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- Goldman Sachs economists expected half of the population of the U.S. and Canada likely to be vaccinated in April.
- They then forecasted the U.K. would vaccinate half of its population in March.
- They expected children under the age of 12 to start being inoculated in October 2021
Investment bank Goldman Sachs has forecast that more than 70% of people in developed markets will be vaccinated against the coronavirus by fall 2021.
In a note published last week, Goldman Economists Daan Struyven and Sid Bhushan laid out a vaccine timeline using a combination of supply estimates (using data from leading vaccine developers Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Novavax, and Johnson & Johnson) and demand, using consumer survey data.
They said they expected the first doses of coronavirus vaccines to go to the most high-risk groups of people in the U.S. from mid-December onwards.
Vaccine approval and rollout would lead to "significant public health benefits" from the first quarter of next year, the economists added, with half of the population of the U.S. and Canada likely to be vaccinated in April.
Goldman expects the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines in the coming weeks, with an FDA advisory committee meeting on Dec. 10 and possibly Dec. 17.
Moderna said Monday that it will ask the FDA for emergency approval later that day after new data confirmed that its vaccine was more than 94.1% effective in preventing the coronavirus and was safe.
Meanwhile, in the U.K., Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday that he hoped both the Pfizer-BioNTech and AstraZeneca vaccine would be approved "in the course of the next few days and weeks."
In the U.S., Operation Warp Speed advisor Dr. Moncef Slaoui told CNBC earlier this month that the government was ready to start immunizing people within 24 hours of the FDA granting emergency approvals for the vaccines. He also said that the U.S. will have 35 to 40 million doses of a vaccine to distribute in December.
On Friday, Dr. Slaoui told CNBC that Americans could expect to get "substantially back to normal" by summer 2021.
When it comes to Europe, Goldman said that, based on comments from European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the European Medicines Agency was likely to authorize the leading vaccines by the end of the year.
The economists expected the U.K. to vaccinate half of its population in March. Meanwhile, they forecasted that the European Union, Japan and Australia would reach this level of immunization in May.
In making their projections, Struyven and Bhashan assume that vaccine production will slowly increase at the start of next year, and that the developers will hit their production targets. The economists also used purchase agreements from different countries to forecast supply, and answers to surveys, such as the global Ipsos survey, to assess demand.
Across all developed markets, they said they expected children under the age of 12 to start being inoculated in October 2021, after vaccine production becomes "abundant" mid-way through the second quarter.
However, Struyven and Bhashan also laid out a downside scenario, in which both the AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson vaccines do not succeed, and demand for immunization weakens.
Unlike the other frontrunners from Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson's candidates are "viral vector" vaccines, which uses a weakened version of a virus.
Along with the vaccines from U.S. drugmakers Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna, British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca has also shared promising interim results from its Covid-19 vaccine trials. On Friday, however, scientists from the University of Oxford and the World Health Organization said more data was needed from AstraZeneca's vaccine trials to determine its safety and efficacy, following some concerns from U.S. experts.
The economists' scenario also considered lower-than-expected demand for vaccines.
"This scenario shows slower vaccinations in Europe, which is more reliant on these (AstraZeneca and Johnson & Johnson) developers, but also less medium-run vaccinations elsewhere owing to weaker demand, which appears most fragile in the US and Japan," they wrote.
Australia and Canada would be most resilient to this scenario, Struyven and Bhashan said, as they have greater diversity of supply contracts for vaccines and show stronger demand for immediate immunization, according to survey data.
Nevertheless, Goldman's baseline forecast is that widespread immunization against the coronavirus would "drive a pickup in global growth" starting in the second quarter of next year.
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Welcome to Haining Xinshixin Textile CO., LTD.! Find the location on "Contact Us" page and contact us for pickup service or specific path. The location is selected depending on the distance to ports, the natural environment, the talents, etc. A visit to our firm will give you a deeper understanding of us and our goods.
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There’s plenty of information available online about how to child proof a home office. But what about childproofing a cubicle at a regular workplace? This doesn’t come up a lot unless you have a ‘bring your child to work day’ or a special event like office trick-or-treat for Halloween where kids are invited. In that case, the workplace needs a makeover before the children arrive. Assuming the kids are kindergarten age or older and a parent is nearby (but not hovering), here are a few ways to make the cubicle environment more kid-friendly.
- Organize the cables and cords – make sure there are no tripping hazards in general. These are like magnets for children for some reason. You may have gotten used to stepping over something, but a child who is busy looking up at all the cool adults around him may not see objects on the floor.
- Conversely, kids are a lot closer to the ground than you are, so they might see stuff you completely miss. This is a good time to clean out underneath your workstation to make sure there’s nothing down there that poses a choking or electrocution hazard. Cover up any outlets that aren’t in use.
- Use your lockable overhead bins. This is the ideal time to put all your personal items as well as potentially hazardous supplies like scissors far out of reach. Framed pictures that have glass might also need to be tucked away if an especially rambunctious group of kids is expected.
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James (Eddie) Watkins
Department/Office InformationBiology, Center for Learning, Teaching, and Research
The work in my lab focuses on organismal plant ecology and physiology with a primary focus on ferns and their allies. Lab members work across many disciplines to include molecular biology, systematics, ecology, physiology, anatomy, and reproductive biology. I run a diverse ship, but the lab mainly focuses on how the natural world shapes the distribution of species in both modern landscapes and over evolutionary time frames. Central to our work are studies on plant stress physiology and developing a better understanding of the mechanisms behind stress tolerance and recovery.
Learn more about my lab
BS, Auburn University, 1997
MS, Iowa State University, 2000
PhD, University of Florida, 2006
Post Doc, Harvard University, 2008
- OTS Specialty Course: Ferns and lycophytes of Costa Rica, Harvard University
- Graduate teaching assistantships at University of Florida, Iowa State University, and Auburn University
Biological sciences; botany; plant ecology; plant physiology
2018: Understanding the effects of ploidy level on responses to global change in plants. $760,800 (with Emily Sessa, University of Florida and Clayton Visger, Sacramento State). NSF Award Number: 1725458
2017: The Cenozoic radiation of Eupolypod ferns: did selection for drought tolerance drive the evolutionary physiology of sporophytes and gametophytes? $642,000 (with J.Pitterman, University of California, Santa Cruz). NSF Award Number: 1656801
2013: Novel lessons from ancient plants: water transport in the earliest tracheophytes. $380,000 (with J. Pitterman, University of California, Santa Cruz) NSF Award Number: 1258186
2010: Finnish Cultural Foundation: Examination of functional traits of ferns across a rainfall gradient in Panama.Co-PI Mirkka Jones, University of Turku, Finland (€6,000)
- 2012-2014: President of the American Fern Society
- 2010-2014: Council member to the American Institute of Biological Sciences to represent the American Association of Plant Taxonomists
- 2008-Current: Associate Editor of the America Fern Journal
- 2008-2014: Council member to the American Institute of Biological Sciences to represent the American Fern Society.
- 2007-2009: Secretary of the Pteridological Section of the Botanical Society of America
Pitterman, J.P., J.E. Watkins, Jr. and E. Schuettpelz. 2015. The Structure and Function of Xylem in Seed-Free Vascular Plants: An Evolutionary Perspective. In Functional and
Ecological Xylem Anatomy. Editor U. Hacke. Springer Farrar, D.R., C. Dassler, J.E. Watkins, Jr., C. Skelton, 2008. Gametophyte Ecology. In Biology and Evolution of Ferns and Lycophytes. Editors, T. Ranker and C. Haufler. Cambridge University Press. Pp 235-267.
(*Represents undergraduate student author)
Watts, J.L. and J.E.Watkins, Jr. In Press. Crossing the Divide: An Exploration of Functional Traits in Ferns
that Grow Across Terrestrial, Epipetric, and Epiphytic Habitats. American Fern Jounrnal
Nitta, J.H., J.E. Watkins, Jr., N.M. Holbrook, R. Taputuarai, T. Wang, C.C. Davis. 2021. Ecophysiological differentiation between life stages in filmy ferns (Hymenophyllaceae). Journal of Plant Research. oi: 10.1007/s10265-021-01318-z
Campany, C., J. Pittermann, A. Baer, H. Holmlund, E. Schuettpelz, K. Mehltreter, J.E. Watkins, 2021. "Leaf water relations in epiphytic ferns are driven by drought avoidance rather than tolerance mechanisms" Plant Cell and Environment 44(6):1741-1755
Ondřej H., W.L. Testo E. B. Sessa J.E. Watkins Jr., C. E. Campany, J. Pittermann L. Ekrt. 2020. Insights into the evolutionary history and widespread occurrence of antheridiogen systems in ferns. New Phytologist. https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.16836
Nitta, J.H., J. E. Watkins, Jr., R. Taputuarai, and C. Davis. 2020. Life in the canopy: community trait assessments reveal previously undetected diversity among fern epiphytes. New Phytologist https://doi.org/10.1111/nph.16607
Kattge, J., G. Bönisch, S. Díaz, S. Lavore, I. C. Prentice, P. Leadley, S. Tautenhahn… J.E. Watkins, Jr. with 729 other authors. 2020. TRY plant trait database – enhanced coverage and open access. Global Change Biology
Watts*, J.L., R.C. Moran, J.E. Watkins, Jr. 2019. The first report of hemiepiphytism in Aspleniaceae. Annals of Botany. https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcz124. Editor’s Choice Award
Watkins, Jr., J.E. and R.C. Moran. 2019. The gametophytes of the fern genera Dracoglossum and Lomariopsis (Lomariopsidaceae) and their phylogenetic significance. International Journal of Plant Sciences. doi/10.1086/705587
Li-Yaung, K., Y. Chang, Y. Huang, W.L. Testo, A. Ebihara, G. Rouhan, L.Quintanilla, J. E. Watkins Jr, F. Li, Y. Huang. 2019. A global phylogeny of Stegnogramma sensu lato ferns (Thelypteridoideae, Thelypteridaceae, Aspleniineae): generic and section-level revision, historical biogeography, and evolution of leaf architecture. Cladistics. Online Early at https://doi.org/10.1111/cla.12399
Krieg, C.P., J.E. Watkins, Jr., K.A. McCulloh. 2019. A new protocol for psychometric pressure-volume curves of fern gametophytes. Applications in Plant Sciences 7(5): e1248. doi:10.1002/aps3.1248
Campany, C., J.E. Watkins, Jr. and *Martin, L. 2018. Convergence of ecophysiological traits drives floristic composition of early lineage vascular plants in a tropical forest floor. Annals of Botany. 123(5):793–803. https://doi.org/10.1093/aob/mcy210
Gabriel y Galan, J. M., A. Murciano, L. Sirvent, A. Sanchez, Watkins, Jr. J.E. 2018. Germination fitness of two temperate epiphytic ferns shifts under increasing temperatures and forest fragmentation. PLOS One. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0197110
Mahley*, J. Pittermann, J. Rowe, N., Baer, A. Watkins, Jr, J.E., Schuettpelz, E. Wheeler, J. Mehltreter, K., Windhan, M. Testo, W., Beck, J. 2018. Geometry, allometry and biomechanics of fern leaf petioles: their significance for the evolution of functional and ecological diversity within the Pteridaceae. Frontiers in Plant Science. https://doi.org 10.3389/fpls.2018.00197
Krieg*, C., C. Husby, J.E. Watkins, Jr. 2017. Sex-specific differences in functional traits and resource acquisition in five cycad species. AoB Plants doi: https://doi.org/10.1093/aobpla/plx013
Chambers, S., J.E. Watkins, Jr., E. Sessa. 2017. Differences in dehydration tolerance among populations of a gametophyte-only fern. American Journal of Botany 104:1-10
Haufler, C.H. , K. Pryer, E. Schuettpelz, E. Sessa, D.R. Farrar, R. Moran, J. Schneller, J.E. Watkins, Jr., M. Windham. 2016. Sex and the single gametophyte: Revising the homosporous vascular plant life cycle in light of contemporary research. Bioscience doi: 10.1093/biosci/biw108
Britton*, M.R. and J.E. Watkins, Jr. 2016. The economy of reproduction in dimorphic ferns. Annals of Botany. 118 (6): 1139-1149 DOI: 10.1093/aob/mcw177
Watkins, Jr., J.E., A.C. Churchill*, N.M. Holbrook. 2016. A site for sori: ecophysiology of fertile-sterile leaf dimorphy in ferns. American Journal of Botany. doi:10.3732/ajb.1500505
Sessa, E.B., W.L. Testo, and J.E. Watkins, Jr. 2016. On the widespread capacity for and functional significance of extreme inbreeding in ferns. New Phytologist 211:761–764. doi: 10.1111/nph.13670
Zier*, J., B. Belanger*, G. Trahan*, J.E. Watkins Jr., 2015. Ecophysiology of four co-occurring lycophyte species: an investigation of functional convergence. AoB Plants 7: plv137; doi:10.1093/aobpla/plv137
Testo, W.L., J.E. Watkins, Jr., J. Pitterman, and R. Momin*. 2015. Pteris ×caridadiae, a new hybrid fern from Costa Rica. Brittonia DOI 10.1007/s12228-015-9370-8
Testo, W.L., J.E. Watkins, Jr., D.S. Barrington. 2014. Dynamics of asymmetrical hybridization in North American wood ferns: reconciling patterns of inheritance with gametophyte ecology. New Phytologist. 206:785–795. 10.1111/nph.13213
Canestraro, B.K., R.C. Moran, and J.E. Watkins, Jr. 2014. Reproductive and physiological ecology of climbing and terrestrial Polybotrya (Dryopteridaceae). International Journal of Plant Sciences. 175:432-411.
Testo*, W.L. and Watkins, J.E., Jr., 2013. Understanding mechanisms of rarity: competition and climate change threaten a rare fern species. American Journal of Botany. 100:2261-2270
Pitterman, J., C. Brodersen, and J.E. Watkins, Jr., 2013. The physiological resilience of fern sporophytes and gametophytes: advances in water relations offer new insights into an old lineage. Invited Review. Frontiers in Plant Biophysics and Modeling. doi: 10.3389/fpls.2013.00285
Testo*, W.L. and J.E. Watkins, Jr., 2012. Influence of plant size on the ecophysiology of the epiphytic fern Asplenium auritum Sw. from Costa Rica. American Journal of Botany. 99:1840-1846.
Watkins, Jr., J.E. and C. Cardelús. 2012. Ferns in an angiosperm world: Cretaceous radiation into the epiphytic niche and diversification on the forest floor. Invited review for the International Journal of Plant Sciences for the special issue: Major Transitions in Angiosperm Ecology and Functional Biology. 173:695-710.
Laurence, W. … J.E. Watkins, Jr., and 48 other authors. 2011. Global warming, elevational ranges, and the vulnerability of tropical biota. Conservation Biology. 144:548-557. doi: 10.1016 /j. biocon.2010.10.010.
Testo*, W.L. and J.E. Watkins, Jr., 2011. Comparative development and gametophyte morphology of the hart's-tongue fern, Asplenium scolopendrium L. J. Torrey Bot. Soc. 138(4):400-408. 2011
Watkins, J.E., W.L. Testo*, and R. Merkhofer*. 2011. In situ gametophyte morphology of the tropical epiphyte: Oleandra articulata. American Fern Journal 101(1):50-56
Watkins, Jr., J.E., N.M. Holbrook, M. Zwieniecka. 2010. Hydraulic properties of ferns: consequences for ecological and evolutionary diversification. American Journal of Botany. 97(12):2007-2009. Featured cover article
Watkins, Jr., J.E. and C.L. Cardelús. 2009. Habitat differentiation of ferns in a lowland tropical rain forest. American Fern Journal 3:162–175.
Watkins, Jr., J.E., C.L. Cardelús, M.C. Mack 2008. Ants mediate nitrogen relations of an epiphytic fern. New Phytologist 150:5-8.
Watkins, Jr., J.E., M.C. Mack, T. Sinclair and S.S. Mulkey. 2007. Ecological and evolutionary consequences of desiccation tolerance in tropical fern gametophytes. New Phytologist 176:708-717. Featured cover article with commentary
Watkins, Jr., J.E., M.C. Mack, and S.S. Mulkey. 2007. Gametophyte ecology and demography of epiphytic and terrestrial tropical ferns. American Journal of Botany 94(4):701–708. Featured cover article
Watkins, Jr., J.E., P. Rundel, C.L. Cardelús. 2007 The influence of life form on carbon and nitrogen relationships in tropical rainforest ferns. Oecologia 153(2): 225-232.
Watkins Jr., J.E. A.Y. Kawahara, S.A. Leicht, J.R. Auld, A.J. Bicksler and K. Kaiser. 2006. Fern laminar scales protect against photoinhibition from excess light. American Fern Journal 96(3):83–92.
Watkins, Jr., J.E., C.L. Cardelús, R. Moran, R.K. Colwell. 2006. Species richness and distribution of ferns along an elevational gradient in Costa Rica. American Journal of Botany 93(1):144-156.
Cardelús, C.L., R.K. Colwell, J.E. Watkins, Jr., 2005. Vascular epiphyte distribution patterns: explaining the mid-elevation richness peak. Journal of Ecology. 93(6):73-83.
Watkins Jr., J.E. and D.R. Farrar. 2005. Origin and taxonomic affinities of the disjunct fern Thelypteris burksiorum (Watkins and Farrar). Brittonia 57(2):183-201.
Dute, R.R., D.R. Folkerts, J.E. Watkins, Jr., M.E. Saxon, and R.S. Boyd. 2004. Floral anatomy and pollination biology of Cyrilla racemiflora. Southeastern Naturalist 3(2):309–326.
Moran, R. and J.E. Watkins, Jr., 2004. Lomariopsis X farrarii: a new hybrid fern between L. japurensis and L. vestita (Lomariopsidaceae) from Costa Rica. Brittonia 56(3):205-209.
Watkins Jr., J.E. and D.R. Farrar. 2002 A new name for an old fern from North Alabama. American Fern Journal92(2):171-178.
Moran, R. and J.E. Watkins, Jr., 2002. The occurrence and morphology of Adiantum × variopinnatum Jermy & T. G. Walker (=A. latifolium Lam. × A. petiolatum Desv.; Pteridaceae). Brittonia 54:57-60.
Yoko Y., J.E. Watkins, D.R. Farrar and N. Murakami. 2002. Genetic variation in populations of the morphologically and ecologically variable fern Stegnogramma pozoi subsp. mollissima (Thelypteridaceae). Japanese Journal of Plant Research 115:29-38.
Boyd, R.S., M.A. Wall, and J.E. Watkins, Jr., 2000. Correspondence between Ni tolerance and Ni hyperaccumulation in Strepanthus (Brassicaceae). Madroño 47(2):7-105.
Watkins, J.E. Jr., A. Diamond, R.R. Dute. 2000. Distribution and new county records of the fern: Botrychium lunarioides (Michaux) Sw. in Alabama. Castanea 65(1):64-68.
Watkins, J.E. Jr., and R.R. Dute. 1998. Spore morphology of Botrychium lunarioides (Michaux) Sw. American Fern Journal 88:86-92.
- 2012: Elected as President of the American Fern Society
- 2010: Elected Fellow of the Linnaean Society
- 2009: Nominated for the Phi Eta Sigma Professor of the Year award, Colgate University
- 2006: Mercer Post-Doctoral Fellow, Harvard University
- 2006: McLaughlin Dissertation Fellowship, University of Florida
- 2005: Edgar T. Wherry Award for best talk presented to the Pteridological section of the Botanical Society of America (Austin, Texas)
- 2004: Nominated for University of Florida teaching assistant award
- 2003: Nominated for University of Florida teaching assistant award
- 1999: Edgar T. Wherry Award for best poster presented to the Pteridological section of the International Botanical Congress (St Louis, Missouri)
- 1997: Young Botanist Award, Botanical Society of America
- 1997: Outstanding undergraduate poster presentation, Alabama Academy of Science | <urn:uuid:16361869-d817-4ac0-b157-faf3d0e5fe10> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.colgate.edu/about/directory/jwatkins | 2023-09-26T06:25:27Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.6606 | 4,205 |
PLANT SHOP GHENT
PLANT SHOP GHENT
Our pearl, our pride! The Colombian Boho Plants & Pottery Concept Store! Without doubt the most unique plant shop in Ghent. Our plant and pottery shop is located at Steendam 76 in Ghent and is part of the coffee bar Berenice. In the plant shop in Ghent you will find all our unique handmade terracotta pots together with carefully selected tropical plants, the best plant books and beautiful dried flower bouquets.
Steendam 76, 9000 Ghent
Entrance of the Berenice coffee bar!
Thursday 11:00 - 18:00
Friday 11:00 - 18:00
Saturday 11:00 - 18:00
Sunday 11:00 - 18:00 (open every Sunday!)
We accept all payment cards and electronic ecocheques. We only accept electronic ecocheques, no paper. We accept Sodexo, Edenred and Monizze cards.
Colombian Boho pots
When you say Colombian Boho, you say terracotta pots (with drainage hole and coaster) ! The Colombian Boho terracotta plant pots are handmade by craftsmen in the village of Raquira in Colombia. Making pottery has been a tradition in Ráquira for centuries because of the natural presence of clay in the area. Read the whole story here and find out how the terracotta pots are made from natural clay.
With these unique terracotta designs, Colombian Boho is unique in the European market. Terracotta is the best way to keep your houseplants alive because it absorbs excess water from the soil. However, for terracotta fans there are currently not many options other than the classic terracotta pots found in garden centres. Colombian Boho meets this need with these exotic terracotta eye-catchers.
For each pot ... the right plant! The Colombian Boho plant shop in Ghent is always searching the nicest and highest quality tropical plants. We have a large selection and will help you choose the right plant (and matching terracotta pot of course!). All our plants are provided with the information you need to make the right choice. Here you will not only leave with the perfect plant and pot (potted for free or not), after your purchase you also have the right knowhow to become a "good plant parent". Are you more of a "bad plant parent"? For you too, we have the perfect plants in stock in our plant shop in Ghent!
Coffee bar Berenice
Our shop is part of the Berenice coffee bar, where you can drink the best coffee and have amazing breakfast, brunch and lunch!
Would you like to learn more about plant care or immerse yourself in the "Urban Jungle Lifestyle"? In our Colombian boho plant shop in Ghent we also offer a large selection of nice plant books. We have more practical plant books, as well as wonderful "coffee table" plant books. One more great gift idea!
Are you looking for a nice Colombian Boho gift, but you just cant choose from our beautiful range? Dont panic! The Colombian Boho Gift Card comes to rescue! You can buy the Gift Card in our plant shop in Ghent or online on our webshop.
The best service
At Colombian Boho, we want to make a difference by not only offering a unique range of products, but also providing excellent service to our customers.
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We will work with you in our plant shop in Ghent to find the perfect "plant match". We offer extra explanation and advice so that you can make the right choice.
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The Colombian Boho Plants & Pottery Concept Store is not just a shop with plants and pots. In our shop we offer a bohemian urban-jungle total experience. With us you can forget the world for a second and imagine yourself in southern Colombian atmospheres. This combined with our expertise, service and the tasty delicacies of Berenice, makes the Colombian Boho shop a real must see hotspot in Ghent. | <urn:uuid:161b0e48-1f6d-4186-9f88-f154156362ff> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.colombianboho.com/c-6758585/plant-shop-ghent/ | 2023-09-26T06:11:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.914383 | 884 |
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Age discrimination in the workplace can occur at any age, but it is illegal to discriminate against anyone who is 40 years or older.
Individuals in this demographic are protected by the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967. The intent of this law is to ensure that as people get older, they’re not denied promotions, laid off just because they’re “old,” or deprived of opportunities due to potential cognitive or physical limitations that are perceived by the employer.
The law states that qualification for employment should be based on ability, not age. Any signs of discrimination are unlawful. Although our attorneys at Colorado Employee Advocates have helped many individuals struggling with age discrimination, we understand that each case is unique and treat it as such. If you believe you have faced illegal age discrimination, we recommend consulting with an experienced attorney to determine if you have a case.
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Discrimination can manifest in a variety of ways. If any of these situations have happened to you, then you might be a victim of age discrimination:
- Not getting hired or chosen for a promotion because of your age
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As individuals age, they can face several challenges in the workplace related to discrimination. For example, an employee that has been at an organization for several years may have received several promotions during that time. An employer might argue that they can hire someone younger and less experienced to fulfill that role at a fraction of the price, terminating the senior employee. This action is unlawful and would likely qualify as age discrimination.
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The entrance to MacGregor Ranch frames the Twin Owls, one of Estes Park's most recognizable landmarks.
There are two ways to learn about the cowboys of the Old West: You can read a history book, or you can experience the real thing at a place like MacGregor Ranch in Estes Park. It’s like stepping back in time to see where and how the old-time cowpunchers worked, camped, ate and rode the trails and open range. From the moment you enter the main gate on MacGregor Avenue, breathe in the fresh mountain air and take in the beautiful scenery, you know you've arrived in a wonderland of living Western history.
The story of MacGregor Ranch begins when Vermont-born Alexander MacGregor came west to Colorado as a law clerk. Here he met Wisconsin artist Clara Heeny, whom he married on Christmas Day 1873. They both loved the mountains and settled in Estes Park in a small cabin homestead until they built their first mountain home – MacGregor Ranch.
In 1896, Alexander was fatally struck by lightning on a mountain near his home, leaving Clara and her three sons to work the ranch. Their son Donald took charge and expanded the ranch to 3,000 acres, bringing in Black Angus cattle, which they branded XIX. Although the herd has dwindled from 200 head to about 70, the business the MacGregors founded flourishes to this day.
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Touring the ranch, you see the tack barns and stalls of the draft horses, smell the fresh scent of the native-grass hay that's grown in the meadow and hear the chickens clucking in their coop. If you visit the main ranch house, now a museum, you experience a unique historic collection of original furnishings and personal memorabilia showing us the daily routine of three generations of the MacGregor family, founders of still-operational cattle ranch in Estes Park.
PUBLIC MUSEUM TOURS:
Open to the public June - August, Tuesday - Friday, 10 a. m. to 4 p.m. Tours of the museum, milk house, smokehouse, blacksmith shop and horse-drawn machinery exhibits.
Guided Museum tours, self-guided outbuilding tours and interpretive trails, horse-drawn machinery exhibits, interactive agricultural buildings tour, wagon rides, agricultural activities, interactive nature center, nature trails and camping, outdoor education sites, and A.Q. House are generally available Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. with advance reservation. Campsites, campfire areas and trails are generally available seven days a week with advance reservation.
YOUTH GROUP INQUIRIES AND RESERVATIONS:
A nonprofit operating foundation maintains the cattle ranch, museum and youth activities program. Open year-round by appointment for youth education activities.
Jane Boyles, Office Manager
MacGregor Ranch Office
180 MacGregor Lane
Estes Park, CO 80517
Main: (970) 586-3749
Fax: (970) 586-1092
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Since 2011, Nat has self-published over twelve comic-related books and was Publisher-Editor of
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At 42mm it’s certainly not a small watch, especially for one aimed at individuals with vintage sensibilities and a worry I have is that the monopusher might dig into the hand, especially if climbing a mountain as the press shots suggest. top The downside of Watches Wonders being a strictly online affair is that we can’t know for certain until we get hands on with it.
New Oscar de la Renta Watches are Made in Detroit The announcement that he would be replaced by Australia’s own Liam Hemsworth in the popular Netflix series resulted in a collective sook from Cavill fanboys, many of whom would almost certainly have been amongst those who stomped their little feet in order to get the Zack Snyder’s version of Justice League released and baulked at the idea of Superman being reimagined with Michael B. Some of them come with a great story indeed, but you can only guess what’s behind the engravings on others. | <urn:uuid:540a6870-50b1-4084-9835-f771dcd46c8a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.commercewatches.com/category/rolex-replicas-swiss-made-grade-1-information/ | 2023-09-26T05:07:49Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.930248 | 5,477 |
Madison Magazine has named Community Shares of Wisconsin (CSW) as the Best Place to Work 2010-2011 — in workplaces under 100 employees. With CSW as the top honoree in this category, we are very pleased!
Even more exciting: according to Madison Magazine, CSW succeeded in “scoring an astonishing 100% in five out of six indicators.”
The rankings were determined by a third party research firm, Next Generation Consulting, which assessed employees’ answers to questionnaires.
“It’s so gratifying to get this recognition,” said Executive Director Crystel Anders. “All the staff, as well as our board’s Personnel Committee, work hard to create a cooperative, supportive, and efficient workplace. It’s wonderful to have validation for our efforts.”
The magazine article noted, ” ‘I think the beauty of Madison is that people here really do understand social change,’ said Crystel Anders. That change comes directly at the hands of the member groups partnering with the small staff at Community Shares, who over the past 18 years have gone from a $250,000 giving campaign to over a million dollars annually. ‘Our sense of collaboration sustains us during these challenging times.’ ”
Here are just a few of the themes that our CSW colleagues said they addressed in their answers to the Madison Magazine questionnaire:
- Impressive leadership
- Having a collegial workplace, and being able to count on the support of one another
- True collaboration—our input is sought out, heard, and appreciated
- The opportunity to work with great people at our 64 member nonprofits
- Through our member groups, the chance to work with a broad spectrum of social issues
- Flexible schedule for those who need to care for young or elderly family members
- Feeling respected by all of our coworkers
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Whether it’s an on-campus restaurant, prep area or cafeteria, the importance of food safety compliance in schools cannot be understated. Manual temperature checks can leave food vulnerable to spoilage, risking foodborne illness. Thankfully, many food and nutrition services are using software and technology for food safety and regulatory compliance.
Streamlining Processes with Monitoring Systems
Unlike manual methods of HACCP data collection and tracking, monitoring systems no longer require hours of time or the presence of staff to be completed.
