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One thing is certain – Santa Barbara loves films. It’s talk, view and celebrate films for 10 busy days and evenings, and with the Academy Awards just around the corner, the ever-popular Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) continues to be the city’s foremost crowdpleaser, hailed by this arts and film loving community, as well as visitors, international and national. This year, the SBIFF recognized Academy nominated talented actors, directors and others, tributing and awarding them for their amazing work present and past.
“La La Land,” penned and directed by Damien Chazelle, has been breaking all the records. It swept the Golden Globes with seven wins and is heading to the Oscars with 14 nominations. Santa Barbara was dazzled and excited by the powerful duo of Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as they were feted with the Outstanding Performers of the Year Award for this bittersweet musical love story of a would be actress and jazz musician in Los Angeles, with musical and dance numbers reminiscent of the old classic musicals.
Filmgoers were fascinated with the film, and Santa Barbara was delighted with this talented charismatic duo, who appeared together in “Crazy Stupid Love” and “Gangster Squad.” Gosling, who is working on a Busby Berkley project, has a fondness for classical musicals and spent long hours training as a jazz piano player for the film, while Stone trained in voice and dance skills. The film’s composer, Golden Globe winner Justin Hurwitz, was a former Montecito resident.
Film lover and SBIFF Executive Director Roger Durling was at the helm of the evening, which featured a packed audience. As Hollywood embraced their film, the SBIFF embraced Gosling and Stone as they chatted about their lives and careers. Belvedere Vodka, the evening’s sponsor, awarded both honorees with a personalized etched Bespoke silver saber Belvedere Vodka bottle from their special collection.
Spirits were high even if the weather was wet, as the 32nd Annual Santa Barbara Film International Festival began with a warm welcome from the Santa Barbara Mayor Helene Schneider and Executive Director Roger Durling. This year opened with an impressive documentary, chronicling one man’s journey, who after experiencing 2400 volts of electricity, lost the use of his left hand and forearm. “Charged” is Eduardo Garcia’s story and his road to recovery bolstered by his positive attitude. Garcia was present to greet film fans along with director Philip Baribeau. As always, the spectacular Gala Inaugural Party commenced with gusto downtown at Paseo Nuevo Plaza, filled with music, food offerings and plenty of fun.
Always a special tribute, the fest included the Maltin Modern Master Award, named for famed film critic, author and cinema historian Leonard Maltin, who has moderated this tribute for more than 25 years. Denzel Washington, the 2017 honoree, has garnered major accomplishments in his field of film and theatre, as well as directing. He has long been a leading man and played notable historical figures with two Oscars and a recent Golden Globe. He is Oscar nominated for the August Wilson play “Fences,” which he portrayed on Broadway and brought to the screen. He plans to bring more of Wilson’s plays to the screen.
During his Maltin interview, Washington revealed that active years with the Boys and Girls Club influenced his life. His friend and colleague Stephen McKinley Henderson presented this award. Roger Durling noted, “Denzel Washington, directing, producing and acting in “Fences,” defines the Modern Master for the 21st Century.”
The Virtuosos Award has been an annual favorite, as it recognizes those exemplary film performances in the past year that are unforgettable and readily identifiable. Host Dave Karger noted, “You can have a breakout moment at any time and any age, since the age range of these performers is 20 thru 60’s.”
He interviewed these breakout actors, the SBIFF 2017 Virtuosos, including Aaron Taylor-Johnson (Nocturnal Animals), Dev Patel (Lion), Janelle Monae (Hidden Figures, Moonlight), Mahershala Ali (Moonlight), Naomie Harris (Moonlight), Ruth Negga (Loving), Simon Helberg (Florence Foster Jenkins) and Stephen McKinley Henderson. All awards were presented by actor and producer Christopher Lloyd, a Santa Barbara resident.
Festival supporters continued to pack the theaters, despite the rainy days, seeing films from more than 50 countries in every genre, including “Revenge” (Nordic), “Different Flowers” (USA) and “Cruelty” (Iceland).
This all-inclusive film festival has something for everyone, from tributes to panels: producers, writers and women in film, young filmmakers 10-10-10 project, and Mike’s Field Trip to the Movies, where some 2400 students are invited to a day at the movies. Free family movies are always popular, as are the talks with filmmakers, which inspire future careers.
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Type the part name into the searchbox at the top of the page as shown in the below screenshot.
2. Search again by identifying the “Type name” or “Group name” you want to search for
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The product page containing the Type name “R5F564ML” is output in the results.
Click on “RX64M High Performance 32-bit Microcontrollers Achieving 5.06CoreMark/MHz (607CoreMark) with RXv2 Core Employed”
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The order Type name will be displayed in the product selection field.
Click on order Type name → package mark (by the side) to display the packages, RoHS support information, and more
4. When you click on the RoHS information field (English or Japanese) location in the above screen, the RoHS data will be displayed as follows.
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Yemen Chameleons (Chamealeo calyptratus) make great pets! Their needs are simple, their diet is basic and they can be handled fairly easily. The only thing you really need to worry about with this animal is getting the set up right first time. With the correct set up you can ensure that the animal is getting all of the UV and heat it requires and reduces the risk of the animal becoming ill. In this blog we are going to highlight the Yemen chameleon setup with both a video and a step by step guide.
1. Choosing the right vivarium
When housing an animal you need to take their requirements into consideration. With Yemen chameleons it is important to have a tall enclosure as height is the key dimension. We suggest a minimum of around 2x2x3ft arboreal vivarium for a single Yemen chameleon. We prefer to use wooden vivariums as they retain heat better than glass or mesh enclosures and allow easier control of temperature within the vivarium. It must be a vivarium with good ventilation to allow air to circulate.
2. Heating the vivarium
With a Yemen chameleon you are looking for a basking temperature of 100oF and an air temperature of around 85oF, to achieve this we use a high wattage basking bulb and regulate it with a dimming thermostat. The bulb is fixed to the top right or left corner and covered with a guard to ensure that the chameleon can’t get to it and burn itself. We then feed the sensor for the thermostat through a hole half way down the vivarium and set the thermostat accordingly until the desired temperatures are achieved. This will provide a good temperature for the chameleon and provide a good temperature gradient from the top to the bottom of the vivarium.
3. UVB lighting
In the wild Yemen chameleons are from a hotter, drier environment than many other pet chameleons and may be exposed to quite intense sunlight for a lot of the day. To replicate this we use a 10-12% high output UV tube in their vivarium. This tube will provide an abundance of UVA and UVB both helping the animal to see, promoting good health and allowing the chameleon to use the calcium in it’s diet. Without an appropriate source of UV the chameleon can quickly become ill and unhappy so it is always worth investing in a good UV system. We recommend using a T5 tube attached to the ceiling with a reflector, this tube will put out UVB up to 24” and will last for roughly 9 months before needing to be replaced. T8 units are also available but they only travel 12” and last 6 months so you will have to hang them down the back wall and replace them sooner.
4. Decorating your vivarium
Yemen chameleons are arboreal lizards and get most of their hydration from droplets on their decorations so a lot of thought needs to go in to the decoration of your vivarium. The standard method is to use two or more large pieces of wood and branch to create a vertical structure from the top to the bottom of the vivarium. Bendable vines can be used to bind or bridge the gaps between these structures to allow the chameleon to move easily through it’s entire enclosure. We would usually include 3 or 4 large trailing plants hanging from the walls of the enclosure, these are important as they will catch water from the morning spray and allow the chameleon to drink from them. As long as the chameleon can move wherever it likes and has enough decorations to catch water the rest is up to you.
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Standing meanders of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) and associated eddy hotspots play an important role for the meridional heat flux and downward momentum transfer in the Southern Ocean. Previous modelling studies show that the vorticity balance characterising standing meanders in the upper ocean is dominated by advection of relative vorti...
The contribution of small‐scale abyssal hill topography to the topographic form stress and local dynamics of the Southern Ocean is investigated using a high‐resolution model of the sector of the Southern Ocean south of Tasmania and New Zealand. The results of two simulations, with and without small, O(1–100 km), scale topography, confirm that the e...
Bimodal precipitation is a globally observed and regionally significant event that has a significant influence on the agriculture, public health, and insurance needs of associated regions. Many studies have focused on the mechanisms behind the generation and development of this event; however, little research into its characteristics exists due to...
We introduce ACCESS-OM2, a new version of the ocean–sea ice model of the Australian Community Climate and Earth System Simulator. ACCESS-OM2 is driven by a prescribed atmosphere (JRA55-do) but has been designed to form the ocean–sea ice component of the fully coupled (atmosphere–land–ocean–sea ice) ACCESS-CM2 model. Importantly, the model is availa...
We introduce a new version of the ocean-sea ice implementation of the Australian Community Climate and Earth System Simulator, ACCESS-OM2. The model has been developed with the aim of being aligned as closely as possible with the fully coupled (atmosphere-land-ocean-sea ice) ACCESS-CM2. Importantly, the model is available at three different horizon... | <urn:uuid:be81281d-267c-4138-94a6-69b684c0437d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Xihan-Zhang | 2023-09-26T07:13:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.916032 | 470 |
Traditional artistic labor in Indian fashion industry: Zardozi Art”
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Similarly, Zardozi is known to be one of the traditional arts on the clothes that create the magic on the field. It is the symbol of royalty therefore it is known as one of the most expensive art engraved on fabrics. But in the past, due to many reasons there has been decline in the Zardozi art. There have been many factors that affected this art including globalization, industrialization, down turn from the occupation, lower wages, expensive raw material and lesser amount of opportunities present to learn this art. But still this art has gained immense importance. But the recent changes in the Indian fashion Industry has caused a great boom to Zardozi art as the younger designer has started promoting tradition art on the international forums. Therefore the renaissance has been observed. This dissertation aim to find out the factors that has influenced the Zarsozi art in the Indian fashion Industry. On the other hand it also finds out the present status of Zardozi art in the fashion industry. It has been found that emergence of Zardozi art and other embroideries in the Indian Fashion Industry contribute to the recognition of fashion industry as an emerging market to India. Zardozi art has lost its importance in the past few years. Further, this study is also undertaken to fin the importance and the existence of Zardozi Art in today's Indian market and to study what was it s importance in the past. | <urn:uuid:c574f245-4376-43c8-9a82-ad35acaf9dae> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.researchomatic.com/Traditional-Artistic-Labor-In-Indian-Fashion-Industry-Zardozi-Art-144912.html | 2023-09-26T06:08:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.974439 | 573 |
On February 11, 2020, COVID-19 was officially named by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Since then the novel coronavirus causing it, (a severe acute respiratory syndrome) has left its mark on almost every country in the world.
From April to June 2020, Therapy Watch, the syndicated patient record form tracking service from Research Partnership, has been investigating the impact of COVID-19 on chronic disease management amongst its retained panels of physicians. We share selected insights from our Therapy Watch studies across EU5, which are based on research with a variety of specialists in Autoimmune (RA, PsO) & Digestive diseases (IBD), Infectious diseases (HCV, HIV), Osteoporosis, Neurology and Oncology.
In this white paper we offer our perspective on how COVID-19 has influenced patient management and the downstream effect that telemedicine has had on point of care. We look at how patient management is likely to be conducted in the near future, consider the implications for pharmaceutical sales and marketing teams, and the role of market research in supporting strategic decision-making. | <urn:uuid:dbe97415-0f6c-4fae-958e-89887c06c7c3> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.researchpartnership.com/insights/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-chronic-disease-management-and-the-implications-for-pharma-marketing/ | 2023-09-26T05:38:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.960723 | 229 |
703 S 3rd St, Bismarck
My pimento chicken sandwich is very skimpy on pimento cheese and even more skimpy on the honey almost nonexistent. Big ripoff for the price.
It was very crowded while we were there.....busy place for sure. We did manage to grab a dirty table and make the best of it. Excellent lemonade!Food: 4/5
Chicken sandwich was fresh out of the fryer and very good. Fries were undercooked. Fountain soda had no flavor. Not the best experience at this location.Food: 3/5
My favourite reason for going to chick fil a is the App.They make ordering and picking up food easy and I love the points.Rarely do I ever eat inside a fast food restaurant. Chick fil a is the exception. There is always someone wiping tables with wipes, asking if you need anything and often will bring your food to you. They are always well spoken and polite.Breakfast and lunch menu are awesome
Purchased a delicious Cobb Salad from this location today, and I was 100% satisfied. It was a mobile order, pick up through the drive thru, and everything went super smoothly. Thanks for the wonderful meal today Chick-Fil-A Bismarck!Food: 5/5
Clean even though busy. Friendly staff. First visit and I am pleasantly surprised at how tasty the food is. Spicy chicken fillet sandwich was great, slightly crispy outside, moist and tender inside.Food: 5/5
Honestly one of the most exciting things that we got in Bismarck as of the last couple years is Chick-fil-A. I was told about their amazing customer service and the rep They have country wide. Plus it was suppose to be God's chicken . I can say the food is pretty good but overall the service has been about average if not worse at times for me. They use some of the cheapest bags and cups and cup holders I have ever seen. Their cups will leak over time and overall when addressed with some packing issues where the bad was ripping they just threw it in a bigger bag for me to take to my clients as I drive doordash. So I brought a customer a ripped up bag that was in another bad. I got a 1 star review from them and rightfully so. Overall the rating I gave is fair I could be harsher to be honest. The company as whole has been the most disappointing business to come to Bismarck. I expected so much with their reputation and the store simply lacks the customer service or follow through needed to fix simple issues. I know it's new and will get through this but the way they treat us doordashers is subpar. We should be peers but we are treated like an annoyance that comes in. We too are service workers. Please treat us better we too are helping your customers.
There really were fresh flowers on every table and the restaurant is clean and new. Staff was patient and friendly. The food was excellent. Your drink is dispensed immediately by the person taking your order. I would eat inside every time rather than the drive-through.Food: 5/5
Awesome food as usual. Was surprised at crew not acknowledging 5 of us standing at counter waiting for refills. We finally gave up as several crew members kept walking by and not even asking if we needed help or being helped let alone would not even make eye contact. Made us feel as if they knew what we wanted but was too busy to deal with us.
Terrible food. Slow service , and food was cold and had no flavor.I have tried to like it . I have gone a handful of times and it hasn't been good. They were not even busy this time however, they were very slow. When it got food it was cold.
Unfortunately, this particular Chick-Fil-A is not operating at the usual high standards as the ones you find all over the south. Chick-Fil-A was started in Atlanta and is still headquartered there. I’m from there as well and it was actually my first job years ago in high school. The service, food and overall experience at the Bismarck location is subpar compared to a well oiled establishment like what I’m use to. Sadly, Fargo’s store is even better. No one seems to really care here and it is not an A+ Chick-Fil-A experience like they are supposed to be known for. For example, the employees down south walk around and offer to refill your cup, take your tray or trash etc. not because they have to, but it’s just a pleasant and kind gesture. It’s often unexpected and that is the best part. I remember doing this for patrons and it made me feel so good! This has never happened to me while dining inside here. I hope they read these constructive reviews and make changes, but that’s on the franchise owner and management to do. Just expect your visits to be “hit or miss” here (and I hate to even say that, but it’s the blunt truth).
I have somehow gotten into a sauce war with one of the employees at this location. Sounds funny, but she insists that there is a sauce limit of 6. However I order through the mobile app and I get 7 sauces for my large fries and 2 chic-fil-a sandwiches. 7 sauces is part of the order it’s on the receipt so it should be included. 1 extra sauce should be no problem right? If I order and she is working she will only put 6 in the bag and I have to walk in to get the 1 other chic-fil-a sauce. It sounds so petty, but I couldn’t let it slide because a customer should get exactly what they buy. It’s uncomfortable walking back in for one chicfila sauce. My receipt says I bought 7 so just give me 7 please, but since this has been a recurring thing it’s just not worth it for me to continue eating here. I like the chicken, but hate the hassle to get the sauce that I ordered. For that I must leave a 1-star review so that others can see the struggle that was had over one container of sauce.
Seems a little larger, but mostly just stretched out. Clean and new. Nice sheltered drive through area.Kid-friendliness: Were doing a kids craft activity when we visited
Omg. We door dashed and the chicken fillet were absolutely perfect. The lemonade is very good and the honey mustard sauce is perfect on the sandwiches. I never should have order it because now I'm going to be craving itKid-friendliness: My daughter loves the popcorn chicken and the Mac and cheese is really good
I've been to this Chick-fil-A several times, always great! This time, our cashier was not very attentive, was looking all around and elsewhere like she had something else to do. Therefore order was not complete but wasn't a big issue. First time lack of attentiveness to a customer. Nonetheless, I'll be back. Food always good.Food: 5/5
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The past two years have seen an unprecedented array of new challenges to many retailers leading to a lot of uncertainty about how to navigate return to work operations. Many retailers have understandable concerns for their employees in the re-opening and returning to work since the COVID19 pandemic.
Changes to workplace practices, procedures or the environment and the recommencement of operations following a shutdown introduces a number of new risk factors that may arise for potential incidents and liability.
There are many risks that may affect the health and safety of a retailer’s workers, both directly and indirectly. Employers have specific legal obligations to protect the health and safety of everyone in their workplace, including employees and anyone who steps into a retail store. This includes eliminating risks or implementing what is reasonably practicable.
What are the current and emerging Workplace Health and Safety risks for retailers?
- Physical injury: Fatigue due to return to work or the busy period, manual handling or accidents
- Mental health: Adjustments due to stress of COVID19, returning to work or the busy period.
- Violence and aggression: Bullying, harassment, discrimination due to increase in frustration during busy times, or due to COVID19 related issues.
- COVID19 compliance and worker safety: Issues surrounding staff shortages, infection control and increased foot traffic and workloads.
What tips can we follow to mitigate risk?
Consult with your employees and involve them in actively supporting mitigation of health and safety issues can result in a safer workplace. Being involved in making decisions can give people a stronger commitment to implementing them and reporting potential risks early on. Regular communication on health and safety can also build co-operation and trust between employers and employees.
What should we assess when considering the risks in our retail operations?
- Likelihood of the hazard or risk occurring: the greater the likelihood of a risk occurring, the greater the significance of this factor when weighing up all matters and determining what is reasonably practicable.
- Degree of harm that might result from the hazard or risk: the greater the degree of harm that might result from the hazard, the more significant the risk will be. Where the degree of harm that might result from the risk or hazard is high, a control measure may be considered reasonably practicable even if the likelihood of the hazard or risk occurring is low.
- Current knowledge or education about the hazard or risk: This must take into account what the duty holder actually knows and what a reasonable person in the duty holder’s position would reasonably be expected to know to minimise or eliminate the risk.
- Availability and suitability of ways to eliminate or minimise the risk: requires consideration of what is available and suitable for the elimination or minimisation of risk
- Costs associated with the available ways of eliminating or minimising the risk: consideration can be given to whether the cost of implementing a control measure is grossly disproportionate to the risk when considering both direct and indirect costs associated with a claim.
- How to respond to incidents: what to do to minimise the risk to harassment between workers, and customers in acts of violence, aggression and harassment and what is required to do at the time of and immediately after should an incident occur.
How can businesses ensure they are actively supporting their employees and their customers in relation to COVID19?
The COVID19 vaccines play an important part to help protect people by preventing serious health effects of COVID19 in the person who is vaccinated, if they are infected with the COVID19 virus. However, a vaccinated person may still unknowingly carry and spread the virus to others around them, including workers and others in their workplace. Because of this, even if your workers are vaccinated, to meet your duties under the model WHS laws and minimise the risks of COVID19 in your workplace, you must continue to implement all other reasonably practicable COVID19 control measures.
When a businesses is responding to workplace incidents such as a worker has tested positive to COVID19, or is responding to concerns raised by workers, health and safety representatives, or others at the workplace, this can cause significant cost to business and have direct negative impact on employees.
Ways you can minimise risk of COVID19 infection and related issues:
- ensuring your workers do not come to work when unwell
- practising physical distancing
- improving ventilation, where appropriate
- practising good hygiene
- increasing cleaning and maintenance, and
- wearing masks.
How can we actively prepare ourselves, employees and customers for a safe environment and protect our business?
Mitigating risk related to Workers Health and Safety is vital to minimising incidents. Applying the right training, risk management and insurance requirements is the best way to manage these risks effectively.
ARA Insurance partner Marsh, alongside Recovre can guide you through the legal requirements, attract and retain the right employees, manage risk, insure where necessary, and guide through any support should claims arise depending on your situation.
Contact the ARA Insurance team at Marsh on 1300 133 988 or at email@example.com to speak to them about developing an insurance and risk management program that aligns with your business risk requirements and appetite.
This webpage is not intended to be taken as advice regarding any individual situation and should not be relied upon as such. The information contained herein is based on sources we believe reliable, but we make no representation or warranty as to its accuracy. Marsh shall have no obligation to update this publication and shall have no liability to you or any other party arising out of this publication or any matter contained herein. | <urn:uuid:f0733031-5eb7-4b41-83d3-6890145b2d78> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.retail.org.au/news-and-insights/protecting-employees-and-our-customers-in-the-changing-landscape-of-retail-operations-in-a-post-pandemic-world | 2023-09-26T06:45:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.944103 | 1,173 |
Forklift Safety – 9 Operation Tips
Illustration of people driving forklifts.
A forklift is a powered industrial truck used to lift and move materials over short distances. It is also known as a lift truck, jitney, fork truck, fork hoist, or forklift truck. With so many forklift trucks in use today in businesses and warehouses, workers’ and pedestrians’ safety must be prioritized. In this course we will go over operational tips for using forklifts at work. | <urn:uuid:29cd52d1-e483-4687-9542-834f017744c6> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.retaillearning.net/en/faq-items/forklift-safety-9-operation-tips/ | 2023-09-26T04:51:21Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.946461 | 106 |
One of the popular binoculars that have attracted the attention of many readers on the internet is the Eagle Eye Z100. This brand has spent a significant amount on advertising, and there have been countdown clocks influencing viewers to buy before it goes out of stock or before the price increases. We purchased this product when the popularity of this binocular was at its pinnacle. As such, we will be presenting a first-hand review as we have already tried out the product. This Eagle Eye Z100 review provides the readers with a full description of this particular product to decide whether it is worth purchasing it.
There has been a significant amount of reviews on this product, yet we could not find any reviews given by a reputable person. Unfortunately, most of the reviews available on the internet are not reliable and authentic.
Eagle Eye Z100 Review:
We have visited a reasonable number of sites, but all landing pages imitate the review layouts of Amazon. It provides the impression that there are many outstanding reviews with five stars. However, these are not available on Amazon, which makes these reviews nothing but superficial and questionable.
Nevertheless, we made the chance of placing the order by paying 100 dollars, along with an additional nine dollars for shipping charges. One of the cons was that the delivery system and customer care service was extremely inadequate. We did not receive any shipping confirmation, nor did the ordered product never get delivered even after two weeks of ordering. Whereas, they assured that they would ship within seven days. Moreover, they never responded to the email, which we sent to enquire about the order.
After a week later, the ordered product arrived, but this particular binocular is entirely generic. The logo of the company does not appear on this binocular, except on the top. And it does not contain any information about the product specifications. Besides, the manual does not explain in detail how to use the binocular.
Scam Or Low-Quality?
One of the essential features that every user of binocular wants is extra-low dispersion HD glass, but this feature is not present in these kinds of binoculars. Another drawback of the ordered binocular is that the focus knob is exceptionally loose; as such, it makes it hard to focus.
Many of the essential features mentioned on the Eagle Eye Z100 website are mostly incorrect. For instance, the product description on its website claims that it is entirely waterproof. Nevertheless, this description is false, as no optics can be fully waterproof. Generally, these types of products are either water-resistant or weatherproof. As such, it is extremely doubtful that this particular binocular ensures complete waterproof.
Apart from the generic and loosed focus knob, the body of this binocular has a beautiful appearance. Concerning the size, it is relatively compact. However, it seems to be substantially heavy. Another pro of the Eagle Eye Z100 is that it provides a reasonably clear view. The lenses of this binocular are nothing remarkable. Hence, these kinds of binoculars are equal to most binoculars that are inexpensive.
Is Eagle Eye Z100 Worth Purchasing?
Deciding whether you should purchase a particular product is entirely subjective to one’s experience. It is worth noting that we did not have a desirable experience with the Eagle Eye Z100 binocular. Overall the operation of this binocular is very doubtful. There is no professionalism with the manipulative advertising, and the false reviews and ads make it likely that the company would experience a problem with search engines.
You should note that this Eagle Eye Z100 review is our initial impressions about the product. We will ensure a thorough test, but as of now, this particular binocular is exceptionally generic. Over the years, we have tested several pairs of binoculars, and there is nothing special about this specific binocular that makes it stands out.
