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Caring for a bonsai is not as difficult as it seems. However, since bonsai are planted in small pots, there are some basic guidelines for placing, watering, and transplanting trees. There are several tropical and subtropical trees that can be grown indoors. The most common and easiest to care for is the Bonsai Ficus.
Ficus is tolerant to low humidity and is very resistant, making it an excellent choice for beginners.
Bonsaiare reputed to be extremely delicate and difficult to maintain. While these samples require special attention, once you learn the principles of bonsai care, it's quite simple. In general, bonsai love sunlight.
That's one of the reasons they can be difficult to grow indoors. In most homes, south-facing windows are the only places with enough sunlight. If you place your tree anywhere else, you'll probably need to supplement it with artificial lighting. Bonsai are usually kept in small bonsai pots, because of this, they require regular watering.
They are stored in small pots mainly for the aesthetic aspect.
Pine bonsaiis considered to be one of the most difficult bonsai to care for, due to its growth pattern. Growing pine bonsai can be quite difficult because they are among the most difficult tree species to turn into bonsai. As you gain more experience, you'll be able to determine when your bonsai need watering instead of feeling the soil to check for dryness with your hands.
The perfect time to transplant your bonsai depends on the species, health, age, growth rate and pot size. This means that there are some species that are easier to care for and others that are more difficult to care for, but people tend to assume that “it's the same thing, which is where the problem lies. Don't get us wrong, it's difficult (and the cost of bonsai can be high), but there can also be a small degree of inflation. To determine the best location to display your bonsai, you'll need to know what type of tree it is and whether or not it's an indoor or outdoor plant.
The bonsai soil you use needs to contain enough water for your bonsai to receive the necessary moisture between waterings. Your bonsai tree will also benefit from the gradual increase in sunlight exposure that occurs naturally with the seasons. It means you can't carry your bonsai inside your home when the weather starts to cool down because it needs the downtime for healthy growth and development. Using the right soil mix is crucial for the proper growth and development of your bonsai trees.
Determine if your bonsai tree has good nutrition through leaf color, overall appearance, and growth. Nitrogen improves stem and leaf growth, phosphorus increases healthy bonsai root growth, and potassium increases the growth of any flower or fruit that blooms on bonsai. One of the most common conditions that are completely under the control of a bonsai gardener is the type of soil in which the bonsai is planted. It's important to regularly transplant your bonsai tree to make sure it doesn't starve and get stuck in the roots or pot.
Rapidly growing bonsai require replanting once every two years; while more mature bonsai trees can grow three to five years before needing to be replanted. There are important factors to consider in how often your bonsai trees are watered, and following the right guidelines will help keep your bonsai happy and healthy by providing them with enough water they need. Visit this link for more information on how to take care of your bonsai tree.
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Due to overwhelming request, we've begun migrating our previously private, "available only to Booknook.biz customers" Resources section--over 80 links and sites helpful to the Indy Published author--to our FAQ. As part of this effort, we're adding our resources a bit at a time, focusing heavily at first on marketing tools and techniques as well as other areas (like cover designers, how to create/obtain a cover template, how to work with Twitter articles, etc.)
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Allan Nevins (May 20, 1890 - March 5, 1971) was an American historian and journalist.
Nevins earned an M.A. in English in 1913 from the University of Illinois. He worked as a journalist in New York City and began writing books on history. Nevins was appointed Dewitt Clinton Professor of History at Columbia University in 1931, two years after he joined the faculty there. He was later appointed Harmsworth Professor of American History at Oxford University from 1940 to 1941 and again from 1964 to 1965. In 1948 he created the first oral history program to operate on an institutionalized basis in the U.S. which continues as Columbia University's Oral History Research Office.
Nevins wrote more than 50 books, mainly political and business history and biography of the 19th century, in addition to his many newspaper and academic articles. The subjects of his biographies include Grover Cleveland, Abram Hewitt, Hamilton Fish, Henry Ford, John C. Frémont, Herbert Lehman, John D. Rockefeller, and Henry White. The biographies provide in-depth coverage of United States political, economic and diplomatic history of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In most cases (Fish, Cleveland, Ford) they remain unequalled.
Nevins greatest work was Ordeal of the Union (1947-71), an 8-volume comprehensive history of the coming of the Civil war, and the war itself. It remains the most detailed political, economic and military narrative of the era.
Nevins' biography of Grover Cleveland won the 1933 Pulitzer Prize for Biography or Autobiography. He also added significantly to the scholarship on President Cleveland by publishing a volume of Cleveland's correspondence from 1850-1908.
His biographer explains the Nevins style:
Nevins used narrative not only to tell a story but to propound moral lessons. It was not his inclination to deal in intellectual concepts or theories, like many academic scholars. He preferred emphasizing practical notions about the importance of national unity, principled leadership, liberal politics, enlightened journalism, the social responsibility of business and industry, and scientific and technical progress that added to the cultural improvement of humanity. | <urn:uuid:3217d359-1144-4f56-ad12-4e05d8fd33ae> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.bookyards.com/en/author/page/4282/Allan-Nevins | 2023-09-26T04:52:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.957759 | 442 |
Multiple social media posts claiming protesting farmers removed the Indian tricolour at the Red Fort and replaced it with a flag of Khalistan, are false. BOOM found that protesters hoisted the Nishan Sahib, the Sikh religious flag and the flag of the Kisan Mazdoor Ekta, a farmers union collective on an empty flag pole and that the Indian flag elevated at the centre of the monument was untouched.
The farmers protest took a violent turn on January 26, Republic Day, when farmers participating in Kisan Tractor Rally clashed with the police at multiple locations in Delhi while a large group of protesters breached a section of the iconic Red Fort.
Some posts claimed that the protesting farmers removed the Indian tricolour from the flag pole to hoist their flag.
BOOM found that both the claims are false. Visual footage shows that the farmers did not remove the Indian tricolour and nor did they hoist the Khalistan flag but the Sikh relgious flag - the Nishan Sahib and the flag of the Kisan Ekta Mazdoor, a farmers union.
CLAIM 1 - FARMERS REMOVED INDIAN TRICOLOUR
We scanned through Facebook live videos uploaded by some of the protesting farmers and found that the flag pole where the farmers hoisted the flags did not have the Indian tricolour on it.
A Facebook live shows farmers arriving at the Red Fort in their tractors and singing and dancing and raising slogans. The video shot from the outer wall of the Red Fort shows the whole of the fort in the background with the flag pole where the farmers later hoisted the flag, clearly visible. The flag pole is empty with the Indian tricolour visible only in the centre behind the small white domes forming the front facade of the Red Fort and nowhere else. The two smaller red domes on the side also don't have a flag hoisted on them.
Below is a screenshot from the same video -
One can watch the full video here where in all scenes the pole does not have a flag hoisted on it.
We further found another Facebook live which shows security personnel standing right below the flag pole observing the gathering farmers. At the 3.34 second counter one can see the security personnel at the empty flag post with farmers standing below the red fort. At the 11.03 counter, the farmers start running and reach the flag pole with one of them holding a yellow triangular flag. In both the scenes, the pole does not have a flag clearly showing that the farmers did not remove the Indian tricolour to hoist the flag.
At the 13.22 mark the first protesting farmer climbs up the flag pole with a flag in an attempt to hoist it and it is clearly seen that there is no flag on it. This is followed by a second failed attempt at 16.45 by two protesters to hoist the flag, which is still empty. Finally at the 23.42 mark one can see a man hoist an orange/yellow flag on the pole and the crowd cheering in response.
We marked the three sequences below to show that the flag pole was empty the whole time.
The same video can be watched below
Even in the footage tweeted by wire agency ANI, the flag pole does not have the Indian tricolour.
We further contacted Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) official who confirmed that the flag pole did not have the Indian tricolour hoisted on it for the occasion of Republic Day. The ASI official said, "The big flag at the Red Fort is the one hoisted everyday. Apart from that the smaller white domes that you see have small Indian flags hoisted on the occasion of Independence Day. The said flag pole where the farmers hoisted their flag did not have the Indian tricolour on it." The official not wanting to be named condoned the act by the protesting farmers and said, "While them entering the area like this is illegal, they did not remove any flag from the premises," he said.
CLAIM 2 - FARMERS HOISTED THE KHALISTANI FLAG?
BOOM found that the protesters hoisted the Sikh religious flag called Nishan Sahib and later the flag of Kisaan Mazdoor Ekta, a farmers union.
We found a tweet by ANI which showed both the hoisted flags and compared each of them to the official flag of the Khalistan movement and found that both do not match it.
We compared the orange triangular flag visible hoisted at the Red Fort first with the Nishan Sahib and then with a Khalistan flag found on Getty images. The orange flag hoisted today looks similar in shape and colour to the Sikh relgious flag also called the Nishan Sahib. The Khalistan flag seen in Getty Images is the one used by several Sikh seperatist groups and is square and yellow in colour with the Khanda visible in the center and the words, 'Khalistan' written below it.
What is the Nishan Sahib?
The Nishan Sahib is a religious flag used by the Sikh community and usually hoisted outside a gurdwara. Sikh religious blogs desrcibe it as a flag holding great significance for the community and the same is mounted on a steel pole, which is also covered with a saffron-coloured cloth.
THE SECOND FLAG
BOOM reached out to farmer unions protesting in Delhi who said that the second flag is the Kisan Mazdoor Ekta's flag. The Kisan Mazdoor Ekta is the collective formed by many of the protesting farmer unions. We could not find any verified Facebook page or Twitter handle for the union to compare but found a news story published on January 25, 2021 in the Indian Express about several businessmen in Punjab hoisting the farmer union flags. The story carried an image of a flag seller and some of the flags in the photo resembled the one hoisted at the Red Fort.
Further, Deep Sidhu, an actor turned farmer who was present at the Red Fort and is also said to have allegedly handed over the flag to be hoisted put out a video saying that India's flag was not removed from the flagpole and they only hoisted the Kisan Mazdoor Ekta's flag and the Nishan Sahib.
(Additional reporting by Anmol Alphonso)
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Under this programme of research, we are exploring the experiences of those living with long term conditions, including their experiences of health and well-being and access to services. Such groups include marginalised communities, individuals living with long term mental health difficulties and older people living with frailty and other long-term health issues. We work closely with local health care providers and third sector organisations to identify areas of research priorities.
Areas of work include:
- Developing and promoting health services to support the self-management of long-term conditions,
- Use of wider technological, cultural, environmental and historical dimensions in promoting health and well-being in those living with long term conditions,
- Use of technology to promote social inclusion and well-being in older people living in a range of settings,
- Ways in which nurses can promote health and well-being in people living with long term conditions.
- Promoting Technology for Self-Care (ProTechS) for people who are sleeping rough, funded by the Burdett Trust. This project will co-produce a technological solution to support people sleeping rough to self-care by locating and accessing services. PI Vanessa Heaslip Co-Is Sue Green, Bibha Simkhada, Huseyin Dogan
- Early Laser for Burn Scars (ELABS) funded by NIHR. This multi-centre randomised, controlled trial examines the effectiveness and cost effectiveness of the treatment of hypertrophic burn scars with Pulsed Dye Laser and standard care compared to standard care alone. This project is led by Salisbury District Hospital. PI Mark Brewin (Salisbury) Co-I Vanessa Heaslip, Sharon Docherty
- What can be learnt about the effectiveness of advanced clinical practitioners who are providing clinical care to older people during the Covid-19 pandemic, funded by Health Education England. This project is in collaboration with Dorset Health Care University NHS Foundation Trust. PI Michele Board; Co-Is Janet Scammell, Dawn Morley, Kelsie Fletcher.
- Understanding the key issues of Dementia care and services in South Asia, funded by Global Challenges Research Fund (BU). PI Edwin van Teijlingen, Co-I Michele Board
- Development and evaluation of Dementia educational resources funded by Health Education England and Alzheimer’s Research UK. These projects evaluated the impact of staff learning resources (including virtual reality and e-learning), capturing the impact on care delivery from perspective of the staff, as well as exploring how to capture the patients’ perspective PI Michele Board Co-I Dr Sharon Holland, Dr Dawn Morley, Dr Sue Baron, Karen Cooper
- Human Henge funded by funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, Wiltshire County Council and English Heritage. This project led by the Restoration Trust in which BU undertook the health evaluation. PI Tim Darvill Co-I Vanessa Heaslip
- Dementia Education and Learning Through Simulation 2 (DEALTS2) programme. Researchers at Bournemouth University were commissioned by Health Education England (HEE) to develop the ‘Dementia Education and Learning Through Simulation 2’ (DEALTS2) programme. DEALTS2 is simulation-based dementia toolkit that’s being used nationally to support the delivery of dementia education across acute care. PI Dr Michelle Heward — Post Doctoral Research Fellow Dementia (ADRC), Co-I; Dr Michele Board, Ashley Spriggs, Professor Jane Murphy — Professor of Nutrition (ADRC) | <urn:uuid:4c7925ad-23f0-4c22-8d25-82a8dec7d5e0> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.bournemouth.ac.uk/research/centres-institutes/nursing-long-term-health/vulnerable-marginalised-groups | 2023-09-26T05:59:53Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.925001 | 731 |
10 December 2012, Dhaka. This year Aarong has been awarded the prestigious 2012 UNESCO Award of Excellence for Handicrafts in South-East Asia and Asia for Jamdani stole, silk Nakshi Kantha table runner and bridal jewellery box. These products were selected by UNESCO out of 189 nominations received from ten countries. The products were judged on excellence, authenticity, innovation and marketability with pre-conditions of respect for environment and social responsibility.
The UNESCO panel of expert praised Nakshi Kantha table runner for its “Fine execution of the traditional Nakshi Kantha embroidery on the piece with contemporary selection of colours and design, bringing traditional folk art into modern households” and bridal jewellery box for its “Very fine execution of the traditional Nakshi Kantha embroidery, enhanced by the bright red colour with perfect finishing and its multiple compartments that make it fully functional.”
In 2006, Aarong was granted UNESCO Award of Excellence for Handicrafts in South-East Asia and Asia for Terracotta fruit bowl. The earthen bowls, Nakshi Kantha table runner and bridal jewellery box are available in all Aarong outlets.
Owned by BRAC, the fashion retailer Aarong is one of Bangladesh's largest chains. This chic brand began as a humble means to an end for a quiet organisation fighting to uphold the dignity of marginalised people. In 1976, when BRAC first began to support silk firming for Bangladeshi women, the only buyers were a few scattered retailers in Dhaka. Weeks, even months would pass between supply and payment - until BRAC intervened.
Aarong, which means "market" in Bengali, was born to ensure that poor silk farmers were paid on time to feed their families.
Today, Aarong is a fair trade organisation that supports more than 65,000 artisans, 85 percent of whom are women. It is an example to the world of how the poor, when organised properly, can generate a financial surplus to support vital development work.
04 November 2012, Dhaka. Dokhinkhan BRAC Clinic’s part-time physician, Dr. Sajia Afrin Eva, 27, was brutally murdered on Friday; November 30, 2012 during her duty hour (Inna Lillahi Wah Inna Ilaihi Raziun). BRAC family is deeply shocked and mourns at the sudden demise of Dr. Sajia.
Following a high level management meeting, BRAC authority has decided to provide all out financial and legal support to the deceased family to run and facilitate free and fair judgment of the murder case filed by her father, Monirul Islam, in addition to providing financial compensation to Dr. Sajia’s family.
Dr. Sajia started working at BRAC Health Clinic, Dokkhinkhan as a part time doctor from Ocrober, 2012. She had graduated from Sylhet Osmani Medical College and was undergoing advance post graduate training at Shaheed Sarawardi Medical College Hospital.
BRAC authority will hold a Doa & Milad Mahfil at its head office, BRAC Centre located at 75 Mohakhali, Dhaka on December 05, 2012 at 4.00pm for the eternal peace of the departed soul.
BRAC authority strongly condemns the untoward incident that took life of Dr. Sajia Afrin Eva and wants the real criminals to be brought under the law ensuring justice to the deceased.
18 September 2012, Dhaka. Twenty one trained women drivers received certificates from the Communication Minister, Obaidul Quader MP, on the occasion of “Promoting Women in Driving Profession” event held on September 18, 2012. This successful first batch of BRAC driving school has finished a rigorous eight weeks of residential driving training and is now ready to be employed.
Congratulating BRAC on this initiative, the minister said “These certified trained female drivers will face no problem in getting employment as Nitol Niloy group has already agreed to recruit them along with BRAC”. Director of BRAC Procurement, Estates and Management Services, Mr Ahmed Najmul Hussain, mentioned in his keynote presentation that research conducted by BRAC shows 42 percent of the drivers know the basic traffic regulations , whereas 41 percent actually follows them. Identifying the huge lack of properly trained drivers in the country he mentioned, “BRAC will train 400 instructors and 600 female drivers through this driving school project with the support of Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA)”.
Additional Inspector General of Police, Mr Nazmul Haque, and Chairman of BRTA, Mr Md Ayubur Rahman Khan, was present at the event as special guests. Group CFO of BRAC Mr Shib Narayan Kairy, and Senior Director Mr Asif Saleh spoke among others. The event was chaired by Managing Director of BRAC investments, Mr Muhammad A (Rumee) Ali.
14 November 2012, Dhaka. BRAC has partnered with Educate A Child (EAC), an initiative which was launched today by Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, the wife of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani. The initiative is to build 400 boats, and establish 500 schools for children from disadvantaged backgrounds living in the flood plains of the remote parts of Bangladesh by 2014. In addition, EAC will provide funds for 2,000 slum schools in urban areas. This announcement came during the World Innovation Summit on Education (WISE), which is being held from Nov 13th-15th in Doha, Qatar.
Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, Founder and Chairperson, Asif Saleh, Senior Director, Strategy, Communication and Capacity, and Dr Safiqul Islam, Director Education, of BRAC were invited to participate at the summit.
Earlier, on October 22nd, Her Highness inaugurated a BRAC boat school in Derai, Shunamgonj, Bangladesh. Following the visit, she said “The children who still have no access to schooling are the hardest to reach, in the most persistently difficult situations of poverty, conflict, natural disaster or marginalisation. I recently visited education projects in…… the marshlands of Bangladesh, the combination of flooding and poverty make normal schooling almost impossible. Here, ‘floating schools’ serve a dual purpose – they act as a bus, collecting the children, and as a classroom, providing education. This solution is innovative and inspiring and the children I met were so happy to learn – an opportunity often denied to their parents."
Her Highness also serves as Chairperson of Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development, and has been listed in Forbes Magazine as one of the 100 most influential women for her special contribution in education and the development sector both, at both the national and international arena.
The high-impact, low-cost model of BRAC primary schools give disadvantaged students a second chance at learning. Through slum schools and boat schools, education is provided to children, particularly those affected by displacement, discrimination and extreme poverty in urban slum areas and seasonally submerged areas.
08 November 2012, Dhaka. A Flag-Off ceremony for “Wasfia Nazreen’s 2012 Vinson Massif Expedition” was held at 6:30 pm on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at the BRAC Centre Auditorium.
Wasfia Nazreen, the youngest Everest summiteer of the country is setting off to an expedition to climb Mount Vinson of Antarctica, the remotest continent on Earth, for the fourth leg of her “Bangladesh on Seven Summits” campaign. On the eve of Bangladesh turning 40, she had taken up the challenge of climbing the highest mountains of each of the seven continents to celebrate women’s progress of the last four decades and highlight to the world the resiliency of our people.
BRAC, bKash and BRAC Bank are the supporters of this expedition to the highest mountain of Antarctica. At the flag-off event, BRAC also announced its pledge to collaborate with Wasfia Nazreen by making her its Goodwill Ambassador for the next one year. In this one year, she will work to champion the cause of women empowerment and motivate, encourage and inspire the young women leaders of the country.
Tamim Iqbal, national cricket player and youth icon, hailing from Wasfia’s hometown Chittagong, attended the event as a special guest. Tamim lauded Wasfia’s pioneering feat and commended her courage for her upcoming risky journey. “I request our young generation to come out and do something for the nation and themselves” he stated.
Renowned social activist Ms. Khushi Kabir, Coordinator, Nijera Kori, saluted Wasfia’s efforts to bring Bangladeshi women on the map. “Wasfia has created an example for all of us. Not just as a woman but also as a citizen of Bangladesh, conquering the seven summits is not an easy task”, said Kabir.
Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, Chairperson of BRAC, and the Guest of Honour of the event said: “BRAC has been working for women empowerment since years and having Wasfia as a goodwill ambassador will further enhance our endeavours. Hopefully her successful venture will bring forward more people to support her in this incredible journey”.
Though Shakib Al Hassan could not make it to the event, he sent his best wishes for Wasfia. “It is a matter of pride to me that a Bangladeshi woman is pursuing such activities and I am confident that this will inspire our youth to take on “out of the box” challenges in any field of activities.”
Wasfia in her speech mentioned “If by finishing my seven summits I can create an impact to even 10 women’s life, I will consider myself successful”. She also expressed her humblest gratitude to her sponsors for supporting her.
Wasfia leaves the country this month to first spend three weeks of training and acclimatisation with Patrick Morrow, the first person in the world to have finished seven summits roughly 30 years ago, in winter wilderness of Canada, and then from there she will set her foot on Antarctica via the Chilean territory.
Updates on her journey will regularly be posted on Facebook and Twitter via both Bangladesh on Seven Summits & BRAC pages.
05 November 2012, London. On 24 October the University of Manchester honored Sir Fazle Hasan Abed with an accolade for his outstanding services in tackling poverty and empowering the poor in Bangladesh and globally through BRAC, the organisation he founded and leads.
In an address delivered on behalf of the honorary graduates, Sir Fazle said:
"Universities through the centuries have played an unmatched role in creating new knowledge, educating leaders and thinkers who shaped our societies, and spearheaded innovation and enterprise. This University [of Manchester], over the years, has encompassed a number of centres of excellence within its fold and has emerged as one of the largest in Europe. Frontier research to expand the horizon of human knowledge, as well as research and education in economic, social and behavioural sciences continue apace, so that human societies can find ways of living in peace with justice and equity, and in harmony with our planet’s ecosystems.
The pivotal role of universities prompted BRAC to found BRAC University in Bangladesh in 2001. Although BRAC University is 188 years younger than THIS university, we share the same beliefs – that we need to train and educate a new generation of creative leaders that can challenge existing thinking and ideas, and build a sustainable future for our planet."
Sir Fazle’s visit to Manchester was hosted by Institute for Development Policy and Management (IDPM) and Brooks World Poverty Institute (BWPI) in recognition of the more than 20 years knowledge creation partnership between the University of Manchester and BRAC. The partnership began in the 1990s with Professor David Hulme’s collaborative studies of BRAC’s development initiatives that led to its ground-breaking ultra-poor programme. BWPI and IDPM have close collaborations with BRAC University researching climate change and urban poverty and effective states and inclusive development.
University of Manchester also recognized Simply Red singer Mick Hucknall, renowned mathematician and former Lord Mayor of Manchester Dame Kathleen Ollerenshaw, Shoe repair firm founder John Timpson and president of the International Paralympics Committee Sir Philip Craven as outstanding individuals to receive the honorary degrees.
24 October 2012, Dhaka. Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, Founder of BRAC to speak at the next Cambridge Leadership Seminar.
Cambridge Judge Business School is pleased to welcome Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, Chairman and Founder of BRAC, as speaker at the next Cambridge Leadership Seminar taking placeon Friday 26 October.
In his talk, Sir Fazle will address the role that social innovation plays in his organisation BRAC, which he established to alleviate poverty and empowerment of the poor and has now grown to become the largest development organisation in the world in terms of scale and He will also look at why innovation is one of the most important challenges facing managers around the world and how in the current environment the idea of frugal or ‘Jugaad’ innovation has rapidly caught the attention of managers and leaders.
Sir Fazle will also talk about his role of social enterprises, one such innovation, which played a key role for the growth and sustainability of BRAC.
Having received numerous awards, including the D. Rockefeller Bridging Leadership Award (2008), the Inaugural Clinton Global Citizen Award (2007), the PKSF Award for Lifetime Achievement in Social Development and Poverty Alleviation (2007), Gates Award for Global Health (2004), and UNICEF’s Maurice Pate Award (1992), Sir Fazle is also recognised by Ashoka as one of the ‘global greats’ and is a founding member of the Global Academy for Social Entrepreneurship.
Commenting on Sir Fazle’s impending visit, Professor Jaideep Prabhu, Nehru Professor of Indian Business at Judge Business School, said: “Sir Fazle and BRAC, the organisation he founded and leads, are legends in the world of development and innovation. We are honoured and delighted to have him visit Cambridge Judge Business School and speak to our faculty and students as there is so much we can learn from him.”
View Sir Fazle Hasan Abed’s profile:
06 October 2012, Madrid, Spain. On October 5, 2012 Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, founder of BRAC, one of the largest development NGOs, gave a lecture at IE School of Arts & Humanities, in which he analyzed the key issues in poverty alleviation. BRAC currently operates in 10 countries in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean, and its work touches the lives of an estimated 126 million people. Sir Fazle Hasan Abed was joined by Arantza de Areilza, Dean of IE School of Arts & Humanities, and Javier Gila, President of the Asociación AIDA – Ayuda, Intercambio y Desarrollo.
In 1972, Bangladesh was the second poorest country in the world. Back then, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed created BRAC with the aim of improving people’s living standards and education. In order to do this, BRAC focused its work on marginalized groups, especially women, who, in the words of Sir Fazle Hasan Abed, “tend to have fairly realistic outlook on situations”. As an example of best practices, BRAC promoted the intervention of experts by interviewing mothers in order to understand the reasons behind such a high mortality rate in Bangladesh. The findings concluded that most children died due to dehydration caused by diarrhea. BRAC also implemented a plan to promote ways to reduce the country’s high birth rates. To do so, it was crucial to know and understand the “beliefs, wishes, and thoughts” of the population, Sir Fazle Hasan Abed recalled.
In addition to reducing infant mortality and fostering ways to lower Bangladesh’s high birth rates, over the past decades, BRAC has also played an active role in the field of education, key factor in a country’s socioeconomic development. Moreover, BRAC runs one of the largest private school systems in the world, with over a million students. During his lecture at IE School of Arts & Humanities, Sir Hazle Hasan Abed pointed out that, “at BRAC schools, students learn to think”. BRAC has also established a joint program in Education and Leadership with Columbia University geared toward Bangladeshi government officials. Sir Abed likewise insisted in the importance of promoting community development, “empowering those in need so that they can find solutions to their own problems”.
Finally, BRAC has also established a financial institution focused on financing small and medium enterprises. BRAC Bank has grown to become the fifth largest bank in Bangladesh. Sir Fazle Hasan Abed closed his lecture by saying that, “to me business opportunities exist only if they entail improving, developing, or helping someone or something”.
04 September 2012, Dhaka. On Thursday, 16 August, the government of Sierra Leone declared the cholera outbreak a national humanitarian emergency. A presidential taskforce was established shortly after the declaration. As of 24 September, Sierra Leone has recorded over 14,000 cases and 240 deaths in 10 out of 13 districts.
BRAC has taken up various measures to ensure full assistance to the affected and distraught in Sierra Leone. In collaboration with the country's district health management teams (DHMT), we are providing the necessary support to disseminate cholera prevention messages through our network of 660 community health promoters (CHP) and 33 programme assistants in the Western area, Port Loko, Bombali, Tonkolili, Bo, Kenema, and Kono districts.
We are providing approximately SLL 43 million (USD 10,000) as cash grant for immediate emergency support and mobilising our human resources to provide the DHMTs with the following services:
The DHMTs have requested for further assistance from BRAC in raising community awareness in distant chiefdoms to ensure a greater coverage.
"In this critical time, we remain committed to doing our best to help the government of Sierra Leone contain the epidemic by mobilising both human and additional financial resources, and using our knowledge in dealing with communicable diseases through a community-based approach," said Faruque Ahmed, Senior Director of BRAC International.
BRAC started its operation in Sierra Leone in 2008, and has reached over 700,000 Sierra Leoneans with activities in microfinance, agriculture, livestock, poultry, health and legal services. We are a global leader in creating large-scale opportunities for the poor, touching the lives of an estimated 126 million people – a global movement bringing change to 10 countries in Asia, Africa and the Caribbean.
Help us address the humanitarian emergency in Sierra Leone by making a donation at http://www.brac.net/donations/view
01 September 2012, Dhaka. A Lessons Learned Sharing Session on “Social Mobilization and Accountable Local Governance towards Creating MDG Unions” – a joint initiative of BRAC Community Empowerment Programme and The Hunger Project-Bangladesh, was held on Wednesday, 29th August 2012 at VIP Lounge, National Press Club, Dhaka.
Dr. Akbar Ali Khan, former Adviser of the Caretaker Government was the Chief Guest at the session. We were also honored to have Ms. Shaheen Anam, Executive Director, Manusher Jonno Foundation and Mr. Hasan Mazumdar, Country Representative, The Asia Foundation, as Special Guests, and Dr. Tofail Ahmed, Adviser, Local Governance, UNDP, Professor Salahuddin M Aminuzzaman, Ph.D, Department of Public Administration, University of Dhaka, and Ms. Shanaz Arefin, National Coordinator, Local Governance Project, SHARIQUE as Guest Speakers. Dr. Badiul Alam Majumdar, Global Vice President and Country Director, The Hunger Project-Bangladesh presented the keynote paper of the programme, while the session was inaugurated by Ms. Anna Minj, Director, Community Empowerment Programme and Integrated Development Programme, BRAC. The session was chaired by Dr. Mahabub Hossain, Executive Director, BRAC. Present at the occasion were nearly 200 participants, including Union Parishad representatives, project beneficiaries, representatives from government-nongovernment organizations, policy makers, journalists, and members of the civil society. | <urn:uuid:3ad50ae5-d661-4bc3-90a0-c516f4bd4340> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.brac.net:443/search?query=www.shanxiymcd.cn&start=560 | 2023-09-26T06:38:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.954743 | 4,400 |
I read many blogs, posts, tweets, follow many different photographers works and thoughts from friends with the same interests to long time well established professionals that have become quite successful through photography.
I recently read a blog post entitled “How to Improve Your Photography Literally Overnight – Really.” Wow who wouldn’t want to do that! Quite a catchy title and I’m sure intentionally thought out to be so. One of the not so secret secrets of writing, give it a catchy title and they will come. Well, over the years I can’t count how many catchy titles I have clicked on and articles I have read that have been nothing short of a complete let down. I take somewhat personal offense to this approach, not that I have anything against catchy titles I’m drawn to them as much as anyone else. But when the title doesn’t match the substance I feel as if I have been duped.
This article is from a long standing highly successful photographer/business person who utilizes social media very well and has over 121,000 followers on twitter alone. This is the person making claim to instant improvement and then writing an article that when all summed up says; you ready for this, they claim it is life altering in it’s power to improve, I think I can feel the improvements taking place simply by writing it. Well here it is; “Ignore jerks and stay positive.” What? Hang on a second, what did I miss? Let me get this straight, in order to “improve my photography” literally overnight I need to stay positive and ignore negativity? Hey no sweat but, I’m kinda doing that now so, what part is supposed to help improve my photography? The positive part right? OK, got it, I think.
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Overview of Branchburg
The Township of Branchburg is located in Somerset County, New Jersey. The Township includes the communities of North Branch and Neshanic Station. It is bordered on the west by Hunterdon County, on the north by Bedminster and on the south by Bridgewater Township and Hillsborough Township. Branchburg covers a total area of 20.2 square miles, being eleven miles long and approximately 2 miles across at its widest point. The main water courses are the Lamington River on the north, the North Branch of the Raritan River on the east and the South Branch of the Raritan River on the east and south.
The land now known as Branchburg Township was originally inhabited by the Raritan Indians, a tribe of the Lenni-Lenape Indians. By 1686 most of the land was purchased from the Indians by the Lords Proprietors of East Jersey. These Proprietors sold the land in small parcels to numerous settlers, mostly of Dutch or English extraction. Branchburg at that time was located in a large area called East Jersey, but more specifically, it encompassed parts of Essex and Middlesex Counties as well as Somerset County. County boundaries were a subject of controversy until 1741 when Somerset County acquired parts of Middlesex and Essex Counties, nearly doubling it’s size. Due to the expansion of Somerset County, Branchburg finally lay entirely within the County where it is presently located.
Today, Branchburg Township is a semi-rural area. A strict zoning plan has been actively enforced since 1948. The zoning ordinance provides for residential, business, industrial, office, manufacturing, office building and office laboratory uses. There is a touch of a small village flavor in North Branch and Neshanic Station. Branchburg is also a college town, the home of Raritan Valley Community College with 250 acre campus and nearly 5,000 full and part-time students.
Major Roadways and Transportation
State Highways 202 and 22 run through Branchburg as well as County Route 28 in North Branch. With a stop at the Municipal Park-and-Ride facility on US Highway 202 North, bus service between Branchburg and New York City on the Trans-Bridge bus line is available on a daily basis. (Please note that parking permits are required to park in the Park & Ride Lot and are very limited. Please contact the Township Clerk’s Office at 908-526-1300, ext 122 for availability). New Jersey Transit, Raritan Valley Line has service from North Branch Station to Newark. In Newark, connections can be made to New York City. Newark International Airport is located approximately 35 miles northeast of Branchburg. Also within driving distance are Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton Airport (ABE) in Pennsylvania and Kennedy International and La Guardia Airports in New York, as well as the Mercer Airport near Trenton and Princeton. | <urn:uuid:9f8c4e7e-cf3a-43f0-ad1f-f40d91bdd39e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.branchburg.nj.us/about/index.php | 2023-09-26T06:38:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.962044 | 599 |
Use of social media for advertising is now one of the best ways to reach a wider audience of possible clients for your business. It has made showcasing your expertise and connecting with people easier. And there are various ways to promote online, however, you would want the best and unique one for people to recognize it more than usual. This is where social media agencies come to help you. Below listed are the 10 Best Social Media Agencies in Toronto for Fitness Coaches and Courses.
