving, drizzle Mexican crema over the top (either buy this, or just mix about 1/2 cup sour cream with about 1/4 cup milk until smooth). | <urn:uuid:0997c053-e2b3-4ba4-a159-e6188481f687> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.aperfect10cookbook.com/post/picadillo-enchiladas | 2023-09-26T05:07:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.913003 | 579 |
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Old Town Plaza in Albuquerque
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Witness the evolution of Albuquerque from the perspective of its birthplace, the historic Old Town Plaza.
Explore the rich architectural heritage and traditions that frame the bustling tourist attraction that is Albuquerque's Old Town Plaza. Learn to navigate the district by the original street names and property owners of the settlement. Survey the square from the basket of a hot air balloon suspended 14,207 feet above the 1882 Territorial Fair. Or gain a deeper appreciation for the legacy of venerable landmarks like San Felipe de Neri Church down to the mixing of the adobe plaster. With rare photographs and a detailed account of each historic structure, author Debra Montoya maps out how the Old Town Plaza became what it is today. | <urn:uuid:fdc58012-e795-425b-b917-6b9161adaf1d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.arcadiapublishing.com/collections/coming-soon/series-landmarks | 2023-09-26T05:29:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.882791 | 165 |
- Design Team: Thinh Luu, Ruby Nguyen, Huy Nguyen, Kiên Nguyen
- Client: Dung Truong- Ha Hien
- Building Contractor: Truong Long An
- Country: Vietnam
Text description provided by the architects. Normally the human mind works like a biological mechanism: when something is missing, we desire it. Desire to taste a dish that our mothers used to cook, desire to be fragrant of the old house that we haven't visited for more than a decade, desire to hear the cricket’s sound that we had abandoned in the past. Desire to see the sunshine playing on the trees in front of the terrace, desire to touch some values that daily life can't even dream of. In the evolution of Sapiens, our history is to stick to nature, stick to the green. Now the city’s life separates us from those things. It makes us desire to travel to nature. ... But just travel, is still not enough. That's why many people still like to plant trees and have their own garden to relax with the smell of leaves covering the whole space, with endless surround sound in harmony with the chirping of birds.
"Well, any tree is fine, as long as it's green. No matter what kind of house, as long as the breath of nature is free to enter every corner of the house." After a hard-working day, when you return home, that's where emotions take over. Let's stop talking about a sustainable building, we just talk about the emotional house, which has a lot of trees, a creature associated with the early stages of human evolution.
Bongour, the waterfall that represents grandeur, green space, and nature, is a creation that impresses anyone who sees it because of an ingenious combination of nature and a similar arrangement as an artificial thing. The cliffs cut by weathering with trees rooted deep into each rock crevice make everyone admire the scenery here. "If only we could live here and still continue our work as we do in the city" is not a personal matter, so why don't we bring a little romance in the highlands to where we live? If Bongour represents for natural thing but looks like an artificial creature, we are going to propose an artificial building that looks like natural scenery.
Also, from CaCO3, also from rock, sand, and gravel, the chemical composition is not much different from Bongour, just stylizing the shape to become an architectural creature, we can create an art rock cave from concrete. Also, many people believe that the whole world was formed at the hand of a creator, maybe a certain weathering process will turn that brick, sand, gravel, and cement mixture into a part of nature. Well, let's temporarily put aside the rules and principles to make the work more human.
Thinking simply, few people buy a few pots of plants to display on their desks but are concerned with their sustainable value or how much oxygen they produce in a day. Just the feeling of sitting and working in the middle of that luxuriant green tree makes us love life more than the moment of getting up to water the plants as if time forgot us in a corner of the room with the tree. we are watering. Whether it's cliffs, green trees, or whatever, creating a happy and emotional home for life is always considered an architect's design mission. We call it Naturalism when people's nature-oriented instincts will be satisfied through architectural simulations. | <urn:uuid:0864fcf3-76fb-4acf-a953-770c8bd9a420> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.archdaily.com/986256/the-falls-binh-thoi-house-akitephile | 2023-09-26T07:18:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.960992 | 721 |
Gentle readers, be forewarned: this story is rated PG-13 because of coarse language and fecal matter.
Amelia the nasty cat.
Background: Jennifer and I went on a date tonight. Our church occasionally has a Parents’ Night Out event where we can drop off the kid for 4 hours of babysitting while we paint the town red, Aren-style. (Big excitement: Dinner and a movie. Then we get to go home and go to sleep.)
We got home. I scooped the kitty litter. While scooping, I noticed that a cat (probably Amelia) peed all over a litter-catching platform in front of the litter box. Great. I scrubbed the area, cursing the stupid cat under my breath. HOW DO YOU MISS THE WHOLE LITTER BOX, STUPID FISH-BREATH CAT?
My darling wife, meanwhile, was complaining of cat poop smell in the kitchen. While lecturing her on her psychosis (I couldn’t smell it), I walked around the kitchen and adjacent rooms and looked for poo. I couldn’t find any. Returning to the kitchen, I saw a leaf and dirt clod, probably tracked in from outside. As I threw away the dirt clod, I noticed it was squishy and cool, meaning…
I had a piece of cat poop in my hands!
I threw away the little turd and cleaned up the area and my hands.
My lovely wife still complained of poop smell. So we looked more. On closer inspection, we noticed a little poop smeared on the chair and her jeans. Yuck! It doesn’t take much cat poop to make a lot of smell.
We quickly rectified both problems. The situation invited disturbing questions: Is there more poop? Did the cat poop on the kitchen table? Does she now poop on chairs?
I figured out what happened. Amelia is a Himalayan. Because she is a good breed specimen, she has long, fine hair. This hair is sometimes a great turd catcher. That is, when she oinks turds into her litter box, most turds stay in the box. But an occasional turd catches in her plush baby soft ass hairs. I think that is what happened. Kitty brought an attached turd into the kitchen, and it got left on a chair. Nobody noticed it until after it was squished.
Kitty’s turd catching properties rise exponentially with ass hair length. This is why I occasionally give my cat ass haircuts. Maybe it’s time for another ass haircut?
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Frank McIntyre of Alabama
Appointed from Alabama, Cadet, United States Military Academy, 1 September 1882 (10)
Commissiond Second Lieutennat, 19th United States Infantry, 1 July 1886
First Lieutenant, 3rd Untied States Infantry, 4 July 1892
Transferred to the 19th United States Infantry, 12 August 1892
Captain, 2 March 1899
Courtesy of Michael Stein:
Major General Frank McIntyre
Born in Montgomery, Alabama January 5, 1865
Died February 16, 1944
Son of Denis & Mary (Caughan) McIntyre
Married to Marie Dennett July 12th, 1892
Student, University of Alabama 1880-82
Cadet, U. S. Military Academy 1882-86
Graduated as No. 3106, Class of 1886
Second Lieutenant July 1, 1886
First Lieutenant July 4, 1892
Captain March 2, 1899
Major (Temporary) March 7, 1907
Major July 18, 1908
Colonel March 24, 1910
Brigadier General August 24, 1912
Major General (Temporary) October 6, 1917
Major General August 17, 1928 (Date of Rank October 6, 1917)
Served with 19th Infantry Regiment 1886-92
Student, Infantry & Cavalry School 1887-89
Instructor ( Mathematics), U. S. Military Academy 1890-94
Served with 3rd Infantry Regiment 1892
Served with 19th Infantry Regiment 1892-03
Served with Staff of Major General Guy V. Henry in Puerto Rico 1898-99
Regimental Adjutant, 19th Infantry Regiment 1899-03
Adjutant-General, 2d District, Department of Viayas, Philippines 1899-02
Served with the Army General Staff 1903-05
Served with Bureau of Insular Affairs 1905-06
Served at Havana, Cuba 1906
Assistant to Chief, Bureau of Insular Affairs 1907-08
Served with 8th Infantry Regiment, Inspecting Dominican Customs Receivership, Santo Domingo July-August 1908
Served with Bureau of Insular Affairs 1908-10
Assistant Chief, Bureau of Insular Affairs 1910-12
Chief, Bureau of Insular Affairs 1912-18
Assistant Army Chief of Staff July 10th, 1918 – December 31st, 1919
Chief, Bureau of Insular Affairs 1920-29
Retired January 5th, 1929
Distinguished Service Medal
GENERAL MCINTYRE, 78, IN ARMY 43 YEARS
Assistant Chief of Staff in the First War Dies
Was Insular Bureau Chief
MIAMI BEACH, Florida, February 16, 1944 – Major General Frank McIntyre, retired, who as Assistant Chief of Staff during the First World War and a West Point classmate of General John J. Pershing, died in a hospital here today at the age of 78.
General McIntyre retired from the Army on January 5, 1929, having reached the statuary age limit of 64 years. He had spent forty-three years in the service.
Born in Montgomery, Alabama, he went through his early childhood and early education in the period of upheaval immediately following the Civil War. By 1882 he had begun studies at the University of Alabama, distinguishing himself in mathematics. He soon withdrew from the university, however, and entered West Point and was graduated from the Military Academy in 1886, tenth man in his class.
He was sent to Puerto Rico as a Captain of the Nineteenth Infantry during the Spanish-American War. Soon after peace was declared he was transferred to the Philippines, where he was one of the officers who aided in bringing about the surrender of the insurgents. Recalled to Washington in 1903 for service in the Bureau of Insular Affairs, he became the chief in 1912, rising meanwhile in rank to Brigadier General.
For a time during World War I General McIntyre served as Army Censor, taking that post when General Douglas MacArthur, who had held it, was relieved to proceed overseas. Still later General McIntyre became Assistant Chief of Staff under General Peyton C. March.
Following the war, he toured the Philippines, and upon his return resumed charge of the Bureau of Insular Affairs, retraining that post until his retirement.
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With the South Korean election just weeks away, Pyongyangs’s recent provocations are making it clear that the new president will need to quickly develop a strategy to address the growing threat of North Korea’s nuclear program.
Better enforcement of sanctions could curb Pyongyang’s access to the materials and technologies necessary for advancing its nuclear and missile programs.
Chinese telecom giant ZTE agreed to pay U.S. penalties of $1.2 billion for shipping equipment to Iran and North Korea.
The Executive Council of the (OPCW) expressed “grave concern” March 10 about the apparent use of VX nerve agent to assassinate Kim Jong Nam.
The new administration of President Donald Trump has a rapidly closing window of opportunity to pull back from potential escalation and war and pursue a diplomatic course.
Leader Kim Jong Un again defies a UN Security Council prohibition.
The new administration has a narrow window to shift U.S. policy toward North Korea in ways that halt its nuclear activities.
Trump’s rhetoric was often impulsive, but it may be worth looking at the impulses he repeatedly revealed.
The UN Security Council acts again in response to Pyongyang’s nuclear tests.
North Korea is the biggest blemish on President Barack Obama’s nonproliferation record.
South Korean President Park Guen-hye reported that she received an assurance from President-elect Donald Trump that the United States will be “steadfast and strong” in its security alliance with South Korea.
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Kracov Quoted in Bloomberg Law on FDA Leadership Changes
Arnold & Porter partner Daniel Kracov, co-chair of the firm's Life Sciences and Healthcare Regulatory practice, was quoted in an article from Bloomberg Law discussing the recent resignation of the FDA's chief counsel, Stacy Cline Amin.
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Arrow Global targets Portugal to expand hospitality credentials
The UK-headquartered investor is using its local know-how to consolidate holdings in Vilamoura, while eyeing opportunities elsewhere in Europe.
If hospitality in southern Europe has moved to the top of investor hit lists in recent times, the funds which have been constructing a strategy around such markets for over a decade merit a mention for their farsightedness.
John is Managing Principal of Arrow managed Funds as well as accountable for Arrow’s Platforms, Portfolio Management Performance, Fund Operations, IT & Change.
John’s role as Co-Head of the Fund follows from his two-year role as Italy Country Manager, creating and leading Arrow’s Italian strategy. During the same period, he played a key role in raising Arrow Credit Opportunities 1. Joining Arrow in 2010, John was Arrow’s Portugal Country Manager and Whitestar CEO.
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Torso Portable is a portable miniature version of their popular full-size design of the same name. The small lamp gives a cozy, soft and intimate light with a 3 step touch dimmer. A hidden USB charger at the base makes the lamp easy to charge. Available in three colors.
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In-Medium Effects on Charmonium Production in Heavy-Ion Collisions
Charmonium production in heavy-ion collisions is investigated within a kinetic theory framework incorporating in-medium properties of open- and hidden-charm states in line with recent QCD lattice calculations. A continuously decreasing open-charm threshold across the phase boundary of hadronic and quark-gluon matter is found to have important implications for the equilibrium abundance of charmonium states. The survival of resonance states above the transition temperature enables their recreation also in the Quark-Gluon Plasma. Including effects of chemical and thermal off-equilibrium, we compare our model results to available experimental data at CERN-SPS and BNL-RHIC energies. In particular, earlier found discrepancies in the ratio can be resolved.
The production systematics of heavy-quark bound states in (ultra-) relativistic collisions of heavy nuclei (-) is believed to encode valuable information on the hot and dense strong-interaction matter formed in these reactions Vogt99 . Based on the notion that charm quark pairs () are exclusively created in primordial (hard) nucleon-nucleon (-) collisions, it has been suggested MS86 that a suppression of observed mesons in sufficiently central and/or energetic - reactions signals the formation of a deconfined medium (Quark-Gluon Plasma=QGP), as tightly bound states are conceivably robust in hadronic matter. While theoretical LMW95 and (indirect) experimental evidence phenix-cc supports - collision-scaling of total charm production, it has recently been realized pbm00 ; TSR01 ; Gor01 that coalescence of and quarks can induce significant regeneration of charmonium states in later stages of - collisions, especially if several pairs are present (e.g., =10-20 in central - at RHIC). This is a direct consequence of (elastic) -quark reinteractions, facilitating the backward direction of charmonium dissociation reactions, .
Recent lattice computations of Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) have revealed important information on charm(onium) properties at finite temperature , most notably: (i) an in-medium reduction of the open-charm threshold which is surprisingly continuous even across the phase transition region KLP01 , and, (ii) the survival of and states as resonances in the QGP phase DKP02 ; UNM02 , with essentially unmodified masses. Note that the use of charmonium spectral functions, in connection with appropriate asymptotic states, incorporates both (static) screening and (dynamical) dissociation mechanisms.
In this letter, we propose an approach that implements charm properties inferred from lattice QCD as microscopic in-medium effects into a kinetic rate equation. It enables a comprehensive treatment of charmonium dissociation and regeneration across the phase transition, connecting hadronic and QGP phases in a continuous way, not present in previous calculations. E.g., in the kinetic approach of Ref. TSR01 , ’s were only considered in the QGP phase using their vacuum binding energy, whereas recent transport calculations ZKL02 ; BCS03 do not invoke the notion of a (equilibrium) phase transition. In addition, in-medium open-charm masses will significantly affect the equilibrium levels of charmonium, as employed in statistical models pbm00 ; Gor01 . We thus conceptually improve our earlier constructed “two-component” model GR01 , which combined statistical production at hadronization with suppression in hadronic and QGP phases. Employing a schematic thermal fireball model, the rate equations are applied to heavy-ion reactions at SPS and RHIC.
We begin by evaluating in-medium masses of charm states. Charmonium masses appear to be essentially unaffected at finite , even above (critical temperature) DKP02 ; UNM02 , which we assume from now on. Unquenched QCD lattice studies of the free energy, , of a heavy-quark pair KLP01 , however, exhibit a plateau value for which gradually decreases with increasing . In the hadron gas (HG), this can be interpreted as a reduction of -meson masses (supported by QCD sum rules Hay00 ) being driven by a reduced constituent light-quark mass, , due to (partial) chiral symmetry restoration DPS01 . We implement this also for other open-charm hadrons by employing a Nambu-Jona-Lasinio model calculation for at finite and quark chemical potential BMZ87 , neglecting heavy-light quark interaction and kinetic energies. For small , the typical light-quark mass reduction amounts to 140 MeV. To assess open-charm states in the QGP, a key element is the essentially continuous behavior of the open-charm threshold through . Within a quark description above , we propose to identify this with an in-medium charm-quark mass, 1.6-1.7 GeV RG03 . In fact, is fixed such that the total open-charm density smoothly matches the hadronic side. The difference to the bare charm-quark mass (1.3 GeV) is naturally attributed to a thermal correlation energy of heavy quarks in the QGP.
Next, we determine the thermal widths (or inverse lifetimes), =, of charmonium states . They are related to (inelastic) dissociation cross sections, , by
where runs over all matter constituents with thermal distributions . Within the QGP, parton-induced “quasifree” break-up, (=,,), is utilized GR01 . For small binding energies, =-, the latter (with 0.25) has been shown GR01 to dominate standard gluo-dissociation Shu78 , . In addition, essentially unbound charmonium resonances such as and -states can be treated on an equal footing. The thermal width turns out to be 100 MeV at 250 MeV, reminiscent to (quenched) lattice results UNM02 under comparable conditions.
For ’s in the HG, we compute inelastic cross sections with - Dura02 and -mesons within a flavor- effective lagrangian formalism LK00 ; HG01 , including in-medium charm hadron masses Sib99 as described above. The free and cross sections are approximated by geometric scaling GR02 , supported by quark-model calculations WSB01 . If the threshold moves below the charmonium mass, we additionally evaluate direct decays, , accounting for wavefunction-node effects according to Ref. FLS02 . Despite the increase in available phase space due to reduced masses, the charmonium lifetimes in the HG remain longer than in the QGP.
In-medium charm properties have important consequences for charmonia in heavy-ion reactions. To illustrate this point, consider the number in thermal equilibrium, = (: 3-volume), with the density
where = denotes the total equilibrium-number of open-charm states in the thermal fireball. This procedure resides on the expectation that essentially all charm-quarks are created in primordial - collisions, i.e., does not chemically equilibrate LMW95 . Thermal equilibration of charm quarks, however, is conceivable Svet88 , implying a hierarchy of relaxation times as . The resulting equilibrium abundances, , are shown in Fig. 1 under conditions resembling central - (-) collisions at SPS (RHIC).
One observes a large sensitivity to the (in-medium) open-charm masses. At fixed , larger values for (or ) imply a thermal suppression of open-charm states so that an increasing number of anti-/charm quarks is redistributed into charmonia ( states). Enforcing continuity on the open-charm spectrum across then has the interesting consequence that, due to the volume increase in the hadronic phase (reducing ), the equilibrium charmonium level on the QGP side is significantly larger than on the HG side RG03 , i.e., formation is favored in the QGP.
Also note that, due to a constant , the equilibrium numbers in the hadronic phase grow with decreasing temperature. Thus, if ’s equilibrate close to , subsequent hadronic reactions will tend to increase their abundance (which has indeed been found in transport calculations at RHIC energies ZKL02 ; BCS03 ), quite contrary to the commonly assumed hadronic dissociation.
The underlying temperature and volume evolution, and , are taken from a (schematic) thermal fireball expansion which is consistent with observed hadro-chemistry and radial flow characteristics (as employed before for thermal dilepton production RW00 ).
The simple form of the gain term in Eq. (4) resides on the assumption that the surrounding light and open-charm constituents (quarks or hadrons) are in thermal equilibrium. Following Ref. GR02 , we relax this assumption for -quarks by introducing a thermal relaxation time correction, , which reduces in the early phases. Varying within a factor of 2, the thermal yield is affected by .
Another correction concerns the effective volume over which the charm quantum number is conserved (figuring into Eq. (3) via the Bessel functions). Clearly, if only few pairs are present, their pointlike primordial production implies that they cannot explore the entire fireball volume in the early stages111We thank U. Heinz for pointing this out to us, including useful discussions on the correlation volume.. This problem is well-known from strange particle production at fixed target energies, where a phenomenological “correlation volume”, , has been introduced to localize strangeness conservation HRT00 . We adopt the same procedure here for local charm conservation by replacing in the argument of the Bessel functions in Eq. (3) with =. 1.2 fm represents a minimal radius characterizing the range of strong interactions, and 0.5 is the average relative speed of produced and quarks as inferred from experimental -meson -distributions WA92-97 . We checked that our results are not very sensitive to the parameterization for (e.g., varying within a factor of 2 requires a change in the effective coupling constant by , to fit SPS data).
The rate Eq. (4) is readily integrated over the fireball evolution of the collision for , and ’s, once initial conditions are specified. In an - reaction at given centrality, is determined by the collision-scaled - cross section. The initial charmonium numbers are also assumed to follow hard production (i.e., empirical fractions of observed in - collisions), subject to (pre-equilibrium) nuclear absorption with a recently updated absorption cross section =4.4 mb NA50-03 . Typical values for the fireball thermalization time range from (RHIC-200) to 1 fm/c (SPS).
We first confront our approach to NA50/NA38 data in =17.3 GeV - at CERN-SPS.
Fig. 2 displays the ratio of to Drell-Yan dimuons as a function of centrality. The agreement between model (solid line) and data is fair for semi-/central collisions (at 100 GeV, the data can be reproduced by accounting for transverse energy fluctuations and losses in the minimum bias analysis at impact parameters close to zero CKS02 , cf. Ref. GR02 ). Since the initial number is well above the equilibrium level (cf. lower arrow in Fig. 1), regeneration (the gain term in Eq. (4)) is very moderate (dot-dashed line). Therefore, in line with our previous findings GR01 , suppression is the main effect at SPS energies.
