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The Renogy 1000W Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter is a high-quality solar accessory that is perfect for off-grid systems, including cabins and tiny homes. A power inverter is an electrical device that transforms the DC power stored in batteries into standard household AC power for consumer electronic needs. As a pure sine wave inverter, it is capable of producing cleaner, smoother, quieter, and more reliable electricity to operate tools, fans, lights, and other electronics without interference. Many off-grid systems require a 12V solar inverter to run everyday electronics.
- Optimized for 12 VDC system voltage.
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Oh Worship The King All Glorious Above Hymn
Oh, worship the King, all glorious above.
Oh, gratefully sing his power and his love;
Our shield and defender, the Ancient of Days,
Pavilioned in splendor and girded with praise.
Oh, tell of his might; oh, sing of his grace,
Whose robe is the light, whose canopy space;
His chariots of wrath the deep thunderclouds form,
And dark is his path on the wings of the storm.
The earth with its store of wonders untold,
Almighty, your power has founded of old,
Established it fast by a changeless decree,
And round it has cast, like a mantle, the sea.
Your bountiful care what tongue can recite?
It breathes in the air, it shines in the light,
It streams from the hills, it descends to the plain
And sweetly distills in the dew and the rain.
Frail children of dust, and feeble as frail,
In you do we trust, nor find you to fail;
Your mercies, how tender, how firm to the end,
Our maker, defender, redeemer, and friend!
O measureless Might, ineffable Love,
While angels delight to hymn you above.
The humbler creation, though feeble their lays,
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Derrick Webb, Staff Writer
BAINBRIDGE — Without talking to each other beforehand, both McClain head coach Jarrod Haines and junior guard Kyla Burchett used the same word Monday night.
It was, once again, the centerpoint of a Tigers’ win … this time by a 53-28 count at Paint Valley in non-league play.
“We have super rare chemistry,” Burchett said. “Everyone generally likes each other and it’s a really positive atmosphere. So it’s really easy to have fun and try and do things right.”
Against the Bearcats, the Tigers (3-0) did a lot of things right, including moving the basketball, driving to the rim and playing lockdown defense.
“Getting after it defensively is what we’ve always been good at it and that’s what we drill into these kids,” Haines said. “We make sure we have each other’s backs. We wanted to make [Paint Valley’s] point guard miserable for 32 minutes. That’s always the plan and I think we did a pretty good job of that. That was the key I thought.”
Paint Valley (1-2) kept it close throughout the first eight minutes as Hanna Uhrig and Averi McFadden teamed up to close the gap late in the quarter to 9-8.
But in the second, McClain started to show glimpses of why they’ve been able to string together a season-opening three-game winning streak.
Burchett got her mid-range jumper working while teammates Brianna Weller and Jaelyn Pitzer battled for rebounds under the bucket.
All the while, Emma Stegbauer, Payton Pryor and Josie Crabtree contribued on both ends of the floor, helping to hold the Bearcats to just seven points in the second.
After using a 12-0 run to end the first half, the Tigers had a 26-15 lead at halftime … and edge that only grew in the third. Burchett continued to torch the nets, pacing McClain to a 38-19 lead entering the fourth.
“Kyla can just flat out score. She does it from the perimeter and she can get to the basket,” Haines said. “I thought she did a great job establishing herself. She’s kind of struggled the first two games, kind of got out of that against Court House by scoring 15. Today, she was incredible. She’s smart, she reads her defender well and she’s always got the green light. Not many teams are going to shut her down.”
Burchett continued her assault on the net into the fourth while her team’s defense didn’t let up, frustrating the Bearcats and forcing, in total, 31 turnovers.
Burchett ended the night with a game-high 18 points while Weller had 11 points and six rebounds. Pitzer finished with seven points, nine rebounds and three assists, and Stegbauer had six points, four boards and four dimes.
For Paint Valley, Hanna Uhrig led the team in scoring with 11 points alongside four rebounds while McFadden added four points and two assists. Olivia Smith also helped out, returning from sickness with 11 rebounds.
The Tigers will be back in action at Jackson on Wednesday before hosting Westfall on Saturday. As for the Bearcats, they’ll try to bounce back Thursday night, opening league play at Zane Trace.
“You can watch us play and it may be a different kid every night stepping up,” Haines said. “This is not the most overall talented team I’ve had, but together, it’s the best team I’ve ever coached. These girls are unselfish and they’d rather see each other do well. We definitely have good chemistry.”
McClain: 9-17-12-15 — 53
Paint Valley: 8-7-4-9 — 28
McClain: 19-64 FG, 11-17 FT, 4-18 3pt., 28 rebounds (Pitzer 9), 10 turnovers, 13 assists (Stegbauer 4). Scoring: Burchett 18, Weller 11, Pitzer 7, Stegbauer 6, Crabtree 5, VanZant 3, Sykes 2, Pryor 1.
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Welcome to SoulLyn! This was a project I have been putting off for some years now. I always knew I wanted to share with the world. Well, here it is.
My passions are as followed:
Yes, I know. I sound like every other yoga blogger. Every other "basic bitch" who wants to bend their way around the world and share all their "original" thoughts and images. I mean, I can't lie, it does sound appealing. Hey, maybe I do have something worth sharing. Something worth reading. Maybe I can be different than the rest. Maybe.
Maybe I'll just let you decide.
My goal within SoulLyn is to reach out and touch a soft spot within each individual who passes by.. The only way I know how; to be as real, as raw, and as personal as I can possibly be.
So, I open my arms to you.
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SnoreX LLC (DBA Soundly) is conducting a research study to evaluate efficacy of myofunctional therapy in reducing snoring and sleep apnea. Participation is completely voluntary. By checking all of these boxes you are agreeing to participate in this study, which will allow the data you provide in this app and as part of this study to be used for research purposes. Your data will be anonymized in any research publications.
All participants are asked to follow the text and video instructions in this app that will guide them through 5 to 10 minutes of myofunctional therapy each day for up to 12 weeks.
The risks or discomforts from participating in this study are: sore throat or facial/upper airway muscles from exercise. Severe soreness or discomfort is rare and the participant should stop the exercises if they experience severe soreness or discomfort. There is also the risk of loss of confidentiality of voluntarily provided medical and personal information as part of this study. Soundly has taken steps to secure, encrypt, and anonymize data. There are no guaranteed benefits to the study participants, however, they may experience reduced snoring and/or sleep apnea. An alternative to participating in this research are over the counter snore reducing solutions and seeking medical advice from your doctor. This study is not able to diagnose or treat sleep apnea but measures of sleep apnea may be taken and reductions may be noticed along with reductions in snoring. Treatment of sleep apnea should be done through your medical provider. There will be no cost to you and you will not be paid for participating in this study.
If you do not take part in the study or decide to discontinue your participation, there will be no penalty to you. If you don’t take part, it won’t affect the care you receive from your doctor or other benefits to which you are entitled. If those conducting the study think it’s not in your best interest to continue or decide to stop the study, we will end your participation.
To do this research, we need to collect health information that identifies you. We may collect the results of questionnaires, interviews, in-app statistics (like amount of time using the app), and results from at home sleep studies. For you to be in this research, we will need your permission to collect and share this information.
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If you do not check all of these boxes you do not agree to allow your data to be used as part of scientific research that may benefit others. If you do not participate you may still use the Soundly app. Information you provide will be stored on encrypted servers to allow the app to operate but will not be used in research.
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Released: December 17, 2010
- composerDaft Punk
- directorJoseph Kosinski
- "Separate Ways"
Written by Steve Perry and Jonathan Cain
Performed by Journey
Courtesy of Columbia Records
By arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment
- "Sweet Dreams (Are Made Of This)"
Written by Annie Lennox and David Stewart
Performed by Eurythmics
Courtesy of Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Limited and The RCA Records Label
By arrangement with Sony Music Licensing
Review: Tron: Legacy (Blu-ray)
3.5 / 5 Stars
1982's Tron showed us what might be going on inside computers, where programs live in The Grid, and fight for survival against the evil Sarc and his Master Control Program. At the end of that film, creator Kevin Flynn (Jeff Bridges) - who had been sucked into the computer - managed to escape and take control of ENCOM. As Tron: Legacy opens, seven years later in 1989, we see that Flynn now has a son, Sam, and has made ENCOM an enormous software giant. But then, one night, he vanished and his shares in the company transferred to Sam, who grew up without a father. Now twelve years later, Sam (Garrett Hedlund) is the largest shareholder of ENCOM, but hasn't really been involved. He's been more interested in living on the edge, hacking into ENCOM for fun, and generally making life difficult for executive Alan Bradley (Bruce Boxleitner). But when Bradley gets a page from Flynn's office at the old arcade - which had been shut down for years - Sam goes in to explore. He finds a secret lab, with a computer that has been running for over two decades - and then promptly gets sucked into the digital realm when he runs the last command that had been typed into the system.
The Grid is not anything like the Internet; this is a digital realm that evolved independent of anything online; it's all in Flynn's mainframe. Promptly captured, Sam is sent to compete in the gladiatorial games, where his identity is revealed to the Grid's dictatorial ruler, Clu (a younger digital Jeff Bridges). After an exciting lightcycle chase, Sam is rescued by Quorra (Olivia Wilde), who is working in league with Flynn to foment a rebellion against Clu. Finally reunited with his father, Sam learns that Flynn felt that he could make a digital frontier to reshape the human condition. Flynn created Clu to help build the perfect digital world, with the help of Tron (Boxleitner) - but a new life form, isometric algorithms (ISOs) were spontaneously created. Clu felt that ISOs were an imperfection in the perfect system - so he went bad - causing a genocide of the ISOs, defeating Tron, and forcing Flynn into exile.
The only way to get Flynn back to the real world is to get to the portal that opened when Sam was sucked in (Flynn had been trapped for 22 years), but Clu sees it as an opportunity to get the army he has been building out into the physical world, if he can steal Flynn's identity disc. So the race is on, as Sam tries to find a way to the portal and get him and his dad out before Clu can get there.
Tron: Legacy is, at its heart, a father-son story. The emotional and rebellious nature that Sam exhibits clearly stems from growing up without a father figure, under the mistaken pretense that Flynn abandoned him - when in actuality he was trapped in The Grid. Beyond that, the simplicity of the story allows for the visuals to dominate - and oh boy, do they! The effects in Tron were groundbreaking at the time, and with visual effects having evolved in leaps and bounds since then, it was necessary to show us something in Tron: Legacy that looked like Tron, but with a slickness that 2011 audiences would demand. Director Joseph Kosinski gives the film a dark look, allowing the glowing neon lights to dominate, with lens flares, reflections, and plenty of glossy figures. It's got a lot of eye candy, (Olivia Wilde in skin tight spandex? Sign me up!) and makes for a fun ride. Adding to the experience, aside from the stellar and punchy sound mix, is the musical score by Daft Punk. With a few solid themes, and punchy rhythms and grooves, it might be borrowing a little stylistically from Inception at times, but overall it sticks with you when the lights come up. Bridges at times sounds like he's more like The Big Lebowski than an aged version of the computer nerd we saw in Tron, Michael Sheen's portrayal of Zeus, the club owner who Sam goes to for help, is completely over the top and ridiculous, and the young digital Jeff Bridges has some issues with the lips which feels a bit odd and makes the effect stand out. It's by no means a perfect film, but it's sure as heck an entertaining one.
Released in two flavors on Blu-ray (3D and 2D), Tron: Legacy is one of those movies that is more style than substance - but oh, what style it is! The visual quality is, to put it mildly, near perfection. Sure there might be the slightest hint of banding in the blue-hued world of The Grid, but everything looks so slick and reflective that it's hard not to revel in the glory of the 3D animation. I don't have a 3D television or 3D Blu-ray player, so I can't review that aspect of the film, but the 2D presentation does not disappoint. In theaters, the film was shown at a 2.35:1 aspect ratio in 3D. But if you were lucky to see it in IMAX, then - like The Dark Knight - certain sequences would open up completely, with the enormous 3D image filling the IMAX screen from floor to ceiling, making it an overwhelming and awe-inspiring affair. We don't have personal IMAX screens, yet, but the 2D (and I would assume 3D) Blu-ray release of Tron: Legacy recreates the IMAX experience by opening up to the full 1.78:1 aspect ratio of the HDTV, at the appropriate times (again, like The Dark Knight Blu-ray). It's not distracting in the least, and actually adds nicely to the experience.
Paired with the excellent visual presentation is an eardrum shattering audio mix. The primary culprit: an English 7.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track that will crack your foundations. Be warned, your subwoofer might strain on this one. It's one of the most energetic and immersive audio mixes I've heard on Blu-ray. The sound design was insane, certainly worthy of its Oscar nomination for Best Sound Mixing. Daft Punk's aggressive score fills the soundscape, and there are at least half a dozen sequences in the film that you'll want to show off to your friends. Additional audio options include a somewhat useless English Dolby Digital 2.0 track, an English Descriptive Video Service track, and French and Spanish Dolby Digital 5.1 tracks.
The extras on Tron: Legacy are substantive, but not as in-depth as I would have hoped. First off, there is no audio commentary, something that a film with this level of technical prowess clearly was calling for. Secondly, the only real "making-of" production featurette is less than 12 minutes long. More on that later. The first major extra comes in the form of "The Next Day: Flynn Lives Revealed" (HD). After a lengthy introductory montage of fake newsreel footage, interview clips and other media about the "Flynn Lives" underground movement that was happening around the time of the film, we find out a little bit more about what went on after the events in Tron: Legacy. Full versions of these segmented clips are available by accessing a high-score screen and typing in any of the names on the list - it's clever and gives a little more depth to the story and legend of Kevin Flynn.
The next major extra is the innovative "Disney Second Screen". Like the one on Bambi, this is an excellent way of adding additional supplemental material to the home theater experience, as you get more information via your computer or iPad in sync with the film as you watch it. In the case of Tron: Legacy, hundreds of storyboards, filmmaker annotations, visual effects progressions, test animations, 3D rotations, interactive panoramas, behind-the-scenes videos, and much more. It's a shame I can't make the window a little bigger on my computer screen, but that's my problem - not Disney's! After a quick tease "First Look at Tron: Uprising, the Disney XD Animated Series" (HD, 1-minute), we finally start to get into the behind-the-scenes supplements.
"Launching the Legacy" (HD, 10-minutes) is a short but informative look at how the filmmakers came up with a sequel to a 1982 cult hit, with interviews of the key cast and crew. The key moment in this segment is the inclusion of the original VFX test that was done to help promote the film at Comic-Con. "Visualizing Tron" (HD, 12-minutes) is shamefully short, considering how visually mind-blowing the film is. Still, we learn a lot about the look of the film, with director Joseph Kosinski, as they explore the set design, how they filmed it in 3D, and some of the visual effects. I wish they had spent a little more time on the visual effects technologies developed for the film, but what can you do? "Installing the Cast" (HD, 12-minutes) is a look at the characters in the film, and how the various actors came to be attached with the film. The most interesting part was how they managed to get both Bridges and Boxleitner back, and what it was like for them to revisit the world of Tron. (The rest of the actors were barely old enough to see it in theaters when it came out!)
"Disc Roars" (HD, 3-minutes) is a short fun bit showing how the director used the Comic-Con audience to record crowd chants for the film - much like what Peter Jackson did with a rugby game for The Lord of the Rings. (Hey, a captive audience can be useful!) I wish they had put a featurette together exploring the music of Tron: Legacy, but instead the only music-related extra is a music video: "Derezzed" (HD, 3-minutes), which was written, produced and performed by Daft Punk. It's a neat video, since they made it look like the old 1982 Tron instead of this new polished film, but it would have been nice if they included something about the production of the score, which they reportedly worked on for over two years.
The lack of an audio commentary and comprehensive documentary makes me wonder if there might be something more planned down the road for Tron: Legacy. I don't think so, but you never know. In the meanwhile, a stunning presentation on Blu-ray, along with a reasonable amount of extras and a very impressive Disney Second Screen function, adds up to an entertaining popcorn movie that is a feast for your eyes and ears.
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Tactics writer Sam Tighe breaks down the keys to success ahead of Southampton's Premier League clash with Leicester City in the latest edition of Tactical Watch, in association with Sportsbet.io.
Friday presents an opportunity for a small slice of revenge for Southampton, as they gear up to face the Leicester City side who ended their FA Cup dreams earlier this month.
The nine-day gap between Saints’ last fixture and this one should allow time for rest and recovery- in addition to some injuries healing up, perhaps. Meanwhile, Leicester have been hard at it, bookending two matchweeks by playing last on Monday and first here.
Here are the 3 keys to a Saints victory that would reset the form book at St. Mary’s - while also throwing a spanner into the works of the Foxes’ top-four charge.
For so long, taming Leicester’s attacking threat has been all about preventing Jamie Vardy running riot.
Since the 2015/16 season he’s bagged 15 or more goals every year, more often than not pushing the 25-mark. His speed in behind and relentless, pest-like work rate has long been a pain for defenders and still is - only now, Leicester have a lethal compliment to him that demands equal attention.
Iheanacho, who has scored 11 goals in his last eight games, is the Foxes’ in-form man. He likes to drop in off the forward line and receive the ball, spin, then play into the path of Vardy running in behind. He then follows the pass into the box and takes up great shooting positions.
Clever play like this can be hard to track and stop, even for the best around. That’s a point evidenced by the fact that, over the last month, Iheanacho has dropped into the exact same area, received the exact same ball and played the exact same pass into the exact same run.
Just because you know it’s coming doesn’t mean you can stop it, but Saints will have to find a way to become the first team in a while to do so.
Ralph Hasenhüttl has flexed the full strength and depth of his goalkeeping department this season, rotating Alex McCarthy and Fraser Forster in and out depending on the situation.
McCarthy donned the gloves for Saints’ trip to Tottenham last week and if he keeps his spot, has certain attributes that could be key in defeating Leicester.
The 31-year-old has displayed cat-like reflexes throughout the campaign, making some remarkable stops from close range. That’ll come in handy when it comes to addressing the ferocity of Iheanacho’s shots.
He’s also grown into a goalkeeper very comfortable making 1v1 stops and leaving his line to confront attackers head on. His list of attackers stopped in this fashion this season alone contains Alexandre Lacazette, Marcus Rashford and, most notably, Jamie Vardy.
Iheanacho’s emerging threat is the talk of the Premier League, but Vardy’s pace in behind is an ever-present threat. McCarthy is one of the best-equipped goalkeepers in the division to deal with that.
Something very peculiar happened on Monday night: Leicester City conceded a goal to Crystal Palace that was almost identical to one they’d conceded earlier in the season, to Fulham.
In both scenarios, Youri Tielemans was dispossessed while receiving the ball from a throw-in, the opponent countered, a runner from the left slipped in behind the defensive line and finished the 1v1. Even the type of finish was the same.
For opposing teams, there are several lessons to take from this: First, the Foxes are willing to throw laterally to their central midfielders - even under pressure; and second, Leicester’s defensive line does not appear to behave in unison when defending quick counter-attacks.
In the Palace scenario Jonny Evans halts to play offside, Çağlar Söyüncü keeps retreating and Wesley Fofana steps up to face the ball square on. As Jairo Riedewald plays it through, they’re all staggered in depth and Söyüncü plays Wilfried Zaha onside.
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The population in West Cork has increased once again since the last Census was compiled back in 2011 and there has been a huge jump in the numbers of retired people living here.
By BRIAN MOORE
THE population in West Cork has increased once again since the last Census was compiled back in 2011 and there has been a huge jump in the numbers of retired people living here.
Just over 85,000 people live currently in West Cork, according to the latest Census figures â an increase of 2,350 in five years.Â
Women outnumber men by almost 500, 13,877 households in West Cork have no mortgage, and the Census results suggests the birth rate has declined.
This is just a small sample of the results from Census 2016 released by the CSO last week, which look at population, housing, employment, services and education across the country.
While the population in West Cork has increased, the employment statistics show the numbers out of work has decreased, with just over 35,996 at work (an increase of 9%), 3,606 unemployed (a decrease of 1,900, or 35%, from 2011), 7,131 students (up 6%) and 11,783 retired people (up 16%).Â
According to the Census returns, West Cork's largest employment sector includes those working in education, health and social care, an industry responsible for the employment of over 8,300, three quarters of them female.
While this sector has seen an increase of 14% (over 1,000 workers) since 2011, the âother services' sector which include workers providing all kinds of services from consultants to hairdressers has increased by 18% (an additional 900 workers). Together, these two employers have supplied two-thirds of the jobs growth in West Cork since 2011.Â
The importance of these jobs to the local economy points to the need for better infrastructure and more access to high speed broadband for business development and for job creation in the area.While the availability and access to high speed broadband has increased by 15% to over 21,000 households, over 2,700 homes (11% of all households) are still relying on mobile internet services to go online. Nearly 22,000 households in West Cork have at least one personal computer, an increase of 3%, while almost 8,400 homes have no computer, up 1%.Â
Over 3,936 work in the farming, forestry and fishing industry, a decline of 5%. A total of almost 5,000 people work in manufacturing in West Cork, which is an increase of 500 (12%) since 2011 and likely reflects the many vibrant food processing enterprises.Â
Almost 2,285 work in building and construction an increase of almost 200 people or over 7% from 2011.
There has also been a marked hike of 46% in those ticking the âno religion' option on their form compared to 2011. That figure has increased from almost 3,100 last time around.Â
The number of those who recored their religion as Roman Catholic is down by 2%, or almost 1,500.
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The Sweet Dumpling squash is a small variety of squash, averaging about a pound each. Approximately 10 centimeters in diameter, this “single-serving”, teacup-shaped fruit has an ivory colored exterior with stripes of dark green. The inner flesh is bright orange and transforms into a sweet nutty treat when roasted. Its small size and minimal seed bank also makes its suitable for stuffing.
Sweet Dumpling squah are available in the fall and winter.
The Sweet Dumpling squash is a variety of Cucurbita pepo that is prized for its extraordinary sweentness. Its coloring resembles that of a Delicata squash, but in a pumpkin-shaped package. The sweet Dumplings usually come into season towards the beginning of fall and may be store for up to 4 months after harvest. | <urn:uuid:58ed21be-3111-49e8-add8-85adaf411472> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.specialtyproduce.com/produce/Sweet_Dumpling_Squash_9827.php | 2023-09-26T05:47:25Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.916237 | 193 |
NHL Rumor Mill – June 28, 2023
LEAFS INTERESTED IN KARLSSON
TSN: Pierre LeBrun reports the Toronto Maple Leafs have spoken to the San Jose Sharks about defenseman Erik Karlsson. However, general manager Brad Treliving cannot attempt to get serious about acquiring the 33-year-old Norris Trophy winner until he’s got clarity about players that he’s trying to sign to contract extensions such as Auston Matthews and William Nylander.