10 Best Social Media Agencies in Toronto for Fitness Coaches and Courses.
1. brand glow up
With more than a decade of experience in the industry, Brand Glow Up‘s team has been providing their clients with well-designed sites and content that is perfect for your targeted audience. Aside from that, they also offer various services and all you need to do is tell them what your plans and goals are and they will take care of the rest.
- Website: www.brandglowup.com/
2. Konnect Me Animation
Video animations could be one of the best ways to advertise on social media platforms. Konnect Me specializes in making creative professional animations and designs that can catch the attention of the audience. Perfect for fitness coaches and courses who need that extra push on social media.
- Website: konnectme.video/
3. Stir Marketing
Stir Marketing specializes in strategic planning and up-to-date digital marketing to keep up with the possible clients online for a more successful result. They offer a wide range of services from marketing plans to web designing and such.
- Website: stirmarketing.com/
4. Social Media 55
With Social Media 55‘s expertise in assisting professionals and businesses to maximize their marketing strategies on social media platforms. They have been ranked as the Top Social Media Agency in Toronto for their remarkable performance. With this, it’s not surprising that they are one of the best social media agencies for fitness coaches and courses in the area.
- Website: socialmedia55.com/toronto/
5. Art & Science
With their belief that art and science brought together can create a magnificent outcome, Art & Science specializes in coming up with scientific methods along with creativity to make the best results with their strategies and campaign.
- Website: artscience.ca/
6. Idea Rebel
Idea Rebel is one of the best social media agencies for fitness coaches and courses in Toronto. They have worked with the biggest brands, companies, influencers, and more. Moreover, they are also very meticulous with their strategy and aim to have a touch of personalization to easily connect with the audience online.
- Website: www.idearebel.com/
7. The Influence Agency
The Influence Agency is an award-winning one of the leading and recognized digital marketing agencies that specialize in digital advertising for brands and businesses. What we like about them is that they love what they do and aim to be on top by crafting custom and effective strategies for campaigns.
- Website: theinfluenceagency.com/
One of Toronto’s top branding agencies is Mystique, they are recognized for their fresh and strategic approach from brand developing and planning, to graphic design and web-related services. They are a process-oriented team and will assist you in the success of your business.
- Website: mystique.ca/
9. Spark Social Agency
With their expertise in creating a seamless content strategy on social media platforms, Spark Social Agency has produced award-winning online campaigns which makes brands connect with possible clients easier. Their unique brand story-telling and eye-catching visuals can surely catch the hearts of its audience.
- Website: www.sparksocialagency.com/
10. The Status Bureau
A social media agency with excellent expertise in marketing and advertising on social media platforms, The Status Bureau is one of the best social media agencies for fitness coaches and courses. Their staffs are professionals that can handle web management for your content to reach a wider audience and improve your brand’s social media presence.
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By BBN Staff: The National Institute of Culture and History (NICH), issued a press release yesterday distancing itself from the release and decision made by Opal Enriquez, former Ms. Belize pageant director, to cut Rebecca Rath’s reign as Miss Belize short.
NICH said it is in no way associated with the content and explanation of the release sent out by Enriquez. NICH further said that its logo was inadvertently used on Enriquez’s release.
NICH says that it owns the Miis Belize name and has granted permission to the Queen of the Jewel to use the name for the coronation or installment of Miss Belize ambassadors. A representative from the Institute of Creative arts (NICH) sits on the board of directors of the Queen of the Jewel but their functions and activities are “separate”, the statement says.
The statement ends by saying that NICH wishes the Queen of the Jewel the best in its endeavors and remains committed to the promotion and development of the Belize cultural agenda.
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The sleek Italian compact will roll out to Washington DC, San Antonio, San Francisco, New York and Miami Beach as well as onto 50 college campuses as part of the global car sharing club’s university program and will cater to the company’s younger renters aged over 18 years old. It will join Hertz On Demand’s already robust range of cars – from electric vehicles, luxury cars and SUVs to compacts and sedans.
“As a company that’s committed to celebrating our customer’s diverse interests and needs, we’re excited to offer the expanded service of Hertz On Demand through our new 500’s. Our renters appreciate a fun, energetic ride, and that’s exactly what they can expect from the FIAT Sport,” commented Mark P. Frissora, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Hertz. “Hertz On Demand has made significant strides this year – from expansion in Washington DC, new launches in Miami and San Antonio, to expanding our fleet—and we’re not done yet. We look forward to expanding the FIAT 500 Sport program in the coming months.”
For the driving enthusiast, the FIAT 500 Sport features sport-tuned suspension, modified springs, shock tuning, steering calibration and exhaust tuning to deliver a more firm ride and responsive handling. The FIAT 500 masterfully combines innovative and original design with the most advanced technology in the field of engines, safety and on-board comfort. The quintessential symbol of Italian motoring, the FIAT has in its DNA the values of simplicity, quality and a constant striving for innovation.
Hertz On Demand provides members a quick, easy and convenient option to rent a car spontaneously. Enhanced member benefits offered by the Hertz car sharing club, include:
Free membership. Hertz On Demand has no enrollment fee or annual membership fee, and offers low hourly and daily rates.
Rental fleet options. These include the Mercedes C300, Cadillac CTS, Fiat 500, Mitsubishi Endeavor, Nissan Altima, Chevy Cruze, Chevy Malibu, Mazda 2, Mazda 3 and Jeep Patriot.
180 miles a day(1), gas and insurance included in rates.
No late fees. Hertz On Demand members will not receive punitive charges/late fees for the late return of a vehicle.(2)
Daily rates on Hertz rental car for longer trips.
Unparalleled member service. Including Hertz NeverLost GPS and 24/7, 365 days-a-year, live, in-car assistance from a team of Hertz Member Care experts, both available free of charge.
Hertz On Demand provides an economical, convenient and socially conscious alternative to car ownership. The pay-as-you-go service, provides members with 24/7 access to vehicles strategically located throughout their city. It has approximately 130,000 members, is available in five countries and on approximately 60 university campuses. Overall, Hertz On Demand offers its members products and services that are unmatched in the car sharing industry, including:
The elimination of all membership and renewal fees in the U.S. and Europe
Guaranteed vehicle availability Monday through Thursday in New York City
One-way car sharing rentals between 85 locations in the Northeast U.S.
An expansive car sharing fleet with new vehicles added to the service. The U.S. fleet includes luxury cars, including the Cadillac Escalade Hybrid, Buick Enclave and GMC Acadia; and cars suitable for moving, including the Ford Transit Connect and the Nissan Titan pick-up truck. Additionally, a variety of electric vehicles are available at select locations, including the Chevy Volt, Nissan LEAF, and smart fortwo electric drive
Simplified reservation process. HertzOnDemand.com has a simple reservation process, including one way map routing and reservations, enhanced search capabilities, and in-depth details about car makes and models
Unparalleled Member Service. Hertz On Demand’s industry leading in-car technology provides members with a superior rental experience. Members receive a smart chip enabled membership card for keyless entry to any reserved car. In car, a hands-free audio kit connects to the in-house Member Care Center should members have questions, need assistance or need to extend their reservation. Hertz On Demand “communicates” with its cars enabling representatives to unlock, engage and locate vehicles, and cars are equipped with Hertz NeverLost GPS, iPod and Bluetooth connectivity, for hands free driving, as well as EZ Pass transponders.
Enrollment in Hertz Gold Plus Rewards. Hertz On Demand members are eligible to enroll in Hertz Gold Plus Rewards™, Hertz’s free rewards program that provides customers with a range of flexible rewards including Points that never expire, ‘AnyDay’ reward options with no blackouts, easy online redemption, international point accrual, and a wide variety of car rewards including cars from any of Hertz’s Collections—the Adrenaline, Green Traveler, and Prestige Collections. (Hertz On Demand members must be a member of Hertz Gold to earn Gold Plus Rewards Points). | <urn:uuid:47f672fc-2706-455b-a305-22f706aed0cf> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/hertz-partners-with-chrysler-to-bring-fiat-500-sport-to-car-sharing-fleet/ | 2023-09-26T07:14:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.930372 | 1,072 |
The incursions of LEGO in the world of sound are not many (some brick with sound, the smart bricks of the robotics lines, ...). However, seeing the musical instruments that some creators recreate with their bricks, make you wish you could really hear them. This Moog created by Quy Chao seems built to be played. And in addition it comes magnificently accompanied.
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Updated: Jan 30
Wedding planning can be a daunting task, and it's easy to get caught up in the details. But let's face it, the real magic happens on the big day. My team and I have spent hundreds of hours filming, editing videos, and delivering hours and hours of detailed wedding day coverage to happy couples in Montreal, Ottawa, and beyond.
We've learned a thing or two about what goes into a typical wedding day. From the preparation morning to the dance party, each wedding is unique, but there are some common threads that tie them all together.
In this article, I am going to take you on a journey through the five main activities of a typical wedding day: preparation morning, ceremony, photo session, reception, and dance party. Forget about the usual 8-minute highlight video most videographers present on their showreel, I'll give you an in-depth look behind the scenes. You'll get to watch hours of a detailed real-life wedding video, so you can learn from this couple and get inspired for your own big day. So, sit back, relax, and grab a glass of bubbly as we dive into the world of weddings from a videographer's perspective.
The morning of preparations
The bride is surrounded by her posse of bridesmaids, all bustling with excitement and anticipation as they help her prepare for her big day. Hair and makeup artists are working their magic, transforming her into a radiant bride. The bridal gown is carefully hung in the corner, like a delicate work of art.
The bridesmaids are dressed in their finest, ready to assist the bride and make sure everything runs smoothly. Bouquets of flowers and decorations are being arranged, creating a stunning atmosphere.
The groomsmen arrive in their suits, looking sharp and ready to escort the groom to the ceremony. The atmosphere is a mix of anticipation and joy, as everyone prepares for the special day and helps create a memorable experience.
The ceremony is held in a stunning venue, with the bride and groom standing in front of the officiant, ready to seal the deal and make it official. The guests are seated in the pews, eagerly awaiting the vows, and trying to capture the perfect Instagram shot.
The bride and groom exchange their heartfelt promises, and the officiant pronounces them husband and wife. The newlyweds share a passionate kiss and the guests erupt in cheers, giving the couple a taste of what their future will be like with a houseful of in-laws.
The bride and groom process out of the venue, hand in hand, ready to start their new life together, and hopefully, learn to love each other's Netflix preferences.
The Photo Session The bride and groom are whisked away to a picturesque location for their photo session, ready to strike a pose and make their parents proud. The photographer captures their love and joy, as they pose for intimate shots, and probably some awkward ones too. Meanwhile, the videographer (a.k.a me, Briday) is capturing the same poses and direction in video versions, as well as adding some of my own posing direction to create a unique video experience.
The bridal party joins in on the fun, as they take silly photos and laugh together, because who doesn't love a good bridesmaids' photo bomb? The photographer captures the joy and laughter, creating beautiful memories, and some that they'll wish they could forget. The videographer is also capturing the candid moments, making sure to catch all the laughter and fun.
The photo session comes to an end, and the bride and groom head back to the reception, ready to celebrate, and finally get a drink after all that smiling. The videographer is also there to capture all the special moments and memories, making sure that the couple will have a beautiful video to look back on for years to come.
The reception is held in a grand ballroom, with decorations and flowers adorning the walls, because nothing says "I love you" more than a bouquet of flowers that will die in a week. The cake is the centerpiece, a work of art, and probably the only thing that will survive the night. The guests are seated at their tables, ready to enjoy the feast, and probably regretting their food choices the next day.
The bride and groom make their grand entrance, and the guests cheer, because let's face it, they're the reason we're all here. The newlyweds share their first dance, and the guests join in, celebrating the happy couple, and probably trying to avoid stepping on each other's toes.
The guests enjoy the delicious food and drinks, and the dance floor is filled with laughter and joy, and probably a few spilled drinks. The night is filled with love and celebration, and hopefully, a few good stories to tell the next day. With speeches, toasts, and some good old-fashioned dad dancing, the reception is guaranteed to be a night to remember.
The dance party
The dance party begins, and the DJ plays the bride and groom's favorite songs, and probably some that they've never heard before, but that's what happens when you leave the music to your cousin who's into EDM. The guests hit the dance floor, and the night is filled with laughter, joy, and probably a few awkward dance moves.
The bride and groom share a romantic dance, and the guests cheer, because who doesn't love a good love story? The DJ plays a mix of classic and modern songs, and the guests dance the night away, some of them until their feet hurt, others until they've had one too many drinks.
The night comes to an end, and the guests bid farewell to the newlyweds, with some of them taking a piece of the wedding cake as a souvenir. The bride and groom are filled with joy, as they start their new life together, and probably a little bit of exhaustion too. But, they will look back on this night with fond memories. A Perfect Day Concluded
The bride and groom had a day to remember starting with the commencement of the preparations and culminating with a memorable dance party.
Their union was rejoiced by their dear ones and they now embark on an adventure of love and friendship.
Angie and Gabe are featured in the videos you just watched. We covered their August 20, 2022 wedding. It was a grand wedding in the heart of Montreal's old port.
Angie and Gabe's wedding day is distinguished by their diverse backgrounds, which include people from various countries and cultures. A wedding is one of the most cultural events of all time, and capturing it on video is especially difficult when the future spouses come from different cultural backgrounds.
It was a Rwandan and Haitian mix in this case. From our first wedding consultation meeting, we knew they cherished video, that they wanted quality, and that we needed to commit to not missing any important moments.
Here is the 8-minute version (We are them videographers after all :)
You will notice how important each detail of the wedding day activity is in the grand scheme. My hope is to inspire you and help make your wedding day memorable for you, your partner, and future generations.
P.S. I have a dozen stories about how things can go wrong. I will never write about them here, but if you are planning a wedding, I'll spare 10 minutes for you.
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Parks and recreational facilities have a variety of furnishing needs. Bright Idea Shops specializes in outdoor park furniture and quality park products for dozens of applications. Learn more about our custom solutions and other resources with some frequently asked questions regarding our park furniture.
How Long Will My Park Furniture Last?
Park furniture made from lumber has a typical lifespan of 8 to 10 years. For your outdoor park, furnishings made with HDPE have a general lifespan of 15 years or more, depending on conditions.
What Kinds of Outdoor Park Furniture Do You Make?
We produce dozens of park products that you can find on our website. We make everything from park benches to picnic tables and trash receptacles. We also manufacture custom outdoor park furnishings and accessories such as signage, map boxes, lock boxes and more.
How Long Does Shipping Take?
Most orders for high-quality park seating are filled within a day or two. Custom items require additional design time and approval. Tracking information is available on all shipments. Products like our park trash cans may arrive in multiple parts. Overall shipping times vary based on quantity and region. For expedited shipping or special services, such as delivery to construction sites or residential areas, Bright Idea Shops can work with you to get your park products sent to their appropriate locations.
For Outdoor Parks, There's Furniture From Bright Idea Shops
Whether you need custom park seating for gazebos or outdoor park furniture for trails and lakes, Bright Idea Shops can build it for you. Our expertise with plastic lumber allows us to make everything from park trash cans to comfortable park seating using durable, recycled materials. Contact us today to learn more about Bright Idea Shops and our custom park outdoor furnishings for recreation facilities.Shop Outdoor Park Furniture | <urn:uuid:5e4baf30-6d46-4504-8f08-38c87d0e5853> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.brightideashops.com/pages/park-recreation-outdoor-park-furniture | 2023-09-26T06:40:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.928032 | 761 |
Elm disease in Brighton & Hove
The council is proud of its historic elm trees and is internationally renowned for its work in managing elm disease.
This year we’re facing a higher than usual outbreak of the disease and if not brought under control could mean the city losing a large proportion of its 17,000 Elms.
What you can do to help
Elm disease is fairly easy to spot if you know the signs and what to look for. We’re asking you to become an extra pair of eyes and help flag up any trees, on public and private land that you believe may be infected.
If you suspect an elm tree is diseased, please send an email to firstname.lastname@example.org. Include a photograph of the tree, a close up of the symptoms and a location including street name, building, house number/name or park with approximate location.
We can then take immediate action to inspect the tree, and if infected, remove it and stop the disease spreading.
What elm disease is
Elm disease is caused by:
- fungi that is transferred from diseased to healthy elms by elm bark beetles
- the disease being transferred underground between trees through the roots
- new trees growing from infected fragments following the removal of a diseased tree
How to spot elm disease
Symptoms start to show in early June, and the disease season lasts until September.
Signs of early infection are a wilting and browning or yellowing of parts of the foliage, or greenery, anywhere on the tree.
Another sign is an elm tree losing its leaves (thinning foliage) in early summer while other elms around it are still full and healthy looking.
How we control elm disease
- felling and removing infected trees is often the only way to stem the spread of the disease
- this is followed by an inspection to determine if nearby elms are infected
- due to the speed and various way the disease spreads, trees in close proximity are sometimes removed to ‘break the chain’
- tree girdling, or removing a section of bark around the complete circumference of the trunk, is used to stop the infection spreading to the roots and nearby trees through root transmission
- limb girdling is also used to try to save a tree by preventing the spread from a particular limb to other parts of the same tree
- root trenching is used to sever the link of the interconnected roots between healthy and diseased elms, it’s not always successful however
Elm trees on private land
- these are a source of great danger to other elm trees as they are normally only seen by the owner
- unless alerted, we cannot inspect these trees
- once infected, elm trees on private land can easily and rapidly spread the disease to other elms on both private and public land
- if reported to us, trees with suspected elm disease on private land will be assessed and appropriate action carried out by the council free of charge to the tree owner
- diseased trees left alone will almost certainly die over a relatively short time frame
- they will then provide ideal breeding sites for the disease carrying beetles, thus contributing to localised outbreaks of the disease within the city
What we do with the removed trees
- these are either taken to a secure council facility where any elm wood is destroyed or removed from the city and processed
- remaining elm stumps are de-barked to prevent the beetles from nesting and breeding in the remaining bark
Buying logs for fuel or ornaments made from elm
- please don’t buy logs for winter fuel/firewood if the supplier cannot guarantee the wood isn't elm
- if you’ve already bought logs, or have some in a wood store, and are uncertain what they are, we’ll happily inspect them. If elm, we’ll dispose of them and give you a similar quantity free of charge
- elm trees should not be cut up and sold within the city
- elm trees taken out of the city should not be sold or brought back into the city as fire wood as they may house the beetles and also become breeding sites
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It’s time to get serious about the playoffs. Greg Esposito, aka Espo, of the Suns Solar Panel podcast joins the show to rate all the key Phoenix Suns players on a scale of 1-10 based on how confident we are in them heading into the postseason. Is Deandre Ayton consistent enough? What will Devin Booker’s first playoff run look like? And is anyone on the Suns’ bench besides Cam Payne going to get it together in time for the playoffs? We close the show by answering your questions, including whether Espo will get a tattoo if the Suns win the title and whether Book and CP3 are the best Suns backcourt ever.
Locked On Suns Friday: Suns Playoff Confidence Index + how Book/CP3 rank among Suns all-time backcourts with Espo
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The Growing Prominence of Asian Private Equity
The private-equity industry in Asia has grown hugely in prominence in recent years. Funds focused on the region account for almost a quarter (24 percent) of global assets under management (AUM), holding $720 billion in assets as of the end of 2017. In fact, Asia has been a key driver of growth for private equity, growing in significance as the global market has swelled to more than $3 trillion in 2017.
A quarter of global AUM means that Asia still trails behind North America, which, with $1.5 trillion in assets, accounts for more than half of the industry. But it is twice the proportion of global assets that were focused on the region at the end of 2011 and four times the level seen in 2006. In fact, Asia’s share of the industry has grown year-on-year for more than a decade, and it has now supplanted Europe as the second-largest market for private equity.
Money Pouring In
The growth in assets has largely stemmed from a meteoric rise in fundraising. A decade ago, in the record-breaking fundraising year of 2007, Asia-focused funds secured a total of $42 billion to invest in the region. In the same year, Europe-focused funds secured $113 billion, and North America raised a record $234 billion.
But in 2017, another record year for the industry, the level of capital raised by Asia-focused funds had more than tripled to $138 billion, surpassing the $110 billion raised to invest in Europe and trailing only the $285 billion focused on North America.
This record high for Asia-focused funds was not unprecedented. Although the amount of money raised by Asia-focused funds hasn’t increased every year, the broad trend has been one of high-powered growth for several years. Five years after a low of $25 billion raised in 2009, annual fundraising in 2014 broke the $100 billion barrier for the first time, and annual totals have remained at or above that level ever since.
This has seen a huge influx of capital being dedicated to finding investments in Asia, boosting the prospects for growth in economies across the region.
There has been much speculation of the role of quasi-governmental Chinese funds in this expansion. There is a fundamental question about whether they should be counted as part of the private-equity industry. That question is not answered in detail here, but it suffices to say that their structures seem to warrant their inclusion even if their fundraising processes are atypical.
Beyond that, it is true that there are a number of quasi-governmental Chinese private-equity funds that are looking to deploy capital exclusively into China-based opportunities. But their number, size and impact on total fundraising in recent years may be overestimated.
Since the start of 2014, when Asia-focused fundraising really took off, we have seen the closure of 23 of the 50 largest-ever private-equity funds globally. Among these, 13 have been U.S.-based, U.S.-focused funds; six have been Europe-based and Europe-focused; and just four have been focused on Asia—with two of those being managed by Hillhouse and KKR, respectively.
This is not to say that the two China-based funds have not been large: China Integrated Circuit Industry Investment Fund and state-owned Enterprise National Innovation Fund are the second- and 12th-largest private-equity funds ever closed, respectively. But they are vastly outweighed by mega funds in other regions, which will focus their capital domestically.
However, we may see more mega China-focused funds flood the industry in the next few years. Of the 50-largest private-equity funds currently in market globally, fully 17 are Asia-focused. Ten of these are quasi-governmental Chinese funds, which are collectively targeting $179 billion—a sign that the influence of these funds on the Asian private-equity industry is set to grow further.
Deals Drying Up, but Exits Stay the Course
Despite the explosion in fundraising activity, private equity-backed deal-making activity in Asia has been slowing since 2011. The number of deals announced in that year peaked at 490, but since then, there have been year-on-year declines, and 2017 saw just 241 deals announced. 2018 may reverse this trend, with 214 deals announced in Q1-Q3, but it is still some way from 2011’s record.
Although the number of deals has been falling, their total value has increased sharply. After registering an average annual deal value of $20-$30 billion from 2007-2013, the amount of capital deployed in Asia jumped to $50 billion in 2014 and rose further to a record $66 billion in 2017. A significant portion of this was due to two deals—the acquisitions of Toshiba Memory Corporation and GLP—which together accounted for $30 billion in deal value. 2018 does not look set to match this level, with Q1-Q3 seeing just $28 billion in deals announced.
This comes during a period in which global private equity-backed deal-making has been at consistently high levels. A record 4,671 deals were announced globally in 2017, and deal values have exceeded $300 billion in each year since 2013. As such, Asia’s share of the global deal market has been declining. While the region accounted for 13 percent of the global number of deals in 2011, it accounted for just 5 percent in 2017. Similarly, although its share of deal value spiked to 17 percent in 2017, the general trend has been one of year-on-year decline since 2014.
Exit activity in Asia, by contrast, has been more consistent. The number and value of private equity-backed exits both peaked in 2015, when there were 269 exits announced worth a combined $53 billion. Although both have declined since then, 2017 saw 192 exits announced for a total of $26 billion, and 2018 seems on track to broadly match this total.
In fact, given that global private equity-backed exit activity has declined year-on-year since peaking in 2014, Asia has accounted for a larger proportion of the global exit market. The number of exits announced in Asia has consistently represented around a tenth of the global annual total, and the proportion of exit value from Asia has risen from 6 percent in 2013 to 10 percent in 2018 so far.
Asia on the World Stage
In comparison to the more mature private-equity markets of North America and Europe, Asia tells an interesting story. There is obviously huge demand for investment in the region, and it has firmly displaced Europe as the second most-active fundraising market in the world. As a result, the region has seen assets climb steadily, and it now represents a quarter of the overall private-equity industry.
But fundraising success is not translating easily to deal-making activity, and Asia is a shrinking part of the global private equity-backed deal-making market. This may be in part due to the clandestine nature of many investments in Asia: While many of the major economies in the region are becoming more transparent, most fund managers have no public reporting requirements, and many choose not to disclose their activities. It may also be due to the dominance of venture capital and growth deal-making—these industries are booming across the region, and the more mature buyout industry may be eclipsed by comparison.
Despite these issues, Asia is undoubtedly now a major player on the world stage. One in four dollars in the industry are focused on the region, and if current fundraising trends continue, that proportion is only set to grow. And, we may see Asia start to take on North America’s dominance in years to come. | <urn:uuid:413b9693-ac6d-4323-854b-8e8bd89258ce> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.brinknews.com/the-growing-prominence-of-asian-private-equity/ | 2023-09-26T05:29:11Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.968305 | 1,589 |
Link’s ‘Targeting Nature’s Recovery’ report makes recommendations for better species conservation
Wildlife and Countryside Link (‘Link’) have produced a report entitled ‘Targeting Nature’s Recovery’ outlining the group’s analysis of the UK’s progress against its 2010 targets for the conservation of priority habitats and species.
These targets were agreed in 2006, based on a list of priority species identified under the original UK Biodiversity Action Plan from 1999, and gave desired outcomes for 2010, 2015 and longer timescales. Targets were either maintenance targets aimed at ‘holding the line’ – sustaining the size and distribution of existing populations – or expansion targets for ‘restoring lost nature’ – increasing numbers and/or range, restoring former status or making population more resilient to external threats.
Link states that measuring progress towards the 2010 aim of these targets should have been a key way for UK Government’s to assess its achievements against its international commitment under the Convention in Biological Diversity to halt biodiversity loss by 2010. However, the group has been disappointed with the Government’s lack of action on measuring the conservation progress on these individual species targets.
Consequently, Link members decided to carry out their own assessment of progress on targets for a selection of BAP species; looking at 150 targets covering 69 of the original 303 BAP priority species, the group concludes that progress has been patchy:
• Although populations and range are being maintained for 63% of the species assessed, 30% are still declining
• Expansion targets have been achieved for 21% of species assessed, and at least some progress had been made for a further 46% of species. However, for one quarter of species, there has been no progress against targets.
As Link acknowledges, this assessment is not based on a random sample and may not be fully representative of the overall state of all BAP priority species; the group compares its findings to species trend assessments made during a BAP reporting round in 2008, and suggests that their analysis may actually paint a more positive picture than is the true status of all BAP priority species.
Concluding the report, Link stresses the need for urgent implementation of recommendations it made in its response to the revised England Biodiversity Strategy – Biodiversity 2020 – published in 2011:
1. The Biodiversity 2020 implementation plan should include actions to improve the status of all UK priority species
2. Statutory agencies – including Natural England – must proactively adapt their programmes to integrate the needs of priority species into site and habitat conservation activity
3. Assessments should be undertaken for all landscape-scale conservation initiatives and Local Nature Partnerships to identify which priority species will benefit
4. A clear programme of species-specific action must be outlined for priority species most at risk of extinction and/or unlikely to be adequately conserved through a habitat-focused approach
5. Monitoring programmes should be modified or designed to measure progress on priority species.
Link are currently working on producing a list of actions required to achieve these recommendations. For more information on this and Link’s other work, see the website.
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Childhood is the period of life characterised by the fastest growth and development after infancy, compared with later life stages, and the dietary habits developed at this stage affect the child's wellbeing, health and overall quality of life. Therefore, children should be enabled to make conscious and healthy dietary decisions so that they can live healthy lives with a greater than average life expectancy. Research by Fryar et al (2021) found that 17% of British children aged 2–15 years are obese and 14% of children are overweight. The same study also found that, in the USA, 17% of the population aged 2–19 years is obese, while 16% of the population within the same age range is overweight. These findings are credited to poor dietary habits and food choices arising from a lack of nutritional knowledge. Good nutrition in childhood is essential to help children learn how to manage their food choices and calorific intake effectively. Intake of adequate nutrition makes people healthier and thus makes the community more productive and establishes better opportunities to ward off cycles of hunger and poverty (Bender and Cunningham, 2021). The current situation of obesity followed by increasing rates of several conditions including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and hypertension means there is an urgent need to raise childhood awareness of what is meant by good nutrition and healthy food choices. This requires the implementation of nutrition education to improve sustainability and the adoption of nutritional science in daily life, through frequent interventions based on contemporary findings (Swindle et al, 2019).
Studies carried out by various researchers including Rathi et al (2017), Baute et al (2017), de Vlieger et al (2019) and Cooper and Contento (2019) all concluded that today there is an immense need for nutrition education, especially in young children so that healthier communities will develop. Taking into account the findings of previous studies in the subject area, a quantitative study was designed to meet the specific research aim of providing nutrition education to primary school children and assessing the outcomes. The author selected a group of primary school children using convenience sampling (taking samples that were conveniently available around the researcher's location) and took written consent from the headteacher as well as the parents of the students, the author's higher education institute and tutor. Convenience sampling was undertaken to meet the time allowed for a master's degree research study, and ease of sampling accessibility to the researcher as proposed by Etikan et al (2016).
According to James et al (2020), children aged between 6 and 10 years have significant morphological awareness that helps their reading comprehension develop so they would be more able to understand and respond to the study than younger children. Therefore, the researcher included 41 students in her study with ages ranging from 7 to 10 years studying in a primary school in London. All students were in Year 3 or Year 4 and were included in the research regardless of their ethnic background, socio-economic status or weight. Children within the specific age range of 7 to 10 years were included to ensure participants were at a similar mental development stage.
After consultation with the children's teachers, children with disabilities involving hearing, speaking and vision were excluded from the research study, as were children above and below the age range of 7 to 10 years.
After the university's Scientific and Ethics Committee approved the research study proposal the research was conducted in one primary school in four sessions (each of approximately 30 minutes' duration) during September and October 2021. Forty-one students participated in the study. In the first and the fourth session, the survey was conducted through a planned questionnaire, and students were asked to answer the questions. The second and third sessions consisted of providing nutrition education to the children. During these sessions, children were taught about healthy eating habits and the functions of food and its components using simple and understandable language.
To make learning easy for the children, complex food terms were simplified according to their functions. For example, carbohydrates were referred to as ‘fuelers’, proteins as ‘builders’, and fats as ‘protectors’, while fruits and vegetables were described as ‘preventers’. Students were also provided with information regarding the benefits of healthy eating and the adverse health consequences of poor eating behaviours, including various diseases. Moreover, the author also explained the quantities of various food groups that should be eaten every day and what foods to eat in larger quantities and what foods to eat in lesser amounts, using audio and visual aids. Tang and Intai (2018) found that audiovisual aids were highly effective in increasing attentiveness and understanding in children and increased their interest and enjoyment. Moreover, the same study also suggested that seeing rather than hearing information alone increases the ability to remember content and increases enthusiasm for a subject.
Regularity in meal patterns
The first section of the survey evaluated the children's meal intake patterns, which is an important aspect of healthy eating. The results of the first survey found that only two students (4.8%) had regular meals such as breakfast, lunch and dinner at similar times each day, whereas 39 students (95.10%) did not have any regular meal intake patterns. However, attitudes towards meal intake were significantly improved post-intervention, with 34 students (82.90%) understanding that having regular meals was important for health; however, seven 7 (17.10%) did not show progress in this respect. See Figure 1.
Functions of carbohydrates
The second part of the survey consisted of questions regarding the functions of carbohydrates in the human body. The first survey showed that only seven students (17.10%) were aware of the functions of carbohydrates, whereas 34 students (82.90%) were not. The second survey, conducted after intervention increased the level of knowledge of carbohydrates in 19 students (46.34%) but 22 students (53.66%) remained unaware of the functioning of carbohydrates in the body. See Figure 2.
Benefits of proteins
The third question in the survey highlighted knowledge regarding proteins and their importance. The first survey showed only one student (2.44%) knew the benefits of proteins with 40 students (97.56%) unaware of their benefits. The results of the second survey showed a significant increase in knowledge regarding proteins with 25 students (60.98%) giving a positive response and only 16 students (39.01%) remaining unaware of the benefits of proteins.
Knowledge regarding healthy fats
Children were asked about their knowledge of healthy fats, which are an important component of the diet. The first survey demonstrated that only five children (12.19%) were aware of the importance of eating healthy fats, while 36 students (87.80) were not aware of their importance. After the intervention, the second survey showed that 26 children (63.41%) had learned the importance of healthy fats while 15 children (36.59%) remained unaware of their importance.
Purpose of eating fruits and vegetables
Fruits and vegetables constitute an integral part of diet and wellbeing. Therefore, children were assessed for their level of understanding regarding fruits and vegetables. The data obtained from the first survey showed six students (14.63%) had good awareness of the significant effects of fruits and vegetables whereas 35 students (85.36%) did not show a positive response to the question. However, the post-intervention survey showed that levels of knowledge on this topic had risen among 22 students (53.65%), with 19 students (46.34%) still showing a lack of knowledge regarding fruits and vegetables. See Figure 3.