In peripheral collisions, the suppression appears to be slightly overestimated. We believe this discrepancy to reside in limitations of our fireball description. In particular, thermalization is expected to be delayed (and/or incomplete) at large impact parameters due to less energetic initial conditions. This is also borne out of hydrodynamic models, which, e.g., reproduce the observed elliptic flow for mid-central collisions, but overestimate it for peripheral ones. A suitable increase of the equilibration time by up to a factor of 3 Ko03 indeed improves the agreement at small , cf. dotted line in Fig. 2.
Another important observable is the ratio. In Ref. GR02 , the dissociation rates were too small by a factor of 5 to account for NA50 data NA50-psip . With in-medium -meson masses, however, increases substantially, primarily due to the opening of the decay channel. As a result, the data are reasonably well described, cf. Fig. 3.
We finally examine the impact of in-medium modifications at RHIC, cf. Fig. 4.
Since reduced -meson masses entail a lower equilibrium level (cf. Fig. 1), the regeneration of ’s is somewhat less pronounced than the statistical production with free hadron masses in the 2-component model GR02 ; GR03 . Nevertheless, in central - collisions, regenerated ’s still exceed the suppressed primordial contribution, with the total yield (solid curve) in line with first PHENIX data PHE-03 . The uncertainty in the charm-hadron mass reduction is illustrated by the band in Fig. 4, corresponding to 80 MeV250 MeV with accordingly matched charm-quark masses in the QGP. In any case, most of the regeneration occurs above .
To summarize, we have proposed a conceptually improved model of charmonium production in heavy-ion collisions. In-medium modifications of both open-charm and charmonium states have been modeled in accordance with recent finite- QCD lattice calculations. The apparent reduction of the open-charm threshold with increasing has been linked to (partial) chiral symmetry restoration in the -sector via decreasing constituent light-quark masses in charmed hadrons. The continuity of the open-charm threshold across the phase transition has been encoded in thermal charm-quark masses in the QGP phase, together with -independent charmonium masses and resonance states surviving above . Upon inclusion of chemical and thermal off-equilibrium effects, we solved kinetic rate equations for the time evolution of charmonia in heavy-ion reactions. The results for centrality dependences compare well with data from SPS and RHIC. The earlier predicted transition from suppressed production at SPS to predominant (thermal) regeneration at RHIC persists, with both mechanisms residing on QGP formation. A much improved description of the ratio at SPS emerged due to hadronic in-medium effects, accelerating dissociation. Forthcoming measurements by NA60 (SPS) and PHENIX (RHIC) will be of great importance to scrutinize the proposed approach.
Acknowledgments: We thank U. Heinz and E.V. Shuryak for valuable discussions. L.G. is grateful for the hospitality at NORDITA and the Niels-Bohr Institute where part of this work was done within a Rosenfeld fellowship. This work was supported in part by the US Department of Energy under Grant No. DE-FG02-88ER40388.
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Today’s plant managers are faced with a dearth of automation technologies but it’s not always obvious what will work best. There is rarely, if ever, a one-size-fits-all approach. This article discusses what manufacturers should consider when choosing which type of robot to invest in.
If it wasn’t already clear to manufacturers that the adoption of robots is on the rise, the numbers leave little doubt. The International Federation of Robotics predicts that by 2020, over 1.7 million new industrial robots will be installed in factories worldwide.
Industrial robots have long been used to replace human workers in performing tasks that are dangerous, dirty or repetitive. These robots are often large and bulky, caged machines used to do the heavy lifting in applications such as packaging and palletizing.
Collaborative robots, otherwise known as cobots, have been designed to work safely alongside humans in a shared workspace. These robots, with their increased flexibility and dexterity, can complete more delicate tasks that conventional robots cannot, such as polishing fragile materials in the production process.
Cobots were built to be smaller, lighter and safer than conventional industrial robots. Demand for this technology is on the rise, with the global cobot market expected to reach $9 billion by 2025.
Because of their flexibility, and relative ease of use compared to fully automatic robotic systems, cobots are generally considered to be an affordable and attractive choice for small and medium sized businesses. These manufacturers can benefit from the traditional value proposition of robots — namely that they can carry out repetitive or unsafe tasks, freeing up human workers to add value — but at a much lower cost of entry.
Before investing in cobots, it’s important that manufacturers carry out a complete and thorough risk assessment. Risk assessments could call for the addition of extra safety features, low operating speeds or even multiple stops for a cobot. Furthermore, these extra considerations aren’t free and add a significant amount to the integration costs.
In fact, according to TM Robotics’ Global Robotics Report 2018, 79 per cent of automation distributors don’t think that their customers fully understand the safety requirements of installing a cobot, and therefore are unlikely to budget for these additional safety features.
The ISO 10218 guidelines exist to set the safety requirements for industrialized robots. However, for cobots, which will see an increased number of interactions between human and robot, these guidelines alone don’t suffice.
First introduced in 2016, the ISO/TS 15066 guidelines supplement the ISO 10218 requirements and ensure that any machines classed as collaborative meet specific safety requirements. This also includes any tools that have been adapted onto the robotic arm to perform tasks as well as any objects handled by it. For the first time, ISO/TS 15066 outlines the maximum allowed power and speed limits for cobots. It also brings increased clarity on what is necessary when carrying out risk assessments on cobot applications.
The risk assessment must consider the entire collaborative workspace and look at how the operator will interact with the robot. Manufacturers must take the time to ensure they properly risk assess all foreseeable contact situations that could arise between the operator and cobot for any job that the robot is expected to complete.
Engineers need to carefully assess every task that the robot will complete in detail — an oversimplified assessment will not accurately represent how safe the robot will be. Here, manufacturers should consider the safety concept of ALARA (as low as reasonably achievable). Manufacturers must consider all the potential risks that could arise in a robot application, not just one or two of them.
Manufacturers also need to consider the production speed and volume that they are looking to achieve when deciding between cobots and traditional industrial robots. To run efficiently, an assembly line comprised of both humans and cobots must run at the speed of human operators to avoid bottlenecks on the production line.
Manufacturers in sectors such as bottling or packaging, that need a much higher production speed or volume, can benefit from purchasing conventional robots. The logic is simple. Fewer human operators means there is less chance to slow the system down and production will increase. Multiple industrial robots can be integrated for a fully automated production line.
Industrial robots are automatically controlled and are programmable in three or more axes and they can automate an extremely broad range of processes unattended. Crucially, programming of these machines is easy, so operators don’t need to have advanced programming skills to use them. These robots can make use of AI software and machine learning to pick up processes and improve on them – self-coding their programmes when necessary.
Upgrading a factory to make use of cobots alongside existing legacy equipment and the human workforce is an attractive proposition for many businesses but it is one that requires selective investments and careful obsolescence management.
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Veteran Hong Kong actor Kenneth Tsang has died at the age of 87.
According to Hong Kong media HK01, he had travelled from Singapore to Hong Kong on Monday (April 25) and checked in at a quarantine hotel at Tsim Sha Tsui. He did an ART test the following day which came back negative.
An employee from the health ministry checked in on him this morning but did not receive a response. A hotel employee opened the door to his room at 12.14pm and found Kenneth unconscious.
Paramedics arrived at the scene and declared him dead.
The police are investigating cause of death.
As1.entertainment contacted his wife Taiwanese actress Chiao Chiao, 79, after the news broke. Her daughter-in-law picked up the call and told reporters Chiao Chiao's emotions were still "okay" before hanging up the phone.
The publication also contacted Kenneth's friend, actor Bowie Wu.
The 90-year-old was shocked when he heard the news from reporters. "I don't believe it. Even if you tell me the media have published the news, I still don't believe it. I feel very unsettled now."
According to media reports, Kenneth's ex-wife Barbara Tang also told reporters he had called his daughter after experiencing chest pains last night. His son-in-law sent some medicine to the hotel and also ordered food for him.
It is not certain if Kenneth received the medicine.
His daughter realised something was amiss when he didn't pick up his calls this morning. She contacted the hotel and asked for the staff to check on him. When he didn't answer the door as well, his family asked staff to open the room door.
As Kenneth was under quarantine, hotel staff had to contact the health ministry first before entering the room.
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1999.06.10 09:48 "Re: Large File Support", by Klaus Bartz
from time to time there is a discussion on this list of extensions to TIFF. There is not only a problem with large files. Six years null-work ( last TTN in 1993 ?) will have it consequence.
I think, to change or expand it is the second step. The last revision of TIFF was released at june 3, 1992. I have seen one EMail from a worker at Adobe in this list dated with 21 Feb 1997 pronoucing a draft of the TIFF 7.0. But after it never seen, never heard somthing of it. I think, Adobe will never release a new revision.
Ok, today there are some people which thinking for a extended format. That is the first point, I think.
TIFF/IT? For a look to it I should not pay two pence, the price is over hundred Swiss Franken. To expensive too see, that the spec will not help me...
Other formats? I do not know some which are public and can support all my requirements - MultiPage, 1 - 32 BitsPerPixel mixed in one file, tiles for large images, losy and lossless compression, resolution reduced childs, and so on. Additional I like the tagged format ( is simple to read with a hex editor). The other format from Adobe is not so simple...
PNG? not the best for 1 bpp and very big images.
An own format? No, customers will not have it.
I do not know how to create a public format ( RFC's, patent analysis, and more shit). I know, it will coast much time.
If a group will be established for it, I will work with - if possible.
My list for a revision is:
- An active "police" to handle new or/and private extensions.
- Removing old "shit" ( e.g. FillOrder 2 ).
- Clear definitons ( e.g. PhotometricInterpretation and EOFB handling with CompressionFormat CCITT T.6).
- A IFD lookup table after the FileHeader ( we have customers which means that they must have 1000 or more pages in one file ...). Tag 297 is not practicable.
- New compression formats ( deflate, bzip2, may be as extension JBIG, wavlet ... )
- IFD in front of bin data ( better for JAVA impl. ).
Facultative 64 bit support.
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Recently, the last Swiss banks to seek non-prosecution agreements with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) have paid their fines and revealed the identities of their U.S. account holders. The U.S. Government is able to credibly announce that Swiss banking secrecy has been thoroughly defeated. Contemporaneous with the victory over Swiss banks, the U.S. has turned its attention to hidden bank accounts in other tax haven jurisdictions.
On March 9, 2016, two Cayman Islands financial institutions, Cayman National Securities (CNS) and Cayman National Trust Co. (CNT) pled guilty in federal court in New York to conspiring with American account holders to hide accounts and evade U.S. taxes. These guilty pleas are the first from financial institutions outside of Switzerland. The pleas included details of CNS and CNT creating “sham” corporations and trusts for their U.S. clients to obscure the true beneficial owners of the accounts. DOJ also pointed out that CNS and CNT continued to provide “secret” banking services even after 2008, when it was publicly known that DOJ was investigating and prosecuting UBS for facilitating the same type of tax fraud. The Cayman institutions will pay a penalty of $6 million.
The guilty pleas revealed that “[f]rom 2001 through 2011, CNS and CNT earned more than $3.4 million in gross revenues from the undeclared U.S. taxpayer accounts that they maintained.” That doesn’t seem to be much of a return on the illicit activity, especially amortized over that ten year period. It is especially surprising that the Cayman institutions, on notice since 2008 of the DOJ investigation and prosecution of UBS, made the business decision to continue to offer the very same “secret” banking services when the return was so low and the risk was so high.
Pursuant to a treaty request, CNS and CNT have already disclosed twenty percent of their U.S. clientele to DOJ, and will now reveal ninety to ninety five percent of their U.S. clientele. For U.S. taxpayers who have not already come forward and voluntarily disclosed their accounts at CNS and CNT to the IRS, a pre-emptive disclosure is now too late. Those taxpayers can now expect IRS investigations and criminal prosecutions.
Two weeks prior to the Cayman guilty pleas in New York, in a different offshore banking prosecution in Miami, DOJ requested that a federal court issue a “Bank of Nova Scotia” summons to UBS in Miami. The summons demanded the records of a UBS account in Singapore belonging to a U.S. taxpayer in China. In the past, DOJ has repeatedly used “John Doe” summonses against foreign banks (including in Switzerland, Belize, India and the Caribbean) to obtain information about a broad class of U.S. taxpayers unknown by specific name. “Bank of Nova Scotia” summonses have not been used as frequently until now. They derive from a court case where a U.S. court compelled a branch of Scotiabank in Miami to disclose information to DOJ regarding a Scotia branch in the Cayman Islands, notwithstanding Cayman’s secrecy laws.
In the present case, UBS will argue that Singapore’s bank secrecy laws prevent UBS from providing the account records to DOJ. The parallel argument applied, of course, to accounts at UBS in Switzerland when DOJ prosecuted UBS in 2008. And yet, Swiss bank secrecy failed for UBS (and its U.S. clients) in 2009. Because of UBS’ substantial presence in the U.S., it was forced to settle with DOJ or else face penalties against UBS’ banking licenses and assets within the United States. For the same reason, we can expect that, just like the Swiss account records, the UBS Singapore account records will ultimately be handed over to DOJ.
Notwithstanding UBS’ vulnerability with respect to its U.S. assets, it is unlikely that the state of Singapore would risk its financial reputation to protect non-compliant accounts. Singapore makes a significant amount of money from legitimate international banking and finance and would not jeopardize this by being “blacklisted” as an uncooperative tax haven, as it was a decade ago. To this end, in 2014 Singapore signed FATCA, whereby Singapore financial institutions report information about U.S. account owners to the Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, which in turns furnishes the data to the IRS. In addition, a new Singapore regulation requires banks to identify all accounts that may harbor the proceeds of tax evasion, and close them. Failure to abide by this new law will result in criminal charges for the Singaporean bankers.
It is of course no surprise that DOJ and the IRS are pursuing undisclosed accounts in Cayman and Singapore. The U.S. has not limited its enforcement activity to non-compliant accounts in Switzerland alone. Within the last couple of years, DOJ has moved against banks and financial institutions in the Caribbean (CIBC First Caribbean, Stanford Bank and Butterfield Bank in the Bahamas, Barbados and elsewhere), Belize (Belize Bank International Limited and Belize Bank Limited), Panama (Sovereign Management) and India (HSBC India). We expect that other financial institutions, in other jurisdictions, are being investigated as well.
The settlement by some one hundred Swiss banks with DOJ, whereby in exchange for paying fines and naming U.S. account holders the banks avoid prosecution, has now freed up manifold resources at DOJ and IRS to examine and prosecute other financial institutions beyond Switzerland. Moreover, the account information handed over by the Swiss banks when settling with DOJ provided DOJ with a road map of funds leaving Switzerland and where these funds went, the so-called “leaver accounts”. DOJ and IRS are especially driven to investigate and prosecute these account holders, as they show an added level of intent to deceive the IRS. Many of the leaver accounts went to jurisdictions like Dubai, Israel, Singapore, Hong Kong and Panama. These jurisdictions are now targets of DOJ investigation.
There is still an opportunity to bring foreign accounts into IRS compliance, via the IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program (OVDP) and, for less egregious non-willful infractions, the Streamlined disclosure procedures. However, it has been some eight years since the 2008 DOJ prosecution of UBS signaled the end of Swiss banking secrecy. There have been recent hints by the IRS that, given the amount of time that has elapsed, the opportunity to voluntarily disclose the accounts to the IRS in return for lower penalties may be closing. U.S. taxpayers who still have non-compliant offshore accounts would be well advised to seek competent legal assistance in addressing how to best come into compliance, and they should do this before the IRS finds them. | <urn:uuid:d2046b67-67f1-49f8-9523-2ca5b917bf58> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.assetlawyer.com/category/india/ | 2023-09-26T05:53:26Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.948749 | 1,411 |
I reproduce below some fascinating insights into my translation of Martin A. Hansen’s Løgneren (‘The Liar’, New York Review of Books Classics, 2023). These reviews appear on the Goodreads website and are therefore ‘public’, but nevertheless will be missed by most people outside of that sphere. Most of these English language reviews seem to be from members of the New York Review of Books Book Club. The Liar was chosen as the ‘NYRB’ book club choice for the month of May. I have retained the icons or avatars that the reviewers use as their ID tag, for no other reason than the fact they appeal to me. To my mind, as the translator/author of the book, the first reviewer – ‘Joy’ – asks the question that lies at the heart of the novel – perhaps any novel:
“What is his heart’s truest desire?”
I have not edited the review texts in any way, even for possible ‘spoiler’ lines, though I have omitted the Danish language reviews and a small number of other reviews that offer little insight. However, all the reviews can be read here:
I offer my thanks to so many people who took the (worthwhile) trouble to read the book, but then to publish their thoughts about it.
Løgneren by Martin A. Hansen premiered to a captivated Danish audience in 1950 first over the radio, then in serial broadsheet newspaper format and finally in book form. Thought to be Hansen’s best work (he died in 1955) and one of the most luminous of Danish literary works, Løgneren has never been out of print through the years. NYRB’s 2023 English edition with Paul Larkin as translator and introduction by Morten Høi Jensen opens this psychological literary gem to English readers. The setting is Sand Island*, a small island off the coast of Denmark. It’s March, there’s sea ice blockading the island, preventing the ferryboat from arriving with passengers, supplies and mail. Migratory seabird sightings are anticipated and there are slow but sure signs of spring. Our narrator is Johannes Lye*, schoolmaster of the only school on the island and parish clerk (he is often addressed as Deacon). Johannes is a ‘blow-in,’ which means he is not local to the island but from the mainland. Nevertheless, he has been there for seven years and become a common fixture. People come to him to unload, to confess, for problem solving, he is trusted as a pillar of the community. With a title like The Liar, of course the reader would be alert to deception and fabrication. Johannes is an unreliable narrator yet his motives and backstory are hidden to us even as we are privy to the thoughts he is addressing to an imaginary confidante Nathan. His reason for leaving the mainland is also ever-changing, he deliberately muddles up the details. Pigro, his pointer setter dog, is his constant companion.
The Liar is a product of its time in showing apprehension about technology and questioning the meaning of life postwar. Some characters, like the young engineer Harry from away, are all about looking to the future and innovation. The engineer regards Johannes as a relic ‘fusty and musty.’ Others, like Frederik (richest man on the island), life is about accumulation of wealth. Frederik’s wife Rigmor wonders about the pointlessness of it all. Johannes has a bird’s eyeview of their lives’ goings-ons and personalities, he often compares the island inhabitants to birds by appearance and behaviour, which is quite amusing.
I love psychological tautness in a novel and was riveted especially in the last third. The intention and subconscious planning by Johannes keep the reader alert to feints and misdirection. Johannes is drinking heavily and fancies himself ‘an amateur psychologist.’ He is clearly learned and talented, knowing an impressive amount of Scandinavian history and mythology not to mention linguistics, theology, music and ornithology. Yet we wonder will he use the trust and insider knowledge to twist things to his advantage? What is his heart’s truest desire?
*The island is originally named Sandø in Danish and the last name of Johannes is originally Vig, which the translator notes the similarity to the Danish word svig meaning ‘deceit’ or ‘guilt’. In addition, Jensen in the introduction informs us that the Nathan Johannes is addressing is actually the disciple of Jesus Nathanael said to be incapable of deceit.
Quotes: “The island has immeasurable chapters of time in her. Vanished time and times that are yet to come. Against all this, a human’s age and memory are no more than a speck. The oldest legends now cling to human life by the most brittle and frail of roots and are best known by a schoolmaster who is a ‘blow-in’ to the island. But none of these legends are anywhere as old as the ancient barrows and dolmens. The language that was spoken at that time has been blown away.”
I could feel the bleakness of Sand Island. I could feel the loneliness of Johannes in every sentence. And I was wowed at what Martin Hansen gave us in a mere 240 pages. I can see why this is a big deal in Danish literature. Loved.
I first read this book as an exchange student in Denmark–apparently required reading there. It’s a lovely novel, and while considered a psychological novel, the sense of place and nature seems to me just as important–you can feel and hear the spring thaw as you read.
Elliptical, dissimulating, ruminating. If there is some place, time, region to which our narrator Johannes Lye is bound, clearly it is the opaque and existential post-war years, a nonetheless probing, inquisitive, novel just as much myopically idiosyncratic as broadly metaphorical. Flights of existential consternation and malaise may be for some source for rolling of eyes, for others matter into which, as though we spoke on pudding and spoon, to plunge, context is here as always, of course, key.
The island of Sandø, which is the setting of this novel vaguely reminds me of Summerisle from The Wicker Man (1973). This is because of passages like this: “The sea is never so wild and strong as when it has just taken a human sacrifice” (pg. 96) or “At last I’ve come to realize it, and it seems to me that I’ve stepped into a pagan rite, where humans are sacrificed” (pg. 125). The narrator of the novel is Johannes Vig who writes to a fictional friend named Nathanael. I particularly enjoyed passages like “I can feel you getting closer, my strange friend. In a way, you’re getting closer than I like. You would like to pry into my dark mind; you would like me to show you more of myself, be more open and frank with you, tell you everything, particularly what is disgusting and not so nice about myself” (pg. 69). It feels as though Johannes Vig is speaking directly to the reader who is indeed wanting to hear a confession. I would recommend this book to people who like Søren Kierkegaard and other epistolary psychological novels like Doctor Glas (1905) by Hjalmar Söderberg.
While the writing style does provide some beautiful descriptions of the island this story takes place on, the story itself leaves much to be desired. The characters are somewhat flat, there is no clear focus point and the ending is very inconclusive.