Referencing the recent Kevin Hayes and Taylor Hall trades, LeBrun said Sharks general manager Mike Grier is not giving away a future Hall-of-Famer like Karlsson away for free. Grier is willing to retain part of Karlsson’s $11.5 million average annual value through 2026-27 but not half of it. The Seattle Kraken and Carolina Hurricanes are among a number of others who’ve expressed interest.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: LeBrun noted how the Philadelphia Flyers traded away Hayes to the St. Louis Blues for nothing. Ditto the Boston Bruins shipping Hall to the Chicago Blackhawks. Karlsson, however, is a different level of player. He remains an elite talent who should fetch a quality return for the rebuilding Sharks.
How much of Karlsson’s cap hit Grier is willing to retain will determine what type of return he could get. As LeBrun pointed out in his recent column in The Athletic, interested teams will be more receptive to getting Karlsson at $7.5 million to $8 million annually than at $9 million to $9.5 million.
DEBRINCAT TO DETROIT?
OTTAWA SUN: Bruce Garrioch reports Senators GM Pierre Dorion is prepared to move winger Alex DeBrincat if they can get the right deal in place. The 25-year-old winger is a restricted free agent who is a year away from unrestricted free-agent eligibility.
DeBrincat’s camp has informed the Senators that he’s not interested in a long-term contract extension. The club has filed for arbitration to ensure he doesn’t receive an offer sheet while they try to trade him.
While DeBrincat lacks no-trade protection, his agent has presented the Senators with a list of preferred trade destinations. It’s believed the Dallas Stars, Nashville Predators, Florida Panthers, Vegas Golden Knights and Detroit Red Wings are on that list. Garrioch suggested the Carolina Hurricanes, Washington Capitals, Seattle Kraken and St. Louis Blues could be looking for scoring.
There’s speculation the Red Wings might send its No. 17 selection in this year’s draft to the Senators as part of a package offer for DeBrincat.
MLIVE.COM: Ansar Khan noted that Wings GM Steve Yzerman’s priority is landing a scoring forward who is fairly young and will be with the club for several years.
Khan suggested DeBrincat as one option along with Philadelphia’s Travis Konecny. When it comes to the Senators winger, he believes Yzerman is unlikely to pull the trigger unless he can get an extension with the player first.
THE ATHLETIC: Pierre LeBrun noted that the Red Wings seem like a logical landing spot for DeBrincat. However, he got the sense that they aren’t close to a deal to land the Michigan native.
LeBrun also noted the Stars’ interest in DeBrincat but they lack the cap space unless they ship out some salary. He also indicated that Dorion is fine with getting a 2024 first-rounder in return so this week isn’t a deadline for moving the winger.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Senators could wait until the date of their arbitration hearing with DeBrincat (sometime between late July and early August) to trade him. While Dorion will be patient with his handling of this situation, I doubt that he wants it to drag on for too long. He’s got a valuable trade chip that is drawing interest from clubs in need of scoring.
LATEST ON HELLEBUYCK
SPORTSNET’s Elliotte Friedman yesterday reported hearing that a trade involving Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck isn’t on the front burner right now. He said there are a lot of goalies available right now and teams are trying to determine who’s available at what price via trade or free agency.
SPECTOR’S NOTE: The free-agent market is thin on quality starters this year. Hellebuyck, Boston’s Linus Ullmark and Anaheim’s John Gibson are believed to be trade candidates. Of that group, Hellebuyck has the better resume.
Ullmark won the Vezina this season and it was well-deserved but he doesn’t have the same body of work as Hellebuyck, a former Vezina winner who was a finalist for the award this year. The Bruins netminder also has a full no-movement clause until July 1 when it becomes a 16-team no-trade. Hellebuyck has a slightly more expensive cap hit but lacks no-trade protection.
WILL THE ISLANDERS MOVE JOSH BAILEY?
SABRES STILL TRYING TO MOVE OLOFSSON
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With the warmer weather here in Northern California, we've been experimenting with different smoothies in our kitchen with our trusty vita-mix blender. We went a little crazy at our local farmers market over the weekend now that berries are in season, and decided to try this beautiful parfait as an afternoon snack. It was hit with all three of my kids and even my husband!
This recipe originates from Anthony Williams, Cleanse to Heal book which I highly recommend for anyone suffering from chronic inflammation issues or just looking to implement a whole foods/clean diet. I adjusted the recipe a bit and added 1 additional tablespoon of orange juice, a few slices of cucumbers to sneak in the veggie, and some chia seeds for an extra protein boost.
Research shows that berries carry a variety of benefits including increased mental clarity, decreased blood pressure, and prevents cancer. According to research in the Annals of Neurology, women who eat about two servings of strawberries or one serving of blueberries a week experienced less mental decline over time than peers who went without these nutrition powerhouses. In addition berries are high in antioxidants which have anti-inflammatory properties which are important for preventing disease as we age.
Mangos also pack a big punch in terms of nutritional value, and according to the National Board of Mangos, this super fruit contains over 20 different vitamins and minerals including vitamin A, C, folate, and fiber. One 3/4 cup mango provides 8% of your daily vitamin A, 50% of your daily vitamin C, and 8% of your daily vitamin B6....not to mention they are also high in anti-oxidants. Peak season of mangos runs from May-September so keep an eye out for them right now are you local grocery store.
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AC Ajaccio vs Clermont Foot Prediction, H2H Betting Tips – France Ligue 2, 23rd November 2018.
AC Ajaccio vs Clermont Foot predictions for France Ligue 2 match. AC Ajaccio goes head to head with Clermont Foot on 23/11/18. Check out AC Ajaccio vs Clermont Foot H2H Preview, analysis, and predictions. AC Ajaccio is currently at position 18 in France Ligue 2 table standings while Clermont Foot is at position 10.
Current Performance in Domestic Leagues for AC Ajaccio vs Clermont Foot Predictions
In the domestic leagues, AC Ajaccio has played 14 matches while Clermont Foot has played 14. Additionally, AC Ajaccio has played 7 matches at home, 7 away. On the other hand, Clermont Foot has played 8 matches at home against 6 matches as visitors.
Also, AC Ajaccio has managed 13 points in France Ligue 2 while Clermont Foot has managed 21 points. In detail, for AC Ajaccio, this equals 8 points at home and 5 away against 13 at home and 8 away for Clermont Foot. Additionally, AC Ajaccio has scored a total of 13 goals in their domestic league while Clermont Foot has scored 18.
Goals, Both Teams to Score & NG Statistics for AC Ajaccio vs Clermont Foot Predictions
The average goals per match at HOME for AC Ajaccio were 2.6 while those AWAY for Clermont Foot were 2. In the same way, the TOTAL AVERAGE goals scored by AC Ajaccio is 1 as compared to 1.3 for Clermont Foot. Additionally, the total number of BTS matches for AC Ajaccio were 6 and 4 for Clermont Foot.
Moreover, BTS has occurred in 4 matches involving AC Ajaccio as the Home Team. Also, GG/BTS occurred in 1 matches for Clermont Foot as the away team. To clarify, this data only applies to the teams’ individual domestic leagues.
On the other hand, no goal (NG) occurred in 3 matches involving AC Ajaccio as the home team. Equally, NG occurred in 5 for Clermont Foot as visitors. In total, the number of matches where AC Ajaccio or opponent failed to score was 7 matches. Likewise, the total NG matches for Clermont Foot were 10.
Over/Under 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 for AC Ajaccio vs Clermont Foot Predictions
AC Ajaccio has scored over 1.5 goals in 4 matches while Clermont Foot has done so in 6 matches. AC Ajaccio managed over 2.5 goals in 2 matches while Clermont Foot has managed in 2 matches. Also, Over 3.5 goals occurred in 0 matches for AC Ajaccio and 1 for Clermont Foot.
Current form for AC Ajaccio vs Clermont Foot Predictions
Thus, AC Ajaccio current form is poor while Clermont Foot current form is average in the France Ligue 2. AC Ajaccio has 3 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses. On the contrary, Clermont Foot has an average form because they currently have 5 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses in France Ligue 2.
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ENG vs WI T20 World Cup Head to Head Stats
England vs West Indies matches has taken place six times in all of T20 World Cups so far with West Indies having the upper hand by winning the first five fixtures.
|England||6 wickets||West Indies||Dubai||won||UAE||23 Oct 2021|
|West Indies||4 wickets||England||Kolkata||won||India||3 Apr 2016|
|West Indies||6 wickets||England||Mumbai||won||India||16 Mar 2016|
|West Indies||15 runs||England||Pallekele||won||Sri Lanka||27 Sep 2012|
|West Indies||8 wickets||England||Providence||won||West Indies||3 May 2010|
|West Indies||5 wickets||England||The Oval||lost||England||15 Jun 2009|
ENG vs WI Cricket World Cup Head to Head Stats
England vs West Indies matches has taken place seven times in four Cricket World Cups so far with England having the edge with five wins.
|6/23/1979||West Indies||92 runs||Lord's|
The first match of England vs West Indies rivalry took place on 23 June 1979 at Lord’s in the final of the World Cup. England won the toss and chose to field first. After a bad start, West Indies recovered and scored 286 with Vivian Richard scoring a century. The English openers started methodically but scored very slowly. After the dismissal of Graham Gooch, the English batting collapsed and the remaining eight wickets fell for just 11 runs, the most devastating collapse in World Cup history and resulted in West Indies their second World Cup.
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In the 1987 Cricket World Cup, England and West Indies were in Group B and faced each other twice, with England winning both the matches. In the first match on ( October, England won the toss and chose to field first. The Caribbean batsmen gave a difficult target of 244 to England. The chase from English batsmen was very tight and it was the unbeaten innings of 67 runs from AJ Lamb which saw them cross the line with just 3 balls remaining. The second match was a more comfortable win for England. After being asked to bat first by West Indies, GA Gooch and AJ Lamb along with other batsmen put 269 runs on the board. Chasing the target of 270 runs, the West Indies batting lineup got bowled out for 235 runs.
The next meeting between these two sides took place in the 1992 World Cup. Batting first after losing the toss, West Indies were able to score a paltry 157 runs. The English batsmen easily chased the target in the 40th over itself. Chris Lewis was named Man of the Match for his 3 wickets.
The next match between these two teams took place 15 years later in 2007, with West Indies hosting the tournament for the first time. Both the teams met in the Super-8 stage of the tournament. It was a high scoring fixture with West Indies putting 300 on the board, batting first after losing the toss. The chase was a close affair and saw England go past the line with scoring 201 runs at the loss of 9 wickets and only 1 ball remaining. Both the teams failed to make it to the Semi-Final stage.
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The next encounter between these two sides took place in the 2011 ICC World Cup with England extending their head to head record to 5-1. After winning the toss, England decided to bat first and was all out for 243 runs. Chasing the target of 244 runs, the West Indian batsmen fell short by 18 runs and were bowled out 225.
Their latest meeting was in the ongoing ICC Cricket World Cup 2019 on 14 June. England won their six straight matches West Indies in World Cup matches. Having won the toss, England decided to field first. Nicolas Pooran scored 63 runs from 78 balls and helped his side reach 212. England was able to chase the target very comfortably with Joe Root scoring an unbeaten ton.
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After a highly entertaining opening round of the CAF Champions League 1st Preliminary Round, clubs are preparing for yet another action-packed weekend of African club football.
The opening round saw some interesting results and upsets this past weekend, setting up another round of ties that fans of the African game can look forward to.
After holding on to a narrow 1-0 victory in Ghana, Medeama SC travel to Nigeria with a slim advantage ahead of their return leg with Remo Stars at the Remo Stars Stadium in Ikenne.
In Zambia, Power Dynamos host Namibia’s African Stars after a 2-1 first leg loss in Soweto.
Dynamos will not only be looking at getting a result at Ndola’s Levy Mwanawasa Stadium, but also aiming at getting a confidence boosting win ahead of their start to the Zambian Premier League next week.
A match to certainly look forward to this weekend is without a doubt Al Ahli Benghazi’s trip to Aba in Nigeria where they will face Enyimba.
The two sides produced one of the most electrifying high-scoring fixtures last weekend that concluded in a 4-3 victory for the Libyan’s who will have their work cut out in Aba.
Moving over to Cote d’Ivoire, TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2023 hosting venue, Yamoussoukro Stadium plays host to Asec Mimosas against Coton Sport of Benin.
The two sides played out to a goalless draw in the first leg, paving the way for another tightly contested match where both sides will be going all out for the result.
In the northern parts of the continent, Tunisian giants, Etoile du Sahel travel to the Chahid Hamlaoui Stadium in Constantine, Algeria with a 2-0 cushion to face CS Constantine.
While the Tunisians carry somewhat of a comfortable lead, the hosts will be buoyed by the highly vocal fans of Constantine who are known to create an intimidating atmosphere in their full voice.
A similar uphill task awaits Uganda’s Vipers SC, who will be aiming at reversing a 2-0 loss suffered at the hands of Botswana’s Jwaneng Galaxy last weekend.
Fortunately for The Venoms, they will be at their St Mary’s Stadium home base in Kampala which should give them a slight advantage.
Further down the continent, former champions (1995) Orlando Pirates welcomes Comoros’ Djabal FC with a slender 1-0 advantage following a successful trip to the Islanders last weekend.
CAF Champions League Fixtures | 24 – 27 August:
Thursday, 24 August 2023
- Gaadiidka 0-2 APR FC
Friday, 25 August
- Bumamuru 5-1 CS de Bendje
- Al Merrikh SC 0-0 AS Otoho
- Orlando Pirates 4-0 Djabal FC
Saturday, 26 August
- Power Dynamos vs African Stars
- Green Mamba vs UD do Songo
- Etoile du Sahel vs SC Constantine
- AS Far vs ASKO De Kara
- Young Africans vs ASAS Djibouti
- Vipers SC vs Jwaneng Galaxy FC
Sunday, 27 August
- Generation Foot vs Haifa FC
- LISCR FC vs Bo Rangers FC
- Remo Stars FC vs Medeama SC
- Saint George SC vs KMKM SC
- FCB Nyasa Big Bullets vs Dragon FC
- Enyimba vs Al Ahli Benghazi
- Asec Mimosas vs Coton Sport Benin
- Coton Sport FC de Garoua vs AS Real De Bamako
- Al Ahli Tripoli vs FC Nouadhibou
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Members of the Saint Anna Greek Orthodox Dance Troupe perform at the annual OPA! Big Fat Greek Festival
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Our Senior Dance Troupe, comprised of young people in seventh through twelfth grade, is taught by Nick Vosinas, a former Hellenic Dancer of NJ. The troupe practices and performs the beautiful dances of our Greek culture in a variety of venues, including our annual OPA Greek Festival and the annual NJ GOYA Sights and Sounds competition.
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Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Overview
The Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM Lens Price in Kenya is Ksh.53,999
Mixing a comfortable short telephoto focal length with optimized close-up capabilities, the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM from Canon is an EF-S-mount prime designed for APS-C-format DSLRs. As a true macro optic, this lens affords a life-size 1:1 maximum magnification along with a 7.9″ minimum focusing distance, and its 96mm equivalent focal length also makes it an ideal option for portraiture. The optical design affords a high degree of sharpness and resolution across the image frame and individual elements have been treated with a Super Spectra coating to minimize lens flare and ghosting for greater contrast and color accuracy when working in strong lighting conditions. The lens also employs an Ultrasonic Motor along with an internal focusing design to realize quick, quiet, and precise autofocus performance as well as full-time manual focus override.
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Are you going to choose the bitcoin trading platform on your own? You will surely face some hesitation because of a lack of detailed knowledge about the properties of the trading platform. The people commonly face it, but if the individuals follow some elements, they can easily make a wise selection. These elements make a perfect trading platform that does not distracts traders while performing the trade. The result of this is attaining such an amazing experience with the desired revenues, which is worthy of satisfaction. The only effort users have to utilize is to give attention to these keys explained below.
Smooth and genuine operations
If the user is looking to choose the bitcoin trading platform for the very time, you are suggested to make sure that the platform can offer a smooth operation. People are usually facing a lot of hassle when they cannot trade on a platform that faces unclear operations. This is what creates confusion in their mindset, which is the reason they are not able to trust these trading platforms.
You need to make sure that the platform you are willing to choose offers transparent and completely genuine operations to their potential users. You will be amazed to know the public ledger is offered to the users to simply get a clear idea about the details related to the transaction performed by them. The simple thing is that the more transparent platform like auto profit you will choose, the better your trading experience will attain.
If you are new to bitcoin trading, you would surely not know that only some of the trading platforms have universal accessibility. Rest other platforms offer access to their users in the limited geographical accessibility, which disappoints the users. No trader should ever make the mistake of choosing a platform that offers limited access to their potential clients.
The traders who have to end up choosing such platforms unintentionally face a huge disappointment. Some very top graded bitcoin trading platforms offer quality-based access in any of the areas. He is just required to make sure that the device used for accessing the trading platform has a stable internet connection.
People of this era are only ready to choose any platform which can offer them an instant service. Even when looking to choose the bitcoin trading platform, they want a platform that can offer them high liquidity. But some people avoid this factor as they are not having an idea about this element. No one should ever think of making such a mistake and make sure that they will choose a trading platform where their bitcoins can be promptly converted into fiat currency as and when required by them.
A couple of top-rated platforms have aimed at offering a frequent service conversion service to their users. They desire to offer maximum satisfaction to their clients, so they should choose this trading platform whenever they are willing to trade. The trading platforms that offer high liquidity often save a lot of user time, which is great.
This is another essential element that is to be assured off by the person looking to choose the bitcoin trading platform. If you plan to get involved in bitcoin trading, you would surely want a restriction-free platform that can be used for trading anytime. For this, it is essential to choose the bitcoin trading platform, which can offer long-time service to their esteemed users.
The thing is that a limited number of platforms offer a trading service with an endless number of hours. The user needs to make sure that he will only choose the trading platform capable of offering service for an endless number of hours. This will not disappoint them even after trading on the platform for a long time because it will be the wish of traders whenever they want to get involved in the trading.
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Homework is an integral part of learning and supports the delivery of our curriculum. Homework is carefully designed by teachers to reinforce what is being learned in class, research shows this is the most effective type of homework. Students should be able to complete their homework without support from parents, carers or the internet. Should students need help they are encouraged to see their teacher, or access the library during break or lunchtime.
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This two-day event will help you structure your idea from both a business and technical perspective through a set of workshops. The first day workshop, conducted by highly skilled mentors, to add value to your idea and prepare you for the final pitch. The second day will focus on all teams pitching their ideas in front of a panel of judges and answering questions and inquiries. Winners will be announced after the pitching.
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The Fortune 100 retailer’s original system was experiencing negative monthly savings due to poor software performance from a prior provider, lack of utility integration, and the excess length of time to achieve value.
Stem took seamless control of the 10 sites spread across Southern California and provided a level of partnership and expertise that exceeded expectations. By helping improve the systems’ energy storage capabilities, UBO, and automated DR through our Athena platform, we help connect all 10 sites into a unified view for simplified clean energy management.
Stem improved short-term forecast accuracy with an enhanced balance between UBO and DR that showed improvements on day 1 of the billing cycle. The retailer was able to resolve previous metering issues with expert QA against utility meter data by working with Stem’s experts. | <urn:uuid:cffb905e-dedd-490e-8087-d588ed57a792> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.stem.com/case-studies/fortune-100-retailer/ | 2023-09-26T04:55:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.941869 | 160 |
Incisive perspectives, superb execution, and exceptional client service define our approach to institutional equity sales, trading and research.
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Create unforgettable memoriesDecorate with personalised images on wood
Personalised wooden plaques to decorate or give away
We love wooden decorations. They bring warmth to our homes and connect us with nature. Now you can create your own custom wooden plaques in Stikets with messages, names or dates. These one-of-a-kind keepsakes mark those special moments for you, your family and all of your loved ones.
Old framed photos have given way to personalised photo plaques which add a modern and unique touch to any space. We love wood, because it gives warmth to our home and connects us with nature. At Stikets, you can now create your own personalised wooden plaques with messages, names or dates. They are a perfect keepsake for the most special moments for you and your family.
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Add a bit of extra warmth to your home with wooden photo plaques. Not only are they a great decoration but they are a wonderful keepsake of your best moments. At Stikets you can personalise your photo plaques with text as well. These plaques are are perfect to give as gifts or to decorate your home. Design your plaque with a photo in just a few clicks and send it to whoever you want to surprise or treat yourself to something special.
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Early in our journey to create our luxury villa we had to come up with a name. It took much less time than you can imagine.
At the time, Dan was working with a team of high school students in his entrepreneur class. They were developing a hammock made from plastic bottles cleaned up from the ocean. One name being considered was “Gaia’s Hammocks”, an idea found online by Jacky, Dan's wife. It turns out the young entrepreneurs selected the name Coastra for their first place award winning idea at North Carolina DECA’s Career Development Conference. The name was still fresh in our heads when we bought the property.
Gaia is the divine personification of the Earth and the matriarch of all things in existence. Gaia is also considered the actual Life Force of the Earth whose essence keeps it alive. She's often referred to as the Earth goddess. In modern times, some earth scientists use the term "Gaia" to mean the complete living planet itself, as a complex organism. In fact, many institutes and scientific centers around Greece are named after Gaia in honor of this tie to the earth.
The Bakers wanted to project the idea of a jewel untouched by human hands; a shiny piece of work unlike any other.
A natural pearl forms when an irritant works its way into a particular species of oyster, mussel, or clam. As a defense mechanism, the mollusk secretes a fluid to coat the irritant. Layer upon layer of this coating is deposited on the irritant until a lustrous pearl is formed. When you consider the growth of the mollusk and the time it takes to coat the “irritant”, it may take as many as six years for the pearl to reach its full size.
A pearl is refined, luxurious, takes time to nurture, and is the essence of earth in its purest form. The same can be said of Gaia’s Pearl. Your experience was more than two years in the making and several years of dreaming prior. May you enjoy the results as much as we’ve enjoyed making it for you. | <urn:uuid:f612e37b-ee05-4562-8c6c-76e727f5d334> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.stjohnpearl.com/post/what-s-in-a-name | 2023-09-26T06:39:05Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.973568 | 457 |
Early August 2007, when I was in Shanghai, the US stock market underwent a crisis from the sub-prime mortgage. At that time the focus was on BearStern and its two hedge funds. In China, and in overseas Chinese financial community, the book named Currency Wars authored by Mr. Song Hongbing was very popular. So I bought one in Shanghai. The heart of this book is (in my own words): we are inceasingly live in a world that controlled by international bankers. In a way, ordinary people (like you and me) are very much like their (bankers) slaves.