Overall assessment of food choices
The final section of the survey provided students with a series of multiple food options, including both healthy and unhealthy food options and asked them to select the foods they preferred. In the first survey, only 6 (14.63%) students out of 41 selected healthier food options, whereas 35 (85.36%) selected the unhealthy food options. In the second survey, 33 students (80.48%) made healthy food choices, with 8 (19.51%) students making unhealthy food choices. See Figure 4.
Comparison of results
Although a large number of children improved their knowledge of healthy eating between surveys 1 and 2, a small number did not improve. This seemed to be because they had built up unhealthy eating practices and did not take an interest in the talks. More interventions, along with parental support and education, might help these children to improve their knowledge and therefore their diets.
The study was conducted in a small group of primary school students in one school in London and therefore the results cannot be generalised. As children, particularly at primary school level, have limited agency, it might have been useful to include parents in the education sessions because it is they who plan, shop and cook food in the home.
The evaluation of students' nutritional knowledge before the educational intervention showed that there was a significant lack in nutrition knowledge, which could have been attributed to various factors, including a poor family food environment and lack of nutrition education in the curriculum. It was observed that, by using techniques such as teaching videos and relevant storytelling, the educational intervention was effective in the delivery of key learning points. The research survey also confirmed that two teaching sessions of only 30-40 minutes resulted in a significant change in their attitudes towards, and knowledge of, food. The author therefore advocates that nutrition education should be added as a key component of the education curriculum to facilitate the improvement in the dietary habits of primary school-age students.
It is hoped that the outcomes of the current study will inform future studies and the creation of future nutrition education programmes and resources with the major goal of integrating nutrition education within the primary school curriculum.
- Nutrition is the foundation for a healthy life, and eating habits, whether good or bad, are developed in childhood
- The majority of the children included in this study lacked information regarding healthy eating choices and healthy food habits
- The provision of nutrition education improved the majority of the children's attitudes towards healthy food and regular eating patterns
- Nutrition education and healthy eating have a lifelong impact and should be included as an essential part of the school curriculum
CPD reflective questions
- What changes should be made to the school curriculum and to school lunch menus in order to encourage healthy eating practices?
- What aids can be provided to students as a part of daily activities to help them learn about healthy eating?
- This research was carried out with a small group of subjects. How could nutrition education be provided to a larger population?
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Wed, 26 Oct|
Gwacheon Station Exit 7.
Foliage Fortnight, WALKIE TALKIE, Gwanaksan
This is a round trip, about 11K out-and-back trail near Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do. Generally considered a moderately challenging route, it will take us 5-6 hours to complete, with rest stops along the way. The peak is 521m. The trail is a mix of stone in the woods and stairs. Rating 3.
Time & Location
26 Oct 2022, 09:00
Gwacheon Station Exit 7. , Byeoryang-dong, Gwacheon-si, South Korea
About the event
The trail is mostly through the woods, passing some streams and is a a mix of stone in the woods and stairs. The stones are uneven so hiking sticks highly recommended, as well as hiking boots. Also please pack layers as it can be cold and windy at the top. We will pass by the beautiful Yeonjudae temple, set in the mountain near the peak of the mountain. Autumn leaves should be beautiful at this time. Bring plenty of water and snacks and lunch. We will make rest stops along the way.
Rating = 3 (Grade 1 = Easy and Grade 4 = Very Difficult)
We will start and end at Gwacheon Station which has cafes and outdoor shops such as Black Yak, if you wish to do some shopping.
Members free. Non-members KRW10,000 guest fee which goes toward charities we support. Or if you would like to join you can pay your annual KRW50,000 won at this event.
Please be punctual. We need to stick to our timeframe to ensure that those who have childcare commitments will not be late. We will wait for late-comers a maximum of 15 minutes. Let us know in the morning if you are running late or if you will not be joining us. Please call or message Christina at 010.4027.8882 | <urn:uuid:a37a6c86-6bc0-4082-a1c6-7d9ff9c8d322> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.britishseoul.com/events-1/foliage-fortnight-walkie-talkie-gwanaksan | 2023-09-26T05:59:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.945527 | 422 |
Red Bee Media, Nowtilus and Equativ (formerly Smart) are launching a jointly created Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) offering.
The lengthy disruption to access services on Channel 4 is to be investigated by the regulator Ofcom.
Channel 4 says it is now able to provide subtitles on its main channels for viewers on Sky, Virgin Media and Freeview as well as on All 4 and Channel4.com.
Musica per Roma Foundation is now livestreaming many of its concerts on AuditoriumPlus.com, a new streaming service delivered through Red Bee Media’s OTT platform.
Poland’s top flight football has chosen Red Bee Media to help upgrade its streaming service Ekstraklasa.TV.
GB News, the new launch news and opinion channel, is to run on Red Bee Media’s cloud-based software-only Managed Playout Service.
A new, free ad-supported sports streaming service named SportTribal TV will launch later this year.
Red Bee Media is working with the Swedish streaming company Nenda to provide managed OTT and distribution services into the hospitality sector.
Red Bee Media has opened a brand new media management facility at Broadcast Centre, White City, London.
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Concert pianist, composer, arranger, producer.
Studied at King's College Cambridge, The Royal Academy of Music and Vienna Musichochschule.
Interest in a broad range of styles, from Classical to Funk and Jazz.
Work from a home studio in Rugby, UK. For many years head of piano and composition at the internationally famous Rugby School. Now semi-retired from teaching and concentrating on piano recitals and composition.
Next year is the 250th anniversary of the birth of Beethoven, and I will be giving
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California was the birthplace of the #MeToo movement, which first began in the Hollywood spotlight. Since then, it has spread throughout North America and the rest of the world. Still, the Golden State has not forgotten the role it played in spurring the movement along, for both good and bad reasons.
CNBC notes that in 2018, California sought to tackle the issues that led to the movement. It did so by passing several new bills aimed at protecting workers from sex discrimination and sexual harassment. In fact, at least 11 states passed laws in 2018 to tackle these growing problems in the workplace. Several of those laws took effect this year.
Here are some of the bills passed by California:
- Assembly Bill 2770: Protects people from defamation lawsuits when they make sexual harassment claims without malice and the claims are based on credible evidence. It also protects other employers who know of the issue and allows them to communicate that to other potential employers. This bill took effect on January 1, 2019.
Senate Bill 1300: Prohibits California employers from making it a mandatory condition of employment, bonus or raises that employees sign nondisparagement agreements that protect employers from claims, including sexual harassment. The employee may waive that right if they so choose. It took effect on January 1, 2019.
- Senate Bill 820: Allows employees filing sexual discrimination and sexual abuse claims to withhold their names. It also outlaws NDAs that silence factual information related to sexual harassment, assault or discrimination cases. Secret settlements are also no longer allowed in these instances. It took effect on January 1, 2019.
- Senate Bill 1343: Lowers the employee count that determines which companies should provide sexual harassment training from 50 employees or more to five or more. It takes effect on January 1, 2020.
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission also continues to tackle issues that led to the birth of the #MeToo movement. Forbes shares that the EEOC warns employers to reconsider how they conduct training related to the underlying issues, such as sexual harassment or discrimination based on sex. One way that sex discrimination manifests itself is as gender pay inequality. California is one of several states that have also put measures in place to create a more level playing field when it comes to compensation. | <urn:uuid:4c4a5517-07a2-4bef-a002-0a732dccadec> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.brockgonzales.com/blog/2019/11/california-tackles-issues-leading-to-the-metoo-movement/ | 2023-09-26T05:42:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.96783 | 453 |
If you get in a car accident and you suffer a laceration to your skin, your skin can create new cells and repair the damage over time. Likewise, if you break a bone, a doctor can set it and the bone will slowly heal, as long as you keep it in a cast and don’t do more damage. Your body has a remarkable ability to heal itself.
However, one area where your body lacks this ability is in the brain, your most important and most fragile organ. The issue is that brain cells, for the most part, come with just a set amount. A person is born with a specific number of brain cells that cannot be replicated or replaced. If they suffer an injury that damages or kills those cells, this means that your brain may not be able to heal.
What will the brain do instead?
If the brain cannot replace cells, what it will try to do is seek out new neural pathways. Remember that all impulses in your brain are simply electrical charges, moving between different receptors and tissues. In some cases, the brain can find new ways to send the same signals so that your body will recover the skills that you previously had.
But this isn’t always possible, and there are also cases where people see very limited healing or almost none at all. This could be because of a very severe injury, or it could simply be that the brain cannot find a new neural pathway and cannot replicate the cells that it needs to make that connection.
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Fiction Writing and the Inspiration of the Seasons
Here I am in early June, for the third time since beginning the series, enjoying the final dance with my story just as Maryn’s racing season heats up.
One evening last week while I was doing some ‘extreme gardening’ (i.e. madly pulling weeds between intense writing sessions), my dad, who is here visiting, asked what flower produced such a sweet fragrance—the one that kept wafting over on the late spring breezes. Could it be the black locust now in full bloom, or even my spindly, winter-damaged white lilac? Being botanically ‘boneheaded,’ I could not say for certain. But my Dad did get me thinking about the aromas of spring, about the seasons in general…and about their impact on us.
Our everyday lives, of course, are shaped by the seasons. For my teen-aged son and daughter, late spring means unbearably hot school portables, tree pollen allergies, final assignments, and the forbidding approach of exams. Then, before they know it, summer will stretch out beyond school with its canoe trips, lifeguarding, and, in the case of our eldest, preparations to leave home for university.
Undeniably, the seasons also shape my writing—the flow of my characters’ lives and the flow of the books themselves. The heroine of my YA book series, Maryn O’Brien, is a teen mountain bike racer. When she is in school, when and how she trains, off-season versus competition time…all of these elements of her life are worked around the Ontario climate/seasons and directly affect the pacing of the books.
Living and writing in Ottawa, Ontario, I get to experience first-hand the crispness of the air in winter; the dappled light of a sugar maple grove in spring; the buzz of a meadow’s cicadas in summer; and the sharp scent of pine in autumn. Being familiar with such distinctive seasonal features helps me capture them with greater authenticity in my work.
But what struck me most of all as I pondered the seasons on that flower-scented evening is how the flow of my own creativity seems to ride along with my character’s rhythms. While Maryn settles in during the harsh winter months to train indoors and build a solid foundation for her race season, I too hunker down to research, plan, and deliberate. In the springtime, when Maryn throws aside her stationary bike to hit the forest trails ready to fly, my own writing comes alive like the budding of the trees. Here I am in early June, for the third time since beginning the series, enjoying the final dance with my story just as Maryn’s racing season heats up.
So, despite the demands of the seasons—the weeding, shoveling and other tasks—I am grateful to live and write in a place like Ottawa where the dramatic changes of the seasons feed and inform my work. | <urn:uuid:aa218e8f-9a27-43bd-8ef7-287f2c64e965> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.browning-shelp.com/post/fiction-writing-and-the-inspiration-of-the-seasons | 2023-09-26T05:23:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.953445 | 635 |
In February, BofA put Laughlin in charge of the new division, leaving the current and new mortgages to Barbara Desoer. The former 14 million mortgage servicing portfolio, which stands at roughly $1.2 trillion will be split, with 6.7 million loans going to the legacy mortgage division, Laughlin said at an investor conference Tuesday.
“We’re going to get after it. And we’re going to put it to bed over the next 36 months,” he said.
BofA transferred all loans 60-days delinquent or worse and all discontinued mortgage products like subprime, interest-only and option-adjustable rate mortgage loans. A significant portion of the loans were originated between 2004 and 2008. Some of the discontinued products are even current and performing well, Laughlin said, but the bank will move them to his department anyway to free up Desoer.
“To take a step back, we are creating a good bank, bad bank structure,” Laughlin said. “Initially there would be very few delinquencies in Barbara’s new business.”
BofA brought in experienced staff to handle the troubled mortgages. Former Saxon Mortgage CEO Tony Meola will work with other managers on the default servicing side to create new loss mitigation programs and loss mitigation strategies.
Larry Washington was moved over from the Merrill Lynch side to handle the representations and warranties claims. In this part of the speech, Laughlin noticeably switched his tone. While the bank has made its way through about 75% of the requests from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac for BofA to buyback loans that did not meet their requirements, private-label investors will face a tougher road.
“We have talked with a number of private-label investors who expressed an interest in talking with us,” Laughlin said. “We will talk with any party that wants to talk. But any discussions with private-label securities holders will be in the context of what’s in the best interest of Bank of America shareholders.”
Laughlin also said the bank concluded its review of recent foreclosure problems such as robo-signing. Foreclosure sales at the bank plummeted in the fourth quarter after a self-imposed moratorium was put in place for the review. Laughlin assured investors that the basis for their foreclosures was sound. Roughly 50% of the properties were vacant, and the average time spent in delinquency was 600 days.
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camel active stands for casual, modern clothing with jackets, trousers, knitwear, shirts, and T-shirts, as well as accessories, shoes, and bags. Regardless of whether it’s a pulsing metropolis or wide landscapes – camel active inspires the discovery of new cultures and far-off lands. camel active meets the standards of modern men and women who like to be on the move outside.
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Today Hamburg, tomorrow Mumbai. Kith. Kin. Career. A network of friends and activities, but it’s quite fine alone, too. Especially when you’re discovering the world for yourself. When you set off into the unknown, learn to understand what’s foreign, and swap the everyday for uncharted territory.
The camel active woman lives intensely, and dresses consciously and fashionably. Femininity meets functionality. Quality is desired, but not at any price. This is because quality of life comes first, and then the entire world..
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Compañía de Minas Buenaventura S.A.A. is a Peruvian precious metals producer with experience in exploration, development, construction and mining operations.
We commenced our activities in 1953 with the acquisition of the Julcani Mine in Huancavelica. Ever since then, we have worked to develop a business culture based on caring for the environment, as well as the health and safety of all our employees and respect for the communities.
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Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) is an evidenced-based therapy program that has been proven to help individuals struggling with addiction and substance abuse recover from their addictions and live healthier lives.
DBT utilizes cognitive behavioral treatment techniques like mindfulness, which enable individuals to better manage painful emotions and gain insight into their behavior. It also helps clients understand the connection between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors so they can make better decisions in the future.
DBT also utilizes skills such as emotion regulation and distress tolerance, this provides the tools to aid addicts in developing a strong sense of self-esteem and self-efficacy, which are essential components for long-term recovery. With these behavioral skills, individuals can be empowered to take control of their own futures and make positive changes in their lives.
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The Four Key Principles of DBT Therapy
Helps individuals become aware of their thoughts, intense emotions, and actions in the present moment without judgment or evaluation. Mindfulness increases self-awareness, self-respect and gives insight into your own behavior. This enables you to better understand your actions.
Enables individuals to communicate more effectively with others, resolve conflicts peacefully, and assertively set personal boundaries. Through Interpersonal effectiveness, clients learn to accept responsibility for their actions, recognize their successes, and celebrate their progress as they work towards achieving long-term recovery.
Teaches strategies for tolerating difficult emotions without engaging in maladaptive behaviors such as substance abuse. Through dedication to distress tolerance reduction, those undergoing individual DBT therapy have seen dramatic changes in understanding and accepting themselves and ways to cope.
Helps clients learn how to identify and manage their own emotions in a healthy way rather than reacting impulsively or becoming overwhelmed by intense feelings. Clients learn how to actively manage their emotions by practicing strategies such as distraction techniques or deep breathing exercises.
How DBT Therapy Helps Addicts to Change Their Destructive Behaviors
The key principles of DBT can help addicts recognize their underlying thoughts and help them identify and change the destructive behaviors that are a result of those thoughts. It enables individuals to see how their addiction is impacting their lives and helps them develop healthy coping skills for managing difficult emotions so they can avoid falling back into old patterns of substance abuse.
DBT also provides addicts with a sense of accountability as it encourages self-evaluation and insight into their own behavior. As individuals learn to accept responsibility for their actions, they gain more control over themselves and become better equipped to make positive changes in their lives.
7 Ways to Apply DBT Therapy Skills in Your Own Life
By applying Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills in your own life, you can more effectively manage stress and difficult emotions without resorting to substance abuse.
1. Practice Mindfulness
The basics for beginning a mindfulness practice involve recognizing your breath, being aware of your thoughts without judgment or comment, and having gratitude for everything and everyone around you.
Set aside at least 5-10 minutes every day for mindful breathing, listening to nature (or just silence), tuning into your body with gentle scanning (to become aware of any areas of tightness), and very importantly – releasing judgments.
Advocate for yourself by giving yourself the time to practice mindfulness techniques throughout each day – it will make the world of difference!
2. Deep Breathing Exercises
To practice deep breathing, simply find a quiet place where you won’t be disturbed and sit in a comfortable position. Start by consciously taking slow, deep breaths through your nose; focus on how it feels as the air enters your lungs and imagine that you are drawing in peace and relaxation with each inhale. On the exhales, allow any worries or stresses to release with each breath.
3. Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Practicing progressive muscle relaxation can be an incredibly effective tool for reducing stress and helping you relax. It is a form of deep relaxation involving tensing and relaxing sequential muscle groups around the body so that your muscles can be gently loosened.
To get started, find a comfortable position in a quiet room and set a timer for 10-15 minutes. Then begin by tensing each muscle group one at a time, starting with your feet and ending with your face. Hold each tense position for five to seven seconds then release the tension and notice the sensation of feeling relaxed afterward.
With consistent practice, you’ll gradually become more aware of the physical signs of stress in your body and will come to better understand how much intentional relaxation can truly help.
4. Setting Boundaries
Setting boundaries in addiction recovery can be a difficult task, but it is an invaluable step in the recovery process. Boundaries help to ensure that we respect both ourselves and those around us while on our journey to freedom from addiction.
Some tips that can be used to get started are: considering your values, setting clear rules and guidelines for yourself, communicating with your support system, viewing yourself as worthy of self-care, and recognizing the need for self-compassion.
Taking the time to learn how to set healthy boundaries will improve all areas of life, have a positive impact on relationships, and result in physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
5. Recognize and Acknowledge Emotions
Addiction recovery can be filled with difficult emotions and it can be hard to know how best to handle them. Recognizing and acknowledging these emotions is a crucial part of the healing process. Allowing yourself to feel whatever emotion comes up can help you process it in a healthy way and move forward in your recovery journey.
Even though addiction recovery is an incredibly personal experience, it’s helpful to remember that there are other people who have walked this path before you and survived. Instead of bottling up emotions and trying to hide what you’re feeling, consider building community by talking to others who understand firsthand the challenges you face. Letting go of the tension inside not only makes the journey easier for you – it helps restore balance for those around you as well.
6. Practice Self-compassion
Practicing self-compassion during addiction recovery is an integral part of the healing journey, yet it can feel vulnerable and difficult to muster. Self-compassion means treating yourself with the same kindness, understanding, and empathy that you would give a good friend or family member.
To help you get started on cultivating this skill, focus your attention on connecting to your emotions. Take note of when negative self-talk occurs and challenge those thoughts with kindness rather than punishing yourself for mistakes.
Additionally, be gentle with yourself when goals aren’t met or expectations aren’t fulfilled – one misstep doesn’t make a full journey. Lastly, treating yourself with empathy will help you break the cycle of addiction more effectively; add moments of joy and light whenever you can. This small act may be just what you need to begin living with more freedom and compassion.
7. Practice Distraction Techniques
Practicing distraction techniques in addiction recovery can represent one of the fundamental elements in maintaining sobriety. Distraction can mean anything from finding a new hobby to occupy your time, to taking part in recovery activities such as attending meetings or engaging in individual therapy sessions. Doing any kind of activity with focus and consistency can help fight off temptation and keep your mind occupied by something other than drinking or using drugs.
Moreover, connecting with others who have faced similar struggles and hearing their stories can be inspiring, serve as an example of things you could try, and offer camaraderie which is essential to staying on the path of recovery even during difficult times. Ultimately, activities that are engaging and meaningful are essential components for learning how to effectively practice distraction techniques to stay sober.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy at Burning Tree Ranch
With the guidance of our qualified DBT therapists, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy at Burning Tree Ranch can offer hope and a new outlook on life for those struggling with chronic relapse.
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Gmail have 1 Billion monthly active users . It’s has been around 13 years when Google started Gmail on April 1st, 2004. Gmail was unreliable those days and Google itself was not expecting millions of users to register on it so they haven’t even made any office for Gmail. Skeptics didn’t even leave the Google mails, questioned its privacy and considered it cannot be trusted over the private user information. Moreover, the release was suspected to be an April fool’s joke as PigeonRank was but anyhow it turned out to be one of the most widely used website across the globe and started earning money with a great speed. But have you ever imagined how Gmail makes money?
Google mail extensions include Google+, Google Drive, YouTube, Google Calendar, Google Buzz and Google Hangouts. Just to make sure the daily clearance of junk and refine the data maintaining the privacy, Google need billions and you make sure to never disappoint it. Yes, the users of Google are the biggest revenue making product of its. The more ‘Googling’ you do, the more money the organization makes. About 96% of its earning comes from AdSense and AdWords, which means earning out Google’s part is all about advertisement and advertisement only.
This is the same concept that goes with Google mails. Gmail makes money from Adsense only, getting paid for each advertisement it sets. Gmail’s advertisements are charged into ways which are “Per 1000 Impression” basis and on “Per Click” basis.
There are various sections of advertisements such as insurance, product, finance, mortgages and so on which pays a lot to get advertised. Completely supported by its advertisement, a Google mail generates huge revenue as we have discussed above. The accurate amount isn’t shared with the users and won’t be there anytime soon. By web developers, Gmail is said to be a prominent use of Ajax and has the capacity to send and receive data of 25 MB approximately in the highest possible speed. Speaking of the achievements here, Google mail application was the first one to reach 1 billion downloads on Google play store.
Merging the three i.e. Google mail, Google Drive and Google+ there is 15 GB free space provided to the users to keep their photos, videos, and emails safe which is extendable if brought. The features of the web-based free electronic mail sending and receiving facility includes Gmail Tests where you can test and review the new features which would be added in the coming updates. Hangouts enabled video calling and even faster chatting using the chatbox and the Google+ enabled the users a type of social networking to connect and share the personal data with friend and foes. The Gmail search that most of us have already used makes it way easier for the users to search the instantly required chat or document.
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IMA Financial reorganizes senior leadershipPosted On: Apr. 6, 2023 2:16 PM CST
IMA Financial Group Inc. on Thursday announced several senior leadership changes and reorganized its retail brokerage operations.
The Denver-based brokerage, which has expanded significantly through acquisitions since its recapitalization in 2020, named Dave Eckroth chief operating officer, Patrick Lanning president of property/casualty, and Jacqueline Roth president of employee benefits.
Previously, Mr. Eckroth was president, retail partnerships, and CEO of Parker, Smith & Feek, which IMA bought in 2021. Mr. Lanning was president, retail specialties and services, and IMA’s Kansas City market leader. Ms. Roth was the brokerage’s California market director of employee benefits and executive vice president, employee benefits, at Bolton & Co., which IMA also bought in 2021.
“This new leadership structure will allow our teams to share resources and best practices seamlessly and cohesively,” CEO Robert Cohen said in a statement.
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Summer is winding down, and you know what that means: school is right around the corner. Get ready for your best semester yet with these bookish notebooks for bibliophiles who like to write as much as they like to read.
Growing up, no matter how much I dreaded the end of summer, I always looked forward to getting back-to-school supplies. The brand new mechanical pencils with grips and the bright colored gel pens in a variety of milky, metallic, and plain, the Lisa Frank folders and matching pencil case and blank Five Star notebooks just waiting to be written in — each new back-to-school item made me more and more excited for classes to start again.
Yes, I was that kid, and now, I'm still that adult. I may not need school supplies anymore, and I may have (almost) outgrown my affinity for unicorns, rainbows, and brightly colored tigers, I still look for any excuse I can find to buy a new notebook. There's just something about cracking open a fresh journal to find page after page just waiting to be filled that makes the bookworm in me swoon.
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These just melt in your mouth, but you'll need to let them cool a bit before eating.
Potatoes Olive Oil Garlic Salt Pepper Maple Balsamic Dressing Bacon Scallion Parsley
What can you do with the leftover balsamic dressing?
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Should you let the potatoes cool before adding the dressing?
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Roasted Potato Salad
– Once you try this roasted version of potato salad, it will become your FAVORITE
ROASTED POTATO SALAD
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Forever Midnight is a flirty, fruity scent that will have you ready to ring in the new year! If you love our Citrus Bliss you'll love this one too.
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Grateful Dead Dad Shirt - Heather Grey Mens Tee T-Shirt
Grateful Dead Dad Shirt - Heather Grey Mens Tee
A great Father's Day present for any Dead Head Dad
Comment: perfect shirt for the Dad-to-be. My friend had one when his son was born and wore it when he took that fine son to his very own first FURTHUR show SEVENTEEN YEARS LATER!!! so I got one for my husbands son in hopes he might do the same with his own baby girl someday.
Comment: I ordered this shirt for my husband only 6 days before his birthday. To my surprise it was delivered two days before and when I surprised him with it he was over the top. His love for the grateful dead his made an awesome impression on our two sons as well. This shirt is amazing it shows the love of the band and our boys.
Location: King, NC
Comment: This was a gift I sent my brother for Fathers Day. A 50 yr old Dead Head since his high school years. He loved the gift and wore it with a smile on Farhers Day. He was approached by strangers in the Philly airport that evening saying what a cool shirt it is. As the father of 2 great children and a Dead fan it made the perfect gift.
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Have a blast at these 10 beautiful destinations this summer
Nobody can resist a beach vacation. You get to make doing-nothing sound like fun, exciting, and spiritual cleansing. Spending a day at the beach is not only a favorite summer pastime, but also a chance to exit the digital realm and reconnect with the rhythm of the nature.
Luckily, U.S. is known for its long and diverse coastlines. If you are hoping to hit the beach and avoid the crowds this summer, you are in the right place. There are long stretches of untouched sand in the U.S. accessible to all but without the crowds. A calm day by the water is no more a fantasy.
Along the U.S. coastline, and even in the Great Lakes, you're sure to find a secluded beach somewhere that's a hidden gem ready for unveiling. From the Outer Banks of North Carolina, to just beyond the redwood trees of California, and past the busy shorelines of Long Island, secluded beaches aren't so hard to find after all.
Second Beach, Washington
It’s named “second” but listed number one here because it offers the best camping spot where the lush greens meet the calm waters. The trail there is not long but may be strewn with fallen trees and driftwood. Once you make it there, you will not be sorry.
Dry Tortugas, Florida
Dry Tortugas National Park is by far one of the country's least visited national parks. The beach is only accessible by boat or plane, but the difficult commute makes it all the more appealing. It’s a haven for gorgeously pristine, turquoise waters, and white sands. Sited 70 miles off the shore of Key West, it’s home to the historic Fort Jefferson.
Assateague Island, Maryland
Assateague Island is a nature sanctuary abound with sand and greenery. It’s home to many wild horses that are free to roam the land. Going to Wild Beach is a bit of a trek, where can only access by foot or boat, sunbathing in this stunning spot makes it totally worth it. You may catch a glimpse of the wild horse too.
Pa’ako Cove, Hawaii
Pa'ako is also known as the "Secret Cove" on Maui. In order to get to it, you have to pass through a lava-rock wall located in a residential area, which can be a bit of a challenge. Once you do get there, you’ll be awestruck by its heavenly view. This area is also highly popular for weddings, and it's pretty easy to see why.
South Manitou Island, Michigan
Lake Michigan is so expansive that you can't even see to the other side. So, standing on the coastline feels a lot like being on the ocean shore. On South Manitou Island, which is only accessible by ferry, you can get a sandy beach experience, plus lots of lighthouse photos, without other tourists getting in the way.
Carova Beach, North Carolina
You won't find many paved roads on this part of the Outer Banks, which makes this beach feel like you're truly on the verge of the world. However, you will have to drive on some sand dunes before you can relax and sunbathe all day, so be sure to bring your four wheel drive.
Orient Beach State Park, New York
Take a break from the crowds on those other Long Island and city beaches, and head to North Fork in Suffolk County instead. You can bike, kayak, or just have a family cookout without tons of intruders. The beach is pretty small, but it won't feel small when you think about being in close quarters with other people on Jones Beach.
Enderts Beach, California
The staggering trees of Redwood National Park tend to overwhelm this part of California, but if you're able to take the hike in order to get to the coastline, you'll find tons of sand and wildflower-covered bluffs. Lay out in the sand or swim in a tide pool to cool yourself off.
Roque Bluffs, Maine
Away from the busy, lobster-catching harbors to the south, you'll find one of the most secluded beaches in the U.S. But just because it's secluded doesn't mean it's not outfitted for visitors. The pebble beach along Englishman Bay has picnic tables, children's play areas, and plenty of grills for cookouts, too.
Cumberland Island, Georgia
Grab a ferry and enjoy 17 miles of pure, isolated bliss. You can sit on the sand dunes watching wild horses roaming or explore old Spanish mission ruins and 19th-century homes. Or, just relax by the surf. It's paradise for a beach goer who just wants to connect with nature.
These are the top 10 most scenic and least visited beaches in the country where you can sunbath without any bother. Sunbathing is fun and full of health benefits. However, drinking plenty of water is the key to do it properly. So no matter where you are heading, remember to take the newest BUZIO 64oz water bottle with you. Featuring a straw lid directly twisting into the bottle, it’s not only neat on the look, but also sanitary and easy to use, cracking the dilemma of having to drink from an exposed surface. Savoring refreshing icy water while taking in the most breathtaking views will make you feel like you truly are in heaven.
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And in response, Beyoncé (who's originally from Texas) posted this silent, black and white video of the Texan flag waving while the names of the slain officers flash on the screen.
After her Black Panthers-themed performance at this year's Super Bowl, Beyoncé was accused by some conservatives of spreading an anti-police message.
She captioned Saturday's Instagram post: "Rest in peace to the officers whose lives were senselessly taken yesterday in Dallas. I am praying for a full recovery of the seven others injured. No violence will create peace. Every human life is valuable. We must be the solution. Every human being has the right to gather in peaceful protest without suffering more unnecessary violence. To effect change we must show love in the face of hate and peace in the face of violence."
And her fans seem to agree with her:
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A British man, who Elon Musk called a “pedo” on Twitter, has retained legal counsel and is “preparing a civil complaint for libel” against the Tesla CEO, according to a letter viewed by BuzzFeed News. The letter appears to contradict a claim Musk made on Twitter on Tuesday that he had yet to see any legal repercussions from his allegations, and deepens the problems for the already embattled technology billionaire.
A lawyer for Vernon Unsworth, a UK citizen who was instrumental in the rescue of 12 children trapped in a cave in Thailand, sent Musk a letter earlier this month notifying him of a possible lawsuit, after the Tesla chief’s outburst against his client in July. Musk previously made the allegations against Unsworth without any evidence, before issuing an apology and deleting the offending tweets.
On Tuesday, the Tesla and SpaceX founder reignited the controversy on the social network by suggesting that Unsworth’s lack of legal action against him constituted something suspicious and that his original allegation of pedophilia should be investigated. BuzzFeed News, however, confirmed that Unsworth retained legal representation and sent Musk a letter dated Aug. 6 detailing a possible lawsuit for the “false and defamatory statements.”
“You published through three different tweets to your twenty-two million followers that Mr. Unsworth engages in the sexual exploitation of Thai children, and you did so at a time when he was working to save the lives of twelve Thai children,” writes Unsworth’s lawyer L. Lin Wood, an Atlanta-based defamation expert. “You did so without any basis. According to a subsequent Twitter post, you did so out of anger.”
The possible lawsuit highlights the dangers that Musk could face for his increasingly erratic behavior on Twitter, which has landed him in hot water on multiple occasions in 2018. Earlier this month, Musk unexpectedly tweeted that he was exploring the possibility of taking Tesla private and that he had “funding secured” to do so, igniting a public market frenzy. The bid ultimately went nowhere, and the Securities and Exchange Commission is now reportedly investigating Musk and Tesla over the bizarre sequence of events.
When contacted over email by BuzzFeed News, Musk did not address the legal letter he received.
“Have you actually done any research at all?” he wrote. “For example, you incorrectly state that he is a diver, which shows that you know essentially nothing and have not even bothered to research basic facts.”
BuzzFeed News confirmed with a source familiar with Unsworth that the cave rescuer has diving experience and maintains all the necessary diving equipment.
A Tesla spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A representative for Wood also did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Unsworth did not respond to BuzzFeed News’ request for comment. Reached by Sky News on Wednesday, he told the British news outlet “it’s all being dealt with, that’s all I can say.”
Musk’s spat with Unsworth began last month, after the British diver and spelunker dismissed Musk’s attempt to build a submarine to rescue Thai boys trapped in an underwater cave as a publicity stunt in an interview. Following that, Musk took to Twitter to suggest that Unsworth was in Thailand to engage in the sexual exploitation of minors and then directly called him a “pedo guy.” In a third tweet, he told another Twitter user that he’d “bet a signed dollar it’s true.” All three of those tweets were eventually deleted, with Musk tweeting out an apology in July stating “his actions against me do not justify my actions against him.”
In interviews with other outlets, Unsworth was not clear if he would pursue action against Musk. His lawyer’s letter from earlier this month is the clearest indication that he is seriously considering a lawsuit if Musk does not move to “see the public record corrected.”
It’s unclear if Musk has seen the letter, which was sent to his Los Angeles home, but on Tuesday he wrote in an argument with another Twitter user that it was odd that Unsworth had not sued him yet, suggesting that the British man would have done so if there was an allegation worthing pursuing.
“You don’t think it’s strange he hasn’t sued me?” he wrote. “He was offered free legal services.”