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I just reread this Danish classic (in English), and am fascinated by Martin A. Hansen’s exploration of what is true and what is not. His main character doesn’t seem to think of himself as ethical and kind, but his actions are often selfless. Hansen was strongly influenced by Kierkegaard, and I can see elements of The Diary of a Seducer in this novel from right after the Danish occupation during WWII.
“Just as an awful lot is now too late. And it’s all remembered and must ever be remembered.”
“The Liar” reads as an affecting chronicle of life on a small, isolated scandinavian island. it is peppered with beautiful moments and musings on memory in the face of post-war modernization. a personal favorite of mine is the story of a man who was killed by an underwater mine while boating. no part of his body was recovered. johannes, his former teacher and the titular liar, ruminates on the loss while looking at a boat the man had carved into his desk as a student. in lieu of a body, johannes asserts that that childhood carving is the only remembrance of him, his grave and gravemarker.
if the whole book were moments like that, it’d be an all time favorite. as it were, the book is held back by some moments of dostoeyevskian teeth gnashing and pontificating on ~the soul~, along with a weirdly pointless metafiction of johannes lying in his narration, which never amounts to much of anything.
Is he a liar or not? If he is, then there’s a few others that belong to the club as well. This book has ratings all over the place, but for me, it is one I will revisit. Why? The pace, the tone, the ideas explored, the setting, and that old dog. Yes, him too.
Extraordinary. Johannes’ confessed “lie” is a literary device: writing the bulk of the novel more than a year after events transpired. I didn’t care: a minor transgression, particularly where entire conversations, geographical paths, and internal events are recounted in such minute detail. So that can’t really be “the lie.” Instead, ‘the lie’ must have been about his posturing: one face to the community (schoolmaster, clerk, deacon) while inside roiled a man at odds. But we (readers) knew that at the beginning. So where is ‘the lie?’
Johannes lays himself so bare to us throughout, I never questioned trusting him. The confession to the reader, even naming the reader “Nathan,” creates remarkable intimacy. Nihilism and existentialism collide, and through it all, we find a man at peace with chosen his place in the world. There is no ‘lie;’ there is only a man who courts trouble and inter-personal complications while decrying them: a minor transgression (if even that) for growth and renewal.
I wish I had been schooled by Danes. Reading and discussing this work as a youngster would have been grand.
This book was the May 2023 New York Review Classic (NYRB) selection. Set on a fictitious Danish island, Sand Island, the book is a series of “diary-like entries” written by the schoolmaster, Jonathan Lye, and addressed to Nathaniel, a fictional character “named for the biblical Nathaniel, a disciple of Jesus who was said to be a man incapable of deceit.” The book is set after WWII and occurs over four days. The schoolmaster records the mundane events of the island and the lonely, troubled hearts that inhabit it of which he is the loneliest. He’s in love with Annemari , a brilliant former student who has a 3 year old son by Olaf, a gentle giant, but is also carrying on an affair with a “visiting engineer.” Other characters Jonathan writes about such a Rigamore and Elna are searching for love as well. It is Jonathan’s indecision about love and life that is the crux of the story and which make him a “liar” to himself – even his last name gives testament to the man’s inherent problem. Additionally, Jonathan is an unreliable narrator so can the things he write about be trusted. While there were some interesting moments in the book, the novel just didn’t resonate with me.
NYRB is killing it with unreliable narrator novels lately—The Fawn, and now this. Compact narrative told by a narrator whose relationship with the truth is as complicated as his romantic relationships on Sand Island.
“So I suppose I should introduce myself. I am, may God help me, still a schoolmaster on Sand Island, which is nothing more than a dot in the surrounding seas. A bachelor and baldness fast approaching. My name is Johannes Lye. Don’t say that name too quickly, Nathan. Johannes Lye.”
“Because this whole new modern and refined civilization is built upon the idea of being happy. The whole world obsessed with the hunt for happiness. Maybe we need a harder, more rigorous goal. A more severe code of life. More demanding of us and what we can achieve. But what do I know?”
“But can anything actually be vaster than that hill there? I thought to myself. Aye, a small hill that counts for nothing in figures of altitude, climate, astronomy. But dear Lord, see how it soars to the heavens. Were a man to lie down in that field out there, he would be overwhelmed by the sight of the hill above him. His eyes filled by it.”
“Don’t you think we’re all pretty strange? I don’t just mean spiritually or mentally. I mean as creatures on this blessed earth. Have you ever seriously pondered those absurd, gristly contraptions people have on either side of their heads? Like mussel shells. The ears. Or look at your hand, Nathan. Move your fingers. Really look at it. Is it not the most absurd thing?
Not because I’m trying to be deeply philosophical or anything, Nathan. But a guest of Mother Earth has to learn to be amazed and astonished. What am I meant to say as I walk through the flowers in one of our meadows? My words are often not enough. Indeed. Do we fleeting souls have any kind of real acnhorage, other than those moments when we wonder at the very fact of our own existence? Ah well, best not to give it too much thought, Nathan.””
When my grandpa told me to read this book, I only did for him. I went into it thinking that this would just be another boring read, to get through as fast as possible. And it was really boring, I was bored most of the time while reading it, and I didn’t really understand it.
I finished it late last night, and when I woke up this morning, having thought the book through, I realized how amazing a book it actually was. I’ve never had a book do that to me before, and it felt magical, hence the five stars.
The book starts of with a lonely man, Johannes Vig, just after the second world war, and is written in diary form. He is a school teacher, and he is attracted to two different women, the young, and former student Annemari, and the married, older woman Rigmor.
This is one of the biggest books in Danish literature, and it should be, because it is amazing. I can’t say anymore.
I have been trying to read this for so long, and so many times. The book is beautifully written, and I really enjoyed the language and the descriptions of nature, but I could not get through it all, because there is no drive, no real climax to aim or hope for. That does not make it a bad book though, and I’m pretty sure I will return to read this book eventually, once I’m ready for the challenge.
Originally written as a radio sequel (not a play) that emptied the streets, this has become one of the 20th centuries most important Danish novels. A definite must-read if you’re interested in Scandinavian post-war literature.
Exciting and interesting book, with rich and enthrilling use of language. Good read, but not a 5-star story for me, it just didn’t me enough like other books have. Still. A great book.
First published in 1950, a Danish modern classic, this 220-page novel is set over four days on a fictitious Danish island, Sand Island. It is a series of diary entries written by our protagonist, the schoolmaster, Johannes Lye, and addressed to Nathaniel, a fictional character “named for the biblical Nathaniel, a disciple of Jesus who was said to be a man incapable of deceit.”
Johannes records the mundane events of the island and the lonely, troubled hearts that inhabit it of which he is the loneliest. He’s in love with Annemari, a former student who has a 3-year-old son by Olaf, but is also carrying on an affair with a “visiting engineer.”It is Johannes’s indecision about love and life that is the crux of the story and which make him a “liar” to himself. But the part that is most interesting is that Johannes is an unreliable narrator so can the things he writes cannot be trusted. It gave me by Nabokov vibes (minus the paedophilia).3-3.5 stars. It was good and I would recommend to lovers of classics/modern classics but I don’t know how much I will think about this one in years to come.
I went from liking to loving this book by the end. A schoolmaster/deacon on a tiny Danish island writes journal entries to an imaginary friend about the goings-on of the island’s inhabitants, which gradually becomes a meditation on how best to live a “meaningful life”, if such a thing is even possible. Accept what you have or strive for more? I found this story to be deeply affecting.
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I love Fridays. Isn’t there just something about a Friday when you have the whole weekend ahead of you, and you just poured a glass of wine, and there is nothing you have to do because you made sure not to have any plans of any kind except to drink a glass of wine in your pajamas?
There’s just something about it.
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Rail Safety Week - An interview with our Health & Safety Manager, Bernie Daley
June 22, 2023
We're kicking off Rail Safety Week with an interview with our Health & Safety Manager, Bernie Daley, to provide clarity around H&S at work, on track and at Aura.
Bernie joined us at the end of 2022 and is an extremely valuable member of the Aura team. As H&S Manager, Bernie's job is very varied - she works across the entire business, ensuring the safety of everyone at Aura and beyond.
Despite being in the UK for over 24 years, Bernie still has a strong French accent. She lives on the edge of the Peak District, where she's likely to be found exploring at the weekends unless she's crewing an ultra event.
How long have you worked in the industry?
I have worked in health and safety roles on and off for over 15 years. My background is in civil engineering, particularly utilities, road maintenance and design. I worked for consultants on drainage and sewerage projects, both in the office and onsite surveying. I then began a full-time role in health and safety for a group comprising a facility management business combined with an access hire company specialising in truck mount MEWPS and contract lifting.
What inspired you to pursue a career in health and safety?
I experienced the impact and importance of health and safety when processes were not followed at one of my former employers, with consequences for a lot of people, including myself. It made me think there must be a different way of doing things. I then did my NEBOSH General & Construction certificates while continuing work in various consultancies on sewerage projects before I started to switch to a more health and safety-orientated role. I eventually became a full-time H&S manager after acquiring health and safety experience in parallel with my job and studied for the NEBOSH diploma in occupational health and safety.
Can you explain a bit about what your role is at Aura?
My job title is Health & Safety Manager, and I am part of the compliance team. It's a team role where collaboration is essential.
We look at risk management across the business, from health and safety to environment to quality and their potential impact on the business. Our role is to support the business from advice to coaching while ensuring the business is compliant with its legal obligations and coaching people on how to achieve this.
We also lead the certifications process, such as ISO 9001 & 14001 maintenance. We are currently implementing ISO45001-compliant management systems with an objective of getting certified in October 2023 while looking at Ecovadis (supply chain sustainability certification), which we are aiming to obtain by the end of June 2023.
Continual improvement, regular communication and coaching are the main operating processes within the compliance team.
What key skills have you developed over your career so far?
Problem-solving, understanding the wider context of a problem so you can ask the right question at the right time, negotiation, agility, adaptability, communication at all levels in various formats, and coaching are some of the skills i've developed and continue to develop in my role.
Learning is key to being able to serve the business and positively impact people.
What are the most challenging aspects of your job?
The misconception people have is that if a job requires RAMS or if the words health and safety are mentioned, then people automatically assume it's just my responsibility. While in reality, RAMS are better written in collaboration with the people who plan and do the job so they reflect the way the work is done, as opposed to the way the job execution is imagined.
What’s your favourite thing about your job?
People and the conversations that start with health and safety but lead to mental health, well-being, learning, etc. The coaching aspect of my role is what I enjoy the most. I am aiming to improve the organisation and the people by building capacity and agile learning culture.
How do you overcome obstacles?
By taking time to reflect on and understand the issue.
It means learning to slow down and not react too quickly when an issue arises. It also requires self-awareness to be able to recognise when you are not reacting in the best way, especially when you feel you should have done better.
Health and safety issues can very quickly lead to blame culture and trying to find quick-fix solutions that may not serve the organisation best - they may alienate people instead of understanding how we got to that situation in the first place and what processes contributed to the issue.
What are some of the rail-specific health and safety precautions everyone should be aware of?
Train movements and overhead lines are, for me, some of the main specific hazards to look for. We work closely with our customers to ensure that our teams understand the depot-specific safety rules and control when train movements are happening, how to work in depots where overhead power lines (some of which can be 25KV) are present, and how to protect themselves.
Practically it means applying the lock on the tag on processes and following the permit-to-work system, requesting isolation of overhead lines when work is above the CANT line or the safe distance to the overhead lines and selecting equipment that is nonconductive or using the depot bespoke access equipment designed to allow access while staying below the threshold level.
How do you stay up to date with the safety regulations and innovations?
I hold a professional membership of IIRSM (International Institute of Risk & Safety Management), which gives me access to regular updates on legislation and is a platform to exchange ideas and learn from risk management professionals from all over the world. I have an assigned mentor with whom I am in regular contact, and I regularly attend webinars and learning sessions tailored to my role.
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The USA Security and Defense Pavilion at EUROSATORY
The official USA Security and Defense Pavilion is the place to be seen at EUROSATORY 2018! As the premier international defense and security exhibition, EUROSATORY will be held in Paris, France, from 11-15 June 2018. The USA Security and Defense Pavilion is officially certified by the U.S. Department of Commerce and is approved by the DoD. The USA Security and Defense Pavilion is a “must-see” for visiting military, government and acquisition delegations.
Featuring 3,500m2 of exhibit space, the USA Security and Defense Pavilion is one of the largest national pavilions at EUROSATORY. Displaying in the USA Security and Defense Pavilion increases your global visibility and offers distinctive opportunities to network with leading international government, industry and military decision makers. Take full advantage of your exposure to key military, government and defense contacts by leveraging what the Association of the U.S. Army has to offer!
Secure your space today to exhibit in the USA Security and Defense Pavilion at EUROSATORY!
EUROSATORY 2016 Key Figures
167,212 m2 of Indoor and Outdoor Exhibition Space
1,571 Exhibitors From 57 Countries
More than 57,000 Visitors From 140 Countries (46% international)
212 Official Delegations From 94 Countries
8,217 Representatives of the Armed and Security Forces
More Than 700 Journalists and Media Personnel
Want to Stay up to Date on Defense Innovations, Trends and Technology?
Want to Start, or Further, Your Business Interests in Europe?
EUROSATORY is the largest land and air land defense and security trade show in the global defense market plus a strong Civil and Homeland Security focus. It is a unique venue for meetings, discussions and purchasing between prime and sub contractors as well as suppliers and buyers. EUROSATORY invites security and defense solution experts whose influence is a deciding factor in the process of procurement.
Don’t miss this “marketplace of ideas” to expand your network and advance your knowledge!
- Increased exposure to foreign military delegations and buyers
- Senior State Department, DoD, U.S. military and commerce presentations held in the Speakers’ Corner
- Daily updated bulletins on scheduled EUROSATORY events
- Attend the U.S. Ambassador to France exhibitor’s reception
- A full company listing in the USA Security and Defense Pavilion show guide distributed to EUROSATORY attendees
- Available Private Conference Room
- Full service assistance from AUSA staff and on-site partners
By the Numbers
90% of Exhibitors met or Exceeded Their Goals at EUROSATORY 2016
89% of Exhibitors are Planning to Return for EUROSATORY 2018
3,500m2 of Premium Exhibition Space in the USA Security and Defense Pavilion
Space in the USA Security and Defense Pavilion is limited - reserve your space today!
Contact Michael Cerami at (703) 907-2413 or email@example.com.
AUSA offers cost-effective sponsorships that will enhance your presence and help you stand out at this very important event. Sponsoring within the USA Security and Defense Pavilion not only demonstrates your support, it also provides unique branding opportunities. All sponsors will be featured on graphic displays in the pavilion, online and in our show guide. Have questions or ideas about sponsorships?
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Master’s Degree of Art Director in Graphic Design - Major in Creative Advertising
Certified level 7 by the French National Directory of Professional Certifications (RNCP)
The Master’s Degree of Art Director in Graphic Design - Major in Creative Advertising aims at developing the creative, conceptual and graphic dimension of the student throughout several cross-curricular projects.
This program will train creative students that are able to offer and present their ideas, to assemble a team and manage it, to surround themselves with qualified professionnals in order to fulfill an assignment, and carry out a project working for an agency or as a freelancer.
Possible status, pace: You can apply to this Master's Degree as a graduate student, as part of your continuous education or with a work-study program (apprenticeships or vocational training schemes). Indicative pace: one week spent in school for every two weeks spent working in a company. 1120 hours of training. This program is APEL compatible.
Duration of the course: Two years
Career Prospects: Art Director in graphic design working in a communications agency, an advertising agency, or in the communications department of a company. The art director in graphic design is in charge of the visual dimension of a communications campaign and takes part to the various stages of the design, the negociations and the execution of a project. The art director conceives and manages the entire graphic design and allocates the work that needs to be carried out by the other professionals working on the project.
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Pitching: learning how to work in an agency
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OEM repair procedures legislation: Attempt to override veto narrowly fails in New Hampshire
New Hampshire lawmakers, during a special veto session Wednesday, declined to override Gov. Chris Sununu’s veto of ASA-backed OEM (original equipment manufacturer) repair procedures legislation.
Proponents failed to garner the necessary two-thirds vote needed in the state’s House of Representatives for the veto override of HB 664, as 241 voted in favor and 132 voted against. Seven more votes were needed for the override.
“The New Hampshire veto override vote was close,” said Bob Redding, ASA’s Washington, D.C. representative. “ASA is disappointed in the final outcome but will continue to advocate for states to implement requirements for the use of OEM repair procedures.
“ASA appreciates those New Hampshire legislators who continue to seek protections for consumers and collision repairers through the use of OEM repair procedures.”
ASA had asked New Hampshire repairers to contact state lawmakers and urge them to override Gov. Sununu’s recent veto of HB 664. HB 664 addressed OEM repair procedures for collision repairs.
According to HB 664, insurers would have been required to reimburse repairers if a repair procedure from an OEM included the need for additional operations such as pre- and post-scans, calibration, or diagnostic test of the vehicles systems. HB 664 excluded glass repair and replacement when done by a glass company.
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The last year has been crazy for all of us, and COVID-19 forced many organizations to rush data to the cloud. Regardless of whether you were already on Microsoft Teams prior to quarantine or if you decided to move everything onto Microsoft 365 during the pandemic, the process may have been a bit rushed.
In one of our recent webinars titled “Microsoft Spring Cleaning: Disposing Zombie Teams,” AvePoint’s John Peluso was joined by PAIT Group president Stephanie Donahue to talk about how to tame the craziness and identify when content (specifically Teams) is no longer relevant. Read on for an in-depth recap!
The Effects of COVID-19
While there were negatives to come out of this rush to the cloud due to the pandemic, there were also some positives that are coming out of this big push to a remote work environment! Let’s start by taking a look at some of the effects COVID-19 have had on the industry at large.
- The normalization of “Working from anywhere” – With meetings and work being virtual, there isn’t a need to be in the office or even at home to get things done. This flexibility is great for productivity and making team members feel more in control of their work-life balance.
- Changes in file sharing – Experiences with file sharing have moved past the clunkier process of sharing via a VPN, and attachments are no longer buried in emails leaving team members wondering which version is the most recent.
- Introduction of new features to improve virtual workspaces – These features are no longer limited to SharePoint! Microsoft Teams, Forms solutions, and business automation have all built on each other because of this recent push to the cloud.
- Little to no planning was completed – During this time, it was common to take the “Lift and Shift” mentality of taking everything that was in one place and shifting it as-is to Microsoft 365 to operate remotely.
- Things are all over the place – Or maybe they are not, and they should be. Due to this rushed move, important documents might be in different places, leaving people scrambling to figure out where everything landed. In contrast, everything may be consolidated into one place, creating a busy mess that is difficult to navigate.
- Lots of “zombie Teams” – These are abandoned Teams that were spun up quickly but are no longer in use.
Zombie Teams: Teams That Have Lost Relevance
Let’s figure out how we can start dealing with these “Zombie Teams” that have lost relevance in your Microsoft Teams environment.
1. What do you do with the information? How do you figure out what is no longer relevant?
Well, here are some common scenarios to look out for:
- Teams with the word “test” in them
- Teams that haven’t been used in more than 90 days
- Project-based Teams
- Customer-based Teams (if they are no longer a customer)
These all become easier to manage but you must keep an eye out for them as you reorganize and figure out what to do with things that are no longer relevant. This leads to another important question…
2. Who should decide what can be deleted?
Legal and Compliance Teams should be the ones deciding when it comes to more formal documentation and company records, while management should be deciding what information is okay to be deleted for ad-hoc teams (for example, the Company Picnic Organization Team does not need legal’s approval!).
Similarly, for project-based Teams it may be the PMO that can help make those decisions or the Account Management Team for more customer-based Teams.
On all fronts, getting the business involved in this decision-making is super important!
3. What if the Team is no longer active, but the content within it is subject to longer retention?
There will be situations where a Team needs to be deleted for the sake of keeping a clean environment, but the documents shared within it need to be retained for longer than the Team’s lifespan.
For a situation like this, there needs to be a plan to decide how to keep access to these business-critical documents while still keeping a clean environment.
If the content can’t be kept in the Team, where is it going? Having an answer to this question is critical for the functioning of this clean environment!
4. What are signs that you may need to reorganize before implementing governance?
If you’re asking questions like these, you may need to rethink how you are organized before implementing your governance:
- “I have a LOT of those exceptions you talked about; how could we possibly create a policy?”
- “I have documents that people need access to, but I don’t want them to have access to the entire Team- what should I do?”
- “We only have one Team per department, and they are reluctant to delete anything; how do we confidently separate the content that should be retained vs. deleted?”
Before getting into the technical side of implementing this ongoing governance, let’s talk a little bit about planning!
Planning: Round 1
- Start by setting the foundation of your environment by deciding what goes into OneDrive vs. SharePoint vs. Microsoft Teams. Each of these tools should be used to house different content related to your environment (OneDrive = personal, SharePoint = publishing, Teams = collaboration).
- This then leads to how content must be split out across teams and who needs access to it. This includes whether guest access should be allowed!
- Establishing baseline governance is also an important piece of this puzzle. You might only start off with a few Teams and create them as they are requested, so maybe Team archiving and deletion won’t take place right away. That’s okay!
- In general, the theme here is to keep things locked down and built out slow and steadily to control sprawl. In other words, ensuring that you don’t reach a point where you have more Teams than you can comfortably manage.