(picture from Amazon China)
As I am reading the book about Fed history (Wiki: US Fed reserve), and listening to Ben Berneke (the Fed chairman) speech this morning, I think this is very interesting: is Ben Berneke, an Econ professor from Princeton, look like the representative of the bad guys (a.k.a., the bankers)?
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Fundraiser: Mountain Mike’s Pizza, April 20, 2023
Let’s Raise Some Dough!
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Mountain Mike’s Pizza
1104 S. State St., Ukiah
Purchase a pizza (or two!) and show or mention this invitation (pdf) and 20% of your order will be donated to our school.
The More We Eat, the More We Raise!
Invite your friends, neighbors, and co-workers. Order pizza for the office lunch! Can’t find the time? Send pizza to a friend. Can’t get out of the house? They deliver.
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The major indices are all trading modestly higher at midday following a choppy and mixed morning session on Wall Street, with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 hitting new all-time highs yet again. The price of crude oil surged to a one-month high above the $70 per barrel price level, giving a huge boost to the energy sector, as global growth worries continue to ease. Global markets were stable overnight following the busy start to the week, and as Chinese stocks even added to their recent gains, the risk rally could continue in the coming days.
Our portfolio has been firing all cylinders and hence we look to secure more profits today. Our video-compression and image-processing technology company skyrocketed on Wednesday after it beat Wall Street's second-quarter earnings expectations. It reported adjusted earnings $13.1 million, or 35 cents a share, up from $2.1 million, or 6 cents a share, a year ago. Revenue totaled $79.3 million, up 58% from a year ago. While, there is potentially more upside years ahead, we want to cash out on a hefty 98% gain.
If you wish to continue owning this stock, you may choose to depending on your overall portfolio distribution
You may even consider doing a partial sale.
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- IDEAL: a Dutch standard for making internet payments and is owned by Currence. There are a number of puns in the name of this method of online payment, namely: i-deal, I deal, and ideal. Pay securely with the most used payment method in the Netherlands!
- Bancontact: until 2016 known as Bancontact/Mister Cash, which is the Belgian market leader in electronic payments. As a payment scheme, it is responsible for the control, calculation and processing of electronic payments. These payments can be made via debit cards. Pay securely with the most used payment method in Belgium!
- Giropay: the online payment platform of the German banks, which is based on the existing German online banking system and has been specially designed for use in e-commerce environments. Giropay shows similarities with the Dutch iDEAL. Pay securely with the most used payment method from Germany! | <urn:uuid:a2ba1cc7-51ea-4928-ba23-cff6a0422b1b> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.stonedoos.eu/en/service/payment-methods/ | 2023-09-26T05:24:34Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.96097 | 216 |
Cadillac Brougham Coupé Speciale 2 posti "Jacqueline," 1961 - PF's coupe was built in honor of America's first lady, Jacqueline Bouvier-Kennedy.
This striking-looking one-off show car was created by Pinin Farina and first displayed at the 1961 Paris Salon, the last to be held at the Grand Palais. The legendary Italian coachbuilder had been responsible for styling Cadillac's Eldorado Brougham limited edition models for the immediately preceding two seasons and was seeking ways to continue its association with the world's top-selling luxury brand, hence the 'Jacqueline,' which was named in honor of the wife of the newly elected President of the United States, John F Kennedy.
There have been relatively few (perhaps only a half-dozen) Cadillac-based styling exercises by Pinin Farina, the 'Jacqueline' being one of four made between 1958 and 1961. These comprised the 'Skylight' coupé and convertible (1958), the 'Starlight' coupé (1959) and the 'Jacqueline'. Only the 'Skylight' and 'Jacqueline' coupés have survived.
The sensational 'Jacqueline' stole the show at the Grand Palais in '61, the same venue it is being offered for sale 50 years later! It should be noted that many of its influential styling devices would appear on future General Motors products. However, it was far from a fully finished car: the body was supported on a tubular frame, mounted on two trailer axles, and there was no engine, transmission, steering, or suspension. After its time on the show circuit ended in the early 1960s, the 'Jacqueline' was consigned to the Pinin Farina Museum, where it remained for the next 30-plus years, rarely seen in public.
In the mid-1990s, Pininfarina (the contraction occurred in the mid-1960s) sold the car to the President of Cartier, Alain Dominique Perrin, its first and only registered owner. Already the owner of an extensive collection of rare and desirable automobiles, he decided to send the 'Jacqueline' to the USA, where it was rebuilt on a 1960 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz chassis. The latter has been retro-fitted with a 390ci (6.4-liter) 325bhp V8 engine dating from 1959. Other noteworthy features include a four-speed automatic transmission, independent front suspension with coil springs, live rear axle with leaf springs, and four-wheel power-assisted drum brakes. The car is now fully driveable and has covered only delivery mileage since its mechanical restoration.
Most of the interior, including the one-piece bucket seats, is precise as initially conceived by Pininfarina, albeit with many items now fully functional.
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With each state having differing requirements for Posting, Publishing and Sales, STOX keeps up with the laws that govern the states that we do work in. We make sure that our auctioneers comply and meet all the requirements of that state. To make sure that your order makes it to sale, we audit our file to make sure that all the tasks and requirements are met. We want to make our clients comfortable knowing that they are sending their order to a company that cares.
STOX Posting and Publishing is leading the way with client satisfaction. We are a full service Posting company in Utah, Idaho, Washington, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and California. With the shortest turnaround times. With our client portal, clients can access their document at anytime, as well as place orders online and upload documents.
We have newspapers all over the states we cover. With all the newspapers available, we research their prices as well as their dependability and pick the publishing vendor that is most advantageous to our client. Because of our relationships with these newspapers, we can take care of urgent or late publishing requests that come in. | <urn:uuid:e09e0a80-54ad-448e-b713-5b60f4f58d43> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.stoxposting.com/our-services | 2023-09-26T06:16:14Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.966242 | 241 |
WASHINGTON (AFP) - United States defence giants Raytheon, Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman have been awarded contracts to develop missiles that could protect the country from hypersonic attacks, the Pentagon announced on Friday (Nov 20).
Hypersonic missiles, like traditional ballistic missiles, can fly more than five times the speed of sound (Mach 5).
But they are more manoeuvrable than their ballistic counterparts and can trace a low trajectory in the atmosphere, making them harder to defend against.
The three contracts were awarded for the development of glide phase interceptors and together are worth more than US$60 million (S$82 million), the Pentagon said.
In October the US successfully tested hypersonic missile technology, which is already being deployed by China and Russia.
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Fuel Right is a platform designed to help individuals build internal health and strength through different forms of nutrition and well-being.
Fuel Right is committed to forming relationships with clients to improve athletic performance, to assist in weight management and to understand and/or minimize gut health (specifically Crohn's Disease).
We teach the importance of balancing health and well-being and guide all clients to understand nutrition to help shape a pathway of success to achieve personal health and fitness goals.
Fuel Right is here to help improve YOUR quality of life.
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Human Capital Contracts: A Path Forward
By Charles Carter
In 1945, a man named Milton subtly proposed a new form of investment that today seems poised to disrupt the student lending industry. His sentiment was simple: “If individuals sold ‘stock’ in themselves, investors could ‘diversify’ holdings and balance capital appreciation against capital losses.’ Hidden in the footnotes of Income from Independent Professional Practice, Nobel Economist Milton Friedman created the Human Capital Contract.
After Friedman’s proposal, the concept of a human capital contract went dormant for half a century until a website called Myrichuncle.com picked up the idea and ran with it. The practice was revolutionary: lending firms and students were now on the same side, each with a mutual desire for the student to be successful in the workforce. These contracts were renamed Income Share Agreements (ISAs) in which students agree to pay a percentage of their income over a fixed number of years in exchange for tuition payments. While Myrichuncle.com stayed afloat for a few years, their unfortunate position between the fallout of the .com bubble and the era of Big Data gave the firm little opportunity to create meaningful algorithms to best determine who to invest in. By 2004, ISAs had vanished once again.
But firms adapt to changing demand. After the 2008 recession, investors and students began to realize that market volatility could be detrimental for individuals drowning in student loans. Since 2009, aggregate student loan debt has more than doubled to a staggering amount of $1.41 trillion dollars.
Determined to give students leverage in an evolving debt landscape, groups like Stride Funding, Blair, and even Purdue University have stepped up as leaders in the ISA industry. Stride CEO Tess Michaels “saw two main problems in the education market: 1) the risks are misaligned, where students pay schools up front and hope outcomes are good, and 2) there aren’t standardized ways to measure outcomes relative to expenses.” Income Share Agreements are inherently not predatory. They are guided by the premise that the better you perform, the better ISA providers fare. Traditional loans are faceless; ISAs could never be. As such, ISAs offer flexibility that traditional fixed repayment installment loans simply can’t through the fixed income percentage solution. 3% of your income during this current pandemic is likely very different from 3% of your income during the bull market just a few months ago, but both could be your payments for an ISA. If you lose your job, have a kid, or just decide to take some time off, ISAs have your back.
This is not to say that ISAs don’t have their critics. For those with high-paying post-grad jobs, individuals may pay more than they would have for a traditional loan due to their high income. That said, through an in-depth analysis of a student’s current situation, ISA groups are able to lower their payment percentage to accommodate those students.
With wide-scale news coverage, appealing outcomes, and federal attention, ISAs seem here to stay. As noted by James Surowiecki of The New Yorker, “The old way of borrowing was predicated on a world in which the job market was stable and everyone had a steady income. That world of work is changing.” The new way of borrowing may well be predicated upon the belief in human talent, modernized by the ISA. | <urn:uuid:073b3e8f-588f-4011-afc9-fb365ce821e5> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.stridefunding.com/post/human-capital-contracts-path-forward | 2023-09-26T05:34:00Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.971633 | 710 |
Law Personal Statement Example 17
My aspiration to study law comes from an appreciation I had of the subject stemming from my fathers' current and previous businesses.
My involvement consisted of secretarial work which allowed me an insight in to how law is imposed in a business environment. This initial interest made me wonder about the systems that keep the world in place and what impact law has on the world. It intrigues me to consider what the UK would be like if the rules that protect me today were not in place.
I am currently following a full study programme at (********) Area Sixth Form consisting of business studies, information technology, and psychology.
In business studies I have the benefit of applying it to my fathers' experiences as it contained an element which allowed me to study the consumer protection laws.
Following the consumer protection module in Business Studies I decided to volunteer for 20 hours of community service at the Citizens Advice Bureau where I spent the week with an advisor and I had the opportunity to help other people with their issues. Conducting community service at the Citizens Advice Bureau allowed me to understand consumer laws by applying different situations to particular legislations.
I really enjoy psychology, being a people person it is perfect as it describes human behaviour, I wanted to understand how and why we as humans behave the way we do.
My favourite module was developmental psychology in which we studied Bowlby's Maternal Deprivation Hypothesis. Bowlby in his MDH theory described how the relationship between a mother and child could affect attachment, and cause the child to behave in terms of physical and social interactions.
I was able to understand this theory in depth when I had carried out my work experience in Oxford Court. Whilst observing I was given the opportunity to look through the defendants' probation report.
This report was an in depth analysis of the persons' previous and current convictions and also an examination of the emotional and physical health. By this report the officer was then able to predict the likelihood of the criminal convicting the same offence. By just reading through the report I was able to apply the context to some of the modules we had studied in psychology.
Technology has certainly evolved over the last few years; with computers developing drastically and more advanced gadgets launched we are now bombarded with devices to make our life simple.
Having a love for new technology and personally being able to understand computers, I chose IT. I see myself having a natural ability to figure out how to operate a system without opening the instruction manual. The module I most enjoyed throughout this course was the E-Portfolio, which allowed us to create a web page document using professional software called Dream Weaver.
Throughout my school life the use of ICT has been fundamental to the learning process.
In addition to my academic studies I have been in part-time employment at Ernest Jones for 3 years. Throughout my working career at Ernest Jones I have managed to complete my introductory and silver level on jewellery, watches and work bench repairs.
In September 2006, I was nominated by my branch manager to be examined for gold level, and through that I have obtained a nationally recognised qualification Jewellery Education and Training (JET1). Throughout the summer holiday 2007, I also begun temporary full-time work for a company called MEM Retail.
At this company I was given the position of a Field Merchandiser, which required me to go into Tesco Stores to merchandise mainly non-food and some food products. In Sixth Form I am a student council member allowing me to be more involved within the Sixth Form and have a say in the decision making process.
Outside of school I attend a local gym and have also spent 5 years training to 4th Dan level in martial arts kickboxing. In conclusion I believe that I have the skills necessary to complete a course at University and I am determined to do my best.
This personal statement was written by rudegyaljas for application in 2008.
right.... so ive changed and changed my personal statement and this is what my final draft looks like, i have one much more in depth but my tutor edited it into this.
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Today I had a completely free Saturday; it’s a rare commodity in my world. I managed to fill it with a morning walk, incline walk/jog interval workout on the treadmill, catching up on social networking and pinning, snuggling Boomer (my aunt’s cat), and quality time with some of my relatives. Nothing glamorous. But there is something so rewarding about a completely open day available to be filled in any way you please. I am spending the first two days of my vacation in PA with my relatives. Tomorrow heading to Washington DC. | <urn:uuid:9d6e5430-07a3-42de-abaf-73a201045d6f> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.studio29blog.com/2012/06/morning-walk/ | 2023-09-26T07:01:18Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.916131 | 118 |
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I will be writing a comparative analysis based on two different articles that are about local farmers’ markets and whether they help or hinder the environment and community. I will be writing this for my English 111 class taught by Professor Johnson as well as for my peers. Local farmers’ markets have become a growing genre within the food culture and provide us with a specific type of food that is hard to find in a grocery store. The purpose of my writing will be to inform you of the different viewpoints on farmers’ markets. I believe that hearing two sides of every story will help to make your decision be more informed as to shopping locally or not. It is also apparent within these two different viewpoints, that there is a class of people who shop solely at farmers’ markets, and a class of people whom could greatly benefit the farmers’ market culture.
In the articles “Eat local organic food if you like, but don’t kid yourself that it’s ‘green’” by James Dellingpole (2010) and “Social justice deficits in the local food movement: local food and low-income realities” by Ellen Smirl (2011), there are two different viewpoints on local farmers’ markets. The authors both describe their opinions about this topic, giving factual evidence, as well as their own thoughts and feelings. Dellingpole and Smirl both agree on the fact that there seems to be a more specific type of person who shops at local farmers’ markets. But they differ in their opinion when it comes to whether farmers’ markets are a benefit or a hindrance on the environment and community.
Dellingpole (2010) uses the argument that the only type of people who shop at local farmers’ markets are those who think they are greatly reducing their carbon footprint. “…They are lowering their carbon footprint. They are living ‘sustainably’. They are boosting the local economy.” (J.Dellingpole, 2010, para. 3). His opinions is that these | <urn:uuid:9a560cc3-b746-431e-a93c-ccf6e0f34614> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.studymode.com/essays/Session-5-Comparative-Analysis-9-26-65296057.html | 2023-09-26T06:28:08Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.963835 | 432 |
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Traveling is an exciting adventure, and having the right luggage can make all the difference in ensuring a smooth and stress-free journey. One such luggage set that has been making waves in the travel community is the Coolife Luggage 3-piece set. This hardside spinner suitcase collection includes three versatile pieces: a 20-inch Carry-on, a 24-inch Medium Spinner, and a 28-inch Large Spinner. Designed with the modern traveler in mind, this set offers a plethora of features that make packing and traveling a breeze.
With features like a lightweight yet durable ABS material, 360° spinner wheels, and a TSA-accepted lock, this set has it all. Let’s dive into my personal experience with this product.
I’ve been using these suitcases for about six months now and I must say, they have exceeded my expectations. The hardshell design makes packing and cleaning a breeze, and the durability of the material is impressive. Even after going through multiple trips, including international travel, the suitcases still look and function like new. The aluminum telescoping handle is sturdy and the spinner wheels make maneuvering through airports easy. One of my favorite features is the TSA lock, which provides an added layer of security for my belongings. The interior of the suitcases is well-designed with a mesh zip pocket and elasticated straps to keep everything neat and organized. Overall, I am extremely satisfied with this luggage set.
Coolife Luggage Review:
Design and Materials
The Coolife Luggage 3-piece set boasts a sleek and contemporary design that appeals to both business and leisure travelers. The hardside shell provides excellent protection for your belongings while exuding a sophisticated look. This set includes three sizes – 20 inch, 24 inch, and 28 inch – which can be stored one into another for easy storage. Its smooth, scratch-resistant surface ensures that it maintains its pristine appearance even after rigorous journeys.
Constructed from high-quality, durable materials, these suitcases are engineered to withstand the rigors of travel. The outer shell is often made from tough polycarbonate, known for its lightweight and impact-resistant properties. This ensures that your luggage stays intact and unscathed, even when handled by airport staff. The interior is lined with soft, luxurious fabric to protect your belongings and keep them organized throughout your trip.
Overall, this luggage set is a great investment for any traveler.
Size and Weight
The Coolife Luggage 3-piece set offers a versatile range of sizes to accommodate different travel needs. The 20-inch Carry-on is designed to comply with most airline regulations, making it a suitable companion for short trips or as an additional cabin bag. The 24-inch Medium Spinner strikes the perfect balance between packing capacity and maneuverability, while the 28-inch Large Spinner is ideal for extended vacations and long-haul travel.
Despite their durable construction, these suitcases remain surprisingly lightweight, which is a significant advantage when it comes to airline weight restrictions. Travelers can pack more without worrying about exceeding weight limits and incurring additional fees.
Durability and Easy Maintenance
What sets the Coolife Luggage 3-piece set apart is its range of innovative features and functionalities. These suitcases are equipped with multi-directional spinner wheels, which allow for effortless maneuvering through crowded airports or busy streets. The 360-degree rotation capability ensures smooth gliding in any direction, making it a breeze to navigate even the trickiest terrains.
The ABS material used in the construction of these suitcases is known for its strength and resistance to impact. This means that your luggage will be able to withstand the rigors of travel and protect your belongings. Additionally, the hardshell design is not only stylish but also easy to clean. If your suitcases get scuffed or dirty, simply wipe them down with a damp cloth or use a magic erase marker for more stubborn stains. This is especially important if you choose the white set, as it helps to keep them looking nice and pristine. The durability and easy maintenance of these suitcases make them a reliable choice for frequent travelers.
Enhancing your travel experience, the Coolife Luggage 3 Piece Set Suitcase Spinner is packed with convenient features. One of the standout features is the ability to lock the suitcases. While you may not necessarily need to lock your suitcase, keeping the zippers in the lock helps prevent them from jingling around during travel. The suitcases also come with a squared full-capacity design, providing ample space for your belongings. On the inside, you’ll find a side with straps to secure your luggage and another side with a zipper and double mesh cover for easy organization. These features ensure that your belongings stay in place and are easily accessible when you need them. The combination of convenience and functionality makes this luggage set a top choice for travelers.
Customers who have purchased and used the Coolife Luggage 3 Piece Set Suitcase Spinner have given positive reviews. Many customers praise the durability of the suitcases, stating that they have held up well even after multiple trips and encounters with rough handling by TSA agents. The functionality of the spinner wheels and the convenience of the TSA-Accepted Lock are also highly appreciated by customers. Some customers have mentioned that the suitcases scratch easily, particularly the colorful ones, but this is seen as a minor cosmetic issue. Overall, customers find this luggage set to be a great investment, offering good quality, portability, and eye-catching designs.
Versatility and Affordability
An ideal choice for various travel needs, the Coolife Luggage 3 Piece Set Suitcase Spinner offers versatility and affordability. With three different sizes, you can easily choose the right suitcase for different types of trips, whether it’s a weekend getaway or a long vacation. The suitcases can be nested for compact storage, saving you valuable space. Additionally, this luggage set is reasonably priced, providing great value for the features and durability it offers. Whether you travel frequently or occasionally, this luggage set is a cost-effective option that does not compromise on quality. If you think 3-piece set is too much, you can always check our Coolife Luggage Large Spinner Review.
Reliable and stylish, the Coolife Luggage 3 Piece Set Suitcase Spinner is the perfect choice for any traveler, in conclusion. With its durable construction, easy maintenance, and convenient features, it offers everything you need for hassle-free travel. The positive customer reviews and the versatility of this luggage set further support its value and quality. Whether you’re a frequent traveler or an occasional explorer, investing in this luggage set is a smart decision. Say goodbye to flimsy suitcases and hello to a durable, functional, and affordable travel companion. By using this 3 piece set, you will soon end up with luggage full of memories.
- Durable and easy to clean – This 3 Piece Set is made of lightweight yet extremely durable ABS material, making it resistant to scuffs and scratches. It is also easy to clean, allowing you to maintain its pristine appearance.
- The luggage set is equipped with multi-directional smooth and silent 360° spinner wheels, making it easy to maneuver through crowded airports or busy streets.
- TSA-accepted lock for security – Each suitcase in the set comes with a TSA-accepted lock.
- Limited organization features – Some customers have mentioned that the luggage set lacks sufficient pockets and compartments for better organization.
- The colorful bags in the set are prone to showing scratches, which may affect the overall appearance of the luggage.
- Material feels thin – Some customers have mentioned that the material of the luggage feels thin, which may raise concerns about its long-term durability.
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Questions & Answers:
What are the dimensions of the three suitcases in the Coolife Luggage 3-piece set?
The set includes a 20-inch Carry-on, a 24-inch Medium Spinner, and a 28-inch Large Spinner. The exact dimensions for each are typically provided by the manufacturer and can vary slightly.
Is the 20-inch Carry-on compliant with most airlines’ carry-on size restrictions?
Yes, the 20-inch Carry-on is designed to meet most airlines’ carry-on size regulations, making it a suitable companion for hassle-free air travel.
Are the suitcases expandable for extra packing space?
Some versions of the Coolife Luggage 3-piece set may offer expandable compartments, providing additional packing capacity when needed. However, it’s essential to check the specific product details to confirm this feature.
How many spinner wheels do the suitcases have, and are they replaceable?
Each suitcase in the set is equipped with four multi-directional spinner wheels, offering smooth and effortless maneuverability. These wheels are typically not replaceable, but they are designed to withstand rigorous use.
Can the suitcases be nested for easy storage when not in use?
Yes, the Coolife Luggage 3-piece set is often designed to nest within one another for convenient storage, saving space when you’re not traveling.
Does the set come with a warranty, and what does it cover?
Yes, Coolife typically provides a warranty for their luggage sets, covering manufacturing defects and workmanship issues. It’s advisable to review the warranty details to understand its coverage fully.
What security features are included in the suitcases?
Each suitcase is equipped with a durable TSA-approved combination lock, ensuring your belongings remain secure during your travels. Some versions may also include RFID-blocking technology for added protection against identity theft.