Digital workflow checklists mean that cafeteria or campus restaurant employees complete HACCP processes in seconds and with ease. Checklists can be used to complete safety and brand-specific benchmarks, document shift notes, track food waste, and much more based on the needs dictated by the environment.
All temperature, checklist, and similar data are sent to a central database, which can be accessed and analyzed by any program director or operator at any time from any web enabled device.
Ease of use and user-friendliness of this software allows for specific data extraction and presentation, giving school nutrition directors and others a full view from a single kitchen’s performance, or the overall performance of numerous kitchens in a district and beyond.
Enhancing Compliance and Documentation
Food safety technology in education helps public and private schools facilitate compliance with:
- The food safety and quality standards of each institution
- The National School Lunch Act
- HACCP principles and
- Department of Agriculture requirements
- As well as additional international standards.
Cafeteria employees can complete digital checklists in a fraction of the time of manual methods. Because data is time-stamped the second it’s recorded, providing accurate, reliable, and relevant data requested during compliance audits is effortless.
As well, the central database makes it easy for auditors and inspectors to interpret and confirm data collected by wireless temperature probes and digital checklists. Its in-depth, customizable innovative publishing ability allows all data to be extracted, graphed, and printed.
Real-Time Monitoring and Alerts
The ability of software solutions to monitor critical control points continuously and in real time can save thousands of dollars yearly in food waste across numerous school kitchens .
Temperature, cooling, and humidity alerts generated by real-time monitoring systems are transmitted as soon as temperatures migrate out-of-range. This allows those responsible for the child nutrition programs to take measures to preserve food safety and freshness of school meals immediately.
The role of IoT monitoring in the food safety programs of school kitchens, restaurants, and cafeterias is significant. Not only does it allow for real-time temperature data collections, but IoT provides the opportunity for data collection and transmission to occur securely, 24 hours a day.
ComplianceMate’s LoRaWAN sensors are powerful enough to penetrate heavy commercial kitchen construction materials like concrete and stainless steel. Alerts are transmitted to directors via text or email or by calling using secure and appropriate protocols for the food safety industry.
The solution can be implemented with minimal IT infrastructure and integrated with any existing monitoring and compliance system already in place.
The use of ComplianceMate’s low-power, wireless LoRaWAN temperature sensors also means that schools can monitor and receive temperature data automatically and continuously. Their long battery life allows temperature to continue to be monitored throughout power outages and school holidays.
Data Analytics and Insights
Data analytics provide school kitchens, campus restaurants, and cafeterias with the means to manage every aspect of their operations. When all collected data can be stored, viewed, and extracted in a single location, operators are able to identify patterns and trends and gain insight into areas that would benefit from improvements and enhancements.
ComplianceMate’s software and monitoring systems provide directors with comprehensive recording, viewing, and manipulation of any number and type of data so that timely and meaningful action can be taken.
Collaboration and Communication
Software for food safety and HACCP compliance help school nutrition program directors and operators improve the way they collaborate and communicate.
For example, a school kitchen that employs digital checklists will experience a much higher degree of accuracy than those that rely on manual methods. With digital checklists, directors and operators are notified as soon as tasks are completed.
Software also eliminates duplicate lists. Schools no longer have to run the risk of inaccurate recordings, as digital checklists provide accurate data independent of human interpretation.
Teamwork across one or several kitchens can be enhanced with foodservice solutions like ComplianceMate. The central database can be accessed by anyone with a managerial role, whether they are located in the same institution or in several.
The ability for all data to be stored in a single location allows for far easier collaboration between directors, which can help standardize protocols and provide quality assurance.
The impact of software solutions on food safety in educational institutions is and will continue to be significant, making it even more important for public and private sector educational institutions to consider the implementation of CoimplianceMate’s solutions.Discover how ComplianceMate can revolutionize your foodservice operations. Fill out our web page to schedule your free, customized demonstration. | <urn:uuid:e1cf2bc8-3911-4a81-9f59-b8a1a641e086> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.compliancemate.com/blog/making-the-grade-how-combining-software-and-technology-improves-food-safety | 2023-09-26T04:50:23Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.921801 | 1,053 |
Concise elevates events and creates dynamic experiences by seeing the world through three perspectives and delivering it with one outcome in mind: your success. Creating outstanding experiences for Participants, Presenters and Planners starts by understanding your needs and results in flawless virtual and hybrid event outcomes.
Our expert team at Concise partner with clients to create and choreograph hybrid experiences using our robust Chime Live℠ Event platform, delivering polished and professional results that everyone will rave about.
Planners – Partnering for Better Outcomes
The shift from in-person experiences to virtual and hybrid events has fundamentally changed the roles of planners. But the pressure to achieve significant measurable success remains the same.
Our strategic advisory service helps planners create a successful, smooth-flowing show. We’re with you every step of the way from pre-event planning, event-day management to post event results and insight.
We invest in your success by guiding you through the process, sharing our expertise and real-life examples to inform decision making, creating a custom plan and incorporating reassuring contingency plans.
Count on us to deliver a polished, professional experience that engages remote and in-person audiences and meets your event objectives.
Presenters – Overcoming Unique Challenges at Virtual and Hybrid Events
Lighting, sound, staging and participants all contribute to an exciting event atmosphere where presenters can impress. However, what works for live events may not work for a virtual or hybrid event. Even the most experienced presenters can feel out of their comfort zone.
We address each presenters’ specific needs and hold their hand throughout production. Our virtual event team may suggest pre-recording presenter segments with the option to re-do or edit content.
As it’s more challenging to engage audiences on a small screen, the virtual event team may advise scheduling extra rehearsals or suggest other techniques that achieve better results.
Plus, our dynamic Chime Live event platform provides many opportunities for presenters to virtually connect with participants. Our team can build polling, Q&A, and feedback sessions into the show to promote interaction.
The Chime Live platform is managed by our event technicians, allowing presenters to be free from unnecessary tech concerns and equipping them with comfort monitors to help them focus on delivery.
Participants – We Love an Audience
We are show flow experts. We take the participants’ event journey into consideration from the start and can advise planners on how to keep participants engaged throughout the event.
Our Chime Live event platform is a dynamic storytelling engine that sets the stage and delivers a bespoke guided experience to audiences. Most platforms are passive in that the audience is left to wander about themselves. Chime Live however is part of the production, showing attendees what they need to see when they need it. Through Chime Live we deliver a 2-way experience for participants.
For example, our Chime Operators can open live or pre-recorded video streams or move participants from the main session to a break-out room. They can make polling, Q&A, feedback, networking, forums and feedback modules pop-up at the right time to maximize participant engagement. Event technicians can choreograph the experience by pushing audiences into different modules at the right time. This makes Chime Live a truly unique event platform.
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CANCELLED Congleton Jazz & Blues Festival
August 30, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - 11:59 pm
Due to COVID 19 the organisers have decided to cancel the festival this year, they are investigating the possibility of online gig(s) and/or activities as an alternative.
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With the diagnostic de performance énergétique (DPE) being part of the obligatory documents to be produced for a property sale or rental for the last 20 years, Ecology Minister Nicolas Hulot said he is looking at a system based on this.
It would see energy efficient homes (DPE-rated A or B) being given a bonus while those that are badly-insulated (rated E, F or G) would be hit with a penalty on resale.
A decision is due this year as Mr Hulot is set to become the first ecology minister to hit the target of renovating 500,000 homes a year.
The 2015 energy transition law imposed a condition of renovating all homes with an F or G rating in their DPE by 2025.
However, proposals on how it would work have disturbed some in the building industry who fear it could penalise poorer or more rural areas where renovation is expensive. | <urn:uuid:af20c887-dc3f-4a39-98e8-163b45ba6641> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.connexionfrance.com/article/French-news/France-looking-at-targeting-house-owners-to-encourage-them-to-cut-energy-bills-or-face-penalty | 2023-09-26T06:58:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.965154 | 190 |
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This unique Koh Samui Commercial Property for sale is situated in the beautiful town of Bophut, only 5 minutes from Fisherman’s Village beach and array of amenities, such as hospitals, shops, international schools and with the international airport only 10 minutes drive away.
This brand new building of 10 modern apartments offers an exciting investment opportunity. Featuring 8 x 1 bedroom stylish apartments with 42 sqm living space, 1 studio of 34 sqm and 1 x 2 bedrooms apartment of 110 sqm which can be separated in 2 x 1 bedroom apartments if required.
All the rooms have stylish modern furnishings, fitted kitchens and walk-mounted flatscreen TVs. The rooms offer modern fitted bathrooms and balconies with glass balustrades and panoramic jungle and mountain views. There is also a private parking area for 8 vehicles and many motorbikes, landscaped gardens and 7x3 meter communal swimming pool.
This Commercial Property for sale in Koh Samui is ideal for investors who want to rent the apartments or create a small hotel, with the property carefully organized to be easy turnkey investment. There is a possibility of creating a reception and a breakfast room and office, a deep well for water, the electricity is from government, and there is CCTV and Wi-Fi with various access points. | <urn:uuid:ce2a0b8d-25f5-4e1d-a9d2-0f4ab8f5fb9f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.conradproperties.asia/properties/koh-samui-commercial-property-for-sale-bophut | 2023-09-26T05:15:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.930998 | 282 |
Schools OUT UK, the education charity working towards equality in education for LGBTQ+ people, announces #PrideInEducation, the first-ever global equality inclusion conference aimed at educators, teachers, publishers and anyone looking to make education more inclusive.
This one-day event will take place online on 27 June 2020 and draw together 25 international speakers across six webinars that will examine various aspects of best practice across education, from primary to university level, as well as published resources. It will offer panel discussions and live Q&As and include contributions from actor Sir Derek Jacobi and author Juno Roche. The conference is supported by a range of community and media partners and powered by Zoom.
#PrideInEducation is taking place at a difficult time for LGBTQ+ people across the world. The Trevor Project 2020 reports that LGBTQ+ helplines are currently experiencing double the amount of calls. LGBTQ+ people are being hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic. Those who were already facing unbelievable challenges – living under anti-LGBTQ+ laws or facing violence, discrimination or eviction from their homes or countries because of their sexuality or gender identity – are now struggling to survive. In addition to raising awareness of these issues and their impact on the lives of LGBTQ+ people, #PrideInEducation will offer practical tips and send out a strong message of compassion and inclusion.
Conference organiser Laila El-Metoui comments: “The ongoing pandemic has serious implications for the mental health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ people. School closures and lockdown have negatively impacted on everyone but even more so on LGBTQ+ people trapped in homophobic and transphobic households. It is of the utmost importance that teachers and educators continue to provide an inclusive and compassionate education. This conference was put together really quickly to ensure LGBTQ+ people continue to be visible and celebrated.”
Professor Emeritus Sue Sanders, Chair of Schools Out UK, comments: “In this time of lockdown, we are seeing a rise in hate crimes perpetrated against LGBTQ+ people yet minimal response from the UK government. I wish everyone would recognise their responsibility to educate out prejudice; at this time, to leave it to just teachers is not acceptable or practical. We at Schools OUT UK have worked tirelessly to produce free resources to usualise and make visible LGBTQ+ people in all their diversity. These resources are available not just in February – LGBT History Month – but all year round, for libraries, archives, museums, local authorities, galleries, museums, unions etc as well as educators. The aim is to enable all of us to play our part in making our society a place where we can all be safe, and to celebrate the many achievements and contributions that LGBTQ+ people have made to our society.” | <urn:uuid:de39f25f-f3d8-4777-bfed-78b170c7a7e7> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.consortium.lgbt/2020/06/16/schools-out-uk-launches-prideineducation/ | 2023-09-26T05:49:58Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.963102 | 558 |
Will Rogers Cookbook
Will Rogers Cookbook shares recipes from celebrities, politicians and others to commemorate the 100th birthday of Will Rogers. Fifty governors from around the country (late 70's) as well as President Ford, Vice President Walter Mondale and others submitted their favorites inside this special cookbook.
Format: Hardcover, 272 pages.
Publisher: Palisades Publishers
Author: Will Rogers Cooperative Association
Description: This cookbook was published in memory of Will Rogers with favorite dishes from politicians and others during the time of writing in the late 1970's. Each dish contains the name of the contributor. This is a special collectible everyone will enjoy.
Condition: Very good condition with minor shelf wear. Interior pages are clean, covers are sturdy and in nice condition.
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In accordance with Rule 206(4)-7 of the Investment Advisers Act of 1940 (the “Act”), as amended, an investment adviser (“RIA”) registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) is required to conduct an annual compliance review to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of the firm’s policies and procedures (“Annual Review”). Similarly, a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (“FINRA”) registered Broker-Dealer (“BD”) is required under FINRA Rule 3120 to perform testing of the firm’s supervisory procedures and controls at least annually (“Gap Analysis”).
Performing these reviews requires an extensive amount of time, especially for dually registered firms (i.e., firms that are registered as both an RIA and a BD). In this Regulatory Management Update, we discuss the requirements for these reviews and provide suggestions on ways to approach the testing and review functions in order to save time and help ensure efficiency.
RIA Annual Review – Under Rule 206(4)-7 of the Act, an RIA must perform an annual review of its policies and procedures to ensure they are reasonably designed to prevent violations of applicable federal and state securities regulations. This review requires more than a simple read-through of the Firm’s manual. An RIA must perform comprehensive testing of the policies, procedures, and internal controls they have in place. Additionally, the review needs to take into consideration any changes to the firm’s business practices, along with new and/or amended regulations.
BD Gap Analysis – Under FINRA Rule 3120, a BD is required to annually test and verify that their supervisory procedures are reasonably designed with respect to the activities of the firm and its associated persons, to achieve compliance with applicable securities laws, regulations and FINRA rules, and update supervisory procedures where the need is identified by such testing and verification. The designated principal(s) of the BD also must submit a report to the firm’s senior management detailing the BD’s system of supervisory controls, the summary of the test results, and the updated supervisory procedures drafted in response to the findings.
Ways to Increase Efficiency When Performing Reviews
Step One: Deciding Areas to Test First
Effective Annual Review and Gap Analysis assessments need to be based on testing that is performed and reviewed throughout the year. Since a firm’s written policies and procedures generally cover a significant number of applicable federal, state, and FINRA rules, it can be a daunting task to prioritize testing areas. To begin, a firm should identify its highest areas of risk. Although not required, performing a risk assessment prior to, or in conjunction with performing these reviews can help this process be more effective and increase efficiency.
Once risks are identified, they should be rated from highest to lowest. The important objective is to identify the firm’s highest risks and prioritize those areas for testing before other areas.
Step Two: Design and Perform the Testing
Once a firm has determined the high-risk areas to focus on first, they should design specific tests for those areas. Testing generally takes three forms.
- Transactional testing, which is performed at the time of the activity. An example of a transactional test would be pre-clearance of personal trades.
- Periodic testing, which is testing that is performed at certain times/intervals. An example would be quarterly email correspondence reviews.
- Forensic testing, which involves analyzing information over a period of time, looking for trends and patterns. An example would be a review of trade blotter and trade memorandums.
Step Three: Document the Review and Report to Senior Management
Rule 206(4)-7 does not require the creation of a written report, only documentation substantiating the performance of an Annual Review. However, FINRA Rule 3120 does require BDs to create a written report. For dually registered firms, it’s usually more efficient to create a report covering both reviews. Importantly, the following areas should be included in the report:
- Area Reviewed and Tested
- Testing Performed
- Risk Level
- Applicable Rule
- Recommended Corrective Action
- Date Corrective Action Completed
Once completed, the report should be presented to the firm’s senior management for assessment and approval of recommended corrective actions. Additionally, BDs are required under FINRA Rule 3130) to present the report to the firm’s Senior Principal (in most cases the Chief Executive Officer) and obtain a signed certification that the Gap Analysis performed has been presented to the CEO and the CEO understands the status of the Compliance Program and that the Compliance Program is reasonably designed to meet regulatory requirements. In addition, the Gap Analysis must be submitted to the BD’s board of directors and audit committee within 45 days of execution of the certification.
If a combined report is done, then the report and certification should be maintained in the firm’s books and records for a period of no less than five years from the end of the fiscal year in which the review was performed.
Step Four: Implementation of Recommended Corrective Actions
Typically, the Chief Compliance Officer is the person tasked with monitoring and assisting with, when necessary, the completion of corrective actions outlined in the report. To the extent possible, corrective actions should be completed promptly after approval of such actions, addressing the high risks areas first.
As a best practice, each year’s Annual Review and Gap Analysis report should include a summary of the status of all corrective actions from the previous year’s reviews.
Annual Reviews and Gap Analyses are not just regulatory requirements to fulfill. Rather, they are an important process that allows firms to not only assess the effectiveness of their policies and procedures, but to help ensure that the controls in place adequately address risks and conflicts. Performing testing throughout each year allows firms to promptly correct any gaps found in their Compliance Program, which in turn can potentially result in cost savings for the firm. The annual testing performed should be varied in order to meet changing regulatory requirements and firm business practices. Chief Compliance Officers should have a thorough understanding of the responsibility they have for administering this important part of their firm’s compliance program.
Author: Core Compliance & Legal Services (“Core Compliance”). Core Compliance works extensively with investment advisers, broker-dealers, investment companies, hedge funds, and private equity firms on regulatory compliance issues.
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Two to Note from Chile's Cachapoal Valley. And an Irish connection.
Clos des Fous and Chateau Los Boldos are two of the leading producers in the Rapel Valley, south of Santiago in Chile. The area, with its dry warm climate, is regarded as ideal for growing Carmenere and Cabernet Sauvignon.The Rapel has two main valleys, the Cachapoal and the better known Colchaqua.
Cachapoal Province is one of three provinces of the central Chilean region of Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins Region. Bernardo (left), who played a leading role in the liberation fight, became the first Head of State of Chile in 1818. And yes, there was of course an Irish background. The O'Higgins family lost their lands under the English Crown in the 17th century and left to exile in Spain from where some of them made their way to Chile.
Chateau Los Boldos “Tradition Réserve” Carmenere 2016, Cachapoal (Chile), 13.5%, €15.99 JJ O’Driscoll’s, Wines Online
Los Boldos grow all their own fruit, in vineyards that benefit from a Mediterranean climate, so control everything from grape to bottle. Sixty per cent spends six months in French and American oak “to soften tannins and add complexity”.
Quite a deep red. There are rich cherry aromas, a promise of good things to come. And come they do on the palate, delicious sweet fruit flavours and spice, a lush mouthfeel thanks to its rounded texture. Very appealing overall and Very Highly Recommended. Well priced also.
By the way, Los Boldos also do other single varietals in the “Tradition Réserve” series including Merlot, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay. Worth seeking out, I reckon. The emphasis in this French pioneered now Portuguese owned winery is on higher-end wines from their old vines. Its signature wines are the Grand Cru.
Clos des Fous Chardonnay, Locura 1 Terroir de los Andes Chile 2015, 14%, €23.99 JJ O’Driscoll Cork, Wine Online
Quite a mission statement from Cussen, Leyton, Massoc and Parra, the quartet behind this wine: “This is an unique and groundbreaking project based on a delicate and novel terroir selection. Following the Burgundy philosophy, our focus is to achieve wines with minimal intervention letting the terroir express itself.”
A few details on the wine itself. Colour is a very light straw. Fairly intense aromas (white fruits), legs slow. Excellent buttery mouthfeel, rich and full in the mouth, long and satisfying mineral finish. The four seem to have indeed followed the Burgundian way here, seem to have succeeded and the verdict is Very Highly Recommended.
This unoaked Chardonnay is listed as one of the top ten chardonnay in South America by Wines of South America. They also call Pedro Parra, one of the four owners, a “terroir whisperer”.
Their terroir approach plus their organic fruit and minimalist techniques are lauded, “no safety nets” such as fining or filtering. The wines, including this one, have many admirers, among them Jancis Robinson here.
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Dr Benet Vincent
Assistant Professor in Applied Linguistics
Faculty of Arts and Humanities
Benet has worked at Coventry University since 2013. He works as an Assistant Professor in the School of Humanities and is involved in leading undergraduate modules on the BA English, English and Creative Writing and English language English and TEFL courses on discourse analysis, computer-assisted language learning and corpus approaches to English language. He also leads modules on the MA English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics course including the dissertation module.
As link tutor responsible for the BA in English and TESOL and BA in English Studies run by a partner institution in Colombo, Sri Lanka, he helps maintain quality standards on these courses. He is part of the supervision teams for three PhD students who are using corpus methodologies to investigate features of English.
Prior to moving into academia, Benet gained extensive experience teaching English as a Foreign Language and English in a number of countries including Russia, China and Turkey, where he worked for Sabanci University. He completed his PhD ‘Modality and the V wh pattern’ at the University of Birmingham. He is a Fellow of the HEA.
Benet is actively involved in research relating to applications of corpus linguistics, working on the following projects:
- BAWE Quicklinks looks at providing feedback on writing (https://bawequicklinks.coventry.domains/)
- Communicating Covid is interested in institutional communications during the pandemic.
- The A Clockwork Orange parallel translation project (https://ponyingtheslovos.coventry.domains/).
He is a member of the British Association for Applied Linguistics (BAAL) and acts as web editor for the Corpus Linguistics Special Interest Group http://baal-clsig.weebly.com/
Publications and press
- Vincent, B., Power, K., Gardner, S. & Crossthwaite, P. (in review) Directives in Covid-19 government guidance: an international comparison. Applied Corpus Linguistics
- Nesi, H. & Vincent, B. (in press) Corpora and feedback in EAP. In R. Jablonkai & E. Csomay (eds) The Routledge Handbook of Corpora and English Language Teaching and Learning. Routledge
- Vincent, B. & Clarke, J. (2022) ‘The colours of the real world only seem really real when you viddy them on the screen’: the adaptation of Nadsat in Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange. In Melia, M & Orgill, G. (eds), Anthony Burgess, Stanley Kubrick and A Clockwork Orange. Palgrave Macmillan
- Vincent, B., Nesi, H. & Quinn, D. (2021) Exploiting corpora to provide guidance for academic writing: the BAWE Quicklinks project. In M. Charles and A. Frankenburg-Garcia (eds), Corpora in ESP/EAP writing instruction: Preparation, Exploitation, Analysis. Routledge, 13-31
- Curry, N., Clarke, J. and Vincent, B. (2021) Ponying the slovos: A parallel linguistic analysis of A Clockwork Orange in English, French and Spanish. In Cambpell, I. (ed), Science Fiction in Translation. Palgrave Macmillan, 165-188
- Vincent, B. & Clarke, J. (2020) Nadsat in translation: A Clockwork Orange and L’Orange Mécanique. Meta: journal des traducteurs, 65(3): 643-664
- Vincent, B. (2020) Obligation in student academic writing. Journal of English for Academic Purposes, 44 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jeap.2020.100840
- Mathew, P., Nesi, H. & Vincent, B. (2019) Corpus from scratch: collecting and processing a sizeable EAP corpus in a (relatively) resource-poor context. In M. Gillway (ed.) Proceedings of BALEAP 2017 conference. Reading: Garnet Publishing, 93-99
- Vincent, B. & Nesi, H. (2018) The BAWE Quicklinks project: a new DDL resource for university students. Revue de Linguistique et de Didactique des Langues, 58 [online], http://journals.openedition.org/lidil/5306
- Rezoug, F. & Vincent, B. (2018) Exploring Lexical Bundles in the Algerian Corpus of
Engineering. Arab Journal of Applied Linguistics, 3(1): 47-77.
- Vincent, B. & Clarke, J. (2017) The Language of A Clockwork Orange: A Corpus Linguistics Approach to Nadsat. Language and Literature, 26(3): 247-264.
- Vincent, B. (2017) Nadsat: the antilanguage of A Clockwork Orange. Babel 19: 34-37.
- Vincent, B. (2013) Modality and the V wh pattern. In Corpus Perspectives on Patterns of Lexis, H. Hasselgard, J. Ebeling & S. Ebeling (eds.). Amsterdam/Philadelphia: John Benjamins, 247-
- Vincent, B. (2013) Investigating academic phraseology through combinations of very frequent words: a methodological exploration. Journal of English for Academic Purposes, 12(1): 44-56.
- Vincent, B. and Şener Nordling, M. (2011) Researching and implementing a pedagogic genre: The short answer. In S. Etherington (ed.), Proceedings of the 2009 BALEAP Conference: English for Specific Academic Purposes. Reading: Garnet Publishing, 79-85.
- Vincent, B. (2008) Short answers in university examinations: Important features, principles and teaching ideas. In C. Coombe, A. Jendli & P. Davidson (eds.), Teaching Writing Skills in EFL: Theory, Research and Pedagogy. Dubai: TESOL Arabia, 341-351. | <urn:uuid:7017bad7-85b1-4bc2-9011-bb26b5d2872a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.coventry.ac.uk/life-on-campus/staff-directory/arts-and-humanities/benet-vincent/ | 2023-09-26T06:50:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.800979 | 1,310 |
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Magnetic refrigeration based on the magnetocaloric effect (MCE) represents the most promising alternative to gas compression refrigeration, yielding up to 50% improved efficiency. The effect can generate substantial temperature changes around room-temperature, particularly in materials undergoing magnetostructural transitions i.e. simultaneous magnetic and structural transitions. These transitions are induced by external magnetic fields and can be composition-tuned over wide temperature ranges, making them ideal for cooling applications.
Heusler alloys are extremely interesting materials for applications based on the magnetocaloric effect due to the possibility to combine magnetic and structural (martensitic) phase transitions to obtain both direct and inverse MCE. Since the transition temperature and magnetocaloric properties in Heusler alloys are highly compositional dependent, the effect can be easily tuned by varying the composition.
In our group we have long-time experience designing magnetic Heusler alloys. We fine-tune the compositions to get low twinning stress and volume conserving martensite transition. The modulation and lower c/a ratio in martensite phase are important for low twinning stress and thus for the reversibility of phase transformation and MCE.
We investigate the structural and magnetic properties of magnetocaloric Heusler materials. Aiming at applications, we do the direct adiabatic temperature change measurement using pulsed magnetic fields. For example, we have measured the direct adiabatic temperature change in Ni50Mn35In15 under pulsed magnetic fields up to 20 T. Such measurements provide the response of the sample in frequencies (10–100 Hz) comparable to those of magnetocaloric cooling devices.
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- small thermal and magnetic hysteresis
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CPSMA Information note on the GDPR “Becoming Accountable”
8th May 2018 | What's New
CPSMA Information on the GDPR Part One 8th May 2018 Becoming Accountable Final – click link to download the printable version of text below
Why is data protection compliance so important for schools?
At present, the data protection regime in Ireland is governed by the Data Protection Act 1988 and the Data Protection (Amendment) Act 2003, together with the numerous Statutory Instruments amending or extending same (collectively referred to herein as the “Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003”). The Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 were based on EU Directive 95/46/EC.
Schools are already familiar with their legal obligations under the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003. The Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 established that there was a clear legal duty of care which every data controller owed to data subjects in respect of the collection of their personal data.
The General Data Protection Regulation
Just as the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 applied to all organisations processing personal data (whether “for profit” or not), similarly the GDPR applies to all organisations processing the personal data of natural persons. GDPR will introduce changes for the way organisations collect and handle personal data. Many aspects of data protection will remain familiar, but there are significant enhancements to certain areas.
Until 25th May 2018, the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 apply. After 25th May 2018, GDPR applies together with whatever national implementing legislation has been enacted.
While building on familiar principles within the existing legislation, GDPR will bring new challenges our schools.
It is important for every school to understand that the law of data protection is ever-evolving, and that the school needs to keep its policies, procedures, workplace practices, induction training, contracts, and culture, under continual review to take account of the changes.
Roles and responsibilities
The school management team and the Board of Management have a key role in driving data protection awareness and compliance throughout the school. Their role is to build appropriate data protection policies and procedures appropriate to the school, and to review the implementation, effectiveness, and compliance with same in the school. As well as regular training for all staff, there also needs to be systematic, random inspection to ensure that members and staff are adhering to the approved protocols. Even when robust systems have been put in place, they need to be monitored and audited regularly to ensure compliance.
Everyone in the school has a role to play in ensuring people’s privacy is respected. Everyone should receive data protection training appropriate to their role. In most cases, very basic (but very serious) data protection mistakes arise because of inattention, human error or a genuine misunderstanding of what the person was supposed to do. It is therefore very important that everyone involved in the school’s undertaking understands the role which they play in protecting privacy.
All staff, including teaching staff, SNAs etc. must comply with the school’s data protection policy, procedures and approved practices. The whole school culture should be respectful of privacy, and imbued with the principles of ethical information governance. Compliance should be audited periodically by the management team (Principal, Deputy Principal etc.) to identify areas of risk and/or vulnerabilities where further training is required. All members and staff must adhere to high ethical standards when handling people’s data.
My school and the current Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003
Schools are already familiar with their legal obligations under the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003.
Some of the main rules setting out the requirements for fair processing of personal data are set out in section 2 of the Data Protection Acts.