The 100 dollars price tag for this product is reasonable, but we are doubtful that it is worth for this particular binocular. The company lists this specific pair for 300 dollars, which is likely to be false. These are not 300 dollars binoculars. For this price, you can easily purchase a pair of binoculars that are equal or if not better. As such, we cannot recommend this particular product for now.
Eagle Eye Z100 Binoculars Summary:
Want to learn more about the Eagle Eye Z100 binocular? This Eagle Eye Z100 review provides a first-hand experience for the readers. There has been a reasonable amount of reviews on various websites about this particular pair of binocular. Nevertheless, most of these reviews mimic the review outlays of Amazon.
Based on its website, the Eagle Eye Z100 binoculars are the ultimate and best binocular in the market. It also claims that these are fully waterproof, fog-proof, and shock-resistant, among others. Besides, it states that they provide a clear view of the action.
The Eagle Eye Z100 is nothing extraordinary but entirely generic. In contrary to the reviews and descriptions on its website, it is unlikely right that this pair of binocular is fully waterproof. The logo of the company does not appear anywhere, except on the top. Further, the focus knob on the particular binocular we ordered is significantly loose. | <urn:uuid:ad38dbc2-dc7e-4dc3-a705-6f3e1ff6dc2a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.returntotheoutdoors.com/a-comprehensive-review-of-eagle-eye-z100-binoculars/ | 2023-09-26T05:17:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.951848 | 1,073 |
Best Blenders For Salsa in 2023: Top 5 Picks & Reviews
If you’re to blend your food, I’m sure you will want to begin that operation using the best possible blender options available. I mean; nobody wants to go through unnecessary stress in the process of making their meals or trying to get their blending done. This article is geared towards eliminating the two aforementioned scenarios.
It is common knowledge that with the right tools, any work, no matter how difficult can be seamlessly and almost effortlessly completed. And in record time too.
So, in the next few paragraphs, I’ll provide you with a rundown of the blenders that are most preferable if you’re looking to make salsa for a meal; blenders that will get the job done to desirable standards without wasting time.
Salsa Blender Top Picks
- Best Overall: Oster Master Series Blender
- Best Value: Vitamix 7500 Professional Grade Series
- Best Budget: Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender
- Best Personal: Magic Bullet 11-Piece Set Blender
- Best Manual : Brieftons Quickpull Food Chopper
The 8 Best Blenders For Salsa
#1. Oster Master BLSTJJ-GPB-000 Master Series Plus Blender
This Oster Master Series is undoubtedly one of the best blenders for salsa. Its unique texture setting affords the user ultimate control over the texture of the end product. It has a special Blend-N-Go glass cup and jar that is durable and expansive. The cup is made with food-safe materials and is also very easy to clean. Its settings are primarily designed for comfort allowing the user to blend Salsa in such a way that will suit their recipes.
Besides salsa, you can blend your smoothies, juice, cocktails, and any items of your choice. Oster is lightweight with three automatic texture settings; thick, medium, and thin. The extra-large blade also leaves no ingredient unblended and the blended mixture is even.
- Pros: Strong, shatter-proof glass gives it a quality of strength and durability over time. Its 800-watt output, although not a very high wattage is enough to drive its motors up to sufficient speeds and the blender is compatible with dishwashers.
- Cons: Its most noticeable con is the seemingly deficient capacity of its container; 48 oz.
#2. Brieftons Quickpull Manual Food Chopper
This hand food chopper takes the hard work out of chopping and blending. It features sharp stainless steel blades for fast and even chopping/mincing, comfort soft grip lid, an anti-skid base, an easy pull string, and a large handle and it is dishwasher compatible.
The Brieftons Quickpull Food Chopper is made from chemical-free and food-safe plastic, its compact build makes it great for small kitchens, travel, and camping. It also comes with a printed manual and recipe books with great recipes you can make using your handheld chopper right away.
- Pros: Easy to clean as it is compatible with dishwashers. Sharp, powerful blades that take the strain of blending off the user. Less noise compared to most other electric blenders. Portable for small kitchens and carrying around. Could be used as a gift to friends and family.
- Cons: As it doesn’t make use of electricity, it could have difficulty grinding all the ingredients to the same, smooth, even texture. It could also have a bit of a problem attacking small seeds.
#3. Magic Bullet 11-Piece Set Blender
Featuring a 250W motor base, one cross-blade, one tall cup, one short cup, one party mug, two lip rings, two Stay-Fresh resealable lids, one to-go lid, and a recipe guide, the magic bullet chops, mixes, blends, whips, grinds and more.
The Magic Bullet 11-Piece Set Blender cups are made out of chemical-free, high-impact, and very durable plastic. This blender guarantees even blends, although not in very large quantities, owing to the blender’s small size.
- Pros: The blender’s smooth, even blends, small compact size, and 11-piece feature are its most noticeable pros
- Cons: However; its small size equals small output, so should the need for large quantities arise, one would need multiple blending operations to satisfy that need.
#4. Vitamix E310 Explorian Blender
If you’re blender savvy, you probably already heard of the Vitamix brand. With its characteristic quality features, the brand has made a great name in the blender industry. However, we’ll talk specifically about the E310 Explorian Blender.
This blender features some extra accessories like a cup and scrapper. There’s a 10-speed variable control from 1-10 as is the case with most blenders in the Vitamix series. So, it’s convenient for users to control the speed accordingly. It also has a pulse function and its 48-ounce container contains aircraft-grade stainless steel blades designed to blend your salsa to satisfactory results.
- Pros: The blender features aircraft-grade stainless steel blades, a self-cleaning function, on and a radial cooling fan, and thermal protection system.
- Cons: This blender is known to be expensive and consequently not ideal for those shopping on a budget. Also, it gets noisy when blending on the highest speed setting.
#5. Ninja (BL660) Professional Countertop Blender
Simple, yet solid like most Ninja blenders, the BL660 is a great mid-range blender that features extra cups, a 3-speed setting, 1000 power wattage, and a 72-ounce pitcher ideal for turning out large quantities. This is easily among the best blenders for salsa because it can perform all the basic functions with little effort and with accuracy.
Also featuring two ring lids to keep pressure without cracking, this Ninja blender is ideal for holding food in place. It also comes with a guidebook, despite its seemingly easy-to-use interface. And the recipe book it comes with adds to the blender’s lure. The motor and blades of this blender can be separated to facilitate washing, as the safety of the customer is a priority
- Pros: The Bl660’s best pros are its high wattage, sturdy base, and 3-speed setting. It’s 72-ounce container capacity which churns out large quantities makes it a personal favorite for families and party groups. It also features pulse and single-serve functions which make for better control.
- Cons: It is expensive
#6. Vitamix 7500 Professional Grade Series
Like every other blender in the Vitamix series, the Vitamix 7500, is a solid and sturdy blender great for making salsa. Being a high-speed machine, with 2.2 horsepower, a 10-speed setting, and a container capacity of 64 ounces, it has a solid and powerful motor, which it uses to pulverize the tomato and salsa ingredients to ensure a smooth, even blend.
This professional 7500 blender has 4 hardened stainless steel blades that blend and mix the ingredients with the proprietary vortex (tornado style) to ensure it has everything fully broken down and equally mixed, leaving no uneven chunks. It also comes with a 7-year warranty.
- Pros: This blender, like the Vitamix on number 4 also features a self-cleaning function. It has a variable speed control, allowing the user better control over their blending results, which is usually even and consistent.
- Cons: Less torque power than most other Vitamix blenders, heavy and quite expensive
#7. Manual Master Salsa Maker, Food Chopper, Mixer, and Blender
This blender’s triple-bladed Samurai chopping blades are made of surgical stainless steel that won’t bend or rust and are designed for fast and even chopping. Equipped with a pouring spout, its 5-cup bowl has the largest capacity on the market. The blender’s chopper features an oversized crank making it safer, more durable, and easier to control for satisfactory results.
This Manual Master combo Salsa Maker easy-to-use interface guarantees that anyone can produce perfect results quickly and easily as no special skills are required. The compact size and nesting parts allow this powerful tool to slip easily into any cupboard in your kitchen. And what’s more? Every Salsa Master purchase comes with a manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty, so you can buy with confidence.
- Pros: Triple-bladed choppers made of surgical stainless steel, large container capacity, easy-to-use interface, and compact build all contribute towards making the perfect user experience.
- Cons: Might have difficulty attacking smaller seeds and blending to equal texture because of its manual feature.
#8. Ninja BL610 Total Crushing Countertop Blender
Priced at less than 100 dollars, the Ninja BL610 is no doubt a machine anyone looking for an affordable easy-to-use, and uncomplicated blender should have. It’s a slightly similar design to the BL660 on number 5 above, including the looks and some of the performance aspects. For example; both blenders use the total crushing jar, with a large capacity, and the stacked 6-leaf blade. Both blenders also feature e same wattage and carrying capacity.
However, the BL610 is a much cheaper model. The edges of its blades are also very sharp, which makes chopping easier and a little more consistent. It also has the option to blend in low, medium, or high speed, just like the Bl660’s 3-speed setting.
- Pros: Some of the BL610’s pros include but are not limited to; affordability to start and ease to clean by hand and/or dishwasher, and a pulse button for optimal control
- Cons: However, the BL610’s inability to take on small seeds and its inability to use a tamper during blending are some of its most notable cons.
How we picked our best blenders
In the next few paragraphs, we’ll be telling you how we picked the recommended blenders above. Should you ever need to buy a blender without a buying guide at your disposal, this will also come in very handy.
- Product Quality: A product that you won’t have to buy again or that will last you a long time is an important consideration, especially when it comes to the blenders for salsa. Nobody would want a low-quality or easily worn-out object. They are even willing to spend a somewhat greater price for a good product.
- Ease of Use- A vital trait of any good blender is its ease of use, items the item did well in this metric. How easily can you use your product?
- Ergonomics– Ergonomics was a much simpler metric for these products. We split it into three aspects: comfort, aesthetics, and profile design. Most of our listed products are decently comfortable.
- Comfort– Comfort is the other primary factor we took into consideration when evaluating blenders for salsa. After all, the more comfortable defenders for salsa are, the less likely you will dislike it. We pay attention to softness, shape, and size.
- Value is always important, but the range for blenders for salsa is relatively narrow. We feel that the above-listed models offer great value for most people while still being ideal for advanced users
Finally, this article was written for the sole purpose of helping you make a more informed purchasing decision when it comes to buying blenders. I also hope that if you’re looking for the best blenders for salsa, this article has helped.
Based on my research and comparison analysis, I have found these excellent products to be well worth whatever they cost and should be able to satisfactorily meet your needs. | <urn:uuid:90d42c5a-4366-49d4-9e0f-d437dafe2020> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.reviewmast.com/best-blenders-for-salsa/ | 2023-09-26T05:19:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.934164 | 2,505 |
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Kung Pao Wok - Brampton Bramalea City Centre
Profitable And Well Established Franchise Business For Sale Located At Biggest Mall In Brampton: Bramalea City Centre, Also One Of The Largest Shopping Mall In Canada. Offering a fresh authentic Chinese cuisine across the United States and Canada.
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I have a Motorola MC9090-G RFID handled interrogator, and I need to develop an application in which a user can fill out a form on the device, and data would then be written to a tag's memory. Can you please provide some guidance about how I might achieve this goal?
I reached out to Motorola to answer your question. Here is the response I received:
"To get started, please download an Enterprise Mobility Developer Kit (EMDK). Depending on the developer's preference and requirement, we support both C and .Net versions of EMDK. Once the desired EMDK is downloaded and installed, you will find six sample apps that come with the EMDK. The sample apps have the samples codes showing how to connect to a reader, perform read and write operations, and so on. This should get you started.
"Just as a note, MC9090-G is an older version of our handheld reader. The new one is called MC9090-Z, which has richer features and better performance. Both devices use the same EMDK, so the app developed for MC9090-G can be ported over to MC9090-Z."
If you have any further questions, Yogesh, I can put you in touch with the appropriate person at Motorola, who can help you.
—Mark Roberti, Founder and Editor, RFID Journal
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THE 6217 REISSUE: SEIKO’S FIRST-EVER DIVE WATCH RETURNS (TWICE)
Seiko has just released two new versions of its original dive watch, the reference 6217, which first launched in 1965. While they’re both stunning, they’re two very different takes on the original.
The first watch, the SLA017, is a limited edition that’s a complete re-creation: Design elements like the hands, hour markers and rotating bezel are identical to the original. The case design is the same, but it received a slight bump in size, from 38mm to 39.9mm. The watch is slightly more water resistant, with a 200-meter depth rating (the original is 150 meters). Inside is a thoroughly modern 8L35 automatic movement. Only 2,000 of these will be made, and they will retail for roughly $4,100.
The SPB051 and SPB053, on the other hand, are more like re-imaginations. They’re also water resistant to around 200 meters, and they run on a slightly lower-grade R615 automatic. They’ve also received an even bigger boost in size, with a case diameter of 42.6mm for each. Dial designs have been tweaked to fit in with the rest of the Prospex lineup; the hour hand has a broad arrow point, and the hour markers are larger and pointed. The SPB051 and SPB053 will have a more affordable retail price of around $970. | <urn:uuid:f3c5b741-3331-4699-8115-f9beedd34bb3> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.richardcazeau.com/single-post/2017/03/31/the-6217-reissue-seiko-s-first-ever-dive-watch-returns-twice | 2023-09-26T06:45:43Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.94154 | 327 |
As a part of the SEO process, we must come up with list of targeted search phrases that do the following:
1. Describe exactly what your business does. If you are a shoe store in Greensboro that focuses on ladies shoes, then one if not our primary search phrase should be ‘Ladies Shoes Greensboro’. Other combinations include ‘Greensboro ladies shoes’, or ‘Ladies Shoes Store Greensboro’.
2. Not generalized, but targeted phrases. Never just focus on ‘Shoes’. It is way too competitive, it includes variations that does not include your specialty (men’s shoes) AND no one is simply going to search for ‘shoes’.
3. Start w/ 12-15 phrases. Ideally these should be 2-3 word phrases, as this is generally the length of most people’s searches. If you have a large online store with many products, yes, your product pages should be very specific – ‘Raebok Crossfit Ladies Running Shoes’. These are called ‘long tail search phrases’ and should be used if you have a large product driven online store.
4. Include your location. If your service related business includes various locations, you should absolutely include your cities / towns in your list of targeted phrases. ‘Landscaping Services Greensboro’, ‘Landscaping Services Raleigh’, ‘Durham Landscaping Services’ would be ideal. Be careful as to which cities / towns / locations / regions you select. Locations that are based on regional names generally do not get as many searches as do cities. For example here in NC, we have the ‘Triad’ area (Greensboro, High Point & Winston-Salem) … we have the ‘Triangle’ (Raleigh, Durham & Chapel Hill). The use of specific cities in searches will generally provide more traffic than regional searches … In other words, ‘Greensboro Landscaping Services’ will have MANY more searches than ‘Triad Landscaping Services’, therefore provide much more traffic for your site.
5. Use online keyword tools for keyword research. There are many tools that are free, some cost a bit. WordStream (http://www.wordstream.com/free-keyword-tools) or LSI (http://lsigraph.com/) and Google’s Keyword Planner? (https://adwords.google.com/KeywordPlanner) are terrific tools. A Google spokesperson has confirmed that users do NOT have to have an active campaign to use Keyword Planner, but things change at Google all of the time.
6. Consider traffic and competitiveness in your keyword selection process. Ideally you want to select search phrases that bring in large numbers of visitors AND are not very competitive. This is the most challenging part of the keyword search process.
7. Study your competitors search phrases. Take the time to research the phrases that your competitors are utilizing. There are online tools, but the easiest way, is to ‘right-click / view source’ and see your competitors META info.
8. Use 1-2 of these targeted search phrases per page. Make sure these are closely related and used throughout your content in a natural manner, not stuffed all over the entire page. Google looks for a natural flow to the way words / phrases are used in web content.
Start by having your client brainstorm and come up with 12-15 phrases that include items 1-4 above. Items 5-7 above are generally geared towards the SEO professional. SEO professionals should know the KW tools, keyword selection and the use these phrases onsite, but the client will help the process out by starting with 1-4 above. Use their expertise of their own business … You do the refinement in selecting the very best TARGETED SEARCH PHRASES! | <urn:uuid:61a1e715-9e3f-4023-8f0e-959526083827> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.richswebdesign.com/using-targeted-keywords-phrases-seo/ | 2023-09-26T04:44:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.92491 | 819 |
Charles Martin working with Jameel McCline as he preps for comeback
Former heavyweight champion Charles Martin is working with ex-heavyweight title challenger Jameel McCline in Florida as he preps for a likely comeback in the spring, Mike Borao, who manages Martin, told RingTV.com on Thursday.
Martin hasn’t fought since he was knocked out in two rounds by Anthony Joshua last April in London. Martin’s reign of 85 days was the second shortest in the history of the sport, barely three months. Since then, Martin has worked on a rap album (it drops in June) and released a bizarre series of social media posts.
He was also shot in the forearm last August in Los Angeles after getting into an argument with two men. But Borao, who co-managed McCline, says that Martin is fine — both physically and mentally — and ready to get on with his career. Borao sent Martin (23-1-1, 21 knockouts) down to Boca Raton, Florida in early January to work out with McCline on his conditioning at the Big Time Boxing Gym.
“We’re going to give it a little test and see how it goes,” Borao told RING. “Jameel is a guy that’s been through everything Charles has been through with the celebrity and the boxing. And I think it’s a good fit to have like a mentor.” Rather than work on Martin’s skills as a boxer, they’re simply focusing on his fitness to get him in shape. “He’s just doing some conditioning just to see where he’s at because you don’t just take eight months off and get right back to start sparring on day one,” Borao said. “So, the whole thing is to go and get a little conditioning for two or three weeks and go from there. A change in environment isn’t the worst thing.”
If all goes well, Borao envisions Martin returning to the ring sometime in April or May in a bounce-back fight before he takes on tougher fare. Martin is still just 30 years old, young for a heavyweight. “I think he’ll be in the ring in a tune-up type opponent in 90 days — I could see that being realistic,” Borao said. “We’ll see how the first 30 days goes with strictly conditioning because we haven’t gotten into anything beyond that. He lost 15-20 pounds, and he’s a guy that traditionally has to beef up for his fights.”
In McCline, he’s working with someone who has been through the ringer in boxing. McCline challenged for a heavyweight title on four different occasions during a 17-year career, retiring in 2012 at the age of 42. He then turned to politics, running as a democratic candidate for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 20th Congressional District of Florida in the 2014 elections. He was defeated in the primary election and remains in boxing as an advisor and advocate for different fighters. “He’s been at the lowest low and at the highest highs and therefore there’s no one better suited in my opinion to mentor a young champion,” Barao said of McCline.
Martin attended the junior middleweight title bout between Erislandy Lara and Yuri Foreman on Jan. 13 in Hialeah, Florida during which time he mingled with other heavyweight contenders such as Jarrell Miller and Luis Ortiz. “I think that kind of got Charles’ juices flowing,” Borao said. “He got to talk a little bit with Jarrell Miller. He got to talk to Luis Ortiz and I’m pretty sure that was the first or second fight he’s been at since the Joshua fight. I believe his time off will benefit him.” | <urn:uuid:2230cc8d-78c9-45f8-a6a6-eb28efe24a70> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ringtv.com/482285-charles-martin-working-jameel-mccline-preps-comeback/ | 2023-09-26T05:36:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.974215 | 826 |
We are delighted to announce that Rising Stars have been shortlisted for two Bett awards!
The winners will be announced on Wednesday 22nd January 2014, until then we will be keeping our fingers crossed!
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Twice-cooked pork adobo is hands down the best way to cook adobo. This not-so-secret method not only locks in the flavor but also makes a rich, glossy, and slightly thick sauce. Everything you love about Filipino adobo is here!
What is Adobo?
The term adobo originated from the Spanish word "adobar" which means seasoning of food in spices and various condiments. In the Philippines, it basically refers to a dish made of meat and or vegetables cooked in soy sauce, vinegar, and garlic. Some say it's a stew, while others say it's a braised dish. Well, I just call it adobo.
Let's cook, shall we?
Why cook pork adobo twice?
Adobo is one of those dishes that taste better the next day. Every adobo lover knows this for a fact. But, why wait for tomorrow? Here, you will learn how to give your adobo that delicious second-day flavor.
The technique is called the "twice-cook technique". I admit, at first, I found the method to be cumbersome. But after many, many years of making adobo using different recipes and cooking styles, I have to say that this truly is the best way of making adobo.
You will love this recipe because:
- It's a simplified version of twice-cooked adobo. This recipe has fewer steps compared to other recipes.
- No marination is needed. Cook it right away. No more waiting!
- The pork is succulently tender. Not dry or tough.
- The sauce is thick, rich, and, glistening with fat–the very definition of a good Filipino pork adobo.
- Flavorful, perfectly balanced adobo sauce–no salty nor too vinegary sauce here.
- You only need one pot–although we're cooking the adobo two times, we're using one pot to do both steps.
Here's what you need to make the best pork adobo at home. Lots of tips included!
The best cut of pork for adobo is pork belly and pork shoulder or pork butt as the fat makes a richer and more flavorful sauce. I often prefer using a combination of both cuts for a less greasy sauce. Pork ribs and even pork leg/ham can also be used but will of course require a longer cooking time.
Tip: Need to make adobo in less than 1 hour? Slice the pork into small chunks about ½ inch. The smaller the cut, the lesser the cooking time.
And here's what you need to make the adobo sauce:
I recommend using the classic Filipino soy sauce to get that authentic adobo flavor. It can be substituted with any regular soy sauce but you will need to experiment with the amount because the saltiness does vary.
What I don’t recommend are light soy sauce/ low sodium and premium dark soy sauce. The former doesn’t have enough flavor and color, while the latter is too dark and thick and less salty.
For the vinegar, I personally love using white rice vinegar (not seasoned). It’s less acidic and mild in flavor. It can be substituted with cane vinegar, coconut vinegar, and apple cider vinegar.
Sukang Iloko is also a favorite of many Ilocanos when making adobo. It is made of sugar cane and has a unique strong acidic scent.
Garlic, bay leaf (also called laurel leaf), and black peppercorns are what give adobo its signature aroma. Thus, must always be present when making adobo dishes. Onions can be optional but not garlic.
I prefer adding a touch of sugar to balance the flavor of the sauce. It sort of mellows down the salt in soy sauce and the acidity of the vinegar.
How to make Twice Cooked Pork Adobo
And here's how to make it.
Cooking Part 1: Tenderize the Pork
Rather than marinating the pork before cooking, we cook the pork right away in the adobo sauce.
Here are the key steps:
- Start off by simmering the pork in vinegar and garlic for a few minutes before adding the rest of the ingredients. This technique helps weaken the protein structure of the meat thus making it easy to absorb all the flavors of the surrounding ingredients.
- Cover with a lid and cook until tender over medium-low heat. Without the lid, the sauce will evaporate too quickly.
- Add water as needed. Having enough liquid will allow you to cook pork until it’s tender. I’ve seen other people add more soy sauce to increase the liquid. DON’T DO IT! It will make the sauce too salty.
Cooking Part 2: Fry the pork and thicken the sauce
And now my favorite part. Once the pork is tender, the next part is cooking it again without the sauce.
Here are a few tips:
- To easily separate the sauce and meat, you can use a colander or a slotted spoon. I find using the colander to be more practical as it also serves as a container for the pork.
- For a garlicky adobo, toast another batch of garlic in the same pot. to get that beautiful toasted garlic aroma. I do this after frying the potatoes so it doesn't burn.
- Fry the pork for a few minutes to render the fat. I recommend using two large spoons to easily move them around.
- To quickly thicken the sauce, set the heat to medium-high BEFORE adding it back to the pot. Simmer until desired consistency is achieved!
That is it! EASY. DELICIOUS!
Why add potatoes and eggs?
Adding potatoes and eggs is one of the best ways to make your pork adobo extra special. Plus the starch in the potatoes gives the sauce that extra gloss. Plus, I just love my adobo with eggs, it completes the whole experience for me.
Adobo is best served with warm rice or garlic-fried rice. I love pairing it with atchara (Filipino pickled papaya).
- Sweet adobo - just add more sugar! Use white or brown.
- Spicy Adobo - add red-eye chili to make it hot and spicy or green chili to make it mildly spicy.
- Make it using chicken - try my easy chicken adobo recipe here. It's so good!
Cooking Pork adobo in a Pressure Cooker or Instant Pot
Using a pressure cooker is one of the quickest ways to cook pork adobo. It's not only time-saving but energy-saving too.
Here are my tips on how to make good pork adobo in a pressure cooker.
- Use pork ribs, pork belly, pork butt, and pork ham/legs. These cuts tenderize well in a pressure cooker with less chance of becoming stringy and rubbery.
- Use enough water but don't fill it past the max level to prevent liquid from bursting out of the valve while releasing the pressure.