“Did you investigate at all?” Musk continued in another tweet, asking the other Twitter user if he’d taken the time to investigate the previous, groundless allegations that he had made against Unsworth. “I’m guessing answer is no. Why?”
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Cairncross & Hempelmann Welcomes Henry Avery
Cairncross & Hempelmann is pleased to announce the addition of attorney Henry Avery to the firm. “We are excited to welcome Henry to our dynamic team and are looking forward to incorporating his experience and unique skillset into our Litigation practice group,” said Matt B. Hanna, Managing Partner of Cairncross & Hempelmann. Henry joins the firm as part of a strategic growth plan that has a key focus on providing highly-integrated, relationship-based services.
Henry’s practice focuses on representing corporate and individual clients in state and federal courts in all stages of litigation and alternative dispute resolution.. His experiences at small firms in Seattle included representation of consumers, tribal governments, employees, unions, and small businesses in complex and class action litigation, including in antitrust, mass torts, wage and hour, and consumer protection matters in state and federal courts throughout the United States.. Henry earned his J.D. from the New York University School of Law in 2018. | <urn:uuid:2819e0eb-2756-4bcf-b209-d8903c48717b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.cairncross.com/blog/ch-news/cairncross-hempelmann-welcomes-henry-avery/ | 2023-09-26T05:06:55Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.951549 | 215 |
PCC that Cales de Llierca manufactures and distributes with brand name CALPREC PA is used and appreciated in the paint manufacturing industry due to its pigment dispersion features, thus to reduce dosages and cost in finished formulations. In paint, precipitated calcium carbonate, is the main pigment extender used to reduce the Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) dosages, which is higher in cost, and also to provide opacity and brightness.
The high whiteness level and ideal dispersion features of PCC precipitated calcium carbonate improves manufacturing process of paints. Precipitated calcium carbonate acts as an opacity agent which improves brightness and gloss characteristic in paints. Precipitated calcium carbonate also works as rust inhibitor. In addition to all this features, it reduces the cost of the finished products. | <urn:uuid:04c8ec46-a493-4181-94b0-dbc2a3092292> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.calesdellierca.com/uses-pcc-paint-industry/ | 2023-09-26T05:46:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.941671 | 165 |
During the night just before Hannukah, I received a dream that greatly disturbed me for many days. I witnessed a flying mace coming over England from the southern coast. It burned with a strange fire and I was terrified by its sight. It advanced across the nation with absolute authority and no one could escape its reach or run from its path. I understood the mace was like one of a monarch to represent their sovereignty in the courts and government of the nation. But this mace was not like any earthly instrument, for it had no staff by which it might be held, and I marvelled at what I saw and looked for the staff, but it could not be found, and the Word of the Lord came to the United Kingdom saying, “’Not by might, nor by power, but by My Spirit says the Lord.’ When the glory and government of the Lord comes it will not be held by any human hand. My Sovereignty is not a matter for any human court to determine. No political affiliation will order my steps or my decrees, for I Am the Lord who has created from one man all nations to dwell on the face of the earth, and I have determined their pre-appointed times and their boundaries (Acts 17:26). If you sanction laws of which I do not approve or build on a foundation other than my Word, will you not also reap the wages of wickedness and corruption? If you will not honour me should I then honour you? If you choose a path that I did not choose, will you then expect My blessing? You say, ‘See what our ingenuity has procured, look what our hands have produced!’ But do you not also see the scales by which you have been weighed, and the rod by which you have been measured? Tell me this: Who is righteous among you? Who is without sin that he may stand before me? If I should strike the nation would you then draw near? Will you not turn to me even now that judgement approaches?”
And I searched once more for the staff of God throughout the land but did not find it. And I was greatly sorrowful and asked the Lord, “Is there no one worthy who may stand in the gap for this nation? Is there no one worthy to hold your staff in their hand, as did Moses and Aaron that they might intercede for the people?” And I wept over our iniquity and sin as a nation. I asked the Lord, “How then shall we be saved since no one is righteous before you Sovereign Lord?” Then I heard a voice say, “There is one who is worthy, who holds the seven stars in His hand, He is the Alpha and Omega and from His mouth proceeds a sharp two-edged sword with which to strike the nations, but do not be afraid, for He has stood before His Father to intercede on your behalf.“
“Now listen and know the mystery of the flying mace that you saw: A purging has been decreed for your nation, and a refiners fire will go out from the Lord. These things must come, yet because of the prayers of the saints, in judgement there will be mercy. Blows that wound will cleanse away evil, as do stripes the inner depths of the heart. (Proverbs 20:30).” Hear the word of the Lord: “What would you prefer? Should I turn my face away from a nation I brought forth, or from a people I have loved? Should I release you from the vows you made to me at the altar or the covenant that binds us together? Would you prefer the flattery of the prophets I did not send or the warning from a friend? (Prov 27:5,6) Return to Me,” says the LORD of hosts, “and I will return to you. (Zechariah 1:3) Repent and I will restore health to you and heal your wounds.”(Jer 30:17)
Then I cried out unto the Lord, “O Sovereign Lord, You are just and true in all your ways. Let it be as you have decreed, only do not harden the hearts of those who govern over us as you did Pharaoh so that he did not relent or let your people go, but turn their hearts in humility and repentance towards you that they may seek your counsel and honour your name in this land. Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy and your unfailing love (Micah 7:18-19) Therefore Sovereign Lord we confess our unfaithfulness and idolatry before you, our waywardness and backsliding, our betrayal towards Israel and our failure to uphold your laws in our land. Merciful God, as we repent of all our sins, sins of commission and sins of omission we ask for your forgiveness. Have compassion on us once more and tread our sins underfoot and hurl all our iniquities into the depths of the sea”
After this I saw the bride hidden away in the shadows with her head in her hands bowed to the ground and she was interceding on behalf of the nation. Her humility and repentance was like the beauty of holiness and the aroma of myrrh filled the air around her. And I heard her recite these words “O LORD those who trouble me have increased! There are many who rise up against me. Many say to me there is no help in your God. But You, O LORD, are a shield about me, You are My glory and the lifter of my head. When I cried unto You, You heard me from Your holy hill.” (Psalms 3:1-4) Then the Bride lifted her face towards the Lord, and a voice proclaimed: “Three horns of oil for the Bride!” I enquired of the Lord about the oil, and He said to me “There is a supply of oil preserved for my Bride, and three anointings shall be given. Through her I will restore the prophetic office in this land and anoint her to wear the prophet’s mantle. Through her I will restore the priesthood in this land and anoint her to stand before me on behalf of the people, and with the same anointing I have received as King, I will anoint her as a royal diadem and crown of glory in my hand.”
Once the Bride was anointed to wear the prophet’s mantle she was given a flask of oil and a shofar with which to fulfil the prophetic office in the nation. And she blew the shofar as one with great authority to herald the coming day of the Lord and its sound could be heard over the land and across the sea to many other nations, and to all those that responded to the call a measure of oil was given but the flask of oil never ran out.
Once the Bride was anointed to restore the priesthood, she was entrusted with a long staff, and I understood why I had not seen the staff before with the mace. Though I had searched for it, I did not find it, because no human hand could hold it, but the Bride could hold the staff, because she had been anointed, and because she was radiant with the glory of the Lord. In her was no guile or impurity, but her garments had been sprinkled with the anointing oil, and with the blood of the Lamb. (Ex 29:21) And she arose to a new song, and danced upon the land to a new rhythm, like nothing that had ever been heard before in the nation. Not reminiscent of human design, but of God, from above, but now planted upon the earth. And the Bride placed the staff she had been given upon the land and it blossomed with fragrant myrtle blooms and its branches spread out across the nation, so that many could come under its shade. And I remembered the Word of the Lord through Isaiah which says “My Word shall not return to me empty, but it shall accomplish that which I purpose, and shall succeed in the thing for which I sent it. “For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands. Instead of the thorn shall come up the cypress; instead of the brier shall come up the myrtle; and it shall make a name for the LORD, an everlasting sign that shall not be cut off.”(Isaiah 55:11-13) | <urn:uuid:75df9032-0770-4ff0-ab1c-5adae8ecda15> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.call2come.org/prophecy/the-anointing-of-the-bride-prophecy-for-the-uk/ | 2023-09-26T04:42:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.972629 | 1,811 |
The brand and ad agency’s winning campaign was selected among nearly 90 entries.
Maltesers will be given £1 million in free media by Channel 4, including an exclusive launch spot during coverage of this year’s Paralympic Games opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on 7 September.
Channel 4 launched the Superhumans Wanted competition for advertisers as part of the broadcaster’s Year of Disability.
Justin Tomlinson, the minister for disabled people, congratulated the winners and said: "We want to change attitudes towards disabled people for good and to do that we need everyone to get involved: Channel 4 should be commended for recognising the crucial role of the media in creating a more inclusive society."
The other seven brands which made the final shortlist (and their ad agencies) were: Amazon (Lucky Generals); Barclays (Bartle Bogle Hegarty London); Dove (Ogilvy & Mather); H&M (Adam & Eve/DDB); Lloyds Bank (Adam & Eve/DDB); Lynx (TMW Unlimited); and Purdey’s (Iris Worldwide).
The judging panel, chaired by Jonathan Allan, the sales director at Channel 4, included: Tim Lefroy, chief executive, Advertising Association; Claire Beale, global editor-in-chief, Campaign; Tom Knox, president, IPA; Mike Hughes, director general, ISBA; Chris Bovill and John Allison, heads of 4Creative; and Dan Brooke, the chief marketing and communications Officer, Channel 4.
Allan said the "massive response" and quality of entries surpassed the broadcaster’s expectations. He added: "Having seen some absolutely brilliant scripts as part of this competition, we would like to work with all the shortlisted brands who want to make their ads to help get as many of these rich ideas onto TV as possible to improve disability representation in commercial airtime." | <urn:uuid:ce8179d2-705e-408b-a5cf-017e9fcb54d6> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.campaignlive.com/article/maltesers-amv-bbdo-win-channel-4s-1m-superhumans-prize/1398500?utm_source=website&utm_medium=social | 2023-09-26T05:55:51Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.940972 | 399 |
A typical village in the Basque Country, Bidart is open to the Atlantic. It is one of the most popular seaside resorts on the Basque coast. Here, the beautiful beaches are bordered by green cliffs, small paradises for seaside activities. With its traditional side, the village of Bidart has the typical features of Basque villages. Among other things, it is home to a cultural heritage worthy of interest. Only 23 km from this paradise, camping Ametza opens its doors for you for a camping holiday near Bidart. Located in Hendaye, facing its fine sandy beach, Camping Ametza is a 4-star outdoor hotel open to families, friends and couples on holiday on the Basque coast. It enjoys a privileged location between the sea and the mountains, close to Bidart to guarantee the success of your stay camping in the Basque Country.
Camping Ametza **** is nestled in a peaceful and green area 900 m from the beaches of Hendaye. It is an ideal place to rest and relax throughout your stay on the Basque coast. Holidaymakers will enjoy great comfort in the accommodation offered within the campsite. Indeed, the camping holiday rentals of Ametza are perfectly equipped to fully enjoy your holidays. The campsite offers for example to rent a comfortable mobile home near Bidart. The mobile homes for rent can accommodate 2 to 6 people. They are also equipped with all the necessary equipment to enhance your stay. Some models have covered terraces to provide even more comfort to tenants. From the mobile homes for rent in the campsite Ametza, you can admire the mountains of the Pyrenees.
If you want to stay in a chalet during your camping stay near Bidart, camping Ametza offers its chalets for rent. They will be perfect for large families or groups of friends looking for quality accommodation offering comfort and space. Cottages for rent at Ametza campsite accommodate up to 6 people. They even include an outdoor terrace for your moments of relaxation or just to enjoy the gentle rays of sun. You will have the choice between two or three bedroom cottage rentals during your choice. Many infrastructures are proposed, the heated swimming pool, the play area for child, the inflatable space …
Unusual accommodation is also available at the campsite Ametza ****. This is the coco sweet, a rental between the tent and the mobile home. It can accommodate up to 4 people and offers comfort. On the other hand, the tenants will use the common toilets. Original and atypical, the rental of sweet coconut is another way of living the campsite. To simplify your stay on the Basque coast, Camping Ametza has a grocery store and an on-site bar and restaurant. All the campers will be able to find the products of daily consumption within the campsite.
Traditional camping enthusiasts will be able to rent a camping-caravanning pitch in the Ametza campsite just a few steps from Bidart. You will stay in your tent, camper or caravan on a shady, semi-shaded or sunny, spacious, surrounded by greenery. All conditions are right for a good holiday at the beach in Hendaye. You will also have access to many quality services. You will have the opportunity to install your tent or park your camper and caravan in Hendaye, near Bidart, and the gates of Spain.
Are you planning your vacations in the Basque Country and looking for a cheap campsite near Bidart, to devote your budget to your surfing lessons and visits? The 4 star Ametza campsite offers you to stay by the beach in a mobile home at a low price. With a choice of models including one-bedroom models for duos, but also two or three bedrooms for families and groups of friends, everyone will find the rental adapted to his or her expectations. Are you looking for a cheap campsite on the Basque coast near Bidart with a swimming pool and located near the beaches? The Ametza campsite is made for you: you can rent a top-of-the-range mobile home, a simple chalet, or an unusual natural accommodation for even more savings. The price of your rental includes all the animations of the campsite and the access to its high quality equipment, especially its heated swimming pool. Consult our rates to find promotions and save from 10 to 20% on your vacations at the campsite near Bidart! | <urn:uuid:790a8a3d-4930-4e50-baab-3f346816588e> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.camping-ametza.com/en/campsite-basque-country/bidart/ | 2023-09-26T04:46:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.956184 | 961 |
I have supported individuals and families since 2009 who have struggled with mental health needs, addiction and trauma.
After my own transition into motherhood, it became my passion to help other new parents and families struggling with prenatal and postpartum issues.
- Postpartum Depression
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- Marital Conflict in the postpartum period
I can support you through the delicate prenatal and postpartum period as you and your family navigate one of the most transformative times of life.
I received my Master of Social Work from Wilfrid Laurier University in 2009 after completing my Bachelor of Arts in History and Anthropology. I am trained in EMDR and take a client-centered, trauma informed approach. I completed the maternal Mental Health Certificate Training through Postpartum Support International in 2018. | <urn:uuid:e2a827b5-d59e-4835-a8b2-d36851b12f20> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.canadianemdr.com/clinician/rebecca-johnston | 2023-09-26T04:57:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.91392 | 224 |
Important Tryout Meeting on Tuesday, November 19th
Updated: Nov 13, 2019
There will be an important meeting for all players who plan on trying out for the the 2019-2020 CHS Boys Ice Hockey teams on Tuesday, November 19th in the CHS Cafeteria at 2:45 PM.
Before this meeting, we need parents and players to complete the following two items:
** PLAYERS, be sure to complete this Google form for the coaching staff. Double check for errors in spelling and email addresses. Every year, players mistype or misspell something in an email address and players/parents miss out on important information. Don't let that be you!
** PARENTS, you need to officially register your child for tryouts through the CHS Athletics Department. Click here to get to the registration page. If your child is not registered before Sunday, November 24th, he will not be able to tryout on Day 1 the following week. | <urn:uuid:4f4712a4-4d57-4e5b-9219-5e4aef9655eb> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.cantonhighschoolhockey.com/post/it-s-time-to-sign-up-for-tryouts | 2023-09-26T05:48:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.933618 | 196 |
Regular meeting of the CCBDD
6:00 PM, Tuesday, July 9th, 2013
County Administrative Building, Downstairs, Jackson, MO
CALL TO ORDER
New Member introduction
Executive Committee Election
DISCUSSION SUBJECTS –
Apprecation & Thank you
Partnership for Hope
By-Laws proposed changes
NEXT BOARD MEETING – TUESDAY, August 13th, 2013
If at any scheduled meeting a quorum is not present, the tentative agenda will be suspended and the meeting continued as a working meeting without any motions being considered.
The CCBDD may, as part of a regular or special meeting, hold a closed session to discuss legal actions or litigation, leasing, purchasing, or sale of real estate, hiring, firing, disciplining or promoting of personnel. Authority Section 610.021, Revised Statutes of Missouri, as amended.
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Education Law 2-d and Data Security and Privacy
New York State Education Law 2-d gives you the right to information about how Capital Region BOCES safeguards student and employee data.
If at any time we learn that student and/or teacher/principal data has been compromised, parents and guardians will be notified, and the data breach will be reported to the New York State Education Department.
A breach is defined as the unauthorized acquisition, access, use, or disclosure of student personally identifiable information (PII) and/or teacher or principal PII by or to a person not authorized to acquire, access, use, or receive the student and/or teacher or principal PII.
Individuals who have concerns or wish to file a complaint about a possible breach or improper disclosure of data may do so using the form below.
Questions about data privacy and security? Contact Data Protection Officer KellyRose Yaeger at email@example.com or 518-862-5239.
Submit an Unauthorized Disclosure/Breach Complaint Form
Please use the following form to file a complaint about a possible breach or improper disclosure of data using this online form. This form is designed for use by Capital Region BOCES parents, eligible students (at least 18 years of age or older), principals, teachers, and other employees.
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Note: Our next report will circulate in September, after the summer break.
Amid the global food crisis, the Russian Federation (Russia) and Ukraine reached an agreement that was signed in Turkey to allow Ukraine’s grains to ship to global markets; Ukraine awaits sign from the United Nations (UN) that ship passage is guaranteed for the shipments. Just ahead of the agreement, the European Union (EU) approved another sanctions package against Russia. The United States (US) Government expanded agricultural (e.g., fertilizer, etc.) and medical authorizations in a Russia-related General license; released a related fact sheet.
Meanwhile, the US Congress, after months of delays, finally approved a bill at the end of July that provides funding to boost domestic production of semiconductor chips and invest in science and technology innovation. The United Kingdom (UK) inked its second state-level trade arrangement with a US state; the European Parliament voted on the Foreign Subsidies compromise proposal. In addition, the EU launched a new infringement proceeding against the UK in regards to Northern Ireland.
- Ukraine and Russia, and transatlantic responses;
- Other notable US, UK, and EU developments;
- A brief UK-EU trade deal update; and
- Some WTO updates.
On 14 July, the US Department of Treasury released a fact sheet that clarifies agricultural commodities (including fertilizer), agricultural equipment, or medicine relating to Russia are not the target of US sanctions. Treasury also took action to expand broadly the agricultural and medical authorizations in Russia-related General License (GL) 6B, including now covering transactions related to agricultural equipment.
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) summoned Russian Ambassador Andrey Kelin to express the UK Government’s deep concern at reports of the death of British national Paul Urey in captivity in the non-government controlled areas of Ukraine on 15 July. Separately, on 19 July, the UK Government released guidance on imports from Russia and Belarus requiring additional duties and terms of exemption.
On 21 July, the Council of the EU endorsed the next iteration of EU sanctions against Russia. The new package of sanctions includes prohibitions for purchasing, importing or transferring, either directly or indirectly, gold (including jewelry); it also reinforces dual use and advanced technology export controls. The package lists additional individuals and entities, while it strengthens the reporting requirements for EU asset freezes – including by introducing a prior authorization scheme for deposits in the EU. Similarly, the new package extends the “exemption from the prohibition to engage in transactions with certain state-owned entities as regards transactions for agricultural products and the transport of oil to third countries.” The press release related to the adoption of the sanctions further clarified: “None of the measures adopted today or earlier in view of Russia’s actions destabilising the situation in Ukraine target in any way the trade in agricultural and food products, including wheat and fertilisers, between third countries and Russia.”
Meanwhile, the European Commission published guidance to Member States on 13 July that addresses the EU approach on the transit of goods from Russia. This guidance confirms that the transit of sanctioned goods by road with Russian operators remains prohibited under the EU adopted sanctions. As such, Member States need to institute effective controls to ensure this prohibition is upheld.
On 26 July, the UK expanded prohibitions on the export, making available and supply or delivery of energy-related goods (as well as prohibitions on the provision of related technical assistance, financial services, funds, and brokering services). This includes prohibitions on the import, acquisition and supply or delivery of:
- oil and oil products (note these provisions come into force on 31 December 2022); and coal and coal products (note these provisions come into force on 10 August 2022) that originate in or are consigned from Russia (as well as prohibitions on the provision of related technical assistance, financial services, funds, and brokering services); and
- gold originating in Russia (as well as prohibitions on the provision of related technical assistance, financial services, funds, and brokering services).
Furthermore, UK prohibitions on the provision of Professional and Business Services directly or indirectly to a person connected with Russia. Also on 26 July, the UK Government sanctioned Vitaly Khotsenko and Vladislav Kuznetsov, the proclaimed Prime Minister and First Deputy Chairman of the ‘Donetsk and Luhansk People’s Republics’, for undermining Ukrainian territorial integrity.
On 20 July, the Group of Creditors of Ukraine issued a statement noting as group of official bilateral creditors of Ukraine that they “intend to provide a coordinated suspension of debt service due by Ukraine from August 1st, 2022 until end-2023, with the possibility of an additional year, on our claims and consistent with the national laws of the creditor countries.” The statement further urged, “We also strongly encourage all other official bilateral creditors to swiftly reach agreement with Ukraine on a debt service suspension.”
After five months of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the two sides struck a deal brokered by the UN last week that will allow Ukraine’s wheat, barley, corn and sunflower oil to ship to global markets over the next 120 days. Implementation of the deal has been cautious. On 29 July, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited a Black Sea port, as crews prepared terminals to export the country’s grain to Africa, the Middle East and Asia – regions facing food shortages and, in some cases, famine. Reports indicate Ukraine is awaiting word from the UN on a guarantee of safe corridors for the ships navigating the waters.
On July 27, the US Department of Commerce reported the US economy contracted at a 0.9 percent annual pace for the second quarter this year, following the 1.6 percent drop in the first quarter. Consecutive quarters of falling Gross Domestic Product (GDP) constitute one informal, though not definitive, indicator of a recession.
Also on Wednesday, the Federal Reserve (the Fed) raised its benchmark rate another three-quarters of a point for a second straight time in its push to address the high inflation rate. Fed Chair Jerome Powell and many economists have said that while the economy is showing some weakening, they doubt it is in recession. They point to a still-robust labor market, with 11 million job openings and the low 3.6 percent unemployment rate, which they argue suggests a recession is not here yet. Meanwhile, the July Jobs report is due out next Friday.
This week, the US Senate approved the “CHIPS-plus” bill on 26 July, a measure that funds the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors in America Act (CHIPS Act) and includes other technology-focused provisions and funding for increased spending on research and development. The bill is a slimmed-down version of the Senate’s US Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) and the House’s America COMPETES Act. The US House of Representatives followed suit on Thursday, advancing the “CHIPS-plus” bill to US President Joe Biden’s desk.
Prior to the bill’s passage, US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo welcomed reports that Samsung could invest as much as $200 billion in US chipmaking over the next decade. During a virtual meeting with President Biden on 26 July, SK Group CEO and Chairman Tae-won Chey announced the company would be investing $22 billion in new investment in the United States in semiconductors, EV batteries and biotechnology.
On 29 July, the US Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), as part of a joint action with the US Department of Justice, sanctioned two individuals and four entities “that support the Kremlin’s global malign influence operations and election interference activities.” Also on Friday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed he spoke with Foreign Minister Lavrov about a proposal to swap imprisoned Americans Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.
On 20 July, the White House announced at the Corporate Council for Africa’s US-Africa Business Summit in Morocco that President Biden would host African leaders at a US-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C., from 13-15 December. This week, the Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) announced Ambassador Katherine Tai would host the annual AGOA Forum for sub-Saharan Africa trade ministers in Washington on 13 December.
Meanwhile, with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov visiting multiple African countries (Egypt, Ethiopia, Uganda) this week, the US has increased sending officials to the African continent. Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa Mike Hammer travelled to Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, and Ethiopia, from 24 July–1 August. US Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield will soon travel to Uganda and Ghana, from 4-6 August, “to discuss the U.S. and global response to the impact of Russia’s war against Ukraine on global food security, as well as other regional and bilateral priorities.” While in Ghana, Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield will also deliver a speech on the global food security crisis. As part of his next overseas trip, from 2-12 August, Secretary Blinken will visit South Africa, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, after stops in Cambodia and the Philippines.
On 14 July, the US and Kenya announced a new “Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership” to negotiate “high-standard commitments” in areas such as digital trade, agriculture, small and medium-sized businesses, standards, labor and the environment. The US and Kenya will start work within three months on a “detailed roadmap” for discussions on these topics.
The US Department of Commerce and Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) prepared the past few weeks for the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) ministerial meeting, which happened virtually on 26 July. Ahead of the ministerial, a draft joint statement on the trade pillar of IPEF was leaked. It reportedly outlined broad areas of focus on labor, the environment, digital economy and agriculture but did not outline specific “high-standard” commitments. The 14 IPEF participants are not obligated to sign up for all four pillars of the framework.
The US and EU invited stakeholders to participate in an event on 19 July to discuss transatlantic cooperation on export controls. The event highlighted progress made by the Export Control Working Group of the EU-US Trade and Technology Council (TTC). Officials from both sides have credited the working group for facilitating swift cooperation on export controls in response to the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Alan Estevez testified before Congress in July, where he confirmed the US Government is speaking with likeminded allies about negotiating a new export control regime aimed at addressing concerns associated with sensitive technologies (such as semiconductor chips) and the People’s Republic of China (China). The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) is also leading an interagency review of the prospect of a new approach.
Meanwhile, on 15 July, the US Treasury Department announced on 8 July, the United States notified Hungary of its termination of the Convention between the Government of the United States of America and the Government of the Hungarian People’s Republic for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income, which has been in force since 1979. Treasury noted that the termination would be effective on 8 January 2023. It added, “However, as specified in the Convention, with respect to taxes withheld at source, the Convention shall cease to have effect on January 1, 2024. In respect of other taxes, the Convention shall cease to have effect with respect to taxable periods beginning on or after January 1, 2024.”
Liz Truss, current Foreign Minister, and Rishi Sunak, former Finance Minister, are the final two in the race to succeed Boris Johnson as UK Prime Minister. Eight candidates made it through to the first round of voting on July 12, with the number gradually whittled down by Conservative lawmakers over five stages. The results of the final vote, which also falls to Conservative Party members, are set to be announced by 5 September, at the latest.
With the Biden Administration unwilling to pursue a free trade agreement with the UK, the British Government is increasingly shoring up its relationship with individual US states. On 20 July, the UK signed a trade arrangement with North Carolina, its second state-level deal after it inked a deal with Indiana in May. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) sets out five goals between the two parties, ranging from climate change (zero emissions) to investments in underdeveloped regions and government procurement. The UK is in talks with Oklahoma and South Carolina as the for similar trade arrangements.
On 21 July, UK and US participants held the sixth virtual meeting of the UK-US Financial Regulatory Working Group. A readout reflected the Working Group meeting focused on seven themes: (1) international and bilateral cooperation, (2) benchmark transition, (3) financial innovation, (4) sustainable finance, (5) non-bank financial intermediation, (6) operational resilience, and (7) cross-border regimes. The next Working Group meeting will occur later this year.
On 21 July, the UK and India signed a framework agreement to collaborate on healthcare workforce objectives. The two countries also signed two memorandum of understandings on: (1) the recognition of training and certification of Indian seafarers for service on United Kingdom and Red Ensign Group Flagged Vessels; and (2) mutual recognition of academic qualifications memorandum of understanding of academic qualifications.
The Czech Council Presidency started the interinstitutional negotiations on the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) with the European Parliament and the European Commission earlier in July. European Commissioner for Economy Paolo Gentiloni welcomed the broad consensus between the co-legislators after the first trilogue meeting. The negotiations will be continuing after the August summer break.
On 19 July, the EU and China officials met for the 9th EU-China High-Level Economic and Trade Dialogue. Executive Vice President and Trade Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis noted, “The EU and China are key trading partners. The importance of our economies comes with a responsibility to shape joint responses to global economic and trade challenges, such as disruptions in supply chains, global food insecurity, debt relief for the most vulnerable countries and reform of the World Trade Organization.” The next High Level Economic and Trade Dialogue will be held in 2023.
On 14 July, the European Parliament voted on the Foreign Subsidies compromise proposal, after the Council’s adoption a day prior, putting the file a step closer to final adoption, after the trilogue negotiation agreement. The text is expected to next go through another procedural step before a formal and final endorsement, which is anticipated to happen in November.
Meanwhile, the European Commission’s DG Trade proposed on 19 July to temporarily suspend tariffs on inputs used for the production of nitrogen fertilisers until the end of 2024, a move aimed at alleviating costs for EU fertiliser producers and EU farmers. The EU has also decided to reinstate anti-dumping duties on some flat-rolled aluminum goods from China, effective 9 July.
On 22 July, the European Commission launched a new set of infringement proceedings against the UK, alleging:
- Failure to comply with the applicable customs requirements, supervision requirements and risk controls on the movement of goods from Northern Ireland to Great Britain;
- Failure to notify the transposition of EU legislation laying down general EU rules on excise duties, which will become applicable from 13 February 2023;
- Failure to notify the transposition of EU rules on excise duties on alcohol and alcoholic beverages,which facilitate access for small and artisan producers to lower excise duty rates, among other provisions; and
- Failure to implement EU rules on Value Added Tax (VAT) for e-commerce, namely the Import One-Stop Shop.
The UK has now two months to respond to the European Commission on the above allegations. If the UK fails to respond, the EU could take further action. More information on the infringement proceedings is available here.
In other developments, the House of Lords’ European Affairs Committee prepared a report calling on the UK Government to resume negotiations with Brussels, seeking to find a solution for smoother post-Brexit trade relations between Northern Ireland and Great Britain. Given the political differences between the EU and the UK, the report stresses that both “urgently need to reset the unproductive and self-destructive cycle of claim and counter-claim on the protocol”.
World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala expressed optimism on 28 July that the deal reached in June at the WTO ministerial on global fisheries subsidies could enter into force in a year or less, if WTO members choose to move quickly. She argued that implementing the deal quickly – instead of the usual two or three-year process – is crucial for ocean sustainability. The deal reached last month includes disciplines on subsidies contributing to illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUI) fishing as well as on subsidies for overfished stocks. The agreement will enter into force after two-thirds of WTO members have deposited their articles of acceptance in Geneva.
Meanwhile, American lawmakers and businesses are increasingly advocating against the WTO possibly expanding the TRIPS waiver for COVID-19 vaccine to include COVID-19 diagnostics and therapeutics. At a WTO General Council meeting on 26 July, the US representative reportedly insisted that paragraph 8 of the TRIPS decision, which is a provision saying members must decide within six months whether to expand the scope to diagnostics and therapeutics, did not constitute a “mandate.” The US argued the provision is a deadline to hold a discussion, and not a mandate to act. Despite these arguments, the Biden Administration has declined to say where it stands on expanding the COVID-19 vaccine TRIPS waiver. | <urn:uuid:803ec168-71c0-410d-8bef-7531532cc6d4> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.capitalthinkingblog.com/2022/08/transatlantic-trade-us-and-europe-july-11-29-2022/ | 2023-09-26T06:02:31Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.936459 | 3,730 |
Concha y Toro Frontera Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2021
Save $3.00 (20%)
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Bright and intense, ruby red. On the nose, fresh and fruity, black plums and vanilla. Soft tannins on the palate, harmonic and with good aftertaste. Best served with red meats, cheeses, seasoned dishes and pastas with spicy sauces. | <urn:uuid:109dcbc2-c2f6-4ca8-9be4-24d14bec8e84> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.carlorussowine.com/products/13373081/concha-y-toro-frontera-cabernet-sauvignon-merlot-2021 | 2023-09-26T06:00:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.665081 | 132 |
The year is 1979. America is in a funk. And Pittsburgh was no exception.
Double-digit inflation, a near disaster at nearby Three Mile Island, and the decline of downtown businesses all placed over the city of Pittsburgh a cloud that grew darker than the smoke that rose from the Homestead Works 25 years earlier.
Into this atmosphere of doom and gloom came a cause to celebrate. The 1979 Pirates, under the baton of manager Chuck Tanner, included a cast of characters known as Scrap Iron,” Cobra,” Teke,” The Candy Man,” and, of course, Pops.”
The team became a cardiologist’s nightmare as the Bucs compiled a 98-64 regular season record, winning 25 of those games in their last at-bats.
Down three games to one, the Bucs rose from the ashes to defeat Baltimore and become World Series champions. Thousands of Pittsburgh faithful marched along Smithfield Street and Fifth Avenue. They cheered, danced, and sang over and over again the team’s theme song- We Are Fam-a-Lee.” That upbeat song remains linked with the ’79 Bucs to this day.
Relive those glory days in Tales from the 1979 Pittsburgh Pirates. Celebrate the turnaround of shortstop Tim Foli as a player and as a man. Laugh with Chuck Tanner when he heard Pirate fans, including his own wife, actually boo him for what they thought was a poor decision. You might even shed a tear when you read about the untimely passing of the legendary Willie Stargell.
These and the other tales about the 1979 Pirates will bring back a heap of fond memories about one of baseball’s most colorful teams.