They can be summarised as follows:
- Obtain and process the information fairly;
- Keep it only for one or more specified, explicit and lawful purposes;
- Process it only in ways compatible with the purposes for which it was given to you initially;
- Keep it safe and secure;
- Keep it accurate, complete and up-to-date;
- Ensure that it is adequate, relevant and not excessive;
- Retain it no longer than is necessary for the specified purpose or purposes; and
- Give a copy of his/her personal data to any individual, upon request. What is going to change with the introduction of the European General Data Protection Regulation (“GDPR”)?While GDPR introduces significant changes to data protection law, it builds on many of the established concepts set out in the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003. So many of the provisions should look and feel familiar to schools who are already complying with the pre-existing law. There are certain privacy enhancements introduced by GDPR, specifically greater rights for data subjects. Some examples include (but are not limited to)
- shifting the onus onto the organisation to “demonstrate compliance”;
- greater emphasis on the principles of transparency and accountability;
- enhanced data subject rights (access, right to be forgotten, right to object, etc) and shortened time-frames within which to deal with these requests;
- extensive record keeping obligations (Article 30);
- the legal requirement to appoint a mandatory Data Protection Officer (“DPO”) in certain circumstances;
- a requirement to conduct data protection impact assessments (“DPIAs”) for certain types of data processing;
- a requirement to adopt internal policies and implement measures which meet the principles of “privacy by design”/“privacy by default”;
- mandatory notification of certain data breaches to the Data Protection Commissioner within 72 hours (in certain situations), and mandatory notification of certain data breaches to the affected data subjects;
- enhanced requirements in relation to “consent” (and in certain circumstances, data controllers may no longer be entitled to rely on “consent” as a lawful basis for the processing of personal data – discussed further in this information note);
- the right for an individual to seek compensation (judicial remedy) for material or non-material damage; and
- increased financial penalties and fines for non-compliance. https://www.dataprotection.ie/docimages/documents/The%20GDPR%20and%20You.pdf
- Is there a quick access link to the Articles?
- Where can I access the European General Data Protection Regulation?
Understanding Key Terms
A data controller is the body (or natural or legal person) who alone or jointly with others determines the purposes and means of the processing of personal data. For example, in a school context, the data controller in a school is not the School Principal. The School is managed by its Board of Management, and the Board of Management determines the purposes and means of processing the personal data.
Occasionally, a data controller will contract with another organisation to process data on its behalf and at its direction (a “data processor”). In a schools context, this may be the school’s cloud-based administrative software (e.g. Aladdin, Advance, etc) or it may be third parties retained to undertake certain actions (bookkeeping, payroll, IT technical support, shredding companies, etc).
“Personal Data” is any information relating to an identified natural person, or identifiable natural person who can be identified by reference to their “name, an identification number, location data, an online identifier or to one or more factors specific to the physical, physiological, genetic, mental, economic, cultural or social identity of that natural person”.
There are so-called “special categories” of personal data (previously part of the “sensitive personal data” category), which refers to personal data revealing racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious or philosophical beliefs, or trade union membership, and the processing of genetic data, biometric data for the purpose of uniquely identifying a natural person, data concerning health or data concerning a natural person’s sex life or sexual orientation. Significantly more rigorous requirements apply to the fair processing of such special category personal data.
The living natural person to whom the personal data relate is a “data subject”.
“Processing” means doing anything with the data, including “collection, recording, organisation, structuring, storage, adaptation or alteration, retrieval, consultation, use, disclosure by transmission, dissemination or otherwise making available, alignment or combination, restriction, erasure or destruction”. It is difficult to conceive of anything that could be done to personal data that could fall outside this definition.
For further details please see Article 4: Definitions.
What are the new GDPR Principles relating to the processing of personal data?
Article 5 of GDPR sets out the principles relating to the processing of personal data, many of which will be familiar to schools from the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003.
Lawfulness, fairness, transparency: Article 5(1)(a) of GDPR sets out the principles that must be adhered to when processing personal data. It provides that personal data shall be “processed lawfully, fairly and in a transparent manner in relation to the data subject”. Schools will already be familiar with this legal requirement, as there is a similar legal requirement already in existence under the existing laws: section 2(1)(a) DPA 1988 and 2003.
Purpose Limitation: Article 5(1)(b) of GDPR requires personal data to be collected for specified, explicit, and legitimate purposes and not further processed in a manner incompatible with those purposes. Any school already complying with existing laws (and in particular section 2(1)(c)(i) and (ii) DPA 1988 and 2003) should be in a good position to demonstrate it is complying with this principle.
Data Minimisation: Article 5(1)(c) requires that the data be adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary in relation to the purpose for which they are processed. This will be familiar to schools, who are already bound by the existing legal provision: Section 2(1)(c)(iii) data shall be “adequate, relevant and not excessive in relation to the purpose or purposes for which they were collected or are further processed”. This principle should serve as an important reminder to Schools of the importance of collecting only that data they absolutely require to deliver education, and to ensure they only collect same at the correct time.
Accuracy: Article 5(1)(d) requires that the data be accurate and kept up to date. Furthermore, it requires that every reasonable step must be taken to ensure that personal data that are inaccurate are erased or rectified without delay. This is similar to the existing legal requirement in section 2(1)(b) that the data be accurate, complete, and kept up to date.
Retention/storage limitation: Article 5(1)(e) requires that the data be kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary. This is similar to the existing legal provision in section 2(1)(c)(iv) requiring data not to be kept “for longer than is necessary for that purpose or those purposes”.
Integrity, confidentiality (security): Article 5(1)(f) requires that the data be processed in a manner than “ensures appropriate security of the personal data, including protection against unauthorised or unlawful processing and against unlawful loss, destruction or damage, using appropriate technical or organisational measures”. Organisations processing people’s data are required to ensure that the data are kept safe and secure. Article 5(1)(f) is similar to and is in-keeping with the pre-existing legal obligations set out in the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003, specifically Section 2(1)(d) and Section 2C(1).
What is meant by the lawful basis for processing?
Article 6 sets out the grounds for lawful processing of personal data (“lawful basis”).
Schools process personal data on a variety of lawful bases. Under the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003, it has always been important for schools to understand the lawful bases upon which they are relying for each processing operation. The importance of understanding the organisation’s lawful bases for processing becomes even more critical under GDPR.
Schools are required to explicitly inform data subjects what lawful basis is being relied upon for each data processing operation as part of the transparency requirements (see Article 13(1)(c) which provides that the data controller must inform the data subject of “the purposes of the processing for which the personal data are intended as well as the legal basis for the processing”).
Please note that separate rules apply to processing special categories of personal data (Articles 9 and 10), and the list below deals only with processing of personal data (Article 6):
Article 6(1)(a): the data subject has given consent to the processing.
In certain limited circumstances, schools might process some limited personal data on the basis of a person’s consent. Under the GDPR, in order to provide a lawful basis for processing, the consent of a data subject must be: a) freely given: b) specific; c) informed: and d) an unambiguous indication of the data subject’s wishes by a statement or clear affirmative action – evidence of consent. In order for consent to be valid, the following additional criteria must be complied with: a) onus of proof; b) independent consent clauses; c) right of withdrawal.
Article 6(1)(b): the processing is necessary for the performance of a contract to which the data subject is party or in order to take steps at the request of the data subject prior to entering into a contract.
Article 6(1)(c): the processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject.
Article 6(1)(d): the processing is necessary in order to protect the vital interests of the data subject or of another natural person; Recital 46 of GDPR provides that processing on the lawful basis of “vital interests” should “in principle take place only where the processing cannot be manifestly based on another legal basis”. The recital goes on to state that “some types of processing may serve both important grounds of public interest and the vital interests of the data subject as for instance when processing is necessary for humanitarian purposes, including for monitoring epidemics and their spread or in situations of humanitarian emergencies, in particular in situations of natural and man-made disasters”.
Article 6(1)(e): the processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller. Example: where a School is legally obliged to perform a function conferred on it by or under an enactment, or other function of a public nature performed in the public interest, this may constitute a lawful basis, so long as it is strictly necessary.
Article 6(1)(f): the processing is necessary for the purposes of the legitimate interests pursued by the controller or by a third party, except where such interests are overridden by the interests or fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject which require protection of personal data, in particular where the data subject is a child. Under the existing Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003, a school was permitted to process personal data on the basis of “legitimate interests” (ie the legitimate interests of the school, except where the processing was unwarranted in any particular case by reason of prejudice to the fundamental rights and freedoms or legitimate interests of the data subject). However, GDPR withdraws the availability of “legitimate interests” as a lawful basis for public authorities in the performance of their tasks.
Special categories of processing – Article 9 and Article 10
The list above sets out lawful basis for processing relates to personal data only (excluding sensitive personal data). When considering the lawful basis for processing special categories of personal data (what was previously called “sensitive personal data under the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003), a school must analyse Articles 9 and 10 to ascertain the appropriate lawful basis.
Special categories of processing (processing of medical information, or information relating to race, religion, political beliefs, etc.), receive an additional level of protection under the GDPR. Such processing must be justifiable with reference to at least one condition from Article 9 of the Regulation – if this cannot be done, then the organisation should not be processing such information. For example, when processing these special categories of personal data, the consent of the Data Subject needs to be explicit and cannot be implied or assumed.
Understanding “Consent” Article 6(1)(a):
As stated above under Article 6(1)(a), consent is one possible lawful basis for the processing of personal data. However, the general view is that consent should only be utilised where it is absolutely appropriate, and where there is no other legal ground for the processing.
It has always been the case that data protection bodies have cautioned organisations from relying on consent where there was an imbalance of power between the data controller and the data subject. GDPR solidifies this position. There may be a small number of areas where “Consent” will be used as a lawful basis for processing within a school. It is advised that “Consent” be reserved for processing operations that are truly optional in terms of the student’s core educational experience (eg. photos on the school website, entering a prize-draw, direct marketing/fundraising, etc). For all other educational data processing operations there is generally another more appropriate lawful basis, eg: contract, legal obligation, vital interests, public interest etc. However, it is important to fully understand “Consent” and how it will operate in GDPR.
In the case of GDPR, “Consent should be given by a clear affirmative act establishing a freely given, specific, informed and unambiguous indication of the data subject’s agreement to the processing of personal data relating to him or her, such as by a written statement, including by electronic means, or an oral statement”, and furthermore: “Silence, pre-ticked boxes or inactivity should not therefore constitute consent”. So it is abundantly clear that where an organisation is relying on “Consent” for any form of processing, that Consent must be informed, freely given, capable of being withdrawn without detriment. The individual must be given a genuine choice in the matter.
Schools must analyse what processing operations take place on the basis of Consent, and processing proceeds in reliance on another lawful basis. It would be completely inappropriate and legally incorrect to purport to gather “Consent” for certain processing operations where Consent is not the lawful basis.
What is meant by the Digital Age of Consent?
Article 8 establishes a “Digital Age of Consent” in respect of children engaging with information society services. It must be noted that this digital age of consent reference relates to children’s engagement with information society services only. For the avoidance of any doubt, Article 8’s Digital Age of Consent does not have any wider application beyond information society services.
First Steps: Becoming Accountable – Carry out a Data Audit
Carrying out a data audit is a good starting point for getting your GDPR preparations underway. This is a manageable task and is the first of many activities the school will engage in an evolving landscape with respect to the GDPR.
Activity One: Becoming Accountable – Carry out a Data Audit
Schools will already be familiar with the “fairly obtaining” data principle. This data protection principle applies to your school when the school initially gathered any personal data.
Under the GDPR, we see the introduction of an ‘accountability principle’. This requires a school to demonstrate compliance with the GDPR by being accountable for the personal data it collects.
Article 30 https://gdpr-info.eu/art-30-gdpr/ sets out the processing activities of a data controller. Applying Article 30 to your school’s processing activities will allow you to account for all the data your school processes.
Accountability can be achieved by creating an inventory of all the personal data your school holds by asking, for example, the following questions:
- Why are we holding data on students, parents, employees, past pupils?
- How did we obtain the data?
- Why was it originally gathered?
- Where is the data kept?
- Who has access to it?
- How long will we or do we retain the data?
- How secure is it, both in terms of encryption and accessibility?
- Do we ever share the data with third parties and on what basis might we do so?
Engaging in this exercise will allow your school to demonstrate and document the ways in which it complies with the current data protection principles and is future proofing against the GDPR. The following link might be of help: http://dataprotectionschools.ie/en/GDPR/
Other ways of describing this inventory exercise is to map out all the personal data you hold or to carry out an internal audit of the personal data so that you have a data audit trail.
By carrying out this obligation, your school will be able to amend incorrect data or respond quickly to a data subject access request as you will have a complete picture of the personal data you hold.
Another benefit of this inventory is that it might show up gaps in compliance or it might highlight data which needs greater levels of security and is at high risk if it were lost.
The key objective is that your school can demonstrate it carried out an inventory of the personal data it holds. The exercise also builds into developing or amending your Data Protection Policy.
Quick access links to the Articles: https://gdpr-info.eu/
Full text of the GDPR:
The Data Protection Commissioner has launched a GDPR-specific website with guidance to help individuals and organisations become more aware of their enhanced rights and responsibilities under the General Data Protection Regulation. You can access the website at the following link: www.GDPRandYou.ie
We will issue further information to our schools, to assist in responding to emerging needs, and to support them as they prepare for the commencement of GDPR.
GDPR online training materials, which are being co-ordinated by the Joint Managerial Body
(JMB) on behalf of all of the Management Bodies, will be launched in the coming weeks.
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The Only Place Ricky Gervais’ 80’s Pop Career Did Not Fail
Ricky Gervais is in the news for upsetting people again, only this time, he’s not roasting the sanctimonious Hollywood elite. Instead of attacking the powerful and oblivious, he’s chosen to punch down at transgender people in his most recent Netflix special SuperNature with the same unoriginal jokes we’re growing tired of hearing over and over again from our comedy icons.
So we’re not here today to talk about Ricky Gervais’ jokes in 2022 – more on that tomorrow - we’re here to revisit a randy young Ricky Gervais from 1982 and a pop duo called “Seona Dancing.” Ricky’s short-lived musical career flopped in the west, but – somehow – became a dance pop sensation in the Philippines, of all places.
How in the world did Ricky Gervais create, in one critic’s words, "the theme song of angst-ridden New Wave youths in the Philippines"?
Seona Dancing began as a campus band at University College London where aspiring vocalist Ricky Gervais studied with his keyboardist counterpart Bill Macrae. The duo recorded a sixteen track demo tape during their senior year in 1982 and sent it to London Records, who plucked their tape from the pile and chose Seona Dancing to be their next New Order-y, “Let’s Dance” era David Bowie-ish New Wave pop thing.
Gervais and Macrae released just two singles with London Records, “More to Lose” and “Bitter Heart”, and Seona Dancing made a couple uninspiring television appearances in an attempt to create buzz for the synth pop band that was totally different from all the other synth pop bands in the early ‘80s.
Here is one such appearance from the children’s show Razzmatazz:
Sadly, a bunch of people never taught their kids how to clap on the 2 and 4, and these promotional spots weren’t enough to drum up interest in the UK. “Bitter Heart” and “More to Lose” charted at 79 and 117 respectively on the UK Singles Chart, which wasn’t enough to convince London Records to produce any more songs.
The band sputtered out in 1984, with Ricky Gervais and Bill Macrae going their separate ways. Ricky, of course, would pursue a career in comedy, while Bill faded into obscurity. To this day, it is unclear which direction Bill went with his career post-music. In 2014, Gervais had this to say about his estranged friend: “I hope he got fat too.”
Seona Dancing failed because there wasn’t anything particularly unique about their music – they floated around in the same sound as groups like Wham! and Duran Duran, but they didn’t have anything to differentiate themselves from the pack.
While Ricky Gervais was busy flaming out of the music industry, there was a nation in unrest halfway across the globe that was in desperate need of dreamy ballads and synth fueled listlessness.
In 1985, President Ferdinand Marcos was nearing the end of his two decade reign as the tyrannical leader of the Philippines. The era of Filipino history between 1965 and 1986 is known simply as the Marcos era, as the despot ran a regime tainted by corruption, nepotism, and brutal human rights abuses against the captive population.
Naturally, whenever a dictatorship is on the precipice of being toppled, the youth of that nation need a synth pop anthem to serve as the soundtrack of their civilian-military uprising. For some strange reason, they chose Seona Dancing’s “More to Lose.”
One day in 1985, the Manila radio station 99.5 RT played a song incorrectly titled “Fade” by Medium. Of course the song was actually “More to Lose”, but the radio station deliberately mistitled the track so that competing stations would not be able to track down the record. They even inserted a station ID mid song so that other DJ’s wouldn’t be able to record the broadcast and replay it on their own station. Imagine working that hard to corner the market on Ricky Gervais’ crappy David Bowie impression.
Inevitably, the people of Manila tracked down the true source of their New Wave sensation, and “More to Lose” by Seona Dancing apparently “became an '80s anthem as ubiquitous as Peter Gabriel's ‘In Your Eyes’... Its opening piano riff -- conveying the sound of falling teardrops -- became the soundtrack of countless high-school dances in Manila, Philippines during the '80s and even beyond.”
Seona Dancing accidentally became a pivotal piece in the history of music in the Philippines as they ushered in the New Wave sound at the dawn of a new republic.
To this day, the Filipino people still remember the emotional impact “More to Lose” had on the youth of a changing nation almost forty years ago. When Ricky Gervais was interviewed by the Philippine Daily Inquirer in 2014, he couldn’t wait to talk about Seona Dancing. He said about his time as an accidental international pop sensation, “I am almost glad didn’t quite work out. If I was a rock star when I was 20, I would be dead now… My mistake was that I wanted to be a pop star. I should have wanted to be a musician. I never made that mistake again.”
The pictures of a slender, androgynous Ricky Gervais will probably follow Ricky around for as long as he continues to appear on talk shows and make Netflix specials about how provocative he is. But while his music career was just an amusing little footnote in his own life story, the impact it had on an entire nation of people halfway across the world will last much longer than that slim physique ever could.
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Women have been slower than men to return to the workforce over the past year and a half. They are more often held back by childcare complications from the pandemic and are likely being dissuaded from returning to frontline positions with low pay.
The W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research’s New Hires Quality Index, a measure of the earning power of people taking new jobs each month, is up 0.7 percent over the past year and near its all-time high. Despite this, hiring volume fell 1.3 percent over the month of August 2021. New hires were more prominent in higher-paying jobs, which negatively affects women and people of color who disproportionately hold jobs with lower earning potential.
“Men have pretty much gone back to where they were before the pandemic in terms of resuming jobs, compared to women,” said Carolyn Cassin, president and CEO of Michigan Women Forward. “I believe this is because we’ve had both the responsibility of being breadwinners and caregivers for our children and loved ones who had COVID, so it has disproportionately affected us.”
Over the past year and a half, men have experienced faster growth in wage index and hiring volume than women, according to the Upjohn Institute. Women were making steady progress on closing the wage gap between their male counterparts until last year. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, men’s wage index has grown faster at 1.6 percent compared to women at 0.5 percent, according to the Upjohn Institute. The current hiring volume for women is slightly elevated compared to pre-pandemic levels, up 1.1 percent from February 2020. For men, however, the hiring volume is up 4.8 percent, and to a pre-pandemic level last reached in 2016.
For the past year, women’s share of the wage bill — the total amount paid in wages — has steadily fallen from about 49 percent between 2017 and 2020 to 47.9 percent.
“The wage gap (between men and women) was staying the same size and then it began reversing, so we’ve been taking steps backward and women’s share is back to where it was in the early months of 2017,” said Brad Hershbein, senior economist and communications adviser at the Upjohn Institute. “Women were more affected than men (by the pandemic), which is unusual in a recession when men are usually more affected in an economic downturn.”
Child care, burnout strains women
Hershbein said the emergence of the COVID-19 Delta variant, which had a disproportionate effect on the service industry and schools, has further contributed to a significant number of women staying out of the workforce.
“We’re still in a circumstance now where if a student in school has exposure to COVID, there is a quarantine period. What does that mean for working families, if at any point your child could have to stay home for seven days?” said Christopher Burns, vice president, investment strategist and senior fixed income analyst with Greenleaf Trust. “For employers, that’s a really tricky problem to solve because there is not a lot of infrastructure to help with child care.”
An estimated 44 percent of Michigan residents live in child care deserts, which are classified as counties where the number of children up to 5 years old is at least three times the number of available licensed child care spots, according to data compiled by the Michigan League for Public Policy.
Remote working would be a major help for women tasked with child care duties and who are trying to re-enter the workforce, though professions that are dominated by women are typically in health care or other frontline positions, Burns said.
Exhaustion may be another factor in slowing women’s return to the workforce, said Kelli Smith, chief operating officer for Grand Rapids Opportunities for Women (GROW), a Community Development Financial Institution and microlender.
“I absolutely see the burnout happening,” Smith said. “We’ve been seeing that quite a bit lately. There is the child care aspect, school may or may not be in session, keeping up to date with all of the current COVID policies, and finding time to fill out grant applications. The amount of information is crushing people. It’s really difficult to stay up on everything.”
Many of GROW’s webinars are transitioning into platforms where small business owners can share tips and also commiserate over shared obstacles that their business has gone through in the past year and a half, Smith said.
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This article will talk about the probable XIs for both teams and continue with the Dream11 predictions and the winning fantasy team for the third T20I between Sri Lanka and India that is scheduled to take place on the 29th of July 2021.
The visiting Indian team led by Shikhar Dhawan will take on Sri Lanka in the third and final match of the tour at Colombo. After losing the first match, Sri Lanka made an outstanding comeback and leveled the series by winning the second T20I match against India.
As India has lost some of their main players due to Covid-19, their top order including Shikhar Dhawan will aim to play maximum overs and post enough runs on the board. They will be satisfied by the bowling performance while defending the low target of 131 in the second T20I match of the series.
Sri Lanka bowled well in the second match of the series as their spinners bowled economical spells and took wickets at regular intervals. In the batting department, Dhananjaya De Silva and Minod Bhanuka played sensible knocks and took their team home.
Venue: M Premadasa Stadium, Colombo
Pitch and Weather: The pitch of Colombo played neutral in two T20Is so far in this series. The batters found it difficult to score runs against spin and slow deliveries. The average score will be around 150 in this last match of the series. The pitch will assist both, spin bowlers and slower variations of pace bowling in this match. The weather should be clear for this match, as a complete game is expected without any interruption due to rain.
Date & Time: July 29, 8 PM IST
Probable Playing XIs
Sri Lanka is unlikely to make any change in this match, as they won the second game of the series. They used eight bowling options in the last match. In the batting department, skipper Dasun Shanaka will aim to contribute with some runs in the middle overs.
India doesn’t have many options on the bench, so they will also play the same eleven in this match. The skipper Shikhar Dhawan will expect more runs from the young batsmen. In the bowling department, all bowlers bowled brilliantly in the last match so they will aim to continue their good rhythm in this final match of the tour.
Avishka Fernando, Minod Bhanuka(wk), Sadeera Samarawickrama, Dhananjaya de Silva, Ramesh Mendis, Dasun Shanaka(c), Wanindu Hasaranga, Chamika Karunaratne, Isuru Udana, Dushmantha Chameera, Akila Dananjaya
Shikhar Dhawan(c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devdutt Padikkal, Sanju Samson(wk), Nitish Rana, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Rahul Chahar, Navdeep Saini, Chetan Sakariya, Varun Chakravarthy
Sri Lanka may have won the second T20I match, but we can’t ignore this Indian team at any point. Despite their defeat in the last match, India will start as favorites to win this decider match of the series.
Batsmen: Shikhar Dhawan will be the leader of the Indian batting lineup in this match again. Devdutt Paddikal showed a glimpse of his good form in the last match as the youngster scored 29 runs. Ruturaj Gaikwad can be picked as the third batsmen from the Indian team. Avishka Fernando is the best batsman for hosts in this match.
Wicket-Keeper: Minod Bhanuka scored 36 runs in the last match so he can be picked from the Sri Lankan side. Sanju Samson will be picked from the Indian team. The youngster is expected to score big runs which he is yet to in this series.
All-Rounders: Wanindu Hasaranga and Dhananjaya De Silva both Sri Lankan all-rounders, will be the important options in this match. De Silva scored 40 and Hasaranga scored 15 runs and also picked one wicket in the last match.
Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar picked one and Kuldeep Yadav picked two wickets in the last match. Akila Dananjaya also picked two wickets for Sri Lanka in the second T20I match.
Fantasy Team: Shikhar Dhawan (c), Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devdutt Paddikal, Avishka Fernando, Sanju Samson, Minod Bhanuka, Dhananjaya De Silva, Wanindu Hasaranga (vc), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Kuldeep Yadav, Akila Dananjaya.
Captain – Shikhar Dhawan
Shikhar Dhawan is the highest run-scorer in this T20I series with 86 runs. So he will be the best pick for captain in this match.
Vice-Captain – Wanindu Hasaranga
Wanindu Hasaranga picked three wickets in this series and he will also contribute with the bat, so Hasaranga will be the best pick for vice-captain in this match.
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What is Encryption?
Encryption is the process of converting plain data into unreadable data. A readily understood plaintext is encrypted in a basic text encryption procedure, resulting in incomprehensible ciphertext.
Contrary to common assumption, most cryptocurrencies and their blockchain networks do not rely on encryption mechanisms. Instead, they rely on hash functions and digital signatures.
For example, the Bitcoin Protocol employs cryptographic proofs to safeguard the network and assure the legitimacy of each transaction. Digital signatures ensure that each user may only spend funds from his own wallet once.
Cryptocurrency websites, on the other hand, may utilize encryption to keep their clients' information secure. Encryption is also used by cryptocurrency wallets to safeguard wallet files and passwords.
Plaintext and Ciphertext
Plaintext is easily readable information, such as website text, program codes, or music files, that can be processed by humans or machines.
However, sensitive data, like account passwords, processed over the internet, is susceptible to theft since it's visible in plaintext. To maintain confidentiality, an additional security layer, encryption, is necessary.
Encryption involves converting plaintext into ciphertext, or unreadable encrypted data, using encryption algorithms or ciphers. The data can only be accessed and decrypted by authorized users, who can revert it back to plaintext.
Comparing Encryption and Decryption
Encryption is the conversion of plaintext to code, while Decryption is the conversion of coded text back to plaintext. Encryption occurs on the sender's end, while decryption occurs on the receiver's end.
The primary goal of encryption is to change a plain message into ciphertext, whereas decryption aims to convert ciphertext back into plain text. A message can be encrypted using either a public or private key, but it can only be decrypted using a private key.
Benefits of Encryption
When utilizing cryptocurrencies, encryption protects hackers from accessing data, enhances compliance, minimizes fraud, and makes it safer to transmit money online. This strategy is being used by numerous companies and people to protect sensitive data.
Encryption ensures the privacy of both organizations and people. They can communicate coded information over the internet while avoiding government scrutiny. Many of the world's largest corporations are presently utilizing this technology to safeguard client information.
Hackers will be unable to access a customer's sensitive data, such as credit card number or personal address, in the case of a data breach.
Which Encryption Method Does Blockchain Employ?
Data encryption can be achieved in three ways: Symmetric encryption, Asymmetric encryption, and Hashing.
Symmetric Encryption - A single key is used for both encryption and decryption in Symmetric encryption. It is also known as "secret-key encryption." The key can be referred to as a "common key," but this system has a higher risk of security breaches.
Asymmetric Encryption - Asymmetric encryption uses two keys, public and private. Bitcoin is an example of an asymmetric system where a private key generates a public key. Public key is used for encryption, whereas private key is used for decryption, and this encryption system is also known as "public-key encryption."
Hashing - Hashing does not use any keys. It uses an algorithm to generate a "hash value" based on the input text. Hash functions are considered to be highly secure as the hash value generated makes it almost impossible for users to recover the plaintext.
The technical process of hashing is complex and can be used for mining some cryptocurrencies. The hash rate represents the computational resources that contribute to the hashing process and higher hash rates usually indicate a more secure network.
The Bottom Line
In today's digital age, encryption is crucial to safeguard private information, messages, and financial transactions. It ensures the confidentiality of digital data stored in computer systems or sent over the internet. Blockchain technology's primary goal is to make data secure and immune to tampering. To achieve this objective, encryption and decryption algorithms play a critical role in making information transfer between senders and receivers anonymous.
Although blockchain technology predates Bitcoin, it is a critical underlying component of most cryptocurrency networks, serving as a decentralized, distributed, and public digital ledger responsible for...
Though the concept of encryption is not new, with masked messages dating back before the digital era, the widespread use of computing devices has advanced the science of cryptography.
Take this Hashing Quiz to test your Knowledge. The minimum score to pass the Quiz is 70% of correct answers.
Take this Quiz to test your Knowledge. The minimum score to pass the Digital Signature Quiz is 70% of correct answers.
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Budget minicomputer from Japan
The Casio Computer Company announced May 10 that it will market a personal computer before the end of the year for less than $70. The computer will appear in Japanese stores this August at a price of about $63, the company said.
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Industrial Cage Light
The Kuma industrial cage light features the same eight-bulbed cage design as the Luceat, but features and adjustable chain for various style possibilities. This light is great for any environment!
Equipped with an adjustable steel chain and sockets for eight 25w bulbs, Prosperity works well in rustic, ranch, vintage modern, industrial modern, and other transitional decors.
COLORS & MATERIALS:
Kuma hanging light fixtures are constructed from durable, brown steel for both the "cage" and their support chain. The chain runs directly into a solid steel mount for use on nearly any ceiling.
CERTIFICATIONS & WARRANTY:
This contemporary lighting is guaranteed to be free from defects in material and workmanship, and backed by a 1 Year Warranty (normal wear and tear not included).
ASSEMBLED DIMENSIONS:Overall Dimensions: 34.5"L x 34.5"W x 27.5"H
Length of Cord 1.5 - 39.5"H
Product Weight: 44 lbs.
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Box(es) Dimensions: 40"L x 48"W x 72"H
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Convert Maldives Rufiyaa to Swedish Krona | MVR to SEK
Convert MVR to SEK using our currency converter with live foreign exchange rates
Latest Currency Exchange Rates: 1 Maldives Rufiyaa = 0.7166 Swedish Krona
On this page convert MVR to SEK using live currency rates as of 26/09/2023 06:58. Includes a live currency converter, handy conversion table, last 7 days exchange rate history and some live Maldives Rufiyaa to Swedish Krona charts. Invert these currencies?