- Don't include the potatoes in the pressure cooking process or they will disintegrate. Add them once the pork is tender and when you start reducing the liquid.
- Cooking time - thick cuts of pork belly with the size of 1 ½ inch to 2 inches will require 20 minutes of cooking time. Pork ribs cut into one bone sections will require 25 minutes to 30 minutes of pressure cooking time.
Storage and shelf-life
Leftover pork adobo can last in the fridge for up to 1 week, stored in an air-tight container. To further extend the shelf life, freeze (without the eggs) in an airtight container or heavy-duty freezer bag. Thaw before reheating on the stove or microwave.
Hungry for more? Try these Filipino recipes
- Pork Binagoongan (Binagoongang Baboy)
- Filipino Menudo (no tomato sauce)
- Easy Chicken Afritada
- Pork Ribs Sinigang
- Easy Pork Belly Sisig
- Pork Embutido with Cheese
- Lechon Paksiw
- Pork Humba (Meltingly tender Pork!)
Watch How to Make It
Pork Adobo Recipe (Twice Cooked)
Optional but highly recommended
- 2 medium potatoes (note 4)
- 4 boiled eggs (note 5)
Part 1: Tenderize the Pork:
- Place pork, vinegar, and half of the chopped garlic in a pot. Turn on the heat and set it to medium-high. Bring to a simmer until the pork is no longer pink, around 5 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, brown sugar, water, black peppercorn, and bay leaf. Cover with a lid. Turn down the heat to medium-low and cook until the pork is tender. This could take 45 minutes to 1 hour depending on the size of the pork. If the liquid evaporates too quickly and the meat is still tough, just add more water.
- Separate the meat and sauce using a colander. Set aside.
Part 2: Frying and thickening the sauce:
- Heat vegetable oil in the now empty pot. Fry potatoes until the edges are brown. It doesn't need to be cooked through.
- Push potatoes to the side of the pot. Add garlic and stir-fry until lightly toasted. Be careful not to burn it or the sauce may become bitter-tasting.
- Add back the pork. Don't include the sauce yet. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Turn the heat to medium-high. Pour the adobo sauce all over the pork. Continue cooking until the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency and until the potatoes are cooked through. Do a taste test. Add sugar or a few teaspoons of soy sauce if preferred. I didn't need to add any to mine
- Add boiled eggs and gently toss until covered with the adobo sauce. Remove from heat. Serve with rice and enjoy!
Recipe Notes and Tips:
- Pork - I prefer using a combination of pork belly and pork shoulder/butt. Using pork with fat makes a richer and more flavorful sauce.
- Vinegar - I use white rice vinegar (not seasoned). Cane vinegar, coconut vinegar, and white wine vinegar work well too.
- Soy Sauce - I used Filipino soy sauce. If using regular soy sauce e.g. Kikkoman, use ⅓ cup plus 2 tablespoons.
- Potatoes - the starch in the potatoes helps further thicken the sauce. It also mellows down the saltiness and tanginess of the sauce.
- Eggs - Use soft-boiled eggs or hard-boiled eggs.
- Cooking Time - to reduce cooking time, slice pork and potatoes into small chunks about ½ inch.
- Nutrition - Pork belly cut is used in the calculation. Calories should be lower if using pork butt or shoulder. Potatoes and eggs are also included in the calculation.
- Sweet Adobo. Just add more sugar! Use white or brown.
- Spicy Adobo. Add red-eye chili to make it hot and spicy or green chili to make it mildly spicy.
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God is the Creator and Ruler of the universe. He has existed from eternity. Though there is only one God, he is three persons – the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. These three persons are equal in power, authority and majesty. — Genesis 1:1, 26, 27; Psalm 90:2; Matthew 28:19-20; 1 Peter 1:2; 2 Corinthians 13:14
ABOUT OUR HEAVENLY FATHER
God the Father’s special work was to create the universe in which we live. He made us along with every creature, gave us our bodies and souls, as well as our gifts and abilities. He still daily preserves us by richly and daily providing all that we need for our bodies and lives. — Genesis 1:1-2:3; Psalm 33:6-9; Job 10:10-12; Job 38:36; Psalm 36:6-7; Psalm 145:15-16
ABOUT JESUS CHRIST
Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He is equal with the Father in power, authority and majesty. Jesus is both God and man. He lived a sinless life and offered himself as the perfect sacrifice for the sins of all people by dying on a cross. He rose from the dead after three days and demonstrated his power and victory over sin and death. He ascended to heaven to be beside the Father. From there he will one day return to earth to exercise judgment. Jesus lives and rules eternally as King of kings and Lord of lords. — Matthew 1:22, 23; Isaiah 9:6; John 1:1-5; John 14:10-30; Hebrews 4:14-15; 1 Corinthians 15:3-4; Romans 1:3-4; Acts 1:9-11; 1 Timothy 6: 14-15; Titus 2:13
ABOUT THE HOLY SPIRIT
The Holy Spirit is equal with the Father and the Son in power, authority and majesty. Since we cannot by our own thoughts or choices believe in Christ or come to him, the Holy Spirit calls us to faith through the good news of Jesus Christ. He makes us aware of our sin and deep need for Christ. He also draws us to Christ by working through the word of God and Baptism. After drawing us to faith, the Holy Spirit then carries out the work of renewing us through word and sacrament – giving us power for Christian living, understanding spiritual truth, and guidance in doing what is pleasing to God. As Christians, we strive to live under his control daily. — 2 Corinthians 3:17; John 16:7-13; John 14:16-17; Acts 1:8; 1 Corinthians 2:12; 1 Corinthians 3:16; Ephesians 1:13; Galatians 5:25; Ephesians 5:18
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The Bible is God’s Word to us. It was written by human authors, but this was done under the supernatural influence of the Holy Spirit, a process called inspiration. The Bible is the source of the message of eternal salvation through Jesus Christ. It is the source of all truth for Christian beliefs and living. Being inspired by the Holy Spirit, the Bible is completely free of mistakes, errors or contradictions. — 2 Timothy 3:16; 2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Timothy 1:13; Psalm 119: 105, 160; Psalm 12:6; Proverbs 30:5
ABOUT HUMAN BEINGS
People were originally created in the spiritual image of God and were sinless and holy. Since the fall of mankind into sin, this is no longer true. Now, all people are born sinful and are constantly inclined to sin by nature. We are spiritually lost and dead apart from Jesus Christ. However, through faith in Christ we are new-born and are given the ability to serve God, live for his purposes and enjoy his blessings. — Genesis 1:27; Romans 5:12-21; Psalm 51:5; Ephesians 2:1-5; Luke 15; Luke 19:10; John 3:1-21; Romans 12:1-2; 2 Corinthians 9:6-15
Salvation is God’s free gift to us. It comes to us through no effort or decision on our part. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or a life of goodness and kindness. God won salvation for us by loving us, sending his son Jesus Christ to live a perfect life and die a sacrificial death as our substitute. It is through this act of Jesus that salvation became ours. Even faith is not to our credit, for there too God provides his Holy Spirit to create faith in our hearts and minds. Salvation comes to lost mankind by grace alone, through faith alone, in God’s word alone. — Romans 6:23; Ephesians 2:8-9; John 14:6; John 15:5-16, Romans 3:20-26; Acts 16:31; Romans 10:17
ABOUT OUR PURPOSE IN THIS LIFE
God’s children live to thank him for his acts of love and to magnify his name in the world. First and foremost, our purpose is to seek and find God, who has revealed himself to us in Jesus Christ, and to understand his plan of salvation. Apart from God, there is no true purpose to our lives. Once God has called us to faith, we live to serve him and obey him, which brings great blessings into our lives. In short, once saved, our purpose is to love God foremost and to love our neighbors. Our mission is to tell as many others as we can, through our loving actions and speech, that Jesus is the Savior of all mankind. — Acts 17:24-28; John 1:1-18; Psalm 148; Psalm 150; Romans 12:1-21; 2 Corinthians 5:14-21; Mark 12:28-34; Matthew 28:18:19; Acts 1:8
ABOUT A LIFE DRIVEN BY GOD
Paul (the apostle and Biblical author) very clearly tells us what a life driven by the love of God looks like: “For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” — 1 Corinthians 5:14-15
Paul adds in his letter to the Galatians that a Christian’s spiritual life is fulfilling and joyful: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.” — Galatians 5:22
Jesus wants us to have a full life, and a fulfilling life, as he once told his disciples: “I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” — John 10:10
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People were created to exist forever. We will exist eternally separated from God by sin, or eternally with God through the forgiveness and salvation won by Christ. To be eternally separated from God is eternal death (hell). To be eternally united with him in the enjoyment of all his blessings is eternal life (heaven). Heaven and hell are real places where all mankind will exist eternally. In eternity, our bodies and souls are reunited either to suffer the pains of hell or to enjoy the eternal blessings of heaven. — John 3:16; John 14:17; Romans 6:23; Romans 8:17-18; Revelation 20:15; 1 Corinthians 2:7-9
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If you’re feeling fit, climb the 199 Steps to St. Mary’s Churchyard for a great view over the harbour. There’s a sense of achievement as you see just how high you’ve come. After, head through the graveyard to Whitby Abbey, the town’s most popular attraction. Perched menacingly above the town, it’s easy to see why the abbey was an inspiration for Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’.
If you want to retrace Captain Cook’s footsteps, climb on board the town’s replica of HMS Endeavour for a sailing around the town’s harbour along to Sandsend. Standing at 40% of the ships original size, you can relive the Captain’s life at sea and take in the fantastic views of the coast.
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Visitors can hop aboard the North Yorkshire Moors Railway and enjoy a day filled with vintage charm. Take the train to Goathland, which served as the original Hogsmeade Station in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, as well as the home of Aidensfield in 90s drama Heartbeat.
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Tucked away in the back streets lies Fortunes, a kipper shop and smokehouse which has been serving kippers since 1872. The delicious aroma coming from the street will no doubt leave you desperate to sample some of the local delicacies, after which you will no doubt come back for more!
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The Moon and SIxpence is a bright, modern hangout overlooking the harbour. An extensive cocktail menu, as well as beers, wine and coffee, makes the spot a great place to relax after a day of exploring the town.
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Finished the instructions for the reindeer model – I reckon it should be up on the website on Wednesday at the latest.
I need to do the web pages and finish packaging the uploads.
I've just discovered a tick on the cat's neck,. Yuck. I've been reading various web pages on how to remove them without exploding the tick or causing hideous diseases in the cat.
My true love, is, of course, not up for this job. I reckon if I treat it as a scientific excercise I can look at it dispassionately and hence not throw up.
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Friday evening is the perfect time to do something which is fun and exciting for a bit but doesn't necessarily mean anything, so let's gab about how White Wolf recently filed a trademark for "Vampire Bloodlines" specifically in relation to video games.
I realise it's only been a few weeks since we last crowded around a burning barrel to mutter "Coo yeah, wasn't Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines lovely? Wasn't it broken? What could it have been? Where is the first-person immersive sim future I was promised?" so hey, don't push yourself. Just... quietly nurse a pint for a minute to think about the possibility of a new Bloodlines game.
The trademark filing, spotted by 'Jedi Master Radek' on RPG Codex, was submitted in April by White Wolf Publishing. They are now owned by Paradox Interactive, the PC publisher who make games like Crusader Kings II and publish everything from Cities: Skylines to Magicka. White Wolf have danced around mentioning specific game plans before but c'mooon.
This trademarking could mean nothing. It could mean everything. It could kinda-sorta-maybe-ish mean something. Maybe they're simply getting their legal ducks neatly in a line, just in case, or maybe it's something popping back up, or maybe it's a trick, or maybe it's briefly visiting our world from Paperwork Hell, or maybe Paradox are planning to announce a game IN FIVE SECONDS!
That last one's a no.
Anyway, you tired yet happy end-of-weekers, go, go on, drink your drinks and dance your dances and 'bab your kebabs and run through the streets hissing the name of your Sire. Come Monday morning, you'll question your wild speculation about a Crusader Kings-style strategy game about competing vampire clans, your dream of a city management game playing as a Prince or Bishop, your craven desires for an actual proper Vampire Bloodlines first-person RPG. Come Monday morning, you'll doubt the trademark means anything. You'll wonder if all this ever even happened. | <urn:uuid:7f101e7a-6039-4052-9cb2-a11cc6d28520> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/vampire-bloodlines-game-trademark-white-wolf | 2023-09-26T06:27:42Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.9614 | 437 |
Giving us some sense of normalcy, Circa Sports has released several week one opening lines for the college football season. It’s totally fair to wonder if these games will happen as scheduled, but for now we’re going to act like they are.
The Tennessee Volunteers will kick off Jeremy Pruitt’s third season at home against Will Healy’s Charlotte 49ers. Pruitt is looking for a better week one than last season, which saw his Volunteers fall to Georgia State. Charlotte is a program on the rise under Healy, but the sportsbooks don’t give the 49ers much of a chance in this one.
Tennessee has opened as a 24 point favorite over Charlotte. See that and several other opening lines below.
College Football— Circa Sports (@CircaSports) July 9, 2020
Season Openers & Week 1
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Tennessee is coming off of an eight win season in 2019 after rebounding from that poor start. The Vols will once again navigate a difficult schedule, really kicking off with a trip to Oklahoma in week two. Tennessee has hovered as a touchdown underdog against the Sooners throughout the summer months.
For what it’s worth, there has been some chatter of eliminating non-conference games, which obviously brings this game and the Oklahoma matchup into question. Tennessee’s first SEC game is slated for September 26th in Knoxville against the Florida Gators.
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Mosquitoes are more than a nuisance to Mississippi residents. They often carry harmful diseases that can put you and your family’s health in danger. Protect your home with Romex’s eco-friendly mosquito control.
Rodents like mice and rats also carry dangerous diseases and can cause serious damage to your property. Traps may catch a few rodents, but won’t take down the infestation at its core. Romex will locate and remove the root of the problem, and seal off entry points to keep mice and rats from coming back.
Bed bug infestations commonly hit Mississippi, but Romex Pest Control is equipped to eliminate and eradicate bed bugs completely. Our bed bug control targets these pests where it matters the most so that the problem is entirely removed.
No matter how many ant sprays you use around your property, fire ants always seem to come marching back. Romex will treat your home or business with fire ant solutions that keep ants away all year long.
Fleas and Ticks
Even with recommended flea and tick protection, these pests may still find your pets. Protect cats, dogs and other animals with pest control barriers around your property that keep fleas and ticks out and keep your pets happy and healthy. | <urn:uuid:c4176eb4-36eb-4f9f-b9c8-ed6e20c88d99> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.romexpest.com/service-areas/mississippi | 2023-09-26T05:51:19Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.928915 | 535 |
As told in the 14th-century history Taiheiki, Lady Kaoyo’s stunning beauty made her famous throughout the shogun’s court. Enchanted by the mere thought of her, Lord Ko no Moronao decided that he needed to witness her beauty firsthand. With the help of another woman of the court, he secretly watched Lady Kaoyo as she left her bath. Obsessed with what he had seen, he tried to take Lady Kaoyo for himself by accusing her husband Enya Takasada of treason. Takasada and his family were killed as they tried to flee. In this work, Lady Kaoyo steps into the dim light of the crescent moon, unaware of the voyeur beyond the fence. Moronao peeks over his fan, aroused by the private scene. | <urn:uuid:ca90c4ba-fdef-4976-be7b-36943abc431c> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.roningallery.com/A-Glimpse-of-the-Moon | 2023-09-26T05:55:57Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.988306 | 169 |
The Malone Helmet
This Helmet is based off of The Lee Malone Helmet
For anyone not familiar with the Malone Fett casting here is a super quick background:
Post ANH and pre ESB (1979 I believe), one of the original ESB production made Fett helmets (the PP2 helmet) was lent to Don Post Studios for a reference to aid in the creation of their Star Wars helmets line.
This original helmet was molded by an employee at Don Post.
That employee created a casting from said mold and kept it for many years.
Decades later, that casting was acquired by Lee Malone. Lee then made a new mold off that casting and made a few available to a couple of trusted friends.
The helmet in this auction is one of those rare castings.
Years ago Lee Malone owned a forum called the Motion Picture Prop Company - some of you were members there. From what I hear, there was a lot of good stuff on there that has been lost with time.
The Malone helmet is my Recreation of the Lee Malone helmet as accurate as I can make it.
You are purchasing just the STL file for the helmet. There is no physical helmet here.
Full Malone Helmet
Upper ear (Right)
Lower ear (Right)
Left Ear (whole)
Once you own these files you are welcome to print, cast, and sell physical versions of the model. I would ask that you DO NOT resell my original 3D files.
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If you're considering installing a new roof on your home, you're likely facing a wide array of options and decisions. From choosing the right materials and the right installer to understanding the different types of installations available, there is a lot to consider when deciding on a residential roofing system. This article provides a comprehensive overview of the various types of installations for residential roofs, so you can make an informed decision about your home's roof. Are you considering having a residential roof installed? It's an important decision with many factors to consider. Whether you're building a new house or replacing an existing roof, it pays to understand the different types of residential roofing systems, their installation processes, and what you can do to ensure your roof is installed correctly and safely.
In this comprehensive overview, we'll cover the key details you need to know when installing a residential roof, so you can make an informed decision.
Maintaining Your RoofA vital part of the installation process for residential roofs is proper maintenance. To ensure a long-lasting roof, it is important to properly seal all seams and edges, and inspect your roof regularly for signs of wear or damage. Sealing gaps and cracks around roofing materials can help keep out moisture, which can cause damage over time if not addressed. Inspecting for damage should be done at least twice per year: once in the spring after winter storms and once in the fall before winter storms.
During the inspection, look for any missing, cracked, or warped shingles, evidence of water leakage, damaged flashing, and debris accumulation. If any of these issues are found, they should be addressed as soon as possible to prevent further damage. Additionally, it is important to clean gutters and downspouts regularly to prevent water buildup and excess moisture that could lead to roof damage. By taking the time to inspect and maintain your roof, you can extend its life significantly.
This will save you money in the long run by avoiding costly repairs or replacements due to damage caused by neglect.
Preparing for InstallationWhen it comes to installing a new roof on a residential home, preparation is key. Before you begin, it’s important to know what needs to be done in order to ensure a successful installation. This involves removing existing materials from your roof, preparing the surface of your roof, and gathering the necessary tools and materials.
Removing Existing MaterialsBefore you begin installation, it is important to remove any existing roofing materials that may be present.
This includes removing old shingles, flashing, and other debris that may have been left behind by previous roofers. If there is any existing damage to the roof structure, it is important to repair this before starting the installation.
Preparing the SurfaceOnce the existing materials have been removed, it is important to prepare the surface of your roof for installation. This involves cleaning the surface of your roof and making any necessary repairs. Additionally, it is important to check for any issues that may prevent the new materials from being installed properly, such as loose nails or cracks in the decking.
Gathering Tools and MaterialsBefore you begin installation, it is important to gather all of the necessary tools and materials.
These include items such as roofing nails, sealant, shingles, flashing, and other materials. It is also important to have safety equipment such as gloves, goggles, and other protective gear.
Types of RoofsWhen installing a residential roof, there are various types of roofing materials to choose from. Asphalt shingles are the most common option, offering affordability and durability. Metal roofs provide a more modern look and come in a variety of styles and colors.
Tile roofs are a more expensive option, but can add a unique look to any home. It is important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each type of roofing material before making a decision.
Asphalt Shingles:Asphalt shingles are the most commonly used roofing material for residential homes. They are affordable, easy to install, and come in a variety of colors and styles.
Asphalt shingles have an average lifespan of 20 to 30 years, making them a great long-term investment. However, they are not as durable as metal or tile roofs and can be damaged by hail or high winds.
Metal Roofs:Metal roofs are becoming increasingly popular due to their modern look and durability. They come in a variety of styles and colors, so you can customize your roof to match the look of your home.
Metal roofs are more expensive than asphalt shingles, but they have a longer lifespan of 40 to 70 years. They also offer superior protection against hail and strong winds.
Tile Roofs:Tile roofs are another popular option for residential homes. They offer a unique look and can last up to 100 years with proper care and maintenance.
However, tile roofs are more expensive than asphalt or metal roofs and can be difficult to install. They also require regular maintenance to ensure they stay in good condition.
Installing Roofing MaterialsInstalling roofing materials on a residential home can be a daunting task. It is important to understand the different types of roofing materials available, along with installation techniques to ensure a successful installation. This section will cover information about installing different types of roofing materials including asphalt shingles, metal panels, and tiles as well as any necessary accessories.
Asphalt shingles: Asphalt shingles are the most common type of roofing material used in residential homes and are relatively easy to install. The shingles are installed in overlapping rows, starting at the bottom edge of the roof and working up towards the peak. The shingles are held in place with nails or staples, which should be placed at least 2 inches from the edge of each shingle. It's important to use the right type and size of nails or staples to ensure that the shingles are securely fastened.
Metal panels: Metal panels can be an attractive and durable option for residential roofs. Metal panels are installed over a plywood base, which provides support and prevents any movement of the metal panels due to wind or other forces. The metal panels are secured to the plywood base with screws or nails, which should be spaced no more than 8 inches apart. It's important to use screws or nails that are long enough to penetrate through the plywood base and into the underlying roof structure.
Tiles: Tiles are a popular choice for residential roofs due to their aesthetic appeal and durability. Tiles come in various shapes and sizes, and are typically made from clay, concrete, or slate. Tiles are installed in much the same way as metal panels, with screws or nails placed no more than 8 inches apart.
Accessories: In addition to the actual roofing materials, it is important to install any necessary accessories such as flashing or drip edges.
Flashing is used to seal the edges of the roof where it meets walls or chimneys, while drip edges provide extra protection against water infiltration. Accessories should be installed according to manufacturer's instructions and checked regularly for signs of wear or damage.
Installing Roofing MaterialsInstalling roofing materials on a residential home is a critical part of the installation process. Different types of roofing materials, such as asphalt shingles, metal panels, and tiles, each require different installation techniques. It is important to understand the process of installing each type of material in order to ensure a successful installation.
Asphalt shingles are the most common type of roofing material for residential homes. Installing asphalt shingles requires careful measurement, cutting, and nailing. When installing asphalt shingles, it is important to ensure that the nails are placed correctly so that the shingle will not blow off in high winds. Additionally, it is important to use high-quality sealants around the edges of the shingle to prevent water from seeping in.
Metal panels are becoming increasingly popular for residential roofs. Installing metal panels requires precise cutting and welding. Additionally, it is important to check for any signs of rust or corrosion before installing the panels. After installation, it is essential to apply a sealant around all edges to prevent water from entering the home.
Tiles are a more expensive option for residential roofs but they offer a unique look and increased durability. Installing tiles requires careful measurement, cutting, and nailing. Additionally, it is important to use high-quality sealants around the edges of each tile to prevent water from entering the home. Finally, it is important to use a waterproof membrane beneath the tiles to ensure that no water enters the house. In addition to roofing materials, there are several accessories that may be necessary when installing a new roof on a residential home.
These include roof jacks, flashing, and underlayment. It is important to understand how these accessories are used and how they can affect the overall installation process. Installing a new residential roof is a complex process, but with an understanding of the different types of roofs, roofing materials, and installation techniques, it can be completed successfully. Furthermore, proper maintenance of your roof will help ensure that your home stays safe and secure for years to come. | <urn:uuid:3f85459a-f68a-4dc1-854f-a7f3a3152e99> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.roofers-san-diego.com/residential-roofing-services-installations-for-residential-roofs | 2023-09-26T05:31:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.943804 | 1,870 |
Welcome to Rooted in Beauty Photography, where we believe in the power and beauty of motherhood. We specialize in capturing the essence of this incredible journey through transformative portrait sessions and empowering coaching programs.
At Rooted in Beauty Photography, we understand the joys, challenges, and emotions that come with being a mom. We know that motherhood is a transformative experience that shapes who you are, both as an individual and as a parent.
Our mission is to help you rediscover your worth, embrace your strength, and celebrate your unique journey.
Our Founder, Leslie Arakelian, is not only an experienced portrait photographer but also a passionate advocate for supporting moms in their personal growth. Having experienced the beautiful chaos of motherhood firsthand, she understands the need for a strong support system and the desire to maintain a sense of identity beyond the role of a mother.
With Rooted in Beauty Photography, it's not just about capturing beautiful moments; it's about empowering you to become the best version of yourself. Our coaching program is thoughtfully designed to guide you through a transformative journey of self-discovery, establishing efficient systems, and cultivating a support network that lifts you up. We believe that when moms prioritize their own well-being and personal growth, they become even more capable of nurturing and supporting their families.
Through our solo portrait sessions, we create a safe and empowering space for you to reconnect with yourself, celebrate your individuality, and capture the essence of your journey. Our experienced photographers skillfully capture the love, strength, and beauty that radiate from within you, resulting in breathtaking portraits that serve as a visual legacy for generations to come.