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Whether you are a New York Yankees fan or hail from Red Sox nation; whether you are a die-hard Green Bay Packers or Dallas Cowboys fan; whether you root for the Kentucky Wildcats, Louisville Cardinals, UCLA Bruins, or Kansas Jayhawks; whether you route for the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, Montreal Canadiens, or Los Angeles Kings; we have a book for you. While not every title we publish becomes a New York Times bestseller or a national bestseller, we are committed to publishing books on subjects that are sometimes overlooked by other publishers and to authors whose work might not otherwise find a home. | <urn:uuid:268dc459-3283-4c52-b2fe-979a05d148a9> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/ebook/9781613216644 | 2023-09-26T04:59:41Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.945797 | 538 |
Bring home this MAGGI able to Eat, Ghee Tadka Upma Express and luxuriate in a fast snack in only 4 minutes. This poha is delicately flavoured and has been tempered with curry leaves, mustard seeds and garnished with crispy chana dal to make sure you enjoy a yummy snack. Keep a stock of them reception and in your office an never go hungry again.
Precooked Semolina (Wheat) (74.7%), Palm Oil, Maltodextrin, Iodised Salt, Dehydrated Carrot (1.6%), Toasted Onion Flakes (1.4%), Chana Dal (1.1%), Green Chilli Flakes (0.9%), Ghee (Milk Fat) (0.9%), Roasted Mustard Seeds (0.8%), Thickener (508), Dried Ginger Bits, Sugar, Dried Curry Leaves (0.1%), Acidity Regulator (330), Anticaking Agent (551) And Milk Solids. Contains Added Flavours (Natural and Nature Identical Flavouring Substances). May Contain Peanuts.
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CatalystOne Solutions is a rapidly growing SaaS company with over 200 passionate employees who all work towards a common goal: enabling organisations to build a thriving workplace.
We don't consider ourselves merely a software supplier, but as a partner who works closely with our customers to ensure they gain the maximum value from their HR solution. That's why we provide consistent support and deliver results beyond expectations.
Read on to learn more about us, and how we can create success together.
This could be the beginning of a beautiful friendship - let's start a journey together.
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What We Need
- Assessment of current donors, volunteers, beneficiaries and other constituents to pinpoint people who are interested in serving your Organization
- Informal staff and board interviews to survey potential connections and/or leads
- A document of up to ten pages that lists potential board members based upon your Organization's data and current audiences
- Note: The Professional will not be communicating with prospective board members.
We are a registered charitable organization that provides English as a second language, Citizenship training and computer skills to legal refugees and immigrants. Our board is aging and we would like to prospect for qualified candidates to enhance our board. We would like to add 3 board members, so identifying a reasonable pool of 6 or 8 people would be desirable. The candidates should reside in the greater Philadelphia area and have strong community connections to assist in fund raising
What We Have In Place
- We currently have volunteer list, student list, donor lists and staff support, which should make it easy for you to get started. We also have annual report, strength and weakness and opportunity report, and the ability to provide any other information you need.
How This Will Help
This project will save us $5,198 , allowing us to expand our program to allow for more students.
As the board ages we need new members to support the organizational efficiency and fund raising aspects.
About The Org
Welcoming the Stranger
Welcoming the Stranger is a non-profit that provides free educational opportunities to immigrants and refugees in the United States. We provide free classes in English, computer skills, and citizenship preparation to adult immigrants and refugees in Bucks, Montgomery, and Hunterdon counties in the Philadelphia, PA region. Classes are offered to all students regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, or national origin. | <urn:uuid:e0039950-83be-4162-868d-3fb1fd48a303> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.catchafire.org/volunteer/109918/welcoming-the-stranger--board-prospecting/ | 2023-09-26T05:58:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.937053 | 379 |
Emergency wait times for mental health patients dangerous
Unacceptably long wait times for mental health patients in emergency departments is putting lives in danger, says Greens MP and mental health spokesperson Cate Faehrmann.
A report released today by the Bureau of Health Information focusing on mental health services wait times found that one in 10 mentally ill people presenting to emergency departments are in south-west Sydney hospitals are there for more than 24 hours.
“Today’s report shows that people experiencing mental health-related issues are waiting longer for treatment than other patients, sometimes more than 24 hours. It’s unacceptable that people who are already incredibly distressed not only wait longer but are reporting more negative experiences with the care they’re receiving.” Greens MP and mental health spokesperson Cate Faehrmann said.
“The Minister for Mental Health has recently sidestepped questions in regards to the support given at hospitals for patients presenting with acute mental health conditions citing ongoing investigations into individual incidents. But what this report shows is that these these incidents aren’t isolated. There are systemic issues in our mental healthcare system that need to be addressed.
“The Greens welcome the Bureau’s first report into the entire mental health system and the insights it has provided. Now we are calling on the government to acknowledge the failures and take immediate action to address them.
“This includes ensuring emergency departments are equipped with appropriately qualified personnel and wraparound support services so that people presenting with acute mental health conditions can be immediately supported.
“The longer patients suffering from mental health problems wait in emergency departments, the greater the risk of them discharging themselves without receiving treatment is, putting theirs and other lives in danger,” said Ms Faehrmann.
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MAGMA CUBE – Minimalist Sculpture
This minimalist cubic sculpture is a one-of-a-kind piece that is sure to capture your attention. The sculpture's exterior is coated in a delicate pastel orange hue, creating a sense of warmth and tranquility that will complement any interior design scheme.
However, it is the circular cut-out inner side of the sculpture that truly sets it apart, with fine and moving lines that shift seamlessly from brown to orange. These intricate details are crafted from painted wood, creating a sense of depth and motion that draws the eye inward and invites you to take a closer look.
The sculpture's visually stunning design make it an ideal addition to any art collection or home decor.
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Dimensions : 23x23x23 cm / 9,1×9,1×9,1 inch
Color: Outside: Light Orange / Inner: Gradient Brown to Orange
Material: Painted Wood, Varnished
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'I'll never be able to afford property': Housing costs key issue for Ontario voters
Voters hope whoever wins provincial election will tackle issues surrounding housing
When Thiago Lang and his wife began searching for a Greater Toronto Area home last year, they spent most weekends viewing about 15 properties and weekdays placing up to five bids — often over asking — on houses that sold for astronomical prices.
"My agent said, 'You're playing a fair game, but the market right now isn't being fair,"' Lang, a software company product director, recalled of the search that saw the couple look everywhere from Hamilton to Durham and even Bowmanville.
Eventually, high prices and outrageous bidding wars drove the family to Barrie, where they scooped up an $811,000, three-bedroom house for about $112,000 over asking last December. To land the deal, they had to waive conditions like a home inspection and agree to what Lang called a "crazy request" from the seller to move in within 16 days.
Stories like Lang's have become the norm in recent years as swaths of the province turned increasingly unaffordable, undersupplied and more prone to frantic bidding wars.
The situation was even further exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and its remote work allowances, which made home ownership even more desirable and less attainable.
The average Greater Toronto Area home sold for $910,290 in February 2020, before the pandemic's first lockdown. It climbed to above $1.2 million in April 2022, the Toronto Regional Real Estate Board said.
Housing affordability in Ontario is a key issue atop voters' minds in the upcoming provincial election.
Helga Teitsson hopes whoever wins the June 2 vote will tackle the lack of housing supply.
"We can't manufacture any more land," said the Re/Max Hallmark Realty broker, who helped Lang with his purchase.
"We have a supply and demand problem and consistently the issue is that we've got way more buyers with pre-approved mortgages and good jobs and then there aren't supplies."
The Smart Prosperity Institute and Ontario Home Builders' Association estimated one million new homes need to be built over the next 10 years to satisfy demand. That includes 910,000 homes for new families, 65,000 units to address current supply shortages and 25,000 to cushion future population growth.
Progressive Conservative Premier Doug Ford is hoping to get re-elected on a promise to build 1.5 million homes over 10 years — a key recommendation from a government-appointed task force. Legislation that was passed shortly before the election call contained measures to speed up approvals and other processes, but lacked bolder steps such as changing municipal zoning rules to allow more housing to be built aside from single-family homes.
The government blamed a lack of co-operation from municipalities, but the Tories have promised further action.
NDP Leader Andrea Horwath has also pledged 1.5 million homes through a combination of starter homes, purpose-built rentals and affordable housing units.
An NDP government would also offer home equity loans to help first-time buyers with a down payment. People from households making up to $200,000 a year could qualify for loans for up to 10 per cent of the purchase price.
The Liberals have adopted the same 1.5 million target and pledge to work with municipalities to allow homes with up to three units and two storeys, as well as secondary and laneway suites to be built as of right. They also have promised a tax on homes that are sitting empty, and to introduce a "use it or lose it" tax on developers.
Teitsson also thinks the cost of buying a home needs to be considered more closely, especially for first-time buyers. Many focus on what they will need to get a mortgage pre-approval or use as a down payment, but later discover the land transfer tax is a whopping sum they must account for too.
Someone buying a $800,000 home in Toronto will pay the provincial and city's land transfer taxes of about $24,950, she estimates. First-time buyers will get a rebate of about $8,475, but still be on the hook for about $16,000, "which is still not an insignificant amount."
"The land transfer tax for first-time homebuyers is far too high," she said. "I think they need bigger rebates or potentially rebates related to their income, things that can support buyers."
Homebuyer calls for end to blind bidding
Meanwhile, Lang wants to end blind bidding, a widely used practice where sellers don't disclose competing bids.
During his home search, he made an offer on a home only to be told by the seller's agent he was "too far out." He upped his bid a few times and got the same response each time before the property sold for $1,000 more than he offered.
"I'm 100 per cent sure that they were just using us to increase the price," he said.
"I just think that if you really want to control the market and have a fair price between seller and buyer, it should be an open conversation."
The Ontario government recently moved to allow property sellers the option of disclosing the details of competing offers, but did not go as far as to ban blind bidding.
The federal government's most recent budget included a move toward banning the practice, but it has yet to come into effect.
The British Columbia Real Estate Association has pointed out Sweden does not permit blind bidding, but has experienced even faster home price growth during the pandemic than Canada, and comparable home price growth over the previous 20 years.
It's not just buying that should be on political radars, said Toronto baker Tate Chabot.
Chabot wants rising rents and homelessness addressed with more affordable units and restricting how much landlords can charge.
The average monthly asking rent for Canadian properties on Rentals.ca was $1,818 in March, up 6.6 per cent from $1,706 the year before. In Toronto alone, the average one-bedroom was rented for $2,023 and two-bedrooms were priced at $2,776.
"If they at least put a cap on rental units or rental houses, more people can afford them ... and not be on the streets or in shelters all the time," Chabot said.
Chabot wanted to purchase a two-bedroom home in Toronto this year to turn into a safe space for Indigenous and Afro-Indigenous people experiencing homelessness.
Homes are priced at hundreds of thousands more than Chabot was prepared to spend.
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CBIA BizCast: Connecticut Business Day
In this episode of the CBIA BizCast, we talk with Taylor Crofton from the Southington Chamber of Commerce about Connecticut Business Day, an annual event where businesses head to the state Capitol to talk with lawmakers about their concerns and offer solutions to some of the state’s most pressing challenges.
Crofton discusses the advantages to attending Business Day and offers advice to others on how to prepare to make the most of your day with lawmakers.
Connecticut Business Day is Wednesday, March 20. Governor Lamont will address attendees around 9 am so make sure you get there early. Register now.
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BALTIMORE -- A Baltimore woman was killed and three people were hospitalized in a head-on crash overnight in Hanover, Maryland State Police said.
Police said impaired driving might have been a factor in the crash, which happened around 2:45 a.m. on Maryland Route 295 at Arundel Mills Boulevard.
Investigators believe 33-year-old Brittany Sherlock was driving an SUV north in the southbound lanes of Md. 295 when she crashed head-on into another SUV driven by 62-year-old Marien Haider. Both women are from Baltimore, police said.
Haider was pronounced dead at the scene. Two passengers in the car with her, a 29-year-old man and a 33-year-old man, were taken to Shock Trauma, as was Sherlock.
The extent of their injuries was not immediately clear.
Route 295 was closed for three hours after the crash, police said.
Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation, which is ongoing.
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BALTIMORE (WJZ) -- The protests started off peaceful and escalated into chaos.
Tracey Leong explains the efforts to restore the city's equilibrium.
The streets of Baltimore are much calmer now, just a day after those violent protests. The city is pulling together to clean up the aftermath after a peaceful protest over Freddie Gray's death took an ugly turn.
"The people up front are the ones doing the most damage is what we've been seeing," said Captain Jeff Long Saturday.
People were caught on cell phone video vandalizing the 7-Eleven on Howard and Baltimore streets.
"Destroying the city is not going to do anything. It's not going to help anything; it's going to make everything worse," said Toya Baker.
Now businesses are working to clean up that mess, piecing their city back together.
"One thing I know about when you are in business, when you are closed, time counts," said Dominique Johnson, who works in Baltimore. "I'm self-employed. I'm a hair stylist."
Even other local business owners are pitching in to fix the destruction.
"We have to stand up for those who are upset. When people are grieving, they say things they don't mean," Johnson said. "You have to stand in the gap for them and clean up their mess."
The damage spread across the city. Protesters ran wild through the streets, smashing in windows.
"I thought it was crazy. I never saw anything like it," said Caprea Jackson.
It shocked those who call Baltimore home, as well as people visiting.
"Why the looting? Why the violence? Why you causing more problems?" said Gerald Potvin, who's visiting Baltimore.
Some of the businesses that were looted in downtown Baltimore have reopened. Others are working to get them up and running.
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1:30PM UPDATE: Repair is complete and water should be back on soon.
8:30AM UPDATE: Repair will begin Tuesday, November, 22 at 9AM. Expect water to be off for most members around the Wagontire valley.
The water main line repair is that was scheduled for today is currently on hold, but should resume later today or tomorrow. A call was made prior to scheduling this repair but One-Call has not been out to mark utilities near the excavation area. We will update this post as the repair progresses.
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The role of a CEH is of paramount significance in cybersecurity, both job satisfaction and pay wise. The Certified Ethical Hacker is the topmost ethical hacking certificate available in the market, making it highly demanded by IT professionals and those requiring such services.
If you wish to step into the world of cybersecurity and ethical hacking and are confused regarding the CEH certification, you have come to the right place. This article focuses on the benefits of this specific credential and why you must avail of it to boost your IT career.
So, let’s get started!
Risk And Vulnerabilities
When cybercriminals and malware are constantly adapting to find new ways to infect and steal data, you, as a CEH professional, will have to evolve too. Keeping up with all the latest techniques and defences will help you greatly in your job, something without which defending the organisation’s server and network will be impossible for you.
Most ethical hacking courses have some modules designed best to prepare you for the examination and the job.
Get Into The Hackers Mindset
As an IT professional with a cybersecurity certification, you will be taught how to think like a hacker to better plan your defence. It requires attacking a problem from both ends to find the best possible solution. Here, you can benefit significantly from a proactive approach. After all, the best offence is a great defence.
Being an ethical hacker requires you to solve ever-evolving problems, and there lies no hard and fast rule to be followed as to how you go about it. That is why you will need to learn how to think on your feet and apply all the theories you have learned practically.
It is the perfect career choice for those that want something exciting every day and do not want to perform repetitive tasks.
Not Just For Penetration Testing
When you think about an ethical hacker certification, the first thing that comes to mind is that your job role will consist primarily of penetration testing, but that’s not true. Your job will have a plethora of other functions that you will be required to perform, which are not limited to making sure the software is impenetrable.
It is the best certification if you want to build a robust foundation in cybersecurity.
Increase In Salary
A clear indication of your skills is achieving a coveted certification in the IT industry. It adds marketable value to your resume, automatically boosting your worth which leads to a higher salary.
Moreover, the fact that it is an EC council certification adds the cherry on top of the cake. Most people who have this certification have seen a 22% increase in their salary for those that just got started. And a 60% increase was experienced by the seasoned professionals.
Advance In Your Career
The CEH certification is one of the best ways to gain a solid grounding in IT security. It can come especially in handy if you already have CompTIA A+ and Network+ certifications.
With these three certifications, you can have any job in IT security you want, not just a hacking role. It is the perfect certification to broaden your horizons and also help you network.
When studying to pass the CEH examination, you will be taught how to use tools that are used in hacking. While previously you might have messed around with these applications, you will now have in-depth knowledge of how each tool works and its purpose.
The CEH certifications come with access to over 2,200 hacking tools and 140 real-world labs. If you have ever been interested in these tools, ethical hacking is the proper certification for you.
There are so many benefits to getting a certified ethical hacker certification; not only will you gain essential skills, but you will also be eligible for a better salary package and job prospects. Certifications hold great importance in the IT industry since they validate your skills and lead you towards better opportunities.
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The Company Has Moved on from Its Windows and Office Silos
CEO Satya Nadella kicked off the event by highlighting Microsoft’s vision for developers, which focused on the “intelligent cloud and intelligent edge”, terms he first introduced at Build 2017.
This was followed by two days of announcements. Here we focus on just a few. For a full report on the event please see Event Report: Microsoft Build 2018.
Developer Vision: The World As a Computer
Microsoft sees the acceleration of computing and the proliferation of smart devices in homes, factories and businesses as opening up opportunities for a wide variety of devices to see, listen, reason and predict without needing constant connections to the cloud. Thanks to the intelligent cloud and intelligent edge, the world itself is becoming a computer.
Mr Nadella suggested that developers will wield the power in this future, but have large responsibilities to ensure data privacy, security and the ethical use of artificial intelligence. Microsoft sees these topics as its core differentiators.
The Azure platform is being built to become “the world’s computer” on four pillars: Azure public cloud; Azure Stack, its hybrid cloud solution; Azure Sphere, its chip-to-cloud security platform for the Internet of things; and Azure IoT Edge, which enables low-power devices to run containers and perform artificial intelligence locally but retain a connection to the cloud for management and model training.
In the Internet of things, Microsoft announced it is open-sourcing its Azure IoT Edge runtime, a toolkit that brings artificial intelligence, Azure services and custom apps to Internet of things devices. This is designed to encourage more activity in the open-source developer community in GitHub, to which Microsoft is now one of the largest contributors.
The company also announced that its custom cognitive vision service will now run on Azure IoT Edge to enable devices such as drones and industrial equipment to incorporate embedded video processing and analysis without cloud connectivity.
Other leading announcements in this area involved several agreements with other firms, including drone-maker DJI, and silicon suppliers Qualcomm and NXP Semiconductors.
Artificial intelligence was again a major theme. Mr Nadella stated that the event’s mission was to help every developer be an artificial intelligence developer. This aligns with our prediction that by 2020 developer focus will shift from operating systems to artificial intelligence platforms as developers increasingly look to cognitive services that span all devices, including the Internet of things.
Microsoft announced Project Kinect for Azure, which builds on the company’s work with Kinect depth sensors in gaming since 2010. Other announcements focused on improvements to its Cognitive Services; a preview of Project Brainwave, an architecture for deep neural networks; an update on deeper integrations between Microsoft Cortana and Amazon’s Alexa; and the unveiling of AI for Accessibility, a $25 million, five-year programme to build technology to support the 1 billion people around the world with disabilities.
Microsoft’s strategy in artificial intelligence has improved rapidly over the past 12 months and Build showcased the speed of this progress. Enterprise requirements for artificial intelligence solutions have changed rapidly in that time. They need greater customization, simplified development, improved performance and deployment in a range of distributed scenarios, including offline, high-grade security and on-premises environments and on low-power Internet of things devices, for example. Microsoft’s moves reflect many of these changes.
In our view, requirements will soon advance further, from perception-based needs toward cognition-based artificial intelligence. This will require developer services such as multi-turn, conversational intelligence (rather than the command-and-control voice of today), anomaly detection and more domain or enterprise-specific services such as predictive maintenance, process automation, dynamic pricing, compliance or fraud detection. Mr Nadella also suggested briefly that systems based on homomorphic encryption, in which artificial intelligence can be trained with encrypted data, would be another area of opportunity.
In mixed reality, Microsoft launched Remote Assist for first-line workers and Microsoft Layout. Remote Assist enables hands-free working using HoloLens and Teams for remote assistance and repair scenarios. Layout allows the design of spaces in mixed reality, and lets users collaborate in real time.
In identifying where mixed-reality technology can optimise specific business processes, Microsoft is in a better place to demonstrate its value. However, it will need to work with customers to improve the quality of their data as well as improve bandwidth constraints, which can undermine the experience of HoloLens.
Microsoft 365 took centre stage on day two. Microsoft 365 is the integration of Windows 10, Office 365 and Enterprise Mobility + Security, which has formed the basis of a large reorganization earlier in 2018. As an emblem of this change, this year was the first Build event that did not have Windows or Office keynote presentations.
The core of Microsoft 365’s developer vision is putting “people at the centre, not devices” and enabling “multisense and multidevice experiences” using the Microsoft Graph and other assets. Microsoft Graph enables content and activities to move fluidly between devices and therefore acts as the glue between Android, iOS and Windows 10. In this respect, Graph is becoming one of the most critical parts of the firm’s long-term relevance to developers beyond Windows hardware.
The event saw several new capabilities that enable this strategy. The Your Phone app creates a window into a user’s phone on a PC to access messages, photos and notifications. The Microsoft Launcher app on Android supports Timeline for cross-device app launching, and the Edge browser now supports Timeline for iOS devices. Windows Sets, which will enable a PC to remember where users left off when they switch devices, will be made available as a Universal Windows Platform application when it launches. And Microsoft 365 now supports Adaptive Cards to enable interactive messages and transactions within apps, bots or services in Teams and Office 365.
Under a year old, it is still very early days for Microsoft 365 among the developer community. But Build 2018 achieved Microsoft’s central aim: showing developers the value and opportunity in the integrated offering. However, it still has work to do to simplify the complexity of building the interactions needed to realise this vision, including mixed reality and cross-device applications that incorporate the PC. Like the Internet of things and artificial intelligence-based applications, developer sophistication with these technologies and concepts is low and Microsoft will need to work hard over the next 12 months to educate and simplify the process for building these next-generation applications.
Critics have argued that the sun is setting on Microsoft’s credibility with developers, especially compared with its heyday of PC dominance, because it missed the smartphone revolution and does not have a consumer digital speaker product.
But critics overlook that artificial intelligence, cloud and edge computing have not only replaced Windows as the principal platform for developers, but that these concepts represent a much more attractive long-term option for developers than mobile, PCs or smart speakers on their own.
Above all, Build 2018 revealed a more open and ethically aware Microsoft. But the road ahead will not be smooth. Google and Amazon are formidable long-term competitors for developer audiences, and are not standing still, especially when it comes to artificial intelligence and the Internet of things.
Over the next 12 months, Microsoft needs to see many enterprise developers building artificial intelligence and Internet of things applications in Azure. It must remove barriers to creating multisense, multidevice apps for the new Microsoft 365 framework. An improvement in how the market understands the Microsoft Graph, both its value and limitations, will be crucial to both. Execution must now be Microsoft’s priority.
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Commercial Dispute Resolution > Holland & Knight welcomes Chicago litigator
Holland & Knight welcomes Chicago litigatorThe new arrival joins the Florida-headquartered firm from Morgan Lewis.
The new arrival joins the Florida-headquartered firm from Morgan Lewis.
Holland & Knight has added Romeo Quinto as a partner in its national litigation practice. The new addition joins the firm from Morgan, Lewis and Bockius, and specialises in antitrust litigation, commercial litigation and class action defence. Holland & Knight’s Chicago litigation practice head Timothy Ray highlighted Quinto’s “more than 20 years of experience handling complex business disputes in federal and state courts across the country at the trial and appellate levels”.
The dispute resolution specialist has experience in trade secrets, consumer fraud, breach of contract, antitrust claims, unfair competition and deceptive business practices, with a client base spanning the healthcare sector, transportation companies, financial institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Quinto also focuses on both international and domestic arbitration, and has guided clients through federal and state investigations carried out by government agencies including the US Department of Justice (DoJ), state attorneys general, and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.
Quinto said in a statement: “I look forward to collaborating with my outstanding colleagues at Holland & Knight in Chicago and across the firm and helping to take the platform to new heights.”
He previously worked at Howrey from 2003 until 2011 as a partner, before his move to Morgan Lewis, where he worked for 12 years.
Morgan Lewis has added several dispute resolution lawyers to its ranks since last year, with notable additions including former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Philadelphia regional office director Kelly Gibson, who joined the firm in February 2022 as co-head of its securities and enforcement practice. Morgan Lewis also poached former DoJ lawyers Kathryn Deal and Justin Weitz as partners for its Philadelphia and Washington, DC, offices last July.
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Talking about the rumors and controversy of the talented actress and model Chiquinquirá Delgado, there was a shocking news that her nudes pictures were all over the internet. After her nudes were exposed to different sorts of medias she has ashamed herself. Beside this, it seems she is doing her best job without harming anyone and has been a straight person in her life, for which she has not been in any controversy yet.
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CGD had a strong track record on issues related to finance mechanisms for tropical forest conservation long before we received funding from Norway. In 2009 CGD released Forest Monitoring for Action (FORMA), an online tool that used satellite data to provide the first, high-resolution monthly estimates of changes in forest cover in the developing world. An influential 2010 CGD book, Cash on Delivery: A New Approach to Foreign Aid, argued that aid programs could be much more effective if they paid for outcomes instead of inputs. This approach is supposed to be at the heart of the international effort dubbed Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+). We are pleased that starting last year a grant from Norway helped make further work on this research possible.
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Idyllic, snow-sure, and affordable village nestled in the expansive resort of Tignes and Val d’Isere
High altitude, snow-sure resort
The same amazing skiing, with access to entirety of Tignes and Val d’Isere, but at a more affordable price
Only village in resort with free car parking
Traditional Savoyard village, not purpose-built for skiing
New high speed gondola installed in 2019
Night gondola accessing Tignes
Family friendly, with free drag lift for learners
All chalets within walking distance of piste
Nestled just a couple of hundred metres down the valley between the famous town of Val d’Isere and the central village of Tignes, Tignes les Brevieres is often considered the prettiest village of the resort. With a peacefully trickling river and quirky old architecture, including one of the original churches that dates all the way back to the 16th Century, Les Brevieres has an abundance of character, history, and heart.
The quaint village centre features old winding footpaths, pretty traditional chalets, and a nice selection of French restaurants serving traditional French cuisine. There is also a selection of bars and a further café on the snow front with deck chairs to enjoy the afternoon sun.
The new gondola station is located just over the bridge from the village centre and runs every day to give you access to the entirety of the Tignes and Val d’Isere resort. The pistes down into les Brevieres include a gentle winding blue run through the trees and a wide red run, making the home run enjoyable for all levels of skier. For the journey back to les Brevieres, should you wish, you also have the option to hop on the gondola from the top to carry you back down, giving you peace of mind for a safe and comfortable end to a big day of riding. As well as the gondola, there is a short button lift which if free and offers a beginner slope with a very gentle gradience, perfect for first-time skiers or even just for those wanting to warm up a little before heading up the mountain.
Unlike the other Tignes villages, Les Brevieres consists of nearly all traditional alpine chalets, setting it apart as the prettiest village as it is not made up of modern high-rise buildings. The majority of chalets are located on the road which winds upwards from the village centre, with the slope of the road meaning all our chalets have beautiful unobstructed views of the surrounding mountains. And for any of our chalets located slightly higher up the village, the ascenseur – a handy funicular-style ski lift – provides easy access down to the piste in the morning and back up to your chalet at the end of the day.
While providing you with a more secluded and peaceful base from which to explore the Tignes and Val d’Isere resort, Les Brevieres is by no means unsuitable for those seeking to explore the famous apres-ski scenes of the resort. Firstly, the village has some of its own friendly and lively bars to spend the evenings, a couple of which stay open into the early hours. And secondly, the village is not far from the centre of Val d’Isere or Tignes, so you can easily jump in a taxi or take the late-night gondola which operates a couple of nights a week, and you will in no time find yourself in some of the best apres-ski pubs, bars, and clubs that the French alps have to offer.
Les Brevieres is easy to reach no matter your transport of choice. Busses stop in the village centre of Les Brevieres before heading up to the other villages of Tignes, and private transfers can easily drop you right outside your chalet. There are also two large car parks, meaning you can easily drive to the resort. .
Tignes les Brevieres is truly a hidden gem of the valley, offering beautiful and cosy chalets within touching distance of the vast mountain range of Tignes and Val d’Isere, but at more affordable, accommodating prices. The quirky little village, with its cosy community feel, becomes a home away from home for so many visitors, ourselves having many returning guests who just can’t wait to return to the pretty village of “Brev”. | <urn:uuid:436797ef-729d-440a-8720-827e8e377067> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.chaletchardons.com/en/why-tignes-les-brevieres-2/ | 2023-09-26T06:09:17Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.941925 | 956 |
HOW TO DRAFT A LEGAL CONTRACT
Contract drafting is the act of writing down the terms and conditions of an agreement.
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HOW TO DRAFT A LEGAL CONTRACT
In order to understand fully the concept of contract drafting, it will be helpful to know what a contract is first. A contract is generally defined as a legally binding agreement made between parties that acknowledges the rights and duties that govern the arrangement. Contracts can be formed through a writing or created by oral agreement. For the purposes of contract drafting, this only refers to written agreements.
Contract drafting is the act of writing down the terms and conditions of an agreement. The parties to a contract may go through several drafts and negotiation sessions before the official contract is finalized. The goal of contract drafting is to create a legally binding document in writing that is clear, concise, and as close to the parties’ intentions as possible.
The drafting process can be very beneficial for contractual agreements. One benefit of the process is that it allows the parties to discuss the terms of the contract before it becomes binding. This can help to prevent the presence of legal disputes over the contract in the future. Even if a legal dispute does occur, it can also serve as evidence of the parties’ original intentions and their obligations.
Also, contract drafting can be used to ensure that the parties understand their respective duties and as guidance if any issues emerge while they are in the midst of satisfying the contract. This is especially true in situations where the contract involves complex conditions.
For instance, employment contracts contain certain provisions and specific terms that differ from the language found in confidentiality agreements.
Generally speaking, however, most contracts follow a basic format and include standard components, such as important words that need to be defined, legalese that indicates the beginning and/or signals the end of a contract (e.g., a signature block), the rights and duties of the parties, how the parties can terminate the contract, general provisions, and some incorporate special clauses (e.g., insurance policies).
In addition, regardless of the type of contract, all contracts must contain the following elements:
The acceptance of that offer;
Consideration (usually money);
The contract must identify its parties and those parties must possess the legal capacity to enter into the agreement;
The subject matter of the contract must be one that is legal (e.g., cannot create a contract to hire a hitman);
There must be mutual agreement between the parties;
and The parties must have a mutual understanding of their rights and duties under the contract.
Many contracts also contain specific terms and conditions. Some common contract drafting terms and conditions include:
• Arbitration clause.
• Liquidated damages clause.
• Time is of the essence clause.
• Choice of law and forum selection;
The above terms and conditions all pertain to either events that trigger conditional consequences, duties that the parties are legally obligated to perform, and/or duties that the parties must refrain from or else they risk breaching the contract.
Although contracts may be drafted by any individual, it is often recommended that a lawyer draft and review the final terms to ensure that the contract is legally valid and binding. The parties to a contract will usually be the ones to decide how a contract will be drafted, but it can also depend on the type of contract being created.
There are several advantages of hiring a lawyer to draft a contract. Some benefits of hiring a contract review attorney may include:
Preventing future breach of contract issues and other legal disputes; Avoiding the chances of forming an illegal, unconscionable, or voidable contract;
Acquiring a clear understanding of the duties and obligations of all parties;
Ensuring that all terms and conditions in the contract are what the parties intended;
Incorporating additional terms and conditions in the contract that a party may have left out and could be beneficial to them; and
Identifying protections or rights that a party has, which can be used either as a defense in a lawsuit or to take legal actions against another breaching party
Drafting and reviewing contracts can be a fairly complicated process, especially when a contract involves complex matters. Therefore, if you need help with drafting and reviewing a contract, you should hire a local contract lawyer for further assistance.
An experienced contract lawyer can make sure that your contract complies with all relevant laws and that it will be considered legally valid in the event of a legal dispute. Your lawyer can also ensure that it contains the terms and conditions you desire, and can negotiate for supplementary terms that may be beneficial to you or request that unfavorable conditions be removed.
In addition, your lawyer can help you draft a clear and unambiguous contract, can explain any terms or conditions that you do not understand, and can answer any questions that may arise during the contract drafting and review process.
Finally, if a contract dispute arises or if you wish to take action against a party who breaches the contract, your lawyer can provide representation in court on the matter or can help you resolve the issue outside of a courtroom.
Drafting an effective contract requires a multi-step process. Main steps include:
Determine if all parties can participate: All parties to an agreement must be considered capable for a contract to be valid. One cannot force another person to sign a contract using coercion or duress. In most situations, parties must be over the age of 18 to be able to participate in a contract. Contracting parties must always be mentally fit, including not being under the influence of alcohol or drugs when signing the contract.
Determine consideration: You must state the elements of consideration clearly for a contract to be effective. Remember, consideration is the exchange of something, for example, intellectual property, services, goods, or the promise of an exchange for compensation. A contract cannot exist without consideration.
Set the terms of the contract: A contract's terms must ensure that both parties can receive their desired result from the agreement. The parties should arrive at the terms in good faith, without attempting to use deception. It's best to express terms of a contract in written form instead of orally. Having a written record of a contract makes enforcing that contract much easier.
Decide if you want to use a confidentially clause: Confidentially agreements are useful if your contract involves trade secrets or any other confidential information. By including a confidentially clause, you can make sure sensitive information stays secure. Someone breaking the confidentially agreement will be considered in breach of contract.
Include a dispute resolution clause: A dispute resolution clause details how the parties will deal with a breach of contract. This can include the party responsible for paying attorney fees and whether the parties will use arbitration or litigation. If the parties decide to use litigation, this clause should also include the legal jurisdiction in which the breach should be resolved.