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Animal breeding research focuses on improving the accuracy of selection in the national commercial livestock herds, e.g. dairy cattle, beef cattle and sheep, by developing relevant genetic parameters and using them to develop new selection indices or improve existing ones. Another focus area is on the evaluation of farm animal genetics, using functional genomics. This involves the use of traditional quantitative genetics tools and molecular-based techniques to uncover the livestock genetic code. The main species being evaluated are pigs, chickens, ostriches and cattle. The research aims to characterise the genetic diversity (using molecular biology techniques) and population dynamics of these species in Southern Africa, which is then followed by phenotypic characterisation. The second stage aims to look for quantitative trait loci (QTLs) that are of economic importance to the respective industries. This research is being conducted in collaboration with the Agricultural Research Council (ARC), Western Cape Department of Agriculture and the University of the Western Cape. | <urn:uuid:c726495d-99a7-4a09-94f4-0a68d159dbd3> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.sun.ac.za/english/faculty/agri/animal-science/research/research-programmes/animal-breeding | 2023-09-26T05:47:29Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.895819 | 191 |
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We assign learning strands according to the curriculum which consists of knowledge management, learning skill, and students’ characteristics to strands as follow;
1. Educational Levels
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Hello Grade 4 students! How are you? Welcome to our online class. For our subject, we will continue learning how our body works and how to take good care it. For the meantime, we will be using google classroom for our learning materials and activities using this code:vjixovk. For more questions and inquiries you can message me through email: email@example.com and line Id. novzkie012183 or leave your comment below.
Stay safe and happy. See you soon.
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Dear SunPlus Family,
The SunPlus Team is aware of the current and potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on everyone, including our workers, colleagues and communities. We are working diligently to help ensure ongoing business continuity amidst great uncertainty, as well as working to ensure that our support and services continue without interruption.
First and most importantly, our prayers go out to anyone who’s been impacted by the virus itself, either directly or indirectly. Our thoughts and prayers are especially with those who are sick, to whom we extend our wishes for a full recovery. In addition, we’re truly inspired by the selfless healthcare workers around the world who are on the front lines working tirelessly to care for people in need.
Second, our SunPlus Team joins your organization, church, and community in doing everything we can to ensure the health and safety of our workers, families and communities. We know the General Conference has requested all employees to work from home for the next two weeks and other Divisions are doing the same. For the SunPlus department, with our highly distributed workforce and many of our workers typically working remotely, this shift has been relatively smooth, and we continue to deliver the highest levels of performance with our SunPlus Cloud, availability, and support.
During this time, we are aware of urgent needs arising around the world regarding remote access to systems, especially from GCAS, which has also been asked to suspend travel during the next 30 days. The SunPlus Team is ready to continue working closely with our users. Here are some of the ways we are ready to help during this global situation:
.- We understand that remote work is becoming a new reality; therefore, we are preparing for organizations that are looking to shift their accounting operations to the SunPlus Cloud.
.- SunPlus Cloud Backup is available immediately for local installations who are not currently using it for backups.
.- We are providing GCAS auditors with a number of options for connecting with their audit clients’ data, including a web interface for accessing SunPlus Cloud clients without the use of VPN.
.- The SunPlus Global Support team is available and continues to work without interruption.
.- Remote assistance for new implementations and upgrades will be assessed on a case by case basis.
We are closely monitoring the situation on a daily basis, and will adapt our recommendations, advice, and approaches as appropriate. Please feel free to contact us with any concerns you may have or to let us know additional ways we can support you in these unusual times. We are praying for you. We are also praying that the SunPlus ministry will continue to help us reach people with a message of hope in Christ’s soon return.
Brent Burdick, SunPlus Director
On behalf of the Global Support Team
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This blog was taken from a webinar that was presented by SunRay Construction Solutions and Alex Barthet, a board-certified construction lawyer in lawyer. It also features the guest Warren Alter, Founder and President of Alter Surety Group who has 25 years of experience under his belt. In this blog, we discuss what you should do after you receive a claim on your payment or performance bond.
What Is a Payment and Performance Bond?
Although most people hope that their projects will be perfect, sometimes things go wrong. That is one of the reasons owners bond their projects to have somewhere to turn when the contractor gets in trouble. The other reason is to have an independent third-party surety verify that the contractor is in fact qualified to perform the job.
This is called a pre-qualification of the contractor. In the underwriting process, the surety evaluates the capital capacity character of the prospective contractor to assure the project owner that the contractor is able to complete the project before the surety commits to provide the bonds.
The bond is basically comprised of a three-party agreement. You have the principal which is typically the contractor, or it could be a subcontractor. Then you have the obligee who gets the benefit of the bond or the beneficiary. Lastly, you have the surety, which is the insurance company.
Bonds are a non-traditional insurance product, and they are underwritten for zero losses which is unlike normal insurance. With normal insurance, you have actuaries and statisticians that basically calculate for every dollar they take in a premium, how much they expect to pay out on losses.
With bonds, the sureties charge a very nominal fee ranging from half a percent to three percent depending on numerous factors, the surety involved, the financial strength, the relationship, etc. So, if there is a loss, a surety looks to be made whole or indemnified. So, bonding is a little bit different from your normal insurance. It is more similar to a credit product such as a bank loan.
What is a payment bond?
A payment bond is mandated by law as it relates to public and federal projects. What this type of bond does is, it protects subcontractors and suppliers who do not have the ability to lien public property. As you probably already know, public property cannot be liened. So, the only stopgap for subcontractors and suppliers on a project is the prime contractor’s payment bond as relates to private jobs, it is not mandated by law. That is up to the discretion of the owner or lender.
What is a performance bond?
A performance bond guarantees all the contract terms, conditions, specifications, the agreed upon contract sum, the specific duration of the project but encompasses any delay damages, and the warranty provision. So, the bond is typically on the hook for everything that is within that contract, and the bond guarantees it.
Both the performance and payment bonds typically go hand-in-hand, so they are always issued together.
About the General Indemnity Agreement
The General Indemnity Agreement or General Agreement of Indemnity is an agreement that is always required in the surety relationship between the principal and the surety. It is a very one-side agreement, but it lays out the rules and conditions in the event that the surety incurs a loss or anticipates incurring a loss.
In that agreement - as mentioned above about bonds being an indemnity product – if the surety does have a loss, they look to be made whole. It being a credit product and the surety being an unsecured party, they are required to get the personal guarantees of the stockholders of the company, as well as the spouses of the stockholders.
The bond does not protect the contractor
The bond is not there for the protection of the principal or the person who is obtaining the bond for the obligee. The bond is for the benefit of the obligee. But the contractor is the one who has to go and obtain the bond. They have to qualify with the surety and go through the strenuous underwriting process. The relationship exists between the surety and the principal. The obligee is the third-party beneficiary to having the bond.
Bonding is a competitive advantage over non-bonded contractors
Anyone who has a knowledge of bonds, as it relates to being an owner or lender, knows that a contractor who is bonded has gone through a strenuous underwriting process. The surety has basically pre-screened and has done their underwriting due diligence. They have evaluated the contractor’s background, the jobs they have completed in the past, the sizes of the jobs, the financial strength of the company, and the cash flow of the company.
A bonding company that is willing to provide a bond is endorsing that contractor and backing it with their own financial resources in the event that the contractor should default. The bonding contractor has been through a strenuous process, unlike one that may not have obtained bonds.
What Is the First Notice I Will Likely Receive When a Claim Is Made?
When a claim is made on a bond, what is the first thing that you as the bonded contractor will do? Let us take an example. You are a contractor, you have gone through the effort of getting bonded, you have a payment and performance bond, and now on one of your projects where you have a payment bond, you get a claim.
a. For payment bond claims, you will receive a Notice of Nonpayment
Typically, the first thing that you see in it as the contractor, and that an agent sees for the surety is the Notice of Nonpayment.
Notices of Nonpayment are very common and they are seen with high regularity. The majority of the time, it is just a timing issue. What this notice does is, if you have a sub-contractor or supplier who has not been paid and by statute are required to provide this notice to preserve their bond or lien rights.
Because most general contractors in their subcontracts, have a pay-when-paid clause. If that time period starts to stretch out and approach that 90-day period, and one has not filed a Notice of Nonpayment within the statutory time, they could lose their lien rights to rights to go against the bond.
So, it is very important that a subcontractor or vendor who has not been paid, goes about providing this Notice of Nonpayment.
b. For performance bond claims, you will receive a default notice
On a performance bond, it is a little bit more of a concern. It usually comes in the form of a Default Notice or a Notice to Cure. In a worst-case scenario, it would be a Termination for Cause. This could be for a multitude of reasons. Typically, it starts off some dialogue with the surety or communication between the bonded principal and the surety.
Under these circumstances, it is of concern to the surety. At that point they will start to gather up information that they might end up engaging a third-party consultant or legal counsel as they start to venture into the early stages of such a notice.
c. All claims must follow the steps outlined in both the bond and contract
There may be a party that wants to make a claim on a performance bond, or a contractor may want to defend the claim against their performance bond. As the bond itself is looked through in the contract, you have to try to figure out what the rules are that apply. Because every bond is a little bit different.
The best places to look to see what the process is and the notices that a claimant is going to receive are the bond and contract. Typically, you can read through some of the sentences from the AIA A312 payment bond form. If there is no default under the construction contract, the owner must first provide a notice to the contractor and the surety that the owner is considering declaring a contractor in default.
In other words, the surety kind of outlines in their performance bond that they look to be on notice of a potential declaration of default. Following that, they would then default or terminate the contractor and notify the surety of such.
Lastly, the owner would have to agree to continue to provide any remaining contract balances to the surety at that point in time. Remember that not every performance bond is going to follow the same steps. So, it is really important to look at the bond form. Some may have one notice, some may have two, and some may have none.
Every public owner out there has their own drafted bond form. The AIA is very commonly used in the industry especially as it relates to private projects. But, every public owner, whether it is federal, city, county or state, all have their own drafted bond form. So, as mentioned it is of critical importance to know exactly what is in that particular bond form.
What Steps Should I Take Once a Claim Is Made?
Now that you know what document you are going to get when someone is making a claim, we move on to what you tell your clients that they should do to solve this problem.
a. Over-communicate with your surety
The first thing which cannot be stressed enough is communication. This is the most critical component of there being any kind of claim against your bond. This is key and it is very important that the bonded principle be proactive knowing that an event is about to take place and the surety is going to be put on notice. It is very prudent for them to contact their agent.
Let them know what is expected to come down, and get the surety engaged in the situation. Because it really comes across well when the surety has a heads up about what is to come. So, communication is of utmost importance.
b. Shore up your factual position
It is important to also know all the facts. Gather meetings minutes, correspondence, pictures, and any other documentation. Hopefully all of this has been organized throughout the project’s progress so that it is readily available for the surety or their attorney. Because the surety is going to want to see what has happened on the job.
This is because they are usually not in tune with what has happened on the job. So, they issue a bond they underwrote for the company, and learn a little bit about the job when they issued it. But from that point until the claim is made, the surety does not know what is going on. They have to catch up.
They are going to do their investigation and evaluation of all the facts. They will give the owner or obligee an opportunity to explain their side. Basically, they will look to get every possible piece of information that they need. If needed, they will also engage third-party consultants and experts to assist them with evaluation.
c. Shore up your legal position and consider retaining a construction expert or construction lawyer
What works best is letting the surety know in advance of a claim. This could be a situation like a concern that the owner is not paying or that the owner is complaining about the job being late. Let them know in advance that you think something may be coming. Even if you are doing something proactive like retaining a construction expert, construction lawyer or legal counsel.
Tell them your plan going forward. If a claim is made, then have all your documents readily available. Thorough and organized documentation puts the surety and the consultant at much more ease because they see that the job has been managed well. This is opposed to spare and unorganized documentation which makes the surety nervous, and they may take a less active role in the process.
The surety’s claims department will have a lot more confidence when they know that the bonded principal is being proactive as opposed to reactive.
d. Be aware of your GAI personal obligation
One of the things that should be done once a claim is made is to remember legal obligations under the general agreement of indemnity. Because sometimes people forget that if the claim goes forward and surety has to do something, that not only are corporately liable, but they are also personally liable.
Every bonded contractor has to be cognizant that they have to hold the surety harmless from any losses. For payment bonds that could turn into a lawsuit, the bonded principal’s goal should always be to get the surety on board and have the surety tender the defense to the bonded principal's attorney. This ensures that only one attorney is being paid and not two, where the surety is not engaging their own attorney in the event that there is litigation that ensues under the payment bond.
e. For performance bond claims, try to finish the project
Assuming that you have the financial means and capability, it is always best to finish the job and fight it out after. There are a lot of very tough contracts out there and failure to finish the job can be grounds for default terminations. So, that would prompt the surety's involvement.
You always want to try to keep the surety at bay as long as possible, if you need to get them involved at all. So, performance bonds are always a lot more complex and riskier than payment bond claims which are quantifiable.
In the event that the contractor has the ability to finish the job, that is always everyone’s preferred approach to getting this situation resolved in the best possible way for both the contractor and the surety.
Another issue that comes up is that some bonded principals feel that they do not have to worry so much because if they get terminated, if the owner places them in default, or even if they are the subcontractor and the contractor defaults them, and they make a claim on their bond, the surety is going to have to get paid the remaining contract balance. The surety is probably just going to hire them anyway to finish the job. So, they think their risk is small.
For example, someone may get defaulted and the surety will just write a check. Then they turn around and look to the principal to reimburse them. The surety is going to do what is in their best interest, but not so much in the bonded principal’s best interest.
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How To Plan Your Destination Wedding in Spain: Follow Our Step By Step Guide For Stress-Free Results…
So you’ve decided that you want to spend the rest of your lives together, champagne glasses and toasts have been clinked, and your family and friends are ridiculously excited.
But now the real fun begins as you wonder how to plan your destination wedding in Spain! No doubt you have hundreds of dreams and ideas, but how do you even begin to tackle the organisation? With so many pieces to put together in the jigsaw puzzle that is a modern-day wedding, where do you even begin?
Relax and read on. Sunshine Weddings has everything covered.
1: Choose the Right Wedding Planner
The most crucial aspect of any location wedding is finding the wedding planner that best meets your individual requirements. It’s absolutely vital that you have the right team in place to guide you seamlessly with the preparations – big and small – for your fairy-tale wedding. Especially when you live overseas! Your wedding planner should bring you peace of mind that everything will run smoothly and effortlessly in your dream location, with fast responses full of quality information.
2: Location, Location, Location
And talking of location, venue really is key We would recommend a first visit to meet with your wedding planning team and to tour around venues together. This is a wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in the surroundings of a variety of wedding venues so you can better decide which feels like The One.
Once your dream location has been chosen and booked, everything else will magically fall into place.
Accommodation for your wedding party comes a close second on the priority list, and a good wedding planner will ensure that this task is covered, working with you to come up with a list of well-established options ranging from hotels through to self-catering apartments and even Airbnb. The first visit is an ideal time to check some of these out as a couple – if your stay allows for that.
However, the really great thing is: the world of technology has changed so much, meaning your guests will be able to book and sort their own accommodation within minutes, easing the process.
4: Everything Else
You’ve ticked off the venue, you’ve sussed the accommodation; next it’s time to tackle the booking of your various wedding providers:
Catering, celebrant, hair and make-up, wedding cake, photography. Even the music for the ceremony/reception and the after-dinner DJ/band should be chosen and booked well in advance. Most of these service providers are snapped up a good year before a bridal couples’ wedding day, so it’s really important that your wedding planner runs through the various possibilities with you (ideally showcasing the top six in each category) so you can decide just how much detail you would like to incorporate into your day.
5: Second Visit
If you are able to make a second visit, then we would suggest you do so out of the key wedding season (between mid-October and mid-April). Flights cost typically less, and there are some brilliant accommodation deals to be found. This is the perfect opportunity to enjoy a refresher and go over the finer details of the Big Day at your leisure. Southern Spain and Mallorca – even out of season – are typically 5-10 degrees warmer than the UK, Ireland and Northern Europe, so you could even make a mini holiday out of it…
Approximately 4 weeks after your second visit, you and your wedding planner should be in a position to finalise most of the core wedding arrangements, meaning around 3 months before the wedding day itself, the majority of the details are sorted and in place.
Knowing your final guest numbers well in advance is an important part of the wedding process. Whilst venues do have different payment plans, most tend to require final numbers 6 weeks before the Big Day. In any case, your wedding planner should guide you to be in a position where 4 weeks before your wedding, you are 90% there. | <urn:uuid:a876fc4f-642e-4623-a66f-912ef0865e19> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.sunshineweddingsspain.com/spain/how-to-plan-your-destination-wedding-in-spain | 2023-09-26T06:11:20Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.939981 | 857 |
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Problems caused by high pH in hot tubs include scale and cloudy water, poor sanitiser function and continually clogged filters.
AquaSPArkle Spa pH Minus should be pre-dissolved in a small plastic container filled with spa water. Add 10g (or approximately 2 teaspoons) of granular product to 1 litre of warm spa water and carefully add the resulting solution to the spa whilst the pumps are turned 'on'.
Re-check after 30 minutes and repeat as necessary.
Compatible with all spa sanitizers.
NB If you are unable to maintain an appropriate pH level in your tub the most likely cause is that the the Total Alkalinity is too low. Always correct the Total Alkalinity balance before you attempt to balance the pH.
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Life Inflatable Spa Bar£22.95
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Are you missing the potential of dynamic SAP communication?
Guest blog by Arch. Arch is the creator of Floe and co-exhibiting partner of SUSE at SAPPHIRE NOW 2019, May 7-9 in Orlando. If you plan to visit SAPPHIRE NOW, stop by the SUSE booth #2246 and visit the SUSE and Arch teams. Learn more.
Business emails have changed beyond recognition and the emails you generate from SAP must evolve for you to realise the opportunities now available.
Email as a delivery mechanism
Traditionally email has been used to replace posted communication: It was in this sense the delivery mechanism; the container within which the ‘physical’ business document was carried.
To this end, the business document was included as an attachment: typically a PDF attachment, so that it could be printed by the receiver.
Organisational branding focussed on the PDF output, and often the accompanying email was plain.
The SAP output solutions also focussed on the PDF output document. Changes to both the document and the email content have to be managed by IT, and can be complex and slow to deliver.
So typically the email content did not change very often and wouldn’t include personalised content, marketing information, latest news, promotions and links.
Email as the business document
In the new world the email is the document of record. Recipients are able to save as PDF or print if they wish, or just save the email to a file server. There is no longer any need to include a separate PDF attachment.
So it follows that the branding focus must now be on the email content rather than a separate output document: the email becomes the SAP output in its entirety.
The challenge is now to provide the development tool to push SAP data into the email, and provide a design tool to enable email templates to be maintained quickly and easily. This is exactly what Floe does.
Now we are able to include links, marketing content and personalised content dynamically, and change it quickly without the need for IT involvement.
So whereas the email used to simply be the postman, now it’s the letter too: This is the new business reality. If you are still using email just as a delivery mechanism then there are many opportunities you are failing to enjoy!
Deliver an exceptional experience
Your customers and employees require and deserve a first-rate experience, with rich graphical content and the information presented in a way that’s easy to read and understand.
This can involve personalisation where content is included or excluded dynamically for each particular recipient.
Inform and educate
Every touchpoint with your business communities provides the opportunity to inform them about your organisation, your market, your products, your performance, job opportunities etc.
Provide extraordinary service
Each time you communicate with your customers you have the opportunity to offer more. Provide links to resources to make things easier for them; provide a ‘gold standard’ that will keep them coming back.
Reinforce your brand
Every communication point with your business communities provides the chance to reinforce your brand through consistent use of logos, fonts, colours and other styles.
Build a fan club
As social media provides such an important part of your marketing communication, every email you send can be used to share content and links to help build your fan club.
Offer promotions and incentives
The vast majority of marketing emails are simply not opened or read. But business communication like order confirmations, shipment updates and payment receipts are read every time: This makes them enormously powerful mechanisms for reaching customers to offer sales promotions.
Champion your values
If you’re trying to change the world; if you’re trying to disrupt a market, then you need your contacts to see the world as you do. Every communication inside or outside your organisation provides a unique opportunity for you to own the conversation and push your key messages.
Drive website traffic
You might spend a huge budget on marketing campaigns to drive website traffic. But by including content and links you want to share on every business communication you can run a permanent traffic generation campaign for free. Every SAP business document can be a newsletter too.
‘Every SAP business document can be a newsletter too’
Floe enables you to easily build and maintain exceptional emails in SAP. You can replace every workflow notification email, facing internally or externally. And you can replace legacy output technologies – SAPScript, Smartforms and Adobe forms with pure email content, which looks fantastic on any device.
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Youth & Teen
SWCHC is well known for its excellent Community Health Centre (CHC) model and its professional health services team, but it has also become a leader in offering a wide range of community-building activities and advocacy programs. Filter programs by language and service area below.
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Primary Care Services
Our team of doctors, nurses, dietitians and more offer a range of medical services at our Eccles and Rosemount locations.
Existing clients of the centre
Primary Care Walk-In Clinics
Somerset West Community Health Centre now has a virtual walk-in clinic.
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There are three things I love in life besides anarchy. I love my family, eating and laughing. The anarchists sometimes provide the latter. Disagreeing with all forms of government is fantastic, and I thoroughly enjoy those supporting the concept while, so hilariously, trying to make a point. Both the subject of anarchy and those spreading it around like “I can’t believe it’s not butter” makes me laugh. Justice is never served through ignorance, and protesting corporate greed while wearing masks purchased through the company with which you are protesting qualifies as ignorance.
The Million “Mask” March was held last week in front of Amazon.com headquarters, and employees of Amazon were properly warned to not wear their badges when exiting their place of work last week. This march was commemorating Guy Fawkes, a poor soul, who designed the infamous Gunpowder Plot in 1605 with hopes of blowing up the House of Lords in London, because he didn’t much care for the bourgeoisie hanging around in England at the time. I almost find it silly, and a little embarrassing when attempting to describe this less than momentous event. His attempt was an epic failure. Legend has it, even disabled children were laughing at him during the process. I’ve visited London and slept next to Lyndsey Buckingham Palace, and although I didn’t enjoy the pretentious environment, I had no intentions of blowing it up.