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Exchange Rate History For Converting Maldives Rufiyaa (MVR) to Swedish Krona (SEK)
The last 14 days currency values...
|Mon 25/09/23||25th September 2023||1 MVR = 0.7158 SEK|
|Sun 24/09/23||24th September 2023||1 MVR = 0.722 SEK|
|Sat 23/09/23||23rd September 2023||1 MVR = 0.7232 SEK|
|Fri 22/09/23||22nd September 2023||1 MVR = 0.7232 SEK|
|Thu 21/09/23||21st September 2023||1 MVR = 0.7264 SEK|
|Wed 20/09/23||20th September 2023||1 MVR = 0.7247 SEK|
|Tue 19/09/23||19th September 2023||1 MVR = 0.7246 SEK|
|Mon 18/09/23||18th September 2023||1 MVR = 0.7237 SEK|
|Sun 17/09/23||17th September 2023||1 MVR = 0.7256 SEK|
|Sat 16/09/23||16th September 2023||1 MVR = 0.7252 SEK|
|Fri 15/09/23||15th September 2023||1 MVR = 0.7252 SEK|
|Thu 14/09/23||14th September 2023||1 MVR = 0.7259 SEK|
|Wed 13/09/23||13th September 2023||1 MVR = 0.7238 SEK|
|Tue 12/09/23||12th September 2023||1 MVR = 0.7216 SEK|
Exchange Rate Today For Converting Maldives Rufiyaa to Swedish Krona - 1 MVR = 5.386 SEK
Popular Maldives RufiyaaExchange Rates
|Send Maldives Rufiyaa to UK||1 Maldives Rufiyaa = 0.053 British Pound|
|Send Maldives Rufiyaa to Australia||1 Maldives Rufiyaa = 0.101 Australian Dollar|
|Send Maldives Rufiyaa to Italy||1 Maldives Rufiyaa = 0.061 Euro|
|Send Maldives Rufiyaa to South Africa||1 Maldives Rufiyaa = 1.218 South African Rand|
|Send Maldives Rufiyaa to Thailand||1 Maldives Rufiyaa = 2.352 Thai Baht|
|Send Maldives Rufiyaa to UAE||1 Maldives Rufiyaa = 0.238 United Arab Emirates Dirham|
|Send Maldives Rufiyaa to India||1 Maldives Rufiyaa = 5.386 Indian Rupee|
|Send Maldives Rufiyaa to Canada||1 Maldives Rufiyaa = 0.087 Canadian Dollar|
|Send Maldives Rufiyaa to USA||1 Maldives Rufiyaa = 0.065 US Dollar|
|Send Maldives Rufiyaa to France||1 Maldives Rufiyaa = 0.061 Euro|
|Send Maldives Rufiyaa to New Zealand||1 Maldives Rufiyaa = 0.109 New Zealand Dollar|
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Days of Love Personalized Valentines Card
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In 1971 Martha and Bill Treichler bought an old farm on Mt. Washington, high ridge in upstate New York. Stories of Mt. Washington tells of their search to discover who built their old house and what kind of life he and his family and neighbors had led. By good luck, the Treichlers met the great-great-granddaughter of the man who built their house, and with more good luck, found the descendants of other early settlers. This book tells what they discovered of the old Mt. Washington community. | <urn:uuid:e80faf01-d8aa-4363-bebc-3d361d1d89dd> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.curtissmuseumstore.com/products/stories-of-mt-washington | 2023-09-26T05:15:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.978176 | 107 |
If you see a hybrid Ford mid-size sedan cruising as well as no obvious input drivers, rest assured that you are not an illusion. Since 2013, Ford has used a modified fusion test to independently drive a hybrid car technology.
GM is now introducing an updated version, which will form the basis for a larger test fleet. The goal is to build a “big capacity” unmanned vehicle in production by 2021. Appeared in the 2017 Consumer Electronics Show and 2017 Detroit auto show, the second generation of automatic fusion hybrid features updated sensor, coupled with the computer more processing power.
It is based on a slightly refurbished production hybrid electric vehicle, which debuted in 2017.
Changes to production models include indoor and outdoor design adjustments, and changes to the powertrain control software.
The autonomous Fusion Hybrid now features three cameras mounted on two rooftop racks, a forward-facing camera mounted underneath the windshield, and short- and long-range radar units.
It also continues to use Lidar, which is similar to radar but uses light instead of radio waves.
The Lidar units in the updated Fusion Hybrid test vehicle are more compact, and offer a better field of vision, than the units on the previous-generation car, according to Ford.
This allowed Ford to mount two Lidar units on the windshield pillars, as opposed to the previous, more conspicuous, configuration of four units on the roof.
All of these sensors—and the trunk-mounted computers that actually control the car—require a lot of electricity, which is why Ford uses Fusion Hybrids instead of conventional gasoline-powered Fusion sedans.
The standard model’s electrical system is inadequate to meet the demands, but the hybrid’s high-voltage lithium-ion battery pack can provide the needed levels of current.
Ford’s Detroit competitors have also chosen electrified vehicles as the platforms for their self-driving car tests.
General Motors is already using the Chevrolet Bolt EV electric car, and plans to expand its testing program in the coming year.
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) recently delivered 100 Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid plug-in hybrid minivans to Waymo—the company that started out as Google’s self-driving car division—for conversion into prototype autonomous vehicles.
Ford currently has 30 of the first-generation autonomous Fusion Hybrid sedans in its fleet, and plans to triple the number of cars in 2017.
Tests are now taking place in certain areas of Arizona, California, Michigan on the highway. Ford’s goal is to unmanned manual unmanned vehicles in 2021 marked volume into production. However, the car will use only ownership services, which will give Ford better control over the initial deployment of the car and simplify the collection of performance data. | <urn:uuid:02d2d11e-9737-4c0c-bc79-2f7a7cd56b75> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.dailycar.org/fusion-hybrid-used-latest-ford-autonomous-test-vehicle/ | 2023-09-26T05:53:30Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.936944 | 568 |
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Daily Chartbook #79
Catch up on the day in 29 charts
Welcome back to Daily Chartbook: macro market charts, data, and insights pulled from various sources around the Internet by a solo retail investor.
1. Autos (I). "Manheim Used car index biggest drop since Lehman and 5th biggest drop on record".
2. Autos (II). "Used car prices are crashing…here is the Manheim Index Relationship with the CPI subcomponent for used cars & trucks".
3. Autos (III). "It hasn't been this expensive to get a new auto loan since 2010".
4. Talk of lower costs. "More executives are reporting lower materials costs than in any quarter since they started counting in 2017".
5. Market inflation implications. Markets are implying a 40% chance of inflation remaining above 3% over the next 5 years.
6. Inflation forecasts. Goldman sees core PCE & core CPI under 3% in ~12 months.
7. Growth revisions. "JPM economists' growth revisions show global data has stabilized, but soft PMI internals suggests risks are still elevated".
8. Confidence vs. unemployment. “Extreme consumer pessimism and record low unemployment”.
9. Disposable income. From Goldman: "We expect 3.5% real disposable income growth in 2023, with positive real income growth for all income groups".
10. No rush. "Bear markets tend to end after the Fed has cut rates significantly".
11. Capital calls > distributions. "Investors are sending more money into private-market funds than they are getting back".
12. Peak dollar? "All currencies that are part of the DXY basket are rising on a six-month basis. As the chart below shows, such extremes almost always mark interim peaks in the dollar".
13. Insider activity. "The Insider Transactions Ratio (officer, director or owner of 10% or more of a class of company's securities) is back in the bearish zone".
14. Puts vs. calls. Last week saw a big spike in the put/call ratio.
15. Call option volumes. Going back to 2018, "nearly all of the most-active days on record for calls tied to the S&P 500 have occurred over the past few weeks".
16. Upside tail risk. "The relative call vs put QQQ skew continues to show extreme readings. People are still hedging the upside tail!"
17. Hedging backfire. "A Cboe index that tracks a theoretical portfolio that buys both stocks within the S&P 500 and equity put options — known as the PPUT index — has fallen roughly 20 percent this year, not any better than the total return of the S&P 500".
18. Long/short ratio falls. From Goldman: "selling was particularly elevated in TMT and Consumer Discretionary, which together made up more than 80% of the notional net selling for all US single stocks [last] week".
19. Lukewarm positioning. "A poll of JPMorgan clients from last week showed that equity positioning among investors is neither super bearish nor overly bullish".
20. Treasury positioning. "The JPM survey has swung sharply this year, and now stands near its longest levels in since fall 2020".
21. Energy inflows. "Data from Morgan Stanley's PB Content group reflects an inflection in HF flows into energy over the past couple of weeks. In fact, on Tuesday, Energy ended as the most net bought sector via long adds – the greatest level of inflows all year".
22. Highs > lows. "The number of $SPX stocks making new 20-day highs is continuing to outperform those making new lows, which suggests the broader market is much stronger than the spot price suggests. This ratio ranks in the 83%ile over the past decade".
23. Safe vs. disruptive tech. "$AAPL has been outperforming $TSLA on a rolling 50-day basis since early October, a sign that investor interest in disruptive tech companies is waning in favor of “safer” alternatives".
24. Panic/Euphoria Index. "At the current level, the market just moved out of panic and implies a 90% probability of positive return over the next 12 months".
25. Not cheap yet. "Stocks are not yet 'cheap' based on valuations such as Tobin's Q or Shiller PE".
26. Buyback EPS contribution. "Buyback activity has added a full percentage point to the YoY growth rate".
27. Q3 earnings. Year-over-year earnings growth for the S&P 500 in Q3 excluding energy is at -6.1%.
28. Q4 earnings growth. The estimated YoY earnings growth rate for Q4 has dropped from 9.1% on June 30 to -1% today.
29. EPS cuts. And finally, "Goldman strategists lowered earnings estimates for this year to $224 from $226, for next year to $224 from $234, and for 2024 to $237 from $243. The revision implies annual growth of 7%, 0%, and 5%, respectively".
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The South Carolina women’s basketball team announced on Oct. 6 that it is partnering with Rewind in an effort to fight type 2 diabetes in South Carolina.
According to its website, Rewind is a “long-term clinical program that combines proven science with expert clinical care” with programs to help participants lose weight and fight type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases caused by obesity.
As part of the partnership, Rewind and the women’s basketball team will work together to create content for social media and hold special events for members.
“Today, we take the first step in a long journey to go achieve a mission,” Peter Thulson, co-founder and CEO of Rewind, said. “It’s about defeating diabetes, and it’s about bringing economic empowerment to these players.”
This cause is especially important and personal for women’s basketball head coach Dawn Staley, who said she lost her father to diabetes and knows players on the team have been affected by the disease.
“Type 2 diabetes connects all of us because I know we asked our players yesterday, ‘Who in your family is stricken with diabetes?,’ and basically all of them raised their hands,” Staley said.
Staley said the partnership is an ongoing effort to continue building the Gamecocks’ impact off the court.
“When we first came to South Carolina as our staff 14 years ago, our impact was mainly an on-court thing – just making sure that we’re in a position to win national championships,” Staley said. “We’re in this position to help our community in this way."
Research by the American Diabetes Association last year found that around 13.2% of the adult population in South Carolina lives with diagnosed diabetes, and just over 34.9% more have prediabetes – elevated blood sugar levels that are not high enough to be considered diabetes.
"More than half a million people today have type 2 diabetes in the state of South Carolina," Thulson said.“You could fill Colonial Life Arena twice, or come close to filling it twice, with the 35,000 people who are newly diagnosed every single year."
Staley said Rewind initially reached out to her about partnering to help cure diabetes in Columbia, and she wanted to include the whole team, who unanimously supported the project. Thulson said the relationship between Rewind and the team is unique because it began in an unconventional place by health industry standards.
“We’re starting a venture and initiative about a health problem, diabetes, but we’re starting it not with a hospital, we’re not starting it in a doctor’s office, we’re starting it with a basketball coach, a basketball team and on a basketball court,” Thulson said. “The only way you achieve something as big as our goal is if you start by meeting people where they are, and where people are in this state, first and foremost, is watching and rooting on this team.”
Staley also said the partnership was unique because of the opportunity for the team to have equity in the program.
"For the life of me, I don’t think I’ve heard or seen or read any other program that’s benefitted in this way, and that will have long-term effect on our community,” Staley said.
Senior forward Victaria Saxton emphasized her excitement to participate in this partnership because of the benefits it could have for her teammates’ families and the state of South Carolina as a whole.
“I think it’s a really exciting thing for us to be able to do this, just to be able to help our community out," Saxton said. "To know that we have players on our team that have family members that deal with things like this, they can always take this information back to their families.”
Accomplishing Rewind's goals could have an even bigger impact on the community than the team's two NCAA tournament wins, according to Staley.
“Our biggest goal ... what we want to do is fill Colonial Life Arena with people who have reversed diabetes," Staley said. "That would be the biggest and the most incredible accomplishment that we could ever have done here in the state of South Carolina.” | <urn:uuid:a522ab35-8f81-4f2c-9cfd-6706b1ba2442> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.dailygamecock.com/article/2022/10/south-carolina-womens-basketball-announces-nil-partnership-to-help-fight-against-type-2-diabetes-goodwyn-sports | 2023-09-26T04:48:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.969115 | 917 |
Heavy traffic was reported in Colombo today because of a vehicle parade oraganised by the GMOA and several other groups calling for a solution to the SAITM controversy.
GMOA Secretary Haritha Aluthge said they would launch a countrywide joint trade union action on Thursday if the government did not provide a reasonable solution to this matter even after the vehicle parade.
“The vehicle parade which began on Tuesday from five districts reached Colombo today. We have also launched a district-wise work stoppage during the past few days against SAITM,” he said,
Dr. Aluthge urged the government to solve this SAITM controversy without further delay and said students attached to State universities and SAITM and several others were inconvenienced because the government was not solving this longstanding matter.
He said they would be forced resort to trade union action on Thursday if the government failed to provide them with a people-friendly solution and that they would await a positive response from the government before Thursday.
Meanwhile, Dr. Aluthge said that by refusing to register SAITM graduates the British General Medical Council (GMC) had also supported the GMOA’s views on SAITM. (Kalathma Jayawardhane) | <urn:uuid:19517048-4b78-47f2-a623-50be5c7d9057> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.dailymirror.lk/Breaking-News/Vehicle-parade-causes-heavy-traffic-in-Colombo/108-136694 | 2023-09-26T06:37:33Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.980619 | 260 |
Not Quite 500 million Decades Past, Earth’s lowland Arenas were ruled by enormous coastal, gritty plains. Then they got a big, irreversible shift, and then those arenas became ruled with thick layers of sand.
New study from Cal Tech clarifies that This radical picture shift has been instigated from the development of ancient miniature vegetation, such as mosses and liverworts. The research had been executed as a member of the cooperation involving the labs of Woodward Fischer–professor of geobiology and associate manager of the Center for Autonomous Systems and systems –along with Michael Lamb, professor of geology. The job is currently described as a newspaper published in Science January 2-9, 2021.
Ahead Investigation posited that big plants together with Deep roots (such as trees from woods ) aided maintain sand, leading into a landscape that is muddy. But a few ages past, Earth boffins identified that there wasn’t a issue with this particular specific notion: that the growth of sand on the planet began earlier significant, intricate crops experienced grown. The truth is that the sole plants which occur during the right time of the amazing growth in sand are bands of modest, centimeter-scale bryophytes–a everyday selection of non-vascular vegetation (people who usually would not own a circulatory program, also replicate by means of spores perhaps maybe not seeds) which include mosses and liverworts. How does the visual appeal of these plants that are little contribute to large quantities of sand settling on river floodplains? Graduate scholar Sarah Zeichner (M-S’20) put out to remedy this specific dilemma while within the study.
Lowland arenas are mainly formed with the Movement, largely from slopes, of sand, silt, and lavender. Mud is dominated by micrometer-size clay particles, rather than sand the contaminants of that can be numerous micrometers in proportion and chiefly made from little rock fragments or the mineral masonry. The various houses of clay (the most important element of sand ) and lavender dictate how that these substances proceed within deserts, which influences the way exactly they have hauled on the scene and maintained inside the stone album.
In the Event You combine clay and sand from plain water, sand Particles immediately jump into the ground, where as the clay remains suspended; those particles don’t connect towards the ground to make a muddy mattress except if of course the particles start to clump together into larger aggregates which may instantly repay through an activity referred to as flocculation.
Zeichner hypothesized the Growth of little Plants such as mosses propelled procedures in a molecular level that pioneered flocculation of clay rivers, hence allowing sand to residue the landscape.
At a String lab experiments and Her staff mimicked the clay particles from sand interact with water that was moving to simply show these particles can possibly be sprinkled as sand, as opposed to keeping suspended . While in the experiments, the diverse clay particles had been mixed using natural and natural molecules which have chemical properties very similar to those created from these plants that were early. The investigators discovered that a little quantity of natural and natural material had been had to induce clay particles to bind collectively –to flocculate–also to quickly repay over the river.
“Should you depart a liquid by Itself, then it Stays frozen and overcast to times,” Zeichner states. “The mist is just still too nice and merely doesn’t decide a purposeful time scale. But we still discovered that incorporating a little quantity of natural and natural material functions being a tacky compound to paste the clay particles enabling them to create larger and even larger clumps and more quickly connect for the base of the the container”
These experiments may improve comprehension of The stone album. Landscapes is going to be controlled from the sediment from deserts which hastens speediest onto river-banks. “Should you envision those really would be subsequently your contaminants drifting into early deserts, also then this river flooding across the scene after having a huge rain or snowmelt, then flocculated sand will pay out very fast and make muddier riverbanks and floodplains. With out flocculation, merely the sand could be still left ,” claims Zeichner.
“For me personally, it really can be really a Major bargain, as It’s a big Shift from the stone album which has been made from these miniature, scrappy heritage vegetation, providing molecules which affect the manner sediment acts to a international scale,” says Fischer. “Earlier this, the planet had been similar to a massive shore”
The study also offers consequences for its Contemporary carbon cycle–both that the more worldwide procedures by that carbon dioxide is discharged to the air or sea, or trapped underground. Knowing the carbon cycle is also essential to make coverage choices to overcome climate modification.
“Using the discovery of the organic-driven subway Burial mechanism includes comprehension of fresh worthwhile connections in amongst your burial of sand and also sequestration of carbon from lowland arenas,” says Fischer. “” There are lots of locations across the globe exactly wherever the property is subsiding and was type of sediment as a result of building of river levees that rigorously dictate the trails that sediment and water are permitted to have to restrain flood. Recognizing the carbon boosts the deposition of sand, also vice versa, increases the fascinating chance that landuse conclusions for landscape recovery which allow admittance into river sediment may also encourage the sequestration of carbon dioxide” Carbon sequestration is the procedure of catching and comprising carbon dioxide to decrease the quantity of carbon from the air, which could fundamentally decrease climate modification.
The newspaper is titled “Ancient plant organics Increased international terrestrial mud residue through improved flocculation.” Zeichner could be your study’s lead writer. Besides Zeichner,” Fischer, along with Lamb, Cal Tech coauthors are grad college scholar Justin Nghiem, previous analysis intern Nina Takashima, along with former post doctoral scholar Jan de Leeuw. Former Cal Tech postdoctoral scholar Vamsi Ganti today of UC Santa Barbara can also be a co author. Funding was supplied from the Cal Tech Discovery Fund, the David and Lucile Packard Foundation, the American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund, the National Science Foundation, along with Troy Tech Senior College Method. | <urn:uuid:05780672-bc6f-437e-8365-96a961d32aa1> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.dailytechnologystudy.com/crystal-clear-as-mud/ | 2023-09-26T05:37:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.954145 | 1,320 |
The Oklahoma state legislature passed a “Texas-style” bill Thursday that bans abortion after six weeks of pregnancy.
Senate Bill 1503, the “Oklahoma Heartbeat Act,” was authored by Republican state Senator Julie Daniels and state Representative Todd Russ. The bill passed the Oklahoma state House of Representatives 68-12, sending the bill to the desk of Republican Governor Kevin Stitt, who is expected to sign the bill into law in the coming days, the Associated Press reported. The Bill passed the State Senate 33-11 in March.
The text of the legislation states that “an abortion may not be performed or induced on a pregnant woman unless a physician has determined, in accordance with this section, whether the woman’s unborn child has a detectable fetal heartbeat.”
The bill defines a fetal heartbeat as “cardiac activity or the steady and repetitive rhythmic contraction of the fetal heart within the gestational sac,” which lines up with medical experts who say that a fetal heartbeat can be detected by a vaginal ultrasound between 5 1/2 and 6 1/2 weeks of gestation. The bill then states that a physician “shall not knowingly perform or induce an abortion on a pregnant woman if the physician detected a fetal heartbeat for the unborn child,” or if the physician did not test for a fetal heartbeat. The bill makes exceptions for a medical emergency, but requires physicians to record what that emergency was and why the physician felt the emergency necessitated an abortion.
Like the Texas law, the Oklahoma bill is enforced by civil action. Any private citizen may bring a lawsuit against a person who performs an abortion, as well as anyone who “engages in conduct that aids or abets” the procurement of an abortion, including paying for or reimbursing the costs of the abortion procedure. The bill does not allow the woman who received the abortion to be included as a defendant in the lawsuit. If the suit is successful, the courts can then issue an injunction preventing the person from performing or aiding and abetting the abortion, and claimants are entitled to damages of up to $10,000 for each abortion performed in violation of the legislation, as well as other nominal and compensatory damages.
The Oklahoma state Senate also passed another piece of legislation Thursday that would ban all abortions from the moment of conception, using the same enforcement method of civil action. That bill now heads to the state House of Representatives for a vote.
The abortion ban follows closely behind another bill passed by the legislature and signed into law by Stitt earlier this month that makes abortion a felony, punishable by a fine of up to $100,000 and up to 10 years in state prison. Oklahoma is also just the latest state to pass a bill similar to Texas’ landmark abortion ban. Idaho, Tennessee, and South Dakota have all passed bills similar to the Texas law in recent months.
The Oklahoma law’s passage also comes on the heels of developments indicating that the Supreme Court may move to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the majority opinion in a completely unrelated case Thursday morning, but Court watchers note that Roberts, who has already written two other majority opinions this term, will likely not write the opinion in the upcoming Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case, which deals with a Mississippi law banning abortion outright after 15 weeks of pregnancy. | <urn:uuid:c0728ae3-6610-49e5-9e97-c4396eedf0fd> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.dailywire.com/news/oklahoma-passes-texas-style-abortion-ban | 2023-09-26T05:52:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.948432 | 689 |
According to Columbia University Center for Infection and Immunity’s Dr. W. Ian Lipkin, dubbed the “Virus Hunter,” plasma therapy has been working very well against novel coronavirus, and is expected to be available to the public in four weeks.
A paper set to come out soon in “a very prominent medical journal,” shows “ten out of ten patients treated with plasma from patients who’ve recovered from COVID-19 had excellent results,” Dr. Lipkin told Fox Business host Melisa Francis on Thursday.
“This is the first news, not the last, by any means, that suggests that there may be a therapy that’s very useful” to fight against the virus, the doctor added.
Dr. Lipkin told Francis that “we could have treatments in four weeks that could begin to save lives.”
“We’re gonna have to get approval through the FDA (Food and Drug Administration), and we’re gonna have to get approval of institutional review boards associated with our individual institutions” before such treatments hit the public, the doctor said, adding that he’s “confident” that it will get done.
On the same day Dr. Lipkin announced the prospect of plasma therapy to fight COVID-19, Sunnybrook Research Institute said their collaborative team of Canadian researchers successfully isolated the agent behind the novel coronavirus.
The institution noted that the development “will help researchers in Canada and across the world develop better diagnostic testing, treatments and vaccines, and gain a better understanding of SARS-CoV-2 biology, evolution and clinical shedding.”
Sunnybrook microbiologist and infectious diseases physician Dr. Samira Mubarek, a member of the critical research team, said that the global community needs “key tools to develop solutions to this pandemic.”
“While the immediate response is crucial, longer-term solutions come from essential research into this novel virus,” Dr. Mubarek emphasized.
“Now that we have isolated the SARS-CoV-2 virus, we can share this with other researchers and continue this teamwork,” added Dr. Arinjay Banerjee, a NSERC post-doctoral fellow at McMaster University. “The more viruses that are made available in this way, the more we can learn, collaborate and share.”
At a press conference on Friday, President Donald Trump officially declared a national emergency over the spread of COVID-19, unlocking $50 billion to address the virus.
“We’re taking several decisive new actions in our very vigilant effort to combat and ultimately defeat the coronavirus,” Trump said, The Daily Wire reported. “We had some very old and obsolete rules that we had to live with that worked under certain circumstances but not under mass circumstances. They were in place a long time and we’re breaking them down now, and they’re very usable for certain instances, but not for this.”
“To unleash the full power of the federal government under this effort, I’m officially declaring a national emergency,” the president announced. “The action I am taking will open up access to up to $50 billion of very important and a large amount of money for states and territories and localities in our shared fight against this disease.”
To watch the report, click here.
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Valentine’s Day: love is in the air and flowers are being purchased, but maybe it isn’t exactly rainbows and butterflies between you and your bae. Frustration has been building and tensions are high… there may even be some passive aggressive comments on the loose. It’s like the first dress rehearsal of any performance; it’s messy, frustrating, and it’s just not flowing. So what’s the deal? What happened between the first date and now... and how can we fix it?
Well, fellow dancer, if you need some relationship advice, you came to the right place. I’m going to tell you how your dance knowledge can help you fix three of the most common relationship problems! Yes that’s right, you already possess the knowledge... all you have to do is apply the skills you already have.
The Problem: “I BARELY GET TO SEE YOU."
First off, let’s re-examine what this actually means. In my experience, what your partner is trying to tell you is that they need more attention. Maybe you’ve been knee deep in rehearsals and shows, and they’re just desperate for some quality time (one of the 5 love languages, according to author Gary Chapman).
Every dancer knows how to juggle a lot of different commitments, so put your multitasking tool to work. If you’re a busy bee, already juggling class and rehearsals and performances, you may not really have any extra time to spare. Here’s an idea: try including your significant other into parts of your daily routine. You could go to the gym together, grab groceries together, or even take them along to the DMV. Make the boring tasks exciting again, and don’t forget to ask them lots of questions. Usually they just need to feel heard, and they need you to listen.
The Problem: “I NEED SOME SPACE.”
Whether it’s you who needs the space, or it’s your partner who needs space, remember that these words can be over dramatized. The statement “I need space,” does not mean the relationship is over, it just means that person needs some time for some personal R&R.
Clean up your dating life like you would clean a new choreographic routine! Needing space just means that you and boo each have more time to get your own tasks complete. Take this time to work on yourself and physically clean up your space. Donate unused items and pick up your stuff! Sometimes people need space because they’re overwhelmed; cleaning up your clutter could help both you and your significant other feel better.
The Problem: “YOU’RE FIGHTING ABOUT THE SAME THING… AGAIN.”
We’ve all been there... the same problem arises time and time again. Sometimes it’s a bad habit they have, or sometimes it’s their dirty dishes that have been left in the sink for three days (once again!). So what can we do?
As a dancer, you understand how small things can make a difference if you’re willing to put the time and effort in over time. If you want better extensions, you can understand how to make that happen by figuring out which muscle to strengthen and developing it over time. Tap into that inner knowledge and try and put it towards figuring out why you’re repeatedly disagreeing on the same things. Chances are, it’s actually an easy fix. Maybe they don’t understand how important a clean sink means to you - it can be as simple as that. Find the root of the problem and then move towards positive change.
Happy Valentine’s Day, and I truly wish you success in all of your relationships. Remember that the skills you learned as a dancer can translate to everyday situations! | <urn:uuid:16c936bf-2ddd-4c62-9631-34dc9151d504> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.danceplug.com/article/3-love-life-problems-your-dance-skills-could-solve | 2023-09-26T04:57:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.949765 | 825 |
The six biology master? S courses under are offered in Hamburg:
Master biology (subject) | Biology offers with the structure, organization, processes and development of living beings and is classically divided into regions for example zoology, botany or ecology. Recently, even so, interdisciplinary types of biology which include molecular biology, systems biology or nanobiotechnology have turn into increasingly very important. The minimum entry needs are a bachelor’s degree in biology or an equivalent organic science. Biologists work in professional essay writing help sector, study and schools. | Detailed material around the field of biology. Hamburg | The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg, with 1.7 million inhabitants, is positioned among Schleswig-Holstein and Lower Saxony in northern Germany. Tourism is definitely an necessary branch of the economy, the young and dynamic city is preferred with visitors from around the globe. The Studentenwerk Hamburg arranges affordable household locations, private living space is comparatively expensive. Excursions to the North and Baltic Seas are best for the weekend, but due to superior train connections, other substantial cities like Berlin can also be reached quickly and easily.
Bachelor Biology (subject) | As the science of living beings, this subject is generally referred to in English as the life sciences. The subject of research is basically the living organism, its structures and composition. Students study to describe and analyze the structure of living beings down for the microscopic level. Unique locations are e.g. Zoology, botany or human biology. Students should certainly have a great passion https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Belleau_Wood for science and laboratory work. | Detailed details on the field of biology
The Zero cost and Hanseatic City of Hamburg with 1.7 million inhabitants is located between Schleswig-Holstein and Decrease Saxony in northern Germany. Tourism is definitely an critical sector, the young and dynamic city is widely used with visitors from around the globe. The Studentenwerk Hamburg arranges cheap residence areas, private professionalessaywriters.com living space is comparatively costly. Excursions towards the North Sea along with the Baltic Sea are ideal for the weekend, but because of fantastic train connections, other big cities which include Berlin may also be reached immediately and effortlessly based around the type of school envisaged when it comes to scope and content. The minor subjects biology and history of your all-natural sciences are offered for students of Bachelor of Arts courses. If you have any queries about studying, it can be finest to make contact with the study office. The employees with the study office present study guidance before and during the research and assistance to organize the timetable and exams. | <urn:uuid:d61b66fc-74c3-41b8-a1a0-85b6a3e9bd30> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.dansfoods.in/2020/12/27/you-should-study-biology-in-hamburg/ | 2023-09-26T06:05:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.944546 | 552 |
I feel like my belly hasn’t grown much but every picture update does make it look bigger, doesn’t it? I’m so glad I got some new maternity clothes. I definitely can’t fit into my pre-pregnancy jeans anymore!