Planning: Round 2
- Do some planning with your content! Identify your sensitive data and label it appropriately to ensure that it is treated with the proper care it deserves.
- Ask yourself “What additional layers of protection are needed?” to see if, for example, print prevention or external sharing prevention are necessary.
- Think about retention and archiving policies when it comes to this data and these Teams. Is it a compliance decision or is this something that needs to be done to keep your environment clean? Figuring out and being clear about what the objective is and what the policies are regarding this content is crucial to setting up an environment where team members can take advantage of more Microsoft 365 features without compromising security needs.
Implementation of Microsoft Teams Governance
Now that we’ve discussed some of the planning that needs to be completed, we can now talk about the technology that allows us to govern the workspace lifecycle. Microsoft 365 makes many native tools available to us to support this cleaning out of your environment, though their functionality can be expanded with the right third-party solutions.
The ability to archive teams is an incredibly useful native tool for when you might wish to deactivate a Team but still maintain it. Conversations and files will be switched to “read-only” while still allowing a Team owner to reverse the action.
Microsoft’s Group Expiration feature allows you to set a duration for Groups by prompting owners to periodically confirm that their Group is still active and relevant. At the content level, the Microsoft Information Governance features such as retention and deletion policies found in your compliance center can also be quite useful.
In addition, Microsoft Teams gives you the ability to soft delete Teams, allowing the Team to be recovered within a short window of time after deletion. For even more control, AvePoint’s Cloud Governance solution can give you automatic lifecycle triggers that will activate automated workflow processes for end of life once the indicated threshold is met. An approval process will then be set in motion depending upon the type of workspace being managed.
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The National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) and the Shanghai Airport Authority (SAA) announced on Wednesday that the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) will be postponed through 2022. The groups pointed to COVID-19-related challenges for exhibitors and attendees as the reasoning behind the decision. This is the third year in a row the event has been shuttered due to COVID.
“As we know, the continued pandemic has prompted governments around the world to institute travel restrictions and requirements, presenting significant logistical and other challenges for exhibitors,” said NBAA President and CEO Ed Bolen. “We were hopeful we could have held the event, but the health and safety of all ABACE participants is our highest priority, so we have elected to postpone it through 2022.”
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Awning Installers Littleport Cambridgeshire (CB6): If you are aiming to provide a bit of shade and protection from the effects of the elements for your home or business in Littleport, installing an is an affordable way to achieve this. A professionally installed awning will come with a guarantee against breakdowns, both structural and mechanical to give you peace of mind and confidence whenever you use it.
If you are looking for a complete all embracing service, quite a few local awning installers in Littleport will be able to offer precisely that - from measuring and bespoke design, to installation, post sales service and maintenance if required.
To help you select the best awning for your property in Littleport, you should call up your localand get their advice and guidance. Maybe you'd like to establish a restful area to hold outdoor gatherings or enjoy al-fresco dining with your family,, or perhaps you simply want to keep the heat from an entrance to your house in the height of summer. Whatever you need, there'll be the ideal awning for you.
As you might imagine there are a number of designs and shapes offor you to select from including gable entrance, traditional, hipped, lateral arm retractable, circular entrance, convex, concave, bullnose, dome, casement and stationary, so ask if they've got a catalogue.
On top of this there are also fixed awnings, shade structures, freestanding awnings, cabanas, motorized awnings, retractable awnings and gazebos.
It is wise to make certain that youris correctly installed and is also backed up by a decent guarantee, because in effect, it is an extension of your house. When awnings are installed wrongly they are more prone to failure, and such failings might even cause harm to your home's structure, which might not be covered by your house insurance if the work wasn't done properly at the outset.
An awning is a heavy bit of kit and when it's fully extended it acts much like a sail in windy weather, and exerts a great deal of force on its brackets and fittings. The surfaces onto whichare to be fixed have to be given special consideration, because of the significant forces that they undergo so as to keep the wall mounts firmly in place. Any professional awning installer will be aware that just screwing the mounting brackets to the wall is not good enough, and to beef up the joint they will also use a top quality chemical anchor.
You should ask for a portfolio of recent projects that have been completed when you are first enquiring about an awning company. Any respectable awning installation company in Littleport will take pride in showing off their expertise and skills as part of their advertising strategy, and will have consistently taken photographs of their latest projects for social media marketing and to show to interested customers. Check out local trade websites for customer feedback and reviews and do not always rely on the price quotes given in catalogues and on websites.
At all costs you should avoid bringing in a "cowboy" awning installer for this type of task, and there are unquestionably some operating in Littleport. Conmen like this will turn up uninvited at your door offering their services on the cheap, but you shouldn't be fooled - they're not what they say they are. With awning installation, it's probably better to avoid handyperson and odd job services, what you really need is a skilled professional.
Yourshould give you many years of enjoyment, and the investment of money and time that you are putting into it should be ensured by getting it professionally installed by a dependable Littleport company.
Shade Sails Littleport
What is a Shade Sail? - Non-permanent, fabric structures that are affixed to anchor points or poles to create shaded outside areas are often referred to as shade sails or sail shades. They originated in Australia over 2 decades ago and were designed with the intention of shielding people from the dangerous UV rays of the sun. In Littleport childcare centres, pubs and schools,are just the ticket for creating an instant spot of sheltered outdoor space in public gathering points, gardens and play areas.
Able to be contorted and twisted to form a variety of shapes and designs, these sheets of UV proofed fabric can give protection from the sun in all types of settings in Littleport. Square, rectangular, right angled and triangular shapes can easily be created, and these can be interwoven to produce interesting and intriguing permutations.
Fixed Patio Canopies Littleport
For homeowners in Littleport who spend lots of time chilling outside, a fixed canopy could be the best solution. The most reliable way to provide all-year-round protection from Littleport's variable weather conditions is by using. If you don't wish to have a waterfall on your terrace whenever there is a downpour, then fixed canopies generally have integral guttering to help avoid this.
To give anybody sitting beneath it even more protection and comfort, a fixed canopy can also be infilled at both the sides and the front when necessary. This infilling can be achieved in a number of ways, such as vertical blinds, zip screens, sliding glass doors or PVC panels. With a fixed canopy bigger areas of your garden can be covered safely, and with modular versions, can even have extra sections added. (Tags: Fixed Patio Canopies Littleport, Fixed Canopies Littleport, Fixed Patio Awnings Littleport)
Retractable Awnings Littleport
Adding a retractable awning to a deck or patio area is a perfect way to add protection from the glare of the sun and any passing showers that could dampen your al fresco experience. If you are thinking of fitting an awning on your property in Littleport you should consider a retractable model over a fixed one.
The ability to retract an awning is apt to give it a much longer serviceable life than a fixed one. By rolling back the awning in bad weather conditions you are preserving your investment and lengthening its life expectancy. By retracting the awning back into its holder you are making certain that it can't be torn or damaged by gales and heavy rain or snow.
It's even feasible to lower electricity costs through the use of a retractable awning. By shading a window or patio door from the glare of the sun on hot days you will be able to cool down the interior by perhaps ten to twenty degrees, circumventing the necessity for electric fans or air-con. In the cooler months, you can retract the awning to allow any available sunshine to flood your property, warming the air naturally and cutting down on heating bills.
Shapes of Awning
- Circular entrance
- Traditional valance
- Gable entrance
- Dutch canopy
Cassette Awnings Littleport
When you are planning to buy an awning for your home in Littleport you could run into various terms that might be rather bewildering. A term that you will see quite frequently is "cassette", and you might notice "full-cassette" awnings and "half-cassette" awnings being offered. So, exactly what is a cassette awning? A housing into which an awning retracts, a cassette shields it from the weather, dirt and dust.
Half Cassette Awnings - Affording a minimal amount of protection, a half cassette encases the cloth part of the awning. With the cassette housing sitting on top of the fabric roll, the awning is shielded from above, but normally left exposed beneath.
Full Cassette Awnings - Encasing the roller, the fabric, the mechanics and the arms, a full cassette awning provides a much greater degree of protection.
A half-cassette awning is a smaller and cheaper option, while a full-cassette version is larger and more expensive.
So, which option is best for you and which one should you pick? Well, you will need to think about several things. Size, price and function are essentially the primary considerations. You may presume that as it offers the highest amount of protection, a full cassette would be the one you ought to choose. Although, if cost is important to you, then a half-cassette might be the better option, offering a fair degree of protection but at an affordable price. If you have concerns about the size and look of your awning, a full cassette awning could be too cumbersome and bulky. Once more, the somewhat less conspicuous semi-cassette version could be your preferred choice.
What is a non-cassette awning? - A non-cassette is an awning that does not have any covering, and all the parts of the awning (mechanism, roller and canvas) are totally exposed to the elements. For smaller spaces, and for folks who are concerned about cost, a non-cassette awning may be the only solution.
Patio Awnings Littleport
Awnings are an affordable way to enjoy the summertime in Littleport while at the same time staying out of the scorching sunshine. As well as protecting your family from harmful UV rays, an awning can also help to keep your home nice and cool and protect patio furnishings from being ruined by the sun. In spite of their various advantages, often awnings occupy an excessive amount of space or inhibit your view. For the perfect compromise in such scenarios, you can go for a retractable style patio awning.
Essentially, going with a retracting patio awning in Littleport, will give you a number of benefits. Depending upon the weather conditions and the position of the sun, retractable patio awnings can be moved to where they are most effective. Extending an awning will help to keep your home in Littleport cool during the summer season, while in the wintertime you can retract it, allowing the sun to warm up your house. You'll have to decide between a manual or automatic retractable patio awning - manual awnings are less expensive, whilst electrically powered ones are a lot more convenient.
Types of Canopy and Awning
- Free standing awnings
- Fixed awnings
- Lateral arm retractable awnings
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- Shade structures
Carports, designed for the purpose of providing protection and shelter for vehicles in Littleport, are known for their versatility. The typical configuration includes open sides, with beams or posts supporting the roof. Offering an affordable alternative to conventional garages, carports facilitate covered parking while ensuring easy access to vehicles. Their function lies in shielding cars from weather elements like snow, rain and UV rays, actively preventing damage and prolonging the vehicle's lifespan. Additionally, carports function as versatile spaces, offering a covered area for storage, outdoor gatherings, or even extra workspace. Providing practicality and versatility, carports have gained popularity among home and property owners in Littleport as a trusted choice for vehicle protection. Carports not only provide functional advantages but can also elevate a home's aesthetic appearance. When thoughtfully designed, a carport can harmonise with the home's aesthetics, creating a more welcoming outside area. (34680)
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Help and Guidance
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Awning Installers Wythall Worcestershire (B47): An awning can be a useful addition to your home or business in Wythall, providing shade and protection from the weather, as and when desired. When you have an awning or canopy installed professionally, it will come with a guarantee against structural and mechanical malfunctions, giving you confidence and peace of mind during use.
You can often get an all embracing service from an awning installation company, with everything covered, from bespoke design and measuring, right the way through to installation and maintenance.
Should you require advice on the type of awning that you should install, then a discussion with your friendly professional, awning provider will help you choose the best design for your needs. It might be that you are looking to establish a peaceful area where you can sit and enjoy al-fresco dining, or you may need to cool an entrance to your home which is typically in the full heat of the sun; whatever your requirements there will be an awning perfect for you, and by employing a professional installation company you might even be able to get a demonstration of your chosen awning in action in their showroom.
You should ask to see a sales brochure, given that there are many different designs and styles of awnings for you to choose between including traditional, concave, casement, gable entrance, bullnose, circular entrance, stationary, dome, bay window, lateral arm retractable and convex.
Along with the different shapes there are also carports, motorized awnings, retractable awnings, fixed awnings, pergolas, shade sails and freestanding awnings, to add to the bewilderment.
It pays to make sure that your awning or canopy is correctly fitted and is also covered by a decent guarantee, because effectively, it's an extension to your home. When awnings are installed wrongly they're more likely to fail, and this failure could even cause harm to your property's structure, which might not come under your house insurance if the work was not done correctly in the first place.
An awning when extended fully acts in a similar fashion to a sail in the wind. This exerts a lot of pressure and force on its fixtures and brackets, raising the risk of problems. Particular consideration needs to be given to the surfaces onto which awnings are attached, due to the substantial forces that are involved. Just screwing the awning brackets to the wall isn't sufficient in this instance, and any professional awning fitter will also use a chemical anchor to beef up the joint.
When you are evaluating prospective awning installers in Wythall, you must ask if you can look at examples of what they do - most will have a portfolio of projects they have recently finished. Reliable companies will take photographs of their work as a matter of course and will take pride in showing off their talents and expertise. Checking reviews and testimonials is undoubtedly a good idea to obtain customer feedback. You can also check national lead generation portals like Rated People or Bark, as well as local awning installer websites. It isn't advisable for you to trust estimates and quotes given on websites, since these can often change and be out of date.
The one thing that you should avoid at all costs is using a "cowboy" awning installer to do this task. These types of rogue trader may have a temporary stall set up on your local car boot sale, or might even knock on your door unexpectedly offering their "services". It's also not really prudent to use odd job type tradesmen for your awning installation in Wythall.
You will be making a considerable investment of time and money in your proposed awning, and you'll be expecting to get many years of enjoyment out of it, therefore it's vital that it is fitted correctly by an experienced and professional Wythall company.
Cassette Awnings Wythall
You'll come across various terms that could be rather bewildering, when you're planning to purchase an awning for your property in Wythall. In the catalogues provided by awning companies, you'll probably see adverts for "half-cassette" awnings and "full-cassette" awnings. So, exactly what is a cassette? A casing into which an awning folds away, a cassette shields it from the weather, dirt and dust.
Half Cassette Awnings - Encasing the cloth part of the awning, a half-cassette (sometimes referred to as a semi-cassette) gives a rudimentary level of protection. Sitting on top of the fabric roll and protecting the top section of the system, this kind of cassette generally leaves the bottom half of the fabric exposed.
Full Cassette Awnings - If you would prefer to have the whole thing protected, a full cassette awning encases the arms, the fabric, the mechanism and the roller, so that none of the parts are exposed to the elements.
Full cassette awnings are larger in size and more costly, whilst half cassettes are cheaper, smaller and less conspicuous.
There are various things to think about, in relation to choosing which of these options is perfect for you. The principal ones being function, size and cost. As it provides the highest level of protection from the weather, you might feel that the perfect one to choose will be the full cassette. However, a half-cassette awning may be more appropriate for you, if you're on a strict budget and the price tag is important. This will be more affordable, but still offer a good degree of protection. If you've got issues with the proportions and appearance of your awning, a full cassette might be too ungainly. Once more, the somewhat less conspicuous semi-cassette awning may be your preferred choice.
Patio Awnings Wythall
Installing an awning is an excellent way to enjoy the summer months in Wythall whilst keeping shaded from the scorching sun. Along with keeping yourself and your loved ones safe from damaging UV rays, awnings also shield outdoor furniture and help to keep your property nice and cool, even in the hottest summer months. Although an awning has a lot of advantages, it can occasionally be annoying by blocking your view or taking up far too much space. To enjoy the advantages of an awning without the potential shortcomings, you can go with a retracting style of patio awning.
The reality is, retracting patio awnings in Wythall, have a whole host of advantages. According to the position of the sun and the weather conditions, a retractable patio awning can be moved to wherever it is most effective. Also, while cooling a home seems sensible throughout the summer months in Wythall, rolling back the awning can allow a cold home to be effectively warmed by the sun in the winter. There's a choice between mechanical or manual patio awnings - motorised awnings are more convenient, whilst hand operated awnings are considerably cheaper, but typically longer lasting.
Shade Sails Wythall
What is a Shade Sail? - Temporary, fabric canopies that are affixed to poles or anchor points to produce shaded outside areas are generally known as sail shades or shade sails. They originated in Australia more than two decades ago and were designed with the intention of shielding people from the harmful UV rays of the sun. In Wythall schools, pubs and childcare centres, shade sails are just the thing to create a quick spot of sheltered outside space in public gathering points, play areas and gardens.
A variety of different shapes and designs can be fashioned by contorting and twisting the flexible sheets of UV proofed material. The right angled, rectangular, square and triangular shapes that are generated can be interconnected to create intriguing and interesting combos for that special event in Wythall.
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Browsing the Internet
It's a lot easier to track down services or tradesmen these days than it was in the past, as we have the benefit of technological innovation and can simply carry out a search on the web. It goes without saying if you're currently viewing this web page you probably pinpointed it by searching on Bing, Google or Yahoo and we are happy that you did. Searching through such listings can be troublesome and it may not all be as it appears at first. When trying to identify awning installers in Wythall, you will more than likely type "Wythall awnings", "awning installers near me", "awnings Wythall" or "awning installation in Wythall" into a search engine and see what listings this displays.
The results that will appear however, will be mainly "pay per click" advertisements, web directories like Yelp, ThreeBestRated, Yell or Thomson Local, or listings from large lead generation sites such as Bark, My Builder, TrustaTrader, My Hammer, Checkatrade, Bidvine, Quotatis, Local Heroes or Rated People. So as to find the websites of bona fide awning installers, you will have to scroll down to page 2 and 3 or maybe even further down the listings.
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- Breath Control
- Trigger Squeeze
- Follow Through
A proper grip, along with the proper extension of your arms is essential for accurate shooting. The weapon must become a part of you.
With exception of competition and/or qualification shoots, I recommend using a two hand tactical hold. In thecase of self defense, this allows the shooter better control of the weapon with maximum accuracy and less recoil.
Begin by using your strong hand (firing hand) to grip the Pistol with a firm handshake. The weak hand (non-firing hand) encapsulates the strong hand by wrapping your fingers around the strong hand with the fingers interlocking between the grooves of the strong hand.
The tips of the fingers of your weak hand should be touching the knuckles of your strong hand.
Thumb Placement: The thumbs of both hands should then automatically be positioned to the weak side of the Pistol. You can overlap your thumbs or extend both thumbs in an upward position and alongside each other. Thumbs should never be placed to the rear (backstrap) of the handgun.
Extend both arms towards the target with elbows locked and the pistol gripped as described above. The shoulders are kept perpendicular to the target and both elbows are locked. The name of the stance comes from how the shooter’s arms and shoulders form an isosceles triangle. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Knees should be bent slightly and you should lean slightly into the shot (approximately 60 percent of your body weight distributed to the balls of your feet).
This popular shooting stance was developed by Deputy Sheriff Jack Weaver in the late 1950s. Support arm elbow should be bent while the dominant arm elbow remains straight. The dominant hand (the one holding the pistol) pushes forward while the support hand (wrapped around the pistol) pulls back. The goal of this push/pull technique is to create isometric tension that will control the recoil of the pistol and provide accuracy and control for quick follow up shots. The shooter aligns his/her body at a 45-degree angle to the target and places the dominant hand and foot back foot back.
Chapman or Modified Weaver Stance
This stance is identical to the Weaver Stance but had one important difference. In the Modified Weaver, the shooter locks strait his/her dominant hand and arm. This modification helps with the trembling that some experience while using the Weaver Stance. If properly done, the shooter can still take advantage of the push/pull aspect of the Weaver Stance to control muzzle flip. Also, with the dominant arm locked straight a shooter cannot overpower his weaker arm during times of stress. The tendency to push to hard in the Weaver Stance will cause a (right handed) shooter’s aim to skew to the left.
Align the top of the front sight with the top of the rear sight. Unless you are trained well already, it is best to aim by viewing only with your dominant eye. Close your other eye. The gap between the sides of the front sight and the left and right sides of the rear sight notch should be equal. While maintaining this sight alignment, bring your weapon to up to the target. You should see the sharply focused front sight centered on the unfocused target.
Take several deep relaxing breaths prior to extending the pistol to your target. Next, take a deep breath, exhale half the air and hold your breath when ready to fire and through the trigger squeeze.
Incorrect trigger squeeze causes more problems than any other shooting fundamentals. Anticipation of recoil causes the shooter to jerk or slap the trigger as the sights align on the target. Jerking or slapping the trigger force the muzzle of the pistol down and the result will be an inaccurate shot placement, usually at the six o’clock position on the target.
Proper trigger squeeze is the independent movement of the trigger finger relative to the rest of the pistol. The shooter should be surprised by the shot break (discharge). The trigger pull should be a slow steady increase of pressure, without disturbance of the sight picture, until the hammer drops (surprise break). This smooth trigger squeeze while keeping proper sight alignment should result in proper shot placement. I utilize a method of counting backward, from 5-1 while applying constant even pressure to the trigger and concentrating at my sight alignment and picture.
I know by the amount of pressure on the trigger about when the hammer will fall, but not the exact instant. While single action and striker fired action (ie: Glock, and Springfield XD) pistols exhibit short and light trigger pulls with limited trigger travel allowing easy aim and control through the shot. On the other hand, double action pistols are notorious for having a heavy trigger pull which can result in aiming problems and accuracy. This can only be overcome with practice.
This final technique is achieved by simply continuing to hold your form after the shot break, allowing the pistol to naturally fall back to its starting fire position. Follow Through is controlling the pistol and the trigger after the shot break (shot is fired). Maintain finger contact on the trigger and hold it to the rear as the shot is fired. Release it only after you have reacquired the front sight. Even then, only release the trigger far enough to “reset” it. At this point, refocus on the front sight as you did for the first shot. Simply begin the pressure build-up with the trigger finger again. Allowing the trigger to move any further forward increases the recovery time between shots. You must experience a second surprise break for the second shot.