Include a termination of contract clause: Specify the length of a contract when drafting an agreement. Your contract should also state any actions either party can bring to cause early termination of a contract. In contracts involving ongoing services, you might also want to include a provision that allows for giving prior notice to terminate without cause. Thirty days prior notice is common.
Ensure the contract follows all applicable laws: You need to be certain that you establish your contract within the bounds of all laws. If you don't, your contract will end up being unenforceable. You can include the jurisdiction your contract should be interpreted in to make this clear.
Ensure the contract follows industry and other specific requirements: Many contracts also require additional clauses pertaining to the specific business or personal situations the contract covers.
Offer the contract for acceptance: After you draft a contract, you must offer it to the other party so they can consider it. The other party can accept the contract as it stands, proceeding to the final step of signing it. If they do not accept the contract, they can make a counteroffer instead.
Negotiate the contract’s terms: If the other party makes a counteroffer to your initial contract draft, you can either accept that counteroffer or provide your own counteroffer in response. These exchanges of offers may occur back and forth repeatedly until both parties agree on everything. Remember to review the contract after each counteroffer so you are sure you understand all changes that have been made.
Sign the contract: Once both parties agree on the final offer, those parties must sign and date the document. The contract becomes legally binding only at that point. Both parties should obtain a copy of the contract to keep for their records.
The final page of the contract must be reserved for signatures and dates whenever you draft a contract. A contract is not considered to be in effect unless both parties sign and date it. Further, both parties must understand all details contained in the contract before signing it. If a party does not understand any part of a contract, a lawyer must be consulted before signing.
NB: This article is not a legal advice, and under no circumstance should you take it as such. All information provided are for general purpose only. For information, please contact firstname.lastname@example.org
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Each bomber fireworks contain 8 pcs small firecrackers under the wing, after it spins upward into the air, it can make a showers of crackling effect, just like bomber plane drop bomber.
Categories: helicopter fireworks, 1.4G consumer fireworks
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2. Value contract, do business in mutual benefits and equality.
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President Muhammadu Buhari has directed armed forces and police to ensure the safe return of students and officials abducted by gunmen who attacked Government Science College, Kagara, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State on Wednesday.
The President has also dispatched a team of security chiefs to coordinate the rescue operation.
This was disclosed in a statement signed on Wednesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Garba Shehu.
“President Muhammadu Buhari has received reports of the brazen attack on Government Science College, Kagara, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State, following which a yet to be ascertained number of staff and students have been abducted by gunmen.
“Following these reports, the President has directed the Armed Forces and Police, to ensure the immediate and safe return of all the captives. The President has also dispatched to Minna, Niger State a team of security chiefs to coordinate the rescue operation and meet with state officials, community leaders, as well as parents and staff of the College,” the statement read in part.
The statement added that President Buhari has assured of the support of his administration to the Armed Forces in their brave struggle against terrorism and banditry and urged them to do all that can be done to bring an end to the attacks on schools.
“Our prayers are with families of the victims of this attack,” said the President as he condemned as cowardly the attack on innocent school children.
Schools have been the target of attacks in recent times in Nigeria.
Gunmen earlier Wednesday morning stormed Government Science College, Kagara, Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State dressed in military uniform, shooting sporadically into the air.
The school principal who escaped from the attack confirmed to Channels Television that the operation started from the staff quarters where they abducted members of staff including a couple before they gained access to the students’ hostels.
Other sources say some students escaped after the raid while a headcount is being conducted at the school to ascertain the actual number of missing students.
This attack comes less than three months after scores of students were abducted from the Government Secondary School, Kankara in Katsina State. They were, however, released by their kidnappers after some days.
Niger State has in the past days seen a spike in kidnapping by gunmen. A few days back, armed men attacked a bus belonging to the Niger State Transport Authority (NSTA) along Minna-Zungeru Road and abducted at least 21 passengers.
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Following launch of Craft Freedom, battle begins to try and change N.C. self-distribution law
About a month ago, Olde Mecklenburg served as the setting for the official launch of Craft Freedom – an initiative led by OMB, NoDa and Red Oak breweries to change the current North Carolina law that states breweries must give up all distribution rights to a third party after brewing 25,000 barrels in a year.
A large crowd featuring local media, fellow brewers, craft beer supporters and the general public alike was on hand to hear from Olde Mecklenburg owner John Marrino and NoDa co-owner Todd Ford on how the law is handcuffing their respective businesses.
Over the next year, this initiative will take these local breweries to an unfamiliar space – the land of state politics. And while previous attempts to raise the distribution barrel cap have failed mightily, action is being put into place to make it a different fight this go-round.
“The problem is, up to now, no one had made an organized effort to educate people,” Marrino says. “And that’s what Craft Freedom is all about. So we’re going to spend the next year educating the legislature, media and citizens about this law.
“Nobody has known things like this exist, and it’s harming the state. It’s harming the economy, it’s harming job creation, and the more people hear about it, the more we’re seeing people being on board with us. It’s really an easy sell from my opinion.”
I first wrote about this subject last year, researching the issue as it has swiftly come to the local forefront. To quickly bring you up to speed, legislation attempting to increase the 25,000-barrel limit has been introduced six times in eight years, always passing the first reading but then dying in a committee. Red Oak Brewery stood alone for the longest time trying to get the law changed, and has since been joined by Olde Mecklenburg and NoDa in the fight. These three breweries are the closest to being affected by the self-distribution law, with unwanted changes already taking place as a result.
After investing $130,000 to expand into the Triad region, Olde Mecklenburg had to pull out of that expansion after just a year, unable to provide both that area and Charlotte with the amount of beer necessary to serve respective accounts. And while no jobs have been lost yet, OMB and NoDa cannot provide the additional positions that would be created with additional production and distribution. If either brewery were to sign with a third party, sales positions and other jobs would assuredly be eliminated due to a lack of need.
Three local breweries – D9, Sugar Creek and Unknown – have previously signed with distributors outside of its companies. Wicked Weed in Asheville was getting dangerously close to the cap and decided to go with a third-party distributor as well. Craft Freedom sees no problem with that, as every business and its long-term plan is different. What Ford argues is that, whether it’s self-distribution or someone else, every brewery should have the right to make the decision internally – not have it made for them.
“They made a business decision and that is a choice, and that’s what we’re supporting,” Ford says. “We’re supporting Wicked Weed’s choice to go with distributors, and at the same time we also support OMB and NoDa saying, ‘We’re going to stop at 25,000 (barrels) and not go over until this law is changed.’ It’s all about making that choice.”
Don’t look for anything regarding this law to happen this year, which is what’s known as a “short session” for the N.C. General Assembly. Instead, plans are for another bill to be introduced into legislation the following year, where a longer session will allow for more discussion (think six weeks vs. six months).
So why will 2017 be any different than the years past? That’s where Craft Freedom comes in. The initiative and people behind it will be working throughout this year, doing anything and everything they can to try and educate anyone who will listen about why the self-distribution cap should be raised.
“We’re having to do something that most brewers are not accustomed to doing, and that’s meeting with lawmakers and knowing the people who are printing the laws that we have to live under,” Ford says. “And what we’re finding is that they want to hear from us. They love stories of local businesses, especially ones that are doing well and hiring people, because that’s good news for North Carolina.”
On the other side of this issue stands the North Carolina Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association, a trade group that has been the most vocal in wanting to keep the status quo. The argument from this perspective is that the three-tier system has worked fine throughout the years, and any change could disrupt the market as it stands.
But with craft beer growing at an astounding rate in North Carolina over the last five years, it’s an unprecedented time for said market – and one where the breweries would finally like a say in controlling their future.
“For 20 years, there’s been only one group talking in the ears of all these people, saying ‘Everything’s great. Nothing needs to change; the system’s perfect,’” Marrino says. “And the system’s not perfect. It does need to be changed and there’s never been a voice until now to say that, explain it and educate people. And that’s what we’re going to do with Craft Freedom.”
And as Craft Freedom has begun to make noise, it’s certainly been noticed by the other side. In the last month, the N.C. Beer and Wine Wholesalers Association’s Twitter account has tweeted out a number of photos regarding visits from state senators and House members. This is not by accident – and it’s an easy guess that the distribution cap is being brought up with each visit, along with the opposition’s view. (After all, it doesn’t get any blunter than “Thanks to U.S. Senator Richard Burr for touring Mutual Distributing to see how 3-tier system delivers variety.”)
As this battle continues to roll on over the next year, one of the major keys will be sustainment. Essentially, the NCBWWA has “Big Beer,” as it’s known, behind it, and with that comes a lot of cash for print, television and digital media ads, along with candidate donations. Two of the three largest 2014 donations from the N.C. Beer & Wine Wholesalers Association went to Phil Berger ($10,000) and Tim Moore ($7,500). Berger is the current N.C. Senate President Pro Tem, while Moore is the current N.C. Speaker of the House. If you’re not up to speed on state politics, those two positions are the ones that assign members to the respective legislative committees. Jamie Boles, who happens to be the chairman of the N.C. House Alcoholic Beverage Control Committee, has received more than $11,000 from the NCBWWA over the last two election cycles.
Craft Freedom, on the other hand, will be taking a more grassroots approach. The CF movement may not have as deep of pockets, but it is building steam slowly but surely, with more than 70 businesses (including a number of breweries across the state) pledging their support to help change the law.
“Red Oak was out there in the wilderness all by themselves, fighting like hell,” Marrino says. “The other side was able to dismiss them easily. And now we have 70 affiliated companies – and we’ll have over 100 in the next couple of months across the state – that are saying, ‘This has to be changed.’ So now it’s all of us and with this group, I think we can get it done.”
One huge change is that this time, the breweries’ side will be represented in Raleigh by a lobbyist. Interviews have taken place over the past month, and Craft Freedom is hiring a lobbyist (just one for now, with the possibility of another down the road), whose job will be to educate lawmakers and make them aware of the current self-distribution law’s impact on various industries. Craft Freedom’s lobbyist will not only be advocating for the initiative, but also report back to the breweries regarding any activity on the issue in Raleigh (just in case the folks in the state capital happen to call any more expedited meetings).
“We’re going to be meeting more lawmakers, hire our lobbyist and make sure lawmakers have our message,” Ford says. “We recognize that this is a fight that has been going on without Olde Mecklenburg and NoDa for about seven years. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been a lot of ground made up during that time but we’re expecting that now that we have a little more time and it’s applicable to three breweries now … I think it’s a more poignant conversation and we’ll be able to get the message to lawmakers to understand how important it is to be open to this issue. Beyond that, we’re just going to hope for good common sense, and then we’ll have success.”
And the breweries have already taken action into their own hands in reaching out to influencers. There were a few local politicians on hand for the Craft Freedom launch press conference, while Marrino has personally spoken with N.C. Lieutenant Governor Dan Forest and Secretary of Commerce John Skvarla about the subject.
“It doesn’t take very long through the presentation before they understand very clearly that we have a problem and it needs to be fixed for the good of North Carolina,” Marrino says. “And the thing is; it’s not going to harm distributors at all. That’s the beauty of it. It’s not anti-distributor; it’s pro-manufacturing in North Carolina.”
Many of Charlotte’s breweries are standing in unity with Craft Freedom and were well-represented at the CF launch party. Marrino says he’s appreciative of the backing of the fellow breweries, and hopes that by changing the law, it will pave the way for them in the upcoming years.
“I was in their shoes a few years ago and I know they’re going to be facing this,” he adds. “And I don’t want them to be in the position I am now, which is the uncertainty and having to slam the brakes on your company while not being able to make long-term decisions. I don’t want them to have this problem.
“There’s plenty of room for a lot of breweries in North Carolina. We drink a lot of beer in this state, and we’re only making a small percentage of it. So I want everyone to grow, and it’s great for everyone else to stand up and recognize this now.”
Adds Ford, “We’re very thankful … and what I say to them and others is that, they’re one medal away from having this situation, or one seasonal beer that takes off and is traded crazily all over the country before they run into something similar to what we did. I can tell you right now, I never thought we’d make this much beer but now that we are, it’s really not that much beer. It’s 1/3 of 1 percent of the Charlotte market.”
Until the law is changed, it will continue to force Olde Mecklenburg and NoDa to make tough decisions regarding how much beer they produce and who gets that beer. The breweries understand they are in a battle (and one against a deep-coffered opponent), but remain optimistic for a new self-distribution era in North Carolina come 2017.
“By and large once people understand the situation I think they’ll be supportive,” Ford says. “There are some who won’t want to change the law because as it is right now it benefits them and nobody else. But I think we have a large number of grassroots supporters, we can explain our situation and we can do so intelligently. And I think we’re going to win.” | <urn:uuid:cbc92cac-ba81-4130-b531-1962e1f59605> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.charlottemagazine.com/following-launch-of-craft-freedom-battle-begins-to-try-and-change-n-c-self-distribution-law/ | 2023-09-26T05:54:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.966736 | 2,702 |
Lin Craven Pottery Ring Jug, Prototype Jug, and Bowl (Georgia, 1946-2011) open ring face jug; incised: Lin Craven, #2, 1998; H11",
another jug with molded, applied, incised decorated jug with rooster, barn and trees; incised: Lin Craven, Protoype #1, 2008 H10 1/2",
grapevine applied bowl, incised: Lin Craven, 1996; H3 3/4" Dia.9 1/2"
Provenance: Columbus Museum, Columbus, GA, sold to benefit the acquisitions fund (G.2009.56.4, 10 and 24)
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The bad guys appear, gather the heroes, finally beat the bad guys, and beat you if they don’t agree. So even if you are not a fan of the X-Men, you don’t have to worry about it.
What does the audience care about? box office? Not necessarily, that is what the film and television companies are concerned about. Special effects? This can only be regarded as one of the concerns. With the innovation of 3D film technology in recent years, it is no longer a problem to produce more dazzling and more realistic special effects. Investing more money will do everything! What the audience cares about is whether the movie is hot or not, what they care about is whether the movie is good or not, whether the plot is interesting, and whether the actors have enough taste! How about the recent X-Men: Apocalypse? The play is very good, the plot is very "energetic", the actors are also very good, but it is estimated that the domestic box office will not be too high. "X-Men: Apocalypse" (X-Men: Apocalypse) was released on the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, but the biggest enemy at the box office is not the zongzi but "Warcraft". With the release of "Warcraft", various theaters gave " "X-Men: Apocalypse" has a pitiful number of films, so the domestic box office is probably lower than expected, which is why. So how about the third in this X-Men prequel movie? The author's general impression is very lively, and the overall is above average. Since the third part of the trilogy movie is not easy to shoot, it is not easy for this movie to achieve this result.
Seven of the X-Men series movies have been released roughly. The full name of the X-Men: Apocalypse has recently been released. It is the eighth film in the series and the third in the new series of prequel trilogy. unit. This "X-Men: Apocalypse" was also produced by the American Twentieth Century Fox Film Company, directed by Brian Singer, Michael Fassbender, James McAvoy, Jennifer Lawrence, Nicholas Howe Walter, Ivan Peters, Oscar Isaac and others co-starred. The second part of the movie plot continues. After reversing the future, the background of the story comes to the 1980s. It tells the story of the ancient and powerful first mutant Apocalypse who woke up in Egypt and wanted to re-rule and change the world, which led to a series of variants. The story of human war. The story is much simpler than the previous one. The Apocalypse in the title is the first mutant in history in the original film. He lived for thousands of years. He was too powerful to be undesirable. After being buried alive by the industrious Egyptian people for thousands of years, he bounced again. Come out to harm the world, the justice Professor X and the team members will of course save the world, the fire and the apocalypse. In this episode, Professor X experienced the joys and sorrows of his life. After the last movie reversed his future, the professor "rejuvenated" and had long flowing, thick black hair, but it didn't take long for him to experience all kinds of things and become a bald head again. So this one can also be called "X-Men: The Professor's Road to the Bald Head". This movie, the strongest mutant Apocalypse in Chinese history, reappeared in the world. It launched nuclear warheads from all over the world into space and watched a firework show. It made an outstanding contribution to the cause of humankind’s nuclear-free development. It seduced and convened the Four Horsemen , To solve the problem of pyramid construction that has troubled archaeologists for many years. As the most awesome mutant in history, Apocalypse has a unique style when using its abilities. As long as you roll your eyes, you can call the wind and rain, and the world can change color. Therefore, the title of this film can also be translated into "X-Men: Don't Make Me Roll My Eyes". This film is the third part of the X-Men prequel series, and the plot is quite satisfactory. The bad guys appear, gather the heroes, and finally beat the bad guys. These are basically these three parts. They are very smooth and not muddled. It is as simple as beating you if you don’t agree. So even if you are not a fan of X-Men, you don’t have to worry about it. The movie is lively, the special effects are cool, and the actors are also beautiful. For amateurs to watch it lively, the movie is just good.
For the old X-Men trilogy, the role of this X-Men movie has changed. The Quicksilver kid is a fledgling, and Laser Eye is also a very tender high school student. The difference is that this X-Men movie The policeman does not have a core role. "X-Men: First Battle" is the first movie of the new series. The core character is Magneto, which is very plump; the core character in "Reverse the Future" is the magic girl, who is played by It’s understandable that actress Jennifer Lawrence uses the influence of the actress to increase the box office of the film, but in this one, it seems that there is really no core role. "X-Men" is also a comic under the banner of Marvel. Although the production company is different, the routine used in this one is somewhat similar to that of "Avengers 2." It does not highlight a particular character, but draws a big picture. The segment shots create a group portrait of superheroes or mutants. Some friends think that this is the right way for such a collection of heroes to fight monsters movies. It should not be too concentrated on one character. I don't believe how successful you watch "Avengers" and the high box office. But before the movie "Avengers" was supported by a single series of heroes, the X-Men did not. Only "Wolverine" was a single series of movies. Without an important role worthy of follow, audiences would be difficult to attract , Even in the movie "Avengers" where superheroes get together, there are Iron Man and the US team. How about this film? Magneto is still struggling internally and has not become a super villain. Professor X is still an idiot. Phoenix piano can’t even control his own abilities. The movie lacks a backbone. Every character is like the protagonist but not, making the audience watch. For a long time, I didn't understand what I was going to say, and I was left to stare at Apocalypse and roll my eyes, so it was a movie that was a bit of a failure. Many fans of the X-Men are eagerly awaiting this latest movie series, wondering if they are satisfied with the adaptation. As an "outsider", the author did some homework before going to watch the movie, and found that the director and screenwriter still made certain changes to the original work. For example, the ability of the big villain Apocalypse in the movie is no longer immortal and needs Transferring one's soul to a new body, the basic ability is also weakened, which is very reasonable. If this is not the case, this movie will not be filmed. The fledgling little X-Men simply can't beat it. In the film, Apocalypse woke up and learned the knowledge of the world from TV. At that time, I wanted to think that people are more popular than others. We have watched TV for many years, so why didn't we learn much? People's Apocalypse is able to know most of the knowledge and situation of the world by relying on a broken TV in the 1980s. It can't be compared. The rest of the characters, such as Magneto and Professor X, as well as Fenghuangqin, Kuaiyin, etc., have all undergone brand-new shaping. Are you afraid that fans will not buy it? Don't be afraid, because people did not "reverse the future", since they all reversed the past, naturally it is reasonable to adapt it anyway. It is worth mentioning that Wolverine no longer shows only thighs or buttocks like in the first two parts. This time, he showed his face and showed some fighting skills, returning to the scene of the X Weapon Transformation Institute. I have to say that the director is still very responsible, at least he didn't change the mutant's ability and plot too far.
There are so many X-Men fans around the world, how can these audiences be attracted to the cinema again and pay for the tickets? The director used a trick called selling feelings! It’s been five years since the first part of the X-Men Prequel trilogy was released, but more than 20 years have passed in the film. Think about it, audiences can see the young version of X in this episode of the movie. The soldiers, thinking about the first battle back then, was amazed. In order to better ferment the feelings, the director even edited the film clips in the first part directly, so that the audience can recall the emotions when they watched that year, and the links between the trilogy are more complete and natural. ,why not? Of course, this also saves production costs, and both the producer and the audience eat this set. Selling feelings is part of it. Another method is to sell small fresh meat globally. Hollywood is no exception. The small and fresh version of Laser Eyes and Quick Silver in this movie have returned, making fans enthusiastic. They can appreciate the charm of their favorite characters when they are young, and they are accompanied by small meat. I believe this will attract a lot of new Fans, especially for some female audiences, are fatal. Friends who go to the movie together have a question: aren’t the X-Men series and the Avengers series both comic works under Marvel? Quicksilver appeared in the "Avengers" series? In the end, he made a heroic sacrifice. Why did he appear in the X-Men again? That’s right, the X-Men indeed belong to Marvel’s comics and have something to do with the Avengers. For example, Captain America even asked Wolverine to reorganize the Avengers. Forkman Wolverine actually agreed, but why is it in the movie? Haven't seen it in China? This is because the adaptation rights for these two are in the hands of different companies. According to the original work, Spider-Man is also one of the Avengers, but he has never appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe until he appeared in Captain America 3 , Because Marvel sold the adaptation rights to Sony, and only recently reached an agreement to allow Spider-Man to return. This is also the case with the X-Men. The Quicksilver in "Avengers" does exist. The difference is that the original setting has been changed. This is really helpless. Who lets the adaptation right be in others' hands? However, it does not rule out that the two companies will cooperate again in the future, and it is not impossible to shoot a "X-Men vs. Avengers". Another reason is also because of the creation mode of the American comics. New authors and editors will launch new comic series. When they encounter conflicts with the previous ones, they will shift the responsibility to the parallel world and travel through time. It's complete. So it’s no problem for the X-Men and the Avengers series to do this. What's more, the X-Men comics are called the Unknowingly Brain Cell Death series, which shows how complicated the relationship between the different series of this comic is. Just watch the movie.
Let’s talk about mutants. Have any mutants appeared in the real world? No, at least no organization has recognized or issued a statement mentioning mutants. Human evolution may be at a crossroads today. Will the mutants in the movies be selected? Or is it with the superheroes in the Avengers who gained superpowers because of various chances? Or is it that humans use genetic technology and artificial intelligence to transform and evolve themselves? The author thinks that the most likely primary choice is the third, but genetic technology is still far from gaining superpowers, curing all diseases, and achieving immortality. Compared with the first two films, "Apocalypse" has reduced the audience's awe-inspiring degree. Because this is the third film in the series, it is understandable that the attraction to new audiences has decreased. The film was successfully linked with the first two films, and the editing of some shots and plot routines made the plot of the trilogy complete and unified. Although this is the last movie of the trilogy, it will not reject new audiences thousands of miles away. Just watching this movie has great visual effects and a smooth plot that can attract celebrities of all ages. This is an important part of a successful film. New audiences come to see the excitement, and die-hard fans look at the doorway, each has its own merits and needs. Whether you are a new audience or a die-hard fan, the movie is now in theaters, so take a look when you have time! | <urn:uuid:e269bab2-14f3-4011-b8dc-47ec4bbf6995> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.chary.org/undefined/@filoso/movie-review-lively-and-doorway-x-men-apocalypse | 2023-09-26T04:54:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.968284 | 2,721 |
vintage, to be compared to 1990 in terms of dates of the vegetative cycle.
Summer was hot, and the rains which came before the picking did not much trim, on the excellent terroir of château Boyd-Cantenac, the potential that had been accumulated throughout the year.
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We are required to keep an up-to-date and accurate record of the reasons for each child’s absence – for example, whether due to illness, hospital, speech therapy or holiday. If your child is ill, please contact the school on the first day of absence, so that there is no misunderstanding as to their whereabouts. On your child's return to school we request that parents inform us in writing of the reason why their child was away. If children are sick they should be kept at home for at least 48 hours to help minimise the spread of infection.
If we do not receive any communication then the child is marked as having an unauthorised absence.
An Attendance Improvement Officer visits the school each half term to go through the registers for each class. If a child is often absent without an appropriate reason the officer will write to or visit the family to
offer support. It is very important for a child not only to attend school regularly but also to arrive at school on time so that they do not miss any of their education.
The government and county council no longer allow holidays to be taken during term time. The Governing Body may authorise up to 10 days holiday during term time in any school year (September to July) but only under very exceptional circumstances . Parents are asked to obtain permission from the Chair of Governors in order to do this.
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Scott Michael Roussel, age 40, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. Scott was a longtime resident of Houma.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation in the Magnolia Chapel of Chauvin Funeral Home on Saturday, July 24, 2021 beginning at 11:00 am. Until 1:00 p.m. The Celebration of Life Service will begin at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be held at a later date.
Scott is survived by his parents, Carolyn Thibodeaux Roussel and Milton Roussel, Jr.; children, Devin, Kayden, and Jaken Roussel and their mother, Brandy Billiot; grandson, Bentley Roussel; brother, Jason Roussel and wife Amy; nephew, Ethan Roussel; niece, Jaylynn Roussel. Scott is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and a host of friends.
Scott is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Milton, Sr. and Lucille Roussel; maternal grandparents, Ivy and Norma Thibodeaux; cousin, Rhonda Roussel.
Scott was a fun, loving, and all-around guy who loved his family dearly and adored his three sons, niece and nephew. Anyone who knew Scott, knew he was an outdoorsman and loved fishing, ATV’s, dirt bikes and loved sports. Scott loved fitness and was known to always be at the gym. Scott will be dearly missed by all who knew him, his legacy lives on through his family and will always be remembered for his energy and strong-willed personality.
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Since the time dentistry is in practice, it has always been the main aim of the dentist and practitioners to preserve the natural teeth of every person. At present, people are having their teeth longer due to the restoration of the decayed teeth then the process of removal. Well, when the tooth is gone or mislaid, they can be replaced to maintain good function of teeth and their oral health.
What are Crown & Bridgework?
Crowns and Bridgework are a certain prosthetic devices which are cemented onto the present teeth or during implants. It depends on your dentists to suggest, if there is any insufficient tooth structure to perform the filling process.
What are these crowns used for?
Basically, crowns cover your tooth completely and restore the teeth which have been broken severely due to decay or any fracture. These crowns are applied to fix the color of the teeth which have had any root canal treatment, weak teeth and fractured teeth earlier. It is also used to replace large fillings when where there is a lack of enough tooth in the place.
Dental crowns and bridges are functional and in general an aesthetic solution to repair the decayed, cracked and chipped teeth for a long time protection.
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When it comes to buying a car, choosing the fuel type can be overwhelming. Gasoline, diesel, hybrid or electric? Each one has its own benefits and drawbacks that can have a significant impact on your wallet. In this blog post, we’ll compare these four different types of vehicles in terms of their prices and fuel efficiency to help you make an informed decision. So buckle up and let’s take a ride through the world of car prices and fuel type! Visit dealer.pk for more details.
Gasoline cars are the most common type of vehicle on the road today. They run on gasoline, which is readily available at gas stations across the country. One advantage of gasoline cars is that they have a lower upfront cost compared to hybrid or electric vehicles.
However, gasoline cars are not as fuel-efficient as hybrids or diesel cars. This means that drivers will need to spend more money on gas over time and may also produce more emissions.
Gasoline engines are also known for their power and acceleration capabilities. They can reach high speeds quickly and easily, making them popular among car enthusiasts who enjoy driving performance.
One potential downside to owning a gasoline car is its impact on the environment. Gasoline combustion produces carbon dioxide emissions that contribute to climate change. Click here for Car Prices.
While gasoline cars remain popular due to their affordability and performance, there are environmental concerns associated with this fuel type that should be considered before purchasing one.
Diesel cars are often compared to gasoline vehicles as they both use internal combustion engines. However, diesel cars tend to have better fuel economy and emit fewer carbon emissions than gas-powered counterparts.
One of the major advantages of diesel engines is their torque output. They offer more low-end power, which means they can accelerate faster from a standstill compared to gasoline vehicles. This makes them ideal for people who love driving in the city or towing heavy loads.
Moreover, diesel fuel has higher energy density than gasoline, which means it produces more energy per gallon. As a result, diesel cars can travel further on a single tank of fuel than their gas-powered equivalents.
The downsides of diesel vehicles largely stem from their reputation for being noisy and emitting harmful pollutants such as particulate matter and nitrogen oxide. However, advancements in technology mean modern diesel engines produce less exhaust emissions while also being quieter.
If you’re looking for an efficient car that offers great performance and long-range capabilities without harming the environment too much then a modern-day diesel car could be perfect for you!
Hybrid cars have been gaining popularity in recent years due to their impressive fuel efficiency and eco-friendliness. These vehicles combine a gasoline engine with an electric motor, allowing them to switch between the two power sources as needed.
One of the biggest advantages of hybrid cars is their fuel economy. They typically get better gas mileage than traditional gasoline-powered cars, which can save drivers money on fuel costs over time.
In addition to being more efficient, hybrid cars also produce fewer emissions than traditional gasoline engines. This makes them a great choice for environmentally conscious drivers who want to reduce their carbon footprint.
Another benefit of hybrid cars is that they often have regenerative braking systems, which allow them to capture energy that would otherwise be lost during braking. This energy can then be used to power the car’s electric motor or recharge its battery.
Hybrid cars offer an attractive combination of performance, efficiency and environmental friendliness. While they may come at a higher price point than traditional gasoline-powered vehicles, many drivers find that the savings on fuel costs make up for it in the long run.
Electric cars have been gaining popularity in recent years due to their eco-friendliness and potential cost savings. These vehicles are powered by electricity stored in rechargeable batteries, making them emission-free and ideal for reducing carbon footprints.
One of the biggest advantages of electric cars is that they require less maintenance compared to gasoline or diesel counterparts. They do not have an internal combustion engine, which means fewer moving parts that can break down over time. Additionally, electric cars typically come with longer warranties than traditional gas-powered vehicles.
Another advantage is that they are almost silent while driving, providing a smoother and more peaceful ride experience. Electric cars also offer instant torque, meaning drivers can accelerate quickly when needed without waiting for the engine to rev up.
However, one major drawback is the limited range offered by most current models. While it may be sufficient for daily commuting or short trips around town, long-distance travel requires careful planning as charging stations may not be available everywhere yet.
In terms of pricing, electric vehicles tend to be more expensive upfront compared to traditional gas-powered ones but can save money in fuel costs over time depending on usage habits and local electricity rates.
Electric cars present a promising solution towards a cleaner future but still have some limitations that need improvement before becoming accessible enough for widespread adoption.
After comparing the three types of cars, it is evident that each one has its own unique set of benefits and drawbacks. Gasoline-powered cars are generally the most affordable option upfront but may cost more in terms of fuel expenses over time.
Diesel vehicles offer better gas mileage and longevity, making them an excellent choice for drivers who travel long distances frequently. However, they tend to be pricier than gasoline options at the outset.
Hybrid cars provide a balance between gas and electric power sources, which leads to increased efficiency on both highways and city streets. They also emit fewer pollutants than traditional gasoline engines while still providing ample horsepower.
Electric cars have no emissions whatsoever – making them ideal for environmentally conscious individuals who want to reduce their carbon footprint significantly. While they do require charging stations instead of fuel pumps, advancements in technology are continually improving their mileage range.
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Excursion: Cheung Chau Island
Pictures of Cheung Chau Island
Cheung Chau Island
The excursion on the island of Cheung Chau gives you the opportunity to visit this beautiful island and immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of the sites visited. This tiny, dumbbell-shaped island has a fascinating cultural heritage unique in the world.
What to see on Cheung Chau Island
Pak Tai Temple
This temple is dedicated to Pak Tai, a Taoist god also known as the “Supreme Emperor of the Dark Heavens”. Built in 1783, the temple layout included traditional Chinese apsects such as the ceramic figurines on the roof ridges. The murals contain auspicious motives and in the courtyard we find stone lions.
Tung Wan Beach and Carved Rock
It is a beautiful beach appreciated for swimming, windsurfing and canoeing. The rock carved 3000 years ago at the Bronze Age is located at the edge of the water and presents geometric graphics and abstract images of animals …
Cheung Chau Island by public transit
- Qaily Departure except Sundays & Public Holidays
- Arounf 6h30 of duration
- Departure at 9:00am from the reception of your hotel for the urban area
- Minimum of 2 people
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Friday the 13th did not play well for Apple today, as the company suspended the sale of its iPhone 4S smartphones in its Chinese retail outlets.
Earlier today, a legion of scalpers waiting in line had a few fierce conflicts at the Sanlitun Apple Store in Beijing. This apparently caused Apple to announce that they would no longer release the iPhone 4S on January 13, 2012.
Apple said in a statement that the demand for the iPhone 4S were beyond imagination. So far, its iPhone 4S products in retail stores in China have all sold out. Meanwhile, due to the large crowd in Sanlitun, its retail store there cannot operate normally for the sake of safety of its customers and staff. Temporarily, its iPhone products will not be sold in retail stores in Beijing and Shanghai. However, customers can book the products via Apple's Internet store, buy it from its operator partner China Unicom or from other authorized resellers.
Apple announced plans to start selling the iPhone 4S in mainland China from January 13, 2012, and the recommended retail prices are CNY4,988 for 16GB edition, CNY5,888 for 32GB, and CNY6,788 for 64GB. The new smartphones were all sold out in Apple Store in Xidan Joy City within one hour after the release; and the sales in Sanlitun store was cancelled due to consumer conflicts, including the throwing of eggs at the Apple store.