We invite you to join our community of like-minded moms who are embracing their unique beauty, creating harmonious systems, and finding fulfillment beyond motherhood. Together, we will navigate the joys and challenges of this incredible journey, supporting and uplifting each other every step of the way.
Thank you for visiting Rooted in Beauty Photography. We look forward to being a part of your transformative journey as you rediscover your worth, establish efficient systems, and build a support system that empowers you to thrive as a mother and an individual.
Get in touch with us today to book your coaching session and solo portrait experience. Let's celebrate motherhood together. | <urn:uuid:c6072166-7c94-457a-8a01-ba4ad11a8529> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.rootedinbeauty.com/about | 2023-09-26T04:41:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.948861 | 474 |
THE DAILY ADVERTISER Feb. 10, 1801 New York Newspaper (Ships for Sale) Rare
THE DAILY ADVERTISER.Tuesday, February 10, 1801 (New York). Printed and Published (for the Proprietor) by Robert Wilson, New York.Original four-page newspaper. Twice folded. Clean 1-1/2 inch tear at the top center edge and 2-1/2 inch tear at spine center edge; with some mild edge chipping. Several advertisements for ships on the first page. About 22 x 13-1/2. Scarce New York newspaper! | <urn:uuid:5458744a-6586-49ab-802a-4b6002073257> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.rosecitybooks.com/product-page/the-daily-advertiser-february-10-1801-rare-new-york-newspaper-ships-for-sale | 2023-09-26T06:11:47Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.849974 | 131 |
New Beginning Game: Moving to a new place is a chance for a new beginning, a chance to model our lives in a new, usually better way. Kimberly together with her brother George arrives at the house where their mother lives. Their mother, Barbara, lives very far from them. So they figured out a way how to be closer to her. In New Beginning Game: Kimberly and George bought an apartment for their mother. It is located very close to the place where they live. That way they will be able to spend more time together and help her if she is in a need.
Today in New Beginning Game, the two siblings are here to help Barbara in the process of packing her stuff. This is necessary because she has a lot of things that need to be packed for moving into the new place. This will be a new beginning for Barbara and she feels really excited about it. But it’s the same for her daughter and son who are so excited that they will spend more time with their mother. Let’s help them in packing and make sure they don’t forget something crucial. You can play New Beginning game on all devices. So enjoy and have fun. | <urn:uuid:3555e0d7-3f0b-402b-856f-51313a7e5346> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.roundgames.net/hidden-object-games/new-beginning/ | 2023-09-26T05:03:13Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.975749 | 241 |
The Daniel Chong Book Holder Backpack is an eco-friendly, lightweight and versatile accessory that will allow you to use it at any time of the day, without losing style, even if it rains.
It is designed for you to express your personality through its infinite combinations of colours and textures. The Daniel Chong Book Holder Backpack is like no other.
Daniel Chong Book Holder Waterproof
What's special about this Daniel Chong Unisex backpack with waterproof material is not only its flat shape, but also its outer pocket made of scratch-resistant vegan leather with zip and holder. Designed to carry your favourite book or magazine.
- Dimensions: 34x40cm and 8x27cm depth.
- Volume: 6 L
- Weight: 600 grs
- Material: Waterproof canvas
- 3mm vegetable tanned leather handles
- Adjustable straps made of ultra-resistant and soft-touch cotton
- Handy interior pocket
- With space for your laptop (up to 16 ́ ́)
- Only plastics from recycled PET bottles are used
- Vegan microfiber-based leather laminated in polyurethane
- Vegetable tanned leather, with a process free of lead and pollutants
- 100% handmade in Spain
- Daniel Chong
- Book Hoder Backpack
What makes our product different? We believe that our pieces have the possibility to be combined in infinite ways in terms of shape, size and colour.
We offer upholstery fabrics, vegan leathers and vegetable tanned cowhides. Our fabrics are made from recycled materials which allows us to collaborate with industry. From these materials, we send them to our atelier, where we make all the combinations and send them to our workshops in Pamplona and Elche.
We do not define our collections by seasons, which means that our pieces are timeless, although we do have favourite prints for our summer capsule collections, where stripes always predominate.
The materials themselves inspire us when creating new products, always based on the characteristic of the brand, which is the use of colour.
All our products are made with recycled cotton upholstery fabrics or fabrics obtained from recycled PET bottles in the case of waterproof items.
We also use vegetable tanned leather parts, so we do not recommend washing in washing machines or tumble dryers.
You can use upholstery cleaning products such as sofas, or soap and water with a delicate brush or damp cloth. We recommend hand washing.
All our products have a guarantee of quality in terms of durability and resistance.
I studied Design and Audiovisual Communication at the University of Palermo (Buenos Aires, Argentina) and I did a specialization in Marketing and Advertising at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (Spain).
I finished my degree in 2009 while working as an administrative assistant in a company. I started to shape my accessories brand as a consequence of the boredom I felt in the office world.
I applied everything I learnt in my audiovisual communication degree to this project. Both in the image area of the brand and in the composition of a piece.
We currently have 3 main workshops, Lavapiés, where the fabrics and combinations of materials are selected. In the Elche and Pamplona workshops, several women sew all our pieces with great care. Consonance is fundamental in our work teams to guarantee the essence and identity of our pieces.
"I FIND INSPIRATION IN PEOPLE WHO TAKE RISKS, WHO ARE ENTHUSIASTIC. I ALSO FIND INSPIRATION IN MUSIC, THEATRE AND ALL KINDS OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION. FILM COMPOSITION HAS HELPED ME A LOT IN MY WORK, BOTH IN TERMS OF COLOUR AND FORM. BUT ABOVE ALL IT INSPIRES ME TO TRAVEL AND GET TO KNOW NEW CULTURES. | <urn:uuid:7b13a0ca-3660-4ad4-933f-db94e6ee0153> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.roundtripshop.com/gb/backpacks-and-equipment/daniel-chong-book-holder-waterproof-blackgreybrown-backpack.html | 2023-09-26T06:27:22Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.912739 | 818 |
House Sitting in American Canyon
Find a loving dog sitter to watch your dog overnight in your home.
“Alex sent us pictures and videos to update us. She was very loving and caring to our Moka. Thank you soo much!!”
Maria Elena V.
“Maria Elena was dependable and was communicative, sending me updates at least twice a day sharing photos of my two senior furbabies. She housesat and when we came home - it was to happy faces. The house was left clean and the dogs acted like we never left. I will not hesitate to book her again.”
“Haley was once again excellent with our furbaby! She accommodated a last-minute schedule change and handled our puppy with so much grace and love! Before we left the house, they were already outside playing. I would definitely rebook and recommend Haley to watch your furbabies!”
“Nicoletta did an amazing job staying at our house with our dog and two cats. She was communicative every step of the way and I never had any question about how my pets were doing. She sent me lots of pictures and cute updates, as well as just letting me know how day to day things were going. I could tell she was getting to know each of the pets personalities and cared for them. She kept the house very clean and was very responsible. I am normally a worrier about my pets, they are my life and I always have anxiety traveling and being away from them. This was the first time I’ve traveled and haven’t had any anxiety because nicoletta was so communicative and sent me so many photos! And they were all doing their normal happy behavior. I will absolutely hire her again without a doubt. She is professional and responsible and cares for animals. She is very trustworthy. If I could give her more than five stars I would!!!”
“Ciara did a great job taking care of our 14 year old needy maltipoo, Nilla, while staying at our house. She made an extra trip to meet Nilla beforehand and was punctual and communicative. Ciara sent continuous photos and updates via text to alleviate my worries as this was the first time Nilla had a care taker in several years. I already booked Ciara for a longer stay so my husband and I can enjoy a trip to Mexico. It’s so nice to have a dependable person like Ciara to care for what matters most to me.”
“Nathalie is a wonderful, thoughtful, and caring person! She took excellent care of our senior little dog and took great care of our home as well! Nathalie went the extra mile in so many ways and we would definitely trust our little dog and our home with her again!”
“Shelbi was kind patient gentle and loving with Oreo. She played with him and walked him and petted and cuddled with him.”
“Mariah arrived early as she said she would, sent pictures, and took great care of our puppy Archie. We will definitely use her again.”
“Darla is amazing! She gave me updates and pictures of my pups. My dogs fell in love with her and were sad when she left. I will definitely use her again!”
“We’re so grateful for Stephanie’s willingness to accommodate our request. Lola loved her and we will be using her services again when we visit the area!”
“Hello, I have known Tiffany most of her life. Not only is she a kind, loving and giving person she is wonderful with animals. She has pet sit for our dog many times. She is responsible and takes her Jobs very seriously. I would definitely recommend her not only to rover, but to any friend of mine….. thanks Margaret N.”
“Danielle did such a great job watching both of my dogs. She made sure to take great care of them while I was away for a long weekend and would send great updates with the dogs having fun. She also was super neat and kept the house so clean! I really appreciate her hard work watching over my dogs! This was my first time using Rover and would 100% book her again.”
About: I have been dog & cat sitting for many years, having at least 13 years of experience. I love being around animals of all types and can provide whatever care they may need from overnight stays to daily walks. I grew up around my family dogs and over the years have watched, walked, and cared for my neighbors and friends dogs when needed. I have been around and am comfortable with dogs of all sizes. I work full time, however I am able to accommodate walks, visits, or overnight stays with my work hours. I am typically available all afternoons and evenings. I am unable to host your pets in my own place due to the restrictions of my apartment. However, I am willing to follow your directions in whatever they may be in caring for your pet. I would also love to take your dog for a walk or a hike in the area if you feel comfortable.
“Tania was an instant friend to our 76 pound mixed lab. She took great care of him and our home while we were away. Responsive, caring and personable are just some of the glowing adjectives we would use to describe Tania. We LOVED the pics that she sent during her stay!”
“Super kind, responsible, communicative couple. Our dogs loved them, even our finicky little one. They were very patient with our big baby pit bull mix’s crate anxiety. Coming back to happy, healthy dogs and a tidy house - what more can you ask for? Thank you, Liliana & Gerardo! Piper, Ziggy, and Benny miss you already.”
About: Hello my name is Monisha. I would love to know more about your fur baby or babies feel to message me and let's do meet greet. I enjoy going parks and walks on daily play ball with your fur baby or babies. Also please feel to fill out any emergency contact before booking. There will be no personal information to give out. at this time. Thank you for your understanding. I'm looking forward to meeting you and your fur babies. Late fee is $38 dollars if late pickup. What are your fur baby or babies sleep and feeding schedules are like. please let me know all your pets needs and whats. So I will provide the best care. I will make sure your pets are safe and my care at all times and make sure you let me everything I need to know
“Brooke is a great sitter don't hesitate to book with her! We just had her watch our three cats, turtle and senior dog...she kept us updated with pictures and everything that was going on at the house to ease our mind that our babies were being well taken care of. I highly recommend Brooke as a sitter and would use her services again in the future. Thanks Brooke!”
“Isabella was kind and patient and caring with Oreo.”
“There's no way I could adequately describe how absolutely outstanding my experience with Kylah was. She's responsive, intuitive, dependable, flexible, and just all around delightful to work with. She followed my pets care plans meticulously and also took great care of my home, leaving it spotlessly clean and tidy. My pets were glad to see me when I arrived home after my trip...but not overjoyed as I believe they were expecting their sweet friend Kylah!”
“Kayla was fantastic! She took great care of our dogs and our house. She was a great communicator and sent us the cutest pictures of our dogs. Our dogs absolutely loved her. Kayla will always be our first choice when we need someone to watch our girls.”
American Canyon House Sitting ratings
House sitters in American Canyon are rated on average 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 32 reviews. | <urn:uuid:cdb04bcc-f980-4698-abdb-071d42376c90> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.rover.com/american-canyon--ca--house-sitting/ | 2023-09-26T05:29:52Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.983197 | 1,791 |
Counseling Services For Substance Use And Behavioral Health Near Morristown
When you’re looking for outpatient treatment for alcohol or drug use and mental health conditions near Morristown, look to your friends at The Counseling Center. Our therapies follow a patient-first approach, so you can attend important group and individual therapy sessions on top of your regular life and responsibilities. Our understanding staff and personalized methods of care make The Counseling Center your preferred place for intensive outpatient treatment, co-occurring mental health treatment, and other services for lasting sobriety.
The Counseling Center Is One Level Of Our Continuum Of Care
Praesum Healthcare is proud to provide every level of treatment for substance use near Morristown. Beginning in 2004, we have been able to provide your community with services for detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient counseling in our modern facilities. We believe that you get a higher chance of recovery when you receive customized care for your unique needs.
The Counseling Center does its part by providing alcohol and drug outpatient services in Morristown. Our patients frequently enroll with us once they’re done with detoxification and other inpatient rehab programs for substance use. We utilize various evidence-based techniques to attend to the co-occurring disorders that often advance addiction and help you foster a healthier life. And unlike residential treatment centers, you schedule care around your employment and return home from The Counseling Center each night.
Discover The Ideal Outpatient Program Near Morristown
Get the right treatment with one of our intensive outpatient programs at The Counseling Center. Our patient-centered treatments offer you a better grasp of alcohol and drug use and related disorders, build up your mental health, and help you avoid a relapse. We’ll start by administering a psychological and medical evaluation so our empathetic clinicians can find the best program for you.
Intensive Outpatient Program
Get expert alcohol and drug use treatment and still do your work and home obligations in our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Morristown. If you’ve completed inpatient program and are looking to progress in your recovery, an intensive outpatient program is the next step. A typical week includes at least three group sessions and one individual therapy session.
Drug And Alcohol Use And Mental Health Outpatient Program
When you are placed in the Outpatient Programs (OP) at The Counseling Center, you’ll get various treatments so you can work on your rehab that address any related mental disorders. Patients in OP typically attend shorter group meetings three times per week. Any family, couples, or individual sessions will be arranged to fit in your schedule.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) uses medications to control withdrawal symptoms and cravings. If this kind of assistance is right for you, we can prescribe and help schedule the daily, weekly, or monthly doses. By lessening cravings, you can focus on your recovery near Morristown.
Outpatient Therapy near Morristown
The Counseling Center will provide customized services to meet your unique needs at our modern facility. Individual, family, and group therapy is prescribed to look at all aspects of alcohol and drug use, including accompanied mental health issues. In treatment, you’ll see:
- Group Therapy: Headed by expert counselors and limited to less than 15 participants. Everyone is given the opportunity to talk about their experiences of the alcohol and drug recovery process. You’ll get the support and help you need to avoid feelings of negativity and hopelessness.
- Individual Counseling: Gives you the opportunity to talk one-on-one with a experienced therapist. You are able to discuss extensively about your challenges without the fear of judgement.
- Family Therapy: Gives you the chance to include family members into your rehab. Our empathetic therapists help families sort out interpersonal relationships and boost communication while dealing with the problems of drug and alcohol recovery.
Move Toward A More Sober Life With Compassionate Mental Health Treatment Near Morristown
The Counseling Center knows the unmistakable bond between alcohol and drug use and mental health. We gently help you pinpoint and treat the co-occurring disorders or trauma that may play a part in alcohol and drug use and continue to impede a long-lasting recovery. We’ll assist you with:
- Obsessive-compulsive behaviors
- Bipolar disorders
You can work on your mental health with many of our therapies and treatments close to Morristown:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavioral therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Trauma-informed therapy
To complement your therapy, The Counseling Center has skills classes. These sessions teach vital life skills, like interpersonal communication, anger management, and coping methods. Our psychologists can also prescribe and administer medication for mental conditions.
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Race is on as Cayman plans crypto exchange
A race to the start line in the offshore cryptocurrency exchange market is heating up.
Bermuda’s fintech ambitions are well established, but now a company behind a planned cryptocurrency exchange based in the Cayman Islands says it will soon launch.
Cayman Islands Investment Group’s technology wing, CIIG Technologies, says Cryptocay.ky will soon be ready for use by cryptocurrency traders.
Malcolm Hurlston, head of marketing and promotions for the company, says Cryptocay.ky is aimed at both amateur and professional traders.
“We want to be more than just another exchange, we want to help educate those that haven’t taken the dive into the cryptocurrency world,” Mr Hurlston said. “We want to become the cryptocurrency hub of the Caribbean.”
The company says Cryptocay.ky will boast markets for bitcoin, ethereum, litecoin, ripple, omisego and many more. There will be more than 25 markets to trade from at launch, the company says.
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You have probably been told that having a tree on your Hampton rental property’s landscaping can help boost your rental rate. And there is, indeed, some good evidence to support that claim. But what you don’t often hear is that the type of tree you plant also influences your cash flows. Not all kinds of trees will be appropriate for a rental situation.
The big question, though, is whether or not planting fruit trees on a rental property is a good idea. While there are no hard and fast rules about which type of tree is best, it is important to consider all aspects of fruit trees in question before you finalize your decision, especially since different trees grow better in different climates.
The Best Trees for Rental Properties
A profitable rental property has great curb appeal. And having one or more shady trees in the yard adds to that curb appeal. When choosing trees for a rental property, choose those that grow well in your climate, have visual appeal, provide good shade, and are also easy to maintain. These trees are actually not hard to find. Trees that fit the bill in many parts of the country include evergreen arborvitae, spruce, flowering dogwoods, and maple trees. Other good options for rental properties are oak and desert willow. These kinds of trees grow well, offer good shade after a short period of time, and don’t need a lot of pruning from year to year.
The Skinny on Fruit Trees
Some Hampton property managers may recommend planting a fruit tree to increase the appeal of a rental house. Some renters like the idea of having access to fruit straight from the yard. But unless your tenant has experience in the care and maintenance of fruit trees and has time to do the job well, fruit trees can be an unwanted burden. For many renters, the time and effort required to take care of fruit trees are big enough of a drawback that they may not even apply for a rental that has them.
Seeing that the best trees for rental properties are low-maintenance, that would exclude fruit trees altogether. A big reason for foregoing fruit trees at a rental property is the mess and maintenance that comes with them. Most fruit trees only produce fruit after years of care and growth. Some are also sensitive to heat, cold, watering amounts, and so on.
Fruit trees also need to be pruned and fumigated if you want them to bear fruit year after year, and this is something most people don’t know much about. In addition, fruit often attracts unwanted insects and rodents, which can be a problem your tenant won’t enjoy dealing with. It’s probably best to avoid fruit trees altogether if you or your tenant do not have the time and effort they require.
Fruit Trees in the Lease Documents
If you are willing to accept the responsibility of caring for fruit trees on your rental property, you have to include clauses in your lease that clearly state what your tenant’s obligations are where those trees are concerned. It is not enough to assign landscaping maintenance to your tenant; they may not realize that this includes regular pruning and clean-up after fruit trees, which is a lot of extra work. If you will not be taking care of the trees yourself, be sure that your lease documents stipulate that the tenants need to care for the trees or you can hire a professional to do it for them.
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Anyone who worked in technology before 2003 can tell you that it’s no coincidence that startups have exploded in the past 10 years – when servers costs when to zero, and open source software caught up to its proprietary counterpart, it didn’t matter how many people (a lot) were on the web, because scalability was born. Today’s software companies are born in minutes, which is why today’s VCs are predominantly focused on software; however, if Google’s acquisition of NEST earlier this year, as well as the dozen other hardware & robotics acquisitions it’s made in the past 18 months are any indication, the real money is in hardware.
The “Hardware Revolution,” the idea that, like the software revolution 10 years ago, the cost of building a hardware company will approach zero, is well on its way. Open source hardware like Raspberry Pi and Arduino make learning & building hardware more accessible. 3D Printers & Fab Labs are making rapid prototyping, one of the most costly parts of a hardware company in terms of time, quicker and less expensive. Lastly, with China’s economy opening up internationally, cities like Shengzen are establishing a presence and welcoming foreign hardware startups, enabling hardware CEOs to quickly build relationships with manufacturers.
Building your own software on top of the hardware is still 90% of the work; however, that 90% of work takes less and less resources to operate, and yet, Venture funding still lacks for most hardware startups, because most VC firms have built their success on their knowledge of Software, and thus, are weary of Hardware. There are, of course, exceptions: Thamlic Labs is backed by Spark Capital, and Bloomberg Capital’s Matt Turck runs the NYC HardWired meetup for Connected Hardware & Internet of Things; however, what has really enabled hardware startups to thrive has been crowdfunding.
The financial investment – “pre-orders,” if you will – are of course a great way to bootstrap manufacturing costs (everything’s cheaper in bulk, all the way down the value chain); however, where Crowdfunding really gets interesting is in how it enables startups to do product validation & price testing, which explains why Venture Funded startups like Thalmic labs still chose to do pre-orders, and why successful funding campaigns by Oculus Rift & SmartThings were followed quickly by venture funding.
While the campaign videos have become a bit too structured – sell the problem, make it personal, show a woman jogging, etc. – what makes campaigns successful hasn’t changed much, and platforms like Indiegogo are learning every day how campaigners can leverage crowd funding.
The KPIs have become as strict as any software startups – what is the average donation price, how many supporters, how much are people willing to pay for he product (done by testing pricing throughout the campaign via various levels of prizes) – and while software VCs still don’t seem to get it (WiThings most recently raised funding from the French Government’s fund BPIFrance, despite there being over €1.5 Billion in capital available in France alone), hardware founders certainly do.
There are still some barriers to the hardware revolution – distribution is still a pain, and if you think Google AdWords are expensive, try doing a marketing campaign for a hardware product. And yet, behind every problem is an opportunity – much like crowdfunding responded to one of hardware’s problems – and so, as the Internet of Things & Connected Objects continue to grow in the coming years, those startups who eliminate those problems (much like Cloud Hosting eliminated expensive server costs) stand not just to make a quick buck, but to become the cornerstone in the future of Connected Hardware.
These problems include treating and communicating data – IoT Telco’s like SIGFOX are building their own network, while many think that low-energy Bluetooth coupled with the right existing network will do the trick. Interoperability between devices is a huge pain, and services like IFTTT are tackling this their own way, while other players – big (Qualcomm) and Small (Sen.se) – look to be the IoT cloud. | <urn:uuid:6a6f2db1-0802-4fd1-a648-90458760cf80> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.rudebaguette.com/en/2014/02/cornerstones-hardware-revolution/ | 2023-09-26T06:54:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.961107 | 864 |
As the contours of a new Saudi Arabia emerge under Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, we analyse domestic and foreign policy reforms in a changing Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia is arguably the most powerful Arab country, and one of the key regional powers in the Middle East today. But Saudi Arabia’s importance goes far beyond the region. Its territory includes the two holiest sites in Islam – Mecca and Medina – giving the Kingdom a special global status. Moreover, Saudi Arabia is the world’s most important oil exporter, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has served to emphasise its crucial role in international energy markets. Through its Crown Prince, the contours of a new Saudi foreign policy seem to be emerging. This includes a changing and often fractious relationship with the US and the West; an increasingly warm and perhaps strategic relationship with China; and a steadfast refusal to break with Russia over its war in Ukraine – regardless of Western pressure.
Host Neil Melvin sits down with RUSI Senior Research Fellow Tobias Borck to discuss the state of Saudi Arabia’s reform efforts. How is the Kingdom navigating the changing global environment, and specifically, how is it approaching its relations with global powers like the US, Russia and China? And does Europe fit into the equation at all?
Dr Neil Melvin
Director, International Security
Dr Tobias Borck
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Welcome to Thor Motor Coach, the #1 Motorhome Brand in North America, producing nearly 1 out of every 4 motorhomes sold each year. Formed in 2010 as a strategic merger of Damon Motor Coach and Four Winds International, we build many of the world’s most recognized motorhomes. As an industry leader in introducing cutting-edge innovations, we offer a wide range of styles, sizes, floor plans and features – delivering coaches that fit every customer’s lifestyle and budget.
Our diverse product lineup includes gas and diesel powered Class A and Class C motorhomes, as well as several innovative Class B options as well. By building a variety of unique styles, sizes, and floorplands, we offer motorhomes that feel custom-made – at a truly competitive price.
With so many unique models available, Thor Motor Coach motorhomes are priced to fit anyone’s budget – from families buying their first motorhome, to full-timers looking for a roaming “dream home.” No matter how you choose to spend your time or your money, there’s a Thor Motor Coach motorhome that fits your needs.
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In the new U.S. Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) enacted last November as part of the Drug Quality and Security Act (DQSA), “Transaction Information” (TI) is one of three primary sets of data that supply chain sellers of drugs must provide to the buyers beginning January 1 of next year. I will discuss “Transaction History” (TH) and “Transaction Statements” (TS) in future essays.