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Compression testing is used to determine how a product or material reacts when it is compressed, squashed, crushed or flattened by measuring fundamental parameters that determine the specimen behavior under a compressive load.
These fundamental parameters include the elastic limit, which for "Hookean" materials is approximately equal to the proportional limit, and also known as yield point or yield strength, Young's Modulus (these, although mostly associated with tensile testing, may have compressive analogs) and compressive strength.
Compression testing can be undertaken as part of the design process, in the production environment or in the quality control laboratory, and can be used to:
- Assess the strength of components e.g. automotive and aeronautical control switches, compression springs, bellows, keypads, package seals, PET containers, PVC / ABS pipes, solenoids, etc.
- Characterize the compressive properties of materials e.g. foam, metal, PET, and other plastics and rubber
- Assess the performance of products e.g. the expression force of a syringe or the load-displacement characteristics of a tennis ball
What are the Types of Compression Testing?
Types of compression testing include:
- Spring Testing
What are the Benefits of Compression Testing?
Compression testing provides data on the integrity and safety of materials, components and products, helping manufacturers ensure that their finished products are fit-for-purpose and manufactured to the highest quality.
The data produced in a compression test can be used in many ways including:
- To determine batch quality
- To determine consistency in manufacture
- To aid in the design process
- To reduce material costs and achieve lean manufacturing goals
- To ensure compliance with international and industry standards
Materials Under Compression
Certain materials subjected to a compressive force show initially a linear relationship between stress and strain. This is the physical manifestation of Hooke's Law, which states:
E = Stress (s) / Strain (e)
where E is known as Young's Modulus for compression. This value represents how much the material will deform under applied compressive loading before plastic deformation occurs. A material's ability to return to its original shape after deformation has occurred is referred to as its elasticity. Vulcanized rubber, for instance, is said to be very elastic, as it will revert back to its original shape after considerable compressive force has been applied.
Once a certain force or stress threshold has been achieved, permanent or plastic deformation will occur and is shown on graphs as the point where linear behavior stops. This threshold is known as the proportional limit and the force at which the material begins exhibiting this behavior is called the yield point or yield strength. A specimen will then exhibit one of two types of behavior; it will either continue to deform until it eventually breaks, or it will distort until flat. In either case, maximum stress or force will be evident, providing its ultimate compressive strength value.
Each of these parameters offers useful information relating to the physical characteristics of the material in question.
Some materials, such as a PET bottle, distort during a compression test and are measured by the degree of distortion, whereas other materials such as ceramics fracture, produce a definitive compressive strength value.
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Applications of Compression Testing
Compression testing is used to guarantee the quality of components, materials, and finished products within a wide range of industries. Typical applications of compression testing are highlighted in the following sections on:
- Aerospace and Automotive Industry
- Construction Industry
- Cosmetics Industry
- Electrical and Electronics Industry
- Medical Device Industry
- Packaging Industry
- Paper and Board Industry
- Plastics, Rubber and Elastomers Industry
- Safety, Health, Fitness and Leisure Industry
Aerospace and Automotive Industry
Applications of compression testing in the aerospace and automotive industry include:
- Actuation tests on pedals, switches and solenoids
- Spring testing
Applications of compression testing in the construction industry include:
- Measuring the flexural strength of sheet construction materials, insulation boards and roofing panels
- Penetration tests on plasterboard, pipes and shotcrete
Applications of compression testing in the cosmetics industry include:
- Actuation force testing of sprays and dispensing pumps
- Break strength testing of lipsticks, lip balms, lip and eyeliners
- Compaction strength of powder compacts and eye shadows
- Testing the force to dispense creams and lotions from containers and sachets
Electrical and Electronics Industry
Applications of compression testing in the electrical and electronic industry include:
- Actuation force testing of pushbuttons and switches
- Compression testing of LCD screens and keypads
Medical Device Industry
Applications of compression testing in the medical device industry include:
- 3-point bend testing of needles
- Actuation force testing of metered-dose inhalers and pen injectors
- Sharpness, insertion, and penetration force testing of needles and scalpel blades
- Syringe plunger actuation and "travel" force assessment
Applications of compression testing in the packaging industry include:
- Compressive strength testing of cardboard packaging
- Dispensing pump actuation force
- Top-load testing of:
- Cardboard and plastic containers
- PET bottles
Paper and Board Industry
Application of compression testing in the paper and board industry include:
- Compressive strength testing of cardboard
Applications of compression testing in the pharmaceuticals industry include:
- Gel strength and gel rupture testing
- "Press-out" force of blister packs
- Compression testing of tablets and capsules to measure characteristics:
- Coating strength
Plastics, Rubber and Elastomers Industry
Application of compression testing in the plastics, rubber, and elastomers industry include:
- 3-point bend testing to identify flexural properties of plastics
Safety, Health, Fitness and Leisure Industry
Applications of compression testing in the safety, health, fitness, and leisure industry include:
- Assess the performance of cricket, golf, and tennis balls
- Compression tests on car seat safety harnesses
Compression Testing Standards
There are many standards for compression testing, developed by organizations such as ASTM, BS, DIN, ISO, and MIL.
- ASTM C864-05, ASTM D575-91, D905-98, D1710-02, D6147-97, D6713-01, ASTM E9-89a, ASTM F628-06
- BS 7325:1990, BS EN 2591-612:2001, BS EN 12365-2:2003, BS EN 61300-2-11:1997, BS EN 61212-2:1996, BS ISO 844:2001
- IEC 61300-2-11:199
- ISO 7743:2008, ISO 9895:1989, ISO 15527:2007
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Compression Testing Systems Available from Mecmesin
From simple test stand and gauge combinations up to fully computer-controlled systems powered by Emperor® software, Mecmesin compression testing machines offer varying grades of sophistication at an affordable price.
MultiTest-i Compression Testers from Mecmesin
Mecmesin's top-of-the-range MultiTest-i compression testers, driven by Emperor™ force testing software provide fully programmable control and a suite of comprehensive evaluation tools for performing a vast array of compression tests.
Emperor's flexible programming structure gives you the freedom to design and customise tests to suit your specific requirements. With almost limitless capabilities, Emperor will provide detailed information about your tests, enabling you to evaluate your products or materials performance throughout its life-cycle.
Features of Emperor™ force testing software include:
- Ideal for R&D and Quality Control Labs
- High speed data capture - 2000 Hz
- Run to load, displacement or time
- Intelligent command functions provide limitless test flexibility
- Operator prompt / delay / resume test facility
- Extensive suite of calculations e.g. peak and average
- Loadcell deflection compensation
- Auto-loadcell recognition / configuration
- Real-time graphs with zoom and label function
- Automatic export to Excel and SPC packages
A range of capacities are available to meet your exact testing requirement, from the single column MultiTest 1-i through to the advanced twin-column 50-i, which has been specifically designed to test large or high load samples and products.
MultiTest-xt Compression Testers from Mecmesin
Operated via an easy-to-use touch screen, Mecmesin's MultiTest-xt compression testers are the ideal solution for fast and efficient routine testing on the production floor.
The MultiTest-xt requires minimal training to begin performing quick, accurate in-line production tests, with the press of just two buttons. Clear colour-coded pass/fail indicators allow smooth, efficient quality control checks, whilst a range of calculations provide ample data interrogation options.
Features of MultiTest-xt compression testers include:
- The user-friendly touch screen interface
- Easy-to-use, requires minimal set-up & training
- Flexible - choice of 3 program modes
- Create and store multiple test programs
- 5 'Favourite' buttons for fast access to frequently used tests
- Measures force and displacement
- Color-coded Pass/Fail indication
- Ideal for routine use in production areas
- Self-contained system - no PC required
- Capacities from 1kN to 50kN
MultiTest-dV Compression Testers from Mecmesin
Mecmesin's entry-level MultiTest-dV test stands are a cost-effective solution for straightforward compression tests.
Features of MultiTest-dV compressive testers include:
- Simple to operate
- Combines with Mecmesin's digital gauges; AFG & BFG
- Rugged design suitable for factory floor
- Combines with data acquisition software for additional test evaluation options
- Capacities from 1kN to 2.5kN
Shear Test on a Medical Device - Mecmesin Force Measurement
Manual Compression Testers from Mecmesin
For simple compression testing applications a Mecmesin manual test stand, such as an MDD used with either a Basic Force Gauge (BFG) or Compact Force Gauge+ (CFG+) offers an affordable solution.
Grips and Fixtures for Mecmesin Compression Testers
Mecmesin grips and fixtures are integral components of our test systems and Mecmesin has a comprehensive range of grips and fixtures to meet your compression testing application and budget.
Mecmesin supplies many specially designed grips to ensure consistent test performance, repeatability, and minimal sample movement.
Compression plates are one such example where variants are available for specific applications, a few of which are:
- Self-leveling: for applications where parallel alignment is critical.
- Hardened and ground: have a smooth, scratch-resistant surface. Ideal for tests that might damage a normal compression plate such as springs.
- Vented: for crush/top-load testing of containers, such as PET bottles. Circular vents allow air to escape from the container during compression, and an integrated nose cone helps to position containers centrally, minimising bottle slippage.
Fixtures are also available for applications involving flexure/bend tests and spring tests. Spring supports maintain vertical alignment of springs during compression testing, improving the level of safety for the operator and accuracy of results. Three and four-point bend jigs are engineered to support samples in the correct position for flexure testing.
For specialised requirements Mecmesin's team of experienced application engineers can design customised fixtures to match your specification.
Mecmesin has a range of compression testing systems used to perform a wide variety of test applications. Whatever your budget, Mecmesin compression testing machines offer varying grades of sophistication at an affordable price to ensure you:
- Optimize your designs
- Ensure consistency in manufacture and improve your productivity
- Bring products to market faster to maximize growth in turnover and profit
- Reduce material costs and achieve lean manufacturing goals
- Ensure products are manufactured to international standards and industry specifications.
This information has been sourced, reviewed and adapted from materials provided by Mecmesin Limited.
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FRAP of Several Nuclei in C-Elegans Embryo
This video from Jim Priess, Howard Hughes Investigator at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research, shows the FRAP (fluorescence recovery after photobleaching) of several nuclei in a C-elegans embryo.
The image was acquired in real time using a laser spinning disc confocal microscopy from Andor.
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Back Care Awareness Week 2023 will take place between 2nd – 6th October 2023 this year, and to mark the occasion the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Team will be holding a number of events across the course of the week in order to support colleagues.
On Monday 2nd October, representatives from Clinical Ergonomics and Physiotherapy, will be in The Hub between 11:30am – 1:30pm to chat with colleagues and share info and resources, before heading to The Park Deli (Bensham) between 11:30am – 1:00pm the following day, Tuesday 3rd October.
Two back rehab taster sessions will also be led by our Occupational Health Physiotherapist, JP Gowland, and will take place in the Listening Space between 4:30pm – 5:30pm on Wednesday 4th October, and 11:00am – 12:00pm on Thursday 5th October. To book a space, just complete our form.
Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide, making the promotion of preventative measures all the more important. In the UK alone, almost one third of adults have experienced back pain with 8,900,000 working days lost to the issue each year. NHS reports that back pain is one of the most common reasons for seeking medical advice are validated here at Gateshead, where the problem the #1 reason for referral to our Occupational Health and Wellbeing Physiotherapy team.
Back Care Awareness Week serves as a valuable platform for disseminating information on preventative measures such as proper posture and physical activity, as well as the information around the benefit of seeking early medical intervention when back pain presents.
Colleagues interested in some of the ways they can tackle back pain can download the guide via the button below, and can also find further information including similar guides for other joints and body parts over on our Physiotherapy page. | <urn:uuid:85d77e94-3f97-434b-a39d-dc191031ba0b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.balancegateshead.com/back-care-awareness-week-2023/ | 2023-09-26T05:57:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.954655 | 392 |
PA’LANTE SCHOLARS AND PA’LANTE TRAINEES
For over fifty years Ballet Hispánico has been a platform for Hispanic, Black and Brown youth to find their dreams in the dance world. We have made it our mission to shine a spotlight on these talented young dancers, uplifting their voices, and ultimately creating a central place for them on the world's foremost stages. As part of La Academia, the Pa’lante Program will offer all students the opportunity to study under the unique Ballet Hispánico training model and methodologies.
The Pa’lante Scholars initiative is an innovative, tuition-free professional studies program designed to bridge the gap between the pre-professional and professional stages of a dancer’s career. Ballet Hispánico is answering the need for more career centered programs that build artistry and leadership for our communities, without the financial burden often tied to professional development. We believe that a talented young dancer should never be held back by financial strain. Removing the financial barrier to professional training will in turn ensure young dancers can pursue artistic careers without the burden of debt. The impact of this vision will be reflected as dancers are better able to flourish in their artistic careers, ultimately strengthening recognition and representation of Latinx dancers in the field.
Now in its third year, the Pa’lante Scholars program has launched dancers into Ballet Hispánico’s professional Company and other dance companies. Pa’lante Scholars have joined Ballet Hispánico, Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Nimbus Dance Works, Neville Dance Theater, Coredance Contemporary Dance, and more.
Due to the overwhelming success of the Pa’lante Scholars tuition-free program, we are adding the NEW Pa’lante Trainee program that broadens access to the unique Ballet Hispanico training model. The competitive Pa’lante Scholars program continues to award a 100% tuition-free training, performance opportunities, and a company experience.
Beginning in the fall of 2023, a new select group of young Pa’lante Trainees will participate in the program to experience world-class training and individualized mentoring, with access to partial scholarships and reduced tuition. All Trainees will take all Pa’lante classes and participate in rehearsals, with the possibility of performance opportunities. Trainees will automatically be considered for the Scholar program during the course of the year. Select dancers from both programs may also have the opportunity to take class with the Company.
Ballet Hispánico expanded the initiative into a training program that models a dancer's real-life experience and often bridges the gap for BIPOC dance students that came to dance without the experience of legacy training that many ballet dancers receive at a young age. Dancers train from 9am-5pm in a hybrid model consisting of classes and rehearsals, along with professional development, specialty classes and performance opportunities.
These programs immerse young dancers into a professional setting, focusing on artistry development through Ballet Hispánico's accredited comprehensive and holistic curriculum, including classical ballet technique, multiple contemporary dance styles, pointe work, partnering, repertory, conditioning, choreography, and specialty classes such as hip hop, salsa, and flamenco. Students will also participate in professional seminars in career planning, dance history, financial literacy, auditioning strategies, and networking. Individualized coaching and mentorship will be provided by the directors of the program, as well as other members of the Ballet Hispánico artistic team.
Pa'lante Program performance opportunities may include performances at the Company’s black box theater, at community events, and for engagement programs. Students will also perform as part of the School of Dance's annual Winter Showcase in February and Spring Performances. Dancers will have the opportunity to be selected to work with choreographers on new creations and/or repertory and are eligible to be considered to perform and/or tour as opportunities arise.
A daily schedule between 9:00am and 5:00pm, Monday through Friday will provide ample time to train intensively in multiple genres, focused on ballet and contemporary. Dancers will have technique classes and/or have the opportunity to learn and rehearse repertory and/or work with choreographers. Program participants will also be eligible for invitation to take class with the world-renowned Ballet Hispánico company and other artistic exchange opportunities.
"The PS Program offers real life tools to aspiring dancers. Not only am I receiving great training and practice learning famous works, I also get personal feedback on my resume, artistic statement and advice on how to reach out to companies.
This program has opened my eyes to the versatility in dance. While I did value training in other styles it wasn’t until we were learning [repertory] that I realized how much taking other dance styles will influence my ability to pick up and perform choreography.
You learn so much in so little time and are exposed to real life opportunities that will help inform your future dancing positions. Those who are looking to become professional this is a great bridge between training to working professionally."
- Payton Poole, Pa’lante Scholar ‘22, she/her/ella
"This program has taught me how to balance life and dance. It has also taught me how to make that leap from student to professional by having workshops on how to write emails, make resumes, being in professional settings and balance my diet. I was also taught a lot more about my Spanish background and how to celebrate my culture through dance. I've never been more proud to represent the Hispanic community through my movement.
This program has helped me embrace my Hispanic culture by exploring multiple styles of dance such as Flamenco, Salsa, Bomba, Afro-Latin, Latin Jazz and learning repertoire from the Ballet Hispánico Company. I now look at my movement from a perspective that is proud to be Hispanic and being able to express my culture through the movement.
My highlight has been having the opportunity to rehearse and perform in Annabel Lopez-Ochoa's Doña Perón as Little Evita. Being in the same room as the [Ballet Hispánico] company has opened my eyes to how I'd like to be represented in the studio and working with such an amazing choreographer has inspired me in unimaginable ways."
- Laura Perich, Pa’lante Scholar ‘22, she/her/ella
The Pa'lante Scholars program is made possible by the transformative generosity of MacKenzie Scott.
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Economical low temperature oven SNOL 58/350 is designed for thermal treatment such as drying, heating, thermal testing, aging and similar purposes in forced airflow environment up to 350°C. Forced air convection allows a homogeneous temperature distribution during all process, which ensures optimal results; good technical parameters ensure high quality results. This oven can be used in scientific laboratories, educational institutions, medicine and industry.
- Control panel is placed on the left side;
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Savar Upazila health administration holds a meeting to raise awareness about Coronavirus disease outbreak inside the country (COVID-19) and an advocacy meeting on Measles –Rubella Campaign-2020 at Savar Upazila Health Complex auditorium, in Savar, on the outskirts of the capital on Monday.
Dr. Sayemul Huda, Savar upazila health and family planning officer presided over the meeting. Dr. Sayemul Huda said, “The virus is not as horrible, as much as it is spreading. In fact, till now only three people have the virus in our country. Therefore, we should resist it through awareness without being panicked. We have to use always Hand Sanitizer, Mask to avoid the coronavirus infection”
He also said, “The virus infection chances are high in this area as Savar is very populated. So everybody should avoid handshaking, mutual embracing, and sneeze publicly as much as possible to avoid virus infection.” “Research shown, infant and young mortality rate is very low in this disease. The disease is a fear for the elderly. So don’t panic, be aware and follow some rule to resist the disease”, he added.
Abdullah Al Mahfuz, Assistant commissioner (Land) of Savar, AFM Sayeed, officer in charge of Savar model police station, Nusrat Jahan Sathi, Residential Medical officer of Savar govt. Health complex, Dr. Ferdousy Akter, Dr. Sarker Md. Sahadat Jamil, Gobinda Acharja, Secretary of Savar Press Club, Salahuddin Khan Noim, General Secretary of Corruption Prevention Committee, were also present in the meeting among others. | <urn:uuid:797ac145-45b0-4ced-ad8f-8a9b6f497052> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.bangladeshpost.net/posts/don-t-be-panicked-prevent-coronavirus-28244 | 2023-09-26T05:15:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.94734 | 370 |
Bangladesh young pacer Hasan Mahmud stated that he wants to take 500 wickets across all formats before the end of his cricketing career.
The 23-year-old conceded just five runs in his death overs and picked up two crucial wickets during the first T20I, including the wicket of England skipper Jos Buttler.
"My thinking is to remain ball by ball and if I am able to bowl one dot ball, my focus shifts to the next one. Even if I get hit for a boundary, I try to stick to my strength which I enjoy as well. I like to show my character in tough times and take the challenge,"
"Obviously, I would like to have 500 wickets beside my name when I finish my career across all formats," Hasan told the media. The right-arm pacer believes the sporting pitches during the Bangladesh Premier League (BPL) helped him to improve his bowling.
"I think the pitches were good during the BPL and the bowlers had to face challenges and we had to struggle whenever we had to defend. I think we will be able to learn how to bowl on such pitches against good batters and we will try to improve," he said. | <urn:uuid:0403fff1-8447-40bb-81b7-78ab158dd220> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.bangladeshpost.net/posts/hasan-targets-500-int-l-wickets-107690 | 2023-09-26T06:26:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.989766 | 249 |
Nowadays, it is quite commonplace to see a student or working professional opting for a laptop as his or her first computer. This was not the case even 5 years back. In recent years, laptop technology has developed considerably and these devices have become much more affordable. Using a laptop, you can do everything that was possible earlier only with desktop computers. The other advantage of modern generation of laptop is that they do not heat up easily and last longer on battery. Present generation laptops offer battery life above 4 hours and feature advanced heat dissipation technology. They have also become far more lightweight and you can carry them without much hassle.
Learn ideal configuration for a laptop for personal use:
There are various types of laptops and you need to select a model with right configuration for your needs. If you want to buy a laptop for occasional media playback or office productivity work, an entry level model will do. However, if you want to multitask effortlessly, a laptop with better hardware configuration will fit the bill. If gaming is what you have in mind, then it is absolutely essential to buy a laptop with high end hardware and upgradability.
What should be there in a gaming notebook:
The first thing you need to decide before buying laptop for gaming is its core hardware configuration. If your budget is not high, go for an AMD quad core processor based model. This type of a CPU, when coupled with 4GB of RAM or more will give you the means to play latest PC games with settings at medium level. However, if you are a hardcore gamer and have a deep pocket, buying a latest Intel core series CPU based notebook makes sense. Another thing you need to check in a powerful gaming laptop is the graphics. A laptop with 512 MB discrete graphics memory is what you should opt for. If budget permits, go for a laptop with 1GB graphics card. This will enable you to play the latest visually demanding games with settings set at maximum level.