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The day after the Handbuilt show, Quinn showed me a great time. There was swimming in Barton Springs, shooting skeet, and an amazing dinner at Lamberts (thanks again Richie). The whole squad but me went out for more drinking after dinner. I decided to hang back with the dogs and get rest for the […]
I recently started a job with a home office in Austin Texas and, if you did not know, our good bud and COTT contributor, Quinn is now an Austinite. My job is a WFH job but I decided to pay fealty and visit the office for a few days of work. I took advantage of […]
Sunday – April 24 We’re not going to camp this year. We’re going to meet Sunday morning, and ride to the Norton show. Sunday, April 24. 8:30am – Meet at Little Susie’s on Belgrade / Leigh. Be already gassed up before arriving. We’ll hang at Little Susies for a bit and drink a coffee. Then […]
Pocket beers to Love park. What else is there.
Def still fun.
Was fun. We did not camp. Just went early in the morning. Looked like it was going to rain We said oh well let’s go anyway Slims street wear was good It barely sprinkled for 5 mins while at the show Looked at bikes for 30 mins The old guy with the first year rootbeer […]
Global warming isn’t real.
This past weekend Steve and I rode out to the Keystone Collective show in Lancaster, PA. We took a roundabout route and added an extra 50 miles of backroads to the trip with all kinds of terrain, especially gravel. I love riding along the southern edge of Pennsylvania, but exploring new roads/trails was awesome and […]
the year of dust. the year Yanns IT didn’t run. the year Quinn came and didn’t have fun. the year of the truck race. I won. the year of long jump fun. the year 90s boys raced MX. the year 90s boys inspired me to read up on flamboyant colored racing kits. the year Dr […]
Good times. Jacket beer ride on river. Foto club.
July 6, 7, 8 Don’t fuck up. Make sure you have off Thursday and Friday Leaving Wednesday night – truck caravan 9pm from Aramingo wawa So… have your gear and bike shit prepped Tuesday night, so Wed you can get home from work, load your shit up, and get to wawa w/o rushing Staying in […]
Woke up early this past Saturday and boogied out on the Sportster to the fairgrounds in Gratz, PA, just over the mountain. I was trying to take pictures of (no 59) Kletus’ van, but everyone kept getting in the way. The Rush Cycles crew from Jersey was out running their Ironheads. If you’ve ever been […]
This winter has been horrible and long. Thursday rides are on. Bring your junker out.
Saturday was the best day I’ve had so far in 2018. Woke up early, checked out Adams KZ head he picked up from machine shop. Rode the IT to the coffee shop Andrew Brooks used to work at. Hung for a while. Met at LC to leave for camping. Great to hang and people watch. […]
I always look forward to the Norton Meet. It’s the start of the season. Washington Crossing, just east of New Hope PA, Sunday – April 15th at 10am. Below black/white pictures are from 2010. Rain backup plan: If its legit planned to start raining Sat night or Sunday before noon, this is the new plan […]
Prices were all over the place. Total junk barely rolling with half the engine missing, selling for $2000. Nuts. Then there is the super clean 2nd year with the bassani exhaust, the dude said he sold for $3500, but I think he lied to me, he was a dick. Then the dude I bought a […]
Good weather. Good Ride.
Switched it up a little last night. All grabbed a beer, blasted the highway to the airport loop and made a pitstop on the Delaware River. Good times. #icecoldbeer #cb550 A photo posted by Cast & Salvage (@castandsalvage) on Oct 7, 2016 at 4:41am PDT Hangin with the boys. #chinonthetank #motolife #professionalpassenger A photo posted […]
Next Tuesday! Jessie Jay of True Hand Society will be hand lettering at Cast & Salvage. A donation of $20 will get you whatever you want painted on your old dirt bike or motorcycle. We’ll probably only have time for 5-6 people so if you want to reserve a slot call it out in the […]
Published - Oct 21, 2013
It’s full on fucking war with this broke-ass, motorcycle-hating city. As some of you may know, the PPA has begun enforcing motorcycle and scooter parking on the sidewalk, citywide! This means the old ways are dead and we have to bookend our bikes in between cars, take up a whole car space (which is totally […] | <urn:uuid:6d74740f-2175-4034-bfa1-390296f72bd4> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.chinonthetank.com/category/events/ | 2023-09-26T06:16:15Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.953061 | 1,109 |
The English Learning Area Theatre programme for 2022 concluded at the Heath Ledger Theatre on Tuesday 15 November with a group of Year 10 students experiencing theatre at its best. The drama, Oil, is an ambitious five-act modern day epic by British playwright, Amanda Hickson. It explores stories of empire, history and motherhood and follows the trajectory of one of our most precious resources across continents and the span of over 150 years. The script presents a complex and thought-provoking political allegory as well as a poignant study of humanity. Black Swan Theatre’s production, directed by Adam Mitchell was an absorbing tour de force which was received with great enthusiasm by the students who endorsed it for its “compelling narrative, its humour and its poignancy”; “incredible staging”; “mesmerising performances”; “epic reach” and “its ability to keep an audience engaged in every word, moment and scene change for over two and a half hours.”
It has been wonderful to see our theatre ventures supported by both parents and students alike throughout the course of the year. Thank you for your support in helping us to foster a strong theatre culture here at the College. We have enjoyed the privilege of attending greatly diverse and engaging productions in 2022 and we are proud to celebrate theatre as an integral aspect of English and Literature studies at Chisholm. We look forward to offering another exciting theatre programme in 2023 and hope to see more students embracing the new and unique experiences that theatre promises.
Ms Ann Franich
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The first schedule of Shivarajakumar starrer 'Srikanta' being produced by Mahadev and directed by Manju Swaraj has silently been completed and the second schedule of the film will start from 18th of January.
Meanwhile, the heroine for the film has been selected and Malayalam based actress Chandini Sreedharan has been roped in to play the female lead opposite Shivarajakumar. Chandini who has acted in Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam will be joining the second schedule of the film.
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Over the course of his career, Jonah Hill has primarily been a comedic actor, though with roles in movies like Moneyball and Wolf of Wall Street, both of which earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor, he’s also shown that he has a solid handle on the more dramatic side of things. In the new trailer for his upcoming War Dogs, Hill gets the opportunity to flex both of these muscles, as more serious, intense moments mix with the crass, sarcastic style of humor he is known for.
Jonah Hill isn’t the only member of the War Dogs cast who has proven to be adept at both comedy and drama. His co-lead, Miles Teller, won acclaim for his role as a music prodigy pushed to dangerous extremes by a vicious teacher in the indie drama Whiplash, but he’s also tried his hand at comedy in movies like The Awkward Moment, 21 & Over, and Project X. And the two are clearly having grand old time in this trailer, as well as finding themselves in sticky situations. I love those license plates that read "Guns" "& Ammo."
From director Todd Phillips, who helmed all three of The Hangover movies—keep you eyes peeled in this trailer for a Bradley Cooper appearance—War Dogs is based on a true story, though we’d be willing to be you could toss the word "loosely" in there as well.
The plot follows two Miami twenty-somethings played by Jonah Hill and Miles Teller. During the Iraq War, the friends use a little-known loophole that allows for small businesses to bid on contracts with the United States Military. At first they start out small, but they score big on these deals, living the high life that two pals can live when you have lots of money in Miami. As is often the case in situations like this, they get in over their head on a deal they don’t fully understand—Hill’s reaction to learning how low their bid was is incredible—and they land a $300 million to provide arms to the Afghan military, and lands them in a rather shady world.
War Dogs is based on a Rolling Stone article and was adapted for the screen by Stephen Chin, Jason Milovic, and Todd Phillips. The movie also stars Bradley Cooper, as noted above, and Ana de Armas, the Cuban actress who recently gave Keanu Reeves hell in the horror thriller Knock Knock.
War Dogs is scheduled for release later this year on August 19.
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The 2022 Venice Film Festival (or Biennale) runs from August 31st until September 10th. It promises a typically eclectic line-up of art-house gems and Hollywood heavyweights with Tinseltown's glitziest set to descend on the famously picturesque canals and waterways. Competition, as ever, will be fierce for the festival's most coveted prize, the Golden Lion.
The advent of the Biennale also marks the advent of awards season, success at the Bienale often used as a bellwether of a film's chances at the Oscars. Without further ado, we've curated a list of eight movies that stand a strong chance of making a splash at both Venice and the 2023 Academy Awards.
Olivia Wilde scored a huge hit with her coming-of-age comedy Booksmart, released in 2019. She now levels up to tackle a darkly satirical and paranoid tale of 1950s suburban unrest, calling to mind the cult likes of The Stepford Wives.
The always-excellent Florence Pugh plays a housewife who suspects that her rigorously delineated suburban existence on a new housing development is concealing a dark secret. Pugh cooks up steamy chemistry with Harry Styles, who plays her on-screen husband, while the cast also includes Chris Pine, Wilde herself and Gemma Chan.
Don't Worry Darling (which is screening out of competition at Venice) is released at Cineworld on September 23rd.
Time to break out the swear jar again because Oscar-winning writer-director Martin McDonagh is back in town. The In Bruges and Three Billboards filmmaker is famously uncompromising for mixing salty language with heartfelt emotion and scenes of genuinely shocking provocation. His latest, The Banshees of Inisherin, promises all of that and more.
In Bruges duo Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson play two lifelong mates on a remote Irish island who are torn asunder when one of them decides to call time on the friendship. Expect the threat of finger-severing and an excellent supporting cast including Barry Keoghan and Kerry Condon.
The Banshees of Inisherin is set for release on October 21st.
3. Empire of Light
Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes downshifts from the extended take chaos of World War I drama 1917 to something altogether more gentle and bittersweet. Empire of Light is set in Brighton in the 1980s and revolves around the town's local arts cinema.
The cast is simply superb. Oscar winner Olivia Colman leads and is ably supported by Colin Firth, Toby Jones and Micheal Ward.
Empire of Light is set for release on January 13th 2023.
Cate Blanchett is one of the most transformative performers in cinema, and her latest role sounds mightily impressive. The Blue Jasmine Oscar-winner plays renowned conductor Lydia Tár in the new movie from director Todd Field (In the Bedroom; Little Children).
The teaser trailer gives a brief glimpse of Blanchett's ferocity and conviction as she's seen wielding the conductor's baton with gusto. A potential Best Actress frontrunner? We're calling it here.
TÁR is set for release on January 20th 2023.
5. The Whale
The Brendan Fraser renaissance (Brenaissance?) may not be starting with the sadly cancelled Batgirl movie. However, we can anticipate his sure-to-be-moving performance in Darren Aronofsky's The Whale, which is adapted from Samuel D. Hunter's play of the same name.
Fraser plays an obese English teacher who makes a last-ditch attempt to reconnect with his estranged daughter (played by Stranger Things' Sadie Sink). Aronofsky worked wonders in resurrecting Mickey Rourke's screen image with the tender/tough texture of The Wrestler, so can he perform a similar kind of feat with Fraser? We imagine so.
6. Bones & All
Director Luca Guadagnino and actor Timothée Chalamet reunite following their barnstorming success on the Oscar-winning romantic drama Call Me By Your Name. Indeed, romance is still the name of the game in Guadagino's latest, but it's not the conventional kind.
Chalamet plays a cannibalistic drifter who falls for Taylor Russell's conflicted loner in this adaptation of Camille DeAngelis' novel. Expect gore and gushing outpourings of love in equal measure.
7. The Son
Anthony Hopkins won his second Oscar for his devastating performance as an Alzheimer's-afflicted parent in Florian Zeller's stage adaptation The Father. The writer-director now presents his follow-up movie, itself adapted from the second in a trilogy of plays that also encompasses The Mother (the last of which currently hasn't been made into a movie).
Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern and Vanessa Kirby make up the strong ensemble with Hopkins mooted to be making an appearance.
Director Ti West's ghoulishly gory and inventive X is one of 2022's most entertaining horror offerings. But were you curious as to the backstory of the ailing, ageing and utterly demented serial killer Pearl? As played by actor Mia Goth in unrecognisable old-age make-up, Pearl certainly made a vivid, and grisly, impression.
We now spiral back to the young Pearl's backstory as she gets her first taste for gory carnage. Expect plenty of retro-tastic visual and sonic flourishes in the latest movie from indie horror stalwarts A24, as West again honours the sordid, sleazy spirit of seventies and eighties exploitation horror movies.
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Actions and motivations
On September 17, I'll be taking part as an ambassador in the Circuit bleu Charles-Bruneau. This kayaking and paddleboarding event organized by the Charles-Bruneau Foundation is very close to my heart, because its mission is to offer a healthy future to the 2,000 children with cancer in Quebec every year. As an actor on the Bracelets rouges series, I was able to step into the reality of young people who are hospitable at an age when no one should be, and I was deeply touched. Together, I know we can make a difference and help fund pediatric cancer research. Every donation counts. Thank you so much in advance for encouraging our paddlers and giving generously to the cause!
Anthony is the speaker of...
Le Petit bleu (13km) - Sunday | SOLD OUT
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Service Provider Multicast
Service provider multicast message transport falls into two categories: infrastructure multicast, used for delivering services, and customer multicast packet transport. Multicast that supports the provider infrastructure enables the provider to offer services to customers—such as multicast VPNs (MVPNs) (discussed in Chapter 3) and multitenant data center services (discussed earlier in this chapter and in Chapter 4). The provider infrastructure may also use multicast for content services. Internet multicast services is one example. In addition, many providers use multicast to deliver television content over their networks, where the set-top box is a multicast client, and channel content is delivered over specific groups.
Today, relatively few multicast applications are transported across the Internet natively. Most service providers have yet to embrace the benefits of transporting multicast, primarily due to the complexity and the ability to charge for multicast services. For SPs that have enabled and are using multicast, kudos to you! Chapters 1, 3, and 4 are very helpful for creating multicast-enabled provider infrastructure. In addition, there are a few design elements to consider when deploying multicast services in a provider network, as discussed in the following sections.
Service Provider PIM-Type Selection and RP Placement
The most important decisions that service providers have to make are similar to the decisions required for multitenant data centers: What mode of PIM needs to be selected, and where should RPs be placed? Chapter 3 discusses the numerous options that service providers use to transport multicast messages using MPLS, since using MPLS is currently the preferred method of moving both unicast and multicast messages across a shared service cloud. Remember that to deploy an MPLS service that supports multicast, the provider network needs a multicast-enabled core network that supports multicast data trees (MDTs).
The provider multicast domain that services the MDTs is completely isolated from any customer domains. This means the provider network needs to choose a PIM method (ASM or SSM) and, if necessary, configure RPs for the network. Service provider network architects should consider using SSM as the infrastructure delivery method. It greatly simplifies the multicast deployment at scale. SSM does not require an RP and has a separate and specific multicast range, 188.8.131.52/8, that is easy to scope and manage. Examine the network diagram in Figure 5-23. This network provides an MPLS MVPN service to the customer between Site 1 and Site 2. The customer is using PIM-SM and is providing its own RP on the customer premises equipment router at Site 1. The provider network is using SSM to transport the MDT for the customer VPN with route distinguisher (RD) 100:2.
Figure 5-23 SSM Provider Infrastructure Domain
Using SSM also simplifies scaling across global networks and eases the burden of converting merged autonomous systems from network acquisitions, as interdomain routing is a natural amenity of SSM. In addition, the same SSM domain can be used to provide content services within the infrastructure. Or, if needed, the SSM domain can coexist with a PIM-SM domain when required.
Remember that to implement SSM, any clients need to support IGMPv3. Cisco IOS-XR service provider software supports SSM delivery for MPLS MVPNs natively. The MVPN configuration requires a specific source and group for MDT. Simply use an SSM group range for MDT configurations and enable the transport interfaces with PIM-SM. Example 5-2 shows the relevant configuration of PE1 from Figure 5-23 to enable SSM and the MDT in IOS-XR.
Example 5-2 MDT SSM Configuration Using IOS-XR
RP/0/RP0/CPU0:PE1# configure RP/0/RP0/CPU0:PE1(config)# multicast-routing RP/0/RP0/CPU0:PE1(config-mcast-ipv4)# interface all enable RP/0/RP0/CPU0:PE1(config-mcast-ipv4)# mdt source Loopback 0 RP/0/RP0/CPU0:PE1(config-mcast-default-)# vrf Customer RP/0/RP0/CPU0:PE1(config-mcast-vrf_A-ipv4)# mdt default 184.108.40.206 RP/0/RP0/CPU0:PE1(config-mcast-vrf_A-ipv4)# mdt data 220.127.116.11/24 threshold 1200 RP/0/RP0/CPU0:PE1(config-mcast-ipv4)# exit RP/0/RP0/CPU0:PE1(config)# router igmp RP/0/RP0/CPU0:PE1(config-igmp)# version 3 RP/0/RP0/CPU0:PE1(config)# commit
For customers interested in these services, purchasing multicast transport from an SP is something of a premium service—that is, service providers usually charge an additional fee. If you are purchasing L2 VPN services that a service provider offers using Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS), Provider Backbone Bridging combined with Ethernet VPN (PBB-EVPN), or a Pseudowire service, there is a better chance that multicast transport services are offered. The transport of multicast messages is often limited to a certain rate. If more bandwidth is required, you can overcome the limitation by purchasing additional bandwidth or encapsulating multicast messages using some sort of overlay technology, such as MVPN, GRE, and so on.
Service provider networks that want to also provide content services over the same infrastructure may not be able to choose SSM if the set-top box or other clients do not support IGMPv3. In such cases, PIM-SM is the preferred alternative for the provider infrastructure, and the provider network should either use static RP mappings or redundant Anycast RP for added reliability. Figure 5-24 shows the same provider network as Figure 5-23, but this time using PIM-SM.
Figure 5-24 PIM-SM Provider Domain
When a provider grows beyond the ability to support every customer in a single routed domain, BGP confederations or even multiple public domains are often used to carry traffic. Remember from Chapter 1 that using multiple IGP and BGP domains for unicast requires corresponding multicast domains, with interdomain routing, to complete multicast transport across the network. In such situations, providers should consider nesting RPs, using anycast for redundancy, and building a mesh of MSDP peerings between them. This completes the transport across the provider domain. Figure 5-25 shows a very high-level diagram of this type of provider multicast domain design.
Figure 5-25 Interdomain Infrastructure Transport
For networks that also provide multicast services to customers, there are other considerations. In particular, IP Television (IPTV) delivery requires some unique design elements, which are discussed next.
IPTV Delivery over Multicast
Figure 5-26 provides a 10,000-foot view of the components of multicast in the cable environment.
Figure 5-26 High-Level Cable TV Multicast Network
There are three main architectural components in an IPTV multicast delivery service:
Service plane: Consists of the IPTV source, IPTV multicast service gateway, and IP Multicast receiver
Service interface: Consists of the signaling mode between the service plane and the network plane
Network plane: Consists of IP network configuration to support multicast (control and data plane), resiliency, and high availability of the network transport
The network consists of a shared platform needed for all services, like QoS (DiffServ or RSVP based on applicability) or QoS-based Call Admission Control (CAC) systems for transport of multiple types of content. IP Multicast gateways consists of ad splicers, converters, and so on.
The choice of multicast transport protocols should determine the service plane communication needs of connected devices. Based on protocol requirements for the content providers, such as CAC, IGMPv3 or v2 support, and application redundancy, the multicast network technology selected for the transport layer should be able to support all required application services. The WAN technology generally consists of an MPLS L3 VPN or L2 VPN solution that connects to the end host access technology. Layer 2 Pseudowire could also be considered using a protected Pseudowire deployment. This provides subsecond convergence by leveraging features such as Fast Reroute (FRR) with RSVP-TE LSPs. It also provides the network operators service level agreement (SLA) guidelines for multicast transport. The items to consider in the design are as follows:
The need for global, national, or regional content sources
Fast convergence and availability
Requirements for different media content
Other factors to keep in mind during the design stage relate to the type of feed. The feed could be any or all of the following:
Broadcast feed: Including static forwarding to a DSLAM
Switched digital video: Static PIM tree to the PE-AGG router
Multicast based video: Dynamic path creation to the end receiver
These three types of video feed are illustrated in Figure 5-27.
Figure 5-27 Three Types of Video Feed
The service interface consideration in this section includes multicast signaling support with IGMPv3, applications built to SLA requirements, and applications built using CAC methods. The PIM-SSM model generally fits this design, with one-to-many communication building on any individual sources. This method is best suited to handling join/prune latency requirements. PIM-SSM will also help with the localization of services based on unicast IP addresses of different host servers using the same multicast group. Techniques using different masks for source IP addresses can be used for redundancy for the source of the multicast service. SSM multicast technology can be aligned with channel feeds, and source IP address spoofing is mitigated based on built-in application support for IGMPv3. The transport design also covers path separation across the WAN transport segment.
It is critical to understand multicast VLAN registration (MVR) and the features in the cable environments. MVR is designed for multicast applications deployed in Ethernet ring-based service provider networks. The broadcast of multiple television channels over a service provider network is one typical example. MVR allows a subscriber on a port to subscribe and unsubscribe to a multicast stream on the networkwide multicast VLAN, thereby enabling a single multicast VLAN to be shared in the network while subscribers (receivers) remain in separate VLANs. It also optimizes stream delivery by providing the ability to send continuous multicast streams in the multicast VLAN rather than send separate streams from the subscriber VLANs.
MVR assumes that subscriber ports subscribe and unsubscribe to these multicast streams by sending IGMPv2 join and leave messages on the VLAN. MVR uses IGMP snooping, but MVR and IGMP snooping can be enabled or disabled without impacting each other. The MVR feature only intercepts the IGMP join and leave messages from multicast groups configured under MVR. The MVR feature has the following functions:
Categorizes the multicast streams configured under the MVR feature and ties the associated IP Multicast group in the Layer 2 forwarding table
Modifies the Layer 2 forwarding table to include or exclude the receiver of the multicast stream (not constrained by VLAN boundaries)
The MVR has two port types:
Source: Configures a port that receives and sends multicast data as source ports. Subscribers cannot be directly connected to source ports; all source ports on a switch belong to the single multicast VLAN.
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Hey, Are You Okay?
After the grim year we have just had, I wanted to reach out to ask; are you okay? We all started 2020 with high hopes, and then the world changed – a pandemic came.
Across the regions, people struggled with loss, poor health, hunger, unemployment, relationship challenges and restricted freedom. Many of us even lacked the means to look after ourselves and our families.
Between social distancing, handwashing, mask-wearing and police checkpoints, we also received nuggets of blessings – few of you got married, started new relationships and jobs, and even welcomed new lives unto your families. As with all human crisis, few people even benefited from Covid-19 Contracts and governments’ handouts.
It was a time when the rich, the poor and the powerful became equals. Nobody was exempted from the infection and fear. We all feared equally and remain confused alike.
As we have noticed, the world is still spinning with possibilities and yet, filled with unprecedented sufferings, and uncertainties. More so in Nigeria where insecurity, poverty, unemployment, diseases, terrorism, corrupt practices, banditry and lack of leadership have become a way of life. The Covid-19 pandemic and the #EndSARS protests merely added salt to our open wounds.
So, 2020 was miserable in so many ways; emotionally, mentally, physically and financially – people experienced them and was equally exhausted on all accounts. But, we are still here.
Yet, despite these overwhelming issues, many people still found time to volunteer and help others in various capacity. In the midst of the pandemic, many of our Citizens First Community Organisers membership were out in Abuja and Owerri distributing the little Covid-19 palliatives we were able to provide. Personally, I could not thank them enough; someday, their stories would be heard.
Within these shared frustrations and disappointments, many of us stopped believing our country is salvageable. There is no shame in admitting it. We have every right to lose faith in either a government or system that is fundamentally flawed and incompetent, which also derives pleasure in extinguishing the dreams and aspirations of the people.
Suffice to mention, Nigeria remains one of the few nations on earth that is structurally designed to encourage corruption and division - a country that destroys its potentials and that of her citizens.
The challenges we faced now and in the foreseeable future include, how our people reconcile with a country and leadership that had forgotten its purpose and responsibilities to provide and protect. As community organisers, how do we manage people’s expectations and social reality over putting food on the table?
Community organising in Africa requires optimism. Therefore, we must-see and ‘explain the world in such a way as to give cause for hope – hope that the Creator is good, that he has created a good world, and that if we could transcend the limitations of our humanity we should see that it is good.’ Voltaire (Candide).
As optimists, we remain positive and still want the best for our country, communities, neighbours, families and ourselves, a vision of a better future. Hence, we have chosen a path that leads to solutions instead of contributors to the problems, whilst facilitating social change and empowerment.
As we look forward to 2021 and beyond, we must remind our people and communities that leaders who are unable to lead and solve social, economic, political problems are liabilities to any society. That, we can no longer afford to continue recycling the same rubbish and expect a different outcome.
There is nothing better than to share these thoughts, and to remind you of the challenges ahead in Nigeria and Africa. Let us start 2021 with great hope and expectations, believing that the future can be better. We must believe.
Meanwhile, the Coronavirus is still here with us. Please continue to follow all the experts’ medical and scientific guidelines. I hope to see more of you in the coming months, as we continue in our quest to train thousands of community organisers in Nigeria and Africa. I wish you a happier and better days ahead. Have wonderful 2021.
May God Continue to Protect And Bless You, And Your Loved Ones. Stay safe.
Christian Ikezuagu Ihejirika
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As ministers consider whether to override parts of the post-Brexit deal on Northern Ireland, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss will hold crunch talks with the vice president of the European Commission in the coming hours.
Attorney General Suella Braverman is said to have approved the scrapping of swathes of the agreement, giving Boris Johnson legal cover to make the move, despite warnings from Joe Biden’s White House and European leaders not to single-handedly meddle with the terms.
Yesterday, the Prime Minister said the Good Friday Agreement was more important than the Northern Ireland Protocol as he dismissed suggestions of any possible escalatory response from the European Union as “crazy”.
He said there was no need for “drama” as he doubled down on hints he could override elements of the deal.
Ms Truss is expected to tell EC vice president Maros Sefcovic in a call on Thursday morning that the dispute over Northern Ireland cannot drag on.
She had warned she would “not shy away” from taking action as she accused the EU of proposing solutions that would “take us backwards”.
According to The Times, Ms Braverman had advised that legislation to override the protocol would be legally sound because of the “disproportionate and unreasonable” way it has been implemented by the EU.
She has submitted evidence accusing the EU of undermining the Good Friday Agreement by creating a trade barrier in the Irish Sea, and warned of “societal unrest” in Northern Ireland, the newspaper said.
There is said to be a rift in the Cabinet over the move, with Ms Truss, Ms Braverman and Brexit opportunities minister Jacob Rees-Mogg reportedly in favour, while Chancellor Rishi Sunak is concerned about the impact on the economy.
There have been suggestions that unilateral action by the UK could spark a trade war against the backdrop of the invasion of Ukraine.
But Mr Johnson told BBC News on Wednesday: “Let’s face it, we’re talking about really, in the scheme of things, a very, very small part of the whole European economy, and I think 0.4 per cent of the value of the whole of the EU economy in Northern Ireland.
“It is crazy. I didn’t think there’s any need for drama. This is something that just needs to be fixed.”Boris Johnson
Speaking to ITV’s Peston programme, Mr Rees-Mogg said the UK would not involve itself in any trade war with the EU.
“Tit-for-tat retaliation of that kind is the economics of the school ground and it would damage British consumers at a time of rising (prices),” he said.
Northern Ireland minister Conor Burns said on Wednesday evening that the UK Government would have to take unilateral action over the protocol if it could not resolve issues with the EU.
Speaking to LBC’s Tonight With Andrew Marr programme, he said: “If the EU are saying to us that, and they’re not, I don’t think, yet at the position of saying there’s nothing more to talk about, then we will have to take actions to prioritise stability in Northern Ireland, powersharing in Northern Ireland, to protect the institutions of the Good Friday Agreement, and that will mean intervention unilaterally, yes.”
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said: “No-one should unilaterally cancel, break or in any way attack the settlement.”
The White House stressed the need for talks to continue to resolve the issues, with a spokesman saying: “The best path forward is a pragmatic one that requires courage, co-operation and leadership.
“We urge the parties to continue engaging in dialogue to resolve differences and bring negotiations to a successful conclusion.”
Democratic Unionist Party leader Sir Jeffrey Donaldson reiterated his call for the Government to take action.
He told Sky News show The Take With Sophy Ridge: “The protocol is harming Northern Ireland, it’s harming our economy, it is undermining political stability here, so I think in those circumstances, and in order to safeguard the Belfast or Good Friday Agreement and political institutions, the UK Government is well within its rights to act in these circumstances.”
Cabinet minister Michael Gove insisted on Wednesday that Mr Sefcovic and the Foreign Secretary had a “good relationship”, adding: “They will try to make progress tomorrow.”
He told BBC Breakfast: “I know that both of them are fully committed to making sure we resolve some very difficult issues that have arisen.
“You would expect a UK Government, when it is thinking about the security of the entire United Kingdom, to say that there is no option that is off the table, and that is absolutely right.”EC vice president Maros Sefcovic
Officials working for Ms Truss are drawing up draft legislation to unilaterally remove the need for checks on all goods being sent from Britain for use in Northern Ireland.
The PA news agency was told that Ms Truss is poised to take further action in coming weeks if negotiations with the EU continue to stall.
The proposed law would allow businesses in Northern Ireland to disregard EU rules and regulations and remove the power of the European Court of Justice to rule on issues relating to the region.
Crucially, it would in parts override the protocol agreed by Mr Johnson in 2019 and mean the UK had breached its obligations under the Brexit agreement.
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Welcome to the second edition of City & State’s Fifty Over 50, a compendium of some of the most influential difference-makers to hit the half-century mark stronger than ever. Thanks to a record number of nominations for this year’s group – almost 200 people sent in recommendations – you’re about to meet our most wide-ranging group of honorees yet, from behind-the-scenes power brokers to well-known leaders from across the commonwealth.
This year’s list also highlights the work of 10 Lifetime Achievement award winners. These people have made lasting contributions to Pennsylvania by helping shape their communities through successful business endeavors, civic engagement and service to local and state government.
The following profiles were researched and written by City & State staff and freelance writer Hilary Danailova.
In two fields long dominated by men – Pennsylvania politics and agriculture – Meecee Baker pioneered her role as arguably the commonwealth’s preeminent agricultural lobbyist. Baker is the owner of Versant Strategies, a government relations outfit that has become rural Pennsylvania’s go-to resource for representation in Harrisburg and Washington. Her firm’s clients span the corporate, grassroots and nonprofit gamut, from Monsanto and Perdue Farms to the Pennsylvania Winery Association and the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine.
A venerable farm educator, Baker has taught at North Carolina State University and was for a long time on the faculty of Penn State University, where she was honored as an Alumni Fellow at last spring’s university commencement. Baker was the first woman elected president of the National Association of Agricultural Educators and has also led educational outreach for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
At Versant, Baker advocates for policy on behalf of the commonwealth’s family farms and high-wattage food processing and environmental concerns. She is a recipient of the Medal of Honor Award from the Philadelphia Society for the Promotion of Agriculture, the nation’s oldest continuously operating agricultural society. Baker was also honored with the Jefferson Award by the Penn Ag Democrats for her contributions to Keystone State farming interests.
Over eight terms in the Pennsylvania Legislature, representing parts of Lackawanna, Luzerne and Wyoming counties, state Rep. Karen Boback has brought attention and energy to policy around schools and children’s issues. In the House, she has chaired the Children and Youth Committee and authored a bill mandating newborn health testing. She is currently promoting legislation that would provide assistance to older foster children, as well as a state mental health initiative for commonwealth public schools.
Boback, who holds a doctorate, spent three decades in education before entering politics. Her experience includes serving as both a teacher and guidance counselor in the Tunkhannock Area School District. She has also been a faculty member at Wilkes and Misericordia universities; the latter recognized Boback with the Excellence in Education Award in 2006.
In the House, Boback currently serves as chair of the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee; as a Speaker-appointed member of the Children’s Trust Fund Board; and as secretary of the Pennsylvania Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus. Gov. Tom Wolf appointed her to the Pennsylvania Commission for Women, where she is serving her third term. She is also a founding member of the Luzerne/Wyoming Counties Elder Abuse Task Force and sits on the board of the Juvenile Justice Institute at Keystone College.
As a City Councilmember until his recent resignation, Allan Domb prioritized both the needs of Philadelphia businesses and its workers. He passed a 2020 wage tax credit for low-income Philadelphians, many of whom were disproportionately impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Domb also created a hospitality working group to address the pandemic issues of another hard-hit category, restaurants and small businesses.
Now, Philadelphians are wondering what the future holds for Domb, who remains a force in city politics as the mayoral race heats up in advance of the all-important Democratic primary. Domb was a political novice but a successful and well-connected real estate developer when he first won election in 2015. The New Jersey-born entrepreneur earned a degree from American University before building a career in Philadelphia, continuing to run his business even as an active member of City Council and as a member-at-large. Domb’s dual careers have prompted grumbling from some quarters about potential conflicts of interest, which the councilmember tried to offset by donating his municipal salary to local public schools.
As candidates line up to vie for the Democratic mayoral nomination, Domb is under pressure to articulate a solid plan for addressing the city’s crime wave as well as its post-pandemic future.
When Kerry Kirkland was appointed as Pennsylvania’s deputy secretary for diversity, inclusion and small business opportunities in 2017, he couldn’t foresee the way small and minority-owned outfits would be challenged by COVID-19. Kirkland’s pandemic response included the creation of a COVID-19 Small Diverse Business and Community Taskforce, whose balance of safety and commercial guidelines is credited with preserving dozens of Harrisburg small business jobs. In 2021, the African American Chamber of Commerce of Central Pennsylvania honored Kirkland with its Black History Hero Award for his pandemic leadership.
Since 2017, Kirkland has served as the senior public official advising the Wolf administration and the State Department of General Services on the policies that best respond to the needs of the commonwealth’s small and minority-owned companies and that best integrate them into both state contracting as well as the overall economy.