On first look, TI can seem pretty simple. Here is how the DSCSA defines it:
“(26) TRANSACTION INFORMATION.—
The term ‘transaction information’ means—
“(A) the proprietary or established name or names of the product;
“(B) the strength and dosage form of the product;
“(C) the National Drug Code (NDC) number of the product;
“(D) the container size;
“(E) the number of containers;
“(F) the lot number of the product;
“(G) the date of the transaction;
“(H) the date of the shipment, if more than 24 hours after the date of the transaction;
“(I) the business name and address of the person from whom ownership is being transferred; and
“(J) the business name and address of the person to whom ownership is being transferred.”
Sounds kind of like a delivery manifest or packing list.
The FDA will almost certainly provide additional guidance on how to represent some of these data elements at the time they publish their draft guidance establishing the standards for the interoperable exchange of TI/TH/TS in paper or electronic format on or before November 27, 2014 (see “Decoding The FDA’s DSCSA Timeline”).
Last week I attended the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) Distribution Management Conference (DMC). During the Distributor Traceability Updates session, representatives from the top four wholesale distribution companies in the U.S. talked about their work in a closed-door HDMA work group that is currently working on guidance for communicating TI/TH/TS. They expect to publish their guidance sometime in the next month or so, which means it will not have the benefit of the FDA guidance. That means that they will be making their best guess about what will be acceptable to the FDA. But given the unfortunate time constraints (see “The Flaw That Must Be Addressed in H.R. 3204, The Drug Quality and Security Act“), I think this is the right thing for them to do (see “DQSA: The U.S. Pharma Supply Chain Must Organize, Or Risk Failure“, and “DQSA: Getting To Electronic Transaction Data Exchange“). Watch for that guidance soon.
WHAT MORE DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?
Just a few things. In the FDA’s guidance document, I hope they explain:
- how, why and when you might want to indicate multiple “names” of a given product;
- how to format the strength and dosage form, including units and any abbreviations or standard terms/codes that should be used;
- the formatting of the NDC, including:
- whether or not a 14-digit GS1 GTIN that contains the NDC and that matches the identifier contained in the 2D barcode that will eventually be printed on the package (by November 27, 2017);
- confirmation that it is the 10-digit NDC and not the 11-digit “pseudo-NDC” used for reimbursement claims; and
- whether or not to use dashes in the number;
- confirmation that “the container size” is the package size (and not the shipping container size) and what standard terms/units and abbreviations are allowed;
- confirmation that “the number of containers” is the total number of drug packages of the given NDC that are included in the overall transaction and that this is irrespective of the number of packages in each shipping container;
- how to indicate multiple lot numbers for the same NDC in the transaction and how that relates to how “the number of containers” data is represented;
- how to properly format the date of the transaction and the date of the shipment;
- whether the business names and addresses must/may equal the exact shipping dock address (including that of a 3PL), or if they must/may be the address of the owner’s headquarters;
- whether or not and how this information can be segmented in such a way that the “to” and “from” business names and addresses occur only once in a TI document that reflects a single transaction but which includes multiple NDCs and multiple lot numbers for each NDC;
Those are mostly all formatting questions—and the answers from the FDA might be different for paper than they might be for the electronic version—but there are deeper questions. Some people are wondering whether or not the electronic version can make use of GS1’s Global Location Number (GLN), and/or perhaps a Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number (see “FDA Chooses DUNS For Unique Facility Identifier”), in place of the business names and addresses.
When does the “transaction”, or “change-of-ownership” actually take place? Is it when the buyer’s purchase order is accepted by the seller, the moment the shipment takes place at the seller’s (or their 3PL’s) loading dock, or does it depend on the Freight On Board (FOB) (also called “Free On Board”) terms? (See “Pedigree Will Change FOB Terms”.) My understanding of FOB terms is that they make it clear exactly when the product changes ownership. If the buyer and seller agree to FOB terms of “Destination”, how does the seller know what date to put into the “date of transaction” field?
The DSCSA defines “transaction” to mean “…the transfer of product between persons in which a change of ownership occurs…”. What happens when the physical “transfer” is separated by days, weeks or even months from the “change of ownership”? This is what happens in the business practice known as Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI). In VMI, a manufacturer or wholesale distributor owns the product sitting on the inventory shelves of a dispenser and the ownership changes to the dispenser only at the moment the drug is dispensed to a patient (see “Vendor Managed Inventory Under California ePedigree”).
In this case, since the product sitting on the pharmacy shelf is still owned by the manufacturer or wholesale distributor, is there any need to provide TI/TH/TS when the product is shipped (physically “transferred”) from the seller’s location to the eventual buyer’s location? Remember, the change of ownership has not yet occurred. And when the change of ownership does occur at the time the drug is dispensed to the patient, no physical “transfer” occurs. I assume the answer is “no”, but I wonder what the FDA thinks.
Up to a point, this has some parallels with the way a 3PL works and the DSCSA makes it clear that shipments into and out of a 3PL are exempt from the TI/TH/TS requirements as long as the 3PL does not take ownership.
When the sales transaction does occur in the VMI situation, what business name and address goes in the “from” and “to” fields? The names and addresses where the transaction took place, or the names and addresses of the parent companies involved? How/when must the TI/TH/TS be delivered to the dispenser?
Lots of questions for the FDA to answer just about TI. Maybe you can think of a few more. The deadline for submitting questions and comments to the FDA regarding the draft guidance they will publish next November through the docket is April 21, 2014 (see “DQSA: How Should Transaction Data Be Exchanged?“).
In case you missed it, the FDA held a webinar last Thursday that included an overview of the DSCSA. Listen to the recording and download the slide deck here. I thought Congress specifically prohibited the FDA from holding public meetings regarding the DSCSA until November 27, 2014 [see section 582(i)(1)], but during the presentation Dr. Illisa Bernstein said that they would announce a public meeting soon. Apparently this one will not count as one of the five they are mandated by the DSCSA to hold.
If your job requires you to understand the DSCSA, make sure you check out my new book “The Drug Supply Chain Security Act Explained”. Sales are proceeding well since I published the book one week ago (see “The Drug Supply Chain Security Act Explained”).
The book is a great tool for company teams to use to come up to speed quickly on the law and I really want teams to feel that they can share the document, but you can only do with the Corporate licensed version. So I lowered the price of the Corporate license significantly last Thursday. My bad for pricing it out of reach initially. If you saw the price earlier in the week and were disappointed, make sure you check it out again. I think you will be pleased.
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THE HUB Goes underground to spotlight Black Music stars who were interviewed by staff writer Lesley Leatherwood and featured in the Special Edition June 2011 issue of THE HUB Magazine. Be sure to get your copy as this will be a collector’s issue and includes feature articles on local celebrities from Northern California that include: Domonique-R&B soul contemporary, Cynthia Douglas-jazz artist, Tiffany Rosebud-neo-soul artist, Kumandae Miller-spiritual R&B soul, Taylor Donn Burrise-teen bass musician, Jessica Jolia-artful soul artist, and Money-B…hip hop rap. The June 2011 issue of THE HUB Magazine will be distributed the week of June 13th >>read more
Why we celebrate “Black Music Month”? Kenny Gamble, the influential music producer and songwriter from Philadelphia, convinced President Jimmy Carter to designate June as Black Music Month; since then, it has been recognized yearly. We celebrate Black Music Month to highlight the contributions of Black musicians to American music and to honor the pioneering artists who often went unrewarded.
The African influence on American music began with field hollers and work songs; these songs of pain and suffering improvised by singers whose lyrics used “bent” notes, known as the blue note, morphed into the blues. In New Orleans, the blues combined with ragtime piano and brass bands to make jazz. The mixture of blues with gospel created rhythm & blues and rock-n-roll. Even bluegrass and country music incorporate the use of the blue note, improvisation and the slide guitar—brought from Africa and made popular by blues players. Many Black artists received little for their accomplishments. For years, white musicians and record companies got rich from the sale of songs written by Black artists who received no acknowledgement or payment. If they were paid, the record companies kept the rights to the recordings, so the Black songwriters received no royalties, which was the case with Bessie Smith. When Bessie died after a car wreck in Clarksdale, Mississippi in 1937, she was penniless.
Black Music Month also presents the opportunity to memorialize and pay tribute to influential and successful African American Musicians—artists like Michael Jackson whose stellar career spanning forty years ended sadly with his death in 2009. From humble beginnings in Gary, Indiana, Michael ascended to the pinnacle of the music industry. His album Thriller, released in 1982, still holds the title of best-selling album of all time, with an estimated 50 million copies sold worldwide.
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June 19th – Juneteenth – marks the day in 1865 that Union General Gordon Granger delivered the message of freedom to enslaved African Americans in Texas. This news, first announced in Galveston Bay, arrived two years after President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
The celebration that greeted Granger’s proclamation became an annual event for African Americans in Texas; an occasion for picnics, family gatherings, and parades, as well as for reflection. Modern celebrations became bigger than Texas, spreading nationwide. On Wednesday, June 16th, 2021, Congress approved a bill to establish Juneteenth National Independence Day as a new federal holiday.
San Antonio and Bexar County’s African American community has a rich history that is being rapidly rediscovered and brought to public attention. This year, we have great cause for jubilation. Citizens and government officials are working together to preserve physical structures that connect to under-told stories of African American resilience and achievement. These range from the 1875 Reconstruction-era foundations of the St. James AME Church beside San Pedro Creek to the Woolworth Building, a Civil Rights landmark on Alamo Plaza.
Conservation Society member Nettie Hinton recently discussed her memories of Woolworth and the Civil Rights era in this video interview by Express-News reporter Vincent Davis.
The former Woolworth store will become part of the new Alamo Museum. The building’s preservation ensures that the African-American struggle for equality will be visually represented on Texas’s most famous plaza. The museum will also include a free exhibit that tells the story of how San Antonio produced the first voluntary and peaceful lunch counter integration of the 1960 sit-in movement.
But you don’t have to wait for the museum to open to learn more about how young African Americans struck a blow against Jim Crow in public eating places across Texas. The Conservation Society, in partnership with the San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum (SAAACAM), presents a new, mini-video series on the Texas lunch counter sit-ins. Meet some of the women and men whose courage and sacrifice helped move our country closer to keeping its promise of liberty and justice for all.
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This month,FIGO celebrates 65 yearsas a federation committed to improving the health and wellbeing of every woman worldwide. ProfessorMahmoud F Fathalla, FIGO Past President1994-1997, has spent his career documenting, researching and advocating for women’s health and rights. Here, he reflects on the changes, challenges and vision for FIGO’s future.
“Across the decades of my career, I have seen how international approaches to critical issues of women’s health –particularly reproductive health and choice– have changed.
The firstUnited Nations International Conference on Population(ICPD), convened inBucharest in 1974, upheld the slogan thatfamily planning is the solution. Ten years later, the second ICPD inMexico Cityput forward thatdevelopment is the solution, development is the best contraceptive pill. The third conference, inCairo in 1994, when I became president of FIGO, recognised these and more. It upheld the importance of family planning, the importance of development, but affirmed a greater truth:women are the solution.
My generation of women’s health professionals has been fortunate to witness how women across the world,empowered by family planning, were able to regulate and control their fertility, broadening their life choices andpursuing a productive and not only a reproductive career. So when concerns about population growth are raised, FIGO has a critical role to play in explaining that in spite of all the rhetoric, women in many countries around the world still have alarge unmet need for family planning.
Women also have need of safe abortion. Millions of women around the world risk their lives and health to end an unwanted pregnancy, but the controversy surrounding it tends to obscure its dimension as a health problem. Laws that allow legal termination of pregnancy only when the life of the mother is in danger paradoxically put the life of the mother in danger.Unsafe abortion is one of the great neglected problemsof health care, and a serious concern to women during their reproductive lives.
“Mothers are not dying because of diseases we cannot prevent or treat. They are still dying because societies have yet to make the decision that their lives are worth saving.”I made this observation many years ago, and sadly it remains a glaring, inconvenient truth. Progress has been made and should be applauded, but in many countries,maternal deaths are still a major health scandal. Mothers are left to die undertaking the risky process of giving us a new life; to die when their lives can be saved.
As theNairobi Summit on ICPD25approaches, my message will be: take care of women’s health and rights, and the ‘population problem’ will take care of itself. If the world needed evidence about the health hazards for women denied equality and empowerment,the AIDS pandemicprovided a hard lesson. What started as a mostly male epidemic has now left women, particularly young girls, more vulnerable.
Women do no need “big brother” to dictate decisions for them about what to do with their own bodies. They can be trusted to make informed decisions about their reproductive health, andtheir decisions should be respected and implemented. It should be a responsibility of the whole international community to ensure that women, wherever they are, are given a choice in their lives and are given the means to implement their choice. This is where our FIGO stands.
Our profession is more than a medical technical specialty, only to deliver babies and fix pelvic organ disease.We see first-handhow women’s health is often compromised, not because of lack of medical knowledge, but because of infringement on women’s human rights. As we mark 65 years of FIGO’s work toimprove thewellbeing of all women, we renew our commitment to a future where every woman is empoweredtoachieve active participation in her own health and rights.
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Kotoun wins Moth North American Champs
Published on April 15th, 2013
Charleston, SC – April 12-14, 2013
Sixteen International Moths descended on James Island Yacht Club for the class’s 2013 North American Championship. Sponsored by Gorilla Rigging, the regatta was the culmination of the 2013 winter series.
Regatta organizer Anthony Kotoun (Mach 2 / MSL 16) stole the show, posting 12 points in 9 races and discarding only a third place finish. Kotoun put a point of emphasis on his regatta on Day 2, when he scored 4 straight first-place finishes. 2009 World Champion Bora Gulari (Mach 2 / North Sail) made a push on Day 3, but ran out of time to catch Kotoun. Dalton Bergan (Mach 2 / MSL 16) managed to assemble a brand new boat the day before the regatta and get it up to racing form in time to finish third. 2008 World Champion John Harris (Mach 2 / MSL 16) and class president Matt Knowles (Mach 2 / MSL 10D) rounded out the top five.
Thanks to host James Island Yacht Club and our sponsor Gorilla Rigging. The US Moth fleet convenes next in Newport, RI on May 10-11, 2013 for the Rhode Island State Championship.
Event Website: https://www.facebook.com/mothwinterseries
Preview video (Will Lyons): http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=DOZ7jJlxtto
Day 1 Photos (Reggie Fairchild): http://bluepixy.smugmug.com/Other/Moth-North-Americans/28898357_5nbcBN#!i=2455386461&k=Q87kbgN
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Explosion of Mystical Faith in the Midst of a Cathedral
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- Explosion of Mystical Faith in the Midst of a Cathedral
- Salvador Dalí
- Cat. no.
- Oil on canvas
- 225 x 163 cm
Center for Dalinian Studies & Conservation and Restoration Department
Untitled. Saint Peter's Basilica. Explosion of Mystical Faith in the Midst of a Cathedral is one of the most hidden-away, little-known works in the Dalí Theatre-Museum, situated as it is under the dome. Dalí presented it in or around 1974, when the museum first opened its doors to the public, but until then it had been in his studio at Portlligat for almost fifteen years.
The painting, which is part of the installation created by Dalí for the Twisted Christ, is placed so that it cannot be seen directly, but only reflected in a mirror. The very large canvas depicts the basilica of St. Peter's in the Vatican, in which hovers the nebulous figure of a virgin saint that essentially the same as the central figure in The Ascension of Saint Cecilia. In this sense the painting is a good example of Dalí's tendency to reinterpret certain subjects over the years - in this case, Raphael's Saint Catherine of Alexandria. Dalí's extant pencil drawing of the face of the saint on a was made by marking a grid on a transparent plastic sheet and placing it over a reproduction of Saint Catherine of Alexandria in a book on Raphael.
The lower central section of the canvas, which features a procession, is unfinished. Dalí probably based this ceremonial communion, in which we can see a likeness of Gala, on photographs of masses held in St. Peter's in the Vatican which he found in illustrated magazines.
The composition is harmonious and balanced, with an aerial perspective of considerable depth emphasized by the light of the central nave of the basilica, in which the basic colours of the figure - red, blue, green and yellow - are reminiscent of those of Dalí's Saint Cecilia and of Raphael's Saint Catherine. What stands out above all is the central explosion of white and yellow light, the point that attracts our attention in the mirror concealed behind the altar under the dome of the Theatre-Museum. | <urn:uuid:8ad2aebe-060e-4955-ab73-d2d9f87854f4> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.salvador-dali.org/en/breaking-news/monographic-dali-raphael/explosion-of-mystical-faith/ | 2023-09-26T04:54:40Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.937201 | 507 |
Chlorhexidine is known for its many uses with the prevention of infection topping the list. However, the fact that Chlorhexidine is very effective at killing viruses, bacteria, and fungi, doesn’t guarantee against side effects as the product is linked with causing allergic reactions.
Apart from its many side effects, people also wonder, “Does Chlorhexidine stain? If yes, are Chlorhexidine stains permanent? How can I remove Chlorhexidine stains from my clothes? Here in this article, details will be provided on how Chlorhexidine stains can be removed from surfaces with emphasis on clothing fabric. We will also show you 4 methods to prevent Chlorhexidine stains.
What is the active ingredient in Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine contains about 0.12%of Chlorhexidine Gluconate and it is the only active ingredient found in the antiseptic.
Is Chlorhexidine an Antiseptic
Yes, Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic. Antiseptics helps control the growth of microorganisms in the body and also helps to prevent infection. Chlorhexidine also helps to reduce the number of bacteria both in the mouth and on the skin, therefore, it is safe to call it an antiseptic.
Does Chlorhexidine stain clothes
Yes, Chlorhexidine stains clothes. Chlorhexidine, especially when chlorine is present usually leaves brown discoloration on clothing surfaces. Although at first, when the stain appears on the cloth it may look like nothing serious, it is when you start the cleaning process that you would realize that the stain wouldn’t budge ordinarily by regular washing.
Some Chlorhexidine comes with cleaning directions on their package for washing fabrics in case of a spill, so if you are lucky to see one on your medicine kindly follow as instructed. However, if yours doesn’t have such instruction, your best bet is to use a non-chlorine cleaning product or bleach.
Does Chlorhexidine stain teeth
Yes, Chlorhexidine stains teeth. Chlorhexidine can cause yellow or brown discoloration on the teeth, and when this happens, they are not easy to remove. The best you can do is find ways to prevent the product from staining your teeth at all.
How does Chlorhexidine stain teeth
This is because Chlorhexidine, as it can remove stains and get rid of bacteria from the teeth, can also cause an increase in tartar buildup which could trap stains on your teeth, leading to more stains.
Does Chlorhexidine stain skin
Yes, Chlorhexidine does stain skin. Chlorhexidine is not only used as a mouthwash, it can also be used to clean the skin to prevent infection. However, applying Chlorhexidine to the skin can cause irritation or stain.
Can Chlorhexidine stain the tongue
Yes, Chlorhexidine can stain the tongue. When you use Chlorhexidine as a mouthwash, it will not only stain your teeth, it will also stain your tongue as well.
Does Chlorhexidine stain Veneers
Yes, Chlorhexidine stains Veneers. Although porcelain veneers are meant to improve the appearance of the teeth, however, when you use Chlorhexidine while you have them on, they can get stained. But the good news is, you can easily remove the stains with the help of a hygienist.
Are Chlorhexidine stains permanent
No, Chlorhexidine stains are not permanent. Although it may be hard to remove Chlorhexidine stains from surfaces, with the right method coupled with the right cleaner, the stains should be gone in no time.
Can Chlorhexidine stains be removed
Yes, Chlorhexidine stains can be removed as long as you have the know the right cleaning method, you should be good to go.
How to remove stains caused by Chlorhexidine
Chlorhexidine can stain any surface but the skin and the teeth are the most common, and the stain requires different treatment on these surfaces. Check the next sections for details on Chlorhexidine stains that can be removed from both surfaces.
How to remove Chlorhexidine from teeth
To remove Chlorhexidine stains from your teeth, make sure to brush your teeth combined with adequate flossing using a toothpaste containing baking soda at least twice a day for 2 minutes. Or you can just pay your dentist a visit for the best cleaning option for you.
How to get rid of Chlorhexidine stains on clothes
Chlorhexidine stain is tough especially when it happens to be on clothing fabric, therefore, to treat Chlorhexidine stain on your cloth, make use of an acidic detergent composition ( phosphoric acid and surfactant) in a flush cycle of a cleaning machine capable of performing, flush, wash and bleach cycles distinctively.
How to prevent Chlorhexidine staining
1. Make sure to brush your teeth at least twice a day after use
When you are using Chlorhexidine, you should brush your teeth after each meal or twice a day to help prevent bacteria buildup, plague, and tartar that could cause your teeth to discolor. For best results, it is recommended that you use toothpaste that contains baking soda or an electric brush.
2. Use Chlorhexidine for a limited time
It is best to use Chlorhexidine for just a week or 2 at max unless your dentist recommends otherwise. Ordinarily, Chlorhexidine is meant to be a temporary solution to teeth, gum, and tissue problems, so your dentist is not likely to recommend more than the time frame. Failure to abide by the suggested time frame may lead to staining side effects.
3. Minimise or stop the rate at which you consume coffee, tea, red wine, or any teeth-staining food.
During the period when you are using Chlorhexidine, it is better to stay away from food or beverages that cause teeth stains. If you know that you cannot completely abstain from taking such drinks, especially the ones with tannins, you can minimize their direct contact with your teeth by taking them with a straw.
4. Quit smoking
Although smoking has always been linked to kidney and lungs problems, it can also impact negatively your oral health. Cigarettes contain about 6 milligrams of nicotine, a substance that causes stains on its own. When you smoke after using Chlorhexidine, they both combine to cause further stains on your teeth. Therefore, you should stay away from smoking while using Chlorhexidine or quit smoking altogether.
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Bulk deleting a document type in Sanity.io and the need for a built-in feature.
Last updated: Jun 16, 2022
Hi, what's the best way to bulk delete a particular document type. I'm in a scenario where there's a type that currently has about 20,000 test documents. I'd like to replace those documents with new versions completely and remove unused documents so the easiest way would be to clear it all out and do a bulk re-import. I've been trying different approaches motivated by links this forum, mainly https://www.sanity.io/schemas/delete-documents-by-filter-698e1f26 , but that script doesn't work well in trying to clear out 20,000 entries. The script works half the time and when it does, I'm only able to delete, say, 100 at a time but with 20,000 entries, that would take 200 calls. A loop could be built in but I'd hit the rate limit pretty quickly. Example query: *[ _type == 'users' ][0...999]
Jun 16, 2022, 5:26 AM
I don’t think there is a better approach than this script. Run it on a loop for a while until you have no remaining document I’d say.
Jun 16, 2022, 7:40 AM
Ok thank you
. Will keep trying then. Is there a plan to build something into sanity directly? Clearing a table should be a fast/easy few clicks. Saw a plugin was being developed that enables bulk deletes but it's still in alpha.
Jun 16, 2022, 11:55 AM
If you have 20,000 documents to delete, maybe it's better to just export the dataset without those documents, then work from that dataset?
Jun 16, 2022, 4:47 PM
Ah, I see, yes, that could be an alternate to do the opposite approach. I'll give the alternate approach a try next time. For the current example, after some persistence and looping with cooldown to prevent rate limiting, I was able to delete the 20,000 entries. And I have already reimported the updated data successfully.
Of note, this use case of clearing out a document type is probably pretty common so something built in to easily do so would be very helpful, even if that requires some sort of extra safe guard to prevent accidental wipes. Something I could've done with a few clicks in phpMyAdmin or MySQL Workbench took a few hours to try and piece together the code to do a similarly common function. Suggestion for the future.
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San Juan Island EMS is trained and equipped to provide Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) services on islands other than San Juan Island. San Juan Island EMS utilizes the Sherriff’s boat to go on marine calls for ALS or BLS 9-1-1 calls.
There are two marine response zones San Juan Island EMS will respond in: the primary response zone and secondary response zone. For further definitions of these zones, please see below.
Primary Response Zone
San Juan Island EMS has a duty to respond and provide EMS services to the outer islands that are within the boundaries of San Juan County Public Hospital District No. 1. This includes the inhabited islands of Brown, Henry, Pearl, Spieden, Johns, and Stuart, as well as numerous smaller islands.
While the District has a duty to respond, it is not unlimited. If a response cannot be performed within low-risk parameters, then a response should not be attempted.
Secondary Response Zone
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The 9th edition of Audi Chef's Cup, the annual event created by two Michelin-starred chef Norbert Niederkofler and sponsored among others by Acqua Panna and S.Pellegrino took place in the alpine region of Alta Badia (in Italy). Celebrity chefs, haute cuisine and skiing combined for a whole week designed to highlight the unique ingredients of the region and the local producers’ craftmanship.
Chefs showcased their talent both in the kitchen and on the slopes. The opening on the 19th saw a torchlight procession of chefs and an inaugural dinner.