When is this baby due again? Based on my last period, my due date was calculated to be December 1, 2012. At my first ultrasound around 6 weeks, the tech mentioned something about a new due date based on baby’s measurements. She said it was pretty close so my OB might not change it. Well, I didn’t know she did change it until this past Thursday when I had my 20 week ultrasound and an OB check up.
My new due date is December 6th, which is just enough to throw off my weekly progress! I thought I was 20 weeks as of last Saturday, but instead I reached 20 weeks on Thursday. I’ll still share my weekly updates on Saturday, but I’m repeating 20 weeks!
Ultrasound, ultrasound… It showed baby’s growth to be within a day of my (new) due date so that’s good! This lil punkin is about 12oz now even though I’m still holding steady at only 2lbs gained so far. It was great to see baby moving around on the screen. Daddy and big sister got to see it too, though I’m not sure they knew what they were looking at! Soon I hope to share some ultrasound pics…I need to see what all they put on the CD for me!
I told the tech that we were hoping to find out baby’s sex, so she kept trying to look. This baby didn’t show everything like Rissa did, so we’ve just been given a “possibly” answer at this time. That’s okay, I’ll have more ultrasounds! But, if you want to know what we think we are having based off the ultrasound…just look at our logo… It’s a new color! | <urn:uuid:0e76269f-7cac-4e45-8350-fdb575996c11> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.darcyandbrian.com/pregnancy-journal-due-date-change-ultrasound-20wks/ | 2023-09-26T05:28:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.978106 | 440 |
Andre is responsible for positioning SecureKey's growth strategy, cultivating opportunities in new and existing markets and promoting demand for the company's solutions globally. He serves as SecureKey's digital identity evangelist. Prior to joining SecureKey, he co-founded and served as CTO of 724 Solutions Inc. Previously, he served as CTO for Footprint Software and as CEO for that company's Asia/Pacific business. In 1999, he was named one of Canada's Top 40 Under 40 in recognition of his vision and accomplishments. From 1990 to 1994, he served as CEO of Open Systems Ltd. Andre has also served on the boards of 724 Solutions, Dexit, Footprint Software, and 305 Management Services. He earned a Bachelor of Science in computer engineering from the University of Ottawa, an MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business, and a BS in mathematics education from the University of Maine at Presque Isle. He currently lectures at Wilfred Laurier's Schlegel Centre for Entrepreneurship. | <urn:uuid:f06b52e2-f13d-46fc-8d72-bb70a3c1cc3f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.darkreading.com/author/andre-boysen | 2023-09-26T06:10:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.972456 | 203 |
Darryl Singer, of Singer Barristers Professional Corporation, has also been receiving calls about the statement of principles.
“First of all, I think it is unnecessary,” he explained. “As the owner of a law firm I am obligated in three different ways to ensure that I do not discriminate or harass in any way. I am obligated first and foremost as a licensee of the law society. I’m bound by the rules of professional conduct. I’m already bound not to discriminate and harass based on that. That applies to all lawyers, whether you’re a law firm owner or not. Number two, as a business owner it goes even further. I am also bound by the Employment Standards Act. I’m also bound by the Ontario Human Rights Code.” | <urn:uuid:f4e2af5b-f10e-4743-bfa1-5a7d34884972> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.darrylsinger.com/2017/10/ | 2023-09-26T06:29:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.972874 | 167 |
While building my new NAS, I came across the question how to install a fileserver based on Samba on FreeBSD. Here’s how…
In Part 1 of this series I already explained my goals building a new NAS. In this post I show how I assembled the hardware in order to ensure reliance and redundancy.
FreeBSD is the ideal system to use when building a server. It’s reliable and rock-solid and it’s file system ZFS not only offers anything you would expect from a file system but is also easy to set up and to maintain. This is why I chose it to power my NAS. In Part 1 and Part 2 of this series I already described my intentions and the hardware assembly. Now it’s time to bring it to life.
In Part 3 of this series I described how to install FreeBSD and set it up properly. Now that the base system setup is complete, we can start providing services…
forked-daapd allows you to set up an iTunes Media server that hosts all music, podcasts and audiobooks and shows
up in iTunes like a shared library. While other
daapd implementations don’t work anymore with the current iTunes
While building my new NAS, I came across the question how to provide a Time Machine backup solution for my OS X clients.
As I run OS X on all my machines I want to back up all data to my NAS.
netatalk allows to create file shares for OS X
to provide a simple solution for system backups.
After a long while I finally decided to build a new NAS / home server for my various needs. Though there are many solutions available, I chose to build one on my own as I want as much flexibility as possible. So I set out to buy all components needed for the system with upgradability and budget in mind.
FreeBSD is shipped with sendmail as the default MTA, which is configured to local delivery on a vanilla installation. Therefore many people don’t even recognize one of FreeBSDs great features for system administrators: FreeBSD sends system status emails through periodic(8)…
I have used Caddy for a while now on FreeBSD. But though it lacks a working init script, I decided to write one on my own. Here’s the result, description below:
It’s more than likely that your email provider of choice, especially the ones that offer mail services free of charge, will not support receiving email to custom domain names like, in my case, davd.net. Running your own mail server would solve this problem but running a fully featured mail stack including POP, IMAP, Sieve filters et cetera requires a fairly powerful machine. Additionally, if not configured properly, there’s big potential for abuse, e.g. spam.
As an alternative, it’s possible to just run a MTA which redirects all incoming email to an external mail server. This can be ran on almost any machine, even on a low-budget computer like the Raspberry Pi or a cheap virtual server.
During the last few months I managed to automate many recurring tasks on my NAS. One good example for those task is updating my podcast archive. I tried to accomplish this using a lightweight shell script which, running as a cronjob, would hold my podcast archive up to date and notify me about new episodes via push notifications.
Often the question arises why one should prefer FreeBSD over any arbitrary GNU/Linux distribution, that is more widely spread and additionally offers commercial support. Though I have mostly positive experiences using Linux, there are many reasons why I would always choose FreeBSD for setting up a server. | <urn:uuid:dc2aec12-544a-459a-af81-4fd805f3d480> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.davd.io/categories/freebsd/ | 2023-09-26T04:41:48Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.930843 | 771 |
Imperialism and Postcolonialism
In this course students will explore imperialism, colonialism, and decolonization, interlinked historical processes that have profoundly shaped the world they live in today. While the course covers a broad swath of time—the late fifteenth century to the present—we will focus especially on the nineteenth and twentieth centuries as we look at how modern empires were created, negotiated, contested, and formally dismantled. Some of our core themes include the continuities and discontinuities of imperial systems over time; the layers of economic, military, and political power that facilitated imperial expansion; the varied forms of colonial control and anti-colonial resistance; the role of culture and ideas in interactions between colonizer and colonized; and the transformation of the world order into a system of nation states. As we examine our themes in a global context, we will also pay particular attention to how indigenous and local peoples experienced and responded to colonial rule. Given the range and diversity of these experiences, we will take a case study approach, drawing on examples from regions such as Latin America, Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean. In the final unit of the course, we will use the lens of postcolonial studies to consider the legacies of imperialism and colonialism, as well as the ongoing struggles of decolonization, in our contemporary global society. As an advanced high school history course, this class is structured around the goals of not only helping students deepen their critical and historical thinking skills, historical knowledge, and civic engagement, but also preparing them for the types of requirements and assignments they might encounter in undergraduate history courses.
Unit 1: Emerging Imperial Systems and Colonial Societies, 1480–1880
The first unit in this course introduces students to some of the major terminology that they will be using throughout the year. They will work to define terms such as empire, imperialism, and colonialism, and they will be reminded that as they develop the skills of historical inquiry, interpretation, and production, they will also need to incorporate concepts such as multiperspectivity, multivocality, and complexity. Students will also refresh their understanding of primary, secondary, and tertiary historical sources. Along with creating working definitions and setting norms and expectations for the course, the first unit will introduce students to the major Eurasian empires of the early modern period. Students will explore early encounters between the European empires and the Iberian empires in the Americas and discuss the consequences of the Columbian Exchange. They will also study mercantilism in the New World and the interplay between the importance of sugar and the rise of the slave trade. The students will discuss the concept of race and how it was utilized throughout the early colonial period in the Americas. Along with an exploration of empires in the New World, students will also investigate the challenges of the Mughal, Qing, Russian, and Ottoman empires. They will briefly study the Opium Wars and the impact of industrialization on imperialism. The unit will end with students creating connections between the imperial struggles of the Seven Years’ War and the outcome of the American and Haitian Revolutions and the rebellions in Spanish Latin America. Students will work through the content of this unit through asynchronous work that will be available on the learning management system, and via twice weekly live sessions hosted on videoconferencing software. The students will become familiar with the expectations for their weekly discussion boards and will be introduced to the concept of using maps as historical sources, a skill they will return to frequently throughout the course.
Unit 2: Era of the New Imperialism, 1870–1920
The second unit of the school year focuses on “New Imperialism” and the intensifying global contest for empire. Students will examine the acceleration of imperial expansion, starting in the last third of the nineteenth century in Africa, Asia, North America, and the Pacific regions. Some factor spurring this expansion will be explored, including: new technologies and medicines; continued industrialization and growing search for raw materials and markets; extraction of new mineral sources; solidifying of racist ideologies of superiority/inferiority and use of science/technology to justify rhetoric of “civilization”/“civilizing” mission. Students will also look the responses to colonialism and various methods of resistance enacted by local populations. Specific points of interest in this unit include the Berlin Conference and the scramble for Africa, the role of women in British imperialism, and the Dutch Missionary Society’s presence in Sumatra. The students will also be introduced to scholarly journal articles during this unit, including their purpose, structure, and elements. Since students may not have previously read an academic publications of this kind, they will receive scaffolding as they deconstruct articles and examine the rhetoric of academia. Finally, students will prepare for the semester final exam, which will ask them to synthesize the course material they have worked with thus far.
Unit 3: War and Decolonization, 1914–1975
During the third unit, students will explore the ways that imperialism and global conflict intersect. Focusing largely on the world wars of the 20th century, students will study shifting territorial boundaries, discuss the rise of nationalism, and track the aftermath of large-scale global conflict. In particular, students will examine the interactions of the major world empires and will compare and contrast the holocaust, the Japanese war atrocities in Nanjing, and the Armenian genocide in Turkey. Students will make heavy use of maps and photographs, thus developing their ability to analyze visual resources. After a close study of World War I and World War II, students will explore the aftermath of these conflicts, zeroing in on the structuring of Africa, the partitioning of India, and the Mau Mau Rebellion in Kenya. The unit ends with an exploration of the Cold War. Students will discuss whether it can be described as an era of imperialism and will debate whether cultural hegemony can function as a form of colonialism. During the live sessions, which will continue to take place twice weekly on videoconferencing software, the students will discuss the texts; collaborate on map, song, and photograph analyses; and engage in research on the topics at hand. The students will also start working on a larger research project, which will serve as the final for this course.
Unit 4: A Post-Colonial World?
The final unit of the school year focuses on the concept of Postcolonialism and asks students to consider whether there can truly be an end to empires. Students will work to define postcolonialism through readings, discussions, and debates. Students will be both looking back to the historical items they studied in previous units, and will examine the ways that Postcolonialism is felt by nations and discussed in modern media and journalism. Literature will be used extensively in this unit, with students reading and studying the novel Lost Names by Richard Kim, along with the short stories of Chinua Achebe and Leslie Marmon Silko. Students will also examine historical narratives and will analyze the way the world remembers empires, especially British, Dutch, and Italian empires. Along with literature, students will continue their study of film with Maya Newell’s 2019 In my Blood it Runs. Students will participate in warm-ups, reflections, and discussion boards throughout the week on the learning management system before taking their ideas to their twice weekly live sessions, hosted on videoconferencing software. The final for this course will consist of a research project that the students have been slowly working on all semester. They will compile and annotated bibliography on an issue related to imperialism or postcolonialism, will synthesize that information in an effective way, and will create an informative and persuasive presentation for their classmates. Finally, the students will complete a reflection of the course and will write letters to future students, describing their experiences and offering recommendations. | <urn:uuid:ba9ebc1b-8944-4078-bbb9-3807545f13de> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.davidsononline.org/academics/courses/history/imperialism-and-postcolonialism/ | 2023-09-26T04:48:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.931433 | 1,590 |
Phra That Doi Kong Mu Temple is the sacred temple of Mae Hong Son province for a long time. The temple is located on a hill to the west of Mae Hong Son city and it is a major provincial landmark.
Phra That Doi Kong Mu Temple is famous for its view of the valley it overlooks. In the morning visitors can look out over mists and fog that accumulate in the valley below. This is one of the ‘iconic’ views of Thailand you often see on postcards and it is a genuine spectacle. If you visit the temple later in the day you will have a clear view of Mae Hong Son town, which does not quite have the same impact.
There is a strong Burmese influence to Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu. Formerly known as ‘Wat Plai Doi’, the temple has two Burmese-style white chedis (pagodas). The larger of the two was built in 1860 and contains the relics of an important monk, Phra Maha Mok Kallana Thera, one of the disciples of the Buddha. The relics were brought to Mae Hong Son by migrants from Burma who built the pagoda. The smaller, second chedi was built in 1874 by Phraya Singhanat Racha, the first governor of Mae Hong Son. A statue of the governor is located at the foot of Doi Kong Mu.
You’ll also notice the number 1,864 figures prominently on souvenirs for sale at stalls within the temple grounds. According to the Mae Hong Son Chamber of Commerce, there are 1,864 curves on Route 108, the highway from Chiang Mai province via Mae Sariang, to the top of Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu.
It’s possible to walk to the temple from the centre of Mae Hong Son town, but it will involve a fair amount of effort and shouldn’t be undertaken lightly. If you don’t have your own transport and don’t like the idea of a long and tiring walk, you can arrange to visit Wat Phra That Doi Kong Mu as part of a tour at any Mae Hong Son travel agency. You also have the option of negotiating with a motorbike taxi (usually found around the market areas in the centre of town) to take you there and back. Expect to pay at least 100 Baht for a motorbike taxi. | <urn:uuid:2420a142-610d-49e1-af10-793eb2c37da1> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.dawantours.com/travel-blog/687452_wat-phra-that-doi-kong-mu | 2023-09-26T06:04:28Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.950687 | 505 |
Sometimes you just need a bit of magic in your life. Surprise your little princess (or prince!) with a whimsical unicorn session this May. Next to my Santa Experience and themed holiday sessions, these petite fantasy photography sessions are some of my very favorites. Of course it’s fun creating the images, but most of all, I simply love seeing your kids’ reactions! Every single session melts my heart, and I absolutely love providing this unique experience for you and your kiddo. A unicorn session is a gift that all of you will cherish for a lifetime. Childhood is so very sweet, special, and unfortunately fleeting. Fantasy photography beautifully portrays the world as our kids see it—magical in every way. Horses are unicorns, and our kids are princes and princesses! These images help you preserve those memories while looking forward to all that the future holds. I just love pulling out previous photos like these of my kids and appreciating not just who they were then but how much they’ve grown and who they’ve become since then. Dive into the beautiful imagination of theirs by gifting a unicorn session.
I only have a few spots in this very limited one-day event. However, I like to let parents know about these so you can keep an eye out for future dates and have more info before booking. I try to do these at least once a year. The key, of course, is having the perfect unicorn for our event. 😉
Here are a few FAQs about Dazzling Diva Fantasy Photography Sessions:
When is this session?
This year’s Petite Unicorn Sessions will be held on May 22 and 29 at The Oak Atelier in Magnolia.
When can I book?
My Petite Unicorn Session signups release February 18, 2022 at 9pm. Contact me here for more information on booking.
Can I book next year’s session now?
In an effort to give all of my wonderful families an equal opportunity to book these limited sessions, I do not book in advance. For each fantasy photography event, I make an announcement for the upcoming release date and time, which is usually a few months prior to the event. Once booking opens, it’s first come, first served, so sign up fast! These usually go instantly.
Are unicorn sessions full sessions or mini sessions?
The Dazzling Diva Unicorn Experience is a petite session, which means it falls in between a typical full and mini session. You’ll have select access to the client closet (see more info below). Fantasy photography sessions are a bit longer than mini sessions, but not quite as long as a full session. I don’t allot an exact time, and I assure you it will be long enough for your child to fully enjoy the magic of it all and for me to get those stunning images. Petite sessions are *just right* for the unicorn experience.
What should my child wear for fantasy photography sessions?
You can bring the outfit of your choice, but I highly recommend one of the dresses I’ve selected for this event. I’ve considered the dress designs and colors to complete the fairytale look (some styles and colors don’t lend well to unicorn photography).
For that reason, I’m offering limited selections from my children’s client closets, but I have all sizes available in the selections I’ve hand-picked for this event.
Do you have accessories to match?
Yes, I have shoes, bows, and headpieces to match the dresses.
Is it ok if my child has never ridden a horse?
Yes! Most of these children (if not all) have never ridden a horse or have limited experience around horses. That’s ok! Part of the reason these sessions are so limited is because I only use horses that are perfectly tame, socialized, experienced with young kids, and used to being photographed. Our “unicorn” is rigorously vetted to keep your child safe, no experience needed on your part. Photos can be taken on the ground or on the horse. View examples Instagram @dazzlingdiva.photography.
*Note: children will not be riding the horse. She is there for prop purposes only, and an experienced handler will be with your child and horse at all times.
What age is best for fantasy photography sessions?
I typically say age four to twelve is the “sweet spot,” but every kiddo is different. I don’t assign a specific age range for this event. If you have questions or concerns or aren’t sure if your child is ready, please message me and we can chat about it! | <urn:uuid:71c321e8-6dff-4181-a798-e59b32390d13> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.dazzlingdivaphotography.com/fantasy-photography-petite-unicorn-sessions-by-dazzling-diva-photography/ | 2023-09-26T05:50:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.934971 | 980 |
Midas' Golden Llama location in Fortnite is part of a secluded area.
Upon extending their most recent season of Chapter 2 for Fortnite, Epic Games has dropped the ninth installment of weekly challenges to keep their players coming back for more. More formally known as the Midas' Mission Challenges, one of this week's challenges requires players to find Midas' Golden Llama.
Midas' Golden Llama Location in Fortnite
In-order-to find the llama, players need to search within the vicinity of a junk yard, a gas station, and an RV campsite. To make things easier for you, we've narrowed down exactly where Midas' Golden Llama can be found.
Midas' Golden Llama can be found within a small, unmarked building adjacent to a bridge.
Searching the Golden Llama will garner players 40,000 experience, thus helping them rank up even faster. Seeing as though Week 9's challenges were just published, it's better to get this one out of the way before everyone else. | <urn:uuid:3bd2ba2c-1b2f-4497-a972-1c423112d899> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.dbltap.com/posts/midas-golden-llama-location-in-fortnite-01e61zmf3pjj | 2023-09-26T05:20:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.951919 | 219 |
When will Minecraft shut down? Mojang and Microsoft's behemoth is at an all-time high for cultural saturation, but some fans are worried the two companies will decide to pull the plug on the block-building phenomenon. Here's what you need to know about whether those rumors are true or fake.
When Will Minecraft Shut Down?
The most recent round of rumors that Mojang and Microsoft will shutter the servers for Minecraft are founded mostly on a fake news story by a website called channel45news. Googling about Minecraft shutting down brings a portion of that story up as the featured response to the question, spreading misinformation.
Clicking through to the article itself reveals several disclaimers on the page that it is a prank. The page also offers readers the chance to make their own prank stories in a similar vein.
Bottom line: Minecraft won't shut down for a long time, and rumors to the contrary can be ignored. Neither Mojang nor Microsoft have given any indication they plan to shut down one of their most successful game projects. | <urn:uuid:9ef52a03-bedc-47e1-a2e5-a3afaafa843c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.dbltap.com/posts/when-will-minecraft-shut-down-01dxe6jc1w8k | 2023-09-26T06:30:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.938875 | 211 |
DCU researchers reach next round of SFI challenge
The researchers are spread across nine teams, eight of which feature DCU as a leading partner.
The funding total for this round is €13 million split among 47 teams. These teams will go on to compete for further funding, a total of €65 million over the course of the programme, with a place in the final round worth €2 million to each successful team.
There are the first six of eight challenges or categories which make up the National Challenge Fund competition.
John Doyle, Vice President for Research said
"The strong representation from across DCU in the progressing teams is an excellent result for the university. It shows a breadth of expertise spanning a wide range of disciplines.
Once again our research community is gaining recognition for research at the cutting edge of knowledge.
Our researchers have responded to the challenge to tackle the most pressing social and economic challenges of our time.
This Science Foundation Ireland funding will make an important contribution to continuing this crucial work."
The programme is funded by the EU’s Recovery and Resilience Facility. It challenges researchers to identify problems related to Ireland’s transition to green energy and digital infrastructure, and work to solve them. The teams will now spend an initial six months working to refine their ideas.
The announcement comes after DCU rose to 71st in the world for impact in Times Higher Education’s ranking. These rankings recognise institution’s success in implementing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals.
PFAs (per and polyfluoroalkyl substances), or "forever chemicals", are a group of human-made chemicals which take an extremely long time to breakdown and therefore cause enduring pollution.
"The way we mismanage and pollute our freshwater sources has caused a serious problem of water scarcity around the world" said Dr. Ruairí Brannigan.
"Removing PFAs helps protect the environment, preserves ecosystems, and promotes a sustainable future for generations to come" added project co-lead Dr. Eadaoin Carthy.
"We are looking to develop a one-size fits all filtration system that can be retrofitted into wastewater treatment facilities."
Using sunlight to heat a semiconductor, it is possible to split water molecules to produce hydrogen. Currently, however, this can prove a costly process.
Prof. Brabazon and Dr. Muilwijk are taking a novel multi-disciplinary approach to solve this research challenge involving chemistry, laser processing and materials science. The team hopes to provide low cost and high yield hydrogen semiconductor systems.
Dr. Jimmy O'Keeffe is leading a 5 strong team spanning DCU, RCSI and Ballymun City Farm and Community Gardens.
“This project will focus on how to understand and evaluate the multiple benefits provided by nature, particularly in terms of our health and wellbeing” Dr. O'Keefe says.
“We are currently in the middle of a Climate and Biodiversity emergency, while also coping with a growing physical and mental health crisis. Finding ways to understand and evaluate the multiple benefits we get from our natural environment will be critical. These crises require a holistic approach.”
Dr. Ciprian Briciu-Burghina and Prof. Fiona Regan are collaborating to address the problem of bacterial contamination of critical water supplies.
“We have put together a multidisciplinary team that has the expertise and know-how to tackle the challenge" said Dr. Briciu-Burghina.
“RESTART aims to tackle this problem by developing fast and easy to use sensors for measuring bacterial water contamination,” Prof. Regan added.
“The problem is the current way we do things, and the time needed for sample collection and analysis.”
Up to 3,300 people in Ireland die prematurely due to poor air quality. However there is currently no monitoring of bioaerosols in Ireland, meaning there is no data available.
“Ireland has the 4th highest asthma level in the world (380,000 asthmatics). However, many don’t realise that pollen and fungal spores can trigger their symptoms. This is of particular importance given that climate change is lengthening and intensifying the pollen and fungal spore season" said Dr. O'Connor.
Over the next 18 months Dr. Goss and Prof. Smeaton plan to co-develop an application where people can share photographs as a way to record facts, describe their health, communicate their perspectives, and raise awareness of certain conditions.
“The World Health Organisation has identified Health Literacy as a crucial determinant of health and have advocated for schools to educate young people on the subject" said Dr. Goss.
“Computer vision and AI is now well able to automatically detect the objects and the activities which are present in photos and is able to do so reliably and at scale" added Prof. Smeaton.
"It is great to see these resources being used to drive health literacy development and to work collaboratively with different stakeholders.”
Dr. Sithara Sreenilayam is leading a project involving colleagues from TCD which seeks to create more environmentally friendly and cost-efficient solar energy cells.
“Global energy demand continues to grow, and meeting that demand is a huge challenge. Photovoltaics are one source of renewable energy providing an economically feasible solution which also mitigates the impacts of climate change” Dr. Sreenilayam said.
"Society as a whole will benefit from this in terms of clean energy and reducing climate change.”
Prof. Mary Pryce is working on an RCSI led project focusing on disinfection methods designed to be more environmentally friendly and cost-effective than current approaches. The initial aim will be to target antimicrobial resistant pathogens in hospital wastewater systems before they ever enter municipal waste streams.
Finally, Prof. Mark Roantree is leading a group including researchers from UCC and the HSE. The project will focus on the information systems, which underpin all aspects of the country’s healthcare system. These systems are a key area in which resilience can be built.
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A new study has provided insights into the biological mechanism that supports survival of hard-to-treat cancers.
In the new study, led by scientists at The Institute of Cancer Research and published in Nature Communications, researchers identify a new cellular role of a protein called EXD2 nuclease and, importantly, its role in the so-called ALT (alternative lengthening of telomeres) pathway.
The study, which was funded by the ICR and Cancer Research UK, also provides potential new targets for cancer drugs.
Professor Wojciech Niedzwiedz, Leader of the Genome Instability and Cancer group at the Institute of Cancer Research, London, said: “Some 10-15% of cancers support cell proliferation via the ALT mechanism, including up to 50% of hard-to-treat osteosarcomas, soft tissue sarcomas and primary brain tumours – including childhood brain tumours. These ALT-reliant cancers are highly aggressive and there are very limited treatment options. Understanding how these tumours maintain telomeres to sustain unlimited growth, at the molecular level, is therefore essential to help develop new therapies.
“Our study expands on our understanding of how cancer cells look after their telomeres in order to achieve immortality. Importantly, it also uncovers new synthetic lethal interactions within the ALT pathway and as such, paves the way for the development of new anti-cancer therapies.’’
The ALT pathway
Telomeres act like a protective cap during normal cell division but shorten every time a cell divides, which makes cell death inevitable over time. This means that to survive and proliferate, cancer cells must subvert this natural process of telomere shortening, maintaining the length of their telomeres.
They achieve this through two different mechanisms: either through activation of telomerase – an enzyme that promotes lengthening of telomeres – or via the ALT process. There is very limited knowledge about how ALT works – and yet it’s one of the fundamental pathways in those cancers.
The researchers established that EXD2 is essential to promote telomere maintenance via a process called break-induced replication, and discovered that the loss of EXD2 in ALT cells resulted in telomere shortening.
Importantly, the study also found that EXD2 depletion killed ALT-dependent cancer cells if combined with the loss of other DNA repair proteins – such as BLM, DNA2 and POLD3.
The work provides a proof-of-concept that targeting EXD2 nuclease in addition to either one of those three gene products could be a new strategy to eradicate tumours relying on the ALT mechanism for survival.
Professor Niedzwiedz is aiming to further develop aspects of his programme focusing on targeting EXD2 nuclease in cancer in collaboration with industry.
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After every season most good youth football coaches try to comprehend ways to boost their teams or coaching methods. Most take to be able to reflect marginally at this time of year on you will discover season.
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In other World Cup Spread Betting Football news. Michael Essien didn’t recover from injury which has been omitted from Ghana’s squad. ufa365 will become a Man Utd player on 1st July after receiving a piece permit and World Cup hosts South africa beat Colombia 2-1 from a friendly at the Soccer City stadium.
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Updated: Jan 7, 2022
First of all, CONGRATULATIONS on your engagement!! I'm sure the first thing going through your mind, is "what now?"
The first thing you should think of after that engagement ring goes on your finger is HOW MUCH is this going to cost? Of course the HOW MUCH depends on WHERE and HOW MANY people. It doesn't go without saying that the more people you invite, the more you will spend.
The biggest MISCONCEPTION that brides face is that they think the backyard wedding will be more cost effective and less expensive. This is WRONG!! If you decide to do it in your backyard vs a wedding venue you will have to bring in the tables, the chairs, the floral, the linens, the outdoor potties (especially if you are on a septic tank), the tent (you HAVE to have this no matter what time of year), and the DELIVERY fees of all of this! This all ADDS UP.
In the end, you're really not saving that much so make sure and do your homework and price things out ahead of time and compare!
Now that you have processed the info above, the FIRST item in your budget is the VENUE. If the backyard idea isn't in your plans, then you can anticipate spending anywhere from $1500-$15,000 and upwards - depending on where you live.
The venue is the most important decision and the most costly, in most cases. So think about what kind of venue you want and let the road trips begin! Research all your venue options online and CALL them to see if they have your date available and then set up the time to do a site visit.
Be mindful of your wedding date and try to not put so much importance in the date. Many venues book years in advance; so adjust your date to the venue not the other way around.
Next is the WEDDING PLANNER! 2022 is going to be wedding mayhem! I can't tell you how important it is to pick your planner. Not every planner will be for you and vice versa! If you are a DIY Bride and want a Month Of Planner, they can range from $800 on up depending on how much help you will need.
There are planners that offer coaching calls (like me!) if you don't have the money for a planner. You can schedule a call to get professional advice on how to move forward if you have run into a kink (and, trust me, there are a lot of them). This is a little easier on your pocket book, too. Check out my Concierge Calls in my Shop. I'm happy to help if you need it!
I want to note, however, that hiring a planner for your Day Of is really critical. The planner will make your day! Please don't put your family and friends in the position of helping on the day of your wedding. They will not be able to enjoy your wedding and it can also cause a lot of resentment. I've seen SO many relationships broken because the bride thinks her cousin can manage her day. I promise, you'll be disappointed.