Check for connectivity and storage options:
A gaming laptop also needs to have ample space for storage. The new PC games needs several GBs of space for installation and do not forget about patches and updates. Apart from games, you will also need to store all those HD movies and mp3 songs for sure. Hence, opt for a laptop tat has 750 GB or higher capacity hard disk drive. To ensure you can transfer lots of data to the laptop and copy to external storage devices, buy a laptop that has USB 3.0 ports. To enjoy gaming bliss on large screen displays, it is necessary to notebook that has HDMI port.
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Throughout the short story “The Jade Peony” by Wayson Choy the character of the grandmother is shown through her actions, physical descriptions of her, and from the way family members act with her. The Grandma in this story is a very old fashioned lady, who follows family traditions beliefs and practices, and teaches valuable lessons to her loving family.
The lady suddenly started to break into a run towards us. We all screamed and ran away as fast as we could. The lady who was normal looking at first to me suddenly looked like a witch. I never ran back inside so fast from something so absurd.
The narrator starts the story giving background information about the grandmother and her son, Bailey. The narrator explains that the "grandmother didn't want to go to Florida" (320). Although a major conflict could result from her dislike of the family's choice of vacation spots, it does not. When
Just as they were making their way toward the shack out comes the witch. They carefully make their way up to her and not taking their eyes off of her. Not only was she a witch but a beautiful one, like no one they had ever seen. She
While mostly inner dialogue of Granny’s thoughts, she mentions that her child Lydia is strongly independent, yet still values her opinion on raising children as well as her business sense, something Granny is proud to provide. Some of Granny’s inner dialogue is directed at a man named John, who died when he was young. She accomplished a lot without him, and seems slightly bitter that she cannot show him how well she did by herself. At some points in her inner dialogue, she becomes confused as to what she is currently doing or who she is talking to, which also shows in the rambling, stream of consciousness way of narration. In the last paragraph, she speaks to her children in her mind, telling them to make sure none of the fruit they grow is wasted. She tells them it is bitter to lose things, and to not let things go to waste from disuse. This is a comparison to how she feels about her life, all she has lost, and the feelings of regret she has regarding good things she let
As the family is driving along, the grandmother awakens from a nap and recalls “an old plantation that she had visited in this neighborhood once when she was a young lady” (189). This recollection happens while the family is driving through the town of Toomsboro, GA. The grandmother is extremely manipulative and selfish and coaxes the family into visiting the old plantation by lying to them with the possibility of finding hidden treasure. The name of the town is only a slight indication of the terrible tragedy that is yet to come. It is no
Even though she did not want to travel to Florida, the grandmother was the first in the car the next day. The grandmother was prepared as “She had her big black valise that looked like the head of a hippopotamus in one corner, and underneath it she was hiding a basket with Pitty Sing, the cat, in it (O’Connor 853)”. During the trip, the grandmother took a nap, and when she woke up she realized they were outside of Toombsboro. She remembered an old plantation she had visited when she was a young lady. The grandmother knew Bailey would not want to stop and view the old plantation, so she kept talking about it hoping to convince the family. She succeeded as the kids were eager to see the old plantation but Bailey told them no. The kids began to scream and bicker at their father “John Wesley kicked the back of the front seat and June Star hung over her mother’s shoulder and whined desperately into her ear that they never had any fun even on their vacation, that they could never do what they wanted to do (O’Connor 857)”.
The grandmother would like the children to see plantations that she saw when she was young in the town of Toombsboro. As they set out on the road in search of plantations, the family meets the misfit.
My throat was dry, and I couldn’t speak well. "...Why do you... say that...?" It seemed a villager heard me since they replied "We heard that you've been recently going deep into the forest Viola. The reason we don't let you go into the woods is because witches live here and she's one of them!" I looked Ellen, contrary to me, she was calm. That couldn't be true right? Ellen couldn't possibly no, isn't a witch beyond a stretch of imagination. 'The villagers were just edgy with all the suspicion going around,' I reasoned. "Ellen isn't a witch," I fiercely retorted, "She's just crippled and sick! What makes you think she is one?" Then my father stepped up from the mob with a solemn look on his face. "Viola this forest is big and easy to get lost even for us. But how does a child know the navigate through the forest so
The grandmother displayed behaviors of being self-centered. In the beginning of the story, the grandmother deliberately stated, “she was seizing at every chance to change Bailey’s mind” about the family vacation to Florida (O’Connor, 420). It was rude of her as a guest on the trip to try and make it all about herself. If she wanted to see her friends in Tennessee, she should have made her over personal trip to go there. Furthermore, she purposely lied about there being a secret panel to her grandchildren to stir them up, resulting in them going to the plantation. She even expressed, “the more she talked about it, the more she wanted to see it once again…,” and she even said, “she knew that Bailey would not be willing to spend any time looking at an old house…” (O’Connor, 424). First, it illustrates that the grandmother knew her son would not want to waste time on sight seeing an old home. Secondly, that motivated her to make a story up knowing that it would lead to her grandchildren, making the nervous father relinquish to the children request, which was truly the grandmother’s longing.
We tiptoed past the toad. Then made our way down a long hallway lit only by candles, and lined with gold-framed portraits of fearsome humpbacked goblins. Finally, we found a small door that was partly ajar. I leaned against it and could hear giggling coming from inside. I flung it open. Emma was standing in the center of the room beside a dining table, with a green goblet in her hand. “It’s about time you two showed up,” she said. “What took you so long?
She finally drifted off to sleep. She woke with a startle, then when she opened her eyes there was a bunch of monsters at the door. So she unlocked the door and let them in. They all demanded a room she told them all my rooms were full they started to flake away. She screamed “stop”they all
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Although a 2002 agriculture law superseded many parts of FAIRA, acreage was still increased because of the growing demand for corn in animal feed, the need for corn in ethanol manufacturing, and the increased possibility to make food with corn byproducts. These seem to be good and fair reasons to focus our efforts on increasing output, however, the same issue arises: the more corn that is made, the less stable a livelihood farming becomes, regardless of the subsidies that the federal government provides.
Many alterations have been applied to the area that corn is grown in. The main biome that corn is grown would be grasslands. Grasslands are an extremely important biome for producing food, it was shown that approximately 90% of the food produced today contains at least one of the fifteen species that are grown in grasslands. Unfortunately, for there to be enough space for corn to be grown and harvested, native grasses must be cleared, therefore having a devastating impact on the biome. Corn is known to be the most thirsty crop to be grown, taking up almost 7,000 to 8,000 gallons of water, draining countries, that don't receive as much rain, of their groundwater. Another impact on the environment of corn production would be the excessive use of fertilizers, this is due to the little nutrients returned back to the soil. As corn is mainly used for consumption, very little plant
Former president George Washington once said, “Agriculture is the most healthful, most useful, and most noble employment of man,” (George Washington Quote). Since Washington’s presidency, countless advancements and developments within the agricultural industry have allowed the United States to grow, develop, and become one of the most prosperous countries in the entire world. Nevertheless, this prosperity is also marked by several key historical events, such as the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions, which have caused the core values and traditions that this great nation was built on to slowly disappear. Today, the majority of Americans have no knowledge, understanding, or appreciation for the agricultural industry, causing them to take for granted the basic necessities they rely on each day. This disconnection has created a gap between producers and consumers, which is known as
Pollan argues that “... taxpayers will pay farmers $4 billion a year to grow ever more corn, this despite the fact that we struggle to get rid of the surplus the plant already produces” (para. 4). This explains that many of the farmers are getting paid more to just grow corn and to over grow them. Pollan vocalizes that “America's corn crop might look like a sustainable, solar-powered system for producing food, but it is actually a huge, inefficient, polluting machine that guzzles fossil fuel..”(Para 12). The corn needs a lot of gas to keep the production going which cause a lot of pollution in the world and, also globe warning. Consumer don't know what type of food or beverages have corn in them most of them don’t even know where their meat or what the animals are being feed because the government is hiding that away from them. Overall, this causes a lot of problems to the next generation and the government still only wants to make money out of the over growing of
The history of corn can be dated back to the beginning of time, but the use and value of corn had been unnoticed until it was introduce by the Native Americans. Where corn had seemed to be a big part of their everyday life from, being in myths, legends, and for a huge portion of their diet corn was an essential component. "when the Europeans had touched base to the New World during the late fifteenth century, the Native Americans had introduced corn what they had called maize to the Europeans .This crop was then later on grown and adapted from Canada to southern South America very quickly, which then began to form the new basis of the New World civilization" (Leventin & McManhon, 2012). The way corn has been changing and revolutionizing throughout time has been both fascinating and drastic. Rather than conventional corn being grown, it is genetically modified corn that have been dominating today 's crop industry and farming but the question remains as to how the various types of GMO corn has influenced the way it is grown and used and what its ramification are.
Growing up in Nebraska I can tell you that I have ingested my fair amount of corn and corn-based products, I mean we are the Cornhuskers after all. But what is so special about corn? I ask this question because I want to know what is so special about corn and why is it in almost anything and everything we eat. America's agriculture is vast in the many types of plants that are planted and harvested every year, such as soybeans and wheat that are also used as an ingredient in many of our foods that we consume every day. When trying to answer this question I had to do some of my own investigative work, just as Pollan did when finding out all he could find out about corn. I researched the most grown grains in America, since corn is a grain, and to no surprise, it was corn but the second majorly grown crop that we Americans plant was soybeans. From there I
In my opinion, corn is a renewable resource and should be used as a new source of energy.In paragraph 1 on page 1,it states,”Caron is processed to produce different energy products.For example,corn can be used to create ethanol.” this shows an example on about how corn can be a new source of energy. It is grown with solar energy so it is a renewable resource,and there will be plenty to go around for the U.S. and the WORLD!
Corn is not the ideal nutritious food. It wreaks havoc on the animal;s' digestive system and gets turned into sweeteners that makes people obese, aside from giving us an unhealthy diet. In other words, the industrial food chain that American man is sustained on is largely based on corn, whether in its direct form, fed to livestock, or processed into chemicals such as glucose, and the cheapest forms of these are high-fructose corn syrup and ethanol. The former, particularly, through a combination of biological, cultural, and political factors, appears in the cheapest and most common of foods that constitute the American diet. It is the ingredient that results in obesity, and, since it appears in the cheapest products, the ingredients that more poor, than wealthier individuals, consume.
In the early 1990s, the farm economy in the heartland of the United States was weak. Farmers in North Dakota produced hard, amber Durham wheat and exported 75% to Italy for the production of high quality pasta. Prices for raw wheat fluctuated radically, depending on weather and growing conditions. Many farmers were having difficulty meeting payments for the expensive farm machin- ery required for crop production. Small family farms were disappearing and non-farm jobs in the area were scarce. Although consumers were paying record prices for food, many farmers felt that processors, who converted the raw grains into finished products for sale in
In the educative essay “What’s Eating America,” Michael Pollan designates the history of corn, a good and healthy food if cultivated properly. This essay is very informative because it talks about American’s diet. In this essay, Pollan examines the way of growing the corn as an influential example of using the chemical fertilizers in food. Also, He complains “Growing corn, which from a biological perspective had always been a process of capturing sunlight to turn it into food, has in no small measure become a process of converting fossil fuels into food…” (Pollan 302). While it might be very useful when used in a prudent way, in reality the usage of chemical fertilizers is higher and the farmers are feeding their corps more than it needs which affect the ecology’s system. In other words, his focus is on corn and not only does him just points out corn presence in nearly all food products; but he comes up with other matters like fossil fuels and the factories polluting the atmosphere. Thus, it’s astonishing when someone stops and thinks about how many things are composed from corn.
Chapter one of The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan follows corn on its journey from acting as the primary crop of the Native Americans all the way to its introduction into the industrial setting. Pollan makes it explicitly clear that corn is in everything. Behind all the chemicals listed in the “ingredients” section on a product, consumers will find corn. Corn even plays a role in our chemical makeup. Because of corn’s ability to intake more carbon than most other plants, it does not have a preference over the carbon isotopes it consumes. By looking at the carbon isotope ratios in humans, we can determine how much corn one has eaten. Pollan states that corn’s variability is what makes it such an important crop. The European settlers
The start of our corn epidemic started when Christopher Columbus was introduced to it by the Native Americans. He took the corn and spread it around and now corn is the number one most widely planted crop in the world. Pollan said, “One need look no further than the $190 billion farm bill President Bush signed last month to wonder whose interests
Growing up on a small family wheat farm in southwestern Oklahoma, I have experienced the harsh conditions of farming firsthand. The job that used to employ the largest amount of people in the United States has lost the support and the respect of the American people. The Jeffersonian Ideal of a nation of farmers has been tossed aside to be replaced by a nation of white-collar workers. The family farm is under attack and it is not being protected. The family farm can help the United States economically by creating jobs in a time when many cannot afford the food in the stores. The family farm can help prevent the degradation of the environment by creating a mutually beneficial relationship between the people producing the food and nature. The family farm is the answer to many of the tough questions facing the United States today, but these small farms are going bankrupt all too often. The government’s policy on farming is the largest factor in what farms succeed, but simple economics, large corporations, and society as a whole influence the decline in family farms; small changes in these areas will help break up the huge corporate farms, keeping the small family farm afloat.
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The closer carousel has stabilized a bit over the past week relative to its frenzied early-season pace, so we’ll have to dig a little bit deeper to find some new relievers of interest…
When Chris Sale’s short-lived tenure as White Sox closer ended after one relief appearance early this month, Robin Ventura suggested he’d be relying on a ninth-inning committee of Addison Reed, Matt Thornton (Yahoo! 29%, ESPN 8.4%, CBS 13%), and Hector Santiago (Yahoo! 14%, ESPN 9.8%, CBS 14%). Only Reed has seen a proper save chance since then (he’s 4-for-4 on the month), however, and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to justify rostering either Thornton or Santiago. There’s still a chance one of them might scoop up an odd save based on matchups, but it’s probably best to just move on.
The vultures were circling the Marlins’ bullpen a couple weeks back as Heath Bell’s struggles became painful to watch, but not much came of it other than a stray save for Edward Mujica (Yahoo! 6%, ESPN 1.4%, CBS 8%) during Heater’s very brief sabbatical. Mujica hasn’t even been the best reliever in Miami’s ‘pen this year—that title belongs to Steve Cishek (Yahoo! 18%, ESPN 6.5%, CBS 23%). Neither looks like a worthwhile own right now, though, as the Marlins are committed to keeping Bell in the ninth, results be damned. Bell has strung together a modest four-outing scoreless streak (over 3 2/3 innings), which doesn’t sound like a lot but is nothing short of a Herculean feat considering where he was three weeks ago. It should buy him some leash, and the Fish seem eager to afford him that.
The Cubs’ bullpen is in dire straits these days, creating a fairly open path back to the closer’s role for Carlos Marmol (Yahoo! 39%, ESPN 25.1%, CBS 32%) if he can get healthy and resolve his eternal mechanical issues. The former shouldn’t be an issue—he’s currently rehabbing a hamstring strain—but the latter always is. The Cubs say Marmol will pitch as a setup man upon his return, but they will likely attempt to trade him this summer, so a quick return to reasonably effective closing would serve to boost his blown-out value. Rafael Dolis has done a nice smoke-and-mirrors job en route to four saves (4.86 FIP vs. 3.75 ERA), but he seems destined for a couple flop outings, which could coincide nicely with Marmol’s return. Car-Mar is far from a diamond in the rough, but there are worse Hail Marys for desperate owners. Stash him on your DL and see how it goes.
Despite pitching well enough to have closed for a couple years now, Tyler Clippard (Yahoo! 27%, ESPN 14.9%, CBS 18%) was usually “relegated” to a hybrid long/setup relief role. But with Drew Storen injured and Henry Rodriguez struggling, Clipp may finally get the call, despite Davey Johnson’s insistence that he’s going with a committee. The right-hander has 19 one-inning appearances on his ledger this year, so the Nats appear to have revised their approach in handling him, with former starter Craig Stammen manning Clippard’s old role. A conservative estimate would put Clippard among the top half of closers should he get the gig, so snatch him up now in case he does. Storen, by the way, is tentatively due back sometime around the All-Star break.
Blue Jays closer Sergio Santos is now throwing on flat ground, but his return from shoulder inflammation looks to be two-to-three weeks off, an estimate that doesn’t even account for possible setbacks. In the meantime, Casey Janssen (Yahoo! 36%, ESPN 39.5%, CBS 36%) makes for a fine fill-in stopper. Since his appearance in this space last week, Janssen turned in two scoreless outings and picked up one save. His ownership rates will see a spike once he nets another save or two.
As outlined above, Reed (Yahoo! 44%, ESPN 42.6%, CBS 55%) is the guy you want to own in the White Sox bullpen. A six-run meltdown is to blame for his 4.05 ERA, but his 2.13 FIP paints a far rosier picture. Add him now if you still can.
As with Janssen, the Padres’ Dale Thayer (Yahoo! 46%, ESPN 59.4%, CBS 49%) is keeping the seat warm for a household name, in this case Huston Street. Thayer has been lights-out, poaching five saves in as many chances across 10 scoreless innings, and with Street’s return from a strained lat still a couple weeks off, Thayer makes for a nice short-term own with the possibility of more saves.
Fantasy types remain skeptical of Brian Fuentes (Yahoo! 41%, ESPN 40.1 %, CBS 44%), as evidenced by his modest ownership rates despite his solid performance and relative job security. I can’t blame them, really, because to own Fuentes is to eventually be burned by him, but sometimes you’ve got to ride the hot hand in the name of saves. In the past week, the lefty has made three scoreless appearances, earning two saves in the process.
Admittedly, Joaquin Benoit (Yahoo! 18%, ESPN 7.9%, CBS 18%) was a sharper add last week than he is now, with Jose Valverde once again available after resting a balky back. I’d like to see Valverde string together a few clean saves before we officially declare him “back” (relative to his usual production), so I’d hold onto or add Benoit in AL-only formats.
OK, so maybe I’m cheating here. Sean Marshall (Yahoo! 52%, ESPN 52.9%, CBS 50%) is owned in roughly half of fantasy leagues, but that figure is on a sharp decline with
Tulip List Chapmania sweeping through the fantasy landscape. Indeed, Aroldis Chapman was finally named the Reds’ closer, but I see a value opportunity here; there’s still some debate as to whether he can actually pitch on back-to-back and three consecutive days. Marshall will continue to be dropped in the coming days, but he could be vulturing saves more often than we think if Chapman isn’t able to meet the bell.
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End of the year celebrations are fast approaching! Yule records, frozen desserts, chocolates of all kinds, cakes, and pastries are on the menu for this end of the year. But what about the fruits in all this for December? What fruits will you be eating on your plate this month? A quick look at fruits to prioritize them in your diet, their virtues as well as recipe ideas for this festive month.
The fruits of the month and its virtues:
A tree fruit, native to Central and South America, the avocado has incredible nutritional properties. In fact, avocados are very rich in minerals, oils and vitamin E. This fruit has the effect of deacidifying the human body, especially when eaten raw. Very easily digestible, it is quickly absorbed by the body, allowing it to quickly distribute all of its benefits to the body. High in fiber with 6 to 7g of fiber per 100g. Avocado facilitates the good absorption of nutrients found in other foods, and it also improves the quality of the skin and maintains a healthy heart.
Kiwi is famous for its richness in vitamin C and vitamin E, and it is one of the fruits that meet our daily needs for vitamin C. A large 100-gram kiwi contains up to 2% calcium, 7% magnesium and 9% potassium. It is one of the fruits with very high antioxidant activity. Raw, in a fresh fruit salad, or just kiwi will find its place from breakfast in your diet.
Clementine is rich in Vitamin C which makes it a fruit with antioxidant properties. This citrus fruit has a slightly acidic taste, but it is a detoxifying fruit for the body, especially when eaten raw. It is generally chosen very strictly and without voids, it can be kept for a week at room temperature, and it is the source of its assets in terms of health and resistance to modern diseases such as cancer or cardiovascular diseases.
• the Apple :
Rich in water, apples contain fructose, sucrose, and glucose in addition to non-absorbable fiber. It is the healthy fruit and is often used during the two to three day detox phases to purify the body. An antioxidant, good for the heart and blood vessels, apples have acid-removing power, especially when eaten between meals. Consume whole with the skin on, preferably organic.
Very nutritious and lively, chestnuts will have a composition close to that of wheat. It is low in fat, high in satiating power, and rich in fibre. In fact, 100 grams of chestnuts are equivalent to about 200 kcal and about 75% carbohydrates. It contains vitamin C like lemon, but also minerals and fiber. It is often used in flour, and is very suitable for people who are gluten intolerant. It is often found in the winter, at street vendors who sell it roasted and hard-cooked at Christmas markets.
Some recipe ideas for December:
Guacamole-style avocado spread with lemon juice and shallots in just 15 minutes:
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the skin and pits.
- Cut the shallots into small pieces.
- Put the avocado and shallots in a bowl. Mash everything with a fork. Pepper, and pour lemon juice on top.
- Spread on whole wheat or toasted rye bread.
Chestnut flour pancakes
- Pour 400 g of chestnut flour
- Break two eggs
- Add a packet of baking powder
- Pour in the almond milk and mix until you get a consistent consistency of homogeneous paste.
Cooked in a frying pan greased with a little oil.
Once the pancakes are done, add honey and coconut shavings or that famous Nutella…
If you want to eat other foods during this period, feel free to check out this article on vegetables: December vegetables!
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Scarlets captain Matthew Rees says the Welsh regions' form in Europe can boost Wales as they look forward to the 3 December clash against Australia.