The Acqua Panna/S.Pellegrino Chef's Ski Cup, a ski race amongst chefs was held on the 20th and there was a special themed dinner in the evening.
On the 22nd of January the Acqua Panna/S.Pellegrino Showcooking took place at Parterre Pista Gran Risa in La Villa, Bozen, with chefs Adrian Quetglas (The Sad, Mosca, Russia), Filip Sajler (Perfect Catering, Prague, Czech Republic), Filippo La Mantia (La Mantia, Rome, Italy), Francesco Mazzei (L'Anima, London, United Kingdom), Jefferson Rueda (Attimo, San Paulo, Brazil), Odrej Slanina (Hotel Chateau St.Havel, Prague, Czech Republic), Tomaz Kavcic (Pri Lojzetu, Vipava, Slovenia) and Wout Bru (Chez Bru, Eygalières, France) juggling the pans.
The agenda was packed with cooking classes, cooking shows, dinners and exciting sports events with chefs participating from all over the world.
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Junior Hockey Blog has a rundown on a recent interview with new NAHL commish Eric Krupka. I'll preface these comments by saying that Krupka was hired as more of a "business first" type guy, which the NAHL probably needed. Anyway, if you read between the lines in his comments, you might notice that he kinda mentions contracting some teams in the league:
The league was the best when it was 12 teams. I would like to have just 12 teams in our league
Ok, maybe you don't have to read too closely between the lines.
He gives a glowing report of one team in the league:
Some teams aren’t run right, they’re in the wrong market. For example, Santa Fe is not a market that’s going to work for hockey.
Ouch. It's never a good sign for your franchise when your commissioner's first interview talks about getting rid of you. It's probably not a terrible idea though. I like the idea of a lot more getting kids having the opportunity to play hockey post-high school, but it's probably not financially feasible at this point.
I can only imagine what the rest of the cutdown process will be like.
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The news is a little cheerier in the USHL. They recently decided against adding another team, but things are going pretty well for them.
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Orchid mantises are thought to look like flower orchids, but biologists think that the mantis might be doing more than simply mimicking orchids.
What do criminals, celebrities and spies all have in common? They use disguises to evade the cops or the paparazzi or other fellow spies. You can add to that list the orchid mantis’ masterful deception.
The Orchid mantis, Hymenopus coronatus, is a kind of praying mantis. However, unlike the green Master Mantis in kung fu panda, and most other praying mantises, which are green or brown, an orchid mantis’ exoskeleton is colored with vibrant hues like those of the orchid flower.
Of the six legs of a praying mantis, the four hind legs have a ‘femoral lobe’, which means they have a flap-like extension. When the mantis does a sort of crouch and spreads out its hind legs, those femoral lobes look like an orchid’s petals.
The Australian journalist James Hingsley famously mistook the mantis for an orchid. In 1879, while returning from a trip to Indonesia, he noted that an orchid devoured an insect whole. It was only later, in 1972, that scientists identified the hungry culprit as a mantis, and not an actual orchid. Since then, scientists have wondered why this praying mantis has adopted a full-time floral garb.
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Praying mantises are carnivores. They prey on a variety of animals, from small birds, such as hummingbirds and sparrows, and lizards to other insects, including other praying mantises. Infamously, the female eats the male while they copulate, if she gets hungry enough, that is. In the case of one species, the female decapitates her mate because it actually makes the mating more efficient!
Most praying mantises are either green (like the Chinese mantis, Tenodera sinensis) or brown (like the large brown mantis, Archimantis latistyla), which helps them blend into the foliage as they hunt down their prey.
On the other hand, the orchid mantis’ appearance allows them to stand out, rather than blend in. The white with blushes of pink is promiscuous, tempting unsuspecting pollinators like bees with the hopes of bountiful pollen. Instead of taking home dinner, the pollinators end up as dinner themselves!
In fact, the mantises perform a flower’s functions better than the flower itself. A study published in 2014 provided the first evidence for this. In fact, they found that pollinators were drawn towards the orchid mantis more often than they were to the orchid.
Interestingly, orchids are innocent of deception. The bee orchid looks and smells like a female bee (Eucera spp). A male bee who’s looking for a mate will mistake the orchid for a female bee and try to mate with it. In this process, the orchid’s pollen will get deposited on the male, who will then get fooled by another orchid, where the male bee will deposit the pollen. The poor male bee gets no reward for his effort.
Now, while we call them orchid mantises and they generally resemble orchids, the evidence proving this isn’t convincing. Nature has many pink and white flowers on offer, so the orchid mantis could just be mimicking “a general flower”.
This may actually give the orchid mantis another advantage. Since it could look like any generic, bilaterally symmetrical flower, pollinators don’t associate the orchid mantis with danger. The orchid mantis can continue to allure and pollinators will continue to be allured. This is perhaps the most successful marketing strategy the natural world has to offer.
This behavior is called floral mimicry, where an organism mimics the appearance of a flower to lure in another organism for their benefit. Floral mimicry is widespread among plants, such as the orchid’s tactics, but it hasn’t been conclusively noted in animals. The orchid mantis is one of the first examples of an animal mimicking a flower.
Hiding From Predatory Birds
Some biologists think that the orchid mantis’ appearance could have evolved from a need to hide from avian predators, rather than to allure prey.
Some research suggests that the larger female’s patterns gave it a predatory edge, while the smaller male’s patterns evolved to hide from predators, such as birds. Others say that there isn’t enough evidence for the former claim.
If the orchid mantis was mimicking a flower as a predatory strategy, its success would depend on the flower. If you exposed bees to enough orchid mantises, they would eventually get the idea that they shouldn’t sit on any white and pink flowers. However, that hasn’t been shown experimentally.
A Final Word
Biologists are still debating over whether these mantids look like orchids or general flowers. Many argue that, based on technical grounds, the trait should merely be called food deception, as opposed to mimicry, if the orchid mantises aren’t actually mimicking a single orchid species. Furthermore, juvenile orchid mantises appear more flower-like than adults, which puts into question whether the insects are mimicking orchids.
Many other “flower mantises” use their floral traits to hide amongst flowers, in ambush, awaiting their unsuspecting victims. They resemble inflorescences not to attract, but rather to hide from their prey. Other insects, like flower crab spiders and assassin bugs, employ a similar strategy, using flowers to blend into their surroundings.
One reason we’re still in the dark about orchid mantises is because they’re rarely spotted in the wild. Most of these studies were performed on lab-bred orchid mantises under laboratory conditions. And if there is one place that can’t capture the dynamism and mystery of nature, it is the controlled environment of a laboratory!
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References (click to expand)
- O’Hanlon, J. C. (2016, February). Orchid mantis. Current Biology. Elsevier BV.
- O’Hanlon, J. C., Holwell, G. I., & Herberstein, M. E. (2014, February 1). Predatory pollinator deception: Does the orchid mantis resemble a model species?. Current Zoology. Oxford University Press (OUP).
- O’Hanlon, J. C., Holwell, G. I., & Herberstein, M. E. (2014, January). Pollinator Deception in the Orchid Mantis. The American Naturalist. University of Chicago Press.
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Readers' Letters: First Minister’s secret agenda now uncovered
When MSPs voted down an amendment on the Gender Recognition Bill to exclude sex offenders from self-identifying to gain a gender recognition certificate, this became a moment when the Parliament itself and its MSPs reached a new low in their priorities and their representation of the people they serve.
This Gender Bill is a clearly a personal mission for the First Minister, ignoring public opinion polls and attempting to shut down all criticism of the bill by describing such criticisms as “not valid”.
However one needs to think a little more as to Nicola Sturgeon’s real intentions. It is abundantly clear that she wishes to curry favour with 16-18 year olds at every opportunity, a cohort she believes is “independence positive”. Hence the further “bait” cast out recently around whether 16-year-olds should be able to stand for election to the Scottish Parliament?
Ms Sturgeon’s hidden agenda has been uncovered showing that nothing, nobody and their safety is off limits in her destructive drive for independence.
Richard Allison, Edinburgh
I find the present debate over gender in Scotland very interesting. The main point arising is the attempt to ignore scientific fact, which is that we cannot change our gender – sex, if you prefer – but that we can alter our appearance to mimic the change which is being discussed.
If people want to dress up as the opposite sex, so what? People have done that for millennia. When they opt for drastic surgical intervention and for the administration of hormones to increase or reduce testosterone or oestrogen, then things become much more serious. Again, if people want to do that, be it upon their own heads.
I would be very much more impressed with the Holyrood Assembly if those MSPs who vote for the gender bill were to append their name to a legally binding document to be held financially responsible for future claims resulting from the deaths that will, inevitably, occur from the hormones and the damage they are wreaking on mentally fragile people whose main need is psychiatric, not surgical, but I am not holding my breath.
Peter Hopkins, Edinburgh
Missing a trick
With the Gender Recognition Bill, you get the impression that the Labour Party, which is broadly in favour, is missing a trick here in reconnecting with it's traditional working class base, which is broadly socially conservative. This bill is widely seen as an irrelevance!
William Ballantine, Bo'ness, West Lothian
With all the problems the world is facing – wars, famine, suppression of Afghan women by the Taliban, incarceration of the Uyghurs in China, protesters being executed in Iran and the world economy in freefall, what is it that exercises the minds of Nicola Sturgeon and her SNP government? Whether a woman has or does not have a penis or a vagina!
Sturgeon and her cronies are incompetent nutcases whose raison d'etre (now that Indyref2 is on the backburner) is to raise controversial issues to distract everyone from their useless, inept attempt at governing our country.
Surely 50 per cent of my fellow Scots won't continue voting for these bungling fools. I have yet to meet a diehard SNP voter… do they populate a parallel universe, the door to which is opened by a secret key at polling times?
Stan Hogarth, Strathaven, South Lanarkshire
I sympathise with the concern your reporter Stephen McIlkenny expresses about a threat to Gourock pool (“Gourock Pool: The latest tax move should be used to save facilities”, 21 December).
There will be many other such local facilities and services under a similar shadow as the proposed Scottish budget with an inadequate local government settlement works out across all 32 councils.
It is, however, a sad indictment of our sense of local democracy that he can describe the removal of constraints on council tax decisions as a “privilege” for local councils.
Governments and councils across Europe would be stunned at such a debased sense of democratic balance.
If our government (or any likely alternative) really aspires to emulate Scandinavia it will have to swallow a lot more local democracy than it has proved comfortable with to date.
(Prof) Richard Kerley, Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh, East Lothian
Too many people have disregarded the definition of “service” in our public services.
For the unions to deliberately stage strikes over the Christmas period, severely affecting tens of thousands of our citizenry, is disgraceful.
It is no good for union bosses to remind us all every single day that the public health workers were, not so long ago, being applauded for their devotion to the public.
But these same union bosses are demanding a 19 per cent pay rise for their members, irrespective of the cost to the economy that would invariably have to be paid for by increased taxes on the rest of us. They deliberately ignore the fact that today's inflation rates are not forever
The GBP>USD rate is recovering now from its recent lows and that will feed through to the economy more generally.
As for the rail unions, we are seeing in Mick Lynch the reincarnation of Arthur Scargill, a similar belligerence and selfish disregard for the effects on the lives of thousands of his fellow citizens caused by his deliberate actions. Let's remember, it was precisely this selfish approach to the rest of our society that led to Thatcher's crackdown on unions and, ultimately, to the demise of the industries in which their members were employed.
It's a fundamental human right that applies to all employees everywhere, that if they don't like their job or feel undervalued and underpaid, they can seek employment elsewhere.
Members of public service unions who voted for their immensely destructive strike actions seem to have forgotten that,
Derek Farmer, Anstruther, Fife
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The latest Scots Whay Hae! podcast features live music from one of our favourite musicians, the enigmatic and rather wonderful Arran Arctic. Arran made the trip through from Edinburgh to play a rare live set for us, and you, and once the guitar was packed away he joined Chris, Ian and Ali for a chat about music and more. Recorded on Record Store Day the talk turns to early music buying experiences, fond memories of record stores past and present, and, with a tentative step towards a new regular column, we discuss ‘lost’ albums.
Arran plays All That I Can Do, which you’ll hear before the banter, followed by Always About You and Keep which follow. They are three gorgeous songs which will please those of you who already know Arran’s music, and serve as a great introduction to the man and his work to those who don’t. I hope you enjoy them as much as we do. If you do you can buy Arran and learn more about him and his work by visiting his website where you can, as promised, purchase often surprising and personal merchandise.
I’m sure you all subscribe to the podcast as it is the best way of getting it first, but if not then you can do so on iTunes or by RSS and the next episode will wing its way to your inbox in roughly two weeks time. What’s occurring? Well nothing is confirmed but we hope to have someone who is in one of the year’s biggest movies. You’ll have to listen to the whole of this podcast to find out who I’m referring to, or just fast forward (damn, I hadn’t thought of that).
The talk of lost albums came around as Scots Whay Hae! is going to be starting a new regular column in the next few days which we want to open up to all. As yet untitled, it will be about those records which people feel have been overlooked or forgotten as they don’t fit into the neat narratives that are often used to define the history of popular culture. As we try to make clear, this is all about personal choice. You may play one of the records spoken about, and then subsequently written about, all the time, but this is not definitive so please don’t give us grief. I’m interested in finding out about the records which people feel are underrated, and why. With this in mind I’d love it if those interested would send us short essays about their choices and, if we feel they fit, we’ll publish them. The first column will be about One Dove’s Morning Dove White which is talked about on this podcast. When you have a read of it, and think you’ve got a much better candidate, have a go and let us know.
Send all pieces to email@example.com and we look forward to reading them. Who knows, one day someone may even collect them all together. I cannae wait.
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The biggest home-price increases have been in South Seattle, but every neighborhood has been affected: Citywide, the median price of a home last month was almost $820,000, beating the old record by more than $40,000. Click on an area in the interactive map for details on prices, number of homes sold and one-year price changes...
South Seattle neighborhoods have taken the brunt of the region’s biggest home-price increases, pricing some people out of an area that had long been an affordable option for those not making huge incomes.
Every neighborhood in King County has seen home costs balloon since the region’s real-estate market first started to catch fire six years ago. But the rise hasn’t been completely even.
In the first three months of 2012, the cost of a typical home in Southwest Seattle, which includes Sodo and Beacon Hill, was $222,000. In the first few months of this year? $661,000.
In Southeast Seattle, which includes Rainier Valley and Mount Baker, home costs have grown from $275,000 to $650,000 during that span.
In all, home prices nearly tripled in some southern neighborhoods since the bottom of the recession, while home values in the pricier central and northern parts of the city roughly doubled.
The figures come from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service, which on Thursday released its latest monthly home-sales report showing the region’s homebuying market has, yet again, gotten even hotter.
Citywide, Seattle home prices topped $800,000 for the first time. The median cost of a single-family house, now just under $820,000, smashes the old record of $777,000, which was set just one month prior.
South Seattle remains the most affordable option — if you can call it that — in the city. But median homes in South Seattle are now more expensive than the typical house in pricey cities like Boston, Washington, D.C., Miami and Denver.
South Seattle homes are even 65 percent more expensive than they were right before the housing bubble burst a decade ago.
The housing market’s effects on South Seattle have been well-documented: The black population has plummeted, gentrification fears have grown and development has transformed neighborhoods.
A big part of what’s been lost is the promise of an affordable home inside the city limits for working-class people. Six years ago, the household income required to afford a mortgage on a home in South Seattle was about $50,000; now, it’s about $130,000.
“And even if they make that much, they’re still getting beat out, because the competition is so fierce. Every single time, we deal with multiple offers,” said Mustafa “Moose” Math of John L. Scott, who’s been a broker in South Seattle for 12 years. He recalled a buyer who just lost a bid on a South Seattle home listed at $849,000 — his client bid $920,000 but lost to someone who offered $1 million, including $80,000 in nonrefundable earnest money.
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Math said he’s noticed more young couples turning to South Seattle to get a single-family house as they prepare to have kids. Many buyers come down south after renting on Capitol Hill or the downtown area — places where people are less likely to have cars — and often want to be near the light-rail stations, he said.
Zach Nostdal and his fiancée, who are expecting to start a family, bought a house in Rainier Beach at the southern tip of the city last summer for $426,000. They had to pay $20,000 over asking for a house that still had rotting, moldy food in the fridge, but considered themselves lucky to only have one other person they were bidding against. A short while later, the house down the street sold for about $560,000, or $100,000 over the asking price.
“Rainier Beach was just about the only neighborhood in Seattle we could buy a house in,” Nostdal said, adding that he also liked the idea of being near light rail.
But that’s not an option available to everyone. Even as the down payment required to buy a home in South Seattle has increased by tens of thousands of dollars, it’s become harder to save up: Average apartment rents in the South End have hit $1,680, up from $1,070 six years prior, and have risen a bit faster than the regional average.
Clinton Parrilla grew up in South Seattle in a low-income household and, after graduating from Washington State University, moved back a couple years ago to find rents had escalated to $2,000 a month for a two-bedroom. He now rents a subsidized room in the area.
At this rate, he says, he’ll probably never own a home there. Many of the people he grew up with, including some family members, have already been priced out.
“That was tough to witness,” he said. “Families that have worked hard and have been in those communities for years — gone, just like that.”
People who are priced out of the area often turn to the suburbs to the south — but there, again, is more bad news for buyers.
In Southwest King County, from Federal Way to Burien, median prices have grown even faster than in Seattle or the Eastside since 2012 and now sit at $430,000. That’s created a sort of domino effect where some people in South King County have moved toward Tacoma.
Rest of market buzzing
The latest monthly market data, released Thursday, showed home prices in March continued to grow in King County and beyond. The region has led the nation in home price increases for the last 17 months in a row.
King, Pierce and Kitsap counties all posted all-time highs last month for home prices.
The Queen Anne/Magnolia area also had its priciest month ever. The typical home there sold for $1.275 million, just nine months after the area reached $1 million for the first time.
On the Eastside, the median home sold for $926,000 — that was up 6 percent from a year prior, but was down from the record-setting price of $950,000 reached last month.
The number of homes for sale across King County dipped only a fraction of a percent after a half-decade of steep declines.
Compared to a year ago, single-family-home prices grew 11.8 percent in Snohomish County, 18.6 percent in Pierce County and 18.5 percent in Kitsap County. The median cost of a house hit $475,000 in Snohomish, $350,000 in Pierce (a record high) and $341,000 in Kitsap (also a record high).
Condo prices rocketed up again, too. The typical condo in Seattle sold for $527,000 last month, up 22 percent in a year. | <urn:uuid:2dbdc4fe-5bcd-4f28-8a98-6c62f2e16daf> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/real-estate/home-prices-have-risen-fastest-in-south-seattle-as-citywide-median-nears-820000/ | 2023-09-26T07:17:46Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.968022 | 1,564 |
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89123 HOMES, CONDOS & TOWNHOMES FOR SALE - LAS VEGAS, NV
The 89123 zip code is located in east Las Vegas, Nevada. Included below are Homes, Condos & Townhomes For Sale in Las Vegas, NV 89123!
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Stats At A Glance: As of February 2018, the median sales price for a home in the 89123 zip code is: $290,000.
- Median home price increased from $264,995 in February 2017 to $290,000
- Home sales slipped year-over-year from 58 sold in February 2017 to 50 sold in February
- The average days on market for homes fell from 12 to 11 days
- The highest sales price in February was $748,000
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David Yates defends clients in high-stakes litigation matters. He is regularly retained for complex cases involving catastrophic injuries involving premises liability, employment disputes, and trucking/transportation concerns. He is a member of the firm’s Executive Committee and managing shareholder of the firm’s Detroit office.
David serves as national trial and coordinating counsel for many companies, developing sophisticated claims management systems to handle high-volume, multistate litigation. His track record of high-exposure trial victories extends to state and federal courts of Michigan and Illinois.
He also brings extensive experience counseling clients in aviation, commercial, product liability and professional liability matters, helping businesses and public entities reduce the impact of litigation.
While he is well regarded for his courtroom presence, David understands that litigation and trial are not always in the client’s best interest. He brings a level-headed approach to each matter, helping clients weigh the time and expense of litigation with the benefits of setting precedent. His decades of experience give him unique insight into how clients can best achieve their business goals.
When not on a trial, David leads in-house client seminars for insurance companies and self-insured companies, providing best practices and insights on trends in commercial property, employment, premises liability and transportation issues.
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® for Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants, 2012 – present
- Selected to Leading Lawyers, 2015 – present
- Named to DBusiness Top Lawyers, 2018 – 2021
Professional & Civic Involvement
- Homeless Experience Legal Protection (H.E.L.P.) Detroit
- Michigan Defense Trial Counsel
- Oakland County Bar Association
- Oakland County Legal Resources Center
- State Bar of Michigan
- Secured an appellate win for a trucking client in the Michigan Court of Appeals.
- Successfully obtained defense verdicts or nominal verdicts well below pretrial demands in the last seven jury trials in state and federal courts.
- Obtained summary disposition on a serious injury case where a minor had a tip of his finger severed at a major fast-food franchise.
- Obtained summary disposition for a trucking client based on a lack of liability where the plaintiff entered the intersection on a green light but failed to ensure that the intersection was clear of vehicles.
- Obtained summary disposition on behalf of an auto auction by arguing that the plaintiff was more than 50 percent at fault for the accident when he stepped in front of a moving vehicle in an auction lane.
- Obtained summary judgment and dismissal on a claim with a demand in excess of $100,000 after uncovering the plaintiff’s fraudulent misrepresentations.
- Obtained attorney’s fees on behalf of an insurer client for a transportation company based on the plaintiff’s fraud in a personal injury claim.
- Obtained summary disposition on behalf of an insurer for a transportation company based on the plaintiff’s fraud.
- Obtained a defense verdict in a logistics case in which the plaintiff claimed that a shoulder injury requiring surgery was caused when he was unloading a truck that had allegedly been improperly loaded by the defendant. The jury decided that the plaintiff had not proved that he sustained any injury related to this incident.
- Secured summary judgment for an insurance carrier client on behalf of a trucking company in a novel area of law where the plaintiff claimed entitlement to occupational accident benefits in excess of $100,000 and at the same time obtained the right to recoup those benefits already paid.
- Successfully obtained order of denial of class certification on a major food contamination case.
- After appeal by the plaintiff, obtained summary judgment and award of attorney fees and costs on behalf of a mortgage broker who was sued by a wholesale lender in a commercial dispute.
- Granted summary disposition in a liquor liability case where an intoxicated, non-permissive user of a motor vehicle severely injured two children.
- Obtained summary disposition and an award of costs and fees from a third party for a commercial transportation client on a case with a seven-figure demand.
- As national counsel to a commercial property service company, a security services company and an aviation services company, created a cost-effective claims management system for handling multistate litigation.
- Successfully defended a local university on a whistleblower claim.
- Obtained summary judgment on a dental malpractice case.
- Negotiated a voluntary dismissal on a construction matter while motion for summary judgment was pending.
- Obtained summary judgment on a commercial property premises liability matter.
- Attained favorable resolution on a high-exposure product/warranty matter regarding a recalled product that was attracting national media attention.
- Obtained summary judgment on a wrongful death claim for a home health care hospital bed provider.
- Achieved summary judgment for a local manufacturing company on a wrongful discharge claim by an employee alleging retaliation.
- Obtained a defense verdict on a sexual harassment claim on behalf of a local university.
- Obtained defense verdicts in six premises liability trials with an award for clients’ attorney fees on three.
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- Construction Litigation Desk Reference, Michigan chapter, co-author, Defense Research Institute Defense Library Series, 2014
- Navigating Michigan PIP Claims: A Quick Reference Guide to First Party No-Fault Law, co-author, Segal McCambridge, 2013
- Navigating Premises Liability in Michigan: A Guide to the Duties of Owners/Possessors, co-author, Segal McCambridge, 2013
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Lok Sabha nod for insolvency and bankruptcy code
New Delhi, May 5: The Lok Sabha on Thursday gave its nod to the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, that seeks to improve the ease of doing business in the country.
The measure seeks to overhaul the laws regulating insolvency amid a surge in bad loans. The bill will now go to the Rajya Sabha for its consent.
Piloting the legislation, Minister of State for Fince Jayant Sinha called it “transformatiol” and one that will restore the balance of power between the promoters and creditors. It also seeks to amend the laws, including the Companies Act, to become an overarching legislation.
Officials and experts say the passing of the legislation before May 31 can help India improve its rankings in the World Bank’s “ease of doing business index”.
At present on the parameter of resolving insolvency, India is ranked 136 among 189 countries.
Once it gets the Rajya Sabha nod, the new law will give the banks “more confidence” to lend for long-term projects such as roads, ports and power plants, officials said.
The new draft legislation contains amendments to the origil Code introduced in December 2015 as suggested by a joint parliamentary panel. The new Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code aims to slash the time it takes to wind up a company or recover dues from a defaulter.