Next is the PHOTOGRAPHER, the CATERER, the DJ, and the DRESS! Videographers are VERY pricey, but not every bride wants to have the entire day on video. Some prefer to just hire a videographer for the ceremony or just the reception where you can save some money.
Once you have all the major vendors listed above taken care of, you need to budget for: rental furniture, décor, save the dates, invitations, wedding website, floral, the officiant, gifts for guests, photo booth and the list can go on and on.
There are several wedding budgets that are set up for you online but I have already created a digital BUDGET WORKSHEET for FREE. All you have to do is click the button below and it will come to your inbox!
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Weddings are EXPENSIVE but you only get to do this once (hopefully) and you want it to be memorable. Also, the best advice I can give you is to enjoy your journey. Wedding planning is stressful, to say the least. Take some time to reflect and enjoy the planning process. In January, I am launching a unique interactive journal to document your planning
process so you can share it with someone dear
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Ujjwala Sharma, who is seeking to declare N D Tiwari as her son’s biological father, on Tuesday told a commission here that she was assured by the veteran Congress leader that he intended to adopt her son.
The 67-year-old, who was cross examined by Tiwari’s lawyer, deposed that at the time of her son’s (Rohit Shekhar) birth, she had talked to the Congress leader about giving his name as the child’s father, but she was “not allowed” to do so.
“At the time of his (Rohit) birth as well as at the time of his admission, I talked to defendant No 1(Tiwari). I wanted to give his name as the child’s father. Taking his political career into consideration, I was not allowed to do so. He assured me that he intended to adopt the child and I trusted him,” she said during her cross examination by Bahar-u-Barqi, lawyer for the 88-year-old Tiwari.
She was recording her testimony before Bimla Makin, former Additional District Judge, who has been appointed by the Delhi High Court as Local Commissioner to record evidence in the paternity suit filed by Root in 2008.
Regarding a query by Barqi on a divorce petition filed by her former husband B P Sharma, she said that it was incorrect that she and Sharma had tried to defame Tiwari at the instance of a Congress lobby.
“It is incorrect that Sharma and I filed a collusive divorce petition to defame defendant No 1(Tiwari) and acted on it at the instance of a Congress lobby against Tiwari from achieving his highest advancement in political life, namely prime ministership of the country,” she told the commission.
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FISH CLEANING TABLES
DOCK FISH CLEANING STATIONS
Say goodbye to cleaning your catches in confined spaces and trying to bear that fishy smell. A fish cleaning table is a breath of fresh air – literally!
Prep your catch outdoors, dispose of the parts you don’t want by tossing them back into the ocean, and never worry about stinking up your boat or your home ever again. Plus, all of our fish cleaning stations are made from FDA-approved and bacteria-resistant polyethylene, making them suitable for both home and commercial use.
The fish cleaning tables we offer are available in a variety of styles depending on your needs.
2-LEGGED FISH CLEANING TABLES. If you have a narrow dock and want the table to hang over the side. In addition to saving space, this configuration makes it especially easy to discard any unwanted fish parts back into the water.
Despite having just 2 legs, these fish cleaning tables are surprisingly stable. Each leg comes with its own vertical mounting bracket and horizontal flange, and the entire frame is made from TIG-welded T6061 marine-grade aluminum for extra strength.
4-LEGGED FISH CLEANING TABLES. One of our most popular options, our 4-legged fish cleaning tables offer a simple, no-fuss solution for small docks and bustling marinas alike.
While our 4-legged tables are easy to attach and remove, many dock owners prefer to make them a permanent fixture on their dock. In that case, it’s easy to customize your station as you see fit–install a canopy to provide shade or add a stainless steel sink and faucet.
6-LEGGED FISH CLEANING TABLES. If you’re in the market for the most stable, durable, and permanent solution possible, our 6-legged fish cleaning tables are for you. And with a larger surface area, you’ll be able to clean and prep more fish at once.
PORTABLE FISH CLEANING TABLE TOPS.
If you’re looking for something that’s easier to transport between your boat and your dock, our highly portable fish cleaning table tops are the way to go. This simple table-only solution works with most existing frames.
Our top-only option is a great option for boats, where every square inch of space counts. Take it out when you need it, prep your latest catch, then clean it off and stow it away–it’s that simple. So stop using the top of your cooler or your boat’s gunwales as a makeshift fish cleaning station and invest in a more sanitary and more durable solution for cutting bait and preparing fish on the water.
NIAGARA TABLES MAKE CLEAN UP A BREEZE.
Our Niagara tables are an even more convenient fish-cleaning solution, creating a constant flow of water over the table’s surface to keep it clean while you’re working–no hosing down or scrubbing required.
Maintaining a sanitary workspace is crucial, which is why the tables available from Decks & Docks are made from high-density polyethylene with no cracks, crevices, corners, or screw holes, so bacteria has no place to hide. Open slats along the back of the tabletop make it easy to hose off fish remnants and remove bacteria.
AVAILABLE IN A VARIETY OF SIZES & STYLES.
Whether you are in need of a large table for big catches like largemouth bass, or you’d like a smaller table to fit your modest dock, we have exactly what you need. (And if we don’t, odds are it can be custom-made!)
Our models are available in standard sizes from 38” x 18” up to 72″ x 24″. Each frame is made from T6061 marine-grade aluminum and TIG welded for maximum durability. By request, frames can be powder-coated to add an extra layer of protection.
Tables are also available in a variety of styles, including 2-leg, 4-leg, 5-leg, and table-top only models, depending on the size of your dock and your desired level of stability.
ALL THE ACCESSORIES YOU NEED.
It’s easy to customize your fish cleaning table with whatever tools and accessories you need. Optional accessories include:
-Additional storage shelves
With the accessories above, you can keep everything you need to prep your catch and clean your station in one convenient place.
EASY TO INSTALL.
The marine-grade aluminum framework comes ready to mount vertically (mounting bracket) and horizontally (flange) to the dock for extra support. Naturally, a 5-legged table is going to provide the most stability, but a 2-legged table is going to offer better portability.
Either way, installing any of our fish cleaning tables is as simple as placing them where you want and fastening the mounting brackets to your dock with a couple of stainless steel bolts. With installation that easy, you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Decks & Docks is your one-stop shop for all of your decking needs. From lumber to tools and hardware, we carry everything you need to get the job done right. When it comes to decking, you have options. Whether you’re looking to craft a gorgeous backyard retreat from wood, composite, or PVC decking, Decks & Docks has top-of-the-line options to help bring your vision to life. If you’re not sure what type of decking you should get, don’t worry. Our team is happy to help you determine which type of decking will work best for your project. Stop by one of our locations or contact us online to learn more.
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Army fast-tracks new man-packable counter-drone EW weapons
The Army’s Rapid Equipping Force is accelerating development of EW weapons to jam and disable enemy small drone threats.
The Army is accelerating development of new electronic warfare counter-drone technology to meet fast-emerging drone threats in combat.
ISIS and other potential U.S. rivals have quickly made use of available commercial small drone technology for both reconnaissance and attacks. U.S. forces, in turn, are seeking more elaborate and effective counter-drone measures, and are looking to electronic warfare solutions to, among other things, destroy low-flying drones.
The Army’s Rapid Equipping Force and its Program Executive Office Missile and Space are currently working with industry to evaluate developmental prototypes and available technologies to fast-track EW weapons in response to an urgent request from U.S. Central Command.
"Theater has asked for a solution, so we are looking at what we can apply as an interim solution," Col. John Lanier Ward, director Army Rapid Equipping Force, told Defense Systems.
CACI, an industry tech developer that already has several operational new EW systems, is now pioneering a man-packable weapon able to give dismounted soldiers the ability to detect, identity and destroy attack drones.
This system, called BITS Electronic Attack Module (BEAM), can lock onto the particular frequency of a nearby enemy drone and, using a handheld device, geolocate and jam or destroy the attack.
Most current EW jammers use a wider jamming signal across a range of frequencies, whereas BEAM is configured to detect a specific single frequency used by an attacking drone – a solution particularly suited for urban or more populated combat areas.
This technology was recently used to destroy small quadcopter drones during an Army-industry test at Yuma Proving Grounds, Ariz.
“A crude jammer might be OK in the desert. Our technology is able to discern one frequency from another. It is built to bring that signal in and match it up with what we have in our library,” CACI Senior Program Manager Jared Alazar told Defense Systems in an interview. “If you are in an environment that already has communications systems, you do not want to jam everything and possibly take out your own communications.”
While many of the details of this technology are not available for public discussion, Alazar did say the system uses software-defined radio, RF applications and a method known as Time Distance of Arrival (TDOA).
Also, by using a more targeted and pinpointed detection technology, BEAM is able to destroy enemy drones without emitting a signal so large that it gives away the position or point of origin, said Jerry Parker, CACI's senior vice president for EW.
“With our RF-based systems we look for specific systems in the air, so we are not just tracking everything in the environment,” Alazar added. “We specifically look for drones.”
When operating BEAM, soldiers use a small handheld device such as an android smartphone-like system, to identify a particular enemy drone threat. The technology is able to distinguish “blue” or friendly drones from ones that are an enemy threat, Alazar said.
BEAM utilizes high bandwidth waveforms as part of an extendable ad hoc relay mesh network to detect a particular type of drone and determine whether there is a handset nearby.
“It uses wave relays between each backpack. We have designed the system to find these specific frequencies, and when we do a mitigation technique, it is on those specific frequencies,” he said.
CACI also has operational vehicle-mounted and forward operating base applications of the technology, some of which are already in use.
Prototypes of the vehicle or ship-mounted variant, called Mobile Autonomous Counter-UAS Exploitation (MACE), are now being assessed by both Army and Navy developers. CACI is currently hardening MACE prototypes and plans to have a deployable system by next June.
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|10 TOP reasons to visit Buenos Aires with Defrantur
- Its people, nice, friendly and kind.
- The Obelisk, in the widest Avenue, 9th of July and Corrientes Av.
- May Square, with the history of the city, the Cathedral, Pink House, the Cabildo and pigeons.
- The Tango, song and dance are the soul of the city, that can be enjoyed in the most famous shows (Carlos Gardel, Sr. Tango, Viejo Almacen, La Ventana) and even was played at Opera’s House Colón Theatre (with Astor Piazzola, Troilo, Pugliese).
- Walk the neighbourhoods, San Telmo, Recoleta , La Boca with Caminito Street, Palermo Parks, Zoo, Rose Garden, Hippódrome, Serrano Square, Puerto Madero.
- Restaurants & Bars one of the best experiences for the tourist is the good tasty food. To enjoy the tender corn beef, barbacue, steak, with salad or french fries. Pizza, Pasta, Icecream There are several options for vegetarians.
- Drink Argentine Wines, tasting Malbec Cabernet Sauvignon, from wineyards in Mendoza and white wines Torrontes from Salta.
- Football, to visit the famous stadiums from Boca Jr., River Plate , Velez.
- Shopping, leather clothes tailor made, sweathers, shoes, bookshops, with personal shopper; outlets and Shoppings malls; Galerias Pacifico, Patio Bullrich, Abasto.
- City to connect travelers to: Patagonia, El Calafate Perito Moreno Glaciers, Ushuaia, Tierra del Fuego; Bariloche. Andean Lakes crossing, National Park Iguazu Fallas,. All the Northwest, Salta, Jujuy. Also Mendoza, the Wines routes.
|Before visiting Buenos Aires It´s important to know...
Want some helpful reminders, comprehensive and fast to see? Here you will find useful information to know about your trip to Argentina, divided by topic that you can save and print.
- a)To travel happy and in peace, it’s important having time to organize the follow list: all the trip documents in order and updated (Passport). Verify if the citizens of your country need a visa.
Authorizations for minors if they are traveling with just one parent.
The chargers for your electronics equipments. Rooming international on your cell phones.
It’s allowed to enter or leave the country with money in cash only till u$d 10.000.- per person.
Your credit cards must be enabled with your PIN to operate abroad. And don’t forget your favorite book!
- b)Language: the oficial language in Argentina is Spanish , many people understand english Italian and portugués in airports, hotels and Tours.
- c)Currency, The oficial currency in Argentina is the peso. There are banknotes of 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500 y 1000 pesos, and coins of 1, 2, 5 and 10 pesos. The Peso is represented with the symbol $. Take care not to confuse with the American Dolar symbol (U$D).
- d)Credit Cards: Members of American Express, Visa, Dinners, Master Card and main credit cards are available. However, with cash payment you will get a better price several times.
- e)Tours: Programm with time your tours and activities with Defrantur, to enjoy without stress and not to loose the most expensive thing of your trip: Time. There are incredible options for all kind of guests. Our team will orientate you about all the possibilities.
- f)Domestic flights in Argentina to travel in Argentina, book direct with the airline companies, (AR www.aerolineas.com or LAN www.lan.com) so you can choose and pay easily and better. Then you send us the information of your flight and timeschedule to book hotel, transfers and tours.
- g)Water: It is completely safe to drink from houses, Hotels and restaurants. It is easy to buy mineral wáter with or without gas.
- h)Electricity: 220 volts, 50 cycles. It’s good to bring adapter.
- i)Cell Movile Phone: Consult your local company to ensure that your line will work here, with our 3-band system. We can also rent cell phones per day or per week.
- j)Wi-Fi internet connections This service is available usually in airports, bars and hotels in Buenos Aires (sometimes it’s included, sometimes it is extra to be paid).
- k)Restaurants tipical argentinean food, buffet, self service, vegetarian, pasta, asiatic food from China, India and Taiwan. You can choose between a famous restaurant runned by a very renowned Chef till a small nice place to taste simple food. Beautiful coffe-shops and bars with tables on the sidewalk.
- l)Clothing: Bring comfortable clothes and shoes to walk during the day . In the evening, argentinean people are used to dress up for tango shows or night tours. Buenos Aires is a big, cosmopolitan city, where fashion is very important . People are always update according to the latest world tendencies. Depending on the occasion and season, you should use informal or formal clothes. Wear clothes according to the period of the year :usually OCT to MAR days are warm and from APR to SEP bland to cold.
- m)Opening hours: Banks and Exchange Bureaus: Mondays to Fridays from 10.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. Business Offices: generally from 9.00 a.m. to 12.00 p.m. and from 2.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Stores: in the big cities from 9.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m., although in the outskirts and the provinces they generally close at midday. Saturdays, from 9.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Restaurants: lunch is served as from 12.30 p.m. and dinner as from 8.30 hours.
Fast-food menus are served in many restaurants at all times.
Argentina does not adopt daylight savings between mid-October and March.
- n)Tips., 10% of the amount of the bill is usually left in coffe houses and restaurants and to tip waiters porters, tour guides and drivers it’s expected. Tips are not included in bills, it’s not an obligation .It is considereted part of the tourism income.
- o)United States Embasy in Buenos Aires 4300 Colombia st. Tel: 5777-4533
from Mon to Fri 08:30 am to 05:00 pm
Canada Embasy, 2828 Tagle st. Tel: 4808-1000
United Kindom Embasy, 2412 Luis Agote st. Tel 4808-2200
China Embasy, Crisologo Larralde 5349 Tel: 5349-4547
Consult us for others countries Embasy, please firstname.lastname@example.org
12 FAMOUS PERSONALITIES OF ARGENTINA
- PAPA FRANCISCO - Since March 19th 2013
- LIONEL MESSI - Soccer player since 2009
- MÁXIMA ZORREGUIETA – Queen of Holland since april 30th 2013
- DIEGO ARMANDO MARADONA - Soccer player since 1979 (1960 - 2020)
- EVITA PERON - Society (1919- 1952))
- DR. RENÉ FAVALORO – Creator of the coronary By Pass in 1967
- JUAN MANUEL FANGIO – Formula 1 driver (1911-1995)
- ASTOR PIAZZOLA - Tango Musician (1921-1992)
- JORGE LUIS BORGES - Writer (1899 - 1986)
- DR. LUIS FRANCISCO LELOIR – Nobel Price in Chemestry (1970 )
- CHE GUEVARA - Policy (1928-1967)
- CARLOS GARDEL – Tango Singer (1890-1935)
|Costumized Services with Defrantur, Why?
It would be convenient to have an Tour Operator that joins all your needs and more ...? Welcome to Defrantur.com
- Experience; There really is no substitute for it. Our experience spans the past 35 years with Receptive Tourism in Argentina, and we are ready to apply that experience to your trip!
- Certified ISO Quality Standards, IRAM SECTUR No 42910.
- Hotels Booking, , with better price even then booking directly with the hotels.
- Private Tours and Regular SIB Tours, clasics and according to the preferences of the client.
- We talk and speak in English. Spanish, Portuguese, & Italian. We offered quick ansewrs and solutions to travel agents and its clients.
- Services for groups incentive, families, thematic tours, schools trips, congregations, choirs, pilgrims .M I C E .
- Tango show with dinner, drinks and transfers, save money book with Defrantur.!!
- Private Transfers; Ezeiza – Domestic Airport – Cruises Harbour – Ranches.
- Profesional Tour Guides
(Spanish – English – Portuguese – Italian – German – Russian – Chinese – Taiwanese)
- Registration Scheme in MINTUR Ministry of Tourism as Receptive Operator, Service Provider of the Government of the City of Buenos Aires, Argentina Member of Chamber of Tourism.
- Terms and Conditions
- Pioneers in the web since 1997, time passes and we continue to improve and update.
We make happy those who choose us to enjoy the visit to Argentina.
For your next trip to Argentina You can rely on Defrantur.com today AND tomorow.
- Mission: is "Making Custom Tours Unforgettable" by applying a continuous improvement process
- View, To be a Company of Tourism Boutique receptive, responsive and efficient.
We intend with our work an spirit of service and act as ambassadors of Argentina to our guests.
|ARGENTINA, Buenos Aires HOW TO GET
All international airlines flying to Argentina arrive mainly at::
EZE Ezeiza “Ministro Pistarini” International Airport, which is 37 Km away from the City of Buenos Aires. You can reach the city by Teniente General Ricchieri freeway , and takes .1hours ca to downtown.
AEROLINEAS ARGENTINAS AR- QATAR QR- TURKISH TK- EMIRATES EK- BRITISH BA- LUFTHANSA LH-
AIR FRANCE AF- KLM KL- SWISS LX- ALITALIA AZ- IBERIA IB- LAN LA- SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS SA-
COPA CM- AVIANCA AV- AEROMEXICO AM- TAME EQ- DELTA DL- AMERICAN AA- UNITED UA- AIR CANADA AC- TAM JJ PZ- GOL G3
AEP Aeroparque Jorge Newbery at 20 minutes from downtown. With regional flights from neighboring Countries: RIO – SAO – BHA – POA- MVD- SGO- ASU.
Cruises Port, get the Cruise Companies from October to April, at 20 minutes from downtown.
Crystal, Princess, Royal Caribean, MSC, Celebrity, Holland American, Silver Sea, Costa, Pullmantur, Club Med, Aida Cara, Ibero, Delphin Cruise, Ocean Dream, Cunard.
Darsena Norte Port, Where works Buquebus, that cross the La Plata River to Uruguay.(Colonia 1hour, Montevideo 2.30hours).
Bus Station, arrival and departure to bordering countries (Uruguay, Brasil, Chile, Paraguay) and all Argentine cities.
In Buenos Aires; we find the Subway- Metro. It’s a very good option to travel and avoid the traffic in downtown.
The Metrobus is another good choice in avenues, only with coins. There are local buses called “colectivos” and they reach the whole city.
Train system are not developed in the country, they are not recommended. They work with delays, in a very irregular way. There are no high-speed trains.
The name Argentina: It comes from the Latin term “argentum”, which means silver. The origin of this name goes back to the first voyages made by the Spanish conquerors to the Río de la Plata. The survivors of the shipwrecked expedition mounted by Juan Díaz de Solís found indigenous people in the region who gave them silver objects as presents. The news about the legendary Sierra del Plata - a mountain rich in silver - reached Spain around 1524. As from this date, the Portuguese named the river of Solís, Río de la Plata (River of Silver). Two years later the Spanish used the same name. The National Constitution adopted in 1853 included the name “República Argentina” (Argentine Republic) among the official names to designate the government and the country’s territory.
Location, area and frontiers: Located in South America, and thus, in the southern hemisphere, Argentina has an area of almost 3.8 million square kilometers, 2.8 on the continent – approximately 54% are plains (grasslands and savannahs), 23%, plateaus, and the other 23%, mountains - and the remainder in the Antarctic. It is 3,800 Km. long and is located between latitude 22º and 55º. Its border with Uruguay, Brazil, Paraguay, Bolivia and Chile has a perimeter of 9,376 Km, while the territory bordered by the Atlantic Ocean is 4,725 Km long.
Climate: The country’s territory offers a wide variety of climates: subtropical in the North, sub-Antarctic in the southern Patagonia, and mild and humid in the Pampas plains. Media temperature from November to March is 23° C, and 12° C from June to September.
Population: Argentina's current population is more than 40 million inhabitants, almost half of which live in the city and the province of Buenos Aires. Population density calculated on a national basis is 14 inhabitants per square kilometer.
Language: Spanish is the official language of the Argentine Republic. In Buenos Aires, some “lunfardo expressions -city slang - are used.
Religion There is complete religious freedom in Argentina, although Roman Catholicism prevails. Other religions practiced in the country are Protestant, Jewish, Moslem, Greek Orthodox, Russian Orthodox and others. With the election of the Argentine Pope of the end of the world, we create the PapaTour. | <urn:uuid:52d75e94-ba86-4908-8b05-42799571e472> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.defrantur.com/ingles/links.asp | 2023-09-26T04:42:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.878693 | 3,256 |
Frontline brentuximab vedotin as monotherapy or in combination for older Hodgkin lymphoma patients.
Abstract No : 8032
Abstract Type : Poster Discussion Session
Indication : Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (HL)
Intervention : Brentuximab vedotin
Company : Seattle Genetics
Technology : ADC
Demographic characteristics were generally similar: median age 78, 69, 75, and 72 yr in Parts A, B, C, and D, respectively, and 62% of patients (range 45%–70%) reported impaired physical functioning at baseline. Most patients had disease stage III/IV (62%, 68%, 75%, 80%), were ECOG 0/1 (77%, 74%, 80%, 95%), and male (54%, 68%, 50%, 75%). Median time from diagnosis was 1.2 to 1.5 mo (FAS; 10 Jan 2019 data cutoff). ORR were high (92%, 100%, 100%, 95%) at a median follow-up of 59.4, 58.6, 51.3, and 19.4 mo in the EE data set. Median OS in the FAS set was 77.5 mo with monotherapy; 64.0, 46.9, and not reached in the combination parts. Treatment-related AE ≥ Grade 3 occurred in 50%, 37%, 70%, and 60% of patients; peripheral neuropathy (PN) was most common (35%, 26%, 20%, 35%). Treatment-related SAEs occurred in 12%, 11%, 40%, and 5% of patients. Part C enrollment (BV+benda) closed early due to multiple acute toxicities. There were no treatment-related deaths in any part of the study. The median treatment cycles per patient were 8.0, 12.0, 5.0, and 14.5. Treatment discontinuation due to related AEs occurred in 42%, 42%, 40%, and 30% of patients, most commonly due to PN (38%, 37%, 30%, 20%).
Older patients with cHL and multiple comorbidities have very high response rates with BV as monotherapy or combined with other single agents and improved tolerability versus combination chemotherapy. Median overall survival exceeded 6 yr with BV monotherapy. BV+nivo or BV+DTIC appeared to be the most reasonable combination treatment options in this study.
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3D-Printed City Shells For Hermit Crabs by Aki Inomata
Japanese artist Aki Inomata combines architecture, cutting-edge 3D printing technology and hermit crabs together in one brilliant project, titled “Why Not Hand Over a “Shelter” to Hermit Crabs?” Inspired by the urban landscapes of the biggest cities in the world, Inomata used 3D printing to create elegant shells for the little hermit crabs, which change their shelters as soon as they grow out of their old ones. As they often borrow shells cast off by other species (like sea snails), Inomata decided to hand them beautiful new specially-made shelters instead.
The artist came up with this unique idea when she found out about a similar bit of behavior among humans; the location of the former French Embassy in Japan, which had been French land, became Japanese from October 2009 for the following fifty years, after which it will be returned to France. “The same piece of land is peacefully transferred from one country to the other,” writes Inomata. “These kinds of things take place without our being aware of it.“
Be sure to click on the videos below, which will show not only the process of hermit crab shell 3D printing, but also the surreal spectacle of the crabs receiving their gifts.
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Can diclofenac cause bleeding?
NSAIDs such as diclofenac may cause ulcers, bleeding, or holes in the stomach or intestine. These problems may develop at any time during treatment, may happen without warning symptoms, and may cause death.
Why was Solaraze discontinued?
These discontinuations were mainly due to skin irritation or related cutaneous adverse reactions. Table 1 below presents the AEs reported at an incidence of > 1% for patients treated with either Solaraze® Gel or vehicle (60- and 90-day treatment groups) during the phase 3 studies.
When should I stop using Solaraze?
If any of the following common side effects are severe or last for more than a few days you should stop using Solaraze and contact your doctor: itching, rash, skin redness, inflammation, contact dermatitis, pain and blistering.
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The Solaraze® gel is applied twice daily to the affected areas. Expect some mild redness, swelling and crusting as the treatment progresses. Do not apply at the weekends to allow the skin to recover. Wash the skin as normal during treatment and apply moisturisers as necessary.
Does diclofenac affect blood clotting?
Diclofenac in clinically administered doses does not interfere with the function of platelets and does not cause increased bleeding.
Does diclofenac affect menstrual flow?
The results indicate that diclofenac sodium in low dose (about 75 mg daily) is effective not only in reducing the pain at menstruation, but also the bleeding.
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Can I use sunscreen with Solaraze?
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What Solaraze 3%?
Solaraze is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory dermatological gel. When applied to the skin, Solaraze gel is used to treat a skin problem known as actinic or solar keratosis that is caused by long-term sun exposure. If you are allergic to diclofenac or any of the ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
What medication causes blood clots?
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When you stop taking diclofenac tablets or capsules, or stop using the suppositories, the effects will wear off after about 15 hours.
What are the side effects of Solaraze gel?
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Solaraze Consumer Information Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction(hives, sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, wheezing or trouble breathing, swelling in your face or throat) or a severe skin reaction(fever, sore throat, burning eyes, skin pain, red or purple skin rash with blistering and peeling).
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We are a patient focused family practice with 30+ years of service in Chicago"s western suburbs. Our philosophy is to provide the highest quality of care in a warm, friendly atmosphere. We believe in educating our patients to help them make the best oral health choices. Our treatment plans are tailored to each individual's needs. We would like to bring in an associate who espouses these values and is willing to learn and grow as part of our dental team. | <urn:uuid:51801368-0c0f-4f8e-b1d6-467ab171d229> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.dentistjobconnect.com/company/4435/john-a-guerrieri-dds-ltd/ | 2023-09-26T05:44:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.962616 | 119 |
Your First Visit
At Paris Family Dental, our entire team works together to make sure that your first visit is relaxing and goes smoothly from the moment you enter our door. Our front desk team will greet you warmly and walk you through the paperwork needed, all the while answering any questions you may have about payment, treatment, etc. After filling out the necessary paperwork, our dental team won’t keep you waiting. Your time is valuable to us and we will begin your dental treatment as soon as possible. Rest assured that our hygienists, assistants, and Dr. Del Toro will put your comfort, safety, and oral hygiene above all else when you are receiving dental care at our office. We will work with you to determine the best course of action to improve the health and appearance of your smile.
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Our team is dedicated to getting you in and out when it comes to dental appointments. We know that your schedule is busy and we want to make sure that you can return to your daily activities as soon as possible. In order to cut down on the time you will be at our office, we’ve provided our new patient paperwork below. Simply click on either the English or Spanish version below, print and fill out the forms in order to complete your paperwork before you even enter our office! Call us today at (903) 732-0061 to schedule your new patient appointment or for questions regarding your first visit! | <urn:uuid:37f7445d-15c7-4a3b-a97a-11edd996469a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.dentistparistx.com/new-patients-paris-tx-dentist/ | 2023-09-26T05:18:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.944133 | 300 |
Detroit - A new study links higher levels of vitamin D within the normal range with an increased risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer, Medpage Today reports.
In a cohort study, researchers at Detroit’s Henry Ford Hospital analyzed data from 3,223 white members of a health maintenance organization (HMO) who had a high probability of developing nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC). The participants had sought counseling for osteoporosis or low bone density between January 1997 and December 2001, and their assessment included levels of serum 25(OH)D, a marker for vitamin D intake and storage.
Investigators found that 240 patients developed NMSC, including 49 with squamous cell carcinoma, 163 with basal cell carcinoma and 28 with both. The great majority of these cases - about 80 percent - occurred in sites frequently exposed to the sun. When patients were divided into four groups according to their 25(OH)D levels, there was a significant trend linking the higher levels and skin cancer risk.
Researchers concluded that their study adds to “the limited and conflicting epidemiological investigation regarding the relationship between vitamin D and (NMSC).” Indeed, other research suggests that vitamin D might actually reduce the risk of basal cell carcinoma.
Investigators noted that the study’s findings might be confounded by such factors as participants’ vitamin D levels over a lifetime and consumption of vitamin D supplements, which reviewers were unable to investigate. They also caution that the study was conducted at a single institution and that these particular participants - who, having sought counseling for osteoporosis risk, were a self-selected group - may not be a representative population.
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- François Dupuis, Vice-President and Chief Economist • Francis Généreux, Senior Economist
The Rise in Protectionism and the Prospect of a Global Trade War
The risk that a trade war will impact the global economy has clearly increased over recent months. The first U.S.salvos, followed by the retaliatory measures of other countries, have caused tensions to rise. As things currently stand, the situation is still contained but unclear, and increased tariff barriers remain bilateral and with the United States. Nonetheless, it begs the question: Could a real trade war put an end to the current global economic growth cycle? Our base scenario presumes some easing in the short term and the successful renegotiation of the NorthAmerican Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), but the alternative bearish scenario, in which trade restrictions intensify, is gaining steam.