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Periodontitis is an inflammatory disease of the soft and hard tissues surrounding the teeth, leading to the formation of gingival pockets, progressive loss of periodontal attachment and increasing tooth mobility. If left untreated, periodontitis results in premature tooth loss and dysfunctions of the masticatory system, which inevitably causes a significant impairment of the individual’s quality of life (Buset et al. 2016, Wong et al. 2021). In its milder form, periodontitis affects 45-50% of the global population, while its severe form affects 11% (Kassebaum et al. 2014, Sanz et al. 2020). Severe periodontitis is the sixth most common non-communicable disease (NCD) in the world, affecting around 743 million people globally (Kassebaum et al. 2014). Moreover, there is strong scientific evidence linking periodontitis to major NCDs such as cardiovascular disease (CVD), type 2 diabetes and respiratory disease, which can therefore be considered as secondary damages of periodontitis (Gomes-Filho et al. 2020, Sanz et al. 2018, Sanz et al. 2020). With the epidemiological transition from highly infectious, communicable diseases with high mortality rates to chronic NCDs with low mortality but high morbidity, societies face an increasingly ageing population with rising prevalence and incidence rates of chronic NCDs, placing a major burden on healthcare systems worldwide (Omran 2005).
Since 1995, Swiss healthcare spending in Switzerland has increased by an average of 3.7% per year and most recently amounted to 82.5 billion Swiss francs (CHF) in 2017 (FSO 2022a). By 2040, health spending could rise from CHF 82 billion to 155 billion, an increase of about 90% (Dorninger et al. 2022). According to the Swiss Federal Statistical Office, the costs for dentistry amounted to CHF 4’236 million in 2020, which corresponds to 5.1% of the total health expenditure in Switzerland (FSO 2022a). In a recent study, the direct costs of prevention and treatment as well as the indirect costs of periodontitis due to root caries, edentulism, or loss of productivity were estimated at 158.64 billion Euros in Europe in 2018 (Botelho et al. 2022).
Despite its high epidemiological and economic burden, periodontitis is largely preventable. With early diagnosis and appropriate treatment, periodontitis can be managed in the long-term through individual supportive periodontal care, continued adequate oral hygiene, and reduction of risk factors. The comorbid relationship between periodontitis and NCDs such as CVD and type 2 diabetes provides a unique opportunity for policymakers and health organisations to re-evaluate their public health approach to the prevention, treatment and management of periodontitis in order to reduce complications and negative outcomes associated with NCDs, thereby reducing rising global healthcare costs (Sanz et al. 2018, Sanz et al. 2020).
Currently, there are no nationwide data on the cost-effectiveness of gingivitis and periodontitis treatment and its impact on healthcare costs in Switzerland. The aim of this study was therefore to evaluate the direct and indirect costs of the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and their secondary damage for the Swiss healthcare system across the population. A simulation model was used to investigate the hypothesis of whether or not the treatment of periodontal diseases by professional periodontal care reduces healthcare costs in the Swiss population. This simulation was based on an economic profitability model previously published by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) (Time to take gum disease seriously, The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited 2021), in which cost assessments were carried out to estimate the financial impact of treating (or not treating) gingivitis and periodontitis on dental treatment costs in six European countries (Chapple et al. 2021).
Materials and Methods
This simulation was based on the economic return on investment model previously published by the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) (Chapple et al. 2021). For the purpose of the present study, their model was adapted with some extensions and refinements. With reference to Chapple and co-workers (2021), three types of periodontitis were used in the simulation: mild (type I), moderate (type II), and severe (type III) (Chapple et al. 2021). In essence, the present simulation estimated the lifetime healthcare costs of Swiss citizens until their death, cumulating the total costs of treating periodontal diseases and their secondary damage such as CVD and type 2 diabetes. In alignment with Chapple and co-workers (2021), each iteration of the simulation corresponded to a 4-month period in which an individual could move from one condition to another, each associated with assumed primary and secondary damage costs. However, in contrast to Chapple and colleagues (2021), in this simulation the transition probabilities from one condition to another were not estimated on the basis of expert knowledge but were derived from assumptions about general prevalences in the Swiss population (Chapple et al. 2021, Kassebaum et al. 2014, Schürch et al. 2015, Schürch & Lang 2004).
The age of all simulated individuals ranged from 35 to 100 years. As in Chapple and co-workers (2021), it was assumed that individuals under 35 years of age did not need treatment for periodontal diseases and did not have any secondary damage from NCDs such as CVD or type 2 diabetes. The simulated individuals were categorized as either younger (35-64 years) or older (65-100 years). The only difference between the two groups was the prevalence of periodontal disease, which were assumed to be higher in the 65- to 100-year-old group than in the 35- to 64-year-old group. The probability of developing periodontitis was thus not modelled continuously across age but shifted to some extent when the simulated individuals reached the age of 65. The gender of the simulated individuals played a minor role, as it was assumed for simplicity that the proportion of men and women was the same in all age groups from 35-100 years and that gender, apart from a difference in life expectancy, had no influence on the simulation outcome of an individual.
The mortality probabilities for the age groups 35-100 for men and women were taken from the Federal Statistical Office (FSO) from 2019 (before the COVID-19 pandemic) (FSO 2021b). For simplicity, it was assumed that simulated individuals could not reach an age higher than 100, i.e., their death was automatically assumed when they reached the age of 101. For the calculation of the total costs in the Swiss population aged 35 to 100 years, the population distributions by age from the FSO (2019, pre-COVID) were again used (FSO 2021a).
Disease states and treatment steps
Most of the so called disease states included in this simulation were adopted and expanded from Chapple and co-workers (2021), including their special characteristics and costs (Chapple et al. 2021). Additionally, in alignment with Chapple and co-workers (2021), a total of four treatment steps were adopted. They included a) preparation for periodontal therapy with oral hygiene instructions and risk factor control (step 1), b) initial periodontal therapy with professional debridement of biofilm and calculus (step 2), c) corrective periodontal surgery (step 3), and d) supportive periodontal care at personalised intervals (step 4) (Chapple et al. 2021).
The disease states and their respective treatment steps were assigned to two so-called cycles and one intermediate triage:
- The Healthy-Gingivitis-cycle (HG-cycle) included the following disease states:
- Undiagnosed gingivitis
- Managed gingivitis
- Periodontitis: the individual progressed to the periodontitis-triage in the simulation
- Periodontitis-triage (P-triage) included the following disease states and respective treatment steps:
- Periodontitis type I or III: the individual was excluded from the simulation
- Periodontitis type II: the individual progressed in the simulation with one of the following new disease states from the periodontitis-cycle:
- Undiagnosed periodontitis
- Managed periodontitis with:
- Treatment step 1: preparation for periodontal therapy
- Unmanaged periodontitis (irreversible disease state)
- Periodontitis-cycle (P-cycle) included the following disease states and respective treatment steps:
- Undiagnosed periodontitis
- Managed periodontitis with:
- Treatment step 1: preparation for periodontal therapy
- Treatment step 2: initial periodontal therapy
- Treatment step 3: corrective periodontal surgery
- Treatment step 4: supportive periodontal care
- Unmanaged periodontitis (irreversible disease state)
Typically, simulated individuals started in the HG-cycle where they were either healthy or had gingivitis (Figure 1). In some cases, gingivitis progressed to periodontitis, which was considered irreversible. Once individuals reached this state, they could not return to the other states in the HG-cycle. When periodontitis was simulated in individuals, a triage was performed to determine if the individuals had type II periodontitis and continued in this simulation, or they were excluded with type I or III periodontitis (Figure 2). If the individuals had type II periodontitis, they entered the P-cycle where they were either undiagnosed, treated or not treated (Figure 3). Again, as in Chapple and co-workers (2021), the untreated condition was assumed to be irreversible (Chapple et al. 2021)
Scenarios and prevalences
As presented in table 1, a total of three scenarios were simulated with the respective prevalences for the age groups 35-64 (younger) and 65-100 (older): ·
- Scenario 1: The present situation in Switzerland was assumed, with prevalences for gingivitis of 60%/40% (younger/older) and prevalences for periodontitis of 20%/40% (all types) and 10%/20% (type 2). Furthermore, it was presumed that a single individual in the HG-cycle spends CHF 150 per year for a dental hygiene (DH) appointment (= 1 appointment per year).
- Scenario 2: It was assumed that a single individual in the gingivitis state spends up to CHF 300 per year on DH appointments (= 2 appointments per year), and up to CHF 150 in the healthy state. This improvement reduces the prevalence rates for gingivitis and periodontitis (all types) drop to 50%/40% (younger/older) and 10%/20%, respectively.
- Scenario 3: It was assumed that a single individual spends up to CHF 300 per year on DH appointments (= 2 appointments per year) when in one of the gingivitis states and up to CHF 150 when in a healthy state. In addition, in this scenario, individuals are better informed about the disease and its prevention. These improvements have again reduced the prevalence rates for gingivitis and periodontitis (all types) to 40%/30% (younger/older) and 10%/20%, respectively.
For all age groups in the P-cycle, the group prevalences were 70%/30% (younger/older) for treated and untreated periodontitis, respectively. Of those treated, 20% were undiagnosed, 13.4% were at treatment step 1 to 3 and 66.6% were at treatment step 4 (Table 1). Note that the prevalences in this simulation were not considered as the “proportion of the population with the disease”, but on an individual level as the “probability of getting the disease by the age of 65 or before death”. Moreover, standard treatment was assumed in all scenarios, with all treatment steps, including possible periodontal surgery, performed when indicated.
Initial disease states
Initial states of periodontal disease were chosen according to the prevalences in each scenario. Figure 4 illustrates the initial states for scenario 1 for the age groups 35-64 and 65-100.
For the irreversible disease states “periodontitis”, “periodontitis type I or III” and “untreated periodontitis”, it was assumed for scenario 1 that the probabilities of onset of these states for the 35-64 age group were 10%, 5% and 15% and for the 65-100 age group 30%, 15% and 15%. The rational for this approach was that in this simulation, young individuals had a 5% chance of developing type II periodontitis and a further 5% chance of developing new periodontitis by the time they reached the age of 65. On the other hand, if the simulated individuals already had an increased age of onset of 68 years, they already had type II periodontitis with a 15% probability (10% by their 65th birthday plus 5% group onset probability) and if not, these individuals had another 5% to get the disease by the time they died. Thus, either individuals started with periodontal disease or became diseased during the simulation with a 5% probability in both age groups. For scenarios 2 and 3, the initial probabilities for these states were halved (Figure 4). For simplicity, it was assumed that in this simulation, the initial disease states related to gingivitis always had the same probability.
Finally, initial values for the treatment steps 1 to 3 were chosen according to the transition probabilities described below so that they formed a stable state over time. Randomly selected individuals in the 35-64 age group presenting with type II periodontitis should remain stable at any point in the simulation until they were 65 years old. The same applied to randomly selected individuals aged 65-100 years until their death.
The transition probabilities for individual disease states in scenario 1 are shown in Figures 1 to 3. The transition probabilities were chosen so that for a randomly selected individual aged 35-64 years, the probability of being in a given state by the age of 64.99 years corresponded to the prevalences specified in the respective description of the scenarios above (in both the HG- and the P-cycle). The same applied to randomly selected individuals aged 65-100 until death.
The transition probabilities presented here thus imply a steady-state distribution in which the prevalences (on average) are fulfilled for an individual of each age group at each point in time of the simulation. The prevalences have therefore not changed during the entire life span of a simulated individual.
Note that for some disease states in the P-cycle it was impossible to move directly to another state, i.e., the transition probabilities were 0. These cases corresponded to those in Chapple and co-workers (2021) (Chapple et al. 2021).
Direct costs due to gingivitis and periodontitis
Table 2 presents the out-of-pocket and social welfare funded costs directly related to the treatment of periodontitis type II for each scenario. Out-of-pocket and social welfare funded costs were estimated assuming that Swiss citizens, even in good health, spend around CHF 150 per year (= 1 dental visit) today (scenario 1) and that they are willing to double their spending on gingivitis and periodontitis prevention to CHF 300 per year (= 2 dental visits) (scenarios 2 and 3). The costs for periodontitis treatment were estimated mean values for the treatments in the respective treatment steps (Table 2).
Indirect costs due to secondary damage
All estimated indirect costs due to secondary damage from NCDs are presented in Table 2. In this simulation, these additional costs were taken into account if the simulated individuals were in one of the P-cycle disease states or suffered from gingivitis. For individuals suffering from periodontitis, additional average costs of CHF 500 per year and individual were estimated, resulting in costs of between CHF 150 and CHF 250 per P-cycle disease state (out-of-pocket).
Simulation and statistical analysis
The simulation and its statistical analyses were performed with RStudio (version 1.4.1106, RStudio Team, (2020). RStudio: Integrated Development Environment for R. RStudio, PBC, Boston, MA URL www.rstudio.com/). Means and percentages were calculated using descriptive statistics. For each age category (35-100), n = 200’000 samples were simulated to ensure that means and quantiles are accurately estimated.
Total costs by scenario and source of funds
Figure 5 illustrates the expected mean total costs for the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis, and associated secondary damage for each of the three scenarios, paid out-of-pocket and from social welfare for a Swiss citizen aged 35 to 100 years. Figure 5-A reveals the mean costs with a leap at age 65, as in this simulation the prevalences change at that point. Figure 5-B shows a smoothed curve assuming that the simulated curve is correct below age 40 and above age 85.
The corresponding values from Figure 5 are presented in Table 3 (simulated values) and Table 4 (smoothed values). For the out-of-pocket costs, it can be noted that the highest average amounts are obtained for scenario 1, followed by scenario 2 and scenario 3, which has the lowest expected total costs for all age groups (smoothed curve). The expected total costs for a 35-year-old individual until death are thus CHF 17’310 for scenario 1, CHF 16’518 for scenario 2 and CHF 15’606 for scenario 3, respectively (Tables 3 and 4). Since life expectancy at this age is 84.4 years, the average costs per year can be roughly estimated by dividing by 49.4 resulting in average costs of CHF 351, 333 and 315 per year for scenarios 1, 2 and 3 for a 35-year-old individual (Tables 3 and 4). The expected total costs until death for a 65-year-old individual are CHF 8’034, 7’362 and 6’885 for scenarios 1 to 3 (smoothed curve). Since an individual of this age has on average about 21.4 years to live, the average annual costs for the three scenarios are CHF 376, 342 and 320, respectively (Table 4).
Looking at costs paid by social welfare, a slightly different picture emerges, as here the highest average amounts were generated for scenario 2, followed by scenario 1 up to the age of 69 (smoothed curve). Both curves cross from this age, so that the order then becomes the same as for out-of-pocket costs from the age of 70 (Figure 5). The expected mean total costs are CHF 11’452 (232 per year), 12’013 (242 per year) and CHF 11’250 (227 per year) for a 35-year-old individual (smoothed curve) and CHF 5’219 (244 per year), 5’291 (246 per year) and 4’906 (228 per year) for a 65-year-old individual for the scenarios 1, 2 and 3, respectively (Table 4).
Total costs by type of treatment
Breaking the total costs down into the respective costs of treating gingivitis, periodontitis, and secondary damage, it can be noted that out-of-pocket costs and the costs paid by social welfare for the treatment of periodontitis and secondary damage account for more than 60% of all expected lifetime costs in scenario 1 (Figure 6-A, 6-B). In scenarios 2 and 3, the costs of treating periodontitis and secondary damage are halved as the prevalence of periodontitis is approximately halved and thus the costs of gingivitis treatment increase significantly, accounting for up to 60% (out-of-pocket) and about 66% (social welfare) of all costs (Figure 6-A, 6-B).
Return on investment
Since all information on the costs until the death of a single individual of a certain age was simulated for each of the three scenarios, it was possible to estimate the total costs in Switzerland, taking into account all 5.23 million Swiss citizens aged 35 to 100 (2019 data, pre-COVID). Assuming for simplicity that the population size and life expectancy remain stable over the next 65 years and that the costs would be paid entirely out-of-pocket or by social welfare, the totals of all scenarios will be comparable, so that a return on investment could be calculated.
Table 5 shows the expected mean out-of-pocket and out-of-social welfare expenditure for the treatment of gingivitis, periodontitis and secondary damage for the current Swiss population aged 35 to 100 years and for each scenario. It can be noted that the total out-of-pocket costs (smoothed) for the 5.23 million Swiss citizens between 35 and 100 years of age are 53.89 billion, 51.28 billion and 47.95 billion for the scenarios 1 to 3, respectively. This corresponds to a ROI of 2.61 billion for scenario 2 and a ROI of 5.94 billion for scenario 3 (Table 6). Thus, individuals can save on average up to CHF 500 (CHF 2.61 billion for 5.23 million citizens) in scenario 2 and more than 1’100 (CHF 5.94 billion over 5.23 million citizens) in scenario 3 over their lifetime. Regarding the total costs paid out of social welfare, the differences are smaller and scenario 2 even has a negative ROI: Table 6 presents a ROI of -1.62 billion for scenario 2 and a ROI of 1.03 billion for scenario 3 (smoothed, total costs). Overall, this may not be surprising, as it can be noted that scenario 2 has higher expected costs up to the age of 70.
As previously mentioned, the expected total costs for a 35-year-old individual until death are CHF 17’310 for scenario 1 (Table 4). Appropriate diagnosis and adherence to professional periodontal care on an individual level, as assumed in scenario 3, can reduce the total costs by about CHF 1’700 to CHF 15’606 (Table 4). In this case, the total prevention costs for the individual increase by about CHF 3’750, but the total costs of treating periodontitis decrease by CHF 3’100 and those of treating secondary damage by CHF 2’350. Assuming that a Swiss citizen in scenario 3 attends supportive periodontal care visits 100 times on average, a total of CHF 17 in healthcare costs can be saved for each dental and dental hygiene visit.
Reducing periodontitis prevalence by 50%, combined with improved oral healthcare to prevent further gingivitis, has a large benefit when considering the out-of-pocket costs of treating gingivitis, periodontitis, and associated secondary damage. Scenarios 2 and 3 in this simulation revealed a high ROI regarding expected mean out-of-pocket costs, saving up to CHF 5.94 billion (more than CHF 1’100 per individual per lifetime) for the current Swiss population aged 35-100 when scenario 3 is pursued.
If costs are paid by social welfare, the image varies. Scenario 2 has higher costs than the standard scenario 1 until a citizen has reached the age of 70 years. At this age, the proportion of individuals with periodontitis begins to predominate, driving up the costs of treatment not only for periodontitis but also for secondary damage. The overall ROI for this scenario in this simulation is therefore negative. Moreover, scenario 3 shows a ROI for total costs of CHF 1.03 billion, revealing that further reduction of gingivitis by another 10 percentage points can already have a major impact leading to significant cost savings in the Swiss healthcare system.
Despite steady improvements in general and oral health, the global prevalence of periodontitis has changed little over the past 20 years (Kassebaum et al. 2014). As the present study demonstrates, untreated oral diseases such as periodontitis not only generate direct costs, but also indirect and thus intangible costs in the healthcare system (Peres et al. 2020). In 2010, direct treatment costs of oral diseases worldwide were estimated at US$ 298 billion (4.6% of global healthcare costs), and indirect costs at US$ 144 billion (Listl et al. 2015). In comparison to Switzerland, dental costs amounted to 5.1% of the total healthcare expenditure in the year 2020 (FSO 2022b).
The present simulation not only highlights the benefits of early disease detection and prevention of gingivitis (and therefore periodontitis) but also proposes an effective and feasible way to reduce direct and indirect costs of periodontitis. It demonstrates that decreasing the current prevalence of periodontitis to half its value, along with increased gingivitis management and home-led oral care performed by informed patients can reduce out-of-pocket costs by CHF 2.61 billion to 5.94 billion and save up to CHF 1.03 billion in social welfare expenditure in the Swiss population of CHF 5.2 million between the ages of 35-100 years. Moreover, the present simulation reveals that the earlier periodontal disease occurs in adults, the greater the secondary damage and the burden on the entire healthcare system.
To the best of our knowledge, this was the first study to conduct a simulation on this topic in the Swiss population. However, our outcomes are congruent with other studies that have explored the impact of periodontal therapy on NCD outcomes and healthcare costs (Blaschke et al. 2021, Chapple et al. 2021, Choi et al. 2020, Jeffcoat et al. 2014, Nasseh et al. 2017). For the purpose of this study, only publications on NCDs, such as CVD and type 2 diabetes, with the most consistent bidirectional associations with periodontitis were considered. With regard to the overestimation and underestimation of the CHF amounts assumed in the present simulation, it should be noted that the assumed costs associated with undiagnosed periodontitis were CHF 0. Furthermore, indirect costs for the management of secondary damage, including cardiac and diabetic care, were cautiously estimated in the lower ranges with a maximum of CHF 750 per year. Therefore, the actual cost savings could be even higher than estimated in this study, and future adjustments of the simulation with more up-to-date assumptions could provide even better estimates.
According to the European Federation of Periodontology (EFP) report (Time to take gum disease seriously), which simulated an economic return on investment model, the most beneficial scenarios in terms of healthy life years, cost-effectiveness and ROI are the elimination of gingivitis and a 90% increase in the diagnosis rate of periodontitis through early diagnosis, effective treatment and improved at-home oral care by a well-informed population. In fact, in all six European countries studied, there was a positive ROI in oral healthcare costs and an increase in health life years (Chapple et al. 2021). Another study by Jeffcoat and colleagues (2014) demonstrated the largest reduction in healthcare costs per individual per month (US$ 236.67) and lower hospitalisation rates in patients with CVD and type 2 diabetes following periodontal intervention (Jeffcoat et al. 2014). While Köster and colleagues (2006) estimated the average annual direct costs per diabetic patient at EUR 5’262, Nasseh and co-workers (2017) found a significant reduction in type 2 diabetes-related healthcare costs in patients who did not receive drug therapy but did receive periodontal treatment (Köster et al. 2006, Nasseh et al. 2017). Furthermore, a recent study from Germany demonstrated the positive impact of periodontal therapy in newly diagnosed diabetes patients by reducing healthcare costs by about four percent, lowering inpatient costs, diabetes-related drug costs, health complications and hospitalisations compared to the control group (Blaschke et al. 2021).
Moreover, Sung and co-workers (2020) used a mathematical model-based analysis to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of non-invasive periodontal treatment in patients with type 2 diabetes. The model produced a significant decline in tooth-loss, type 2 diabetes-related complications and to a lesser degree, CVD incidence, subsequently reducing healthcare expenditure relating to type 2 diabetes and CVD related complications (Choi et al. 2020). In line with this result has been a study by Smits co-workers (2020), in which a retrospective analysis of claims data from a Dutch health insurance company was used to determine whether periodontal treatment had an impact on diabetes-related healthcare costs (Smits et al. 2020). These authors reported cost-savings of around 12 Euros in quarterly diabetes-related healthcare cost pro capita, which can be related to our estimate of CHF 17 total healthcare costs savings for each supportive periodontal care visit.