Newport Gwent Dragons, Cardiff Blues, Scarlets and Ospreys made history by being unbeaten in the first two rounds this season's European games.
Rees said: "It can only benefit us and, obviously, Wales as well."
But coach Nigel Davies has told Scarlets not to get carried away with their win at Northampton.
Rees had to relinquish his role as Wales captain when a neck injury ruled him out of the World Cup, but he hopes to return to face Australia in December and has set his sights on reclaiming the captaincy from Sam Warburton.
And the hooker, speaking ahead of the Ospreys' 26-26 Heineken Cup Pool Five draw in Treviso, said: "The regions are playing some good stuff at the moment.
"At the moment we're on the up and it's important that we don't get too far ahead of ourselves, just keep on working hard and I'm sure that everything else will happen."
Scarlets coach Davies added: "It's got to be pretty big [to win] against a side of Northampton's quality.
"I don't think they'd lost at home in the competition since 2007, so it was a big scalp for us.
"But we've just got to keep our feet on the ground.
"We've just got to take every match as it comes and build the momentum.
"From my point of view the big thing this year has been about belief and believing they [Scarlets' players] can come to places like this and on the back of a result like that, we'll certainly build that belief."
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- For patios and barbecue kitchens, the vertical footprint makes it a great dimension.
- Removable stainless steel racks.
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- Smokes and heats the meat deep inside.
- The inside of the propane smoker has a well-heated regulation.
- Sometimes, the temperature gauge may not give the exact reading.
- The water reservoir is a little small.
The Cuisinart COS-244 Vertical 36″ Propane Smoker was developed and constructed considering consistency and reliability. A perfect touch to the heavy wood chip pan covered by the water tray is the lined heat-resistant porcelain. It also has twist-lock handles that seal the door shut tightly to ensure safety and maintain a stable temperature. The propane hose is 40-inches long, which is pretty lengthy. At present, there is no natural gas convertor kit available for this gas smoker. The Cuisinart COS-244 Vertical 36″ Propane Smoker is affordable and comes with four 14 x 14 removable stainless steel grill racks with an entire cooking area of 784 square inches. Get ready to throw a party!
With four grates measuring 14 inches by 14 inches, the Cuisinart COS-244 Cabinet Smoker has a large cooking area. For an impressive total of 784 square inches, each one offers 196 square inches of smoking capacity.
However, you’ll find that you’ll be limited to the height of the food you cook when all four racks with the meat are mounted. In every single smoking session, you would have just one or even two grates mounted most of the time. Otherwise, there is enough space in the smoking chamber to place butt pork shoulders, beer can chicken, and ring sausage. For fresh link sausages, you may need to set a single rack at the highest position and tieing the sausage up on some butcher’s string.
SPECIAL FEATURES OF CUISINART COS-244 VERTICAL 36″ PROPANE SMOKER.
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Don't miss this insightful talk on 'From cybersecurity for superyachts to ransomware at sea'.
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You may sometimes have wished to leave behind the concerns of IT and sail towards the horizon on a finely outfitted yacht.
Well, we have good news and bad news! Unfortunately, maritime data is as vulnerable to attack as any other and their international mobility can be both a blessing and a curse. What's more, because of the reliance of maritime systems on accurate data, breaches could be an issue of life and death.
The good news is specialists, such as our speaker, Richard Hodder of Pelion Consulting, have been working for years to understand and manage cybersecurity threats at sea; From privacy and surveillance to penetration testing and anti-drone strategies.
This talk with questions and answers will review the most critical current issues in maritime cybersecurity.
About the speakers
Headline speaker: Richard Hodder
Richard Hodder is the Co-founder and CEO of Pelion Consulting international. With over 15 years in telecommunications and IT security, across various industries, he has experienced the challenges of the cyberthreat landscape first hand. As an active privacy advocate with a passion for the latest technology he designs and implements bespoke and personal solutions for the maritime industry.
Speaker: Dr Herbert Daly
Dr Herbert Daly is the Secretary of the BCS Wolverhampton Branch. An advocate for computation in all its forms, from nanobots to enterprise systems, his previous roles in the industry includes Consultant, Software Designer, and Simulation Modelling specialist.
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The exhibition presents the 10 winners of the 2020 prizes and scholarships awarded by the Association des Amis des Beaux-Arts de Paris
Randa MADDAH - agnès b. Prize
Théo AUDOIRE - Thaddaeus Ropac Prize
Raphaël MAMAN - Prize of the Cabinet Weil, Gotshal & Manges
Olga SABKO - Khalil de Chazournes Prize - "Favorite" prize chosen by the patron
Dhewadi HADJAB - Bertrand de Demandolx-Dedons Portrait Prize
Léa de CACQUERAY - Prize of the Friends of Fine Arts of Paris
Clément BOUISSOU - Friends' grant
Jean-Charles BUREAU - Friends' Bursary
Zoé BERNARDI - François Dujarric de la Rivière scholarship
David MBUYI - François Dujarric de la Rivière Grant
An exhibition coordinated by the "Artists & Exhibition Professions" section
Curator of the exhibition : Libo Wei
Scenographic design with the participation of Hélène Janicot and Céleste Philippot, students in the program, with the help of Kacper Calka, Mélina Fuentès and Robin Baudet, students at the ENS Architecture Paris-Malaquais.
Coordinator of the program: Julien Fiant Levavasseur
The exhibition is part of the VIP course of Art Paris.
Founded and chaired by agnès b., the association Les Amis des Beaux-Arts de Paris, aims to help the School in the realization of their missions by encouraging young artists and facilitating their insertion into professional life. Every year, it helps and accompanies students during their studies and up to five years after their graduation, by awarding prizes, grants and production aids, each worth €5,000:
Six prizes to students of the Beaux-Arts de Paris chosen by a jury of personalities from the world of arts and culture.
The prizes are reserved for 3rd and 5th year students, with the exception of the Portrait Prize, which is open to all students of the Beaux-Arts de Paris.
Composition of the 2020 jury for the prizes: agnès b., Bertrand de Demandolx Dedons, Emmanuelle Henry and Frédéric Cazals, Nathalie Ergino, Gregory Lang, Jérôme Poggi, Nathalie Prouvost, Thaddaeus Ropac and Morgane Tschiember.
Two grants to two young artists who have graduated within the last five years.
Members 2020 of the selection committee: Natascha Jakobsen, Thierry Leviez, Marine Delnevo for agnès b., Emilie Benoît and Elvire Bonduelle for the Cercle Chromatique, Hafida Jemni Di Folco, Catherine Hellier du Verneuil, members of the board of the Friends of the Fine Arts.
Two grants to two first-year students who have passed through the Via Ferrata preparatory class, thanks to the François Dujarric de la Rivière legacy
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AWESOME NEW WORSHIP FROM NORTHERN IRELAND - LIZ CLARKE'S NEW SONG!!
Here is a great quote from LIZ CLARKE about her new song" This is a song about Northern Ireland. We have just come through many years of trouble and violence and it is ONLY LOVE - the LOVE OF JESUS, that can change and heal our hearts and our land!"
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Weddings are some of the most important milestones that you can celebrate. In fact, many people recount their own wedding as one of the most special days of their entire lives.
If you’re looking to book a wedding yacht rental, there is certain information that you need to keep in mind. Wedding planning can be complicated enough, and renting a yacht on top of that can easily be overwhelming.
Let’s explore how you can make this task easier for yourself.
Consider the Size of Your Party
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As you might assume, the size of your wedding party will be one of the primary factors that determine what yacht rental you pursue. Larger vessels can be expensive, and it wouldn’t make sense to book one if you only have a small group.
Similarly, booking a yacht that is too small will prevent some of your group from attending if your party is too large. The captain of the vessel must adhere to a maximum occupancy rule.
The situation you want to avoid at all costs is having too many people for the yacht that you rent. For this reason, it’s highly recommended that you have a strong understanding of everyone who will attend your wedding. This will help you prevent a large number of complications in the future.
How Is Their Past Reputation?
Interestingly, many people overlook the opportunity to research the reputation of the yacht charter company they work with. Unfortunately, this can easily lead to a poor experience.
For example, let’s assume that you choose to hire the first charter company that you encounter. However, you also are unaware of the fact that they have had numerous negative reviews in the recent past.
This will put the quality of your wedding in jeopardy, something that can sour your memories of this occasion. When taking a look at their past reputation, consider both the total volume of reviews as well as the quality of the reviews.
A yacht charter company with a small number of reviews may not be one that you can trust.
Consider the Time of Year
Depending on where you plan to sail, certain seasons will be busier and more expensive. For example, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that summers will be much more popular for most people who choose to charter a yacht.
Similarly, the same can be said about locations that have particular tourist seasons. If you wish to save as much money as possible, you might want to plan around these dates. If you aren’t quite sure which seasons are the busiest, it’s best to get in touch with the charter company itself.
They will be more than happy to provide you with this information.
Is There a Particular Destination?
Some people charter a yacht to spend a few hours out on the water. Others have a particular destination that they wish to visit. It’s best to decide as early on as possible which of these scenarios sounds most appealing to you.
If you choose to go to a certain destination, you should also consider what you plan to do there. For example, it’s not uncommon for a yacht wedding charter to take the group to a small island where they can socialize and continue the festivities. Others might dock at a certain port or city and then take the party to a specific venue.
Understanding the possibilities in this regard will help you make the decision that is best for you. Keep in mind, however, that there are many more logistics associated with docking and traveling inland compared to staying out on the water.
For instance, you run the risk of people getting left behind, and you could easily encounter scheduling conflicts if you aren’t thorough with your planning.
Set a Budget
Costs associated with yacht rental can easily add up. This means it’s imperative that you set a budget beforehand.
When you budget appropriately, you should also consider various nuances of the event. This means tipping the bartenders/servers, booking entertainment, etc.
If you wish to have as much control over your money as possible, it’s recommended to handle what you can outside of the yacht rental company. For instance, many people choose to book their own entertainers and bring them on the yacht with them as opposed to booking through the yacht company itself. The good news is that it shouldn’t be difficult to stay within your budget as long as you are fully aware of what you need to allocate money for.
Stay as Communicative as Possible
Minor changes can easily derail your entire occasion. While the company will let you know as soon as possible if anything arises, you need to do the same for your guests.
Relaying all of the details that you receive can help prevent conflicts from occurring. It’s also your responsibility to frequent get in touch with the yacht charter company to make sure that everything is on track.
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The good news is that it’s not nearly as complicated as it seems.
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Yet another shoot from the poppy fields. Hope you’re not getting bored!
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Josh Allen continues to play with a chip on his shoulder as he’s led the Buffalo Bills to their first AFC East title since 1995. The New England Patriots are most likely reeling over relinquishing that crown, but they don’t stand much of a chance in this game. 888sport has the Bills as -7 home (-110) favourites.
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The Kansas City Chiefs look to become the first repeat Super Bowl champion since 2005, but the Tampa Bay Buccaneers have other plans in mind.
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The Chiefs will wait on some extremely important quarterback news all week, while the Bills are searching for a fourth straight road win when these teams meet on Sunday, Jan. 24 at 6:40 p.m. ET.
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Green Retrofitting For Our Buildings
Ar. Von Kok Leong, Past President, Malaysian Green Building Confederation (MGBC)
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The government has plans to retrofit roughly 5,000 government-owned buildings across the country, according to Energy, Green Technology, Science, Climate Change and Environment Minister Yeo Bee Yin.
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2606 Broadway Ave.
Please call 306-665-0307 or email: [email protected] for more information.
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JOHN LAKE ELC FEE STRUCTURE AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2023
|Age Group||Monthly Childcare Fee||Fee Reduction Grant Applied||Parent Portion Remaining|
(6 wks-18 mths)
(19 mths-30 mths)
(potty trained, 31 mths-72 mths)
*Provincial fee reductions grants are automatically applied to fees based on a child's birthdate which means the child is eligible for a specific grant amount based on their age up to and including the age transition month (18 months, 30 months, and 72 months). *Children over the age of 72 months are no longer eligible for provincial fee reduction grants.
Late pick-up fee is $50/half hour.
A processing fee will be charged for each invoiced payment. If you need more information, please call the office.
Our John Lake ELC is open from 7:30 am until 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday.
Please call 306-665-0307 for information on registering your child or for general information.
Our wait list is currently closed due to the number of children on it.
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Our clients have witnessed unprecedented improvement in their online bookings and the bottom line. Our range of services, including website design, online reputation management, channel manager, and booking engine, have all helped our clients ascend to greater heights in a matter of days.
Here is a list of a few clients who witnessed massive improvement in their direct bookings after availing Bigfoot Hospitality services:
Problem : Issues with Website Ranking, And OTA Presence.
At Cherilyn Monta Resort, we revolutionized the way they connect with their guests. Recognizing the absence of an online travel agency (OTA) presence, we strategically listed the property across various OTAs, amplifying their reach and boosting their total sales. Moreover, we took charge of managing their reservation calls, ensuring a seamless booking experience that resonates with their guests.
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Problem : Issues with Website Ranking, And OTA Presence.
Shantai By The Lake underwent a remarkable transformation under our guidance. Addressing the absence of an OTA presence, we orchestrated a comprehensive integration across various OTAs, igniting a new avenue of bookings and revenue streams. By adeptly managing their reservation calls, we not only streamlined their booking process but also enhanced guest satisfaction.
Our commitment extended to refining their online visibility through targeted SEO strategies. We strategically pursued keywords like "Resorts in Guhagar" and "Wedding Destination In Guhagar," catapulting them to prime real estate on Google's search rankings. This strategic elevation in search visibility led to a significant surge in organic website traffic and inquiries, empowering them to augment their Average Room Rate (ARR) with newfound confidence.
Problem : Needed rebranding and didn't have much social media presence.
The transformation of White House Beach Resort exemplifies our prowess in rebranding and revenue optimization. Transitioning from its previous association with OYO, we embarked on a comprehensive overhaul, meticulously erasing all vestiges of the former branding and introducing it as the distinguished Brand White House Beach Resort.
Leveraging our expertise in social media, we fortified their online presence, establishing a dynamic connection with their target audience. The impact was profound – a remarkable upswing in total occupancy rates and a noteworthy surge in revenue, painting an impressive picture of growth at nearly 50% Year-Over-Year (YOY).
In each case, our strategic interventions, spanning from expanding OTA visibility to precise SEO tactics and revitalizing branding, have led to remarkable transformations and tangible revenue enhancement.
Problem : No social media presence and no OTA presence.
Embarking on a journey of transformation, we catalyzed the growth of Forganic Farms from obscurity to prominence. In a realm where social media presence was minimal and OTA listings were non-existent, Bigfoot Hospitality assumed the role of a guiding light. Crafting a comprehensive brand awareness campaign, our adept social media team meticulously crafted a strategy that intertwined paid and organic social media endeavours. Simultaneously, we undertook a vigorous OTA contracting process, securing our client's presence on renowned platforms.
The culmination of our collaborative efforts bore remarkable fruit - a resounding 45% surge in revenue, catapulting our client's figures from a modest 25% to an impressive 70%, all achieved within a mere two-month timeframe. This meteoric rise stands as a testament to the potency of strategic brand building and precise OTA integration.
Problem : Less online visibility with zero business from OTA.
The transformational narrative of Avanti Kalagram echoes the prowess of Bigfoot Hospitality in resurrecting online visibility and operational efficacy. Confronted with scant business from OTA channels and tepid online engagement, our seasoned team dexterously orchestrated a multifaceted revitalization.
We embarked on a visual rejuvenation journey, curating a fresh portfolio of high-resolution imagery that exquisitely showcased the essence of Avanti Kalagram. Seamlessly weaving professional finesse into the content, we invigorated the OTA website, rendering it an inviting oasis for potential guests. The journey didn't halt there; we seamlessly merged technological prowess with artistry, moulding the client's website into a user-friendly haven while invoking the power of superior SEO practices to ascend the echelons of search engine visibility.
Complementing our digital overhaul, we orchestrated an engaging social media campaign, rekindling connections with potential patrons. The synergy of these strategic endeavours not only amplified online resonance but also revitalized customer engagement, laying a robust foundation for growth.
Problem : Low web presence and low visibility on social media.
Nestled amidst the enchanting realm of Dalhousie, Hotel Mongas' quest for enhanced social media visibility found its guiding star in Bigfoot Hospitality. Amidst the challenges of online obscurity, we emerged as architects of transformation, meticulously restructuring their virtual identities.
Harnessing the potency of SEO optimization, we reconfigured the client's website, strategically embedding targeted keywords to magnetize search engine traffic. A comprehensive makeover was orchestrated, not merely in the realm of aesthetics but also in the ethos of user-friendliness, rendering the website an inviting doorway to the Dalhousie experience.
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Contrary to what virtually any progressive in America will tell you, the United States has one of the most liberal immigration policies in the entire world. In fact, a laissez-faire attitude about immigration has been common throughout American history. During the early 20th century, all you had to do was prove that you didn’t have some horrific disease and were not a terrorist. That was it.
Obviously, standards have changed since then, and rightfully so. In America’s early days, there was little to no welfare state to speak of. This meant that the only reason people had to come to America was to build a new life from the ground up. It was because of this policy that America became known as the “land of opportunity”.
Despite these changes, America’s immigration laws remain pretty lax — especially when compared with countries like Japan, South Korea — or even Mexico for that matter. This is why it’s so ironic that the Mexican government refuses to cooperate with the Trump Administration to tackle the immigration problem plaguing both countries.
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Making It Happen in Park City with Pro Rider Eric Porter and Trail Builder Derek Thomson
These days, mountain biking trails reign supreme in the area of Park City, Utah. Since the mid 1980s, Park City has lead the charge in fat tire trail innovation and expansion. With everything from primitive, hand-cut cross country singletrack to buffed-out, perfectly manicured flow trail, Park City and the surrounding areas offer pure trail riding gold. We sat down with Diamondback Bikes professional rider Eric Porter and trail builder Derek Thomson of Sagebrush Trails & Services. A Louisville, Kentucky native, Porter moved to Park City 15 years ago. He has won the Downhill and Slalom National Championships, numerous international competitions, and been featured in mountain bike films all over the world. Thomson is a born-and-raised Park City local who grew up building renegade dirt jumps with his buddies and telling the previous generation of trail builders how they should be doing things. He now gets to do things himself by being the leading trail designer and builder at Sagebrush, which is one of the most prominent mountain biking trail companies in the area. The three of us sat down to discuss the High Star Ranch trail network in the Kamas Valley, their approach to creating sweet new riding options in the area, the cohesiveness of the Park City mountain biking community, and some of their all-time favorite local rides. We saved world peace and cyber security for our next conversation.
BigLife: The mountain biking-specific trails at High Star Ranch officially opened this past fall. Could you tell us about your approach to the design of those trails?
Derek Thomson: Sagebrush Trails has been working on the High Star Ranch development for almost two years now. Our goal was to just provide a good variety of riding: backcountry singletrack to flow trail. The landowners gave us the reigns. It’s pretty rare when private landowners come to you and tell you that they want you to just go wild. That’s something that really sets High Star apart from the Park City trail network. Almost all of the trails out there are unidirectional which also enhances the riding experience.
BL: What are some of the ways that you collaborate and approach trail building?
DT: I think that a lot of my trail building influence has come from riding with Porter so much as I grew up and continue to today. We share the same thoughts and philosophy on trail usage.
Eric Porter: I moved to Park City about 15 years ago and Derek was one of the first guys I met. We started dirt jumping together, riding downhill, and everything else and then transitioning back into trail riding. So we’ve always talked about what we’d like to see built here. With Derek being part of a trail building company, he’s been able to really have a say in the future of a lot of new riding options in Park City. He’s doing things such as making the unidirectional loops, putting rocks and that sort of thing back in trails, and making sure that trails don’t get too vanilla. Obviously, I can’t do much as far as building the trails. My side of things in our collaboration is showcasing everything and telling the world about the model we have. 15 years ago Park City was dead in the summer. A large reason that the locals are able to find work during the summer and even the fall is the draw of the mountain biking trails.
BL: What are some other trail areas that you guys have worked together to create and promote?
EP: We’ve done the Park City dirt jump park as well as my backyard, actually (Eric’s backyard is full of jumps, pump tracks, etc.). My backyard is now something that I bring a lot of people down to. Since we have the freedom to build whatever we want there, we’ve used it as a testing ground for riding features that Derek has gone on to use in public trail areas. For example, the ramp design for jumps in my yard has gone on to be same one being used to build the new jump park in Salt Lake City.
BL: What are some of your all-time favorite rides in the Park City area?
EP: Man, that’s a tough one! I really like the old-school trails too. Like doing Dead Tree to Apex to Crescent Mine Grade. It’s all ripping narrow singletrack from the very top of the resort all the way back down to town. It’s such a fun ride. There’s also the Wasatch Crest Trail which falls under the epic ride category.
DT: I’m a big fan of the old-school trails as well. Things like Sweeney’s to John’s to Gravedigger and that whole Old Town area. I especially like the old, hand-cut singletrack riding because I can’t create that with what I do. I do try to incorporate some of that feel into the machine-cut trails that I’ve created, such as High Star Ranch.
BL: What have you learned by being a part of the mountain biking community in PC?
EP: It’s cool to see the evolution of how we’ve gone from building backyard dirt jumps to Derek being the co-owner of Sagebrush Trails and me being on the Wasatch Trail Alliance. We’re proud to carry the torch for those that came before us and help things grow. We’re all a small piece of the puzzle but all working together with the same goal of making it better and creating our dream place to live.