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# 4. Complimentary Transportation: You can use Walt Disney World Resort transportation to take you from your hotel to any of the theme parks, the water parks, or Disney Springs, at no additional cost. If you have a vehicle, you will receive a complimentary parking pass for all four theme parks. You can choose from bus, boat, monorail, and other methods of transportation at Disney World to get to your desired destination.
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A nurse who stole from an Exeter hospital and had pepper spray in her house will be able to return to the profession after she avoided being struck-off.
Stefania Mouta accepted a police caution for theft and possession of pepper spray on July 10 last year.
She had worked at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital since April 2016, a Nursing and Midwifery Council fitness to practise committee heard.
The hospital launched an investigation following a series of thefts of personal property from ward staff rooms.
A bag containing marked property was put in a staff room and, with police authorisation, a covert surveillance camera was installed.
From May 23 last year, the bag was placed tantalisingly on the staff room floor on a daily basis.
It contained a £10 and two £5 notes, marked with a UV pen, and a Ted Baker make-up bag.
The bag was checked on June 2 last year and all the items were still inside.
It was moved onto a coat hook, nearest the door to the staff room and, when searched again on June 5, the make-up bag and money were missing.
When the surveillance footage was viewed, Ms Mouta was seen taking items from the bag.
Police searched her home and found the make-up bag and marked notes, as well as a small canister of pepper spray.
There was no evidence that she ever used the illegal spray or took it out of her home, or that she was involved in any other thefts at the hospital, the panel heard.
Ms Mouta fully admitted her actions, was 'deeply upset and embarrassed about the theft' and 'apologetic and remorseful'.
She said it was a 'momentary lapse of judgment' and that she has 'learnt her lesson from these events and will never act in this way again'.
While not currently working in nursing, she hopes to return to the profession, the panel heard.
Ruling on the case on June 18, the panel found that Ms Mouta's conduct 'was not fundamentally incompatible with remaining on the register."
There was 'no evidence of a harmful, deep-seated personality or attitudinal problem'.
The panel also accepted her behaviour 'was out of character' and that she was 'experiencing difficult personal circumstances at the time'.
She had demonstrated 'insight and remorse' and 'done as much as she could to remediate her dishonesty'.
Striking her name of the nursing register would be 'disproportionate', the panel ruled.
"The panel has concluded that a suspension order would be the appropriate and proportionate sanction."
Ms Mouta was handed a three-month suspension, which will expire on October 17.
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Guest post from Colin O’Connor, Safety and Emergency Operations Manager, Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL)
In anticipation of upcoming Independence Day celebrations, we at TSL would like to share our top 10 tips for safely handling fireworks this holiday.
TSL is responsible for testing and evaluating technologies that detect and mitigate the threat of explosives and other weapons that may be used against our nation’s transportation systems and infrastructure. For almost 30 years, TSL has remained focused on this enduring mission and we pride ourselves on serving as the preeminent organization for assisting the vast homeland security enterprise in identifying, developing, validating, and deploying threat detection technologies. All of this to say, through decades of working with explosives, our team members are truly experts when it comes to things that go “boom.” A special thanks to George Simoni for collaborating to create the following list to help keep you and your family safe while handling fireworks:
- Always use fireworks outside and have a bucket of water/hose nearby in case of accidents.
- Designate a safety perimeter. If you have ground-based fireworks like a fountain, spectating from at least 35 feet away is best. For aerial fireworks, you’ll want everyone to move back to a distance of around 150 feet.
- Ditch faulty fireworks. Sometimes fireworks don’t go off, but duds always pose a risk. The important thing to know is that you should never try to relight or approach a failed firework. Let duds sit for 5 -10 minutes before you put them in a bucket of water. This can prevent injury from a delayed explosion and disarm the firework permanently so you can safely dispose of it.
- Supervise children when they are handling sparklers. Sparklers burn at about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit—hot enough to melt some metals. Sparklers can quickly ignite clothing, and children have received severe burns from dropping sparklers on their feet or touching body parts.
- Don’t forget about your pets! Fireworks can be extremely stressful for pets, but there are ways to help reduce their fear and anxiety. Keep your pets indoors. Close the curtains or blinds and turn on the TV or radio to provide some distraction. Treat toys filled with their favorite food (frozen pumpkin puree, peanut butter, and apple sauce are good options) may also help keep their minds busy and distract them from the fireworks.
- Soak both spent and unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding.
- Never place a part of your body directly over a firework or hold a firework in your hand when lighting. To safely light fireworks, make sure they are secured on the ground away from people and animals and use a stem lighter such as a grill lighter.
- Only light one firework at a time. Lighting multiple fireworks at the same time increases the risk of accidents occurring from the fuse burning faster than designed.
- Avoid alcohol consumption when handling or using fireworks. This should be pretty self-explanatory.
- Consider safe alternatives to fireworks such as party poppers, bubbles, silly string, or glow sticks.
In addition to these tips, follow all manufacturer’s guidelines for consumer safety and be sure to consult your state and local laws as private firework usage may be restricted in your area.
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Response (formerly the “Data Upload Mechanism for Sharing Floor Plans and Site Safety Data”) is a software tool that converts building floor plans into simplified digital plans that highlight safety features relevant to emergency response. These digitized plans integrate with geospatial information system (GIS) maps and could be made accessible as a software as a service for fire service personnel conducting planning activities or responding to a building incident. While many municipalities have outdoor GIS systems (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS), maintaining detailed indoor data is much more difficult because of the greater frequency of indoor environment changes and the fragmented ownership of indoor plans. To address this challenge, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) partnered with MappedIn to develop Response.
S&T's National Urban Security Technology Laboratory (NUSTL) conducted a technical demonstration and assessment of Response on April 20, 2022, to evaluate the suitability of Response for public safety use. Prototype technologies that are developed to bridge capability gaps identified by S&T's First Responder Resource Group (FRRG) undergo an Operational Field Assessment (OFA) by NUSTL to verify and document that project goals were met. The OFA is an important step to transitioning DHS S&T supported research and development to the commercial market.
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Baked cabbage recipe? I never would have thought this was any good, but it is! This is a great low fat diabetic side dish that is super easy to make.
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We cannot talk about Sacramento, CA without talking about it being the home of the NBA’s Sacramento Kings. Perhaps you might even see some basketball stars if you were headed to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Who could say no to fall off the bone ribs? Regardless of whether you see any Sacramento Kings players or not you will find within the BBQ pit plenty of comfy space and delicious BBQ. The BBQ smokehouse has installed large widescreen, hanging TVs to catch your favorite sports team play live along with a variety of delicious BBQ appetizers to please your tastebuds. Try our various smoked wings and crispy waffle fries. As the state capital of California, Sacramento is also known for the Gold Rush heritage and California State Railroads. Once you come to Dickey’s Barbecue Pit for Sacramento BBQ you know you have reached the jackpot when it comes to Legit. Texas. Barbecue.
The best BBQ restaurants in Sacramento serving authentic Texas-style barbecue is none other than Dickey’s Barbecue Pit. Since 1981, Travis Dickey sought out to smoke the most authentic barbecue. He had a passion to smoke and serve by mastering his craft. Pit Master Travis Dickey did so by creating hickory low and slow smoked meats to perfection. Sacramento, CA is only one of the 550+ popular Texas BBQ franchise roaming around 44 states. That is more than 80 years running a successful family-owned restaurant in almost the entire continental US. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit serves premium smoked BBQ meats with consistency, day to day, so you can enjoy it with your friends and family whenever you have that BBQ craving.
Caught under the weather? Order your smoked meats on our Dickey’s app for pickup or delivery. Make a note to add to your order: some of your favorite southern sides and desserts that you have been missing too. It will make a great pit stop with your family after visiting the Sacramento Zoo or California State Capitol Museum. Dickey’s Barbecue is not so far in between when you download the Dickey’s app. With the Dickey’s Barbecue app, you can easily find and order off our Dickeys menu straight from your pocket. There are more perks and nuggets too when you sign up with your phone number to receive alerts so do not wait. | <urn:uuid:9da51ee3-0406-4105-a153-8cdc37025cc1> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.dickeys.com/locations/california/sacramento | 2023-09-26T05:57:03Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.947183 | 483 |
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Definitions of MORTAL
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- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - New Age Dictionary Database
- 1913 - Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary
- 1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
- 1919 - The Winston Simplified Dictionary
- 1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
- 1920 - A practical medical dictionary.
- 1898 - Warner's pocket medical dictionary of today.
- 1894 - The Clarendon dictionary
- 1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
- 1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
- 1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
- 1898 - American pocket medical dictionary
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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That which is subject to death; that which causes death:- as, man is mortal; a disease is mortal. Of old, it was the custom to have a division of mortal or deadly wounds, which gave rise to many errors in medico-legal investigations, as the mortallity of wounds depends upon various circumstances; to pronounce whether or not a wound is necessarily mortal.
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The Ram-Air Intake System from Banks power gives your 94-02 Cummins an instant boost in performance. By removing the airflow robbing, restrictive stock system and replacing it with this Ram-Air you'll gain both horsepower and torque, as well as added fuel economy!
Cooler, denser, outside air has never been a bad thing, in fact, it's a huge plus if you're feeding it to your engine. The Ram-Air Intake System does just that, by feeding your 1994-2002 5.9L Dodge Cummins cooler, denser air you'll notice big gains in power, performance, and fuel economy. Tested, retested, and tested again is the Banks Power way, all of their systems are subjected to rigorous testing to insure that you and your rig are getting the best. Validated by a computer using a computational flow dynamics software, then tested on a flowbench, and then on the vehicle, this intake system's increased airflow blows your stock system out of the water. Replace the power robbing flat panel filter with the large conical filter for better than ever filtration and airflow. And with a dramatically enlarged housing, huge inlet, you'll instantly see why your stock system has to go!
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Dilworth Real Estate Update
Take a look at this week’s Dilworth Neighborhood Report! Once again, Dilworth has the least amount of inventory available compared to the rest of Charlotte and Mecklenburg county. If you have been contemplating selling your home, now is a GREAT time to do so. Contact me at firstname.lastname@example.org for a complimentary Comparative Market Analysis to see the best listing price for your home! I’d love to hear from you. | <urn:uuid:fb10616e-2211-41fd-a97a-a47d9ed6346c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.dilworthcharlotte.com/post/dilworth-real-estate-update-7 | 2023-09-26T05:40:12Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.918998 | 102 |
Do you maintain the interior and exterior your home?
Do you regularly service your car?
Do you get a yearly health check?
Do you go to a dentist regularly?
If you answered YES to all these, you know the importance of maintenance.
As a business owner, your brand is no different. It’s value will deteriorate if you don’t maintain it. That means regular maintenance on your website, logo and print materials.
Here’s what can happen if you don’t do regular maintenance.
Website. If you don’t upgrade your site regularly, it will be vulnerable to hacking. It may find it’s links going out of date. Google constantly changes it’s algorithms so your site should be responsive to Google, who will lower your ranking if your site has low quality backlinks or lots of duplicate content. Technology, software and plug ins are updated all the time, so a poor level of maintenance could mean your business will suffer.
Print materials. As with your website, information changes, so by not maintaining content, photographs and contact information, you will lose customers. Design and typography fashions change so keeping the same brochures, business cards, direct mail and other marketing materials for years and years makes you and your business look stale and out of date.
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Welcome, dessert lovers! Are you looking for a creative way to enjoy your favorite desserts? Then, prepare to be swept away by the delicious and fascinating world of cake pops. If you’ve never heard of them before, cake pops are cute, bite-sized cakes that come on a stick. They’re perfect for parties, events, or even just as a sweet treat! In this article, we’ll guide you through the process of making cake pops and provide you with some helpful tips and tricks to make your creations look and taste amazing. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned baker, this guide is sure to provide you with everything you need to know to create beautiful and delicious cake pops.
The History of Cake Pops
Cake pops were originally invented by American baker Angie Dudley, who runs the popular blog Bakerella. After experimenting with different cake and frosting combinations, she came up with the idea of combining crumbled cake with frosting and molding it into a ball shape. She then dipped the cake balls into melted chocolate and decorated them with various toppings. The result? A fun, delicious, and versatile dessert that quickly became a hit. Nowadays, cake pops can be found in bakeries, coffee shops, and supermarkets worldwide, and there are endless variations to try.
Benefits of Making Cake Pops
Making cake pops can be a fun and rewarding activity for several reasons. For one, they allow you to experiment with different flavors and decorations, making them a fun and creative outlet for your inner baker. Additionally, they’re perfect for parties and events as they’re easy to serve and share. Finally, they’re a great way to use up leftover cake or frosting, making them not only delicious but also sustainable. So why not give them a try?
Ingredients Needed for Cake Pops
|Cake mix (your choice of flavor)||1 box|
|Frosting (your choice of flavor)||1 can|
|Candy Melts (your choice of color)||1 bag|
|Vegetable shortening||1 tbsp|
|Sprinkles or other decorations||As needed|
Equipment Needed for Cake Pops
To make cake pops, you’ll need some specific tools and equipment. Here’s a list of the essential equipment you’ll need:
- Cake pop sticks
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Microwavable bowl
- Styrofoam block or cake pop stand
- Cookie scoop or melon baller
Step-by-Step Guide to Making Cake Pops
Now that you have all your ingredients and equipment ready, it’s time to start making your cake pops. Follow these steps for a perfect cake pop every time:
Step 1: Bake the Cake
Start by baking your cake according to the instructions on the box. Once it’s done, let it cool completely.
Step 2: Crumble the Cake
Using your hands or a fork, crumble the cake into fine pieces. Make sure there are no large chunks left.
Step 3: Mix with Frosting
Add the frosting to the crumbled cake and mix it well. You can use a mixer or your hands to ensure that the frosting is evenly distributed.
Step 4: Shape into Balls
Using a cookie scoop or melon baller, scoop out the mixture and form them into small balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 5: Chill in Fridge
Place the baking sheet with the cake balls in the fridge for about 30 minutes to an hour or until they’re firm.
Step 6: Melt the Candy Melts
In a microwavable bowl, melt the candy melts according to the instructions on the bag. Add a tablespoon of vegetable shortening to help thin out the candy melts and make them easier to work with.
Step 7: Dip the Cake Pops
Insert the cake pop sticks into the cake balls and dip them into the melted candy melts. Swirl the cake pops until they’re fully coated, then tap off any excess chocolate.
Step 8: Decorate
Add the sprinkles or other decorations while the candy melts are still wet. You can also use a different color of candy melts to drizzle over the top for an extra pop of color.
Step 9: Let Them Dry
Place the cake pops in a styrofoam block or cake pop stand and let them dry completely. This can take anywhere from 30 minutes to an hour.
Tips and Tricks for Making Perfect Cake Pops
Making cake pops can be tricky, but with these tips and tricks, you’ll be a pro in no time:
- Use a cookie scoop or melon baller to ensure that your cake balls are all the same size.
- Chill the cake balls before dipping them in candy melts to make sure they don’t fall apart.
- Add a tablespoon of vegetable shortening to thin out the candy melts and make them easier to work with.
- Tap off any excess chocolate before adding decorations to avoid clumping or dripping.
- Experiment with different flavors and decorations to find your own unique style.
FAQs About Making Cake Pops
1. Can I use a homemade cake recipe instead of a cake mix?
Yes, you can use a homemade cake recipe instead of a cake mix. Just make sure that it’s fully cooled before you start making the cake pops.
2. Can I use candy coating instead of candy melts?
Yes, you can use candy coating instead of candy melts. However, candy melts tend to have a smoother texture and are easier to work with.
3. Can I use cream cheese instead of frosting?
Yes, you can use cream cheese instead of frosting. However, cream cheese can be a bit tricky to work with as it’s softer and can make the cake balls too moist.
4. Can I use white chocolate instead of candy melts?
Yes, you can use white chocolate instead of candy melts. However, white chocolate tends to be thicker and may need to be thinned out with a tablespoon of vegetable shortening.
5. Can I freeze cake pops?
Yes, you can freeze cake pops. Just make sure they’re fully cooled and dry before placing them in an airtight container in the freezer.
6. Can I make cake pops ahead of time?
Yes, you can make cake pops ahead of time. Just make sure to store them in an airtight container in the fridge until you’re ready to serve them.
7. Can I make gluten-free cake pops?
Yes, you can make gluten-free cake pops by using a gluten-free cake mix and frosting.
8. How long do cake pops last?
Cake pops can last up to a week if stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
9. Can I use food coloring to dye the candy melts?
Yes, you can use food coloring to dye the candy melts. However, be careful not to add too much as it can affect the texture of the candy melts.
10. Can I use a different type of stick instead of cake pop sticks?
Yes, you can use a different type of stick instead of cake pop sticks. However, make sure that they’re food safe and can support the weight of the cake pop.
11. How many cake pops does one box of cake mix make?
One box of cake mix can make around 24 to 36 cake pops depending on the size of the cake balls.
12. What kind of decorations can I use on cake pops?
You can use a variety of decorations on cake pops, including sprinkles, candy, chopped nuts, edible glitter, or even a personalized message.
13. How do I avoid getting fingerprints on my cake pops?
To avoid getting fingerprints on your cake pops, hold the sticks at the top rather than on the sides. You can also wear food-safe gloves.
Congratulations, you’ve made it to the end of our guide on how to make cake pops! We hope you found this article helpful and informative. Remember, making cake pops can be a fun and creative activity that allows you to experiment with different flavors and decorations. With these tips and tricks, you’ll be able to create beautiful and delicious cake pops that will impress your friends and family. So why not give them a try? Happy baking!
Take Action Now
Ready to make some cake pops? Head to your local grocery store and grab the ingredients and equipment you need. Then, follow our step-by-step guide and get creative with your decorations! Don’t forget to share your creations with us on social media using the hashtag #cakepops.
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After a weekend off, the final five rounds will crisscross the country beginning in St. Louis, Mo. at the Dome at America’s Center on Saturday, April 9, then return to Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. on Saturday, April 16, followed by a visit to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. on April 23 and Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. on April 30. The championship will conclude in Salt Lake City at Rice-Eccles Stadium on Saturday, May 7 as Utah, the State of Sport, once again hosts the finale.
Storylines abound for the 2022 Supercross season as the 450SX Class continues to feature what has become an ever-expanding, deep array of talent. Three Supercross champions will be competing for another title – 2x champion Cooper Webb, 2020 champion Eli Tomac and 2018 champion Jason Anderson as both a domestic and international “who’s who” list of competitors vie for their first title – Ken Roczen (Germany), Marvin Musquin (France), Dylan Ferrandis (France), Adam Cianciarulo, Justin Barcia, Aaron Plessinger, Malcolm Stewart and Chase Sexton, all from America.
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|Minimum Order Quantity:||1 sets|
|Packaging Details:||wooden box and Pearl cotton inside|
|Delivery Time:||within 5days after your payment|
|Payment Terms:||T/T, Western Union, L/C, D/A, D/P, MoneyGram|
|Supply Ability:||2000 sets/month|
|Ink Color:||CMYK||Printhead:||DX-7.DX-10 EPSON|
|Voltage:||110-220v||Print Dimension:||No Limited|
|Product Name:||Painting Machine||Warranty:||2 Years Warranty|
|Automatic Grade:||Automatic||Usage:||All Kinds Of Wall|
1080*1440dpi Vertical Wall Printer,
120w Vertical Wall Printer,
WPM-S3 Wall Inkjet Printing Machine
3 years warranty High-accuracy and fully auto direct wall inkjet printer for outdoor and indoor wall painting usage.
The wall painting machine can realize the art works on the computer, which is operated by the computer commanding the machine. The manufacturer provides the purchase of the machine to send the atlas. The number of pictures is over 10,000, and a variety of styles are available. The manufacturer provides on-site training without manual work. As long as you learn to use the computer to modify the size, the wall painting machine can be used to achieve wall painting.
The wall painting machine does not require art skills, which solves the disadvantages of time-consuming and high cost, and is widely used. It can paint couples wedding photos on the wall.
Committed to the production, sales and service of printing and printing equipment, the quality is guaranteed, there is no need to worry about the problems caused by the quality of the machine, the wall painting machine does not need art skills, just import the picture into the computer to make the pattern, so that the wall becomes Individual and artistic, the wall painting machine uses special environmentally friendly organic water-based ink, the color is more beautiful, safe and environmentally friendly, as long as it is not often scratched, the oil smoke corrosion can usually be guaranteed for 8 years, and the wall painting machine costs only about 2 yuan per square meter of ink , The market charges higher and the income is considerable.
No template is required for construction. Just adjust the size of the picture in the computer and start printing. The pattern can be easily changed. You only need to cover the original pattern and reprint the new pattern, which will bring future income for partners.
The detailed parameter as follows.
|Ink base color||Double four colors , water-based INK|
|Motherboard||8-core high-speed CPU, 4GB RAM, Hi-Speed USB I/O port|
|Nozzle type||EPSON, Japan Epson nozzle*2|
|Motor||Three Intelligent motor +Reducer|
|Wall detection||Two Nano detector|
|Power down alarm||Real-time power failure alarm system|
|UPS power||Super uninterruptible power supply, Power outage 3hours|
|Ink supply system||Four-color ink cartridge integrated, 400 ml large-capacity ink cartridge negative pressure system for special color, with sealing plug and dust cover|
|Motor technology||Brushless motor, vector positioning system. No need for grating bars to be affected by light|
|Suitable for users inside and outside putty wall, large white, imitation porcelain wall, latex paint wall, inkjet cloth, wall clothing, color glaze, color paint wall, etc.Tile, glass, acrylic, wood, pvc and metal materials ( Add layer)|
|Print resolution||360*720dpi / 720*1080dpi / 720*1440dip / 1080*1440dpi / 1440*2880dpi|
|Support image format||PSD/CDR/JPG/JPGE/PNG/BMP/TIFF/AI/PDFAnd other image formats. Some formats need to be converted|
|Ink consumption/㎡||10-20ML, depends on the quality of the pictures you want to print|
|Print size||2m height with any width, the machine is equipped with a laser positioning system, and large pictures over height 2 meters can be seamlessly stitched and printed.|
|Power supply||AC110V(90-132V) / AC220V(180-264V) AC,47-63HZ|
|Noise||Standby less than 15dba, work 50dba|
|Machine body||Aluminum magnesium ,alloy profiles, frame structure|
|Assemble way||movable wheels and slide railway and rapid assemblely|
|Operation||Automatically controlled by computer|
|printhead||epson industrial nozzles x3pcs|
|ink type:||specialized water-base ink for wall printer|
|three speed||quality mode||12㎡/h|
|suppying system||negative pressure,400ml ink tank,colors in one unit|
|Technology||VSDT Variable ink drop technique feature technology|
|photo format||support PNG/JPG/TIFF/PDF/PSD/AI AND CDR.ETC|
|Print size||No limite|
|Power supply||AC 110V /220V Frequancy:50hz/60hz|
|power consumption||no load 20w ,load 120w|
|Noise||standby <20DBA ,Working <50DBA|
|operation system||window ,xp/ win 7/win8 ,win 10|
|language||English and chinese|
So, what are the benefits of using a wall painter? The use of wall painting machine saves time for wall painting and reduces labor costs. We know that labor costs are very expensive now. If you hire a professional painter to paint this wall, it may take a few days to complete.
Human paintings are more difficult to guarantee. Even painters with more than ten years of experience cannot guarantee that they will not make mistakes. However, when using the wall painting machine, due to mechanical operation, we will paint according to the set procedure. Unless the machine is broken, there will be no error at all.
The color printer market has a bright future, and the time to join is now very good. It is a typical low investment and high return project. It has the advantages of good quality, good reputation, and peace of mind for franchisees. The market demand is great, and investors can easily start businesses and gain wealth.
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Designing for Acoustics and Aesthetics
How the look of your space can affect the acoustics
We spend a lot of time thinking about how our spaces are going to look. But we also need to think about how our design choices make that office sound. You want an open concept because its efficient and encourages interaction. But does a lack of walls turn office noise into a productivity killer? You took over a heritage building with beautiful brick and high ceilings. Both of those things reflect sound and create an echo chamber. How do you solve those acoustic challenges?
Knowing that design and acoustics go hand in hand is important. The way sound travels through your office impacts everyone in it. Look around. How many people in your vicinity are wearing headphones to drown out the noise around them? That hack allows some employees to power through. But workplace studies have indicated that noise levels in some offices can reach as high as 100 decibels. That level of noise is dangerous to human hearing. According to World Green Building Council’s report on Health Well-being and Productivity, distraction from noise is the single greatest cause of productivity loss. It can cost some employees as much as 90 minutes a day. Even worse, in extreme cases, extended exposure to annoying sound can lead to anxiety and depression.
Good design choices
Before you join the open-concept office backlash, there are things you can do. Most of it has to do with what kind of surfaces are used in your space. And where you put them. Hard, flat surfaces like glass or brick reflect sound back and when the waves bounce around it makes the room louder. If you want to get scientific, they have a low noise reduction coefficient (NRC).
Soft surfaces, like carpet or acoustic ceiling tiles, reflect less sound. Because the sound isn’t bouncing back, the space is quieter. Their NRC is higher. But NRC is a tricky thing. High NRC materials don’t just absorb sound. They let most of the sound pass through. So, while fabric wall panels or micro-perforated ceiling tiles help the acoustics in one room, they don’t keep the sound from moving next door. Or through the ceiling. That’s why choosing the right solution for the right space is so important.
Knowing how to use a combination of materials in a space will ensure it can sound as good as it looks. Even though people love fancy offices with cafes and ping pong tables, surveys show that what employees value most is a space that is free from distraction. If you get it right, you can enhance communication, keep disturbance to a minimum, and give people the tools they need to excel.
Finding that balance
As with all things, dealing with acoustics means striking a balance. Moving people from offices into an open concept increases visual connection, but it decreases acoustical privacy. Using glass allows natural light to penetrate a space, but it also reflects sound. It’s crucial to know what you want in order to create a space that suits it.
Giving work stations a partial partition offers that compromise. You know these spaces. When you’re standing, you can see across the room. When you’re sitting, there is no line of sight. While this maintains an open feel and allows for natural light, that physical barrier offers a partial sound barrier too.
A top-down approach to ceilings
“One of the things you have to watch out for is ceiling finishes,” says Kevin Packer, a project consultant at FFA Consultants in Acoustics and Noise Control. “It’s an important surface, especially in an open office. You want to maximize the absorption of the ceiling so that the speech… doesn’t travel across the office space.”
For this situation, you want a ceiling tile that is porous. Essentially it will have little holes in it that absorb sound to keep it from reflecting. When you see tiles with a micro-perforated surface, those perforations are helping to absorb noise.
Dealing with echo
Glass is beautiful, trendy, and provides natural light. It’s also hard and reflective. But that doesn’t mean you can’t use it and manage sound. Once again, it’s balance. Take the common area at Richland Community College in Decatur, Illinois. Leveraging a high ceiling and using glass for esthetic reasons might have turned this space into an echoing nightmare. But Bruce Maxey of BLDD architects had a plan.
“Being conscious of the fact that the walls and the glass are all very hard surfaces, we had to make sure that on the ceiling and on the floor, that we were able to incorporate carpet tile and acoustic ceiling tile to help absorb some of the sound,” he says. “This would have been a colossal failure if we had done a hard surface flooring and a hard ceiling, because the sound would have been unbearable. You just need to be conscious of keeping a mix of materials that will help control those elements.”
As Maxey indicated, using carpet can stop sound from reflecting from below. You can also take it a step further. If it makes sense to have an access floor to manage your electrical and network needs, you can also reap an acoustical benefit. Sound passing through that access floor is absorbed and diminished.
In the same way, that carpet manages sound reflection from the floor, other solutions do the same for your walls. Drywall, brick, glass, and MDF tile are all hard and reflective. But the soft texture in a textured felt application absorbs sound and gives you a different aesthetic option.
White noise and green solutions
Or maybe your color palette is a little greener. Having plants in your environment has many benefits. And one of them is the fact that leaves can help break up and absorb sound.
Creating smaller spaces
Another thing to consider when designing for sound is how you use smaller spaces. That could mean putting the copier in a glass-walled room of its own, to block sound without losing light. It can also mean creating contemplation areas. Using a series of dividers along a wall or making a recessed space, offers a pool of solitude when people need to escape.
And don’t overlook the power of a single-serving phone room. With sound-absorbing panels on the walls and ceiling, these spaces offer a place where people can really focus on their conversations. And every conversation that happens in the phone booth is a conversation that isn’t increasing noise levels in common areas.
Your design team can collaborate with DIRTT to optimize your space. We can help you balance aesthetics, function, and acoustics. We’ll even work with you on the technical stuff like sound transmission class (STC) of your walls and the ceiling attenuation class (CAC) in your plenum. If you’re not sure exactly what that means, check out our quick and dirty guide to acoustics.↗
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Distance from Saint Martin to Panama
Distance from Saint Martin to Panama is 2,189 kilometers. This air travel distance is equal to 1,360 miles.
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Saint Martin and Panama is 2,189 km= 1,360 miles.
If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from Saint Martin to Panama, It takes 2.43 hours to arrive.
|GPS Coordinates (DMS)||18° 4´ 57.1800'' N |
63° 3´ 8.1000'' W
Saint Martin Distances to Countries
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|Distance from American Samoa to Saint Martin||12,326 km|
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Setup Echo Dot Without AppAt this point, Amazon Echo is practically a household name wherever you go. Though some may have never heard of or may not understand the concept of smart speakers, they will still recognize the brand name.
This is because, in general, they are pretty much the most reliable and well-designed in their range. With user experience to the fore of their concerns, they have also been designed in such a way that they are remarkably easy to set up and use.