Limitations of the study
Our study bears some limitations. Firstly, the present simulation was based on calculations and estimates in accordance with the current literature. As outlined above, however, certain assumptions were intentionally calculated at the lower end, which may lead to an underestimation of potential additional cost savings. Secondly, computer simulations may not be suitable for predictions from an individual perspective but are intended to show the impact of professional periodontal care on potential cost savings in the healthcare system. Moreover, the likelihood of developing periodontitis was not modelled continuously over age, but abruptly in a larger leap when those affected reached their 65th birthday. In addition, patients younger than 35 years were not included in the model and thus the age groups of 20 to 34 years are missing. However, according to the assumed prevalence and incidence, a significantly lower number is to be expected than in the included groups (Kassebaum et al. 2014). Nevertheless, this minority remains unconsidered. Finally, neither the new classification nor our model considered juvenile periodontitis, of which an estimated prevalence of 0.1% is assumed in the 16-year-old population in Switzerland (Kronauer et al. 1986, Papapanou et al. 2018). This specific prevalence does not seem to be a major public health issue. Nevertheless, the age restriction in the present simulation could be one of the main limitations of this study.
Impact on health policy in Switzerland
Both general practitioners and dentists have a duty not only to inform their patients about periodontitis and its relationship to type 2 diabetes and CVD, but also to make them aware of the benefits of regular dental check-ups and prophylaxis, for both medical and financial reasons. As strongly recommended by the EFP guidelines, a patient diagnosed with diabetes should be advised to have a routine check-up at the dentist to exclude or manage periodontitis and vice versa (Ramseier et al. 2020, Sanz et al. 2018). This highlights the need to integrate general and dental healthcare to adequately manage respective comorbidities.
With the findings from the present simulation, the legitimate question arises whether a sufficient number of oral health professionals such as dentists, dental hygienists and prophylaxis assistants are being trained in Switzerland to meet the needs and demands of an increasingly ageing population. The education of future dentists and dental hygienists must focus on the skills necessary to motivate patients so that they will be more adherent to healthy lifestyles and supportive periodontal care. In line with our findings, further efforts are needed to prioritise gingivitis prevention, promote early diagnosis of periodontitis and raise awareness of the detrimental effects of periodontitis on NCDs such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes, as well as the cumulative economic burden on the healthcare system in Switzerland.
Early detection and appropriate treatment of periodontitis can help reduce both the total costs of treating periodontitis and associated secondary damage, particularly in the second half of life. These cost savings may also pay off on an individual level through regular supportive periodontal care, both for treatments paid out-of-pocket and those covered by social welfare.
The authors are most grateful for the financial support provided by the Swiss Society of Periodontology (SSP) and Swiss Dental Hygienists.
Reproducibility and further improvements
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Ask any Taiwanese born after the 1970s about the White Terror, 228 or the Kaohsiung Incident, and chances are the answers will be less than satisfactory. Ask them what role, if any, their parents played in the dangwai — or, conversely, in the repressive Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) apparatus that existed at the time — and more often than not the response will be “I don’t know; we don’t discuss these things with our parents.” Such collective amnesia cannot but have implications for Taiwan. As historian E.H. Carr wrote in What is History?, “A society which has lost belief in its capacity to progress in the future will quickly cease to concern itself with its progress in the past.”
For that period, a defining part of Taiwan’s history, is all about progress, with opposition movements slowly beginning to defy, then breaking apart, the system of fear over which dictator Chiang Kai-shek (蔣介石) and later his son, Chiang Ching-kuo (蔣經國), presided. Before the regime collapsed, so pervasive had been the repression of the state against its people that no one would dare discuss the KMT regime’s massacre of thousands of Taiwanese on Feb. 28, 1947, lest informants inform the authorities. As a result, a seminal event in the relationship between Taiwanese and their occupiers was long held in oblivion as part of a denial of history.
Spared the threat of disappearance, imprisonment, torture and execution, many foreigners who came to live and work in Taiwan felt it was their responsibility to do something to help right what they saw as a grave injustice being perpetrated against Taiwanese in the name of “democracy,” all made possible by US support for the Chiang regime. However, at the height of the Cold War, it was rather unfashionable for rights activists to criticize allies of Washington involved in combating communism, and the odds against them were formidable, from a struggle to gain the media’s ear to accusations of being communist sympathizers. Still, for many students, academics, missionaries, journalists and otherwise unemployed activists, the horrors of the KMT and the plight of a people had to be exposed.
A Borrowed Voice is their story. Through narratives, historical documents and analyses from many participants, the book provides a composite picture of the state apparatus, the resistance, and those, like Linda Gail Arrigo and Lynn Miles, who tried to help by bringing that story to the world, all under the watchful eye of the police state and its allies abroad.
The result has a little of a spy novel feel to it, with daring dashes in the night as Arrigo and her husband, dangwai leader Shih Ming-teh (施明德), are purchased by police after the Kaohsiung Incident in 1979; underground dissident meetings; proscribed publications and the ever-present fear as one passes through immigration at the airport. The state security apparatus is omnipresent, with the CIA always in the background.
In their struggle to make a difference, activists are sucked into a world of paranoia and self-doubt. It is a world where neighbors spy on neighbors, where one dares not even discuss 228 in a solitary park and where an advocate may just as well be in the pay of the Ministry of Information — or worse, one of the many intelligence agencies that maintained a tight grip on society. As Wendell Karsen, a teacher in Taiwan at the time, writes, the many Garrison Command encampments that peppered the local communities were meant to intimidate Taiwanese first, and defend the nation second.
As many of the authors who contributed to this project argue, the worse consequences for them being caught paled in comparison with the treatment reserved prisoners of conscience and fugitives such as Chen Yu-hsi (陳玉璽), Reverend Kao Chun-ming (高俊明), Chen Chu (陳菊), author Li Ao (李敖), Peng Ming-min (彭明敏), Shih and many, many others. At worst, exposure meant immediate expulsion, or failure to get a visa renewed, as well as the financial consequences of losing one’s job. Others, like Miles, became so involved with the cause that their marriages suffered. Missionaries from the Presbyterian Church — which was among the first institutions to advocate Taiwanese independence — were also targeted by the authorities and treated to “tea chats” with security officials, with intimidation the ostensible goal.
Two question weave themselves throughout the narratives: Was it worth it, when the blunders of amateurs playing spy could lead to the detention, torture or even execution of the very Taiwanese the expatriates were trying to help — and did it make a difference? The answer to both is almost certainly yes, although as the writers themselves acknowledge, it was Taiwanese themselves, not some foreign power, who in the end dismantled the oppressive regime and cultivated democracy.
Still, the many Americans, Japanese and others who chose not to remain indifferent to the abuse they witnessed in Taiwan share some of the credit, as their exposure of the Chiang regime’s rottenness — especially after US President Jimmy Carter switched recognition to Beijing and put human rights at the core of his foreign policy, at least rhetorically — resulted in pressure on Taipei and the American Institute in Taiwan, which played a role in propping up the regime and whose officials, with some notable exceptions, chose to look the other way when evidence showed that their ally in the battle against communism was repressing an entire people and, by rebound, sullying the US’ reputation.
It was Chiang Ching-kuo’s fear of abandonment following Carter’s recognition of the People’s Republic of China that ultimately compelled him to gradually open up the political sphere to opposition parties, which eventually coalesced into the Democratic Progressive Party. Aside from Carter’s policy, it was foreign activists who effectively brought the message home: Open up, or else. It is a message one would hope activists today are bringing to the undemocratic and repressive regimes the US is once again propping up in the name of a cause.
If we believe in the progress of the human race, we cannot afford to forget the past, and A Borrowed Voice gives a voice to the many unsung heroes, Taiwanese and foreign, who did their part during a defining period in Taiwan’s history. With its successful transition from a police state to a democracy, Taiwan did not, as one author once put it, reach the end of history. The fight to keep democracy alive is just as hard, just as important, and history is our best guide. A Borrowed Voice is part of that history.
This month the government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) announced a new policy ostensibly aimed at influencing the upcoming presidential election. A top-notch Voice of America (VOA) report observed “China launched a series of influence campaigns against Taiwan last week, unveiling a plan to promote integrated development across the Taiwan Strait.” The plan, a “demonstration zone,” offers incentives for Taiwanese to live, work and invest in Fujian Province, across the Strait from Taiwan, along with supplies of water, electricity and gas. Using cooperative zones to poach technology and influence Taiwanese is an old plan that has appeared in various
While participating in outrigger canoe activities in Hawaii, Yvonne Jiann (江伊茉) often heard indigenous locals say that their ancestors came from Taiwan. “I didn’t really understand why,” the long-time US resident tells the Taipei Times. Growing up in Taipei, she knew little about indigenous culture. “Only when I returned to Taiwan did I learn about our shared Austronesian cultural background and saw the similarities.” Jiann visited Taiwan just before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down international travel. Unable to leave and missing her canoe family across the Pacific Ocean, she started the Taiwan Outrigger Canoe Club (TOCC) and began researching how
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Dimensions (Overall): 8.1 Inches (H) x 5.4 Inch (W) x .7 Inch (D)
Weight: .4 Pounds
Suggested Age: 13-19 Years
Number of Pages: 210
Genre: Young Adult Fiction
Sub-Genre: People & Places, Social Themes
Publisher: Random House Childrens Books
Author: Nic Stone
Book theme: Prejudice & Racism, Violence, African American
Street Date: September 4, 2018
Item Number (DPCI): 059-13-1375
Origin: Made in the USA
About the BookRaw, captivating, and undeniably real--Stone boldly tackles American race relations in this stunning debut--a "New York Times" bestseller and William C. Morris Award Finalist. "Painfully timely and deeply moving."DJodi Picoult, #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author.
Book SynopsisPowerful, wrenching." -JOHN GREEN, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down Raw and gripping. -JASON REYNOLDS, New York Times bestselling coauthor of All American Boys A must-read!" -ANGIE THOMAS, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give Raw, captivating, and undeniably real, Nic Stone joins industry giants Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers as she boldly tackles American race relations in this stunning #1 New York Times bestselling debut, a William C. Morris Award Finalist. Justyce McAllister is a good kid, an honor student, and always there to help a friend--but none of that matters to the police officer who just put him in handcuffs. Despite leaving his rough neighborhood behind, he can't escape the scorn of his former peers or the ridicule of his new classmates. Justyce looks to the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. for answers. But do they hold up anymore? He starts a journal to Dr. King to find out. Then comes the day Justyce goes driving with his best friend, Manny, windows rolled down, music turned up--way up, sparking the fury of a white off-duty cop beside them. Words fly. Shots are fired. Justyce and Manny are caught in the crosshairs. In the media fallout, it's Justyce who is under attack. Vivid and powerful. -Booklist, Starred Review
A visceral portrait of a young man reckoning with the ugly, persistent violence of social injustice. -Publishers Weekly
Review QuotesPraise for Dear Martin: A New York Times Bestseller!
A William C. Morris Award Finalist!
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A 2018 BookExpo Editors' Buzz Selection!
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"A powerful, wrenching, and compulsively readable story that lays bare the history, and the present, of racism in America." -John Green, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Turtles All the Way Down
Painfully timely and deeply moving. -Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author Raw and gripping. -Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Long Way Down Absolutely incredible, honest, gut-wrenching. A must read! -Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Hate U Give Teens, librarians and teachers alike will find this book a godsend...Vivid and powerful. -Booklist, Starred Review A visceral portrait of a young man reckoning with the ugly, persistent violence of social injustice.
About The AuthorNic Stone is a native of Atlanta and a Spelman College graduate. After working extensively in teen mentoring and living in Israel for a few years, she returned to the United States to write full-time. Dear Martin, her first novel, is loosely based on a series of true events involving the shooting deaths of unarmed African American teenagers. Shaken by the various responses to these incidents--and to the pro-justice movement that sprang up as a result--Stone began the project in an attempt to examine current affairs through the lens of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s teachings. You can find her fangirling over her husband and sons on Twitter and Instagram at @getnicced or on her website nicstone.info.
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By a 4 to 1 margin in favor, Duluth and Missabe Iron Range (DMIR) Ore Dock members successfully ratified a tentative agreement on September 11, 2014, after 3 years of bargaining, mediation and a failed first ratification.
TCU wanted to follow the pattern set by National Bargaining; we were not interested in making rules changes that would negatively impact the membership. The Carrier continued to bargain for rule changes and therefore, the parties entered mediation.
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A few weeks ago, we talked about the antitrust hearing featuring Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook in 🤖 Big Tech and Antitrust: The Capitalism Paradox. Along the same lines, this past Thursday the Senate Commerce Committee voted to move forward with subpoenas for CEOs across social internet companies. Again, we will see the CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg, and the CEO of Alphabet, Sundar Pichai, take the virtual stand. This time Jack Dorsey, the CEO of Twitter, will join them. Instead of antitrust, however, the power of these companies is going to be questioned through the lens of Section 230.
Section 230 is a hotly debated topic in the political and technology sphere. For those not familiar, Section 230 is the law generally regarded as a major reason and catalyst for the spread of the social internet through social platforms created by companies like Facebook, Google, and Twitter. This law protects these companies by removing liability for what’s posted on their platforms by their users. This means that if there is an indecent or violent video posted to these platforms, they are not liable for any damages to their users, like you and I. This removes the right for us to sue these platforms for the content that others post. While that seems like a get-out-of-jail-free card for these platforms, it’s a massive reason why the internet is as we know it today.
Outside of these social media platforms, Section 230 also protects ISPs (Internet Service Providers) like Comcast, blog platforms like tumblr, and any other site that allows content to be posted freely by their users. This is a fundamental law put into place to make sure to protect these platforms who provide a service to users who are exercising their right to free speech using the tools provided.
Like the last antitrust hearing, this hearing on Section 230 will put the leaders of powerful platform-based technology companies on stage to answer question after question from members of the US Senate. What’s different this time though is the fact that what’s in question isn’t just the power of these companies, but the ability for every other website, company, or tech product to provide content tools for consumers with limited moderation. While the CEOs being subpoenaed this time around lead these large companies with many layers of platform power, they represent only a small sliver of the rest of the internet.
While I have cynicism and a belief that a spectacle like this hearing will not result in much more than a partisan debate about how these companies wield power in the fight for misinformation, I do fervently believe that the fact that Section 230 is being questioned is yet another example of a lack of understanding of the foundations of the internet and how it impacts more than just the Big Tech giants. It’s a response to the recent content moderation practices by Facebook and by Twitter that have tripped a wire of political and regulatory scrutiny over the power of these platforms, and are dragging the spirit of the law and its impact on the broader internet along.
Taking a look at Section 230, the problem for regulators sits in this clause:
(1) Treatment of publisher or speaker
No provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be treated as the publisher or speaker of any information provided by another information content provider.
(2) Civil liability
No provider or user of an interactive computer service shall be held liable on account of—
(A) any action voluntarily taken in good faith to restrict access to or availability of material that the provider or user considers to be obscene, lewd, lascivious, filthy, excessively violent, harassing, or otherwise objectionable, whether or not such material is constitutionally protected; or
(B) any action taken to enable or make available to information content providers or others the technical means to restrict access to material described in paragraph (1).
This clause in particular is broad. Like we talked about above, it shields more than just the social networks or search engines. It shields foundational parts of the internet, like the ISPs stated before, who are a key piece of internet infrastructure, working to get you internet in your home or on your phone.
Imagine that a friend sends you an email. The bits and bytes of that email travel through many layers of computation and the internet. The ISP has the job of allowing that information to get to your devices when you type https://www.mail.google.com and hit enter. When you hit enter and open up that email, the wires and airwaves that moved that information to you are protected under Section 230. If they weren’t, your ISP may be liable if there was some content in that email that was cause for legal concern.
There are many other layers of the internet that we all take for granted that could be impacted beyond social networks and ISPs like CDNs (Content Delivery Networks), cloud providers like AWS that host content, and SaaS companies who provide many types of software solutions to companies around the globe. What this means is that each layer would need to add additional legal scrutiny and content moderation into their platforms while also beefing up their already massive team of lawyers to protect against any and all claims from billions of internet users.
Many folks in Silicon Valley use the term scale to talk about unlimited growth patterns with 0 marginal cost for each additional unit added. In concrete terms, when you build Facebook, you build it once and each additional user costs the company close to 0, outside of traditional online marketing costs or other forms of customer acquisition. It’s this ability to scale that makes these companies so profitable so quickly. If the innards of Section 230 are dismantled, the ability for any platform to scale, including one that someday may compete with Facebook, is greatly hampered.
Breaking down recommended changes
Outside of the broad impact of potentially defacing Section 230, and back to the problem that regulators have over these platforms, it’s a bit more clear what the motivations for the regulators are by looking at the justice departments recommendations issued in July. These four recommendations seek to:
- Incentivize Online Platforms to Address Illicit Content
- Promote Open Discourse and Greater Transparency
- Clarifying Federal Government Enforcement Capabilities
- Promote Competition
Let’s look at each, starting with Incentivize Online Platforms to Address Illicit Content.
The first category of recommendations is aimed at incentivizing platforms to address the growing amount of illicit content online, while preserving the core of Section 230’s immunity for defamation claims. These reforms include a carve-out for bad actors who purposefully facilitate or solicit content that violates federal criminal law or are willfully blind to criminal content on their own services. Additionally, the department recommends a case-specific carve out where a platform has actual knowledge that content violated federal criminal law and does not act on it within a reasonable time, or where a platform was provided with a court judgment that the content is unlawful, and does not take appropriate action.
This I can get behind. I think each platform should make a very solid and concerted effort to remove illicit content from their platforms in the safety of consumers. Though, how this is implemented is important. It should vary in severity of punishment for breaking a revised law due to complexity; why it was more blanketed in Section 230.
Finding and taking down content is hard. No model is perfect. There are ways around it, and human moderators don’t scale well, even when Facebook alone employs thousands of people to do just that. Increasing this will cause these companies to have to take different and more concerted efforts to fix the problem.
A second category of proposed reforms is intended to clarify the text and revive the original purpose of the statute in order to promote free and open discourse online and encourage greater transparency between platforms and users. One of these recommended reforms is to provide a statutory definition of “good faith” to clarify its original purpose. The new statutory definition would limit immunity for content moderation decisions to those done in accordance with plain and particular terms of service and consistent with public representations. These measures would encourage platforms to be more transparent and accountable to their users.
Starting to get a bit murky given that technology and content creation moves so quickly, it’s hard to keep up with how to moderate that content, let alone how to be extremely specific in a game of whack-a-mole on what type of content must be laid out in the terms of service in order for these large companies to take action.
If every time a company needs to take something down to protect the end consumer, they need to make sure it’s 100% and specifically covered by their terms of service, we might find ourselves in-between the first category above and this second proposed change.
The third category of recommendations would increase the ability of the government to protect citizens from unlawful conduct, by making it clear that Section 230 does not apply to civil enforcement actions brought by the federal government.
This sounds like it’s a pure open play for law enforcement to completely side-step any Section 230 protected action and force further oversight on technology companies. This is concerning to me, given the latest news on misinformation being spread by government officials.
If this were to be taken up, it means that these companies would have to allow open and free speech, even in the face of misinformation. Misinformation that, depending on who you are talking to, could fall under the first category of illicit content, effectively negating consumer protection if items are posted by a government official.
A fourth category of reform is to make clear that federal antitrust claims are not, and were never intended to be, covered by Section 230 immunity. Over time, the avenues for engaging in both online commerce and speech have concentrated in the hands of a few key players. It makes little sense to enable large online platforms (particularly dominant ones) to invoke Section 230 immunity in antitrust cases, where liability is based on harm to competition, not on third-party speech.
Perhaps I am misunderstanding this last point, but from what I see, while there are specific laws called out that would be in the direct line of the spirit of Section 230, bringing antitrust up here doesn’t follow that same logic. Again, this feels like the Senate trying to set up the antitrust cases and cover any open holes, even if it doesn’t make sense.
We don’t know if the information and questions that will be presented at the hearing on October 28th will reflect each of these recommendations verbatim, but if they are a signal to what we will see, there’s a large need for the Senators to gain a larger perspective on how these companies can be held liable for content moderation practices without causing undue harm to the ability for these companies to grow.
If the changes proposed to Section 230 are truly in the spirit of consumer protections, then holding these companies accountable to better content moderation is a great goal. If the spirit is to battle these platforms on misinformation campaigns and remove protections for antitrust, then I think it’s important to think back to the spirit of Section 230 and adjust course. Who are we really trying to protect?
Moreover, it’s important that there’s a clear understanding of what Section 230 actually covers and how writing up new legislation for larger companies, like those subpoenaed to the hearing, may lead to unintended consequences for the rest of the internet. A slight tweak to the language in Section 230 can have large ripple effects in the amount of liability for foundational pieces of internet infrastructure, effectively diluting the ability for companies without knowledge of content to operate as we know it today. | <urn:uuid:268467c5-da66-4c7f-9092-f13677a387a8> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.techonomics.news/-section-230-the-senate-and-understanding/ | 2023-09-26T05:19:24Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.94423 | 2,394 |
Making money online has always been a popular source of income for entrepreneurs, but creating products that sell can be a chore – especially when you want to sell pet products. You must know exactly what your market wants, or your products will flop. On top of that, creating products requires time, money, and resources to prototype and test.
Thankfully, you don’t need to create your own pet products to make money online. If you’re interested in launching an online pet supply business, here are 4 ways to leverage existing products to create a profitable eCommerce business.
Make Money Online Selling Pet Supplies
1. Launch an eCommerce pet store
The wonderful thing about the internet is that anyone can launch a retail store quickly, easily, and affordably. You don’t need to manufacture your own products to run a successful eCommerce store.
You can sell the same products found in brick-and-mortar retail stores with an eCommerce store. While some popular companies start as physical storefronts – like Homes Alive Pets – plenty of stores get their start online. You don’t need a physical presence to create a trusted brand.
To start an eCommerce store, you’ll negotiate contacts with brands just like you would if selling the products in a physical store. However, it’s easier to find products that can be shipped to the customer directly from the manufacturer.
2. Seek out affiliate marketing opportunities
Affiliate marking is one of the easiest ways to make money online without manufacturing, buying, or selling any products. As an affiliate, you market a company’s products for them and receive a percentage of the sale in return. Some affiliate agreements provide a huge percentage – up to 50% or more – depending on the brand.
The most popular way to be an affiliate marketer is to find products to sell through sites like Commission Junction. However, some products disappear or aren’t sold by reliable companies. Anytime you use a third-party source like Commission Junction, you’re taking a risk. You can also find pet brands that offer affiliate opportunities independently. However, the payout will be the same no matter how many sales you generate for the company. You could sell more products than the brand and still earn a small percentage of those sales.
To make the most money, you need a slightly different approach. First, build a professional website where you plan to sell pet products and then approach specific manufacturers about a custom affiliate relationship. You’ll get more money per sale through a personal affiliate agreement if you have marketing skills. The company may start by giving you a 20% commission on each sale and then raise your commission once you generate a certain amount of sales.