DT: Yeah. The ultimate goal is just to have fun outside. Creating more trails allows everyone to maximize this.
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The use of ECOPOL environmentally-friendly foam is the alternative to respect the environment with high extinguishing performance.
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The Twists and Turns of Infant Feeding
Updated: Dec 2, 2022
Our work at BIOMILQ centers around how infant feeding isn’t one-size-fits-all. Whether a parent breastfeeds, pumps, formula feeds, or a combination of all of the above, it is completely up to them. There isn’t one right way to feed a baby, and as many have experienced, including our Co-Founder and CSO Leila Strickland, one’s expectations of their feeding journey prior to giving birth could be miles away from their postpartum circumstantial reality.
Recently, we interviewed 6 mothers on their personal feeding journey: all full of unseen challenges that still resulted in selecting the best choices for them and their families. This feature will be a 2-part series, and we’re kicking it off with the stories of 3 mothers, 2 sets of twins, and 180 ounces of breast milk produced daily.
Kathleen: Opening the Floodgates
Kathleen, 32 and a mother of 14-month-old twins, is an exclusive pumper who in her ‘peak of lactation’ produced a whopping 120 ounces a day. For context, milk intake for babies between the ages of 1-6 months ranges from 19-30 ounces per day . Being an overproducer (theoretically an ideal situation) proved to have learning curves of its own. Prior to giving birth, Kathleen assumed that feeding her twins would pose a challenge, especially since she hoped to tandem breastfeed. To her surprise, she exclusively fed her babies breast milk for over a year and had enough milk leftover to donate 14,000 ounces to 7 babies, one of which was fed for a full year on her breast milk.
Kathleen’s weekly excess bagged up for her donee.
“My Spectra [breast pump] is going to be
my best friend for the next year”
In the hospital, Kathleen became overwhelmed with tandem feeding and decided breastfeeding wasn’t for her. Both her babies had tongue ties, so latching was difficult. Kathleen also struggled with the large amount of milk she was producing. From painful engorgement to needing to significantly increase her food intake due to the caloric demand of milk synthesis, her life was ruled by pumping, “I have to pump in this 30-minute span or I’m not going to be able to function as a human '', she explained.
For the first 2 to 3 weeks postpartum, Kathleen was juggling her milk supply, for not one but two newborns, and all the exhaustion and recovery that comes with being postpartum. She then noticed that her babies had runny diapers. It wasn’t until she had all of the 44 ounces from her morning pump laid out in front of her that she noticed the color gradient from blue to yellow in the bottles: she could visibly see the difference in her foremilk and hindmilk. Her little ones weren’t getting all the fat-rich hindmilk that babies get toward the end of a feeding session, she realized at that moment “I was [going to have to] dump my entire pump into pitchers to combine the foremilk and hindmilk”.
Kathleen’s foremilk and hindmilk from her morning pump combined in a pitcher.
There is a substantial lack of research in lactation science, so it can be challenging to find resources about overproducing to this degree. At 3 to 4 months postpartum, Kathleen reached out to two different breast specialists due to some of her own health concerns and asked for their advice on her hyperlactation, “Is this normal? Should I be pumping 120 ounces a day”? She received responses entirely at odds: one said to wean immediately, the other to do whatever felt right to her.
So, where does an overproducing, exclusively pumping mother of twins go for lactation support? From consultants in the hospital to breast specialists to OBGYNs, Kathleen tried it all, and with no discredit to medical professionals, she found the greatest comfort in Facebook groups. In the vast sea of infant feeding possibilities, sometimes the greatest peace of mind can be found in people who have a shared experience.
Finding a support system, sharing stories, and most importantly, feeling comfortable asking for help, is all a part of the growing pains of parenthood. From one parent hoping to help another, Kathleen left us with a piece of sound advice, “Everything is temporary. When you’re pumping at 3 am, that is just a temporary thing. It’s not going to be for the rest of your life. You can get through each stage.”
Kathleen gives the twins a “milk and cookies” bath to celebrate the end of their milk journey!
Jessica and Emilea: Private Pumping and Bottle Bonding
A sense of community can be found in all sorts of places, and sometimes the best support system can be in your home already. Meet Emilea, 34, and her wife Jessica, 29, mothers to a 23-month-old girl and most recently, 4-month-old twins.
When Emilea gave birth to their oldest, she was determined to breastfeed at the breast, especially in the hopes of facilitating one-on-one, mother-daughter bonding time. Latching went well and their baby breastfed for the first few days in the hospital, but then their daughter’s blood sugar dropped and needed to receive glucose gel and formula. She never latched well again: “for two weeks after, I tried to breastfeed her while she screamed and I cried” Emilea explained. She exclusively pumped from there on out.
Emilea didn’t share with people that she pumped for about 2 months postpartum. Worried that friends and family would be eager to bottle feed their daughter, Emilea and Jessica would sneak away for ‘secret feeding sessions’, “I just wanted that bonding time”. Jessica added, “she would pump and I would bottle feed, or she would bottle feed, and we would just hangout for 30 to 45 minutes while company was over”.
“The biggest challenge was mentally letting go of physically breastfeeding my first child and being okay with exclusively pumping. It was a big hurdle for me, feeling like I was failing her, like I wasn’t going to be able to bond with her.”
By the time the twins came around, Emilea was very familiar with pumping, but breastfeeding was still in the equation. However, like any postpartum experience, there were unexpected twists and turns. One of the twins, their son, was in the NICU for 16 days after being born. He was receiving oxygen, on a feeding tube, and had to slowly learn how to take a bottle. Jessica shared that “the hospital is really interesting because the mother-baby floor highly pushed breastfeeding. But the NICU is a completely different place because they have all kinds of different babies and the availability of the parents is so different that they were more accepting of pumping, donor breast milk, or whatever they wanted to do”. Despite many efforts to feed at the breast, Emilea decided to exclusively pump for the twins as well. At 4 months postpartum, she is currently producing 55-60 ounces a day, enjoying physically seeing how much milk she produces and how much the twins end up eating throughout a day.
As experienced by Emilea and Jessica, pumping for twins (or any baby) is a handful and doesn’t need to be a one-person-job. Jessica explains how important it is to her for the non-lactating parent to be involved in the feeding experience. She is the breast pump parts cleaner, the water bottle filler, and does a lot of the bottle feeding as a stay at home mom. The two have even worked out a middle-of-the-night feeding system where they both wake up, Emilea pumps, Jessica changes the diapers, they each feed a twin, and they’re all back to sleep in 30-40 minutes. From the non-lactating parent perspective, Jessica shares her biggest piece of advice for new parents, “If you’re able, share the responsibility. If one only does bath time, or only does feeding, not only can the other parent get upset, but your kid also gets used to that and it makes it hard to change if that parent isn’t around to do the bath or to feed”.
Emilea’s advice? “You just have to be flexible. As soon as I was able to let go and go with pumping, mentally - everything was so much easier. Go with whatever path you have to adapt to because at the end of the day it's about getting your baby fed”. She humorously adds, “Number two, I would recommend any hands free pump”.
Infant feeding isn’t a one size fits all experience and is shaped by the circumstances a family faces. Both families made decisions that were best for their bodies, their babies, and their mental health for which we applaud them and all families on their own feeding journey during World Breastfeeding Week.
Join us at the end of National Breastfeeding Month for another 3 tales of moms making it work!
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Cash flow - Where'd my money go?
Updated: Apr 21, 2020
One of the main reasons that small businesses fail is not lack of business, but problems with cash flow management. A business may show a profit each year, as far as their tax return goes, but if they spend that and more, they will always be crunched for cash.
A good cash flow spreadsheet can help a business owner decide if they really have the need or ability to take on another large purchase or hire another person. They can run the “what if” scenarios before they happen and decide if the benefits outweigh the risk.
For starters, ask the question, is this new expense really worth it? Will adding this employee give me back the time I need to market and get new customers? Will this result in a net increase in money flowing in? Same question for a new vehicle or other machinery. Is this essential for making or saving money & time, or is just a nice-to-have?
What if: I take out a loan or increase my payroll obligations and my income suddenly drops 50%? (Not so hard to imagine these days!) How many months of cash reserves do I have to keep paying my obligations until things turn around? Will two months of bad business leave me considering bankruptcy?
These are not easy things to contemplate, but they are a heck of a lot easier to think about on paper first, instead in hindsight.
In today’s conditions, a cash flow analysis might run like this: What will happen if business stays this bad for 3 months; for 6 months? What if I reduce payroll by ½? What if I keep payroll the same for the sake of my employees, but defer a loan payment? What about an SBA loan? (By the way, those SBA loans can take months to process, so get the application started now – you don’t have to take the money if you’re approved but don’t need it!) What if I start a side-gig of curbside service or mail order?
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Jusuf Nurkic scored 21 points on 10-20 shooting when the Portland Trail Blazers faced the Brooklyn Nets last Friday. The team-leading performance was impressive, considering it was achieved in just three periods of play. Despite excelling on the offensive end, Nurkic sat out the majority of the final quarter as Head Coach Terry Stotts went with Ed Davis and a smaller lineup. The omission was controversial. Nurkic himself has said there’s no issue and he trusts Stotts, but reports of assistant coaches screaming from the sidelines raise the specter of ongoing issues.
In the face of this controversy, here’s an extensive video breakdown of Nurkic’s game against the Nets. In it you’ll see plenty of dazzling plays, plus a few Portland’s coaching staff may have been less happy about. If you’re curious why playing and benching Nurkic might both make sense, here’s your answer. | <urn:uuid:6a1ab9a3-6eae-4332-a3bd-3ff876d73bb3> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.blazersedge.com/2017/11/13/16640782/video-jusuf-nurkic-nets-blazers-stotts | 2023-09-26T04:46:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.946982 | 203 |
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Marie-Chloé Duval is quite possibly one of the most gifted and tireless artists I have had the privilege of meeting. Art to her is not something that is done “on the side” or simply as a hobby or pastime, but is a serious undertaking which occupies every day of her life. Be it her stunning portraits, nature renderings or creative takes on human emotions and life-situations, the New York based artist’s work is sure enthrall your imagination.
Interestingly, Duval draws on her academic career in criminology. She likes to depict social situations in her art, and it is clear that there is very little limit to her imagination and creativity. She aims to make her audience look inside themselves and question their own social, human situations through her art.
Among my favorite of her works is a new installation which fills in a patch of nature. Picture this: You’re walking through the woods only to come upon a large painting of a section of the landscape, seamlessly and perfectly filling in everything in your immediate view. This is just an example of Marie’s artwork, which ranges from the fantastical, to the realistic, but always genuine and original. | <urn:uuid:29916ea7-745a-4509-ae5b-5b4550d662d1> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.blinkcomag.com/art-for-arts-sake/ | 2023-09-26T04:51:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.970938 | 270 |
When you make it to the top, how do you reinvent yourself into something even greater? MGM Resorts International and the Sydell Group joined forces to do just that. As a brand new Las Vegas hotel experience, the old Monte Carlo casino-hotel is reborn as Park MGM along with its swanky sister, NoMad Las Vegas. Without a doubt, the result is nothing short of breathtaking. Also home to the popular Italian food hall Eataly and a 5200-seat amphitheater, the Park Theater, the resort is anchored by a plethora of food and entertainment options.
A Hotel Experience Like No Other
Designed to mimic the feel of a European home or a New York apartment, the five-star NoMad Las Vegas ditches the generic hotel model in favor of a sophisticated atmosphere with a touch of understated hospitality. With this in mind, the Sydell Group enlisted the services of French architect Jacques Garcia. Each room is tastefully decorated with unique enhancements such as hardwood flooring, bespoke furniture, custom Bellino linens, and marble-tiled showers. To complete the experience, guests have access to an exclusive pool, a high-roller’s casino room, as well as the NoMad Restaurant. Helmed by Michelin-starred chef Daniel Humm, the establishment celebrates great American classics in a setting inspired by the magestic Library of NoMad New York.
Moreover, guests check in through a discreet entrance located not far from Park MGM’s main entrance. At this point, an exclusive elevator rides to NoMad’s 293 rooms and suites, located in the building’s topmost four floors. Rooms range from a Classic King all the way to a multi-bedroom Suite Royale Premiere equipped with its own billiard table. Regardless of choice, the living space is inviting and comforting while the excitement of the Las Vegas Strip remains within reach.
Eat well, live longer!
Italian food is obviously more than just pasta and pizza. In fact, the variety is as colorful and vibrant as the Italian people themselves. With Eataly Las Vegas, the Park MGM complex becomes a place to discover and learn more about this Old World cuisine. Opened in December 2018, the famous marketplace unites a food court, a wine bar, a bakery, a café, and even a teaching kitchen all under one roof.
Be Entertained By The Best
Lady Gaga performs on two distinctly different shows: ENIGMA, a theatrical voyage across many of her greatest hits, and JAZZ & PIANO, stripping down her songs into a close-up conversation with the audience. All shows leading up to New Year’s Eve 2019 are sold out, but reseller tickets are still available through Ticketmaster. It is important to note that no further performances are announced after November 9, 2020. With her residency undetermined beyond that date, it may be wise to book a show sooner rather than later.
To complement Lady Gaga’s residency, the Haus of Gaga is a museum that pays homage to her eccentric wardrobe and memorabilia. For example, see the famous “meat dress” recreated in all its splendor, or admire the original Versace gown worn to the 2012 Presidential Inauguration. A slew of other cultural landmarks and surprises are also on site. As admission is free, this unique exhibit is a must-visit!
Not only Lady Gaga can be seen at the Park Theater. Multi-Grammy Award-winning superstar Bruno Mars is also following up his successful 11-show run in 2019 with five more dates in 2020. Choose from March 6 & 7 and April 20, 24 & 25. Regular tickets are still available through Ticketmaster but are selling out fast!
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Among the glitz and glamor of its neighboring resorts, the NoMad Las Vegas successfully brought the Big Apple boutique hotel experience to the entertainment capital of the world. And as part of the greater Park MGM resort, guests will surely enjoy all the amenities available on its grounds in addition to exclusive access of NoMad-only refinements. All in all, the end result is subtle, refined, and definitely a welcoming change of scenery to the Las Vegas hotel scene.
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The Republican Party has approved a new platform that does not call for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, saying it will no longer support the establishment of a Palestinian state.
The platform, approved on July 12, gives Israel the freedom to determine whether or not it wants to negotiate a deal with the Palestinians, as reported by Times of Israel.
The plan states:
“We oppose any measures intended to impose an agreement or to dictate borders or other terms, and call for the immediate termination of all U.S. funding of any entity that attempts to do so. Our party is proud to stand with Israel now and always.”
The plan is widely recognized as an ideological shift to the right of the previous party platform. The platform committee passed it with a large majority which was followed with a standing ovation. The platform explicitly states that “We reject the false notion that Israel is an occupier” in the West Bank. The United Nations and United States have referred to the territories as “occupied” since the 1967 War.
A two-state solution has been the official party platform of both Democrats and Republicans since the 1990s, the Democratic platform has preserved its commitment to a two state solution. Both platforms denounce the Boycott and Sanctions movement against Israel. The American Israel Public Affairs Committee applauds both platforms for employing “strong pro-Israel language which is reflective of the broad bipartisan consensus in support of the Jewish state.”
As a result of this stronger pro-Israel platform the Republican National Committee is expected to support legislation aimed to stop and prevent further efforts to boycott or sanction Israel. The platform is non-binding but it signifies the party’s shift towards building and maintaining a stronger relationship with the Jewish state.
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Dutch Harbor/Unalaska Maritime Law
The maritime industry in Alaska, including Dutch Harbor, is regulated by both federal and state law. OSHA regulations often govern the workplaces. Understanding laws like the Jones Act, general maritime law, and applicable maritime statutes regarding vessel owner and third party liability for workers’ accidents is imperative.
Our attorneys represent individuals who have suffered injuries working while working aboard vessels in Oregon, Washington, Alaska, California, and throughout the cities in the Pacific Northwest.
Call BoatLaw, LLP at 1 (800) 262-8529 today to schedule a consultation.
Attorney for Maritime Claims in Unalaska, AK
Unalaska is the largest city on the Aleutian Islands in Alaska. Considered the “gateway” to the Aleutian Islands, Unalaska is located approximately 900 miles southwest of Anchorage, AK, between the Bering Sea and the Gulf of Alaska. Nearby False Pass connects the two bodies of water. The City is also home to Dutch Harbor, located on Amaknak Island. Dutch Harbor is famous for hosting the only North American skirmish of World War II.
Dutch Harbor is the number one commercial fishing port in the United States, the industry’s epicenter. With hundreds of commercial vessels that visit its port, it should come as no surprise that many maritime accidents occur due to negligently operated and unseaworthy ships. Maritime workers in Dutch Harbor work long hours in extreme conditions. The general maritime law recognizes this and provides legal protections for seamen – fishermen, fish processors, tugboat workers and more.
Common Maritime Claims in Unalaska, Alaska
BoatLaw, LLP represents individuals injured in Unalaska, AK, and throughout the Aleutian Islands. Some of our most common maritime claims include the following:
- Maritime negligence claims against third party vendors
- Fishermen and fish processor on-the-job injuries
- Merchant mariner injuries
- Wrongful death and survival actions
- Dock and shipyard accident claims against vessels
- Ferry passenger injuries
- Commercial diving accidents
Injuries from the incidents described may cause serious bodily injuries to workers’ backs, shoulders and knees and, consequently, substantially alter the everyday life of the inflicted.
Contact BoatLaw, LLP to learn more about how you can get the compensation you deserve if you have been injured in a maritime accident.
Unalaska, AK Areas We Serve
Some of the neighborhoods that we serve in Unalaska and Dutch Harbor include the following:
- Aleutians West – 99685
- Dutch Harbor – 99692
Dutch Harbor/Unalaska Resources
Unalaska District Court: is the trial court for all state civil and criminal claims in Alaska. Civil claims in district court may not exceed $100,000 for the amount in controversy.
Unalaska District Court
204 West Broadway Ave,
Unalaska, AK 99685
Alaska Court System — Visit the official website for the Alaskan Court System to discover pertinent information about instituting a lawsuit. View this website to find out more information about the courts, including the types of claims that are heard by each court and the jurisdictional requirements in each court.
Alaska Department of Fish and Game — This Alaska Department helps hunters and fisherman obtain the proper permits and learn about the laws specific to the Kodiak area.
Kodiak Court System
204 Mission Road, Rm 124
Kodiak AK 99615-7312
Anchorage Court System
825 W 4th Ave
Anchorage AK 99501-2004
303 K Street
Anchorage AK 99501-2084
The City of Unalaska, Alaska International Port of Dutch Harbor — Visit the City of Unalaska’s port website for information about the contact information an address of the port. The Ports Department and Harbors manage, maintain, and operate the six City-owned maritime facilities, including the United States Coast Guard (USCG), the Unalaska Marine Center Dock (UMC), the Spit Dock, the Spit Light Cargo (LCD), Robert Storrs International Small Boat Harbor (Storrs), and the Carl E. Moses Boat Harbor (CEM).
Department of Ports and Harbors
Latitude 54 Building
748 Ballyhoo Rd. Ste 201
Unalaska, AK 99685
Attorney for Maritime Claims in Aleutian Islands, AK
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A fire near Twin Falls decimated sagebrush. Fish and Game wants to regrow it.
When the Badger Fire burned more than 90,000 acres in October of 2020 south of Twin Falls, large swaths of sagebrush went up in flames. The mature plants were destroyed and so were the seeds which tend to rest in the top layer of the soil.
“Once it burns, it doesn’t resprout or regenerate,” said Brandon Tycz, a regional habitat biologist at Idaho Fish and Game.
The best course of action is planting seedlings or aerial planting by helicopter in the winter.
That’s why Fish and Game is seeking volunteers on two days this month to plant 15,000 seedlings in the burn area.
The Badger Fire was a beneficial burn in the higher elevations of the South Hills, Tycz said. The fire touched down in a mosaic, leaving some forest stands intact. And the regrowth there has brought back elk and moose to feed.
But in the lower elevations, the fire burned at a very high intensity and wiped out the sagebrush, which is key sage grouse and mule deer habitat.
“It's one of our top priorities, to reestablish sagebrush as quickly as we can,” Tycz said.
Sagebrush can take 25, 75, or even 100 years to recover after a wildfire. And the dry water year in 2021 didn’t help the seeds planted last year compete against invasive cheatgrass, which is thriving in the northern area of the burn.
Planting sagebrush seedlings – with their roots about five or six inches down – could give the plants a head start in soaking up water compared to the cheatgrass, which germinates in the fall. If the seedlings make it one year, Tycz said, that’s a good sign they’ll take hold.
“Ideally, we're going to build these islands of sagebrush stands and as they mature, they're going to seed out and hopefully start expanding across the hillside,” he said.
Replanting the sagebrush will likely be a long-term effort. Sage grouse rely on sagebrush for food and shelter, so they probably won’t come back until the plant does, but Fish and Game could soon have more information on how the birds are doing in the burn area, following some research being conducted this year.
How to volunteer
- The planting will take place from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 9 and 16.
- Fish and Game staff will meet volunteers at the intersection of East 2900 North and North 4000 East at 8:30 a.m.
- A four-wheel-drive or high-clearance vehicle is recommended.
- Volunteers should bring work gloves, water and lunch.
- If you are interested in participating, call the Magic Valley Regional office at 208-324-4359.
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