Bharatiya Jata Party sources told IANS that the bill will boost Prime Minister rendra Modi’s ‘Made in India’ programme and attempts to improve the ease of doing business, as promised by the tiol Democratic Alliance dispensation to the foreign investors.
The new code seeks to replace the existing century-old bankruptcy laws and provide a time-bound process for resolving insolvency issues.
It will cover individuals, companies, limited liability partnerships and partnership firms.
The government expects the bill to get Rajya Sabha approval too since members from the upper house too were a part of the joint committee on the issue. “There were 12 laws, some of which were more than 100 years old, to tackle insolvency and now there will be one law. We will be able to quickly move up the World Bank rankings,” Sinha said while replying to the debate. The bill, after its introduction in December last year, was referred to a joint committee of both houses. The committee, which submitted its report last week, proposed a number of changes. The parliamentary panel also recommended that money due to workers and employees from the provident fund, pension fund and gratuity fund should not be included in the assets of estates under liquidation. (IANS) | <urn:uuid:47558c71-8498-4359-a0c5-5f0a07718436> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.sentinelassam.com/news/lok-sabha-nod-for-insolvency-and-bankruptcy-code/ | 2023-09-26T06:34:56Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.959633 | 566 |
Assam win gold in 65th National School Games Tennis
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GUWAHATI: Assam U-14 years Boys Team won Gold Medal in the 65th National School Games Tennis held at Pune today. In the final they defeated Delhi 2-1. State players who represented Assam in the competition were: Manan Nath, Jigyashman Hazarika, Jishnu Das, Pritam Baruah and Bikram Aditya Mahanta. | <urn:uuid:c5ce1082-372c-4fdc-884e-45cf99c30ec1> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.sentinelassam.com/north-east-india-news/local-sports/assam-win-gold-in-65th-national-school-games-tennis/ | 2023-09-26T05:19:10Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.944565 | 102 |
Popularity of Sports & Events Content Drives Uptake on SES's Dedicated Satellite Distribution Platform
Platform distributed more than 1,500 events to hundreds of feed takers since launch
Luxembourg, 19 July 2023 – Live sports and news events in the last 12 months are driving uptake on SES’s dedicated sports and events satellite distribution platform – ASTRA 1 Sports. Covering Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, the ASTRA 1 Sports satellite distribution platform was leveraged for more than 1,500 events delivered to hundreds of feed takers, with sports and events customers enjoying its powerful wide beam coverage with high throughput, boosted network efficiency, flexibility and security.
From sports rights holders, leagues and federations to TV networks and service providers, SES distributed thousands of hours of sports, major events and significant breaking news content on ASTRA 1 Sports, including FIS Alpine World Ski Championships, the World Judo Championships, the World Padel Tour, FIA World Rallycross events and “Operation Lion” in the UK.
One customer leveraging the platform is Telefonica Broadcast Services. “As the viewership and interest in sports and events continues to grow globally, we are delighted to have a partner like SES, capable to deliver our most important events like the World Padel Tour, Valencia Marathon and beyond, with their satellite distribution platform. This way, we know that our premium content not only reliably reaches our fans across EMEA in the highest quality possible, but we are also able to grow and attract new audiences,” said Laura Arnaiz, head of booking department at Telefonica Broadcast Services.
“Live sports and events continue to be the most valuable assets for broadcasters and the leagues and rights holders they partner with in terms of building and engaging global audiences,” said Michele Gosetti, Head of Sales, Sports & Events at SES. “The momentum with our satellite distribution platform in its first year underscores the increasing demand for reliable content delivery in the industry, and we anticipate for it to grow even more. With the combination of our satellite, fibre and IP infrastructure, we are able to bring a hybrid differentiated offering in the market as the premier distribution partner and ensure our sports and events customers are able to do what they do best – bring exciting sports to fans across the globe.”
A leader in distributing sports and events, SES broadcasts over 700 hours of premium sports each day and works with more than 500 sports and events customers. SES broadcasts a wide range of sports, from men’s and women’s professional football, American football, tennis, golf and cricket to cycling. These include on-going games and matches for high-profile leagues such as the NFL, Premier League and Women’s Serie A to sports with specialised interest, such as motor sports.
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SES has a bold vision to deliver amazing experiences everywhere on earth by distributing the highest quality video content and providing seamless connectivity around the world. As the leader in global content connectivity solutions, SES operates the world’s only multi-orbit constellation of satellites with the unique combination of global coverage and high performance, including the commercially-proven, low-latency Medium Earth Orbit O3b system. By leveraging a vast and intelligent, cloud-enabled network, SES is able to deliver high-quality connectivity solutions anywhere on land, at sea or in the air, and is a trusted partner to the world’s leading telecommunications companies, mobile network operators, governments, connectivity and cloud service providers, broadcasters, video platform operators and content owners. SES’s video network carries ~8,000 channels and has an unparalleled reach of 369 million households, delivering managed media services for both linear and non-linear content. The company is listed on Paris and Luxembourg stock exchanges (Ticker: SESG). Further information is available at: www.ses.com | <urn:uuid:2a2a3946-ede8-4051-87e9-b64ec88e759a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.ses.com/press-release/popularity-sports-events-content-drives-uptake-sess-dedicated-satellite-distribution | 2023-09-26T06:03:06Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.928386 | 837 |
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Living wills can aid loved ones
Published 12:00 am Tuesday, March 29, 2005
The recent controversy surrounding Terri Schiavo has caused many people to look at living wills.
According to Columbiana attorney Sanford Hatton, all adults (ages 19 and older) should put their wishes in writing to ensure those wishes will be granted in case of a tragic illness or accident.
Most people would like to shy away from the needed preparations, however.
&uot;Everybody knows they need a will, but nobody thinks they are going to die,&uot; Hatton said. &uot;Folks are ill-prepared to deal with those decisions.&uot;
The Schiavo case has caused people to talk about future plans, according to Hatton. Coincidentally, the Alabama State Bar made a special push for advanced planning two years ago.
Hatton said all adults need a valid power of attorney, will and advanced directive (i.e. living will).
* An advanced directive is a written instruction that an individual makes while mentally competent. It states how an individual would want healthcare decisions to be made if they become incapacitated or cannot express their wishes. The state recognizes two types of advanced directives: The Advanced Directive for Health Care and the Durable Power of Attorney.
A living will describes the kind of care an individual would want only if they have a terminal condition or are in a state of permanent unconsciousness, which includes a persistent vegetative state or deep coma.
&uot;Healthcare providers know what you do and do not want (with an advanced directive),&uot; Hatton said.
That directive can direct a physician to withhold or withdraw life-sustaining treatment or a feeding tube if the individual cannot speak on their behalf. A living will must be witnessed by two people, at least 19 years of age, who know the patient and are not related by blood or marriage. It does not need to be notarized.
* Power of attorney appoints a proxy to make healthcare decisions, in collaboration with a personal physician, if a person loses the ability to make decisions for themselves.
&uot;Someone can step in and take care of your business if you are incapacitated,&uot; Hatton said.
A proxy can tell the physician or the hospital what care they want in all types of healthcare decisions and not just those concerning life-sustaining treatment.
A power of attorney should be valid and well written, according to Hatton.
If a person has a living will and a Durable Power of Attorney, they should both be consistent.
While Schiavo was not in a terminal condition (i.e. a condition that would cause death in the near future), she was considered by many to be in a state of permanent unconsciousness (an incurable condition in which one loses the ability to think, speak and move purposefully, even though the heartbeat and breathing continue).
There is confusion on what Schiavo wanted, since she did not leave a living will. Her parents state she would want to live, while her husband said she would want to die.
&uot;No one knows what she wanted,&uot; Hatton said.
Hatton said it is not difficult to fill out the necessary paperwork.
&uot;They’re not complicated documents,&uot; he said. &uot;It should not be very costly.&uot;
While they do not have to be prepared by an attorney, Hatton encourages individuals to talk with an attorney, to make sure documents are complete and valid. Copies should also be given to relatives, a healthcare proxy and an alternative proxy. Copies should also be included in medical records and at the hospital where an individual is treated.
When a person makes their wishes known, it can benefit loved ones down the road.
&uot;When you know that person’s wishes, you know that’s what they want to do,&uot; Hatton said. &uot;It takes the pressure off the family.&uot;
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The Dark Side of AI: Unmasking Malicious AI Models in Cybersecurity
In recent years, the cybersecurity landscape has witnessed a concerning trend – the emergence of malicious AI models designed to facilitate cybercrime and spread disinformation. This blog sheds light on the alarming impact of WormGPT and PoisonGPT, two potent AI creations by EleutherAI and Mithril Security, and explores strategies to effectively counter these threats. As the proliferation of malicious AI looms large, it is imperative for cybersecurity experts and society to come together and proactively safeguard against these menacing developments.
1) WormGPT – A Malicious Tool for Cybercrime
WormGPT, an ominous creation by EleutherAI, made its debut alongside ChatGPT, with nefarious intent targeting the blackhat community. Developed with unrestricted access to diverse malware-related data, this malicious generative AI model poses grave implications for cybersecurity. Its capabilities range from providing guidance for cyber crimes to generating harmful code and crafting sophisticated phishing emails that expertly exploit social engineering techniques. Employing a natural language tone, WormGPT can produce compelling emails masquerading as legitimate communications, such as password reset requests, job offers, and donation solicitations. Its code formatting feature enables the creation of deceptive invoices, receipts, and contracts, further perpetuating fraudulent activities. Additionally, the model’s capacity to generate real code for developing viruses and backdoors escalates the scalability of cyberattacks to unprecedented levels.
2) PoisonGPT – Propagating Fake News and Disinformation
PoisonGPT, a creation of Mithril Security utilizing GPTJ, poses a distinct threat with its ability to generate and propagate fake news, misleading ads, and manipulative content to influence public opinions. This malicious AI model represents a significant challenge to media integrity and erodes public trust in information sources. By exploiting the persuasive capabilities of AI-generated narratives, PoisonGPT orchestrates campaigns of disinformation, sowing discord and confusion within society.
Proactive Measures to Tackle Malicious AI
As the specter of malicious AI looms large, a coordinated and proactive approach is essential to safeguard our digital ecosystem. The following strategies can help mitigate the threats posed by these malevolent AI models:
Raising Awareness and Educating Employees:
To effectively address the risks posed by WormGPT, fostering a culture of cybersecurity awareness is paramount. Educating employees about the dangers of interacting with suspicious messages or links can empower them to exercise caution in their digital interactions. Organizations should conduct regular training sessions to sensitize employees to potential threats and equip them with the knowledge to identify and report suspicious activities promptly.
Robust Email Filtering and Security Solutions:
Deploying advanced email filtering and security solutions is essential to detect and block malicious content generated by malicious AI tools like WormGPT. By implementing these technologies, organizations can significantly reduce the chances of harmful emails and messages reaching end-users, enhancing their overall cybersecurity posture.
Practicing Caution and Verification:
Individual vigilance plays a crucial role in thwarting potential threats. Users should exercise caution when dealing with unexpected or suspicious communications, especially those that prompt the sharing of personal or sensitive information. Before clicking on links or responding to messages, it is prudent to verify the authenticity of the source through official channels or direct communication with the purported sender.
Strengthening Cybersecurity Defenses:
Organizations should bolster their cybersecurity defenses by implementing multi-factor authentication mechanisms and ensuring regular software updates for all systems. This proactive approach prevents unauthorized access and minimizes the risk of exploitation by malicious AI models like WormGPT. Additionally, conducting periodic cybersecurity training and awareness programs can keep employees abreast of evolving threats and best practices for maintaining a secure digital environment.
Establishing alliances between governments, tech companies, and cybersecurity experts fosters the exchange of threat intelligence and empowers a unified response against malicious AI.
Ethical AI Frameworks:
Prioritize ethical AI practices in development and deployment to deter the creation and dissemination of harmful AI models. Encourage responsible use of AI technology.
As malicious AI models like WormGPT and PoisonGPT continue to pose grave challenges to cybersecurity and public trust, the imperative for proactive measures cannot be overstated. It is crucial for stakeholders to unite, fortify detection capabilities, and promote responsible AI practices to mitigate the rising menace of malicious AI.
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New trend in beauty and personal care products
Regular and first-time exhibitors are displaying a variety of beauty and personal care products for different occasions at the ongoing CIIE.
Multinationals are riding on the new trend of more personalized, nuanced demands from domestic customers.
According to the General Administration of Customs, Japan, France, South Korea, and the US have been the leading exporters of skincare and beauty products into China in recent years.
Multinational firms have entered the personal care market due to diversified demand, and the CIIE is a key launch platform.
In 2021, Euromonitor estimated China's skincare and beauty market at 572.6 billion yuan (US$81 billion), 17.3 percent of the global market.
It expects the premium skincare segment could make up 53 percent of market share by 2025 in China.
More than 40 new products from 22 brands under the Shiseido Group were presented at this year's CIIE.
Shiseido's first dietary supplement, the Shiseido Ultimune Probiotic Powder, made its global debut while expanding its portfolio.
THE GINZA has also introduced the recently released Revitalizer as well as the China debut of the improved Moisturizing Emulsion. The firm has also increased its investment in retail channels in China.
Since the premium skincare brand THE GINZA made its inaugural appearance at the CIIE in 2020, it has opened seven boutiques and brand counters in Beijing, Shanghai, Nanjing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou and Wuhan. Another new outlet is scheduled to open at the end of the year in Chengdu.
URARA has made its first-ever appearance at the CIIE with its first eye and lip texture creams, all made in Japan. It has also brought 16 refillable versions of its star products as it leverages the CIIE stage to promote sustainable solutions.
The Shiseido Beauty Innovations Fund earlier this year invested nearly 100 million yuan in Series-A financing for Jiangsu Trautec Medical Technology Co, a local producer of recombinant collagen biomaterials.
The investment could allow the company to be better involved in local innovations and enjoy further momentum in the highly promising area of functional skincare.
Shiseido China CEO Kentaro Fujiwara said the company will continue to leverage Shiseido China's role as the group's second global headquarters to develop China's position as a source of global beauty innovation.
Anti-bacterial and odor-eliminating detergents, as well as the Freeplus skincare brand, are among the Kao Group's diverse personal care and household cleaning solutions.
Kao Group, a five-time exhibitor, has already signed up for next year's show and has increased its local research efforts, claiming that the event helps it stay connected with local buyers.
Its skincare brand Curel's new ceramide anti-wrinkle cream was developed by research teams in both China and Japan to cater to those with allergic skin, and it is now being manufactured commercially in its Guangzhou facility.
With a new product line-up scheduled to enter China, Coty's Ultra premium skincare sector will give the beauty market additional growth impetus. The US cosmetics company said that the debut of its ultra-premium brand Orveda in China is set for 2023.
Lancaster will also introduce its new ultra-premium line, "Ligne Princière," in China in March next year.
The launch of these skincare brands at the CIIE shows the cosmetics group's commitment to investing in China.
It claims that introducing the two new brands meets the needs of Chinese consumers who want to improve their skincare expertise, seek effectiveness, and differentiate their brands and goods.
According to Caroline Andreotti, executive vice president of prestige skincare brands at Coty, "CIIE is without a doubt the perfect stage for it to unveil these two important skincare brands in China."
On the beauty device front, L'Oréal has introduced the Lancôme Skin Screen, an AI-enabled personalized skin diagnostic and score system that aggregates over 13 different clinical indicators.
The cosmetics giant, which updates its product lines and exhibits every year, sees great promise in the convergence of technology and skincare.
The YSL SCENT-SATION, jointly developed by L'Oréal and EMOTIV, offers a glimpse inside the first-of-its-kind, in-store experience that provides tailored fragrance guidance.
Using a multi-sensor, EEG-based headset, along with machine learning algorithms, it could capture consumers' emotions toward different scent families and help them determine the scent suited to their emotions.
Customized technologies, such as Amorepacific's Mind-linked Bathbot, have also piqued the interest of visitors since its debut in China.
The program analyzes the person's brain waves to analyze the data and identify the appropriate fragrance and color personalized to the consumer using a headset equipped with eight sensors.
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Hands up for all hiking lovers! Do you feel the same need of exploring everywhere you go, especially if there are mountains around? We do! Thinking of those passionistas who feel the same passion for climbing up the hills, we wanted to give you some suggestions you can go hiking no matter in what continent of the world you’re in.
Let’s take a look at San Francisco first. National Park Yosemite is a holy place you must visit to renew your energies. Declared a World Heritage Site, Yosemite is one of the largest and least fragmented habitat with a great diversity of plants and animals. Take your camera for amazing pictures, this beautiful place will give you the best shoots!
Located in between two beautiful countries in Europe, the natural park Arribes del Duero is a visit you MUST do if you are traveling around Spain or Portugal. Fall in love with the viewpoints and the long trail in Arribes del Duero. Let the biodiversity and range of watercourses, which have eroded deep valleys and vertiginous precipices amaze you.
Are you all the way in Australia? Then you must go to Mount Barney National Park, 90 km southwest of Brisbane. Remember to pack your bag with all camping essentials. Go hard and enjoy from the expansive views over the Border Ranges and Scenic Rim forests from the summit.
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Heading to a baseball game and want to make a style statement? Look no further! We’ve got you covered with 22 sizzling outfit ideas that will have you looking both sporty and chic. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or just tagging along for the fun, these fashion ensembles will surely make heads turn in the stadium.
From casual and comfortable to trendy and bold, we’ve curated a range of outfits suitable for every style preference. Rock a classic baseball tee with distressed jeans and sneakers for a laid-back vibe, or opt for a flirty sundress paired with a denim jacket to add a feminine touch to your game-day look. Don’t be afraid to add some team spirit with accessories like caps, scarves, or even temporary tattoos.
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Pavel Borisovitch Bludnov Russian Impressionist Oil on Canvas Rocks by the Sea - Chekhov Bay
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Not to be outdone by the hundreds of Californians who recently signed a petition to authorize a government sponsored door-to-door confiscations of firearms, college students in Miami-Dade county have stepped up in the interest of America’s safety and security to ban another hazardous weapon of mass destruction – the common kitchen pressure cooker.
You can’t make this stuff up…
Posing as a liberal activist, the petitioner makes her case by claiming pressure cookers, “were actually used in the Boston bombing, so we’re just trying to limit who can get them,” adding that her organization is, “just trying to keep people safe by reducing the number of them.”
Our best and brightest were more than happy to oblige.
Due to the recent bombings at the Boston Marathon, caused by bombs that were made with pressure cookers, we are asking that they be removed from shelves at local stores in the Miami-Dade county area.
We, the undersigned, are concerned citizens who urge our leaders to act now to ban the sale of pressure cookers in the Miami-Dade county area.
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Why Our Vinyl Windows Are Loved by Milwaukee, WI, Homeowners
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65,000 protest TPP in Mexico, see repeat of NAFTA mistakes
By Karen Hansen-Kuhn, IATP, February 3rd, 2014. More than 65,000 people rallied at Mexico’s Monument to the Revolution and marched to the historic Zocalo Square to demand a new economy that puts equality, justice and human rights first. Farmers, union, environmental and women’s activists gathered in Mexico City last week to take stock of the lessons from NAFTA and plan strategies to confront the next big threat: the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP). One of the earliest lessons from the NAFTA experience was that people and environments in all three countries were affected. The stories from Mexico, Canada and the U.S. were remarkably similar: environmental destruction, threats to union and community organizing, and, in all sectors, a marked increase in corporate concentration as companies gained new abilities to move different aspects of production across borders in search of lower costs and higher profits.
This has been especially true in agriculture. As part of the multisectoral forum, more than 100 members of ANEC, (the National Association of Rural Commercialization Enterprises, which brings together more than 60,000 Mexican small- and medium-scale farmers), organized a farmers’ forum with international allies. Alberto Arroyo, a longtime leader in the Mexican Action Network on Free Trade (RMALC), explained that Mexico’s dependency on food imports has increased dramatically since the agreement began, from 16 percent before NAFTA, to more than 42 percent today. That situation is even more alarming when we consider that today nearly half of Mexican families, even with two wage earners, can’t afford the “canasta basica” of basic necessities. Adding on to the devastation wreaked on the countryside by the influx of cheap corn under NAFTA, TPP would compel Mexican coffee farmers to compete with cheap Vietnamese robusta coffee.
TPP protest in Mexico
Doug Peterson from the U.S. National Farmers’ Union echoed those concerns. None of us is against trade, he said, but how that happens, and what the rules are, really do matter. He highlighted intellectual property rights proposals in TPP that would grant enormous new rights over seeds and other inputs to already powerful transnational corporations. NFU is concerned that those rights would be extended to patents on animal husbandry, expanding Monsanto’s dominance over seeds to breeding rights. In general, he said, what we really need are stable public policies to balance innovations in agriculture with food justice.
Victor Suarez, the leader of ANEC, emphasized the importance of rebuilding ties among farmers and consumers, unions and environmentalists. The TPP negotiations are forcing Mexicans to fight some of the same battles that came up during the NAFTA debate. The privatization of the Mexican ejido system of communal land owning, which the government liberalized as a pre-condition for NAFTA, is once again on the table. The 1991 reforms allowed existing ejidos to remain under community control, but new agricultural reforms announced in January would put those farms on a “fast track” for privatization, expelling thousands of small-scale farmers from their lands. Investment rules in NAFTA support changes in laws on land and mineral rights, often carried out in the dead of night, that devastate communities’ rights to natural resources. Plans to carry out a “second green revolution” in Mexico will increase pressure to use GMO seeds, as well as chemical fertilizers that will poison the soil and water so that they will not support sustainable agriculture, Suarez told participants. People in all three countries, he said, need to work together to recover sovereignty over our food, seeds and land.
Those efforts are already underway, starting with a massive march against neoliberal reforms in Mexico that pushed back on reforms to labor, energy and education policies. We added our voices against the expansion of the NAFTA model in TPP to more than 65,000 people who rallied at Mexico’s Monument to the Revolution and marched to the historic Zocalo Square to demand a new economy that puts equality, justice and human rights first. We were joined by activists in more than 50 cities across the United States and Canada in an international day of action against TPP and Corporate Globalization. The next joint actions will take place on February 19, when Presidents Obama and Peña Nieto and Prime Minister Harper meet in Toluca, Mexico.
The fight against fast track is the urgent issue right now in the United States. But our experience with other trade debates (such as the failed negotiations for the Free Trade Area of the Americas), demonstrates the crucial importance of coordinated action among civil society groups in the countries involved. Together, this chorus of voices has real potential to stop trade talks based on expanding the NAFTA model and create new economic ties based on human rights and food sovereignty.
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This is probably the most commonly attempted business model to monetize signals channels – it’s also the hardest one to make work.
There are two types of account management. The first type is when the client sends funds to the provider directly, although it’s incredibly difficult to make this work for the provider because the level of trust needs to be very high. It is often linked to scams which makes it hard for genuine account managers to stand out.
Here’s an example of an account manager’s channel info:
The second type of account management is when the client funds their own account and provides the access details on a trading platform like MT4/5 (but not withdrawal permissions) to the account manager.
The account manager takes a fee, normally by way of a share of profits. The manager’s trading signals channel is the way they showcase their ability and build up the credibility required for someone to part with their money or account details.
One of the problems we see with this model is that it’s hard to develop the level of credibility required for someone to trust them and allow them to manage their money. We tend to see very low ERR rates on these channels.
Here’s an example of very low ERR in an account manager’s Telegram channel. The engagement is approximately 1%, with 12 views from 1,045 subscribers;
Another problem is that the fees are normally a percentage of the profits made. Every trader has bad runs where they lose. If this happens, then the model delivers zero revenue.
The pros of account management:
- Because the fee is a function of account size, account managers do not need a lot of accounts to earn a good living (assuming they are profitable).
- There is no upfront fee to pay for the client.
- It is the ultimate time saving option for a client that wants to be involved in the forex markets but doesn’t want to spend the time trading for themselves.
The cons of account management:
- It can be very challenging trying to convince someone to part with their money or provide their account details. The level of trust needs to be exceptionally high.
- In most developed jurisdictions, the provider needs to be regulated to provide account management.
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The free course places will enable people to upskill in areas such as cybersecurity, virtual reality, health innovation and logistics.
More than 10,000 places on almost 300 courses in Ireland will become available for free under Springboard+ 2021.
This was announced today (14 June) by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris, TD, and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education Niall Collins, TD.
The courses will be free of charge for those who are unemployed, self-employed or those who are returning to work.
Collins said he is pleased that 90pc of Springboard+ courses will be delivered in “a more flexible format”, which will enable “more people to engage in upskilling and reskilling”.
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Short answer: GME trading halted
Trading of GameStop (GME) stocks was temporarily paused or “halted” by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and other exchanges due to excessive volatility. The halt allowed for a cooling-off period, reassessment of market conditions, and potential implementation of measures to stabilize trading.