3. Generate direct partnerships
Partnerships are different from affiliate agreements. While an affiliate agreement is purely transactional, a true partnership is a collaboration. By approaching pet supply brands for a partnership, you’re asking them to play an active role in marketing and selling their products. A partnership will involve more of a commitment and therefore commands a higher percentage of each sale.
4. Create a product review channel on YouTube
Everyone loves product reviews. People with review channels on YouTube generate millions of subscribers. The key to making a review channel work is selling the products you review. You don’t want to get people excited about a product and not make any money off the sale. You can create your YouTube channel without technical expertise.
There are two ways to make money reviewing pet products.
Brands love YouTube reviewers and prefer collaborating with reviewers instead of celebrities because reviewers are more influential. When you have a solid review channel, brands will send you products for free to review.
As you gain momentum and build up your audience, advertisers will pay you to promote their products. Meanwhile, you’ll also make money from YouTube advertisers if your videos are monetized.
Get in on eCommerce pet supplies before it’s too late.
People have always loved shopping online, but it’s always been a convenience rather than a standard. However, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, online shopping has become the standard, and competition in every industry is about to increase.
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In case you couldn't tell, we're smack dab in the middle of "hot rumor" season for the two upcoming New Nexus devices, codenamed Sailfish and Marlin, which are both said to be crafted by HTC this year.
We already know a surprising amount about these devices, like that they'll be Android Nougat front-runners and that each will be packed with more than enough power to run Google Daydream virtual reality applications.
But Android Police has collected some more knowledge to drop onto the pile. Actually, it's enough info to compile a complete render. But how much of it is stuff that we didn't already know? As it turns out, quite a lot.
A closer look at the render
According to its sources, both of the devices will take on a similar, aluminum-finished look à la iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus. When it launches later in the year, the phones will be available in a few different colors: silver, black, and "electric blue".
On its back, we see a simple "G" Google logo sitting comfortably where the company usually lets its Nexus partners splash their brand. In February, we reported on Google CEO Sundar Pichai stating that he wanted "Apple-like" control over the Nexus lineup in the future. Based on the render, it looks like the future could already be underway.
Lastly, you've probably noticed for yourself that, if this render holds any truth whatsoever, this year's Nexus devices look to be an interesting culmination of ideas learned through the Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P.
It has the minimalist design language shared between the two phones, and appears to iterate on the thin strip of glass found on the Huawei-made Nexus device by extending it downward. And, also like the two 2015 Nexuses, the rear-facing fingerprint sensor will be back.
An axe to the bump
But perhaps the biggest change that's visible in this mock-up of leaked details is that the camera bump is totally gone. Both LG and Huawei did a commendable job of turning its protruding cameras into somewhat of a signature look, but hopefully, designing around a camera bump won't be necessary this time around.
We'll have to wait until later this year to find out if the final products look anything like the render. But tell us: how do you feel about the design presented in the mock-up?
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In the recent era, Blockchain technology has emerged as a revolutionary technology. With more and more people being aware of cryptocurrency and NFT trading, organizations want to invest in this domain.
According to GlobeNewswire, the expected market size of NFT will reach $97.6 billion by 2028, rising at a market growth of 31.6% CAGR.
To build an NFT marketplace, you must know its tools and technologies.
This blog will explain the features, tools, standards, and technologies for NFT marketplace development.
Features of NFT Marketplace
Storefront is the main dashboard of your NFT marketplace app. You need to showcase the essential elements of the marketplace, such as previews, owners, bids, etc. Also, you can graphically visualize the analytics and reports, which will make your marketplace more credible.
Your customers need a spot to manage and store their NFTs; therefore, you need to integrate the wallet into your NFT marketplace. Make sure the wallet you add to your marketplace provides optimum security and privacy.
- Search Filters
The primary feature through which your marketplace can win over the customers is through easy layout and navigation of the app. Provide your users with the search filters to quickly access the information.
Listings will contain the data, such as titles, labels, and depictions, to present a document with these particular pieces of information. It will provide the proper details regarding the NFT to the customer.
You can credit the royalty points to the NFT seller/creator for each NFT sold. You can decide how much percentage of the royalty will be provided to the user.
Add the section where users can write the review and mention ratings to the NFTs. This will help other NFT buyers to make the right decision.
Another essential feature you must ask your Blockchain development company to integrate into your NFT marketplace is an interactive bidding system. It will also attract customers who don’t wish to make the purchase with their initial expenses and learn architecture first.
Tools and Technologies for NFT Marketplace Development
- Blockchain Networks
Ethereum is one of the most used technologies for building NFT marketplace apps and deploying these decentralized applications on blockchain networks. The native cryptocurrency of this platform is Ether (ETH or Ξ).
Binance launched BNB Smart Chain (BSC), through which people can create an NFT marketplace, NFT collections, and quickly mint NFTs. BSC runs alongside the BNB Chain, and it supports smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps).
People can build decentralized and scalable NFT marketplace architecture using Solana. It was founded in 2017 and is currently run by Solana Foundation based in Geneva. Thousands of projects on DeFi, NFTs, Web3, etc., have been traversing on Solana.
Moreover, it processes transactions much faster and has significantly lower transaction fees.
Polygon, a decentralized Ethereum scaling platform, enables developers to build scalable and user-friendly NFT marketplace. It fixes Ethereum’s scalability issues and minimizes the network load, speeding up transactions and lowering transaction costs.
Big brands like Adidas, Instagram, Stripe, and Prada, have used Polygon for their Blockchain projects.
MetaMask provides you with the features required to manage your digital assets, such as a key vault, secure login, token wallet, and token exchange.
2. Trust Wallet
Trust Wallet provides you with easy storage and access to your crypto collectibles in one place on Ethereum and BSC.
3. Coinbase Wallet
Coinbase can be used to store and pay for NFTs. It supports hundreds of thousands of tokens. If you are already a Coinbase user, you can easily link your account to your wallet.
4. My Etherwallet
MEW (MyEtherWallet) is an open-source platform that enables its user to generate wallets and Ethereum blockchain.
- NFT Standards
ERC (Ethereum Request for Comment) standard represents the ownership of non-fungible tokens. With multiple optional extensions, ERC721 is a more complex standard than ERC20.
ERC-1155 standard enables the efficient transfer and managing of multiple token types.
This token standard is on Tezos and is meant to assist different token types. It addresses two aspects: Token type and permission standardization.
Both fungible and non-fungible tokens are represented in this dGoods standard. This standard handles the virtual representation of both digital and physical items on the EOS blockchain brought by Mythical Games.
The TRC721 standard is led by the TRON blockchain network, which allows setting a unique value for tokens.
NFT marketplace is a revolutionary platform that can offer so many excellent features to customers. The primary technologies it works on are iOT, Blockchain, AR/VR, etc. However, there are many important tools, technologies, and frameworks you can use for NFT marketplace development, such as:
- Angular Js
- React Js
- Node Js
- Express Js
- React Native
If you want to develop an NFT marketplace, you should hire a Blockchain development company that designs your platform as per its norms, guidelines, and agreements. Therefore, it is necessary to be aware of the basic tools and technologies used to develop an NFT marketplace so that you can effectively select the company for your project.
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Apple is predicted to revolutionize any new product class it enters as a result of that’s what the corporate has all the time carried out. The listing consists of iTunes, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, AirPods, and MacBook. Apple wasn’t first in any of these classes, but its merchandise set new requirements in every of them, with rivals tripping over themselves to repeat Apple’s improvements. When the first-gen combined actuality (MR) glasses drop subsequent yr, Apple will doubtless revolutionize that trade too.
Apple is but to unveil realityOS, the iOS-based working system rumored to energy the MR headset and Apple’s future AR glasses. Yet a high Apple insider has defined how the product will revolutionize the trade.
Mixed actuality combines two experiences into one: AR and VR. Virtual actuality (VR) is clearly the extra standard of the 2 proper now.
VR makes use of a headset to show content material instantly in entrance of the wearer’s eyes. VR units can be found from numerous corporations, together with HTC, Sony PlayStation, and Facebook (Meta). They’re comparatively inexpensive and have comparable designs. And they work when linked to computer systems that course of the VR knowledge.
The present AR/VR panorama is in want of disruption
Augmented actuality (AR) is the extra thrilling of the 2 applied sciences. It’s additionally the extra complicated one.
With AR, corporations like Apple will show digital content material over real-life objects. Like exhibiting textual content messages or navigation instructions utilizing a tool that can resemble prescription glasses.
Unlike VR, AR units are of their early days. Existing units have restricted performance and require a connection to a sensible machine like a smartphone. More refined options would require tech developments to deliver the facility of a pc to a pair of glasses.
Complex experiences can be attainable with AR, like displaying digital laptop shows on high of an actual desk, however that’s years away.
When it involves MR, Microsoft’s HoloLens might be among the best choices you’ve got. However, it’s hardly the type of machine common customers can use. It’s very costly and it targets the office.
Apple’s first-gen MR machine would possibly have the ability to supply a few of these refined AR experiences with the identical apparent drawbacks. The headset can be costly and ponderous, overlaying the consumer’s eyes. Therefore, you’ll wish to use the MR glasses at residence or on the workplace relatively than out within the wild. But Apple’s MR glasses aren’t nearly work.
This brings us to a pair of tweets from Ming-Chi Kuo, the distinguished Apple analyst who has been leaking loads of particulars about Apple’s first-gen MR machine.
Most lately, the leaker stated he expects Apple to unveil the combined actuality glasses in early January 2023. Apple will then open preorders for the MR glasses within the second quarter, with the headset hitting cabinets through the interval.
How Apple’s MR glasses will “just work”
Earlier, Kuo stated that Apple wouldn’t unveil realityOS at WWDC 2022, and danger rivals stealing its concepts earlier than the MR glasses are able to hit gross sales. His prediction contradicted different stories, but it surely was appropriate. Apple made no point out of realityOS, though loads of new software program options it unveiled on the present may work on combined actuality units.
Kuo by no means defined what kind of software program novelties Apple rivals would possibly wish to steal, and it’s unlikely that he’ll have early entry to any of that. The analyst leverages his connections to Apple’s provide chain to foretell the corporate’s strikes. But he did reveal one of many MR glasses’ options that can assist Apple revolutionize the trade.
According to Kuo, the MR glasses will swap seamlessly between VR and AR experiences. That’s one thing unavailable from different industrial units proper now.
“Now everyone knows what a VR experience is and what an AR experience may look like,” Kuo stated. “But for most people, it’s hard to imagine what kind of innovative experience the smooth switching between AR and VR can provide, and it may be one of key selling points of Apple’s headset.”
He continued, “I think a complete mixed reality is not only the hardware that can support both AR and VR but the ability to integrate AR and VR and switch them smoothly for different scenarios.”
That’s simply hypothesis, after all. But it’s the type of hypothesis that is smart, contemplating Apple’s method of making client experiences that ought to “just work”. And bear in mind, Kuo has an exceptional monitor document on the subject of Apple’s unannounced plans.
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Black Inc. is a startup that develops and operates the cloud gaming platform "OOParts".
OOParts adopts a subscription-style mode for unlimited gaming, with the aim to eliminate user barriers to gaming. Games that previously could only be played on Windows can now be played on any devices on various OS (e.g. iOS and macOS).
In addition, Black has also adopted a special mechanism that can use patented technologies to convert games of different eras into cloud games in a short period of time, thereby minimizing the burdens on game vendors.
OOParts is a game platform created based on new technologies of image distribution and cloud gaming.
1. Low latency is essential in the image distribution of cloud games. It was a big challenge for Black to ensure low latency while dealing with multiple OS environments.
2. Real-time image distribution requires continuous transfer of large amounts of data, which will incur huge costs. How to reduce costs was another challenge faced by Black.
Black believed that based on the technologies of Tencent, the world's largest game company, and many best practice use cases specially developed for game platforms, Tencent Cloud was its best choice to solve these challenges.
The determining factor in Black's decision to adopt TRTC was that TRTC could be used on certain Android devices that were not previously supported. With the increase in the number of compatible terminal devices, more and more positive feedback has been received from users.
On Windows, TRTC provides SDKs not only for C++ but also for C#. By using the C# high-level programming language, Black can improve their own systems more quickly.
The image latency is stable at 100–200 ms, which makes Black trust Tencent Cloud for image distribution.
Tencent Cloud services are characterized by instant customer support directly provided by software engineers.
What surprised Black was that in order to meet the needs of OOParts, Tencent Cloud managed to complete the work in just a few weeks after the personalized requirements for product updates and improvements were put forward.
In addition, Black was able to work together with Tencent Cloud engineers to solve technically complicated problems during fault isolation and image latency verification.
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Eating Local 100 Mile Diet - There's no plate like home
THE 100 MILE DIET
The everyday-American meal contains an assortment of foods that have traveled an average of 2,000 miles to get from farm to fork. For those concerned about energy conservation, greenhouse gases, and oil dependence, the types of food we choose to eat are as important as the types of cars we choose to drive (or avoid). Industrial agriculture and long-distance food transportation generate between 20-25% of all climate destabilizing greenhouse gases in the U.S. Given this fact, buying food that is locally or regionally grown can dramatically reduce energy consumption and greenhouse pollution.. The local food movement has received a recent boost with the new trend of the "100 mile diet," the brainchild of Alisa Smith and J.B. MacKinnon. "We're the kind of people that ride our bikes everywhere, so we wondered why we were going to all this effort when our food was flying around the world," says Smith. The diet trend, which requires participants to only eat foods grown within a 100 mile radius, is catching on across North America. Philadelphia journalist Elisa Ludwig took up the 100 mile diet for 12 days to learn more about the foods she eats. "If eating local is a moral imperative, then every meal is an opportunity to do the right thing," says Ludwig, who kept a daily journal of the experience.
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The Best Uses for Congratulations Cards
Sending a congratulations card is a great and popular way of celebrating someone’s achievements, even more so when it’s a whole team, or group sharing their congratulations. It’s a warm gesture and an act of goodwill that is a positive experience for everyone. It helps team bonding and fosters stronger friendships.
Advances in technology mean celebrating someone for their achievements has witnessed some changes. Rather than posting a traditional paper card to the recipient, you can send a digital congratulations card online. Your message will reach them instantly, and an online card has many advantages over a paper card. This is especially true when a team, or group of friends and family want to congratulate somebody.
The question often asked is ‘when is a good time to send a congratulations card to someone’? Here are a few ideas to help you on your way - one thing is for sure, getting everyone together to share their congratulations is a positive and great thing to do.
8 Best Uses for a Congratulations Card
It is not uncommon for people to send congratulations cards to their friends, family, and colleagues on various occasions. From job promotions to academic achievements to family events, you can send a congratulations card to your loved ones and co-workers to share everyone’s best wishes.
Here are some of the best uses for a congratulations card:
1. Individual Achievements
Celebrating someone for their achievements can really make their day, and there is no better way than sending a congratulations card. Whether you are greeting your friends, family, or peers, a congratulations card is an ideal way of sharing feelings and making someone feel great.
You can show goodwill towards them on various occasions - if you think congratulations are in order then do it. After all, an online card is so easy to create and share with everyone then impulsive behaviour is absolutely possible.
2. Driving Test
Passing a driving test is a great achievement. If it is your loved ones, they deserve a congratulations card. Most driving tests are very tricky, and they test your driving skills in every way possible. While some people manage to pass the driving test first time around, a majority fail to do so. However long it takes, a celebration of passing is the perfect use for a congratulations card. You could reason that it means so much more to those who have really had to work hard to pass the driving test.
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Almost everyone must undergo a series of examinations to advance in their education and career. From early learning stages to higher education, passing your examination is a big deal. And if you know someone close to you who passed with flying colours, sending a congratulations card their way is a must.
You can send a paper card or a digital congratulations card to make them feel good about themselves. With an online congratulations card like a Thankbox many people can share their congratulations in the same card.
Whatever the grades, congratulating someone for working hard and completing their exams is another great use for organising an online congrats card.
Job promotions are big life events. So when they happen, sending compliments and good wishes to the worthy person is a must - definitely from the rest of the team. You can create a memorable congratulations card with a Thankbox and provide a lifelong record to remind them of their career growth.
5. Professional Development
Passing professional exams is one of the biggest challenges that individuals face in today’s world. These exams are tailor-made to test your cognitive thinking, memory, and problem-solving skills to ensure that you excel in your chosen field and role. They demand a lot of hard work and dedication on top of a job and family life.
Anyone who manages to continue their professional development deserves a round of applause. So get everyone together and send them a congratulations card from the group - it helps team bonding and boosts individual motivation.
6. Charity Project
Helping those less fortunate is a commendable act that everyone should recognise. Anyone who spends extra time, effort and inspiration on behalf of others deserves the respect and appreciation of others. Whatever their charitable effort, achievement of their aims is a perfect reason to show everyone’s appreciation with a congratulations card.
7. New Home
A new home is a personal achievement and something that often takes years of hard work and dedication. This deserves the congratulations of everyone. So let the new home-owners know that you are thinking about them and are excited about their new home. And that you all expect an invite to the housewarming party 😉
8. Wedding Ceremony
Making a commitment for life is a very big step. A wedding deserves special attention and acknowledgment because it is the biggest event of everyone’s life. An online wedding card lets everybody share their congratulations - especially those who are unable to be there - in a way that is unique and can be kept forever. Your congratulations card will let them know about your best wishes for them and their significant other.
Why Saying Congratulations is a Good Thing?
Saying congratulations to someone is quite common, especially on special occasions and personal accomplishments. Recent studies reveal that congratulating others is a positive action that can warm the heart of your recipient and will generate good feelings in those who send congratulations. It benefits senders and recipient.
Congratulating someone on their achievements is not just about words. Rather, it highlights that you want to share feelings of joy and that you care for them. Regardless of the recipient’s accomplishment, it is also a pleasant way of supporting their happiness while wishing them good fortune.
Saying congratulations can also close the gap between people who have become distant. Letting someone know you care for them is a warm message that can enlighten anyone’s mood and affection towards the sender.
What to Write in a Congratulations Card?
Almost every congratulations card is unique. The message it incorporates says much about the sender and their feelings towards the recipient. Although most traditional congratulations cards have pre-printed wishes, adding your own words makes a huge difference to the recipient. And by ‘own words’ we mean genuine and sincere congratulations.
However, be mindful of the relationship you have with the recipient. A formal greeting is recommended if you congratulate your boss on their new home. Otherwise, you can adopt a more casual approach and let the recipient know you care about them and are pleased for them in your own style. This is a big advantage of online cards - there is no limit to space and what you can write. Complemented with images, videos or GIFs and messages become truly personal.
Don’t just add words. Write how you would speak and be enthusiastic. Standalone words like ‘hooray’ or ‘overjoyed’ depict your genuine excitement about their success.
In addition, you can also add a few compliments to remind them of their talents and hard work. You can encourage the recipient to look forwards to future accomplishments or add inspiring quotes to insert personality to your message.
Add a Gift for the Perfect Celebration
Congratulations cards are a wonderful surprise that can boost the recipient’s mood with good thoughts and feelings. However, pairing it with a unique and quality gift is so much better. After all, we all love getting a gift.
So, if you’re organising a congratulations card for a worthy achievement then collecting for a gift makes sense. All those who contribute to the card can add to the collection pot at the same time with integrated online cards and gift collections such as Thankbox. All the recipient needs to do is feel great from all those congratulatory messages and choose a gift card from one of hundreds of retailers to spend on a special celebration gift. | <urn:uuid:c5cd2c5c-33bb-4bf1-a6f9-1681b25a15e7> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.thankbox.com/blog/the-best-uses-for-congratulations-cards | 2023-09-26T05:08:04Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.954478 | 1,613 |
Pediatric hospitalist Jeff Sperring, MD, didn’t set out to be a hospital administrator. But earlier this month he became the president and CEO of Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health in Indianapolis.
Dr. Sperring’s path to the C-suite started in 2002, when he helped launch Riley’s pediatric HM program following four years in community practice. The program eventually grew to a team of 22 physicians at four hospital sites. He was promoted to Riley’s associate chief medical officer (CMO) in 2007, and in 2009 became the hospital’s CMO.
“Being a hospitalist was critical to that progression,” Dr. Sperring says. “You understand what needs to be changed. More than anything else it’s just being available, willing, and able to help.”
Dr. Sperring spearheaded a quality project to address the hospital’s average length of stay (LOS), which was excessive by national benchmarks. The project helped reduce Riley’s LOS by two full days.
He also helped develop a health-system-wide call center for patient referrals from physicians across the state. “Leading a project leads to additional roles, and that leads to this,” he says.
Other keys to his advancement: drawing upon mentors and coaches, both within and outside of his health system; relying on his team in the HM department; and building effective partnerships with community physicians, he says. He has not pursued a formal business degree, focusing instead on leadership development training opportunities, including the multi-professional Hoosier Fellows Program at Indiana University. He plans to continue working as hospitalist at Riley, “a week here and there” when he can squeeze it into his expanded administrative responsibilities.
SHM President Joseph Ming Wah Li, MD, MBA, SFHM, says he is not aware of other examples of working hospitalists rising to the top of their hospital’s organizational charts. “But I would expect we’d see more and more hospitalists becoming hospital CEOs—both pediatric and adult,” he says. | <urn:uuid:7ff75a1a-0282-462c-9e70-e3ac431d0a8d> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.the-hospitalist.org/hospitalist/article/124551/hospitalist-joins-c-suite-elite | 2023-09-26T06:14:44Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.976337 | 448 |
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Spark laughter and learning with fun card games! Focus on large number addition, subtraction, fractions, geometry skills, and other math topics. Versatile cards adapt to growing abilities for endless rounds of learning fun and mastery. Great for school, home, and travel. Self-checking, answers on backs. Durable, no-see-through cards. Quick-sorting, rounded corners. 56 two-sided cards per pack, 3.125" x 5.25". For grades 4-6. Sold as 6 identical packs of cards.
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Mpho Makwana, who was on Eskom’s board from 2002 to 2011, kicked off a new three-year stint this month as the state enterprise’s chair. He served as CEO and chairperson of the company, before being hounded out in 2011, giving way to Zola Tsotsi.
A specialist in corporate strategy and change management, Makwana chairs several boards, including those of Nedbank and ArcelorMittal. He is widely considered a calm leader who is usually unfazed by populist political discourse.
“Convincing Mpho to come back to Eskom was a coup. He has a reputation of being calm and not […] shaken by [the] ANC [African National Congress’] rhetoric and RET [radical economic transformation faction of the ANC],” a source who spoke on condition of anonymity tells The Africa Report.