Years ago, Kirkland got a close-up view of another society’s struggle to achieve inclusion on a delegation to South Africa, where he led equity management training for colleagues of the late President Nelson Mandela. Back at home, Kirkland has a distinguished record of public sector work as well as political leadership. He held a series of administrative roles with the U.S. Small Business Administration, helping firms secure billions in government contracts annually.
Kirkland, who previously headed his eponymous management consultancy, has also served as vice president for the U.S. Black Chamber of Commerce and as executive director of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party. In addition, he is co-founder of the American Contract Compliance Association, the world’s largest membership-based contract compliance training organization.
Center City’s post-pandemic recovery is in the hands of Paul Levy, who has nurtured Philadelphia’s commercial hub for 31 years. As the founding chief executive of Center City District, Levy guides a business improvement zone with a $30 million annual operating budget and stakeholders that include major property owners, downtown businesses, labor unions and community organizations.
Levy, who holds a doctorate in history from Columbia University, founded Center City District in 1991, when the near-bankrupt city saw its historic core plagued with graffiti and workers largely fled after 5 p.m. Levy’s goal was to upgrade infrastructure maintenance and revitalize public spaces in order to improve security and quality of life, thus attracting a wide cross-section of residents and businesses to a 24-hour urban hub.
Under Levy’s leadership, the CCD has invested $152 million in capital improvements, including the transformation of four downtown parks that are under CCD management. Even as office workers straggle back, hotels and condominiums ensure an active street life, while CCD oversees security, cleaning, marketing and planning services for the neighborhood.
Levy also serves on the board of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau and teaches city planning at the University of Pennsylvania.
Few corporate leaders have such strong ties to their hometowns as Timothy NeCastro, a native son of Erie who now leads its largest employer and only Fortune 500 company, Erie Insurance.
NeCastro oversees a property-casualty insurance company responsible for more than 3,000 jobs at its downtown Erie headquarters and another 3,000 in the 12 states where it conducts business. A founding member and board president of the Erie Downtown Development Corporation, NeCastro has committed Erie Insurance to investing $64 million in the city’s downtown revitalization and opportunity zone.
Under NeCastro’s leadership, Erie Insurance expanded into its 12th state, Kentucky, and maintains top rankings from A.M. Best, the world’s largest insurance credit rating company, alongside a designation as one of the Forbes 2022 best American insurance companies. NeCastro has also spearheaded the company’s DEI initiative: As a signatory participant in CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, he committed Erie Insurance to an active role in the organization’s Racial Equity Fellowship, which aims to foster social change through collaboration between businesses, communities and policymakers.
NeCastro spent 10 years at Ernst & Young’s Cleveland and Erie offices, then oversaw finance for The Plastek Group in Erie before joining Erie Insurance in the mid-1990s, working his way up through finance, sales and operations. Currently, NeCastro serves on the boards of the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and the Erie Regional Chamber and Growth Partnership.
For three decades, the twinkly smile and familiar style of ABC27 anchor Dennis Owens have been fixtures on Central Pennsylvania television. Owens is a longtime broadcaster for the Harrisburg channel, reporting on everything from sports and local news to state politics, the beat for which he is best known. In the latter category, Owens is the host and a co-producer of “This Week in Pennsylvania,” a statewide political talk show spotlighting politicians and other newsmakers and influencers as they discuss issues of the day. And Owens’ daily political report is broadcast on Nexstar-owned stations statewide.
Owens, a Philadelphia native, is a graduate of LaSalle University. He has been with ABC27 since 1993, when he joined as a weekend sports anchor, honing his skills by reporting on Penn State football, Super Bowls, NASCAR and the World Series. Owens first made his mark helping to create “Friday Night Football,” a show that proved wildly popular; in 2021, the program celebrated its 25th year of showcasing the high school athletes, cheerleaders and marching bands that animate Friday nights across the Harrisburg region. During the course of his career, Owens has won 15 Emmy Awards and a Murrow Award for his work.
Al Schmidt’s expertise in the nuts-and-bolts of voting and honest government has long been in demand – but Philadelphians see his work as especially important this year, with election integrity under scrutiny and rising concern over the state of American democracy. Schmidt, who served as Philadephia City Commissioner for a decade, recently took over the helm of the Committee of Seventy, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that promotes democracy and fights corruption.
At the City Commissioner’s office, Schmidt served as vice chair of the city's bipartisan Board of Elections, where he led efforts to modernize the voting system, make elections more efficient and open more election data to the public. Schmidt was recognized as a Hero of 2020 by the Philadelphia Inquirer and a Best Public Servant by Philadelphia Magazine for his guidance during the highly contentious 2020 election cycle.
Originally from Pittsburgh, Schmidt graduated from Allegheny College and earned a doctorate in history from Brandeis University. He has worked as a policy analyst for the Presidential Commission on Holocaust Assets in the United States and as a senior analyst at the non-partisan U.S. Government Accountability Office. Schmidt has also served as senior adviser to the Republican Party of Pennsylvania and executive director of the Republican City Committee of Philadelphia.
Over several decades in Philadelphia, Sheila Simmons has built a reputation as a go-to communicator for influential Philadelphians. Simmons was chief of staff for state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta until this past July, shaping the rising Democrat’s public image as he successfully ran for office in 2018 and became the first openly LGBTQ person of color elected to the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
Simmons has also shaped both political strategy and rhetoric for former Mayor Michael Nutter, for whom she headed communications during the 2011 reelection campaign, and state Sen. Anthony Williams, for whose administration she was director of communications for several years.
Simmons studied journalism at the University of North Carolina and at North Carolina State University before working as a writer and editor at the Cleveland Plain Dealer. She spent nearly five years as the education director for Public Citizens for Children and Youth, the Philadelphia nonprofit advocacy group now known as Children First, where she worked on policy and legislative issues. Simmons has also served as a deputy managing editor at the Philadelphia Tribune, overseeing the newsroom at the city's longest-running African American newspaper.
As a freelance writer and consultant, Simmons continues to shape Philadelphia conversations around policy, power and city issues.
In his last stretch in the statehouse, outgoing two-term Gov. Tom Wolf is busily trying to cement his socially generous legacy and – especially with the recent Supreme Court reversal of Roe v. Wade and the rise of Republican gubernatorial candidate Doug Mastriano – ensure Democratic succession in this fall’s key elections. Wolf is championing the candidacy of his attorney general (and Mastriano’s opponent), Democratic gubernatorial candidate Josh Shapiro, as well as his lieutenant governor, the progressive Senatorial candidate John Fetterman.
Having shepherded Pennsylvanians through the challenges posed by COVID-19 and rising inflation, Wolf is spending his final months in office shoring up relief programs and policies. He is currently championing legislation that would use federal pandemic relief funds to send lower- and middle-class households $2,000 stimulus checks, and he recently announced a $21.5 million plan to provide universal free breakfast to school children, as well as a one-time rent and property tax bonus for older and low-income residents.
Wolf also recently announced $247 million in American Rescue Plan funding for small businesses across the commonwealth through the State Small Business Credit Initiative. And at the Farm Show earlier this month, Wolf trumpeted a plan to make voting more accessible – a hot topic in this midterm election year – by allowing registration during any commonwealth agency interaction.
Few Pennsylvanians know managed health care like Marge Angello, the market president for AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania, a Medicaid managed care plan that serves nearly a half million commonwealth residents. In this role, she is responsible for day-to-day guidance of everything from medical affairs and quality control to marketing for plans providing care across the Lehigh, Northeast, Northwest and Southwest regions of Pennsylvania. Under her leadership, AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania was recently recognized with the highest level accreditation status by the National Committee for Quality Assurance’s Medicaid Health Insurance Plan Ratings.
Whatever the public thinks about something, Christopher Borick probably knows it before you do. Borick is one of the nation’s leading public opinion researchers, having conducted 400 large-scale surveys over the past quarter-century and provided insights for outlets as varied as The New York Times, the BBC, NPR and the CDC. Borick directs the Institute of Public Opinion at Muhlenberg College, where he is a professor of political science, and also heads the National Surveys on Energy and the Environment.
As regional businesses confront the headwinds of inflation and economic uncertainty, Scott Cantor is there to counsel them. Cantor, a senior vice president for commercial banking at PNC Bank, draws on three decades of experience to advise Central Pennsylvania clients on everything from efficient cash flow strategies and optimal capital structures to treasury management. Cantor's thorough financial knowledge is perhaps only rivaled by his track record in cultivating business relationships, helping to grow PNC Bank's profile throughout the commonwealth.
Twenty years ago, Michelle Chenn was a flight attendant for U.S. Airways. Today, as the founder and CEO of Axiom Advancement Corporation, a microloan and small business lending institution serving the Allegheny region, Chenn helps small and minority-owned businesses take flight. Chenn’s interest in community finance deepened over five years as a government compliance administrator at the University of Pittsburgh, where she worked on an economic and workforce development partnership with Carnegie Mellon University.
Chenn’s goal at Axiom is to foster not only successful entrepreneurs, but also community development across Allegheny County.
Attorney Michael Churchill’s career began in corporate finance but quickly bent toward social justice at Philadelphia’s Public Interest Law Center, which he has led in various capacities since 1976. At the nonprofit organization, Churchill has handled cases involving race and disability discrimination, voting rights, housing and environmental justice matters, as well as the current suit over inequitable funding in Pennsylvania public schools. Churchill, a one-time partner at Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll, has also served as general counsel for the School District of Philadelphia.
Scott Cooper, a partner at the personal injury law firm of Schmidt Kramer, is one of the state’s top 100 attorneys, according to Pennsylvania Super Lawyers. He is also one of the most politically influential: Cooper currently chairs the Pennsylvania Association for Justice’s legislative policy committee and is treasurer of its PAC. He is also president of the Dauphin County Bar Association, serves on several key committees of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court and was part of Gov. Tom Wolf’s transition team.
Attorney Suzanne V. Estrella advocated for survivors of domestic and other violence for two decades before Gov. Tom Wolf named her the state’s chief victim advocate in 2021. Estrella, a well-known victims' rights lawyer, was previously legal director of the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape, where she launched a legal assistance program for survivors of sexual assault. In her current role, Estrella has expanded the mission of the commonwealth’s victim advocacy program to include crime prevention as well as trauma care and restorative justice.
As head of operations for the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association, Ben Fileccia helped steer the state’s eateries and hotels through the pandemic, organizing industry vaccine clinics and championing policy that responded to his membership’s needs. Fileccia, who has held various leadership positions with the PRLA since 2018, now heads strategy and engagement for the organization, helping shape its post-pandemic future. Fileccia began his career managing several Philadelphia-area restaurants; prior to joining the PRLA, he worked for Reserve, a restaurant technology platform.
When Juul Labs was seeking tobacco-friendly legislation in Pennsylvania, it turned to Andrew Giorgione. So did CrossState Credit Union Association, when it wanted Harrisburg’s blessing for financial institutions to work with Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana industry. Giorgione, an attorney and government relations shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney, where he co-chairs both the firm’s gaming and public-private partnership groups, specializes in the gaming and cannabis industries. Previously the acting city solicitor for the City of Harrisburg, where he was the chief legal adviser for the mayor and City Council, Giorgione became a shareholder at Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney in 2006.
Over her four decades of work in public health, Dr. Marla Gold, Drexel’s chief wellness officer, has seen her field grow in stature and recognition – especially during the pandemic. Gold has guided the university through the challenges of COVID-19, striving for a balance between community health, equity and cultural sensitivity. Gold, a physician, is a dean emerita and professor of health management and policy at Drexel’s Dornsife School of Public Health and also serves on the Philadelphia Board of Health.
Shady overtime claims and stolen trade secrets meet their match in Bob Goldich, a shareholder in Greenberg Traurig’s Labor and Employment practice group. Goldich has built a career on defending employers in myriad labor issues, from collective bargaining and employment litigation to breach of employment agreements. The co-author of several labor law treatises, Goldich sits on the governing council of the American Bar Association's Labor and Employment Section and is a fellow of the College of Labor and Employment Attorneys.
For nearly 30 years, executives have called on Monica Gould to provide strategic advice, employee training and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives for their corporate teams. Gould founded and heads Strategic Consulting Partners, a management consulting firm that has coached more than 100,000 business leaders and specializes in diversity training. SCP was named Woman-Owned Business of the Year by the Small Business Administration Pennsylvania Eastern Region, while Gould was herself named a 2021 Top 100 Power Player by the Central Penn Business Journal.
As communications director for the Philadelphia City Council, Joe Grace serves as the spokesperson for Council President Darrell Clarke and his colleagues. Grace, a one-time journalist with several Pulitzer Prize nominations to his credit, has inked speeches and press releases for Attorney General Josh Shapiro, Philadelphia Mayor John Street, members of Congress and others. An attorney by training, Grace has also previously headed CeaseFirePA, a gun violence prevention organization.
For a future leader in the Pennsylvania Democratic Party, Peggy Grove had unlikely beginnings as the child of a struggling family in the Nevada desert. Groves put herself through college, moved east and became a prominent Harrisburg businesswoman and philanthropist, running Rosewein Realty and awarding several dozen annual scholarships. Since 2019, Grove has served as vice chair of the state Democratic Party; she is also a member of the National Democratic Committee and the National Democratic Finance Committee.
Wherever Philadelphians gather to protest injustice or organize for social change, Helen Gym is likely among them. Elected in 2016, Gym is the first Asian-American and among the best-known members of the City Council for her energetic activism – including a much-admired anti-eviction program, a successful fight against a state takeover of public schools, and legislation guaranteeing stable schedules for part-time workers. Gym serves as a co-chair of Local Progress, a national network of elected official advancing progressive causes.
When Philadelphia salons and delis needed cash to get through the pandemic, Iola Harper was on it. A senior executive vice president at The Enterprise Center, Harper has a long list of accomplishments from a career in public service, including working with her team to achieve a 36% minority- and women-owned business participation rate for the City of Philadelphia; helping to launch the nation's first curbside business vehicle that takes business services to commercial corridors in Pennsylvania and New Jersey; and working with more than 560 minority-owned firms to ensure that they were included in both public- and private-sector opportunities.
Holly Kinser has worked with both Republican- and Democratic-led legislative chambers, five Pennsylvania governors and former Philadelphia Mayors Ed Rendell and Michael Nutter, for whom she served as lead lobbyist.
Having established a reputation for bipartisan relationship-building and effective government lobbying, Kinser served as an executive vice president at S.R. Wodjak before launching The Kinser Group a decade ago. Last year, she merged with Bellevue Strategies. As senior vice president for government relations at Bellevue, Kinser is expanding the firm’s influence in the nonprofit, humanities, and arts and culture fields.
When Kimberly Kockler makes her case in Harrisburg or Washington, legislators listen. That's because Kockler, who leads state legislative advocacy for Independence Blue Cross, is a seasoned health care lobbyist, most recently for Independence, a health group with annual revenue of more than $22 billion. Kockler previously served as vice president of government affairs at Blue Cross of Northeastern Pennsylvania and has also headed the Managed Care Association of Pennsylvania. She is a member of Women in Pennsylvania Government Relations.
Sherri Landis is one of Pennsylvania’s best-known disability rights professionals. Landis heads the Arc of Pennsylvania, the Keystone State’s 70-year-old branch of America’s largest disability rights organization, which has 33 local chapters statewide. Under Landis’ leadership, The Arc advocates for Pennsylvanians with intellectual and developmental disabilities and provides therapeutic, home care and employment services. Landis began her career in government affairs and was the first director at the D.R.E.A.M. Partnership, where she spearheaded a half-dozen post-secondary educational initiatives for people with intellectual disabilities.
Chad Lassiter’s race relations expertise has taken him as far afield as Haiti, Israel and Norway. He brings this global perspective to his role heading the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, where he helps shape commonwealth policy, practice and workplace training on diversity, equity and inclusion matters. Lassiter has spearheaded several high-profile public and campus initiatives to spark interracial dialogue and conversations around social justice. Last year, the National Association of Social Workers, Pennsylvania Chapter named Lassiter its Social Worker of the Year.
Over decades, Dr. E. Fletcher McClellan has continued to offer fresh insight into Pennsylvania’s political landscape – both on the campus of Elizabethtown College, where he is a longtime professor of political science, and for the larger community as a commentator for WITF-FM, the Pennsylvania Cable Network and LancasterOnline. McClellan, an award-winning teacher of public policy, was honored in 2020 with the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Political Science Education section of the American Political Science Association.
If you’ve spent any time listening to Philadelphia radio, you’ve no doubt heard the work of Loraine Ballard Morrill, who directs both news and community affairs for iHeartMedia’s six Philadelphia AM and FM stations as well as hosting and producing two shows, “Insight” and “What’s Going On.” Under Morrill’s leadership, the iHeartMedia station Power 99 received a record six Crystal Radio Awards for community service from the National Association of Broadcasters. Morrill’s work also helped win iHeartMedia a place among the Philadelphia Foundation’s 2022 Civic 50 Greater Philadelphia.
NFL teams have their ups and downs, but Dr. Parisnicole Payton makes sure her clients always look like winners. As the longtime director of public relations at The PNP Agency, Payton has built a three-decade career managing the public faces of dozens of NFL affiliates and numerous players, alongside a myriad of entertainment, nonprofit and business clients. Payton, who was instrumental in crafting the managing public engagement around Philadelphia’s recent Super Bowl celebrations, is a sought-after speaker on sports business and management.
Since 2001, Brett Perkins has guided public strategy for Comcast as the Philadelphia-based corporation blossomed into a telecommunications empire with $116 billion in annual revenue. During the years when Comcast expanded from 2,500 to 6,000 markets, Perkins has managed the relationships that made that growth possible, from communications and strategic partnerships to legislative advocacy. Perkins, a Temple University trustee, serves on the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia and the executive committee of the Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia.
Complex disputes and unfriendly jurisdictions are no obstacles for the litigator Laura Reinhart, a member at Cozen O'Connor's Pittsburgh office. Reinhart specializes in class action, complex and toxic tort litigation for the heavily regulated railroad and long-term care industries, as well as product liability and compliance matters. Known for her victories in challenging cases, Reinhart has lent her expertise to a national railroad, a Fortune 100 company and numerous high-profile clients who rely on her strategic counsel and detailed industry knowledge.
From local campaigns to the Rendell administration, Doug Rohanna’s political experience spans the spectrum of Keystone State politics. Rohanna, who is currently senior vice president at Harrisburg-based public affairs firm Triad Strategies, has earned the respect of Republicans and Democrats alike for his effective communication and advocacy. His decades-long career has included stints as the deputy state treasurer and as chief of staff to the Pennsylvania House minority leader.
T.J. Rooney has advised candidates from Gov. Tom Wolf to Al Gore, Barack Obama, John Kerry and Hillary Clinton. Rooney heads Tri State Strategies PA and is a co-founder and senior partner of Rooney Novak Isenhour Group. Rooney’s know-how comes from first-hand experience: He served seven terms in the Pennsylvania House, led the Pennsylvania House Democratic Campaign Committee and served as chair of the Pennsylvania Democratic Party for nearly eight years. During that time, he also served as president of the Pennsylvania Electoral College for the 2004 election.
Lisa Sanford oversees the state’s efforts to promote local and minority-owned businesses, serving since 2018 as head of Pennsylvania’s Bureau of Diversity, Inclusion and Small Business Opportunities. Sanford guides state policy and manages programs around business diversity initiatives at a time when the commonwealth’s smaller companies have faced particular challenges due to the pandemic and rising inflation. Sanford was previously the compliance director for the Maryland governor’s office of small, minority and women business affairs, and has managed her own consulting firm.
Over two decades in state government, state Sen. Mario Scavello has been a consistent advocate for school property tax reform and expanded vocational training opportunities. Scavello, an Italian-born Republican who represents parts of Monroe and Northampton counties, was a major supporter of the commonwealth's new education funding formula and related efforts to shift the school financing burden away from property owners. A senator since 2014, Scavello, previously a member of the state legislature, currently chairs the Senate Majority Policy Committee and is vice chair of the Senate Transportation Committee.
From tidy brick rowhouses to Center City towers, Philadelphia’s built environment has a champion in Eleanor Sharpe. As a deputy director in the Department of Planning and Development, where she oversees the division of planning and zoning, Sharpe guides the processes and policies that preserve and perpetuate Philadelphia’s historic aesthetic. Tasked with realizing the vision set forth in Philadelphia2035, the city's comprehensive plan, Sharpe manages a variety of collaborations with government agencies and civic and community groups.
Of all Melonease Shaw’s professional achievements, her current project – Maven, the Philadelphia-based consulting outfit she founded and heads – is her most personal, catering as it does to minority- and women-owned businesses. Since 2004, Shaw has provided lobbying, strategic planning and marketing to organizations that include PECO, SEPTA, the University of the Sciences and Rivers Casino. Shaw previously launched and sold a data processing company, Developmental Planning Associates, and was an executive at PRWT Services, a minority-oriented business consulting firm where she led a dozen-year expansion.
Helping students overcome barriers to education – whether racism, finances or lack of opportunity – has defined the career of Dr. Marcia Sturdivant. As CEO of NEED, Sturdivant heads the commonwealth’s oldest nonprofit, grassroots higher education access program, which has helped generations of students from minority backgrounds. Sturdivant, an educational psychologist, is also an assistant professor in the Department of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at Point Park University, her alma mater, and a widely consulted expert on issues surrounding culturally sensitive intervention practices and child development.
After 12 years, U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey may be on his way out the door of the walls of Congress, but he’s not going quietly. The legendary fiscal hawk recently denounced President Joe Biden’s student loan bailout program, endorsed Dr. Mehmet Oz as his Republican replacement and suggested that Oz’s opponent – Democratic nominee Lt. Gov John Fetterman – might not be up for the job after a stroke slowed the latter’s campaigning. Whatever Toomey’s next act, the senator has made it clear he’s not going to fade away.
In 2020, Shenandoah pierogi scion and state Rep. Tim Twardzik became the first Republican elected to represent the 123rd District from Schuylkill County in more than a half-century. Twardzik, who previously ran his family’s company producing Mrs. T’s brand frozen pierogies, has since positioned himself as a champion of business, crusading against pandemic-related closures last year and hosting a recent hearing on pro-business policy fixes. He has also joined GOP efforts to fight mail-in ballots and school property taxes.
After landing on Condé Nast Traveler’s 2021 best-places list, Philly is riding high. Destination marketing expert Angela Val keeps the momentum going as the CEO of Visit Philadelphia, the city’s tourism organization. Before assuming the role in June, Val led Ready. Set. Philly!, the city’s yearlong pandemic revitalization initiative, and was CEO at Tempest, a marketing agency. She also led the host committee for Philadelphia’s 2016 Democratic National Convention, and has served as chief administration officer for the Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau.
John Wanner is a 40-year veteran of both state-level lobbying and industry associations. He founded Wanner Associates in Harrisburg in 1985 to provide lobbying and association management services, and has served as chief staff executive of more than a dozen state associations, from chambers of commerce and labor unions to professional societies and social organizations. Wanner is an honorary life member of the Pennsylvania State Building and Construction Trades Council and an emeritus member of the Alvernia University board of trustees.
Joe Watkins is a Philadelphia Renaissance man. As a political commentator, Watkins – a onetime aide to former President George H. W. Bush – hosts State of Independence on Lighthouse TV and has appeared on MSNBC; he also serves as a senior consultant at the New York firm Causeway Strategies. As a pastor, Watkins headed Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church until last year. And as a businessman, Watkins is currently president and CEO of Community Council Health Systems in Philadelphia.
After nearly two decades representing Pittsburgh, Jake Wheatley left the Pennsylvania Legislature this year to support his erstwhile colleague in the House – Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, the city's first African American to hold the position. As the State Legislature’s longest-serving African American representative, Wheatley chaired the minority finance committee and served on the appropriations committee, prioritizing policy to facilitate education funding, developing Pittsburgh’s mass transit and improving residents’ access to quality health care. At City Hall, Wheatley continues to champion these issues as well as initiatives around minority-owned small businesses, child care programs and marijuana decriminalization.
Energy lobbyist and environmental expert Pam Witmer currently leads government affairs for UGI Energy Services, a Wyomissing-based Fortune 500 natural gas and electricity supplier. Before joining UGI, Witmer led the energy and environment practice for Bravo Group, a public relations firm, and was a commissioner with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. She is also a former CEO of the Pennsylvania Chemical Industry Council and has served as lead legislative liaison for the Department of Environmental Protection.
Under Laurie Zierer’s longtime leadership, PA Humanities has vastly expanded not only its cultural programs across the Keystone State, but also its social mission promoting the humanities as a force for positive change. Zierer, who joined PA Humanities in 1995 as a program director, is perhaps best known for partnering with philanthropic organizations to spearhead nationally recognized projects like Teen Reading Lounge, a book club aimed at teens from low-income backgrounds, and Chester Made, a community revitalization initiative in the eponymous commonwealth city.
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Maher is the Anglicisation of the Gaelic Ó Meachair, from the word ‘meachar’ which means ‘hospitable’. The surname originated near Roscrea, Co. Tipperary in the southern province of Munster. It is the eighty seventh most numerous surname in Ireland, with a heavy concentration in the Tipperary area and surrounding counties. One of the most famous bearers of the name was Thomas Francis Meagher, who was one of the founders of the revolutionary ‘Young Ireland’ movement during the nineteenth century.
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While Classic City Arborists was “officially” born in 2014, our story actually begins ten years prior, as a little firewood company operating out of Bishop, Georgia.
In 2005, while working on his bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Education from the University of Georgia (go Dawgs!), our owner and Certified Arborist Scott Rushing starts working for a small business called Classic City Firewood. As the name suggests, this little operation provides firewood deliveries to the Watkinsville and Athens areas during the fall. They also provide firewood for some of the restaurants in the area during the off season.
In 2011, the owner of Classic City Firewood, an avid entrepreneur, had started branching out into other businesses, so Scott steps in to keep things going, growing the company’s client base, streamlining processes to be more efficient and effective, and generally devoting his time and effort trying to turn this side job into something more permanent.
The next few years bring exponential growth. Scott purchases additional equipment and gear to allow him to perform more technical, difficult tree removals, and further expand the business’s capabilities. Peyton Mitchell, who has worked off and on with Classic City Firewood since its inception, becomes an invaluable member of the team and Scott’s right-hand man, helping with every job and supporting the vision Scott has for the company.
In 2014, the owner of Classic City Firewood starts a family and is ready to move on to other ventures. After countless discussions and lots of prayer, Scott and Rebekah decide to purchase the business Scott has invested so much of his time and effort into. With a few signatures and a grand leap of faith, Scott and Rebekah officially become small business owners, and come up with a new operational name: Classic City Arborists.
All the time and effort this new machine saves allows Scott and his team to complete nearly twice as much work in the same amount of time, helping spur the business forward by leaps and bounds.
As Abigail gets older, Rebekah begins to take over more and more of these responsibilities, until in 2017, she officially becomes the Operations Manager, handling everything from payroll to marketing to scheduling.
With the efficiency of the Miniature Skid-Steer, and with Rebekah as the Operations Manager, Scott has more time to devote to giving estimates and working in the field. The workload has doubled, thus doubling the revenue. In 2017, Scott is able to purchase a Chipper and a Dump Truck. Instead of taking load after load of limbs and logs to the dump, most everything can be run through the chipper at the job site. On many occasions, the customer will even choose to keep the wood chips, which saves time hauling the chips away.
A lift is similar to a bucket truck, in that it has an extendable arm with a bucket attached that, as the name suggests, lifts Scott directly to the point of interest on the tree. However, this lift is not part of a truck; it is a separate piece of equipment. Just like the Miniature Skid Steer, the Lift runs on tracks is compact enough to fit through your front door, thus allowing Scott to easily access backyards and tight spots.
And that brings us to 2020, where Classic City Arborists operates with a simple four-man team; Scott runs and performs the more technical jobs, but leaves Peyton, the official foreman and second-in-command, in charge while he travels around to perform free estimates for potential customers. Scott handles all the official documents, like estimates, invoices, and pricing. He orders equipment and replacement parts or maintenance supplies as needed and ensures all the tools for the job are in perfect working order.
In the mornings, when Scott leaves for work, Abigail has to have "a hug and a kiss, daddy" and Elijah blows him exaggerated kisses. In the evenings, Abigail races to get the first kiss while Elijah toddles behind her, happily calling out "it's da-da". Abigail tells "my daddy" all about her day while Elijah helps unload daddy's lunch box.
With the rapid growth of the last few years, Rebekah now dedicates more of her time to the endless array of administrative and operational tasks. She wears many, many hats, including things like customer service (answering the phones, responding to emails, scheduling estimates), human resources (hiring employees, processing payroll), accounting (managing expenses, bills, keeping licensing and insurance up to date, accounts receivable and accounts payable), and marketing (designing and up-keeping the website, planning and executing marketing strategies).
What started as a side gig to help pay for college has turned into a life-long career. Scott and Rebekah are proud to own a small, local business, and can’t wait to see what God has planned for their family and for Classic City Arborists. No matter what the future holds, Classic City Arborists will always approach each job with the same integrity we’ve had since day one:
And most of all, we believe in that age-old adage: “Leave it better than you found it.” Whether we’re talking about a job site, a customer’s mood, or our Earth as a whole, at Classic City Arborists, we are on a mission to do what we can to make a positive impact on the lives of everyone we encounter.
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Proper Image Editing: Follow Amazon Image Guideline
To optimize your products visibility, you will want to have proper image editing. Before listing the products, consider to check on Amazon Image Guideline. What this site suggests is very useful to apply in the Amazon Store itself, as well as the other platforms. As we know, the market is rough. It is difficult to stand out of the crowd and let the buyers notice your store.
Whether you are using Amazon or combine it with other platforms, you must know that the key component increase eCommerce Store Sales lies in the imagery aspect. Not only that Amazon product images display on your front store, they will also show up in the search results when the buyers type the name of your product. The images will be the very first thing they’d see. The first impression from your images will do more impacts more than you might have imagined before.
So, it does not hurt at all to follow the technical requirements for Amazon. Visit the specific page and read the instructions right from the beginning to the end. Check every pointers and apply those on your images. If necessary, you could also hire a photographer to help you to get such best pictures of your products.
Mobile devices customers
However, you cannot overlook the mobile devices users to shop around. The eCommerce site should give the freedom for their customers to choose from where they purchase the products. More and more people use mobile devices and tablets to shop online from the big marketplace like Amazon. You will want to make sure that the mobile device users have the access to your store and can easily attain the products online without any hassle. To achieve this, you will want pay attention to your photos, description, and other aspects in the site. If you are building your own eCommerce site, make sure your website is responsive. Test to open your site for every mobile devices. Conducting this will only give you benefits to increase eCommerce Store Sales.
Offer discounts or special deals
People love black Friday! But you don’t have to focus on the black Friday offer to attract your customers. Instead, you could offer discounts to your customers. You can increase the base price of your products and put them on sale. It is as simple as that. Everything that goes between 15% to 70% discounts should be working for you and your customers. Everyone loves discounts.
Of course, your existing customers are your fuel. Some businesses made mistakes by only focusing to get new customers. They often neglect the fact that they already have customer base. Besides getting new customers, you can also make strategy to drive your existing customers to get your products. The retention will give you more profits in the long run. Make an offer in which your loyal customers will gladly accept. These people are already familiar with your products. They know how to purchase, use, and leverage your products. The big marketplace like Amazon allows their sellers to make special offers for their loyal customers. You can also use that opportunity to improve the experience.
Display proofs that your store is trustworthy
Depending on what products you sell on Amazon, you will want to provide proofs that you are trustworthy. No one will ever shop in your store if they are suspicious of something. Make sure that your customers will have such secure and fun experience when shopping in your store. The good proofs like certification, licenses, or any other pieces to prove your credibility. Make sure your information is transparent and accurate so that both you and your buyers won’t get any trouble.
Use videos for your product demonstration
Many people love videos because they can simply get the message much faster with it. Some people are not fond of reading text. Depending on your product types, there might be things that are hard to explain over the text. Here is where the video can help you. The videos are hands-off solution to give your customers insights about your product. Its visual aids can easily engage with your audiences. Listing your product with clear photos is one thing. Adding the video in your Amazon listing will give more good impact as well.
Promote your best sellers
When you come to an online store or a brick-and-mortar store, there’s a chance that you ask the store owner about what he or she would like to recommend to you. You migth be asking them about their top selling items. But to increase eCommerce Store Sales, you will need to put yourself in your customers’ shoes. With the sophisticated feature in big marketplace like Amazon, it is possible for you to showcase your top selling products so that your customers can cut to the chase.
Many of your customers want to purchase the best seller products because they believe that they can reap the benefits much better than other products in the market. It will also speed up the transaction process when your customers know what they are looking for.
Bunch of promotions in the holiday seasons
As usual, holiday seasons are the best time to fully expose all of your products. Special occasions are where people usually shop around and spend their money for good. So, it is only natural to bring up the promotions in those peak seasons. You will increase eCommerce Store Sales massively by conducting some intriguing promotions. Present your best offers during the holidays. Some people tend to avoid brick-and-mortar shops and malls because they are crowded. Regarding that fact, they are convenient to browse online stores instead. Use this opportunity to significantly increase eCommerce Store Sales. | <urn:uuid:e0efb493-1ea1-4bf5-830b-a61ffdd56825> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.clippingmaskasia.com/the-ultimate-ways-to-increase-e-commerce-store-sales/ | 2023-09-26T05:25:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.954486 | 1,219 |
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