How did the decision to halt GME trading come about?
The recent frenzy surrounding the trading of GameStop (GME) stock has left many people scratching their heads and wondering how such a volatile situation could arise in the first place. But perhaps even more perplexing was the decision by several major trading platforms, including Robinhood and TD Ameritrade, to halt the buying of GME shares – leaving retail investors unable to capitalize on what appeared to be a lucrative opportunity.
So how exactly did this decision come about, and what factors contributed to it?
To understand the situation, it’s important to backtrack a bit. In early January 2021, Reddit users on the popular WallStreetBets forum began encouraging each other to buy shares in struggling video game retailer GameStop. The idea behind this movement was rooted in a combination of financial power dynamics and anti-establishment sentiment – specifically, members of WallStreetBets saw an opportunity to exploit institutional investors who had bet against GME by shorting its stock.
Short selling is essentially when an investor borrows shares and sells them with expectations that they will decrease in value – which would enable them to buy back those shares at a lower price before returning them to their rightful owner. However, if things go wrong and the stock instead surges upwards (as was happening with GME), the short sellers suffer substantial losses.
As more investors piled into GME amid heightened social media hype, its value skyrocketed – increasing from around $18/share on Jan 4th to a peak of nearly $500/share by late-January. This sudden surge caught many veteran Wall Street traders off guard as well as shining attention onto potential market manipulation practices through discussions taking place within chatrooms across various platforms such as Discord.
All this excitement sparked legal concerns from regulators who raised questions over bloated prices resulting from possible “pump-and-dump” schemes: where creating false hype artificially inflates prices only for that bubble burst reporting buy orders based on such false notions.
Days after this widespread trading frenzy began, Robinhood and several other trading platforms made the controversial decision to halt buying of GME shares altogether. While platform authorities signaled that their primary concern was for market stability, critics have argued that the decision was influenced by hedge funds or brokers who were on the losing end of trades as a result of the sharply increased demand for GME.
But it wasn’t just retail investors who were upset by the freeze – lawmakers and Wall Street veterans alike took issue with the move, arguing that it resembled an interventionist approach from centralized authorities within U.S. financial markets.
The ensuing backlash ultimately compelled Robinhood and others to reinstate buying options for GME (albeit under stricter trading conditions), returning control back to everyday retail investors. However, questions about market manipulation are likely to linger in people’s minds long after GameStop has exited headlines and returned to baseline values – marking this moment as one of few in which those outside traditional finance demonstrated significant power even if through dubious means.
Overall, there were likely many motivations behind Robinhood’s initial decision to stop GME buying when they did, including protecting themselves from potential regulators or safeguarding interests against short squeezed institutional traders. However, with their reputation suffering alongside colleagues joining them in halting trades such as TD Ameritrade or E-Trade Global Securities America this only fueled online sentiment prompting eventual legal battles involving class action lawsuits seeking billions in damages which will keep this story part of popular culture and news talk for a very long time indeed!
Understanding the step-by-step process of GME trading being halted
If you’ve been keeping up with the news recently, you may have heard about GameStop (GME) stock reaching astronomical heights in a remarkably short amount of time. Between social media chatter and online hype, retail investors flocked to purchase the beleaguered video game retailer’s stocks, causing a massive price surge that caught many big investors off guard. However, this buying frenzy came at a cost: GME trading eventually had to be halted due to regulatory concerns.
Understanding the step-by-step process of GME trading being halted is a complex topic involving multiple parties with various motivations and intentions. In essence, halting trading means temporarily stopping all buying and selling activities for a specific stock or security. To help make sense of this process, let’s break it down into digestible steps for easier understanding:
1) Price volatility triggers circuit breakers: The U.S Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), in cooperation with major investment exchanges like NYSE and NASDAQ, puts in place systems called “circuit breakers” that automatically halt trading activity if any given stock has experienced an extraordinary uptick or downturn in price within a particular time frame.
2) Stock market regulators evaluate potential violations: When frantic buying activity drove GME shares higher than financially feasible during January 2021, market regulators stepped in to investigate whether some retail brokers were violating exchange rules by facilitating improper trades.
3) Brokers impose their own restrictions: While regulators assess potential wrongdoings made by brokers – such as halting orders they consider particularly risky – online brokerages themselves may halt trading on particular stocks without input from the SEC should they believe their users’ speculation poses danger or jeopardizes orderly trading conditions.
4) Trading resumes once concerns are addressed: By halting all transactions for one or several days despite considerable public furor over freezing access to retail traders – broader payouts could accrue due to reduced downward pressures on prices amid panicky sell-offs.
Investors might be disappointed when buying into a booming stock and seeing trading grind to a screeching halt, but it’s essential to understand the reasons for which halting may occur. When retail traders access online trading apps, they’re always risking self-fulfilling fallacies by trusting viral memes’ investment advice without considering the stock’s underlying value at present. However, circuit breakers and trade interruption are vital mechanisms for ensuring institutional investors retain the power to manage market signals carefully – protecting all players from dangerous market volatility that could threaten stability.
In summary, it’s crucial to keep in mind that GME’s trading being halted was not entirely arbitrary; it merely entails safeguarding every investor from any dangerous overactivity or unfair conduct by malicious actors looking to hurt particular investments. If you’re an investor or aspire day trader interested in gaming this notoriously unpredictable market, remember – investing is never a guarantee of return on investment. Take precautions to educate yourself on sound financial practices safe enough to provide longevity gain long-term value rather than immediate gratification.
FAQ: Everything you need to know about GME trading being halted
If you’re even remotely involved in the world of trading, chances are that you’ve heard about the recent GameStop (GME) trading fiasco that has taken the market by storm. For those who haven’t, here’s a quick rundown: A group of retail investors in Reddit’s WallStreetBets community decided to band together and buy up shares of GME, causing its price to skyrocket. This move was practically unprecedented in how it managed to disrupt traditional hedge fund short selling practices and shake up the financial world.
However, things took a dramatic turn when Robinhood – amongst other brokerage platforms – suddenly halted trading on GME, leading to widespread discontent and even accusations of market manipulation. In this article, we’ll delve deeper into what exactly happened with GME trading being halted and seek to answer some of the most common questions surrounding this controversial issue.
1) What is short selling and how does it relate to GME?
Short selling is a practice used by professional traders or hedge funds where they borrow shares from another trader or broker and sell them off immediately. The idea is that they hope the stock price will fall after which they can re-purchase at a lower price and return them back to their original owner; thus earning gains on the spread.
In January 2021, several hedge funds had allegedly been exploiting this tactic excessively over GameStop stocks as it failed economically due an acceleration in downloads for games rather than physical sales (something not taken into account completely by these short sellers), causing frustration within novice investors who saw an opportunity where others didn’t.
2) Why did Robinhood halt GME trading and what caused such outrage?
On January 28th 2021, Robinhood placed a temporary ban on purchasing more shares for retail customers on certain securities including but not limited to Gamestop (GME), AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc(AMC), Nokia Corporation(NOK), BlackBerry Limited(BB). This led to a huge outcry of protests and caused questions over its legality since the decision was made allegedly with no prior warning or reason given.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev cited “Wall Street firms” as the primary motivator making this action necessary; however, it’s difficult not to link these raised questions of fear-mongering when the stocks shocked the market unpredictably. Later on, Robinhood explained they halted trading due to funds needed in reserve; backlund by explanations from US Securities and Exchange Commission(SEC). Yet investors remained furious as traditional traders continued scot-free while retail customers saw their positions forcibly compromised.
3) What were some of the implications of GME trading being halted?
The most immediate effect was that it essentially locked out many retail traders who were trying to buy in, forcing them into selling what little holdings they had left for fear that the price would drop even further. This created a sort of domino effect where shares began flooding the market, leading to a massive drop in price. Furthermore, there were allegations that this move by Robinhood and other brokers was aimed at protecting institutional investors and hedge funds who stood to lose money if GME’s value continued to increase at such an unprecedented rate.
4) Is there any way for retail traders affected by halting trades during ramp-ups like GME case can fight back?
Several class-action lawsuits have already been filed against Robinhood seeking compensation for losses incurred as well as calling for transparency surrounding their decision-making process behind halting purchases for certain securities. On top of that many small businesses affected by stopped potential work via ads related to Blackberry phones also aim pushing back through similar class-actions.
5) What lessons can we learn from this situation?
Despite all its controversies, this situation demonstrates how powerful collective action can be when enabled technologically. Its cultural impact stands above anything ever before seen going beyond just finance . Reddit community forums like wallstreetbets demonstrate a new level of independent, decentralized organization that is rapidly growing in strength on social media. Moving forward, users should be aware of the limitations and trust factors surrounding these online tools and verify source material so as not to fall foul of possible leverage from powerful interests or trading platform policies. Regardless of how it all ends up though…we can’t deny this had been one wild, yet insightful ride into some of the workings behind modern-day finance mechanics in today’s world.
The top 5 facts you need to know about GME trading being halted
The stock market world has become increasingly volatile these past few weeks as we’ve witnessed an unprecedented surge in GameStop (GME) share prices. With a soaring demand for GME shares, the current financial climate has never been more unsure, unpredictable and chaotic. Therefore, trading was recently halted or paused at Robinhood, TD Ameritrade and several other brokerages causing a storm in the social media sphere which eventually escalated into trending hashtags like #RobinHoodKillsSmallInvestors. This novel development highlights a need to understand why GME trading was paused and what you can expect as you move forward.
Here are 5 crucial facts you need to know about the situation:
1. Securities and Exchange Commission rules mandated that buying or short-selling activities may be discontinued when there’s unusual volatility beyond what’s deemed normal price action. In this instance, Robinhood suspended buying of all GameStop shares as well certain other stocks such as Nokia and AMC Entertainment.
2. The trading halt only affected buying activities rather than just selling orders. You might wonder if it’s fair to restrict traders from buying but not imposing similar curbs on selling – afterall they work hand-in-hand with each other! Well… there were some reasons behind it! Halting buy orders reduces investor risk while suspending sell orders could add further strain to supply demands which impacts price effects.
3. One major reason why GME traded halt occurred is because there were mounting concerns that Reddit users had manipulated the stock price using tactics like mass purchasing of GME by individuals acting together on investing forums like Wall Street Bets subreddit during late January 2021.
4. The SEC also requires brokers to maintain sufficient capital reserves against potential losses incurred through their client trades; since several firms engaged in gifting free trades that eat into their profits & leads to negative balances they paused popular trades including GME so those problems didn’t worsen further.
5.There’s no denying that GME trading saga of late January 2021 has been nothing short of extraordinary. The case is an outstanding example of how the internet and social media have disrupted traditional finance but more above all it highlights the most fundamental lesson we can learn from such unprecedented events; investing in volatile stocks is always risky, even with newly democratized stock trading platforms like Robinhood that makes investing more accessible to small investors so irrespective of whether you are trading for entertainment purposes or you believe that mayhem stirs up opportunities, one key theme remains consistent: caveat emptor.
While the GME halt news will undoubtedly be unsettling for investors who are used to buying and selling on a whim, it’s not surprising given the torrential demand driving share prices higher in recent times. So let’s absorb these valuable lessons and become more knowledgeable as we make smarter investment decisions!
The immediate aftermath of the GME trading halt
As GameStop (GME) dominated the headlines over the past couple weeks, the volatile stock finally hit a boiling point on January 28th when Robinhood and other brokerage firms halted trading due to unprecedented levels of volume and volatility. The immediate aftermath of this freeze was chaotic, with users angered at the platform for restricting their ability to buy or sell shares in GME among other stocks.
On one hand, some argued that Robinhood was simply trying to protect investors from themselves. The sudden surge in demand for stocks like GME and AMC created an unsustainable bubble where amateur traders were egging each other on through social media platforms like Reddit’s WallStreetBets thread. This caused many novice traders to jump into uncharted waters without fully understanding the consequences of their investments.
However, there are others who argue that Robinhood’s decision to restrict trading was unethical – a blatant attempt by Wall Street insiders to protect their own interests at the expense of individual investors. The controversy has even spread into mainstream media as prominent politicians including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ted Cruz have called on Congress to investigate potential market manipulation allegations.
The immediate aftermath saw frustration and confusion as online discussion boards exploded with displeased investors who claimed they were being manipulated by Wall Street insiders seeking to maintain control over financial markets.
Nevertheless, amidst all of this chaos lies an important lesson for all investors: do your due diligence! Before investing in any security, investors should take a moment to research and understand what they are buying, so that they can make informed decisions rather than merely following trends or emotions.
In conclusion, while it’s undeniable that the GameStop saga has injected some excitement into normally staid financial markets, it’s also clear that we need more awareness surrounding investment education in order to prevent speculative bubbles such as these from happening again. Only time will tell whether regulators will step in or if we will continue down the path of digital-only forums leading stock volatility. Either way, it’s wise for investors to apply a cautious and thoughtful approach before investing any funds into markets like GameStop or beyond.
Will this happen again? Examining the future of stock market regulation
The world of finance is exciting and unpredictable. It’s full of opportunities for those who seek to invest in fruitful ventures, but at the same time can be unbearable for those who are not prepared to face the risks involved. One such risk that investors face is the possibility of stock market tampering or manipulation.
In recent years, there have been multiple instances where the stock market has been manipulated by certain individuals or groups. This practice is commonly known as market rigging, and it causes a significant shift in stock prices that can harm many innocent investors.
As a result, regulatory bodies such as SEC (Security Exchange Commission) have implemented stringent laws and regulations designed to curb this unethical practice. But the question remains: will these rules be enough to prevent such events from happening again?
The answer isn’t straightforward since stock market regulation has evolved over time, but so did techniques used by fraudsters trying to manipulate the markets. Despite all progress made so far, hackers can still find new ways around security measures put in place by regulators.
Looking ahead, what can we expect? Well, we should anticipate more technological advancements in stock exchanges’ protocols making transactions safer and harder committ frauds. Those who plan to recover lost funds must also understand how regulatory efforts work and stay aware of schemes that could entrap them. The trading ecosystem needs accountability and transparency all along its design; otherwise, criminals will always find ways through holes left unguarded.
In conclusion, while no one has a crystal ball accurately predicting future events within financial markets said reasonable steps taken towards preventing manipulation would significantly reduce risks involved. Educating oneself on good trading habits cannot be overstated if one wishes not only to protect investments but thrive in today’s ever-changing economic climate successfully.
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|January 28, 2021||2:42 PM ET||NYSE||Volatility interruption|
|February 18, 2021||3:11 PM ET||NASDAQ||Single stock circuit breaker triggered|
|March 10, 2021||1:20 PM ET||NYSE||Extraordinary market volatility|
|April 5, 2021||12:15 PM ET||NASDAQ||Sustained volatility trading pause|
Information from an expert
As an expert in the field of finance, I can confidently say that GME trading being halted is a rare occurrence. Usually, this happens when there is a significant event that affects the stock’s trading, such as news about the company or market volatility. It’s important to stay up-to-date with any developments regarding the halt, as it may have implications for investors or traders. However, it’s crucial not to panic or make rash decisions as the situation is still fluid and things can change quickly. Always consult with a financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
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Not only did Pat Onstad get a clean sheet in Houston's 3-0 win over FC Dallas in the US Open Cup Quarterfinals yesterday. But, he also got an assist on Houston's second goal by Alejandro Moreno. Sure, FC Dallas' Ole defense helped the Dynamo out, but it is an assist!
The other interesting note from the match is that it was the FC Dallas debut for T&T international goalkeeper Shaka Hislop. It will be interesting to see how quickly Hislop can get acclimated to MLS play and if he'll be a difference maker for FC Dallas down the stretch or not.
Lynx help out the Rhinos
The Toronto Lynx continued their string of 1-1 draws against top USL 1st clubs at home last night when the Montreal Impact came to town.
Toronto took the lead in the 48th minute when Jamie Dodds took a penalty that was saved by Greg Sutton and then scored on the rebound. Montreal tied the game in the minute off of a Ze Roberto header.
Ex-Rhino Kirk Wilson did make the trip to Toronto as he took a leave of absence and returned home to Des Moines, Iowa with his family.
The tie puts Montreal 5 points clear of the Rhinos in first place with Rochester holding a game in hand.
Lilly back with Team USA for match with China on Sunday
Veteran forward Kristine Lilly is back after being away for the US' last two matches. Angela Hucles is also being added to the roster for this match.
On the injury front, Marci Miller was hurt last week in training and is being replaced by Joanna Lohman who is being named to her first US Women's National Team roster since the 2001 Algarve Cup.
As usual, Rochester's Abby Wambach was named to the roster.
Some news on a stadium out of Kansas City
Wizards owner Lamar Hunt has said he'll entertain out-of-town offers if he can't find a local buyer by year-end. The buyer would need to provide a stadium.
I'm surprised that someone in Kansas City hasn't started throwing around the threat of the Wizards moving to Rochester yet in an attempt to speed up the process of getting a stadium deal done.
Another hurdle in Salt Lake?
The drama in Salt Lake over the stadium deal appears to be far from over even after Real Madrid helped with the groundbreaking ceremony almost two weeks ago. Apparently not everyone that is being asked to kick into the pot has been in on the deal.
I would say that I'm shocked, but I'm not.
Real Salt Lake calls off the hunt for Beasley
never really appeared to be close to happening, but now it appears
official that DeMarcus Beasley will not be headed back to MLS this
season. Beasley has missed the entire preseason with PSV due to a
hamstring injury and he's trying to work his way back onto the PSV
bench for starts.
Lynx tie up another top club
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A new concept has emerged in political science in recent decades: the catch-all party or the party that attracts from all sides – beyond social classes and, above all, beyond the classic split between right and left.
More precisely, this type of party can be defined by its ability to attract individuals holding completely different points of view, voters coming from varying perspectives, men and women from the left as well as the right. The concept formulated by the social scientist Otto Kirchheimer evokes a very non-bureaucratic party with weak organisation but marked by a centralisation of power in the hands of the leader and his immediate entourage. This party, as a result, may morph into a so-called charismatic party (in the words of Angelo Panebianco) built around a single individual. That’s the potential drift in such a party without an adequate organisational infrastructure: only the leader can keep it together.
Political science long gave the party label “catch-all” to the Front National, not least for its ability to attract voters of the left as well as of the right. The left-wing electorate may be attracted by the economic and social side; right-wing voters by aspects of identity and security. If we add the weakness of its party organisation and a leadership heavily identified by Marine Le Pen that gives all the ingredients of a catch-all party.
Overcoming the perennial left-right split
Today we’re clearly witnessing the birth of a “catch-all” movement: that of Emmanuel Macron, and baptised “En Marche” (On our way). What’s more, we’re watching the birth of a catch-all candidate – even the initials of the movement (EM) match those of the person himself; EM leads EM, the tip of the pyramid is branded by catch-all man, “catch-all candidate”, a messianic movement focused on this “designated candidate.”
The electorate of this catch-all movement/candidate is gradually being defined but already – according to the demographics uncovered in the polls – it seems to have crossed the Rubicon and goes beyond this left-right split.
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Today, we can certainly affirm that EM is the “catch-all candidate” in terms of the personalities surrounding him: ecologists more to the right such as Corine Lepage, elected socialists such as Gérard Collomb, US-style democrat journalists such as Laurence Haim, stalwarts of the UDF and New Centre such as Jean-Marie Cavada, protégés of the current government such as Jean Pisani-Ferry, liberal envoys such as Alain Minc…There’s a long list but it does underline how the old political cleavages have been left behind. Socialists, right-wing liberals, Greens, centrists – it’s all there with EM and all at work merrily leaving the old splits behind.
Right now, we cannot tell with certainty if EM – movement and candidate – will attract people beyond these elites, voters from all social classes and regions of France.
In future we shall be asking ourselves whether this catch-all movement won’t simply become a messianic movement for the greater glory of Emmanuel Macron with the simple goal of replacing the “state bourgeoisie” now on top with a new circle of insiders, a new Gotha, a spectacular “Who’s who”. That’s the risk with a catch-all party…
While there are clear visions of the world proposed by Benoit Hamon with his unorthodox and ecological view of society, by Manuel Valls with his wholly republican position, by Francois Fillon who wants to liberalise France or by Marine Le Pen with her national identity course, those “on their way” for the moment are simply proposing a leap forward, a Frenchie version of the technological/digital Promised Land of Silicon Valley. A great leap by elites clearly wanting to escape from the shadows of politics where they may pull strings – and passing into the light.
Is the essence of politics just a juxtaposition of names or expert skills/experts or a vision of the world and society in which one can believe and for which one is ready to fight? The political scientist Julien Freund, drawing on Carl Schmitt, would say that you cannot be all things to all men and that politics must be defined by one vision against another.
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The European Commission’s decision to maintain the Youth Guarantee, the scheme launched in 2013 to offer every young person a place of education, training or employment within four months of leaving formal education or being out of work, is going in the right direction but too slowly.
The Youth Guarantee (YG) needs more funding to scale it up, better implementation to ensure high quality job and training offers, and stronger liaison with social partners, especially trade unions. The European Trade Union Confederation was alarmed to learn that out of the €6.4 billion originally invested in the Youth Employment Initiative (YEI), one third has not been spent, and, according to estimates, the YG has reached only about 40% of its target group. The Commission admits that programmes started too slowly. And take-up and impact vary enormously between Member States.
In June, the ETUC demanded “a strong partnership approach”, to involve trade unions in the development of national YG measures. According to EU Employment Commissioner Marianne Thyssen, effective partnerships are “the strongest factors of success”, but stakeholders have been left out and consultation with unions has been the exception, not the rule.
The Commission’s meagre offer of an extra €1bn for 2017-2020, supplemented by €1bn from European Social Funds, is inadequate. According to the International Labour Organization, an effective long-term response to youth unemployment in Europe would require an investment of €21bn a year. If that seems unaffordable, just compare the cost of not acting, estimated by Eurofound as a loss to European society of €153bn in a single year, or 1.2% of EU GDP.
From a peak of 24.4% in 2013, the EU youth unemployment rate fell to 18.9% in mid-2016. The Commission celebrates the claim that over the last three years, 14 million young people have entered national YG schemes, with 1.4m fewer young unemployed and 900,000 fewer young people not in employment, education or training (NEETs). But wait: if there are still 18.9% of young people without work, and thus unable to fulfil their professional and social potential, is that the best Europe can do?
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Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker in his State of the Union address declared that in three years the YG has brought 9m young people into work, training or an apprenticeship. But unions report that too many of these offers are short-term or unpaid internships or precarious jobs providing no security or career development. Only a few Member States have set quality criteria, and these are urgently needed. Underemployment is growing, together with bogus self-employment, zero-hours and fixed-term contracts; in countries such as Greece and the Netherlands young people are excluded from minimum wage legislation. YG schemes should be backed up by good social protection and social benefits to prevent poverty and social exclusion.
In many countries the Guarantee has been tacked onto a range of existing measures, making for uneven implementation and assessment. The commitment from employers is described by the Commission as “rather limited”, even though the Framework of Actions on Youth Employment, adopted in June 2013 by the ETUC and employers’ organisations BusinessEurope, UEAPME and CEEP, commits the parties to support the YG. They cannot complain about ‘skills mismatches’ while failing to make an effort to hire and train young people. Employer involvement is vital to matching young people’s skills to labour market vacancies.
Helping NEETs should remain a YG priority. The NEET rate has fallen by just 1.2% since 2012, and remains well above the pre-crisis 2008 level of 10.9%. Only 57% of NEETs are registered with public employment services – a key access point to the YG – and young women are especially vulnerable. NEET populations vary greatly in different Member States. All this requires complex policy responses tailored to specific needs.
Our findings are backed up by the European Policy Centre. In a report published in September, it compared YG schemes in five different EU regions in Belgium, Slovakia, Italy and the UK. It found “undeniable weaknesses”, including “insufficient efforts to reach out to the non-registered NEETs”, and urged more support for the most vulnerable such as young migrants.
There is no “magic formula” for integrating young people into the labour market overnight. The YG alone cannot solve the whole problem of youth unemployment in Europe. But with the objective of guaranteeing every young European the right to guidance when becoming unemployed or entering the labour market, the EU should play its part in fighting unemployment. This requires time, commitment and genuine investment in Europe’s future: exactly what the Youth Guarantee needs too.
Thiébaut Weber is a young trade unionist and former student activist in his native France. He was elected as ETUC Confederal Secretary at the Paris Congress in 2015. His ETUC responsibilities include digitalisation, new forms of work, and online platforms. One of his main priorities is to find trade union solutions to tackle the challenges of new technological developments and the platform economy. | <urn:uuid:d508cfbe-2cc8-4bdf-9860-74e33e55a07a> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.socialeurope.eu/youth-guarantee-europe-needs-more-investment-in-its-young-people | 2023-09-26T05:05:54Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.955912 | 1,146 |
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