Eskom, which generates 95% of South Africa’s electricity, is being restructured, a process that will result in three operating units: transmission, generation, and distribution. The utility has been suffering a weak balance sheet, thanks to mounting debt, deeply ingrained corruption, and multiple operational challenges, including internal sabotage, which causes load-shedding or scheduled blackouts.
Who’s who on the board
The government has installed 11 new non-executive directors next to Makwana: Claudelle von Eck, Clive Le Roux, Bheki Ntshalintshali, Leslie Mkhabela, Tryphosa Ramano, Fathima Gany, Ayanda Mafuleka, Tsakani Mthombeni, Busisiwe Vilakazi, Lwazi Goqwana, and Mteto Nyati. Only one member from the previous board, Rod Crompton, stayed put, in addition to CEO Andre de Ruyter and CFO Calib Cassim.
- Makwana, Von Eck, and Crompton are the three strategists on the board
- Le Roux, Ntshalintshali, and Mkhabela are responsible for human resources (HR), labour relations, and legal expertise
- Ramona, Gany, and Mafuleka have worked as CFOs in the public and private sector, at listed and unlisted companies. They are all chartered accountants. Collectively, the trio have valuable experience in capital markets, public finance, and corporate finance
- Mthombeni, Vilakazi, Goqwana, and Nyati are engineers, which Eskom’s previous board lacked
Next to Makwana, Ntshalintshali, Mkhabela, Ramona, and Nyati are some of the more prominent names on the reconstituted board.
- Ntshalintshali is the former general secretary of the Congress of South African Trade Unions and spent most of his career as a unionist.
- Mkhabela, an admitted attorney of the high court, represented the Land Bank and PetroSA in two high-profile cases wherein individuals and companies with links to the ANC were implicated in financial impropriety. The PetroSA case, dubbed the country’s own ‘Oilgate’, was one of the biggest political funding scandals in the early years of post-democratic South Africa.
- Ramona cut her teeth at the National Treasury where she worked at the Asset and Liability Management Division that manages the government’s funding programme and enforces prudent financial management at state-owned enterprises (SOEs). She has served as CFO at South African Airways (SAA) and listed cement producer PPC. She is also a former deputy chairperson at SAA.
- Nyati is the former CEO of MTN SA and recently concluded a five-year stint at Altron, which he transformed from a family business into a diversified commercial entity.
The new board formation took quite a few months to be finalised. This indicates that candidates approached by the government had been reluctant to take up leading roles at the beleaguered SOE, according to people familiar with the horse-trading behind the Eskom reshuffle.
“This thing [engagements on a new board] has been going on for 18 months. There was resistance. For those who have made the cut, many of them were convinced it is time to serve the country,” a source says.
The resistance stems from the fact that “people don’t want to be associated with SOEs”. Problems at Eskom are deep rooted and cannot be easily resolved, according to the sources, who think the new board members’ reputation would be in tatters should they fail in their new mission.
When asked on 30 September why it had taken so long to reform the new Eskom board, Gordhan refused to comment. However, the minister conceded that black professionals were reluctant to serve at SOEs because of the unfair treatment some of them had been subject to.
“In the early period of Eskom … he [Makwana], among others, was dismissed. He was on the Eskom board for several years at the time and also served, for a period of nine months, as Eskom CEO,” Gordhan said. “The only appeal we make to both those who might have turned us down today or those who are potentially willing to assist is: the country needs you right now. Offer your services for a few years to enable key institutions of the state […] to operate better.”
‘The right mix’
Cas Coovadia, CEO of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA), which represents the business community in the country, says the board “seems to have the right mix of expertise”.
“We welcome that. For years now, we’ve called for the Eskom board to be replenished with the necessary expertise that would enable the board to give strategic guidance and direction to the Eskom executive,” says Coovadia, a former MD of the Banking Association South Africa.
Eskom needs to be preparing to become a utility of the future – not a utility of the past
He says the board’s role should be to help guide Eskom carry out its restructuring plans and to enable the utility – over the next few years – to play a role in a diversified energy infrastructure mix in the country.
Chris Yelland, MD at EE Business Intelligence and an engineer who analyses Eskom, says balanced skills across management, accounting, finance, legal, HR, and engineering are important for the utility’s board. “The board does need to be credible,” says Yelland. “There has been mismanagement of Eskom for the last 40 years – it precedes 1994.”
However, Yelland warns that the installation of the reconstituted board does not mean an end to load shedding nor does it signal a restoration of Eskom to its former glory. “The days of the former Eskom are over. Eskom needs to be preparing to become a utility of the future – not a utility of the past. Globally, the world of utilities has changed,” he says.
“The future of generation in South Africa is going to be one where there is a diversified and competitive generation sector, comprising thousands of generators – not one utility.”
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Repeated measures is one of those terms in statistics that sounds like it could apply to many design situations. In fact, it describes only one.
A repeated measures design is one where each subject is measured repeatedly over time, space, or condition on the dependent variable.
These repeated measurements on the same subject are not independent of each other. They’re clustered. They are more correlated to each other than they are to responses from other subjects. Even if both subjects are in the same condition.
That non-independent clustering needs to be accounted for in the analysis. It’s the only way to get accurate standard errors, p-values, and confidence intervals.
This gets confusing because this clustering can look very different in different studies.
Additionally, a few study designs look like they should be called repeated measures but, for the purpose of analysis, are not.
Three Design Elements that Define Repeated Measures
So, to reiterate, we have repeated measures if we have three important elements:
- Multiple clustered measurements of the dependent variable
- that are more correlated to each other than to others’ measurements because they’re measured on the same subject
- repeatedly over time, space, or condition.
A great way to figure out if your study requires a repeated measures analysis (via mixed or marginal model) is to define these three elements. Here are a few examples:
Measure the graduation rate in 50 high schools in the four years before and four years after an intervention.
- Multiple clustered measurements of the DV: 8 measures of pass rate per school
- Subject: school
- Repeated over: time
Measure the time it takes second language learners to read a sentence under 4 different grammar structures.
- Multiple correlated measurements of the DV: 4 measures of reading time of each sentence per person
- Subject: Person learning a language who reads the sentences
- Repeated over: grammar structure condition
Studies that aren’t “repeated measures” even though something is measured repeatedly:
1. A single subject measured over time
A common design is to measure a single “subject” for many time points. An example is a data set with one company’s valuation measured each year for 10 years.
This design is missing element #2. The responses from our single subject cannot be more correlated to each other than to other subjects’ responses because there are no other subjects.
This is a time series. In a time series, there is serial autocorrelation — similarities in responses that are closer in time. Luckily, there are time series models that account for serial autocorrelation without accounting for clustered correlation.
In contrast, a design with 30 companies, each measured over 10 years, is repeated measures. You have 300 data points clustered into 30 sets of 10. (30 companies each have 10 non-independent measurements). Each company’s data may also have autocorrelation, and good repeated measures models can account for that too.
2. A new random sample of subjects at each time point
A second common design is a cross-sectional longitudinal design. For example, you measure the annual revenue of 30 companies for 10 years. But each year you randomly selected a new sample of 30 companies. That’s not repeated measures. With new subjects at each time point, we’re missing element #2.
When you cannot match a subject’s measurement in year 1 to the same subject’s measurement in year 2, that is not repeated measures. If each measurement in year 1 could be equally similar or different to any measurement in year 2, you have no clustered non-independence. A model that assumes independence would work here.
3. A predictor variable is measured repeatedly over time for each subject, but the dependent variable is measured once
I don’t know of a name for this design, but I see studies like this every so often. For example, a study where a researcher uses 30 companies’ revenues over 10 years to predict whether or not they had an IPO in year 11.
This is missing element #1. The repeated measurements have to be on the dependent variable. Since you have only a single measurement of the dependent variable, that’s not repeated measures, even though there are 10 measures of the predictor.
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Not only are women more likely to need care, women are also more likely to suffer financially from giving care. One national study on women and caregiving highlighted the conflicting demands of work and eldercare. The study found that:20
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Wednesday Jun 7 2023 by Stacey Beyer
A sofa is a significant investment, so it’s important you do your homework. Consider this your place to start when it comes to prepping for your purchase – how to choose the right fabric. Our team at The Black Goose Design has prepared a list of dos and don’ts to remember when it comes time to shop for your next sectional, sofa, or any other upholstered piece.
Consider Your Sitters
If kiddos or pets will be regular resters on your sofa, performance fabrics are the way to go. Each brand of performance fabrics has different qualities, so you should look into each to determine what is best for your space. If you aren’t sure where to begin, give us a call or stop by to discuss your performance options.
Here’s the Rub
Fabrics go through what is called an abrasion test, which determines the durability of the fabric. The results are referred to as double rubs. A low number of double rubs means the fabric wears through quickly and will not be a great sofa/sectional option. Anything over 40,000 double rubs falls into the “heavy” category and should be a good option.
Clean is King
Any fabric that is not cleanable is one to avoid. Yes, this seems pretty obvious, but it’s always good to double check a fabric’s cleanability factor.
Viscose Can Be Vicious
High viscose quantity won’t hold up well to stains of any kind, so you’ll want to do your research in this area.
Some fabrics will pile and require being shaved every so often. If you don't want to shave your sofa, make sure to ask for fabrics that are lower maintenance in the shaving department.
FINAL FABRIC THOUGHT
This one can sound silly, but consider what looks and feels like you, even if it’s not on trend or in all the home décor magazines. Truth is, we all have our personal preferences. With those, it’s important to remember that different fabric types can wear differently. Velvet, for example, often looks more formal, while linen feels more casual. Selecting a fabric that aligns with the style of your home and those who live there is your best bet. We just encourage you to do a little research in the process to ensure you’re getting something you adore that also stands the test of time. If you’re unsure, the designers at The Black Goose Design can help steer you in the right direction. Stop by today to see fabric swatches, do some test sitting on our sofas, and walk away confident you’re ready to make an informed decision. | <urn:uuid:9c29a092-9de5-4044-857b-9e83c7c92767> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.theblackgoosedesign.com/post/Design-Tips/Finding-the-Right-Fabric-for-Your-Next-Sofa-or-Sectional | 2023-09-26T05:29:59Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.916247 | 594 |
A cigar-shaped UFO was observed in Memphis, Tennessee in April 2010. The witness claims a jelly-like substance had fallen from the sky after sighting the craft in the sky. The objective is to identify the substance. A photograph of one of the gel samples (#3) is above. It has a clear, colorless appearance.
The jelly-like material is sodium poly(acrylic acid/acrylamide) copolymer and water. This polymer is noted for taking on water many times its own weight. This material has many uses. It is commonly used in agriculture/farming because of its water retaining ability. Several companies distribute this material. One is Hydro-Gel (Finn corporation). It usually comes as a solid and water is added to it. | <urn:uuid:91e07dee-ff0e-4c12-9886-8eac47f25440> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.theblackvault.com/casefiles/identification-jelly-like-substance-purported-fall-sky-observation-cigar-shaped-craft-april-2010-memphis-tn-cms-no-26363/ | 2023-09-26T06:39:36Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.97065 | 163 |
The British Academy responds to Spring Budget 2023
15 Mar 2023
Reacting to the Chancellor’s Spring Budget Statement, the British Academy has today urged the Government to act quickly to accelerate the UK’s association to Horizon Europe and make ‘real progress’ against its research, development and innovation ambitions.
Earlier this week, the Academy wrote to HM Treasury to outline how the Government can unlock the insights of research across SHAPE (Social Sciences, Humanities and Arts for People and the Economy) and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Medicine) disciplines to deliver real benefits for people across the United Kingdom.
The Academy identified three key challenges for this Government:
- Improved global collaboration through rapid association to Horizon Europe and a substantial reduction in work and study visa costs and visa processes;
- Investment in Research and Development (R&D), including talent, ensuring it is internationally competitive, establishing a long-term strategy for R&D and using the insights from across the R&D sector to drive productivity;
- Supporting all disciplines so that they can work together to solve the most pressing challenges, such as reaching Net Zero and tackling the ‘cost of living’ crisis.
Professor Julia Black, President of the British Academy, said:
“The UK has a thriving research and innovation environment – presenting enormous economic, social and cultural benefits – and the humanities and social sciences are among its greatest strengths. We are pleased that in today’s Budget the Chancellor reiterated his ambition for research and development as a long-term source of UK prosperity.
“We would now like to see the Government make real progress against its ambitious commitments, starting with the right level of investment in research and innovation and support for the UK’s long-term participation in global research networks.
“As a priority, the Government should secure the UK’s association to Horizon Europe. This will help unlock the UK’s potential and make a tangible difference to peoples’ lives, delivering economic security and a better understanding of the world we share.” | <urn:uuid:02742f60-58f5-4f5c-8319-220852f144f8> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/news/the-british-academy-responds-to-spring-budget-2023/ | 2023-09-26T05:51:50Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.922184 | 427 |
18thC Burmese Mon Style "Jambupati" Bronze Buddha. An exceptional example of its type, with a face that brings a smile to all who lays eyes upon him. One of the most sought-after forms of the Burmese Buddha. Large and heavy. Includes a recently custom made museum style base.
From the lifetime collection of Roger McCarthy, who served 30 years in the CIA (1952-1982). During his tenure, he held several positions including Case Officer, Regional Officer in Charge, Deputy Chief of Station and Chief of Station. He served in numerous countries: Japan, Thailand, India, Nepal, Vietnam, Peru, Burma and Laos. He was one of the early and few paramilitary trainers that trained many foreigners for a variety of operations. These operations took place in Indonesia, Korea, Tibet, Vietnam & Laos.
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This refreshing cleanser features a blend of beta and alpha hydroxy acids to gently revitalize dull skin.
• Exfoliating blend of glycolic, lactic and salicylic acids
• Formulated with aloe leaf juice and menthol for a refreshing cleansing experience
• Creates an optimal canvas for the application of IMAGE MD serums and crèmes
How to use:
- Apply and massage into wet skin for 1 minute, and then rinse with cool water
- Repeat if necessary for additional exfoliation
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A RAP artist provided over a hundred free school blazers and book bags to children at a Thornton Heath school.
Recording artist Jords, real name Jordan Edwards-Wilks, who grew up in the Croydon was inspired by Marcus Rashford’s campaign against child food poverty and he hopes the donations will, “ease the burden on parents” who struggle to afford the cost of uniforms.
He surprised children at Paxton Academy on London Road on their first day of term after the summer holidays arriving with a film crew and dozens of brand new uniforms.
Head teacher Theresa Moses said: “The families are really appreciative. They can’t believe that it is a gift. They are so happy.”
Speaking on BBC London children expressed their gratitude with one saying: “I feel very great about it and the fact that it’s for free because the other blazers were like £70.”
While another said: “It feels great that my mum and dad don’t have to pay for it.”
Jords co-founded the Free School Uniform initiative with Jamahl Rowl, a digital marketing manager, with the aim of providing free school blazers to hundreds of children from lower economic backgrounds.
The school has 50 per cent of students living in households that can be described as within the top 25 per cent most deprived in the UK and 94 per cent within the top 50 per cent.
In February The Chronicle reported that 127 of the 195 children at Paxton, which is part of the Wandle Learning Trust, were receiving Free School Meal vouchers to use in local supermarket during lockdown.
The school friends launched the enterprise last month as part of Pickni Uniforms and have also partnered with QPR Community Trust on a school uniforms recycling scheme encouraging parents and carers to donate old or unwanted uniform to be recycled or rehomed. The scheme seeks to cut annual landfill waste from the textile industry by 350,000 tonnes.
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The Coding Studio Inc. Tips
Yuri Mikhin and Travis Turner over at Evil Martians implore us: Don't wait, let's use the browser Contact Picker API now. As I write, it’s only available essentially on Chrome for Android. But the spec exists and iOS also has an experimental flag for it. I’m an iOS guy so I flipped it on. I actually […] The post Chris’ Corner: Hot New Web Features appeared first on CodePen Blog. | <urn:uuid:10f07e88-d5e9-4bed-b377-890f9cf0b007> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.thecodingstudio.ca/?news=25350&t=Chris'%20Corner:%20Hot%20New%20Web%20Features | 2023-09-26T04:39:16Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.858705 | 113 |
In recent times, Ethereum-based protocols have been the primary targets of exploit activities within the cryptocurrency space. However, it is important to note that BNB Smart Chain, a blockchain platform developed by Binance, has also experienced similar “copycat” exploits. These incidents highlight the need for increased security measures and vigilance within the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem.
1. Exploit Activity on Ethereum-based Protocols: Ethereum, being the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has become a popular choice for developers to build decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. Unfortunately, this popularity has also made it a prime target for hackers seeking vulnerabilities in these protocols. Exploits on Ethereum-based protocols have resulted in significant financial losses for users and have raised concerns about the security of DeFi platforms.
2. Copycat Exploits on BNB Smart Chain: BNB Smart Chain, developed by Binance, has gained traction as an alternative blockchain platform for DeFi projects. However, it has not been immune to exploit activities either. Copycat exploits refer to attacks that mimic the techniques used in previous successful attacks on other platforms. These exploits take advantage of similar vulnerabilities and weaknesses in the codebase, leading to financial losses for users.
3. Importance of Security Measures: The occurrence of copycat exploits on BNB Smart Chain emphasizes the need for robust security measures within the DeFi ecosystem. Developers and project teams must prioritize thorough code audits, vulnerability assessments, and regular security updates to mitigate the risk of exploits. Additionally, users should exercise caution when interacting with DeFi platforms, ensuring they conduct thorough research and due diligence before investing or providing liquidity.
In summary, while Ethereum-based protocols have been the primary targets of exploit activities in the cryptocurrency space, BNB Smart Chain has also faced similar “copycat” exploits. These incidents highlight the importance of implementing stringent security measures within the DeFi ecosystem to protect users’ funds and maintain trust in decentralized finance. As the industry continues to evolve, it is crucial for developers, project teams, and users to remain vigilant and proactive in addressing potential vulnerabilities. | <urn:uuid:aea1ddfc-d1e8-451b-a1f5-3b27b239d5e4> | CC-MAIN-2023-40 | https://www.thecoinpark.com/crypto/bnb-smart-chain-hit-with-copycat-vyper-attack-73k-exploited/ | 2023-09-26T06:10:38Z | s3://commoncrawl/crawl-data/CC-MAIN-2023-40/segments/1695233510149.21/warc/CC-MAIN-20230926043538-20230926073538-00498.warc.gz | en | 0.93719 | 434 |
04 Nov Understanding the Benefits and Usage of Building Energy Modeling
Building Energy Modeling
Energy Modeling is a practice of using computer-based simulation software to perform a detailed analysis of a building’s energy to anticipate or predict the behavior of the building.
It helps building owners and designers/architects to evaluate the energy performance of a building, to make it more efficient by making necessary modifications to the building before it is actually constructed.
The simulation software functions by enacting a mathematical model that offers an approximate representation (virtual replica) of the building. The complete process of a single whole-building simulation can take seconds, minutes even hours to run, depending on the level of details and complexity in the analysis.
No matter if it is a building or a structure of a house, skyscraper, hospital, or office.
You want to be structurally sound and it is also important that the building should be energy efficient and comfortable for inhabitants like not too hot, not too cold and proper lighting.
Not considering energy modeling could cost you more in terms of time, money, and resources, which won’t be a productive strategy.
In general, there are 4 major ways that energy modeling provides value to a project and benefits the building owners.
REDUCE COSTS & RISKS
Detailed energy models that include actual operational information can reflect the building’s actual energy use which will save the annual operating costs of the building. It can also predict the energy consumption in all aspects like weather changes, space, lighting, and more so, there will be fewer chances of risks.
Energy modeling saves time by reducing project change orders. Selection of more durable and effective materials and systems may cost more upfront but will save more on energy and maintenance over time.
Energy modeling offers a scope of new and innovative energy design ideas to skeptical critics. Understanding modeling services allows owners to identify scope requirements and secure the services they need. It will help to design an energy-efficient building at low cost by comparing and considering thermal (inside and outside working conditions), visual (inside lighting and controls), ventilation spaces, and various other energy-consuming processes and aspects related to building.
ENHANCE OCCUPANT SATISFACTION
Energy Modeling helps to identify multiple ways to accomplish happier, more productive, and more creative employees.
In a nutshell, without an energy model, no one will be able to tell how the building is going to respond and perform when it is fully constructed and in a working condition.
WITHOUT ENERGY MODEL
There are many possibilities
For instance: Ventilation (Option A, Option B, Option C, Option D) – Cooling (A, B, C, D) – Heating (A, B, C, D) – Lighting (A, B, C, D)
BUT WITH THE ENERGY MODEL
You will be able to figure out which option is better.
For instance: Ventilation (A) – Cooling (B) – Heating (B) – Lighting (D)
So, the question is NOT if you should use energy modeling?
The question is WHY WOULDN’T YOU?
The question is not what will it cost?
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So today I was on my way to pick my kids up from school and I saw a chair sitting by a dumpster. I am a huge fan of dumpster diving, and when something is only next to the dumpster, even better! It’s not even technically dumpster diving then, right? No diving involved.
I went to investigate…
It was clean and looked good.
It was a little rickety, but nothing a screwdriver couldn’t fix.
It passed the sniff test… any animal or cigarette smells and I walk away.
The only problem was that it wouldn’t fit into my car.
So I got creative. Where there’s a will, there’s a way, my friends. I found a Moby Wrap in my trunk and used it as a tie down. Oh yes I did.
Bet you’ve never seen a Moby Wrap used like that. Ha! Just chanelling my inner-redneck. I laughed the whole drive home. And then I took a picture to broadcast my crazy all over the internet. Yep.
But seriously, now. Isn’t it a cute chair?
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Honeymoon For One (Paperback)
To escape local gossip, jilted bride Michelle Bradford embarks on her honeymoon cruise -alone. Coaxed by a thrill seeking hunk she never expects to see again, she slowly sheds her good girl persona to have some well deserved fun.
But unlike Vegas, what happens on the high seas doesn't always stay there.
USA TODAY Bestselling author Chris Keniston invites you to sit back on a lazy afternoon, kick off your shoes, put your feet up, and join her for a few hours with laughter and love in the world she's created for Michelle and Kirk. (P.S. The scene in last chapter at the office is her favorite, too.)
More Honeymoon Series:
Honeymoon for One
Honeymoon for Three
Honeymoon for Four
More books from USA Today bestselling author Chris Keniston:
Farraday Country Series
Hart Land Series:
Hart Land Cupid Caf Flirts (Hart Land Series Companions)
Sweet Aloha Series
Surf's Up Flirts (Aloha Series Companions)
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Al roads are open through the wash in Palm Springs.
Thursday March 2nd will be sunny and calm in the desert, with temps reaching 65 for daytime highs.
There are several feet of snow on the ground at the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway. Long Valley is open.
Temperatures are in the 20’s.
Small dog, on her back, on the grass, enjoying the sunshine.
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