For basic functionality, all the user really needs to do is learn how to work Alexa. After that, there’s instant access to a huge range of features and quirks. Granted, some of these you might never use, but for us, less is never more!
Most commonly, people tend to use voice controls to access and play music playlists and experience full control over their music. However, it’s also pretty useful for other things, like keeping up with current events, getting the weather forecast, or getting the score of sporting events without having to switch on the TV or interrupting what you are doing.
Set Up Echo Dot Without App
Firstly, all users will have to make sure that their Echo Dots are properly set up before they can do much of anything with them.
- Naturally, as part of this setup procedure, the first thing that you will have to do is connect them to your home network.
- After that, the next thing is to configure your settings via Alexa App that you will have downloaded onto your phone.
This is the normal and accepted way of doing things. But, there are always a few of us out there who want to do things a little differently.
Having trawled the online boards and forums, it seems that there are quite a few of you who have the desire to set up Echo Dot without Alexa App.
So, you must still be wondering if this is at all possible. Well, we have some good news for you. The whole thing can indeed be set up without the App if you really want to.
It is a little tricky if you don’t know-how, though. But don’t worry. The whole purpose of this article wasn’t just to answer the question but also to show you how it is done.
However, there is a condition to this. For this little trick, you will need to set it all up using Windows 10.
But that’s pretty much the only requirement here. So, even if you have no real tech experience, follow the steps below, and you should be up and running in no time at all.
How to Set Up Amazon Echo Dots with Windows 10
- The first thing you will need to do to get the ball rolling is to visit the relevant site at https://alexa.amazon.com. You can use any browser to do this. It really doesn’t matter which.
- Next up, you will need to either log into your account or create a new one and sign in.
- After you have signed in, power on your Echo device; at this point, you will need to wait for a little while until the ring light on your Echo turns orange. As soon as it does, the Echo device should then pop up as a recognized device on the website you have logged into. This is because it will have been attached to your Amazon account as soon as you bought it.
- Next up, you will need to hold down the action button for roughly 5 seconds.
- Back on the website, you should now click on “Settings.”
- Next up, you will have the option to click to set up a new device.
- After you have clicked to set up a new device, it should automatically ask you what type of device you are looking to set up. To be more specific, it will ask what type of Echo you are using. Naturally, you should be picking the Echo Dots option.
- Next up, choose your Wi-Fi network and put in your password if it asks for it.
- We are getting near the end now! Click on connect.
- Wait for a few seconds so that your Echo Dot can finish the setup process.
And that’s it! Everything should now be working just as well as it would if it had been set up the more traditional way. You can now enjoy using your echo devices freely.
Conclusion: Set Up Echo Dot Without App
So, now that you know that it is indeed possible to set up and run Echo Dots without having to use them in unison with Alexa.
Hopefully, you got what you needed from this article, and everything worked out as it should. Before we finish up, we are always curious to hear about anyone who has managed to figure out a new and unique way of doing it.
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In today’s highly competitive job market, recruitment agencies face the challenge of standing out from the crowd and attracting top talent. To succeed in this fast-paced industry, agencies need to adopt effective marketing strategies. Strategies that not only help them find qualified candidates but also win clients.
Fortunately, recruitment CRM software provides a powerful solution to enhance your agency’s marketing efforts. By leveraging the features and capabilities of CRM software, recruitment agencies can optimize their marketing strategy, streamline processes, and achieve better results.
In this comprehensive guide, we will explore how CRM software can transform your agency’s marketing efforts. Additionally, how it provides actionable strategies to maximize its benefits. From candidate sourcing and lead generation to client engagement and data-driven decision-making, discover how CRM software can boost your recruitment agency’s marketing strategy and drive success.
Effective Candidate Sourcing
Finding qualified candidates is one of the biggest challenges for recruitment agencies. With a vast talent pool and increasing competition, agencies need a systematic approach to candidate sourcing. This is where CRM software proves invaluable.
CRM software provides advanced search and filtering capabilities that allow agencies to quickly identify potential candidates based on specific criteria. By streamlining and automating the candidate sourcing process, CRM software saves time and effort. All while ensuring a higher quality of candidates. Moreover, CRM software enables agencies to segment their candidates based on skills, experience, location, and other relevant factors. This allows for targeted marketing campaigns. By leveraging CRM software for candidate sourcing, agencies can enhance their reach, find the right candidates faster, and improve the overall efficiency of their recruitment process.
Lead Generation and Conversion
Generating and converting leads is a crucial aspect of a recruitment agency’s marketing strategy. CRM software provides powerful tools for lead generation and management, enabling agencies to capture, track, and nurture leads effectively. With CRM software, agencies can create customized lead capture forms on their website or landing pages. This collects valuable information from prospects. This data can be used to personalize communication and tailor marketing campaigns. This is all based on the specific needs and interests of the leads. By nurturing leads through automated follow-ups, targeted content, and personalized interactions, agencies can increase the chances of converting them into loyal clients or successful placements.
CRM software also enables agencies to track the engagement and behavior of leads. It provides valuable insights into their preferences and interests. With this information, agencies can refine their marketing strategies, deliver more targeted messaging, and increase conversion rates.
Client Engagement and Relationship Management
Maintaining strong relationships with clients is essential for the success of any recruitment agency. CRM software provides robust features for client engagement and relationship management. Agencies can track and monitor client interactions, store important notes and communication history, and set reminders for follow-ups or check-ins.
By leveraging CRM software, agencies can provide a personalized and seamless experience for their clients. It ensures their needs are met and their expectations are exceeded. CRM software also enables agencies to send targeted email campaigns, share relevant industry insights, and provide value-added services to strengthen client relationships.
The ability to segment clients based on their preferences and needs allows agencies to deliver highly personalized communication that resonates with each client. By leveraging CRM software for client engagement and relationship management, agencies can build trust, foster long-term partnerships, and enhance their reputation in the industry.
Data-Driven Decision Making
In today’s digital age, data is a powerful asset that can drive strategic decision-making. CRM software offers robust reporting and analytics features that provide valuable insights into an agency’s marketing efforts. Agencies can track and measure the performance of their marketing campaigns, monitor key metrics such as conversion rates and ROI, and identify areas for improvement.
By analyzing trends, identifying successful channels, and understanding candidate and client behavior, agencies can make data-driven decisions to optimize their marketing strategy. CRM software allows agencies to track the effectiveness of different marketing channels. These include channels such as social media, email campaigns, job boards, and referrals.
By analyzing the data, agencies can identify which channels are driving the highest quality leads and focus their marketing efforts accordingly.CRM software also enables agencies to gain a deeper understanding of their target audience.
By analyzing candidate and client data, agencies can identify patterns and trends, such as preferred job categories, locations, or industries. This valuable information allows agencies to tailor their messaging and content to resonate with their target audience. Ultimately it enhances engagement and conversion rates.
Furthermore, CRM software helps agencies track the success of their placements and measure client satisfaction. By collecting feedback and testimonials from clients, agencies can showcase their success stories and build credibility in the market. This information can be used in many ways. It can include marketing materials, on the agency’s website, and in social media campaigns to attract new clients and candidates.
In summary, recruitment CRM software is a game-changer for enhancing a recruitment agency’s marketing strategy. It provides powerful features for effective candidate sourcing, lead generation, and conversion, client engagement and relationship management, and data-driven decision-making. By leveraging the software, agencies can streamline their marketing processes, optimize their campaigns, and achieve better results. Whether it’s finding qualified candidates, nurturing leads, engaging clients, or making data-driven decisions, CRM software empowers recruitment agencies to elevate their marketing efforts and stay ahead in a competitive industry.
To leverage the benefits of this software for your recruitment agency’s marketing strategy, consider adopting a reputable and feature-rich recruiting CRM software solution, such as RecruitingCRM. With its advanced functionalities, user-friendly interface, and comprehensive support, RecruitingCRM offers the tools you need to enhance your marketing efforts and drive success.
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Priyanka Chopra shared photos on Instagram from her time at the Jonas Brothers concert. This 41-year-old actress, tagged along with her husband Nick Jonas, on their latest tour called “The Tour”, performing in various cities in and around the United States of America. The couple started dating back in May 2018 and tied the knot on 1st December 2018, in both Indian and Christian ceremonies. The couple since then have a baby girl named, Malti. The duo have been giving the internet couple goals since 2018 and nothing much has changed since then.
Priyanka Chopra shows support to Nick Jonas
This ‘Love Again’ actress is always seen supporting her husband during his concerts. She always shows her support by cheering for Nick Jonas, singing along to the lyrics and grooving to the music. She even claims to be his biggest fan. Not only that, Nick also serenades her and locks eyes with her as he sings love songs during his concerts. The couple constantly leaves the internet in awe of their beautiful companionship.
Priyanka Chopra, recently shared on Instagram, pictures from the concert of the weekend. She posed with her husband in the first two monochrome pictures, where she is wearing a black dress with cut-outs. Then she posted a picture of the Jonas brothers, all three of them in one frame, also in black and white. Then she shared pictures of some fun-filled moments from the concert. Additionally, one picture featured a sign language interpreter at the concert. The carousel post ended with an adorable picture of her daughter, holding two squishy football.
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The internet shared their love and admiration for the couple by saying ” Your such a power couple”, “My favorite couple!!! Love lots @priyankachopra stay true and always yourself! You are beautiful and an inspiration” and “My jaw was on the floor seeing you in person”. | <urn:uuid:13d34b62-0833-4673-b94e-c6fa0346ad80> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.dnpentertainment.in/entertainment/priyanka-chopra-shares-memorable-moments-from-jonas-brother-concert-check-it-out/27508/ | 2023-09-26T05:35:32Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.974797 | 410 |
Merging yachting, luxury cruise and scientific expedition
Ultra luxury expedition yachts are a relatively new trend in cruise shipping. New ships of this type are entering the market in rapid succession. They must prove that they protect what they are exploring.
The cruise industry has undergone a remarkable development in recent years. With passenger numbers continuing to climb, operators are seeking to differentiate their ships and routes, catering to selected interests and customer groups. Luxury expedition yachts utilize advanced technology to create a unique and exclusive travelling experience.
Expedition vessels on the rise
V.Ships Leisure, the cruise division of the ship management company V.Group, has recognized the trend and won several high-profile contracts to manage and/or support new yachts in the ultra-luxury cruise segment, among them the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Furthermore, V.Ships Leisure will be in charge of technical management of the world’s largest research and expedition yacht, the DNV GL-classed REV Ocean, which is scheduled to begin operations in 2021.
According to Per Bjornsen, Director Marine Operations at V.Ships Leisure, a record number of around twelve new expedition vessels entered service in 2019 alone. “We continue to see an increasing number of new players enter the market who bring with them a wealth of new ideas and a diverse range of offerings,” he says. “This ship type merges three different segments: cruise, scientific exploration and the luxury yacht experience.
They complement each other very well, unlocking unique advantages and bringing new opportunities to each segment.”
The cruise industry has come under public scrutiny because of its alleged environmental impact. While the public has been slow to acknowledge the coming into force of the IMO’s sulphur cap in 2020, there has been mounting pressure on the segment to reduce its ecological footprint. Expedition cruises in particular are being suspected of damaging the pristine environments in the remote sea regions that are their preferred destinations.
But quite apart from public opinion, there has been a trend among private super and mega yacht owners to focus on sustainability when building new ships, and the same trend can be observed in the cruise industry. “In tandem with the global shift towards lower carbon fuels across the entire maritime industry, we’re currently seeing a growing interest in greener fuels among owners and operators,” confirms Bjornsen. “This includes the use of biofuels and electric-hybrid propulsion.”
While the maritime industry is committed to reducing carbon emissions across its global fleet, it must look at the whole picture, both inside and outside the industry, to find suitable ways of designing and building ships for a better, more sustainable future, says Bjornsen. “We have made it our goal at V.Group to go beyond helping our customers to meet regulations. We want to lead the fight for cleaner shipping.”
Low-impact research vessel
The REV Ocean project is a good example: “The yacht will be equipped for conducting research that covers the entire marine ecosystem, using advanced technology developed by world-leading knowledge clusters in Norway. REV Ocean will be used by scientists for innovative research expeditions to explore issues such as the impact of CO2 emissions on the oceans, plastic pollution, protection of endangered species, and sustainable fishing,” describes Per Bjornsen.
The vessel will feature a hybrid power system including diesel-electric engines with SILENT-R notation to reduce underwater noise emissions, and an additional 3 MW lithium-ion battery pack for peak shaving, ensuring optimum efficiency. “This ship represents the cutting edge in green ship technology,” says Bjornsen.
“In addition, REV Ocean will benefit from the expertise of our well-connected Norwegian office, which already has strong ties with Kjell Inge Røkke, the originator of the not-for-profit foundation REV Ocean and its research vessel project, and extensive knowledge of working within the guidelines set out by the Norwegian Maritime Authority.” The ship will also use V.Ships’ digital ship management platform ShipSure.
“This ship represents the cutting edge in green ship technology.”
Class drives technology adoption
DNV GL plays a leading role in promoting and supporting sustainability, Bjornsen points out, adding that cyber security and digitalization are two other challenges the leisure shipping industry must address, supported by class. “Our industry has to step up its efforts in this respect and embrace new technologies as quickly as possible.
We must be aware that there isn’t that one big solution that solves all problems. For example, lowering emissions isn’t just one step but many small steps. We have to start somewhere using the available solutions, such as battery-powered tender boats. Another option is to use battery power when entering a port; the ship can then recharge while at berth, and leave port on battery power again, later switching to low-pollution LNG.” Lowering ship emissions to zero will still take a long time, Bjornsen contends, but there is a lot the industry can do now. “We cannot wait until someone invents the perfect solution,” he emphasizes.
Bjornsen sees class taking the lead in handling many of the new challenges connected with sustainability, cyber security and digitalization. DNV GL’s activities regarding technology qualification – making sure new technologies are fit for purpose – are key to their adoption and safe use on board ships, he says. It would be disastrous for any ship operator, let alone a luxury cruise company, their brand and the industry segment as a whole to see a technology fail that was supposed to make shipping safer or more sustainable.
By establishing class rules for areas such as emission abatement, polar cruising and cyber security, and by vetting new technology before it is deployed, classification societies help ship operators and managers mitigate specific risks, providing them with a methodical approach for using these technologies, and reassuring them of their systems’ resilience. This must be accompanied by proper crew training programmes and strict adherence to well-designed procedures to raise awareness of potential threats and risks while helping to avoid them.
Polar Code requires training and sea time
With the global fleet of cruise ships and yachts growing, manning becomes a challenge, especially for expeditions into polar waters, Bjornsen explains: “The industry may soon face a shortage of senior deck officers with Polar Code certification and experience with ice navigation. The mandatory Polar Code certification requires both training and sea time.” V.Group operates the largest network of owned recruitment centres across the world, which make sure deck officers have proper qualifications. Basic Polar Code training can be provided to them through interactive e-learning in preparation for the advanced part, which has to be taken at a training institute and at sea.
Digitalization, says Bjornsen, can not only be used for training, but also to provide technical management with the means to improve monitoring and maintenance. Furthermore, remote surveys relying on digital technology can ease the burden of the inspection regime, a crucial factor in cruise shipping. There is no doubt, he stresses, that all of these factors play an increasingly prominent role in the interaction between class, the ship manager, the owner and the operator, with new, powerful digital tools opening up a vast array of potential benefits for all stakeholders, and ultimately, the guests, the environment and science.
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Surgeons - Sitka, AK
We found 3 surgeons in Sitka, AK.
Dr. Richard Jan Wein, M.D.Dr. Richard Wein sees patients in Sitka, AK. His medical specialty is surgery.
Dr. Jerry Z. Ainsworth, MDDr. Jerry Ainsworth, who practices in Sitka, AK, is a medical specialist in otolaryngology (ear, nose, and throat).
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Read Reviews for Dr. Robert Grossman
Review 2 by Smiling Patient on Stars: 5.0 2009-01-28 Link
As a patient who was in my late 20s when I first saw Dr. Grossman, he and his staff were (and continue to be) very conscious of my needs. I always felt comfortable whenever I went in there and always felt very welcome. As a matter of fact, when I moved 6 hours away halfway through my treatment, I continued to come back to Dr. Grossman one time per month. They always worked with my schedule and they frequently went out of their way for me. I continue to refer people to Dr. Grossman.
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Review 4 by Judy on Stars: 5.0 2005-05-12 Link
Dr. Grossman is extremely professional and a perfectionist. My orthodontic experience was an excellent one and my smile is beautiful. As an adult patient I experienced excellent customer service from all of his staff.
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DoctorConnect.net is a leading provider of patient engagement tools and appointment reminders, and it offers a better solution for clients of WebPT. In today’s fast-paced world, it’s important for medical practices to keep up with the latest technology to provide their patients with the best care possible. This is where DoctorConnect.net comes in.
DoctorConnect.net offers a wide range of tools that can help medical practices increase patient engagement and improve patient satisfaction. Their appointment reminders, for example, are automated and highly customizable, allowing practices to easily remind patients of their upcoming appointments. This helps to reduce missed appointments and improve patient retention, which is a crucial aspect of running a successful medical practice.
DoctorConnect.net’s patient engagement tools also include online appointment booking, patient portals, and text and email communication. These tools allow patients to access their medical information and communicate with their healthcare providers from the convenience of their own homes. This saves time and makes it easier for patients to keep track of their appointments and medical history.
Another key advantage of DoctorConnect.net is its ability to integrate with existing medical software, such as WebPT. This means that practices using WebPT can easily add DoctorConnect.net’s patient engagement tools to their existing software, streamlining their workflow and providing a seamless experience for both the practice and the patient.
In conclusion, DoctorConnect.net offers a comprehensive solution for medical practices looking to improve patient engagement and satisfaction. Its appointment reminders, online appointment booking, patient portals, and text and email communication tools are designed to make life easier for both the practice and the patient, while its integration with existing medical software like WebPT provides a seamless and efficient workflow.
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Aideen Doherty, Manager of the Donegal Film Office is delighted to receive the news that the Film Office has been named as the Best Local Film Authority.
The film office will be honoured in the 2016 Entertainment Awards hosted by TMT News.
Commenting on the award Aideen said: “I think this is another great example of Donegal punching above its weight. Living on the edge of Europe we depend on film to get Donegal seen by international audiences and use film production as a driver for tourism and economic development,”
The Film Office which is part of Donegal County Council, has been operating since 2003 and has had numerous successes over the years in attracting films such as Grabbers, Shine of Rainbows, Dead Long Enough, Wakewood and continues to work with production companies looking to locate in Donegal.
This latest award is going to put Donegal on the map for future productions. The TMT News awards highlight creative individuals and innovative firms who have provided the entertainment world with new and cutting edge techniques. Some of the most exciting, hardworking and innovative firms and individuals were recognised.
“The Donegal Film Office will be included on TMT’s Winners Directory and featured in their Winners Supplement which is distributed to over 80,000 professionals working in this sector. This level of exposure is an excellent opportunity to continue to raise the profile of Donegal as an ideal film location,” Aideen said.
She added “the Irish Film industry is estimated to be worth over €550million employing over 6,000 individuals and when film and documentary crews come, they hire local talent and crews and make a huge contribution to the local economy. | <urn:uuid:30158873-3bcc-4513-8b00-5279c85aa486> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.donegalwoman.ie/2016/12/21/donegal-film-office-award-sets-the-scene-for-future-success/ | 2023-09-26T06:28:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.953687 | 345 |
For this article, I assume you already have Scrivener installed. If not, go grab it here and follow the instructions to install it. You’ll need the Windows version for this tutorial.
Side Note: It if you don’t want to commit yet, don’t worry, Scrivener offers a trial version that gives you thirty days to experiment and see if it is for you.
Side Note 2: If you experience any problems during that process, let me know in the comments, and I’ll try to help. I’ll write a full post about the installation process, somewhere in the future.
OK, enough with the side notes. 🙂
Once you have Scrivener installed and you open it for the first time, you should see the this:
On the left side is a list of categories of type of projects, and on the right are the templates themselves.
Side Note 3: We are not going to go over all the settings in this window as our goal is to start writing, so…
Go on and click on Blank as shown on the image below, then in the Save As field.
Enter a name for your new project. You can put whatever name you want.
Click on Browse and select the location(folder) where your project will be saved.
Once that’s done, your screen should look like this:
Notice the name I chose for my project ‘My Very First Novel‘.
Now click on Create:
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Mouthwash: Check these 3 important things while buying them
Mouth is the perfect place for bacteria to hide and carry out their act of spoiling the teeth. Bacteria attack leads to plaque formation and tooth decay which eventually leads to bad breath. However bad breath results not just because of these bacteria. Our lifestyle has a lot to do with it. Smoking and Drinking are two most common factor for bad breath however certain medications also leads to this dental condition. We all love it when our mouth feels fresh with refreshing breath. This is the reason why we resort to mouthwash to take care of our breath.
When you go to buy a mouthwash you will find multiple options and you need to be well versed with the ingredients. The effectiveness of a mouthwash depends on the ingredients and today we will be discussing what you need to look for when buying them over the counter. Different mouthwashes have different features. Some result in fresh scent while others have the ability to go deeper resulting in plaque removal. They eliminate germs hence resulting in fresh breath.
Types of Mouthwash
There are two types of mouthwashes – Therapeutic and Cosmetic each having the ability of its own. The ones that mask bad breath are Cosmetic Mouthwash. They are hardly into curing any form of dental problem. They are generally mint flavored which gives fresh breath to you and does not kill any germs or bacteria. On the other hand the Therapeutic Mouthwash will kill the germ and eliminate plaque and might even help in teeth whitening. The idea of using mouthwash is not just to get fresh breath. Instead it should benefit in more ways than one. So if you are looking for a long-term effect then make sure to use Therapeutic Mouthwash.
It is important to read the ingredients present in your mouthwash. Knowing the ingredients will help you understand whether it is therapeutic or cosmetic. Cosmetic Mouthwash are often found to contain no alcohol and at times contain salt. This gives fresh feeling and breath to the mouth. Lack of presence of alcohol is one of the reason why it is being preferred by many people.
Content in Mouthwash which kills bacteria
Many mouthwashes contain anti-bacterial agents which helps in fighting bacteria. As mentioned before our mouth is the perfect place for bacteria to hide and grow. The reason being it is moist and source of nutrition. Hence it is easier for germs to spread across tongue and teeth. This makes our breath unpleasant. An anti bacterial mouthwash helps fighting such germs because they contain alcohol.
There are other mouthwash as well which contain germicide. These germicides kills germs and at the same time reduces the plaque. The most important reason for tooth decay and any sort of gum disease is plaque and it is very important for us to make sure that it is eliminated. These germicides will ensure that your mouth is is healthy for a long time even after you swish your mouth.
The other most important for mouthwash is fluoride. Fluoride is considered to be the holy grail for healthy enamel. Fluoride helps in giving strength to teeth at the same time ensures that the enamel doesn’t get decayed. Now if your tooth is strong and enamel doesn’t decay this means that your mouth will be fresh and without germs and bacteria.
There are numerous mouthwash available in the market but you need to see which one is the best suitable for you. Choose the one which gives an overall protection to your teeth alongwith hiding the bad breath. | <urn:uuid:6aab4800-b462-41d6-92c4-cf7b7cdd064a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.drsunildental.com/dental-blog/mouthwash-check-3-important-things-buying/ | 2023-09-26T05:00:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.952893 | 728 |
Thank you for considering us as your sport & spine rehabilitation solution in Royersford. It’s overwhelming finding a qualified, respected, and results- oriented Doctor. Congratulations, you’ve found one.
From here, let us help you get started on the proper road to recovery. We got this – together.
- Step One: Call our office at 610-430-0894 to set an initial assessment appointment.
- Step Two: Gather any MRIs, X-Rays, or other documentation regarding your injury (if applicable).
- Step Three: Take a deep breath. You’re not alone.
On the day of your first appoint remember the following
- Please arrive 15-20 minutes prior to your appointment to have plenty of time to fill out necessary forms.
- Wear loose, comfortable clothing such as running shorts, yoga pants, a t-shirt, a tank top, etc.
- Bring a sweater or sweatshirt since it tends to get cold in the treatment area.
- Our treatment area is an open space. Do not make it a habit to engage in long and loud conversations on your mobile phone during your treatment. Please respect the space of others.
- Although we have a relaxed atmosphere, we ask that you respect the privacy of other patients.
- Taking pictures while in the treatment area is not allowed. Some exceptions might be granted so feel free to ask.
- For New Patient appointments: There is a $100 charge for no-shows. You will be sent a bill.
- For New Patient Appointments: There is a $100 charge for not cancelling within 24 hours of your scheduled time.
- For Existing Patients, there is a $50 charge for no-shows for scheduled treatments – NRG, Re-Exams, VSR Sport Exams, CRMA
- Emails to email@example.com are accepted as cancellations – must be time-stamped 24 hour before your appointment.
- Dr. Vanina is in all major insurances but always call to check your eligibilty.
- All charges and/or copays are due at the time of service unless previous payment arrangements are made.
- Private Pay payments plans are available.
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With the entire world inclined towards the online method of executing things, online courses have become extremely popular. Therefore, tutors or subject matter experts, who used to write books to spread knowledge, are thinking about creating an online course. Do you want to create an online course that sells?
You are a dropshipping business and you have gained success in a short span of time. With your experience, you think you can help other budding e-commerce entrepreneurs gain success. So, what do you do?
You can create an online course and allow your audience (budding dropshippers) to gain success in their career.
Below, we have discussed some tips for creating and selling online courses.
You may be wondering that there are many ways to spread knowledge, so why create an online course? Let’s find out:
- Creating an online course can help you generate a consistent source of income. You can sell courses at a suitable price and consistently earn from the knowledge you are offering to budding dropshipping businesses.
- You can use online courses to encourage visitors to purchase from you. When people like your courses, they start to like the person behind the course, which allows them to purchase from your dropshipping source.
- By allowing yourself to teach other people, you learn. In an attempt to offer the best to your students, you may automatically learn more about the domain and become a subject matter expert.
Creating an online course is not a challenging activity if you know about the subject. It may be hectic and time-consuming, but it is not challenging or exhausting. You will enjoy creating videos, offering examples, etc.
Here are some tips for creating an online course:
1. Prepare for the Content
When you are creating a course in your expertise, you need to think through your options. You may think that your audience wants to know about growing dropshipping businesses or gaining business information. But, it is equally likely for your audience to think about how to start dropshipping and the basics of the e-commerce business model.
We may quickly jump to the conclusion and think that users may want to know about an advanced topic. That’s, however, not always the case.
Therefore, use different methods to find out what your users want:
- Run a survey amongst new entrepreneurs to understand their mindset.
- Send an email asking for the opinion of your users.
- Simply analyze data on the internet to understand the requirement.
There was a writer, who wrote her second book and received appreciation from across the globe. She decided to start creating online courses to reach a wider audience.
However, this writer was fearful because her first book was a failure. At the time, she didn’t assess the requirements of the audience and just went with it.
Therefore, she feared that creating a course would mean the same thing.
So, what should she do?
Many people give in to the fear of failure and stop. They have the talent and motivation to work on something, but they give in to fear.
Instead of giving in to the fear, try analyzing the requirements of the audience. Always validate your idea, check other courses in a similar domain, and talk to a few people in this field. Gather reviews to know if this is a feasible idea.
If you pick any company across the globe, you may realize that most brands have a habit of adopting an approach that works backward. They built backward!
For example, Amazon or other similar companies release a press note informing the users of a new product. They have not designed the product, and they are not releasing the product with this press release. They are informing the customer of the pre-launch. This way, the company knows what value they want to offer to the audience.
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Understanding the final goal helps using the backward approach and then working on the solution.
When you are trying to build content for your course, understand the value you want to offer to the customer. Is this content audio, video, or a mix of all?
- What type of data can you give?
- Will you personally speak during the course?
- Or will you create a PDF?
- Are you planning to offer advanced data or entry-level knowledge?
Deciding on these factors helps you work backwards and implement these things in your content.
Price Your Course
After designing the course and creating the content for it, you have to select the price. What should be the price of my course? Ideally, you may need to try a few pricing models in the initial courses to find the right price.
Although you can find courses from USD 10-USD 2000, you should be able to decide on an optimum price for your talent.
Some factors to help you decide:
- What is the cost of the course, including hosting and platform subscriptions?
- What is the competitor's price for a similar course?
- What is the suspected income range of your target audience?
The steps to creating an online course that sells are given below. These are simple tips that allow you to create a course your users want to interact with.
Choose a Popular Subject
Always try to choose a subject in trend. Of course, this is not to say that you should always create courses on popular subjects, but think about it, in-trend courses sell fast.
Hence, at least your first few courses should be in an area preferred by your potential audience.
Make It Engaging
Don’t be dull. We have all studied in a class, and we already know how depressing textbooks can get. If you are willing to create courses like this, then don’t.
While that was a little blunt, that’s the truth.
People enroll in online courses because they feel it gives them an interactive way to study. So, use videos, funny audio, and other things that make content engaging.
You absolutely need visuals in your content to make it more engaging. There’s no way you can sell it without graphics or videos. The student can read a book if they are willing to just read, read, and read.
In place of this, add pictures, infographics, diagrams, etc.
Show Your Face
Try to show your face in a video. Personal interaction is the best type of conversation you can have with your audience. Talk to your audience, and if possible, create a course containing videos wherein you talk about some parts of it and show examples for others.
Offer Free Demo
A great strategy for building your audience is to offer courses for free. If you have time and you can offer courses for free, then try this strategy. This will help create an audience base, which will provide a window of opportunity for future paid courses.
The hardest part is not creating an online course, it is selling it. You may be a subject matter expert, and you may know a lot about the topic, but the process of correctly delivering this knowledge to your audience is the key.
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